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Table of Contents Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller SiS 964 2 (1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer 2 (2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup 3 (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS 5 (4) Making a SATA controller driver disk 10 (5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation 12
Table of Contents Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller SiS 964 2 (1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer 2 (2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup 3 (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS 5 (4) Making a SATA controller driver disk 10 (5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation 12
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... 964) Åé ¤¤ To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: ¤å (1) Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver. (5) Install the SATA controller driver during OS installation. "*" Skip this step if you may check...the SATA controller for your motherboard. (1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your system. (2) Configure SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup. (3)* Configure RAID set in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA connector to...
... 964) Åé ¤¤ To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: ¤å (1) Install SATA hard drive(s) in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver. (5) Install the SATA controller driver during OS installation. "*" Skip this step if you may check...the SATA controller for your motherboard. (1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your system. (2) Configure SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup. (3)* Configure RAID set in your computer Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA connector to...
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... If you want to RAID (RAID by default) (Figure 1). (2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup You have and the BIOS version. - 3 - The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ...-Safe Defaults Figure 1 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup and set the SiS Serial ATA Mode item to create RAID. In BIOS Setup menu, go to Integrated Peripherals and assure SiS Serial ATA Controller is configured ...
... If you want to RAID (RAID by default) (Figure 1). (2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup You have and the BIOS version. - 3 - The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ...-Safe Defaults Figure 1 ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The BIOS Setup menus described in system BIOS Setup and set the SiS Serial ATA Mode item to create RAID. In BIOS Setup menu, go to Integrated Peripherals and assure SiS Serial ATA Controller is configured ...
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...229; Hard Disk Boot Priority `` K L KL Figure 2 Step 3: Set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] First Boot Device [CDROM] ` Second Boot Device [Hard Disk... Move F3: Language Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 3 Step 4: Save and exit BIOS Setup. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA Hard Drive Configurations (SiS 964) - 4 - Ác Step 2: Later, select Hard...
...229; Hard Disk Boot Priority `` K L KL Figure 2 Step 3: Set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] First Boot Device [CDROM] ` Second Boot Device [Hard Disk... Move F3: Language Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 3 Step 4: Save and exit BIOS Setup. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA Hard Drive Configurations (SiS 964) - 4 - Ác Step 2: Later, select Hard...
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... message which says "Press + to enter Setup Menu or to configure a RAID array. Figure 5 - 5 - (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to skip waiting" (Figure 4). Hit CTRL+S to Figure 5). If you do not want to create RAID. Disk Status window appears (refer... to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. The SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility - SATA Hard Drive Configurations (SiS 964) Figure 4 Step 2 Press CTRL+S. To create RAID, press R to Section 4...
... message which says "Press + to enter Setup Menu or to configure a RAID array. Figure 5 - 5 - (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to skip waiting" (Figure 4). Hit CTRL+S to Figure 5). If you do not want to create RAID. Disk Status window appears (refer... to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility. The SiS RAID BIOS Setting Utility - SATA Hard Drive Configurations (SiS 964) Figure 4 Step 2 Press CTRL+S. To create RAID, press R to Section 4...
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... of some files being loaded before you see the "Press F6 if you need to that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you see the next screen.
... of some files being loaded before you see the "Press F6 if you need to that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you see the next screen.
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...GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 16 1-7 Connectors Introduction 17 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 27 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E6 28 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 30 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 32 2-3 ...
...GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 16 1-7 Connectors Introduction 17 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 27 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E6 28 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 30 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 32 2-3 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 45 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 45 3-2 SoftwareApplications 46 3-3 Driver CD Information 46 3-4 Hardware Information 47 3-5 Contact Us ...47 Chapter 4 Appendix 49 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 49 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 49 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 50 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 52 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 61 4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 68 4-2 Troubleshooting 74 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 45 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 45 3-2 SoftwareApplications 46 3-3 Driver CD Information 46 3-4 Hardware Information 47 3-5 Contact Us ...47 Chapter 4 Appendix 49 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 49 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 49 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 50 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 52 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 61 4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 68 4-2 Troubleshooting 74 - 5 -
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GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard Layout COMA KB_MS LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COMB LPT GA-8S648FX-775 DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 IDE2 IDE1 ATX_12V USB LAN (*) USB AUDIO F_AUDIO ICS 1883 (*) SiS 648FX AGP CODEC CD_IN SUR_CEN PCI1 BAT CLR_CMOS PCI2 PCI3 SATA1 SiS 964 PCI4 SATA0 BIOS SPDIF_IO PCI5 SYS_FAN IR F_USB2 F_USB1 FDD F_PANEL PWR_LED (#) -C IT8705 (*) Only for GA-8S648FX-775. (#) Only for GA-8S648FX-775-C. - 6 -
GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard Layout COMA KB_MS LGA775 CPU_FAN ATX COMB LPT GA-8S648FX-775 DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 IDE2 IDE1 ATX_12V USB LAN (*) USB AUDIO F_AUDIO ICS 1883 (*) SiS 648FX AGP CODEC CD_IN SUR_CEN PCI1 BAT CLR_CMOS PCI2 PCI3 SATA1 SiS 964 PCI4 SATA0 BIOS SPDIF_IO PCI5 SYS_FAN IR F_USB2 F_USB1 FDD F_PANEL PWR_LED (#) -C IT8705 (*) Only for GA-8S648FX-775. (#) Only for GA-8S648FX-775-C. - 6 -
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Block Diagram LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/- (200/133 MHz) AGP 4X/8X AGPCLK (66MHz) 5 PCI RJ45 (*) ICS 1883 (*) Host Interface DDR SiS 648FX 266/333/400 MHz ZCLK (66/133MHz) HCLK+/- (200/133MHz) 66/133 MHz 33 MHz 48 MHz 14.318 MHz BIOS PCICLK (33MHz) MIC LINE-IN LINE-OUT AC97 Link SiS 964 LPC BUS IT8705 AC97 CODEC 24 MHz 8 USB ATA33/66/100/133 33 MHz Ports IDE Channels IR Floppy LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse COM Ports (*) Only for GA-8S648FX-775. - 7 -
Block Diagram LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/- (200/133 MHz) AGP 4X/8X AGPCLK (66MHz) 5 PCI RJ45 (*) ICS 1883 (*) Host Interface DDR SiS 648FX 266/333/400 MHz ZCLK (66/133MHz) HCLK+/- (200/133MHz) 66/133 MHz 33 MHz 48 MHz 14.318 MHz BIOS PCICLK (33MHz) MIC LINE-IN LINE-OUT AC97 Link SiS 964 LPC BUS IT8705 AC97 CODEC 24 MHz 8 USB ATA33/66/100/133 33 MHz Ports IDE Channels IR Floppy LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse COM Ports (*) Only for GA-8S648FX-775. - 7 -
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... x 22.3cm - 11 - supports hot plugging function - supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function - Over voltage function is supported. supports a maximum of 2 SATA connections BIOS Use of up to 150 MB/s - English I/O Control IT8705 Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan...
... x 22.3cm - 11 - supports hot plugging function - supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function - Over voltage function is supported. supports a maximum of 2 SATA connections BIOS Use of up to 150 MB/s - English I/O Control IT8705 Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan...
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...the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to the upright position. Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology and has it does...® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that has optimizations for your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. HT functionality requirement...
...the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to the upright position. Avoid twisting or bending motions that supports HT Technology and has it does...® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology - Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard - 12 - Please make sure that has optimizations for your computer system requires all of the following conditions: 1. HT functionality requirement...
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... memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that they can only fit in only one direction. GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard - 14 - English...
... memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in one direction. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that they can only fit in only one direction. GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard - 14 - English...
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...5. Hardware Installation Please align the VGA card to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover, screws and... card. 6. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the slot. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Remove your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. - 15 - Replace your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined...
...5. Hardware Installation Please align the VGA card to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover, screws and... card. 6. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the slot. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Remove your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. - 15 - Replace your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined...
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... 7 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND -C GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard - 20 - Pin No. English 6) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install...
... 7 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND -C GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard - 20 - Pin No. English 6) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install...
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... be used. When the power is recommended that you wish to upgrade to its original settings. You can be reset to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". If you save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu...
... be used. When the power is recommended that you wish to upgrade to its original settings. You can be reset to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". If you save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu...
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..." to access hidden advanced options. 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 Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes... all the configurations of the system parameters with which the system would be in best performance configuration. GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard - 28 - English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E6) Once you wish to maximize the performance of your system, enable Top Performance....
..." to access hidden advanced options. 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 Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes... all the configurations of the system parameters with which the system would be in best performance configuration. GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard - 28 - English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E6) Once you wish to maximize the performance of your system, enable Top Performance....
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BIOS Setup English Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 29 -
BIOS Setup English Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 29 -
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..., 1 p.m. Enter the appropriate option based on this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto (Default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of sectors GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard - 30 - Jan. to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month). The time is 13:00:00. Time The times format in...drive. to set the access mode for faster system start up. Manual User can use one of the three methods below: Auto None Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) Select this information. Month The month, from Sun. to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter...
..., 1 p.m. Enter the appropriate option based on this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto (Default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of sectors GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard - 30 - Jan. to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month). The time is 13:00:00. Time The times format in...drive. to set the access mode for faster system start up. Manual User can use one of the three methods below: Auto None Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) Select this information. Month The month, from Sun. to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter...
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... error the system will stop for all other errors. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for all other errors. The value of the BIOS. Drive B is Enabled). 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 1.44M, 3.5" 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte ...capacity. (Default value) 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is detected during the POST. Memory The category is display-only and is determined by POST (Power On Self Test...
... error the system will stop for all other errors. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop for all other errors. The value of the BIOS. Drive B is Enabled). 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 1.44M, 3.5" 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte ...capacity. (Default value) 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is detected during the POST. Memory The category is display-only and is determined by POST (Power On Self Test...