Gigabyte GA-8EGXR-C User manual

USER’S MANUAL

GA-8EGXR Series

Workstation / Server Motherboard

Pentium® 4 Processor Motherboard

Rev. 1002

12ME-8EGXR-1002

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GA-8EGXR Series Motherboard

Table of Content

Item Checklist ..................................................................................4

WARNING!.......................................................................................4

Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................5

Features Summary................................................................................................5

GA-8EGXR Motherboard Layout........................................................................7

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ............................................8

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)...........................................9

Step 1-1: CPU Installation..............................................................................9

Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation.............................................................. 10

Step 2: Install memory modules.......................................................................11

Step 3: Install expansion cards.........................................................................12

Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply.............13

Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction ............................................................ 13

Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction ................................................................. 15

Step 4-3: Jumper Setting Introduction............................................................. 21

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ....................................................................25

Main (BIOS Version)............................................................................................27

Advanced...............................................................................................................30

Advanced Configuration .............................................................................. 31

Chipset Configuration.................................................................................. 33

Power Management Configuration ................................................................ 34

Plug and Play Configuration......................................................................... 36

Peripheral Configuration .............................................................................. 38

Hardware Monitor Configuration.................................................................... 41

Security..................................................................................................................44

Boot ........................................................................................................................46

Exit..........................................................................................................................48

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Table of Content

Chapter 4 Technical Reference........................................................50

Block Diagram.....................................................................................................50

Chapter 5 Appendix........................................................................51

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GA-8EGXR Series Motherboard

þThe GA-8EGXR(C) motherboardþDriver CD for motherboard driver & utility

þI/O Shielding x 1þGA-8EGXR user’s manual

þSCSI Cable x 1 (For GA-8EGXR with color box Only)

þIDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1

Item Checklist

GA-8EGXR Series Model List

PGA-8EGXR (Supports 533MHz / with SCSI function)

PGA-8EGXR-C (Suppots 533MHz / without SCSI function)

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Introduction

Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To

protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you

work on your computer.

1.Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2.Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have

one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as

the power supply case.

3.Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or

other components.

4.Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the

components whenever the components are separated from the system.

5.Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX

power connector on the motherboard.

If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and there are

no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting

holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful

of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short

circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard

PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don’t let the screw contact

any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the

board or cause board malfunctioning.

Installing the motherboard to the chassis…

WARNING!

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GA-8EGXR Series Motherboard

Form Factor—30.48cm x 24.38cm ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB.

CPU—Socket 478 for Intel® Micro FC-PGA2 Intel® Pentium® 4 processor

—Intel Pentium® 4 400/533MHz FSB

—2nd cache depend on CPU

Chipset—Serverworks CMIC-SL Northbridge

— Serverworks CSB6 Southbridge

Memory—4 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

—Supports Up to 4 Register DIMM DDR200/266

—Supports up to 4 GB (Max)

—Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM

I/O Control—NS PC87417

Slots—Support PCI 64/33 MHz x 4 Slot

PCI 32/33 MHz x 2 Slot

On-Board IDE—2 IDE bus master (ATA100) IDE ports for up to 4 ATAPI devices

On-Board Peripherals—1 Floppy port supports 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M

and 2.88M bytes.

—1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode

—2 COM ports (COM1 & COM2; one at front and one at rear)

—4 USB ports (Two ar front and two at rear)

Hardware Monitor—CPU/System Fan Revolution detect

—CPU/System Fan Fail Warning

—CPU/System Overheat Warning

—System Voltage Detect

—Caseopen intrusion

Chapter 1Introduction

to be continued......

Features Summary

Summary of Features

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On-Board LAN—Build in Intel® 82540EM 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

Chipset

(Server Adaptec)

— Build-in Intel 82550PM 10/100 Fast Ethernet

On-Board VGA—Build in ATI Rage XL VGA PCI Chipset with 8M SDRAM on board

On-Board SCSI—Adaptec 7899W SCSI Chipset ; Dual Channel Ultra 160

(For GA-8EGXR Only)

PS/2 Connector—PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace

BIOS—Licensed AMI BIOS, 4M bit Flash ROM

Additional Features—Wake on LAN (On board LAN 1 & LAN 2)

—Wake on Moderm

—Support Intel ZCR and Adaptec ZCR card

(Note: Insert to the green PCI slot ;For GA-8EGXR Only)

M Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor’s specifications.

We don’t recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU’s specification

because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU,

chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific

bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU,

Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards….etc.

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GA-8EGXR Series Motherboard

GA-8EGXR Motherboard Layout

*SCSI 1

CLK_JP1

SYS_FAN4

SCSI_EN1

*SCSI 2

GSMI1

TERM_EN2

CASEOPEN1

L Note: the * indicates the feature is available for GA-8EGXR only

DIMM 4

DIMM 3

DIMM 2

DIMM 1

TERM_EN1

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Hardware Installation Process

To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups:

Step 1- Install the CPU

Step 2- Install memory modules

Step 3- Install expansion cards

Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply

Step 5- Setup BIOS software

Chapter 2Hardware Installation Process

Step 4

Step 2

Step 4

Step 5

Step 3

Step 4

Step 1

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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step 1-1: CPU Installation

Pin1 indicator

CPU Top ViewCPU Bottom View

1.Pull up the CPU socket lever

and up to 90-degree angle.

2.Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look

for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU

upper corner. Then insert the CPU

into the socket.

3.Press down the CPU socket

lever and finish CPU installation.

Pin1 indicator

M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

M If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause

improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

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Hardware Installation Process

Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation

MYou should apply the thermal paste to provide better heat

conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

MMake sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,

this completes the installation.

MPlease refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation

procedure.

1.Hook one end of the cooler

bracket to the CPU socket first.

2.Hook the other end of the

cooler bracket to the CPU

socket.

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Step 2: Install memory modules

The motherboard has 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically

detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot.

The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between

sockets.

1.The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM

memory module can only fit in one direction.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the

DIMM slot. Then push it down.

3.Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM slots

to lock the DIMM module.

Reverse the installation steps when you wish to

remove the DIMM module.

MPlease note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one

notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change

the insert orientation.

Registered DDR

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Hardware Installation Process

Step 3: Install expansion cards

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.

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power

supply

Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction

u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector

(6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

(6 pin Female)

ØThis connector supports standard PS/2

keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

v USB ConnectorØBefore 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 (Windows 2000, Win

dows ME, Win NT with SP 6) supports USB

controller. If your OS does not support USB

controller, please contact the OS vendor for pos

sible patch or driver upgrade. For more information

please contactyour OS or device(s) vendors.

USB 0

USB 1

u

v

w

xy

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Hardware Installation Process

wParallel Port / Serial Port / VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA)

ØThis connector supports 1 standard COM port

,1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like

printercan be connected to Parallel port ; mouse

and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

y/x LAN1 / LAN2 Port

Parallel Port

(25 pin Female)

COMAVGA

Serial Port

(9 pin Male)VGA Port

(15 pin Female)

ØLAN 2: Giagbit Ethernet 10/100/100

ØLAN 1: 10/100 Ethernet

LAN 1LAN 2

LAN1 / LAN2 LED Indicator Description

LAN PortStatusDescription

LAN 1Yellow LED BlinkLAN1 active

Yellow LED On LAN1 connected

Green LED On LAN1 at Speed 100MB

Green LED Off LAN1 at speed 10MB

LAN 2Yellow LED BlinkLAN2 active

Yellow LED On LAN2 connected

Green LED On LAN2 at speed 100/1000MB

Green LED Off LAN2 at speed 10MB

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Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

A

A)ATX1K )System FAN 3

B)ATX2L )System FAN 4

C)IDE1M )SCSI 1

D)IDE2N )SCSI 2

E)FDD1O )CPU FAN1

F)F_PANEL1P ) WOL1

G)USB2Q )WOM1

H)COM2R ) CASEOPEN

I)System FAN 1S )BT

J )System FAN 2

B

J

K

L

MN

Q

P

C

D

F

G

H

I

R

E

O

S

L Note: the * indicates the feature is available for GA-8EGXR only

Connector Introduction

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A) ATX1 (2x10 Pin ATX Power )

B) ATX2 (+12V Power Connector)

ØThis connector (ATX +12V) is used only for

CPU Core Voltage.

+12V

GND

+12V

GND

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4

Q) CPU FAN 1 Connector

+12V/Control

Sense

GND

1ØPlease note, a proper installation of the CPU

cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from

running under abnormal condition or damaged

by overheating.The CPU fan connector

supports Max. current up to 600mA .

PS-ON(Soft On/Off)

3.3V

GND

VCC

+12V

5V SB (Stand by +5V)

Power Good

3.3V

GND

VCC

-12V

-5V

ØAC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other

related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.

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I / J / K / L) System FAN 1/2/3/4 Connectors

1

GND

+12V/Control

Sense1GND +12V/Control

Sense

H) COM 2 Connector

1

NC

NDCDB-

NDTRB-

NSOUTBNRIB-

GND NRTSB-

NCTSB-

NDSRB-

NSINB

P) Wake On LAN Connector

+5V SB

GND

Signal

1

M / N) *SCSI1/SCSI2 Connector

1

Signal

GND

Q) Wake On Ring Connector

L Note: the * indicates the feature is available for GA-8EGXR only

Connector Introduction

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C / D) IDE 1/ IDE 2 [IDE1 / IDE2 / Connectors(Primary/Secondary)]

1IDE2

1IDE1

R) CASE OPEN

1

SignalGND

Floppy

1

E) FDD1 (Floppy Connector)

ØPlease note that uder normal circumstance, the

CASEOPEN connector is set at closed status. When

it is at open status (for example, the chassis cover is

opened) system will alarm warning beeping.

We recommend user to use the Normal-Close switch.

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S) BT1 (Battery)

CAUTION

vDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced.

vReplace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer.

vDispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

+

Li-Battery 3V

CR2032

ØBe careful with the polarity of the front panel

USB connector. Check the pin assignment

while you connect the front panel USB cable.

Please contact your nearest dealer for optional

front panel USB cable.

G) USB2

GND

USB D2+

USB D2-

Power

USB D3-USB D3+

GND

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