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...GA-8VM800PMD-775 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 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D1 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
...GA-8VM800PMD-775 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 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D1 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplication 48 3-3 Software Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 52 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction 53 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 77 4-2 Troubleshooting 83 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplication 48 3-3 Software Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 52 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction 53 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 65 4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction 77 4-2 Troubleshooting 83 - 5 -
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... / System fan speed detection CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function)...OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.3cm (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Use of a Double-Sided memory module (the single chip is 512 Mbit) is required if you wish to install a...
... / System fan speed detection CPU / System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS 1 4Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-Flash Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function)...OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.3cm (Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) Use of a Double-Sided memory module (the single chip is 512 Mbit) is required if you wish to install a...
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...heatsink. 4. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard - 12 - Chipset: A VIA Chipset that might cause damage to set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled - English 1-3...of Hyper-Threading Technology for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU may occur. 5. Align the indented corner of the CPU. 3. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into its original position. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is not ...
...heatsink. 4. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket. If you wish to the CPU during installation.) GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard - 12 - Chipset: A VIA Chipset that might cause damage to set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled - English 1-3...of Hyper-Threading Technology for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU may occur. 5. Align the indented corner of the CPU. 3. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into its original position. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is not ...
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... memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to lock the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in... direction. Please make sure that the memory used . 2. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard - 14 - It is supported by the motherboard.
... memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to lock the DIMM module. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Notch DDR II Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be installed in... direction. Please make sure that the memory used . 2. A memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard - 14 - It is supported by the motherboard.
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.... 3. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the AGP slot when you try to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on... the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Hardware Installation Installing a AGP expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the...
.... 3. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the AGP slot when you try to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on... the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Hardware Installation Installing a AGP expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the...
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... ATA and install the proper driver in order to 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard - 20 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 IDE1 1 IDE2 7) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial...
... ATA and install the proper driver in order to 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard - 20 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 IDE1 1 IDE2 7) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial...
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Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard - 26 - Definition 1 GND 1 2 Signal 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. To clear CMOS, temporarily short pins 1-2. English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to its default values by this header, we do not include a jumper on it. To prevent improper use of this jumper.
Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard - 26 - Definition 1 GND 1 2 Signal 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to detect if the chassis cover is removed. Pin No. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. To clear CMOS, temporarily short pins 1-2. English 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to its default values by this header, we do not include a jumper on it. To prevent improper use of this jumper.
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... Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you wish to upgrade to the CMOS SRAM. If you save ... numeric value or make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the first...
... Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Because BIOS flashing is recommended that you wish to upgrade to the CMOS SRAM. If you save ... numeric value or make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the first...
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...Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D1) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden.Please Load Optimized Defaults in safe configuration. GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard - 30 - If you can't find the setting you enter ...Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and...
...Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D1) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden.Please Load Optimized Defaults in safe configuration. GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard - 30 - If you can't find the setting you enter ...Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and...
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BIOS Setup English Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 -
BIOS Setup English Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 -
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...in the month) Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 447M 448M 1999 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard - 32 - Extended IDE Drive SATA devices setup. You can use one of three methods: ...Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no SATA IDE devices are used and the system will skip the ...
...in the month) Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 640K 447M 448M 1999 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-8VM800PMD-775 Motherboard - 32 - Extended IDE Drive SATA devices setup. You can use one of three methods: ...Auto Allows BIOS to select this if no SATA IDE devices are used and the system will skip the ...
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...not stop for a keyboard or disk error; Memory The category is display-only which is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. - 33 - Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Normal Floppy ...Drive. (Default value) Drive A is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS will not stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will be stopped. it will stop for a keyboard error; ...
...not stop for a keyboard or disk error; Memory The category is display-only which is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. - 33 - Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Normal Floppy ...Drive. (Default value) Drive A is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS will not stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will be stopped. it will stop for a keyboard error; ...
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... boot and can not access to move it down the list. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device... Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Disabled Disable this function. GA-8VM800PMD-775...
... boot and can not access to move it down the list. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device... Password Check # CPU Hyper-Threading Limit CPUID Max. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Disabled Disable this function. GA-8VM800PMD-775...
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... older OS like NT4. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. BIOS Setup
... older OS like NT4. CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enabled Disabled Enables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value) Disables CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. BIOS Setup
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...3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. BIOS Setup Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. English USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as ...Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/...
...3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. BIOS Setup Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. English USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as ...Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/...
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BIOS Setup Disabled Disable this function. PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Enabled ...
BIOS Setup Disabled Disable this function. PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Enabled ...
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... Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will show "No". Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. BIOS Setup Current Voltage(V) VCORE / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PC...
... Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will show "No". Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. BIOS Setup Current Voltage(V) VCORE / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PC...
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... OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. If you use a DDR II 333 DRAM module, please set DRAM Clock to 266. Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. - 43 - BIOS Setup If you use a DDR II 400 DRAM module, please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement. DIMM OverVoltage Control Auto... BIOS will automatically detect AGP voltage. (Default value) Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. If you use a DDR II ...
... OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. If you use a DDR II 333 DRAM module, please set DRAM Clock to 266. Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. - 43 - BIOS Setup If you use a DDR II 400 DRAM module, please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement. DIMM OverVoltage Control Auto... BIOS will automatically detect AGP voltage. (Default value) Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. If you use a DDR II ...
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...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: ... BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(aYv/eN&)? GA-8VM800PMD-775 ...
...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: ... BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Load Fail-Safe DefaultsS(aYv/eN&)? GA-8VM800PMD-775 ...