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GA-VM800PMC Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-VM800PMC-1003R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-VM800PMC Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo / Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-VM800PMC-1003R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-VM800PMC Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-VM800PMC Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ...
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... to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Installation Notices 1. Please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. Damage due to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Damage due to...a certified computer technician. Hardware Installation English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to...
... to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Installation Notices 1. Please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. Damage due to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Damage due to...a certified computer technician. Hardware Installation English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to...
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...devices - Supports DDR 400/333 unbuffered DIMMs - To avoid memory incompatibility, do use the memory modules on the memory support list at GIGABYTE's website.) Expanstion Slots 1 AGP slot 3 PCI slots Internal Connectors 1 20-pin ATX power connector ... front audio connector 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 1 SUR_CEN connector 1 COMB connector GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 10 - Supports 2.5V DDR DIMMs (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDRII memory modules simultaneously is not supported. Supports data striping (RAID...
...devices - Supports DDR 400/333 unbuffered DIMMs - To avoid memory incompatibility, do use the memory modules on the memory support list at GIGABYTE's website.) Expanstion Slots 1 AGP slot 3 PCI slots Internal Connectors 1 20-pin ATX power connector ... front audio connector 1 CD In connector 1 S/PDIF In/Out connector 1 SUR_CEN connector 1 COMB connector GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 10 - Supports 2.5V DDR DIMMs (Note: Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDRII memory modules simultaneously is not supported. Supports data striping (RAID...
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... Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Based on chipset specifications, the GA-VM800PMC can support up to 800 MHz FSB. (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - Hardware Installation
... Bundle Software Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 1) Based on chipset specifications, the GA-VM800PMC can support up to 800 MHz FSB. (Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - Hardware Installation
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... card, memory, hard drive, etc. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright... and push the metal lever back into the socket in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Align the indented corner of the CPU may occur. 5. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU...
... card, memory, hard drive, etc. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU prior to the CPU during installation.) GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 12 - Avoid twisting or bending motions that the system bus frequency be set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the upright... and push the metal lever back into the socket in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Align the indented corner of the CPU may occur. 5. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU...
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... Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of CPU cooler paste on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. To prevent such an occurrence, it is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the CPU cooler atop ...removing the CPU cooler. - 13 - The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as the picture, the installation is inserted as a result of hardening of motherboard after installing. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the CPU cooler installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back...
... Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of CPU cooler paste on the surface of the CPU cooler to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. To prevent such an occurrence, it is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the CPU cooler atop ...removing the CPU cooler. - 13 - The CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU as the picture, the installation is inserted as a result of hardening of motherboard after installing. Fig. 4 Please make sure the push pins aim to the CPU cooler installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back...
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...can be installed in one direction. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII/DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used . 2. notch notch DDRII...make sure that the computer power is recommended that they can be used can only fit in only one direction. GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 14 - English DDRII DDR 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot.
...can be installed in one direction. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. The motherboard supports DDRII/DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used . 2. notch notch DDRII...make sure that the computer power is recommended that they can be used can only fit in only one direction. GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 14 - English DDRII DDR 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot.
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... the computer. 3. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Hardware Installation Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7.
... the computer. 3. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Hardware Installation Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7.
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... port. have a standard USB interface. LAN Port The provided Internet connection is Fast Ethernet, supporting data transfer speeds of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 16 - VGA Port Monitor can be connected to configure 2-/4-/6- USB Port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such...
... port. have a standard USB interface. LAN Port The provided Internet connection is Fast Ethernet, supporting data transfer speeds of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 16 - VGA Port Monitor can be connected to configure 2-/4-/6- USB Port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such...
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... +5V GND Power Good 5V SB (stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft on/off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 18 - Caution! Please use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all components and devices are properly installed. Before... connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. If a power supply is used that is recommended that a power supply that can lead to an unstable system or a ...
... +5V GND Power Good 5V SB (stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft on/off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 18 - Caution! Please use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all components and devices are properly installed. Before... connecting the power connector, please make sure that all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. If a power supply is used that is recommended that a power supply that can lead to an unstable system or a ...
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SATA1 1 7 1 7 SATA0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 20 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in the IDE connector. 40 39 2 IDE1 1 IDE2 7) SATA0 / ...
SATA1 1 7 1 7 SATA0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 20 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in the IDE connector. 40 39 2 IDE1 1 IDE2 7) SATA0 / ...
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... the jumpers from pins 5-6, 9-10. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC GND MIC_BIAS POWER FrontAudio(R) Rear Audio (R)/ Return R NC No Pin FrontAudio (L) Rear Audio (L)/ Return L GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 22 - If you want to indicate whether the system is the same as the pin assigment on /off. It will blink when the system enters...
... the jumpers from pins 5-6, 9-10. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC GND MIC_BIAS POWER FrontAudio(R) Rear Audio (R)/ Return R NC No Pin FrontAudio (L) Rear Audio (L)/ Return L GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 22 - If you want to indicate whether the system is the same as the pin assigment on /off. It will blink when the system enters...
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...) Please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power(5V) Power(5V) USB0 DXUSB1 DyUSB0 DX+ USB1 Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 24 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable...
...) Please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power(5V) Power(5V) USB0 DXUSB1 DyUSB0 DX+ USB1 Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 24 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable...
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... its default values by the manufacturer. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for five seconds.) 3. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 18) BATTERY GA-VM800PMC Motherboard Danger of this header. If you can use of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord in the...
... its default values by the manufacturer. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for five seconds.) 3. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS 18) BATTERY GA-VM800PMC Motherboard Danger of this header. If you can use of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord in the...
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...BIOS is turned on, pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". BIOS Setup Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status...BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can be used. If you to the CMOS SRAM. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move ...
...BIOS is turned on, pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". BIOS Setup Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status...BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can be used. If you to the CMOS SRAM. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move ...
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... Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 28 - Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN KL:Move ...menu. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Press to the default settings for your motherboard. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...
... Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 1. GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 28 - Boot Menu == Select a Boot First device == Floppy LS120 Hard Disk CDROM ZIP USB-FDD USB-ZIP USB-CDROM USB-HDD LAN KL:Move ...menu. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Press to the default settings for your motherboard. If you don't find the settings you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item...
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... select this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military- The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 30 - Through Dec. Extended IDE Drive IDE/SATA devices setup. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility...
... select this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military- The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-VM800PMC Motherboard - 30 - Through Dec. Extended IDE Drive IDE/SATA devices setup. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility...
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Halt on the motherboard. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop if an error is detected during the POST. Hard drive information should be stopped. it will stop .... Base Memory The POST of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. This is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled Normal...
Halt on the motherboard. All, But Keyboard The system boot will stop if an error is detected during the POST. Hard drive information should be stopped. it will stop .... Base Memory The POST of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. This is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on The category determines whether the computer will not stop for Japan Area) Disabled Normal...