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- Page 1 ? The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to up date the information contained herein. ? Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to whic h it refers) Mother Board GA-8 SMML is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive... - Page 3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Pe r FCC Part 2 Sect ion 2.1077(a) Responsibl e Party Name: G.B.T. INC. (U.S .A.) Address: 17358 Railroad S treet City of Industr y, CA 91748 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 h ereby declares th at th e produ ct Pr oduct Name: Mother boar d GA-8S MML...
- Page 4 GA-8SMML P4 Titan-SDRAM Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1.0 Second Edition 12ME-8SMML-1002...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
GA-8SMML Motherboard Table of Content Revision History ................4 Item Checklist ..................4 WARNING! ..................5 Chapter 1 Introduction ...............6 Features Summary....................6 GA-8SMML Motherboard Layout ............... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ......... 10 CPU Installation .................. - Page 6 Table of Content Load Fail-Safe Defaults ..................38 Load Optimized Defaults ..................39 Integrated Peripherals ..................40 Haedware Monitor & MISC Setup ..............46 Set Supervisor/User Password ................48 IDE HDD Auto-Detection ..................49 Save & Exit Setup ....................50 Exit Without Saving .....................
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Page 7: Revision History
GA-8SMML Motherboard Revision History Revision Revision Note Date Initial release of the GA-8SMML motherboard user's manual. Jan. 2002 Second release of the GA-8SMML motherboard user's manual. Feb. 2002 Item Checklist ? The GA-8SMML motherboard ? IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 ? CD for motherboard driver &... -
Page 8: Warning
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. -
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
GA-8SMML Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor ? 22.9cm x 24.3cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. ? Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor ® ® ? ?Support Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood, 0.13um) processor ®... - Page 10 Introduction On-Board Sound ? Sigmatel 9721 CODEC ? Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/Game Port On-Board LAN ? Builit in RTL8100 Chipset ? 1 RJ45 port On-Board VGA ? Builit in SiS650 Chipset PS/2 Connector ? PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace BIOS ? Licensed AMI BIOS, 2M bit Flash ROM Additional Features...
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Page 11: Ga-8Smml Motherboard Layout
GA-8SMML Motherboard GA-8SMML Motherboard Layout DIMM_LED KB_MS CPU_FAN AUX_12V SOCKET478 GA-8SMML SiS 650 F-AUDIO PCI1 AC97 SiS 961 PCI2 S_IRQ BATTERY PCI3 F_USB BIOS F_PANEL COMB Buzzer... -
Page 12: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
Hardw are 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- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools Step1... -
Page 13: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
GA-8SMML Motherboard Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) CPU Installation Pin1 indicator Pin1 indicator CPU Top View CPU Bottom View Socket Actuation Lever Pin1 indicator 1. Pull up the CPU socket lever 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look and up to 90-degree angle. -
Page 14: Cpu Heat Sink Installation
Hardw are Installation Process 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. ? We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink. -
Page 15: Step 2: Install Memory Modules
GA-8SMML Motherboard Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 3 dual in-line memory module (DIMM ) sockets. The BI OS will automatically detects memory type and si z e. 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. -
Page 16: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards
Hardw are 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, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. -
Page 17: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply
GA-8SMML Motherboard Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction ? PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector ?This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard PS/2 Mouse Connector and PS/2 mouse. (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) ? USB &... -
Page 18: Audio Connectors
Hardw are Installation Process ? Parallel Port , Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) ?This connector supports 1 standard COM port ,1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like printercan be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports. -
Page 19: Connectors Introduction
GA-8SMML Motherboard Connectors Introduction I) F_PANEL A) AUX_12V J) F_USB B) CPU_FAN K) BAT C) ATX L) COMB D) FLOPPY M) S_IRQ E) IDE1/IDE2 N) F_AUDIO F) IR O) CD_IN G) SYS_FAN H) CI... - Page 20 Hardw are Installation Process A) AUX_12V ( +12V Power Connector) ?This connector (ATX +12V) suppliesthe CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this " ATX+ 12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. +12V +12V B ) 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...
- Page 21 GA-8SMML Motherboard D) FDD (Floppy Connector) ? Important Notice: E) IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connector) Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. L) COM B...
- Page 22 Hardw are Installation Process O) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In) CD-R CD-L N) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) ? If you want to use "Front Audio" connector, you must move 3-4,5-6 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector.
- Page 23 GA-8SMML Motherboard C ) ATX (ATX Power) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly +12V 5V SB (Stand by +5V) connected to the mainboard. Power Good PS-ON(Sof t On/Off) 3.3V -12V...
- Page 24 Hardw are Installation Process I) F_PANEL (2x7 pins jumper) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) RST (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System PD+/PD_G-/PD_Y-(Power LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
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Page 25: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
GA-8SMML 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 26: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. :F1)
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. - Page 27 GA-8SMML Motherboard Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. BIOS Features Setup This setup page includes all the adjustable items of AMI special enhanced features. Chipset Features Setup This setup page includes all the adjustable items of chipset special features. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the adjustable items of Green function features.
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Page 28: Standard Cmos Features
AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved System Date :Jan 03 2002 Thu System Time : 09:52:45 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Pri Master : Auto Pri Slave : Auto Sec Master : Auto Sec Slave... - Page 29 GA-8SMML Motherboard ?Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour mi l itary- time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. ?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.
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Page 30: Boot Sector Virus Protection
BIOS Setup ?Boot Sector Virus Protection If it is set t o enable, the category will flash on the screen when there is any attempt to wri t e to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive. The system will halt and the f o llowing error message will appear in the mean time. -
Page 31: Bios Features Setup
GA-8SMML Motherboard BIOS Features Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved BIOS Flash Protection : Auto 1st Boot Device : Floppy 2nd Boot Device : IDE-0 3rd Boot Device : CDROM Floppy Drive Seek : Disabled BootUp Num-Lock... -
Page 32: Boot Up Numlock
BIOS Setup ?USB CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB CDROM. Select your boot device priority by BIOS Boot Specification 1~3. ?BBS1~3 ?Realtek Boot Select your boot device priority by onboard lan (Realtek). ?ARMD FDD Select your boot device priority by ARMD FDD. ?ARMD HDD Select your boot device priority by ARMD HDD. -
Page 33: Chipset Features Setup
GA-8SMML Motherboard Chipset Features Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Linear Frequency Control : Disabled ***CPU/DRAM Base Frequency : H/W TRAP ?CPU Frequency : N/A ?DRAM Frequency : N/A ?AGP Frequency : N/A ?PCI Frequency... -
Page 34: Cpu Frequency
BIOS Setup ?CPU/DRAM Base Frequency (MHz) When set to "H /W TRAP", the CPU/DRAM base frequency will be depend on Original design. You may also set FSB clock by BIOS. For power End-User use only. ?H/W TRAP Set CPU /DRAM Base frequency (MHz) to By Hardware. (Default Value) ?66/66 MHz Set CPU /DRAM Base frequency (MHz) to 66/66MHz ?100/100 MHz... -
Page 35: Vcore Voltage
GA-8SMML Motherboard ?PCI Frequency This feature allows you to adjust the PCI frequency, When "Linear Frequency Control" is set to Enabled. ?Optionals will be changed according to “CPU frequency” value. (PCI frequency value33,40, default :33)This is for CPU Frequency =100. ?ZCLK Fr equency This feature allows you to adjust the ZCLK frequency, When "Linear Frequency Control"... - Page 36 BIOS Setup ?Graphics Win Size ?4 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 4MB. ?8 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 8MB. ?16 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 16MB. ?32 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 32MB. ?64 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 64MB. (Default Value) ?128 MB Display Graphics Aperture Size is 128MB.
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Page 37: Power Management Setup
GA-8SMML Motherboard Power Management Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved ACPI Sleep Type : S1 Suspend Time Out (Minute) : Disabled Soft-Off by Power Button : Instant Off System After AC Back : Power Off ModemRingOn : Enabled... -
Page 38: Resume On Rtc Alarm
BIOS Setup ?Soft-off by Power Button ?Instant off The user press the power button once, he can turn off the system. (Default Value) The user press the power button once, then he can enter suspend mode. ?Suspend ?System after AC Back ?Power Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off"... -
Page 39: Pnp/Pci Configuration
GA-8SMML Motherboard PNP/PCI Configuration AMIBIOS SETUP - PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved VGA Boot From : Auto PCI Slot 1 IRQ Priority : Auto PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority : Auto PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority : Auto ????: Select Item ESC: Quit... - Page 40 BIOS Setup ?PCI Slot 1, 2, 3 IRQ Priority The system will reserved a free IRQ for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 device. ?Auto (Default Value) The system will reserved IRQ3 for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 device if no legacy ISA device using IRQ3.
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Page 41: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
GA-8SMML Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?N PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION... -
Page 42: Load Optimized Defaults
BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?N PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION... -
Page 43: Integrated Peripherals
GA-8SMML Motherboard Integrated Peripherals AMIBIOS SETUP - INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved OnBoard IDE : Both Modem Device : Auto IDE 1 Conductor Cable : Auto Onboard LAN : Enabled IDE 2 Conductor Cable : Auto Mouse PowerOn Function : Disabled... - Page 44 BIOS Setup ?OnBoar d IDE Disable OnBoard IDE. ?Disabled Both Primary & Secondary IDE channel will be enabled. (Default Value) ?Both Only Primary IDE channel is enabled. ?Primary ?Secondary Only Secondary IDE channel is enabled. ?IDE1 Conductor Cable Will be automatically detected by BIOS (Default Value) ?Auto ?ATA66/100 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100 (Please make sure your IDE device and cable is compatible with ATA66/100)
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Page 45: Parallel Port Mode
GA-8SMML Motherboard ?Onboard Ser ial Port B BIOS will automatically setup the port B address. (Default Value) ?Auto Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 3F8. ?3F8/COM1 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 2F8. ?2F8/COM2 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 3E8. ?3E8/COM3 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 2E8. -
Page 46: Parallel Port Irq
BIOS Setup ?Parallel Port IRQ Set Parallel Port IRQ to 7. Set Parallel Port IRQ to 5. Set Parallel Port IRQ automatically. (Default Value) ?Auto ?Parallel Port DMA Set Parallel Port DMA to 3. Set Parallel Port DMA to 1. Set Parallel Port DMA to 0. -
Page 47: Usb Controller
GA-8SMML Motherboard ?USB Controller 0 ?Port 1 Enable Port 1 inside USB controller 0. Enable Port 1and 2 inside USB controller 0.(Default value) ?Port1+2 ?USB Controller 1 ?Port 1 Enable Port 1 inside USB controller 1. Enable Port 1and 2 inside USB controller 1.(Default value) ?Port1+2 ?USB Legacy Support Enable USB Legacy Support. -
Page 48: Specific Key For Poweron
BIOS Setup ?Keyboar d PowerOn Function Disable this function. (Default Value) ?Disabled ?Specific key Set password key to power on by keyboard. ?Any Key Set any key to power on the system. ?Specific Key for PowerOn Disable this function. (Default Value) ?N/A ?Password ? Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Key... -
Page 49: Haedware Monitor & Misc Setup
GA-8SMML Motherboard Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved CPU Temp. Alarm :Disabled CPU Fan Fail Alarm System Fan Fail Alarm Reset Case Open Status Case Status :Opened Current CPU Temp. -
Page 50: Current System Temp
BIOS Setup ?Fan Fai l Alarm CPU/ System Fan Fail Alarm Function Disable. (Default Value) Fan Fail Alarm Function Enable. ?Yes ?Reset Case Open Status ?Case S tatus If the case is closed, "Case Status" will show "Closed". If the case have been opened, "Case Status" will show "Opened". If you want to reset "Case Status"... -
Page 51: Set Supervisor/User Password
GA-8SMML Motherboard 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. AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP... -
Page 52: Ide Hdd Auto-Detection
BIOS Setup IDE HDD Auto Detection AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved System Date :Jan 03 2002 Thu System Time : 09:52:45 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Pri Master : Auto Pri Slave : Auto... -
Page 53: Save & Exit Setup
GA-8SMML Motherboard Save & Exit Setup AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION... -
Page 54: Exit Without Saving
BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD Quit Without Saving ( Y/N)? N PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION... -
Page 55: Chapter 4 Technical Reference
GA-8SMML Motherboard Revision History Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100MHz) Socket 478 AGP 1X/2X/4X System Bus 100MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) SDRAM 100/133/166MHz SiS 650 ZCLK (66MHz) HCLK+/- (100MHz) 66 MHz 3 PCI 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz BIOS SiS 961 Floppy... -
Page 56: Bios Introduction
Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right to save your time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? H ere it comes! Now Gigabyte announces @BIOS— the first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS update software. -
Page 57: Chapter 5 Appendix
GA-8SMML Motherboard Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows ME (TUCD driver version 1.93) Appendix A: SiS 650 Chipset Driver Installation (Must Install!) A. SiS 650 VGA Driver Installation 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. - Page 58 Appendix B: SiS AGP Driver Installation 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. 1.Click "SiS AGP Driver item.
- Page 59 GA-8SMML Motherboard Revision History Appendix B: SiS 7012 Sound Driver 2.Click "Next". 1.Click "SiS 7012 Audio Driver" item. 4.Click "Finish" to restart computer. 3.Click "Next". Appendix C: RealTek 8100/8139 Network Driver Revision History "RealT ek 8100/8139 Network Driver" under Windows ME will auto install. If you would like to install LAN driver, please refer to attached README.txt file for detail instruction.
- Page 60 Appendix Appendix D: BIOS Flash Procedure BIOS update procedure: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Program to flash BIOS. 2.Click "@BIOS Writer Utility Press "T ools" icon. v1.08L". 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". Click "?". Click here.
- Page 61 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 to method II. d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted...
- Page 62 Appendix 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 you have set "Auto" for BIOS Feature Setup (BIOS Flash Protection). For more detail please refer to page 28.
- Page 63 GA-8SMML Motherboard (2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format T ype, 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. (3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close".
- Page 64 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 65 GA-8SMML 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 up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location"...
- Page 66 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 67 GA-8SMML 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 68 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 69 GA-8SMML 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 70 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 71 GA-8SMML 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) T ake 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 72 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 73 GA-8SMML Motherboard Appendix D: 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...
- Page 74 Appendix Acronyms Meaning Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode MH z Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator H ub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self T est Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module...
- Page 75 GA-8SMML 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.: H ardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card H DD CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network...