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...GA-8VM800M-775 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 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E12 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
...GA-8VM800M-775 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 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E12 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplication 50 3-3 Software Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 54 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 55 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 57 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 66 4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 73 4-2 Troubleshooting 79 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 49 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 49 3-2 SoftwareApplication 50 3-3 Software Information 50 3-4 Hardware Information 51 3-5 Contact Us ...51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 54 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 55 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 57 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 66 4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 73 4-2 Troubleshooting 79 - 5 -
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English Onboard SATA RAID BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor Built in VT8237R Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1) Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec Up to 2 SATA Device Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune (Note 2) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DRAM) Over Voltage via BIOS (AGP/DIMM) Micro-ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.3cm (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - Hardware Installation
English Onboard SATA RAID BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor Built in VT8237R Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1) Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec Up to 2 SATA Device Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune (Note 2) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DRAM) Over Voltage via BIOS (AGP/DIMM) Micro-ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.3cm (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - Hardware Installation
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... hardware specifications since it enabled - Please add an even layer of the CPU. 3. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU socket. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in a straight and downwards motion. Fig...
... hardware specifications since it enabled - Please add an even layer of the CPU. 3. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU socket. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU in a straight and downwards motion. Fig...
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... wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. The DIMM module can be used is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in only one direction. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Then...
... wish to insert the module, please switch the direction. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. The DIMM module can be used is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in only one direction. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Then...
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Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Installing a AGP expansion card: ... slot when you try to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Be...
Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Installing a AGP expansion card: ... slot when you try to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Be...
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... the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 40 39 2 12 1 IDE1 Connector IDE2 Connector 7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can then connect to 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard...
... the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 40 39 2 12 1 IDE1 Connector IDE2 Connector 7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can then connect to 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard...
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To prevent improper use of this jumper. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Signal 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to detect if the chassis cover is removed. To clear CMOS, temporarily short pins 1-2. Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to its default values by this header, we do not include a jumper on it. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 26 -
To prevent improper use of this jumper. Definition 1 1 GND 2 Signal 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to detect if the chassis cover is removed. To clear CMOS, temporarily short pins 1-2. Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to its default values by this header, we do not include a jumper on it. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 26 -
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...Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help window that BIOS needs to be reset to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When setting up a small help , only for ...the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for the first time, it is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item...
...Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help window that BIOS needs to be reset to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When setting up a small help , only for ...the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for the first time, it is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item...
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... the advanced option hidden. 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 ... are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health...
... the advanced option hidden. 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 ... are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 30 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health...
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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. - 31 - 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. English Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup
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. - 31 - 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. English Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup
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... detection. The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 32 - Week Month The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in . You can use one of two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST.(default) None Select... year, from Sun to set the access mode for faster system start up . Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for automatic device detection. to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:...
... detection. The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 32 - Week Month The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in . You can use one of two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST.(default) None Select... year, from Sun to set the access mode for faster system start up . Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for automatic device detection. to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:...
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... (Power On Self Test) of memory located above 1 MB in the system. Memory The category is display-only which is the amount of the BIOS. BIOS Setup it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for any error that may be... Mode is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; No Errors The system boot will be prompted. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for all other errors. it will stop for a disk error; it will stop for systems with...
... (Power On Self Test) of memory located above 1 MB in the system. Memory The category is display-only which is the amount of the BIOS. BIOS Setup it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for any error that may be... Mode is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; No Errors The system boot will be prompted. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for all other errors. it will stop for a disk error; it will stop for systems with...
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...USB-ZIP. Press to move it down the list. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Use < > or ...priority by Legacy LAN. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check #...
...USB-ZIP. Press to move it down the list. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 34 - Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Use < > or ...priority by Legacy LAN. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check #...
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CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. BIOS Setup English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this function. - 35 - CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable ...
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. BIOS Setup English CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this function. - 35 - CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Disabled Enable ...
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Disabled Disable this function. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. Disable onboard Serial port 2. English USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. ... is 3BC/IRQ7. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically set up the Serial port 2 address...
Disabled Disable this function. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. Disable onboard Serial port 2. English USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. ... is 3BC/IRQ7. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically set up the Serial port 2 address...
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... system. Enabled Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value) Modem Ring Resume An incoming call via modem can set "Resume by Alarm is Enabled. BIOS Setup Disabled Disable this function. Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) - 39 - PME Event Wake Up This...
... system. Enabled Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value) Modem Ring Resume An incoming call via modem can set "Resume by Alarm is Enabled. BIOS Setup Disabled Disable this function. Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm: (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) - 39 - PME Event Wake Up This...
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...: Optimized Defaults F1: General Help Reset Case Open Status Disabled Enabled Don't reset case open status. (Default value) Clear case open status at 90oC / 194oF. BIOS Setup Current System / CPU FAN Speed (RPM) Detect System / CPU Fan speed status automatically. Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF.
...: Optimized Defaults F1: General Help Reset Case Open Status Disabled Enabled Don't reset case open status. (Default value) Clear case open status at 90oC / 194oF. BIOS Setup Current System / CPU FAN Speed (RPM) Detect System / CPU Fan speed status automatically. Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF.
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... AGP voltage may get stable for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart. Auto +0.1V BIOS will automatically detect AGP voltage. (Default value) +0.1V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V...set "DRAM Clock" to "166". If you use DDR400 DRAM module, please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement. AGP OverVoltage Control Auto BIOS will automatically detect DIMM voltage. (Default value) Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to 255MHz. DIMM OverVoltage ...
... AGP voltage may get stable for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart. Auto +0.1V BIOS will automatically detect AGP voltage. (Default value) +0.1V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V...set "DRAM Clock" to "166". If you use DDR400 DRAM module, please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement. AGP OverVoltage Control Auto BIOS will automatically detect DIMM voltage. (Default value) Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to 255MHz. DIMM OverVoltage ...
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...of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-... Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 44 -
...of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-... Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8VM800M-775 Motherboard - 44 -