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... booklet. The author assumes no responsibility for any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of GBT. GA-K8VM800M AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-K8VM800M-1003 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein...
... booklet. The author assumes no responsibility for any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of GBT. GA-K8VM800M AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-K8VM800M-1003 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein...
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AGP 4X/8X notch Caution: AGP 2X card is fully understood and practiced. Please insert an AGP 4X/8X card. When you installing AGP card, please make sure your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X (1.5V) notch" (show below), please make sure the following notice is not supported by VIA K8M800. You might experience system unable to boot up normally. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 4 - If your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X. English Read Me First!
AGP 4X/8X notch Caution: AGP 2X card is fully understood and practiced. Please insert an AGP 4X/8X card. When you installing AGP card, please make sure your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X (1.5V) notch" (show below), please make sure the following notice is not supported by VIA K8M800. You might experience system unable to boot up normally. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 4 - If your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X. English Read Me First!
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English Table of Content Read Me First 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 Features Summary 8 GA-K8VM800M Motherboard Layout 10 Block Diagram 11 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 13 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU 14 Step 2: Install Memory Modules 16 Step 3: ... Power Management Setup 44 PnP/PCI Configurations 45 PC Health Status 46 Frequency/Voltage Control 47 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 48 Load Optimized Defaults 48 GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 6 -
English Table of Content Read Me First 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 Features Summary 8 GA-K8VM800M Motherboard Layout 10 Block Diagram 11 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 13 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU 14 Step 2: Install Memory Modules 16 Step 3: ... Power Management Setup 44 PnP/PCI Configurations 45 PC Health Status 46 Frequency/Voltage Control 47 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 48 Load Optimized Defaults 48 GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 6 -
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... 1) Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec Up to 2 SATA devices IT8705F to be continued... (Note 1) It is recommended to use SATA (1.5Gb/s) hard disks. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 8 -
... 1) Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec Up to 2 SATA devices IT8705F to be continued... (Note 1) It is recommended to use SATA (1.5Gb/s) hard disks. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 8 -
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... set the CPU host frequency in permanent irreparable damage. 3. Move the socket lever to a triangle on the socket as shown in four main steps: Step1-1. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 14 - Please change the insert orientation. 4. Please set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification because these specific bus frequencies properly will overheat...
... set the CPU host frequency in permanent irreparable damage. 3. Move the socket lever to a triangle on the socket as shown in four main steps: Step1-1. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 14 - Please change the insert orientation. 4. Please set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification because these specific bus frequencies properly will overheat...
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The DIMM module can only fit in one direction. 2. Notch DDR GA-K8VM800M Motherboard 1. Wrong orientation will automatically detects memory type and size. The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The DIMM socket has a notch, so ...
The DIMM module can only fit in one direction. 2. Notch DDR GA-K8VM800M Motherboard 1. Wrong orientation will automatically detects memory type and size. The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The DIMM socket has a notch, so ...
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.../100 Mbps speed. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 18 -
.../100 Mbps speed. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 18 -
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English Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 5 6 10 11 4 13 7 15 20 8 12 16 17 18 14 19 9 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7) SATA0 / SATA1 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SUR_CEN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) CD_IN 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) IR 16) GAME 17) INFO_LINK 18) COMB 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BAT GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 20 -
English Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 5 6 10 11 4 13 7 15 20 8 12 16 17 18 14 19 9 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7) SATA0 / SATA1 8) PWR_LED 9) F_PANEL 10) F_AUDIO 11) SUR_CEN 12) SPDIF_IO 13) CD_IN 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) IR 16) GAME 17) INFO_LINK 18) COMB 19) CLR_CMOS 20) BAT GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 20 -
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Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to 600 mA. The CPU fan connector supports Max. Pin No. current up to lower the system temperature. Pin No. English 3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 Sense GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 22 -
Definition 1 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to 600 mA. The CPU fan connector supports Max. Pin No. current up to lower the system temperature. Pin No. English 3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 Sense GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 22 -
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... operation. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 1 7 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 8) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with BIOS and install the correct driver to another color. 1 Pin No. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 24 - If you wish to this connector. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- English 7) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) You can connect the Serial ATA device...
... operation. Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 1 7 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 8) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with BIOS and install the correct driver to another color. 1 Pin No. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 24 - If you wish to this connector. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- English 7) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) You can connect the Serial ATA device...
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Definition 1 SUR OUTL 1 2 2 SUR OUTR 5 6 3 GND 4 No Pin 5 CENTER_OUT 6 BASS_OUT GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 26 - Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to use Front Audio connector, ...
Definition 1 SUR OUTL 1 2 2 SUR OUTR 5 6 3 GND 4 No Pin 5 CENTER_OUT 6 BASS_OUT GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 26 - Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to use Front Audio connector, ...
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... and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it . Definition 1 VCC(+5V) 1 2 No Pin 3 IR Data Input 4 GND 5 IR Data Output GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. English 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the IR/CIR or IR connector. Check the...
... and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it . Definition 1 VCC(+5V) 1 2 No Pin 3 IR Data Input 4 GND 5 IR Data Output GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. English 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the IR/CIR or IR connector. Check the...
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... cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 30 - English 18) COMB (COM B Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. For optional COMB cable, please contact your local dealer...
... cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to its default values by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 30 - English 18) COMB (COM B Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. For optional COMB cable, please contact your local dealer...
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... advanced option hidden. z Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all the items of the screen. z Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 36 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to use and the possible selections for reference only and may differ from...
... advanced option hidden. z Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all the items of the screen. z Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 36 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to use and the possible selections for reference only and may differ from...
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... time is 13:00:00. You can use one of two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for faster system start up . GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 38 - Through Dec. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this if no IDE devices are used and the system will...
... time is 13:00:00. You can use one of two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for faster system start up . GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 38 - Through Dec. You can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this if no IDE devices are used and the system will...
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... system can not boot and can not access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 40 - Press to move it down the list. English Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard...
... system can not boot and can not access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 40 - Press to move it down the list. English Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard...
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.../IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. USB 2.0 Controller Disable USB 2.0 host controller if you are not using USB devices. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 42 - USB 1.1 Controller Disable USB 1.1 host controller if you are not using high speed USB devices. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support...
.../IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3. USB 2.0 Controller Disable USB 2.0 host controller if you are not using USB devices. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 42 - USB 1.1 Controller Disable USB 1.1 host controller if you are not using high speed USB devices. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support...
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... is a "POWER" button on your system. PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable USB device wake up event. (Default value) GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 44 - Press power button 4 seconds to set the keyboard power on password. Enabled Enable PME as wake up system from 1 to 8 characters to power...
... is a "POWER" button on your system. PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable USB device wake up event. (Default value) GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 44 - Press power button 4 seconds to set the keyboard power on password. Enabled Enable PME as wake up system from 1 to 8 characters to power...