Gigabyte GA-8S648FX-775(-C) User manual

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GA-8S648FX-775(-C)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-8S648FXT-1002
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Motherboard
GA-8S648FX-775
Nov. 23, 2004
Nov. 23, 2004
Motherboard
GA-8S648FX-775
Copyright
© 2004 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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following:
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product.
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"Product User Manual".
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Table of Contents
GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard Layout................................................................... 6
Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 9
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9
1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink .............................................................. 12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink .................................................................................. 13
1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 15
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 16
1-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 17
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................. 27
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E6) ....................................................... 28
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 30
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 32
2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 34
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 36
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 38
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 39
2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) ...................................................................... 40
2-8 Top Performance ............................................................................................. 42
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 42
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 43
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 43
2-12 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 44
2-13 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 44
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 45
3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 45
3-2 Software Applications ..................................................................................... 46
3-3 Driver CD Information .................................................................................... 46
3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 47
3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 47
Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 49
4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 49
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 49
4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 50
4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 52
4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction ...................................................... 61
4-1-5 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction ................................................. 68
4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 74
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GA-8S648FX-775(-C) Motherboard Layout
-C
KB_MS
ATX_12V
CPU_FAN
LGA775
COMB
LPT
DDR1
ATX
GA-8S648FX-775
USB
BAT
SATA0
SiS 964
PCI4
SATA1
FDD
PWR_LED
F_PANEL
PCI2
PCI3
F_USB2
F_USB1
IT8705
CODEC
ICS 1883
(
*
)
SPDIF_IO
USB
LAN
(
*
)
CD_IN
F_AUDIO
SiS 648FX
SUR_CEN
AUDIO
BIOS
IDE1
SYS_FAN
CLR_CMOS
AGP
PCI1
COMA
DDR2
DDR3
IDE2
PCI5
(
*
)
Only for GA-8S648FX-775.
(#)
Only for GA-8S648FX-775-C.
(#)
IR
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Block Diagram
(
*
)
Only for GA-8S648FX-775.
LGA775
Processor
SiS 648FX
AC97
CODEC
SiS 964
CPUCLK+/- (200/133 MHz)
Host
Interface
DDR
266/333/400 MHz
ZCLK (66/133MHz)
HCLK+/- (200/133MHz)
66/133 MHz
33 MHz
14.318 MHz
48 MHz
24 MHz
33 MHz
LPC BUS
AGP 4X/8X
AGPCLK
(66MHz)
5 PCI
PCICLK
(33MHz)
AC97 Link
MIC
LINE-IN
LINE-OUT
8 USB
Ports
ATA33/66/100/133
IDE Channels
Floppy
LPT Port
PS/2
KB/Mouse
COM
Ports
BIOS
IT8705
IR
ICS 1883
(
*
)
RJ45
(
*
)
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Hardware Installation- 9 -
English
1-1 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 you 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. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.
2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.
3. Damage due to improper installation.
4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.
5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.
6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation
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CPU î‚Š Supports the latest Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 LGA775 CPU
î‚Š Supports 800/533MHz FSB
î‚Š L2 cache varies with CPU
Chipset î‚Š Northbridge: SiS
®
648FX
î‚Š Southbridge: SiS
®
964
Memory î‚Š 3 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 3GB memory)
î‚Š Supports DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 DIMM
î‚Š Supports up to 2 unbuffered DIMM DDR400
î‚Š Supports up to 3 unbuffered DIMM DDR333
î‚Š Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
Slots î‚Š 1 AGP slot
î‚Š 5 PCI slots
IDE Connections î‚Š 2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), allows connection of 4
IDE devices
FDD Connections î‚Š 1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices
Onboard SATA î‚Š 2 Serial ATA connections
Peripherals î‚Š 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode
î‚Š 2 Serial port (COMA/COMB)
î‚Š 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)
î‚Š 1 front audio connector
î‚Š 1 IR connector
î‚Š 1 PS/2 keyboard port
î‚Š 1 PS/2 mouse port
Onboard LAN
(
*
)
î‚Š Onboard ICS 1883 Chipset (10/100 Mbit)
î‚Š 1 RJ 45 port
Onboard Audio î‚Š Realtek ALC655 CODEC
î‚Š Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio
î‚Š Line Out / 2 front speaker
î‚Š Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch)
î‚Š Mic In / center& subwoofer(by s/w switch)
î‚Š Supports SPDIF In/Out connection
î‚Š CD In
1-2 Feature Summary
(
*
)
Only for GA-8S648FX-775.
Hardware Installation- 11 -
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I/O Control î‚Š IT8705
Hardware Monitor î‚Š System voltage detection
î‚Š CPU temperature detection
î‚Š CPU / System fan speed detection
î‚Š CPU warning temperature
î‚Š CPU / Systemfan failure warning
Onboard SATA RAID î‚Š Onboard SiS964 chipset
- supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function
- supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s
- supports hot plugging function
- supports a maximum of 2 SATA connections
BIOS î‚Š Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
î‚Š Supports Q-Flash
Additional Features î‚Š Supports @BIOS
î‚Š Supports EasyTune 5 (Only frequency overclocking function is supported.
Over voltage function is available only in BIOS Setup.)
Overclocking î‚Š Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR)
î‚Š Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DDR/AGP/PCI)
Form Factor î‚Š ATX form factor; 29.5cm x 22.3cm
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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 SiS
®
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
Fig. 1
Gently lift the metal
lever located on the
CPU socket to the
upright position.
Metal Lever
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
Fig. 4
Once the CPU is
properly inserted,
please replace the
load plate and
push the metal lever
back into its original
position.
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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1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink
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.
Fig. 6
Finally, please attach the power connector of the
heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the
motherboard.
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.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)
Male Push Pin
Female Push Pin
The top of Female Push Pin
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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.
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.
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.
1-4 Installation of Memory
DDR
Notch
-C
Hardware Installation- 15 -
English
1-5 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 install 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 white-
drawable 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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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.
/ COM A/COM B (Serial Port)
Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
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 provided Internet connection is fast Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps.
Line In
Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.
Line Out
Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround channels to this connector.
MIC In
Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction
You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6- channel audio functioning.
(
*
)
Only for GA-8S648FX-775.
(
*
)
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1-7 Connectors Introduction
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) IDE1/IDE2
6) FDD
7) SATA0/SATA1
8) PWR_LED
9) F_PANEL
10) F_AUDIO
11) SUR_CEN
12) CD_IN
13) SPDIF_IO
14) F_USB1/F_USB2
15) IR
16) CLR_CMOS
17) BAT
-C
1
3
2
8
17
15
14
11
4
16
9
13
5
7
10
6
12
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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.
1
3
24
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
-C
1
10
20
11
Pin No. Definition
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4VCC
5 GND
6VCC
7 GND
8 Power Good
9 5V SB(stand by +5V)
10 +12V
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON(softOn/Off)
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 VCC
20 VCC
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3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)
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 ful-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.
1
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
4 Speed Control
(Only for CPU_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).
1
2
39
40
-C
1
-C
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6) FDD (Floppy 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.
1
2
33
34
7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector)
Serial ATA can provide 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. Definition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
1
-C
-C
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