Page 1 & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger is compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support 2X (3.3V) only. The GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
Page 2 M 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. M Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. M Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...
Page 4 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard Model Number: GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109 (a),Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is...
Page 5 GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1002 12ME-8IG1000P-1002...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Content Chapter 1 Introduction .................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 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 ................... 12 Step 1-2 : CPU Cooling Fan Installation ..............
Page 7 4 Introduction ................68 Face-Wizard Utilities Installation * ............. 69 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ..............70 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction..........80 Jack-Sensing Introuction ................86 Chapter 5 Appendix ................89 "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 3 - Table of Content...
Page 8: Installing The Motherboard To The Chassis
PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don't let the screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 4 -...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. — Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor ® ® — Support Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood, Prescott) processor ® ® —...
Page 10 — Licensed AWARD BIOS, 4M*/2M** bit Flash ROM — Supports Dual BIOS*/Q-Flash — Supports Multi Language * — Supports Face Wizard* to be continued.."*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . "**" For GA-8IG1000 only. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 6 -...
Page 11 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 — Supports EasyTune 4 — Supports @BIOS — Supports CPU Smart Fan Control function Overclocking —...
Page 12: Ga-8Ig1000 Pro/Ga-8Ig1000 Motherboard Layout
TSB 43AB23 * PWR_LED I TE 8712 MAIN F_PANEL BIOS PCI4 WO L* F_U SB2 BACKUP BIOS* F1_1394* PCI5 GAME SPDIF_IO F_U SB1 IR_CIR COMB F2_1394* "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . "**" For GA-8IG1000 only. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 8 -...
Page 13: Block Diagram
Serial ATA Channels PCICLK (33MHz) ZCLK (66MHz) CLK GEN USBCLK (48MHz) CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) 14.318 MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 33 MHz HCLK+/- (100/133MHz) 24 MHz ICH3V66 (66MHz) "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . "**" For GA-8IG1000 only. - 9 - Hardware Installation Process...
Page 14 GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 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 2 Step 4 Step 1...
Page 16: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
Pin1 indicator Pin1 indicator 4. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look 3. CPU Top View for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 12 -...
Page 17: Step 1-2 : Cpu Cooling Fan Installation
Step 1-2 : CPU Cooling Fan Installation Before installing the CPU Cooling Fan , adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. 2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan.
Page 18: Step 2: Install Memory Modules
GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to 6.4GB/s. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DIMM 1, DIMM 2...
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 DRAM clock frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.664GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEMs to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations, high-end PC's and value desktop SMA systems. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 16 -...
Page 21: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards
Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer’ s chassis cover, 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
If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 18 -...
Page 23: Audio Connectors
wParallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port Ø This connector supports 1 standard COM port, (25 pin Female) 1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.
Page 24: Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction
8) FDD 22) GAME 9) RAM_LED 23) INFO_LINK 10) PWR_LED 24) F1_1394* 11) 2X_DET 25) F2_1394* 12) F_PANEL SATA0_SB/SATA1_SB 13) BAT 27) WOL* 14) F_AUDIO 28) CI 29) CLR_PWD "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 20 -...
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 Pin No. Definition +12V Sense 4) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 22 -...
Page 27 Sense 6) NB_FAN If you installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the Chip Fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No. Definition "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 23 - Hardware Installation Process...
Page 28 8) 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. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 24 -...
Page 29 9) 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. Remove memory modules only when AC Power cord is disconnected. 10) 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.
Page 30: 2X_Det/F_Panel
RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation (Green) Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation (Red) Close: Power On/Off MSG(Message LED/Power/ Pin 1: LED anode(+) Sleep LED)(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC( Purple) GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 26 -...
Page 31: Battery/F_Audio
13) BAT (Battery) CAUTION v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. v Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. v Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. If you want to erase CM OS... 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
Page 32 Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT 16) CD_IN (CD IN, Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 28 -...
Page 33 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 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.
Page 34 USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front USB cable. Pin No. Definition Power Power USB0 DX-/USB6 DX- USB1 Dy-/USB7 Dy- USB0 DX+/USB6 DX+ USB1 Dy+/USB7 Dy+ No Pin GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 30 -...
Page 35 21) COMB (COM B Connector)(White) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. Pin No. Definition NDCDB- NSINB NSOUTB NDTRB- NDSRB- NRTSB- NCTSB-...
Page 36 Please Note: Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. Pin No. Definition Power Power TPA0+ TPA0- TPB0+ TPB0- Power Power TPA1+ TPA1- No Pin TPB1+ TPB1- "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 32 -...
Page 37 No Pin 26) SATA0_SB/SATA1_SB (Serial ATA Connector) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). Pin No. Definition "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 33 - Hardware Installation Process...
Page 38 28) CI (CASE OPEN) This 2 pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "case open" item in BIOS if the system case begin remove. Pin No. Definition Signal "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 34 -...
Page 39 29) CLR_PWD When Jum per 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 - 35 - Hardware Installation Process...
Page 40 GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 36 -...
Page 41: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table <F7> Load the Optimized Defaults <F8> Dual BIOS */Q-Flash function <F9> System Information <F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 37 - BIOS Setup...
Page 42: Getting Help
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. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 38 -...
Page 43: Integrated Peripherals
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 39 - BIOS Setup...
Page 44: Standard Cmos Features
The month, Jan. Through Dec. The day , from 1 to 31 (or the max imum allow ed in the month) Year The y ear, from 1999 through 2098 "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 40 -...
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
Extended Memory 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. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 42 -...
Page 47: Advanced Bios Features
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Adv anced BIOS Features First Boot Dev ice [Floppy ] Item Help Menu Lev el u Second Boot Dev ice [HDD-0] Third Boot Dev ice [CDROM] Passw ord Check [Setup] # CPU Hy per-Threading...
Page 48: Password Check
Set On-Chip Frame Buffer Size to 1MB. Set On-Chip Frame Buffer Size to 4MB. Set On-Chip Frame Buffer Size to 8MB. 16MB Set On-Chip Frame Buffer Size to 16MB. (Default v alue) 32MB Set On-Chip Frame Buffer Size to 32MB. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 44 -...
Page 49: Integrated Peripherals
CIR Port IRQ higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help F3: Language * F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 45 - BIOS Setup...
Page 50: Usb Controller
SATA controller set to SATA port1. As this mode, it support by WinXP or later OS only . SATA Port1 Configure as The v alues depend on SATA Port0 . USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable USB Controller. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 46 -...
Page 51: Usb Keyboard Support
AC97 Audio Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard H/W 1394 * Enable Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function.(Default v alue) Disable Disable this function. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 47 - BIOS Setup...
Page 52: Onboard Lan Boot Rom
Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode. IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode. Normal Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value) "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 48 -...
Page 53: Onboard Parallel Port
UR2 Dupl ex Mode Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default Value) Full IR Function Duplex Full. Onboard Parallel port 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default Value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.
Page 54 Set CIR Port Address to 310. Set CIR Port Address to 320. Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) CIR Port IRQ Set CIR Port IRQ to 5. 11 1 Set CIR Port IRQ to 11. (Default Value) GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 50 -...
Page 55: Power Management Setup
Press pow er button then Pow er off instantly . (Default v alue) Delay 4 Sec. Press pow er button 4 sec to Pow er off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 51 - BIOS Setup...
Page 56: Resume By Alarm
Sy stem pow er on depends on the status before AC lost. Soft-Off Alw ay s in Off state w hen AC back. (Default v alue) Full-On Alw ay s pow er on the sy stem w hen AC back. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 52 -...
Page 57: Pnp/Pci Configurations
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default v alue) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3. PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default v alue) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 53 - BIOS Setup...
Page 58: Pc Health Status
"Enabled" and sav e CMOS, y our computer w ill res tart. Current Voltage (V) Vcore /DDR25V +3.3V / +5V / +12V Detect sy stem’ s v oltage status automatically . "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 54 -...
Page 59: Cpu Warning Temperature
When the CPU temperature is higher than 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan w ill run at full speed. b. When the CPU temperature is low er than 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan w ill run at low speed. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 55 - BIOS Setup...
Page 60: Frequency/Voltage Control
CPU default Host clock at nex t boot. Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control.(Default v alue) Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 56 -...
Page 61 CPU Host Frequency 100MHz ~ 355MHz Set CPU Host Clock from 100MHz to 355MHz. Incorrect using it may cause y our sy stem broken. For pow er End-User use only ! AGP/PCI/S RC Fixed Serial ATA dev ice is v ery sensitiv e to SRC clock. SRC ov er clock may make Serial ATA dev ice function can't w ork properly .
Page 62 Set AGP Ov erVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set AGP Ov erVoltage Control to +0.3V. CPU Voltag e Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.7600V. (Default v alue: Normal) Normal CPU Vcore Display y our CPU Vcore Voltage. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 58 -...
Page 63: Select Language
F10:Sav e & Ex it Setup Figure 9: Select Language Select Language Multi Language is supports 7 languages. There are English, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 59 - BIOS Setup...
Page 64: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
F10:Sav e & Ex it Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 60 -...
Page 65: Load Optimized Defaults
F10:Sav e & Ex it Setup Load Optimized Defaults Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 61 - BIOS Setup...
Page 66: Set Supervisor/User Password
Setup Menu. If you select "Set u p" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 62 -...
Page 67: Save & Exit Setup
Figure 13: Sav e & Ex it Setup Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 63 - BIOS Setup...
Page 68: Exit Without Saving
Abandon all Data Figure 14: Ex it Without Sav ing Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 64 -...
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Page 70 GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 66 -...
Page 71: Chapter 4 Technical Reference
Revision History Chapter 4 Technical Reference @ BIOS Introduction Gigabyte announces @ BIOS Windows BIOS live update utility Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like many other people, you just know what BIOS is, but always hesitate to update it? Because you think updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually you don't know how to update it.
Page 72: Easy Tune Tm 4 Introduction
*Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products supported list in the web site. *Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will not be responsible for any damage or instability to your processor, motherboard, or any other components.
Page 73: Face-Wizard Tm Utilities Installation
It can personalize boot-up logo to show your unique style from others, and never again looking at the black and white boot up screen. 2.Click "Next". 1.Click "Face-Wizard" item. 4.Click "Start"-"Programs"-"GIGABYTE UTILITY"-"Face-Wizard". 3.Click "Next". 5.Click "Help". "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . - 69 - Technical Reference...
Page 74: Flash Bios Method Introduction
}PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup }Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving ESC:Quit F3: Change Language * F8: Dual BIOS*/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 70 -...
Page 75 b. Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility Dual BIOS Utility V1.20 Boot From..........Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size........ SST 49LF003A 384K Backup ROM Type/Size......SST 49LF003A 384K Wide Range Protection :Disable Boot From :Main BIOS Auto Recovery :Enable Halt On Error :Disable Keep DMI Data :Enable...
Page 76: Load Default Settings
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-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 72 -...
Page 77 C. What is Q-Flash Utility? Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS mode, no more fooling around any OS. D. How to use Q-Flash? Load Main BIOS from Floppy / Load Backup BIOS from Floppy !In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS"...
Page 78: Control Keys
DEL: Delete TAB: Switch To name the file. Congratulate you have accomplished the saving. CONTROL KEYS <PgDn/PgUp> Make changes <á> Move to previous item <â> Move to next item <Esc> Reset <F10> Power Off GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 74 -...
Page 79 DualBIOS 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 80 The built-in one-way flash utility will ensure that the corrupt BIOS is not mistaken as the good BIOS during recovery and that the correct BIOS (main vs. backup) will be flashed. This will prevent the good BIOS from being flashed. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 76 -...
Page 81 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 82 I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select @BIOS sever d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 78 -...
Page 83 II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet: a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file. d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 8IG1000 Pro.F1).
Page 84: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction
Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3: Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "2 channel for stereo speakers out put". GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 80 -...
Page 85 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 86 "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channel for 5.1 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK". GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 82 -...
Page 87 Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device): (Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN /Subwoofer) SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time.
Page 88 Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode(2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 84 -...
Page 89 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 90: Jack-Sensing Introuction
Please connect the devices to the right jacks as above. A window will appear as right picture if you setup the devices properly. Please note that 3D audio function will only appear when 3D audio inputs. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 86 -...
Page 91 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. - 87 - Technical Reference...
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Page 93: Chapter 5 Appendix
Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver. 1.0) 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 94 Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). "*" For GA-8IG1000 Pro only . GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 90 -...
Page 95: 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. n EasyTune4 Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions.
Page 96: 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-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 92 -...
Page 97 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 98 USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the cable is your own cable, please remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to it. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 94 -...
Page 99 Qu est ion 9 : S omet ime s I hea r d iff eren t c ont inuo us bee ps f rom co mput er aft er s yst em boot s u p. What do these beeps usually stand for? Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems.
Page 100: Troubleshooting
Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot. module vertically into the DIMM slot. Failure has been excluded. Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and turn on the system. GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 96 -...
Page 101 The problem could be caused by power supply, CPU, memory or CPU/ memory socket Is memory LED on and CPU fan running? itself. Failure has been excluded. Perhaps your VGA card / VGA slot or Check if there is display. monitor is defective.
Page 102 PCB revision: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 98 -...
Page 103 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 104 Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge SRAM Static Random Access Memory GA-8IG1000 Pro/GA-8IG1000 Motherboard - 100 -...
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Page 112 Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. — The Netherlands — Taiwan Giga-Byte Technology B.V. Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Address: Postbus 1385, 5602 BJ, Eindhoven, The Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Netherlands Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.

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