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Gigabyte GA-8I845GE775-G User Manual

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12ME-I845GETG-1001

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  • Page 1 GA-8I845GE775-G Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-I845GETG-1001...
  • Page 3 Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Layout ... 6 Block Diagram ... 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ... 9 Considerations Prior to Installation ... 9 Feature Summary ... 10 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink ... 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ... 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink ...
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ... 45 Install Chipset Drivers ... 45 Software Application ... 46 Software Information ... 46 Hardware Information ... 47 Contact Us ... 47 Chapter 4 Appendix ... 49 Unique Software Utilities ... 49 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction ... 49 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ...

  • Page 6: Ga-8I845Ge775-G Motherboard Layout

    GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN ATX_12V LGA775 Intel 845GE AUDIO F_AUDIO PCI1 PCI2 CLR_CMOS PCI3 Intel ICH4 PCI4 BIOS PCI5 IDE2 SPDIF_IO IDE1 F_USB1 SUR_CEN COMB F_PANEL - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram AGP 4X AGPCLK (66MHz) 5 PCI RTL8110S PCICLK (33MHz) RJ45 LGA775 Processor Host VGA Port Interface Intel 845GE Intel ICH4 AC97 CODEC 6 USB ATA33/66/100 Ports IDE Channels - 7 - CPUCLK+/- (133MHz) 266/333MHz DDR RAM GMCHCLK(66MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133MHz) 66 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz...
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 10: Feature Summary

    Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Surround Back Speaker (by optional Audio Combo Kit) SPDIF In/Out connection CD In (Note1) To set up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use Audio Combo Kit (optional device). GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Pentium 4 LGA775 CPU ® ®...
  • Page 11 BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash I/O Control IT8712F Hardware Monitor CPU / System fan speed detection System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan fail warning CPU overheating warning Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR/PCI/AGP) Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune Form Factor...

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu And Heatsink

    Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.) GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket.

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Heatsink

    1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU. Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.

  • Page 14: Installation Of Memory

    Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard notch DDR memory module Fig. 1 Fig. 2 - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before installing the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3.

  • Page 16: I/O Back Panel Introduction

    Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround channels to this connector. MIC In Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Connectors Introduction

    Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7) CD_IN 8) F_PANEL 9) F_AUDIO 10) SPDIF_IO 11) SUR_CEN 12) F_USB1 13) COMB 14) C I 15) CLR_CMOS 16) BAT - 17 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 18 (300W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 19 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN(Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a ful-proof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
  • Page 20 IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 7) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Pin No. Definition CD-L...
  • Page 21 F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis frontpanel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch) (Green)
  • Page 22 Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF_IO cable. Incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF_IO cable, please contact your local dealer. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Pin No. Definition MIC_BIAS...
  • Page 23 11) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 12) F_ USB1 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 24 COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 14) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Pin No. Definition NDCDA-...
  • Page 25 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. 16) BAT(Battery) Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.

  • Page 28: The Main Menu (Example Bios Version: F1)

    Fail-Safe Defaults indicate the value of the system parameters with which the system would be in safe configuration. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicate the value of the system parameters with which the system would be in best performance configuration. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...
  • Page 29 Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save &...

  • Page 30: Standard Cmos Features

    Enter the appropriate option based on this information. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Standard CMOS Features Thu, July 29 2004 22:31:24 [None] [None] [None] [None] [1.44M, 3.5"] [None]...
  • Page 31 Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25"...

  • Page 32: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features [Floppy] [HDD-0]...
  • Page 33 Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

  • Page 34: Integrated Peripherals

    USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled]...
  • Page 35 USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Auto detect AC97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable AC97 audio function. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

  • Page 36: Power Management Setup

    Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to turn on system. If Resume by Alarm is Enabled: Date (of Month) Alarm : Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Power Management Setup [S1(POS)] [Blinking] [Instant-Off] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
  • Page 37 Power On By Mouse Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Double Click Double-click PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system. Power On By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Disabled Disabled this function.

  • Page 38: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI4 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/5. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1/5.

  • Page 39: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR25V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values...

  • Page 40: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to 355MHz. Inappropriate using it may cause your system corrupted. For power End-User use only! PCI/AGP Fixed You can choose those modes to adjust PCI/AGP frequency. (Select PCI/AGP frequency asynchronous with CPU frequency). GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Frequency/Voltage Control [15X] [Disabled] 33/66...

  • Page 41: Top Performance

    Host/DRAM Clock ratio For FSB (Front Side Bus) frequency=533MHz, Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.5. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on CPU Host Frequency. PCI/AGP Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on Fixed PCI/AGP Frequency.

  • Page 42: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Frequency/Voltage Control Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N Set User Password Save &...

  • Page 43: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 44: Save & Exit Setup

    Frequency/Voltage Control Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Set User Password Save &...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Setup.exe.

  • Page 46: Software Application

    Software Application This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.

  • Page 47: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 47 - Drivers Installation...
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  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Once you have completed this step, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery can also function by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4.
  • Page 50 Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key.
  • Page 51 1. Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The backup utility will automatically scan your system and back up data as a backup image in your hard drive. Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power on.

  • Page 52: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen.

  • Page 53: Action Bar

    Entering the Q-Flash utility: Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit...
  • Page 54 Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System Enter : Run After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Dual BIOS Utility Main Bios Disable...
  • Page 55 3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed. Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. 4.
  • Page 56 Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Y Set User Password Save & Exit Setup...
  • Page 57 Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF003A Task menu for Q-Flash utility Enter : Run Task menu for Q-Flash utility: Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.
  • Page 58 Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One. Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!! GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Keep DMI Data...
  • Page 59 Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 45GE775G.F1). Complete update process following the instruction. Utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server - 59 - Appendix...
  • Page 60 III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS website for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard server, please go onto Gigabyte's - 60 -...

  • Page 61: 4- / 6-/ 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    The installation of audio software is very simple. Follow the steps to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP). Please note that if you want to set up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use Audio Combo Kit (optional device). Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 62 Click "Speaker Configuration" and select the "UAJ Function". Then click on the left selection bar and select "4CH Speaker" to complete 4 channel audio configuration. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard Line In (Rear Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) - 62 -...
  • Page 63 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1: Connect the Front Speakers to "Line Out", the Rear Speakers to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer Speakers to "MIC In". STEP 2: Following installation of the audio driver, you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.
  • Page 64 Surround-Kit "REAR R/L" port. Connect the center/subwoofer channels to the Surround-Kit "SUB CENTER" and the R/L channels to the Surround- Kit "SUR BACK" port. GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 65 Method 2: Connect the front channels to the "Line Out" port located on the audio panel and the rear channels to the "Line In" port. Connect the center/subwoofer channels to the "MIC In" port located on the audio panel and the R/L channels to the Surround-Kit "SUR BACK"...
  • Page 66 3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. (Note1) If you want to use both of the 8 channel audio function and SPDIF out function, you may buy the Audio Combo Kit (refer to the 8 channel Audio Setup section). GA-8I845GE775-G Motherboard - 66 -...

  • Page 67: Uaj Introduction

    UAJ Introduction UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) has a very smart feature: It will switch signal automatically when user plugs his audio device to the wrong jack (Line-in/ Line-out). That means users do not need to worry the audio device should be plug in Line-in or Line-out jack, the device will work perfectly after UAJ is activated. Enable UAJ function: You can click "UAJ Automatic"...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version.
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  • Page 71 Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://chinese.giga-byte.com U.S.A. G.B.T. INC. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech.
  • Page 72 China NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn Shanghai TEL: +86-021-63410999 FAX: +86-021-63410100 Beijing TEL: +86-10-62102838 FAX: +86-10-62102848 Wuhan TEL: +86-27-87851061 FAX: +86-27-87851330 GuangZhou TEL: +86-20-87586074 FAX: +86-20-85517843 Chengdu...

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