Page 1 (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it. Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification. Therefore, AG32S (G)will work fine with 655FX based motherboards.
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 update 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
Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH declare that the product Mother Board GA-8S655FX Ultra/GA-8S655FX(-L) is in conformity with in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive o EN 61000-3-2* T EN 60555-2 o EN 61000-3-3* T EN 60555-3...
Page 4 (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-8S655FX Ultra /GA-8S655FX(-L) ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: August 28, 2003...
Page 5 GA-8S655FX Ultra/GA-8S655FX(-L) P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1005 12ME-8S655FXU-1005...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Content Item Checklist ...4 Chapter 1 Introduction ...5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-8S655FX Ultra/GA-8S655FX(-L) Motherboard Layout ... 8 Block Diagram ... 9 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 11 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 12 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ...
Page 7 Jack-Sensing Introduction ... 95 UAJ Introduction ... 97 Xpress Recovery Introduction ... 99 Serial ATA RAID BIOS Utility Operation Introduction ... 102 Chapter 5 Appendix ... 111 j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. (j ) - 3 - Table of Content...
Page 8: Item Checklist
PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. k For GA-8S655FX-L only. l For GA-8S655FX only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium ® Pentium 4 (Northwood, Prescott) processor ®...
Page 10 — Up to 2 SATA Device On-Board IEEE1394 — Built-in TI TSB43AB23 PS/2 Connector — PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. k For GA-8S655FX-L only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard Chipset Chipset (jk) - 6 -...
Page 11 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. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. /Q-Flash - 7 - Introduction...
Page 12: Ga-8S655Fx Ultra/Ga-8S655Fx(-L) Motherboard Layout
IT8705 Dual Channel DDR DDR 400 MAIN BIOS BACKUP P4 Titan BIOS GAME INFO_LINK SPDIF_IO j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. k For GA-8S655FX-L only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard CPU_FAN SOC KET478 SiS 655FX NB_FAN AGP 8X PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 TS B43AB 23...
Page 13: Block Diagram
PCICLK IDE4 (33MHz) IDE3 TSB43AB23 PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. k For GA-8S655FX-L only. Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200 MHz) Socket 478 System Bus 400/533/800 MHz 266/333/400 MHz SiS 655FX ZCLK (66/133MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz)
Page 14 GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard - 10 -...
Page 15: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4 Step 4 Step 3...
Page 16: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning: If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
Page 17: Step 1-2 : Cpu Cooling Fan Installation
Step 1-2 : CPU Cooling Fan Installation Before installing the CPU Cooling Fan, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. 2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan. (The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the thermal paste.
Page 18: Step 2: Install Memory Modules
GA-8S655FX Ultra/GA-8S655FX(-L) supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to 6.4GB/s. GA-8S655FX Ultra/GA-8S655FX(-L) includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DIMM 1, DIMM 2...
Page 19 2. Two DDR memory modules are installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual Channel Technology will operate when two memory modules are inserted individually into Channel A and B. If you install two memory modules in the same channel, the Dual Channel Technology will not operate.
Page 20 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.
Page 21: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards
Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.
Page 22: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) vParallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA...
Page 23: Audio Connectors
MIC In(Center and Subwoofer) If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 89. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. k For GA-8S655FX-L only. Ø Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip, speaker..etc.
Page 24: Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction
7) IDE1/IDE2 8) IDE3/IDE4 9) FDD 10) RAM_LED 11) PWR_LED 12) BAT 13) F_PANEL 14) F_AUDIO j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. k For GA-8S655FX-L only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard 15) SUR_CEN 16) CD_IN 17) AUX_IN 18) SPDIF_IO 19) IR 20) F_USB1/F_USB2...
Page 25 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX _12V) suppliesthe CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this " ATX_ 12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. 2) ATX (ATX Power) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
Page 26 3) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. 4) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.
Page 27 If you installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the Chip Fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Note: If the NorthBridge on the motherboard has a fan sink, then the motherboard contains a NB_FAN connector. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense Pin No.
Page 28 IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS (either RAID or ATA133). Then, install the correct driver to have proper operation. For details, please refer to the GigaRAID manual. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard...
Page 29 9) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88Mbytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 10) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the stand by voltage.
Page 30 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. 12) BAT (Battery) If you want to erase CM OS...
Page 31: F_Panel
13) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch)
Page 32 14) F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 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. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.
Page 33 16) CD_IN (CD IN, Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. 17) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX_R - 29 - Hardware Installation Process...
Page 34 18) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector.
Page 35 20) F_ USB1 / F_USB2(Front USB Connector, Yellow ) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front USB cable. Be careful with the polarity of the F_USB connector.
Page 36 22) INFO_LINK This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. 23) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector) Please Note: Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector.
Page 37 24) F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector) Please Note: Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will m ake the device unable to work or even damage it.
Page 38 26) CLR_PWD When Jumper is set to "open" and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared. On the contrary when Jumper is set to "close", the current status remains. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard open: Clear password close: Normal - 34 -...
Page 39 - 35 - Hardware Installation Process...
Page 40 GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard - 36 -...
Page 41: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table <F7> Load the Optimized Defaults <F8> Dual BIOS /Q-Flash function <F9> System Information <F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. - 37 - BIOS Setup...
Page 42: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : 8S655Fx Ultra F1A)
Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
Page 43: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Manag ement Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
Page 44: Standard Cmos Features
Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Date (mm:dd:y y ) Time (hh:mm:ss) }IDE Primary Master }IDE Primary Slav e }IDE Secondary Master }IDE Secondary Slav e Driv e A Driv e B Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory...
Page 45 Time The times format in <hour> <mi n ute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military- time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type.
Page 46: Base Memory
Floppy 3 Mode Support (for J apan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Driv e. (Default v alue) Driv e A Driv e A is 3 mode Floppy Driv e. Driv e B Driv e B is 3 mode Floppy Driv e. Both Driv e A &...
Page 47: Advanced Bios Features
Select y our boot dev ice priority by SCSI. CDROM Select y our boot dev ice priority by CDROM. Select y our boot dev ice priority by ZIP. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. Adv anced BIOS Features [Press Enter] [Floppy ]...
Page 48: Password Check
USB-FDD Select y our boot dev ice priority by USB-FDD. USB-ZIP Select y our boot dev ice priority by USB-ZIP. USB-CDROM Select y our boot dev ice priority by USB-CDROM. USB-HDD Select y our boot dev ice priority by USB-HDD. Select y our boot dev ice priority by LAN.
Page 49: Integrated Peripherals
Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA Game Port Address Midi Port Address Midi Port IRQ higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F5:Prev ious Values j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. k For GA-8S655FX-L only. Integrated Peripherals [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]...
Page 50: Ac97 Audio
IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto Will be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133 (Please make sure y our IDE dev ice and cable is compatible w ith ATA66/100/133). ATA33 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE dev ice and cable is compatible w ith ATA33).
Page 51: Onboard Serial Port 1
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. k For GA-8S655FX-L only. - 47 - BIOS Setup...
Page 52: Onboard Serial Port 2
Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS w ill automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default v alue) 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.
Page 53: Game Port Address
Game Port Address Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default Value) Set Game Port Address to 209. Disabled Disable this function. Midi Port Address Set Midi Port Address to 300. Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5.
Page 54: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are ACPI Suspend Ty pe Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN Sy stem After AC Back IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI ModemRingOn PME Ev ent Wake Up x USB Dev ice Wake-up From S3 Pow er On by Key board Pow er On by Mouse Resume by Alarm...
Page 55: Resume By Alarm
IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable this function. (Default v alue) ModemRingOn Disabled Disable Modem Ring on function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring on function. (Default Value) PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Ev ent Wake up. (Default Value) USB Device Wake-up From S3 Enabled Enable USB Dev ice Wakeup From S3.
Page 56: Pnp/Pci Configurations
PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are PCI 4 IRQ Assignment PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e F5:Prev ious Values PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment...
Page 57: Pc Health Status
When the CPU temperature is higher than 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan w ill run at full speed. b. When the CPU temperature is low er than 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan w ill run at low speed. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. PC Health Status 49°C 5113 RPM...
Page 58: Frequency/Voltage Control
Enable this function. CPU Clock (MHz) 100~355 Select CPU Clock to 100MHz~355MHz. Incorrect using it may cause y our sy stem broken. For pow er End-User use only ! j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard Frequency /Voltage Control [15X] [Disabled]...
Page 59 DRAM Clock (MHz) Please set DRAM Clock according to y our requirement. If y ou use DDR266 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to Auto or 266. If y ou use DDR333 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to Auto or 333. Incorrect using it may cause y our sy stem broken.
Page 60 Set CPU Voltage Control to +10%. Normal Set CPU Voltage Control to Normal. (Default v alue) Normal CPU Vcore Display y our CPU Vcore Voltage. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. k For GA-8S655FX-L only. l For GA-8S655FX only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard (kl) (kl) (kl)
Page 61: Top Performance
For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. Top Performance...
Page 62: 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. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...
Page 63: 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. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...
Page 64: Set Supervisor/User Password
Setup Menu. If you select "Set u p" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard Top Performance...
Page 65: Save & Exit Setup
Figure 13: Sav e & Ex it Setup Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
Page 66: Exit Without Saving
/Q-Flash Figure 14: Ex it Without Sav ing Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
Page 67 - 63 - BIOS Setup...
Page 68 GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard - 64 -...
Page 69: Chapter 4 Technical Reference
BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose "Save Current BIOS" to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and manage your BIOS easily.
Page 70: 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 71: Face-Wizard Tm Utilities Installation (J )
What is Face-Wizard Face-Wizard is a windows based utility with user-friendly interface that allows users to change the boot-up logo with picture from Gigabyte Logo Gallery on web site or other compatible picture you have. How does it work? Face-Wizard allows user to select BIOS on board or file in hard drive, floppy disk , zip, MO or other storage devices and combine the compatible picture you prefer into BIOS.
Page 72: Flash Bios Method Introduction
Enter Dual BIOS }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Dual BIOS /Q-Flash j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password /Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y Set User Password Save &...
Page 73 b. Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility Boot From... Main ROM Type/Size... Backup ROM Type/Size... Wide Range Protection Auto Recovery Keep DMI Data Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Update Main BIOS from Floppy Update Backup BIOS from Floppy PgDn/PgUp: Modify hi: Move c.
Page 74: Load Default Settings
Auto Recovery : Enable(Default), Disable When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure. (In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to Suspend to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.) (If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press "Del"...
Page 75 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 76 II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOS Answer: In today's systems there are more and more BIOS failures. The most common reasons are virus attacks, BIOS upgrade failures, and/or deterioration of the BIOS (ROM) chip itself. New computer viruses are being found that attack and destroy the system BIOS. They may corrupt your BIOS code, causing your PC to be unstable or even not boot normally.
Page 77 IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOS Answer: 1. Every user should have DualBIOS viruses. Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered that will destroy your system BIOS. Most commercial products on the market do not have solutions to guard against this type of virus intrusion.
Page 78: Before You Begin
Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.
Page 79 Part One: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash In the following sections, we take GA-7VRXP as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version to the latest version.
Page 80 Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C ) 2001 A merican M egatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ENTER DUAL BIOS/Q-FLASH UTILITY (Y/N) ? Y...
Page 81 Task menu for Dual BIOS utility: Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task. Task menu for Q-Flash utility: ™...
Page 82 Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk. 2.Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 7VRXP.F12, is listed.
Page 83 After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size.... S ST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/S ize...
Page 84 4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash Boot From......Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size.... Backup ROM Type/S ize.... Wide Range Protection Disable Auto Recovery Enter : Run You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too.
Page 85 After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed. The BIOS file becomes F12 after updating The following is an AMI BIOS menu screen. However, you can also find similar option in AWARD BIOS menu.
Page 86: Save And Exit
STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION Press Y on your LOAD FAIL-SAFE DE FAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFA ULTS keyboard to load ESC: Quit defaults. F7: O ptimized V alues 7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu. System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu.
Page 87 Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash Entering the Q-Flash utility: ™ Step1: To use the Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.
Page 88: Exploring The Q-Flash Utility Screen
Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen ™ The Q-Flash BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. ™ Flash Ty pe/ Size....SST 49LF002A Task menu for the Q-flash utility Enter: Run Task menu for the Q-Flash utility: Contains the names of three tasks.
Page 89 Later, you will see a box showing the BIOS files you downloaded to the floppy disk. In this example, we only download one BIOS for this board, 8GE800.F4 so only one BIOS file is listed. 2.Highlight the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter button on your keyboard to enable reading from the BIOS file from the floppy.
Page 90 Flash Ty pe/ Size....SST 49LF002A CHECKSUM = AC03 Are you sure to update BI OS? [E nter] to continue updating B IO S or "ES C" to abort. Enter: Run h/i: M ove 3. Press Y button if you make sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS.
Page 91 Method 2: @ BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS flash BIOS. Press here. 1.Click "@BIOS" 3.Click "P". 4.Click here. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
Page 92 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 93: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction
Revision History 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
Page 94 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect"...
Page 95 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio out- put without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear Line In channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".
Page 96 Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Com bo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case ,and fix it with the screw.
Page 97 STEP 3 : Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER. STEP 4 : Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the win- dows tray at the bottom of the screen.
Page 98 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.
Page 99: Jack-Sensing Introduction
Jack-Sensing Introduction Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and M ANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack, and microphone to M IC In jack.
Page 100 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard - 96 -...
Page 101: Uaj Introduction
UAJ Introduction UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) has a very smart feature: It will switch signal automatically when user plugs his audio device to the wrong jack (Line-in/ Line-out). That means users do not need to worry the Audio device should be plug in Line-in or Line-out jack, the device will work perfectly after UAJ is activated.
Page 102 Adjusting Sound Volume: You can adjust sound volume by moving lever. Also you can mute sound by pressing the "mute button". Volume lever Mute button If there is only Line-in device plugged, UAJ will remind you there is no any Line-out device plugged Note: If you want to use AUX IN function, you must disable UAJ function from the Speaker Configuration item in the AC97 Audio Configuation menu.
Page 103: Xpress Recovery Introduction
Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery? Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition . If the hard drive can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state. 1. It supports FAT16, FAT32, NTFS format . 2.
Page 104 You can highlight the item by using the arrows keys on your keyboard and enter key to enter the menu. Text Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd. BMP Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.
Page 105 1.Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back up it. The backed up data will be saved as an hidden image . 2.Execute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default.
Page 106: Serial Ata Raid Bios Utility Operation Introduction
Serial ATA RAID BIOS Utility Operation Introduction 1. Boot your system. If this is the first time you have booted with the South bridge and the drives installed, the onboard BIOS will display the following screen. Silicon Integrated System Corp. RAID BIOS Settings Utility V.xxxx (c) 2003-2005 Silicon Integrated System Corp.
Page 107: Creating A Raid 0 Array
Creating a RAID 0 Array To create an RAID 0 array, follow these steps: 1. Press <A> to create array. SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Pri_Master...
Page 108 4. Press <N> and <Enter> to Create RAID 0 only. (If Press <Y> and <Enter>, it will split the data on source disk to other disks) SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID 0 Do you want to split the SOURCE disk data to other disks? N [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model...
Page 109: Creating A Raid 1 Array
6. Press <Q> to escape the setup screen and press <Y> to save changes. SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID 0 : Disk 1 Disk 2 [B] : Select Boot Disk [R] : Enter Raid Setup Utility Do You Want to Save changes? N [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model...
Page 110 2. Press <3> and <Enter> to select RAID 1. RAID Type : <1> JBOD <2> RAID 0 <3> RAID 1 : [Q] : Exit current menu 3. Press <1> and <Enter> (Note: We would not suggust your select <2> to create RAID 1 unless you really need it.) RAID 1 <1>...
Page 111 5. You have create RAID 1 successfully!! SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID 1 : Disk 1 Disk 2 Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Pri_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 Sec_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 The selected boot disk is marked '*' 6.
Page 112: Creating A Jbod Array
Creating a JBOD Array To create an JBOD array, follow these steps: 1. Press <A> to create array. SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Pri_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 Sec_Master...
Page 113 4. You have create JBOD successfully!! SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility JBOD : Disk 1 Disk 2 Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Pri_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 Sec_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 The selected boot disk is marked '*' 5.
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Page 115: Chapter 5 Appendix
Chapter 5 Appendix Revision History Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.4) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
Page 116 Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). j For GA-8S655FX Ultra only. k For GA-8S655FX-L only. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard Driver install finished!! you have to reboot...
Page 117: Software Application
SOFTWARE APPLICATION This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners. n Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager(GWUM) This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray. n Gigabyte Management Tool(GMT) A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network.
Page 118: Software Information
SOFTWARE INFORMATION This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title. HARDWARE INFORMATION This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. CONTACT US Please see the last page for details. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard - 114 -...
Page 119 Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version.
Page 120 Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card? Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't need to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.
Page 121 g AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA...
Page 122: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures . Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system bus speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc.) are set properly.
Page 123 Then try to reboot the system. If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw).
Page 124 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard Company:...
Page 125 Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface DIMM...
Page 126 Acronyms Meaning IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network Input / Output Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P.
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Page 128 GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard — The Netherlands Giga-Byte Technology B.V. Address: Verdunplein 8 5627 SZ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands Tel: +31 40 290 2088 NL Tech.Support : 0900-GIGABYTE (0900-44422983, 0.2/M) BE Tech.Support : 0900-84034 ( Fax: +31 40 290 2089 E-mail:info@giga-byte.nl Tech. Support E-mail:support@giga-byte.nl WEB Address: http://nl.giga-byte.com...

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