Gigabyte Ga8i915pd Manual

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CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
`Standard CMOS Features
`Advanced BIOS Features
`Integrated 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...
6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to
Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system
redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the
BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
Select Language
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Y
Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
`Standard CMOS Features
`Advanced BIOS Features
`Integrated 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 Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit.
Part Two:
Updating BIOS with Q-Flash
TM Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.
This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-FlashTM utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software
`Standard CMOS Features
`Advanced BIOS Features
`Integrated Peripherals
`Power Management Setup
`PnP/PCI Configurations
`PC Health Status
`MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit F3: Change Language
F8: Q-FlashF10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date,  Hard Disk Type... 
						

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Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen
The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.
Task menu for Q-Flash utility:
Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable
execution of the task.
Action bar:
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on
your keyboards to perform these actions.
Using the Q-FlashTM utility:
This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the Before you begin
section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your
computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility,
please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.
Steps:
1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to Update BIOS from Floppy item in the
Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.
Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy 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 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 49LF003A256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run          KL:Move          ESC:Reset           F10:Power Off
1 file(s) found8GE800.F4256K
Total size : 1.39M Free size : 1.14M
F5 : Refresh DEL : DeleteBIOS file in the floppy
disk.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run          KL:Move          ESC:Reset           F10:Power Off
Reading BIOS file from floppy ...
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................
Dont Turn Off Power or Reset SystemDo not turn off power or
reset your system at
this stage!!
After BIOS file is read, youll see a confirmation dialog box asking you Are you sure to update BIOS?
Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run          KL:Move          ESC:Reset           F10:Power Off
Task menu for
Q-FlashTM utility
Q-FlashTM utility bar
Action bar 
						

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English3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.
Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run          KL:Move          ESC:Reset           F10:Power Off
Updating BIOS Now
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.........................
Dont Turn Off Power or Reset SystemDo not turn off power or
reset your system
at this stage!!
4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run          KL:Move          ESC:Reset           F10:Power Off
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!
Please press any key to continue
5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after
you exit Q-Flash.
Q-Flash Utility V1.30
 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A256K
Keep DMI Data Enable
Update BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter : Run          KL: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 Health OK
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4  1.7GHz (100x17.0)

Memory Testing  : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory
Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08
Primary Slave : None
Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E  BC101
Secondary Slave : None
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash
03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright  (C) 1984-2003, Award Software,  Inc.The BIOS file
becomes F4 after
updating
6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. See how
to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.
Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!! 
						

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Method 2 : @BIOSTM Utility
If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the
new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under
Windows.  Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest
version of BIOS.
1. Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet
a. Click Internet Update icon
b. Click Update New BIOS icon
c. Select @BIOSTM sever
d. Select the exact 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 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:
8I915P-D.E4).
e. Complete update process following the instruction.
Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS
Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server
Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS
Click 3Click Update New BIOS
Select @BIOS item than click Install 
						

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EnglishIII. Save BIOS
In the very beginning, there is Save Current BIOS icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the
current BIOS version.
IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:
In the very beginning, there is About this program icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out
which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.
2. Note:
I. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboards model names to be selected, please make
sure your motherboards model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the
system unbooted.
II. In method II, be sure that motherboards model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your
motherboards. Otherwise, your system wont boot.
III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS
TM server, please go onto
Gigabytes web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.
IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.
V. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time. 
						

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4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction
Line Out
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:
We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output
is applied.
STEP 1:
Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to Line
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. Following pictures are in Windows XP.
Introduction of audio connectors:
You may 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-/6-/8-channnels audio feature by audio software selection.
Rear Speaker Out
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out
Side Speaker
Out Line In
Line Out
(Front Speaker Out)
Mic In 
						

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EnglishSTEP 3:
Click Speaker Configuration then click on the
left selection bar and select 2CH Speaker to
complete 2 channel audio configuration.
4 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
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 Speaker Out 
						

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6 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to Front Speaker Out,
the rear channels to Rear Speaker Out, and the
Center/Subwoofer channels to Center/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 
						

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English8 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to Front Speaker Out,
the rear channels to Rear Speaker Out, the Center/
Subwoofer channels to Center/Subwoofer Speaker
Out, and the side channels to Side 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 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
Front Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out 
						

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4-2 Troubleshooting
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific
motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw
Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?
Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after
entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.
Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?
Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and
thats why the light is still on.
Question 3: How do I clear CMOS?
Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your
board doesnt have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS.
Please refer to the steps below:
Steps:
1. Turn off power.
2.  Disconnect the power cord from MB.
3. 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 battery holder to makethem short for one minute).
4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.
5. Connect power 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 try again later.
Question 5: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do
these beeps usually stand for?
Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are
only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.
JAMI BIOS Beep Codes
*
Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.
*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.
1 beep Refresh failure
2 beeps Parity error
3 beeps Base 64K memory failure
4 beeps Timer not operational
5 beeps Processor error
6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure
7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error
8 beeps Display memory read/write failure
9 beeps ROM checksum error
10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error
11 beeps Cache memory badJ AWARD BIOS Beep Codes
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error
1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error
1 long 3 short: Keyboard error
1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error
Continuous long beeps: DRAM error
Continuous short beeps: Power error