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... written permission. 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. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to the specifications...
... written permission. 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. All rights reserved. Disclaimer Information in this manual are legally registered to the specifications...
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Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-GC330UD 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 Memory 12 1-4 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-5 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 27 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 29 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 31 2-6 Power Management Setup...
Table of Contents OptionalItems ...6 Box Contents ...6 GA-GC330UD 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 Memory 12 1-4 Back Panel Connectors 13 1-5 Internal Connectors 15 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 23 2-1 Startup Screen 24 2-2 The Main Menu 25 2-3 Standard CMOS Features 27 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features 29 2-5 IntegratedPeripherals 31 2-6 Power Management Setup...
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... 44 3-3 Technical Manuals 44 3-4 Contact ...45 3-5 System ...45 3-6 Download Center 46 Chapter 4 Unique Features 47 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 47 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 50 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 50 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 53 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...54 Chapter 5 Appendix ...55 5-1 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 55 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 55 5-1-2 Configuring Microphone...
... 44 3-3 Technical Manuals 44 3-4 Contact ...45 3-5 System ...45 3-6 Download Center 46 Chapter 4 Unique Features 47 4-1 Xpress Recovery2 47 4-2 BIOS Update Utilities 50 4-2-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility 50 4-2-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility 53 4-3 EasyTune 6 ...54 Chapter 5 Appendix ...55 5-1 ConfiguringAudio Input and Output 55 5-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1-Channel Audio 55 5-1-2 Configuring Microphone...
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Block Diagram Diamondville-SC 330 D-Sub LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK RTL8102E (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 PCI Bus Intel® AtomTM Processor Host Interface Intel® 945GC CPU CLK+/(133 MHz) DDR2 667 (Note)/533 MHz GMCH CLK (133 MHz) Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel Intel® ICH7 2 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports CODEC IT8718 LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) (Note) The DDR2 667 MHz memory will run at 533 MHz due to a CPU limitation. - 8 -
Block Diagram Diamondville-SC 330 D-Sub LAN RJ45 PCIe CLK RTL8102E (100 MHz) PCI Express Bus x1 PCI Bus Intel® AtomTM Processor Host Interface Intel® 945GC CPU CLK+/(133 MHz) DDR2 667 (Note)/533 MHz GMCH CLK (133 MHz) Dual BIOS ATA-100/66/33 IDE Channel Intel® ICH7 2 SATA 3Gb/s 8 USB Ports CODEC IT8718 LPT Port COM Port PS/2 KB/Mouse PCI PCI CLK (33 MHz) MIC (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) Line-Out(Front Speaker Out) Line-In(Rear Speaker Out) (Note) The DDR2 667 MHz memory will run at 533 MHz due to a CPU limitation. - 8 -
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...CPU(MCH) fan speed control 2 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support 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® XP/Vista Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17...
...CPU(MCH) fan speed control 2 x 4 Mbit flash Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Support for DualBIOSTM PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support 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® XP/Vista Mini-ITX Form Factor; 17...
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... if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. 8) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 19 - Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power...
... if you are not able to replace the battery by removing the battery: 1. 8) BAT (Battery) The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information) in the CMOS when the computer is replaced with local environmental regulations. - 19 - Replace the battery. 4. Plug in the power...
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...Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED 10 9 PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- GA-GC330UD Motherboard - 20 - 9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to ... The S0 On LED is operating. You may differ by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the power status indicator on when the...
...Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. Power Switch Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED 10 9 PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 21 NCRES+ RES- GA-GC330UD Motherboard - 20 - 9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header) Connect the power switch, reset switch, and system status indicator on the chassis front panel to ... The S0 On LED is operating. You may differ by chassis. When connecting your system using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Power Management Setup," for more information). • HD (Hard Drive Activity LED) Connects to the power status indicator on when the...
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...values in Chapter 1 for how to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. 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 allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent...
...values in Chapter 1 for how to boot. When the power is turned off, the battery on using the current version of BIOS, it with caution. 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 allows the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to prevent...
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GA-GC330UD Motherboard - 24 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen ... the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2... the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. GC330UD E3 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/25/2009-I945-7A89HG0CC-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
GA-GC330UD Motherboard - 24 - Note: The setting in Boot Menu. 2-1 Startup Screen The following screen ... the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-Flash Press the key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without entering BIOS Setup. The system will still be used for one time only. For more information, refer to Chapter 4, "Xpress Recovery2... the device configured in Boot Menu is effective for subsequent access to enter BIOS Setup first. GC330UD E3 . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 02/25/2009-I945-7A89HG0CC-00 Function Keys Function Keys...
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... program Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the right side of function keys available for the menu. BIOS Setup Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press... Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the ...
... program Main Menu Help The onscreen description of a highlighted setup option is displayed on the right side of function keys available for the menu. BIOS Setup Help for each item is in the Item Help block on the bottom line of the Main Menu. Submenu Help While in a submenu, press... Program Function Keys Move the selection bar to select an item Execute command or enter the submenu Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program Submenus: Exit current submenu Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Show descriptions of the ...
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Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-GC330UD Motherboard - 26 - An user password only allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to restrict...
Pressing to the confirmation message will exit BIOS Setup. (Pressing can also carry out this task.) GA-GC330UD Motherboard - 26 - An user password only allows you to make changes. Save & Exit Setup Save all the changes made in BIOS Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to restrict...
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... to CHS. The date format is 13:0:0. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device...access mode. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during...
... to CHS. The date format is 13:0:0. is week (read-only), month, date and year. Options are : Auto (default), CHS, LBA, Large. BIOS Setup Select the desired field and use the up arrow or down arrow key to set to autodetect the parameters of the IDE/SATA device...access mode. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Configure your IDE/SATA devices using one of the two methods below : • Auto • None Lets BIOS automatically detect IDE/SATA devices during the POST for faster system startup. • Manual Allows you to manually enter the specifications of the device during...
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Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Cylinder Number of sectors. GA-GC330UD Motherboard - 28 - Sector Number of cylinders. Extended Memory The amount of heads. No Errors The system boot will not stop . If you to the ...drive. Head Number of extended memory. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined ...
Precomp Write precompensation cylinder. Cylinder Number of sectors. GA-GC330UD Motherboard - 28 - Sector Number of cylinders. Extended Memory The amount of heads. No Errors The system boot will not stop . If you to the ...drive. Head Number of extended memory. Base Memory Also called conventional memory. Capacity Approximate capacity of the currently installed hard drive. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be reserved for all other errors. (Default) Memory These fields are read-only and are determined ...
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.... HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for Windows XP operating system; Use...warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Allows you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of...
.... HDD S.M.A.R.T. This feature allows your hard drive. set the password(s) under the Set Supervisor/User Password item in the BIOS Main Menu. Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and for Windows XP operating system; Use...warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. (Default: Disabled) Limit CPUID Max. to 3 Allows you enter BIOS Setup. BIOS Setup Capability Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to report read/write errors of...
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... is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode setting. SATA Port1 Set to This value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode setting. BIOS Setup Auto Lets BIOS set SATA devices to be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. If your onboard SATA controller is dependent on the...
... is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode setting. SATA Port1 Set to This value is dependent on the On-Chip SATA Mode setting. BIOS Setup Auto Lets BIOS set SATA devices to be used simultaneously: two PATA devices plus two SATA devices. If your onboard SATA controller is dependent on the...
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... than in a low power mode. The system can be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to RAM) sleep state. BIOS Setup S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off . Soft-Off by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports...
... than in a low power mode. The system can be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by PWR-BTTN Configures the way to RAM) sleep state. BIOS Setup S3(STR) Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to turn off . Soft-Off by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports...
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2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. - 35 - BIOS Setup
2-7 PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 BIOS auto-assigns IRQ to the first PCI slot. (Default) Assigns IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to the first PCI slot. - 35 - BIOS Setup
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... allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to boot. Important It is highly recommended that is from 90 MHz to the System Memory Multiplier setting. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to 150 MHz. Auto sets memory multiplier according to manually set in damage to CPU, chipset, or...
... allow the CPU Host Frequency item below to boot. Important It is highly recommended that is from 90 MHz to the System Memory Multiplier setting. BIOS Setup The adjustable range is automatically adjusted according to 150 MHz. Auto sets memory multiplier according to manually set in damage to CPU, chipset, or...
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... Press on this item and then press the key to operate in optimum state. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest... and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item ...
... Press on this item and then press the key to operate in optimum state. The BIOS defaults settings helps the system to load the safest BIOS default settings. In case system instability occurs, you may try to load Fail-Safe defaults, which are the safest... and most stable BIOS settings for the motherboard. 2-11 Load Optimized Defaults Press on this item ...
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... to 8 characters and then press . In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you must enter the supervisor password for the password, press again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to continue system boot. GA-GC330UD Motherboard - 40 - The user password only ...allows you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to confirm the password. To clear the password, press on this item and type the password with up to BIOS settings. You will...
... to 8 characters and then press . In BIOS Setup, you must enter the supervisor password if you must enter the supervisor password for the password, press again. The message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will be requested to continue system boot. GA-GC330UD Motherboard - 40 - The user password only ...allows you must enter the supervisor password (or user password) at system startup to confirm the password. To clear the password, press on this item and type the password with up to BIOS settings. You will...