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GA-8S661GXMP(-C)

Intel

Pentium

4 Socket 478 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1003
12ME-S661GXMP-1003

Summary of Contents for GA-8S661GXMP

Page 1: ...GA 8S661GXMP C Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 Processor Motherboard User s Manual Rev 1003 12ME S661GXMP 1003...

Page 2: ...Motherboard GA 8S661GXMP April 11 2005 April 11 2005 Motherboard GA 8S661GXMP...

Page 3: ...itten 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 ma...

Page 4: ...nstallation of Expansion Cards 14 1 6 I O Back Panel Introduction 15 1 7 ConnectorsIntroduction 16 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 The Main Menu For example BIOS Ver E2 28 2 1 Standard CMOS Features 30 2 2 Ad...

Page 5: ...ation 46 3 3 SoftwareInformation 46 3 4 HardwareInformation 47 3 5 Contact Us 47 Chapter 4 Appendix 49 4 1 Unique Software Utility 49 4 1 1 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 49 4 1 2 BIOS Flash Method Int...

Page 6: ...661GXMP C SPDIF_IO F_AUDIO CI GA 8S661GXMP KB_MS COMA LPT USB Socket 478 CPU_FAN ATX FDD VGA IDE2 IDE1 PWR_LED PCI3 F_USB2 BIOS F_PANEL SYS _FAN SiS 964L F_USB1 AGP DDR1 SiS 661GX BAT PCI1 PCI2 IT8705...

Page 7: ...33 400MHz HCLK 100 133 200MHz 133MHz 33 MHz 14 318 MHz 48 MHz 24 MHz 33 MHz LPC BUS AGP 4X 8X AGPCLK 66MHz 3 PCI PCICLK 33MHz AC97 Link 8 USB Ports ATA33 66 100 133 IDE Channels Floppy LPT Port PS 2 K...

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Page 9: ...e 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 preven...

Page 10: ...port supporting Normal EPP ECP mode 1 VGA port 1 COMA port onboard COMB connection 8 USB 2 0 1 1 ports rear x 4 front x 4 via cable 1 front audio connector 1 PS 2 keyboard port 1 PS 2 mouse port Onbo...

Page 11: ...rdware specifications since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals If you wish to set the frequency beyond the proper specifications please do so according to your hardware specif...

Page 12: ...thermal tape in stead of thermal paste or remove the cooling fan with extreme caution 0 0 0 0 0 Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector this completes the installation...

Page 13: ...nsert the module please switch the direction 1 4 Installation of Memory The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module DIMM sockets The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size To install...

Page 14: ...e 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 neces...

Page 15: ...nnect 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...

Page 16: ...1 7 Connectors Introduction 1 ATX_12V 10 SUR_CEN 2 ATX 11 SPDIF_IO 3 CPU_FAN 12 F_USB1 F_USB2 4 SYS_FAN 13 CI 5 IDE1 IDE2 14 CLR_CMOS 6 FDD 15 COMB 7 F_AUDIO 16 PWR_LED 8 F_PANEL 17 BAT 9 CD_IN 3 1 2...

Page 17: ...wer connector mainly supplies power to the CPU If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected the system will not start Caution Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage req...

Page 18: ...wire GND Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failure Caution Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure...

Page 19: ...ition 1 2 33 34 7 F_AUDIO Front Audio Panel Connector Please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header To find out if the chassis you are buying suppor...

Page 20: ...20 HD HD RES RES NC IDE Hard Disk Active LED Reset Switch SPEAK MSG MSG PW PW Message LED Power Sleep LED Speaker Connector SPEAK Power Switch HD IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1 LED anode Pin 2 LED ca...

Page 21: ...t your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable Pin No Definition 1 SUR OUTL 2 SUROUTR 3 GND 4 No Pin 5 CENTER_OUT 6 BASS_OUT 1 6 5 2 1 9 CD_IN CD IN Connector Connect CD ROM or DVD ROM audio out to...

Page 22: ...ect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it For optional SPDIF_IO cable please contact your local dealer 1 6 2 5 Pin No Definition 1 Power 2 No...

Page 23: ...over is removed You can check the Case Open status in BIOS Setup Pin No Definition 1 Signal 2 GND 1 14 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper To clear CMO...

Page 24: ...cable Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable Pin No Definition 1 NDCDA 2 NSINA 3 NSOUTA 4 NDTRA 5 GND 6 NDSRA 7 NRTSA 8 NCTSA 9 NRIA 10 No Pin 10 9 2 1 16 PWR_LED PWR_LED is connec...

Page 25: ...used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions If you want to erase CMOS 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Takeoutthebatterygentlyandputitasideforabout10minutes Or you c...

Page 26: ...GA 8S661GXMP C Motherboard 26 English...

Page 27: ...ed 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 Qui...

Page 28: ...s setup page includes information about the CPU autodetected temperature voltage and fan speed MB Intelligent Tweaker M I T This setup page is to control CPU clock and frequency Load Fail Safe Default...

Page 29: ...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...

Page 30: ...r can manually input the correct settings Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive The four options are CHS LBA Large Auto Default Auto Capacity Capacity of currently installed h...

Page 31: ...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 err...

Page 32: ...ty by CDROM ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP USB FDD Select your boot device priority by USB FDD USB ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB ZIP USB CDROM Select your boot device priori...

Page 33: ...t and will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt If you want to cancel the setting of password please just press ENTER to make SETUP empty CPU Hyper Threading T...

Page 34: ...sable onboard 1st channel IDE port On Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port Default value Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port AC97 Audio Enabled Enable AC97 audi...

Page 35: ...ial 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 a...

Page 36: ...RQ 3 7 9 15 or NMI triggered the suspend timer will be reloaded to prevent system from getting into green mode Disabled Don t monitor IRQ 3 7 9 15 or NMI Enabled Monitor IRQ 3 7 9 15 or NMI Default va...

Page 37: ...Power On By Mouse Disabled Disable this function Default value Enabled Move or click the left button of the PS 2 mouse to turn on the computer Resume by Alarm You can enable Resume by Alarm and set d...

Page 38: ...5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 to PCI 2 PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3 Default value 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 Set IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 to PCI 3 CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2...

Page 39: ...tatus automatically Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature automatically Current CPU SYSTEM FAN Speed RPM Detect CPU SYSTEM fan speed status automatically CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1984 2...

Page 40: ...display Locked and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable Linear Frequency Control Disabled Disable this function Default value Enabled Enable this function Incorrect using these features may ca...

Page 41: ...se DDR266 DRAM module please set DRAM Clock MHz to 266 If you use DDR333 DRAM module please set DRAM Clock MHz to 333 Incorrect using it may cause your system corrupted For power users only AGP PCI Cl...

Page 42: ...B Intelligent Tweaker M I T Esc Quit KLJI Select Item F8 Q Flash F10 Save Exit Setup Load Fail Safe Defaults Load Fail Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password S...

Page 43: ...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 acces...

Page 44: ...igent Tweaker M I T 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...

Page 45: ...y to install the drivers automatically Just select the drivers you want then click the GO button The Xpress Install will execute the installation for you automatically Some device drivers will restart...

Page 46: ...Application 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 Software Information This page lists th...

Page 47: ...Drivers Installation 47 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...

Page 48: ...GA 8S661GXMP C Motherboard 48 English...

Page 49: ...ressRecovery2 F9 Xpress Recovery2 Award Modular BIOS v6 00PG An Energy Star Ally Copyright C 1984 2005 Award Software Inc GA 8S661GXMP F2a DEL BIOS Setup Q Flash F9 Xpress Recovery2 F12 For Boot Menu...

Page 50: ...orted 6 Does not support RAID AHCI class code 0104 0106 hard disks 7 Capable of backing up and restoring only the first physical hard disk Hard disks detection sequence is as follows a PATA IDE primar...

Page 51: ...e 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...

Page 52: ...ontains 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...

Page 53: ...eviously 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 pre...

Page 54: ...e SST 49LF004A 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 Utilit...

Page 55: ...eripherals 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 S...

Page 56: ...disk If you want 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 downlo...

Page 57: ...after you exit Q Flash Q Flash Utility V1 30 Flash Type Size SST 49LF002A 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...

Page 58: ...t model name of your motherboard e System will automatically download and update the BIOS II Update BIOS NOT through the Internet a Do not select the Internet Update checkbox b Click Update New BIOS c...

Page 59: ...I In method I if it shows 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 meth...

Page 60: ...97 Audio Configuration menu click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 2 channel mode for stereo speaker output check box 2 Channel Audio Setup We recommend that you use speakers with amplifie...

Page 61: ...e 4 chan nel mode for 4 speaker output check box Clear the Only SURROUND KIT check box and press OK When the Environment setting is None the sound would be performed as stereo mode 2 channel output Pl...

Page 62: ...channels to MIC In Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 3 On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 6 chan nel mode for 5 1 speaker output check...

Page 63: ...o Kit provides SPDIF output port optical coaxis and SURROUND KIT Rear R L CEN Subwoofer SURROUND KIT access analog output to rear channels and Center Subwoofer channels It is the best solution if you...

Page 64: ...uration tab and select the 6 chan nel mode for 5 1 speaker output check box Select the Only SURROUND KIT check box and press OK When the Environment setting is None the sound would be performed as ste...

Page 65: ...the chassis back panel with a screw Connect the SPDIF device cable to the SPDIF_IO connector on the motherboard A SPDIF output device is an optional device The SPDIF_IO cable with rear bracket could...

Page 66: ...speakers earphone other output devices to Line Out jack and microphone to MIC In jack Jack Sensing includes 2 parts AUTO and MANUAL Following is an example for 2 channels Windows XP Please connect th...

Page 67: ...67 English Manual setting If the device picture shows different from what you set please press Manual Selection to set If you set wrong with the connectors the warning message will come out as right...

Page 68: ...rd 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...

Page 69: ...Appendix 69 English...

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