Item Checklist ? The GA-8IRXP motherboard ? IDE cable x 3 / Floppy cable x 1 ? CD for motherboard driver & utility (Special CD) ? GA-8IRXP user’s manual ? Quick PC Installation Guide ? 4-Port USB Cable x 1...
? 4 x USB 2.0 , 2 x USB 1.1 by cable and 2 x USB 1.1 onboard ? 1 IrDA connector for IR Hardware Monitor ? CPU/Power/ System Fan Revolution detect ? CPU/Power/System Fan Control ? CPU Overheat Warning ? System Voltage Detect to be continued..GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 4 -...
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On-Board Sound ? Creative CT5880 Sound Chipset + Sigmatel 9708T CODEC ? Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/AUX_IN/TELE/Game Port On-Board RAID ? Onbard Promise PDC20276 ? Supports data striping (RAI D 0) or mirroring (RAI D 1) ? Supports concurrent dual IDE controller operation ? Supports IDE bus master operation ? Displays status and error checking messages during boot-up ? Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds...
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setps: Step 1- Install the Centr al Processing Unit ( CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet w ires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS softw are Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step4...
? Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. ? If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 8 -...
Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation 2. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to 1. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base the CPU fan connector, than install onto the CPU socket on the main- complete. board. ? Please use Intel approved cooling fan. ? We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.
? When STR/DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket. ? Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the i nsert orientation. GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 10 -...
Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related ex pansion 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. 4.
(25 pin Female) and 1 Parallel port. Dev ice like printer can be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports. COMA COMB Serial Ports (9 pin Male) GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 12 -...
Line I n will become Line Out2 to support second pair of stereo speakers. If you want the detail information for “ Four Speaker & SPDIF “ setup, please download 8IRXP manual (Complete Version) from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. ? USB/ LAN Connector ?Before you connect your device(s) into USB...
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U ) AUX_12V( +12V Power Connector) ? This connector (ATX +12V) is +12V used only for CPU Core Voltage. +12V A) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) ? Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max.
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IDE4 CD-R IDE3 CD-L If you want the detail information for “ RAID“ setup , please download 8IRXP manual (Complete Version) from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. Q) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector) O) WOL(Wake on LAN) +5V SB Signal P) TELE...
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M, N) USB2 / USB3 / USB4 (USB3 & 4 connectors in orange are for USB 2.0) ? Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable. P lease contact your nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable.
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To use IR function only, please connect IR module to Pin1 to Pin5. D, F) SC(Smart Card Interface), SD (Secure Digital Memory Card Interface) , MS (Memory Stick Interface) H) S_IRQ I ) CASE_OPEN Signal Signal GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 18 -...
Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter DualBIOS/Q-Flash utility. If you want to detail information for “ DualBIOS/Q-Flash Utility “ , please download this manual from Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. Select Language You can press <Shift>+< F3> to select multi language. There are 7 languages available, including E nglish, Japanese, French, Spanish, Germany, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
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Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BI OS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features. We would not suggest you change the chipset default setting unless you really need it.
To Load Optimized, move cursor, by pressing the arrow keys on the keyboard ,to highlight the optimized default and press enter key then press "Y" if you decide to load this option. GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 22 -...
By typing "N" or "ESC" will take you back to setup screen. If you want the deta il informatio n for BIOS se tup, please d ownload 8IRXP (Complete Version) manual from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. - 23 -...
E. Other Device Driver Cli c k this item to install Promise RAID, FastTrak Utility , Winbond MS/SD/SCR Dev ice Driv er, Winbond Smart Manger for Smart Card Reader, USB 2.0 Host Controller Dri v er. GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 24 -...
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Press "Network" icon. Click " Driver Information". D: Other Device Driver Installation If you want the detail information for “ ATA133” and “ RAID” setup, please download 8IRXP manual (Complete Version) from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw - 25 - BIOS Setup...
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