Gigabyte GA-8GE800 Pro User manual

When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following
notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has "AGP
4X notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X
(1.5V).
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by Intel®845(GE/PE) /
845(E/G) / 850(E). You might experience system unable to boot up
normally.PleaseinsertanAGP4Xcard.
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X
modeAGPslot.ItcanbeswitchedbetweenAGP2X(3.3V)or4X(1.5V)mode
by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V).The
GA-8GE800(oranyAGP4Xonly)motherboardsmightnotfunctionproperly,
ifyouinstallthiscardwithoutswitchingthejumperto4X(1.5)modeinit.
Example2:SomeATiRage128Prographicscardsmadeby"PowerColor",
thegraphicscardmanufacturer&someSiS305cards,theirgoldenfingeris
compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support 2X
(3.3V)only.TheGA-8GE800(oranyAGP4Xonly)motherboardsmightnot
functionproperly,Ifyouinstallthiscardinit.
Note:AlthoughGigabyte'sAG32S(G)graphicscardisbasedonATiRage
128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X(1.5V)
specification.Therefore,AG32S(G) will workfinewithIntel®845(GE/PE)/
845(E/G)/850(E)basedmotherboards.

MThe author assumes no responsibility for any errors
or omissions that may appear in this document nor
does the author make a commitment to update the
information contained herein.
MThird-party brands and names are the property of
their respective owners.
MPlease do not remove any labels on motherboard, this
may void the warranty of this motherboard.
MDue to rapid change in technology, some of the
specifications might be out of date before publication
of this booklet.

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15.109(a),ClassBDigitalDevice
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Conforms to the following specifications:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
causeharmful and (2) thisdevicemust acceptany inference received,
including that may cause undesired operation.
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Motherboard
GA-8GE800
Date:
ERIC LU
January 24,2003

USER'S MANUAL
GA-8GE800
P4 Titan-DDR Motherboard
Pentium®4ProcessorMotherboard
Rev.1101
12ME-8GE800-1101

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Table of Content
Item Checklist .........................................................................................4
WARNING!...............................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................5
Features Summary......................................................................................5
GA-8GE800 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
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .........................................................................27
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E1) ........................................28
Standard CMOS Features.........................................................................30
Advanced BIOS Features ..........................................................................33
Advanced BIOS Features ..........................................................................33
Integrated Peripherals ..............................................................................35
Power Management Setup .......................................................................39
PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................................42

Table of Content
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PC Health Status........................................................................................43
Frequency/Voltage Control........................................................................45
Top Performance ......................................................................................47
Load Fail-Safe Defaults.............................................................................48
Load Optimized Defaults...........................................................................49
Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................50
Save& Exit Setup.......................................................................................51
Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................52
Chapter 4 Technical Reference ...........................................................53
Block Diagram...........................................................................................53
@BIOS™
Introduction .................................................................................54
EasyTune™
4 Introduction..........................................................................55
Flash BIOS Method Introduction...............................................................56
2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction ..........................................71
Chapter 5 Appendix.............................................................................77

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Item Checklist
TheGA-8GE800motherboard
IDE cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1
CDformotherboarddriver&utility
GA-8GE800user'smanual
I/OShield
QuickPCInstallationGuide
RAIDManual
2 Port USB Cable x 1
4 Port USB Cable x 1
SPDIF KIT x 1 (SPD-KIT)
IEEE 1394 Cable x1
Audio Combo Kit x 1
MotherboardSettingsLabel
ComputermotherboardsandexpansioncardscontainverydelicateIntegratedCircuit(IC)chips.To
protectthemagainstdamagefromstaticelectricity,youshouldfollowsomeprecautionswheneveryou
workonyourcomputer.
1. Unplugyourcomputerwhenworkingontheinside.
2. Useagroundedwriststrapbeforehandlingcomputercomponents.Ifyoudonothaveone,touch
bothofyourhandstoasafelygroundedobjectortoametalobject,suchasthepowersupply
case.
3. HoldcomponentsbytheedgesandtrynottouchtheICchips,leadsorconnectors,orother
components.
4. Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthebagthatcamewiththecomponents
wheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.
5. EnsurethattheATXpowersupplyisswitchedoffbeforeyoupluginorremovetheATXpower
connectoronthemotherboard.
Ifthemotherboardhasmountingholes,buttheydon'tlineupwiththeholesonthebaseandthere
are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the
mountingholes.Justcutthebottomportionofthespacers(thespacermaybealittlehardtocutoff,so
becarefulofyourhands).Inthiswayyoucanstillattachthemotherboardtothebasewithoutworrying
aboutshortcircuits.Sometimesyoumayneedtousetheplasticspringstoisolatethescrewfromthe
motherboardPCBsurface,becausethecircuitwiremaybenearbythehole.Becareful,don'tletthe
screwcontactanyprintedcircuitwriteorpartsonthePCBthatarenearthefixinghole,otherwiseit
maydamagetheboardorcauseboardmalfunctioning.
Installing the motherboard to the chassis...
WARNING!

Introduction
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FormFactor —29.5cmx21cmATXsizeformfactor,4layersPCB
CPU —Socket478 forIntel®MicroFC-PGA2Pentium®4processor
—SupportsIntel®Pentium®4(Northwood,0.13 m)processor
—SupportIntel®Pentium®4ProcessorwithHTTechnology
—Intel®Pentium®4400/533MHz FSB
—2ndcachedependsonCPU
Chipset —Intel®Chipset845GEHOST/AGP/Controller
—Intel®ICH4 I/O Controller Hub
Memory —3184-pinDDRDIMMsockets
—SupportsDDR333/266DIMM
—Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
—Supportsup to2.0GB DRAM(Max)
I/OControl —ITE8712
Slots —1AGPslot4X(1.5V)devicesupport
—5 PCI slot supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant
On-BoardIDE —2IDEbusmaster(UDMA33/ATA66/ATA100)IDEports
forupto4ATAPIdevices
—SupportsPIOmode3,4(UDMA33/ATA66/ATA100)IDE
& ATAPI CD-ROM
On-BoardPeripherals —1Floppyportsupports2FDDwith360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M
and2.88Mbytes
—1ParallelportsupportsNormal/EPP/ECPmode
—2 Serial ports (COMA & COMB), 1 VGA port
—6 x USB 2.0/1.1 (2 x Rear, 4 x Front by cable)
—1FrontAudioconnector
HardwareMonitor —CPU/SystemFanRevolutiondetect
—CPU/SystemFan FailWarning
—CPUOverheatWarning
—SystemVoltageDetect
Chapter 1 Introduction
tobecontinued......
Features Summary
Due to (Intel 845PE/GE/GV) chipset architecture limitation, DDR 333 memory module is only
supportedwhenusingFSB533Pentium4processor.AFSB400Pentium4processorwillonly
supportDDR266memorymodule.

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On-BoardSound —RealtekALC650CODEC
—LineOut/2frontspeaker
—LineIn/2rearspeaker(bys/wswitch)
—Mic In / center & subwoofer(by s/w switch)
—SPDIF Out /SPDIF In
—CD In/ AUX_IN/ Game Port
PS/2Connector —PS/2KeyboardinterfaceandPS/2Mouseinterface
BIOS —LicensedAWARD BIOS, 2M bit Flash ROM
—SupportsQ-Flash
AdditionalFeatures —PS/2 Keyboardpower onbypassword
—PS/2Mouse power on
—STR(Suspend-To-RAM)
—AC Recovery
—USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3
—SupportsEasyTune™
4
—Supports @BIOS™
JumperlessOverclocking —Over Voltage (DDR/AGP) by BIOS
—Over Clock (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS
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
thesespecificbusfrequenciesarenotthestandardspecificationsforCPU,chipsetandmostofthe
peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will
depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, SDRAM, Cards...tc.
"*" HT functionality requirement content :
EnablingthefunctionalityofHyper-ThreadingTechnologyforyourcomputersystemrequiresall
ofthefollowingplatformcomponents:
- CPU: An Intel®Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology
- Chipset:An Intel®Chipset that supports HTTechnology
- BIOS:ABIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled
- OS:An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology

Introduction
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GA-8GE800 Motherboard Layout
COMB
P4 Titan
F_AUDIO
AUX_IN
CI
GA-8GE800
KB_MS
COMA
LPT
USB
SOCKET 478
CPU_FAN
ATX
FDD
VGA
IDE2
IDE1
PWR_LED
PCI3
F_USB2
BIOS
F_PANEL
SYS _FAN
ICH4
PCI4
PCI5
F_USB1
CD_IN GAME
LINE_IN
LINE_OUT
MIC_IN
ATX_12V
AGP
DDR2
DDR1
845GE
BAT
PCI1
PCI2
IT8712
CODEC
DDR3
SUR_CEN
SPDIF_IO
AGP_LED
CLR_PWD

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Tosetupyourcomputer,youmustcompletethefollowingsteps:
Step1-InstalltheCentralProcessingUnit(CPU)
Step2-Installmemorymodules
Step3-Installexpansioncards
Step4-Connectribboncables,cabinetwiresandpowersupply
Step5-SetupBIOSsoftware
Step6-Installsupportingsoftwaretools
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
Step 2
Step 4 Step 1
Step 4
Step 4
Step 3
Step 1

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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step1-1: CPU Installation
Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
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.
1. Anglingtherodto65-degreemaybe
feelakindoftight,andthencontinue
pulltherodto90-degreewhenanoise
"cough"made.
2.Pulltherodtothe90-degreedirectly.
3. CPU Top View
Pin1 indicator
4. LocatePin1inthesocketandlook
fora(golden)cutedgeontheCPU
uppercorner.TheninserttheCPU
intothesocket.
Socket
Actuation
Lever
Pin1 indicator
Angling the
rod to 650

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Step 1-2: CPU Heat Sink Installation
1. Hookoneendofthecoolerbracket
totheCPUsocketfirst. 2. Hook the other end of the cooler
brackettotheCPUsocket.
Please use Intel approved cooling fan.
We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat
conduction between your CPU and heatsink.
(The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the
thermal paste. During this condition if you try to remove the cooling fan, you
might pull the processor out of the CPU socket alone with the cooling fan, and
might damage the processor. To avoid this from happening, we suggest you to
eitherusethermaltapeinsteadofthermalpaste,orremovethecoolingfanwith
extreme caution.)
MakesuretheCPUfanpowercableispluggedintotheCPUfanconnector,this
completes the installation.
Please refer to CPU heat sink user's manual for more detail installation
procedure.

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Please 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.
DDR
1. TheDIMMsockethasanotch,sotheDIMMmemory
modulecanonlyfitinonedirection.
2. InserttheDIMMmemorymoduleverticallyintothe
DIMMsocket.Thenpushitdown.
3. ClosetheplasticclipatbothedgesoftheDIMM
socketstolocktheDIMMmodule.
Reversetheinstallationstepswhenyouwishto
removetheDIMMmodule.
DDR1 DDR2 DDR3
SS S
DS S
DD X
DX D
SD X
SX D
D:Double Sided DIMM S:Single Sided DIMM
X:Not Use
Step 2: Install memory modules
The motherboard has 3 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
socket.TheDIMMmodulecanonlyfitinonedirectionduetothenotch.Memorysizecanvarybetween
sockets.
SupportUnbufferedDDRDIMMSizestype:
64Mbit (2Mx8x4banks) 64Mbit(1Mx16x4banks) 128Mbit(4Mx8x4banks)
128Mbit(2Mx16x4banks) 256Mbit(8Mx8x4banks) 256Mbit(4Mx16x4banks)
512Mbit(16Mx8x4banks) 512Mbit(8Mx16x4banks)

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Step 3: Install expansion cards
1. Readtherelatedexpansioncard'sinstructiondocumentbeforeinstalltheexpansioncardinto
thecomputer.
2. Removeyourcomputer'schassiscover,necessaryscrewsandslotbracketfromthecomputer.
3. Presstheexpansioncardfirmlyintoexpansionslotinmotherboard.
4. Besurethemetalcontactsonthecardareindeedseatedintheslot.
5. Replacethescrewtosecuretheslotbracketoftheexpansioncard.
6. Replaceyourcomputer'schassiscover.
7. Poweronthecomputer,ifnecessary,setupBIOSutilityofexpansioncardfromBIOS.
8. Installrelateddriverfromtheoperatingsystem.
AGP Card
Pleasecarefullypulloutthesmall white-
drawablebarattheendoftheAGPslotwhen
youtrytoinstall/UninstalltheAGPcard.
PleasealigntheAGPcardtotheonboard
AGPslotandpressfirmlydownontheslot.
Makesure yourAGPcard islockedby the
smallwhite-drawablebar.
EstablishedontheexistingSDRAMindustryinfrastructure,DDR(DoubleDataRate)memoryisa
highperformanceandcost-effectivesolutionthatallowseasyadoptionformemoryvendors,OEMsand
systemintegrators.
DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing
SDRAMinfrastructure,yetmakesawesomeadvancesinsolvingthesystemperformancebottleneckby
doublingthememorybandwidth.DDRSDRAMwillofferasuperiorsolutionandmigrationpathfrom
existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100 DDR
memory(DDR266)doublesthedataratethroughreadingandwritingatboththerisingandfallingedgeof
theclock,achievingdatabandwidth2XgreaterthanPC133whenrunningwiththesameDRAMclock
frequency.Withpeakbandwidthof2.664GBpersecond,DDRmemoryenablessystemOEMstobuild
highperformanceandlowlatencyDRAMsubsystemsthataresuitableforservers,workstations,high-
end PC's and value desktop SMA systems. With a core voltage of only 2.5 Volts compared to
conventionalSDRAM's3.3volts,DDRmemoryisacompellingsolutionforsmallformfactordesktops
andnotebookapplications.
DDR Introduction
WhenanAGP2X(3.3V)cardisinstalledtheAGP_LEDwilllightup,indicatinga
non-supportedgraphicscardisinserted.Informingusersthatsystemmightnotbootup
normallyduetoAGP2X(3.3V)isnotsupportedbythechipset.

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power
supply
Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction
!!
!!
!PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2MouseConnector
(6pinFemale)
PS/2KeyboardConnector
(6pinFemale)
This connector supports standard PS/2
keyboardandPS/2mouse.
!
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"USB Connector Before you connect your device(s) into USB
connector(s),pleasemakesureyourdevice(s)such
as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip,
speaker...etc.HaveastandardUSBinterface.Also
make sure your OS supports USB controller. If
yourOSdoesnotsupportUSBcontroller,please
contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver
upgrade.Formoreinformationpleasecontactyour
OSordevice(s)vendors.
USB 0
USB 1

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$Game / MIDI Ports
Joystick/ MIDI(15pin Female)
%%
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%Audio Connectors
Thisconnectorsupportsjoystick,MIDIkeyboard
andotherrelateaudiodevices.
Afterinstallonboardaudiodriver,youmaycon-
nectspeakertoLineOutjack,microphonetoMIC
Injack.DevicelikeCD-ROM,walkmanetc.can
beconnectedtoLine-Injack.
Pleasenote:
Youareabletouse2-/4-/6-channelaudiofeature
by S/W selection.
If you want to enable 6-channel function, you
have2chooseforhardwareconnection.
Method1:
Connect"FrontSpeaker"to"LineOut"
Connect"RearSpeaker"to"LineIn"
Connect"CenterandSubwoofer"to"MICOut".
Method2:
You can refer to page 21, and contact your
nearest dealerforoptionalSUR_CENcable.
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#ParallelPort,SerialPortandVGAport (LPT / COMA / VGA)
Thismotherboardsupports1standardCOM
port,1 LPTportand 1VGA port.Device like
printercanbeconnectedtoLPTport;mouse
and modem etc. can be connected to COM
port.
ParallelPort
(25pinFemale)
COMA VGA
SerialPort
(9pinMale) VGAPort (15pinFemale)
LineIn
(RearSpeaker)
MIC In
(Center and Subwoofer)
Line Out
(Front
Speaker)
If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup
installation, please refer to page 71.

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Step4-2:ConnectorsIntroduction
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17 6
14
13
7
18
10
4
12
5
11
16
9
19
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) FDD
6) IDE1 / IDE2
7) F_PANEL
8) PWR_LED
9) AGP_LED
10) F_AUDIO
11) SUR_CEN
12) CD_IN
13) AUX_IN
14) SPDIF_IO
15) F_USB1 / F_USB2
16) COMB
17) CI
18) BAT
19) CLR_PWD

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1) ATX_12V(+12VPowerConnector)
This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore).
If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot.
PinNo. Definition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
2) ATX(ATXPower)
AC 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. Pin No. Definition
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 VCC
5 GND
6 VCC
7 GND
8 Power Good
95VSB(stand by +5V)
10 +12V
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON(soft on/off)
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 VCC
20 VCC
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20
1
11
10