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Gigabyte GA-8TRS300M User Manual

Gigabyte GA-8TRS300M 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).
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by ATi RS300(9100 IGP). 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-8TRS300M (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards might
not function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to
4X(1.5V) 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-8TRS300M (or any AGP 4X/8X 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 ATi RS300(9100 IGP)
based motherboards.
AGP 4X/8X notch

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  • Page 1 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-GA-8TRS300M (or any AGP 4X/8X 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.
  • 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-8TRS300M 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-8TRS300M ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: December 05, 2003...
  • Page 5 GA-8TRS300M P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1002 12ME-8TRS300M-1002...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Warning ...4 Chapter 1 Introduction ...5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Layout ... 7 Block Diagram ... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 10 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...11 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ... 11 Step 1-2 : CPU Cooling Fan Installation ...
  • Page 7 PnP/PCI Configurations... 47 PC Health Status ... 48 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 50 Top Performance... 51 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 52 Load Optimized Defaults ... 53 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 54 Save & Exit Setup ... 55 Exit Without Saving... 56 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ...

  • Page 8: 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 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor Chipset Memory I/O Control Slots On-Board IDE On-Board Peripherals — 24.4cm x 24.4cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. — Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium ® — Support Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood) processor ®...
  • Page 10 CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, Memory, Cards… .etc. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard - 6 -...

  • Page 11: Ga-8Trs300M Motherboard Layout

    GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V USB_LAN CD_IN F_AUDIO 2X_DE T RTL8100C CODEC GAME SUR_CEN CPU_FAN SOC KET478 ATi RS 300(9100 IG P) PCI1 PCI2 BIOS PCI3 F_U SB2 IR_CIR COMB SPDIF_IO - 7 - IDE2 IDE1 SYS _FAN ATi SB200...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    3 PCI RTL8100C AC97 Link AC97 PCICLK CODEC (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200 MHz) Socket 478 System Bus 400/533/800 MHz 200/266/333/400 MHz ATi RS300 ZCLK (66MHz) (9100 IGP) HCLK+/- (100/133/200 MHz)
  • Page 13 - 9 - Introduction...

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Step 3 Congratulations you have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the BIOS/ software installation. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Step 1 Step 2 - 10 - Step 4...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Step 1-2 : Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    Please refer to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail installation procedure. 1. Fasten the cooling fan supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the mainboard. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard 2. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, than install complete. - 12 -...

  • Page 17: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    GA-8TRS300M 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-8TRS300M includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DIMM 1, DIMM 2...
  • Page 18 4 memory modules DS/SS l Figure 2: Don't operate Dual Channel Technology (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) DIMM 1 1 memory module DS/SS 2 memory modules DS/SS GA-8TRS300M Motherboard DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS...
  • Page 19 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 20: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2x (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Please carefully pull out the small white- drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to install/ Uninstall the AGP card.

  • Page 21: 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) v Parallel Port , Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA...

  • Page 22: 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 76. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard LAN is fast Ethernet with 10/100Mbps speed. 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 23: Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) IDE1/IDE2 6) FDD 7) DIMM_LED 8) PWR_LED 9) 2X_DET 10) F_PANEL 11) BAT 12) F_AUDIO 13) SUR_CEN 14) CD_IN 15) SPDIF_IO 16) IR_CIR 17) F_USB1/F_USB2 18) GAME 19) COMB 20) CLR_CMOS...
  • Page 24 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. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Pin No. Definition +12V +12V Pin No.
  • Page 25 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 26 6) 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. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 27 7) DIMM_LED Do not remove memory modules while DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the 2.5V stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC Power cord is disconnected. 8) 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(S1) mode.
  • Page 28 F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Soft Power Connector) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Speaker Connector SPEAK- SPEAK+ Soft Po wer PW -...
  • Page 29 11) BAT (Battery) If you want to erase CM OS... 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3.Re-install the battery. 4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 12) F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.
  • Page 30 13) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 14) CD_IN (CD IN, Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 31 15) 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 32 For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 18) GAME (GAME Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Pin No. Definition Power Power...
  • Page 33 19) COMB (COM B Connector)(White) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily shor 1-2 pin.
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  • Page 36 GA-8TRS300M Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 37: 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 Powering ON the comput e r and pressing <Del>...

  • Page 38: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F3B)

    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. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Standard Cmos Features

    The month, Jan. Through Dec. The day , from 1 to 31 (or the max imum allow ed in the month) Year The y ear, from 1999 through 2098 GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Standard CMOS Features Fri, May 3 2002 17:56:23 None...
  • Page 41 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 42: Base Memory

    640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard. 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-8TRS300M Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 43: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are First Boot Dev ice Second Boot Dev ice Third Boot Dev ice Passw ord Check CPU Hy per-Threading higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F5:Prev ious Values "...

  • Page 44: Password Check

    Enabled Enables CPU Hy per Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only w orking for operating sy stem w ith multi processors mode supported. (Default v alue) Disabled Disables CPU Hy per Threading. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 45: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE AC97 Audio USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Key board Support USB Mouse Support Onboard H/W LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 UART Mode Select...

  • Page 46: Ac97 Audio

    Disabled Disable this function. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide w hether to inv oke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable this func tion. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 47: Onboard Serial Port 1

    Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS w ill automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default v alue) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.

  • Page 48: Parallel Port Mode

    Set CIR Port Address to 530. Set CIR Port Address to 533. Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) CIR Port IRQ Set CIR Port IRQ to 5. 11 1 Set CIR Port IRQ to 11. (Default Value) GA-8TRS300M Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 49: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are ACPI Suspend Ty pe Pow er LED in S1 state Off by Pow er button PME/Ring Wake Up USB Dev ice Wake-Up From S3 Pow er On by Mouse Pow er On by Key board x KB Pow er ON Passw ord AC BACK Function...

  • Page 50: Kb Power On Password

    Enable alarm function to POWER ON sy stem. If RTC Alarm Lead To Pow er On is Enabled. Date (of Month): Resume Time (hh: mm: ss): GA-8TRS300M Motherboard (When ACPI S uspend Type i s set [S 3/S TR]) 0~31 (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

  • Page 51: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are PCI 1 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 1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto...

  • Page 52: Pc Health Status

    Current Voltage (V) Vcore / 2.5V / +3.3V / +5V / +12V Detect sy stem’ s v oltage status automatically . Current System/CPU Temperature e Detect Sy stem/CPU Temp. automatically. . GA-8TRS300M Motherboard PC Health Status 33°C 45°C 4821 RPM...
  • Page 53 Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically . CPU Warning Temperature e 60°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F. 70°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F. 80°C / 176°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 80°C / 176°F. 90°C / 194°F Monitor CPU Temp.

  • Page 54: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Enable this function. CPU Clock 200~232 It depends on CPU Clock. Incorrect using it may cause y our sy stem broken. For pow er End-User use only ! GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Frequency /Voltage Control [15X] [Disabled] [200] ESC:Ex it F1:General Help...

  • Page 55: Top Performance

    Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features Top Performance }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup Disabled...[ n] }PnP/PCI Configurations Enabled... [ }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit hi: Mov e F8: Q-Flash...

  • Page 56: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    F8: Q-Flash Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...

  • Page 57: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 58: 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. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 59: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash...

  • Page 60: Exit Without Saving

    F8: 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. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...
  • Page 61 - 57 - BIOS Setup...
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  • Page 63: 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 64: 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 65: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    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 66 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 67 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 68 Boot From......Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size.... Backup ROM Type/S ize.... Wide Range Protection Disable Enter : Run GA-8TRS300M Motherboard /Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the ™ utility. As described in the “ Before you ™...
  • Page 69 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 70 Sav e Backup B IOS to Floppy Enter : Run hi:Mov e ES C:Reset Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard 256K 256K You can press "Enter" to continue updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort.
  • Page 71 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 72 ESC: Quit your keyboard F7: O ptimized V alues GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Ame r ican R el e ase :0 8 /2 3/2 00 2 Meg a tre n d s AMIBIOS ( C) 19 9 9 Ame ri ca n Me ga tr en d...
  • Page 73 STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION Press Y on your LOAD FAIL-SAFE DE FAULTS keyboard to load LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFA ULTS 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 74 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 75: 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 76 Don't turn off P ower Or RES ET System Enter: Run h/i: M ove After BIOS file is read, you’ ll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-8TRS300M Motherboard 256K Keep DMI DataE nable Save BIOS to Floppy 1 File(s) found...
  • Page 77 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. h/i: M ove Enter: Run 3. Press Y button if you make sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS.
  • Page 78 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 79 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 80: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3: Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "2 channels for stereo speakers out put". GA-8TRS300M Motherboard Line Out - 76 -...
  • Page 81 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "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 82 "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channels for 5.1 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK". GA-8TRS300M Motherboard M IC In Line Out - 78 - Line In...
  • Page 83 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 84 Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the "Environm ent settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 chan- nels output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 85 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 86: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    BIOS menu . Later,please insert MB driver CD into your drive when "Boot from CD:" appears at the bottom of the screen , press any key to enter Xpress Recovery. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: GA-8TRS300M Motherboard F9 For Xpress Recovery Boot from CD: - 82 -...
  • Page 87 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 88 Press Esc to exit Restore the backup image to the original state. 3.Remove Backup Image: Are you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N) Remove the backup image. 4.Exit and Restart: Exit and restart your computer. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard - 84 -...

  • Page 89: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.41) 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 Service 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). GA-8TRS300M 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. CONTACT US Please see the last page for details. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard - 88 -...
  • Page 93 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 94 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 95 Question 10: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these beeps usually stand for? Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case. gAMI BIOS Beep Codes *Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.
  • Page 96 Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow: 1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI" 2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI" Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS. GA-8TRS300M Motherboard - 92 -...

  • 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).
  • Page 99 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 C P U Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: Company:...
  • Page 100 E C C Error Checking and Correcting E M C Electromagnetic Compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request GA-8TRS300M Motherboard to be continued... - 96 -...
  • Page 101 Acronyms Meaning IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network Input / Output Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode MH z 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 104 — 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 ( 0.4/M) 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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