Page 1 (or any AGP 4X 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 655FX based motherboards.
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
Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-8S655FX Ultra/GA-8S655FX(-L) is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive o EN 55011...
Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard GA-8S655FX Ultra Model Number: /GA-8S655FX(-L) Conforms to the following specifications:...
Page 5 GA-8S655FX Ultra/GA-8S655FX(-L) P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1005 12ME-8S655FXU-1005...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Content Item Checklist ..................4 Chapter 1 Introduction .................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-8S655FX Ultra/GA-8S655FX(-L) 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 PnP/PCI Configurations................. 52 PC Health Status ................... 53 Frequency/Voltage Control ................54 Top Performance.................... 57 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................. 58 Load Optimized Defaults ................59 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............60 Save & Exit Setup ..................61 Exit Without Saving ..................62 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............
Page 8: Item Checklist
Item Checklist The GA-8S655FX Ultra or GA-8S655FX-L 2 Port USB Cable x 1 (kl) or GA-8S655FX motherboard 4 Port USB Cable x 1 IDE cable x 1 (kl) /x 3 , Floppy cable x 1 SPDIF-KIT x 1 (SPDIF Out KIT) CD for motherboard driver &...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. — Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor ® ® — Support Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood) processor ® ® — Support Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology ®...
Page 10 On-Board Sound — Realtek ALC658 UAJ CODEC — Line Out / 2 front speaker — Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch) — Mic In / center& subwoofer(by s/w switch) — SPDIF Out /SPDIF In — CD_In / AUX_IN / Game Port On-Board LAN —...
Page 11 BIOS — Licensed AWARD BIOS — Supports Dual BIOS /Q-Flash — Supports Face Wizard Additional Features — PS/2 Keyboard power on by password — PS/2 Mouse power on — STR(Suspend-To-RAM) — AC Recovery — USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3 —...
Page 12: Ga-8S655Fx Ultra/Ga-8S655Fx(-L) Motherboard Layout
GA-8S655FX Ultra/GA-8S655FX(-L) Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS PWR_FAN (j ) SOC KET478 IDE2 IDE1 R_USB ATX_12V USB_LAN (jk) CD_IN SiS 655FX RTL8110S (j ) RTL8100C (k ) NB_FAN AGP 8X AUX_IN SYS _FAN SATA 1 CODEC SiS 964 SATA 0 PCI1 SUR_CEN PCI2 IT8705...
Page 13: Block Diagram
Block Diagram Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200 MHz) Socket 478 AGP 4X/8X System Bus AGPCLK 400/533/800 MHz (66MHz) 266/333/400 MHz SiS 655FX ZCLK (66/133MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) 5 PCI RJ45 (jk) 66/133 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz RTL8110S 48 MHz RTL8100C BIOS SiS 964 Game Port AC97 Link...
Page 14 GA-8S655FX Series 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)
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning: If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
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
Step 2: Install memory modules Before installing the processor and heatsink, adhere to the following warning: When RAM_LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation.
Page 19 2. Two DDR memory modules are installed (the same memory size and type): The Dual Channel Technology will operate when two memory modules are inserted individually into Channel A and B. If you install two memory modules in the same channel, the Dual Channel Technology will not operate.
Page 20 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.
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, necessary 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 Power Supply
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector Ø This connector supports standard PS/2 PS/2 Mouse Connector keyboard and PS/2 mouse. (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) vParallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port...
Page 23: Audio Connectors
w/x USB / LAN Connector Ø Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip, speaker..etc. Have a standard USB 5 USB interface. Also make sure your OS USB 7 USB 4 supports USB controller.
Page 24: Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction
Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction 1) ATX_12V 15) SUR_CEN 2) ATX 16) CD_IN 3) CPU_FAN 17) AUX_IN 4) SYS_FAN 18) SPDIF_IO 5) PWR_FAN 19) IR 6) NB_FAN 20) F_USB1/F_USB2 7) IDE1/IDE2 21) GAME 8) IDE3/IDE4 22) INFO_LINK 9) FDD 23) F1_1394 10) RAM_LED 24) F2_1394...
Page 25 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX _12V) suppliesthe 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 3) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector) 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...
Page 27 5) PWR_FAN (Power 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) NB_FAN (j ) If you installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the Chip Fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Note: If the NorthBridge on the motherboard has a fan sink, then the motherboard contains a NB_FAN connector.
Page 28 7) IDE1/ IDE2(IDE1/IDE2 Connector) Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 8) IDE3 / IDE4 (RAID/ATA133, Green Connector) Important Notice: The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. If you wish to use IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS (either RAID or ATA133).
Page 29 9) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88Mbytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 10) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the stand by voltage.
Page 30 11) 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- MPD-...
Page 31: F_Panel
13) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above. Soft Po wer Speaker Connector Me ssa g e LED /Po w e r / Connector Sleep LED PW -...
Page 32 14) F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.
Page 33 16) CD_IN (CD IN, Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R 17) 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 - 29 - Hardware Installation Process...
Page 34 18) 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 35 20) F_ USB1 / F_USB2(Front USB Connector, Yellow ) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front USB cable. Be careful with the polarity of the F_USB connector.
Page 36 22) INFO_LINK This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. Pin No. Definition SMBCLK SMBDATA GPIO No Pin +12V +12V 23) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector) Please Note: Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.
Page 37 24) F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector) Please Note: Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will m ake the device unable to work or even damage it.
Page 38 26) CLR_PWD When Jumper is set to "open" and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared. On the contrary when Jumper is set to "close", the current status remains. open: Clear password close: Normal GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard - 34 -...
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Page 40 GA-8S655FX Series 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 comput e r and pressing <Del>...
Page 42: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : 8S655Fx Ultra F1A)
GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
Page 43: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Manag ement 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
Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:y y ) Fri, May 3 2002 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 17:56:23 Menu Lev el u Change the day , month, }IDE Primary Master None y ear }IDE Primary Slav e...
Page 45 Time The times format in <hour> <mi n ute> <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. There are two types: auto type, and manual type.
Page 46: Base Memory
Floppy 3 Mode Support (for J apan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Driv e. (Default v alue) Driv e A Driv e A is 3 mode Floppy Driv e. Driv e B Driv e B is 3 mode Floppy Driv e. Both Driv e A &...
Page 47: Advanced Bios Features
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Adv anced BIOS Features uSCSI/RAID Cntlr Boot Order [Press Enter] Item Help First Boot Dev ice [Floppy ] Menu Lev el u Second Boot Dev ice [HDD-0] Select boot sequence Third Boot Dev ice...
Page 48: Password Check
USB-FDD Select y our boot dev ice priority by USB-FDD. USB-ZIP Select y our boot dev ice priority by USB-ZIP. USB-CDROM Select y our boot dev ice priority by USB-CDROM. USB-HDD Select y our boot dev ice priority by USB-HDD. Select y our boot dev ice priority by LAN.
Page 49: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Integrated Peripherals IDE1 Conductor Cable [Auto] Item Help IDE2 Conductor Cable [Auto] Menu Lev el u On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] [Auto] On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled] Auto-detect IDE AC97 Audio [Enabled]...
Page 50: Ac97 Audio
IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto Will be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133 (Please make sure y our IDE dev ice and cable is compatible w ith ATA66/100/133). ATA33 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE dev ice and cable is compatible w ith ATA33).
Page 51: Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard 13 94 Function Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard ATA/RAID device Enabled Enable onboard ATA/RAID dev ice. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable this function. GigaRAID Function RAID Selec t onboard GigaRAID chip function as RAID. (Default v alue) ATA A Select onboard GigaRAID chip function as ATA.
Page 52: Onboard Serial Port 2
Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS w ill automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default v alue) 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.
Page 53: Game Port Address
Game Port Address Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default Value) Set Game Port Address to 209. Disabled Disable this function. Midi Port Address Set Midi Port Address to 300. Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5.
Page 54: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Pow er Management Setup ACPI Suspend Ty pe [S1(POS)] Item Help Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN [Off] Menu Lev el u Sy stem After AC Back [Off] [S1] IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI [Enabled] Set suspend ty pe to...
Page 55: Resume By Alarm
IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable this function. (Default v alue) ModemRingOn Disabled Disable Modem Ring on function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring on function. (Default Value) PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Ev ent Wake up. (Default Value) USB Device Wake-up From S3 Enabled Enable USB Dev ice Wakeup From S3.
Page 56: Pnp/Pci Configurations
PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Lev el u PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e...
Page 57: Pc Health Status
PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are PC Health Status Vcore Item Help Menu Lev el u DDR25 +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature 49°C Current CPU FAN Speed 5113 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled] higf: Mov e...
Page 58: Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Frequency /Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio [15X] Item Help Menu Lev el u Linear Frequency Control [Disabled] x CPU Clock (MHz) x DRAM Clock (MHz) AUTO AGP/PCI Clock Control [Auto] x AGP Clock (MHz) x PCI Clock (MHz)
Page 59 DRAM Clock (MHz) Please set DRAM Clock according to y our requirement. If y ou use DDR266 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to Auto or 266. If y ou use DDR333 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to Auto or 333. Incorrect using it may cause y our sy stem broken.
Page 60 CPU Voltag e Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. Set CPU Voltage Control to +5%. (kl) +7.5% Set CPU Voltage Control to +7.5%. (kl) +10% Set CPU Voltage Control to +10%. (kl) Normal Set CPU Voltage Control to Normal. (Default v alue) Normal CPU Vcore Display y our CPU Vcore Voltage.
Page 61: Top Performance
Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Top Performance }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Pow er Management Setup Set Superv isor Passw ord Disabled....[ n] }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Passw ord...
Page 62: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Pow er Management Setup Set Superv isor Passw ord Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Passw ord...
Page 63: Load Optimized Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Pow er Management Setup Set Superv isor Passw ord Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Passw ord...
Page 64: Set Supervisor/User Password
Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Pow er Management Setup Set Superv isor Passw ord Enter Password: }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Passw ord...
Page 65: Save & Exit Setup
Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Pow er Management Setup Set Superv isor Passw ord }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Passw ord Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y...
Page 66: Exit Without Saving
Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Pow er Management Setup Set Superv isor Passw ord }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Passw ord Quit Without Saving ( Y/N)? N...
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Page 68 GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard - 64 -...
Page 69: 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 70: Easy Tune Tm 4 Introduction
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. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by themselves.
Page 71: Face-Wizard Tm Utilities Installation (J )
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 other storage devices and combine the compatible picture you prefer into BIOS.
Page 72: Flash Bios Method Introduction
Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1: Dual BIOS /Q-Flash (j ) 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 73 b. Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility Dual BIOS Utility V1.30 Boot From............Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size........SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM Type/Size........SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Keep DMI Data Enable...
Page 74: Load Default Settings
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 75 Technology FAQ 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 76 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. New computer viruses are being found that attack and destroy the system BIOS.
Page 77 IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOS technology? Answer: 1. Every user should have DualBIOS technology due to the advancement of computer viruses. Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered that will destroy your system BIOS. Most commercial products on the market do not have solutions to guard against this type of virus intrusion.
Page 78: Before You Begin
Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.
Page 79 Part One: 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 ™...
Page 80 Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash utility. ™ AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C ) 2001 A merican M egatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR &...
Page 81 Task menu for Dual BIOS utility: Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task. Task menu for Q-Flash utility: ™...
Page 82 Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk. 2.Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 7VRXP.F12, is listed.
Page 83 After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size......S ST 49LF003A 256K Backup ROM Type/S ize...
Page 84 4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. ™ Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size......S ST 49LF003A 256K Backup ROM Type/S ize...
Page 85 After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed. Ame r ican R el e ase :0 8 /2 3/2 00 2 Meg a tre n d s AMIBIOS ( C) 19 9 9 Ame ri ca n Me ga tr en d 7VRXP F1 2 The BIOS file becomes AMD- Ath lo n(tm) Pro ce sso r- 133 3MHz...
Page 86: Save And Exit
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C ) 2001 A merican M egatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Y PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION...
Page 87 Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards. ™ This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. ™ Entering the Q-Flash utility: ™ Step1: To use the Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu. ™...
Page 88: Exploring The Q-Flash Utility Screen
Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen ™ The Q-Flash BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. ™ The Qflash utility Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Ty pe/ Size....SST 49LF002A 256K title bar Keep DMI DataE nable Task menu for the Update B IOS from Floppy Q-flash utility...
Page 89 Later, you will see a box showing the BIOS files you downloaded to the floppy disk. In this example, we only download one BIOS for this board, 8GE800.F4 so only one BIOS file is listed. 2.Highlight the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter button on your keyboard to enable reading from the BIOS file from the floppy.
Page 90 Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Ty pe/ Size....SST 49LF002A 256K CHECKSUM = AC03 Keep DMI DataE nable Update B IOS from Floppy Are you sure to update BI OS? You can press "Enter" to Save BIOS to Floppy [E nter] to continue updating B IO S or "ES C"...
Page 91 Method 2: @ BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS program to flash BIOS. 2.Click"Start"-"Programs"- Press here. "GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS" 1.Click "@BIOS" 3.Click "P". 4.Click here. 5. Please select @BIOS sever site, then Click "OK".
Page 92 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...
Page 93: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction
Revision History 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 94 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect"...
Page 95 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio out- put 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 channels to "MIC In".
Page 96 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 Com bo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case ,and fix it with the screw.
Page 97 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 win- dows tray at the bottom of the screen.
Page 98 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.
Page 99: Jack-Sensing Introduction
Jack-Sensing Introduction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and M ANUAL. 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 100 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. GA-8S655FX Series Motherboard - 96 -...
Page 101: 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 102 Adjusting Sound Volume: You can adjust sound volume by moving lever. Also you can mute sound by pressing the "mute button". Volume lever Mute button If there is only Line-in device plugged, UAJ will remind you there is no any Line-out device plugged Note: If you want to use AUX IN function, you must disable UAJ function from the Speaker Configuration item in the AC97 Audio Configuation menu.
Page 103: 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 104 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 105 1.Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back up it. The backed up data will be saved as an hidden image . 2.Execute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default.
Page 106: Serial Ata Raid Bios Utility Operation Introduction
Serial ATA RAID BIOS Utility Operation Introduction 1. Boot your system. If this is the first time you have booted with the South bridge and the drives installed, the onboard BIOS will display the following screen. Silicon Integrated System Corp. RAID BIOS Settings Utility V.xxxx (c) 2003-2005 Silicon Integrated System Corp.
Page 107: Creating A Raid 0 Array
Creating a RAID 0 Array To create an RAID 0 array, follow these steps: 1. Press <A> to create array. SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Capacity...
Page 108 4. Press <N> and <Enter> to Create RAID 0 only. (If Press <Y> and <Enter>, it will split the data on source disk to other disks) SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup RAID 0 Do you want to split the SOURCE disk data to other disks? N [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model...
Page 109: Creating A Raid 1 Array
6. Press <Q> to escape the setup screen and press <Y> to save changes. SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup RAID 0 : Disk 1 Disk 2 [B] : Select Boot Disk [R] : Enter Raid Setup Utility Do You Want to Save changes? N [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model...
Page 110 2. Press <3> and <Enter> to select RAID 1. RAID Type : <1> JBOD <2> RAID 0 <3> RAID 1 : [Q] : Exit current menu 3. Press <1> and <Enter> (Note: We would not suggust your select <2> to create RAID 1 unless you really need it.) RAID 1 <1>...
Page 111 5. You have create RAID 1 successfully!! SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup RAID 1 : Disk 1 Disk 2 Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Capacity Mode RAID Type Pri_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0...
Page 112: Creating A Jbod Array
Creating a JBOD Array To create an JBOD array, follow these steps: 1. Press <A> to create array. SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Capacity...
Page 113 4. You have create JBOD successfully!! SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID Setup JBOD : Disk 1 Disk 2 Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Capacity Mode RAID Type Pri_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 58644MB...
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Page 115: Chapter 5 Appendix
Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.4) 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 116 Driver install finished!! you have to reboot system!! Item Description n SIS AGP Driver Install SIS AGP Driver. n SIS Mini IDE Driver For SiS 964/962/963/964 IDE Controller Driver. n USB Patch for WinXP This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP. n Realtek 8110S Lan Driver / RealTek LAN Drive Realtek Giga Lan Driver...
Page 117: Software Application
SOFTWARE APPLICATION This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners. n Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager(GWUM) This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray. n Gigabyte Management Tool(GMT) A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network.
Page 118: Software Information
SOFTWARE 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-8S655FX Series Motherboard - 114 -...
Page 119 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 120 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 121 g AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA...
Page 122: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures . START Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please isolate Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short the short pin.
Page 123 Failure has been excluded. 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).
Page 124 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: 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...
Page 125 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 126 Acronyms Meaning IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network Input / Output Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P.
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