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GA-8IPE1000 Series: User's Manual
GA-8IPE1000 Series: User's Manual
User's Manual
Rev. 4002
12ME-8IPE1K4-4002
Motherboard
GA-8IPE1000-G / GA-8IPE1000-L / GA-8IPE1000
Motherboard
GA-8IPE1000-G / GA-8IPE1000-L /
GA-8IPE1000
Copyright
2004 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies.
Notice
The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any
means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to
change without prior notice.
Table of Contents
GA-8IPE1000 Series Motherboard Layout .................................................................... 6
Block Diagram ............................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ................................................................................... 9
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
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3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5
4-2
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 73
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DDR4
DDR3
KB_MS
DDR2
DDR1
CPU_FAN
Socket 478
GA-IPE1000(-G)(-L)
ATX_12V
LAN
MIC_IN
LINE_OUT
LINE_IN
USB
COMB
LPT
COMA
USB
Intel 865PE
CD_IN
ATX
RTL8110S or
RTL8100C
AGP
F_AUDIO
BATTERY
PCI1
CLR_CMOS
CODEC
Intel ICH5
PCI2
FDD
SUR_CEN
SMSC
LPC47M997-NR
PCI3
BIOS
SATA0
SATA1
PCI4
IDE2
IR
IDE1
PCI5
F_USB2
GAME
F_PANEL
F_USB1
SPDIF_IO
INFO_LINK
PWR_LED
SYS_FAN
Block Diagram
Pentium 4
Socket 478
CPU
CPUCLK+/-(100/133/200MHz)
AGP 4X/8X
System Bus
400/533/800 MHz
AGPCLK 66MHz
Dual Channel
DDR 400/333/266MHz DIMM
DDR
Intel 865PE
HCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz)
RJ45
RJ45
5 PCI
RTL8110S
33MHz
14.318MHz
48MHz
66MHz
RTL8100C
BIOS
Game Port
Intel ICH5
AC97 Link
SMSC
LPC47M997NR
Floppy
LPT Port
2 COM Ports
2 Serial
ATA
8 USB
Ports
ATA33/66/100
IDE Channels
Line Out
Mic In
CODEC
Line In
PCICLK
(33MHz)
14MHz
PS/2 KB/Mouse
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1-1
English
Installation Notices
1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers
are required for warranty validation.
2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the
information in the provided manual.
3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.
4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with
the motherboard circuit or its components.
5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard
or within the computer casing.
6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certified computer technician.
Instances of Non-Warranty
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Hardware Installation
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1-2
Feature Summary
Motherboard
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Slots
IDE Connections
FDD Connections
Onboard SATA
Peripherals
Onboard LAN
Onboard Audio
(Note)
Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and
therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup.
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BIOS
Additional Features
Overclocking
Form Factor
SMSC LPC47M997-NR
System voltage detection
CPU temperature detection
CPU / System fan speed detection
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Supports Q-Flash
Supports @BIOS
Supports EasyTune 5
Over voltage via BIOS (CPU/ AGP/ DDR)
Over clock via BIOS (CPU/ AGP/ DDR/ PCI)
ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 22cm
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English
I/O Control
Hardware Monitor
Hardware Installation
English
1-3
Fig. 1
Position lever at a 90 degree angle.
Fig. 2
A gold-colored triangle is marked one edge of the CPU. Please align this
edge with the socket edge closest to the CPU lever. Gently place the CPU
into position making sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes.
Once the CPU is positioned into it socket, place one finger down on the middle
of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its original position.
Please use extra care when installing the CPU. The CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly.
Rather than applying force, please change the positioning of the CPU.
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Fig.1
Before installing the heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink
paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the heat sink components (Please
refer to the heat sink manual for detailed installation instructions).
Fig.2
Please connect the heat sink power connector to the CPU_FAN connector
located on the motherboard so that the heat sink can properly function to
prevent CPU overheating.
The heat sink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat sink paste. To prevent
such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for
heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heat sink.
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Hardware Installation
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English
1-4
Installation of Memory
Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is
recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.
2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power
is switched off to prevent hardware damage.
3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in
only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.
The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity
and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The
memory capacity used can differ with each slot.
Notch
DDR
Fig.1
The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only
fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the
DIMM socket. Then push it down.
Fig.2
Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the
DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM
module.
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GA-8IPE1000 Series supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology,
the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to 6.4GB/s(DDR400) or 5.3GB/s(DDR333).
GA-8IPE1000 Series includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following:
Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2
Channel B : DDR 3, DDR 4
If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the
limitation of Intel chipset specifications.
1. Dual channel memory cannot be used if one DDR memory modules are installed.
2. If two DDR memory modules are installed (same storage capacity), one must be added to the
Channel A slot and the other in the Channel B slot in order to use dual channel memory. Dual
channel memory cannot function if both DDR memory modules are installed on the same channel.
3. If four DDR memory modules are installed, please use memory of the same storage capacity in
order to use dual channel memory and for BIOS to detect all the DDR memory modules.
We'll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR memory modules into the DIMMs with the same color in
order for Dual Channel Technology to work.
The following table is for Dual Channel Technology combination: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
DDR 1
DDR 2
DDR 3
DDR 4
2 memory modules
DS/SS
X
X
DS/SS
DS/SS
X
X
DS/SS
4 memory modules
DS/SS
DS/SS
DS/SS
DS/SS
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Hardware Installation
English
English
1-5
You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:
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. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system.
Installing a AGP VGA card:
Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the AGP slot
when you try to install/uninstall the VGA
card. Please align the VGA card to the
onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on
the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked
by the small white-drawable bar.
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1-6
USB port
Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as
USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface. Also make sure
your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS
vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s)
vendors.
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.
LAN Port
The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps.
LAN Port
The provided Internet connection is fast Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps.
Line In
Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.
Line Out
Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to this connector.
MIC In
Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.
You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning.
Hardware Installation
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Connectors Introduction
1
2
12
11
9
19
7
13
16
17
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
ATX_12V
ATX (Power Connector)
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
FDD
IDE1 / IDE2
SATA0 / SATA1
PWR_LED
BATTERY
F_PANEL
14 18
6 15 8
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
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10
F_AUDIO
CD_IN
SUR_CEN
SPDIF_IO
F_USB1 / F_USB2
IR
GAME
INFO_LINK
CLR_CMOS
10
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20
11
Definition
1
2
GND
GND
3
4
+12V
+12V
Pin No.
1
Definition
3.3V
2
3
3.3V
GND
4
5
6
VCC
GND
VCC
7
8
GND
Power Good
9
10
5V SB (stand by +5V)
+12V
11
12
3.3V
-12V
13
14
GND
PS_ON(soft on/off)
15
16
GND
GND
17
18
GND
-5V
19
20
VCC
VCC
Hardware Installation
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1/2)
English
Pin No.
CPU_FAN
Definition
1
2
GND
+12V
Sense
1
SYS_FAN
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34
33
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one
IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If
you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other
as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).
39
40
Pin No.
1
1
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Definition
GND
2
3
TXP
TXN
4
5
GND
RXN
6
7
RXP
GND
Hardware Installation
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8) PWR_LED
PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will
blink when the system enters suspend mode.
Pin No.
1
Definition
1
2
MPD+
MPD-
MPD-
9) BATTERY
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Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front
panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
Speaker Connector
Message LED/
Power/
Sleep LED
2
1
SPEAK-
SPEAK+
MSG+
MSGPW+
PW-
Power
Switch
RES+
NC
HD+
RES-
HD-
20
19
Reset Switch
IDE Hard Disk Active LED
(Yellow)
PW (Power Switch)
(Red)
Pin 1: VCC(+)
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
(Blue)
RES (Reset Switch)
(Green)
NC (Purple)
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Hardware Installation
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English
10
Definition
1
2
MIC
GND
3
4
MIC_BIAS
Power
5
6
7
8
Reserved
No Pin
9
10
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Pin No.
Definition
1
2
CD-L
GND
3
4
GND
CD-R
7 8
Definition
1
2
SUR OUTL
SUR OUTR
3
4
GND
No Pin
5
6
CENTER_OUT
BASS_OUT
7
8
AUX_L
AUX_R
Pin No.
1
2
3
No Pin
SPDIF
4
5
SPDIFI
GND
GND
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Definition
VCC
Hardware Installation
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English
2
1
10
9
Pin No.
1
Definition
Power
2
3
Power
USB DX-
4
5
6
7
USB Dy+
GND
8
9
GND
No Pin
10
NC
16) IR
Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact your nearest
dealer for optional IR device.
Pin No.
1
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Definition
1
2
VCC
No Pin
3
4
IR RX
GND
IR TX
This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices.
2
1
16
15
Pin No.
Definition
1
2
VCC
GRX1_R
3
4
GND
GPSA2
5
6
VCC
GPX2_R
7
8
GPY2_R
MSI_R
9
10
GPSA1
GND
11
12
GPY1_R
VCC
13
14
GPSB1
MSO_R
15
16
GPSB2
No Pin
18) INFO_LINK
This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function.
2
1
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10
9
Pin No.
Definition
1
2
SMBCLK
VCC
3
4
SMBDATA
GPIO
5
6
GND
GND
7
8
No Pin
NC
9
10
+12V
+12V
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Open: Normal
1
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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure
required settings or to activate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS
SRAM.
When the power is turned on, pushing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will
take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
When setting up BIOS for the first time, it is recommended that you save the current BIOS to a disk in the
event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either
GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used.
Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.
@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but
directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.
CONTROL KEYS
< >< ><
<Enter>
<Esc>
<Page Up>
<Page Down>
<F1>
<F2>
<F5>
<F6>
<F7>
<F8>
<F9>
<F10>
><
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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BIOS Setup
English
English
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden.
Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
PnP/PCI Configuration
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.
Frequency/Voltage Control
This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio.
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Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best
performance configuration.
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BIOS Setup
English
English
2-1
`
`
`
`
Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
Item Help
Menu Level`
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
Drive A
Drive B
Floppy 3 Mode Suport
[1.44M, 3.5"]
[None]
[Disabled]
Halt On
Base Memory
Extended Memory
Total Memory
640K
239M
240M
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Save Defaults
<Week>
Sun. to Sat.
<Month>
Jan. to Dec.
<Day>
1 to 31 (or maximum
allowed in the month)
<Year>
1999 to 2098
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
Week
The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
Month
The month, Jan. Through Dec.
Day
The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year
The year, from 1999 through 2098
Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
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The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer.
None
No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25"
5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.
1.2M, 5.25"
5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
720K, 3.5"
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
1.44M, 3.5"
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.
2.88M, 3.5"
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
Halt on
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
No Errors
The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you
will be prompted.
All Errors
Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other
errors. (Default value)
All, But Diskette
The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key
The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all
other errors.
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 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the
motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.
Total Memory
This item displays the memory size that used.
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BIOS Setup
English
Drive A / Drive B
English
2-2
[Press Enter]
[Floppy]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Setup]
[Enabled]
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Save Defaults
F10: Save
Item Help
Menu Level`
Select Hard Disk Boot
Device Priority
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
" # " System will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel Pentium 4
processor with HT Technology.
Password Check
Setup
System
The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is
not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt.
CPU Hyper-Threading
Enabled
Disabled
Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. This feature is only working for
operating system with multi-processors mode supported. (Default value)
Disables CPU Hyper Threading.
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Integrated Peripherals
English
2-3
x
x
x
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
SATA Port0
SATA Port1
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[Normal]
Half
Lo, Hi
IR-Rx2Tx2
[378/IRQ7]
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Save Defaults
F10: Save
Item Help
Menu Level`
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
[PRINTER]
3
[201]
[Disabled]
10
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Save Defaults
F10: Save
Item Help
Menu Level`
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
BIOS Setup
English
On-Chip SATA
Disabled
Auto
Manual
Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to
IDE Primary Master.
Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to
IDE Primary Slave.
Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to
IDE Secondary Master.
Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0 to
IDE Secondary Slave.
Set SATA controller to native mode(Serial ATA mode - SATA Port 0). This mode
is only supported by Windows XP or later. (Default value)
Set SATA controller to native mode(Serial ATA mode - SATA Port 1). This mode
is only supported by Windows XP or later.
USB Controller
Enabled
Disabled
AC97 Audio
Auto
Disabled
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English
Use IR Pins
This function will available when "UART Mode Select" doesn't set at Normal.
RxD2, TxD2
Set IR pins to use RxD2, TxD2.
IR-Rx2Tx2
Set IR pins to use IR-Rx2Tx2. (Default value)
BIOS Setup
English
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English
2-4
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
[S1(POS)]
[Blinking]
[Instant-Off]
[Soft-Off]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Everday
0:0:0
[Disabled]
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Save Defaults
F10: Save
Item Help
Menu Level`
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
AC BACK Function
Soft-Off
Full-On
Memory
When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value)
When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state.
When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before
AC-power off.
ModemRingOn
An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state.
Disabled
Disable Modem Ring On function.
Enabled
Enable Modem Ring On function. (Default value)
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BIOS Setup
English
Resume by Alarm
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/Time to power on system.
Disabled
Disable this function. (Default value)
Enabled
Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.
If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.
Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
POWER ON Function
Disabled
Any KEY
Mouse
Mouse/Any KEY
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PnP/PCI Configurations
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment
PCI 4 IRQ Assignment
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Save Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level`
Device(s) using this
INT:
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
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BIOS Setup
English
2-5
English
2-6
PC Health Status
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
PC Health Status
Current CPU Temperature
Vcore
DDR25V
+3.3V
+12V
Current CPU FAN Speed
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
50oC
1.35V
2.39V
3.28V
12.09V
3308 RPM
0
RPM
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Save Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level`
F10: Save
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ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
Frequency/Voltage Control
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Frequency/Voltage Control
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
[15X]
[Disabled]
133
66/33/100
[Auto]
266
66/33/100
[Normal]
[Normal]
[Normal]
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Save Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level`
Set CPU Ratio if CPU
Ratio is unclocked
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only.
AGP/PCI/SRC Fixed
Adjust AGP/PCI/SRC clock asynchronous with CPU.
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2-8
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system
performance.
2-9
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically
detects.
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ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
Change/Set/Disable Password
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically
detects.
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in
creating a password.
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password.
Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter
a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled,
the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup
program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program
and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items.
If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the
password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.
If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when
you try to enter Setup.
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ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers that
recommended to install. The "Xpress Install" uses the"Click and Go" technology to install the drivers
automatically. Just select the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. The "Xpress Install" will execute
the installation for you automatically.
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Some device drivers will restart your system automatically. After restarting your system the "Xpress
Install" will continue to install other drivers.
System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others application.
For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service
Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus
controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system
(System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver).
Drivers Installation
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Software Application
This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone
you want and press "install" to install them.
3-3
Software Information
This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.
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3-4
This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.
3-5
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Chapter 4 Appendix
Unique Software Utilities
Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd.
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2.
Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd.
1.
2.
3.
If you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter
Xpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key.
System storage capacity as well as drive reading/writing speed will affect backup speed.
It is recommended that Xpress Recovery be immediately installed after OS and all required
driver and software installations are complete.
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The backup utility will automatically scan your system and back up data as a backup image in your hard
drive.
Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power
on. If this is the case, please use the boot from CD-ROM method to enter Xpress Recovery.
4. Set Password:
Please input a 4-16 character long password (a-z or 0-9) or press Esc to exit
You can set a password to enter Xpress Recovery to protect your hard disk data. Once this is done,
password input will be required to enter Xpress Recovery during the next as well as subsequent system
restarts. If you wish to remove the need for password entry, please select "Set Password" and under
"New Password/Confirm Password", make sure there is no entry and then press "Enter" to remove
password requirement.
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English
Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.
Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For example,
8KNXPU.Fba) to a floppy disk.
Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu.
The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts.
If your motherboard has dual-BIOS, please refer to Part One.
If your motherboard has single-BIOS, please refer to Part Two.
Part One:
Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.
Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards
supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same
screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility.
In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS
from an older version to the latest version. For example, from Fa3 to Fba.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery
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Select Language
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.
Action bar
Action bar:
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons
mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.
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Steps:
1.
Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy" item in
the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.
Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.
If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save Main
BIOS to Floppy" item.
2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.
In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file,
8KNXPU.Fba, is listed.
Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From...................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A
Backup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A
512K
512K
After pressing Enter, you'll then see the progress of reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From...................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A
Backup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A
512K
512K
Enter : Run
After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"
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3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.
Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed.
Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.
4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From...................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A
Backup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A
512K
512K
5.
Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after
you exit Q-Flash.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From...................................... Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A
Backup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A
512K
512K
After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery
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6.
Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to
Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system
redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the
BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Integrated Peripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
Power Management Setup
Set Supervisor
Password
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)?
Y
PnP/PCI Configurations
Set User Password
PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu.
System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Select Language
Advanced BIOS Features
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Integrated Peripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
Power Management Setup
Set Supervisor
Password
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?
Y
PnP/PCI Configurations
Set User Password
PC Health Status
Save & Exit Setup
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
Part Two:
Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.
This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-FlashTM utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
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256K
F10:Power Off
Action bar
Action bar:
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on
your keyboards to perform these actions.
Steps:
1.
Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Update BIOS from Floppy" item in the
Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.
Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.
If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save BIOS
to Floppy" item.
2.
Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.
In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file,
8GE800.F4, is listed.
Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A
256K
1 file(s) found
8GE800.F4Keep DMI Data Enable
256K
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save
BIOS
to
Floppy
Total size : 1.39M
Free size : 1.14M
EnterF5: Run
:Move
ESC:Reset
: Refresh
DEL : Delete F10:Power Off
256K
After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"
Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.
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3.
Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.
Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A
256K
Keep DMI
Data BIOS
Enable
Updating
Now
Update BIOS from Floppy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.........................
Save BIOS to Floppy
EnterDon't
: Run
:Moveor ResetESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
Turn Off Power
System
4.
at this stage!!
Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A
Enter : Run
5.
256K
Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after
you exit Q-Flash.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A
256K
After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.
6.
Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how
to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.
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If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the
new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under
Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest
version of BIOS.
Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility
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2. Note:
I.
In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please make sure
your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the system
unbooted.
II. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your
motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.
III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's
website for downloading and updating it according to method II.
IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.
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STEP 2:
Following installation of the audio driver, you find a
Sound Effect
STEP 3:
Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left
selection bar and select "2CH Speaker" to complete
2 channel audio configuration.
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STEP 3:
Click "Speaker Configuration" and select the "UAJ
Function". Then click on the left selection bar and
select "4CH Speaker" to complete 4 channel audio
configuration.
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STEP 2:
Following installation of the audio driver, you find a
Sound Effect
STEP 3:
Click "Speaker Configuration" and select the "UAJ
Function". Then click on the left selection bar and
select "6CH Speaker" to complete 6 channel audio
configuration.
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STEP 1:
Secure the Audio Combo Kit at the panel on the back
of the case.
STEP 2:
Connect the Surround-Kit to the SUR_CEN connector located on the motherboard.
STEP 3:
There are two methods of 8 channel audio
configuration:
Method 1:
Connect the front channels to the "Line Out" port
located on the audio panel and the rear channels to
the Surround-Kit "REAR R/L" port. Connect the
center/subwoofer channels to the Surround-Kit "SUB
CENTER" and the R/L channels to the Surround-Kit
"SUR BACK" port.
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Method 2:
Connect the front channels to the "Line Out" port
located on the audio panel and the rear channels to
the "Line In" port. Connect the center/subwoofer
channels to the "MIC In" port located on the audio
panel and the R/L channels to the Surround-Kit "SUR
BACK" port. (This method requires UAJ function)
STEP 4:
Following installation of the audio driver, you find a
Sound Effect
STEP 5:
Click "Speaker Configuration" and select both the
"UAJ Function" and "Only Surround-Kit". Then click
on the left selection bar and select "8CH Speaker" to
complete 8 channel audio configuration.
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1.
Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket
of PC, and fix it with screw.
2.
Connect SPDIF device to the motherboard.
3.
Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder.
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Auto-detecting:
Please connect the devices to the right jacks as
above. A window will appear as right picture if you
setup the devices properly.
Please note that 3D audio function will only
appear when 3D audio inputs.
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Manual setting:
If the device picture shows different from what you
set, please press "Manual Selection" to set.
UAJ Introduction
UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) has a very smart feature: It will switch signal automatically when user plugs his
audio device to the wrong jack (Line-in/ Line-out). That means users do not need to worry the audio device
should be plug in Line-in or Line-out jack, the device will work perfectly after UAJ is activated.
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Troubleshooting
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific
motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm
Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?
Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after
entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.
Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?
Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and
that's why the light is still on.
Question 3: Why cannot I use all functions in EasyTune 4?
Answer: The availability of the listed functions in EasyTune 4 depends on the MB chipset. If the chipset
doesn't support certain functions in EasyTune 4, these functions will be locked automatically and you will not
be able to use them.
Question 4: Why do I fail to install RAID and ATA drivers under Win 2000 and XP on boards that support
RAID function after I connect the boot HDD to IDE3 or IDE4 ?
Answer: First of all, you need to save some files in the CD-ROM to a floppy disk before installing drivers. You
also need to go through some rather different steps in the installation process. Therefore, we suggest that
you refer to the installation steps in the RAID manual at our website.
Question 5: How do I clear CMOS?
Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your
board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS.
Please refer to the steps below:
Steps:
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.
3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a metal object to
connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for one minute).
4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.
5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.
6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults.
7. Save changes and reboot the system.
Question 6: Why does system seem unstable after updating BIOS?
Answer: Please remember to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS Defaults) after flashing BIOS. However,
if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to solve the problem.
Question 7: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?
Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please
change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.
Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card?
Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't
need to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.
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Question 11:For the M/B which have RAID function, how to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from IDE3, 4
by either RAID or ATA mode?
Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:
1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"
3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W ATA/RAID: "enable"
Then it depends on the RAID mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "ATA" to normal ATA mode
in the item named RAID controller function.
Question 12:How to set in the BIOS to bootup from the IDE/ SCSI/ RAID card ?
Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:
1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI"
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"
Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS.
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