Gigabyte GA-965GM-DS2 User Manual

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Page 1 GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core / Core ® Intel Core 2 Extreme dual-core / Core ® Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition / ® ® Intel Pentium D / Pentium ® ® User's Manual Rev. 2031 12ME-965GMDR-2031R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
Page 3 Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual".
Page 4: Table Of Contents
I/O Back Panel Introduction ... 17 Connectors Introduction ... 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ... 29 The Main Menu (For example: GA-965GM-DS2 BIOS Ver.: F1) ... 30 Standard CMOS Features ... 32 Advanced BIOS Features ... 34 Integrated Peripherals ... 36 Power Management Setup ...
Page 5 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ... 52 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ... 54 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: GIGABYTE SATA2) ... 63 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ... 76 Troubleshooting ... 81 - 5 -...
Page 6: Item Checklist
Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1, FDD Cable x 1 SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 2 I/O Shield * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories 2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R) 4 Ports USB 2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R) COM Port Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1CM001-31/12CF1-1CM001-12R) SPDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R)
Page 7: Ga-965Gm-Ds2 / Ga-965Gm-S2 Motherboard Layout
GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V USB_1394 USB_LAN AUDIO F_AUDIO Marvell 88E8056 PCIE_1 CD_IN CODEC COMB SPDIF_IO CPU_FAN LGA775 Intel G965 ® PCIE_16 PCI1 BIOS PCI2 CLR_CMOS BATTERY F_USB2 F1_1394 F2_1394 SYS _FAN F_USB1 - 7 - GIGABYTE Intel ICH8 ®...
Page 8: Block Diagram
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) PCI Express x16 2 SATA 3Gb/s ATA-33/66/100/133 IDE Channel GIGABYTE SATA2 PCI Express Bus PCIe CLK (100 MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 PCI Bus TSB43AB23 2 PCI PCI CLK(33 MHz) (Note) To use a DDR II 800/667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 1066/ 800 MHz FSB processor.
Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Hardware Installation...
Page 10: Feature Summary
1 system fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector 1 power LED connector "*" Only the GA-965GM-DS2 adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard Core 2 Extreme quad-core / Core ® 2 Duo / Pentium processor Extreme Edition / ®...
Page 11 Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) To use a DDR II 800/667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 1066/ 800 MHz FSB processor. (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - Hardware Installation...
Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu And Cpu Cooler
Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly.
Page 13: Installation Of The Cpu Cooler
1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of CPU cooler paste on the surface of the installed CPU. Fig. 3 Place the CPU cooler atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally.
Page 14: Installation Of Memory
Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.
Page 15 The GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will double. The GA-965GM-DS2 / GA-965GM-S2 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel 0 : DDRII1, DDRII2...
Page 16: Installation Of Expansion Cards
Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
Page 17: I/O Back Panel Introduction
I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port (LPT) The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. Serial Port (COMA) Devices like mouses, modems, and etc.
Page 18: Connectors Introduction
Line Out (Front Speaker Out) The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. MIC In The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack. In addition to the default speakers settings, the perform different functions via the audio software.
Page 19 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly.
Page 20 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 4-pin power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
Page 21 6) FDD (FDD Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB and 2.88 MB.
Page 22 8) GSATAII0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector, Controlled by GIGABYTE SATA2) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300 MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 9) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off.
Page 23 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) 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 below. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)
Page 24: Front Audio Connector
11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. If you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector. Check the pin assignments carefully while you connect the front panel audio module. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to work or even damage it.
Page 25 12) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. 13) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out Connector) 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.
Page 26 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 (Front USB Connectors) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
Page 27 16) COMB (COMB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Opened"...
Page 28 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header. 19) BATTERY GA-965GM-(D)S2 Motherboard Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Page 29: Chapter 2 Bios Setup
CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.
Page 30: The Main Menu (For Example: Ga-965Gm-Ds2 Bios Ver.: F1)
Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept. Press <ESC> to exit this menu. The Main Menu (For example: GA-965GM-DS2 BIOS Ver.: F1) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen.
Page 31 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. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
Page 32: Standard Cmos Features
Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 4 Master IDE Channel 4 Slave IDE Channel 5 Master IDE Channel 5 Slave Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support...
Page 33 None Select this if no IDE/SATA devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up. Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard disk.
Page 34: Advanced Bios Features
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 (Note) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)
Page 35 HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability This feature allows your hard disk to report read/write errors and to issue warnings when third- party hardware monitor utility is installed. Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability. Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability. (Default value) CPU Hyper-Threading (Note) Enabled Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature.
Page 36: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software SATA Port0-3 Native Mode USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Legacy USB storage detect Azalia Codec Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard H/W LAN SMART LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Onboard SATA/IDE Device Onboard SATA/IDE Ctrl Mode Onboard Serial Port 1...
Page 37 Onboard H/W 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. SMART LAN (LAN Cable Diagnostic Function) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Start detecting at Port...
Page 38 This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Enabled Enable this function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard SATA/IDE Device This function allows users to enable or disable the SATA/IDE ports controlled by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. Enabled Enable this function.(Default value) Disabled Disable this function.
Page 39: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Power On by Ring Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On By Mouse Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function...
Page 40: Pnp/Pci Configurations
Power On By Keyboard Disabled Password Keyboard 98 KB Power ON Password When "Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here. Enter AC Back Function Soft-Off Full-On Memory PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software PCI1 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignment : Move...
Page 41: Pc Health Status
PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR18V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Smart FAN Control Method Smart FAN Control Mode...
Page 42 Smart FAN Control Method Auto BIOS sets the optimal CPU fan speed automatically. (Default value) Intel(R) QST Control the fan speed with Intel Legacy CPU fan runs at different speed depending on CPU temperature. Disable CPU fan runs at full speed. Smart FAN Control Mode Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal fan...
Page 43: Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software CPU Clock Ratio (Note) System Memory Multiplier Memory Frequency (Mhz) : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Incorrectly using these features may result in system instability or corruption. Doing a overclock or overvoltage on CPU, chipsets and memory modules may result in damages or shortened life expectancy to these components.
Page 44: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.
Page 45: Set Supervisor/User Password
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
Page 46: Save & Exit Setup
2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Type "Y"...
Page 47: Chapter 3 Install Drivers
Chapter 3 Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. 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 Run.exe.
Page 48: Software Applications
Software Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.
Page 49: Hardware Information
Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 49 - Install Drivers...
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Page 51: Chapter 4 Appendix
Enters the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Display panel of CPU frequency Shows the current functions status Log on to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTune 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTune 5 software...
Page 52: Xpress Recovery2 Introduction
4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restora- tion of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers.
Page 53 2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration. 3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations. 4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is required for Xpress Recovery2 to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode. Please contact your motherboard manufacturer.
Page 54: Flash Bios Method Introduction
Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen.
Page 55 Entering the Q-Flash utility: Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit...
Page 56 Using the Q-Flash utility: This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer.
Page 57 3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed. Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. 4.
Page 58: Updating Bios With Q-Flash Utility On Single-Bios Motherboards
Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit. Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards. This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features...
Page 59 Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF003A Task menu for Q-Flash utility Enter : Run Task menu for Q-Flash utility: Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.
Page 60 Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF003A >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>... Enter : Run Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
Page 61 Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 965GMDS2.F1). Complete update process following the instruction. Utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server - 61 - Appendix...
Page 62 Otherwise, your system won't boot. III. 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. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.
Page 63: Configuring Sata Hard Drive(S) (Controller: Gigabyte Sata2)
SATA controller for the connector. For example, on the GA-965GM-DS2 motherboard, the GSATAII0 and GSATAII1 connectors are supported by the GIGABYTE SATA2 controller. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.
Page 64 (2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup You have to make sure whether the SATA controller is configured correctly in system BIOS Setup and set BIOS boot sequence for the SATA hard drive(s)/RAID array. Step 1: Turn on your computer and press Del to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test).
Page 65 Step 2: To boot from Windows installation CD-ROM disk, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu to CDROM (Figure 2). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading...
Page 66 Press <Ctrl-G> to enter RAID Setup Utility ... In the main screen of the GIGABYTE SATA2 RAID BIOS utility (Figure 4), use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to highlight through choices. Highlight the item that you wish to execute and press ENTER.
Page 67 A. Create Array: In the main screen, press ENTER on the Create RAID Disk Drive item. Then the RAID creation screen appears (Figure 5). GIGA-BYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS V1.06.53 [ Create New RAID ] Name: JRAID Level: 0-Stripe Disks: Select Disk Block:...
Page 68 3. Assign Array Disks: After RAID mode is selected, RAID BIOS automatically assigns the two hard disks installed as the RAID disks. 4. Set Block Size (only for RAID 0): Under the Block item, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select the block size (Figure 7), ranging from 4K to 128K.
Page 69 6. Confirm Creation: After all of the items are configured, the selection bar automatically jumps to the Confirm Creation item. When prompted to confirm your selections (Figure 9), press Y to confirm or N to abort. GIGA-BYTE Technology Corp. PCIE-to-SATAII/IDE RAID Controller BIOS V1.06.53 [ Create New RAID ] Name: JRAID Level: 0-Stripe...
Page 70 To check more detailed information about the array, use the TAB key while in the Main Menu block to move the selection bar to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Select the array and press ENTER. A small window displaying the array information will appear in the center of the screen (Figure 11). GIGA-BYTE Technology Corp.
Page 71 B. Delete Array: To delete the array, select Delete RAID Disk Drive in the main menu and press ENTER. The selection bar will move to the RAID Disk Drive List block. Press the SPACEBAR on the array to be deleted; a small triangle will appear to mark the selected array (Figure 13).
Page 72 Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu. For example, from the menu in Figure 16, press E to select E) GIGABYTE SATA-RAID Driver 32Bit if you wish to install Windows XP (32-bit). Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk.
Page 73 (5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation (Required for AHCI and RAID Mode) Now that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 2000/XP onto your SATA hard drive with the SATA driver. The following is an example of Windows XP installation.
Page 74 If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 20 below will appear. Use the ARROW keys to select GIGABYTE GBB363 RAID Controller (Windows 2K/XP/2003) begin to load the SATA driver from the floppy disk.
Page 75 Step 5: After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows XP installation. WindowsXP Professional Setup Welcome to Setup. This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R) Windows (R) XP to run on your computer. To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.
Page 76: 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction
The default speaker settings for the 6 audio jacks are as shown in the picture to the right. The jack retasking capability supported by HD Audio allows users to change the function for each audio jack by the audio software provided. For example, if a rear speaker is plugged into the center/subwoofer speaker out jack, you can change the center/ subwoofer speaker out jack to fucntion as a rear...
Page 77 STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 2CH Speaker. STEP 3: After a speaker or headphone is plugged into the rear Line Out jack, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected.
Page 78 STEP 3: After plugging in 4-channel speakers to the rear speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (4-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out) and then click OK.
Page 79 8 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Double- click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab.
Page 80 Sound Effect Configuration: At the Sound Effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired. AC'97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to sup- port AC97 Audio mode, go to the Audio Control Panel and click the Audio I/O tab. In the ANA- LOG area, click the Tool icon and then select the Disable front panel jack detection check box.
Page 81: Troubleshooting
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw 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.
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Page 86 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw U.S.A. G.B.T. INC. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech. Support: http://rma.gigabyte-usa.com...
Page 87 Germany G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de U.K. G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl France GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it...
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