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Gigabyte GA-8IDX3 Series User Manual

Gigabyte GA-8IDX3 Series 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).
Do not use AGP 2X card (3.3V) in this motherboard. It will
burn and damage the motherboard due to Intel
can't support AGP 2X(3.3V).
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). If you install this card in GA-
8IDX3 series (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards without
switching the jumper to 4X mode (1.5V), it will burn the
motherboard.
Example 2: ATi Rage 128 Pro (Power Color) & SiS 305 golden
finger is compatible with 2X/4X mode AGP slot, but it supports
2X(3.3V) only. If you install this card in GA-8IDX3 series (or any
AGP 4X only) motherboards, it will burn the motherboard.
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845 chipset

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  • Page 1 Example 2: ATi Rage 128 Pro (Power Color) & SiS 305 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X mode AGP slot, but it supports 2X(3.3V) only. If you install this card in GA-8IDX3 series (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards, it will burn the motherboard.
  • Page 2 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: 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-8IDX3 ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: August 23,2001...
  • Page 4 (Stamp) Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH declare that the product Mother Board GA-8IDX3 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 5 GA-8IDX3 Series ® Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard USER’S MANUAL ® Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard Rev. 1.0 Second Edition 12ME-8IDX3-1002...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ... 4 WARNING! ... 5 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 6 Summary of Features ... 6 GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Layout ... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 10 CPU Installation ... 11 CPU Heat Sink Installation ...
  • Page 7 PnP/PCI Configurations ... 44 PC Health Status... 46 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 48 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 50 Load Optimized Defaults ... 51 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 52 Save & Exit Setup ... 53 Exit Without Saving ... 54 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ... 55 Performance List ...

  • Page 8: Revision History

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Revision History Revision Initial release of the GA-8IDX3 Series motherboard user's manual. Second release of the GA-8IDX3 Series motherboard user's manual. Item Checklist The GA-8IDX3 Series motherboard IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility (IUCD) GA-8IDX3 Series user’s manual...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction Summary of Features Form Factor Motherboard Chipset Memory I/O Control Slots On-Board IDE On-Board Peripherals Hardware Monitor 30.5cm x 21.5cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Socket 423 processor ®...
  • Page 11 On-Board Sound PS/2 Connector BIOS Additional Features Special 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.

  • Page 12: Ga-8Idx3 Series Motherboard Layout

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Layout KBMS_ON KB_MS AUX_12V CD_IN AUX_IN AC97 SPDIF CPU_FAN SOCKET423 Brookdale F_AUDIO PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 BATTERY PCI4 PCI5 IT8712 PCI6 ICH2 MAIN BIOS F_PANEL FRONT USB...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Befor You will know... You may use the 4 screws which come with the mainboard to reinforce the support between P4 CPU heat-sink on the mainboard and chassis. In order to follow the installation steps below; your chassis must be WILLMETTE/845 board design compatible.

  • Page 15: Cpu Installation

    CPU Installation CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever 1. Pull up the CPU socket level and up to 90-degree angle. 3. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. Hardware Installation Process CPU Bottom View Pin1 indicator...

  • Page 16: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard CPU Heat Sink Installation 1.Align CPU and insert it 3.Slip the bracket on to the CPU retention and press both end to clip it on the retention. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 3 dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets support 6 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. Memory size can vary between sockets.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Install Expension Cards

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard 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.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 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 and Serial Ports (COMA/COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA Serial Ports (9 pin Male)

  • Page 20: Audio Connectors

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Game /MIDI Ports Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) Audio Connectors MIC In Line Out Line In USB Connector USB 0 USB 1 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 21: Connectors Introduction

    Connectors Introduction A CPU_FAN B ATX C PWR_FAN D FLOPPY E IDE1/IDE2 F SYS_FAN G F_PANEL H FRONT_USB Hardware Installation Process J SCR K WOL L SPDIF M AUX_IN N CD_IN O F_AUDIO P BATTERY Q AUX_12V R KBMS_ON...
  • Page 22 GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard A / C / F : CPU_FAN / PWR_FAN / SYS FAN Connector Sense +12V/Control CPU_FAN B : (ATX) ATX Power 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good Q : (AUX_12V) +12V Power Connector +12V +12V +12V/Control...
  • Page 23 D / E : Floppy / IDE1 / IDE2 Connector N / M / L : CD_IN / AUX_IN / SPDIF CD-R CD-L CD_IN O : F_AUDIO Connector Incase Speaker (R) +12V Front Audio(R) Front Audio(L) K :WOL +5V SB AUX-L AUX-R AUX_IN...
  • Page 24 GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard I :IR G :F_PANEL RST- RST+ SPK+ SPK- R: KBMS_ON : PS/2 USB Wake Up selection 1-2 close: Enable 2-3 close: Disable (Default) H :Front USB J:SCR Connector P:Battery WARNING! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 25: 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 26: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. :F1)

    GA-8IDX3 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 27: 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 28: Standard Cmos Features

    GA-8IDX3 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 Video Halt On...
  • Page 29 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 / 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 30 GA-8IDX3 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.

  • Page 31: Base Memory

    Memory The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard.

  • Page 32: Advanced Bios Features

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software 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...

  • Page 33: Boot Up Floppy Seek

    Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360 K type is 40 tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks. Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or 1.44 M drive type as they are all 80tracks.

  • Page 34: Advanced Chipset Features

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Configure DRAM Timing CAS Latency Time Active to Precharge Delay DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay DRAM RAS# Precharge Refresh Mode Select DRAM Data Integrity Mode DRAM Read Thermal Mgmt...
  • Page 35 SDRAM RAS# to CAS# delay Set SDRAM RAS# to CAS# delay 3 SCLKs. (Default value) Set SDRAM RAS# to CAS# delay 2 SCLKs. SDRAM RAS# Precharge Set SDRAM RAS# Precharge Time to 3. (Default value) Set SDRAM RAS# Precharge Time to 2. Refresh Mode Select 7.8 usec Set active to Refresh mode timing is 7.8 usec.

  • Page 36: Agp Graphics Aperture Size

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard AGP Graphics Aperture Size AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 4MB. AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 8MB. AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 16MB AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 32MB. AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 64MB.(Default Value) AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 128MB.

  • Page 37: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software 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 IDE Secondary Slave UDMA USB Controller...
  • Page 38 GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Midi Port IRQ CIR Port Address CIR 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 On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

  • Page 39: Usb Controller

    IDE Secondary Slave PIO (for onboard IDE 2nd channel) Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. (Default value) Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode. IDE Primary Master UDMA Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. (Default value) Disabled Disable UDMA function.

  • Page 40: Usb Keyboard Support

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard 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 Set Init Display First to PCI Slot.

  • Page 41: Kb Power On Password

    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 42: Ur2 Duplex Mode

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard UR2 Duplex Mode Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default Value) Full IR Function Duplex Full. OnBoard Parallel port 378/IRQ7 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 378.(Default Value) 278/IRQ5 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 278.
  • Page 43 Midi Port IRQ Set 5 for Midi Port IRQ. Set 10 for Midi Port IRQ. (Default Value) CIR Port Address Disabled Disabled this function. (Default Value) Set CIR Port Address to 310. Set CIR Port Address to 320. CIR Port IRQ Set 5 for CIR Port IRQ.

  • Page 44: Power Management Setup

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type USB Device Wake-Up From S3 Power Management Video Off Method Video Off In Suspend Suspend Type MODEM Use IRQ Suspend Mode HDD Power Down...

  • Page 45: Power Management

    ACPI Sleep Type S1/POS Set ACPI Sleep Type to S1/POS (Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3/STR Set ACPI Sleep Type to S3/STR (Suspend To RAM). USB Dev Wakeup From S3 Enabled Enable USB Device Wakeup From S3. Disabled Disable USB Device Wakeup From S3. (Default value) Power Management For configuring our own power management features User Define...

  • Page 46: Modem Use Irq

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard MODEM Use IRQ Set MODEM Use IRQ to NA. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 3.(Default value) Set MODEM Use IRQ to 4. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 5. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 7. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 9.
  • Page 47 Modem Ring On/ WakeOnLAN Disabled Disabled Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. Enabled Enabled Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. (Default Value) RTC Alarm Power On You can set “RTC Alarm Power On” item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system.

  • Page 48: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Resources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment PCI2/PCI6 IRQ Assignment PCI3 IRQ Assignment PCI4 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...
  • Page 49 PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,15 to PCI3. PCI4 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,15 to PCI3. BIOS Setup...

  • Page 50: Pc Health Status

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software VCORE +3.3V + 5V +12V - 12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning...

  • Page 51: Cpu Warning Temperature

    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 52: Frequency/Voltage Control

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock Control CPU Host Frequency(MHz) Host/DRAM Clock ratio Memory Frequency(MHz) PCI/AGP Frequency(MHz) DIMM OverVoltage Control APG OverVoltage Control CPU OverVoltage Contro* Normal CPU Vcore...
  • Page 53 DIMM Over Voltage Control Normal The default DIMM voltage is 3.3V.(Default value) 3.4V~3.6V Set DIMM voltage from 3.4V~3.6V. AGP Over Voltage Control Normal The default AGP voltage is 1.5V. (Default value) 1.6V~1.8V Set AGP voltage from 1.6V~1.8V. CPU Over Voltage Control Normal Auto detect CPU voltage .

  • Page 54: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    GA-8IDX3 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 55: 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 56: Set Supervisor/User Password

    GA-8IDX3 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 57: 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 58: Exit Without Saving

    GA-8IDX3 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.

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    DRAM (128 x 2) MB SDRAM (Apacer pc133(C1) Simems HYB39S64800AJ CACHE SIZE 256KB included in CPU DISPLAY Gigabyte GV-GF3000D STORAGE Onboard IDE (Quantum AS30000AT 30GB) Windows 2000+ SP2 DRIVER Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 64K colors x 75Hz IUCD ver.

  • Page 60: Block Diagram

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Block Diagram AGP 4X AGPCLK (66MHz) 6 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz Pentium 4 System Bus 100MHz 100/133 MHz Intel 82845 48 MHz Intel ICH 2 LPC BUS 4 USB ATA33/66/100...

  • Page 61: 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 62: Easy Tuneiii Tm 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 63: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows ME (IUCD driver version 1.8) Appendix A: Intel 845 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 64 GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard 4.Click "Next". 5.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 65 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 66 GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard 5.Click "Next". 6.Click "Next". 7.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 67 Appendix Appendix C: 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 68: Cpu Central Processing Unit

    GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard Appendix D: 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...
  • Page 69 Acronyms Meaning 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 Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge...
  • Page 70 GA-8IDX3 Series Motherboard 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.

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