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GA-K8VT800-RH AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2001 12ME-K8VT800R-2001R * 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-K8VT800-RH AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2001 12ME-K8VT800R-2001R * 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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Motherboard GA-K8VT800-RH JUNE. 21, 2006 Motherboard GA-K8VT800-RH June. 21, 2006
Motherboard GA-K8VT800-RH JUNE. 21, 2006 Motherboard GA-K8VT800-RH June. 21, 2006
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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 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 ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 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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... Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. ...connected. 4. Please make sure there are required for warranty validation. 2. Damage due to improper installation. 4. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual. 3. Please do not allow screws to...
... Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the use of electrostatic discharge (ESD). English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. ...connected. 4. Please make sure there are required for warranty validation. 2. Damage due to improper installation. 4. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual. 3. Please do not allow screws to...
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GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio I/O Control Hardware Monitor Socket 754 ...
GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio I/O Control Hardware Monitor Socket 754 ...
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... installing the CPU. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown in Figure 1.(90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to the socket and gently lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. Do not force the ... and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. The pin 1 location is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 12 - Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics ...
... installing the CPU. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown in Figure 1.(90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to the socket and gently lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. Do not force the ... and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. The pin 1 location is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 12 - Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics ...
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... 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 the heat sink can differ with the following conditions: 1. A memory module can be used . 2. It is recommended that... the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Notch - 13 - Install all the heat sink components (Please refer to prevent CPU overheating. The memory capacity used is switched off to...
... 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 the heat sink can differ with the following conditions: 1. A memory module can be used . 2. It is recommended that... the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Notch - 13 - Install all the heat sink components (Please refer to prevent CPU overheating. The memory capacity used is switched off to...
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... 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 333 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 333 GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 14 -
... 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 333 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 333 GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 14 -
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... slot bracket of the AGP slot when you try to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Please align the VGA...
... slot bracket of the AGP slot when you try to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Please align the VGA...
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... device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS or device(s) vendors. If your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 16 - MIC In Microphone can use audio software to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. For more information please contact your OS supports USB...
... device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS or device(s) vendors. If your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 16 - MIC In Microphone can use audio software to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. For more information please contact your OS supports USB...
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... the power connector with its proper location on /off) 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 +5V 20 +5V GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 18 - Definition 11 1 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 3.3V ...12 -12V 13 GND 14 PS_ON(soft on the motherboard and connect tightly. English 1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (Power Connector) With the use a power supply that is recommended that a power supply that can supply enough stable power...
... the power connector with its proper location on /off) 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 +5V 20 +5V GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 18 - Definition 11 1 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 3.3V ...12 -12V 13 GND 14 PS_ON(soft on the motherboard and connect tightly. English 1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (Power Connector) With the use a power supply that is recommended that a power supply that can supply enough stable power...
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... (hard drive or optical drive). Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 39 1 IDE1 IDE2 40 2 GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 20 - One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other end of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB...
... (hard drive or optical drive). Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector. 39 1 IDE1 IDE2 40 2 GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 20 - One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other end of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB...
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... assignment below. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 22 - PW+ SPK+ SPK- 20 19 NC RST- Active LED Soft Power Connector Speaker Connector PW-
... assignment below. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 22 - PW+ SPK+ SPK- 20 19 NC RST- Active LED Soft Power Connector Speaker Connector PW-
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... feature only when your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 2 8 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR GND No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT AUX_L AUX_R GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 24 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to...
... feature only when your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 2 8 1 7 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR GND No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT AUX_L AUX_R GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 24 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to...
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Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 17) BATTERY GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Re-install the battery. 4. Gently take out the ...
Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 17) BATTERY GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Re-install the battery. 4. Gently take out the ...
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...possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. When the power is a Windows-based utility that describes the appropriate keys to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update... Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item. If you to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To exit the Help Window press . - 29 -...
...possible selections for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. When the power is a Windows-based utility that describes the appropriate keys to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update... Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item. If you to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To exit the Help Window press . - 29 -...
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...want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in safe configuration. GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 30 - The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E8) Once you wish to accept or enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys ...to select among the items and press to maximize the performance of your motherboard. English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your system, enable...
...want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in safe configuration. GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 30 - The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E8) Once you wish to accept or enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys ...to select among the items and press to maximize the performance of your motherboard. English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your system, enable...
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... "Enter" to select this to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this if no IDE devices are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 32 - Week Month The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in . IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave setup. The...
... "Enter" to select this to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this if no IDE devices are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 32 - Week Month The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in . IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave setup. The...
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... of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of the BIOS. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. it will stop for all other errors. (Default... option based on this information. English Capacity Capacity of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. it will stop for all other errors.
... of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of the BIOS. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. it will stop for all other errors. (Default... option based on this information. English Capacity Capacity of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. it will stop for all other errors.
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... system can not boot and can not access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move...
... system can not boot and can not access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) GA-K8VT800-RH Motherboard - 34 - First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move...