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Gigabyte GA-8SQ800 Ultra User Manual

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When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following
notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has
"AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP
card is AGP 4X/8X(1.5V).
AGP 4X/8X notch
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by SiS
655. You might
®
experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an
AGP 4X/8X card.
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X
mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V)
mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is
2X(3.3V). The GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 (or any AGP 4X only)
motherboards might not function properly, if you install this card without
switching the jumper to 4X(1.5) mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power
Color", the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their
golden finger is compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but
they support 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800
(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 SiS
648 based motherboards.
®
Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual BIOS label from
PCI slots if there is one.

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  • Page 1 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). The GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1.5) mode in it.
  • Page 2 M The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. M Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. M Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH declare that the product Mother Board GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 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-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: December 16, 2002...
  • Page 5 GA-8SQ800 Ultra / GA-8SQ800 P4 Titan DDR Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1102 12ME-8SQ800U-1102...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    WARNING! ... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Layout ... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 10 Step1-1 : CPU Installation ... 10 Step1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation ...
  • Page 7 Block Diagram ... 53 @ BIOS Introduction ... 54 Easy Tune 4 Introduction ... 55 Dual BIOS**/Q-Flash Introduction... 56 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction ... 77 Chapter 5 Appendix ... 85 "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. - 3 - Table of Content...

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    (M anual ; SATA cable x1 ; Power cable x 1) WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    — IDE3 and IDE4 Compatible with RAID,Ultra ATA133/100, EIDE** Serial ATA ** — 2 Serial ATA connectors in 150 MB/s operation mode — Controlled by Silicon Image SiI3112A "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium ® Pentium 4 (Northwood, 0.13 m) processor ®...
  • Page 10 On-Board LAN** — Build in RTL8101L Chipset — 1 RJ45 port PS/2 Connector — PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard and 2.88M bytes. striping+mirroring (RAID 0+RAID 1) controller onboard BIOS - 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. "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. - 7 - Introduction...

  • Page 12: Ga-8Sq800 Ultra/Ga-8Sq800 Motherboard Layout

    CODEC AGP 8X Main BIOS P4 Titan Backup BIOS** RTL 8101 L** MODEM** SPDI F_O SPDIF_I N** "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard CPU_FAN SOC KET478 SiS 655 PCI1 1 39 4 PCI2 DDR 400 Silicon Image PCI3...

  • Page 13: 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 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step 4...

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

    M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. M 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-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard 2. Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly. Pin1 indicator 4.

  • Page 15: Step1-2 : Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    Step1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Hook one end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket first. M Please use Intel approved cooling fan. M 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

    PC's and value desktop SMA systems. With a core voltage of only 2.5 Volts compared to conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for small form factor desktops and notebook applications. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard 1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.
  • Page 17 GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-SQ800 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to 5.4GB/s. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-SQ800 includes 4 DIM M sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following:...

  • Page 18: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    6. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the operating system. AGP Card GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DS/SS DS/SS...

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

    (6 pin Female) v USB & LAN Connector LAN** USB 0 USB 1 "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. This connector supports standard PS/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 20: Audio Connectors

    (Rear Speaker) If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 77. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard This connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

  • Page 21: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    6) ATX 7) FDD 8) IDE1/IDE2 9) IDE3/IDE4** 10) S_ATA1/S_ATA2** 11) LED 12) PWR_LED 13) F_PANEL 14) BAT "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. 15) F_AUDIO 16) SUR_CEN 17) CD_IN 18) AUX_IN 19) SPDIF_O 20) SPDIF_IN** 21) F_USB1/F_USB2 22) SMB_CONN 23) MODEM**...
  • Page 22 3) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) +12V Sense 4) NB_FAN (Chip FAN Connector) +12V GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard 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.
  • Page 23 5) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) +12V +12V 6) ATX (ATX Power) +12V 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good 3.3V 3.3V 7) FDD (Floppy Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this " ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot.
  • Page 24 IDE1 9) IDE3 / IDE4 (RAID/ATA133, Green Connector)** IDE4 IDE3 10) S_ATA1/S_ATA2 (Serial ATA Connector)** "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Important Notice: Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.
  • Page 25 11) LED 12) PWR_LED MPD+ MPD- MPD- 13) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch) (Green) PW (Soft Power Connector) (Red) MSG(Message LED/Power/ Sleep LED)(Yellow) NC(Purple) 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 26 BASS_OUT CENTER_OUT 17) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In) CD-L CD-R GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 27 USB Dy- Power Power USB Dx- USB Dx+ "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out )to the connector. The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.
  • Page 28 SYSCLK LINKON +12V +12V LREQ CTL0 "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Please contact your nearest dealer for optional Modem card. Please Note: Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high band- width and hot plug.
  • Page 29 25) IR (IR Connector) VCC(+5V) IR Data Input IR Data Output 26) CI (CASE OPEN) Signal 27) WOL (Wake on LAN) +5V SB Signal Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device.
  • Page 30 GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 26 -...

  • Page 31: 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 "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. - 27 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 32: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F3)

    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. "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Standard Cmos Features

    The month, Jan. Through Dec. 8Month The day , from 1 to 31 (or the max imum allow ed in the month) 8Day The y ear, from 1999 through 2098 8Year GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Standard CMOS Features Fri, May 3 2002 17:56:23 None None...
  • Page 35 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 36: Base Memory

    Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU’ s memory address map. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 37: Advanced Bios Features

    Select y our boot dev ice priority by Floppy . 8Floppy Select y our boot dev ice priority by LS120. 8LS120 Select y our boot dev ice priority by HDD-0~3. 8HDD-0~3 "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. Adv anced BIOS Features [SCSI]** [Floppy ] [HDD-0] [CDROM]...

  • Page 38: Password Check

    Set AGP transfer rate to 4X mode no matter w hat the AGP transfer rate t h e card is. Init Display First Set Init Display First to AGP. (Default v alue) 8AGP Set Init Display First to PCI. 8PCI GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 39: Integrated Peripherals

    ATA66/100/133). Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE dev ice and 8ATA33 cable is compatible w ith ATA33). "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. Integrated Peripherals [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled]...

  • Page 40: Ac97 Audio

    "MBUltra133 BIOS is not installed becasue there are no driv es attached" will come out. Ignore this message or set the option disable to make the message disappear. Enable onboard RAID function.(Default v alue) 8Enabled Disable this function. 8Disabled "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 41: Onboard Serial Port 1

    Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default v alue) 82F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8. 83E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8. 82E8/IRQ3 Disable onboard Serial port 2. 8Disabled "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. - 37 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 42: Onboard Parallel Port

    Set Midi Port Address to 300. 8300 Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value) 8330 Disable this function. 8Disabled Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value) GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2002 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 Pow er On by Key board Pow er On by Mouse Resume by Alarm x Month Alarm...

  • Page 44: Resume By Alarm

    8Dual/OFF a. If use single color LED, pow er LED w ill turn off. b. If use dual color LED, pow er LED w ill turn to another color. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard NA, 1~12 1~31 (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

  • Page 45: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2002 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 8Auto 83,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment...

  • Page 46: Pc Health Status

    If y ou w ant to reset "C ase Opened" v alue, set "Res et Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and sav e CMOS, y our computer w ill restart. Current Voltage (V) VCORE / VCC18 / +3.3V / +5V / +12V 8Detec t sy stem' s v oltage status automatic ally . GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard PC Health Status [Disabled] 1.778V 1.856V...

  • Page 47: Current Cpu Temperature

    Current CPU Temperature 8Detec t CPU tem perature automatic ally . Current CPU/System FAN Speed (RPM) Detec t CPU/Sy stem Fan speed status automatic ally . CPU Warning Temperature Disabled Don't monitor CPU's temperature. (Default v alue) 60°/140°F Alarm w hen CPU current temperature ov er than 60°/140°F. 70°/158°F Alarm w hen CPU current temperature ov er than 70°/158°F.

  • Page 48: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Enable this function. 8Enabled CPU Clock (MHz) Select CPU Clock to 100MHz~355MHz. 8100~355 Incorrect using it may cause y our sy stem broken. For pow er End-User use only ! GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Frequency /Voltage Control [10X] [Disabled] AUTO [AUTO]...
  • Page 49 DRAM Clock (MHz) 8Please 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 50: Top Performance

    8Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enable Top Performance function. 8Enabled You must check whether your RAM, CPU support over clock when you set "Top Performance" to "Enabled". "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 51: 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. "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...

  • Page 52: 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. "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 53: 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. "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 54: 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. "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Top Performance...

  • Page 55: Exit Without Saving

    F8: Dual BIOS**/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. "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 56 GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Serial ATA** (33MHz) ATA133/RAID IDE Channels** Serial ATA Channels** PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz) Socket 478 System Bus 400/533MHz 266/333MHz SiS 655 ZCLK (66/133MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133MHz) 66/133 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz...

  • Page 58: Bios Tm 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 59: Easy Tune

    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 60: Dual Bios**/Q-Flash Introduction

    }Power Management Setup Enter Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Dual BIOS**/Q-Flash "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...
  • Page 61 b. Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility Dual BIOS Utility V1.20 Boot From... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size... Backup ROM Type/Size... Wide Range Protection Boot From Auto Recovery Halt On Error Keep DMI Data Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility...

  • Page 62: Load Default Settings

    The means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS. (This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’ t be changed by user.) Load Default Settings Load dual BIOS default value. Save Settings to CMOS Save revised setting. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 63 C. What is Q-Flash Utility? Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS mode, no more fooling around any OS. D. How to use Q-Flash? Load Main BIOS from Floppy / Load Backup BIOS from Floppy !In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS"...

  • Page 64: Control Keys

    Congratulate you have accomplished the saving. CONTROL KEYS <PgDn/PgUp> Make changes <á> Move to previous item <â> Move to next item <Esc> Reset <F10> Power Off GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard TYPE FILE NAME Free Size: 1.39M DEL: Delete TAB: Switch - 60 -...
  • Page 65 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 66 BIOS is not mistaken as the good BIOS during recovery and that the correct BIOS (main vs. backup) will be flashed. This will prevent the good BIOS from being flashed. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard technology you can reduce the technology work?
  • Page 67 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 68: Bios Flash Procedure

    (1) With an available floppy disk in the floppy drive. Please leave the diskette "UN-write protected" type. Double click the "My Computer" icon from Desktop, then click "3.5 diskette (A)" and right click to select "Format (M)" GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 69 (2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and "Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will format the floppy and transfer the needed system files to it. Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly. (3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close".
  • Page 70 STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program. (1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/index.html, and click "Support". (2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers". GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 71 (3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files. (4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location"...
  • Page 72 (5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files. (6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2, and press "Extract". GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 73 STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk. (1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then, restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.
  • Page 74 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS ESC: Quit hifg : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Save Data to CM OS & Exit SETUP GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard : Floppy : IDE-0 : CDROM : Disabled : On ESC: Quit...
  • Page 75 STEP 5: BIOS flashing. (1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/w" and press "Enter" to check the entire files in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to type "A:\>...
  • Page 76 Are you sure to flash the BIOS? [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? (4) The BIOS flash completed. Please press [ESC] to exit Flash Utility. [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard EXIT? - 72 -...
  • Page 77 STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded. This important step resets everything after the flash. (1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.
  • Page 78 F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Save Data to CM OS & Exit SETUP (4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & M ISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE &...
  • Page 79 Method 3: @ 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 80 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 81: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

    Revision History 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction 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 82 4 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press "OK". When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 4 channels output. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 83 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 channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".
  • Page 84 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 85 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 windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 5 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channels for 5.1 speakers out put".
  • Page 86 1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF device to the m otherboard. 3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 82 -...
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  • Page 89: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix Revision History Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.2) 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 90 This patch driver can help you to resolve some USB device issue on XP. n SIS USB 2.0 Driver It is recommended that you use the Microsoft Windows update for the most updated driver for XP/2K. "**" For GA-8SQ800 Ultra only. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Driver install finished!! you have to reboot system!!

  • Page 91: 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 92: 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. GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard - 88 -...
  • Page 93 CONTACT US Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. — Taiwan Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. TEL: 886 (2) 8912-4888 (50 lines) FAX: 886 (2) 8912-4004 E-mail:english@gigabyte.com.tw...
  • Page 94 ESCD Extended System Configuration Data Error Checking and Correcting Electromagnetic Compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard to be continued... - 90 -...
  • Page 95 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.
  • Page 96 Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: GA-8SQ800 Ultra/GA-8SQ800 Motherboard Company: E-mail Add. : O.S./A.S.: Model name Size: - 92 - Phone No.: PCB revision: Driver/Utility:...

  • Page 97: 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 98 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).
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