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Gigabyte GA-8GE800 User Manual

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When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following
notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has "AGP
4X notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X
(1.5V).
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by Intel
845(E/G) / 850(E). You might experience system unable to boot up
normally. Please insert an AGP 4X card.
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X
mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V)mode
by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V). The
GA-8GE800 (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function properly,
if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1.5) mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power Color",
the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger is
compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support 2X
(3.3V) only. The GA-8GE800 (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not
function properly, If you install this card in it.
Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage
128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X(1.5V)
specification. Therefore, AG32S(G) will work fine with Intel
845(E/G) / 850(E) based motherboards.
®
845(GE/PE) /
®
845(GE/PE) /

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  • Page 1 & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger is compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support 2X (3.3V) only. The GA-8GE800 (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
  • Page 2 M The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. M Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. M Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    (Stamp) Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Trading GMbH declare that the product Mother Board GA-8GE800 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...
  • Page 4 (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-8GE800 ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: January 24,2003...
  • Page 5 GA-8GE800 P4 Titan-DDR Motherboard USER'S MANUAL ® Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard Rev. 1101 12ME-8GE800-1101...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ... 4 WARNING! ... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-8GE800 Motherboard Layout ... 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 8 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 9 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ...
  • Page 7 PC Health Status... 43 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 45 Top Performance ... 47 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 48 Load Optimized Defaults ... 49 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 50 Save & Exit Setup ... 51 Exit Without Saving ... 52 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ... 53 Block Diagram ...

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    Quick PC Installation Guide RAID Manual 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 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 29.5cm x 21cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB — Socket 478 for Intel — Supports Intel — Support Intel — Intel — 2nd cache depends on CPU Chipset — Intel —...
  • Page 10 CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, SDRAM, Cards...tc. GA-8GE800 Motherboard ™ ™...

  • Page 11: Ga-8Ge800 Motherboard Layout

    GA-8GE800 Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN ATX_12V F_AUDIO AGP_LED CODEC P4 Titan IT8712 SPDIF_IO COM B SOCKET 478 845GE PCI1 CLR_PWD PCI2 PCI3 ICH4 PCI4 BIOS PCI5 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL - 7 - SYS _FAN IDE2 IDE1 PWR_LED Introduction...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step 1 Step 4 Step 3 GA-8GE800 Motherboard Step 2 Step 4 Step 1 - 8 - Step 4...

  • Page 13: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 1-1: CPU Installation Angling the rod to 65 1. Angling the rod to 65-degree maybe feel a kind of tight , and then continue pull the rod to 90-degree when a noise "cough"...

  • Page 14: Step 1-2: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. Please refer to CPU heat sink user's manual for more detail installation procedure. GA-8GE800 Motherboard 2. Hook the other end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket. - 10 -...

  • Page 15: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

  • Page 16: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset. GA-8GE800 Motherboard Please carefully pull out the small white- drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to install/ Uninstall the AGP card.

  • Page 17: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply

    Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply Step 4-1: 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) "...
  • Page 18 (Rear Speaker) If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 71. GA-8GE800 Motherboard This motherboard supports 1 standard COM port, 1 LPT port and 1 VGA port. Device like printer can be connected to LPT port; mouse and modem etc.

  • Page 19: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7) F_PANEL 8) PWR_LED 9) AGP_LED 10) F_AUDIO 11) SUR_CEN 12) CD_IN 13) AUX_IN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 16) COMB 17) CI 18) BAT 19) CLR_PWD...
  • Page 20 If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. 2) ATX (ATX Power) 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. GA-8GE800 Motherboard Pin No. Definition +12V +12V Pin No.
  • Page 21 3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. 4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.
  • Page 22 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. GA-8GE800 Motherboard - 18 - IDE2 IDE1...
  • Page 23 7) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassisfront panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPK (Speaker Connector) (Amber)
  • Page 24 When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the AGP_LED will light up, indicating a non-supported graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset. GA-8GE800 Motherboard Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 25 10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 26 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. 13) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. GA-8GE800 Motherboard Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R Pin No.
  • Page 27 14) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Use SPDIF In feature only when your device has digital output function. 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector.
  • Page 28 COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 17) CI (CASE OPEN) This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "Case Open" item in BIOS, if the system case begin remove. GA-8GE800 Motherboard Pin No. Definition NDCDB-...
  • Page 29 18) BATTERY 19) CLR_PWD When Jumper is set to "open" and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared. On the contrary when Jumper is set to "close", the current status remains. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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  • Page 31: 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 Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del>...

  • Page 32: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E1)

    Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. GA-8GE800 Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...

  • Page 33: Integrated Peripherals

    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 34: Standard Cmos Features

    !Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. !Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) !Year The year, from 1999 through 2098 GA-8GE800 Motherboard Standard CMOS Features Tue, Jan 14 2003 22:31:24 [None] [None] [None] [None] [1.44M, 3.5"]...
  • Page 35 ! ! ! ! ! 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. ! ! ! ! ! IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.

  • Page 36: Base Memory

    640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory 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. GA-8GE800 Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 37: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading Init Display First Graphics Aperture Size Graphics Share Memory "#$%: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F5:Previous Values "...
  • Page 38 (Default value) !Disabled Disable onboard graphics chip function. ! ! ! ! ! Graphics Share Memory !8MB Share 8MB system Memory preallocated for frame buffer. (Default value) !1MB Share 1MB system Memory preallocated for frame buffer. GA-8GE800 Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 39: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE IDE1 Conductor Cable IDE2 Conductor Cable USB Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA...
  • Page 40 ! ! ! ! ! USB Mouse Support !Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. !Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) ! ! ! ! ! AC97 Audio !Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) !Disabled Disable this function. GA-8GE800 Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 41 ! ! ! ! ! Onboard Serial Port 1 !Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. !3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) !2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. !3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.
  • Page 42 Set Midi Port Address to 300. !330 Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value) !Disabled Disable this function. ! ! ! ! ! Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value) GA-8GE800 Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Power LED in S1 state Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up ModemRingOn Resume by Alarm x Day (of Month) x Time (hh:mm:ss) Power On by Mouse Power On by Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function...
  • Page 44 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. GA-8GE800 Motherboard Everyday, 1~31 (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) - 40 -...

  • Page 45: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment PCI 4 IRQ Assignment "#$%: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save F5:Previous Values PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 3 IRQ Assignment...

  • Page 46: Pc Health Status

    ! ! ! ! ! Current Voltage (V) VCORE / +1.5V / +3.3V / +5V / +12V !Detect system's voltage status automatically. ! ! ! ! ! Current CPU Temperature !Detect CPU Temp. automatically. GA-8GE800 Motherboard PC Health Status [Disabled] 1.696V 1.776V...
  • Page 47 ! ! ! ! ! Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) !Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically. ! ! ! ! ! CPU Warning Temperature C / 140 Monitor CPU Temp. at 60 C / 158 Monitor CPU Temp. at 70 C / 176 Monitor CPU Temp.

  • Page 48: Frequency/Voltage Control

    ! ! ! ! ! CPU Host Frequency (MHz) !100MHz ~ 355MHz Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to 355MHz. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! GA-8GE800 Motherboard Frequency/Voltage Control [15X] [Disabled] 33/66...
  • Page 49 ! ! ! ! ! Fixed PCI/AGP Frequency !You can choose those mode to adjust PCI/AGP frequency. (Select PCI/AGP frequency asynchronous with CPU frequency). ! ! ! ! ! Host/DRAM Clock Ratio (Warning: wrong frequency may make system can't boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue) !2.0 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0.

  • Page 50: Top Performance

    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. GA-8GE800 Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 51: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced Chipset Features !Integrated Peripherals !Power Management Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? N !PnP/PCI Configurations !PC Health Status !Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.

  • Page 52: Load Optimized Defaults

    F8: Q-Flash Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8GE800 Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...

  • Page 53: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features !Integrated Peripherals !Power Management Setup Enter Password: !PnP/PCI Configurations !PC Health Status !Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 54: Save & Exit Setup

    F8: Q-Flash Figure 13: Save & Exit Setup Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8GE800 Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 55: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features !Integrated Peripherals !Power Management Setup !PnP/PCI Configurations Quit Without Saving (Y/N) ? N !PC Health Status !Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 14: Exit Without Saving Type "Y"...
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  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Revision History Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram AGP 4X AGPCLK (66MHz) 5 PCI VGA Port AC97 Link AC97 PCICLK CODEC (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz) Socket 478 System Bus 400/533MHz 333/266MHz 82845GE GMCH3V66 (66MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133MHz)

  • Page 58: Bios ™ Introduction

    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 59: Easytune ™ 4 Introduction

    4 has already turned the "Overclock" technology toward to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached in driver CD. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by themselves.

  • Page 60: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash b. Q-Flash Utility Flash Type/Size : SST 49LF002A / 256K Keep DMI Data : Enter: Run GA-8GE800 Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving :Select Item F10:Save &...
  • Page 61 Load BIOS From Floppy In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run. XXXX.XX Total Size: 1.39M F5: Refresh Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file. Press Enter to Run. Are you sure to update BIOS? [Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort...
  • Page 62 (1) With an available floppy disk in the floppy drive. Please leave the diskette "UN-write protected" type. Double click the "My Computer" icon from Desktop, then click "3.5 diskette (A)" and right click to select "Format (M)" GA-8GE800 Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 63 (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 64 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". GA-8GE800 Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 65 (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"...
  • Page 66 (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". GA-8GE800 Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 67 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 68 LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS ESC: Quit : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP GA-8GE800 Motherboard : Floppy : IDE-0 : CDROM : Disabled : On ESC: Quit...
  • Page 69 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 70 Are you sure to flash the BIOS? [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? (4) The BIOS flash completed. Please press [ESC] to exit Flash Utility. [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? GA-8GE800 Motherboard EXIT? - 66 -...
  • Page 71 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 72 : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP (4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure. GA-8GE800 Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE &...
  • Page 73 Method 3 : @BIOS Utility BIOS update procedure: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Press here. 1. Click "@BIOS" item. Click here 3.Click " ". Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
  • Page 74 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 GA-8GE800 Motherboard ™...

  • Page 75: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

    2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction The installation of Windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 76 4 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press "OK". When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 chan- nels output). Please select the other settings for 4 channels output. GA-8GE800 Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 77 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".
  • Page 78 Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "Audio Combo Kit" in the back of the case,and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 79 STEP 3 : Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER. STEP 4 : Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the win- dows tray at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 80 1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard. 3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the AC3 decoder. GA-8GE800 Motherboard - 76 -...

  • Page 81: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (IUCD ver 2.22) 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.
  • Page 82 This patch driver can help you to resolve some USB device issue on XP n Intel/NEC USB 2.0 Driver It is recommended that you use the Microsoft Windows update for the most updated driver for XP/2K GA-8GE800 Motherboard Driver install finished ! You have to reboot system ! - 78 -...

  • Page 83: Software Application

    SOFTWARE APPLICATION This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners. n Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager (GWUM) This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray n Gigabyte Management Tool (GMT) A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network...

  • Page 84: Software Information

    SOFTWARE INFORMATION This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title. HARDWARE INFORMATION This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. CONTACT US Please see the last page for details. GA-8GE800 Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 85 EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions 1. Click "EasyTune4" item. 4. Right Click the icon to start "EasyTune 4". 2. Click "Next". 3. Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 81 - Appendix...
  • Page 86 Extended Capabilities Port ESCD Extended System Configuration Data Error Checking and Correcting Electromagnetic Compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request GA-8GE800 Motherboard to be continued... - 82 -...
  • Page 87 Acronyms Meaning IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network Input / Output Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P.
  • Page 88 Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: GA-8GE800 Motherboard Company: E-mail Add. : O.S./A.S.: Model name Size: - 84 - Phone No.: PCB revision: Driver/Utility:...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures. Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ? Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system bus speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc) are set properly.
  • Page 90 If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.
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