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X8800 series mainboard
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  • Page 1 Item Checklist This item checklist is only available for retail market. Completely check your package, If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer. X8800 series mainboard QDI Utility CD 1HD ribbon cable 1 FDD cable User’ s manual...
  • Page 2 The following products have been tested by us with the listed standards and found in compliance with the council EMC directive 89/336/EEC. It is demonstrative for the compliance with this EMC Directive. Submittor: QDI Technology Limited 23Floor, Lincoln House, Taikoo Place 979 King’ s Road, Quarry Bay, HONG KONG Product:...
  • Page 3 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: QDI Computer ( U. S . A. ) Inc. Model Name: X8800 Responsible Party: QDI Computer ( U. S. A.) Inc. Address: 41456 Christy Street Fremont, CA 94538 Telephone: (510) 668-4933 Facsimile: (510) 668-4966 Equipment Classification:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction ..............1 Key Features ..............2 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions............4 External Connectors ............5 PS/2 Keyboard /Mouse Connector ........5 USB1, USB2,USB3 ,USB4 and LAN Connectors ....5 Parallel Port , Serial Port Connectors(COM) and SPDIF OUT Connector ..............
  • Page 5 CONTENTS Chapter 3 BIOS Description..............17 AWDFLASH.EXE ...............18 AWARD BIOS Description..........19 Appendix QDI Utility CD..............30 Using 4-/6-Channel Audio..........41 Layout...
  • Page 6 　　　Note: This manual is suitable for X8800 series of mainboards. Each mainboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants different features. -6A: with 6 channel Audio...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction X8800 series of mainboards utilize VIA K8T800 Pro+VIA VT8237R chipset, providing a fully compatible, high performance and cost-effective ATX platform. The new integrated technologies, together with AC’ 97 audio(2/ 6-channel), 8 USB 2.0, 2 SATA, and ATA133/100/66/33, give customers an advanced, multimedia solution at reasonable price.

  • Page 8: Key Features

    Introduction Form factor ATX form factor of 305mm x 224mm Microprocessor Supports AMD Socket 939 CPU Supports HyperTransport technology System memory Supports DDR266/333/400 SDRAM Supports 128/256/512Mb technology up to 4GB Provides four 184-pin DDR SDRAM interfaces Onboard IDE Supports Independent timing of up to 4 drives Supports Ultra ATA 33/66/100/133 Two fast IDE interfaces supporting four IDE devices Onboard LAN(optional)
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 BIOS Licensed advanced AWARD(Phoenix) BIOS, supports flash ROM, plug and play ready Supports IDE CDROM/USB boot up. IEEE 1394 Port(Optional) Supports one IEEE 1394a port Green function(optional) Supports ACPI power status: S0 (full-on), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4(suspend to Disk, depends on OS) and S5 (soft-off) Main Expansion Slots and Connectors Slot/Port (Quantity)

  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This section covers External Connectors and Jumper Settings. Refer to the mainboard layout chart for locations of all jumpers, external connectors, slots and I/O ports. Furthermore, this section lists all necessary connector pin assignments for your reference. The par- ticular state of the jumpers, connectors and ports are illustrated in the following figures.

  • Page 11: External Connectors

    Chapter 2 External Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector PS/2 keyboard connector is for the usage of PS/2 keyboard. If using a standard AT size keyboard, an adapter should be used to fit this connector. PS/2 mouse connector is for the usage of PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Mouse connector PS/2 Keyboard connector USB1, USB2, USB3, USB4 and LAN Connectors(optional)

  • Page 12: Line-In Jack, Mic-In Jack And Speaker-Out Jack

    Installation Instructions Line-in jack, Microphone-in jack and Speaker-out jack The Line-in jack can be connected to devices such as a cassette or minidisc player to playback or record. The Microphone-in jack can be connected to a microphone for voice input. The Speaker-out jack allows you to connect speakers or headphones for audio output from the internal amplifier.

  • Page 13: Dual Channel Introduce

    Chapter 2 Dual channel introduce 　　 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 To using dual channel DDR, DIMM1/DIMM2 is a combination,DIMM3/DIMM4 is the other combination.The following figure illustrates the dual channel DDR installation: 1. two same memory DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4...
  • Page 14 Installation Instructions 2. four same memory DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 X8800...

  • Page 15: Atx 12V Power Supply Connectors & Power Switch

    Chapter 2 ATX 12V Power Supply Connector & Power Switch (POWER SW) The power switch (POWER SW) should be connected to a momentary switch. When powering up your system, first turn on the mechanical switch of the power supply (if one is provided), then push once the power switch.

  • Page 16: Power Led Connector (Pwr_Led)

    Installation Instructions Power LED Connector (PWR_LED) When the system is in S0 status, the LED is on. When the system is in S1,S3, S5 status, the LED is off. The connector has an orientation. reserve PWR LED(+) HDD LED(+) HDD LED(-) PWR LED(-) G N D P O W E R...

  • Page 17: Usb5_6; Usb7_8

    Chapter 2 USB5_6; USB7_8 Besides USB1,2,3,4 on the back panel, X8800 series of mainboards also have 10-pin head- ers on board which may connect to front panel USB cable( optional ) to provide additional four USB ports. USB5- USB6- USB5_6...

  • Page 18: Audio Connectors(Cd_In)(Optional)

    Installation Instructions Audio Connectors (CD_IN)(optional) CD_IN is Sony standard CD audio connector, it can be connected to a CD-ROM drive through a CD audio cable. CD Left Channel CD_IN CD Right Channel SPDIF_IN Connector Cut away SPDIF IN SPDIF_IN X8800...

  • Page 19: Audio Interface(F_Audio)

    Chapter 2 Audio Interface(F_AUDIO)(Optional) The audio interface provides two kinds of audio output choices: the FrontAudio and the RearAudio. Their priority level is as sequence. When the FrontAudio is available, the RearAudio( in-case speakers ) will be cut off. An onboard amplifier is provided for the earphone.

  • Page 20: Wake_Up On Lan(Wol)(Optional)

    Installation Instructions Wake-Up On LAN (WOL)(optional) Through the Wake-Up On LAN function, a wake event occurring from the network can wake up the system. If this function is to be used, please be sure an ATX 12V power supply and a LAN adapter which supports this function are used. Then connect this header to the relevant connector on the LAN adapter, set “...

  • Page 21: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2 Jumper Settings Jumpers are located on the mainboard, the clear CMOS jumper JCC, enable keyboard password power-on function jumper JKB etc. Pin 1 for all jumpers are located on the side with a thick white line (Pin1→ ), referring to the mainboard’ s silkscreen. Jumpers with three pins will be shown as to represent pin1 &...

  • Page 22: Bios-Protection Jumper(Bios_Wp)

    Installation Instructions BIOS-Protection Jumper (BIOS_WP) If the jumper BIOS_WP is set as closed, the system BIOS is protected from being at- tacked by serious virus such as CIH virus, you will be unable to flash the BIOS to the mainboard in this status. Flash Write Disabled BIOS_WP Flash Write Enabled...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Bios Description

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 BIOS Description The mainboard uses AWARD BIOS Setup program that provides a Setup utility for users to modify the basic system configuration. The information is stored in CMOS RAM so it retains the Setup information even if the power is turned off. This chapter provides you with the overview of the BIOS Setup.

  • Page 24: Awdflash.exe

    1. Create a bootable system floppy diskette by typing Format A:/s from the DOS prompt under DOS6.xx or Windows 9x environment. 2. Copy AWDFLASH.EXE(version>=8 .24) from the directory \Utility located on QDI Utility CD to your new bootable diskette. 3. Download the updated BIOS file from the Website (http://www.qdigrp.com). Please be sure to download the suitable BIOS file for your mainboard.

  • Page 25: Award Bios Description

    Chapter 3 AWARD BIOS Description Entering Setup Power on the computer, when the following message briefly appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del> key to enter the AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. Press <Del>...
  • Page 26 MODE HDD access mode QDI Innovation Features This section describes QDI innovation EASY technology. Advanced BIOS Features This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the system’ s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3 Set Supervisor/User Password Changes, sets, or disables password. It allows you to limit access to the system and the setup program.When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. ENTER PASSWORD Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 28 BIOS Description QDI Innovation Features QDI Innovation Features Menu The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning. Item Option Description [SpeedEasyII Setting] Auto Detect PCI Clk Enabled Close empty PCI clock to reduce EMI. Disabled Do not close empty PCI clock.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 Hammer Vid Control startup Set CPU voltage. 1.550V ..0.825V [TurboEasy Setting] QDI TurboEasy Feature Enabled Enable turboeasy function. Disabled Disable turboeasy function. Turbo CPU Clock Default Set the turbo CPU clock. 202/67/34MHz 206/68/34MHz 210/70/35MHz 216/72/36MHz 233/66/33MHz...
  • Page 30 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning. Item Option Description Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter Enter to set hard disk boot priority. First(Second, Third) Disabled Select your boot device priority,It could Boot Device Floppy...
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Menu The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning. Item Option Description ACPI function Enabled Enable ACPI function. Disabled Disable this function. ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Select the ACPI suspend type. S3(STR) S1&S3 X8800...
  • Page 32 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning. Item Option Description VIA Onchip IDE Device Press Enter Press enter to set On-Chip IDE device. OnChip SATA Enabled Enable onchip SATA. Disabled Invalidate this feature.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled Allow IDE HDD to read/write several sectors once. Disabled IDE HDD only reads/writes a sector once. VIA Onchip PCI Device Press Enter Press enter to set On-Chip PCI device. VIA-3058 AC97 Audio Auto If audio codec was installed on board, the AC97 audio function can be used.
  • Page 34 BIOS Description Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7 Define parallel port address and IRQ 278/IRQ5 channel. 3BC/IRQ7 Disabled Onboard parallel port is disabled. Parallel Port Mode SPP / EPP Define the parallel port mode. ECP / ECP+EPP ECP Mode Use DMA Set ECP Mode Use DMA is 1 or 3. X8800...
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 PC Health Status PC Health Status Menu The following indicates the options for each item and describes their meaning. Item Option Description Shutdown Temperature C/140 The system will shut down automatically C/149 under the ACPI OS when the CPU C/158 temperature reaches the previous setting, C/140...

  • Page 36: Appendix Qdi Utility Cd

    Appendix Appendix QDI Utility CD A QDI Utility CD is supplied with this mainboard, the contents contained in it are showed as below: 1. Driver Install Using this choice, you can install all the drivers for your mainboard . You should install the drivers in order, and you need to restart your computer until all the drivers are installed.
  • Page 37 2. Switch on power to the system and press the <Del> key to enter BIOS setup. 3. Enter “ QDI Innovation Features” menu, then enable the “ QDI TurboEasy Support” item and select the Turbo CPU frequency in “ Turbo CPU Clock” .
  • Page 38 Appendix RecoveryEasy II RecoveryEasy II — the latest edition of RecoveryEasy, providing a more easy-tooperate and more secure and reliable tool for backing up and recovering the hard disk data. It will make your data on the hard disk more secure, and make your computer more reliable. RcoveryEasy II will bring you invaluable experiences.
  • Page 39 Appendix QDI BootEasy(German) BootEasy ist eine Neuentwicklung von QDI, die neue Innovation der QDI Easy- Technologien. Mit der BootEasy- Technologie Technik wird der Bootvorgang nur noch vier bis fünf Sekunden in Anspruch nehmen, bis das Betriebssystem geladen wird. Der Grund fü r die lange Warterei liegt in den Routine-Abfragen, die das BIOS bei jedem Start abarbeitet.
  • Page 40 (Consulte el apartado “ Jumper Settings” en el manual de usuario de su placa QDI X8800 en el capí tulo 2). Inserte el procesador en el socket y conecte el ventilador del procesador en el conector de su placa base QDI X8800 marcado como “...
  • Page 41 Para má s informació n las funciones de la Bios, consulte el apartado “ BIOS Description” en el manual de usuario de la placa base QDI X8800). Presione la tecla « F10 » y seleccione la opció n “ Save & Exit Setup” en el menú de configuració n de la Bios para guardar los cambios y reiniciar el sistema.
  • Page 42 X8800 (French): Inté gration du systè me : Vé rifier la pré sence de chaque é lé ment dans la boite de la carte mè re de la sé rie QDI X8800 : Une carte mè re de la sé rie QDI X8800.
  • Page 43 10. Raccorder les pé riphé riques externes sur les connecteurs de fond de panier inté gré s à la carte mè re de la sé rie QDI X8800. Dans ce but il est important de se ré fé rer à la section nommé...
  • Page 44 1. Driver Install : Avec cette option, il est possible d’ installer les pilotes de la carte mè re de la sé rie QDI X8800 aisé ment. Il est important d’ installer les pilotes en respectant l’ ordre pré dé finit et de redé marrer le systè...
  • Page 45 Appendix QDI X8800 installazione mainboard (Italian): 1. Assicurarsi che la scatola sia completa: QDI X8800mainboard, cavo IDE e Floppy, jumpers, manuale dell’ utente della mainboard QDI X8800 e cd-rom drivers. 2. Controllare che il cavo alimentazione proveniente dal computer-case sia sconnesso assicurarsi inolre di aver indossato corretamente il bracciale da polso collegato a massa.
  • Page 46 Appendix Dopo questo ultimo passo procedere all’ installazione dei driver delle varie periferiche IL CD CONTENENTE I DRIVER DELLA VOSTRA MAINBOARD QDI E’ CONTENUTO NELLA SCATOLA Installazione driver E possibile installare tutti i driver della Vs. mainboard in modo facile e veloce.

  • Page 47: Using 4-/6-Channel Audio

    Appendix Using 4-/6-Channel Audio(4-/6- Channel Audio Interface) The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC655 chip, which provides support for 6- channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel. ALC655 allows the board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better surround sound effect. The section will tell you how to install and use 4/6-channel audio function on the board.
  • Page 48 Appendix 6-Channel Analog Audio Output Line Out(Rear Channels) Line Out (Front channels) Line Out(Center & Subwoofer Channels) Description: Both Line In and MIC are converted to Line Out function under 6- channel configuration. X8800...
  • Page 49 Appendix Selecting 4- or 6-Channel Setting 1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the bottom of the screen. 2. Select any surround sound effect you prefer from the “ Environment” pull-down menu under the Sound Effect tab. Click here and the pull-down menu will appear...
  • Page 50 Appendix 4. The following window appears. Headphone Output 2 Channels Output 4 Channels Output Keep UnSelect 6 Channels Output Status 5. Select the multi-channel operation you prefer from No. of Speakers. 6. Click OK Testing the Connected Speakers To ensure 4- or 6-channel audio operation works properly, you may need to test each connected speaker to make sure every speaker work properly.
  • Page 51 Appendix Playing KaraOK The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave me-lody for you to sing the song. The function is applied only for 2-channel audio opera- tion, so make sure channel mode is selected in the “ No. of Speakers” column before playing KaraOK.
  • Page 52 Appendix CPU Installation Procedures 1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Then, raise the lever up to a 90- degree angle. 2. Look for the mark of CPU. The CPU will only fit in the correct orientation with mark of the socket.
  • Page 53 Board Layout of X8800 Note: The layout includes all options.It is for your reference only.
  • Page 54 Top :Line in Midd: Spk out Top :PS/2 Mouse Bttm:Mic in Bttm:PS/2 Keyboard SPDIF Top :1394 Top :LAN Bttm:USB1,2 Bttm:USB3,4 ATX12V North Bridge Socket 939 South Bridge DIMM1 DIMM2 SATA1 DIMM3 SATA2 DIMM4 IDE2 IDE1 ATXPWR SYS_FAN 1.HDD_LED 2.RESET 3.PWR_LED 4.POWER SW 5.RESERVE...

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