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English

Onboard SATA RAID

Built in VT8237R

Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1)

Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec

Up to 2 SATA Device

BIOS

Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

Supports Q-Flash

Additional Features

Supports @BIOS

Supports EasyTune

(Note 2)

Overclocking

Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DRAM)

Over Voltage via BIOS (AGP/DIMM)

Form Factor

Micro-ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 23.3cm

(Note 2)

EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.

Summary of Contents for GA-8VM800M-775

Page 1: ...2R The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user s other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste...

Page 2: ...Motherboard GA 8VM800M 775 Aug 18 2005 Aug 18 2005 Motherboard GA 8VM800M 775...

Page 3: ...en 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 manua...

Page 4: ...Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1 6 I O Back Panel Introduction 16 1 7 ConnectorsIntroduction 17 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu For example BIOS Ver E12 30 2 1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2 2...

Page 5: ...areInformation 51 3 5 Contact Us 51 Chapter 4 Appendix 53 4 1 Unique Software Utilities 53 4 1 1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 54 4 1 2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 55 4 1 3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction...

Page 6: ...5 CPU_FAN ATX FDD VGA COMB ATX_12V SPDIF_IO CI PWR_LED PCI3 F_USB1 BIOS F_PANEL VT8237R F_USB2 BAT PCI2 CODEC SUR_CEN CLR_CMOS CD_IN SATA1 SATA0 SYS _FAN PCI1 W83627 GA 8VM800M 775 F_AUDIO USB IDE2 ID...

Page 7: ...LPC BUS AGP 4X 8X 3 PCI PCICLK 33MHz AC97 Link 8 USB Ports ATA33 66 100 133 IDE Channels RTL8100C 48 MHz 33 MHz Floppy LPT Port PS 2 KB Mouse COMA COMB MIC LINE IN LGA 775 Processor 6 Channel CODEC 26...

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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: ...Peripherals 1 parallel 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...

Page 11: ...p to 150 MB sec Up to 2 SATA Device BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q Flash Additional Features Supports BIOS Supports EasyTune Note 2 Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS CPU DRAM Over Voltage v...

Page 12: ...fications including the CPU graphics card memory hard drive etc HT functionality requirement content Enabling the functionality of Hyper Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of t...

Page 13: ...nk 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 heats...

Page 14: ...o insert 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 inst...

Page 15: ...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 nec...

Page 16: ...vice 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 do...

Page 17: ...on 1 ATX_12V 2 ATX Power Connector 3 CPU_FAN 4 SYS_FAN 5 FDD 6 IDE1 IDE2 7 SATA0 SATA1 8 F_PANEL 9 PWR_LED 10 F_AUDIO 11 CD_IN 12 AUX_IN 13 SPDIF_IO 14 SUR_CEN 15 F_USB1 F_USB2 16 COMB 17 CI 18 CLR_CM...

Page 18: ...he 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 requirements It is recommended that a power...

Page 19: ...k connector wire is the ground 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 prev...

Page 20: ...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 40 2 1 40 39 2 1 39 IDE1...

Page 21: ...0 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 cath...

Page 22: ...lease contact your dealer If you want to use Front Audio connector you must remove the jumpers from pins 5 6 9 10 1 10 9 2 9 PWR_LED PWR_LED is connected with the system power indicator to indicate wh...

Page 23: ...onnector Connect CD ROM or DVD ROM audio out to the connector Pin No Definition 1 CD L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD R 12 AUX_IN AUX In Connector Connect other device such as PCI TV Tunner audio out to the connect...

Page 24: ...ut function Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable Incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make t...

Page 25: ...k or even damage it For optional front USB cable please contact your local dealer Pin No Definition 1 Power 2 Power 3 USB0DX 4 USB1Dy 5 USB0DX 6 USB1Dy 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC 1 9 2 10 16 COMB COMB...

Page 26: ...cover is removed You can check the Case Opened status in BIOS Setup 1 Pin No Definition 1 GND 2 Signal 18 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper To clear...

Page 27: ...atteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 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...

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Page 29: ...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 30: ...tup page is the System auto detect Temperature voltage fan speed Frequency Voltage Control This setup page is control CPU s clock and frequency ratio Load Fail Safe Defaults Fail Safe Defaults indicat...

Page 31: ...figuration Set Supervisor Password Change set or disable password It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup or just to Setup Set User Password Change set or disable password It allows you...

Page 32: ...Channel 2 3 Master 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 auto...

Page 33: ...r 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...

Page 34: ...ssword Check System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt Setup The system will boot but access to Setup will be...

Page 35: ...isabled Disables CPUID Limit for windows XP Default value No Execute Memory Protect Note Enabled Enables No Execute Memory Protect function Default value Disabled Disables No Execute Memory Protect fu...

Page 36: ...ble USB 1 1 controller Default value USB 2 0 Controller Disabled Disable USB 2 0 controller Enabled Enable USB 2 0 controller Default value USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support Dis...

Page 37: ...board Serial port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically set up the Serial port 2 address 3F8 IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial por...

Page 38: ...When AC power back to the system the system always in On state Keyboard Power On Password Enter from 1 to 8 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password Disabled Disabled this function Default val...

Page 39: ...wake up event Default value Modem Ring Resume An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state Disabled Disable Modem Ring Resume function Enabled Enable Modem Ring Resume functi...

Page 40: ...5 Set IRQ 3 4 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 Copyr...

Page 41: ...stem temperature at 80o C 176o F 90o C 194o F Monitor System temperature at 90o C 194o F Disabled Disable this function Default value CPU Warning Temp 60o C 140o F Monitor CPU temperature at 60o C 140...

Page 42: ...rol CPU Clock Ratio Note 15X Auto Detect PCI DIMM Clk Enabled Spread Spectrum Enabled CPU Host Clock Control Disabled x CPU Clock 200MHz DRAM Clock By SPD AGP OverVoltage Control Audo DIMM OverVoltage...

Page 43: ...DDR400 DRAM module please set DRAM Clock to 200 Incorrect using it may cause your system broken For power End User use only AGP OverVoltage Control Auto BIOS will automatically detect AGP voltage Def...

Page 44: ...ed 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...

Page 45: ...ay 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 acc...

Page 46: ...ncy 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...

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Page 49: ...utton The Xpress Install will execute the installation for you automatically Some device drivers will restart your system automatically After restarting your system the Xpress Install will continue to...

Page 50: ...3 2 Software Application This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software You can click an item to install it 3 3 Software Information This page lists the contents of s...

Page 51: ...Drivers Installation 51 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 53: ...ncement 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...

Page 54: ...er 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...

Page 55: ...tem power on Boot from CD DVD Boot from CD DVD Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2 1 If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD ROM you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pres...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...ly 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 Ent...

Page 60: ...e SST 49LF003A 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 61: ...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 62: ...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 download one B...

Page 63: ...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...

Page 64: ...model name on your 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...

Page 65: ...e 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 mod...

Page 66: ...AID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives If any disk member fails it affects the entire array The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members tim...

Page 67: ...ke part of the array Entering the VT8237 VT8237R SATA RAID BIOS Setup Utility 1 After rebooting your computer wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press Tab The RAID prompt appears as...

Page 68: ...e Process Before create an Array you have to set the array mode first Select Array Mode and press Enter use the arrow key to select the array mode The options are RAID 0 for performance RAID 1 for dat...

Page 69: ...array creation VIA Tech VT8237 SATA RAID BIOS Ver 2 31 Channel Drive Name ArrayName Mode Size GB Status Serial_Ch0 Master ST3120026AS SATA 111 79 Stripe0 Serial_Ch1 Master ST3120026AS SATA 111 79 Str...

Page 70: ...0026AS ARRAY 0 SATA 111 79 Stripe0 Serial_Ch1 Master ST3120026AS ARRAY 0 SATA 111 79 Stripe1 The selected array will be destoried Are you sure Continue Press Y N C Select Boot Array You can select a d...

Page 71: ...y Serial Number View Channel Drive Name ArrayName Mode Size GB Status Serial_Ch0 Master ST3120026AS ARRAY 0 SATA 111 79 Stripe0 Serial_Ch1 Master ST3120026AS ARRAY 0 SATA 111 79 Stripe1 Serial Number...

Page 72: ...sert the blank formatted disk Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk P...

Page 73: ...e 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 amplifier to get the best sound effect if th...

Page 74: ...select the 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...

Page 75: ...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 box Clear...

Page 76: ...dio Combo 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...

Page 77: ...ab 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 stereo mode...

Page 78: ...ice to the chassis back panel with a screw Connect the SPDIF device cable to the SPDIF_IO connector on the motherboard A SPDIF output connector is an optional device The SPDIF_IO cable with rear brack...

Page 79: ...B 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...

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