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Gigabyte GA-8IRX User Manual

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GA-8IRX
P4 Titan DDR Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
Pentium
4 P rocessor Motherboard
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Rev. 2.0 Third Edition
12M D-8I RX-2003

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  • Page 1 GA-8IRX P4 Titan DDR Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Pentium 4 P rocessor Motherboard ® Rev. 2.0 Third Edition 12M D-8I RX-2003...
  • Page 2 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-8IRX (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards without switching the jumper to 4X mode (1.5V), it will burn the motherboard.
  • Page 3 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a comm itment to update the information contained herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 4 ? EN 60335 Saf et y of household and similar elect rical appliances (S ta mp ) (full address) GA-8IRX ? EN 61000-3-2* Dist urbances in supply systems cause ? EN 60555-2 by household appliances and similar elect rical equipment “ Harmonics”...
  • Page 5 . Represen tativ e Person ’ s Name: Sig n atu re: Eric Lu Dat e: G.B.T. INC. City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-8IRX ERIC LU Oc t. 11,2001...
  • Page 6 Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Adv anced Configuration and Power I nterface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics P ort Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Boot Specification BIOS Basic I nput / Output System Central Proc essing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide S emiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Comm unication and Networking Riser...
  • Page 7 Acronyms Meaning Local Area Network Logical Bloc k Addres sing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Mus ical Interface Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Netw ork Interface Card Operating Sys tem Original Equipment M anufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self T est Peripheral Component Interc onnect...
  • Page 8 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/ Country: Company: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/ Lot Num ber: 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 Desc ription:...
  • Page 9 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-8IRX (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards without switching the jumper to 4X mode (1.5V), it will burn the motherboard.
  • Page 10 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a comm itment to update the information contained herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 11 ? EN 60335 Saf et y of household and similar elect rical appliances (S ta mp ) (full address) GA-8IRX ? EN 61000-3-2* Dist urbances in supply systems cause ? EN 60555-2 by household appliances and similar elect rical equipment “ Harmonics”...
  • Page 12 . Represen tativ e Person ’ s Name: Sig n atu re: Eric Lu Dat e: G.B.T. INC. City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-8IRX ERIC LU Oc t. 11,2001...
  • Page 13 Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Adv anced Configuration and Power I nterface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics P ort Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Boot Specification BIOS Basic I nput / Output System Central Proc essing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide S emiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Comm unication and Networking Riser...
  • Page 14 Acronyms Meaning Local Area Network Logical Bloc k Addres sing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Mus ical Interface Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Netw ork Interface Card Operating Sys tem Original Equipment M anufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self T est Peripheral Component Interc onnect...
  • Page 15 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/ Country: Company: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/ Lot Num ber: 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 Desc ription:...

  • Page 16: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ... WARNING! ... Chapter 1 Introduction ... Features Summary ... 4 GA-8IRX Motherboard Layout ... 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 8 Step 1-1 : CPU Installation ...

  • Page 17: Item Checklist

    ? Quick PC Installation Guide ? USB Cable x 1 WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, y ou should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

  • Page 18: Chapter 1 Introduction

    ? 1 IrDA connector for IR Hardware Monitor ? CPU/Power/ System Fan Revolution detect ? CPU/Power/System Fan Control ? CPU Overheat Warning ? System Voltage Detect GA-8IRX Motherboard Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor ® ® Pentium 4 (Northwood, 0.13um) processor ®...
  • Page 19 On-B oard S ound ? Creative CT5880 Sound Chipset + Sigmatel 9708T CODEC ? Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/AUX_IN/Game Port PS/2 Connector ? PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface BIOS ? Licensed AWARD BIOS, 4M bit x 2 FWH ? Supports Dual BIOS Additional Features ? PS/2 Keyboard pow er on by password...

  • Page 20: Ga-8Irx Motherboard Layout

    GA-8IRX Motherboard Layout KB_ MS AUX_12V GA-8IRX CD_IN F_AUDIO AUX_IN AC97 P4 Titan-DDR CT5880 GA-8IRX Motherboard CPU_FAN SOCKET478 Brookdale AG P PCI1 ICH2 PCI2 PCI3 BATT ERY MAIN BI OS PCI4 IT8712 PCI5 PCI6 FRONT USB - 6 - BAC KUP...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setps: Step 1- Install the Centr al Processing Unit ( CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet w ires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS softw are Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step4...

  • Page 22: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ? Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. ? 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. GA-8IRX Motherboard Pin1indicator CPU Bottom View Pin1 indicator 2.

  • Page 23: Step 1-2 : Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Hook one end of the cooler bracket to the C PU socket first. ? Please use Intel approved cooling fan. ? We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    ? 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 i nsert orientation. GA-8IRX Motherboard 2 DIMMs x 64 / x 72 3 DIMMs x 64 / x 72...

  • Page 25: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related ex pansion 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 26: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    PS/2 K eyboard Connector (6 pin Female) ? USB Connector USB 0 USB 1 GA-8IRX Motherboard ?This connector supports standard P S/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. ?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 27: Audio Connectors

    Line I n will become Line Out2 to support second pair of stereo speakers. If you want to realize the “ Four Speaker & SPDIF “ setup information in detail, please download this manual from Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. - 13 - Hardware Installation Process...

  • Page 28: Step 4-2 :Connectors Introduction

    Step 4-2 :Connectors Introduction A) CPU_FAN B) STR/DIMM_LED C) ATX D) FLOPPY E) IDE1/IDE2 F) PWR_FAN G) SYS_FAN H) F_PANEL I) FRONT_USB GA-8IRX Motherboard J) IR/CIR K) SCR L) WOL M) CI N) BAT O) AUX_IN P) CD_IN Q) F_AUDIO R) AUX_12V...
  • Page 29 R) AUX_12V( +12V Power Connector) +12V +12V A) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Sense +12V/Control CPU_FAN F) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector) +12V/Control Sense C) ATX (ATX Power Con nector) +12V 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good 3.3V 3.3V ? This connector (ATX +12V) is used only for CPU Core Voltage.
  • Page 30 E ) IDE1 / IDE2 Connector(Primary/Secondary] D) FLOPPY (Floppy Connector) O ) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector) AUX_IN GA-8IRX Motherboard ? Important Notice: Please connect first harddisk to I DE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. P) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In Connector)
  • Page 31 I) FRONT_USB (Front USB Connector) Q) F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector) There are two types of front audio connector, please refer to the tables below before you install. Type1 ? Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable.
  • Page 32 K) SCR (Smart Card Reader Header) J) IR/CIR (IR/CIR ) M) CI (CASE OPEN) Signal GA-8IRX Motherboard ? Do not remove memory modules while DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other unex pected damages due to the 2.5V stand by voltage.
  • Page 33 H) F_PANEL (2x7 pins jumper) RS T- RST+ SPK+ PD_G- SPK- PD_Y- HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPK (S peaker Connector) RST (Reset Sw itch) PD+/PD_G-/PD_Y-(Power LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) PW (Soft Power Connector) ? 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.

  • Page 34: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    After pow er on the computer, pressing <Del> immedi a tely during POST (Pow er On Self Test) it w ill allow y ou to enter Aw ard BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter DualBIOS/Q-Flash utilit y . If you want to detail information for “ DualBIOS/Q-Flash Utility “ , please download this manual from Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.
  • Page 35 Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BI OS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features. We would not suggest you change the chipset default setting unless you really need it.

  • Page 36: Load Optimized Default

    To Load Optimized, move cursor, by pressing the arrow keys on the keyboard ,to highlight the optimized default and press enter key then press "Y" if you decide to load this option. GA-8IRX Motherboard Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 37 By typing "N" or "ESC" will take you back to setup screen. If you want to realize the BIOS setup information in detail, please down- load this manual from Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 38 Click "Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP INF Update Utility" item. B: Sound Driver Installation Revision History 1. 9 Press "Audio" icon. GA-8IRX Motherboard A-2. Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver Click "Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver"item. 1.Click "C reative CT5880 Sound Driver" item. - 24 -...
  • Page 39 GA-8IRX P4 Titan DDR Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Pentium 4 P rocessor Motherboard ® Rev. 2.0 Third Edition 12M D-8I RX-2003...

  • Page 40: Chapter 4 Driver Installation

    Item Checklist ... WARNING! ... Chapter 1 Introduction ... Features Summary ... 4 GA-8IRX Motherboard Layout ... 6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 8 Step 1-1 : CPU Installation ...

  • Page 41: Item Checklist

    ? Quick PC Installation Guide ? USB Cable x 1 WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, y ou should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

  • Page 42: Chapter 1 Introduction

    ? 1 IrDA connector for IR Hardware Monitor ? CPU/Power/ System Fan Revolution detect ? CPU/Power/System Fan Control ? CPU Overheat Warning ? System Voltage Detect GA-8IRX Motherboard Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor ® ® Pentium 4 (Northwood, 0.13um) processor ®...
  • Page 43 On-B oard S ound ? Creative CT5880 Sound Chipset + Sigmatel 9708T CODEC ? Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/AUX_IN/Game Port PS/2 Connector ? PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface BIOS ? Licensed AWARD BIOS, 4M bit x 2 FWH ? Supports Dual BIOS Additional Features ? PS/2 Keyboard pow er on by password...

  • Page 44: Ga-8Irx Motherboard Layout

    GA-8IRX Motherboard Layout KB_ MS AUX_12V GA-8IRX CD_IN F_AUDIO AUX_IN AC97 P4 Titan-DDR CT5880 GA-8IRX Motherboard CPU_FAN SOCKET478 Brookdale AG P PCI1 ICH2 PCI2 PCI3 BATT ERY MAIN BI OS PCI4 IT8712 PCI5 PCI6 FRONT USB - 6 - BAC KUP...

  • Page 45: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setps: Step 1- Install the Centr al Processing Unit ( CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet w ires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS softw are Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step4...

  • Page 46: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ? Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. ? 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. GA-8IRX Motherboard Pin1indicator CPU Bottom View Pin1 indicator 2.

  • Page 47: Step 1-2 : Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Hook one end of the cooler bracket to the C PU socket first. ? Please use Intel approved cooling fan. ? We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

  • Page 48: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    ? 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 i nsert orientation. GA-8IRX Motherboard 2 DIMMs x 64 / x 72 3 DIMMs x 64 / x 72...

  • Page 49: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related ex pansion 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 50: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    PS/2 K eyboard Connector (6 pin Female) ? USB Connector USB 0 USB 1 GA-8IRX Motherboard ?This connector supports standard P S/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. ?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 51 Line I n will become Line Out2 to support second pair of stereo speakers. If you want to realize the “ Four Speaker & SPDIF “ setup information in detail, please download this manual from Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. - 13 - Hardware Installation Process...

  • Page 52: Step 4-2 :Connectors Introduction

    Step 4-2 :Connectors Introduction A) CPU_FAN B) STR/DIMM_LED C) ATX D) FLOPPY E) IDE1/IDE2 F) PWR_FAN G) SYS_FAN H) F_PANEL I) FRONT_USB GA-8IRX Motherboard J) IR/CIR K) SCR L) WOL M) CI N) BAT O) AUX_IN P) CD_IN Q) F_AUDIO R) AUX_12V...
  • Page 53 R) AUX_12V( +12V Power Connector) +12V +12V A) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Sense +12V/Control CPU_FAN F) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector) +12V/Control Sense C) ATX (ATX Power Con nector) +12V 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good 3.3V 3.3V ? This connector (ATX +12V) is used only for CPU Core Voltage.
  • Page 54 E ) IDE1 / IDE2 Connector(Primary/Secondary] D) FLOPPY (Floppy Connector) O ) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector) AUX_IN GA-8IRX Motherboard ? Important Notice: Please connect first harddisk to I DE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. P) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In Connector)
  • Page 55 I) FRONT_USB (Front USB Connector) Q) F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector) There are two types of front audio connector, please refer to the tables below before you install. Type1 ? Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable.
  • Page 56 K) SCR (Smart Card Reader Header) J) IR/CIR (IR/CIR ) M) CI (CASE OPEN) Signal GA-8IRX Motherboard ? Do not remove memory modules while DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other unex pected damages due to the 2.5V stand by voltage.
  • Page 57 H) F_PANEL (2x7 pins jumper) RS T- RST+ SPK+ PD_G- SPK- PD_Y- HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPK (S peaker Connector) RST (Reset Sw itch) PD+/PD_G-/PD_Y-(Power LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) PW (Soft Power Connector) ? 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.

  • Page 58: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    After pow er on the computer, pressing <Del> immedi a tely during POST (Pow er On Self Test) it w ill allow y ou to enter Aw ard BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter DualBIOS/Q-Flash utilit y . If you want to detail information for “ DualBIOS/Q-Flash Utility “ , please download this manual from Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.
  • Page 59 Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BI OS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features. We would not suggest you change the chipset default setting unless you really need it.

  • Page 60: Load Optimized Default

    To Load Optimized, move cursor, by pressing the arrow keys on the keyboard ,to highlight the optimized default and press enter key then press "Y" if you decide to load this option. GA-8IRX Motherboard Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 61 By typing "N" or "ESC" will take you back to setup screen. If you want to realize the BIOS setup information in detail, please down- load this manual from Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 62 Click "Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP INF Update Utility" item. B: Sound Driver Installation Revision History 1. 9 Press "Audio" icon. GA-8IRX Motherboard A-2. Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver Click "Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver"item. 1.Click "C reative CT5880 Sound Driver" item. - 24 -...

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