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Gigabyte GA-8I875 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.
AGP 4X/8X notch
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by Intel
®
845(GE/PE) / 845(E/G) /
850(E) / E7205 / 865(G/PE/P) / 875P. You might experience system
unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP Pro 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-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 (or any AGP Pro 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-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 (or any AGP Pro 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 Intel
845(GE/PE) /
®
845(E/G) / 850(E) / E7205 / 865(G/PE/P) / 875P based motherboards.
Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual BIOSlabel from PCI
slots if there is one.

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  • Page 1 & 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-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 (or any AGP Pro 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
  • Page 2 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...
  • Page 4 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard Model Number: GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a), Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 2002 12ME-8I875-2002...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Warning ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard Layout ..........8 Block Diagram ..................... 9 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........11 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)........12 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ....................
  • Page 7 PC Health Status..................55 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 57 Select Language ..................60 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................61 Load Optimized Defaults ................62 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............63 Save & Exit Setup ..................64 Exit Without Saving ................... 65 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............67 @BIOS Introduction .................

  • Page 8: Warning

    PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don't let the screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 4 -...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB Motherboard GA-8I875 or GA-8IK1100 Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor ® ® Support Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood, Prescott) processor ®...
  • Page 10 Supports disk striping (RAID0) or mirroring (RAID 1) Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec UDMA and PIO Modes Up to 2 SATA devices ACPI and ATA/ATAPI6 Only supports Windows XP to be continued..For GA-8I875 only. * For GA-8IK1100 only. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 6 -...
  • Page 11 On-Board 1394 Built-in TSB43AB23 chip PS/2 Connector PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface BIOS Licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Dual BIOS Supports Multi Language BIOS Supports Face Wizard Supports Q-Flash Additional Features PS/2 Keyboard power on by password PS/2 Mouse power on External Modem wake up STR(Suspend-To-RAM) Wake on LAN (WOL)

  • Page 12: Ga-8I875 / Ga-8Ik1100 Motherboard Layout

    GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard Layout KB_MS RAM_LED R_USB SOCKET 478 Intel 875P ® CPU_FAN ATX_12V Intel AUDIO KENAI II Kinnereth R* NB_FAN CD_IN PWR_FAN AGP_12V CLR_PWD 2X_DET AGP PRO PCI1 Intel ICH5R ® CODEC SYS_FAN AUX_IN DDR 400+ PCI2 SATA1_SB...

  • Page 13: Block Diagram

    3 IEEE1394 CODEC 8 USB 2 Serial ATA Ports PCICLK (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) AGPCLK (66MHz) CLK GEN 14.318 MHz MCHCLK (100/133/200mHz) 33 MHz ICH3V66 (66MHz) For GA-8I875 only. * For GA-8IK1100 only. - 9 - Introduction...
  • Page 14 GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 1 Step 2 Step 4...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Pin1 indicator Pin1 indicator 4. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and 3. CPU Top View look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 17: Step 1-2: Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    Step 1-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation Before installing the CPU cooling fan, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. 2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan. (The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the thermal paste.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 19: Ddr Introduction

    When Dual Channel Technology is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one,with the fastest speed at 6.4GB/s DDR400. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 includes six DIMM slots, and each Channel has 3 DIMMs as following: Channel A : DIMM 1, 2, 3...
  • Page 20 Figure 2: Don't operate Dual Channel Technology (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) DIMM 1 DIMM 3 DIMM5 DS/SS 1 memory module DS/SS DS/SS 2 memory modules DS/SS DS/SS 3 memory modules DS/SS GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 21: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And

    If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. For GA-8I875 only. * For GA-8IK1100 only. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 18 -...

  • Page 23: Audio Connectors

    Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) Parallel Port This connector supports 2 standard COM ports (25 pin Female) and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc. can be connected to Serial ports. COMA COMB Serial Port (9 pin Male)

  • Page 24: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    21) F1_1394 / F2_1394 8) FDD 22) IR 9) IDE1 / IDE2 23) GAME 10) SATA0_SB / SATA1_SB 24) INFO_LINK 11) F_PANEL 25) CLR_PWD 12) PWR_LED 26) WOL 13) RAM_LED 27) BAT 14) 2X_DET GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 25 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V 2) ATX (ATX Power) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
  • Page 26 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. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 27 5) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense 6) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.
  • Page 28 Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 29 9) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. IDE2 IDE1 10) SATA0_SB / SATA1_SB (Serial ATA Connector) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec).

  • Page 30: F_Panel

    Open: Normal Operation (Green) Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation (Red) Close: Power On/Off MSG(Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) (Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC (Purple) GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 31 12) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD-...
  • Page 32 Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound. Pin No. Definition Power Front Audio (R) Rear Audio (R) Reserved No Pin Front Audio (L) Rear Audio (L) GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 33 16) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT 17) 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.
  • Page 34 Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R 19) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX-R GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 35 20) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) 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. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
  • Page 36 Game cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional Game cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition GRX1_R GPSA2 GPX2_R GPY2_R MSI_R GPSA1 GPY1_R GPSB1 MSO_R GPSB2 No Pin GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 37 24) INFO_LINK This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. Be careful with the polarity of the INFO_LINK connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the INFO_LINK cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 38 If you want to erase CMOS... 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. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 39 - 35 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 40 GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 41: 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 computer and pressing <Del>...

  • Page 42: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : Fa)

    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-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP / PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

  • Page 44: Standard Cmos Features

    The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1999 through 2098 GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 40 -...
  • Page 45 Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <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.

  • Page 46: 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 1MB in the CPU's memory address map. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 47: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features SCSI/RAID Cntlr Boot Order [Press Enter] Item Help First Boot Device [Floppy] Menu Level Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) Third Boot Device [CDROM] SCSI, RAID, etc Password Check...

  • Page 48: Dram Data Integrity Mode

    Set DRAM mode at ECC. Non-ECC Set DRAM mode at Non-ECC. " # " System will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor with HT Technology. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 49: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] Item Help On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled] Menu Level On-Chip SATA [Auto] If a hard disk x SATA Port0 Configure as SATA Port0 controller card is SATA Port1 Configure as SATA Port1 used, set at Disabled...
  • Page 50 The values depend on SATA Port0. SATA RAID Function Enabled Enable SATA Raid function when SATA Mode set to SATA Port 0 & SATA Port 1 only. (Default value) Disabled Disable SATA Raid function. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 51: Usb Controller

    USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support.

  • Page 52: Onboard Lan Boot Rom

    UR2 Duplex Mode This feature allows you to seclect IR mode. This function will available when "UART Mode Select" doesn't set at Normal. Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default Value) Full IR Function Duplex Full. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 53: Onboard Parallel Port

    Onboard Parallel port This feature allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses the onboard I/O controller. Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default Value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
  • Page 54 Set CIR Port Address to 310. Set CIR Port Address to 320. Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) CIR Port IRQ Set CIR Port IRQ to 5. Set CIR Port IRQ to 11. (Default Value) GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 55: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 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] [S1] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] Set suspend type to ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan [Enabled] Power On Suspend under...

  • Page 56: Resume By Alarm

    Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) Power On By Mouse Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 57: Kb Power On Password

    Power On By Keyboard This feature allows you to set the method for powering-on the system. The option "Password" allows you to set up to 5 alphanumeric characters to power-on the system. The option "Keyboard 98" allows you to use the standard keyboard 98 to power on the system. Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.

  • Page 58: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    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. PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (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 4. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 59: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software PC Health Status Vcore Item Help DDR25V Menu Level +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPM Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]...

  • Page 60: Cpu Warning Temperature

    When the CPU temperature is higher than 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan will run at full speed. b. When the CPU temperature is lower than 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan will run at low speed. Disabled Disable this function. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 61: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio [15X] Item Help CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled] Menu Level CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) AGP/PCI/SRC Fixed 66/33/100 Memory Frequency For [Auto] Memory Frequency (Mhz) AGP/PCI/SRC Frequency (Mhz) 66/33/100 DIMM OverVoltage Control [Normal]...
  • Page 62 FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz, Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0. Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.6. 1.33 Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.33. Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value) GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 58 -...

  • Page 63: Cpu Voltage Control

    Memory Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) . AGP/PCI/SRC Frequency (Mhz) The values depend on Fixed AGP/PCI/SRC Frequency. DIMM OverVoltage Control Normal Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.2V.

  • Page 64: Select Language

    F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Figure 10: Select Language Select Language Multi Language is supports 7 languages. There are English, French, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 60 -...

  • Page 65: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? Y Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save &...

  • Page 66: Load Optimized Defaults

    F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Figure 12: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 62 -...

  • Page 67: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Enter Password: Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save &...

  • Page 68: Save & Exit Setup

    Save Data to CMOS Figure 14: Save & Exit Setup Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 64 -...

  • Page 69: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 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 Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save &...
  • Page 70 GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 66 -...

  • Page 71: 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 72: Easytune ™ 4 Introduction

    Moreover, if one well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this setting and "Load" it in next time. 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.

  • Page 73: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 : Dual BIOS / Q-Flash A. What is Dual BIOS Technology? Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS.
  • Page 74 The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS. Status 2: If one of the main BIOS or the Backup BIOS fails, this item "Boot From : Main BIOS(Default)" will become gray and will not be changed by user. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 75 • Auto Recovery : Enable(Default), Disable When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure. (In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to Suspend to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.) (If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press"Del"...
  • Page 76 [Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort... Press Enter to Run. !! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !! Please press any key to continue Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 77 Save Main BIOS to Floppy / Save Backup BIOS to Floppy In the A:drive, insert the floppy disk, then Press Enter to Run. TYPE FILE NAME File name: XXXX.XX Total Size: 1.39M Free Size: 1.39M F5: Refresh DEL: Delete TAB: Switch To name the file.
  • Page 78 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 79 II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOS technology? ™ Answer: In today's systems there are more and more BIOS failures. The most common reasons are virus attacks, BIOS upgrade failures, and/or deterioration of the BIOS (ROM) chip itself. 1.
  • Page 80 Another advantage you gain from Giga-Byte's DualBIOS technology is the ability to upgrade ™ from dual 2 Mbit BIOS to dual 4 Mbit BIOS in the future if extra BIOS storage is need. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 81 Method 2 : @BIOS Utility ™ If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS program to flash ™ BIOS. Press here. 2. Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/ @BIOS. 1. Click "@BIOS" item. 3.Click " ".
  • Page 82 In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS server, please go onto ™ 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. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard...

  • Page 83: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction The installation of Windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 84 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 chan- nels output. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 85 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear Line In channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer chan- nels to "MIC In".
  • Page 86 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 Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "Audio Combo Kit" in the back of the case, and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 87 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.
  • Page 88 1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard. 3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the AC3 decoder. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 84 -...

  • Page 89: Jack-Sensing Introduction

    Jack-Sensing Introduction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000 /ME. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack,...
  • Page 90 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning mes- sage 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-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 86 -...

  • Page 91: Uaj Introduction

    UAJ Introduction UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) has a very smart feature: It will switch signal automatically when user plugs his audio device to the wrong jack (Line-in/ Line-out). That means users do not need to worry the Audio device should be plug in Line-in or Line-out jack, the device will work perfectly after UAJ is activated.

  • Page 92: Adjusting Sound Volume

    AC97 Audio Configuation menu. After that, you'll have to use the Line-In volume lever in the "Volume Control" menu to adjust the volume because AUX IN and Line-In functions are controlled by the same audio signals. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 88 -...

  • Page 93: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery? Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition . If the hard drive can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state. 1. It supports FAT16, FAT32, NTFS format. 2.
  • Page 94 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. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3.
  • Page 95 1.Excute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back it up. The backed up data will be saved as a hidden image . 2.Excute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default.
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  • Page 97: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix 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 setup.exe.
  • Page 98 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-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 94 -...

  • Page 99: Software Application

    SOFTWARE APPLICATION This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners. Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager (GWUM) This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray Gigabyte Management Tool (GMT) A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network...

  • Page 100: Hardware 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-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 96 -...
  • Page 101 What is Face-Wizard ™ Face-Wizard is a windows based utility with user-friendly interface that allows users to change the boot-up logo with picture from Gigabyte Logo Gallery on web site or other compatible picture you have. How does it work? Face-Wizard allows user to select BIOS on board or file in hard drive, floppy disk, zip, MO or ™...
  • Page 102 Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions 1. Click "EasyTune4" item. 2. Click "Next". 4. Right Click the icon to start 3. Click "Finish" to restart computer. "EasyTune 4". 5. Click "HELP". GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 98 -...
  • Page 103 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 104 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 105 Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA mode? Answer: Please set in the BIOS as follow: 1. Advanced BIOS features--> SATA/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA" 2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI" 3.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot. module vertically into the DIMM slot. Failure has been excluded. Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and turn on the system. GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 102 -...
  • Page 107 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). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.
  • Page 108 PCB revision: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 104 -...
  • Page 109 Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface DIMM...
  • Page 110 Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge SRAM Static Random Access Memory GA-8I875 / GA-8IK1100 Motherboard - 106 -...
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