Gigabyte GA-8GEM800 User manual

Category
Motherboards
Type
User manual

Gigabyte GA-8GEM800 is a versatile motherboard that supports Intel Pentium 4 processors with a 400/533MHz FSB, up to 2GB of DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 memory, and a range of expansion cards, including AGP 4X and three PCI slots. It also features integrated Intel 845GE graphics, Realtek ALC655 CODEC audio, and RTL8100C network connectivity. The motherboard's compact Micro-ATX form factor makes it suitable for smaller builds, and its comprehensive I/O capabilities, including USB 2.0/1.1 ports, PS/2 ports, and COM ports, provide ample connectivity options.

Gigabyte GA-8GEM800 is a versatile motherboard that supports Intel Pentium 4 processors with a 400/533MHz FSB, up to 2GB of DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 memory, and a range of expansion cards, including AGP 4X and three PCI slots. It also features integrated Intel 845GE graphics, Realtek ALC655 CODEC audio, and RTL8100C network connectivity. The motherboard's compact Micro-ATX form factor makes it suitable for smaller builds, and its comprehensive I/O capabilities, including USB 2.0/1.1 ports, PS/2 ports, and COM ports, provide ample connectivity options.

GA-8GEM800
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 Socket 478 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-8GEM800-1001
Motherboard
GA-8GEM800
Sept. 1, 2004
Sept. 1, 2004
Motherboard
GA-8GEM800
Copyright
© 2004 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:
n For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the
product.
n For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the
"Product User Manual".
n For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to Gigabyte's
website under "Technology Guide" where information can be downloaded in .pdf format.
Fore more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw
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Table of Contents
GA-8GEM800 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 ...........................................................................16
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction .................................................................................17
1-7 Connectors Introduction ........................................................................................18
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................29
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E2)............................................................30
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ...................................................................................32
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features....................................................................................34
2-3 Integrated Peripherals ...........................................................................................36
2-4 Power Management Setup ...................................................................................39
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations.......................................................................................41
2-6 PC Health Status ..................................................................................................42
2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control ...................................................................................43
2-8 Top Performance....................................................................................................44
2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .........................................................................................45
2-10 Load Optimized Defaults .......................................................................................45
2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ..........................................................................46
2-12 Save & Exit Setup ...............................................................................................47
2-13 Exit Without Saving ..............................................................................................47
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................49
3-1 Install Chipset Drivers ..........................................................................................49
3-2 Software Applications ............................................................................................50
3-3 Driver CD Information...........................................................................................50
3-4 Hardware Information ...........................................................................................51
3-5 Contact Us ............................................................................................................51
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Chapter 4 Appendix ...............................................................................................53
4-1 Unique Software Utility.........................................................................................53
4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction .......................................................................53
4-1-2 BIOS Flash Method Introduction ....................................................................56
4-1-3 2 / 4 / 6 Channel Audio Function Introduction...............................................65
4-2 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................71
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GA-8GEM800
RTL
8100C
SPDIF_IO
F_AUDIO
CI
GA-8GEM800
KB_MS
COMA
LPT
USB
SOCKET478
CPU_FAN
ATX
FDD
VGA
IDE2 IDE1
PWR_LED
PCI3
F_USB2
BIOS
F_PANEL
SYS _FAN
ICH4
F_USB1
GAME
LINE_IN
LINE_OUTMIC_IN
ATX_12V
AGP
DDR2
DDR1
Intel 845GE
BAT
PCI1
PCI2
IT8712
CODEC
SUR_CEN
IR
LAN
CD_IN
COMB
CLR_CMOS
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Block Diagram
Pentium 4
Socket 478
CPU
Intel 82845GE
Intel ICH4
CPUCLK+/- (100/133MHz)
System Bus
400/533MHz
DDR
200/266/333MHz
66MHz
HCLK+/- (100/133MHz)
66MHz
33 MHz
14.318 MHz
48 MHz
24 MHz
33 MHz
LPC BUS
AGP 4X
AGPCLK
(66MHz)
3 PCI
PCICLK
(33MHz)
AC97 Link
6 USB
Ports
(2.0/1.1)
ATA33/66/100
IDE Channels
Floppy
LPT Port
PS/2
KB/Mouse
COM
Ports
IT8712
Game Port
BIOS
RTL8100C
AC97
CODEC
MIC
LINE-IN
LINE-OUT
RJ45
VGA Port
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1-1
1.
2.
3. (CPU RAM)
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
GA-8GEM800 - 10 -
î‚Š Socket478 Intel
®
Pentium
®
4
(Northwood, Prescott) HT
î‚Š 400/533MHz FSB
î‚Š L2 CPU
î‚Š : Intel
®
845GE
î‚Š : Intel
®
ICH4
î‚Š 2 184-pin DDR DIMM
î‚Š DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 DIMM
( 1)
î‚Š 2GB DRAM
î‚Š 2.5V DDR DIMM
î‚Š 1 AGP AGP 4X (1.5V)
î‚Š 3 PCI 33MHz PCI 2.2
IDE î‚Š 2 IDE (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100) 4 IDE
î‚Š 1 2
î‚Š 1 Normal/EPP/ECP
î‚Š 1 VGA 1 COMA COMB
î‚Š 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ( x 2 x 4-- )
î‚Š 1
î‚Š 1
î‚Š 1 PS/2
î‚Š 1 PS/2
î‚Š Intel
®
845GE
î‚Š RTL8100
î‚Š 1 RJ45
î‚Š Realtek ALC655 CODEC
î‚Š Line In ; Line Out ; MIC In
î‚Š 2/4/6
î‚Š SPDIF /
î‚Š CD In / Game port
( )
(Intel 845PE/GE/GV) FSB533 Pentium 4
DDR266 DDR333 ; FSB400 Pentium 4
DDR200/DDR266
1-2
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I/O î‚Š IT8712
î‚Š CPU /
î‚Š CPU
î‚Š
î‚Š CPU /
BIOS î‚Š AWARD BIOS
î‚Š Q-Flash
î‚Š @BIOS
î‚Š EasyTune
î‚Š BIOS (CPU/DDR/AGP)
î‚Š Micro-ATX ; 24.4 x 22
GA-8GEM800 - 12 -
1-3-1
2.
90
1-3
(CPU)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
HT
(Hyper-Threading
Technology)
- HT Intel Pentium 4
- HT
- BIOS BIOS HT
- HT
90
1.
65
90
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1-3-2
4. ( )
1. CPU
2. CPU
CPU
00
00
0 Intel
®
00
00
0 CPU
( CPU
CPU
CPU
)
00
00
0
00
00
0 CPU CPU_FAN
( )
3.
GA-8GEM800 - 14 -
1-4
1.
2.
3.
2 (DIMM) ,BIOS
DIMM
NEC Toshiba PQI Winbond
DDR
D: S:
X:
DDR1 DDR2
SS
DS
DD
DX
SD
SX
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3.
DIMM
1.
2.
GA-8GEM800 - 16 -
1-5
1.
2. (
)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. BIOS
8.
AGP
AGP
/ AGP
AGP AGP
AGP
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PS/2 PS/2
PS/2 ( )
( )
(USB)
USB USB / USB USB USB
USB
A
( )
1-6
GA-8GEM800 - 18 -
1-7
1) CPU_FAN 10) F_PANEL
2) SYS_FAN 11) CD_IN
3) ATX_12V 12) SPDIF_IO
4) ATX 13) F_USB1/F_USB2
5) IDE1/IDE2 14) CI
6) FDD 15) IR
7) PWR_LED 16) COMB
8) F_AUDIO 17) CLR_CMOS
9) SUR_CEN 18) BAT
1
3
4
7
5
10
8
9
2
6
11 1315
16
14
18
12
17
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1/2) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (CPU )
CPU
CPU 600
AGP PCI
SYS_FAN
1
CPU_FAN
1
3) ATX_12V ( +12V )
ATX_12V CPU ATX_12V
1
2 +12V
3
1
2 +12V
3
1
2
3 +12V
4 +12V
4
3
2
1
GA-8GEM800 - 20 -
4) ATX ( ATX )
( 300 )
1
10
20
11
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3
4 VCC
5
6 VCC
7
8 Power Good
9 5V SB (stand by +5V)
10 +12V
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13
14 PS_ON (soft on/off)
15
16
17
18 -5V
19 VCC
20 VCC
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Gigabyte GA-8GEM800 User manual

Category
Motherboards
Type
User manual

Gigabyte GA-8GEM800 is a versatile motherboard that supports Intel Pentium 4 processors with a 400/533MHz FSB, up to 2GB of DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 memory, and a range of expansion cards, including AGP 4X and three PCI slots. It also features integrated Intel 845GE graphics, Realtek ALC655 CODEC audio, and RTL8100C network connectivity. The motherboard's compact Micro-ATX form factor makes it suitable for smaller builds, and its comprehensive I/O capabilities, including USB 2.0/1.1 ports, PS/2 ports, and COM ports, provide ample connectivity options.

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