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Gigabyte XP-M8VM800 User Manual

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XP-M8VM800
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
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  • Page 1 XP-M8VM800 AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual M-050601...
  • Page 2 If your system is not turned off d u r i n g i n s t a l l a t i o n , this could result in harm or damage to the motherboard, the components as well as to the u s e r . Motherboard XP-M8VM800 Motherboard XP-M8VM800 Aug. 18, 2005...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents www.DataSheet4U.com Motherboard Layout ................5 Product Introduction .
  • Page 4 5 . 1 . Configuring the System BIOS for the SATA Channel ....29 5 . 2 . Creating RAID 0 ................31 5 .

  • Page 5: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Layout www.DataSheet4U.com CPU_FAN MS/KB Socket 754 R_USB ATX_12V AT X VIA K8M800 AUDIO F_AUDIO A G P IDE2 IDE1 IT8705 SYS_FAN S ATA1 BIOS PCI1 VIA 8237R VIA 6103L S ATA0 PCI2 F_PANEL CD_IN C O D E C PCI3 B AT SUR_CEN...

  • Page 6: Product Introduction

    Product Introduction The user manual provides steps related to quick installation. If you wish to view complete www.DataSheet4U.com product information, please select the " ",Open User Manual button located on the driver CD or link to our website at http://www.axper.com to received the most up-to-date information. 1 .

  • Page 7: I/O Back Panel And Connectors&Jumper Setting

    (Note 1) Due to CPU limitations, if you wish to install DDR400 memory modules, install either one double-sided or two single-sided DDR400 memory modules. The DDR400 speed will slow down to DDR333 if two double-sided or three single-sided DDR400 memory modules are installed. 1 .
  • Page 8 CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Power Connector); SYS_FAN (System Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin power connector and possesses a fool-proof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indi- www.DataSheet4U.com cates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
  • Page 9 S ATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) The SATA0/1 connector is able to connect a single Serial ATA device via a SATA c a b l e . For the connected SATA hard disk to work correctly, please check the related BIOS setting and install proper driver for the SATA c o n t r o l l e r.
  • Page 10 SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector) Please contact the place of purchase for the optional SUR_CEN cable. SIGNAL SUR OUTL www.DataSheet4U.com SUR OUTR G N D No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT P W R _ L E D Connects to the system power LED indicator whereby the power is indicated as ON or OFF. However, the indicator will flash when the system is suspended.

  • Page 11: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation 1 . Please make sure that the CPU used is supported by your motherboard. 2 . Please be aware of the placement position of the CPU. If the CPU does not www.DataSheet4U.com insert properly, do not apply force but check the placement position. 3 .

  • Page 12: Installation Of Memory

    4 . Please do the same for the clip on the other side and then gently turn the cam lever to the installed position. (Please consult the fan sink manual for more installation information) www.DataSheet4U.com 5 . Connect the 3-pin cooler power connector to the CPU fan connector located on the motherboard.

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Graphics Card

    2 . 3 . Installation of the Graphics Card 1 . Before installing the graphics card, please carefully read the accompanying user manual. As well, make sure the computer power is turned off . 2 . When installing or removing the graphics card, first pull out the white A G P knob before www.DataSheet4U.com insertion or removal.

  • Page 14: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores all the information of the motherboard settings that is needed for system initiation within the CMOS. The CMOS SETUP u t i l i t y a l l o w s t h e u s e r www.DataSheet4U.com to make changes in BIOS configurations that are required or to activate certain features.

  • Page 15: Standard Cmos Features

    <F6> Gives the list of options available for each item <F7> Return to Optimized default values (not applicable to main setup screen) <F8> Enters BIOSNow! feature www.DataSheet4U.com <F9> Displays system information <F10> Saves settings and exits setup 3 . 2 . Standard CMOS Features Includes the settings for items such as date, time, floppy disk drive specifications, and hard drives connected to the IDE interface.
  • Page 16 Extended IDE Drive You can use one of two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up. www.DataSheet4U.com Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive.

  • Page 17: Advanced Bios Features

    3 . 3 . Advanced BIOS Features Allows the configuration of advanced settings such as boot sequence, password check, etc. www.DataSheet4U.com CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Item Help First Boot Device [Floppy] Menu Level Second Boot Device...

  • Page 18: Integrated Peripherals

    3 . 4 . Integrated Peripherals This menu allows you to control the various ports of the computer such as IDE, S ATA, USB, IEEE1394, COM port, LPT p o r t , AC97 audio, etc. www.DataSheet4U.com CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Item Help IDE DMA transfer access...
  • Page 19 OnChip Serial ATA Allows the user to enable or disable the onboard SATA channel (default:Enabled) S ATA Mode Allows the user to set the SATA mode for the onboard SATA channel www.DataSheet4U.com Options: RAID, IDE (default:RAID) AC97 Audio Allows the user to use the onboard AC97 audio (default:Auto) VIA onboard LAN Allows the user to enable or disable the onboard LAN (default:Enabled) USB 1.1 Controller...

  • Page 20: Power Management Setup

    Parallel Port Mode Use this to select the operation mode for the parallel port. Options: SPP (normal) (default:SPP) EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) www.DataSheet4U.com ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) ECP+EPP (both ECP and EPP) M i d i P o r t Address Allows the user to select the Midi Port Address Options: 300, 330, Disabled (default:Disabled) Midi Port IRQ...
  • Page 21 AC Back Function Allows user to select system status when power is removed and returned. Options: Memory (return prior to power removal) Full-On (return to full system power) www.DataSheet4U.com Soft-Off (use of Soft PWR button to power on system)(default:Soft-Off) Keyboard Power On Allows user to turn on system using the keyboard.

  • Page 22: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    3 . 6 . PnP/PCI Configurations This menu allows you to configure your PCI slots. You can assign IRQ's for various PCI s l o t s . www.DataSheet4U.com CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI 2 IRQ Assignment...

  • Page 23: Pc Health Status

    3 . 7 . PC Health Status This menu displays the current CPU temperature, the fan speeds, voltages etc. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software www.DataSheet4U.com PC Health Status Item Help Vcore 1.54V Menu Level DDR25V 2.544V +3.3V 3.360V +12V 11.92V Current CPU Temperature...

  • Page 24: Frequency/Voltage Control

    3 . 8 . Frequency/Voltage Control This allows user to configure CPU frequency and voltage settings. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control www.DataSheet4U.com K8 CPU Clock Ratio [Default] Item Help Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] Menu Level CPU Clock [200MHz] CPU OverVoltage Control...
  • Page 25 VCC18 OverVoltage Control Allows user to set the VCC18 voltage. (default:Auto) Please note that by overclocking your system through the increase of the VCC18 voltage, system instability may occur. www.DataSheet4U.com Options: Auto +5%, +7.5%, +10% (VCC18 voltage range) VCC12 OverVoltage Control Allows user to set the CPU voltage.

  • Page 26: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    3 . 9 . Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this option to reset your BIOS settings to the system defaults. You should only use this if you are encountering serious problems. www.DataSheet4U.com Please select <Y> and <Enter> to load Fail-Safe defaults. Once this is loaded, your system may be slowed since this uses a minimal performance setting to allow stable system running.

  • Page 27: Driver Installation

    Driver Installation Driver installation for the Windows 2000/XP operating systems is simple. Once you insert the provided driver disks into your optical drive, the A U TORUN screen will appear. I f t h i s www.DataSheet4U.com screen does not appear, you can use "D:\setup.exe" (with "D" being the specified drive) to bring up the screen shown below.
  • Page 28 www.DataSheet4U.com...

  • Page 29: Installation Of Sata Raid Disks

    Installation of SATA RAID Disks The Serial ATA channel controlled by the VIA VT8237R southbridge chip supports RAID 0 and RAID 1. This section explains the steps required to configure RAID disks. www.DataSheet4U.com RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logical unit.
  • Page 30 CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Integrated Peripherals Item Help IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Menu Level On-Chip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled] On-Chip IDE Channel 1 [Enabled] OnChip Serial ATA [Enabled] www.DataSheet4U.com SATA Mode [RAID] AC97 Audio [Auto] VIA Onboard LAN [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled]...

  • Page 31: Creating Raid 0

    5 . 2 . Creating RAID 0 1 . Upon re-boot, you will see the RAID software prompting you to press the <Tab> key to enter the VIA VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS User Window (Figure 3). Press the <Tab> key. www.DataSheet4U.com VIA Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 32 4 . Then you will see a menu for you to select the RAID type (Figure 6). Use arrow keys to select RAID 0 for performance and press <Enter>. VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31 Auto Setup For Performance www.DataSheet4U.com Create a RAID array with Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping)
  • Page 33 4-2 Manual Setup: If you want to configure RAID 0 manually, please follow the steps below. 4-2-1. Do not select the Auto Setup for Performance option. Select the Select Disk www.DataSheet4U.com Drives option and press <Enter>. The selection bar will move to the Serial_Ch0 Mas- t e r i t e m .
  • Page 34 5 . When the configuration is completed, you may check the RAID information by pressing the <F1> key (Figure 10). VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31 www.DataSheet4U.com Auto Setup For Performance Create a RAID array with Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping) the hard disks attached to Select Disk Drives VIA RAID controller...

  • Page 35: Creating Raid 1

    5 . 3 . Creating RAID 1 1 . Upon re-boot, you will see the RAID software prompting you to press the <Tab> key to enter the VIA VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS User Window (Figure 11). Press the <Tab> www.DataSheet4U.com key.
  • Page 36 4 . Then you will see a menu for you to select the RAID type (Figure 14) . Use arrow keys to select RAID 1 for data protection and press <Enter>. VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31 Auto Setup For Performance www.DataSheet4U.com Create a RAID array with Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping)
  • Page 37 4-2 Manual Setup: If you want to configure RAID 1 manually, please follow the steps below. 4-2-1. Do not select the Auto Setup for Data Security option. Select the Select Disk www.DataSheet4U.com Drives option and press <Enter>. The selection bar will move to the Serial_Ch0 Mas- t e r i t e m .
  • Page 38 5 . When the configuration is completed, you may check the RAID array information by pressing the <F1> key (Figure 17). VIA Tech. VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2.31 www.DataSheet4U.com Auto Setup For Data Security Create a RAID array with Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring) the hard disks attached to Select Disk Drives...

  • Page 39: Deleting Raid Array

    5 . 4 . Deleting RAID Array 1 . To delete the current RAID array, s e l e c t t h e Delete Array option from the main screen (Figure 18) and press <Enter>. www.DataSheet4U.com 2 . Select the target RAID Array to be deleted with arrow keys and press <Enter> and the message The selected array will be destroied, Are you sure? Continue? Press Y/N will appear.

  • Page 40: Selecting Boot Array

    5 . 5 . Selecting Boot Array You can select a disk array as the boot device if you want to boot operating system from an array. www.DataSheet4U.com 1 . Select the Select Boot Array option from the main screen and press <Enter>. 2 .

  • Page 41: Making The Sata Raid Driver Disk

    5 . 7 . Making the SATA RAID Driver Disk For the RAID disks to be recognized correctly during Windows 2000/XP Setup process, you need to install the SATA RAID driver at the beginning of Windows Setup. The RAID driver needs to be copied from the motherboard driver CD to a floppy disk. The proce- www.DataSheet4U.com dure below introduces how to make a floppy disk containing the RAID driver.
  • Page 42 2 . After pressing <F6>, wait until the screen as shown in Figure 24 appears. Insert the driver disk in your floppy disk drive and press <S> key. If the screen doesn't appear, it's possible that you did not press <F6> in time. Please repeat Step 1. Windows Setup www.DataSheet4U.com Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices...
  • Page 43 4. Press <Enter> (Figure 26) and system will begin to load the Serial ATA d r i v e r. Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): www.DataSheet4U.com VIA Serial ATA RAID Controller(Windows XP) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S.

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