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- Page 1 GA-8I845GVM775 Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard ® ® User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-I845GVMT-1001...
- Page 3 Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual".
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Content GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Layout ... 6 Block Diagram ... 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ... 9 Considerations Prior to Installation ... 9 Feature Summary ... 10 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink ... 11 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ... 11 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink ... - Page 5 Chapter 3 Install Drivers ... 43 Install Chipset Drivers ... 43 Software Application ... 45 Software Information ... 46 Hardware Information ... 46 Chapter 4 Appendix ... 47 Unique Software Utilities ... 47 4-1-1 EasyTune 4 Installation... 47 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction ... 48 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ...
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Page 6: Ga-8I845Gvm775 Motherboard Layout
GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V LGA775 CPU_FAN R_USB IT8712F AUDIO F_AUDIO CODEC 8100C CD_IN SPDIF_IO AUX_IN Intel 845GV PCI1 Intel ICH4 PCI2 PCI3 BIOS CLR_CMOS F_USB1 COMB - 6 - SYS_FAN F_PANEL... -
Page 7: Block Diagram
Block Diagram VGA Port AGPCLK (66MHz) 3 PCI RTL8100C RJ45 (4 by cable) AC97 PCICLK CODEC (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz 24 MHz Intel CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz) LGA775 System Bus 400/533MHz 333/266 MHz DDR RAM Intel MCHCLK+/- (100/133MHz) 845GV GMCHCLK (66MHz) 66 MHz... - Page 8 - 8 -...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Hardware Installation... -
Page 10: Feature Summary
Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune4 Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (DDR/CPU) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4 cm x 22.0 cm GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Pentium 4 LGA775 CPU ® ® 82845GV GMCH chipset ® 82801 (ICH4) ®... -
Page 11: Installation Of The Cpu And Heatsink
Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. -
Page 12: Installation Of The Heatsink
The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Male Push Pin The top of Female Push Pin Female Push Pin Fig. -
Page 13: Installation Of Memory
Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. -
Page 14: Install Expansion Cards
Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. Replace your computer's chassis cover. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. Install related driver from the operating system. Installing a PCI expansion card: GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard - 14 -... -
Page 15: I/O Back Panel Introduction
I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard o the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. COM A (Serial Port) Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. -
Page 16: Connectors Introduction
Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7) F_AUDIO 8) F_PANEL GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard 9) CD_IN 10) AUX_IN 11) SPDIF_IO 12) COMB 13) F_USB1 14) CLR_CMOS 15) C I 16) BAT... - Page 17 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly.
- Page 18 The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Pin No. Definition...
- Page 19 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).
- Page 20 F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Power Message LED/ Switch Speaker Connector Power/ Sleep LED...
- Page 21 9) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. 10) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tuner audio out) to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD -R Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX-R - 21 -...
- Page 22 Be careful with the polarity of the COM connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COM cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional COM cable, please contact your local dealer. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Pin No. Definition No Pin...
- Page 23 13) F_USB1 (Front USB Connector, Yellow) 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 24 15) 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. 16) BAT(Battery) GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Pin No. Definition Signal Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
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Page 25: Chapter 2 Bios Setup
BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. -
Page 26: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E2)
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &... - Page 27 Set User Password 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. - 27 - BIOS Setup...
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Page 28: Standard Cmos Features
Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Thu, Jan 20 2005 Ite m Help 22:31:24 Menu Level [None] Change the day, month,... - Page 29 Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25"...
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Page 30: Advanced Bios Features
Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard [Floppy] Ite m Help [Hard Disk]... - Page 31 Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
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Page 32: Integrated Peripherals
Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE device and cable is compatible with ATA33). USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard [Enabled] Ite m Help [Enabled] Menu Level [Auto] [Auto]... - Page 33 USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function.
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Page 34: Power Management Setup
Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default value) Modem Ring On Disabled Disable Modem Ring On function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring On function. (Default value) GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard [S1(POS)] Ite m Help [Instant-of f] Menu Level [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]... - Page 35 Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If R TC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled. Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
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Page 36: Pnp/Pci Configurations
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 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. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard [Auto] Item Help [Auto] Menu Level [Auto] F10: Save ESC: Exit... -
Page 37: Pc Health Status
PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore 2_5VSTR +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control : Move Enter: Select... -
Page 38: Frequency/Voltage Control
Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only. CPU Clock Ratio This setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection. The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard [15X] Item Help [Disabled]... - Page 39 CPU Host Clock Control Note: If system hangs up before enter CMOS setup utility, wait for 20 sec for times out reboot. When time out occur, system will reset and run at CPU default Host clock at next boot. Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control.
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Page 40: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup... -
Page 41: Set Supervisor/User Password
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peri pherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Change/Set/Disa ble Password When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. -
Page 42: Save & Exit Setup
Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup... -
Page 43: Chapter 3 Install Drivers
Revision History Chapter 3 Install Drivers Install Chipset Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. - Page 44 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). GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Driver install finished ! You have to reboot system !
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Page 45: 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 46: 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. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard - 46 -... -
Page 47: Chapter 4 Appendix
Chapter 4 Appendix Unique Software Utilities 4-1-1 EasyTune 4 Installation Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions 1. Click "EasyTune4" item. 2. Click "Next". 4. Right Click the icon to start "EasyTune 4". 3. Click "Finish" to restart computer. 5. -
Page 48: Xpress Recovery Introduction
Once you have completed this step, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery can also function by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4. - Page 49 Check System Health OK Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4.
- Page 50 If you wish to remove the need for password entry, please select "Set Password" and under "New Password/Confirm Password", make sure there is no entry and then press "Enter" to remove password requirement. 5. Exit and Restart: Exit and restart your computer. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard - 50 -...
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Page 51: Flash Bios Method Introduction
Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen. -
Page 52: Action Bar
Action bar: Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults... - Page 53 Using the Q-Flash utility: This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer.
- Page 54 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Dual BIOS Utility Main Bios 512K 512K Disable...
- Page 55 Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
- Page 56 :Move After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Q-Flash Utility V1.30 256K Enable...
- Page 57 Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF003A Keep DMI Data Update BIOS from Floppy >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>...
- Page 58 Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 8I845GV.E2). Complete update process following the instruction. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/ @BIOS Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server - 58 -...
- Page 59 III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted...
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Page 60: 4- / 6- Channel Audio Function Introduction
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 channels for stereo speakers out put". GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard - 60 -... - Page 61 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 62 "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channels for 5.1 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK". GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Line Out Line In MIC In - 62 -...
- Page 63 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 64 Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 chan- nels output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-8I845GVM775 Motherboard - 64 -...
- Page 65 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "S/PDIF output" connector 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.
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Page 66: Jack-Sensing Introduction
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-8I845GVM775 Motherboard Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. - 66 -... - Page 67 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. - 67 - Appendix...
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Page 68: Troubleshooting
Question 6: 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 69 Question 7: Why cannot I use the IDE 2? Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not provided with the motherboard package to the 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.
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