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Gigabyte GA-8IGML-T 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
chipset 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-8IGML-T series (or any AGP
4X only) motherboards without switching the jumper to 4X mode (1.5V),
it will burn the motherboard.
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/4X mode AGP slot, but they support
2X(3.3V) only. If you install this card in GA-8IGML-T series (or any AGP
4X only) motherboards, it will burn the motherboard.
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
850(E) based motherboards.
845(E/G) / 850(E)
®
845(E/G) /
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  • Page 1 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-8IGML-T series (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards without switching the jumper to 4X mode (1.5V), it will burn the motherboard.
  • 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

    EN 60335 Safety of household and similar electrical appliances (Stamp) (full address) GA-8IGML-T o EN 61000-3-2* Disturbances in supply systems cause T EN 60555-2 by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “ Harmonics” o EN 61000-3-3*...
  • Page 4 (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: Signature: Eric Lu Date: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-8IGML-T ERIC LU May 17, 2002...
  • Page 5 GA-8IGML-T Series P4 Titan DDR Motherboard USER’ S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 2001 12ME-8IGMLT-2001...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ... 4 WARNING! ... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-8IGML-T Series Motherboard Layout ... 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 8 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 9 CPU Installation ... 9 CPU Heat Sink Installation ...
  • Page 7 Top Performance ... 41 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 42 Load Optimized Defaults ... 43 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 44 Save & Exit Setup ... 45 Exit Without Saving... 46 Block Diagram ... 47 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ... 47 Q-Flash Introduction ... 48 @ BIOS Introduction ...

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    þ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 þ CD for motherboard driver & utility 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.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 24.4cm x 21cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Motherboard — GA-8IGML-T Series Motherboard: — GA-8IGML-T / GA-8IGML-T-C CP U — Socket 478 for Intel — Support Intel — Intel Pentium —...
  • 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… .etc. “*” Not support for GA-8IGML-T-C GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 6 -...

  • Page 11: Ga-8Igml-T Series Motherboard Layout

    GA-8IGML-T Series Motherboard Layout KB_MS USB / LAN* ATX_12V SUR_CEN F_AUDIO CODEC 8100BL* SPDIF COMB “*” Not support for GA-8IGML-T-C CPU_FAN SOCKET478 SYS _FAN 845G PCI1 ICH4 PCI2 BIOS PCI3 BATTERY BIOS_WP F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL - 7 - 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 4 Step 4 Step 3 GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 4 - 8 -...

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

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) CPU Installation Pin1 indicator CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever 1. Pull up the CPU socket lever and up to 90-degree angle. 3. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

  • Page 14: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    M Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. M Please refer to CPU heat sink user’ s manual for more detail installation procedure. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard 2. Hook the other end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket.

  • Page 15: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 2 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 Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

  • Page 16: Ddr Introduction

    M Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMMmemory module can only fit in one direction.

  • Page 17: 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, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    (6 pin Female) v USB / LAN Connector LAN* USB 1 USB 0 “*” Not support for GA-8IGML-T-C GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. ØBefore 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 19: Audio Connectors

    w Parallel Port and VGA Port / COMA Port Parallel Port (25 pin Female) Serial Port VGA Port (9 pin Male) (15 pin Female) x Game /MIDI Ports Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) y Audio Connectors Line Out MIC In Line In ØThis mainboard sutports 1 standard COM port, 1 VGA port and 1 LPT port.

  • Page 20: Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

    A) CPU_FAN B) ATX C) FDD/IDE1/IDE2 D) SYS_FAN E) CLR_CMOS F) BATTERY G) F_PANEL H) PWR_LED I) F_USB2 J) BIOS_WP GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard K) F_USB1 L) COMB M) SPDIF N) CD_IN O) AUX_IN P) CI Q) IR R) F_AUDIO S) SUR_CEN...
  • Page 21 T ) ATX_12V ( +12V Power Connector) +12V +12V A ) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector) D) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) +12V/Control R ) F_AUDIO (Front Audio) Rear Audio (L) Rear Audio (R) POWER ØIf you want to use "Front Audio" connector, you must move 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector.
  • Page 22 Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. v Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard O ) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) AUX-L AUX-R Ø Important Notice: Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2.
  • Page 23 B ) ATX (ATX Power) 3.3V -12V PS-ON(Soft On/Off) VC C VC C Ø 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. K / I ) F_USB1/ F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) (F_USB1 &...
  • Page 24 Sleep LED) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Ø Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 25 H ) PWR_LED MPD- MPD- MPD+ L) COMB (COMB Port) E) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Function)# 1-2 close: Clear CMOS 2-3 close: Normal Ø Please note: You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. "#" Default doesn’ t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu <F6> Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table <F7> Load the Optimized Defaults <F8> Q-Flash function <F9> Reserved <F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 27: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. :F1)

    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 28: Integrated Peripherals

    Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 29 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 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 higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit...
  • Page 30 (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled). 8720K, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 81.44M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 82.88M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 26 -...

  • Page 31: Base Memory

    C Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) 8Disabled 8Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. 8Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. 8Both CHalt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
  • Page 32 8USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. 8USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by LAN. 8LAN Select your boot device priority by Disabled. 8Disabled GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard Floppy Item Help HDD-0 Menu Level u CDROM Select Boot Device...
  • Page 33 C 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. BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note 8Enabled that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or 1.44 M drive type as they are all 80tracks.
  • Page 34 Game Port Address Midi Port Address Midi Port IRQ higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals “*” Not support for GA-8IGML-T-C GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard Enabled Item Help Menu Level u Enabled Auto If a hard disk...

  • Page 35: Usb Controller

    C On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) 8Enabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. 8Disabled C On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) 8Enabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. 8Disabled C IDE1 Conductor Cable Will be automatically detected by BIOS.

  • Page 36: Ac97 Audio

    Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default value) 82F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8. 83E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8. 82E8/IRQ3 Disable onboard Serial port 2. 8Disabled “*” Not support for GA-8IGML-T-C GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 37: Uart Mode Select

    C UART Mode Select (This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip) Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode. 8ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode. 8IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value) 8Normal C UR2 Duplex Mode IR/ASKIR Function Duplex Half.
  • Page 38 CMidi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value) GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 39 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type Power LED in S1 state Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN PME Event Wake Up ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:nn:ss) Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password...

  • Page 40: Resume By Alarm

    System power on depends on the status before AC lost. 8Memory Always in Off state when AC back. (Default value) 8Soft-Off Always power on the system when AC back. 8Full-On GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard Everyday, 1~31 (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) - 36 -...
  • Page 41 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations C PCI 1 IRQ Assignment Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1.
  • Page 42 If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes". If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will restart. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard Disabled Item Help Menu Level u...
  • Page 43 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) x PCI/AGP Frequency Host/DRAM Clock ratio Memory Frequency (Mhz) PCI/AGP Frequency (Mhz) higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 8: Frequency/Voltage Control...
  • Page 44 Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) 8Auto C Memory Frequency(Mhz) 8The values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) . C PCI/AGP Frequency(Mhz) 8Setup PCI/AGP frequency by adjusting CPU Host Frequency or PCI/AGP Divider item. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 45: Top Performance

    Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features }Advanced Chipset Features Top Performance }Integrated Peripherals }Power Management Setup Disabled...[ n ] }PnP/PCI Configurations Enabled... [ ] }PC Health Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit hi : Move F8: Q-Flash ESC: Abort Figure 9: Top Performance Top Performance...
  • Page 46 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 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. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...
  • Page 47 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features }Advanced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Power Management Setup Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Optimized Defaults 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.

  • Page 48: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select “ Setup” at “ Password Check” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 49: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features }Advanced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Power Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y }PC Health Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Save Data to CMOS Figure 13: Save &...

  • Page 50: Exit Without Saving

    Abandon all Data Figure 14: Exit Without Saving Type “ Y” will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type “ N” will return to Setup Utility. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 51: Block Diagram

    3 PCI RTL8100BL* RJ45* AC97 PCICLK CODEC (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz “*” Not support for GA-8IGML-T-C CPUCLK6 (100/133MHz) Pentium 4 System Bus 400/533MHz 200/266 MHz DDR RAM Intel HCLK6 (100/133MHz) 82845G GMCHCLK (66MHz) 66 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz...

  • Page 52: Q-Flash Introduction

    Keep DMI Data : Load BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy Space Bar:Change Value Enter: Run ESC: Reset GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup...
  • Page 53 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 DEL: Delete 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Click this item to install LAN driver. Appendix A: Intel 845G Chipset Driver Installation Follow the setup that showing on the scween to install the Utility. Inorder to install the driver successfully, please refer to the following installation procedures. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 52 -...
  • Page 57 A-1. Intel Chipset Software Installation 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. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. 1.Click "Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility"...
  • Page 58 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 Application Accelerator" item. 2.Click "Next". 4.Click "Next". GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard 3.Click "Yes". 5.Click "Next". - 54 -...
  • Page 59 6.Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 55 - Appendix...
  • Page 60 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 845G Chipset VGA Graphics Driver" item. 3.Click "Yes". 4.Click "Finish" to restart computer. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard 2.Click "Next". - 56 -...
  • Page 61 A-4. USB 2.0 Driver for ICH4 1.Click "USB2.0 Driver for ICH4 (Expiry date: 6/1/2002)" item. A-5. USB Patch 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.

  • Page 62: Revision History

    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 "RealTek AC’97 Audio Driver" 2.Click "Next". item. 3.Click "Finish" to restart computer. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 63 Appendix C: Realtek 8100BL Network Driver 2.Click "Install RealTek Netowrk Driver”. 1.Click Network ”Properties”. 3.Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 59 - Appendix...
  • Page 64 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". GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard 2.Click "Easy Tune 4". 4.Click "Next". 5.Click "Finish" to restart computer. - 60 -...
  • Page 65 Appendix E: BIOS Flash Procedure BIOS update procedure: Method 1: 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 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 Method 2: 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 your system has installed the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip. Firstly you have to install the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip for unzip the files.
  • Page 68 "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". GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 69 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". - 65 - Appendix...
  • Page 70 (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". GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 71 (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". - 67 - Appendix...
  • Page 72 PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS ESC: Quit : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard Release:09/16/99 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE &...
  • Page 73 (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. All Rights Reserved 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device...
  • Page 74 (2) Now screen appears the following Flash Utility main menu. Press "Enter", the highlighted item will locate on the model name of the right-upper screen. Right after that, press "Enter" to start BIOS Flash Utility. GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 75 (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 76 PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS ESC: Quit : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard Release:09/16/99 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE &...
  • Page 77 (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. AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 78 Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request Input / Output IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard to be continued... - 74 -...
  • Page 79 Acronyms Meaning 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. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge...
  • Page 80 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: GA-8IGML-T series Motherboard Company: Phone No.: PCB revision: Size: Driver/Utility: - 76 -...

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