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Gigabyte GA-G1975X-C User Manual

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GA-G1975X-C
Intel
Pentium
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Intel
Pentium
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User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-G1975XC-1002R
* 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-C Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition ® ® Intel Pentium D / Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-G1975XC-1002R * 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-C 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 ..................57 Install Chipset Drivers ..................57 Software Applications ..................58 Driver CD Information ..................58 Hardware Information ..................59 Contact Us ..................... 59 Chapter 4 Appendix ....................61 Unique Software Utilities ................61 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................62 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction .................

  • Page 6: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist IDE Cable x 2 and FDD Cable x 1 Serial ATA II Cable x 2 Serial ATA Power Cable x 1 2 Ports USB 2.0 Cable x 1 8-Channel Audio Combo kit x 1 2 Ports USB 2.0 + 2 Ports IEEE1394 Cable x 1 I/O Shield DGBR2 card bracket DGBR2 Card...

  • Page 7: Ga-G1975X-C Motherboard Layout

    GA-G1975X-C Motherboard Layout ATX_12V_2X4 MOS_HEATSINK1 LGA775 CPU_FAN KB_MS AUDIO Intel 975X ® PCIE_12V CD_IN IDE1 NB_FAN Broadcom PCIE_16_1 5789 MAIN BIOS PCIE1 SYS_FAN Intel ICH7R ® BACKUP PCIE2 BIOS SUR_CEN S_ATAII2_3 BATTERY PCIE_16_2 TSB43AB23 PCIE_4_1 F_USB1 CREATIVE PCIE_4_2 CA0106 F_USB2...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    (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 (Note 3) /667 (Note 4) /533 unbuffered DIMMs Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMMs Supports ECC/non-ECC type DRAM Expanstion Slots 2 PCI Express x 16 slots 2 PCI Express x 4 slots 2 PCI slots GA-G1975X-C 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 Northbridge fan connector 1 front panel connector 1 front audio 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-C Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan)

    Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Fig.1 Fig.2 To attach Cool-Plus to Once the fan is prop- a heatsink, align the erly affixed onto the extensions on both h e a t s i n k , p l u g t h e sides with the grooves power cable into the in the heatsink as...
  • Page 16 The GA-G1975X-C supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double. GA-G1975X-C 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 Crossfire Tm System

    1-7-2 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

    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-C Motherboard - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Connectors Introduction

    Connectors Introduction ATX_12V_2X4 F_PANEL ATX (Power Connector) F_AUDIO PCIE_12V CD_IN CPU_FAN SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN SUR_CEN PWR_FAN F_USB1 / F_USB2 / GREEN_USB NB_FAN F1_1394 / F2_1394 COMA IDE1 / IDE2 PW1 / PW2 SATAII0_1 / SATAII2_3 RF_ID PWR_LED BATTERY - 21 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 22 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V 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-C 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 The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 9) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive).
  • Page 26 (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for one minute). 3. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 27 13) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. Speaker Connector SPEAK- Reset Switch SPEAK+ RES+ Power Switch RES- MSG-...
  • Page 28 For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer. Pin No. Definition MIC_BIAS FrontAudio(R) No Pin FrontAudio(L) 15) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 29 16) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector.
  • Page 30 IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. F2_1394 F1_1394 Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition Power(12V) TPA2+ Power(12V) TPA2- TPA0+ TPA0- TPB2+ TPB2- TPB0+ No Pin TPB0- Power(12V) Power(12V) Power(12V) Power(12V) TPA1+ TPA1- No Pin TPB1+ TPB1- GA-G1975X-C 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 22) 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 33: 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 34: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E2)

    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-C Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35 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 36: 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-C Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 37 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 38 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-C Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 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 40 Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Hyper Threading. (Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function. GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 40 -...
  • Page 41 Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. Disabled Disable 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 42: 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-C Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 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 44: 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-C Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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-C Motherboard - 46 -...
  • Page 47 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 48: 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-C Motherboard - 48 -...
  • Page 49 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 50 Set DDRII RAM RAS# to CAS# delay 4 SCLKs. Set DDRII RAM RAS# to CAS# delay 5 SCLKs. Set DDRII RAM RAS# to CAS# delay 6 SCLKs. Auto Set DDRII RAM RAS# to CAS# delay time automatically. (Default value) GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 50 -...
  • Page 51 DRAM RAS# Precharge This feature allows you to set the DRAM RAS# Precharge Time. Set DDRII RAM RAS# Precharge Time to 2. Set DDRII RAM RAS# Precharge Time to 3. Set DDRII RAM RAS# Precharge Time to 4. Set DDRII RAM RAS# Precharge Time to 5. Set DDRII RAM RAS# Precharge Time to 6.

  • Page 52: 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-C Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 53: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    2-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 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 Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save &...

  • Page 54: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Save & Exit Setup

    2-13 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 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 Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status...
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  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 59 - Drivers Installation...
  • Page 60 GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 60 -...

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64 (As this is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8NXP-9 GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-K8U-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-8N-SLI GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NMF-9 GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 64 -...

  • Page 65: 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 66 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-C Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 67 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 68 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-C Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 69 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 70 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-C Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 71 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 72 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-C Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 73 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 74 BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS Select @BIOS item than click Install Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "...
  • Page 75 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.

  • Page 76: Configuring Sata Hard Drive(S) (Controller: Intel Ich7R)

    SATA 3Gb/s port(s) on the motherboard. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (Note) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 77 (2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup You have to make sure whether the SATA controller is configured correctly in system BIOS Setup and set BIOS boot sequence for the SATA hard drive(s). Step 1: Turn on your computer and press Del to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). If you want to create RAID, set SATA RAID/AHCI Mode under the Integrated Peripherals menu to RAID (Disabled by default).
  • Page 78 (µù) [Enabled] : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Figure 3 Step 4: Save and exit BIOS Setup. GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 79 (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to Section 4 if you do not want to create RAID. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press <Ctrl-I>...
  • Page 80 Select Disks Strip Size : 128KB Capacity : 223.6 GB Create Volume [ HELP ] The following are typical values: RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB ]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select Figure 7 GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 81 Step 5: After setting all the items above, select Create Volume and press ENTER (Figure 8) to begin the creation of the RAID array. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM V5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name : RAID_Volume0...
  • Page 82 111.8GB Member Disk(0) ]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu Figure 11 To exit the ICH7R RAID BIOS utility, press ESC in Main Menu. Now, you can proceed to the installation of the SATA driver and operating system. GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 82 -...
  • Page 83 Figure 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 Figure 13.
  • Page 84 * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 16 GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 84 -...
  • Page 85 Step 3: Use the ARROW keys on your keyboard to select Intel(R) 82801 GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7R/DH)* (Figure 17) and press ENTER. Then the system will load the SATA driver from the floppy disk. Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
  • Page 86 (Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.) GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 86 -...

  • Page 87: 4- / 5.1- / 6.1- / 7.1- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    4-1-5 2- / 4- / 5.1- / 6.1- / 7.1- Channel Audio Function Introduction Please follow the steps below for speakers configurations. (Following pictures are in Windows XP.) For users who wish to configure 4/4.1 channel, 5.1 channel, 6.1 channel, and 7.1 channel speakers, they MUST use the Audio Combo Kit.
  • Page 88 Secure the Audio Combo Kit bracket to a free PCI slot. (Note) The Audio Combo Kit provides only Surround Kit and SPDIF Out module, SPDIF In module is an optional device. Please contact your dealer for the SPDIF In module. GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 88 -...
  • Page 89 STEP 2: Connect the Surround-Kit to the SUR_CEN connector located on the motherboard. Then the installation is completed. 4/4.1 Channel Speaker Configurations Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out STEP 1 : Connect the 4/4.1 channel speakers to the Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack in the back panel and the Rear Speaker Out jack on the Surround Kit.
  • Page 90 In the Speaker Selection tab of Creative Speaker Settings, click 6.1 Speakers in the Speaker/Head- phone Selection list. After completion, you can click the Channel/Noise button to check whether the speaker selection corresponds to your speaker configuration. GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 90 -...
  • Page 91 7.1 Channel Speaker Configurations Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out STEP 1 : Connect the 7.1 channel speakers to the Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack in the back panel and the Rear Speaker Out, Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Side Speaker Out jacks on the Surround Kit.
  • Page 92 Speaker Settings, select the Digital Output Only checkbox to activate digital output. 4. Set the decoder options in Start -> Program -> Creative -> Sound Blaster Live 24-bit -> Device Control to SPDIF Passthrough. Please refer to Page 85. GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 92 -...

  • Page 93: Dts Introduction

    4-1-6 DTS Introduction 1. Introduction In a continuous effort to bring the finest cinematic surround effects to the consumers, Creative has partnered with DTS, Inc to integrate DTS-ES and DTS-Neo:6 into their Sound Blaster line of audio products. This paper will discuss the benefits of having these technologies and how to bring the ultimate entertainment experience out of them via the Creative software applications.
  • Page 94 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. GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 94 -...
  • Page 95 Step 2: Configuring 3rd party SoftDVD players 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.
  • Page 96 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. GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 96 -...
  • Page 97 2.3 Decoding using SoftDVD player 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. - 97 - Appendix...
  • Page 98 DTS Neo:6 Settings can only be launched from within Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer. 3.1 Launching DTS Neo:6 Settings To launch DTS Neo:6 Settings: 1. Launch Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer. 2. On the Menu bar, click Tools -> DTS Neo:6 Settings. 3. DTS Neo:6 Settings appears. GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 98 -...
  • Page 99 The DTS Neo:6 is located under the time display area in Creative MediaSource Player (version 2.02 and above). It is circled in red below: Neo:6 Mus indicates that Music Mode is enabled while Neo:6 Cin indicates that Cinema Mode is enabled.

  • Page 100: 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 101: Post Error Code

    POST Error Code POST (hex) Description Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: - Disable shadow RAM - Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) - Program basic chipset registers 1. Detect memory - Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC - Auto-detection of L2 cache (socket 7 or below) 2.
  • Page 102 2. Initialize L2 cache for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range 3. Initialize the APIC for P6 class CPU 4. On MP platform, adjust the cacheable range to smaller one in case the cacheable ranges between each CPU are not identical GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 102 -...
  • Page 103 POST (hex) Description Initialize USB Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) 1. Display PnP logo 2. Early ISA PnP initialization - Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code (Optional Feature) Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional) 1.
  • Page 104 2. Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Build MP table 2. Build & update ESCD 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Build MSIRQ routing table Boot attempt (INT 19h) GA-G1975X-C Motherboard - 104 -...
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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://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/ServiceCenter.aspx...
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