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Gigabyte GA-G1975X User Manual

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GA-G1975X
Intel
Pentium
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Intel
Pentium
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User's Manual
Rev. 1005
12ME-G1975X-1005R
* 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.
Processor Extreme Edition
D / Pentium
4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
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  • Page 1 GA-G1975X Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition ® ® Intel Pentium D / Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1005 12ME-G1975X-1005R * 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 quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Item Checklist ......................... 6 GA-G1975X Motherboard Layout .................. 7 Block Diagram ........................ 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Considerations Prior to Installation ..............9 Feature Summary ..................10 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink .............. 13 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ..................
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..................59 Install Chipset Drivers ..................59 Software Applications ..................60 Driver CD Information ..................60 Hardware Information ..................61 Contact Us ..................... 61 Chapter 4 Appendix ....................63 Unique Software Utilities ................63 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................64 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction .................

  • Page 6: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist IDE Cable x 2 & FDD Cable x 1 Serial ATAII Cable x 4 Serial ATA Power Cable x 2 SATA + Serial ATA Power Cable x 1 2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable x 2 8-Channel Audio Combo kit x 1 2 Ports USB 2.0 + 2 Ports 1394 Cable x 1 I/O Shield DGBR2 Card bracket...

  • Page 7: Ga-G1975X Motherboard Layout

    GA-G1975X Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 LGA775 KB_MS CPU_FAN AUDIO PWR_FAN Intel ® 975X PCIE_12V CD_IN IDE1 Broadcom PCIE_16_1 5789 MAIN PCIE1 SYS_FAN BIOS Intel ICH7R ® BACKUP PCIE2 BIOS SUR_CEN S_ATAII2_3 PCIE_16_2 TSB43AB23 PCIE_4_1 F_USB1 CREATIVE PCIE_4_2 CA0106 S_ATAII0_1 F_USB2 SPDIF_IO...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    PCICLK(33MHz) (Note 1) DDR II memory can be overclocked to 888MHz (must be used with a 1066MHz FSB processor) through overclocking in BIOS. Go to GIGABYTE's website for more information about the supported DDR II memory modules for this feature.

  • 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

    Supports dual channel DDR II 888 /667 /533 unbuffered DIMMs (Note 3) (Note 4) Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMMs Supports ECC/non-ECC type DRAM Expanstion Slots 2 PCI Express x 16 slot 2 PCI Express x 4 slots 2 PCI slots GA-G1975X Motherboard - 10 -...
  • Page 11 Internal Connectors 1 24-pin ATX power connector 1 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 4-pin PCIE 12V power connector 1 floppy connector 2 IDE connectors 4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors 1 CPU fan connector 1 system fan connector 1 power fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector...
  • Page 12 Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) 4~7.1 channel audio configuration requires the use of Audio Combo Kit. (Note 3) DDR II memory can be overclocked to 888MHz (must be used with an 1066MHz FSB processor) through overclocking in BIOS.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Installation Of The Heatsink

    The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink 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 heatsink. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Installation Of Memory

    Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. 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. 2.
  • Page 16 The GA-G1975X supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-G1975X includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Configuring A Multi-Graphics Cards System

    This function is supported only on Windows XP operating system. With Multi View technology from GIGABYTE, Dual Graphic enabled motherboards offer multiple display support on up to eight separate monitors. This improves the capabilities and productivity of the user by allowing them to spread multiple windows over eight monitors and view them simultaneously.

  • Page 19: Configuring An Ati Crossfiretm System

    1-6-2 Configuring an ATi CrossFire System To enable CrossFire technology on the motherboard, you need one ATI CrossFire Edition graphics card (master) and one standard CrossFire -ready ATI RADEON graphics card (slave). Before you begin-- I. Power Requirements: Before installation, assure that the power supply you use is able to provide sufficient power to fully support an CrossFire configuration and other components in your system.

  • Page 20: I/O Back Panel Introduction

    Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. 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. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/5.1-/6.1-/7.1-channel audio functioning. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Connectors Introduction

    Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V_2X4 12) F_AUDIO 2) ATX (Power Connector) 13) CD_IN 3) PCIE_12V 14) SPDIF_IO 4) CPU_FAN 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / GREEN_USB 5) SYS_FAN 16) F1_1394 / F2_1394 6) PWR_FAN 17) RF_ID 7) FDD 18) PWR_LED 8) IDE1 / IDE2 19) C I 9) SATAII0_1 / SATAII2_3 20) COMA...
  • Page 22 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V -12V 3.3V PS_ON(soft On/Off) Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V(Only for 24-pin ATX) +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) 3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) GA-G1975X Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 23 3) PCIE_12V (Power Connector) The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to the PCIE x 16 slot. Connect this connector depending on your system requirements. PIin No. Definition +12V 4/5/6) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design.
  • Page 24 Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).To ensure that an IDE CD-ROM drive can work properly, please attach it to the IDE 1 connector. IDE1 IDE2 GA-G1975X Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 9) SATAII0_1 / SATAII2_3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/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 10) BATTERY Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 26: Front Panel Jumper

    RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal (Green) Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal (Red) Close: Power On/Off MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) (Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC ( Purple) GA-G1975X Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 27 12) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) 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 28 Pin No. Definition Power(5V) Power(5V) USB DX- USB Dy- USB DX+ USB Dy+ No Pin (Note) When the standby power is shut down, USB devices (example: optical mouses) will not light on during system power-off. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 29 17) RF_ID This connector allows you to connect external devices to use extra function. Check the pin assignments before you connect the external device cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device. Pin No. Definition Power...
  • Page 30 MPD- 19) 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" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. Definition Signal GA-G1975X Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 31 20) COMA (COMA Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMA connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COMA cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional COMA cable, please contact your local dealer.
  • Page 32 C.R.S. (CMOS Reload Switch) allows user to clear the CMOS and reboot the system simultaneously. C.R.S. provides convenient default settings retrieve and jumper-free CMOS reload. PW1(Red) PW2(Blue) Definition Clear CMOS + Power On Power On / Off GA-G1975X Motherboard - 32 -...
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  • Page 35: 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 36: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F1)

    Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default for stability. The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 37 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 38: Standard Cmos Features

    Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 39 IDE Channel 2/3 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. Extended IDE Drive SATA IDE devices setup. You can use one of two methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST(default) •...
  • Page 40 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. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Item Help BIOS Flash Protection [Auto] Menu Level First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Select Hard Disk Boot Third Boot Device [CDROM] Device Priority...
  • Page 42 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. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP.(Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function.(Default value) Disabled Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled...

  • Page 44: Integrated Peripherals

    This value will be automatically made by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 44 -...
  • Page 45 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 46: Power Management Setup

    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-G1975X Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Power On By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on the system.

  • Page 48: Pc Health Status

    Enabled then save BIOS setup and restart your system. Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDRV / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature automatically. Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/POWER/SYSTEM fan speed status automatically. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 48 -...
  • Page 49 CPU Warning Temperature C / 140 F Monitor CPU temperature at 60 C / 140 C / 158 F Monitor CPU temperature at 70 C / 158 C / 176 F Monitor CPU temperature at 80 C / 176 C / 194 F Monitor CPU temperature at 90 C / 194 Disabled...

  • Page 50: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    This setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection. The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 50 -...
  • Page 51 Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to get higher performance. Auto Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value) Fast Set Robust Graphics Booster to Fast. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to Turbo. C.I.A.2 C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) is designed to detect CPU loading during software program executing, and automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance.
  • Page 52 Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.30V. +0.35V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.35V. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 1.7500V to 1.5625V. (Default value: Normal) Normal CPU Vcore Display your CPU's normal voltage. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 52 -...
  • Page 53 CAS Latency Time This feature allows you to select the CAS latency Time, When any DDRII DIMM installed. Set CAS latency Time is 5. Set CAS latency Time is 4. Set CAS latency Time is 3. Set CAS latency Time is 6. Auto Set CAS latency Time automatically.

  • Page 54: Top Performance

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Exit Without Saving Top Performance ESC: Quit F3: Change Language F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Multi-language supports 7 languages. There are English, French, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...

  • Page 56: Set Supervisor/User Password

    F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup 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-G1975X Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 57: Exit Without Saving

    2-14 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 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 58 GA-G1975X Motherboard - 58 -...

  • Page 59: 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 Run.exe.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 61 - Drivers Installation...
  • Page 62 GA-G1975X Motherboard - 62 -...

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change BIOS feature settings with relative speed and ease. Through GIGABYTE M.I.T. feature the user is no longer required to switch into different modes within BIOS setup in order to change system settings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A.

  • Page 64: Easytune 5 Introduction

    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 65: 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 66 (As this is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8NXP-9 GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-K8U GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-K8U-9 GA-8N-SLI GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8NMF-9 GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-G1975X Motherboard - 66 -...

  • Page 67: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 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. If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the system is powered on.
  • Page 68 The means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS. (This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’t be changed by user.) Load Default Settings Load dual BIOS default value. Save Settings to CMOS Save revised setting. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 69 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 70 Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execu- tion of the task. Action bar: Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 71 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 72 Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-G1975X Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 73 Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
  • Page 74 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?" Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 74 -...
  • Page 75 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. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.........SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI Data Enable Do not turn off power or Updating BIOS Now...
  • Page 76 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/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "...
  • Page 77 III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto 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 V.
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  • Page 79: Configuring Sata Hard Drive(S) (Controller: Intel Ich7R)

    4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: Intel ICH7R) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: (1) Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system. (2) Configure SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup. (3)* Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver.
  • Page 80 The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may not show the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 81 Step 2: Later, select Hard Disk Boot Priority under the Advanced BIOS Features menu. In the Hard Disk Boot Priority submenu, select the model of the SATA hard drive onto which you intent to install Microsoft Windows 2000/XP (Figure 2). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority 1.

  • Page 82: Configuring Raid Set In Raid Bios

    [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] RAID Volumes : None Defined. Physical Disks : Port Driver Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Figure 5 GA-G1975X Motherboard - 82 -...
  • Page 83 Step 3: After entering the Create Volume Menu screen, name the disk array with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under the Name item. When finished, press ENTER to select a RAID level (Figure 6). There are four RAID levels: RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID5. Select a RAID level and press ENTER.
  • Page 84 WARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. [ HELP ] Are you sure you want to creat this volume? (Y/N) : Press "ENTER" to Create the specified volume ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 9 GA-G1975X Motherboard - 84 -...
  • Page 85 After the creation is completed, you can see detailed information about the RAID Array in the DISK/ VOLUME INFORMATION section, including RAID mode, disk block size, disk name, and disk capacity, etc. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 86 Fig. 13 (Note 1) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. From the CD-ROM drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 14). A command prompt window will open similar to that in Fig. 13.

  • Page 87: Installing Sata Controller Driver During Os Installation

    Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation 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 88 Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 18 "*" If you set the SATA RAID/AHCI Mode item in BIOS Setup to AHCI mode, please select Intel(R) 82801 GR/GH SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH7R/DH). GA-G1975X Motherboard - 88 -...
  • Page 89 After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you should see a screen as below. It indicates that you have installed the SATA controller driver successfully. You can proceed with the Windows 2000/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.

  • Page 90: 4- / 5.1- / 6.1- / 7.1- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Audio Control Panel. To configure speakers, click the Speaker Settings icon. Creative Audio Control Panel Method Two: On the taskbar, click Start -> Program -> Cre- ative -> Sound Blaster Live 24-bit -> Creative Speaker Settings. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 90 -...
  • Page 91 2/2.1 Channel Speaker Configurations We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied. STEP 1 : Connect the 2/2.1 channel speakers (headphone) to the Line Out jack. Line Out STEP 2: In the Speaker Selection tab of Creative Speaker Settings, click 2/2.1 Speakers in the Speaker/...
  • Page 92 In the Speaker Selection tab of Creative Speaker Settings, click 4/4.1 Speakers in the Speaker/ Headphone Selection list. After completion, you can click the Channel/Noise button to check whether the speaker selection corresponds to your speaker configuration. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 92 -...
  • Page 93 5.1 Channel Speaker Configurations Rear Speaker C e n t e r / S u b w o o f e r Front Speaker Out Speaker Out STEP 1 : Connect the 5.1 channel speakers to the Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack in the back panel and the Rear Speaker Out, Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jacks on the Surround Kit.
  • Page 94 Out module includes an optical SPDIF Out jack and a coaxial SPDIF Out jack. Follow the steps below to enable digital output support. Step 1. Connect SPDIF Out module connector to the SPDIF_IO connector on the motherboard. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 94 -...
  • Page 95 2. Connect a decoder to your system through optical cable or coaxial cable. The picture to the right is an example of connecting an opti- cal cable to the optical SPDIF Out jack. 3. In the Speaker Selection tab of Creative Speaker Settings, select the Digital Output Only checkbox to activate digital output.

  • Page 96: Dts Introduction

    Step 1: Device Control One of the most recent audio products that incorporate DTS technology is the Sound Blaster Live! 24- bit integrated on motherboards. Device Control is the control application that handles the decoding. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 96 -...
  • Page 97 By default, the on-board Creative audio device provides the decoding. The Use Installed Decoder option will be checked. When a 7.1 speaker system is used, a 4-channel or 6-channel audio content can be mapped to the additional speakers. Default is a map to the side speakers. The Creative configuration is completed once the Creative Speaker Settings is set to 6.1 or 7.1 speaker mode.
  • Page 98 All softDVD players typically have a option to use SPDIF OUT. This option needs to be turned on in conjunction with the Creative settings above for the built-in decoder feature to work. Examples using WinDVD and PowerDVD are illustrated below. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 98 -...
  • Page 99 2.2 Using External Decoder In a case whereby an external hardware decoder (e/g DTS Home Theatre System) is used, the option to use SPDIF Passthrough is to be checked. Encoded audio data will pass through Creative driver without decoding. - 99 - Appendix...
  • Page 100 A softDVD player which supports multi-channel playback offers an alternative option to external hardware decoding. Select a 8-channel playback option if a 7.1 speaker system is used. Examples using WinDVD and PowerDVD are illustrated below. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 100 -...
  • Page 101 3. DTS Neo:6 Integrated into Creative's full-featured media player Creative MediaSource, DTS Neo:6 Settings en- ables users with 5.1 or 6.1 speaker systems to derive five or six full-band channels of audio from two- channel matrix-encoded sources. The result is a richer and more natural aural experience, a luxury that owners of discrete multichannel systems have increasingly come to expect.
  • Page 102 Neo:6 will be featured with DTS-ES in a Creative audio system that is lined up to include DTS technologies. Together, they offer both discrete and matrix decoding that will help to bring the best audio experience out of a Sound Blaster. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 102 -...

  • Page 103: 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.

  • Page 104: Post Error Code

    Detect CPU information including brand, SMI type (Cyrix or Intel) and CPU level (586 or 686). Initial interrupts vector table. If no special specified, all H/W interrupts are directed to SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR & S/W interrupts to SPURIOUS_soft_HDLR. GA-G1975X Motherboard - 104 -...
  • Page 105 POST (hex) Description Initial EARLY_PM_INIT switch. Load keyboard matrix (notebook platform) HPM initialization (notebook platform) 1. Check validity of RTC value: e.g. a value of 5Ah is an invalid value for RTC minute. 2. Load CMOS settings into BIOS stack. If CMOS checksum fails, use default value instead.
  • Page 106 1. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported. -If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys -If no errors occur or F1 key is pressed to continue: Clear EPA or customization logo. E8POST.ASM starts GA-G1975X Motherboard - 106 -...
  • Page 107 POST (hex) Description 1. Call chipset power management hook. 2. Recover the text fond used by EPA logo (not for full screen logo) 3. If password is set, ask for password. Save all data in stack back to CMOS Initialize ISA PnP boot devices 1.
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  • Page 111 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...
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