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GA-8IRXP
P4 Titan DDR Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
Pent ium
4 P rocessor Motherboard
®
Rev. 2005
12MD-8IRXP-2005

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  • Page 1 GA-8IRXP P4 Titan DDR Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Pent ium 4 P rocessor Motherboard ® Rev. 2005 12MD-8IRXP-2005...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING! ..................3 Chapter 1 Introduction ..............4 Features Summary ....................4 GA-8IRXP Motherboard Layout ................6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ........... 7 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........8 Step 1- 1 CPU Installation ..................8 Step 1- 2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation ..............9...

  • Page 3: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist þ The GA-8IRXP motherboard þ IDE cable x 3 / Floppy cable x 1 þ CD for motherboard driver & utility (Special CD) þ GA-8IRXP user’s manual þ Quick P C Installation Guide þ 4-Port USB Cable x 1 þ...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    — 4 x USB 2.0 , 2 x USB 1.1 by cable and 2 x USB 1.1 onboard — 1 IrDA connector for IR Hardware Monitor — CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution detect — CPU/Power/System Fan Control — CPU Overheat Warning — System Volt age Detect to be continued..GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 4 -...
  • Page 5 On-Board Sound — Creat ive CT5880 Sound Chipset + Sigmatel 9708T CODEC — Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/AUX_IN/TELE/Game Port On-Board RAID — Onbard Promise PDC20276 — Supports data st riping (RAI D 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) — Supports concurrent dual IDE controller operat ion —...

  • Page 6: Ga-8Irxp Motherboard Layout

    GA-8IRXP Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_ MS AUX_12V SOCKET478 W83L Brookdale 518D AG P CD_IN F_AUDIO PCI1 BAC KUP AUX_IN ICH2 BIOS PCI2 MAIN AC97 BATT ERY BI OS TELE PCI3 F_PANEL 82562ET PCI4 IDE4 IT8712 P4 Titan-DDR PCI5 IDE3 CT5880...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setps: Step 1- Install the Centr al Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting softwar e tools Step4...

  • Page 8: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. M 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. GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Step 1-2 : Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    Step 1-2 : CPU Heat Sink Installation 2. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to 1. Fasten the heat sink supporting-base the CP U fan connector, than install onto the CPU socket on t he main- complet e. board. M Please use Intel approved cooling fan.

  • Page 10: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    M When STR/DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket. M Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the i nsert orientation. GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 11: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read t he related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into the comput er. 2. Remove your computer’s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card f irmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    (25 pin Female) and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer can be connected t o Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports. COMA COMB Serial Ports (9 pin Male) GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Audio Connectors

    Line In will become Line Out2 to support second pair of stereo speakers. If you want the detail information for “Four Speaker & SPDIF “ setup, please download 8IRXP manual (Complete Version) from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. y USB/ LAN Connector ØBefore you connect your device(s) into USB...

  • Page 14: Step 4-2 :Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction

    M) USB2 C) IR/CIR N) USB3/USB4 D) SC O) WOL E) IDE1/IDE2/Floppy P) TELE F) SD/MS Q) AUX_IN G) PWR_FAN R) BAT H) S_IRQ S) CD_IN I) CASE_OPEN T) F_AUDIO J) F_Panel U) AUX_12V K) IDE3/IDE4 GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 14 -...
  • Page 15 U ) AUX_12V( +12V Power Connector) Ø This connector (ATX + 12V) is +12V used only for CP U Core Voltage. +12V A) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Ø Please note, a proper installat ion of the CPU cooler is essent ial to prevent the CP U from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max.
  • Page 16 CD-R IDE3 CD-L If you want the detail inform ati on for “RAI D“ setup , please dow nload 8IRXP manual (Complete Version) from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. Q) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector) O) WOL(Wake on LAN) +5V SB Signal P) TELE Ø...
  • Page 17 M, N) USB2 / USB3 / USB4 (USB3 & 4 connectors in orange are for USB 2.0) Ø Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the f ront panel USB cable. P lease contact your nearest dealer f or optional f ront panel USB cable.
  • Page 18 To use IR function only, please connect IR module to Pin1 to Pin5. D, F) SC(Smart Card Interface), SD (Secure Digital Memory Card Interface) , MS (Memory Stick Interface) H) S_IRQ I ) CASE_OPEN Signal Signal GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 18 -...

  • Page 19: F_Panel

    J ) F_PANEL (2x7 pins connector) RST- RST+ SPK+ PD_G- SPK- PD_Y- HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) SPK (S peaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) RST (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System...

  • Page 20: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter DualBIOS/Q-Flash utility. If you want to detail information for “DualBIOS/Q-Flash Utility “, please download this manual from Gigabyte web http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. Select Language You can press <Shif t>+<F3> to select multi language. There are 7 languages available, including E nglish, Japanese, French, Spanish, Germany, Simplif ied Chinese, Traditional Chinese.
  • Page 21 Sta ndard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Adv anced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced feat ures. Adv anced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of chipset special feat ures. We would not suggest you change the chipset default setting unless you really need it.

  • Page 22: Load Optimized Default

    To Load O ptimized, move cursor, by pressing t he arrow keys on the keyboard ,to highlight the optimized default and press enter key then press "Y" if you decide to load this option. GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 23: Save & Exit Setup

    By typing "N" or "ESC" will take you back t o setup screen. If you want the detail informatio n for BIOS setup, please d ownload 8IRXP (Complete Version) manual from Gigabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw. - 23 -...

  • Page 24: Chapter 4 Driver Installation

    ® E. Other Device Driver Cl i ck thi s i t em to install Promise RAID, FastTrak Utility, Winbond MS/SD/SCR Device Driver, Winbond Smart Manger for Smart Card Reader, USB 2.0 Host Controller Driver. GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 Press "Network" icon. Click "Driver Inf ormation". D: Other Device Driver Installation If you want the detail inform ation for “ATA133” and “RAI D” setup, please download 8IRXP manual (Com plete Version) from Gi gabyte web. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw - 25 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 26: Chapter 5 Bios Flash Procedure

    Chapter 5 BIOS Flash Procedure BIOS update procedure: Met hod 1: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Program to flash BIOS. 2.Click "@BIOS Writer Utility Press "Tools" icon. v.1.08q". 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilit ies". Click "P".
  • Page 27 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 t o method II. d. Please note that any int erruption during updating will cause syst em unbooted...
  • Page 28 (1) With an available floppy disk in the floppy drive. Please leave the diskette "UN-write protected" type. Double click the "My Computer" icon from Desktop, then click "3.5 diskett e (A)" and right click t o select "Format (M)" GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 29 (2) Select the "Quick (erase)" f or Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and "Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will format the floppy and transf er the needed system files to it. Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly. (3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close".
  • Page 30 STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program. (1) Please go to Gigabyte website http:// www.gigabyte.com.tw/index.html, and click "Support". (2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers". GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 31 (3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files. (4) Select an appropriate BIO S version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location"...
  • Page 32 (5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files. (6) Please extract t he download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A ment ioned in S TEP 2, and press "Extract". GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 33 STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk. (1) Insert the f loppy disk (cont ains bootable program and unzip file) into the f loppy drive A. Then, restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS set up main menu when system is boot up.
  • Page 34 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ESC: Quit hifg : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaul t s F10:Save & Exit Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35 STEP 5: BIOS flashing. (1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/ w" and press "Enter" to check the entire files in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to type "A :\>...
  • Page 36 BIOS corrupted and system tot ally inoperative. Are you sure to flash the BIOS? [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? (4) The BIOS flash completed. Please press [ESC] to exit Flash Utility. EXIT? [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 37 STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults. Normally the system redet ects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Theref ore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded. This important step resets everything after the flash. (1) Take out t he floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will indicat e your motherboard model and current B IOS version.
  • Page 38 (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaul t s F10:Save & Exit Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP (4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BI OS flash procedure. GA-8IRXP Motherboard - 38 -...

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