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...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 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 16 1-7 Connectors Introduction 17 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 27 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1a 28 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 29 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 32 2-3 ...
...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 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 16 1-7 Connectors Introduction 17 Chapter 2 BIOS... Setup 27 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1a 28 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 29 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 32 2-3 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 45 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 45 3-2 SoftwareApplication 46 3-3 Software Information 46 3-4 Hardware Information 47 3-5 Contact Us ...47 Chapter 4 Appendix 49 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 49 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 50 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 51 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 53 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 62 4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-2 Troubleshooting 74 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 45 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 45 3-2 SoftwareApplication 46 3-3 Software Information 46 3-4 Hardware Information 47 3-5 Contact Us ...47 Chapter 4 Appendix 49 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 49 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 50 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 51 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 53 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 62 4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-2 Troubleshooting 74 - 5 -
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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 - Hardware Installation
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... perfectly into position making sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it socket, place one... on the CPU prior to the CPU lever. Once the CPU is marked one indented corner of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink. 4. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 12 -
... perfectly into position making sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for the peripherals. BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology - OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it socket, place one... on the CPU prior to the CPU lever. Once the CPU is marked one indented corner of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink. 4. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 12 -
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The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. Memory size can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically ...: 1. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Then push it vertically into the DIMM socket. The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 14 - It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. notch Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch...
The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. Memory size can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically ...: 1. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Then push it vertically into the DIMM socket. The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 14 - It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. notch Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch...
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... align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Press the expansion card firmly into ...
... align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Press the expansion card firmly into ...
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... the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to 150MB/s transfer rate. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 7 GND GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 20 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide...
... the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to 150MB/s transfer rate. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 1 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 7 GND GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 20 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can provide...
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...used. If you to its original settings. Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure...to the CMOS SRAM. You can be reset to the CMOS SETUP screen. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup When setting up a small help , only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the ...
...used. If you to its original settings. Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure...to the CMOS SRAM. You can be reset to the CMOS SETUP screen. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to activate certain system features. BIOS Setup When setting up a small help , only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the ...
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Please Load Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 28 - If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default for your motherboard....may differ from the exact settings for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard...
Please Load Optimized Defaults in best performance configuration. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 28 - If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default for your motherboard....may differ from the exact settings for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard...
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...-Detection Press "Enter" to Setup. Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings ...to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. You can...step and allow for automatic device detection. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set , or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,...
...-Detection Press "Enter" to Setup. Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings ...to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. You can...step and allow for automatic device detection. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set , or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,...
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...: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this if no SATA IDE devices are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Hard drive information should be labeled on this option for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 30...
...: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this if no SATA IDE devices are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Hard drive information should be labeled on this option for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 30...
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...All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or... stop for all other errors. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. ...Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is typically 512K for systems with 640K or more memory...
...All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will not stop for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or... stop for all other errors. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. ...Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is typically 512K for systems with 640K or more memory...
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...174; 4 processor with HT Technology. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features X Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check #...SCSI, RAID, etc. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Disabled Disable this menu. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 32 - USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by Legacy ...
...174; 4 processor with HT Technology. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features X Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check #...SCSI, RAID, etc. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Disabled Disable this menu. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 32 - USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by Legacy ...
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... value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. OnChip Serial ATA Enabled Enable VT8237R Plus Serial ATA support. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. - 33 - BIOS Setup to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to RAID. Please note that this feature is only working Disabled for windows XP.(Default value) 2-3 Integrated...
... value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. OnChip Serial ATA Enabled Enable VT8237R Plus Serial ATA support. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. - 33 - BIOS Setup to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to RAID. Please note that this feature is only working Disabled for windows XP.(Default value) 2-3 Integrated...
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.../IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. (Default value) 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. USB 1.1 Controller Disabled Disable USB 1.1 controller. GA-8VM800M...
.../IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. (Default value) 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. USB 1.1 Controller Disabled Disable USB 1.1 controller. GA-8VM800M...
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... less than 4 sec. AC BACK Function Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will be back to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). BIOS Setup English Legacy USB storage detect Enabled Enable USB storage detection in "On" state. - 35 -
... less than 4 sec. AC BACK Function Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will be back to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). BIOS Setup English Legacy USB storage detect Enabled Enable USB storage detection in "On" state. - 35 -
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Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. BIOS Setup English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [...
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. BIOS Setup English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [...
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... if the CPU ratio is overclocked and cannot restart, please wait 20secs. Spread Spectrum Enabled Enable clock spread spectrum. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart. If you install. For power end-user use a Pentium 4 processor...
... if the CPU ratio is overclocked and cannot restart, please wait 20secs. Spread Spectrum Enabled Enable clock spread spectrum. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup for automatic system restart or clear the CMOS setup data and perform a safe restart. If you install. For power end-user use a Pentium 4 processor...
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Incorrect using it may occur. If you use DDR400 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock" to "133". Auto BIOS will automatically detect DIMM voltage. (Default value) +0.1V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to "166". Incorrect using it may ... OverVoltage Control Please note that by overclocking your system through the increase of the DDR voltage, damage to the memory may cause your system broken. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 40 - If you use DDR333 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock" to +0.2V.
Incorrect using it may occur. If you use DDR400 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock" to "133". Auto BIOS will automatically detect DIMM voltage. (Default value) +0.1V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to "166". Incorrect using it may ... OverVoltage Control Please note that by overclocking your system through the increase of the DDR voltage, damage to the memory may cause your system broken. GA-8VM800M Motherboard - 40 - If you use DDR333 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock" to +0.2V.
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...allow minimum system performance. 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8.... - 41 - English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: ...
...allow minimum system performance. 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8.... - 41 - English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: ...