Gigabyte GA-8IRXP User manual

USER’SMANUAL
GA-8IRXP
P4Titan DDR Motherboard
Pentium®4ProcessorMotherboard
Rev.2005
12MD-8IRXP-2005

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TableofContent
ItemChecklist................................................................................. 3
WARNING! ..................................................................................... 3
Chapter1Introduction...................................................................... 4
FeaturesSummary................................................................................................4
GA-8IRXPMotherboardLayout...........................................................................6
Chapter2HardwareInstallation Process ........................................... 7
Step1:InstalltheCentralProcessingUnit(CPU)............................................8
Step 1-1CPUInstallation ....................................................................................8
Step 1-2:CPUHeatSinkInstallation..................................................................9
Step2:Installmemorymodules........................................................................10
Step3:Installexpansioncards..........................................................................11
Step4:Connectribboncables,cabinetwires,andpowersupply...............12
Step 4-1:I/OBack PanelIntroduction ..............................................................12
Step 4-2:Connectors&JumperSetting Introduction ........................................14
Chapter3BIOSSetup ....................................................................20
TheMainMenu.....................................................................................................20
DualBIOS/Q-FlashUtility.................................................................................20
SelectLanguage ..................................................................................................20
LoadOptimizedDefault ......................................................................................22
Save&ExitSetup ................................................................................................23
Chapter4DriverInstallation ............................................................24
Chapter5BIOSFlashProcedure.....................................................26

Introduction
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þThe GA-8IRXP motherboard
þIDEcablex3/Floppycablex1
þCD formotherboarddriver&utility(SpecialCD)
þGA-8IRXPuser’smanual
þQuick PCInstallation Guide
þ4-PortUSB Cablex1
þ2-PortUSB Cablex1
þI/OShield
ItemChecklist
Computermotherboardsand expansion cardscontainverydelicateIntegrated Circuit(IC)chips.To
protectthemagainstdamage fromstaticelectricity,you shouldfollowsomeprecautionswhenever
you workon yourcomputer.
1.Unplugyourcomputerwhenworkingon theinside.
2.Useagroundedwriststrap beforehandlingcomputercomponents.Ifyoudonothave
one,touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygrounded objectortoametalobject,suchas
thepowersupplycase.
3.Holdcomponentsbytheedgesandtrynottouchthe ICchips,leadsorconnectors,or
othercomponents.
4.Placecomponentsonagroundedantistaticpadoronthe bagthatcamewiththe
componentswheneverthecomponentsareseparatedfromthesystem.
5.EnsurethattheATXpowersupplyisswitchedoffbeforeyoupluginorremovetheATX
owerconnectoronthemotherboard.
If the motherboardhasmounting holes,buttheydon’tline up withthe holeson the baseand
thereareno slotstoattachthe spacers,do notbecomealarmed you can still attachthe spacersto
the mounting holes.Justcutthe bottomportion ofthe spacers(the spacermaybe alittlehardto
cutoff, sobe carefulofyourhands).Inthiswayyou can still attachthe motherboardtothe base
withoutworrying aboutshortcircuits.Sometimesyou mayneed tousethe plasticspringstoisolate
the screwfromthe motherboardPCBsurface,becausethe circuitwiremaybe nearbythe hole.Be
careful,don’tletthe screwcontactanyprinted circuitwriteorpartson the PCBthatarenearthe
fixing hole,otherwiseitmaydamage the boardorcauseboardmalfunctioning.
Installing themotherboardtothechassis…
WARNING!

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FormFactor—30.6cmx24.4cmATXsizeformfactor,4layersPCB.
CPU—Socket478 forIntel®MicroFC-PGA2Pentium®4processor
—IntelPentium®4400MHzFSB
—SupportIntel®Pentium®4(Northwood,0.13um)processor
—2nd cache depend on CPU
Chipset—Chipset82845 HOST/AGP/Controller
—82801BA(ICH2)I/OControllerHub
Memory—3184-pinDDR DIMM sockets
—SupportsPC2100 DDR orPC1600 DDR DIMM
—Supportsup to2GBDRAM(Max)
—Supportsonly2.5VDDR DIMM
—Supports64bitECC type DRAMintegritymode
I/OControl—IT8712
Slots—1CNR(Communication and Networking Riser) Slot
—1AGPslot4X(1.5Vonly)devicesupport
—6PCIslotsupports33MHz&PCI2.2compliant
On-BoardIDE—2IDEcontrollerson the Intel82801BA PCIchipset
providesIDEHDD/CD-ROM(IDE1,IDE2)withPIO,BusMaster
(UltraDMA33/ATA66/ATA100)operation modes.
—IDE3and IDE4CompatiblewithRAID,UltraATA133/100.
On-BoardPeripherals—1Floppyportsupports2FDD with360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M
and 2.88Mbytes.
—1ParallelportsupportsNormal/EPP/ECPmode
—2Serialports(COMA&COMB)
—4xUSB 2.0,2xUSB 1.1bycableand 2xUSB 1.1onboard
—1IrDAconnectorforIR
HardwareMonitor—CPU/Power/SystemFan Revolution detect
—CPU/Power/SystemFan Control
—CPUOverheatWarning
—SystemVoltage Detect
Chapter1Introduction
tobe continued......
FeaturesSummary

Introduction
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Pleasesetthe CPUhostfrequency inaccordancewithyourprocessor’sspecifications.
Wedon’trecommend you tosetthe systembusfrequency overthe CPU’sspecification
becausethesespecificbusfrequenciesarenotthe standardspecificationsforCPU,
chipsetand mostofthe peripherals.Whetheryoursystemcan run underthesespecific
busfrequenciesproperlywill depend on yourhardwareconfigurations,including CPU,
Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards….etc.
On-BoardSound —CreativeCT5880 Sound Chipset+Sigmatel9708TCODEC
—Line In/Line Out/MicIn/CD In/AUX_IN/TELE/GamePort
On-BoardRAID—OnbardPromisePDC20276
—Supportsdatastriping (RAID0)ormirroring (RAID1)
—SupportsconcurrentdualIDEcontrolleroperation
—SupportsIDEbusmasteroperation
—Displays statusand errorchecking messagesduring boot-up
—Mirroring supportsautomaticbackground rebuilds
—FeaturesLBA and Extended Interrupt13 drivetranslation in
controlleronboardBIOS
On-BoardLAN—Intel82562ETLANPHY
On-BoardUSB 2.0—NECD720100AS1Chipset
On-BoardMS,SD,SC—Winbond SMART@I/OChipset(MemoryStick ,SecurityDigitaland
SCheader)
PS/2Connector—PS/2Keyboardinterfaceand PS/2Mouseinterace
BIOS—Licensed AWARD BIOS,4Mbitx2FWH
—SupportsDualBIOS
—SupportsMultiLanguage
—SupportsQ-Flash
AdditionalFeatures—PS/2Keyboardpoweron bypassword
—PS/2Mousepoweron
—ExternalModemwakeup
—STR(Suspend-To-RAM)
—Wakeon LAN(WOL)
—ACRecovery
—Polyfuseforkeyboardover-currentprotection
—USB KB/Mousewakeup fromS3
—Supports@BIOS
—SupportsEasyTuneIII
SpecialFeatures—OverVoltage (DDR/AGP/CPU)
—OverClock (CPU/PCI/AGP)

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GA-8IRXPMotherboardLayout
S_IRQ
SD MS
W83L
518D
SC
GA-8IRXP
KB_MS
COMA
COMB
GAME
LINE_IN
LINE_OUT
MIC_IN
USB
AUX_12V
CD_IN
AUX_IN
F_AUDIO
AC97
CT5880
WOL
USB3
IT8712
F_PANEL
BATTERY
BACKUP
BIOS
SYS
FAN
ICH2
Brookdale
SOCKET478
CPU_FAN
ATX
PWR_FAN IR/CIR
FLOPPY
IDE1
IDE2
AGP
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
PCI6
DDR3 DDR2
DDR1
CNR
USB4
P4Titan-DDR
PDC20276
MAIN
BIOS
LPT1
LAN
USB2
NEC
82562ET
TELE
IDE3
IDE4
USB2.0
CASE OPEN

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Tosetup yourcomputer,you mustcompletethe following setps:
Step 1-Install the CentralProcessing Unit(CPU)
Step 2-Install memorymodules
Step 3-Install expansion cards
Step 4-Connectribbon cables,cabinetwires,and powersupply
Step 5-Setup BIOSsoftware
Step 6-Install supporting softwaretools
Chapter2HardwareInstallationProcess
Step4
Step4
Step2Step1Step4
Step3
Step4

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Step1:Install theCentralProcessingUnit(CPU)
Step1-1CPUInstallation
Pin1indicatorPin1indicator
CPUTop View CPUBottomView
SocketActuation Lever
1.Pull up the CPUsocketlever
and up to90-degree angle.
Pin1indicator
2.LocatePin1inthe socketand look
fora(golden)cutedge on the CPU
uppercorner.Then insertthe CPU
intothe socket.
3.Press downthe CPUsocket
leverand finishCPUinstallation.
M Please make suretheCPUtypeissupportedbythemotherboard.
M Ifyou do notmatchtheCPUsocketPin1and CPUcutedgewell, itwill cause
improperinstallation.Please changetheinsertorientation.

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Step1-2:CPUHeatSinkInstallation
M Please use Intelapprovedcoolingfan.
M Werecommend you toapplythethermaltapetoprovidebetterheatconductionbetween
yourCPUand heatsink.
(TheCPUcooling fanmightstick totheCPUduetothehardeningofthethermalpaste.
During thiscondition ifyou trytoremovethecooling fan,you mightpulltheprocessorout
oftheCPUsocketalonewiththecooling fan,and mightdamagetheprocessor.Toavoid
thisfromhappening,wesuggestyoutoeitherusethermaltapeinsteadofthermalpaste,or
removethecooling fanwithextremecaution.)
M Make suretheCPUfanpowercableispluggedintotheCPUfanconnector,thiscompletes
theinstallation.
M Please refertoCPUheatsinkuser’smanualformoredetail installationprocedure.
2.Makesurethe CPUfan isplugged to
the CPUfan connector,than install
complete.
1.Fasten the heatsinksupporting-base
ontothe CPUsocketon the main-
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Step2:Installmemorymodules
The motherboardhas3dualinline memorymodule(DIMM)sockets,butitcan onlysupporta
maximumof4banks ofDDR memory.DDR slot1uses2banks,DDR slot2&3sharethe remaining
2banks.Pleaserefertothe following tablesforpossiblememoryconfigurationssupported.The
BIOSwill automaticallydetectsmemorytype and size.Toinstall the memorymodule,justpushit
verticallyintothe DIMM Slot.The DIMM modulecan onlyfitinone direction due tothe notch.
Memorysizecan varybetween sockets.
DDR
1.The DIMM slothasanotch,sothe
DIMMmemorymodulecan onlyfitinone direction.
2. Insertthe DIMM memorymoduleverticallyintothe
DIMM slot. Then pushitdown.
3.ClosetheplasticclipatbothedgesoftheDIMM slots
tolock the DIMM module.
Reversethe installation stepswhen you wishto
removethe DIMM module.
M WhenSTR/DIMM LEDisON,do notinstall/remove DIMM fromsocket.
M Please notethattheDIMM modulecanonlyfitinonedirection dueto
thetwonotches.Wrong orientation will cause improperinstallation.
Please changetheinsertorientation.
TotalMemorySizesWithUnbuffered DDR DIMM
DevicesusedonDIMM 1DIMMx64/x72 2DIMMsx64/x72 3DIMMsx64/x72
64Mbit(2Mx8x4banks)128MBytes256MBytes256MBytes
64Mbit(1Mx16x4banks)32MBytes64MBytes96MBytes
128Mbit(4Mx8x4banks)256MBytes512MBytes512MBytes
128Mbit(2Mx16x4banks)64MBytes128MBytes196MBytes
256Mbit(8Mx8x4banks)512MBytes1GBytes1GBytes
256Mbit(4Mx16x4banks)128MBytes256MBytes384MBytes
512Mbit(16Mx8x4banks)1GBytes2GBytes2GBytes
512Mbit(8Mx16x4banks)256MBytes512MBytes768MBytes
D:DoubleSidedDIMM S:SingleSidedDIMM
X:NotUse
DDR1DDR2DDR3
S S S
DS S
D D X
DXD
SDX
S X D
Notes:Double-sidedx16DDR memorydevicesarenotsupportbyIntel845chipset.

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Step3:Installexpansioncards
1.Read the related expansion card’sinstruction documentbeforeinstall the expansion cardinto
the computer.
2.Removeyourcomputer’schassiscover,screwsand slotbracketfromthe computer.
3.Press the expansion cardfirmlyintoexpansion slotinmotherboard.
4.Besurethe metalcontactson the cardareindeed seated inthe slot.
5.Replacethe screwtosecurethe slotbracketofthe expansion card.
6.Replaceyourcomputer’schassiscover.
7.Poweron the computer,ifnecessary,setup BIOSutilityofexpansion cardfromBIOS.
8. Install related driverfromthe operating system.
IssuesTo BewareOfWhenInstallingCNR
PleaseusestandardCNR cardlikethe one inordertoavoidmechanicalproblem.
StandardCNR Card
AGPCard
Pleasecarefullypull outthe small white-
drawablebaratthe end ofthe AGPslot
when you trytoinstall/Uninstall the AGP
card.Pleasealign the AGPcardtothe
onboardAGPslotand press firmlydownon
the slot.MakesureyourAGPcardislocked
bythe small white-drawablebar.

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Step4:Connectribbon cables,cabinetwires,and power
supply
Step4-1:I/OBack PanelIntroduction
u PS/2Keyboardand PS/2MouseConnector
PS/2MouseConnector
(6pinFemale)
PS/2KeyboardConnector
(6pinFemale)
ØThisconnectorsupportsstandardPS/2
keyboardand PS/2mouse.
u v w
x
y
v ParallelPortand SerialPorts(COMA/COMB)
ØThisconnectorsupports2standardCOMports
and 1Parallelport. Devicelikeprintercan be
connected toParallelport;mouseand modem
etccan be connected toSerialports.
ParallelPort
(25 pinFemale)
COMACOMB
SerialPorts(9pinMale)

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w Game/MIDIPorts
Joystick/MIDI(15 pinFemale)
x AudioConnectors
ØThisconnectorsupportsjoystick,MIDIkeyboard
and otherrelateaudiodevices.
Line In
MICIn
Line Out
ØAfterinstall onboardaudiodriver,you mayconnect
speakertoLine Outjack,microphone toMICInjack.
DevicelikeCD-ROM,walkman etccan be connected
toLine-Injack.
Pleasenote:Line Out1:Line OutorSPDIF(The SPDIF
outputiscapableofproviding digitalaudiotoexternal
speakersorcompressed AC3datatoan externalDolby
digitaldecoder).ToenableSPDIF,simplyinsertSPDIF
connectorintoLine Out1.Line Out1will becomeSPDIF
Outautomatically.
ToenableFourSpeaker(forCreative5880 audioonly),
and Line Inwill becomeLine Out2tosupportsecond
pairofstereo speakers.
Ifyouwantthedetailinformation for“FourSpeaker
&SPDIF“setup,please download8IRXP manual
(CompleteVersion)fromGigabyteweb.
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.
yUSB/LANConnectorØBeforeyou connectyourdevice(s)intoUSB
connector(s),pleasemakesureyourdevice(s)
suchasUSB keyboard,mouse,scanner,zip,
speaker..etc.HaveastandardUSB interface.
AlsomakesureyourOS(Win95 withUSB
supplement, Win98,Windows2000,Windows
ME,WinNTwithSP6)supportsUSB controller.
If yourOSdoesnotsupportUSB controller,
pleasecontactOSvendorforpossiblepatchor
driverupgrade.Formoreinformation please
contactyourOSordevice(s)vendors.
USB0
USB1
LAN

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Step4-2:Connectors&JumperSetting Introduction
A)CPU_FAN L)SYS_FAN
B)ATXM)USB2
C)IR/CIR N)USB3/USB4
D)SCO)WOL
E)IDE1/IDE2/FloppyP)TELE
F)SD/MSQ)AUX_IN
G)PWR_FAN R)BAT
H)S_IRQS)CD_IN
I)CASE_OPENT)F_AUDIO
J)F_PanelU)AUX_12V
K)IDE3/IDE4
A
B
C
D
E
G
J
MON
H
I
K
L
Q
F
P
R
S
T
U

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A)CPU_FAN (CPUFanConnector)
B)ATX(ATXPowerConnector)
ØPleasenote,aproperinstallation ofthe CPU
coolerisessentialtopreventthe CPUfrom
running underabnormalcondition or
damaged byoverheating.The CPUfan
connectorsupportsMax.currentup to600mA.
ØThisconnector(ATX+12V)is
used onlyforCPUCoreVoltage.
U)AUX_12V(+12VPowerConnector)
ØACpowercordshouldonlybe connected to
yourpowersupplyunitafterATXpower
cableand otherrelated devicesarefirmly
connected tothe mainboard.
G)PWR_FAN (PowerFanConnector)L)SYS_FAN(SystemFanConnector)
+12V/Control
Sense
GND
11+12V/Control
Sense
GND
1
+12V/Control
Sense
GND
1
2
3
4
+12V
GND +12V
GND
PS-ON(SoftOn/Off)
3.3V
3.3V
GND
GND
GND
VCC
VCC
+12V
5VSB(Stand by+5V)
PowerGood
3.3V
GND
GND
GND
GND
VCC
VCC
-12V
1
20
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Q)AUX_IN(AUXInConnector)
E)Floppy/IDE1/IDE2Connector(Primary/Secondary]
1
K)IDE3/IDE4Connector(RAID/ATA133)
ØImportantNotice:
Pleaseconnectfirstharddisk toIDE1
and connectCDROMtoIDE2.
S)CD_IN(CD AudioLineInConnector)
O)WOL(Wakeon LAN)
1
FDD
IDE1
1
IDE2
1CD-L
CD-R
GND
1
AUX-R
AUX-L GND
1
+5VSBGND
Signal
P)TELE
1
Signal-Out
Signal-In GND
ØThe connectorisforinternalmodemcardwith
vocieconnector
IDE31
IDE4
Ifyou wantthedetail information for
“RAID“setup ,please download8IRXP
manual(CompleteVersion)fromGigabyte
web.http://www.gigabyte.com.tw.

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M,N)USB2/USB3/USB4(USB3&4connectorsinorangeareforUSB2.0)
ØBecarefulwiththe polarityofthe front
panelUSB connector.Check the pin
assignmentwhileyou connectthe front
panelUSB cable.Pleasecontactyour
nearestdealerforoptionalfrontpanel
USB cable.
T)F_AUDIO(F_AUDIOConnector)
GND
NC USBD3+ USB D3-
Power
Power
USB D2-
USBD2+
NC
GND
1
Type 2Type 1
TherearetwotypesofFrontAudioconnector,pleaserefertothe tablesbelowbeforeyou install.
ØIf you wanttousetype-1FrontAudio
connector,you mustremove11-12,13-14
Jumper.If you wanttousetype-2Front
Audioconnector,you mustremove3-4,5-6
Jumper.Inordertoutilizethe frontaudio
header,yourchassismusthavefrontaudio
connector.Alsopleasemakesurethe pin
assigmenton the cableisthe sameasthe
pinassigmenton the MBheader.Tofind out
ifthe chassisyou arebuying supportfront
audioconnector,pleasecontactyourdealer.
Incase speaker (L)
GND
GND
GNDRear Audio (R)
Rear Audio (L)
Incasespeaker(R)GND
GND
GND
FrontAudio(R)
Front Audio (L)
+12V
MIC
1
GND
Rear Audio (L)
MIC
Front Audio (R)
GND
1
Rear Audio (R)
Front Audio (L)

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C)IR/CIR(IR/CIR)ØMakesurethe pin1on the IRdeviceis
aling withpinone the connector.To
enablethe IR/CIRfunction on the board,
you arerequired topurchasean option IR/
CIRmodule.Fordetail information please
contactyourautherized Giga-Byte
distributor.
TouseIRfunction only,pleaseconnectIR
moduletoPin1 toPin5.
H)S_IRQ
VCC
NC
IRRX
GND
IRTX
NC VCC GND NC CIRRX
1
D,F)SC(SmartCardInterface),SD(SecureDigitalMemoryCardInterface),
MS(MemoryStick Interface)
I)CASE_OPEN
SC
15
MS
1
SD
1
1Signal
GND
1Signal
GND

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J)F_PANEL(2x7pinsconnector)
ØPleaseconnectthe powerLED,PCspeaker,resetswitchand powerswitchetcofyourchassis
frontpaneltothe F_PANELconnectoraccording tothe pinassignmentabove.
HD+
PD_Y-
214 113
PD+
PW-
PW+
RST-
SPK+
SPK-1
1
RST+
HD-
PD_G-
HD (IDEHardDisk ActiveLED)Pin1:LEDanode(+)
Pin2:LEDcathode(-)
SPK (SpeakerConnector) Pin1:VCC(+)
Pin2-Pin3:NC
Pin4:Data(-)
RST(ResetSwitch)Open:NormalOperation
Close:ResetHardwareSystem
PD+/PD_G-/PD_Y-(PowerLED)Pin1:LEDanode(+)
Pin2:LEDcathode(-)
Pin3:LEDcathode(-)
PW(Soft PowerConnector) Open:NormalOperation
Close:PowerOn/Off
R)BAT(Battery)
+
CAUTION
vDangerofexplosion ifbatteryisincorrectly
replaced.
vReplaceonlywiththe sameorequivalent
type recommended bythe manufacturer.
vDisposeofused batteriesaccording tothe
manufacturer’sinstructions.

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BIOSSetup isan overviewofthe BIOSSetup Program.The programthatallowsuserstomodify
the basicsystemconfiguration.Thistype ofinformation isstored inbattery-backed CMOSRAMso
thatitretainsthe Setup information when the poweristurned off.
ENTERINGSETUP
Afterpoweron the computer,pressing <Del>immediatelyduring POST(PowerOnSelfTest)itwill
allowyou toenterAwardBIOSCMOSSETUP.
GETTINGHELP
MainMenu
The on-line description ofthe highlighted setup function isdisplayed atthe bottomofthe screen.
StatusPageSetup Menu /OptionPageSetup Menu
Press F1topop up asmall helpwindowthatdescribesthe appropriatekeys touseand the possible
selectionsforthe highlighted item.Toexitthe HelpWindowpress <Esc>.
TheMainMenu
Onceyou enterAwardBIOSCMOSSetup Utility,the MainMenu will appearon the screen.The
MainMenu allowsyou toselectfromeightsetup functionsand twoexitchoices.Usearrowkeys to
selectamong the itemsand press <Enter>toacceptorenterthe sub-menu.
DualBIOS/Q-FlashUtility
Afterpoweron the computer,pressing <Del>immediatelyduring POST(PowerOnSelfTest)it
will allowyou toenterAwardBIOSCMOSSETUP,then press <F8>toenterDualBIOS/Q-Flash
utility.Ifyou wanttodetail information for“DualBIOS/Q-FlashUtility“,please download
thismanualfromGigabytewebhttp://www.gigabyte.com.tw.
SelectLanguage
You can press <Shift>+<F3>toselectmultilanguage.Thereare7languagesavailable,
including English,Japanese,French,Spanish,Germany,Simplified Chinese,TraditionalChinese.
CMOSSetupUtility-Copyright(C)1984-2001AwardSoftware
}StandardCMOSFeaturesSelectLanguage
}AdvancedBIOSFeaturesLoadFail-SafeDefaults
}AdvancedChipsetFeaturesLoadOptimized Defaults
}IntegratedPeripheralsSetSupervisorPassword
}PowerManagementSetup SetUserPassword
}PnP/PCIConfigurationsSave&ExitSetup
}PCHealthStatusExitWithoutSaving
}Frequency/VoltageControl
Chapter3BIOSSetup
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