GA-K8U-939 AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev.
Motherboard GA-K8U-939 Jun. 15, 2005 Motherboard GA-K8U-939 Jun.
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Table of Contents GA-K8U-939 Motherboard Layout ................................................................................. 6 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9 1-1 1-2 1-3 Considerations Prior to Installation ....................................................................
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 47 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 Software Application ....................................................................................... 48 Software Information ....................................................................................... 48 Hardware Information ...........
GA-K8U-939 Motherboard Layout MS/KB DDR4 DDR3 COMA DDR2 LPT DDR1 FDD COMB ATX ATX_12V Socket 939 LAN USB R_USB CD_IN AUDIO CLR_CMOS RTL BAT 8100C AGP CODEC PCI1 PWR_FAN F_AUDIO GA-K8U-939 CPU_FAN IDE1 SUR_CEN IDE2 SYS_FAN PCI2 SMSC LPC47M997-NR ULi M1689 PCI3 SATA1 SPDIF_IO PCI4 SATA0 BIOS GAME PWR_LED IR PCI5 -6- F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL
Block Diagram AMD K8 Socket 939 CPU CPUCLK+/-(1000MHz) DDR 400/333/266/200MHz DIMM DDR RAM AGP Slot 4X/8X Hyper Transport Bus AGPCLK (66MHz) BIOS 2 Serial ATA 5 PCI ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels ULi M1689 IR PCI Bus LPC BUS RTL 8100C SMSC LPC47M997NR PS/2 KB/Mouse 24MHz CODEC 33MHz MIC Line-Out Line-In PCICLK (33MHz) LPT Port COM Port RJ45 LAN Floppy 8 USB Ports -7-
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1-1 English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3.
English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA RAID BIOS GA-K8U-939 Motherboard Socket 939 for AMD SempronTM / Athlon TM 64 / Athlon TM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (K8) 2000MT/s system bus Supports core frequencies in excess of 3000+ and faster ULi M1689 Chipset Supported on
Overclocking Form Factor Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (Note 3) Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/ DDR/ VCC18/ VCC12/ AGP) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/ PCI) ATX form factor; 29.4cm x 21.0cm (Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup.
English Fig.2 A gold-colored triangle is marked one edge of the CPU. Please align this edge with the socket edge closest to the CPU lever. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into it socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its original position. Please use extra care when installing the CPU. The CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly.
Installation of Memory 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, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8U-939 supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one. Due to CPU limitation, if you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please follow the guidelines below for Dual Channel memory configuration. 1. Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one DDR memory module is installed. 2.
Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer'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.
English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. COM A, COMB (Serial Port) Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.
Connectors Introduction 1 19 English 1-7 3 2 6 7 13 12 10 14 4 5 8 15 9 18 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) ATX_12V ATX (Power Connector) CPU_FAN SYS_FAN PWR_FAN FDD IDE1 / IDE2 SATA0 / SATA1 PWR_LED BAT 17 16 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) 19) - 17 - 11 F_PANEL F_AUDIO CD_IN SUR_CEN SPDIF_IO F_USB1 / F_USB2 IR GAME CLR_CMOS Hardware Installation
English 1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU.
The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin 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 prevent system overheating and failure.
English 7) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect 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).
PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Pin No. 1 Definition 1 MPD+ 2 3 MPDMPD- 10) BAT (Battery) Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of 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.
Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assignments for the cable are the same as the pin assignments for the front audio header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer. Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.
English 14) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. 1 7 Definition 2 1 SUR OUTL 8 2 3 SUR OUTR GND 4 No Pin 5 CENTER_OUT 6 7 BASS_OUT AUX_L 8 AUX_R 15) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input and output function.
Be careful with the polarity 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. Pin No. 1 2 1 10 9 2 Definition Power Power 3 USB DX- 4 5 USB DyUSB DX+ 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 9 GND No Pin 10 NC 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR.
English 18) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin assignment while you connect the game cables. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional game cables. 2 1 16 15 Pin No.
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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to activate certain system features. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SRAM. When the power is turned on, pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen.
English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The Main Menu (For example: GA-K8U-939 / BIOS Ver.: F1) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. 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 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.
English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features ` ` ` ` ` ` Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Thu, Jan 20 2005 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level` IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Change the day, month, year Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport [1.44M, 3.
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy drive installed. 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity. (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity. 1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check [Press Enter] [Floppy] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Setup] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save Item Help Menu Level` Select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boo
Integrated Peripherals English 2-3 CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip Audio OnChip SATA OnChip SATA Mode On-Chip Primary IDE On-Chip Secondary IDE IDE DMA transfer access Onboard H/W LAN USB 1.1 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support USB 2.
English On-Chip Primary IDE Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. On-Chip Secondary IDE Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Disabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disable this function. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Disabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disable this function. USB 1.
English UART Mode Select This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip. Normal Set onboard I/O chip UART to normal mode. (Default value) IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA mode. ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR mode. UR2 Duplex Mode This feature allows you to seclect IR mode. This function will available when "UART Mode Select" doesn't set at Normal. Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default value) Full IR Function Duplex Full.
English 2-4 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type AC BACK Function Soft-Off by PWRBTN PME Event Wake Up Modem Ring Resume Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Hammer Fid control POWER ON Function KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [S1(POS)] [Soft-Off] [Instant-off] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Everyday 0:0:0 [StartUp] [Disabled] +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F10: Save
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/Time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled. Date (of Month) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) POWER ON Function Disabled Any KEY Mouse Mouse/Any KEY Disable this function. (Default value) Press any key to power on the system. Double click on mouse left button to power on the system.
English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment PCI 4 IRQ Assignment PCI 5 IRQ Assignment KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level` F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults PCI 1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1.
PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PC Health Status 33 oC 26 oC 1.35V 2.39V 3.28V 11.84V 3308 RPM 0 RPM Current CPU Temperature Current System Temperature Vcore DDR25V +3.
English 2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control K8 CPU Clock Ratio Auto Detect PCI Clk CPU Clock CPU OverVoltage Control DIMM OverVoltage Control VCC18 OverVoltage Control VCC12 OverVoltage Control AGP OverVoltage Control [Default] [Enabled] [200MHz] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level` F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help
Load Fail-Safe Defaults English 2-8 CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` ` Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password ` ` Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations ` ` PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Set User Password Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSave (Y/N)? N Setup & Exit Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fai
English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` ` Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password ` ` Power Management Setup Enter Password: PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password Save & Exit Setup ` ` PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Change/Set/Disable
English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` ` Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password ` ` Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations ` ` PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Set User Password Save to CMOS and EXITSave (Y/N)? Y Setup & Exit Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Save & Exit Setup
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Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Setup.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers that recommended to install.
English 3-2 Software 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 the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.
Hardware Information English 3-4 This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. K8U939 F1 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details.
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4-1 English Chapter 4 Appendix Unique Software Utilities 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B.
English 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery ? Xpress Recovery is a utility used to back up and restore an OS partition. If the hard drive is not working properly, the user can restore the drive to its original state. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Supports FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS formats Must be connected to the IDE1 Master Allows installation of only one OS Must be used with an IDE hard disk supporting HPA The first partition must be set as the boot partition.
Press F9 during powering on the computer. (Text Mode) Press F9 during powering on the computer . English 2. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Al ly Copyright (C) 1984-2004, Award Software, Inc. Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1 Check System Health OK . . . F9 For Xpress Recovery Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2.
English 1. Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The backup utility will automatically scan your system and back up data as a backup image in your hard drive. Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. If this is the case, please use the boot from CD-ROM method to enter Xpress Recovery. 2. Execute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default.
Method 1 : Q-FlashTM Utility Q-Flash TM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. Q-Flash TM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or TM Windows. Using Q-Flash indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.
English Entering the Q-FlashTM utility: Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Set User Password Save & Exit Setup MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.
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.
English 3. 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 displayed. Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. 4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From...................................... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A Backup ROM Type/Size..................
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.
English Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Q-FlashTM utility bar Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A Task menu for Q-FlashTM utility Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy :Move ESC:Reset 256K F10:Power Off Action bar Task menu for Q-Flash utility: Contains the names of three tasks.
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 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI Data BIOS Enable Updating Now Update BIOS from Floppy >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>......................... Save BIOS to Floppy EnterDon't : RunTurn Off Power :Moveor ResetESC:Reset F10:Power Off System 4.
English 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. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item. Fig 3. The @BIOS utility Click " " Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "Update New BIOS" 1.
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 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.
English 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction RAID Levels RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be found on another drive. This can prevent data loss if the operating system fails or hangs.
Configuring the ALi RAID BIOS The ALi RAID BIOS setup utility lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array. Entering the RAID BIOS Setup 1. After rebooting your computer, wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press Ctrl + A. The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process prior to loading the OS. You have a few seconds to press Ctrl + A before the window disappears. ALi RAID BIOS V1.
English There are three major areas in the RAID BIOS setup screen: Main Menu, Drive Select Menu and RAID Array List. (as Figure below) Main Menu RAID BIOS Setup Utility (c) 2004 ALi Corporation www.ali.com.
RAID BIOS Setup Utility (c) 2004 ALi Corporation www.ali.com.
English 2. Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability Press Enter on Create RAID 1 Mirroring for Reliability item. An "M" flash cursor appears at the Drive Select Menu for the user to choose the first(source) drive for RAID 1. Use Space key to select the desired drive for RAID 1. Then the flash cursor changes to an "m" flash cursor for the user to choose the second (target) drive for RAID 1. (as Figure below) RAID BIOS Setup Utility (c) 2004 ALi Corporation www.ali.com.
English After the RAID array has been created successfully, its information shows up at RAID Array List. RAID BIOS Setup Utility (c) 2004 ALi Corporation www.ali.com.
English 4. Delete RAID Settings & Partition When RAID BIOS detects a broken RAID, the user can use Delete RAID Setting & Partition to delete the broken RAID. Press Enter on Delete RAID Settings & Partition item. An "E" flash cursor appears at the Drive Select Menu for the user to choose the defined drive to be deleted. "Data on RAID drives will be deleted (Y/N)? " message will appear to confirm the user's selection. Press Y and then the data in drives is destroyed.
To install Windows 2000/XP onto a Serial ATA hard disk sucessfully, you need to install required driver for the SATA controller on your motherboard during OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First of all, you have to copy the driver for the SATA controller on your motherboard from the motherboard driver CD to a floppy disk. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver.
English 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction The installation of audio software is very simple. Please follow the steps to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP.) Please note that if you want to set up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use Audio Combo Kit (optional device). 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.
English 4 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1: Connect the Front Speakers to "Line Out", the Rear Speakers to "Line In". Line In (Rear Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) STEP 2: Following installation of the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" and select the "UAJ Function". Then click on the left selection bar and select "4CH Speaker" to complete 4 channel audio configuration.
English 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1: Connect the Front Speakers to "Line Out", the Rear Speakers to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer Speakers to "MIC In". Line In (Rear Speaker Out) Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Mic In (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) STEP 2: Following installation of the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" and select the "UAJ Function".
English 8 Channel Audio Setup (requires Audio Combo Kit, optional device) : Audio Combo Kit includes a Surround-Kit and a SPDIF output cable (an optical and coaxial cable). If you want to set up an 8 channel configuration, you need to use the Surround-Kit. The Surround-Kit offers R/L surround, center/subwoofer output and rear surround. STEP 1: Secure the Audio Combo Kit at the panel on the back of the case. STEP 2: Connect the Surround-Kit to the SUR_CEN connector located on the motherboard.
English Method 2: Connect the front channels to the "Line Out" port located on the audio panel and the rear channels to the "Line In" port. Connect the center/subwoofer channels to the "MIC In" port located on the audio panel and the R/L channels to the Surround-Kit "SUR BACK" port. (This method requires UAJ function) STEP 4: Following installation of the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.
English SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" connector is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port (Note). 1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF device to the motherboard. 3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder.
English Jack-Sensing and UAJ Introduction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 2000. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL.
English If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. UAJ Introduction UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) has a very smart feature: It will switch signal automatically when user plugs his audio device to the wrong jack (Line-in/ Line-out).
English 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.
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