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Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: n For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the product.
Table of Contents GA-8S648FX-775(-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 ..............12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ..................12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink ................
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...
Feature Summary Supports the latest Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 CPU Supports 800/533MHz FSB L2 cache varies with CPU Chipset Northbridge: SiS ® 648FX Southbridge: SiS ® Memory 3 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 3GB memory) Supports DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 DIMM Supports up to 2 unbuffered DIMM DDR400 Supports up to 3 unbuffered DIMM DDR333 Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM...
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I/O Control IT8705 Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / Systemfan failure warning Onboard SATA RAID Onboard SiS964 chipset supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s supports hot plugging function supports a maximum of 2 SATA connections...
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.
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Male Push P in The top of Female P ush P in Female Push P in Fig.1 Fig. 2 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is the surface of the installed CPU.
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.
Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. COM A/COM B (Serial Port) Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
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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.
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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.
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6) FDD (Floppy 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) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate.
8) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD- MPD- 9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
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10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigments on the cable are the same as the pin assigments on the MB header.
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12) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R 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.
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14) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (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. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
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16) 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 17) BAT(Battery) Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output Sy stem) includes a CMOS SETUP utility w hich allow s user to configure required setti n gs or to activ ate certain sy stem features. The CMOS SETUP sav es the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. When the pow er is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary pow er to the CMOS SRAM.
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E6) Once y ou enter Aw ard BIOS C MOS Setup Utility , the Main Menu (as figure below ) w ill appear on the screen. Use arrow key s to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Stan dard CM OS Features Top Perform ance...
n Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable passw ord. It allows y ou t o limit access to the sy stem and Setup, or just to Setup. n Set User Password Change, set, or disable passw ord. It allow s y ou to li m it access to the system. n Save &...
Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Stan dard CM OS Features Date (mm:dd :y y ) Fri, Oct 1 2004 Item Help Menu Level } Time (hh:mm :ss) 10:1 1:24 } IDE Channel 0 M aster [No ne] Change the day , mon th, } IDE Channel 0 Slave...
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Drive A / Dri ve B The c ategory identifies the ty pes of floppy disk driv e A or driv e B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy driv e installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-ty pe standard driv e; 360K by te capacity . 1.2M, 5.25"...
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Advanced BI OS Features } Hard Disk Bo ot Prio rity [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level } First Boot De vice [Flo ppy ] Secon d Boot D evice [Hard Disk] Third Boot De vice...
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Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS w ill determine if the installed floppy dis k driv e is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K ty pe is 40 trac ks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks. Disabled BIOS w ill not s earch for the ty pe of floppy disk driv e by track number. Note that there w ill not be any w arning message if the driv e installed is 360K.
Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Inte grated Periphe rals IDE1 Conductor Cable [Au to] Item Help Menu Level } IDE2 Conductor Cable [Au to] On-Chip Prim ary PCI IDE [Enab led] On-Ch ip Secon dary PCI IDE [Enab led] [Au to]...
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USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable USB Controller. USB Legacy Support Enabled Enable USB Legacy Support. Disabled Disable USB Legacy Support. (Default v alue) SiS Serial ATA Controller Enabled Enable SiS Serial ATA Controller. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable SiS Serial ATA Controller.
Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Powe r Manag ement Setup ACPI Suspend Ty pe [S1(P OS)] Item Help Menu Level } Soft- Off by PWR_BTTN [Off] Sy ste m After AC Back [Off] IRQ [ 3-7, 9-15] , NMI [Enab led]...
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Power On by Keyboard Pass w ord Enter one to fiv e charac ters to set the Key board Pow er On pass w ord. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default v alue) Any Key Press any key to turn on the computer. Power On by Mouse Disabled Disable this function.
PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software PC H ealth Status Vcore Item Help Menu Level } DDR 2.5V +3.3V +12V [Disa bled] Curr ent CPU Tempera ture Don’t reset case Curren t CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPM open s tatus Curr ent SYST EM FAN Speed...
MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software MB I ntelligent Tweaker (M.I. T.) Config ure DRAM T iming [Au to] Item Help Menu Level } x CAS L atency Se tting 2.5T x DRAM RAS Active Time x DRAM RAS Pre charge Time...
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CPU Clock (MHz) This option is av ailable only w hen Linear Frequency Control is enabled. 100~355 Selec t CPU Clock to 100MHz~355MHz. If y ou use a Pentium 4 processor w ith 800MHz FSB, please set "CPU Clock" to 200MHz. Incorrect using it may cause y our sy stem corrupted.
Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Stan dard CM OS Features Top Perform ance Advanc ed BIOS Fe atures L oad Fail- Safe Def aults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defa ults Top Perform ance Power Manag ement Setup Set Su pervisor Pa ssword PnP/PCI Configur ations...
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Stan dard CM OS Features Top Perform ance Advanc ed BIOS Fe atures Load Fail-Sa fe Defa ults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defa ults Power Manag ement Setup Set Su pervisor Pa ssword Load Optimized D efaults (Y/N)? N...
2-12 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Co py right (C) 1984 -2004 Aw ard Software Stan dard CM OS Features Top Perform ance Advanc ed BIOS Fe atures Load Fail-Sa fe Defa ults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defa ults Power Manag ement Setup Set Su pervisor Pa ssword Save to CMOS an d EXIT (Y/N)? Y...
Chapter 3Drivers 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.
Software Applications 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. Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.
Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us You can also see the last page of this manual for contacts information details. - 47 - Drivers Installation...
Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website Help button Display EasyTune 5 Help file Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTune...
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI Data Enable Task menu for Update BIOS from Floppy Q-Flash utility Save BIOS to Floppy Action bar hi:Move Enter : Run...
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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. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.........SST 49LF002A 256K Keep DMI Data Enable Do not trun off power or Updating BIOS Now...
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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 Select @BIOS item Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "P"...
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III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM 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...
4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction RAID Levels RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be found on another drive.
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Please follow the steps below to construct a complete RAID array: 1) Have ready your hard drives for RAID construction. Note: To achieve best performance, it is recommended that the hard drives used are of similar make and storage capacity. 2) Please attach the hard drive connectors to their appropriate location on the motherboard ie.
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Creating RAID Volume Step 1: In the RAID Setup window, press <A> to create RAID volume (Figure 3). SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup * Current Created Raid * Press [A] key to create RAID [Q] : Exit current menu LocationModel Capacity Mode...
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Step 3: If RAID 0 is selected, you'll have to decide whether you want the RAID array to be created automatically or manually (Figure 5). Use <1> or <2> key to select. (We do not suggest that you select <2> Manual Create unless you know well how to set every required item, like block size.) SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup...
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After the completion, you will see the RAID array under the * Current Created Raid * list in the RAID Setup window (Figure 7). SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup * Current Created Raid * RAID 0 : Disk 1 Disk 2 Press [D] key to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu...
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Deleting RAID Volume If you want to delete a RAID volume, simply press <D> in the following window (Figure 9) and then use arrow keys to select the RAID Volume and press <Enter> to confirm. Finally, when the "Are you sure to delete this RAID?"...
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Installing the RAID Drivers To install Windows 2000/XP onto a Serial ATA hard disk sucessfully, you need to install required driver for the SATA controller on your motherboard during OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during the Windows setup process.
4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction The following setup is for Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP. Please follow the steps below to enable the function! 2 Channel Audio Setup We recommend that you use speakers with amplifier to get the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out," the rear channels to "Line In." Line Out Line In STEP 2 : After installing the audio driver, you’ ll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
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Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer chan- Line In nels to "MIC In".
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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 in- cluded 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.
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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 installing the audio driver, you’ ll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
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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.
Question 6: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card? Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't need to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.
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Question 7: Why cannot I use the IDE 2? Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the cable is your own cable, please remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to it.