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GA-8I865GME-775
Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-865GMET-1002R

* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste
and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.

Motherboard
GA-8I865GME-775

Feb. 13, 2006

Motherboard

GA-8I865GME-775

Feb. 13, 2006

Copyright
© 2006 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies.

Notice
The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any
means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to
change without prior notice.

Product Manual Classification
In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the
following:
For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the
"User’s Manual."
For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to the "Technology
Guide" section on Gigabyte’s website to read or download the information you need.
For more product details, please visit Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw

Table of Contents
Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6
GA-8I865GME-775 Motherboard Layout ....................................................................... 7
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 9
1-1

Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9

1-2
1-3

Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10
Installation of the CPU and Heatsink .............................................................. 12
1-3-1
1-3-2

Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12
Installation of the Heatsink .................................................................................. 13

1-4
1-5

Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14
Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 15

1-6
1-7

I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 16
Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 17

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 27
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D5) ....................................................... 28
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 30
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5

Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 32
Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 34
Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 37
PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 39

2-6
2-7
2-8
2-9

PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 40
Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................. 42
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 43
Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 43

2-10
2-11
2-12

Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 44
Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 45
Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 45

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 47
3-1
3-2

Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 47
Software Applications ..................................................................................... 48

3-3
3-4
3-5

Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 48
Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 49
Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 49

Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 51
4-1

Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 51
4-1-1
4-1-2
4-1-3
4-1-4

4-2

EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 52
Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 53
Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 55
2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction ................................................. 64

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 67

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Item Checklist
IDE Cable x 1
Serial ATA Cable x 1
I/O Shield

* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories
2 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51)

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GA-8I865GME-775 Motherboard Layout

ATX_12V

KB_MS

LGA775
COMA

CPU_FAN

GA-8I865GME-775

VGA

LPT

ATX

R_USB
IT8712

Intel 865G

USB_LAN

DDR1

IDE1

AGP

DDR2

F_AUDIO

IDE2

AUDIO

SATA1
PCI1

CI
ICH5

SATA0

PCI2
PCI3
BAT

CODEC
CD_IN

BIOS

FDD

SYS _FAN

-7-

F_USB1

PWR_LED
F_PANEL

CLR_CMOS

EP82562G

Block Diagram

LGA775
Processor

AGP 8X/4X

Host
Interface

VGA

DDR 400/333/266MHz DIMM
Dual Channel Memory

Intel
865G
GMCH

AGPCLK
(66MHz)

CPUCLK+/-(133/200MHz)

HCLK (133/200MHz)
GMCHCLK (66MHz)
66MHz
33MHz
14.318MHz
48MHz
BIOS

PCI Bus

Intel
ICH5
EP82562G

3 PCI

PCICLK
(33MHz)

ATA33/66/100
IDE Channels

AC97 Link

Floppy
IT8712

AC97
CODEC

6 USB
Ports

MIC
Line-Out
Line-In

RJ45

2 Serial ATA

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LPT Port
COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse
14.318MHz
33MHz

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please
follow the instructions below:
1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.
2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components
(CPU, RAM).
4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or
within a electrostatic shielding container.
5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector
from the motherboard.

Installation Notices
1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required
for warranty validation.
2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information
in the provided manual.
3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.
4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the
motherboard circuit or its components.
5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or
within the computer casing.
6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product,
please consult a certified computer technician.

Instances of Non-Warranty
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.
Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.
Damage due to improper installation.
Damage due to use of uncertified components.
Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.
Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.
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Feature Summary

CPU
Front Side Bus
Chipset
LAN
Audio

Storage

O.S Support
Memory

Expanstion Slots
Internal Connectors

Rear Panel I/O

Supports LGA775 Intel ® Processor Pentium ® 4 (Note 1)
L2 cache varies with CPU
Supports 800/533MHz FSB
Northbridge:Intel ® 865G
Southbridge: Intel® ICH5
Onboard EP82562G chip(10/100Mbit)
Onboard ALC653 chip
Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio
Supports CD In connection
Intel® ICH5 Southbrigde
- 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD devices
- 2 IDE connectors (IDE1/IDE2) with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100 support,
allowing connection of 4 IDE devices
- 2 SATA connectors (SATA0/SATA1), allowing connection of 2 SATA
devices
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2GB memory)
Supports dual channel DDR400/333/266 DIMM
Supports 2.5V DDR DIMMs
1 AGP slot 4X/8X (1.5V)
3 PCI slots
1 20-pin ATX power connector
1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 floppy connector
2 IDE connectors
2 SATA connectors
1 CPU fan connector
1 system fan connector
1 front panel connector
1 front audio connector
1 CD In connector
1 power LED connector
1 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 2 ports by cables
1 PS/2 keyboard port
1 PS/2 mouse port
1 parallel port
1 serial port (COMA)
1 VGA port
4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 RJ-45 port
3 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In)

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BIOS
Additional Features

Bundle Software
Form Factor

IT8712 chip
System voltage detection
CPU temperature detection
CPU / System fan speed detection
CPU warning temperature
CPU / System fan failure warning
CPU smart fan control
1 3Mbit flash ROM
Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Supports @BIOS
Supports Download Center
Supports Q-Flash
Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function) (Note 2)
Supports Xpress Install
Supports Xpress Recovery2
Supports Xpress Rescue
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 21.2cm

(Note 1) For further CPU support information, please go to GIGABYTE's website.
(Note 2) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.
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I/O Control
Hardware Monitor

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1-3

Installation of the CPU and Heatsink
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU
in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change
the insert direction of the CPU.
3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink.
4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise
overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.
5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it
does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency
beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications
including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
HT functionality requirement content :
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all
of the following platform components:
- CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology
- Chipset: An Intel ® Chipset that supports HT Technology
- BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled
- OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU
Metal Lever

Fig. 1
Gently lift the metal
lever located on the
CPU socket to the
upright position.

Fig. 3
Notice the small gold
colored triangle located on the edge of
the CPU socket.
Align the indented corner of the CPU with
the triangle and gently insert the CPU into position.
(Grasping the CPU firmly between your thumb
and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a
straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting or
bending motions that might cause damage to the
CPU during installation.)
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Fig. 2
Remove the plastic
covering on the CPU
socket.

Fig. 4
Once the CPU is
properly inserted,
please replace the
plastic covering and
push the metal lever
back into its original
position.

Male Push Pin

The top of Female Push Pin

Female Push Pin

Fig.1
Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on
the surface of the installed CPU.

Fig. 2
(Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow
is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to
install.)
Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male
push pin doesn't face inwards before installation.
(This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan)

Fig. 3
Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure
the push pins aim to the pin hole on the
motherboard.Pressing down the push pins
diagonally.

Fig. 4
Please make sure the Male and Female push pin
are joined closely. (for detailed installation
instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation
section of the user manual)

Fig. 5
Please check the back of motherboard after
installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture,
the installation is complete.

Fig. 6
Finally, please attach the power connector of the
heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the
motherboard.

The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste.To prevent
such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used
for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink.

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1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink

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1-4

Installation of Memory
Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that
memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.
2 . Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer
power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.
3 . Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be
installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the
direction.

The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory
capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one
direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.

notch

DDR memory module

Fig.1
The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module
can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module
vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.

Fig. 1

Fig.2
Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock
the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the
DIMM module.
Fig. 2

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Installation of Expansion Cards

You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:
1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before installing the expansion card into
the computer.
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system.
Installing a AGP expansion card:

Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the AGP slot
when you try to install/uninstall the VGA
card. Please align the VGA card to the
onboard AGP slot and press firmly down
on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is
locked by the small white-drawable bar.

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1-5

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1-6

I/O Back Panel Introduction

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the
lower port (purple).

Parallel Port
The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.

Serial Port (COMA)
Devices like mouses, modems, and etc. can be connected to Serial port.

VGA Port
Monitor can be connected to VGA port.

USB port
Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such
as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface. Also make
sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your
OS or device(s) vendors.

LAN Port
The LAN port provides Internet connection.

Line In
Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.

Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to this connector.

MIC In
Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.

You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6- channel audio functioning.

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Connectors Introduction
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English

1-7

10
7
13
15
14

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)

ATX_12V
ATX (Power Connector)
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
IDE1 / IDE2
FDD
SATA0 / SATA1
F_PANEL

9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)

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PWR_LED
F_AUDIO
CD_IN
F_USB1
CI
CLR_CMOS
BAT

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1/2)

ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all
the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure
that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its
proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly.
The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power
connector is not connected, the system will not start.
Caution!
Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is
recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W
or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can
lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start.

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Pin No.

Definition

1
2

GND
GND

+12V

Pin No.

Definition

1
2

3.3V
3.3V

GND

+5V

5
6

GND
+5V

GND

Power Good

9
10

5V SB (stand by +5V)
+12V

3.3V

-12V

13
14

GND
PS_ON(soft on/off)

GND

17
18

GND
-5V

+5V

The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for
CPU_FAN) power connector and possesses a fool-proof connection design.
Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector
wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector
wire is the ground wire (GND).
Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and
failure.
Caution! Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating
and failure.

Pin No.

CPU_FAN

Definition

GND

+12V

3
4

Sense
Speed Control
(Only for CPU_FAN)

SYS_FAN

5) IDE1/IDE2 (IDE Connector)
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one
IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If
you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other
as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).
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IDE2 Connector
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IDE1 Connector
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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)

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6) FDD (FDD Connector)
The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the
FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB.
Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.

7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector,)
Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial
ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

Pin No.
7

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Definition

GND

2
3

TXP
TXN

GND

RXN

6
7

RXP
GND

Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis
front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignments below.
Speaker Connector

Message LED/
Power/
Sleep LED

SPEAK-

SPEAK+

MSG+
MSGPW+
PW-

Power
Switch

2
1
RES+
NC

HD+

RES-

HD-

20
19

Reset Switch
IDE Hard Disk Active LED

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)

Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector)

Pin 1: Power
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch)

Open: Normal

PW (Power Switch)

Close: Reset Hardware System
Open: Normal

MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)

Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NC

Close: Power On/Off

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8) F_PANEL (Front Panel Connector)

English

9) PWR_LED
The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the
system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode.

Pin No.
1

Definition

MPD+

MPD-

10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector)
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the
front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin
assigments on the cable are the same as the pin assigments on the MB header. To find out if the
chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.Please note,
you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play
sound.
Pin No.

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Definition

MIC

GND

3
4

MIC_BIAS
POWER

FrontAudio(R)

Rear Audio (R)/ Return R

7
8

NC
No Pin

FrontAudio (L)

Rear Audio (L)/ Return L

English

11) CD_IN (CD IN Connector)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

Pin No.
1

Definition

1
2

CD-L
GND

GND

CD-R

12) F_USB1 (Front USB Connectors)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your
local dealer.

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Pin No.

Definition

1
2

Power (5V)
Power (5V)

USB DX-

USB Dy-

5
6

USB DX+
USB Dy+

GND

9
10

No Pin
NC

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13) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open)
This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check
the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.

Pin No.

Definition

Signal

GND

14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)
You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily
short pins 1-2. To prevent improper use of this header, we do not include a jumper on it.

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Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS

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15) BAT (Battery)

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
If you want to erase CMOS...
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10
minutes (Or you can use a metal object to connect the
positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make
them short for one minute).
3. Re-install the battery.
4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure
required 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 CMOS
SRAM.
When the power is turned on, pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will
take 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 the
event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either
GIGABYTE'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 but
directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.

CONTROL KEYS
< >< ><

Move to select item
Select Item
Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu
and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
Increase the numeric value or make changes
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
Item Help
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup
Menu
Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table
Load the Optimized Defaults
Q-Flash utility
System Information
Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible
selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press .

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate
operation that may result in system malfunction.

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BIOS Setup

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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

English

: For Boot Menu
Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) device.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc.
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.
.
:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu
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For Boot Menu

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept . Press to exit this menu.
Boot Menu
== Select a Boot First device ==
Floppy
LS120
Hard Disk
CDROM
ZIP
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
USB-HDD
LAN
KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D5)
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 to accept or enter the sub-menu.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software
`

Standard CMOS Features

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

`
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Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals

Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password

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Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations

Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup

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PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control

Exit Without Saving
KLJI: Select Item

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash

F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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.
The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the
exact settings for your motherboard.
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Standard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.

Advanced BIOS Features
This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.

Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

Power Management Setup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.

PnP/PCI Configuration
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.

PC Health Status
This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

Frequency/Voltage Control
This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe
configuration.

Load Optimized Defaults
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in
best performance configuration.

Set Supervisor Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just
to Setup.

Set User Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.

Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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Standard CMOS Features
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Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)

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IDE Channel 0 Master
IDE Channel 0 Slave
IDE Channel 1 Master
IDE Channel 1 Slave
IDE Channel 2 Master
IDE Channel 3 Master

[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]

Change the day, month,
year

Drive A
Drive B
Floppy 3 Mode Support

[1.44M, 3.5"]
[None]
[Disabled]

Halt On

[All, But Keyboard]

Base Memory
Extended Memory
Total Memory

640K
239M
240M

KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Default

Sun. to Sat.

Jan. to Dec.

1 to 31 (or maximum
allowed in the month)

1999 to 2098
F10: Save

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults

Date
The date format is , , , .
Week
The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
Month
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 2098

Time
The times format in . The time is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave ; IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave ; IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave
IDE devices setup. You can use one of three methods:
• Auto
Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value)
• None
Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic
detection 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)
Capacity
Capacity of currectly installed hard drive.

IDE Channel 2/3 Master
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.
Extended IDE Drive You can use one of the 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 automatic
detection 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)
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Drive A / Drive B
The 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
Drive A
Drive B
Both

Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)
Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

Halt on
The 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 you
will 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 other
errors. (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 all
other errors.

Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the
system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the
motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.

Extended Memory
The 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 Memory
This item displays the memory size that used.
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Capacity
Capacity of currently installed hard drive.
Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option
based on this information.
Cylinder
Number of cylinders
Head
Number of heads
Precomp
Write precomp
Landing Zone
Landing zone
Sector
Number of sectors

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` Hard Disk Boot Priority
First Boot Device
Second Boot Device
Third Boot Device
Password Check
# CPU Hyper-Threading
Limit CPUID Max. to 3
No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) (Note)
CPU EIST Function (Note)
Init Display First
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size

KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values

[Press Enter]
[Floppy]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Setup]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[PCI]
[16MB]

+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Default

F10: Save

Item Help
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Select Hard Disk Boot
Device Priority

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults

Hard Disk Boot Priority
Select 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
to exit this menu.

First / Second / Third Boot Device
Floppy
LS120
Hard Disk
CDROM
ZIP
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
USB-HDD
LAN
Disabled

Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
Select your boot device priority by LS120.
Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.
Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
Select your boot device priority by ZIP.
Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
Select your boot device priority by LAN.
Disable this function.

Password Check
System
Setup

(Note)

The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the
correct password is not entered at the prompt.
The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password
is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)

This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function.

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Enabled

Disabled

Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only
working for operating system with multi processors mode supported.
(Default value)
Disables CPU Hyper Threading.

Limit CPUID Max. to 3
Enabled
Disabled

Limit CPUID Maximum value to 3 when use older OS like NT4.
Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP. (Default value)

No-Execute Memory Protect (Note)
Enabled
Disabled

Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function.(Default value)
Disable No-Execute Memory Protect function.

CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note)
Enabled
Disabled

Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function.(Default value)
Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function.

CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) (Note)
Enabled
Disabled

Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function.(Default value)
Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function.

CPU EIST Function (Note)
Enabled
Disabled

Enable CPU EIST function.(Default value)
Disable CPU EIST function.

Init Display First
Select the first initiation of the monitor display from onboard/AGP or PCI VGA card.
PCI
Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card. (Default value)
Onboard/AGP Set Init Display First to onboard/AGP VGA card.

On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
1MB
4MB
8MB
16MB
32MB

(Note)

Set on-chip
Set on-chip
Set on-chip
Set on-chip
Set on-chip

frame buffer size to 1MB.
frame buffer size to 4MB.
frame buffer size to 8MB.
frame buffer size to 16MB. (Default value)
frame buffer size to 32MB.

This item will show up when you install a processor that supports this function.
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On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE
On-Chip SATA
x SATA Port0 configure as
SATA Port1 configure as
USB Controller
USB 2.0 Controller
USB Keyboard Support
USB Mouse Support
Legacy USB storage detect
AC97 Audio
Onboard H/W LAN
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
x ECP Mode Use DMA

KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values

[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
SATA Port0
SATA Port1
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[378/IRQ7]
[SPP]
3

+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Default

F10: Save

Item Help
Menu Level`

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE
Enabled
Disabled

Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE
Enabled
Disabled

Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value)
Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.

On-Chip SATA
Disabled
Auto
Manual

Disable onboard Seria ATA function.
When there is no device to be plugged in IDE1 or IDE2, SATA controller will
remap to IDE controller. (Default value)
Set SATA mode manually from "SATA Port0 configure as" item.

SATA Port0 configure as
IDE Pri. Master
IDE Pri. Slave
IDE Sec. Master
IDE Sec. Slave
SATA Port0
SATA Port1

Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0
to IDE Primary Master.
Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0
to IDE Primary Slave.
Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0
to IDE Secondary Master.
Set SATA controller to compatible mode. This mode will remap SATA Port 0
to IDE Secondary Slave.
Set SATA controller to native mode(Serial ATA mode - SATA Port 0). This
mode is only supported by Windows XP or later. (Default value)
Set SATA controller to native mode(Serial ATA mode - SATA Port 1). This
mode is only supported by Windows XP or later.

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The setting depends on "SATA Port0 configure as" item setting. (Default: SATA Port1)

USB Controller
Enabled
Disabled

Enable USB controller. (Default value)
Disable USB controller.

USB 2.0 Controller
You can disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2.0 feature.
Enabled
Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value)
Disabled
Disable USB 2.0 controller.

USB Keyboard Support
Enabled
Disabled

Enable USB keyboard support.
Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value)

USB Mouse Support
Enabled
Disabled

Enable USB mouse support.
Disable USB mouse support. (Default value)

Legacy USB storage detect
Enabled
Disabled

Enable USB storage detect function. (Default value)
Disable this function.

AC97 Audio
Auto
Disabled

Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value)
Disable this function.

Onboard H/W LAN
Enabled
Disabled

Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value)
Disable this function.

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
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 1
Auto
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Disabled

BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address.
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value)
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.
Disable onboard Serial port 1.

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Onboard Parallel Port
Disabled
378/IRQ7
278/IRQ5
3BC/IRQ7

Disable onboard LPT port.
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value)
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.

Parallel Port Mode
SPP
EPP
ECP
ECP+EPP

Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value)
Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode.

ECP Mode Use DMA
3
1

Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value)
Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.

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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
Power LED in S1 state
Off by Power button
PME Event Wake Up
ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan
Resume by Alarm
x Date (of Month) Alarm
x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
Power On By Mouse
Power On By Keyboard
x KB Power ON Password
AC BACK Function

KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values

[S1(POS)]
[Blinking]
[Instant-off]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Everday
0:0:0
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Enter
[Soft-Off]

+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Default

F10: Save

Item Help
Menu Level`

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults

ACPI Suspend Type
S1(POS)
S3(STR)

Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value)
Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM).

Power LED in S1 state
Blinking
Dual/OFF

In
In
a.
b.

standby mode(S1), poer LED will blink. (Default value)
standby mode(S1):
If use single color LED, power LED will turn off.
If use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.

Off by Power button
Instant-off
Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)
Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less
than 4 seconds.

PME Event Wake Up
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead.
Disabled
Disable this function.
Enabled
Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value)

ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan
An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state or an input signal
comes from the other client server on the LAN can awake the system from any suspend state.
Disabled
Disable Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function.
Enabled
Enable Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. (Default value)

Resume by Alarm
You 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 Resume by Alarm is Enabled.
Date (of Month) Alarm :
Everyday, 1~31
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
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Power On By Mouse
Disabled
Double Click

Disabled this function. (Default value)
Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.

Power On By Keyboard
Disabled
Disabled this function. (Default value)
Password
Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the keyboard power on password.
Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power
on the system.

KB Power ON Password
When "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 password.

AC BACK Function
Soft-Off
Full-On

When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.
(Default value)
When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state.

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PnP/PCI Configurations
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI1 IRQ Assignment
PCI2 IRQ Assignment
PCI3 IRQ Assignment

[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]

Item Help
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Device(s) using this
INT:

KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Default

F10: Save

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults

PCI1 IRQ Assignment
Auto
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15

Auto assign IRQ to PCI1. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1.

PCI2 IRQ Assignment
Auto
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15

Auto assign IRQ to PCI2. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2.

PCI3 IRQ Assignment
Auto
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15

Auto assign IRQ to PCI3. (Default value)
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI3.

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PC Health Status
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PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status
Case Opened
Vcore
DDR25V
+3.3V
+12V
Current CPU Temperature
Current CPU FAN Speed
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed
CPU Warning Temperature
CPU FAN Fail Warning
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
CPU Smart FAN Control
CPU Smart FAN Mode

KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values

[Disabled]
No
OK
OK
OK
OK
45 oC
3245 RPM
0
RPM
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]

+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

Item Help
Menu Level`

F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F7: Optimized Defaults

F1: General Help

Reset Case Open Status
Disabled
Enabled

Don't reset case open status. (Default value)
Clear case open status at next boot.

Case Opened
If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No".
If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes".
If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save
CMOS, your computer will restart.

Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V
Detect system's voltage status automatically.

Current CPU Temperature
Detect CPU temperature automatically.

Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically.

CPU Warning Temperature
60 o C / 140 o F
70 o C / 158 o F
80 o C / 176 o F
90 o C / 194 o F
Disabled

Monitor CPU temperature at 60o C / 140oF.
Monitor CPU temperature at 70o C / 158oF.
Monitor CPU temperature at 80o C / 176oF.
Monitor CPU temperature at 90o C / 194oF.
Disable this function. (Default value)

CPU/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning
Disabled
Enabled

Fan warning function disable. (Default value)
Fan warning function enable.

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Disabled
Enabled

Disable this function.
When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending on
CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on
their requirements. (Default Value)

CPU Smart FAN Mode
This 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
Smart FAN 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.
Note: 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
control specifications. With such CPU fans, selecting PWM will not effectively reduce the fan
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Frequency/Voltage Control
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Frequency/Voltage Control
CPU Clock Ratio (Note)
Memory Frequency For
Memory Frequency (Mhz)

KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values

[18X]
[Auto]
266

+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

Item Help
Menu Level`

ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults

Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only.

CPU Clock Ratio (Note)
This setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection.
The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable.

Memory Frequency For
Wrong frequency may make system can't boot, clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue.
for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=533MHz,
2.0
Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0.
2.5
Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.5.
Auto
Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)
for FSB(Front Side Bus) frequency=800MHz,
2.0
Memory Frequency = Host clock X 2.0.
1.66
Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.66.
1.33
Memory Frequency = Host clock X 1.33.
Auto
Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)

Memory Frequency (Mhz)
The values depend on "CPU Host Frequency(Mhz)" item.

(Note)

This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function.

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Standard CMOS Features
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Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup

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PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status

Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSave
(Y/N)?
N Setup
& Exit
Exit Without Saving
KLJI: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum
system performance.

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Advanced BIOS Features

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Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup

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PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status

Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Load Optimized DefaultsSave
(Y/N)?
N Setup
& Exit
Exit Without Saving
KLJI: Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash

Load Optimized Defaults

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals

Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password

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Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
Enter Password:
PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control

Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup

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Exit Without Saving
KLJI: Select Item

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash

F10: Save & Exit Setup
Change/Set/Disable Password

When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist
you in creating a password.
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press . You will be asked to confirm the
password. Type the password again and press . You may also press to abort the
selection and not enter a password.
To disable password, just press 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
Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS
Setup program and 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 the password 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
when you try to enter Setup.

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English

2-11 Save & Exit Setup
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software
`

Standard CMOS Features

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

`
`

Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals

Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password

`
`

Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations

`
`

PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control

Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Save to CMOS and EXITExit
(Y/N)?
Y Saving
Without
KLJI: Select Item

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash

F10: Save & Exit Setup
Save Data to CMOS

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

2-12 Exit Without Saving
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software
`

Standard CMOS Features

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

`
`

Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals

Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password

`
`

Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations

`
`

PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control

Set User Password
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?
Save &NExit Setup
Exit Without Saving
KLJI: Select Item

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash

F10: Save & Exit Setup
Abandon all Data

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

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BIOS Setup

English
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Pictures below are shown in Windows XP.
(1) Please make sure to install the latest service pack for Windows after OS installation and
before installing motherboard drivers.
(2) Insert the driver CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver
CD will auto start and installation screen will appear. If not, please double click the CD-ROM
device icon in My computer or execute the Setup.exe in the root directory of the driver CD.

3-1

Install Chipset Drivers

After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers
that recommended to install. The "Xpress Install" uses the"Click and Go" technology to install the
drivers automatically. Just select the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. The "Xpress Install"
will execute the installation for you automatically.

Some device drivers will restart your system automatically. After restarting your system the
"Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.
System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others
application.
For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows
Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in
"Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark
and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver).

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Drivers Installation

English

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

English

3-2

Software Applications

This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software. You can click an item
to install it.

3-3

Driver CD Information

This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.

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Hardware Information

English

3-4

This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.

3-5

You can also see the last page of this manual for contacts information details.

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English
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4-1

English

Chapter 4 Appendix
Unique Software Utilities

(Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.)

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 circuit
built for ultimate system protection. Designed to withstand varying current levels and
changes, the U-Plus D.P.S. provides an immensely durable and stable power circuit to the
CPU for solid system stability. These characteristics make it the ideal companion with the
latest LGA775 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor as well as future Intel® processors. As well, 4
blue LED's are mounted on the U-Plus D.P.S. for intelligent indication of system loading.

M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker)
Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change BIOS feature
settings with relative speed and ease. Through GIGABYTE M.I.T. feature the user is no
longer required to switch into different modes within BIOS setup in order to change system
settings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique
C.I.A. 2 and M.I.B. 2 features. M.I.T.'s integration of all platform performance settings into
a single mode now gives any user the ability to control and enhance their computer system
to 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 CPU
computing power to maximize system performance. When enabled, the program detects
the current CPU loading and automatically accelerates the CPU computing performance to
allow for a faster and smoother execution of programs. When the function is disabled, the
CPU 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 designed
especially to maximize memory performance and boost memory bandwidth up to 10%.
With added branded memory module information, users are able to optimize memory
performance 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 errors
resulting from system over-enhancement by the user. With GIGABYTE's proprietary
S.O.S. feature, users no longer need to open up the PC chassis and short-circuit the "Clear
CMOS" pins or the battery on the motherboard to reset the system back to factory default
settings. Instead, S.O.S. automatically resets the overclocked system settings back to their
factory defaults to provide a more user-friendly and reliable platform for users.

Download Center
Download Center allows users to quickly download and update their BIOS as well as the
latest drivers for their system. Download Center automatically runs a system check of the
user PC and provides the user with the current system information as well as displaying a
detailed 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 as
CPU, 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 providing
the most up-to-date drivers and BIOS. (Do not use C.O.M. and @BIOS at the same time.)

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English

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction
EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and
manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing
system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan
control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC
health for monitoring system status.(Note)

User Interface Overview

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

(Note)

Button / Display
Overclocking
C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I.B.2
Smart-Fan
PC Health
GO
"Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode"
Display screen
Function display LEDs
GIGABYTE Logo
Help button
Exit or Minimize button

Description
Enters the Overclocking setting page
Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B./2 setting page
Enters the Smart-Fan setting page
Enters the PC Health setting page
Confirmation and Execution button
Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode
Display panel of CPU frequency
Shows the current functions status
Log on to GIGABYTE website
Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file
Quit or Minimize EasyTune TM 5 software

EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards.

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Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restoration of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including
Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including
FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data
on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD-ROM
for the first time, it will stay permanent in your hard disk. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you
can simply press F9 during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM.

System requirements:
1. Intel x86 platforms
2. At least 64M bytes of system memory
3. VESA-supported VGA cards

How to use the Xpress Recovery2
Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key:
Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save
the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Upon
system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the bottom left corner
of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.
After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be made
by simply pressing the key during system power-on.
.
.
Boot from CD/DVD:
Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....

Boot from CD/DVD:

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc.
GA-8I865GME-775 D5
.
.
.
.
:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu
01/27/2006-i865G-6A79AG0UC-00

1.
2.
3.

Xpress Recovery2

If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can
enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the key in the future.
System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the hard disk will affect
the data backup speed.
It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software.

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English

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

English

The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2

1. RESTORE:
Restore the backed-up data to your hard disk.
(This button will not appear if there is no backup
file.)

2. BACKUP:
Back up data from hard disk.

3. REMOVE:
Remove previously-created backup files
to release disk space.
(This button will not appear if there is no backup
file.)

4. REBOOT:
Exit the main screen and restart the system.

Limitations:
1.
2.
3.

Not compatible to Xpress Recovery.
For the use of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be reserved.
Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the hard disk, so free space available
on the hard disk for the backup file must be allocated in advance. (A minimum 4GB is recommended but the actual space is dependent on the size of the data to be backed up)
4. Capable of backing up hard disks installed with Windows operating systems including DOS and
Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me.
5. USB hard disks are currently not supported.
6. Does not support RAID/AHCI (class code 0104/0106) hard disks.
7. Capable of backing up and restoring only the first physical hard disk.
Hard disks detection sequence is as follows:
a. PATA IDE primary channel
b. PATA IDE secondary channel
c . SATA IDE channel 1
d. SATA IDE channel 2
e. SATA IDE channel 3
f. SATA IDE channel 4

Precautions:
1.

When using hard disks with more than 128G under Windows 2000, be sure to execute the
EnableBigLba.exe program from the driver CD before data backup.
2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration.
3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations.
4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is required for Xpress Recovery2
to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode. Please contact your motherboard manufacturer.
5. Xpress Recovery2 supports only PATA hard disks and not SATA hard disks on the following
motherboards (As this is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update)
GA-8N-SLI Royal
GA-K8NXP-9
GA-K8U
GA-K8N Ultra-9
GA-8N-SLI Pro
GA-K8U-9
GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0)
GA-8N-SLI
GA-K8NXP-SLI
GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0)
GA-K8N Ultra-SLI
GA-K8NMF-9
GA-K8N Pro-SLI
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Method 1 : Q-FlashTM Utility
Q-Flash TM 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 update
BIOS. Q-Flash TM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in
DOS or Windows. Using Q-Flash TM indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions
and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.
Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are
sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of
incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.

Before You Begin:
Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-Flash TM utility, please follow the steps below first.
1.
2.
3.

Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.
Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For
example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to a floppy disk.
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 motherboards
supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same
screen. 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 BIOS
from an older version to the latest version. For example, from Fa3 to Fba.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.

The BIOS file is Fa3
before updating

Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3
Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)

Memory Testing : 131072K OK
Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel
Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08
Primary Slave : None
Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101
Secondary Slave : None

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For
Xpress Recovery
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English

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

English

Entering the Q-FlashTM utility:
Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features

Select Language
Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup

Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password

PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status

Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash

F3: Change Language
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.

Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen
The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From.........................................
Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A

Task menu for
Dual BIOS
utility

Task menu for
Q-FlashTM utility

Dual BIOS utility bar
512K
512K

Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off

Q-FlashTM utility title
bar
Action bar

Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:
Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a
task 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 execution of the task.

Action bar:
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons
mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.

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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 your
computer. 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 in
the 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 Main
BIOS 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.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From.........................................
Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A

512K
512K

Wide Range Protection Disable
1 file(s)Main
foundBios
Boot From
8KNXPU.Fba
512K
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
Total size Copy
: 1.39M
Free
size
:
911.50K
Main ROM Data to Backup
F5 : Refresh
DEL : Delete
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off

BIOS file in the floppy
disk.

After pressing Enter, you'll then see the progress of reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From.........................................
Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A

512K
512K

Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Reading BIOS file from floppy ...
Auto Recovery Enable
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................
Halt On Error Disable
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System
Load Default Settings

Enter : Run

Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off

Do not turn off power or
reset your system at this
stage!!

After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"
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Using the Q-FlashTM utility:

English

3. 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.
Please 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.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From.........................................
Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A

512K
512K

Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
Auto
Recovery
Enable - Pass !!
!!
Copy
BIOS completed
Halt On Error Disable
Copy
Main
ROM
Data
to continue
Backup
Please press any key to
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off

You can repeat Step 1 to
4 to flash the backup
BIOS, too.

Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after
you exit Q-Flash.
Dual BIOS Utility
Boot From.........................................
Main Bios
Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A
Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A

512K
512K

Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main Bios
AutoAre
Recovery
you sure Enable
to RESET ?
Halt On Error Disable
Copy
Main
ROM
Data
to Backup
[Enter] to continure or [Esc]
to abort...
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
Q-Flash Utility
Load Main BIOS from Floppy
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy
Save Main BIOS to Floppy
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run
:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off

After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.

The BIOS file
becomes Fab after
updating.

Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba
Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For
Xpress Recovery
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Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to
Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system
redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the
BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features

Select Language

Advanced BIOS Features
Integrated Peripherals

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults

Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations

Set Supervisor
Password
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)?
Y
Set User Password

PC Health Status
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit

F3: Change Language

F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash

F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults.
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.
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

Select Language
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor
Password
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?
Y
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash

F3: Change Language
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Press Y on 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-Flash TM utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features

Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup

Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password

PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status

Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash

F3: Change Language
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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English

Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen
The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Q-FlashTM utility bar

Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A

Task menu for
Q-FlashTM utility
Enter : Run

Keep DMI Data Enable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
:Move
ESC:Reset

256K

F10:Power Off

Action bar

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:
Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable
execution of the task.

Action bar:
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on
your 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 your
computer. 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 the
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 BIOS
to Floppy" item.

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

256K

1 file(s) found
8GE800.F4Keep DMI Data Enable
256K
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save
BIOS
to
Floppy
Total size : 1.39M
Free size : 1.14M
Enter
:Move
ESC:Reset
F5: :Run
Refresh
DEL : Delete F10:Power Off
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A
Keep
Reading BIOS
fileDMI
fromData
floppyEnable
...
Update BIOS from Floppy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................
Save BIOS to Floppy
EnterDon't
: RunTurn Off Power
:Moveor ResetESC:Reset
System

BIOS file in the floppy
disk.

256K

Do not turn off power or
reset your system at
F10:Power Off

this 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.
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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

256K

Keep DMI
Data BIOS
Enable
Updating
Now
Update BIOS from Floppy
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.........................
Save BIOS to Floppy
EnterDon't
: RunTurn Off Power
:Moveor ResetESC:Reset
F10:Power Off
System

reset your system
at this stage!!

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

Enter : Run

Do not turn off power or

256K

Keep DMI Data Enable
!! Copy
BIOSBIOS
completed
- Pass !!
Update
from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Please press any key to continue
:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off

Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after
you exit Q-Flash.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A

256K

Keep DMI Data Enable
Are
you sure
RESET
?
Update
BIOStofrom
Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
[Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort...
Enter : Run
:Move
ESC:Reset
F10:Power Off

After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc.

The BIOS file
becomes F4 after
updating

Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4
Check System Health OK
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0)

Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory
Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08
Primary Slave : None
Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101
Secondary Slave : None

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash
03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00

Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how
to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.

Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility
If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the
new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under
Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest
version of BIOS.
Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility

Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS

Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS

Select @BIOS item

Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility

Click " "

Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

Click "Update New BIOS"

1. Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet
a. Click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon
c. Select @BIOSTM sever
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard
e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.
II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:
a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon
b. 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:
8I865GME-775.D5).
e. Complete update process following the instruction.

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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 out
which 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 make
sure your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the
system unbooted.
II. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your
motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.
III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS TM server, please go onto
Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.
IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.
V. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time.

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III. Save BIOS
In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the
current BIOS version.

English

4-1-4 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction
2 Channel Audio Setup
We recommend that you use speakers with amplifier to get the best sound effect if the stereo output is
applied.
STEP 1:
Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to
"Line Out."

Line Out

STEP 2:
After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound
Effect icon

on the lower right hand taskbar. Click

the icon to select the function.

STEP 3:
On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the
Speaker Configuration tab and select the
2-channel mode for stereo speaker output check
box.

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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
STEP 1:
Connect the front channels to "Line Out,"
the rear channels to "Line In."
Line Out
Line In

STEP 2:
After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound
Effect icon

on the lower right hand taskbar. Click

the icon to select the function.

STEP 3:
On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the
Speaker Configuration tab and select the 4-channel mode for 4 speaker output check box.
Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and press
OK.

When the Environment setting is None, the
sound would be performed as stereo mode
(2-channel output). Please select other settings (ex:
Living Room) for 4-channel output.

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Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output
without any additional module.
STEP 1:
Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear
channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".

Line In

MIC In Line Out
STEP 2:
After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound
Effect icon

on the lower right hand taskbar. Click

the icon to select the function.

STEP 3:
On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the
Speaker Configuration tab and select the 6-channel mode for 5.1 speaker output check box.
Clear the Only SURROUND-KIT check box and press
OK.

When the Environment setting is None, the
sound would be performed as stereo mode
(2-channel output). Please select the other settings
for 6 channels output.

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Troubleshooting

Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific
motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Question 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 after
entering 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 and
that'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 your
board 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 to
connect 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(or load Optimized Defaults).
7. Save changes and reboot the system.
Question 4: 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, please
change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.
Question 5: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do
these beeps usually stand for?
Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are
only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.
AMI 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 failure
2 beeps Parity error
3 beeps Base 64K memory failure
4 beeps Timer not operational
5 beeps Processor error
6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure
7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error
8 beeps Display memory read/write failure
9 beeps ROM checksum error
10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error
11 beeps Cache memory bad
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AWARD BIOS Beep Codes
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error
1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error
1 long 3 short: Keyboard error
1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error
Continuous long beeps: DRAM error
Continuous short beeps: Power error

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English

Japan
NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION
WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.jp
Singapore

Taiwan
TEL: +886-2-8912-4888

GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

FAX: +886-2-8912-4003
Tech. Support :

Tech. Support :
http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp
WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.com.sg
U.K.

WEB address (Chinese): http://chinese.giga-byte.com

G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD.

U.S.A.

Tech. Support :

G.B.T. INC.
TEL: +1-626-854-9338

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm
Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

FAX: +1-626-854-9339

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

Tech. Support :

WEB address : http://uk.giga-byte.com

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm
Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

The Netherlands
GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V.

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

Tech. Support :

WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

Germany
G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :
http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

Tech. Support :

WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm
Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :
http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp
WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de

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China

Russia

NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD.

Moscow Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co.,

Tech. Support :
http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

Ltd.
Tech. Support :

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn
Shanghai

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp
WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru
Poland

TEL: +86-021-63410999
FAX: +86-021-63410100

Office of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. in POLAND

Beijing
TEL: +86-10-62102838

Tech. Support :
http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

FAX: +86-10-62102848

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

Wuhan

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

TEL: +86-27-87851061
FAX: +86-27-87851330

WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.pl
Serbia & Montenegro

GuangZhou

Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in
SERBIA & MONTENEGRO

TEL: +86-20-87586074
FAX: +86-20-85517843
Chengdu

Tech. Support :

TEL: +86-28-85236930

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :
http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

FAX: +86-28-85256822

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

Xian
TEL: +86-29-85531943

WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.co.yu

FAX: +86-29-85539821

Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in
CZECH REPUBLIC

Shenyang
TEL: +86-24-23960918
FAX: +86-24-23960918-809
Australia
GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD.

Czech Republic

Tech. Support :
http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm
Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :
http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

Tech. Support :
http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.cz

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in
Romania

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

Romania

WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com.au
France

Tech. Support :

GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE S.A.R.L.

Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :
http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp

Tech. Support :
http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm
Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) :

http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm

WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.com.ro

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp
WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr

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