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- Page 1 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to up date the information contained herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.
- Page 3 GA-6IWF Series Socket 370 Processor Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Socket 370 Processor Motherboard Rev. 1.0 First Edition 12ME-6IWF-1001...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Revision History ... 6 Item Checklist ... 6 WARNING! ... 7 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 8 Summary of Features ... 8 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Layout ... 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 11 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 12 Step1-1: CPU Installation ... - Page 5 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ... 23 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F2) ... 24 Standard CMOS Features... 26 BIOS Features Setup ... 29 Chipset Features Setup ... 32 Integrated Peripherals ... 34 Power Management Setup ... 41 PNP/PCI Configuration ... 45 PC Health Status...
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Page 6: Revision History
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Revision History Revision Initial release of the GA-6IWF Series motherboard user's manual. Item Checklist The GA-6IWF Series motherboard IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility (IUCD) GA-6IWF Series user’s manual I/O Shield Revision Note Date... -
Page 7: Warning
WARNING! 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. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. -
Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction
I/O Control Slots On-Board IDE On-Board Peripherals 19.1cm x 23.0cm Flex ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. GA-6IWF Series Motherboard GA-6IWFE and GA-6IWFL Socket 370 processor supports all new Pentium ® III processors (FC-PGA & FC-PGA2 package) supports Celeron processors in FC-PGA & FC-PGA2 package... - Page 9 Hardware Monitor On-Board Sound On-Board LAN PS/2 Connector BIOS Additional Features Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor’s specifications. We don’t recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU’s specification because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals.
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Page 10: Ga-6Iwf Series Motherboard Layout
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS W83627HF F AUDIO CD_IN AC97 "*" Only for GA-6IWFL. SOCKET 370 GMCH BATTERY PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PWR FAN ICH2 F_PANEL F_USB BIOS WAKE ON LAN... -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups: Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step 4... -
Page 12: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step1-1: CPU Installation For example: The newest Pentium III processor (FC-PGA2 package). CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever 1. Pull up the CPU socket level and up to 90-degree angle. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. -
Page 13: Step1-2:Cpu Heat Sink Installation
Step1-2:CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. 3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the main- board. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink. -
Page 14: Step 2: Install Memory Modules
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 2 dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets support 4 banks. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notch. -
Page 15: Step 3: Install Expension Cards
Hardware Installation Process Step 3: Install expension cards 1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer’s chassis cover, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. -
Page 16: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) Parallel Port , Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA... -
Page 17: Audio Connectors
Game /MIDI Ports Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) Audio Connectors MIC In Line Out Line In USB & LAN Connector LAN* USB 0 USB 1 "*" Only for GA-6IWFL. Hardware Installation Process This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. After install onboard audio driver, you may connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to MIC In jack. -
Page 18: Step4-2: Connectors Introduction
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Step4-2: Connectors Introduction A) CPU FAN B) PWR FAN C) ATX PWR D) Floppy/IDE1/IDE2 E) SYS FAN F) F_PANEL G) F_USB H) WAKE ON LAN I ) IR J) BATTERY K) F AUDIO L) CD_IN... - Page 19 A) CPU_FAN (CPU_FAN Connector) The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA . B) PWR_FAN (PWR_FAN Connector) +12V/Control Sense C) ATX PWR (ATX Power) 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
- Page 20 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard D) Floppy / IDE1 / IDE2 K ) Front Audio Connector I ) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device. If you want to use "Front Audio"...
- Page 21 G) F_USB J ) Battery CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Hardware Installation Process Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector.
- Page 22 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard F) F_PANEL (2x7 pins jumper) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) SPK (Speaker Connector) RST (Reset Switch) P+P-P-(Power LED) PW (Soft Power Connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the front panel jumper according to the pin assignment above.
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Page 23: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
Chapter 3 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 Power ON the computer and press <Del>... -
Page 24: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. :F2)
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. -
Page 25: Integrated Peripherals
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. -
Page 26: Standard Cmos Features
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help... - Page 27 Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military- time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.
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Page 28: Base Memory
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up. -
Page 29: Bios Features Setup
BIOS Features Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software BIOS Flash Protection Processor Serial Number First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up Num-Lock Password Check MPS Version Control For OS HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features... -
Page 30: Boot Up Floppy Seek
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard SCSI Select your boot device priority by SCSI. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. -
Page 31: Mps Version Control For Os
MPS Version Control For OS (Support Multi Processor Specification revision 1.4) Support MPS Version 1.4 . (Default Value) Support MPS Version 1.1. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enabled Enabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability. Disabled Disabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability. (Default value) BIOS Setup... -
Page 32: Chipset Features Setup
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Chipset Features Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software SDRAM CAS Latency Time SDRAM Cycle Time Trac/Trc SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay SDRAM RAS Precharge Time Delay Transaction AGP Graphics Aperture Size : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults SDRAM CAS latency Time For Slower SDRAM DIMM module. - Page 33 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time Set SDRAM RAS Precharge Time to 3. Set SDRAM RAS Precharge Time to 2. Auto Set SDRAM RAS Precharge to Auto.(Default value) Delay Transaction Enabled Enabled PCI Delay Transaction. (Default Value) Disabled Disabled PCI Delay Transaction. AGP Graphics Aperture Size (MB) Set AGP Graphics Aperture Size to 64 MB.
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Page 34: Integrated Peripherals
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software IDE1 Conductor Cable IDE2 Conductor Cable On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE IDE Primary Master PIO IDE Primary Slave PIO IDE Secondary Master PIO IDE Secondary Slave PIO IDE Primary Master UDMA IDE Primary Slave UDMA IDE Secondary Master UDMA... - Page 35 EPP Mode Select ECP Mode Use DMA AC BACK Function Game Port Address Midi Port Address Midi Port IRQ : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults IDE 1 Conductor Cable Auto Set IDE 1 Conductor cable to auto.(Default value) ATA66/100 Set IDE 1 Conductor cable to ATA66/100.
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Page 36: Usb Controller
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard IDE Primary Slave PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel) Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. (Default value) Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode. IDE Secondary Master PIO (for onboard IDE 2nd channel) Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. -
Page 37: Usb Keyboard Support
USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enabled USB Keyboard Support. Disabled Disabled USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enabled USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disabled USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Init Display First PCI Slot Set Init Display First to PCI Slot.(Default value) Set Init Display First to AGP. -
Page 38: Kb Power On Password
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard KB Power ON Password Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Key board Power On Password. Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Enable onboard FDC port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard FDC port. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. -
Page 39: Ir Transmission Delay
RxD, TxD Active Hi, Hi Set RxD,TxD Active to Hi, Hi. Hi, Lo Set RxD,TxD Active to Hi, Lo. (Default Value) Lo, Hi Set RxD,TxD Active to Lo, Hi. Lo, Lo Set RxD,TxD Active to Lo, Lo. IR Transmission Delay Enabled Enabled IR Transmission delay. -
Page 40: Game Port Address
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard ECP Mode Use DMA ECP Mode Use DMA 3 (Default Value) ECP Mode Use DMA 1 AC Back Function Memory System power on depends on the status before AC lost. Soft-Off Always in Off state when AC back. (Default value) Full-On Always power on the system when AC back. -
Page 41: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Power Management Video Off Method Video Off In Suspend Suspend Type MODEM Use IRQ Suspend Mode HDD Power Down Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan USB Device Wake-Up From S3 CPU Thermal-Throttling Resume by Alarm... -
Page 42: Acpi Suspend Type
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) S3(STR) Power Management User Define Min Saving Man Saving Video off Method V/H SYNC+Blank Blank Screen DPMS Video Off In Suspend Suspend Type Stop Grant PwrOn Suspend MODEM Use IRQ Set ACPI suspend type is S1. (Default Value) Set ACPI suspend type is S3. -
Page 43: Suspend Mode
Suspend Mode Disabled Disabled Suspend Mode. (Default Value) 1 min - 1 Hour Setup the timer to enter Suspend Mode. HDD Power Down Disabled Disabled HDD Power Down mode function. (Default Value) 1-15 mins. Enabled HDD Power Down mode between 1 to 15 mins. Soft-off by Power Button Instant off Soft switch ON/OFF for Power Button. - Page 44 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard RTC Alarm by Resume You can set "RTC Alarm Resume" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled. RTC Alarm Date : RTC Alarm Hour: RTC Alarm Minute :...
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Page 45: Pnp/Pci Configuration
PNP/PCI Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PNP OS Installed Resources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment PCI3 IRQ Assignment : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults PNP OS Install Disable this function. - Page 46 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard The system will reserved IRQ9 for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 device if no legacy ISA device using IRQ9. The system will reserved IRQ10 for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 device if no legacy ISA device using IRQ10. The system will reserved IRQ11 for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 device if no legacy ISA device using IRQ11.
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Page 47: Pc Health Status
PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software VCORE +3.3V + 5V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults... -
Page 48: Cpu Warning Temperature
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard CPU Warning Temperature 60°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F. 70°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F. 80°C / 176°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 80°C / 176°F. 90°C / 194°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 90°C / 194°F. Disabled Disabled this function.(Default value) Fan Fail Warning ( CPU / POWER/ SYSTEM) -
Page 49: Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software CPU Clock Ratio : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults CPU Clock Ratio Default It’s depends on CPU Clock Ratio. Frequency/Voltage Control Default Figure 9: Frequency/Voltage Control BIOS Setup Item Help Menu Level... -
Page 50: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status ESC:Quit F10:Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. -
Page 51: Load Optimized Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status ESC:Quit F10:Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. -
Page 52: Set Supervisor/User Password
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status ESC:Quit F10:Save & Exit Setup Figure 12: Password Setting When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. -
Page 53: Save & Exit Setup
Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status ESC:Quit F10:Save & Exit Setup Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type “N”... -
Page 54: Exit Without Saving
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status ESC:Quit F10:Save & Exit Setup Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type “N”... -
Page 55: Chapter 4 Technical Reference
Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram On Chip VGA 3 PCI KINNERETH* PCI BUS PCICLK 1 CNR (33MHz) "*" Only for GA-6IWFL. Socket 370 Host Bus 66/100/133MHz GMCH 48 MHz ICH2 4 USB ATA33/66/100 Ports IDE Channels AC97 CODEC Technical Reference 66/100/133MHz 100 MHz 3.3V SDRAM... -
Page 56: Bios Introduction
BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose “Save Current BIOS” to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and manage your BIOS easily. -
Page 57: Easy Tuneiii Introduction
Now everything is different because of a Windows overdrive utility EasyTuneIII—announced by Gigabyte. This utility has totally changed the gaming rule of “overdrive”. This is the first overdrive utility suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either “Easy Mode” or “Advanced Mode”... -
Page 58: Chapter 5 Appendix
GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows ME (IUCD driver version 1.9) Appendix A: Intel 810 Chipset Driver Installation A. Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP INF Update Utility: Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. - Page 59 B. Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver: Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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. 1.Click "Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver (WHQL)"...
- Page 60 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Appendix B: RealTek AC’97 Audio Driver Revision History Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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.
- Page 61 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. Press "Tools" icon. 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". 3.Click "Next". 2.Click "Easy Tune III Setup". 4. Please enter your name and company name, then click "Next".
- Page 62 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard 5.Click "Next". 6.Click "Next". 7.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
- Page 63 Appendix Appendix E: Issues To Beware Of When Installing CNR Please use standard CNR card like the one in order to avoid mechanical problem. (See Figure A) Figure A: Standard CNR Card...
- Page 64 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Appendix F: BIOS Flash Procedure BIOS update procedure: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Press "Tools" icon. 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". Click here. Click " ". Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a.
- Page 65 Otherwise, your system won't boot. c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted...
- Page 66 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard We use GA-7VTX motherboard and Flash841 BIOS flash utility as example. Please flash the BIOS according to the following procedures if you are now under the DOS mode. Flash BIOS Procedure: STEP 1: (1) Please make sure you have set "Auto" for BIOS Feature Setup (BIOS Flash Protection). For more detail please refer to page 32.
- Page 67 (2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and "Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will format the floppy and transfer the needed system files to it. Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly. (3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close".
- Page 68 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program. (1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/index.html, and click "Support". (2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers".
- Page 69 (3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files. (4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location" and press "OK". Appendix...
- Page 70 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard (5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files. (6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2, and press "Extract".
- Page 71 STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk. (1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then, restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.
- Page 72 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard (3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item "1st Boot Device", and then use the "Page Up" or "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy". AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc.
- Page 73 STEP 5: BIOS flashing. (1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/w" and press "Enter" to check the entire files in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to type "A:\>...
- Page 74 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard (3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue the procedure, or press [ESC] to quit. Beware: Please do not turn off the system while you are upgrading BIOS. It will render your BIOS corrupted and system totally inoperative.
- Page 75 STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded. This important step resets everything after the flash. (1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.
- Page 76 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard (3) Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System will ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up. (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc.
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Page 77: Cpu Central Processing Unit
Appendix G: Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Boot Specification BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser... - Page 78 GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Acronyms Meaning Local Area Network Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Interface Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module...
- Page 79 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Contact Person: Model name/Lot Number: BIOS version: Hardware Mfs. Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: Company: E-mail Add. : O.S./A.S.: Model name Size:...
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Page 80: Declaration Of Conformity
(2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: G.B.T. INC. Address: 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A LA Puent, CA 91744 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-6IWFE/GA-6IWFL ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: Oct. 31, 2001... - Page 81 (Stamp) Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH declare that the product Mother Board GA-6IWFE/GA-6IWFL is in conformity with in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive EN 61000-3-2* EN 60555-2 EN 61000-3-3* EN 60555-3 EN 50081-1...
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