Preparing Your Computer Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard Layout ... 6 Block Diagram ... 7 Hardware Installation Process ... 8 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 8 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ... 9 Step 1-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation ...
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune Form Factor ATX form factor, 21cm x 29.5cm "*" Only for 8S648FXP-RZ. Pentium 4 (Northwood, Prescott) with HT Technology ® ® 4 800/533/400MHz FSB ® - 5 -...
Chipset that supports HT Technology ® - BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 - 8 -...
Step 1-1: CPU Installation Figure 1. Socket Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly. Actuation Lever Figure 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Insert the CPU into the socket. (Do not force the CPU into the socket.) Then move the socket lever to the locked position while holding pressure on the center of the CPU.
Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot. 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard 1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.
OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. "*" Only for 8S648FXP-RZ. AGP 4X/8X notch - 11 -...
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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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Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard IDE2 IDE1 Pin No. Definition SATA1 SATA0 For more detailed Serial ATA RAID setup information, please visit our website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw. - 14 -...
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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. 9) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector) 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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SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard Pin No. Definition...
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12) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 13) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the CD_IN connector 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.
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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. 17) BAT (BATTERY) 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard Pin No. Definition...
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. ENTERING SETUP Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del>...
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Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. • Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. • Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard - 20 -...
Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory...
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The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard - 22 -...
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Init Display First : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values "...
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Disables CPUID Limit for Windows XP. Init Display First Select the first initation of monitor or display from AGP or PCI VGA card. Set Init display first to AGP. (Default value) Set Init display first to PCI. 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard - 24 -...
Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard LAN device * Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable Onboard Lan Chip device. (Default value) "*" Only for 8S648FXP-RZ. Integrated Peripherals [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
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Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default value) ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. ECP Mode Use DMA Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard - 26 -...
Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN System After AC Back IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI ModemRingOn PME Event Wake Up Power On by Keyboard Power On by Mouse Resume by Alarm x Month Alarm x Day (of Month) x Time (hh:mm:ss)
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Dual/OFF In standby mode(S1): a. If use single color LED, power LED will turn off. b. If use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard NA, 1~12 Everyday, 1~31 (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR2.5V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature automatically. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically. 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard PC Health Status 41°C 4440 RPM 0 RPM +/-/PU/PD: Value...
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Configure DRAM Timing x CAS Latency Setting x DRAM RAS Active Time x DRAM RAS Precharge Time x DRAM RAS to CAS Delay CPU Clock Ratio Linear Frequency Control x CPU Clock (MHz) x DRAM Clock (MHz) AGP/PCI Clock Control x AGP Clock (MHz)
Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Therefore, if your system is not perform enough, the reliability or stability problem will appear sometimes, and we will recommend you disabling the option to avoid the problem as mentioned above. 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.
Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N"...
Revision History Chapter 3 Install Drivers Install Drivers 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.
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SiS 964 Serial ATA Driver Serial ATA driver for SiS964 South Bridge. SIS USB 2.0 Driver USB2.0 driver for SiS series chipset. "*" Only for 8S648FXP-RZ. 8S648FXP-RZ Series Motherboard Driver installation finished! You have to reboot system! - 38 -...
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