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Gigabyte AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard GA-K8S760M User Manual

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GA-K8S760M
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-K8S760M-1001
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© 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-K8S760M-1001 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 Mother Board GA-K8S760M Feb. 16, 2004...
  • Page 3 Motherboard GA-K8S760M Feb. 16, 2004...

  • Page 4: Read Me First

    Read Me First! When you are installing the AGP card, please make sure the following notice is fully under- stood and practiced. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X (1.5V) notch" (show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X. AGP 4X/8X notch Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by SiS 760.
  • Page 5 Prepare your computer... Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. 2.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Read Me First! ... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 8 Features Summary ... 8 GA-K8S760M Motherboard Layout... 10 Block Diagram ... 11 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 13 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 14 Step 2: Install Memory Modules ...
  • Page 7 Load Optimized Defaults ... 57 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 58 Save & Exit Setup... 59 Exit Without Saving ... 60 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ... 61 @BIOS Introduction ... 61 EasyTune 4 Introduction ... 62 Flash BIOS Method Introduction... 63 2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction ...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor 24.4cm x 24.4cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB C P U Socket 754 for AMD Althlon 128K L1& 256K / 512K / 1M L2 cache on die 1600MHz System Bus Supports core frequencies in excess of 1.6GHz(2800+) and faster Chipset SiS 760 H.T.
  • Page 9 On-Board LAN Built-in RTL8100C (10/100 Mbit) 1 RJ45 port On-Board Sound ALC655 CODEC Supports Jack Sensing function Line Out / 2 front speaker Line In / 2 rear speaker (by s/w switch) Mic In / center & subwoofer (by s/w switch) SPDIF In / Out CD In / AUX In / Game Connector On-Board SATA RAID...

  • Page 10: Ga-K8S760M Motherboard Layout

    GA-K8S760M Motherboard Layout MS_KB R_USB ATX_12V CD_IN AUDIO 8100C CODEC AUX_IN BIOS IT8705 GAME SPDIF_IO COMB CPU_FAN SOCKET 754 SiS 760 PCI1 SiS 964 PCI2 TSB43AB23 PCI3 F_USB2 F_USB1 F2_1394 F1_1394 - 10 - IDE1 IDE2 SATA1 SATA0 CLR_CMOS INFO_LINK Introduction...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram 4X/8X VGA Port AGPCLK (66MHz) LAN1 RJ45 3 PCI RTL8100C TSB43AB23 3 IEEE1394 6 Channel Ports CODEC PCICLK (33MHz) CPUCLK+/- (200MHz) Althlon ™ processor (K8) H.T. Bus 800MHz 400/333/266/200MHz SiS 760 33 MHz 14.318 MHz BIOS LPC BUS SiS 964 IT8705 24 MHz...
  • Page 12 GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: 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 - Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4 Step 4 Step 3...

  • Page 14: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following warning: 1. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage. 2. Never force the processor into the socket. 3.
  • Page 15 Step1-2. When the processor is installed in the socket, apply thermal grease to the processor (as shown in Figure 4) prior to installing the heatsink. AMD recommends using a high thermal conductivity grease (such as Shin-Etsu types G751 or G749, or an equivalent product) for the thermal interface material rather than a phase change material.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets.

  • Page 17: Ddr Introduction

    DDR Introduction Established on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs, and system integrators. DDR memory is a great evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM architecture, yet make the awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

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

  • Page 19: Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables

    Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) Parallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA VGA Port Serial Port...

  • Page 20: Audio Connectors

    USB/LAN Connector USB 4 USB 5 Audio Connectors Line In (Rear Speaker) Line Out (Front Speaker) MIC In (Center and Subwoofer) If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 78. GA-K8S760M Motherboard 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.

  • Page 21: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7) SATA0 / SATA1 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL 10) BAT 11) F_AUDIO 12) SUR_CEN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) CD_IN 15) AUX_IN 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2 17) F1_1394 / F2_1394 18) COMB...
  • Page 22 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. 2) ATX (ATX Power Connector) 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 motherboard.
  • Page 23 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. 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.
  • Page 24 5) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
  • Page 25 7) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). 8) 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 26 9) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector) 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. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber)
  • Page 27 10) BAT (Battery) 11) F_AUDIO (Front 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.
  • Page 28 12) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 13) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function.
  • Page 29 14) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. 15) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX-R - 29 -...
  • Page 30 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
  • Page 31 18) 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. 19) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin assignment while you connect the game cables.
  • Page 32 20) IR Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling with pin one the connector. To enable the IR function on the board, you are required to purchase an option IR module. Be careful with the polarity of the IR/CIR or IR connector.
  • Page 33 22) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily shor 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. Short: Clear CMOS Open: Normal - 33 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 34 GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. ENTERING SETUP Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del>...

  • Page 36: Getting Help

    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 37: Integrated Peripherals

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

  • Page 38: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory...

  • Page 39: Ide Primary Master, Slave / Ide Secondary Master, Slave

    Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.

  • Page 40: Extended Memory

    Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

  • Page 41: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check Flexible AGP 8X Init Display First : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F5:Previous Values Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority Use <...

  • Page 42: Init Display First

    Password Check System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE IDE DMA transfer access AC97 Audio USB Controller USB Legacy Support Onboard LAN device Onboard 1394 SiS Serial ATA Controller SiS Serial ATA Mode Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2...

  • Page 44: Usb Legacy Support

    On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. IDE DMA transfter access Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disabled Disable IDE DMA transfer access. AC97 Audio Enabled Auto-detect onboard AC'97 audio function.

  • Page 45: Onboard Serial Port 1

    SiS Serial ATA Mode RAID Select onboard Serial ATA chip function as RAID. (Default value) Select onboard Serial ATA chip function as IDE. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Enabled Enable onboard LAN chip function.

  • Page 46: Onboard Parallel Port

    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. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7. Parallel Port Mode This feature allows you to connect with an advanced printer via the port mode it supports.

  • Page 47: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN System After AC Back IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI ModemRingOn PME Event Wake Up x USB Device Wake-Up From S3 Power On by Keyboard Power On by Mouse Resume by Alarm x Month Alarm x Day (of Month)

  • Page 48: Modem Ring On

    System After AC Back Laststate System power on depends on the status before AC lost. Always in Off state when AC back. (Default value) Always power on the system when AC back. IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI When IRQ[3-7, 9-15] or NMI triggered, the suspend timer will be reloaded to prevent system gets into green mode.

  • Page 49: Resume By Alarm

    Power On by Mouse Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Enabled Move or click the mouse to power on system. Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Month/Data/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function.

  • Page 50: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save F5:Previous Values Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 3 IRQ Assignment...

  • Page 51: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Vcore DDR25 +3.3V +12V CPU Thermistor Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save F5:Previous Values Figure 7: PC Health Status Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR25 / +3.3V / +12V...
  • Page 52 CPU FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan warning function disable. (Default value) Enabled Enalbe fan warning alarm when fan stops. SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan warning function disable. (Default value) Enabled Enalbe fan warning alarm when fan stops. GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 53: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software CPU Clock CPU Voltage Control AGP Voltage Control DDR Voltage Control : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 8: Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock 200 ~ 250 Set CPU Host Clock from 200MHz to 250MHz.
  • Page 54 DDR Voltage Control Normal Set DDR voltage control to Normal. (Default value) +0.1V Increase DDR voltage control to +0.1V. +0.2V Increase DDR voltage control to +0.2V. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Top Performance

    Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Top Performance Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Disabled...[ ] PnP/PCI Configurations Enabled... [ ] PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control : Move ESC: Quit ESC: Abort F8: Q-Flash Top Performance If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance"...

  • Page 56: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? N PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 9: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow mini- mum system performance.

  • Page 57: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? N Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 10: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

  • Page 58: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 59: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 12: Save &...

  • Page 60: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Quit Without Saving (Y/N) ? N PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 13: Exit Without Saving Type "Y"...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    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 62: Easytune 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 63: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    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 64 Part One: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash 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 same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash In the following sections, we take GA-7VRXP as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version to the latest version.
  • Page 65 Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ENTER DUAL BIOS/Q-FLASH UTILITY (Y/N) ? Y PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 66: Action Bar

    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: Contains the names of four tasks.
  • Page 67 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 68 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... SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size... SST 49LF003A Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable...
  • Page 69 4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash Boot From... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size... Backup ROM Type/Size... Wide Range Protection Disable Auto Recovery Enable Enter : Run You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too. 5.
  • Page 70 After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed. The BIOS file becomes F12 after updating The following is an AMI BIOS menu screen. However, you can also find similar option in AWARD BIOS menu.
  • Page 71 STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS Press Y on your LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS keyboard to load ESC: Quit F7: Optimized Values defaults. 7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu. System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu.
  • Page 72 Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash 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 73 Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen The Q-Flash BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF002A Task menu for the Q-Flash utility Enter: Run Task menu for the Q-Flash utility: Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.
  • Page 74 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 75 Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF002A Are you sure to update BIOS? [Enter] to continue updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort. Enter: Run 3. Press Y button if you make sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating will be shown at the same time. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF002A >>>>>>>>>>>>>...

  • Page 76: Method 2 : @Bios Utility

    Method 2 : @BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS BIOS. Press here. 1. Click "@BIOS" item. Click here 3.Click " ". Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
  • Page 77 Otherwise, your system won't boot. c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS 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 78: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction The installation of Windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 79 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 80 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. Line In STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".
  • Page 81 Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "Audio Combo Kit" in the back of the case,and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 82 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 83 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "S/PDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "S/PDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connect- ing port.

  • Page 84: Jack-Sensing Introduction

    Jack-Sensing Introduction 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 MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack, and microphone to MIC In jack.

  • Page 85: Manual Setting

    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. - 85 - Technical Reference...

  • Page 86: 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 87 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. BMP Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.

  • Page 88: Remove Backup Image

    1. Excute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back it up. The backed up data will be saved as a hidden image. 2. Excute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default.

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Pri_Master...

  • Page 91: Raid Setup

    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 0 Do you want to split the SOURCE disk data to other disks? N [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model...

  • Page 92: 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 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 93 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 94 5. You have create RAID 1 successfully!! SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility RAID 1 : Disk 1 Disk 2 Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Pri_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 Sec_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 The selected boot disk is marked '*' 6.

  • Page 95: 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 Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Pri_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 Sec_Master...
  • Page 96 4. You have create JBOD successfully!! SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility JBOD : Disk 1 Disk 2 Press [A] to creat RAID Press [D] to delete RAID [Q] : Exit current menu Location Model Pri_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 Sec_Master Maxtor 6Y060M0 The selected boot disk is marked '*' 5.

  • Page 97: Revision History

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (Driver CD ver 2.41 Beta) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.

  • Page 98: Item Description

    Item Description SIS AGP Driver AGP interface driver for SiS series chipset. SIS VGA Driver VGA driver for VGA integrated SiS series chipset. USB Patch for WinXP This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP. RealTek LAN Driver RealTek 10/100 LAN driver for 81XX series chips.

  • Page 99: Software Application

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

  • Page 100: 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-K8S760M Motherboard - 100 -...
  • Page 101 EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions 2. Click "Next". 1. Click "EasyTune4" item. 3. Click "Finish" to restart computer. 4. Right Click the icon to start "EasyTune 4". 5. Click "HELP". - 101 - Appendix...
  • Page 102 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 103 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 104 Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA mode? Answer: Please set in the BIOS as follow: 1. Advanced BIOS features--> SATA/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA" 2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI" 3.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures. Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ? Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system bus speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc) are set properly.
  • Page 106 If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.

  • Page 107: Technical Support/Rma Sheet

    Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: Company: Phone No.:...
  • Page 108 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 109 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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  • Page 112 GA-K8S760M Motherboard The Netherlands Giga-Byte Technology B.V. Address: Verdunplein 8 5627 SZ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands Tel: +31 40 290 2088 NL Tech.Support : 0900-GIGABYTE (0900-44422983, BE Tech.Support : 0900-84034 ( 0.4/M) Fax: +31 40 290 2089 Tech. Support: http://nz.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing issues): http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp...

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