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When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following
notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has
"AGP 4X notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is
AGP 4X (1.5V).
Do not use AGP 2X card (3.3V) in this motherboard. It will
burn and damage the motherboard due to Intel
chipset can't support AGP 2X(3.3V).
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/
4X mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or
4X (1.5V) mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card
is 2X (3.3V). If you install this card in GA-8IHXP(or any AGP 4X only)
motherboards without switching the jumper to 4X mode (1.5V), it will
burn the motherboard.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by " Power
Color" , the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their
golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X mode AGP slot, but they support
2X(3.3V) only. If you install this card in GA-8IHXP (or any AGP 4X only)
motherboards, it will burn the motherboard.
Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage
128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X (1.5V)
specification. Therefore, AG32S(G) will work fine with Intel
850(E) based motherboards.
845(E/G) / 850(E)
®
845(E/G) /
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  • Page 1 4X mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X (1.5V) mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X (3.3V). If you install this card in GA-8IHXP(or any AGP 4X only) motherboards without switching the jumper to 4X mode (1.5V), it will burn the motherboard.
  • 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

    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-8IHXP is in conformity with...
  • Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard GA-8IHXP Model Number: Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109...
  • Page 5 GA-8IHXP P4 Titan-RDRAM Motherboard USER’ S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 2101 12ME-8IHXP-2101...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ..................4 WARNING! ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 Summary of Features .................. 5 GA-8IHXP Motherboard Layout ..............7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........8 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)........9 CPU Installation ......................... 9 CPU Heat Sink Installation ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Content Power Management Feature ..............43 PNP/PCI Configurations ................47 PC Health Status..................49 Set Supervisor / User Password ..............51 Load Optimized Defaults ................52 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................53 Save & Exit Setup ..................54 Exit Without Saving ..................55 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard Item Checklist ! The GA-8IHXP motherboard ! GA-8IHXP User’s manual ! I/O Shield CRIMM x 2 ! Quick PC Installation Guide ! Floppy cable x 1 ! IDE cable x 3 USB cable x 2 ! CD for motherboard driver & utility...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Summary of Features Form Factor " 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB. " Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor ® ® " Intel Pentium 4 400/533MHz FSB ® " Support Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood, 0.13 m) processor ®...
  • Page 10 GA-8IHXP Motherboard On-Board MS,SD,SC " Winbond SMART @I/O Chipset (Memory Stick , Security Digital and SC header) On-Board Sound " Creative CT5880 Sound Chipset + Sigmatel 9708T CODEC " 4 channel audio CODEC " Line In/Line Out/Mic In/Game Port/CD In/AUX IN/SPDIF (5.1 channel)

  • Page 11: Ga-8Ihxp Motherboard Layout

    Hardware Installation Process GA-8IHXP Motherboard Layout KB / MS ATX_12V RAM_LED SOCKET478 GA-8IHXP F_Audio NB_FAN CPU_FAN 850E W83L 5180 PCI1 ICH4 CD_IN CODEC PCI2 AUX_IN CLR_CMOS MAIN BACKUP PCI3 IR_CIR BIOS BIOS BATTERY IDE4 8100BL PCI4 SPDIF IDE3 PCI5 CT5880...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard 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...

  • Page 13: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Hardware Installation Process Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) CPU Installation Pin1 indicator Pin1indicator CPU Top View CPU Bottom View Socket Actuation Lever Pin1 indicator 1. Pull up the CPU socket level 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU and up to 90-degree angle.

  • Page 14: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard CPU Heat Sink Installation 2. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged 1. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base to the CPU fan connector, than onto the CPU socket on the main- install complete. board. # Please use Intel approved cooling fan.

  • Page 15: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Hardware Installation Process Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 4 Rambus In-line Memory Module (RIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automati- cally detect memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the RIMM Slot .The RIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notches. Please note; Both RIMM modules inserted on RIMM1 and RIMM2 slots are recommended to have the same size, frequency.

  • Page 16: Introduce Rimm (Rambus In-Line Memory Module)

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard Introduce RIMM (Rambus In-line Memory Module) Direct Rambus Memory Controller !Directly support a Dual Direct Rambus * Channel Supports 300&400 MHz Direct Rambus * Channel @ 100MHz host bus frequency. Maximum memory array size up to 256MB using 64Mb/72Mb, 512MB using 128Mb/144Mb,...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Hardware Installation Process 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 18: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction & # # # # # PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector %This connector supports standard PS/2 (6 pin Female) keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
  • Page 19 Hardware Installation Process % % % % % 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.

  • Page 20: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction A ATX _12V L PWR_LED B PWR_FAN M WOL C ATX N IDE3/IDE4 D RAM_LED O F_USB1~4 E SYS_FAN P SPDIF F AUX Q BATTERY G MS/SD/SC R IR_CIR H FDD/IDE1/IDE2 S AUX_IN CLR_CMOS...
  • Page 21 Hardware Installation Process B / E / U : PWR_FAN / SYS_FAN / CPU_Fan Connector Sense +12V/Control +12V/Control Sense CPU_FAN SYS_FAN PWR_FAN 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.
  • Page 22 GA-8IHXP Motherboard F: AUX % The 6-pin Aux. Power connector provides additional current to meet the board's +3.3VDC and +5VDC requirments. +3.3VDC Please refer to the detail on P.23 +3.3VDC +5VDC A: ATX_12V Power Connector % This connector (ATX_12V) suppliesthe CPU operation voltage (Vcore).
  • Page 23 Hardware Installation Process R: IR_CIR % Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling with pin one the connector. To enable the IR/CIR function on the board, you are required to purchase an option IR/ CIR module. For detail information please contact your autherized Giga-Byte distributor.
  • Page 24 GA-8IHXP Motherboard K: F_PANEL (2x10 pins jumper) GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Entering Green Mode GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
  • Page 25 Hardware Installation Process O: F_USB1~ F_USB4 (Front USB Connector) (F_USB1 ~ F_USB4 connector in yellow are for USB 2.0) USB Dy+ USB Dy- Power USB Over Current Power USB Dx- USB Dx+ % Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable.
  • Page 26 GA-8IHXP Motherboard I : CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Function)# 1-2 close: Clear CMOS % Please note: You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. 2-3 close: Normal "#" Default doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper.

  • Page 27: Step 4-3: Atx 12V Power Supply Introduction

    Hardware Installation Process Step 4-3: ATX 12V Power Supply Introduction -Additional 4 pin connector for 12V voltage -Backward compatibility maintained with load sharing capability -Support 12V or 5V CPU VRs Check power supply if it is supported by ATX12V Power Supply. Additional dedicated 12V 4-pin power connector 6Pin auxiliary ATX power connector ATX power connector...

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    GA-8IHXP 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.

  • Page 29: Control Keys

    BIOS Setup c. Press<F12> to boot from Network. d. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to enter AMI BIOS CMOS SETUP. CONTROL KEYS <á> Move to previous item <â>...

  • Page 30: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. :F1)

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard 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 31: Power Management Features

    BIOS Setup 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 AMI special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the adjustable items of chipset special features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

  • Page 32: Standard Cmos Features

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard Standard CMOS Features AMI NEW SETUP UTILITY-VISION 3.31a Standard CMOS Features Setup Help System Time 22:31:24 Menu Level u System Date Mon, Feb 21 2002 Current Language English Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Floppy Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in.
  • Page 33 BIOS Setup FCurrent Language There are 7 languages available, include English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Germany, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. FBoot Sector Virus Protection If it is set to enable, the category will flash on the screen when there is any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive.
  • Page 34 GA-8IHXP Motherboard FPrimary 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. Manual type is user-definable; Auto type which will automatically detect HDD type.

  • Page 35: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features AMI NEW SETUP UTILITY-VISION 3.31a Advanced BIOS Features Setup Help Boot Device Priority 1st Floppy : 1.44MB 3 2nd Disabled 3rd Disabled BIOS Flash Protection Auto Show Full Screen Logo Enabled Floppy Drive Seek Disabled BootUp Num-Lock Password Check Setup...
  • Page 36 GA-8IHXP Motherboard FFloppy Drive 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. BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note 8Enabled that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or 1.44 M drive type as they are all...

  • Page 37: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features AMI NEW SETUP UTILITY-VISION 3.31a Advanced Chipset Features Setup Help Front Side Bus Clock (MHz) By Hardware CPU Frequency Ratio 8.0x(Safe) RDRAM Bus Frequency Auto Vcore Voltage Original Over RIMM Voltage Disabled Over AGP Voltage 1.5V Memory ECC Mode Disabled...
  • Page 38 GA-8IHXP Motherboard Set Front Side Bus Clock (MHz) to 133.66. 8133.66 Set Front Side Bus Clock (MHz) to 136.00. 8136.00 Set Front Side Bus Clock (MHz) to 138.00. 8138.00 Set Front Side Bus Clock (MHz) to 140.00. 8140.00 Set Front Side Bus Clock (MHz) to 142.00.
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup FVcore Voltage Original Vcore Voltage. (Default Value) 8Original Original Vcore Voltage +0.025V. 8+0.025V Original Vcore Voltage +0.050V. 8+0.050V Original Vcore Voltage +0.075V. 8+0.075V Original Vcore Voltage +0.100V. 8+0.100V FOver RIMM Voltage Disable this funciton. (Default Value) 8Disabled Enable Over RIMM Voltage function. 8Enabled FOver AGP Voltage Set Over AGP Voltage to 1.5V.(Default Value)
  • Page 40 GA-8IHXP Motherboard FICH Delayed Transaction Enable PCI 2.1 features including release and delayed transaction for the 8Enabled chipset.(Default Value) Disable this function. 8Disabled FDMA Collection Buffer Enable DMA collection buffer for LPC I/F and PC/PCI DMA.(Default Value) 8Enabled Disable this function.

  • Page 41: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals AMI NEW SETUP UTILITY-VISION 3.31a Integrated Peripherals Setup Help OnBoard IDE Both IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto IDE2 Conductor Cable Auto OnBoard FDC Auto OnBoard Serial Port A Auto OnBoard Serial Port B Auto Serial Port B Mode Normal IR Duplex Mode Half Duplex...
  • Page 42 GA-8IHXP Motherboard Onboard Sound Chip Enabled Onboard Promise Chip ESC :Previous Menu hi: Select Item PU/PD/+/-/:Modify F8:Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F5: Old Values F6:Fail-Safe Values F7:Optimized Values F10:Save & Exit Figure 5: Integrated Peripherals FOnBoard IDE Disable OnBoard IDE. 8Disabled Both Primary & Secondary IDE channel will be enabled. (Default Value) 8Both Only Primary IDE channel is enabled.
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup FOnboard Serial Port B BIOS will automatically setup the port B address. (Default Value) 8Auto Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 3F8. 83F8/COM1 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 2F8. 82F8/COM2 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 3E8. 83E8/COM3 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 2E8.
  • Page 44 GA-8IHXP Motherboard FParallel Port Mode Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. 8EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default Value) 8ECP Normal Operation. 8Normal Note: EPP will not available if Parallel Port Address=3BC. FEPP Version Disable this function. (Default Value) 8N/A Compliant with EPP 1.9 version.
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup FSpecific Key for PowerOn Disable this function. (Default Value) 8N/A 8Password 8 Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Key board Power On Password. FOnBoard SC Interface Disable onboard SC Interface. 8Disabled Enabled onboard SC Interface.(Default Value) 8Enabled FSmart Card IRQ Select...
  • Page 46 GA-8IHXP Motherboard FAC97 Modem BIOS will search MC97 Codec (CNR Modem Card). If found, MC97 8Auto function will be enabled. If no MC97 Codec found, MC97 function will be disabled. (Default Value) Disable this function. 8Disabled FOnboard USB2.0 Chip Disable this function.

  • Page 47: Power Management Feature

    BIOS Setup Power Management Feature AMI NEW SETUP UTILITY-VISION 3.31a Power Management Feature Setup Help ACPI Sleep Type S1/POS USB Dev Wakeup From S3 Disabled PS/2 Dev Wakeup From S3 Disabled Power LED in S1 State Blinking Suspend Time Out (Minute) Disabled Throttle Slow Clock Ratio 50.0%...
  • Page 48 GA-8IHXP Motherboard FACPI Sleep Type Set ACPI Sleep Type to S1/POS (Power On Suspend). (Default value) 8S1/POS Set ACPI Sleep Type to S3/STR (Suspend To RAM). 8S3/STR FUSB Dev Wakeup From S3 Enable USB Device Wakeup From S3. 8Enabled Disable USB Device Wakeup From S3. (Default value)
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup FModemRingOn/WakeOnLan Disable Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. 8Disabled The modem ring / LAN wake up will bring the system out of soft-off or 8Enabled suspend state if this option is set "Enabled". (Default Value) FPME Event Wake up Disable PME event wake up function.
  • Page 50 GA-8IHXP Motherboard FPri. slave IDE Access Monitor Primary slaveIDE Access. 8Monitor Ignore Primary slave IDE Access. (Default Value) 8Ignore FSec. Master IDE Access Monitor Secondary Master IDE Access. (Default Value) 8Monitor Ignore Secondary Master IDE Access. 8Ignore FSec. slave IDE Access Monitor Secondary slave IDE Access.

  • Page 51: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations AMI NEW SETUP UTILITY-VISION 3.31a PNP/PCI Configurations Setup Help VGA Boot From PCI Slot 1/5 IRQ Priority Auto PCI Slot 2/6 IRQ Priority Auto PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority Auto PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority Auto IRQ3 PCI/PnP IRQ4...
  • Page 52 GA-8IHXP Motherboard FPCI Slot1/5, 2/6, 3, 4 IRQ Priority The system will reserved a free IRQ for PCI slot 1/5, 2/6, 3, 4 device. 8Auto (Default Value) The system will reserved IRQ3 for PCI slot 1/5, 2/6, 3, 4 device if no legacy ISA device using IRQ3.

  • Page 53: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup PC Health Status AMI NEW SETUP UTILITY-VISION 3.31a PC Health Status Setup Help CPU Temperature Alarm Disabled CPU Fan Fail Alarm Power Fan Fail Alarm System Fan Fail Alarm Reset Case Open Status Case Status Opened CPU Temperature 35°C/ 95°F System Temperature 33°C/ 91°F...
  • Page 54 GA-8IHXP Motherboard FFan Fail Alarm CPU / Power / System Fan Fail Alarm Function Disable. (Default Value) Fan Fail Alarm Function Enable. 8Yes CReset Case Open Status CCase Opened If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No". If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes".

  • Page 55: Set Supervisor / User Password

    BIOS Setup Set Supervisor / User Password When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. AMI NEW SETUP UTILITY-VISION 3.31a }Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password }Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password }Advanced Chipset Features...

  • Page 56: Load Optimized Defaults

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard Load Optimized Defaults AMI NEW SETUP UTILITY-VISION 3.31a }Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password }Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password }Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Fail Safe Defaults [Load optimized settings] }Power Management Setup Save &...

  • Page 57: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults AMI NEW SETUP UTILITY-VISION 3.31a }Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password }Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password }Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Fail Safe Defaults [Load fail safe settings] }Power Management Setup Save &...

  • Page 58: Save & Exit Setup

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard Save & Exit Setup AMI NEW SETUP UTILITY-VISION 3.31a }Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password }Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password }Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Fail Safe Defaults [Save current settings and exit] }Power Management Setup Save &...

  • Page 59: Exit Without Saving

    BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving AMI NEW SETUP UTILITY-VISION 3.31a }Standard CMOS Features Set Supervisor Password }Advanced BIOS Features Set User Password }Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Fail Safe Defaults [Quit without saving changes] }Power Management Setup Save &...

  • Page 60: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard Revision History Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz) Socket 478 AGP 4X System Bus AGPCLK 100/133MHz (66MHz) RDRAM 300/400/533MHz Intel MCH66 (66MHz) 6 PCI 82850E MCHCLK+/- (100MHz) RJ45 66 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz...

  • Page 61: Dual Bios / Q-Flash Introduction

    Technical Reference Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Introduction A. What is Dual BIOS Technology? Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS.
  • Page 62 GA-8IHXP Motherboard b. Dual BIOS Utility Dual BIOS Utility Boot From..........Main BIOS Main ROM Type..........ST M50FW040 Backup ROM Type..........ST M50FW040 Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From MainBIOS Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to Backup...
  • Page 63 Technical Reference Status 2: If the ROM BIOS on peripherals cards(ex. SCSI Cards, LAN Cards,..) emits signals to request restart of the system after the user make any alteration on it, the boot up BIOS will not be changed to the Backup BIOS. Boot From : Main BIOS (Default), Backup BIOS Status 1: The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS.
  • Page 64 GA-8IHXP Motherboard D. How to use Q-Flash? Load Main (Backup) BIOS From Floppy !In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run. !You can use the light bar to select item. then Press "Enter". !For Example: BIOS File name: 7VRXP.E8 Dual BIOS Utility Boot From..........Main BIOS...
  • Page 65 Technical Reference !!COPY BIOS Complete-Pass!! Please press any key to continue Save Main (Backup) BIOS to Floppy !In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run. !You can use the light bar to select item. then Press "Enter". Dual BIOS Utility Boot From..........Main BIOS Main ROM Type..........SST 39SF020...
  • Page 66 GA-8IHXP Motherboard 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 67 Technical Reference I. Q: What is DualBIOS technology? Answer: DualBIOS technology is a patented technology from Giga-Byte Technology. The concept of this technology is based on the redundancy and fault tolerance theory. DualBIOS technology simply means there are two system BIOSes (ROM) integrated onto the motherboard. One is a main BIOS, and the other is a backup BIOS.
  • Page 68 GA-8IHXP Motherboard III. Q: How does DualBIOS technology work? Answer: DualBIOS technology provides a wide range of protection during the boot up procedure. It protects your BIOS during system POST, ESCD update, and even all the way to PNP detection/assignment.
  • Page 69 Technical Reference 2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOS detects that the main BIOS is corrupt, the backup BIOS will take over the boot-up process automatically. Moreover, it will verify the main and backup BIOS checksums when booting-up. DualBIOS technology examines the checksum of the main and backup BIOS while the system is powered on to guarantee your BIOS operates properly.

  • Page 70: Four Speaker & Spdif Introduction

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard 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.
  • Page 71 Technical Reference 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 DirectX and Creative EAX, for example, the game titles, software DVD player and MP3 player.

  • Page 72: Spdif Introduction

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard 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.
  • Page 73 Technical Reference 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 SPDIF or Speaker accordingly.

  • Page 74: Bios Introduction

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard @ 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’...

  • Page 75: Easy Tune Tm 4 Introduction

    Technical Reference Easy Tune 4 Introduction Gigabyte announces EasyTune Windows based Overclocking utility EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations. Overclock" might be one of the most common issues in computer field. But have many users ever tried it? The answer is probably "no".

  • Page 76: Chapter 5 Appendix

    GA-8IHXP Motherboard Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows XP (IUCD driver version 2.02) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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 77 Appendix A-1. Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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. 2.Click "Next".
  • Page 78 GA-8IHXP Motherboard A-2. Intel Application Accelerator Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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 79 Appendix 6.Click "Finish" to restart computer. A-3. USB Patch Driver Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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 80 GA-8IHXP Motherboard Appendix B: Creative CT5880 Audio Driver Revision History Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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 81 Appendix Appendix C: RealTek 8139/8130/8100 Network Driver Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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. Press "Network"...
  • Page 82 GA-8IHXP Motherboard Appendix D: Other Device Driver D-1. Promise ATA133 Driver information (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:). 1.Click "Promise ATA133 Driver Information” item. If you want to install ATA133 Driver, go to “ Control Panel-->System-->Device Manager” and install driver by manually.
  • Page 83 Appendix 4.Click "Update Driver" item. 5.Click "Next" item. 6.Click "Next" item. 7.Click "Finish " to restart computer.
  • Page 84 GA-8IHXP Motherboard D-2. Winbond MS/SD/SCR Device Driver Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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 85 Appendix D-3.NEC USB 2.0 Host Controller Driver (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:). 1.Click "NEC USB2.0 Host Controller Driver” item. If you want to install USB 2.0 Driver, go to “ Control Panel-->System-->Device Manager” and install driver by manually.
  • Page 86 GA-8IHXP Motherboard Appendix E: EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation Revision History Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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 87 Appendix Appendix F: Face-Wizard Utilities Installation What is Face-Wizard Face-Wizard is a windows based utility with user-friendly interface that allows users to change the boot-up logo with picture from Gigabyte Logo Gallery on web site or other compatible picture you have. How does it work? Face-Wizard allows user to select BIOS on board or file in hard drive, floppy disk , zip, MO or...
  • Page 88 GA-8IHXP Motherboard 2.Click "Help" icom.
  • Page 89 Appendix Appendix G: BIOS Flash Procedure BIOS update procedure: Method 1: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Program to flash BIOS. Press "Tools" icon. 2.Click "@BIOS Writer Utility v.1.08q". 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". Click here. Click "P".
  • Page 90 GA-8IHXP Motherboard 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: 8IHXP.F1).
  • Page 91 Appendix Method 2: We use GA-7VTX motherboard and Flash841 BIOS flash utility as example. Please flash the BIOS according to the following procedures if you are now under the DOS mode. Flash BIOS Procedure: STEP 1: (1) Please make sure your system has installed the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip. Firstly you have to install the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip for unzip the files.
  • Page 92 GA-8IHXP Motherboard (2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and "Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will format the floppy and transfer the needed system files to it. Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly.
  • Page 93 Appendix 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".
  • Page 94 GA-8IHXP Motherboard (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 BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop...
  • Page 95 Appendix (5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files. (6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2, and press "Extract".
  • Page 96 GA-8IHXP Motherboard STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk. (1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then, restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.
  • Page 97 Appendix (3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item "1st Boot Device", and then use the "Page Up" or "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy". AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved 1st Boot Device : Floppy 2nd Boot Device...
  • Page 98 GA-8IHXP Motherboard 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 99 Appendix (3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue the procedure, or press [ESC] to quit. Beware: Please do not turn off the system while you are upgrading BIOS. It will render your BIOS corrupted and system totally inoperative.
  • Page 100 GA-8IHXP Motherboard STEP 6: Load BIOS 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. This important step resets everything after the flash. (1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.
  • Page 101 Appendix (3) Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System will ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up. AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 102 GA-8IHXP Motherboard Appendix H: 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 CP U Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor...
  • Page 103 Appendix Acronyms Meaning 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. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions SECC...
  • Page 104 GA-8IHXP Motherboard Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: PCB revision: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration CP U Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM...

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