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Gd8 series intel pentium 4 system board socket 775
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GD8 Series
(GD8, GD8-V, GD8-M, GD8-MV)
Intel Pentium 4 System Board
Socket 775
User's Manual
4200-0434-01
Rev. 1.00

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  • Page 1 GD8 Series (GD8, GD8-V, GD8-M, GD8-MV) Intel Pentium 4 System Board Socket 775 User’s Manual 4200-0434-01 Rev. 1.00...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer and authors of this manual. If you do not properly set the motherboard settings, causing the motherboard to malfunction or fail, we cannot guarantee any responsibility. GD8 Series...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 1-1 1-1. Features & Specifications ...1-1 1-2. Layout Diagram ...1-3 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup... 2-1 2-1. Install The Motherboard...2-1 2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly ...2-2 2-3. Install System Memory ...2-4 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches ...2-6 (1).
  • Page 4 3-13. Exit Without Saving...3-22 Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility ... A-1 Appendix B. Install Driver for ITE IDE Controller (GD8, GD8-M) ... B-1 Appendix C. Install Audio Driver ... C-1 Appendix D. Install VGA Driver (GD8-M, GD8-MV)...D-1 Appendix E.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    ABIT Flash Menu 6. SATA 150 • Supports 4 ports SATA 150 7. ATA 133 • Onboard Ultra ATA133 PCI controller (For models GD8/GD8-M only) 8. Audio • Onboard 5.1-channel Audio CODEC • Audio jack auto sensing 9. Gigabit LAN •...
  • Page 6 • 4x SATA 150 connectors • 1x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 connector • 2x Ultra ATA133/100/66/33 connectors (For models GD8/GD8-M only) • 2x USB 2.0 headers • 1x FP-Audio header • 1x CD-IN header 11. Back Panel I/O • 1x PS/2 Keyboard, 1x PS/2 mouse •...

  • Page 7: Layout Diagram

    Introduction 1-2. Layout Diagram User’s Manual...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 GD8 Series GD8 Series...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with. User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Install Cpu, Heatsink And Fan Assembly

    3. Use your right thumb on the bottom-right side of the load plate and lift it up to fully open position. GD8 Series 4. Use your right thumb and forefinger to grasp the CPU package. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the substrate, and face the Pin-1 indicator toward the bottom-left side.
  • Page 11 9. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the socket. Align the four fasteners toward the four mounting holes on the motherboard. For detailed information on how to install your heatsink and fan assembly, please refer to the instruction manual came packed with the heatsink and fan assembly you bought.

  • Page 12: Install System Memory

    There are several methods of different DDR configurations depending on how the DIMMs are populated on each system memory channel: • [Single Channel]: only one channel is populated. Method DIMM1 512MB 512MB GD8 Series Channel A DIMM2 512MB 512MB Channel B DIMM3 DIMM4...
  • Page 13 • [Dual Channel Asymmetric]: both channels are populated, but each channel has a different amount of total memory. (Channel A≠Channel B) Method DIMM1 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB • [Dual Channel Symmetric]: both channels are populated where each channel has the same amount of total memory.

  • Page 14: Connectors, Headers And Switches

    WARNING: Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to so may cause severe damage to your motherboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything.

  • Page 15: Fan Power Connectors

    (2). FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector • SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector • AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Cmos Memory Clearing Header

    Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Normal operation. • Pin 2-3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory. WARNING: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory. Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormally or malfunction. GD8 Series...

  • Page 17: Wake-Up Header

    (4). Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. • PS2-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port • USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port.

  • Page 18: Front Panel Audio Connection Header

    • To use the audio connector at rear panel, disconnect the extension cable, attach the jumpers back at pin 5-6, and pin 9-10 (default setting). GD8 Series Pin Assignment Audio Mic. Audio Mic. Bias...

  • Page 19: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

    (6). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection.

  • Page 20: Additional Usb Port Headers

    (7). Additional USB Port Headers These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. GD8 Series Pin Assignment Data0 - Data0 + Ground Pin Assignment Data1 - Data1 + Ground...

  • Page 21: Internal Audio Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-13 (8). Internal Audio Connectors This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Floppy And Ide Disk Drive Connectors

    NOTE: The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the FDC1 port and the floppy connector. Port [IDE1] connects up to two Ultra ATA/100 IDE drives. For models “GD8” and “GD8-M”, two additional Ultra ATA 133/100/66/33 IDE ports are supported via [IDE2] and [IDE3] connectors.

  • Page 23: Serial Ata Connectors

    (10). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. For more information on how to configure the function mode for SATA, please refer to the item “On-Chip Serial ATA” in the BIOS menu of “OnChip IDE Device”. (11).

  • Page 24: Pci Express X16 Slot

    2-16 Chapter 2 (12). PCI Express x16 Slot This slot is used to attach the next generation of graphics architecture. (13). PCI Express x1 Slots These slots are used to attach the next generation of I/O architecture. GD8 Series...

  • Page 25: Back Panel Connectors

    COM1: Connects to external modem, mouse or other devices that support this communication protocol. • VGA1: Connects to monitor input. (For models GD8-M/GD8-MV only) • AUDIO1: R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel in the 5.1 channel audio system.
  • Page 26 2-18 Chapter 2 GD8 Series...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to “Run Setup”.

  • Page 28: Softmenu Setup

    Chapter 3 3-1. SoftMenu Setup The SoftMenu utility is ABIT’s exclusive and ultimate solution in programming the CPU operating speed. All the parameters regarding CPU FSB speed, multiplier factor, the AGP & PCI clock, and even the CPU core voltage are all available at your fingertips.
  • Page 29 Multiplier Factor: This item displays the multiplier factors for your CPU. Estimated new CPU Clock: This item displays the frequency sum up from the previous item [External Clock] and [Multiplier Factor]. N/B Strap CPU As: This item sets the external hardware reset strap assigned to MCH (Memory Controller Hub). The options are: [PSB533], [PSB800], and [By CPU].

  • Page 30: Standard Cmos Features

    NOTE: The items “IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave” and “IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave” appear only when the item “On-Chip Serial ATA” in the “OnChip IDE Device” menu is set to [Enhanced Mode], or set to [Auto Mode] when SATA ports are connected with devices. GD8 Series...
  • Page 31 BIOS Setup IDE HDD Auto-Detection: This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing <Enter> key. The parameters will be shown on the screen automatically. IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, Extended IDE Drive: When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE drive you are using.
  • Page 32 Base Memory: This item displays the amount of base memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 640K for system with 640K or more memory size installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory: This item displays the amount of extended memory detected during system boot-up.

  • Page 33: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features CPU L3 Cache: This item is used to enable the L3 cache (default setting), and appears only for certain CPU (Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT Technology Extreme Edition) that possesses L3 cache. Hyper-Threading Technology This item is used to enable the functionality of the processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and will appear only when using such processor.
  • Page 34 NOTE: Don’t forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to open the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options. GD8 Series...
  • Page 35 BIOS Setup MPS Version Ctrl For OS: This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. Leave this item to its default setting. Report No FDD For OS: When set to [Yes], this item allows you to run some older operating system without floppy disk drive.

  • Page 36: Advanced Chipset Features

    When set to [Enabled], the memory address space at 15M-16M will be reserved for ISA expansion cards that specifically requires this setting. This makes the memory from 15MB and up unavailable to the system. Leave this item to its default setting. GD8 Series...
  • Page 37 PCI Express Root Port Func: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: PCI Express Slot 1 ~ PCI Express Slot 3: This option enables or disables the PCI Express port function. PCI-E Compliancy Mode: This item selects the mode for PCI Express add-on card. Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu: Init Display First: This item selects whether to initiates from “PCI Express Slot”...

  • Page 38: Integrated Peripherals

    [Combined Mode]: Parallel ATA and Serial ATA are combined together. Supports up to 4 IDE drives. [Enhanced Mode]: Enable both Parallel ATA and Serial ATA. Supports up to 6 IDE drives. [SATA Only]: The SATA is operating in legacy mode. GD8 Series...
  • Page 39 NOTE: This option is configurable only when the item [SATA Mode] is set to [IDE]. Mode Channel Channel 1 Master 1 Slave IDE1 IDE1 Enhanced Master Slave IDE1 IDE1 Combined Master Slave SATA Only SATA1 SATA3 NOTE: The option [Enhanced Mode] does not support the Windows 98/ME operation system. Parallel ATA Mode: This item determines the function mode for “IDE1”connector.

  • Page 40: Superio Device

    This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB mouse in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment. OnChip Audio Controller: This option enables or disables the audio controller. SuperIO Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: GD8 Series...

  • Page 41: Parallel Port Mode

    Onboard FDD Controller: This option enables or disables the onboard FDC controller. Onboard Serial Port : This item determines which I/O addresses the onboard Serial Port controller will access. [Auto]: The system automatically select an I/O address for the onboard Serial Port. [3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3]: Allows you to manually select an I/O address for the onboard Serial Port.

  • Page 42: Onboard Pci Device

    This item allows you to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly. 3-6. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type: This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1(PowerOn-Suspend)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function. [S3(Suspend-To-RAM)]: Enables the Suspend to RAM function. GD8 Series...
  • Page 43 Resume by USB From S3: When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. This item can be configured only if the item “ACPI Suspend Type” is set to [S3(STR)].

  • Page 44: Kb Power On Password

    If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns. GD8 Series...

  • Page 45: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup 3-19 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By: This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu. IRQ Resources: Click <Enter>...
  • Page 46 PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. ~ PIRQ_7 Use IRQ No.: This item specifies the IRQ number manually or automatically for the devices installed on PCI slots. Maximum Payload Size: This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. GD8 Series...

  • Page 47: Pc Health Status

    3-8. PC Health Status FAN Fail Alarm Selectable: This item selects the fan that will be monitored for malfunction. CPU FanEQ Control: This item allows you to control the CPU fan speed down to a specific percentage. CPU FanEQ Max Control/ CPU FanEQ Min Control: When set to a specific percentage, the CPU fan speed will run at the percentage you set in this item if the temperature limit set in the item “High Temp”...

  • Page 48: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. 3-12. Save & Exit Setup This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu. 3-13. Exit Without Saving This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any change. GD8 Series...

  • Page 49: Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility

    Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility NOTE: Please install this Intel Chipset driver first after having installed the Windows operating system. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction.
  • Page 50 Appendix A Appendix A GD8 Series GD8 Series...

  • Page 51: Appendix B. Install Driver For Ite Ide Controller (Gd8, Gd8-M)

    Appendix B. Install Driver for ITE IDE Controller (GD8, GD8-M) The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
  • Page 52 Appendix B GD8 Series...

  • Page 53: Appendix C. Install Audio Driver

    Appendix C. Install Audio Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
  • Page 54 Appendix C Appendix C GD8 Series GD8 Series...

  • Page 55: Appendix D. Install Vga Driver (Gd8-M, Gd8-Mv)

    Appendix D. Install VGA Driver (GD8-M, GD8-MV) The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
  • Page 56 Appendix D GD8 Series...

  • Page 57: Appendix E. Install Lan Driver

    Install LAN Driver Appendix E. Install LAN Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
  • Page 58 Appendix E GD8 Series...

  • Page 59: Appendix F. Install Usb 2.0 Driver

    Install USB 2.0 Driver Appendix F. Install USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: The “USB 2.0 Driver” packed in the “Driver & Utility CD” is currently available for Windows 9x and ME only. To install this driver for Windows XP or Windows 2000, you have to download their latest service pack first from Microsoft’s web site.
  • Page 60 Appendix F Appendix F GD8 Series GD8 Series...

  • Page 61: Appendix G. Flashmenu (Bios Update Utility)

    ABIT FlashMenu is the most stable Windows-based BIOS flash available. No more worries from crashing. With one click of BIOS updating, ABIT users can flash their BIOS more easily and in less time. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system.
  • Page 62 Appendix G This FlashMenu screen appears. You can easily update the BIOS from clicking [Update From File], [One Click LiveUpdate], or [LiveUpdate Step by Step] button. GD8 Series...

  • Page 63: Appendix H. Abit Eq (The Hardware Doctor Utility)

    Appendix H. ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) ABIT EQ is a self-diagnostic system for PC based on motherboards designed and manufactured by ABIT Computer Corporation. It will protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of Power Supply Voltage, CPU & System Fans Speed, and CPU & System Temperature.
  • Page 64 Appendix H GD8 Series...

  • Page 65: Appendix I. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)

    Appendix I. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Q & A: Q: Do I need to clear the CMOS before I use a new motherboard to assemble my new computer system? A: Yes, we highly recommend that you clear the CMOS before installing a new motherboard. Please move the CMOS jumper from its default 1-2 position to 2-3 for a few seconds, and then back.
  • Page 66 If you have a problem during operation, in order to help our technical support personnel quickly determine the problem with your motherboard and give you the answers you need, before filling in the technical support form, eliminate any peripheral that is not related to the problem, and indicate it on the form.
  • Page 67 To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, refer to the step-by-step instructions given below: . MODEL: Note the model number given in your user’s manual. Example: GD8, GD8-V, GD8-M, GD8-MV . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”. Example: REV: 1.00 .

  • Page 68: Technical Support Form

    " Contact Person: * E-mail Address: Model Motherboard Model No. OS/Application Hardware Name IDE1 IDE2 IDE1 CD-ROM-Drive IDE2 System Memory ADD-ON CARD Problem Description: GD8 Series ) Phone Number: # Fax Number: BIOS ID # DRIVER REV Brand Specifications Appendix I...

  • Page 69: Appendix J. How To Get Technical Support

    Also please make sure you have the latest drivers from your peripheral cards makers! 3. Check the ABIT Technical Terms Guide and FAQ on our Website. We are trying to expand and make the FAQs more helpful and information rich. Let us know if you have any suggestions.
  • Page 70 They should have reasonable return or refund policies. How they serve you is also a good reference for your next purchase. 6. Contacting ABIT. If you feel that you need to contact ABIT directly you can send email to the ABIT technical support department. First, please contact the support team for the branch office closest to you.
  • Page 71 Unit 3, 24-26 Boulton Road, Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QX, UK Tel: 44-1438-228888 Fax: 44-1438-226333 E-mail: sales@abitcomputer.co.uk Germany and Benelux (Belgium, AMOR Computer B.V. (ABIT's European Office) Jan van Riebeeckweg 15, 5928LG, Venlo, Netherlands, Luxembourg), The Netherlands France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Tel: 31-77-3204428...
  • Page 72 8. Reporting Compatibility Problems to ABIT. Because of tremendous number of email messages we receive every day, we are forced to give greater weight to certain types of messages than to others. For this reason, any compatibility problem that is reported to us, giving detailed system configuration information and error symptoms will receive the highest priority.

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