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GA-8EGXR
Processor Motherboard
USER' S MANUAL
Pentium
4 Processor Motherboard
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Rev. 1001
12ME-8EGXR-1001

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  • Page 1 GA-8EGXR Processor Motherboard USER’ S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1001 12ME-8EGXR-1001...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ..................4 WARNING! ..................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ...............5 Features Summary....................5 GA-8EGXR Motherboard Layout ................ 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........8 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 9 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ................9 Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation .............. 10 Step 2: Install memory modules ...............
  • Page 3 Table of Content Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............50 Block Diagram ..................... 50 Chapter 5 Appendix ................ 51...

  • Page 4: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist þ The GA-8EGXR motherboard þ Driver CD for motherboard driver & utility þ I/O Shielding x 1 þ GA-8EGXR user’ s manual þ SCSI Cable x 1 þ IDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1 WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.48cm x 24.38cm ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB. — Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Intel Pentium 4 processor ® ® ® — Intel Pentium 4 400/533MHz FSB ® —...
  • Page 6 GA-8EGXR Motherboard On-Board LAN — Build in Intel ® 82540EM 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Chipset (Server Adaptec) — Build-in Intel 82550PM 10/100 Fast Ethernet On-Board VGA — Build in ATI Rage XL VGA PCI Chipset with 8M SDRAM on board On-Board SCSI —...

  • Page 7: Ga-8Egxr Motherboard Layout

    Introduction GA-8EGXR Motherboard Layout USB 1 VGA 1 COMS_CLR1 COM 1 KB/MS1 BIOS 82550PM Battery VGA_EN1 LAN2_EN1 ATI Range 82540EM SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 CSB6 Socket 478 GC-SL Adaptec 7899W CLK_JP1 SYS_FAN4 CASEOPEN1 SCSI 1 SCSI 2 TERM_EN2 TERM_EN1...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups: Step 1- Install the CPU Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply...

  • Page 9: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 1-1: CPU Installation Pin1 indicator CPU Bottom View CPU Top View Pin1 indicator 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look 1. Pull up the CPU socket lever for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU and up to 90-degree angle.

  • Page 10: Step 1-2: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation 2. Hook the other end of the 1. Hook one end of the cooler cooler bracket to the CPU bracket to the CPU socket first. socket. M You should apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

  • Page 11: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To instal l the memory module, just push it vertically into t h e DIMM Slot. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch.

  • Page 12: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card’ s instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer’ s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

  • Page 13: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 (6 pin Female) keyboard and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) v USB Connector...
  • Page 14 GA-8EGXR Motherboard w Parallel Port / Serial Port / VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) ØThis connector supports 1 standard COM port ,1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like printercan be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

  • Page 15: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Hardw are Installation Process Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction A) ATX1 K ) System FAN 2 B) ATX2 L ) System FAN 3 C) IDE1 M ) System FAN 4 D) IDE2 N ) SCSI 1 E) IDE3 Q ) SCSI 2 F) FDD1 P ) CPU FAN1 G) F_PANEL1...
  • Page 16 GA-8EGXR Motherboard A) ATX1 (2x10 Pin ATX Power ) +12V 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good PS-ON(Sof t On/Off) 3.3V -12V 3.3V 3.3V Ø AC power cord should onl y be connected t o your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
  • Page 17 Hardw are Installation Process J/K/L/M) System FAN 1/2/3/4 Connectors Sense +12V/Control Sense +12V/Control I) COM 2 Connector Q) Wake On LAN Connector NDSRB- NDTRB- NCTSB- NSINB +5V SB Signal NDCDB- NRIB- NSOUTB NRTSB- N/Q) SCSI1/SCSI2 Connector R) Wake On Ring Connector Signal...
  • Page 18 Hardw are Installation Process C/D/E) IDE 1/ IDE 2/ IDE 3 [IDE1 / IDE2 / Connectors(Primary/Secondary)] IDE3 IDE2 IDE1 F) FDD1 (Floppy Connector) Floppy S) CASE OPEN ØPlease note that uder normal circumstance, the CASEOPEN connector is set at closed status. When it is at open status (for example, the chassis cover is opened) system will alarm warning beeping.
  • Page 19 GA-8EGXR Motherboard H) USB2 ØBe careful with the polarity of the front panel USB D2+ USB connector. Check the pin assignment USB D2- while you connect the front panel USB cable. Power Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable.
  • Page 20 Hardw are Installation Process G) F_PANEL1 (2x15 Pins connector) 1) HD+ (HDD LED) 2) HD- (HDD LED) 3) PD- (Power LED) 4) SK- (Speaker) 5) PD- (Power LED) 6) NC (Not Connect) 7) PD+ (Power LED) 8) NC (Not Connect) 9) PW+ (Power Switch) 10) SK+ (Speaker) 11) PW- (Power Switch)

  • Page 21: Step 4-3: Jumper Setting Introduction

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard Step 4-3: Jumper Setting Introduction 1) CLK_JP1 6) TERM_EN2 2) CMOS_CLR1 7) LAN1_EN1 3) WRITE_P1 8) VGA_EN1 SCSI_EN1 9) LAN2_EN1 TERM_EN1 Please note that the highlight white mark on the motherboard is presented as Pin 1...
  • Page 22 Hardw are Installation Process 1) CLK_JP1 2-3 close: CPU Speed at 533MHz (Default) None: CPU Speed at 400MHz G Please note that the the highlight white mark is presented as Pin 1. 2) CMOS_CLR1 (Clear CMOS Function) 1-2 close: Clear CMOS 2-3 close: Normal (Default) Ø...
  • Page 23 GA-8EGXR Motherboard 4) SCSI_EN1 (SCSI Function) 1-2 close: SCSI Enabled (Default) 2-3 close: SCSI Disabled 5) TERM_EN1 (SCSI1 On-Board Terminator Function) 1-2 close: SCSI Terminator Enabled (Default) 2-3 close: SCSI Terminator Disabled 6) TERM_EN2 (SCSI2 On-Board Terminator Function) 1-2 close: SCSI Terminator Enabled...
  • Page 24 Jumper Setting 7) LAN1_EN1 (LAN1 Function) 1-2 close: LAN1 Enabled (Default) 2-3 close: LAN1 Disabled 8) VGA_EN1 (VGA Function) 1-2 cl o se: VGA Enabled (Default) 2-3 close: VGA Disabled 9) LAN2_EN1 (LAN2 Function) 1-2 close: LAN2 Enabled (Default) 2-3 close: LAN2 Disabled...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

  • Page 26: Getting Help

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.

  • Page 27: Main (Bios Version)

    BIOS Setup Main (BIOS Version) Once you enter AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced...
  • Page 28 GA-8EGXR Motherboard C Floppy Drive A/B This category identifies the type of floppy disk drive A or drive B that have been installed in the computer. No floppy driv e installed 8None 81.2MB, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch AT-ty pe high-density driv e; 1.2M by te capacity 8720K, 3.5 in.

  • Page 29: System Information

    BIOS Setup 8Fast Programmed I/O Mode This field onl y show s the information of Fast Programmed I/O Mode. 832 Bit Transfer Mode Enables 32 bit access to max imize the hard disk data transfer rate. Option: On (Default Value); Off If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.

  • Page 30: Advanced

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard Advanced AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it [Setup Help] } Adv anced Configuration } Chipset Configuration } Pow er Management Configuration } Plug & Play Configuration }Peripheral Configuration }Hardw are Monitor Configuration F1: Help...

  • Page 31: Advanced Configuration

    BIOS Setup Advanced Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Adv anced Configuration [Setup Help] Show Full Screen Logo Enabled S.M.A.R.T for Hard Disk Disabled MPS Version for O.S BootUp Num-Lock Intel Hy per Threading Enabled CPU Ratio Auto...

  • Page 32: Advanced Configuration

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard C Advanced Configuration This category allow user to configure advanced functions . } Show Full Screen Logo (If vaild) Enabled Enable Show Full Screen Logo function.(Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. } S.M.A.R.T for Hard Disk This filed shows if the device in the specific IDE channel supports S.M.A.R.T.

  • Page 33: Chipset Configuration

    BIOS Setup Chipset Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Chipset Configuration [Setup Help] Memroy Scrubbing Enabled F1: Help hi: Select Item + -: Change Values F5: Setup Defaults Esc: Ex it fg: Select Menu Enter: Select4Sub-Menu F10: Sav e&Ex it Figure 2-2: Chipset Configuration...

  • Page 34: Power Management Configuration

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard Power Management Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Pow er Management Configuration [Setup Help] Soft-off by Pow er Button Instant-off Sleep Button Enabled Wake Up On Ring Enabled Sy stem After AC Back...
  • Page 35 BIOS Setup } Wake Up Ring Sy stem is w aken up w hen Moderm-Ring is on. Enabled Enable Wake Up Ring. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. } System After AC Back Sy stem pow er state w hen AC cord is re-plugged. Pre-State Set system power to the last state when AC power is removed.

  • Page 36: Plug And Play Configuration

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard Plug and Play Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Plug and Play Configuration [Setup Help] PCI Slot 1/5 IRQ Priority Auto PCI Slot 2/6 IRQ Priority Auto PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority...
  • Page 37 BIOS Setup C Plug & Play Configuration This option describes the configuration of PCI bus system, or Personal Conputer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at a speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some technical items and it is stongly recommended that only experienced users can make changes to the default settings.

  • Page 38: Peripheral Configuration

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard Peripheral Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Peripheral Configuration [Setup Help] OnBoard IDE Both OnBoard FDC Enabled OnBoard Serial Port A 3F8/COM1 OnBoard Serial Port B 2F8/COM2 OnBoard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode...
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup } OnBoard Serial Port A This option specifies the base I/O port address of serial prot A. 3F8/COM1 Enable onboard serial port A and set I/O address to 3F8/COM1. (Default value) 2F8/COM2 Enable onboard serial port A and set I/O address to 2F8/COM2. 3E8/COM3 Enable onboard serial port A and set I/O address to 3E8/COM3.
  • Page 40 GA-8EGXR Motherboard The parallel port can be used with devices that adhere to the extended Capabilities Port specifications. ECP uses the DMA protocol to achieve data transfer rate up to 2.5Mbit/s. ECP provides the symmetric bi-directional communication. (Default value) } Parallel Port IRQ...

  • Page 41: Hardware Monitor Configuration

    BIOS Setup Hardware Monitor Configuration AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it Hardw are Monitor Configuration [Setup Help] CPU Temperature +39°C/+102°F Sy stem Temperature +39°C/+102°F CPU_FAN Speed SYS_FAN1 Speed SYS_FAN2 Speed SYS_FAN3 Speed SYS_FAN4 Speed VCC_P 1.952V VCC 2.5 0.000V...
  • Page 42 GA-8EGXR Motherboard C Hardware Monitor Confi guration This section prov ides the sy stem hardw are health information to user for reference. } CPU Temperature This field only displlay s the current CPU temperature. } System Temperature This field only displlay s the current sy stem temperature.
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup } CPU_TEM. Buzzer Alarm Enable this function is protecting t h e CPU temperature is under the set v alue. Sy stem w ill alarm w hen the CPU temperature is ov er the set v alue. Enabled Enable CPU temperature buzzer alarm.

  • Page 44: Security

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard Security AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it [Setup Help] Set Superv isor Passw ord [Enter] Set User Passw ord [Enter] Passw ord Check Setup F1: Help hi: Select Item + -: Change Values...
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup CSet Supervis or Password You can install and change this options for the setup menus. Type the password up to 6 characters in lengh and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any prev iously entered password from the CMOS memory. You w ill be asked to confirm the entered password.

  • Page 46: Boot

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard Boot AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it [Setup Help] Boot Dev ice Priority Floppy : 1.44 MB 3 CD/DVD: C-540E IDE-0: ST380021A OnBoard 82540 LAN Boot ROM Enabled OnBoard 82550 LAN Boot ROM...
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup The Choice for 1st Boot Device: Removable Device (Default Value) , ATAPI CDROM, Hard Disk, Disabled. The Choice for 2nd Boot Device: Removable Device , ATAPI CDROM (Default Value) , Hard Disk, Disabled. The Choice for 3rd Boot Device: Removable Device , ATAPI CDROM, Hard Disk (Default Value), Disabled.

  • Page 48: Exit

    GA-8EGXR Motherboard Exit AMI EASY Setup Utility Main Adv anced Security Boot Ex it [Setup Help] Ex it Sav ing Changes Enter Ex it Discarding Changes Enter Load Default Settings Enter Load Original Values Enter F1: Help hi: Select Item...
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup CExit Saving Changes This option allows user to exit system setup with saving the changes. Press <Enter> on this item to ask for the following confirmation message: Pressing ‘ Y’ to store all the present setting values tha user made in this time into CMOS. Therefore, whenyou boot up y our computer next time, the BIOS will re-configure your system according data in CMOS.

  • Page 50: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    GA-8EGXR+ Motherboard Revision History Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram...

  • Page 51: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Appendix Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Appendix A: Intel 82540EM 82550PM Network Driver Installation (For example: Driver CD Ver. : 1.0) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show a series of Setup Wizard dialog boxes. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 52 GA-8EGXR Motherboard 5. Ready to install the program. 6. Starting installation Click "Install" to begin the installation. 7. Wizard completed. 8. Installation Result. Click Click "Finish". "OK" to close the window.
  • Page 53 Appendix Appendix B: ATI Rage XL VGA Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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 54 GA-8EGXR Motherboard Appendix C: Adaptec SCSI Driver Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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 55 2. Click on the desired item and follow up a series of installation wizard. 1. Click "Utilities" item. Appendix E: About Updating latest version of BIOS To update the latest BIOS version, please go to Gigabyte Networking official web site: Http://networking.gigabyte.com.tw...
  • Page 56 GA-8EGXR Motherboard Appendix G: Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Boot Specification BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor...
  • Page 57 Appendix Acronyms Meaning Local Area Network Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions...
  • Page 58 GA-8EGXR Motherboard Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: PCB revision: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network...

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