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Gigabyte GA-8I848E-L 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/8X (1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your
AGP card is AGP 4X/8X (1.5V).
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by Intel
G) / 850(E) / E7205 / 865(G/PE/PL/P) / 875P / 848P. You might
experiencesystem unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP
4X/8X 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-8I848E(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards
might not function properly, if you install this card without switching the
jumper to 4X(1.5V) 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-8I848E(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X 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) / E7205 / 865(G/PE/PL/P) / 875P / 848P based
motherboards.
AGP 4X/8X notch
845(GE/PE) / 845(E/
®
845(GE/PE) /
®

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  • Page 1 (3.3V) only. The GA-8I848E(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X 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.
  • 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

    Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) o EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial,scientific and medical (ISM high frequency equipment Limits and methods of measurement...
  • Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Phone/Fax No: hereby declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109 (a),Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 GA-8I848E(-L) P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1001 12ME-8I848E-1001...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Item Checklist ...4 Chapter 1 Introduction ...5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-8I848E(-L) Motherboard Layout ... 7 Block Diagram ... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 10 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...11 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ... 11 Step 1-2 : CPU Cooling Fan Installation ...
  • Page 7 Power Management Setup ... 43 PnP/PCI Configurations... 45 PC Health Status ... 46 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 48 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 51 Load Optimized Defaults ... 52 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 53 Save & Exit Setup ... 54 Exit Without Saving ... 55 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ...

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    GC-SATA Card (Optional) (Manual; SATA cable x1; Power cable x 1) 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.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.5cm x 20.2cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. — Socket 478 for Intel — Support Intel — Support Intel — Intel Pentium — 2nd cache depends on CPU Chipset — Chipset Intel 865PE/848P HOST/AGP/Controller —...
  • Page 10 Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, SDRAM, Cards… .etc. (*) For GA-8I848E-L only GA-8I848E(-L) Motherboard — CPU/System Fan Revolution detect —...

  • Page 11: Ga-8I848E(-L) Motherboard Layout

    GA-8I848E(-L) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V Kinnereth-R F_AUDIO AGP 8X CD_IN CODEC SUR_CEN AUX_IN I TE 8712 SPDIF_IO GAME (*) For GA-8I848E-L only CPU_FAN SOC KET478 Intel 865PE /848P ® 2X_DE T PCI1 PCI2 BIOS P4 Titan PCI3 PCI4 F_U SB2...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    Kinnereth-R AC97 Link AC97 PCICLK CODEC (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz 24 MHz (*) For GA-8I848E-L only GA-8I848E(-L) Motherboard Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) Socket 478 System Bus 400/533/800MHz 266/333/400MHz Intel 865PE/848P ZCLK (66MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) 66MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz...
  • Page 13 - 9 - Introduction...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: 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 4 Step 4 Step 3...

  • Page 15: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before installing the processor , adhere to the following warning: If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

  • Page 16: Step 1-2 : Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    Step 1-2 : CPU Cooling Fan Installation Before installing the CPU Cooling Fan , adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. 2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install memory modules Before installing the processor and heatsink, adhere to the following warning: When RAM_LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation.
  • Page 18 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.

  • Page 19: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Step 3: Install expansion 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 20: 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 u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) vParallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA/COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA...

  • Page 21: Audio Connectors

    MIC In(Center and Subwoofer) If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 63. (*) For GA-8I848E-L only Ø Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip, speaker..etc.

  • Page 22: Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE1/IDE2 6) FDD 7) RAM_LED 8) PWR_LED 9) 2X_DET 10) F_PANEL 11) BAT 12) F_AUDIO GA-8I848E(-L) Motherboard 13) SUR_CEN 14) CD_IN 15) AUX_IN 16) SPDIF_IO 17) IR 18) F_USB1/F_USB2 19) GAME...
  • Page 23 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX _12V) suppliesthe CPU operation voltage (Vcore). 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.
  • Page 24 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 25 5) IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connector) Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 6) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88Mbytes floppy disk types.
  • Page 26 7) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC Power cord is disconnected. 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.
  • Page 27 9) 2X_DET When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET will light up, indicating a nonsupported 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. 10) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.
  • Page 28 11) BAT (Battery) If you want to erase CM OS... 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3.Re-install the battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 12) F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.
  • Page 29 13) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 14) CD_IN (CD IN,Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R - 25 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 30 15) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector. 16) 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.
  • Page 31 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device. 18) F_ USB1 / F_USB2(Front USB Connector, Yellow ) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front USB cable.
  • Page 32 19) GAME (GAME Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. 20) INFO_LINK This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. GA-8I848E(-L) Motherboard Pin No. Definition GRX1_R GPSA2 GPX2_R GPY2_R MSI_R GPSA1 GPY1_R...
  • Page 33 21) 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. 22) 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.
  • Page 34 GA-8I848E(-L) Motherboard - 30 -...

  • Page 35: 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 comput e r and pressing <Del>...

  • Page 36: Getting Help

    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 37: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Manag ement 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 38: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:y y ) Time (hh:mm:ss) }IDE Primary Master }IDE Primary Slav e }IDE Secondary Master }IDE Secondary Slav e Driv e A Driv e B Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On...
  • Page 39 Time The times format in <hour> <mi n ute> <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. There are two types: auto type, and manual type.

  • Page 40: Base Memory

    Floppy 3 Mode Support (for J apan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Driv e. (Default v alue) Driv e A Driv e A is 3 mode Floppy Driv e. Driv e B Driv e B is 3 mode Floppy Driv e. Both Driv e A &...

  • Page 41: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are First Boot Dev ice Second Boot Dev ice Third Boot Dev ice Passw ord Check # CPU Hy per-Threading higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help F5:Prev ious Values Figure 3: Adv anced BIOS Features "...

  • Page 42: Password Check

    Select y our boot dev ice priority by LAN. Disabled Select y our boot dev ice priority by Disabled. Password Check Setup The sy stem w ill boot but w ill not access to Setup page if the correct passw ord is not entered at the prompt. (Default v alue) Sy stem The sy stem w ill not boot and w ill not access to Setup page if the correct passw ord is not entered at the prompt.

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA Game Port Address Midi Port Address Midi Port IRQ higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help F5:Prev ious Values (*) For GA-8I848E-L only Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]...

  • Page 44: Usb Controller

    Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default v alue) AC97 Audio Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable this function. (*) For GA-8I848E-L only GA-8I848E(-L) Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 45: Onboard Lan Boot Rom

    Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode. Normal Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value) UR2 Dupl ex Mode Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default Value) Full IR Function Duplex Full. (*) For GA-8I848E-L only - 41 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 46: Onboard Parallel Port

    Onboard Parallel port 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default Value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7. Parallel Port Mode Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port.

  • Page 47: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are ACPI Suspend Ty pe Pow er LED in S1 State Off by Pow er button PME Ev ent Wake Up ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Pow er On By Mouse Pow er On By Key board...

  • Page 48: Resume By Alarm

    PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Ev ent Wake up. (Default Value) ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN Disabled Disable Modem Ring on/w ake on Lan function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring on/w ake on Lan. (Default Value) Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm"...

  • Page 49: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment PCI 4 IRQ Assignment higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help F5:Prev ious Values PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Ass ignment Auto...

  • Page 50: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR25V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help F5:Prev ious Values...

  • Page 51: Cpu Warning Temperature

    Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically . 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.

  • Page 52: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock Control øCPU Host Frequency (Mhz) øAGP/PCI/SRC Fix ed Memory Frequency For Memory Frequency (Mhz) AGP/PCI/SRC Frequency (Mhz) DIMM Ov erVoltage Control AGP Ov erVoltage Control CPU Ov erVoltage Control higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help...
  • Page 53 CPU Host Frequency 100MHz ~ 355MHz Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to 355MHz. Incorrect using it may cause y our sy stem broken. For pow er End-User use only ! AGP/PCI/S RC Fixed Serial ATA dev ice is v ery sensitiv e to SRC clock. SRC ov er clock may make Serial ATA dev ice function can't w ork properly .
  • Page 54 DIMM OverVol tage Control Normal Set DIMM Ov erVoltage Control to Normal. (Default v alue) +0.1V Set DIMM Ov erVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM Ov erVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set DIMM Ov erVoltage Control to +0.3V. AGP OverVoltage Control Normal Set AGP Ov erVoltage Control to Normal.

  • Page 55: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 9: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 56: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the...

  • Page 57: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Change/Set/Disable Passw ord When you select this function, the fol l owing message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 58: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash...

  • Page 59: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Quit Without Saving ( Y/N)? N }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Type "Y"...
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  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    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 62: Easy Tune Tm 4 Introduction

    Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 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 63: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1: Q-Flash A. What is Q-Flash Utility? Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS mode, no more fooling around any OS. B. How to use Q-Flash? a.
  • Page 64 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 65 Method 2: @ BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS flash BIOS. Press here. 1.Click "@BIOS" 3.Click "P". 4.Click here. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
  • Page 66 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 67: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

    Revision History 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 68 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect"...
  • Page 69 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio out- put without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear Line In channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".
  • Page 70 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 Com bo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case ,and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 71 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 72 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.

  • Page 73: Jack-Sensing Introuction

    Jack-Sensing Introuction Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000 /M E. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and M ANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack, and microphone to M IC In jack.
  • Page 74 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. GA-8I848E(-L) Motherboard - 70 -...

  • Page 75: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    1. System data and hard disk's reading/writing speed will affect backing up speed. 2. It is supported by Intel 865 / 875 / 848P chipset, nVIDIA nForce 2 chipset and SiS 648FX chipset based motherboard from Gigabyte. How to use the Xpress Recovery a.
  • Page 76 Xpress Recovery: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd. 1.Excute Backup Utility: ! Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back it up.
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  • Page 79: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix Revision History Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.31) 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 80 Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). (*) For GA-8I848E-L only GA-8I848E(-L) Motherboard Driver install finished!! you have to reboot...

  • Page 81: 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 82: 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-8I848E(-L) Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 83 Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version.
  • Page 84 Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card? Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't need to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.
  • Page 85 Question 10: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these beeps usually stand for? Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case. gAMI BIOS Beep Codes *Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.
  • Page 86 Question 12:For the M/B which have RAID function, how to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from IDE3, 4 by either RAID or ATA mode? Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow: 1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA" 2.

  • Page 87: 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 88 Then try to reboot the system. 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).
  • Page 89 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: Company: Phone No.:...
  • Page 90 Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface DIMM...
  • Page 91 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.
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  • Page 96 CONTACT US Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. — Taiwan Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. TEL: 886 (2) 8912-4888 (50 lines) FAX: 886 (2) 8912-4004 Technical issue: http://tw.giga-byte.com/support/service_main.htm...

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