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GA-8VM800M Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8VM800M-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-8VM800M Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8VM800M-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Table of Contents 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 ...
Table of Contents 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 ...
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... are connected. 4. If you are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Damage as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). To...
... are connected. 4. If you are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Damage as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). To...
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... ; MIC In Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio CD In connection IT8705 CPU fan speed detection System voltage detection CPU temperature detection GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections Onboard SATA FDD Connections Peripherals Onboard VGA Onboard LAN Onboard Audio I/O Control Hardware Monitor ...
... ; MIC In Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio CD In connection IT8705 CPU fan speed detection System voltage detection CPU temperature detection GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections Onboard SATA FDD Connections Peripherals Onboard VGA Onboard LAN Onboard Audio I/O Control Hardware Monitor ...
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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 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 -
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...the wrong direction, the CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. Please align this occurs, please change the positioning of the CPU. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 12 - It is marked one edge of the CPU. The CPU will not insert properly. Rather than applying force, please ...Socket lever Position lever at a 90 degree angle. Please make sure that has optimizations for the peripherals. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your computer system requires all of the CPU. ...
...the wrong direction, the CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. Please align this occurs, please change the positioning of the CPU. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 12 - It is marked one edge of the CPU. The CPU will not insert properly. Rather than applying force, please ...Socket lever Position lever at a 90 degree angle. Please make sure that has optimizations for the peripherals. OS: An operation system that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your computer system requires all of the CPU. ...
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.... Hardware Installation English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Fig.1 Before installing the heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions). The heat sink may adhere to the heat sink...
.... Hardware Installation English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Fig.1 Before installing the heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions). The heat sink may adhere to the heat sink...
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... DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can vary between sockets. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. To install the memory module, just push it down. Reverse the installation steps ...removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can only fit in only one direction due to prevent hardware damage. 3. The BIOS will automatically detects ...
... DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can vary between sockets. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. To install the memory module, just push it down. Reverse the installation steps ...removing memory modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 14 - A memory module can only fit in only one direction due to prevent hardware damage. 3. The BIOS will automatically detects ...
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...'s instruction document before installing the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Hardware Installation Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card...
...'s instruction document before installing the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Hardware Installation Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card...
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...(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. can be connected to Line In jack. Serial Port (COMA) Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 16 -
...(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. can be connected to Line In jack. Serial Port (COMA) Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 16 -
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...CPU. Align the power connector with its proper location on /off) 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 +5V 20 +5V GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 18 - The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable system or a system that is used that does not provide the required... result can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or greater). Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB (stand by +5V) 20 10 10 +12V 11 ...
...CPU. Align the power connector with its proper location on /off) 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 +5V 20 +5V GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 18 - The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to an unstable system or a system that is used that does not provide the required... result can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or greater). Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the motherboard. Definition 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB (stand by +5V) 20 10 10 +12V 11 ...
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.... One IDE connector can provide up to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 7 GND GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 20 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on the IDE device). 40 39 40 39 2 12 1 IDE2 IDE1 6) SATA0...
.... One IDE connector can provide up to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 7 GND GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 20 - If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on the IDE device). 40 39 40 39 2 12 1 IDE2 IDE1 6) SATA0...
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... is on the MB header. Pin No. Definition 1 MIC 10 9 2 GND 3 2 1 4 MIC_BIAS POWER 5 FrontAudio(R) 6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 FrontAudio (L) 10 Rear Audio (L)/ Return L GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 22 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) Please make sure the pin assigment...
... is on the MB header. Pin No. Definition 1 MIC 10 9 2 GND 3 2 1 4 MIC_BIAS POWER 5 FrontAudio(R) 6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R 7 NC 8 No Pin 9 FrontAudio (L) 10 Rear Audio (L)/ Return L GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 22 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 9) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) Please make sure the pin assigment...
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... will make the device unable to work or even damage it. Definition 1 NDCDB- 2 10 2 NSINB 3 NSOUTB 1 9 4 NDTRB- 5 GND 6 NDSRB- 7 NRTSB- 8 NCTSB- 9 NRIB- 10 No Pin GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. For optional front USB cable, please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. English 12) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors) Be...
... will make the device unable to work or even damage it. Definition 1 NDCDB- 2 10 2 NSINB 3 NSOUTB 1 9 4 NDTRB- 5 GND 6 NDSRB- 7 NRTSB- 8 NCTSB- 9 NRIB- 10 No Pin GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 24 - Pin No. For optional front USB cable, please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. English 12) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connectors) Be...
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... Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up BIOS for the first time, it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is recommended...You can be reset to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. If you save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Q-Flash allows the user to its original settings. BIOS...
... Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up BIOS for the first time, it is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is recommended...You can be reset to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. If you save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Q-Flash allows the user to its original settings. BIOS...
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Please Load Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 28 - This action makes the system reset to the default for your motherboard. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard ...
Please Load Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 28 - This action makes the system reset to the default for your motherboard. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard ...
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... Drive. (Default value) Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. The two options are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Enter the appropriate option based on the outside drive casing. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 30 - Drive A & B are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. Extended IDE Drive...
... Drive. (Default value) Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. The two options are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Enter the appropriate option based on the outside drive casing. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 30 - Drive A & B are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. Extended IDE Drive...
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... system boot will not stop if an error is present during power up. it will stop for a keyboard or disk error; English Halt on the motherboard. it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for a disk error; Base Memory The... POST of memory located above 1 MB in the system. This is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will stop for any error that used. - ...
... system boot will not stop if an error is present during power up. it will stop for a keyboard or disk error; English Halt on the motherboard. it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will stop for a disk error; Base Memory The... POST of memory located above 1 MB in the system. This is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will stop for any error that used. - ...