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...GA-8VM800M 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. : F1a 28 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 29 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 32 2-3 ...
...GA-8VM800M 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. : F1a 28 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 29 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 SoftwareApplication 46 3-3 Software 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 50 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 51 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 53 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 62 4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-2 Troubleshooting 74 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 45 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 45 3-2 SoftwareApplication 46 3-3 Software 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 50 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 51 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 53 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 62 4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-2 Troubleshooting 74 - 5 -
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English Onboard SATA RAID BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor Built in VT8237R Plus Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1) Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec Up to 2 SATA Devices Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune (Note) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DIMM) Over Voltage via BIOS (DIMM) Micro-ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 21cm (Note) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - Hardware Installation
English Onboard SATA RAID BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor Built in VT8237R Plus Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1) Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec Up to 2 SATA Devices Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune (Note) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DIMM) Over Voltage via BIOS (DIMM) Micro-ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 21cm (Note) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - Hardware Installation
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... CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Fig. 2 A gold-colored triangle is positioned into their holes. Once the CPU is marked one indented corner of the CPU. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU...
... CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Fig. 2 A gold-colored triangle is positioned into their holes. Once the CPU is marked one indented corner of the CPU. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 12 - If you install the CPU...
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...a notch, so the DIMM memory module can vary between sockets. Then push it vertically into the DIMM socket. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in ...socket. The DIMM module can be used is supported by the motherboard. A memory module can only fit in one direction. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to insert the module, please switch the direction....
...a notch, so the DIMM memory module can vary between sockets. Then push it vertically into the DIMM socket. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in ...socket. The DIMM module can be used is supported by the motherboard. A memory module can only fit in one direction. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. English 1-4 Installation of the DIMM sockets to insert the module, please switch the direction....
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Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Please align the ...
Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Please align the ...
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... connector. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 7 GND GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 20 - English 5) IDE1/IDE2...
... connector. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide up to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 7 GND GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 20 - English 5) IDE1/IDE2...
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...the power is a Windows-based utility that BIOS needs to be used. If you to its original settings. Quit and not save the current BIOS to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". BIOS Setup When the power is turned on, ...pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish...
...the power is a Windows-based utility that BIOS needs to be used. If you to its original settings. Quit and not save the current BIOS to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". BIOS Setup When the power is turned on, ...pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish...
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GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 28 - The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1a) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the... default for stability. 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 ... from the exact settings for your motherboard. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter...
GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 28 - The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1a) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the... default for stability. 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 ... from the exact settings for your motherboard. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. This action makes the system reset to accept or enter...
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...and allow for faster system start up. to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1 to Sat. Jan. Through Dec. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to set , or disable password. is display... only The month, Jan. IDE Device Setup. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) - 29 - Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times...
...and allow for faster system start up. to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1 to Sat. Jan. Through Dec. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to set , or disable password. is display... only The month, Jan. IDE Device Setup. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) - 29 - Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times...
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..., 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. You can use one of two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this option for automatic device detection. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 30 - English IDE Channel 2/3 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this if...
..., 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity. You can use one of two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this option for automatic device detection. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 30 - English IDE Channel 2/3 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this if...
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... The system boot will not stop for all other errors. English Halt on the motherboard. This is detected during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop if an error is the amount... of the BIOS. it will not stop for a keyboard error; Total Memory This item displays the memory size that may be detected and you will be prompted. All...
... The system boot will not stop for all other errors. English Halt on the motherboard. This is detected during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop if an error is the amount... of the BIOS. it will not stop for a keyboard error; Total Memory This item displays the memory size that may be detected and you will be prompted. All...
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... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features X Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. CDROM Select your ... Select your boot device priority by LS120. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 32 -
... CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features X Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. CDROM Select your ... Select your boot device priority by LS120. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 32 -
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... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. BIOS Setup to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to RAID. OnChip Serial ATA Enabled Enable VT8237R Plus Serial ATA support. (Default value) Disabled Disable this...
... F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. BIOS Setup to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to RAID. OnChip Serial ATA Enabled Enable VT8237R Plus Serial ATA support. (Default value) Disabled Disable this...
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... Enable VIA onboard LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable ...as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 34 - Enabled Enable USB 1.1 controller. (Default value) USB 2.0 Controller Disabled Enabled Disable USB 2.0 controller. Disabled Disable onboard...
... Enable VIA onboard LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable ...as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 34 - Enabled Enable USB 1.1 controller. (Default value) USB 2.0 Controller Disabled Enabled Disable USB 2.0 controller. Disabled Disable onboard...
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... S3. Press power button 4 sec. Enter suspend if button is lost. English Legacy USB storage detect Enabled Enable USB storage detection in "On" state. - 35 - BIOS Setup Soft-Off by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [S1(POS)] Disabled [Instant-Off] [Soft-Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
... S3. Press power button 4 sec. Enter suspend if button is lost. English Legacy USB storage detect Enabled Enable USB storage detection in "On" state. - 35 - BIOS Setup Soft-Off by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [S1(POS)] Disabled [Instant-Off] [Soft-Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...
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BIOS Setup English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [...
BIOS Setup English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [...
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... Host Clock Control is overclocked and cannot restart, please wait 20secs. If you use a Pentium 4 processor with 800MHz FSB, please set "CPU Clock" to 200MHz. BIOS Setup The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is dependent on the CPU you install a processor which supports this function...
... Host Clock Control is overclocked and cannot restart, please wait 20secs. If you use a Pentium 4 processor with 800MHz FSB, please set "CPU Clock" to 200MHz. BIOS Setup The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is dependent on the CPU you install a processor which supports this function...
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... use only! If you use DDR400 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock" to "200". Auto BIOS will automatically detect DIMM voltage. (Default value) +0.1V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 40 - If you use DDR333 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock" to "166...
... use only! If you use DDR400 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock" to "200". Auto BIOS will automatically detect DIMM voltage. (Default value) +0.1V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 40 - If you use DDR333 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock" to "166...
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...F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(aYv/eN&)? BIOS Setup ENxit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults... 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 ...
...F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(aYv/eN&)? BIOS Setup ENxit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults... 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 ...