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... Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. The logo is exclusively licensed to use...
... Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in the use GIGABYTE's unique features, read the User's Manual. For instructions on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. All rights reserved. The logo is exclusively licensed to use...
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Table of Contents OptionalItems ...7 Box Contents ...7 GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU... a Memory 19 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 44 2-6 Power Management Setup 48 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 50 2-8 PC Health Status 51 ...
Table of Contents OptionalItems ...7 Box Contents ...7 GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Installation Precautions 11 1-2 Product Specifications 12 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU... a Memory 19 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 20 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 21 1-7 Internal Connectors 23 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 2-1 Startup Screen 36 2-2 The Main Menu 37 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 39 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 41 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 44 2-6 Power Management Setup 48 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 50 2-8 PC Health Status 51 ...
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... Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 ...Optional 87 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 91 5-3 Troubleshooting 92 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 92 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 93 Only for GA-G33M-DS2R. - 6 -
... Driver CD Information 60 3-4 Hardware Information 61 3-5 Contact Us ...61 Chapter 4 Unique Features 63 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 63 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 68 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 68 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 71 4-3 EasyTune 5 ...73 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 74 Chapter 5 Appendix ...75 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 75 ...Optional 87 5-2-3 Configuring Microphone Recording 89 5-2-4 Using the Sound Recorder 91 5-3 Troubleshooting 92 5-3-1 Frequently Asked Questions 92 5-3-2 Troubleshooting Procedure 93 Only for GA-G33M-DS2R. - 6 -
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... PCI2 CI CD_IN CODEC PCIE_4 SPDIF_IO COMB F1_1394 IDE Intel® G33 PCIE_16 BIOS TSB43AB23 F2_1394 F_USB3 ATX JMicron 368 Intel® ICH9R /ICH9 SATAII2 SATAII3 SATAII4 F_USB2 SATAII5 HDMI_AC F_USB4 F_USB1 SATAII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 SATAII0 PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-G33M-S2. Only for GA-G33M-DS2R. "*" Only the GA-G33M-DS2R adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 8 -
... PCI2 CI CD_IN CODEC PCIE_4 SPDIF_IO COMB F1_1394 IDE Intel® G33 PCIE_16 BIOS TSB43AB23 F2_1394 F_USB3 ATX JMicron 368 Intel® ICH9R /ICH9 SATAII2 SATAII3 SATAII4 F_USB2 SATAII5 HDMI_AC F_USB4 F_USB1 SATAII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 SATAII0 PWR_LED F_PANEL Only for GA-G33M-S2. Only for GA-G33M-DS2R. "*" Only the GA-G33M-DS2R adopts All-Solid Capacitor design. - 8 -
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Only for GA-G33M-DS2R. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(333/266/200 MHz) VGA Host Interface DDR2 800/667 MHz DIMM PCI Express x16 ... ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel x1 JMicron 368 Intel® ICH9R /ICH9 PCI Bus Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports TSB43AB23 CODEC IT8718 LPT Floppy COM Ports 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker...
Only for GA-G33M-DS2R. Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) LGA775 Processor CPU CLK+/-(333/266/200 MHz) VGA Host Interface DDR2 800/667 MHz DIMM PCI Express x16 ... ATA-133/100/66/33 IDE Channel x1 JMicron 368 Intel® ICH9R /ICH9 PCI Bus Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) BIOS 6 SATA 3Gb/s 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports TSB43AB23 CODEC IT8718 LPT Floppy COM Ports 3 IEEE 1394a Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker...
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GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 14 - English BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ... supports Hardware Monitor function) (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Note 4) Micro...
GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 14 - English BIOS Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash ... supports Hardware Monitor function) (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 (Note 4) Micro...
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... Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. mended that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for instructions on the ...
... Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before...frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Advanced BIOS Features," for the peripherals. mended that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for instructions on the ...
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... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 18 - Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII4 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the...chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two ...
... the memory, switch the direction. 1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 18 - Four Modules DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DDRII4 - Enabling Dual Channel memory mode will appear during the...chips are installed, a message which says memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used . (Go to GIGABYTE's website for optimum performance. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two ...
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... x16 slot. Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Pull out the small white- GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 20 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with... 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the back of the PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card...
... x16 slot. Make sure the small white-drawable bar securely locks the graphics card. • Removing the Card: Pull out the small white- GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 20 - Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with... 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s). 6. Turn on the back of the PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card...
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... to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 28 - Replace the...
... to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with an incorrect model. • Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 28 - Replace the...
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... Message/Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 Reset Switch NCRES+ RES- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on...; PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart....
... Message/Power/ Sleep LED SPEAK+ PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 Reset Switch NCRES+ RES- When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED): Connects to the hard drive activity LED on...; PW (Power Switch): Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. Press the reset switch to restart the computer if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart....
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...do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • ...BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to factory defaults. English 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-G33M-DS2R...
...do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Values • ...BIOS configurations) and reset the CMOS values to remove the jumper cap from the jumper. To clear the CMOS values, place a jumper cap on your computer, be sure to factory defaults. English 19) CLR_CMOS (Clearing CMOS Jumper) Use this jumper to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). GA-G33M-DS2R...
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... flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is...
... flash the BIOS. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is turned on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system's failure to Chapter 4, "BIOS Update Utilities." • Because BIOS flashing is...
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... access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 36 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. Intel G33 BIOS for G33M-DS2R D26 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/30/2007-G33-ICH9R-6A79OG02C-00 Function...
... access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 36 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to accept. Intel G33 BIOS for G33M-DS2R D26 . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/30/2007-G33-ICH9R-6A79OG02C-00 Function...
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... arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G33M-DS2R D26) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB ...Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Submenu ...
... arrow keys to move among the items and press to accept or enter a sub-menu. (Sample BIOS Version: GA-G33M-DS2R D26) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB ...Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to BIOS F12: Load CMOS from BIOS Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Submenu ...
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... can also carry out this task.) GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change...effect. You can use this menu to complete. } F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. It allows you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the...
... can also carry out this task.) GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 38 - A supervisor password allows you to the CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes and the previous settings remain in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change...effect. You can use this menu to complete. } F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS settings. It allows you to restrict access to 8 profiles (Profile 1-8) and name each profile. First enter the profile name (to erase the...
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...Time Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to set ... the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to set the time....
...Time Sets the system time. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices using one of the two methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set this item to set ... the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to set the time....
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...system boot will stop. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 40 - Cylinder Number of sectors. Head Number of memory installed on the system. If you to determine whether the system will... stop for all other errors. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not...
...system boot will stop. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but stop for the MS-DOS operating system. GA-G33M-DS2R/S2 Motherboard - 40 - Cylinder Number of sectors. Head Number of memory installed on the system. If you to determine whether the system will... stop for all other errors. Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will not stop for all other errors. (Default) All, But Diskette The system boot will not...
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... This feature only works for operating systems that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to report read/write... errors of your system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. This feature allows your hard drive. to move it up or down on the list. Password Check Specifies whether a password...
... This feature only works for operating systems that supports this item, set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of the hard drive and to report read/write... errors of your system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is present only if you enter BIOS Setup. This feature allows your hard drive. to move it up or down on the list. Password Check Specifies whether a password...
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... for the onboard graphics controller. English Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard VGA function. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. BIOS Setup
... for the onboard graphics controller. English Onboard VGA Enables or disables the onboard VGA function. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size Frame buffer size is installed. BIOS Setup