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Rev. 2001
12ME-VM900M-2001R
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Motherboard
GA-VM900M
Motherboard
GA-VM900M
Copyright
2007 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.
Table of Contents
Box Contents ................................................................................................................. 6
Optional Items ................................................................................................................. 6
GA-VM900M Motherboard Layout ................................................................................. 7
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9
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1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
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3-3
3-4
3-5
Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 47
4-2
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 72
4-2-1
4-2-2
4-3
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Box Contents
GA-VM900M motherboard
Motherboard driver disk
User's Manual
Intel LGA775 CPU Installation Guide
One IDE cable and one floppy disk drive cable
One SATA 3Gb/s cable
I/O Shield
The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on product package you obtain.
The box contents are subject to change without notice.
Optional Items
2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-51/R)
4-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-21/R)
SATA bracket (Part No.12CF1-3SATPW-11R)
COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-31/R)
S/PDIF in and out cable (Part No. 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R)
5.1/7.1 surround cable (Part No. 12CF1-1AU004-01R)
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DDRII_1
ATX
FDD
VGA
LPT
COMA
LGA775
DDRII_2
CPU_FAN
KB_MS
GA-VM900M
VIA
P4M900
Winbond
W83627
USB
LAN
USB
ATX_12V
AUDIO
F_AUDIO
PCIE_16
IDE1 IDE2
RTL8201
SYS _FAN
PCIE_1
BIOS
VIA
VT8237S
PCI1
SATAII1
SATAII0
CD_IN
CLR_CMOS
PCI2
BATTERY
COMB
HDA_SUR
CI
SPDIF_IO
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F_USB1
F_USB2
PWR_LED
CODEC
F_PANEL
Block Diagram
LGA775
Processor
PCIe CLK
(100 MHz)
D-Sub
Host
Interface
DDR2 667/533/400 MHz DIMM (Note)
PCI Express x16
PCI Express Bus
DDR2
VIA
P4M900
x1
PCIe CLK (100 MHz)
2 SATA 3Gb/s
PCI Express x1
8 USB Ports
VIA
VT8237S
PCI Bus
RJ45
PS/2 KB/Mouse
ATA-133/100/66/33
IDE Channel
RTL8201
BIOS
LAN
Floppy
PCI CLK
(33 MHz)
(Note)
Winbond
W83627
SPDIF In
SPDIF Out
MIC
Line-Out
Line-In
2 PCI
CODEC
LPT Port
COM Ports
Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory.
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Hardware Installation
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Chapter 1
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.
Hardware Installation
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Feature Summary
CPU
Storage
O.S Support
Memory
Expanstion Slots
Internal Connectors
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I/O Control
Hardware Monitor
BIOS
Additional Features
Bundle Software
Form Factor
(Note 1) A 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) needs to be installed if you wish to enable 7.1-channel
audio output.
(Note 2) Based on standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage
and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. For example, 4 GB of
memory size will instead be shown as 3.xx GB during system startup.
(Note 3) Use of a 1066/800 MHz FSB CPU is required if you wish to install DDR2 667 MHz memory.
(Note 4) This function is only supported on 4-pin CPU fans.
(Note 5) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model.
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Hardware Installation
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1-3
Fig. 2
Remove the plastic
covering on the CPU
socket.
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.)
Fig. 4
Once the CPU is
properly inserted,
please replace the
load plate and push the
metal lever back into
its original position.
Metal Lever
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Fig.1
Please apply an even layer of CPU cooler paste
on the surface of the installed CPU.
Fig. 2
(Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to
remove the CPU cooler, 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 CPU cooler 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 CPU cooler 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
CPU cooler to the CPU fan header located on the
motherboard.
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease/tape between
the CPU cooler and CPU may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler
may damage the CPU.
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Hardware Installation
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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 DDR2 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
DDR2 DIMM
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.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.
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Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for
your expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card:
Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the graphics card is
locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot.
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Parallel Port
Use the parallel port to connect devices such as a printer, scanner and etc. The parallel port is also
called a printer port.
Serial Port
Use the serial port to connect devices such as a mouse, modem or other peripherals.
D-Sub Port
The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub
connection to this port.
USB port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an
USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
Connection
LED
Activity LED:
State
Description
Blinking Data transmission or receiving is occurring
Off
No data transmission or receiving is occurring
Connection LED:
State
Description
On
LAN link is established
Off
LAN link is not established
LAN Port
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Connectors Introduction
3
English
1-7
5
1
6
10
4
7
11
18
9
8
13
12
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
ATX_12V
ATX (Power Connector)
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
FDD
IDE1 / IDE2
SATAII0 / SATAII1
F_PANEL
PWR_LED
15
16 17
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
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F_AUDIO
CD_IN
SPDIF_IO
HDA_SUR
F_USB1 / F_USB2
COMB
CI
CLR_CMOS
BATTERY
Hardware Installation
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1/2)
2
ATX_12V
Pin No.
1
Definition
GND
2
3
GND
+12V
+12V
ATX :
13
24
12
Pin No.
1
Definition
3.3V
2
3
3.3V
GND
4
5
+5V
GND
6
7
+5V
GND
8
9
Power Good
5V SB(stand by +5V)
10
11
+12V
+12V(Only for 24-pin ATX)
12
ATX
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Pin No.
Definition
13
14
3.3V
-12V
15
16
GND
PS_ON(soft On/Off)
17
18
GND
GND
19
20
GND
-5V
21
22
+5V
+5V
23
24
The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin(CPU_FAN)
power connector and possesses a foolproof 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).
Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to
prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating.
CPU_FAN :
Pin No.
1
CPU_FAN
Definition
1
2
GND
+12V / Speed Control
3
4
Sense
Speed Control
SYS_FAN :
Pin No.
1
2
3
1
SYS_FAN
Definition
GND
+12V
Sense
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IDE1
IDE2
SATAII1
7
Pin No.
1
1
SATAII0
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Definition
GND
2
3
TXP
TXN
4
5
GND
RXN
6
7
RXP
GND
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
PW (Power Switch)
Open: Normal
Close: Reset Hardware System
NC
NC
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8)
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2
3
Definition
MPD+
MPDMPD-
HD Audio:
Pin No.
10
Definition
AC'97 Audio:
Pin No.
Definition
1
2
MIC2_L
GND
1
2
MIC
GND
3
4
MIC2_R
-ACZ_DET
3
4
MIC Power
NC
5
6
LINE2_R
FSENSE1
5
6
7
8
FAUDIO_JD
No Pin
7
8
NC
No Pin
9
10
LINE2_L
FSENSE2
9
10
By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC'97 front
panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on page 71 about the
software settings.
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Pin No.
1
Definition
CD-L
2
3
GND
GND
CD-R
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Pin No.
1
Definition
Power
2
3
No Pin
SPDIF
4
5
SPDIFI
GND
GND
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14
13
Pin No.
1
Definition
LEF_P
2
3
SURR_RR
CEN_P
4
5
SURR_LL
CEN_JD
6
7
SURR_JD
GND
8
9
-SUR_DET
GND
10
11
No Pin
GND
12
13
S_SURR_JD
S_SURR_LL
14
S_SURR_RR
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10
Pin No.
1
Definition
Power(5V)
2
3
Power(5V)
USB0 DX-
4
5
6
7
USB1 DY+
GND
8
9
GND
No Pin
10
NC
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The COMB connector can provide one serial port via an optional COM port cable. For purchasing
the optional COM port cable, please contact the local dealer.
10
Pin No.
1
Definition
NDCDB-
2
3
NSINB
NSOUTB
4
5
NDTRBGND
6
7
NDSRBNRTSB-
8
9
NCTSBNRIB-
10
No Pin
Pin No.
1
1
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Definition
Signal
GND
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Open: Normal
18) BATTERY
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BIOS Setup
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, press the <Del> 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".
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
< >< ><
<Enter>
<Esc>
><
<Page Up>
<Page Down>
<F1>
<F2>
<F5>
<F6>
<F7>
<F8>
<F9>
<F10>
>
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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
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Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept . Press <ESC> 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
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
1. If you dont find the settings you want, press "Ctrl+F1" to access advanced options.
2. Select the Load Optimized Defaults item in the BIOS Setup when somehow the system
is not stable as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default settings for stability.
3. 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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Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
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.
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BIOS Setup
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2-1
`
`
`
`
`
`
Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
[None]
Drive A
Floppy 3 Mode Support
[1.44M, 3.5"]
[Disabled]
Halt On
Base Memory
Extended Memory
640K
447M
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
Item Help
Menu Level`
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
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 2000 through 2099
Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:0:0.
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Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are:
Large/Auto(default:Auto)
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
Drive A
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A that has been installed in the computer.
None
No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25"
5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360 KB capacity.
1.2M, 5.25"
5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 MB capacity
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
720K, 3.5"
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720 KB capacity
1.44M, 3.5"
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 MB capacity.
2.88M, 3.5"
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 MB capacity.
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 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the
motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640 K 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.
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BIOS Setup
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Access Mode
English
2-2
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
[PEG]
[Disabled]
[64M]
[Press Enter]
[Floppy]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Setup]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
Item Help
Menu Level`
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function.
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Hard Disk
CDROM
ZIP
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
USB-HDD
Legacy LAN
Disabled
Password Check
Setup
System
The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password
is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt.
Disabled
Enable CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only
working for operating system with multi processors mode supported.
(Default value)
Disable CPU Hyper Threading.
This item will show up when you install a processor which supports this function.
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BIOS Setup
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2-3
Integrated Peripherals
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software
Integrated Peripherals
SATA Controller
SATA Controller Mode
IDE DMA transfer access
OnChip IDE Channel0
OnChip IDE Channel1
IDE Prefetch Mode
Azalia HDA Controller
LAN Controller
USB 1.1 Controller
USB 2.0 Controller
USB Keyboard Support
USB Mouse Support
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
Legacy USB storage detect
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
x EPP Mode Select
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
[Enabled]
[IDE]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[378/IRQ7]
[SPP]
EPP1.7
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
Item Help
Menu Level`
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
SATA Controller
Enabled
Disabled
Enable DMA (Direct Memory Access) mode for the IDE device(s). (Default value)
Turn off DMA mode for the IDE device(s) and let it operate in PIO (Programmed
Input/Output) mode.
Enable IDE data buffer to enhance HDD transfer speed. (Default value)
Disable IDE data buffer for the system stability.
LAN Controller
Enabled
Disabled
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Disabled
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BIOS Setup
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KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
[Enabled]
[S1(POS)]
[Instant-Off]
[Soft-Off]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Everyday
0:0:0
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
Item Help
Menu Level`
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
Soft-Off by PWRBTN
Instant-Off
Delay 4 Sec
AC BACK Function
Soft-Off
Full-On
Memory
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.
When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state
before AC-power off.
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English
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) : Everyday, 1~31
Resume Time (hh: mm: ss) : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
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PnP/PCI Configurations
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software
PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1 IRQ Assignment
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
[Auto]
[Auto]
Item Help
Menu Level`
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F10: Save
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
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BIOS Setup
English
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English
2-6
PC Health Status
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software
PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status
Case Opened
Vcore
DDR2 1.8V
+3.3V
+12V
System Temperature
CPU Temperature
Current SYS FAN Speed
Current CPU FAN Speed
System Warning Temp.
CPU Warning Temp.
SYS FAN Fail Warning
CPU FAN Fail Warning
CPU Smart FAN Control
[Disabled]
Yes
OK
OK
OK
OK
46 oC/114oF
47 oC/116oF
0
RPM
2880 RPM
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level`
F10: Save
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
Case Opened
If the case is closed, Case Opened will show "No."
If the case is opened, Case Opened will show "Yes."
If you want to reset Case Opened value, enable Reset Case Open Status and save the change
to CMOS, and then your computer will restart.
System/CPU Temperature
Detect system/CPU temperature automatically.
60 oC
70 oC
80 oC
90 oC
/
/
/
/
140 o F.
158 o F.
176 o F.
194 o F.
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Disabled
Enabled
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BIOS Setup
English
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2-7
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum
system performance.
2-8
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.
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English
2-9
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
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 <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is
disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS
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
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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Drivers Installation
Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system. (The following instructions use
Windows XP as the example operating system.)
After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optional drive.
The driver Autorun screen is automatically displayed which looks like that shown in the screen
shot below. (If the driver Autorun screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer,
double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.)
3-1
After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will automatically scan the system and then list all the
drivers that are recommended to install. Please select the item that you wish to install and press the
Install button following the item. Or you can press Xpress Install to install all the driver items.
Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation.
After the system restart, Xpress Install will continue to install other drivers.
After the drivers are installed, follow the onscreen instructions to restart your system. You
can install other applications included in the motherboard driver disk.
For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the
Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still
exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device Manager, please remove the
question mark (by right-clicking your mouse and select Uninstall) and restart the system.
(The system will then autodetect and install the USB 2.0 driver.)
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English
Chapter 3
English
3-2
Software Applications
This page displays all the tools and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You
may press the Install button following an item to install it.
3-3
Driver CD Information
This page provides information about the drivers, applications and tools in this driver disk.
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Hardware Information
English
3-4
This page provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard.
3-5
Contact Us
Check the contacts information of the GIGABYTE headquarter in Taiwan and the overseas branch
offices on the last page of this manual.
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Appendix
English
Chapter 4
(Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
(Note)
Button/Display
OVERCLOCKING
C.I.A./M.I.B.
SMART FAN
PC HEALTH
GO
EASY MODE/ADVANCED MODE
Display Field
Function LEDs
GIGABYTE Logo
Help
Exit or Minimize
Description
Enters the Overclocking setting page
Enters the C.I.A. and M.I.B. setting page
Enters the Smart-Fan setting page
Enters the PC Health setting page
Confirmation and Execution button
Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode
Displays panel of CPU frequency
Shows the information of the current function
Visits GIGABYTE website
Displays EasyTune TM 5 help screen
Quits or minimizes EasyTune TM 5
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System requirements:
1. Intel x86 platforms
2. At least 64M bytes of system memory
3. VESA-supported VGA cards
1.
2.
3.
If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can
enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9> 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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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.
Precautions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
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.
It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration.
Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations.
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.
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English
TM
Q-FlashTM is a BIOS update tool that allows the user to update BIOS
without entering operating systems like MS-DOS or Windows.Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-FlashTM tool frees you from the hassles of
going through complicated BIOS flashing process.
Before Use:
Follow the steps below before using Q-Flash to update BIOS:
1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your
motherboard model
2. Extract the downloaded BIOS files and save the new BIOS file (e.g. VM900M.FA) to your floppy
disk or hard disk. Note: Q-Flash only supports hard disks or flash drives using FAT32/16/12 file system.
3. Restart the system. During BIOS POST, press the End key to enter Q-Flash. NOTE: Press the
End key to enter Q-Flash if you wish to use hard drives in RAID/AHCI mode or hard drives
attached to the independent IDE/SATA controller.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright (C) 1984-2007, Award Software, Inc.
VM900M FAm
.
.
.
.
<End> : Qflash
<DEL>: BIOS Setup/Q-Flash <F9>: XpressRecovery2 <F12>: Boot Menu <End>: Qflash
05/10/2007-P4M900-8237S-6A7L8G10C-00
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate
operation that may result in system malfunction.
Select the floppy drive or hard drive where the BIOS file is saved, such as "Floppy A" and press
ENTER.
Q-Flash Utility v2.02
Flash Type/Size.................................MXIC SPI Flash
Keep DMI Data Enable
Update BIOS from Drive
Save
BIOS
to Drive
0 file(s)
found
EnterFloppy
: Run A
KL:Move
ESC:Reset
HDD 0-0
Total size : 0
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<Drive>
F10:Power Off
<Drive>
Free size : 0
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512K
Step 2: The process of system reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk is displayed on the screen.
When the message "Are you sure to update BIOS?" appears, press ENTER. The BIOS update
will begin and the current process will be displayed.
1. Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.
2. Do not remove the floppy disk or hard drive/USB drive when the system is updating the BIOS.
Step 3: When the update process is complete, press any key to return to the Q-Flash main menu.
Q-Flash Utility v2.02
Flash Type/Size.................................MXIC SPI Flash
512K
F10:Power Off
Enter : Run
Step 4: Press ESC and then ENTER to exit Q-Flash and the system will restart. As the system reboots,
you will see the new BIOS version during POST.
Step 5: As the system reboots, press DELETE to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults
and press ENTER to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripherals devices after
BIOS update, so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software
`
`
`
`
`
`
ESC: Quit
F8: Q-Flash
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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 @BIOSTM 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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English
(2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup
Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup and set the first boot
device.
Step 1:
Turn on your computer and press Del to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test).
Make sure that the SATA Controller under the Integrated Peripherals menu is enabled. To create
RAID, set SATA Controller Mode (Figure 1) to RAID (IDE by default). Set SATA Controller Mode to
IDE if you do not want to create RAID.
(Note)
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SATA Controller
SATA Controller Mode
IDE DMA transfer access
OnChip IDE Channel0
OnChip IDE Channel1
IDE Prefetch Mode
Azalia HDA Controller
LAN Controller
USB 1.1 Controller
USB 2.0 Controller
USB Keyboard Support
USB Mouse Support
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
Legacy USB storage detect
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
x EPP Mode Select
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
[Enabled]
[RAID]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[378/IRQ7]
[SPP]
EPP1.7
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
English
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
Figure 1
The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may not show the exact settings for your
motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard
you have and the BIOS version.
Step 2:
Set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu to CDROM to boot from Windows
installation CD (Figure 2).
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software
Advanced BIOS Features
Init Display First
Dual display function
VGA Share Memory Size
` 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
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2)
CPU EIST Function
Virtualization Technology
KLJI: Move
Enter: Select
F5: Previous Values
[PEG]
[Disabled]
[64M]
[Press Enter]
[CDROM]
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM]
[Setup]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
+/-/PU/PD: Value
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults
F10: Save
Item Help
Menu Level`
ESC: Exit
F1: General Help
F7: Optimized Defaults
Figure 2
Step 3:
Save and exit BIOS Setup.
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ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
--SATA mode
--SATA mode
Figure 3
Step 2:
In the RAID BIOS utility screen (Figure 4), you can use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to highlight
through choices. Highlight an item that you want to execute and press ENTER.
VIA VT8237S V-RAID Utility V1.20
X
X
X
X
Create Array
Delete Array
Select/Clear Boot Array
Serial Number View
Dev. Posi.
Drive Name
Channel0 Master
Channel1 Master
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
Array Name
Figure 4
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:
:
:
:
Size(GB)
Status
SATA
SATA
111.79
111.79
Hdd
Hdd
F1
K, L
Enter
ESC
Dev. Posi.
Drive Name
Channel0 Master
Channel1 Master
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
:
:
:
:
Array Name
Size(GB)
Status
SATA
SATA
111.79
111.79
Hdd
Hdd
Figure 5
The first step to create a RAID array is to set the RAID mode. Select Array Mode and press ENTER.
And the RAID mode selection menu will appear (Figure 6). The supported RAID modes include RAID
0 for performance, RAID 1 for data protection, and RAID SPAN for capacity. Use the UP or
DOWN ARROW key to select a RAID mode, then press ENTER. The following procedure uses RAID
0 creation as as example.
VIA VT8237S V-RAID Utility V1.20
X
X
X
X
Dev. Posi.
Drive Name
Channel0 Master
Channel1 Master
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
Array Name
:
:
:
:
Size(GB)
Status
SATA
SATA
111.79
111.79
Hdd
Hdd
Figure 6
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A. Create Array:
In Main Menu, select Create Array and press ENTER, a screen similar to Figure 5 below will appear.
English
After selecting a RAID mode, you must decide whether you want the RAID array to be configured
automatically or manually. Auto Setup allows BIOS to assign the hard drives and create arrays
automatically. It is recommended all hard drives are new ones when you want to create an array.
To manually configure the RAID array, the following items need to be set.
Select Disk Drives lets users select the array drives by their requirements. Select the Select Disk
Drives item and press ENTER. On the target hard drive(s), press ENTER. The selected hard drives
will be marked with an asterisk (Figure 7).
VIA VT8237S V-RAID Utility V1.20
X
X
X
X
X
Dev. Posi.
Drive Name
:
:
:
:
Array Name
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
Size(GB)
Status
SATA
SATA
111.79
111.79
Stripe0
Stripe1
Figure 7
For a RAID 0 array, you have to specify the block size. Select Stripe Size and press ENTER. Select
the block size from the popup menu. The block size can be set from 4KB to 64KB (Figure 8).
VIA VT8237S V-RAID Utility V1.20
X
X
X
X
X
Dev. Posi.
Drive Name
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
:
:
:
:
Size(GB)
Status
SATA
SATA
111.79
111.79
Stripe0
Stripe1
Figure 8
Next, select Start Create Process and press ENTER. The prompt "The data on the selected disks
will be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N)" will appear. Press Y to confirm or N to abort.
Important All existing contents in the hard drive will be destroyed after the array creation.
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Create Array
Delete Array
Select/Clear Boot Array
Serial Number View
F1
K, L
Enter
ESC
Array No.
Array 0
Array Type
Stripe
Channel0 Master
Channel1 Master
:
:
:
:
Stripe Size
Cap. (GB)
Status
64K
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
223.58
111.79
111.79
Normal
Stripe0
Stripe1
Figure 9
Create Array
Delete Array
Select/Clear Boot Array
Serial Number View
F1
K, L
Enter
ESC
Array No.
Array Type
(b) Array 0
Stripe
Channel0 Master
Channel1 Master
:
:
:
:
Stripe Size
Cap. (GB)
Status
64K
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
223.58
111.79
111.79
Normal
Stripe0
Stripe1
Figure 10
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English
Create Array
Delete Array
Select/Clear Boot Array
Serial Number View
:
:
:
:
Dev. Posi.
Drive Name
Array Name
Mode
Size(GB)
Status
Channel0 Master
Channle1 Master
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
Array0
Array0
SATA
SATA
111.79
111.79
Stripe
Stripe1
Serial Number:
3JT329JX
Figure 11
E. Delete Array:
If you want to delete an existing array, select Delete Array in Main Menu and press ENTER. Press
ENTER on the array to be deleted. A warning message will show up, press Y to confirm or press N to
cancel (Figure 12).
VIA VT8237S V-RAID Utility V1.20
X
X
X
X
Create Array
Delete Array
Select/Clear Boot Array
Serial Number View
Array Type
(b) Array 0
Stripe
Channel0 Master
Channel1 Master
:
:
:
:
Stripe Size
Cap. (GB)
Status
64K
ST3120026AS
ST3120026AS
223.58
111.79
111.79
Normal
Stripe0
Stripe1
Figure 12
Deleting a disk array will destroy all the data on the disk array except for RAID 1 array(s). When a RAID
1 array is deleted, the data on the two hard drives will be reserved and the two hard drives will become
two normal drives.
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To install operating system onto the RAID array successfully, you need to install the SATA controller
driver during OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during the
Windows setup process. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver
CD-ROM to a floppy disk. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode
(Note)
. Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk.
Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver CD-ROM in your system. Boot from the
startup disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to the CD-ROM drive (example: D:\>). At the D:\>
prompt, type the following two commands. Press ENTER after each command (Figure 13):
cd bootdrv
menu
Figure 13
Figure 14
Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 14) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank
formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu.
For example, from the menu in Figure 14, press 1 to select VT8237S_Raid for Windows operating
system. Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Press
0 to exit when finished.
(Note)
Figure 15
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Figure 16
Step 2:
When a screen similar to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA driver and press
S (Figure 17).
Windows Setup
Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices
installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter.
Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s)
<none>
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special
disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device
manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
Figure 17
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Windows Setup
You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows,
using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC
to return to the previous screen.
ENTER=Select F3=Exit
Figure 18
If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy
disk or copy the correct SATA driver again from the motherboard driver CD.
Step 4:
When the screen as shown below appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from
the floppy disk. The driver installation will be finished in about one minute.
Windows Setup
Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):
VIA V-RAID Controller Series (Windows XP/SRV2003)
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special
disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device
manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
Figure 19
(Note)
For 64-bit Windows Operating System, please select VIA V-RAID Controller Series
(Windows XP/SRV2003-x64).
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Step 3:
If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 18 below
will appear. If you want to install Windows XP, use the ARROW keys to select VIA V-RAID Controller
Series (Windows XP/SRV2003) (Note) and press ENTER. Then it will begin to load the SATA driver from
the floppy disk.
English
After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you should see a screen as below. It indicates
that you have installed the SATA controller driver successfully. You can proceed with the Windows
2000/XP installation.
WindowsXP Professional Setup
Welcome to Setup.
This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R)
Windows (R) XP to run on your computer.
To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.
To repair a Windows XP installation using
Recovery Console, press R.
To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
Enter= Continue
R=Repair
F3=Exit
Figure 20
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This motherboard comes with three audio jacks. To set up multi-channel surround sound, install an
additional 5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) and enable the feature through the audio driver.
Step:
1. Connect the 5.1/7.1 surround cable connector to
the HDA_SUR header on the motherboard.
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
Line In
Line Out
(Front Speaker
Out)
Mic In
Rear Speaker
Out
z
X
Onboard Audio
Jacks
Side Speaker
Out
For the microphone to work correctly, you MUST connect it to either the default Mic In jack or
the Line In jack and configure it in the audio driver.
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HD Audio
With multiple built-in high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support audio output at up to
192 kHz/24-bit quality and multi-streaming applications, HD Audio is able to handle multiple audio
streams (in and out) simultaneously. Multi-channel audio experiences have become a reality so you
can, for instance, listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet,
and etc. all at the same time.
(The following instructions use Windows XP as the example operating system.)
STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Speaker tab.
In the left list, click the 2 Channel button.
The 2-channel audio setup is completed.
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STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Speaker tab.
In the left list, click the 4 Channel button.
The 4-channel audio setup is completed.
STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Speaker tab.
In the left list, click the 6 Channel button.
The 5.1-channel audio setup is completed.
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STEP 2:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Speaker tab.
In the left list, click the 8 Channel button.
The 7.1-channel audio setup is completed.
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Auto-detecting:
In the Audio Control Panel, click the Jack tab. Click
the Auto Show Dialog checkbox will enable the
Retasking function.
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If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to
solve the problem.
START
Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, and
power cord etc.
Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis
or other metal objects.
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the 12V
power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.
A
(Continued...)
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Yes
No
Yes
No
Turn off the computer. Plugg in the keyboard and mouse and restart the
computer.
No
The keyboard or
mouse might fail.
Yes
Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Fail-Safe Defaults"
(or "Load Optimized Defaults"). Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save
No
The IDE/SATA
device, connector,
or cable might fail.
Yes
Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one (install
one device at one time and then boot the system to see if the device
works successfully).
END
If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local
dealer for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Service Zone page to submit your question. Our
customer service staff will reply you as soon as possible.
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Windows ReadyBoost allows you to use flash memory on a Windows Vista certified USB flash drive
to boost your computer's performance. You may enable ReadyBoost and allocate part of your USB
flash drive's memory to speed up your computer.
Follow the steps below to enable the ReadyBoost function:
Step 1:
Go to Computer. Right-click on the USB flash drive icon and choose
Properties.
Step 2:
In the ReadyBoost tab, select Use this device. Under Space to
reserve for system speed, set the amount of memory space to use
for ReadyBoost using the slider or spin box. Click Apply and then OK
to turn on ReadyBoost.
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