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.... is 1.0. Changes to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global distributor of the motherboard is designated by GIGA...
.... is 1.0. Changes to their respective owners. For product-related information, check on our website at: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. sive global distributor of the motherboard is designated by GIGA...
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Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 ... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 33 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 35 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 37 2-6 Power Management Setup 40 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-8 PC Health Status ...
Table of Contents Box Contents ...6 OptionalItems...6 GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Installation Precautions 9 1-2 Product Specifications 10 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler 13 ... Memory 17 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card 18 1-6 Back Panel Connectors 19 1-7 Internal Connectors 20 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 2-1 Startup Screen 30 2-2 The Main Menu 31 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 33 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 35 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 37 2-6 Power Management Setup 40 2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 2-8 PC Health Status ...
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... 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 65 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 66 Chapter 5 Appendix ...67 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 67...
... 52 3-3 Driver CD Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Unique Features 55 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 55 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 60 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 60 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 63 4-3 EasyTune 5 Pro 65 4-4 Windows Vista ReadyBoost 66 Chapter 5 Appendix ...67 5-1 Configuring Audio Input and Output 67...
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Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RJ45 RTL8111B PCI Express Bus PCI Bus LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel® G33 CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9 CODEC BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out - 8 -
Block Diagram PCIe CLK (100 MHz) D-Sub PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 LAN PCIe CLK (100 MHz) x1 RJ45 RTL8111B PCI Express Bus PCI Bus LGA775 Processor Host Interface Intel® G33 CPU CLK+/(333/266/200 MHz) DDR2 800/667 MHz Dual Channel Memory GMCH CLK (333/266/200 MHz) Intel® ICH9 CODEC BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel 4 SATA 3Gb/s 12 USB Ports IT8718 Floppy LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC(Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) SPDIF Out - 8 -
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... CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation
... CPU temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan fail warning CPU fan speed control BIOS 1 x 8 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b - 11 - Hardware Installation
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... for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm..., hot plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals," for details on enabling AHCI.) (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 12 -
... for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 3) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Support for Virtual Dual BIOS Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm..., hot plug is supported in Windows Vista only) and configure the SATA connectors for AHCI mode. (Refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Integrated Peripherals," for details on enabling AHCI.) (Note 3) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 12 -
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... Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is...the memory. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 16 - It is installed. 2. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for ...
... Read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode. 1. After the memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of different capacity and chips are installed, a message which says memory is...the memory. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 16 - It is installed. 2. The four DDR2 memory sockets are unable to prevent hardware damage. • Memory modules have a foolproof design. Intel® Flex Memory Technology offers greater flexibility to upgrade by allowing different memory sizes to GIGABYTE's website for ...
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Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Align the card with your expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is.... 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Align the card with your expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card until it is.... 2. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. Make sure the card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 18 - 1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
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... battery provides power to indicate system power status. Replace the battery. 4. The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object... place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to touch the positive and negative terminals of explosion if the battery is operating. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 24 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Danger of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3....
... battery provides power to indicate system power status. Replace the battery. 4. The LED is on the chassis to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is in accordance with an equivalent one minute. (Or use a metal object... place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to touch the positive and negative terminals of explosion if the battery is operating. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 24 - Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Danger of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.) 3....
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... of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel..., make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 25 - The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating.
... of power switch, reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for information about beep codes. • HD (IDE Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel..., make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments are matched correctly. - 25 - The LED keeps blinking when S1 Blinking the system is detected, the BIOS may differ by issuing a beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is operating.
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...to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that ...clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 28 -
...to do so may cause damage to the motherboard. • After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to touch the two pins for BIOS configurations). 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion Header) This motherboard provides a chassis detection feature that ...clearing the CMOS values and before turning on the two pins to temporarily short the two pins or use a metal object like a screwdriver to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for a few seconds. Definition 1 Signal 1 2 GND GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 28 -
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... to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction...
... to boot. To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility. • Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system. • @BIOS is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. BIOS Setup For instructions on the motherboard. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction...
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... to set the first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 30 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot ...Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Intel G33 BIOS for G33M-S2L E11a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-G33-ICH9-6A89OG06C-00 ...
... to set the first boot device without having to XpressRecovery2 during the POST. The system will still be used for one time only. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 30 - In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the motherboard driver disk, the key can access Boot ...Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc. You can be based on BIOS Setup settings. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen may appear when the computer boots. Intel G33 BIOS for G33M-S2L E11a . . . . : BIOS Setup/Q-Flash : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 09/21/2007-G33-ICH9-6A89OG06C-00 ...
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...: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the... or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the screen. Help for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 31 - Submenu Help While in this chapter are for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of a highlighted setup...
...: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup F11: Save CMOS to exit the help screen (General Help) of function keys available for the menu. BIOS Setup Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the... or a submenu, press + to access more advanced options. • When the system is displayed on the screen. Help for reference only and may differ by BIOS version. - 31 - Submenu Help While in this chapter are for each item is in the Item Help block on the right side of a highlighted setup...
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...and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ... speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this function to a profile. You can also carry out this task.) GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 32 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created...
...and date, hard drive types, floppy disk drive types, and the type of errors that stop the system boot, etc. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to configure the device boot order, advanced features available on the CPU, and the primary display adapter. ... speed, etc. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Use this function to a profile. You can also carry out this task.) GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 32 - Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can use the SPACE key) and then press to complete. ` F12 : Load CMOS from a profile created...
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... 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to autodetect the parameters of... the device during the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS ...
... 2, 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave IDE Auto-Detection Press to autodetect the parameters of the three methods below : • Auto Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST. (Default) • None If no IDE/SATA devices are used , set to autodetect the parameters of... the device during the POST for faster system startup. BIOS Setup 2-3 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Standard CMOS ...
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.... Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 34 - Head Number of sectors. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy... But Diskette The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of the...
.... Options are : Disabled (default), Drive A. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will stop for any error. Total Memory The total amount of memory installed on the hard drive. GA-G33M-S2L Motherboard - 34 - Head Number of sectors. Capacity Approximate capacity of floppy... But Diskette The system boot will be reserved for all other errors. Memory These fields are read-only and are determined by the BIOS POST. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer to selects the type of the...
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...HDD S.M.A.R.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 35 - Set this feature. BIOS Setup Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required for booting the system and for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. ... This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled for entering the BIOS Setup program. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus ...
...HDD S.M.A.R.T. For more information about Intel CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website. - 35 - Set this feature. BIOS Setup Setup System A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program. (Default) A password is required for booting the system and for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0. ... This item is required every time the system boots, or only when you install a CPU that supports this item to Enabled for entering the BIOS Setup program. Use the up or down arrow key to select a hard drive, then press the plus key (or ) or the minus ...
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... Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel ICH9 Southbridge. BIOS Setup Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 37 - Windows...
... Specifies the operating mode of the USB functionalities below. Windows 9X/ME. (Default) Enabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in the Intel ICH9 Southbridge. BIOS Setup Disabled Allows the SATA controllers to operate in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) (Note) Supported on Windows® Vista® operating system only. - 37 - Windows...
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... Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. it will only operate at a speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; BIOS Setup Note: The Gigabit hub will operate at about 1.6m on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and thenlength shown will...
... Selects an operating mode for the onboard parallel (LPT) port. it will only operate at a speed of 10/100/1000 Mbps in MS-DOS mode; BIOS Setup Note: The Gigabit hub will operate at about 1.6m on a specified pair of wires, the Status field will show Short and thenlength shown will...