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Gigabyte GA-8I865GVME User Manual

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GA-8I865GVME
Intel
Pentium
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User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-865GVME-1003R
* 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.
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  • Page 1 GA-8I865GVME Intel Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-865GVME-1003R * 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!!
  • 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 quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GA-8I865GVME Motherboard Layout ................6 Block Diagram ........................ 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Considerations Prior to Installation ..............9 Feature Summary ..................10 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink ............... 11 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ..................11 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink ..................
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..................45 Install Chipset Drivers ..................45 Software Application ..................46 Software Information ..................46 Hardware Information ..................47 Contact Us ..................... 47 Chapter 4 Appendix ....................49 Unique Software Utilities ................49 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................49 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction .................

  • Page 6: Ga-8I865Gvme Motherboard Layout

    GA-8I865GVME Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN Socket 478 ATX_12V R_USB Intel 865GV LPC47M997 AUDIO IDE2 IDE1 F_AUDIO BIOS SATA1 PCI1 EP82562G Intel ICH5 PCI2 SATA0 CD_IN PCI3 BATTERY PWR_LED F_USB1 F_USB2 CODEC F_PANEL SYS_FAN SPDIF_IO - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram CPUCLK+/-(133/200MHz) Pentium 4 Socket 478 Host Interface DDR 400/333/266MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Intel 865GV HCLK (133/200MHz) GMCH GMCHCLK (66MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS PCI Bus 2 Serial ATA Intel ICH5 ATA33/66/100 IDE Channels EP82562G Floppy RJ45 LPT Port LPC47M997 COM Port...
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  • 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

    Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (Note) Overclocking Over clock via BIOS (CPU/ AGP/ DDR/ PCI) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 21.0cm (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 11: Installation Of The Cpu And Heatsink

    Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 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 12: Installation Of The Heatsink

    The heat sink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat sink paste. To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heat sink. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: 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 14 GA-8I865GVME supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to 6.4GB/s(DDR400) or 5.3GB/s(DDR333). GA-8I865GVME includes 2 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has one DIMM socket as following: Channel A : DDR 1...

  • Page 15: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

  • Page 16: I/O Back Panel Introduction

    Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack. Line Out Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to this connector. MIC In Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-channel audio functioning. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Connectors Introduction

    Connectors Introduction 4 14 1) ATX_12V 9) BATTERY 2) ATX (Power Connector) 10) F_PANEL 3) CPU_FAN 11) F_AUDIO 4) SYS_FAN 12) CD_IN 5) FDD 13) SPDIF_IO 6) IDE1 / IDE2 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 7) SATA0 / SATA1 15) CLR_CMOS 8) PWR_LED - 17 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 18 If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V Power Good 5V SB (stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft on/off) GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 19 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-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 20 7) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. Pin No. Definition GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 21 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 mode. Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD- MPD- 9) BATTERY Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 22: F_Panel (Front Panel Jumper)

    Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 23 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel 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 assignments for the cable are the same as the pin assignments for the front audio header.
  • Page 24 USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power Power USB DX- USB Dy- USB DX+ USB Dy+ No Pin GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS - 25 - Hardware Installation...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. 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 28: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E5)

    This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. Frequency/Voltage Control This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 29 Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. Set User Password Change, set, or disable password.

  • Page 30: Standard Cmos Features

    Select this if no SATA IDE 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) GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 31 Capacity Capacity of currectly installed hard drive. Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option based on this information. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A / Drive B...

  • Page 32: Advanced Bios Features

    The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 33 CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper-Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disables CPU Hyper-Threading. Init Display First This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from a PCI VGA card or onboard VGA.

  • Page 34: Integrated Peripherals

    Set SATA controller to native mode(Serial ATA mode - SATA Port 0). This mode is only supported by Windows XP or later. (Default value) SATA Port1 Set SATA controller to native mode(Serial ATA mode - SATA Port 1). This mode is only supported by Windows XP or later. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35 SATA Port1 configure as The setting depends on "SATA Port0 configure as" item setting. (Default: SATA Port1) USB Controller Enabled Enable USB controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB controller. USB 2.0 Controller You can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 controller.
  • Page 36 Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port 1.7 and SPP mode. EPP1.7+ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port 1.7 and ECP mode. ECP Mode Use DMA Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Item Help Power LED in S1 state [Blinking] Menu Level Off by Power button [Instant-Off] AC BACK Function [Soft-Off] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan [Enabled]...

  • Page 38: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PC Health Status Current CPU Temperature Item Help Current System Temperature Menu Level Vcore 1.35V DDR25V 2.39V +3.3V 3.28V +12V 11.84V Current CPU FAN Speed 3308 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value...

  • Page 40: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=533Mhz, Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2. Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.5. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 40 -...
  • Page 41 for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800Mhz, 1.33 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 1.33. Memory Frequency = Host clock x 1.6. Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) and Memory Frequency For.

  • Page 42: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit : Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 43: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup Enter Password: PC Health Status Exit Without Saving...

  • Page 44: Save & Exit Setup

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit : Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 Setup.exe.

  • Page 46: Software Application

    Software Application This page displays all the tools that GIGABYTE developed and some free software. You can click an item to install it. Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 47 - Drivers Installation...
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  • Page 49: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website Help button Display EasyTune 5 Help file Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTune...

  • Page 50: Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

    2. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the hard disk will affect the data backup speed. 3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 50 -...
  • Page 51 The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 1. RESTORE: Restore the backed-up data to your hard disk. (This button will not appear if there is no backup file.) 2. BACKUP: Back up data from hard disk. 3. REMOVE: Remove previously-created backup files to release disk space.

  • Page 52: 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 53 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 Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password...
  • Page 54 Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 54 -...
  • Page 55 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 56 PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F3: Change Language F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 56 -...
  • Page 57 Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Q-Flash utility bar Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.........SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI Data Enable Task menu for Update BIOS from Floppy Q-Flash utility Save BIOS to Floppy Action bar Enter : Run :Move...
  • Page 58 Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One. Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!! GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 59 Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS Click Start/ All Programs/ Gigabyte/@BIOS Select @BIOS item. Fig 3. The @BIOS utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "...
  • Page 60 Otherwise, your system won't boot. III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS server, please go onto Gigabyte's website for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.

  • Page 61: 4- / 6- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- Channel Audio Function Introduction The installation of audio software for Windows 2000/ XP is very simple. Please follow the steps to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP) Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 62 4 speaker output" to complete 4 channel audio configuration. Note: When the "Environment" setting is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 4 chan- nels output. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 63 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1: Connect the Front Speakers to "Line Out", the Rear Speakers to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer Speakers to "MIC In". Line In (Rear Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Mic In (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) STEP 2: Following installation of the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect...
  • Page 64 Fiber connecting port. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. Connect SPDIF device to the motherboard. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. GA-8I865GVME Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 65 Jack-Sensing Introduction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 2000. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. (Following pictures are in 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 micro- phone to MIC In jack.
  • Page 66 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-8I865GVME Motherboard - 66 -...

  • Page 67: 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 71 Contact Us Taiwan (Headquarters) Japan GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.jp Taiwan Singapore TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. Support : Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm...
  • Page 72 Tech. Support : Ltd. http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Tech. Support : Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp Shanghai WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru TEL: +86-021-63410999 Poland FAX: +86-021-63410100 Office of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. in POLAND Beijing Tech.

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