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Gigabyte GA-8ITX User Manual

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GA-8ITX Series
P4 Titan-RDRAM Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
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Pentium
4 Processor Motherboard
Rev. 1.1 Second Edition
12ME-8ITX-1102

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  • Page 1 GA-8ITX Series P4 Titan-RDRAM Motherboard USER’S MANUAL ® Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard Rev. 1.1 Second Edition 12ME-8ITX-1102...
  • Page 2 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-8ITX series (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 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 4: 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-8ITX/GA-8ITXR ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: August 20,2001...
  • Page 5 (Stamp) Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH declare that the product Mother Board GA-8ITX/GA-8ITXR 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ... 4 WARNING! ... 5 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 6 Summary of Features ... 6 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Layout ... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 10 CPU Installation ... 10 CPU Heat Sink Installation ...
  • Page 7 BIOS Features Setup ... 34 Chipset Features Setup ... 36 Power Management Setup ... 39 PNP/PCI Configuration ... 43 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 45 Load Optimized Defaults ... 46 Integrated Peripherals ... 47 Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup ... 53 Set Supervisor / User Password ...

  • Page 8: Revision History

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Revision History Revision Initial release of the GA-8ITX Series motherboard user's manual. Initial release of the GA-8ITX Series motherboard user's manual. Second release of the GA-8ITX Series motherboard user's manual. Item Checklist The GA-8ITX Series motherboard IDE cable x 1 or x 3*...

  • 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-8ITX 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 24.5cm ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB. GA-8ITX Series Motherboard: GA-8ITX and GA-8ITXR ®...
  • Page 11 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-8ITX only . Build in RTL8100(B)L Chipset * Creative CT5880 Sound Chipset *...

  • Page 12: Ga-8Itx Series Motherboard Layout

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Layout KB/MOUSE USB_VS CPU_FAN JP23 CODEC CT5880* "*" For GA-8ITXR only. PWR_FAN SOCKET478 TEHAMA AGP1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 PCI6 CN10 LED2 FLOPPY JP15 SYS_FAN BAT1 ICH2 JP12* IDE4* IDE3* PDC20265* JP32*...

  • 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-8ITX Series Motherboard Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) CPU Installation Pin1 indicator 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.

  • Page 15: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the main- board. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink. (The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the thermal paste.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 4 Rambus In-line Memory Module (RIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automati- cally detect memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the RIMM Slot .The RIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notches. Please note; Both RIMM modules inserted on RIMM1 and RIMM2 slots are recommended to have the same size, frequency.

  • Page 17: Introduce Rimm (Rambus In-Line Memory Module)

    Introduce RIMM (Rambus In-line Memory Module) Direct Rambus Memory Controller Directly support a Dual Direct Rambus * Channel Supports 300&400 MHz Direct Rambus * Channel @ 100MHz host bus frequency. Maximum memory array size up to 256MB using 64Mb/72Mb, 512MB using 128Mb/144Mb, 1GB using 256Mb/288Mb DRAM technology Supports up to 32 Direct Rambus devices per channel Supports a maximum DRAM address decode space of 4GB...

  • Page 18: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard 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.

  • 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-8ITX Series Motherboard Game /MIDI Ports Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) Audio Connectors MIC In Line Out Line In USB/LAN Connector LAN* Connector USB 0 USB 1 "*" For GA-8ITXR only. This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices.

  • Page 21: Connectors Introduction

    Connectors Introduction A PWR_FAN B RIMM LED C ATX Power D AUX Power E SYS_FAN F IR/CIR G FLOPPY H BATTERY IDE1/IDE2 J Front Panel "*" For GA-8ITXR only. Hardware Installation Process K STR LED Connector* L IDE3/IDE4* M Front USB N Wake On Lan O TEL* P AUX IN*...
  • Page 22 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard A / E / S : PWR_FAN / SYS_FAN / CPU_Fan Connector PWR_FAN The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 1A and Max. power up to 10W. B / K: RIMM LED & STR LED Connector*...
  • Page 23 D: AUX Power +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5VDC T: AUX +12V Power Connector +12V +12V G / I: Floppy / IDE1 / IDE2 Connector(Primary/Secondary) Hardware Installation Process The 6-pin Aux. Power connector provides additional current to meet the board's +3.3VDC and +5VDC requirments. Please refer to the detail on P.26 This connector (ATX +12V) is used only for CPU Core Voltage.
  • Page 24 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard L: IDE3 / IDE4 Connector(RAID/ATA100)* F: IR/CIR CIRRX N: Wake On Lan +5V SB Signal "*" For GA-8ITXR only. Important Notice: If you wish to use IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS(P.47) and IDE4 JP32(P.25) setting (either RAID or ATA100).
  • Page 25 J: 2x11 pins jumper GN (Green Switch) GD (Green LED) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) SPK (Speaker Connector) RE (Reset Switch) P-P-P+(Power LED) PW (Soft Power Connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the front panel jumper according to the pin assignment above.
  • Page 26 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard M: Front USB Connector Power O: TEL* "*" For GA-8ITXR only. Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable. Please contact your...
  • Page 27 R: Front Audio H: Battery Hardware Installation Process If you want to use "Front Audio" connector, you must move 11-12,13-14 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header.

  • Page 28: Jumper Setting

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Jumper Setting 1 RAID/ATA100 Selection* 2 USB_VS "*" For GA-8ITXR only.
  • Page 29 1: RAID/ATA100 Selection* 1-2 close: RAID Mode 2-3 close: ATA100 Mode(Default) If you want to use “RAID Mode”, your IDE3 and IDE4 must be connected with Hard device. Please set BIOS setting "Onboard Promise Chip" to Enabled before adjusting JP32. 2: PS/2 USB Device Wake Up selection 1-2 close: Enable 2-3 close: Disable(Default)

  • Page 30: Atx 12V Power Supply Introduction

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard ATX 12V Power Supply Introduction -Additional 4 pin connector for 12V voltage -Backward compatibility maintained with load sharing capability -Support 12V or 5V CPU VRs Check power supply if it is supported by ATX12V Power Supply. 6 Pin Aux. Power Connector Step1: In a 45°...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. ENTERING SETUP Press <F8>...

  • Page 32: Control Keys

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard c. Press<F12> to boot from Network. d. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to enter AMI BIOS CMOS SETUP. CONTROL KEYS < > Move to previous item <...

  • Page 33: Select Language

    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 34: Standard Cmos Features

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. BIOS Features Setup This setup page includes all the adjustable items of AMI special enhanced features. Chipset Features Setup This setup page includes all the adjustable items of chipset special features.

  • Page 35: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved System Date : Aug 01 2001 Wed System Time : 14:44:35 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Pri Master : Auto Pri Slave : Auto Sec Master : Auto...
  • Page 36 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard SystemTime 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. 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.

  • Page 37: Base Memory

    Virus Protection If it is set to enable, the category will flash on the screen when there is any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive. The system will halt and the following error message will appear in the mean time.

  • Page 38: Bios Features Setup

    Select your boot device priority by BIOS Boot Specification-1. BBS-2 Select your boot device priority by BIOS Boot Specification-2. BBS-3 Select your boot device priority by BIOS Boot Specification-3. "**" For GA-8ITX Only. : Auto : Floppy : IDE-0 : CDROM...

  • Page 39: Password Check

    USB FDD Select your boot device priority by USB FDD. USB CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB CDROM. USB HDD Select your boot device priority by USB HDD. USB LS120 Select your boot device priority by USB LS120. USB ZIP/MO Select your boot device priority by USB ZIP/MO.

  • Page 40: Chipset Features Setup

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Chipset Features Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Front Side Bus Clock (MHz) CPU Frequency Ratio RDRAM Bus Frequency Vcore Voltage Over RIMM Voltage Over AGP Voltage...

  • Page 41: Vcore Voltage

    CPU Frequency Ratio 8.0x, 10.0x~24.0x (Default Value: 8.0x) RDRAM Bus Frequency Auto Set RDRAM Bus Frequency automatically. (Default Value) 400MHz Set RDRAM Bus Frequency to 400MHz. (If the current RDRAM is supported) 300MHz Set RDRAM Bus Frequency to 300MHz. (If the current RDRAM is supported) Vcore Voltage* Original Original Vcore Voltage.
  • Page 42 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Graphics Aperture 4 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 4MB. 8 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 8MB. 16 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 16MB. 32 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 32MB. 64 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 64MB. (Default Value) 128 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 128MB.

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved ACPI Sleep Type USB Dev Wakeup From S3 Suspend Time Out (Minute) Throttle Slow Clock Ratio Soft-Off by Power Button System After AC Back ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan PME Event Wake Up Resume by RTC Alarm...

  • Page 44: Throttle Slow Clock Ratio

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard 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.
  • Page 45 PME Event Wake up Disabled Disable PME event wake up function. Enabled The PME event wake up will bring the system out of soft-off or suspend state if this option is set "Enabled". (Default Value) Resume by RTC Alarm You can set "Resume by RTC Alarm " item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function.
  • Page 46 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Sec. Master IDE Access Monitor Monitor Secondary Master IDE Access. (Default Value) Ignore Ignore Secondary Master IDE Access. Sec. slave IDE Access Monitor Monitor Secondary slave IDE Access. Ignore Ignore Secondary slave IDE Access.(Default Value) PIRQ[A] IRQ Active Monitor Monitor PIRQ[A] IRQ Active.

  • Page 47: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    PNP/PCI Configuration AMIBIOS SETUP - PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Reset Configuration Data VGA Boot From PCI Slot 1/5 IRQ Priority PCI Slot 2/6 IRQ Priority PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5...
  • Page 48 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard PCI Slot1/5, 2/6, 3, 4 IRQ Priority Auto The system will reserved a free IRQ for PCI slot 1/5, 2/6, 3, 4 device. (Default Value) The system will reserved IRQ3 for PCI slot 1/5, 2/6, 3, 4 device if no legacy ISA device using IRQ3.

  • Page 49: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ESC: Quit F6: Fail-Safe Values Current Language: English...

  • Page 50: Load Optimized Defaults

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Load Optimized Defaults AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS...

  • Page 51: Integrated Peripherals

    Parallel Port DMA OnBoard Midi Port Midi IRQ Select OnBoard Game Port Mouse PowerOn Function Keyboard PowerOn Function "*" For GA-8ITXR Only. "**" For GA-8ITX Only. : Both Specific Key for PowerOn : Auto USB Function : Auto USB Legacy Support...

  • Page 52: Onboard Ide

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard OnBoard IDE Disabled Disable OnBoard IDE. Both Both Primary & Secondary IDE channel will be enabled. (Default Value) Primary Only Primary IDE channel is enabled. Secondary Only Secondary IDE channel is enabled. IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto Will be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value)

  • Page 53: Ir Duplex Mode

    Onboard Serial Port B Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port B address. (Default Value) 3F8/COM1 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 3F8. 2F8/COM2 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 2F8. 3E8/COM3 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 3E8. 2E8/COM4 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 2E8.

  • Page 54: Parallel Port Mode

    Set onboard Midi Port to 300. Set onboard Midi Port to 330. Set onboard Midi Port to 292. Set onboard Midi Port to 290. Midi IRQ Select** IRQ 5 / 7 / 9 / 10 (Default Value) "**" For GA-8ITX Only.

  • Page 55: Usb Function

    Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Key board Power On Password. USB Function Enabled Enable USB Function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. USB Legacy Support Enabled Enable USB Legacy Support. Disabled Disable this function.(Default Value) "**" For GA-8ITX Only. BIOS Setup...

  • Page 56: Ac97 Audio

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard AC97 Audio Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. AC97 Modem Auto BIOS will search MC97 Codec (AMR Modem Card). If found, MC97 function will be enabled. If no MC97 Codec found, MC97 function will be disabled.

  • Page 57: Hardware Monitor & Misc Setup

    Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved CPU Temp. Alarm CPU Fan Fail Alarm Power Fan Fail Alarm System Fan Fail Alarm Current CPU Temp. Current System Temp.

  • Page 58: Current System Temp

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Fan Fail Alarm CPU / Power / System Fan Fail Alarm Function Disable. (Default Value) Fan Fail Alarm Function Enable. Current CPU Temp. Detect CPU Temp. automatically. Current System Temp. Detect System Temp. automatically. Current CPU Fan / System Fan / Power Fan Speed (RPM) Detect Fan speed status automatically.

  • Page 59: Set Supervisor / User Password

    Set Supervisor / User Password When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 60: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard IDE HDD Auto Detection AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved System Date: Aug 01 2001 Wed System Time: 14:44:35 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE...

  • Page 61: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ESC: Quit F6: Fail-Safe Values Current Language: English Type “Y”...

  • Page 62: Exit Without Saving

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Exit Without Saving (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ESC: Quit F6: Fail-Safe Values Current Language: English Type “Y”...

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    DRAM (128 x 2) MB RAM (SAMSUNG MR16R0828AN1-CK7) 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. 1.8 For Intel chipset M.B.

  • Page 64: Block Diagram

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Block Diagram AGP 4X System Bus 100MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 6 PCI RTL8100(B)L Creative CT5880 PCICLK (33MHz) Game Port Promise PDC20265 PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz ATA100/RAID IDE Channels Pentium 4 Socket 478 Intel 82850 RJ45 Intel...

  • Page 65: Dual Bios Introduction (For Ga-8Itxr Only)

    Dual BIOS Introduction (For GA-8ITXR Only) A. What is Dual BIOS Technology? Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS.
  • Page 66 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard b. AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility V1.02 Boot From...Main BIOS Main ROM...49LF004A Backup ROM...49LF004A Wide Range Protection Copy Main ROM Data to Backup PgDn/PgUp:Modify c. Dual BIOS Item explanation:...
  • Page 67 Boot From : Main BIOS (Default), Backup BIOS Status 1: The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS. Auto Recovery : Enabled(Default), Disabled When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure.
  • Page 68 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard D. How to use Q-Flash Flash? Load BIOS From Floppy In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run. Input BIOS file name in the text box. Press "Enter". Load XXXX.XX Are you sure to COPY BIOS? [Enter] to Continue Or [Esc] to abort..
  • Page 69 Technology FAQ GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your system BIOS. This newest “Value-added” feature, in a long series of innovations from GIGABYTE, is available on this motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this innovation.
  • Page 70 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard I. Q: What is DualBIOS Answer: DualBIOS technology is a patented technology from Giga-Byte Technology. The concept of this technology is based on the redundancy and fault tolerance theory. DualBIOS means there are two system BIOSes (ROM) integrated onto the motherboard. One is a main BIOS, and the other is a backup BIOS.
  • Page 71 III. Q: How does DualBIOS Answer: DualBIOS technology provides a wide range of protection during the boot up procedure. It protects your BIOS during system POST, ESCD update, and even all the way to PNP detection/assignment. DualBIOS provides automatic recovery for the BIOS. When the first BIOS used during boot up does not complete or if a BIOS checksum error occurs, boot-up is still possible.
  • Page 72 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard 2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOS backup BIOS will take over the boot-up process automatically. Moreover, it will verify the main and backup BIOS checksums when booting-up. DualBIOS the checksum of the main and backup BIOS while the system is powered on to guarantee your BIOS operates properly.

  • Page 73: Four Speaker & Spdif Introduction(For Ga-8Itxr Only)

    Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction(For GA-8ITXR Only) Four Speaker Introduction A. What is Four Speaker? The Creative CT5880 audio chip can support up to 4 speaker output. If you select “Four speaker out”, Line In will be reconfigured as another line out to support a second pair of speakers. B.
  • Page 74 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Microsoft Windows Me setup procedure: C. Four Speaker Application The four speaker function will only be supported in application softwares that use Microsoft DirectX and Creative EAX, for example, the game titles, software DVD player and MP3 player.

  • Page 75: Spdif Introduction

    SPDIF Introduction A. What is SPDIF? The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital signal to AC3 decoder which can support upto 5.1 speakers. B. How to use SPDIF? Click your mouse right button in “My Computer” and select the “Properties” item. Click “Device Manager”...
  • Page 76 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Recommend you to select “Autosense”, It will automatically detect the type (mono or stereo) of the audio connector that you plug into Line Out audio jack, then configure Line Out to either SPDIF or Speaker accordingly. Click “Settings” item and select the “Output Mode”...

  • Page 77: 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 78: Easy Tuneiii 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 79: Raid Introduction(For Ga-8Itxr Only)

    Technical Reference RAID Introduction(For GA-8ITXR Only) What is RAID? This motherboard implements two different types of RAID levels as follows: RAID 0 (stripe) For capacity -- The motherboard array will be as big as the smallest HDD in the array times however many HDDs are in the array.
  • Page 80 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard About RAID Levels Striping (RAID 0) Reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives. When any disk member fails, it affects the entire array. Performance is better than a single drive since the workload is balanced between the array members.
  • Page 81 Technical Reference Mirroring (RAID 1) Writes duplicate data on to a pair of drives while reads are performed in parallel. ATA RAID 1 is fault tolerant because each drive of a mirrored pair is installed on separate IDE channels. If one of the mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure (e.g.
  • Page 82 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Creating Your Disk Array You will now use the FastBuild BIOS utility to create your array using the attached drives. There are two different scenarios in creating this array. You can create an array for performance, you can create a Security array using new hard drives (recommended).
  • Page 83 Creating an Array for Performance NOTE: This motherboard allows users to create striped arrays with 1, 2 drives. To create an array for best performance, follow these steps: 1. Using the Spacebar, choose "Performance" under the Optimize Array for section. 2.
  • Page 84 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Creating a Security Array With An Existing Data Drive NOTE: This motherboard permits only two drives to be used for a single Mirrored array in Auto Setup. You would use this method if you wish to use a drive that already contains data and/or is the bootable system drive in your system.
  • Page 85 4. Use the arrow keys to choose which drive contains the existing data to be copied. 5. Press [Ctrl-Y] keys to Save selection and start duplication. The following progress screen will appear. Start to duplicate the image . . . Do you want to continue? (Yes/No) Y - Continue N - Abort 6.
  • Page 86 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Using FastBuild Configuration Utility The FastBuild Configuration Utility offers several menu choices to create and manage the drive array on the motherboard. For purposes of this manual, it is assumed you have already created an array in the previous chapter and now wish to make a change to the array or view other options.
  • Page 87 Navigating the FastBuild When using the menus, these are some of the basic navigation tips: Arrow keys highlights through choices; [Space] bar key allows to cycle through options; [Enter] key selects an option; [ESC] key is used to abort or exit the current menu. Using the Main Menu This is the first option screen when entering the FastBuildTM Setup.
  • Page 88 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Creating Arrays Automatically The Auto Setup <1> selection from the Main Menu can intuitively help create your disk array. It will assign all available drives appropriate for the disk array you are creating. After making all selections, use Ctrl-Y to Save selections.
  • Page 89 Defining Typical Application Usage Allows the user to choose the type of PC usage that will be performed in order to optimize how This motherboard handles data blocks to enhance performance. Your choice will determine the block size used. You may choose from: A/V Editing (for audio/video applications, or any similar application that requires large file transfers), Server (for numerous small file transfers), or Desktop (a combination of large and small file sizes).
  • Page 90 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Viewing Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments <2> option in the Main Menu displays whether drives are assigned to a disk arrays or are unassigned. Under the "Assignment" column, drives are labeled with their assigned disk array or shown as "Free"...
  • Page 91 Manually Creating an Array The Define Array <3> option from the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements and RAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to this motherboard. Users will commonly create one or two drive arrays with the motherboard, though the motherboard will support a maximum of four arrays .
  • Page 92 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Selecting Array Type 1. Under the Definition section of this menu, highlight the Array # for which you want to assign a RAID level. 2. Use the [Space] key to cycle through two array types: Performance (RAID 0 Striping), Security (RAID 1 Mirroring).
  • Page 93 3. Press <Ctrl-Y> to save the disk array information. Depending on the array type selected, the following scenarios will take place: If choosing a Striping array, the initial Define Array Menu screen will appear with the arrays defined. From there you may ESC to exit and return to the Main Menu of FastBuild. If you selected a Mirroring array for two drives, there is an additional window that appears as described in order to create the array.
  • Page 94 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard After assigning the drives to a Mirroring array, press <Ctrl-Y> keys to Save your selection. The window below will appear. Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No) Y - Create and Duplicate N - Create Only 1.
  • Page 95 6. Once mirroring is complete, the following screen will appear confirming that your Security array has been created. Press any key to reboot the system Making a Disk Array Bootable WARNING: In order for you to boot from an array on the system, your PC or server must be configured in the CMOS Setup to use the system as a bootable device (versus the onboard controller).
  • Page 96 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard How Orders Arrays During startup, the disk arrays on the motherboard are recognized in this order: 1) The array set to bootable in the FastBuildTM Setup, and 2) the Array number (i.e. Array 0, Array 1¡K). This would be involved in determining which drive letters will be assigned to each disk array.
  • Page 97 Deleting An Array The Delete Array <4> Menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. This is not the same as deleting data from the drives themselves. If you delete an array by accident (and before it has been used again), the array can normally be recovered by defining the array identically as the deleted array.
  • Page 98 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard 3. Confirm yes to the following warning message with the <Ctrl-Y> key to continue array deletion: Are you sure you want to delete this array? Press Ctrl-Y to Delete, others to Abort 4. After deleting the array, you should create a new array using Auto Setup or the Define Array...
  • Page 99 Rebuilding A Mirrored Array The Rebuild Array <5> Menu option is necessary to recover from an error in a mirrored disk array. You will receive an error message when booting your system from the BIOS. NOTE: Drives MUST be replaced if they contain any physical errors. Follow these steps BEFORE using the Rebuild Array menu option: 1.
  • Page 100 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc. Array No RAID Mode Array 2 Mirror Stripe Block: Not Available Channel:ID Drive Model 1 : Slave QUANTUMCR8.4A 8063 [ ] Up [ ] Down 11. Under [Select Drive for Rebuild], highlight the replacement drive.

  • Page 101: Viewing Controller Settings

    Viewing Controller Settings The Controller Configuration <6> menu selection allows you to enable or disable the BIOS from halting (the default) if it detects an error on boot up. You may also view the system resources (Interrupt and I/O port address) of data channels FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.xx (c) 1995-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.

  • Page 102: Chapter 5 Appendix

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Warning! In order to setup your system correctly, please install drivers in the following order. Picture below are shown in Windows ME (IUCD driver version 1.81) Appendix A: Intel 850 Chipset Driver Installation (Part 1)
  • Page 103 2.Click "Next". 4.Click "Next". 5.Click "Finish" to restart computer. 3.Click "Yes". Appendix...
  • Page 104 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Appendix B: AC97 Sound Chipset Driver Revision History "AC'97 Audio Driver" under Windows ME will auto install. Appendix C: Creative CT5880 Chipset Driver Installation* (8ITX skip the step) Revision History 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 105 4.Click "Next". 6.Click here. 5.Click "Next". 7.Click "Next". 8.Click "Finish" to complete setup. (10) Appendix...
  • Page 106 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Oozic Player Installation 2.Click "Yes". 4.Click "Next". 1.Click "Next". 3.Click "Next".
  • Page 107 Appendix Please base on your actual requirement, select “Yes” or “No” accordingly. 5.Click "Next". 6.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 108 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Appendix D: RealTek 8139/8130/8100 Network Driver* (8ITX skip the step) Revision History "RealTek 8139/8130/8100 Network Driver" under Windows ME will auto install. If you would like to install LAN driver, please refer to attached README.txt file for detail instruction. Please install the driver through CD-ROM by the path D:\Network\Rtl (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:).
  • Page 109 Appendix E: Promise PCI Device Installation* (8ITX skip the step) Revision History A.Promise ATA100 Driver Installation: 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 110 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard 5.Click here. 6.Click here. 8.Click here. 9.Click "Next". 12.Click "SCSI controllers". 13.Click "Next". 7.Click here. 10.Click here. 11.Click "Next". 14.Click "Have Disk". (10)
  • Page 111 16.Click "OK". 15.Type"D:\Other\Promise\ata100\WINME" (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:). (11) 18.Click "Next". (13) 20.Click "Yes" to restart computer. (15) If you want to realize the setup information in detail, please refer to the "Driver Information" for setting your system completely. 17.Click "Next".
  • Page 112 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard B. Promise RAID Driver Installation: Revision History 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 113 5.Click here. 6.Click here. 8.Click here. 9.Click "Next". 12.Click "SCSI controllers". 13.Click "Next". 7.Click here. 10.Click here. 11.Click "Next". 14.Click "Have Disk". (10) Appendix...
  • Page 114 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard 16.Click "OK". 15.Type"D:\Other\Promise\IdeRAID\Driver\ win9x-ME" (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:). (11) 18.Click "Next". (13) 20.Click "Yes" to restart computer. (15) If you want to realize the setup information in detail, please refer to the "Driver Information"...
  • Page 115 C. FastTrak Utilities Installation: Revision History 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 "Promise PCI Device".
  • Page 116 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard 6.Click "Next". 8.Click "Next". 10.Click "Next". (11) 7.Click "Next". 9.Click "Next". (10) 11.Click "Finish" to restart computer. (12)
  • Page 117 Appendix F: Intel 850 Chipset Driver Installation (Part 2) Intel Ultra ATA Storage 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 118 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard 4.Click "Next". 5.Click "Next". 6.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 119 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 120 GA-8ITX Series Motherboard 5.Click "Next". 6.Click "Next". 7.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 121 Appendix Appendix H: 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 122: Cpu Central Processing Unit

    GA-8ITX Series Motherboard Appendix I: 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 123 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 124 GA-8ITX 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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