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Table of Contents GA-8AENXP-D 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...of Memory 14 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-8 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F3d 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health Status 42 ...
Table of Contents GA-8AENXP-D 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...of Memory 14 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-8 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F3d 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 40 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health Status 42 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 56 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction 57 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 71 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 78 4-2 Troubleshooting 83 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplications 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 56 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction 57 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 60 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 71 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 78 4-2 Troubleshooting 83 - 5 -
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... DDRII 711/600(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Intel 925XE MCH Intel ICH6R Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (266/200/133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz Dual BIOS 4 Serial ATA SiI3114 4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 IDE Channels Floppy RJ45 CODEC IT 8712 LPT Port COM Port 2 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) 8 USB Ports 3 USB...-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out CY7C6564D (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. - 7 - To use a DDRII 711 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in...
... DDRII 711/600(Note)/533/400MHz DIMM Intel 925XE MCH Intel ICH6R Dual Channel Memory MCHCLK (266/200/133MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz Dual BIOS 4 Serial ATA SiI3114 4 Serial ATA ATA33/66/100 IDE Channels Floppy RJ45 CODEC IT 8712 LPT Port COM Port 2 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) 8 USB Ports 3 USB...-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out CY7C6564D (Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. - 7 - To use a DDRII 711 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and overclock in...
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...during system startup. (Note 2) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF In/Out connection CD In connection (Note 1) Due to 4GB ... FDD connection, allows connection of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 10 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard...
...during system startup. (Note 2) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066MHz FSB processor and overclock in BIOS. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF In/Out connection CD In connection (Note 1) Due to 4GB ... FDD connection, allows connection of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 10 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard...
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supports a maximum of 4 SATA connections - supports a maximum of 4 SATA connections BIOS - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1) or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) - Hardware Installation supports data transfer rate of up 150...Me operating systems Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash/Multilanguage BIOS Additional Features Supports U-Plus DPS Supports @BIOS Overclocking Supports EasyTune 5 Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/ DDR II/ PCI-E) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/ DDR II/ PCI-E) Form Factor ...
supports a maximum of 4 SATA connections - supports a maximum of 4 SATA connections BIOS - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1) or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) - Hardware Installation supports data transfer rate of up 150...Me operating systems Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash/Multilanguage BIOS Additional Features Supports U-Plus DPS Supports @BIOS Overclocking Supports EasyTune 5 Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/ DDR II/ PCI-E) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/ DDR II/ PCI-E) Form Factor ...
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... and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright position. Please add an even...your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into its original position. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to your computer ...
... and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright position. Please add an even...your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into its original position. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to your computer ...
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... sides with the following conditions: 1. Then, while applying pressure to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can differ with each slot. Memory modules have a foolproof...
... sides with the following conditions: 1. Then, while applying pressure to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can differ with each slot. Memory modules have a foolproof...
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.../SS X SS DDR II 4 DS/SS X X DS/SS DS/SS DDR II 5 X DS/SS X DS/SS SS DDR II 6 X X DS/SS X SS - 15 - GA-8AENXP-D includes 6 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has three DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2, DDR II 3 Channel B : DDR II 4, DDR II 5, DDR...II 1 is for BIOS to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following table is double-sided memory, then DDR II 4 must be used if one direction. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Dual Channel DDR II GA-8AENXP-D supports the Dual ...
.../SS X SS DDR II 4 DS/SS X X DS/SS DS/SS DDR II 5 X DS/SS X DS/SS SS DDR II 6 X X DS/SS X SS - 15 - GA-8AENXP-D includes 6 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has three DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR II 1, DDR II 2, DDR II 3 Channel B : DDR II 4, DDR II 5, DDR...II 1 is for BIOS to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following table is double-sided memory, then DDR II 4 must be used if one direction. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Dual Channel DDR II GA-8AENXP-D supports the Dual ...
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...your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Replace the screw to ...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 BIOS. 8. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into...
...your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 16 - Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Replace the screw to ...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 BIOS. 8. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into...
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Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. English 9) SATA0_SB/SATA1_SB/SATA2_SB/SATA3_SB (... properly. 1 7 SATA_SB (Controlled by ICH6R) 7 1 SATA_SII (Controlled by SiI3114) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 22 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Pin No.
Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system is on/off. English 9) SATA0_SB/SATA1_SB/SATA2_SB/SATA3_SB (... properly. 1 7 SATA_SB (Controlled by ICH6R) 7 1 SATA_SII (Controlled by SiI3114) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 22 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Pin No.
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To enable AC'97 Audio, from BIOS settings, set Front Panel Type under Integrated Peripherals to AC97. 14) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 24 - English 13) AZALIA_FP (Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector...
To enable AC'97 Audio, from BIOS settings, set Front Panel Type under Integrated Peripherals to AC97. 14) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to work or even damage it. Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 24 - English 13) AZALIA_FP (Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector...
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... the computer. - 27 - English 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "case open" item in BIOS if the system case has been remove.
... the computer. - 27 - English 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "case open" item in BIOS if the system case has been remove.
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...motherboard. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Exit current page and ...make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to be used. To exit the Help Window press . - 29 - BIOS Setup When setting up a small help , only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS...
...motherboard. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Exit current page and ...make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to be used. To exit the Help Window press . - 29 - BIOS Setup When setting up a small help , only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS...
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...GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS... is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving...
...GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS... is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving...
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BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, ...
BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, ...
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... Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military- Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from 1 to set the access mode for the hard drive. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 32 - Jan. Access... Setup. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Precomp Number of heads Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit...
... Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military- Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from 1 to set the access mode for the hard drive. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 32 - Jan. Access... Setup. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Precomp Number of heads Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit...
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.... 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity. (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is present during power up. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for all other errors. it will stop if an error is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Extended Memory The... disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. The value of the base memory is the amount of the BIOS will not stop for a disk error; Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. - 33 - Base Memory The POST of memory located...
.... 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity. (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is present during power up. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for all other errors. it will stop if an error is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Extended Memory The... disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the CPU's memory address map. The value of the base memory is the amount of the BIOS will not stop for a disk error; Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. - 33 - Base Memory The POST of memory located...
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...when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 34 - LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. to move it down the list. First / Second / Third... Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to exit this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-...
...when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 34 - LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. to move it down the list. First / Second / Third... Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to exit this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check # CPU Hyper-...
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... Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) (Note) This item will not access to 3 when use older OS like NT4. BIOS Setup Please note that this function. - 35 - Limit CPUID Max. CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature.
... Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value) (Note) This item will not access to 3 when use older OS like NT4. BIOS Setup Please note that this function. - 35 - Limit CPUID Max. CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature.
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...to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE. On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Disable this function. Auto BIOS will detect automatically. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller ... Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 36 - SATA RAID / AHCI Mode RAID Select onboard Serial ATA function as ATA. WinXP, 2000 only. Disabled Select onboard Serial...
...to 4 HDDs on the motherboard; 2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE. On-Chip SATA Mode Disabled Disable this function. Auto BIOS will detect automatically. (Default value) Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller ... Optimized Defaults On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. GA-8AENXP-D Motherboard - 36 - SATA RAID / AHCI Mode RAID Select onboard Serial ATA function as ATA. WinXP, 2000 only. Disabled Select onboard Serial...