GIGA BYTE TECHNOLOGY GA-8AENXP-DW Wireless Lan Motherboard User Manual GA 8AENXP DW UserMan

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GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 31 -English18) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector)Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features likehigh speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Checkthe pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between thecable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional IEEE1394cable, please contact your local dealer.Pin No. Definition1Power2Power3TPA1+4TPA1-5GND6GND7 TPB1+8 TPB1-9Power10 Power11 TPA2+12 TPA2-13 GND14 No Pin15 TPB2+16 TPB2-21611521019F2_1394F1_1394Pin No. Definition1TPA0+2TPA0-3GND4GND5 TPB0+6 TPB0-7No Pin8Power9Power10 GND17) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully whileyou connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will makethe device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact yourlocal dealer. The "USB Device Wake up From S3" is only supported by rear USB ports.Pin No. Definition1 Power2 Power3 USB DX-4 USB Dy-5 USB DX+6 USB Dy+7GND8GND9No Pin10 NC12910F_ USB1 / F_USB2
Hardware Installation- 32 -English19) IRBe careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact yournearest dealer for optional IR device.Pin No. Definition1VCC2No Pin3 IR RX4GND5IR TX20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarilyshort 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper.Open: NormalShort: Clear CMOS111
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 33 -English22) BAT(Battery)Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommendedby the manufacturer.Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer'sinstructions.If you want to erase CMOS...1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.2. Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.3. Re-install the battery.4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.21) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open)This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You cancheck the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup.Pin No. Definition1 Signal2GND1
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BIOS Setup- 35 -EnglishBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configurerequired settings or to activate certain system features.The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOSSRAM.When the power is turned on, pushing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) willtake you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".When setting up BIOS for the first time, it is recommended that you save the current BIOS to a disk in theevent that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, eitherGIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used.Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS butdirectly download and update BIOS from the Internet.Main MenuThe on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuPress F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selec-tions for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.Chapter 2 BIOS SetupCONTROL KEYS<> < > < > < > Move to select item<Enter> Select Item<Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menuand Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu<Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes<Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu<F2> Item Help<F3> Select Language<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page SetupMenu<F6> Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table<F7> Load the Optimized Defaults<F8> Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility<F9> System Information<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 36 -EnglishThe Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1)Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen.Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.Standard CMOS FeaturesThis setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.Advanced BIOS FeaturesThis setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.Integrated PeripheralsThis setup page includes all onboard peripherals.Power Management SetupThis setup page includes all the items of Green function features.PnP/PCI ConfigurationThis setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.PC Health StatusThis setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio.Select LanguageThis setup page is select multi language.If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden.Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as usual.This action makes the system reset to the default for stability.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software`Standard CMOS Features`Advanced BIOS Features`Integrated Peripherals`Power Management Setup`PnP/PCI Configurations`PC Health Status`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)Select LanguageLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without SavingF8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit SetupTime, Date, Hard Disk Type...
BIOS Setup- 37 -EnglishLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsFail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safeconfiguration.Load Optimized DefaultsOptimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be inbest performance configuration.Set Supervisor PasswordChange, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or justto Setup.Set User PasswordChange, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.Save & Exit SetupSave CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.Exit Without SavingAbandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 38 -English2-1 Standard CMOS FeaturesDateThe date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display onlyMonth The month, Jan. Through Dec.Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)Year The year, from 1999 through 2098TimeThe times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.IDE Channel 0 Master, SlaveIDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.IDE Device Setup. You can use one of three methods:• Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default)• None Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automaticdetection step and allow for faster system start up.• Manual User can manually input the correct settings.Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)IDE Channel 2/3 Master, SlaveIDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.Extended IDE Drive. You can use one of two methods:• Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default)• None Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automaticdetection step and allow for faster system start up.Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are:Large/Auto(default:Auto)CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwareStandard CMOS FeaturesDate (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Oct 27 2004Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24`IDE Channel 0 Master [None]`IDE Channel 0 Slave [None]`IDE Channel 2 Master [None]`IDE Channel 2 Slave [None]`IDE Channel 3 Master [None]`IDE Channel 3 Slave [None]Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"]Drive B [None]Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]Halt On [All, But Keyboard]Base Memory 640KExtended Memory 511MTotal Memory 512MKLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General HelpF3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized DefaultsItem HelpMenu Level`Change the day, month,year<Week>Sun. to Sat.<Month>Jan. to Dec.<Day>1 to 31 (or maximumallowed in the month)<Year>1999 to 2098
BIOS Setup- 39 -EnglishCapacity Capacity of currently installed hard disk.Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate optionbased on this information.Cylinder Number of cylindersHead Number of headsPrecomp Write precompLanding Zone Landing zoneSector Number of sectorsIf a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>.Drive A / Drive BThe category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer.None No floppy drive installed.360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity.(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity.1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.Halt onThe category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and youwill be prompted.All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all othererrors. (Default value)All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for allother errors.MemoryThe category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.Base MemoryThe POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in thesystem.The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on themotherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.Extended MemoryThe BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.Total MemoryThis item displays the memory size that used.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 40 -English2-2 Advanced BIOS FeaturesHard Disk Boot PrioritySelect boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press<ESC> to exit this menu.First / Second / Third Boot DeviceFloppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy.LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120.Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM.ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP.USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN.Disabled Select your boot device priority by Disabled." # " System will detect automatically and show up when you install the Intel® Pentium® 4processor with HT Technology.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwareAdvanced BIOS Features`Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]First Boot Device [Floppy]Second Boot Device [Hard Disk]Third Boot Device [CDROM]ROM Boot Priority [SCSI]Password Check [Setup]# CPU Hyper-Threading [Enabled]Limit CPUID Max. to 3 [Enabled]No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) [Disabled]CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) [Disabled]CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note) [Disabled]KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General HelpF3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized DefaultsItem HelpMenu Level`Select Hard Disk BootDevice Priority(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function.
BIOS Setup- 41 -EnglishROM Boot PriorityUse this function to select onboard RAID or PCI SCSI boot rom order if the boot rom of your devicecannot be auto detected.SCSI Set boot rom order to SCSI devices..ICH6R Set boot rom order to devices on the ICH6R controller.PROMISE Set boot rom order to devices on the Promise controller.SATA Set boot rom order to devices on the Sil3114 controller.Password CheckSetup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correctpassword is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correctpassword is not entered at the prompt.CPU Hyper-ThreadingEnabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is onlyworking for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Defaultvalue)Disabled Disables CPU Hyper Threading.Limit CPUID Max. to 3Enabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4. (Defaultvalue)Disabled Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP.No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)Enabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function.Disabled Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function. (Default value)CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)Enabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function.Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. (Default value)CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note)Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function.Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. (Default value)(Note) This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 42 -English2-3 Integrated PeripheralsOn-Chip Primary PCI IDEEnabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.SATA RAID / AHCI ModeRAID Select onboard Serial ATA function as RAID. (Default value)AHCI Support hotplug function under OS. WinXP, 2000 only.Disabled Select onboard Serial ATA function as ATA.On-Chip SATA ModeDisabled Disable this function.Auto BIOS will detect automatically. (Default value)Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Combined, you can use up to 4 HDDs on the motherboard;2 for SATA and the other for PATA IDE.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwareIntegrated PeripheralsOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled]SATA RAID/AHCI Mode [RAID]x On-Chip SATA Mode Autox PATA IDE Set to Ch.0 Master/SlaveSATA Port 0/2 Set to Ch.2 Master/SlaveSATA Port 1/3 Set to Ch.3 Master/SlaveUSB Controller [Enabled]USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]USB Mouse Support [Disabled]Azalia Codec [Auto]Front Panel Type [HD Audio]Onboard Wireless LAN [Enabled]Onboard H/W 1394 [Enabled]Onboard H/W SATA [Enabled]H/W SATA Function [RAID]Onboard Promise SATA [Enabled]Onboard H/W LAN1 [Enabled]Onboard H/W LAN2 [Enabled]KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General HelpF3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized DefaultsItem HelpMenu Level`If a hard diskcontroller card isused, set at Disabled.[Enabled]Enable on-chip IDEport.[Disabled]Disable on-chip IDEport.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwareIntegrated PeripheralsKLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General HelpF3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized DefaultsItem HelpMenu Level`Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM [Disabled]Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM [Disabled]Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]Onboard IrDA Port [2F8/IRQ3]UART Mode Select [IrDA]UR2 Duplex Mode [Half]Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]Parallel Port Mode [SPP]x ECP Mode Use DMA 3
BIOS Setup- 43 -EnglishEnhanced Set On-Chip SATA mode to Enhanced, the motherboard allows up to 6 HDDs touse.Non-Combined Set On-Chip SATA mode to Non-Combined, SATA will be simulated to PATAmode.PATA IDE Set toCh.1 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 1 Master/Slave. (Default value)Ch.0 Master/Slave Set PATA IDE to Ch. 0 Master/Slave.SATA Port 0/2 Set toThis value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to". If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave.SATA Port 1/3 Set toThis value will auto make by the setting "On-Chip SATA Mode" and "PATA IDE Set to".If PATA IDE were set to Ch. 0 Master/Slave, this function will auto set to Ch. 1 Master/Slave.USB ControllerEnabled Enable USB controller. (Default value)Disabled Disable USB controller.USB 2.0 ControllerDisable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature.Enabled Enable USB 2.0 dontroller. (Default value)Disabled Disable USB 2.0 controller.USB Keyboard SupportEnabled Enable USB keyboard support.Disabled Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value)USB Mouse SupportEnabled Enable USB mouse support.Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value)Azalia CodecAuto Auto detect Azalia audio function. (Default value)Disabled Disable Azalia audio function.Front Panel TypeIf you connect HD Audio Panel to the AZALIA_FP connector, set this item to HD Audio. If you connectAC97 Audio Panel to the AZALIA_FP connector, set this item to AC97.AC97 Set front audio panel type to AC97.HD Audio Set front audio panel type to HD Audio. (Default value)Onboard Wireless LANEnabled Enable onboard wireless LAN function. (Default value)Disabled Disable this function.Onboard H/W 1394Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function. (Default value)Disabled Disable this function.Onboard H/W SATAEnabled Enable onboard H/W SATA function. (Default value)Disabled Disable this function.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 44 -EnglishH/W SATA FunctionRAID Set onboard H/W SATA function as RAID. (Default value)BASE Set onboard H/W SATA function as base.Onboard Promise SATAEnabled Enable onboard Promise SATA function. (Default value)Disabled Disable this function.Onboard H/W LAN1 (LAN1 port)Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value)Disabled Disable this function.Onboard H/W LAN2 (LAN2 port)Enabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value)Disabled Disable this function.Onboard LAN1 Boot ROM (LAN1 port)This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.Enabled Enable this function.Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)Onboard LAN2 Boot ROM (LAN2 port)This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.Enabled Enable this function.Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)Onboard Serial Port 1Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value)2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.Onboard IrDA PortAuto BIOS will automatically setup the IrDA port address.3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard IrDA port and address is 3F8/IRQ4.2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard IrDA port and address is 2F8/IRQ3. (Default value)3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard IrDA port and address is 3E8/IRQ4.2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard IrDA port and address is 2E8/IRQ3.Disabled Disable onboard IrDA port .UART Mode SelectThis item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip.ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode.IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode. (Default value)UR2 Duplex ModeThis feature allows you to select IR mode.Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default value)Full IR Function Duplex Full.
BIOS Setup- 45 -EnglishOnboard Parallel PortDisabled Disable onboard LPT port.378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value)278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.Parallel Port ModeSPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value)EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.ECP Mode Use DMA3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value)1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 46 -English2-4 Power Management SetupACPI Suspend TypeS1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value)S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM).Soft-Off by PWR-BTTNInstant-Off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 seconds to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed lessthan 4 seconds.PME Event Wake UpDisabled Disable this function.Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default value)Power On by RingDisabled Disable Power on by Ring function.Enabled Enable Power on by Ring function. (Default value)Resume by AlarmYou can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/Time to power on system.Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)Power On By MouseDisabled Disabled this function. (Default value)Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwarePower Management SetupACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-Off]PME Event Wake Up [Enabled]Power On by Ring [Enabled]Resume by Alarm [Disabled]x Date (of Month) Alarm Everydayx Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0Power On By Mouse [Disabled]Power On By Keyboard [Disabled]x KB Power ON Password EnterAC BACK Function [Soft-Off]KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General HelpF3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized DefaultsItem HelpMenu Level`
BIOS Setup- 47 -English2-5 PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ AssignmentAuto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.PCI 2 IRQ AssignmentAuto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.PCI 3 IRQ AssignmentAuto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value)3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwarePnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto]PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto]PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto]KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General HelpF3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized DefaultsItem HelpMenu Level`Power On By KeyboardPassword Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power onthe system.KB Power ON PasswordWhen "Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here.Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the KeyboardPower On password.AC BACK FunctionSoft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.(Default value)Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state.Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last statebefore AC-power off.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 48 -English2-6 PC Health StatusReset Case Open StatusDisabled Don't reset case open status. (Default value)Enabled Clear case open status at next boot.Case OpenedIf the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No". If the case has been opened, "Case Opened" willshow "Yes". If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to Enabled thensave BIOS setup and restart your system.Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR18V / +3.3V / +12VDetect system's voltage status automatically.Current CPU TemperatureDetect CPU temperature automatically.Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)Detect CPU/POWER/SYSTEM fan speed status automatically.CPU Warning Temperature60oC / 140oF Monitor CPU temperature at 60oC / 140oF.70oC / 158oF Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF.80oC / 176oF Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF.90oC / 194oF Monitor CPU temperature at 90oC / 194oF.Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail WarningDisabled Fan warning function disable. (Default value)Enabled Fan warning function enable.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwarePC Health StatusReset Case Open Status [Disabled]Case Opened NoVcore OKDDR18V OK+3.3V OK+12V OKCurrent CPU Temperature 33oCCurrent CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPMCurrent POWER FAN Speed 0 RPMCurrent SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPMCPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]POWER FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled]CPU Smart FAN Mode [Auto]KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General HelpF3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized DefaultsItem HelpMenu Level`
BIOS Setup- 49 -EnglishCPU Smart FAN ControlDisabled Disable this function.Enabled Enable the CPU Smart FAN Control function. (Default value)a. When the CPU temperature is higher than 65 degrees Celsius, CPU fan willoperate at full speed.b. When the CPU temperature is between 20 and 65 degrees Celsius, the CPUfan speed will change depending on the actual CPU temperature.c. When the CPU temperature is lower than 20 degrees Celsius, CPU fan will stopspinning.CPU Smart FAN ModeThis option is available only when CPU Smart FAN Control is enabled.Auto BIOS autodetects the type of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal CPU SmartFAN control mode for it. (Default value)Voltage Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable.PWM Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with a 4-pin fan power cable.In fact, the Voltage option can be used for CPU fans with 3-pin or 4-pin power cables. However,some 4-pin CPU fan power cables are not designed following Intel 4-wire fans PWM controlspecifications. With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will not effectively reduce the fan speed.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 50 -English2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwareMB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)CPU Clock Ratio [15X]Robust Graphics Booster [Auto]C.I.A. 2 [Disabled]CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled]x CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) 200x PCI Express Frequency(Mhz) AutoMemory Frequency For [Auto]Memory Frequency (Mhz) 533DIMM OverVoltage Control [Normal]PCI-E OverVoltage Control [Normal]FSB OverVoltage Control [Normal]CPU Voltage Control [Normal]Normal CPU Vcore 1.3875VKLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General HelpF3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized DefaultsItem HelpMenu Level`Set CPU Ratio if CPURatio is unclockedCPU Clock RatioThis setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection.The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable.Robust Graphics BoosterSelect the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to get higher performance.Auto Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value)Fast Set Robust Graphics Booster to Fast.Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to Turbo.C.I.A.2C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) is designed to detect CPU loading during software programexecuting, and automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance.Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)Cruise Set C.I.A.2 to Cruise. Automatically increase CPU frequency(5%,7%) by CPUloading.Sports Set C.I.A.2 to Sports. Automatically increase CPU frequency(7%,9%) by CPUloading.Racing Set C.I.A.2 to Racing. Automatically increase CPU frequency(9%,11%) by CPUloading.Turbo Set C.I.A.2 to Turbo. Automatically increase CPU frequency(15,17%) by CPUloading.Full Thrust Set C.I.A.2 to Full Thrust. Automatically increase CPU frequency(17%,19%) byCPU loading.Warning: Stability is highly dependent on system components.Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only.
BIOS Setup- 51 -EnglishCPU Host Clock ControlDisabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value)Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control.CPU Host Frequency(Mhz)100Mhz ~ 600Mhz Set CPU Host Clock from 100Mhz to 600Mhz.The actual range depends on the CPU you install. If you use a 533Mhz FSB processor, please setCPU Host Frequency to 133Mhz. If you use an 800Mhz FSB processor, please set CPU HostFrequency to 200Mhz.If you use a 1066Mhz FSB processor, please set CPU Host Frequencyto 266Mhz.PCI Express Frequency(Mhz)Auto Set PCI Express frequency automatically. (Default value)100Mhz ~ 130Mhz Set PCI Express frequency from 100Mhz to 130Mhz.Memory Frequency ForWrong frequency may make system can't boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue.for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=533Mhz,3 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 3.4 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 4.Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800Mhz,2.00 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.66.3.00(Note) Memory Frequency = Host clock x 3.Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=1066Mhz,1.5 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 1.5.2 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.2.66 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 2.66.3 Memory Frequency = Host clock x 3.Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)Memory Frequency (Mhz)The values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) and Memory Frequency For setting.DIMM OverVoltage ControlNormal Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value)+0.1V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V.+0.2V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.2V.+0.3V Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.3V.PCI-E OverVoltage ControlNormal Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to Normal. (Default value)+0.1V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.1V.+0.2V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.2V.+0.3V Set PCI-E OverVoltrage Control to +0.3V.FSB OverVoltage ControlNormal Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to Normal. (Default value)+0.1V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.1V.+0.2V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.2V.+0.3V Set FSB OverVoltrage Control to +0.3V.(Note) To use a DDRII 600 memory module on the motherboard, you must install an 800MHz FSB processor and set Memory Frequency For to 3.00.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 52 -English2-9 Load Fail-Safe DefaultsFail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum systemperformance.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software`Standard CMOS Features`Advanced BIOS Features`Integrated Peripherals`Power Management Setup`PnP/PCI Configurations`PC Health Status`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)Esc: QuitF8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit SetupLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsSelect LanguageLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without SavingLoad Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N2-8 Select LanguageMulti-language supports 7 languages. There are English, French, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese,Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software`Standard CMOS Features`Advanced BIOS Features`Integrated Peripherals`Power Management Setup`PnP/PCI Configurations`PC Health Status`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit SetupSelect LanguageLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without SavingSelect LanguageEnglish.........................[]Francais.......................[ ]Deutsch.......................[ ]Espanol........................[ ].....................[ ].....................[ ].........................[ ]KL: Move ENTER: AcceptESC: AbortCPU Voltage ControlSupports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V. (Default value: Normal)Normal CPU VcoreDisplay your CPU Vcore voltage.
BIOS Setup- 53 -English2-11 Set Supervisor/User PasswordSelecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automaticallydetects.When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you increating a password.Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password.Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not entera password.To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled,the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setupprogram function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup programand having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items.If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for thepassword every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only whenyou try to enter Setup.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software`Standard CMOS Features`Advanced BIOS Features`Integrated Peripherals`Power Management Setup`PnP/PCI Configurations`PC Health Status`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit SetupChange/Set/Disable PasswordSelect LanguageLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without SavingEnter Password:2-10 Load Optimized DefaultsSelecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automaticallydetects.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software`Standard CMOS Features`Advanced BIOS Features`Integrated Peripherals`Power Management Setup`PnP/PCI Configurations`PC Health Status`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit SetupLoad Optimized DefaultsSelect LanguageLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without SavingLoad Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 54 -English2-12 Save & Exit SetupType "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.2-13 Exit Without SavingType "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software`Standard CMOS Features`Advanced BIOS Features`Integrated Peripherals`Power Management Setup`PnP/PCI Configurations`PC Health Status`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit SetupSave & Exit SetupSelect LanguageLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without SavingSave to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? YCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software`Standard CMOS Features`Advanced BIOS Features`Integrated Peripherals`Power Management Setup`PnP/PCI Configurations`PC Health Status`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit SetupAbandon all DataSelect LanguageLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without SavingQuit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Drivers Installation- 55 -EnglishPictures below are shown in Windows XP.Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driverCD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROMdevice icon in "My computer", and execute the Run.exe.Chapter 3Drivers Installation3-1 Install Chipset DriversAfter insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers thatrecommended to install. Please pick the item that you want and press "install" followed the item; or you canpress "Xpress Install" to install all items defaulted.Some device drivers will restart your system automatically. After restartingyour system the "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you caninstall others application.For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, pleaseuse Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will showa question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "DeviceManager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (Systemwill auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver).
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 56 -English3-2 Software ApplicationsThis page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyoneyou want and press "install" to install them.3-3 Driver CD InformationThis page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.
Drivers Installation- 57 -English3-4 Hardware InformationThis page lists all device you have for this motherboard.3-5 Contact UsPlease see the last page for details.
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Appendix- 59 -EnglishChapter 4 Appendix4-1 Unique Software UtilitiesM.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker)Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change BIOS featuresettings with relative speed and ease. Through GIGABYTE M.I.T. feature the user is nolonger required to switch into different modes within BIOS setup in order to change systemsettings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's uniqueC.I.A. 2 and M.I.B. 2 features. M.I.T.'s integration of all platform performance settings intoa single mode now gives any user the ability to control and enhance their computer systemto the desired level.C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2)GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I.A. 2) is designed to automatically adjust CPUcomputing power to maximize system performance. When enabled, the program detectsthe current CPU loading and automatically accelerates the CPU computing performance toallow for a faster and smoother execution of programs. When the function is disabled, theCPU is returned to its initial status.M.I.B.2 (Memory Intelligent Booster 2)Built on the original M.I.B., the new Memory Intelligent Booster 2 (M.I.B. 2) is designedespecially to maximize memory performance and boost memory bandwidth up to 10%.With added branded memory module information, users are able to optimize memoryperformance by selecting from a recommended memory module list.S.O.S. (System Overclock Saver)System Overclock Saver (S.O.S.) is a unique feature that eliminates system boot-up errorsresulting from system over-enhancement by the user. With GIGABYTE's proprietaryS.O.S. feature, users no longer need to open up the PC chassis and short-circuit the "ClearCMOS" pins or the battery on the motherboard to reset the system back to factory defaultsettings. Instead, S.O.S. automatically resets the overclocked system settings back to theirfactory defaults to provide a more user-friendly and reliable platform for users.Download CenterDownload Center allows users to quickly download and update their BIOS as well as thelatest drivers for their system. Download Center automatically runs a system check of theuser PC and provides the user with the current system information as well as displaying adetailed list of all new drivers with the option for download.C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management)A web-based system management tool that allows system hardware information such asCPU, memory, graphics card, etc. to be monitored and controlled via the Internet, C.O.M.allows corporate MIS engineers to easily maintain corporate computers such as providingthe most up-to-date drivers and BIOS.U-PLUS D.P.S. (Universal Plus Dual Power System)The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus DPS) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuitbuilt for ultimate system protection. Designed to withstand varying current levels andchanges, the U-Plus D.P.S. provides an immensely durable and stable power circuit to theCPU for solid system stability. These characteristics make it the ideal companion with thelatest LGA775 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor as well as future Intel® processors. As well, 4blue LED's are mounted on the U-Plus D.P.S. for intelligent indication of system loading.(Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.)
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 60 -English4-1-1 EasyTune 5 IntroductionEasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement andmanageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancingsystem performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fancontrol for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PChealth for monitoring system status.(Note)User Interface Overview(Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards.Button / Display Description1. Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page2. C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I.B.2 Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B./2 setting page3. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page4. PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page5. GO Confirmation and Execution button6. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode7. Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency8. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status9. GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website10. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file11. Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software
Appendix- 61 -English4-1-2 Xpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery ?Xpress Recovery is a utility used to back up and restore an OS partition.If the hard drive is not working properly, the user can restore the drive toits original state.1. Supports FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS formats2. Must be connected to the IDE1 Master3. Allows installation of only one OS4. Must be used with an IDE hard disk supporting HPA5. The first partition must be set as the boot partition. When the boot partition is backed up,please do not alter its size.6. Xpress Recovery is recommended when using Ghost to return boot manager to NTFSformat.How to use the Xpress Recovery1. Boot from CD-ROM (BMP Mode)Enter the BIOS menu, select "Advanced BIOS Feature" and set to boot from CD-ROM. Insert theprovided driver CD into your CD drive, then save and exit the BIOS menu. Once the computer hasrestarted, the phrase "Boot from CD:" will appear at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. When"Boot from CD:" appears, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery.Once you have completed this step, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery can also function bypressing the F9 key during computer power on.Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd.1. Execute Backup Utility2. Execute Restore Utility3. Remove Backup Image4. Set Password5. Exit and RestartBuild 2011Boot from CD:..Verifying DMI Pool DataBoot from CD:
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 62 -English2. Press F9 during powering on the computer. (Text Mode)Press F9 during powering on the computer .Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd.1. Execute Backup Utility2. Execute Restore Utility3. Remove Backup Image4. Set Password5. Exit and Restart1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enterXpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key.2. System storage capacity as well as drive reading/writing speed will affect backup speed.3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery be immediately installed after OS and all requireddriver and software installations are complete.Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Al lyCopyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc.Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1Check System Health OK...Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00F9 For Xpress Recovery
Appendix- 63 -English1. Execute Backup Utility:Press B to Backup your System or Esc to ExitThe backup utility will automatically scan your system and back up data as a backup image in your harddrive.Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer poweron. If this is the case, please use the boot from CD-ROM method to enter Xpress Recovery.2. Execute Restore Utility:This program will recover your system to factory default.Press R to restore your system back to factory default or press Esc to exitRestores backup image to original state.3. Remove Backup Image:Remove backup image. Are you sure? (Y/N)Remove the backup image.4. Set Password:Please input a 4-16 character long password (a-z or 0-9) or press Esc to exitYou can set a password to enter Xpress Recovery to protect your hard disk data. Once this is done,password input will be required to enter Xpress Recovery during the next as well as subsequent systemrestarts. If you wish to remove the need for password entry, please select "Set Password" and under"New Password/Confirm Password", make sure there is no entry and then press "Enter" to removepassword requirement.5. Exit and Restart:Exit and restart your computer.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 64 -English4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method IntroductionA. What is Dual BIOS Technology?Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on themotherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS.b. Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Programming UtilityB. How to use Dual BIOS and Q-Flash Utility?a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allowyou to enter Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Flash utility.Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS. If the Main BIOS is corrupted ordamaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the system is powered on. This means that your PC will stillbe able to run stably as if nothing has happened in your BIOS.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software`Standard CMOS Features`Advanced BIOS Features`Integrated Peripherals`Power Management Setup`PnP/PCI Configurations`PC Health Status`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without SavingESC: Quit KLJI: Select ItemF8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit SetupTime, Date, Hard Disk Type...Dual BIOS Utility V1.33Boot From................................................. Main BiosMain ROM Type/Size............................... SST 49LF004A 512KBackup ROM Type/Size........................... SST 49LF004A 512KWide Range Protection DisableBoot From Main Bios Auto Recovery EnableHalt On Error DisableKeep DMI Data EnableCopy Main ROM Data to BackupLoad Default SettingsSave Settings to CMOSQ-Flash UtilityUpdate Main BIOS from FloppyUpdate Backup BIOS from FloppySave Main BIOS to FloppySave Backup BIOS to FloppyPgDn/PgUp: Modify KL: Move ESC: Reset F10: Power Off
Appendix- 65 -Englishc. Dual BIOS Item explanation:Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), EnableStatus 1:If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset? occurs in the Main BIOS, just before theOperating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that the Wide Range Protection is set to "Enable",the PC will boot from Backup BIOS automatically.Status 2:If the ROM BIOS on peripherals cards(ex. SCSI Cards, LAN Cards,..) emits signals torequest restart of thesystem after the user make any alteration on it, the boot up BIOS will not be changed to the Backup BIOS.Boot From : Main BIOS(Default), Backup BIOSStatus 1: The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS.Status 2: If one of the main BIOS or the Backup BIOS fails, this item "Boot From : Main BIOS(Default)" willbecome gray and will not be changed by user.Auto Recovery : Enable(Default), DisableWhen one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will automaticallyrecover the BIOS of checksum failure.(In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to Suspend to RAM, theAuto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.)(If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press "Del" key when the boot screen appears.)Halt On Error : Disable(Default), EnableIf the BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE PROTECTION error and HaltOn Error set to Enable, the PC will show messages on the boot screen, and the system will pause and waitfor the user's instruction. If Auto Recovery :Disable, it will show <or the other key to continue.>If Auto Recovery :Enable, it will show <or the other key to Auto Recover.>Keep DMI Data : Enable(Default), DisableEnable: The DMI data won't be replaced by flashing new BIOS.(recommend)Disable: The DMI data will be replaced by flashing new BIOS.Copy Main ROM Data to Backup(If you boot from Backup ROM, this item will change to Copy Backup ROM Data to Main)Auto recovery message:BIOS Recovery: Main to BackupThe means that the Main BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Backup BIOS.BIOS Recovery: Backup to MainThe means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS.(This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’t be changed by user.)Load Default SettingsLoad dual BIOS default value.Save Settings to CMOSSave revised setting.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 66 -EnglishMethod 1 : Q-FlashTM UtilityQ-FlashTM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility,users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to updateBIOS. Q-FlashTM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS orWindows. Using Q-FlashTM indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions andoperating system since it is in the BIOS menu.Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We aresorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because ofincorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.Before You Begin:Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-FlashTM utility, please follow the steps below first.1. Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.2. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For example,8KNXPU.Fba) to a floppy disk.3. Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu.The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts.If your motherboard has dual-BIOS, please refer to Part One.If your motherboard has single-BIOS, please refer to Part Two.Part One:Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboardssupporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the samescreen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility.In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash BIOSfrom an older version to the latest version. For example, from Fa3 to Fba.Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>Memory Testing : 131072K OKMemory Frequency 266 MHz in Single ChannelPrimary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08Primary Slave : NoneSecondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101Secondary Slave : NonePress DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star AllyCopyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.The BIOS file is Fa3before updating
Appendix- 67 -EnglishEntering the Q-FlashTM utility:CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software`Standard CMOS Features`Advanced BIOS Features`Integrated Peripherals`Power Management Setup`PnP/PCI Configurations`PC Health Status`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)Select LanguageLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without SavingESC: Quit F3: Change LanguageF8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit SetupTime, Date, Hard Disk Type...Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screenThe Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking atask and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.Task menu for Q-Flash utility:Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execu-tion of the task.Action bar:Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttonsmentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.Dual BIOS UtilityBoot From...................................... Main BiosMain ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A 512KBackup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A 512KWide Range Protection DisableBoot From Main BiosAuto Recovery EnableHalt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to BackupLoad Default SettingsSave Settings to CMOSQ-Flash UtilityLoad Main BIOS from FloppyLoad Backup BIOS from FloppySave Main BIOS to FloppySave Backup BIOS to FloppyEnter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power OffTask menu forDual BIOSutilityTask menu forQ-FlashTM utilityDual BIOS utility barQ-FlashTM utility titlebarAction bar
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 68 -EnglishDual BIOS UtilityBoot From...................................... Main BiosMain ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A 512KBackup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A 512KWide Range Protection DisableBoot From Main BiosAuto Recovery EnableHalt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to BackupLoad Default SettingsSave Settings to CMOSQ-Flash UtilityLoad Main BIOS from FloppyLoad Backup BIOS from FloppySave Main BIOS to FloppySave Backup BIOS to FloppyEnter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power OffUsing the Q-FlashTM utility:This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin"section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to yourcomputer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility,please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.Steps:1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy" item inthe Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save MainBIOS to Floppy" item.2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8KNXPU.Fba, is listed.Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.1 file(s) found8KNXPU.Fba 512KTotal size : 1.39M Free size : 911.50KF5 : Refresh DEL : DeleteBIOS file in the floppydisk.Dual BIOS UtilityBoot From...................................... Main BiosMain ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A 512KBackup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A 512KWide Range Protection DisableBoot From Main BiosAuto Recovery EnableHalt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to BackupLoad Default SettingsSave Settings to CMOSQ-Flash UtilityLoad Main BIOS from FloppyLoad Backup BIOS from FloppySave Main BIOS to FloppySave Backup BIOS to FloppyEnter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power OffReading BIOS file from floppy ...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................Don't Turn Off Power or Reset SystemDo not trun off power orreset your system at thisstage!!After pressing Enter, you'll then see the progress of reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk.After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"
Appendix- 69 -English3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed.Dual BIOS UtilityBoot From...................................... Main BiosMain ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A 512KBackup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A 512KWide Range Protection DisableBoot From Main BiosAuto Recovery EnableHalt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to BackupLoad Default SettingsSave Settings to CMOSQ-Flash UtilityLoad Main BIOS from FloppyLoad Backup BIOS from FloppySave Main BIOS to FloppySave Backup BIOS to FloppyEnter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!Please press any key to continuePlease do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.You can repeat Step 1 to4 to flash the backupBIOS, too.Dual BIOS UtilityBoot From...................................... Main BiosMain ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A 512KBackup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A 512KWide Range Protection DisableBoot From Main BiosAuto Recovery EnableHalt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to BackupLoad Default SettingsSave Settings to CMOSQ-Flash UtilityLoad Main BIOS from FloppyLoad Backup BIOS from FloppySave Main BIOS to FloppySave Backup BIOS to FloppyEnter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power OffAre you sure to RESET ?[Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort...5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically afteryou exit Q-Flash.After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra FbaCheck System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>Memory Testing : 131072K OKMemory Frequency 266 MHz in Single ChannelPrimary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08Primary Slave : NoneSecondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101Secondary Slave : NonePress DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star AllyCopyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.The BIOS filebecomes Fba afterupdating.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 70 -EnglishCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software`Standard CMOS Features`Advanced BIOS Features`Integrated Peripherals`Power Management Setup`PnP/PCI Configurations`PC Health Status`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)ESC: Quit F3: Change LanguageF8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit SetupTime, Date, Hard Disk Type...6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move toLoad Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the systemredetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading theBIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.Select LanguageLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without SavingLoad Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? YPress Yon your keyboard to load defaults.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software`Standard CMOS Features`Advanced BIOS Features`Integrated Peripherals`Power Management Setup`PnP/PCI Configurations`PC Health Status`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)ESC: Quit F3: Change LanguageF8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit SetupTime, Date, Hard Disk Type...7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu.System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed.Select LanguageLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without SavingSave to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? YPress Yon your keyboard to save and exit.Part Two:Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-FlashTM utility.CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software`Standard CMOS Features`Advanced BIOS Features`Integrated Peripherals`Power Management Setup`PnP/PCI Configurations`PC Health Status`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)Top PerformanceLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor PasswordSet User PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without SavingESC: Quit F3: Change LanguageF8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit SetupTime, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Appendix- 71 -EnglishExploring the Q-FlashTM utility screenThe Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.Task menu for Q-Flash utility:Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enableexecution of the task.Action bar:Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned onyour keyboards to perform these actions.Using the Q-FlashTM utility:This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin"section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to yourcomputer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility,please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.Steps:1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Update BIOS from Floppy" item in theQ-Flash menu and press Enter button.Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save BIOSto Floppy" item.2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8GE800.F4, is listed.Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256KKeep DMI Data EnableUpdate BIOS from FloppySave BIOS to FloppyEnter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off1 file(s) found8GE800.F4 256KTotal size : 1.39M Free size : 1.14MF5 : Refresh DEL : DeleteBIOS file in the floppydisk.Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256KKeep DMI Data EnableUpdate BIOS from FloppySave BIOS to FloppyEnter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power OffReading BIOS file from floppy ...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................Don't Turn Off Power or Reset SystemDo not trun off power orreset your system atthis stage!!After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256KKeep DMI Data EnableUpdate BIOS from FloppySave BIOS to FloppyEnter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power OffTask menu forQ-FlashTM utilityQ-FlashTM utility barAction bar
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 72 -English3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time.Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256KKeep DMI Data EnableUpdate BIOS from FloppySave BIOS to FloppyEnter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power OffUpdating BIOS Now>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.........................Don't Turn Off Power or Reset SystemDo not trun off power orreset your systemat this stage!!4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256KKeep DMI Data EnableUpdate BIOS from FloppySave BIOS to FloppyEnter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!Please press any key to continue5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically afteryou exit Q-Flash.Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256KKeep DMI Data EnableUpdate BIOS from FloppySave BIOS to FloppyEnter : Run KL:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power OffAre you sure to RESET ?[Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort...After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4Check System Health OKMain Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0)<CPUID : 0F0A Patch ID : 0009>Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared MemoryPrimary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08Primary Slave : NoneSecondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101Secondary Slave : NonePress DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star AllyCopyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.The BIOS filebecomes F4 afterupdating6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See howto Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!
Appendix- 73 -EnglishMethod 2 : @BIOSTM UtilityIf you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use thenew @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS underWindows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latestversion of BIOS.1. Methods and steps:I. Update BIOS through Interneta. Click "Internet Update" iconb. Click "Update New BIOS" iconc. Select @BIOSTM severd. Select the exact model name on your motherboarde. System will automatically download and update the BIOS. II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:a. Do not click "Internet Update" iconb. Click "Update New BIOS"c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as:8AENXPD.E5).e. Complete update process following the instruction.Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOSFig 3. The @BIOS utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS serverClick Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOSClick "3"Click "Update New BIOS"Select @BIOS item than click Install
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 74 -EnglishIII. Save BIOSIn the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save thecurrent BIOS version.IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check outwhich kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.2. Note:I. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please makesure your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause thesystem unbooted.II. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as yourmotherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go ontoGigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted
Appendix- 75 -English4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility IntroductionRAID LevelsRAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logicalunit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance isachieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can befound on another drive. This can prevent data loss if the operating system fails or hangs. The individual diskdrives in an array are called members. The configuration information of each member is recorded in thereserved sector that identifies the drive as a member. All disk members in a formed disk array are recognizedas a single physical drive to the operating system.Hard disk drives can be combined together through a few different methods. The different methods arereferred to as different RAID levels. Different RAID levels represent different performance levels, securitylevels and implementation costs. The RAID levels which the Intel® ICH6R chipset supports are RAID 0 andRAID 1. The RAID levels with the Promise PDC20779 chip supports are RAID 0 and RAID 1.RAID 0 (Striping)RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives. If any disk member fails, itaffects the entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members times thecapacity of the smallest member. The Intel RAID striping block size can be set from 4KB to 64KB. RAID0 does not support fault tolerance.RAID 1 (Mirroring)RAID 1 writes duplicate data onto a pair of drives and reads both sets of data in parallel. If one of themirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure or does not respond, the remaining drive will continue to function.Due to redundancy, the drive capacity of the array is the capacity of the smallest drive. Under a RAID 1setup, an extra drive called the spare drive can be attached. Such a drive will be activated to replace a faileddrive that is part of a mirrored array. Due to the fault tolerance, if any RAID 1 drive fails, data access will notbe affected as long as there are other working drives in the array.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 76 -EnglishPlease follow the steps below to construct a complete RAID array:1) Have ready your hard drives for RAID construction.Note: To achieve best performance, it is recommended that the hard drives used are of similar makeand storage capacity.2) Please attach the hard drive connectors to their appropriate location on the motherboard ie. IDE, SCSI,or SATA.3) Enter the motherboard BIOS and locate RAID setup (Please refer to the section on Integrated Peripherals).4) Enter RAID setup in the BIOS and select the RAID type (For instance, enter Ctrl + I to select Intel RAID;Ctrl + S to select Silicon Image).5) Complete driver installation.6) Complete RAID utility installation.More information on steps 4 and 5 is provided. (For more detailed setup information, please visit "Support\Motherboard\ Technology Guide section" on our website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw to read or downloadthe information you need.) Sections below introduce the steps to configure Intel and Promise RAID BIOS.A. Configuring the Intel RAID BIOSThe Intel RAID BIOS setup lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives you want to make partof the array.Entering the RAID BIOS Setup1. After rebooting your computer, wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press Ctrl + I. TheRAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process prior to loading the OS. You have a fewseconds to press Ctrl + I before the window disappears.Press Ctrl + I. The Intel RAID Utility - Create RAID Volume window appears (as Figure below).Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.6180Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.RAID Volumes :None Defined.Physical Disks :Port Driver Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.7GB Non-RAID DiskPress <CTRL - I> to enter Configuration UtilityIntel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.6180Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.[ MAIN MENU ]1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]RAID Volumes :None Defined.Physical Disks :Port Driver Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.7GB Non-RAID Disk[KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
Appendix- 77 -EnglishCreate RAID VolumePress Enter under Create RAID Volume to set up RAID.Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.6180Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ][ HELP ]Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be usedto uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive andcan not contain special characters.[KL]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-SelectName : RAID_Volume0RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)Disks : Select DisksStrip Size : 128KBCapacity : 223.5 GBCreate VolumeAfter entering the Create Volume Menu, you can set disk name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be specialcharacters) under Name item.After setting disk name, press Enter to select RAID Level.Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.6180Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ][ HELP ]Choose the RAID level best suited to your usage model.RAID0(Stripe)- Creates a volume where equal portions of the volumeare spread across all the disks. This creates a volumewith higher performance by accessing all disks at once.RAID1(Stripe)- Creates a volume where a redundant copy of the data isstored on each disk. This creates a volume protectedfrom a single hard disk failure.[KL]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-SelectName : RAID_Volume0RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)Disks : Select DisksStrip Size : 128KBCapacity : 223.5 GBCreate VolumeThere are two RAID levels: RAID0(Stripe) and RAID1(Mirror). After selecting the RAID level, press Enter toselect Strip Size.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 78 -EnglishThe KB is a unit of Strip Size. You can set disk block size with this item.The disk block size can be set from 4KB to 128KB. After you set disk block size, press Enter to set diskCapacity.Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.6180Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ][ HELP ]Choose the RAID level best suited to your usage model.The following are typical values:16KB - Best for sequential transfers64KB - Good general purpose strip size128KB - Best performance for most desktops and workstations[KL]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-SelectName : RAID_Volume0RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)Disks : Select DisksStrip Size : 128KBCapacity : 223.5 GBCreate VolumeIntel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.6180Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ][ HELP ]Enter the volume capacity. The default value indicates themaximum volume capacity using the selected disks. If lessthan the maximum capacity is chosen, creation of a secondvolume is needed to utilize the remaining space.[KL]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-SelectName : RAID_Volume0RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)Disks : Select DisksStrip Size : 128KBCapacity : 223.5 GBCreate VolumePress Enter to enter Create Volume after setting disk capacity.
Appendix- 79 -EnglishPress Enter under the Create Volume item.Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.6180Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ][ HELP ]Press "ENTER" to Create the specified volume[KL]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-SelectName : RAID_Volume0RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)Disks : Select DisksStrip Size : 128KBCapacity : 223.5 GBCreate VolumeAn alert bar will be displayed warning you that all data on selected disks will be lost. Please press Y tocomplete the set-up of RAID.Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.6180Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ][ HELP ]Press "ENTER" to Create the specified volume[KL]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-SelectName : RAID_Volume0RAID Level : RAID0(Stripe)Disks : Select DisksStrip Size : 128KBCapacity : 223.5 GBCreate VolumeWARNING : ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.Are you sure you want to creat this volume? (Y/N) :
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 80 -EnglishAfter the completion, you will see the detailed information about the RAID, such as RAID level, disk blocksize, disk name and disk capacity, etc.Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.6180Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.[ MAIN MENU ]1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]RAID Volumes :ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable0 RAID_Volume0 RAID(Stripe) 128KB 223.5GB Normal YesPhysical Disks :Port Driver Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB Member Disk(0)1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.7GB Member Disk(0)[KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select MenuDelete RAID VolumeIf you want to delete a RAID volume, please select the Delete RAID Volume option. Press Enter key andfollow the instructions on the screen.Intel(R) Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM v4.0.6180Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reversed.[ MAIN MENU ]1. Create RAID Volume2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]RAID Volumes :ID Name Level Strip Size Status Bootable0 RAID_Volume0 RAID(Stripe) 128KB 223.5GB Normal YesPhysical Disks :Port Driver Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)0 ST3120026AS 3JT354CP 111.7GB Member Disk(0)1 ST3120026AS 3JT329JX 111.7GB Member Disk(0)[KL]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
Appendix- 81 -EnglishB. Configuring the Promise PDC20779 RAID BIOSThe Promise PDC20779 RAID BIOS setup lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drivesyou want to make part of the array.Entering the RAID BIOS Setup1. After rebooting your computer, wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press Ctrl + F.The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process prior to loading the OS. Youhave a few seconds to press Ctrl + F before the window disappears.Press <Ctrl> + <F>. The Promise RAID Utility window appears (as Figure below).FastTrak 779 (tm) BIOS Version 2.00.0.24Copyright (c) 2003 Promise Technology, Inc.Updated in 2004No Array is defined..............................Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility orPress [ESC] to continue bootingFastBuild (tm) 2.03 (c) 2003-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.Auto Setup..................................................[ 1 ]View/Change Drives Assignments............[ 2 ]Define Array.............................................[ 3 ]Delete Array............................................. [ 4 ]Rebuild Array............................................[ 5 ][ Main Menu] ][ Keys Available]Press 1..5 to Select Options [ESC] ExitMain MenuThis is the first option screen when you enter the FastBuild Setup.To create a new array automatically, press <1>. Promise recommends this option for most users.To manually create an array, press <3> to enter the Define Array window. If you wish to specify blocksize, you must create the array manually.To view the disk drivers assigned to arrays, press <2> to enter the View Drive Assignments window.To delete an array, press <4> to enter the Delete Array window.To recover from an error in a mirrored (RAID 1) disk array, press <5> to enter the Rebuild Array window.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 82 -EnglishCreate Arrays AutomaticallyTo create a new array automatically, press 1 to enter the Auto Setup window. The Auto Setup selectionfrom the Main Menu can intuitively help create your disk array. It will assign all available drivesappropriate for the disk array you are creating.FastBuild (tm) 2.03 (c) 2003-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.Mode.......................................................................... StripeSpare Drive................................................................ 0Drives Used in Array................................................ 2Array Disk Capacity (size in MB)............................. 240068[ Auto Setup Options Menu] ]Optimize Array for: Performance[ Array Setup Configuration] ][ Keys Available][I, , Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [CTRL-Y] SaveUnder the Optimized Array for setting, use the LEFT ARROW <I> or SPACEBAR key to selectPerformance (RAID 0) or Security (RAID 1). Press CTRL and Y to save the configuration.Performance: Under the Performance setting (RAID 0), FastTrak assigns two drives to a single Stripedarray. If you want a one-drive array or you want to specify block size, please go to the Define Arraywindows.Security: Under the Security setting (RAID 1), FastTrak assigns two drives to a single Mirrored array.
Appendix- 83 -EnglishCreate Arrays ManuallyTo create a new array manually, press 3 to enter the Define Array window. The Define Array selectionfrom the Main Menu allows users to begin the process of manually defining the drive elements andRAID levels for one or multiple disk arrays attached to the Promise PDC20779 controller.Halt on ErrorWhen enabled, if the RAID controller detects an error, the boot process will stop when the FastTrakBIOS appears and wait for your input. At that point, you can press <Ctrl>+<F> to enter the FastBuildutility or press <ESC> to continue booting.When disabled, the FastTrak BIOS will appear and show the Critical array, but the computer willcontinue booting if you take no action.Use arrow keys [KL] to move to a logical disk set and press ENTER to enter the Define Array Menu.RAID Mode: Use Space key to change your selection between Stripe (RAID 0) or Mirror (RAID 1)FastBuild (tm) 2.03 (c) 2003-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.[ Define Array Menu][ Drives Assignments] ][ Keys Available] ]Logical Disk No RAID Mode Total Drv StatusLogical Disk 1 Stripe 0 FunctionalStripe Block: 64KB Gigabyte Rounding: OFF[K] Up [L] Down [ESC] Exit [Space] Change Option [Ctrl-Y] SaveChannel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment1:SATA ST3120026AS 120034 N2:SATA ST3120026AS 120034 NFastBuild (tm) 2.03 (c) 2003-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.[ Define Array Menu] ]Halt On Error: Disabled[ Keys Available] ][K] Up [L] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select [Space] Change HOE OptionLogical Disk No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity (MB) StatusLogical Disk1 ---- ---- ----- ----Logical Disk2 ---- ---- ----- ----Logical Disk3 ---- ---- ----- ----Logical Disk4 ---- ---- ----- ----
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 84 -EnglishStripe Block: For striped (RAID 0) arrays, you can manually select the stripe block size. Press theSpace bar to scroll through choices from 32 to 128KB. The default is 64KB.Gigabyte Rounding: The Gigabyte Rounding feature is designed for Mirrored (RAID 1) arrays in whicha drive has failed and the user cannot replace the drive with the same capacity or larger.In the following procedure, we'll create RAID 0 as an example.1. Under the RAID Mode section, press the Spacebar to select Stripe.2. Set the Stripe Block size. 64K is the default.3. Under the Drive Assignments section, press the [KL] key to highlight a drive.4. Press the Spacebar to change the Assignment option to Y. This action adds the drive to the diskarray. Assign from one or two drives. If you assign only one drive, there will be no performancebenefit. The Total Drv section will show the number of disks assigned.5. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> keys to save the information. The window below will appear.6. Press <Y> to create and quick initialize the array or press <N> to create it only.7. Press <Esc> if you want to exit the RAID BIOS utility.Do you want to do quick initializeor create only? (Yes/No)Y-Create and Quick InitializeN-Create OnlyView Drive AssignmentsThe View Drive Assignments option in the Main Menu displays whether drives are assigned to a diskarray or are unassigned.Under the Assignment column, drives are labeled with their assigned disk array or shown as Spare ifunassigned.FastBuild (tm) 2.03 (c) 2003-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.[ View/Change Drives Assignments ]Mode (D=DMA, U=UDMA)[ Keys Available] ][K ,L,Space] Change Option [CTRL-Y] Save [ESC] ExitChannel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) Assignment Mode1:SATA ST3120026AS 120034 Logical Disk 1 U62:SATA ST3120026AS 120034 Logical Disk 1 U6
Appendix- 85 -EnglishDelete an ArrayThe Delete Array menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments.1. To delete an array, highlight the array you wish to delete and press the <Del> key.2. The View Array Definition Menu will appear (as shown below) showing which drives are assignedto this array. Press <Ctrl>+<Y> if you are sure to delete the array or other keys to abort.Deleting an existing disk array could result in loss of data. Record all arrayinformation including the array type, the disk members, and stripe block size incase you wish to undo a deletion.FastBuild (tm) 2.03 (c) 2003-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.[ Delete Array Menu] ][ Keys Available] ][K] Up [L] Down [ESC] Exit [Del] DeleteLogical Disk No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity (MB) StatusLogical Disk1 Stripe 2 240068 FunctionalLogical Disk2 ---- ---- ----- ----Logical Disk3 ---- ---- ----- ----Logical Disk4 ---- ---- ----- ----FastBuild (tm) 2.03 (c) 2003-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.[ View Array Definition Menu][ Drives Assignments] ]Logical Disk No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity (MB) StatusLogical Disk 1 Stripe 2 240068 FunctionalStripe Block: 64KB Gigabyte Rounding: OFFChannel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB)1:SATA ST3120026AS 1200342:SATA ST3120026AS 120034Are you sure you want to delete this array?Press Ctrl-Y to Delete, or others to abort...3. Press <Y> to confirm yes to the following warning message and continue array deletion.4. At th next prompt, press <Ctrl>+<Y> to remove the boot sector or any keys to abort. When the arrayis deleted, the screen will return to Delete Array Menu. Press <Esc> if you want to exit the RAIDBIOS utility.Do you want to clear boot sector that willdelete any existing data on your hard disks?Y - Clear boot sector / N - Delete only
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 86 -EnglishNote: In the menu list, Intel Application Accelerator 4.0 is Intel ICH6R chipset.Installing the RAID driversTo install Windows 2000/XP onto a Serial ATA hard disk sucessfully, you need to install required driver forthe SATA controller on your motherboard during OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not berecognized during the Windows setup process.First of all, you have to copy the driver for the SATA controller on your motherboard from the motherboarddriver CD to a floppy disk. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver.Step 1: Find an available Operation System and insert the motherboard driver CD into the CD-ROM drive.The installation utility will appear automatically soon after you insert the driver CD. Quit the installation utilityfirst. Insert a blank formatted floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.Step 2: Go to My Computer and right-click the CD-ROM icon (This procedure assumes Drive D) and selectOpen. Then you will see folders and files contained in the driver CD. Double-click the BootDrv folder iconand select MENU.exe (refer to Fig.1).Fig.1(Note)Fig.2Step 3:A MS-DOS prompt screen will appear. Information on all chipsets should be listed on the screen (Refer toFig.2), please select the proper chipset model.Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk.After you complete the steps, boot from the Windows CD to install the RAID drivers.When install Windows 2000 or Windows XP from HDDs in serial ATA controller, press F6 as Win2000 or XPboots up, then supply serial ATA controller driver by this floppy disk. Follow on-screen instructions tocomplete installation.(Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed underWindows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.)(Note)
Appendix- 87 -English4-1-5 Configuring the Onboard Wireless LANThis section has been designed to make installing and setting up the Onboard Wireless LAN featureeasier. Before we begin, if your PC is using other third party wireless drivers, we suggest you disablethem now. Now lets get started!Configuring the Onboard Wireless LANA. Insert your Setup CD into your Desktop PC's CD-ROM Drive. The Welcome Screen will automatically open. If it does not, browse to the /Utility folder on your CD-ROM driver and execute "setup.exe."B. Click Install Wireless Driver and Utility. Install Shield will open.C. Click Next to proceed with Wireless LAN driver installation.D. Setup proceeds with Wireless Adapter installation. Confirm the message below by clicking OK,and if you see a screen which says "This Hardware has not Passed Windows Logo Testing", thisis normal. Click Continue Anyway.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 88 -EnglishCongratulations. The installation of your Wireless LAN feature is complete!For more information about your WPEAG Super G PCI Adapter and the Wireless Utility, please refer toyour User Guide included on the resource CD-ROM, or visit us as at www.giga-byte.com.E. After fully installing the Adapter Driver and Utility, the Wireless LAN bubble and the Wireless Utilityquick start icon (represented by 4 green bars) appear in your system tray. For more informationon how to use the advanced features found in the Wireless Utility, please refer to your UsersManual in PDF format at GIGABYTE's website.
Appendix- 89 -English4-1-6 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio FunctionIntroductionLine OutStereo Speakers Connection and Settings:We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo outputis applied.STEP 1:Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "LineOut".STEP 2 :Following installation of the audio driver, you find aSound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.Click the icon to select the function.The installation of audio software for Windows 2000/ XP is very simple. Please follow the steps toinstall the function.(Following pictures are in Windows XP)Introduction of audio connectors:You may connect CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, walkman orothers audio input to Line In.The front channels or earphone can be connected toLine Out (Front Speaker Out).Connect microphone to Mic In.Connect the rear channels to Rear Speaker Out.Connect the Center/Subwoofer channels to Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out.Connect the side channels to Side Speaker Out.This motherboard provide 6 audio connector. You are able to use 2-/4-/6-/8-channnels audio feature by audio software selection.Rear Speaker OutCenter/SubwooferSpeaker OutSide SpeakerOutLine InLine Out(Front Speaker Out)Mic InIf you set the Front Panel Type option to HD Audio in BIOS, make sure to connect youraudio device to the front panel connector before system start-up or you’ll not be able to see thefront panel options from the sound effect application.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 90 -EnglishSTEP 3:Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on theleft selection bar and select "2CH Speaker" tocomplete 2 channel audio configuration.4 Channel Audio SetupSTEP 1 :Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out",the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out".STEP 2 :Following installation of the audio driver, you find aSound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.Click the icon to select the function.STEP 3:Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on theleft selection bar and select "4CH Speaker" tocomplete 4 channel audio configuration.Front Speaker OutRear Speaker Out
Appendix- 91 -English6 Channel Audio SetupSTEP 1 :Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out",the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out", and theCenter/Subwoofer channels to "Center/SubwooferSpeaker Out".STEP 2 :Following installation of the audio driver, you find aSound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.Click the icon to select the function.STEP 3:Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on theleft selection bar and select "6CH Speaker" tocomplete 6 channel audio configuration.Front Speaker OutRear Speaker OutCenter/SubwooferSpeaker Out
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 92 -English8 Channel Audio SetupSTEP 1 :Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out",the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out", the Center/Subwoofer channels to "Center/Subwoofer SpeakerOut", and the side channels to "Side Speaker Out".STEP 2 :Following installation of the audio driver, you find aSound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.Click the icon to select the function.STEP 3:Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on theleft selection bar and select "8CH Speaker" tocomplete 8 channel audio configuration.Sound Effect Configuration:At the sound effect menu, users can adjust soundoption settings as desired.Side Speaker OutFront Speaker OutRear Speaker OutCenter/SubwooferSpeaker Out
Appendix- 93 -EnglishJack-Sensing IntroductionJack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function.Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Win-dows 2000.After you install an audio device, a screen of a listwould pop up from the audio software for you tochoose the type of device you installed.If you have connected your device to the wrong jack,the Jack-Sensing function would indicate the correctjack for your device and you can reconnect thedevice to the correct jack following the arrowinstruction.The correct icon for audio device will be displayedafter the reinstallation.
GA-8AENXP-DW Motherboard - 94 -English4-2 TroubleshootingBelow is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specificmotherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htmQuestion 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys afterentering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down andthat's why the light is still on.Question 3: How do I clear CMOS?Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If yourboard doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS.Please refer to the steps below:Steps:1. Turn off power.2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a metal object toconnect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for one minute).4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults.7. Save changes and reboot the system.Question 4: Why does system seem unstable after updating BIOS?Answer: Please remember to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS Defaults) after flashing BIOS. However,if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to solve the problem.Question 5: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, pleasechange another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.Question 6: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card?Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don'tneed to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.Question 7: Why cannot I use the IDE 2?Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is notprovided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the cable isyour own cable, please remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to it.
Appendix- 95 -EnglishQuestion 8: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What dothese beeps usually stand for?Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they areonly for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.JAMI BIOS Beep Codes*Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.1 beep Refresh failure2 beeps Parity error3 beeps Base 64K memory failure4 beeps Timer not operational5 beeps Processor error6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error8 beeps Display memory read/write failure9 beeps ROM checksum error10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error11 beeps Cache memory badJAWARD BIOS Beep Codes1 short: System boots successfully2 short: CMOS setting error1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error1 long 3 short: Keyboard error1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM errorContinuous long beeps: DRAM errorContinuous short beeps: Power error
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