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GA-8I915GL-MFK Motherboard

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English

2-3

Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

Enabled

Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)

Disabled

Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software

Integrated Peripherals

KLJI

: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help
Menu Level

`

Parallel Port Mode

[SPP]

x ECP Mode Use DMA

3

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software

Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

[Enabled]

On-Chip SATA Mode

[Auto]

x PATA IDE Set to

Ch.1 Master/Slave

SATA Port 0/2 Set to

Ch.2 Master/Slave

SATA Port 1/3 Set to

Ch.3 Master/Slave

USB Controller

[Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller

[Enabled]

USB Keyboard Support

[Disabled]

USB Mouse Support

[Disabled]

Azalia Codec

[Auto]

Front Panel Type

[HD Audio]

Onboard H/W 1394

[Enabled]

Onboard H/W LAN

[Enabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

[Disabled]

Onboard Serial Port 1

[3F8/IRQ4]

Onboard Serial Port 2

[2F8/IRQ3]

UART Mode Select

[Normal]

x UR2 Duplex Mode

[Half]

Onboard Parallel Port

[378/IRQ7]

KLJI

: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help
Menu Level

`

Summary of Contents for GA-8I915GL-MFK

Page 1: ...GA 8I915GL MFK Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User s Manual Rev 1001 12ME I915GLMFK 1001 ...

Page 2: ...Motherboard GA 8I915GL MFK Jun 17 2005 Jun 17 2005 Motherboard GA 8I915GL MFK ...

Page 3: ...ten 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 For detailed product information and specifications please carefully read the Product User Manual For detailed information related to Gigabyte s unique features please go to Techno...

Page 4: ... 1 5 Install expansion cards 16 1 6 I O Back Panel Introduction 17 1 7 ConnectorsIntroduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu For example BIOS Ver E1 30 2 1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2 2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2 3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2 4 Power Management Setup 39 2 5 PnP PCI Configurations 41 2 6 PC Health Status 41 2 7 Frequency Voltage Control 43 2 8 LoadFail SafeDefaults 44 2 9...

Page 5: ...CD Information 48 3 4 HardwareInformation 49 3 5 Contact Us 49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4 1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4 1 1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 52 4 1 2 Xpress Recovery Introduction 53 4 1 3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 4 1 4 2 4 6 8 Channel Audio Function Introduction 65 4 2 Troubleshooting 70 ...

Page 6: ...3AB23 EP82562G SATA0 ICH6 BIOS PCI1 PCI2 DDR1 DDR3 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 FDD F_PANEL CLR_CMOS F1_1394 F2_1394 PCIE_1 F_USB2 F_USB1 COMB CODEC VGA LPT USB LAN CD_IN F_AUDIO Intel 915GL AUDIO1 ATX IDE R_USB GA 8I915GL MFK IT8712 SPDIF_O SPDIF_I AUDIO2 COMA SYS_FAN DDR2 DDR4 CI PWR_LED ...

Page 7: ...Hz 66MHz 48MHz PCI Bus 4 Serial ATA IT 8712 ATA33 66 100 IDE Channels LPT Port COM Ports Floppy PS 2 KB Mouse 24MHz 33MHz 8 USB Ports Intel ICH6 Line Out MIC Line In SPDIF In SPDIF Out Side Speaker Out Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Surround Speaker Out 2 PCI PCICLK 33MHz RJ45 1 PCIExpress x 1Ports PCI ECLK 100MHz PCI Express x1 Bus Dual Channel Memory EP82562G CODEC ...

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Page 9: ...he 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 ...

Page 10: ...mode 1 VGA port onboard COMA COMB connection 8 USB 2 0 1 1 ports rear x 4 front x 4 via cable 3 IEEE1394 ports requires cable 1 front audio connector 1 IR connector 1 PS 2 keyboard port 1 PS 2 mouse port Onboard LAN Onboard EP82562G chip 10 100 Mbit 1 RJ 45 port Onboard Audio ALC880 CODEC Supports Jack Sensing function Supports 2 4 6 8 channel audio Supports Line In Line Out Front Speaker Out MIC ...

Page 11: ...ed detection CPU warning temperature CPU System fan failure warning CPU smart fan control BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q Flash Additional Features Supports BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 only supports Hardware Monitor function Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS DDR Form Factor Micro ATX form factor 24 4 cm x 24 4 cm ...

Page 12: ...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 re quires all of the following platform components CPU An Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology Chipset An Intel Chipset that supports HT Technology BIOS A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabl...

Page 13: ...ink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard Pressing down the push pins diagonally 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 Fig 4 Please make ...

Page 14: ...re 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 ple...

Page 15: ...les are installed the same memory size and type The Dual Channel Technology will operate when two memory modules are inserted individually into Channel A and B If you install two memory modules in the same channel the Dual Channel Technology will not operate 3 Four DDR memory modules are installed If you install four memory modules at the same time the Dual Channel Technology will operate only whe...

Page 16: ...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...

Page 17: ... VGA port 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...

Page 18: ...D 10 F_AUDIO 11 CD_IN 12 F_USB1 F_USB2 13 F1_1394 F2_1394 14 IR 15 COMA COMB 16 CI 17 CLR_CMOS 18 BAT 1 3 5 2 8 11 14 17 17 12 10 4 6 7 16 13 15 Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center Subwoofer speakers to this connector Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector You can use audio software to configure 2 4 6 8 channel audio functioning 9 ...

Page 19: ...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 If you use a 24 pin ATX power supply please remove the small cover on the power connector on the moth...

Page 20: ...ower connector supplies a 12V power voltage via a 3 pin 4 pin only for CPU_FAN power connector and possesses a foolproof 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 pr...

Page 21: ...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 7 Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 1 2 39 40 7 SATA0 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 Serial ATA Connector Controlled by ICH6 Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB s transfer rate Please refer to the BIOS setting ...

Page 22: ...ard Disk Active LED Pin 1 LED anode Pin 2 LED cathode SPEAK SpeakerConnector Pin 1 Power Pin 2 Pin 3 NC Pin 4 Data RES Reset Switch Open Normal Close Reset Hardware System PW Power Switch Open Normal Close Power On Off MSG Message LED Power Sleep LED Pin 1 LED anode Pin 2 LED cathode NC NC 1 2 19 20 HD HD RES RES NC SPEAK MSG MSG PW PW SPEAK Speaker Connector IDE Hard Disk Active LED Message LED P...

Page 23: ...e you connect the audio panel cable incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it For optional audio panel cable please contact your local dealer Pin No Definition 1 MIC2_L 2 GND 3 MIC2_R 4 ACZ_DET 5 Line2_R 6 FSENSE1 7 FAUDIO_JD 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 10 FSENSE2 Pin No Definition 1 MIC 2 GND 3 MIC Power 4 N A 5 Line Out R 6 N A 7 N A 8 No P...

Page 24: ...of the front USB connector Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it For optional front USB cable please contact your local dealer The USB Device Wake up From S3 is only supported by rear USB ports Pin No Definition 1 Power 2 Power 3 USBDX 4 USB Dy 5 USBDX 6 USB...

Page 25: ...ur nearest dealer for optional IR device 1 2 16 1 15 13 F1_1394 F2_1394 IEEE1394Connector Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers which has features like high speed high bandwidth and hot plug Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable incorrect connection between the cabl...

Page 26: ...connector Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COM cable incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it For optional COM cable please contact your local dealer 16 CI Chassis Intrusion Case Open This 2 pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed You can check the Case Opened status in BIOS...

Page 27: ...t values by this jumper To clear CMOS temporarily short 1 2 pin Default doesn t include the Shunter to prevent from improper use this jumper 1 1 Open Normal Short Clear CMOS If you want to erase CMOS 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the bat...

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Page 29: ...sed utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from the Internet CONTROL KEYS Move to select item Enter Select Item Esc Main Menu Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Exit current page and return to Main Menu Page Up Increase the numeric value or make changes Page Down Decrease the ...

Page 30: ...trol This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio Load Fail Safe Defaults Fail Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2005 Award Softwar...

Page 31: ...ws you to limit access to the system and Setup or just to Setup Set User Password Change set or disable password It allows you to limit access to the system Save Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup ...

Page 32: ... 3 Master Slave IDE HDD Auto Detection Press Enter to select this option for automatic device detection Extended IDE Drive SATA devices setup You can use one of two methods Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST Default value None Select this if no SATA IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up Acc...

Page 33: ...The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non fatal error the system will be stopped All But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error it will stop for all other errors Default value All But...

Page 34: ...ur boot device priority by USB HDD LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN Disabled Disable this function CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device Floppy Second Boot Device Hard Disk Third Boot Device CDROM Password Check Setup CPU Hyper Threading Enabled Limit CPUID Max to 3 Disabled No Execute Memory ...

Page 35: ... CPUID Limit for windows XP Default value No Execute Memory Protect Note Enabled Enables No Execute Memory Protect function Disabled Disables No Execute Memory Protect function Default value CPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note Enabled Enables CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function Disabled Disables CPU Enhanced Halt C1E function Default value CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 Note Enabled Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 TM2 ...

Page 36: ...tware Integrated Peripherals On Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled On Chip SATA Mode Auto x PATA IDE Set to Ch 1 Master Slave SATA Port 0 2 Set to Ch 2 Master Slave SATA Port 1 3 Set to Ch 3 Master Slave USB Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB Keyboard Support Disabled USB Mouse Support Disabled Azalia Codec Auto Front Panel Type HD Audio Onboard H W 1394 Enabled Onboard H W LAN Enabled On...

Page 37: ...setting On Chip SATA Mode and PATA IDE Set to If PATA IDE were set to Ch 0 Master Slave this function will auto set to Ch 1 Master Slave USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller Default value Disabled Disable USB Controller USB 2 0 Controller Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB 2 0 feature Enabled Enable USB 2 0 Controller Default value Disabled Disable USB 2 0 Controller US...

Page 38: ...omatically setup the port 2 address 3F8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8 IRQ3 Default value 3E8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8 IRQ3 Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2 UART Mode Select This item allows you to determine which Infra ...

Page 39: ...C 1984 2005 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S1 POS Soft Off by PWR BTTN Instant off PME Event Wake Up Enabled Power On by Ring Enabled Resume by Alarm Disabled x Date of Month Alarm Everyday x Time hh mm ss Alarm 0 0 0 Power On By Mouse Disabled Power On By Keyboard Disabled x KB Power ON Password Enter AC Back Function Soft Off KLJI Move Enter Select PU PD Value F10 Save E...

Page 40: ...rd Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password Disabled Disabled this function Default value Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have POWER Key button you can press the key to power on the system KB Power ON Password When Power On by Keyboard set at Password you can set the password here Enter Input password from 1 to 5 characters and press Enter to set the Keyboard Power ...

Page 41: ...Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F5 Previous Values F6 Fail Safe Defaults F7 Optimized Defaults Item Help Menu Level 2 6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2005 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Disabled Case Opened Yes Vcore OK DDR25V OK 3 3V OK 12V OK Current CPU Temperature 33o C Current CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM CPU Warning Temper...

Page 42: ... at 90o C 194o F Disabled Disable this function Default value CPU SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan warning function disable Default value Enabled Fan warning function enable CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled Disable this function Enabled When this function is enabled CPU fan will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their requi...

Page 43: ...DRAM SPD data Default value for FSB Front Side Bus frequency 800MHz 2 0 Memory Frequency Host clock X 2 0 2 66 Memory Frequency Host clock X 2 66 Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data Default value Memory Frequency Mhz The values depend on Memory Frequency For item Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken For power end user use only CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2005 ...

Page 44: ...zed Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Load Fail Safe Defaults Y N N 2 9 Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Man...

Page 45: ...ERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD When disabled anyone may access all BIOS Setup program function When enabled the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields the User password is required to access only basic items If you select System at Password Check in Advance BIOS Features Menu you will be prompted for the password every time th...

Page 46: ...ency Voltage Control ESC Quit KLJI Select Item F8 Q Flash F10 Save Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Load Fail Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Save to CMOS and EXIT Y N Y CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Pn...

Page 47: ...lease pick the item that you want and press install followed the item or you can press Xpress Install to install all items defaulted Some device drivers will restart your system automatically After restarting your system the Xpress Install will continue to install other drivers System will reboot automatically after install the drivers afterward you can install others application For USB2 0 driver...

Page 48: ...Applications This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software you can choose anyone you want and press install to install them 3 3 Driver CD Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD title ...

Page 49: ...Install Drivers 49 English 3 4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard 3 5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details ...

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Page 51: ...ancement by the user With GIGABYTE s proprietary S O S feature users no longer need to open up the PC chassis and short circuit the Clear CMOS pins or the battery on the motherboard to reset the system back to factory default settings Instead S O S automatically resets the overclocked system settings back to their factory defaults to provide a more user friendly and reliable platform for users Dow...

Page 52: ...ser Interface Overview Note EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards Button Display Description 1 Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page 2 C I A C I A 2 and M I B M I B 2 Enters the C I A 2 and M I B 2 setting page 3 Smart Fan Enters the Smart Fan setting page 4 PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page 5 GO Confirmation and Execution button 6 Easy Mode Advanc...

Page 53: ...n boot manager to NTFS format How to use the Xpress Recovery 1 Boot from CD ROM BMP Mode Enter the BIOS menu select Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD ROM Insert the provided driver CD into your CD drive then save and exit the BIOS menu Once the computer has restarted the phrase Boot from CD will appear at the bottom left hand corner of the screen When Boot from CD appears press any key...

Page 54: ...ter Xpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key 2 System storage capacity as well as drive reading writing speed will affect backup speed 3 It is recommended that Xpress Recovery be immediately installed after OS and all required driver and software installations are complete Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG An Energy Star Ally Copyright C 1984 2004 Award Software Inc Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS fo...

Page 55: ...factory default or press Esc to exit Restores backup image to original state 3 Remove Backup Image Remove backup image Are you sure Y N Remove the backup image 4 Set Password Please input a 4 16 character long password a z or 0 9 or press Esc to exit You can set a password to enter Xpress Recovery to protect your hard disk data Once this is done password input will be required to enter Xpress Reco...

Page 56: ... BIOS menu The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts If your motherboard has dual BIOS please refer to Part One If your motherboard has single BIOS please refer to Part Two Part One Updating BIOS with Q FlashTM Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q Flash and Dual BIOS the Q Fl...

Page 57: ...the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task Task menu for Q Flash utility Contains the names of four tasks Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execu tion of the task Action bar Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q Flash Du...

Page 58: ...u previously downloaded to the floppy disk If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose you can begin Step 1 with Save Main BIOS to Floppy item 2 Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter In this example we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file 8KNXPU Fba is listed Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard 1 fil...

Page 59: ...LF003A 512K Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter Run Move ESC Reset F10 Power Off Are you sure to RESET Enter to continure or Esc to abort 5 ...

Page 60: ...tegrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T ESC Quit F3 Change Language F8 Dual BIOS Q Flash F10 Save Exit Setup Time Date Hard Disk Type 7 Select Save Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu The procedure is completed Select Language Load Fail Safe Defau...

Page 61: ... to save the current BIOS for backup purpose you can begin Step 1 with Save BIOS to Floppy item 2 Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter In this example we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file 8GE800 F4 is listed Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard Q Flash Utility V1 30 Flash Type Size SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI ...

Page 62: ...omatically after you exit Q Flash Q Flash Utility V1 30 Flash Type Size SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy Enter Run Move ESC Reset F10 Power Off Are you sure to RESET Enter to continure or Esc to abort After system reboots you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4 Check System...

Page 63: ...ur motherboard e System will automatically download and update the BIOS II Update BIOS NOT through Internet a Do not click Internet Update icon b Click Update New BIOS c Please select All Files in dialog box while opening the old file d Please search for BIOS unzip file downloading from internet or any other methods such as 8I915GL MFK E1 e Complete update process following the instruction Fig 1 I...

Page 64: ...two or more motherboard s model names to be selected please make sure your motherboard s model name again Selecting wrong model name will cause the system unbooted II In method II be sure that motherboard s model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your motherboard s Otherwise your system won t boot III In method I if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in BIOSTM server please go onto Gigab...

Page 65: ... connect CD ROM DVD ROM walkman or others audio input to Line In The front channels or earphone can be connected to Line Out Front Speaker Out Connect microphone to Mic In Connect the rear channels to Rear Speaker Out Connect the Center Subwoofer channels to Center Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the side channels to Side Speaker Out This motherboard provide 6 audio connector You are able to use 2 4...

Page 66: ...Connect the front channels to Front Speaker Out the rear channels to Rear Speaker Out STEP 2 Following installation of the audio driver you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar Click the icon to select the function STEP 3 Click Speaker Configuration then click on the left selection bar and select 4CH Speaker to complete 4 channel audio configuration Front Speaker Out Rear Speak...

Page 67: ...nter Subwoofer Speaker Out STEP 2 Following installation of the audio driver you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar Click the icon to select the function STEP 3 Click Speaker Configuration then click on the left selection bar and select 6CH Speaker to complete 6 channel audio configuration Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Center Subwoofer Speaker Out ...

Page 68: ...2 Following installation of the audio driver you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar Click the icon to select the function STEP 3 Click Speaker Configuration then click on the left selection bar and select 8CH Speaker to complete 8 channel audio configuration Sound Effect Configuration At the sound effect menu users can adjust sound option settings as desired Side Speaker Out ...

Page 69: ...u install an audio device a screen of a list would pop up from the audio software for you to choose the type of device you installed If you have connected your device to the wrong jack the Jack Sensing function would indicate the correct jack for your device and you can reconnect the device to the correct jack following the arrow instruction The correct icon for audio device will be displayed afte...

Page 70: ... cord to MB again and turn on power 6 Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail Safe Defaults or load Optimized Defaults 7 Save changes and reboot the system Question 4 Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume Answer Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier If not please change another speaker with power amplifier and t...

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