Item Checklist ..................4 WARNING! ....................5 Chapter 1 Introduction ................6 Summary of Features .................. 6 GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Layout ............8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)........10 CPU Installation ....................... 10 CPU Heat Sink Installation ....................
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Table of Content PnP/PCI Configurations ................43 PC Health Status..................45 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 47 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................48 Load Optimized Defaults ................49 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............50 Save & Exit Setup ..................51 Exit Without Saving ................... 52 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............
GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Revision History Revision Revision Note Date Initial release of the GA-8IDML Series motherboard user's manual. Jul.2001 Item Checklist The GA-8IDML Series motherboard IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility (IUCD) GA-8IDML Series user’s manual...
WARNING! WARNING! 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. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.
GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction Summary of Features Form Factor 24.4cm x 22.4cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Motherboard GA-8IDML Series Motherboard: GA-8IDML and GA-8IDML-C ® ® Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor Intel Pentium ®...
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Introduction On-Board LAN Build in RTL8100(B)L Chipset * On-Board Sound Creative CT5880 Sound Chipset * Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/Game Port PS/2 Connector PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace BIOS Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit FWH Additional Features PS/2 Keyboard power on by password PS/2 Mouse power on STR(Suspend-To-RAM) Wake on LAN...
GA-8IDML Series Motherboard GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS USB_VS F_AUDIO SOCKET478 AUX_12V AC97 Brookdale CT5880* PCI1 ICH2 PCI2 CD_IN F_PANEL BATTERY PCI3 RTL8100* FRONT USB "*" Only for GA-8IDML.
Hardware Installation Processor Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups: 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 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step1...
GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) CPU Installation Pin1 indicator Pin1indicator CPU Top View CPU Bottom View Socket Actuation Lever Pin1 indicator 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look 1. Pull up the CPU socket level for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU and up to 90-degree angle.
Hardware Installation Processor CPU Heat Sink Installation 2. Hook the other end of the 1. Hook one end of the cooler cooler bracket to the CPU bracket to the CPU socket first. socket. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation.
GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 2 dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets support 4 banks. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notch.
Hardware Installation Processor Step 3: Install expension 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.
Hardware Installation Processor Game /MIDI Ports This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) Audio Connectors After install onboard audio driver, you may connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be connected to Line-In jack.
GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Connectors Introduction A CPU_FAN FRONT_USB B ATX J BATTERY C IR K WOL D PWR_FAN L CD_IN E FLOPPY M AUX_12V F IDE1/IDE2 N F_AUDIO G SYS_FAN O USB_VS H F_PANEL...
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Hardware Installation Processor A / D / G : CPU_FAN / PWR_FAN / SYS FAN Connector Sense +12V/Control +12V/Control +12V/Control Sense Sense SYS_FAN CPU_FAN PWR_FAN B : ATX Power +12V 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good PS-ON(Soft On/Off) 3.3V -12V 3.3V 3.3V...
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GA-8IDML Series Motherboard E / F : Floppy / IDE1 / IDE2 Connector L : CD_IN K :WOL CD-R CD-L +5V SB CD_IN Signal N: F_AUDIO Connector Incase Speaker (R) Incase Speaker (L) +12V Front Audio(R) Rear Audio(R) Front Audio(L)
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Hardware Installation Processor C:IR I :Front USB O: USB_VS : PS/2 USB Wake Up H :F_PANEL selection RST- RST+ 1-2 close: Enable SPK+ 2-3 close: Disable (Default) PD_G SPK- PD_G J:Battery Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
8IDML Series Motherboard 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.
BIOS Setup 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.
8IDML Series Motherboard 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.
BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Mon, Feb 21 2000 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Menu Level IDE Primary Master Press Enter None IDE Primary Slave Press Enter None IDE Secondary Master Press Enter None IDE Secondary Slave...
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8IDML Series Motherboard 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 / 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.
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BIOS Setup 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. Video The category detects the type of adapter used for the primary system monitor that must match your video display card and monitor.
8IDML Series Motherboard Memory The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard.
BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device Floppy Item Help Second Boot Device HDD-0 Menu Level Third Boot Device CDROM Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled Boot Up Num-Lock Password Check Setup MPS Version Control For OS HDD S.M.A.R.T.
8IDML Series Motherboard Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360 K type is 40 tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks. Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks.
BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features Configure DRAM Timing Item Help CAS Latency Time Menu Level Active to Precharge Delay DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay DRAM RAS# Precharge Refresh Mode Select 15.6usec DRAM Data Integrity Mode Non-ECC...
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8IDML Series Motherboard SDRAM RAS# to CAS# delay Set SDRAM RAS# to CAS# delay 3 SCLKs. Set SDRAM RAS# to CAS# delay 2 SCLKs.(Default value) SDRAM RAS# Precharge Set SDRAM RAS# Precharge Time to 3. (Default value) Set SDRAM RAS# Precharge Time to 2. Refresh Mode Select 7.8 usec Set active to Refresh mode timing is 7.8 usec.
8IDML Series Motherboard Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Item Help On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled IDE Primary Master PIO Auto Menu Level IDE Primary Slave PIO Auto IDE Secondary Master PIO Auto IDE Secondary Slave PIO Auto...
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BIOS Setup Parallel Port Mode EPP Mode Select EPP 1.7 ECP Mode Use DMA AC BACK Function Soft-Off : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 5: Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
8IDML Series Motherboard IDE Secondary Slave PIO (for onboard IDE 2nd channel) Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. (Default value) Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode. IDE Primary Master UDMA Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. (Default value) Disabled Disable UDMA function.
BIOS Setup USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enabled USB Keyboard Support. Disabled Disabled USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enabled USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disabled USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Init Display First Set Init Display First to PCI Slot. Set Init Display First to AGP.
8IDML Series Motherboard Mouse Power On Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Mouse Click Power On by Mouse click. Keyboard Power On Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have “POWER Key”...
BIOS Setup Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default Value) 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.
8IDML Series Motherboard Use IR Pins IR-Rx2Tx2 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 378.(Default Value) RxD2,TxD2 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 278. OnBoard Parallel port 378/IRQ7 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 378.(Default Value) 278/IRQ5 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 278.
BIOS Setup Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Item Help USB Device Wake-Up From S3 Disabled Power Management User Define Menu Level Video Off Method DPMS Video Off In Suspend Suspend Type Stop Grant MODEM Use IRQ...
8IDML Series Motherboard ACPI Sleep Type S1/POS Set ACPI Sleep Type to S1/POS (Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3/STR Set ACPI Sleep Type to S3/STR (Suspend To RAM). USB Dev Wakeup From S3 Enabled Enable USB Device Wakeup From S3. Disabled Disable USB Device Wakeup From S3.
BIOS Setup MODEM Use IRQ Set MODEM Use IRQ to NA. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 3.(Default value) Set MODEM Use IRQ to 4. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 5. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 7. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 9. Set MODEM Use IRQ to 10.
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8IDML Series Motherboard Modem Ring On/ WakeOnLAN Disabled Disabled Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. Enabled Enabled Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. (Default Value) RTC Alarm Power On You can set “RTC Alarm Power On” item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system.
BIOS Setup PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By Auto Item Help IRQ Resources Press Enter Menu Level PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 7: PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled by...
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8IDML Series Motherboard PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,15 to PCI3.
BIOS Setup PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status VCORE 1.792 V Item Help +3.3V 3.360V Menu Level + 5V 5.053 V +12V 12.096V - 12V -12.280 V Current System Temperature 31°C~89°F Current CPU Temperature 28°C~98°F Current CPU FAN Speed 5443 RPM...
8IDML Series Motherboard CPU Warning Temperature 60°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F. 70°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F. 80°C / 176°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 80°C / 176°F. 90°C / 194°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 90°C / 194°F. Disabled Disabled this function.(Default value) Fan Fail Warning ( CPU / POWER/ SYSTEM)
BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio x 15 Item Help CPU Host Clock Control Disable Menu Level CPU Host Frequency(MHz) Host/DRAM Clock ratio Auto Memory Frequency(MHz) PCI/AGP Frequency(MHz) 33/66 : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 9: Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio...
8IDML Series Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?Y Save &...
BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
8IDML Series Motherboard Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
BIOS Setup Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
8IDML Series Motherboard Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
Technical Reference Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction Four Speaker Introduction A. What is Four Speaker? The Creative CT5880 audio chip can support up to 4 speaker output. If you select “Four speaker out”, Line In will be reconfigured as another line out to support a second pair of speakers. B.
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GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Microsoft Windows Me setup procedure: Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Sounds and Multimedia”. Select “Audio” Page, and click “Advanced” button. Select “Quadraphonic Speakers” and click ok. C. Four Speaker Application The four speaker function will only be supported in application softwares that use Microsoft...
Technical Reference SPDIF Introduction A. What is SPDIF? The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital signal to AC3 decoder which can support upto 5.1 speakers. B. How to use SPDIF? Click your mouse right button in “My Computer” and select the “Properties” item. Click “Device Manager”...
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GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Click “Settings” item and select the “Output Mode” item. Click “Digital” item, Line Out will be reconfigure to SPDIF Out. Recommend you to select “Autosense”, It will automatically detect the type (mono or stereo) of the audio connector that you plug into Line Out audio jack, then configure Line Out to either...
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.
GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Easy TuneIII Introduction Gigabyte announces EasyTuneIII Windows overdrive utility “Overdrive” might be one of the most common issues in computer field. But have many users ever tried it? The answer is probably “no”. Because “overdrive” is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes “over-...
Appendix Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Appendix A: Intel 845 Chipset Driver Installation Insert the support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver or double –click the CD driver icon in My Computer to bring up the screen.
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GA-8IDML Series Motherboard Appendix B: Creative CT5880 Chipset Driver Installation Revision History Insert the support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver or double –click the CD driver icon in My Computer to bring up the screen.
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FCC Compliance Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 21077(a) with limits for a Class B digital device , pursuant to Part Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC. 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to Address: 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A provide reasonable protection against harmful LA Puent, CA 91744...
Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-8IDML/GA-8IDML-C is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive EN 55011...
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