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- Page 1 GA-8I845G(-C) Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 Processor Motherboard ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-8I845G-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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents GA-8I845G(-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 ..................47 Install Chipset Drivers ................... 47 Software Application ..................48 Software Information ..................48 Hardware Information ..................49 Contact Us ..................... 49 Chapter 4 Appendix ....................51 Unique Software Utilities ................51 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction ................51 4-1-2 BIOS Flash Method Introduction ................
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Page 6: Ga-8I845G(-C ) Motherboard Layout
GA-8I845G(-C ) Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS Socket 478 ATX_12V SUR_CEN F_AUDIO Intel 845G 8100C PCI1 CLR_CMOS PCI2 SYS_FAN Intel PCI3 CODEC ICH4 CD_IN AUX_IN PCI4 BIOS PCI5 IDE2 IDE1 F_USB2 F_USB1 SPDIF_IO PWR_LED COMB F_PANEL Only for GA-8I845G. Only for GA-8I845G-C. -
Page 7: Block Diagram
14.318 MHz 48 MHz RTL8100C BIOS Intel Game Port ICH4 AC97 Link LPC BUS Floppy IT8712 LPT Port AC97 PS/2 CODEC PCICLK 24 MHz KB/Mouse (33MHz) 33 MHz ATA33/66/100 6 USB IDE Channels Ports Ports Only for GA-8I845G. - 7 -... - Page 8 - 8 -...
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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 / System fan failure warning BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/AGP/PCI/DDR) Form Factor ATX form factor; 29.5cm x 21.0cm Only for GA-8I845G. GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 10 -... -
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. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. 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 cooling fan user's manual for more detail installation procedure. Fig.1 Fig. 2 Fasten the cooling fan Make sure the CPU fan supporting-base onto is plugged to the CPU the CPU socket on the fan connector, than motherboard. install complete. GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 12 -... -
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. 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
VGA card. Please align the VGA card to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the small white-drawable bar. GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 14 -... -
Page 15: I/O Back Panel Introduction
Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-channel audio functioning. Only for GA-8I845G. - 15 - Hardware Installation... -
Page 16: Connectors Introduction
Connectors Introduction ATX_12V CD_IN ATX (Power Connector) AUX_IN CPU_FAN SUR_CEN SYS_FAN SPDIF_IO F_USB1 / F_USB2 IDE1/IDE2 COMB PWR_LED F_PANEL CLR_CMOS F_AUDIO GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 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 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. GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 18 -...
- Page 19 6) IDE1/IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two 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).
- Page 20 Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 20 -...
- Page 21 9) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) Please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio panel connector, please contact your dealer.
- Page 22 Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX-R 12) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 22 -...
- Page 23 13) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector.
- Page 24 No Pin 16) 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 Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. Definition Signal GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 24 -...
- Page 25 17) 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. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 18) BAT(Battery) 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: F1A)
This setup page includes information about the system autodetected temperature, voltage, fan, speed. Frequency/Voltage Control This setup page is to control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Top Performance If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, enable Top Performance. GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 28 -... - Page 29 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 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. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password.
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Page 30: Standard Cmos Features
Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. 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-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 30 -... - 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"...
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Page 32: Advanced Bios Features
Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine if it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 32 -... - 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.
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Page 34: Integrated Peripherals
ATA33) 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) Only for GA-8I845G. GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 34 -... - Page 35 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. Game Port Address Disabled Disable this function Enable this function and set gameport address to 201. (Default value) Enable this function and set gameport address to 209. Only for GA-8I845G. - 35 - BIOS Setup...
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Page 36: Power Management Setup
Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec. PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default value) GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 36 -... - Page 37 ModemRingOn Disabled Disable the ModemRingOn function. Enabled Enable the ModemRingOn function. (Default value) Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in date/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to turn on system.
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Page 38: Pnp/Pci Configurations
Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3. PCI4 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4. GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 38 -... -
Page 39: Pc Health Status
PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Case Opened Ye s Menu Level Vcore DDR25V [Disabled] +3.3V Don’t reset case +12V open status Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPM [Enabled] Current SYSTEM FAN Speed... -
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! Fixed PCI/AGP Frequency You can choose those modes to adjust PCI/AGP frequency. (Select PCI/AGP frequency asynchronous with CPU frequency). GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 40 -... -
Page 41: Top Performance
Host/DRAM Clock ratio For FSB (Front Side Bus) frequency=400MHz, Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. 2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.66. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) For FSB (Front Side Bus) frequency=533MHz, Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. -
Page 42: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
: S e l e c t I t e m F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 42 -... -
Page 43: Set Supervisor/User Password
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Top Performance Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password Enter Password: PC Health Status Save &... -
Page 44: Save & Exit Setup
: S e l e c t I t e m F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 44 -... - Page 45 - 45 - BIOS Setup...
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Page 47: 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 48: Software Application
Software Application This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software. You can click an item to install it. Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 48 -... -
Page 49: Hardware Information
Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 49 - Drivers Installation... - Page 50 GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 50 -...
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Page 51: Chapter 4 Appendix
F9 key during computer power on. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: 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 52 F9 For Xpress Recovery 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. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4.
- Page 53 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.
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Page 54: 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 55 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 Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password...
- Page 56 Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off After BIOS file is read, you'll see a dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 56 -...
- 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 displayed. Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. 4.
- Page 58 PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F3: Change Language F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 58 -...
- Page 59 Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Q-Flash utility bar Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.........SST 49LF002A 256K Keep DMI Data Enable Task menu for Update BIOS from Floppy Q-Flash utility Save BIOS to Floppy Action bar Enter : Run :Move...
- Page 60 6. 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-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 60 -...
- Page 61 Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Click @BIOS item to Install Fig 3. The @BIOS utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "...
- Page 62 III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS server, please go onto 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.
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Page 63: / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction
4-1-3 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 2 Channel Audio Setup We recommend that you use speakers with amplifier to get the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied. STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line Out."... - Page 64 Double click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: Click "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". Select icon and press OK. The function to adjust speaker volume. GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 64 -...
- Page 65 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1: Line Out Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer Line In channels to "MIC In".
- Page 66 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 67 STEP 3: Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER. STEP 4: After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon in the system area. Double click the icon to select the function.
- Page 68 Secure the metal bracket of the SPDIF Output device to the chassis back panel with a screw. STEP 2: Connect the SPDIF device cable to the SPDIF_IO connector on the motherboard. STEP 3: Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 68 -...
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Page 69: Troubleshooting
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://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. - Page 70 GA-8I845G(-C) Motherboard - 70 -...
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- Page 79 Contact Us Taiwan (Headquarters) Japan GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.jp Taiwan Singapore TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. Support : Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm...
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