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GA-8S661GXMP(-C)
Intel
Pentium
4 Socket 478 Processor Motherboard
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User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-S661GXMP-1003

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  • Page 1 GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 Processor Motherboard ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-S661GXMP-1003...
  • 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 detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the "User’s Manual."...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GA-8S661GXMP(-C) 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 ... 11 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ... 11 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 Utility ... 49 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ... 49 4-1-2 BIOS Flash Method Introduction ...

  • Page 6: Ga-8S661Gxmp(-C) Motherboard Layout

    GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN ATX_12V F_AUDIO AUDIO ICS1883* IT8705AF BIOS CODEC CD_IN "*" Only for GA-8S661GXMP "#" Only for GA-8S661GXMP-C Socket 478 SiS 661GX PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 F_USB1 F_USB2 - 6 - ATX FDD IDE2 IDE1 CLR_CMOS SiS 964L...

  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram AGP 4X/8X AGPCLK (66MHz) 3 PCI ICS1883* PCICLK RJ45* CODEC (33MHz) "*" Only for GA-8S661GXMP Pentium 4 Socket 478 Host VGA Port Interface SiS 661GX SiS 964L AC97 ATA33/66/100/ 8 USB 133 IDE Ports Channels - 7 -...
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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

    CPU temperature detection BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.0cm "*" Only for GA-8S661GXMP GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Pentium 4 (Northwood, Prescott) processor with ® ® 661GX ® 964L ®...

  • Page 11: Installation Of The Cpu And Heatsink

    Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the pin one marks on the processor and socket. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly.

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Heatsink

    Please refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation procedure. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard 4. Locate Pin One in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket and close the socket handle.

  • Page 13: Installation Of Memory

    Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2 . Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 14: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    8. Install related driver from the operating system. Installing a AGP expansion card: AGP Card GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Please carefully pull out the small white-drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to install/uninstall the VGA card. Please align the VGA card to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the slot.

  • Page 15: 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. "*" Only for GA-8S661GXMP - 15 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 16: Connectors Introduction

    Connectors Introduction ATX_12V CPU_FAN SYS_FAN IDE1/IDE2 F_AUDIO F_PANEL CD_IN GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard SUR_CEN SPDIF_IO F_USB1/F_USB2 CLR_CMOS COMB PWR_LED - 16 -...
  • Page 17 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly.
  • Page 18 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). GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Pin No.
  • Page 19 6) FDD (FDD Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. 7) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) Please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header.

  • Page 20: F_Panel (Front Panel Connector)

    F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignments below. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Speaker Connector Message LED/ Power Power/ Switch Sleep LED...
  • Page 21 9) CD_IN (CD IN Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. 10) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT - 21 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 22 USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Pin No. Definition Power...
  • Page 23 13) 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. 14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short pins 1-2.
  • Page 24 COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 16) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Pin No. Definition NDCDA-...
  • Page 25 17) BAT (Battery) Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
  • Page 26 GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard - 26 -...

  • 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 (For Example: Bios Ver. : E2)

    Optimized Defaults refers to the value of the system parameters with which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...
  • Page 29 Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 29 - BIOS Setup...

  • 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-8S661GXMP(-C) 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

    USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Disabled this function. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] [Setup]...
  • Page 33 Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine if the installed floppy disk drive is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks. Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K.

  • Page 34: Integrated Peripherals

    Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. AC97 Audio Enabled Enable AC97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable AC97 audio function. "*" Only for GA-8S661GXMP GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Integrated Peripherals [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
  • Page 35 This option is available only when Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+EPP. Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. "*" Only for GA-8S661GXMP - 35 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 36: Power Management Setup

    Disabled Don’t monitor IRQ [3-7, 9-15] or NMI. Enabled Monitor IRQ [3-7, 9-15] or NMI.(Default value) ModemRingOn Disabled Disable ModemRingOn function. Enabled Enable ModemRingOn function.(Default value) GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Power Management Setup [S1(POS)] [Off] [Off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]...
  • Page 37 PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default value) Power On By Keyboard Password Enter one to five characters to set the Keyboard Power On password. Disabled Disabled this function.

  • Page 38: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    F5: Previous Values PCI 1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1.

  • Page 39: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR 2.5V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Reset Case Open Status Disabled Don't reset case open status.

  • Page 40: Mb Intelligent Tweaker (M.i.t.)

    This setup option will be automatically assigned by CPU detection. The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable. Linear Frequency Control Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable this function. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) [Auto] 2.5T [16X] [Disabled] AUTO...
  • Page 41 CPU Clock (MHz) This option is available only when Linear Frequency Control is enabled. 100~355 Select CPU Clock to 100MHz~355MHz. If you use a Pentium 4 processor with 400MHz FSB, please set "CPU Clock" to 100MHz. If you use a Pentium 4 processor with 533MHz FSB, please set "CPU Clock" to 133MHz. Incorrect using it may cause your system corrupted.

  • Page 42: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N Save &...

  • Page 43: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-10 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 MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) 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

    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-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard 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

    Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). "*" Only for GA-8S661GXMP - 45 - Drivers Installation...

  • 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...
  • Page 48 GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. GA-8S661GXMP F2a <DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu 11/07/2005-SiS964L-6A79HG0GC-00 1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9>...
  • Page 50 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8NMF-9 GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard 1. RESTORE: Restore the backed-up data to your hard disk. (This button will not appear if there is no backup file.) 2. BACKUP: Back up data from hard disk.

  • Page 51: Bios Flash 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 52: Action Bar

    Action bar: Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 53 Using the Q-Flash utility: This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility, please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.
  • Page 54 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Dual BIOS Utility Main Bios Disable Boot From Main Bios...
  • Page 55 6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
  • Page 56 Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System After BIOS file is read, you'll see a dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Keep DMI Data...
  • Page 57 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 shown at the same time. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF002A >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... Enter : Run Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System 4.
  • Page 58 Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from the Internet or any other methods (such as: 661gxmp.f1). Complete update process following the on-screen instructions. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard Utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server - 58 -...
  • Page 59 Otherwise, your system won't boot. III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.

  • Page 60: / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 2-channel mode for stereo speaker output check box. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 61 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1: Connect the front channels to "Line Out," the rear channels to "Line In." STEP 2: After installing the audio driver, you’ll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.
  • Page 62 Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 6-chan- nel mode for 5.1 speaker output check box. Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and press OK. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 63 Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1: Secure the metal bracket of the “Surround Kit” to the chassis back panel with a screw.
  • Page 64 Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the Environment setting is None, the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2-channel output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 65 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" device is an optional device. The SPDIF_IO cable with rear bracket could link to the "SPDIF_IO" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port. STEP 1: Secure the metal bracket of the SPDIF Output device to the chassis back panel with a screw.
  • Page 66 Please connect the devices to the right jacks as above. A window will appear as right picture if you setup the devices properly. Please note that 3D audio function will only appear when 3D audio inputs. GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 67 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. - 67 - Appendix...

  • 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 70 GA-8S661GXMP(-C) Motherboard - 70 -...
  • 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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