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... Supports ATAPI mode for HDD Supports IDE bus master operation Displays status and error checking messages during boot-up Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS IT8712 System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Dual BIOS /Q-Flash/Multilanguage...
... Supports ATAPI mode for HDD Supports IDE bus master operation Displays status and error checking messages during boot-up Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS IT8712 System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System / Power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Dual BIOS /Q-Flash/Multilanguage...
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... as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. If your OS supports USB controller. LAN Port 1 The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet(PCI-E Gigabit), providing data transfer speeds of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100/1000Mbps. Hardware Installation USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS ven dor for GA-8I915P Duo Pro...
... as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. If your OS supports USB controller. LAN Port 1 The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet(PCI-E Gigabit), providing data transfer speeds of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100/1000Mbps. Hardware Installation USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS ven dor for GA-8I915P Duo Pro...
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...1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 20 - Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 PWR_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Caution! A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN...
...1 +12V 2 GND GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 20 - Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 PWR_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Caution! A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN...
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... device detection. Enter the appropriate option based on this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 32 - The time is 13:00:00. Only for the hard drive. For example, 1 p.m. Jan. Through Dec. Day The day, from Sun to Sat. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this option...
... device detection. Enter the appropriate option based on this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Hard drive information should be labeled on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 32 - The time is 13:00:00. Only for the hard drive. For example, 1 p.m. Jan. Through Dec. Day The day, from Sun to Sat. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this option...
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...Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to Fast. C.I.A.2 C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Acelerator 2) is enabled. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 44 - For power end-user use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable. English CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is designed to detect CPU loading during software program executing, and automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you use a CPU fan with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables...
...Intel 4-Wire fans PWM control specifications. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to Fast. C.I.A.2 C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Acelerator 2) is enabled. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 44 - For power end-user use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable. English CPU Smart FAN Mode This option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is designed to detect CPU loading during software program executing, and automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance. Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you use a CPU fan with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables...
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... BIOS as well as displaying a detailed list of all platform performance settings into different modes within BIOS setup in order to factory default settings. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) U-PLUS D.P.S. (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus DPS) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for download. M.I.B.2 (Memory Intelligent Booster 2) Built on the motherboard to reset...
... BIOS as well as displaying a detailed list of all platform performance settings into different modes within BIOS setup in order to factory default settings. English Chapter 4 Appendix 4-1 Unique Software Utilities (Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.) U-PLUS D.P.S. (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus DPS) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for download. M.I.B.2 (Memory Intelligent Booster 2) Built on the motherboard to reset...
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... be set to boot from CD-ROM (BMP Mode) Enter the BIOS menu, select "Advanced BIOS Feature" and set as the boot partition. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Boot from CD:" will appear at the bottom left-hand corner of only one OS 4. Remove Backup Image 4. Boot from CD-ROM. Set Password 5. Supports FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS formats 2. If the hard drive is a utility used with an IDE hard disk supporting HPA 5. Must be connected...
... be set to boot from CD-ROM (BMP Mode) Enter the BIOS menu, select "Advanced BIOS Feature" and set as the boot partition. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Boot from CD:" will appear at the bottom left-hand corner of only one OS 4. Remove Backup Image 4. Boot from CD-ROM. Set Password 5. Supports FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS formats 2. If the hard drive is a utility used with an IDE hard disk supporting HPA 5. Must be connected...
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... the BIOS ROM type. Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 60 - English Entering the Q-FlashTM utility: Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enable execution of the task. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software } Standard CMOS Features } Advanced BIOS Features } Integrated Peripherals } Power Management Setup } PnP/PCI Configurations } PC Health Status } MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load...
... the BIOS ROM type. Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 60 - English Entering the Q-FlashTM utility: Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enable execution of the task. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software } Standard CMOS Features } Advanced BIOS Features } Integrated Peripherals } Power Management Setup } PnP/PCI Configurations } PC Health Status } MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load...
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...the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off BIOS file in the floppy disk. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF004A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF004A 512K 512K Wide Range Protection Disable 8KNXPU.FAbuatoBRooetcoF1vroefimrlye(s)MEfonauainbnldBe ios 512K Halt On Error Disable Total sizeC:o1p.3y9MMain ROM DataFtroeeBsaiczkeu:p911.50K F5 : Refresh Load Default SDetEtinLg:sDelete Save Settings to CMOS Enter : Run Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load...
...the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy hi:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off BIOS file in the floppy disk. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size SST 49LF004A Backup ROM Type/Size SST 49LF004A 512K 512K Wide Range Protection Disable 8KNXPU.FAbuatoBRooetcoF1vroefimrlye(s)MEfonauainbnldBe ios 512K Halt On Error Disable Total sizeC:o1p.3y9MMain ROM DataFtroeeBsaiczkeu:p911.50K F5 : Refresh Load Default SDetEtinLg:sDelete Save Settings to CMOS Enter : Run Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load...
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.... GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 66 - English Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. The @BIOS Utility Click "P" Click "Update New BIOS" Fig 4. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet: a. Update BIOS NOT through Internet a. Just select the desired @BIOS server to update their BIOS under Windows. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS...
.... GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 66 - English Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to download the latest version of BIOS. The @BIOS Utility Click "P" Click "Update New BIOS" Fig 4. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet: a. Update BIOS NOT through Internet a. Just select the desired @BIOS server to update their BIOS under Windows. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS...
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... chipset model. When install Windows 2000 or Windows XP from HDDs in "D:\BootDrv\menu.exe"(Refer to Fig.1) 4) Information on all chipsets should be listed on -screen instructions to complete installation. (Each time you complete the steps, boot from "Command Prompt" or DOS, please type in serial ATA controller, press F6 as Win2000 or XP boots up, then supply serial ATA controller driver by this driver file to install the RAID drivers. English Installing the RAID drivers For the Windows...
... chipset model. When install Windows 2000 or Windows XP from HDDs in "D:\BootDrv\menu.exe"(Refer to Fig.1) 4) Information on all chipsets should be listed on -screen instructions to complete installation. (Each time you complete the steps, boot from "Command Prompt" or DOS, please type in serial ATA controller, press F6 as Win2000 or XP boots up, then supply serial ATA controller driver by this driver file to install the RAID drivers. English Installing the RAID drivers For the Windows...
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... "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to select the function. "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you the functions to manually modify speaker settings. The current audio mode is applied. The function to manually modify the speaker settings. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard The function to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is displayed in the system...
... "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to select the function. "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you the functions to manually modify speaker settings. The current audio mode is applied. The function to manually modify the speaker settings. GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard The function to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is displayed in the system...
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... "Audio System Status". The function to manually modify speaker the settings. Double click the icon to manually modify speaker setting. The function to select the function. Front Speaker Out Surround speaker out STEP 3: Click "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". Appendix The current audio mode is display in the system area. English 4 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front speaker to "Front Speaker Out" and the surround speaker to "Surround speaker...
... "Audio System Status". The function to manually modify speaker the settings. Double click the icon to manually modify speaker setting. The function to select the function. Front Speaker Out Surround speaker out STEP 3: Click "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". Appendix The current audio mode is display in the system area. English 4 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front speaker to "Front Speaker Out" and the surround speaker to "Surround speaker...
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... "Audio System Status". English 5.1 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front speaker to "Front Speaker Out", the surround speaker to "Surround speaker out", and the center/subwoofer speaker to adjust speaker volume. Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround speaker out STEP 3: Click "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". The function to "Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out". GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 78 - The function to manually modify speaker setting. STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver...
... "Audio System Status". English 5.1 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front speaker to "Front Speaker Out", the surround speaker to "Surround speaker out", and the center/subwoofer speaker to adjust speaker volume. Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround speaker out STEP 3: Click "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". The function to "Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out". GA-8I915P Duo (Pro) Motherboard - 78 - The function to manually modify speaker setting. STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver...
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... manually modify speaker setting. The function to manually modify speaker the settings. STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you the functions to adjust speaker volume. - 79 - Front Speaker Out Back surround speaker out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround speaker out STEP 3: Click "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you find an icon in "Audio System Status". Appendix English 7.1 Channel Audio Setup...
... manually modify speaker setting. The function to manually modify speaker the settings. STEP 2: After installation of the audio driver, you the functions to adjust speaker volume. - 79 - Front Speaker Out Back surround speaker out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround speaker out STEP 3: Click "C-Media 3D Audio Configuration" and then select "Main Setting". "Smart Jack" would auto-detect the speaker type you connect and gives you find an icon in "Audio System Status". Appendix English 7.1 Channel Audio Setup...
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... options. Turn off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS. Disconnect the power cord from MB. 3. If not, please change any setting manually to the maximum volume? Question 3: How do I disable onboard VGA card in new BIOS version. Please refer to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults. 7. Question 4: Why does system seem unstable after turning up the speaker to disable the onboard VGA. - 81 - Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will be able to connect the positive and negative pins...
... options. Turn off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS. Disconnect the power cord from MB. 3. If not, please change any setting manually to the maximum volume? Question 3: How do I disable onboard VGA card in new BIOS version. Please refer to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults. 7. Question 4: Why does system seem unstable after turning up the speaker to disable the onboard VGA. - 81 - Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will be able to connect the positive and negative pins...
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... driver. Figure 15 VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Drives Configuration - 10 - Go to My Computer and right-click the CD-ROM icon (this procedure assumes Drive D) and select Open (Figure 14). Without the ¤¤ driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during OS installation. The installation utility will appear automatically. Ác (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk Åé To install Windows 2000/XP onto a IDE hard disk on your motherboard during the Windows setup...
... driver. Figure 15 VIA VT6410 IDE RAID Drives Configuration - 10 - Go to My Computer and right-click the CD-ROM icon (this procedure assumes Drive D) and select Open (Figure 14). Without the ¤¤ driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during OS installation. The installation utility will appear automatically. Ác (4) Making a IDE RAID controller driver disk Åé To install Windows 2000/XP onto a IDE hard disk on your motherboard during the Windows setup...
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... the type of some files being loaded before you see a message which says "Press F6 if you can begin to install Windows 2000/XP onto your IDE hard disk with Windows, press ENTER. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of one or more mass storage devices installed in your motherboard. Figure 18 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared a floppy disk with the IDE RAID driver and adjusted BIOS settings, you...
... the type of some files being loaded before you see a message which says "Press F6 if you can begin to install Windows 2000/XP onto your IDE hard disk with Windows, press ENTER. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of one or more mass storage devices installed in your motherboard. Figure 18 Step 2: When a screen similar to that you have prepared a floppy disk with the IDE RAID driver and adjusted BIOS settings, you...
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... instructions below explain how to My Computer and right-click the CD-ROM drive icon and select Open (Figure 11). Quit the installation utility first. Figure 11 Step 3: Go to the BootDrv folder and look for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver CD to a floppy disk. Step 1: Find an available system and insert the motherboard driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Figure 12 SATA Hard Drives Configurations...
... instructions below explain how to My Computer and right-click the CD-ROM drive icon and select Open (Figure 11). Quit the installation utility first. Figure 11 Step 3: Go to the BootDrv folder and look for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver CD to a floppy disk. Step 1: Find an available system and insert the motherboard driver CD into the CD-ROM drive. Figure 12 SATA Hard Drives Configurations...
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... some files being loaded before you see the "Press F6 if you need to boot from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as you are ready to install Windows 2000/XP onto your system to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 15). Ác (5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation Åé Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk...
... some files being loaded before you see the "Press F6 if you need to boot from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as you are ready to install Windows 2000/XP onto your system to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 15). Ác (5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation Åé Now that below appears, insert the floppy disk...