GD8 Pro Intel Pentium 4 System Board Socket 775 User’s Manual 4200-0464-01 Rev. 1.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1. 1-1. 1-2. Chapter 2. 2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 2-4. Hardware Setup................................................................... 2-1 Install The Motherboard..........................................................................2-1 Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly ...............................................2-2 Install System Memory ...........................................................................2-4 Connectors, Headers and Switches ............................
3-13. Exit Without Saving..............................................................................3-20 Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility .............................................. A-1 Appendix B. Install Audio Driver ........................................................................ B-1 Appendix C. Install LAN Driver .......................................................................... C-1 Appendix D. Install USB 2.0 Driver ......................................
Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU • • Designed for Intel® P4-05A LGA775 processor with 800/533 MHz FSB Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading / XD-bit / EM64T / EIST Technology 2. Express Chipset • Intel® 915P / Intel® ICH6 Express Chipset 3. Memory • • Four 240-pin DIMM slots (Un-buffered Non-ECC DIMM) Supports Dual channel DDR2 533/400 (Max. 4GB) 4. Graphics • PCI Express x16 delivers up to 8Gb/s bandwidth 5.
1-2 Chapter 1 10. Back Panel I/O • • • • • • • 1x PS/2 Keyboard, 1x PS/2 mouse 1x Serial port connector, 1x Parallel port connector 1x S/P DIF Out connector 1x AUDIO connector (Surround-Left/Surround-Right, Rear-Left / Rear-Right, Center/Subwoofer) 1x AUDIO connector (Mic-In, Line-In, Line-Out) 4x USB connectors 1x RJ-45 LAN connector 11. Miscellaneous • ! ATX form factor (305mm x 225mm) Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.
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Hardware Setup 2-1 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Before the Installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V standby power), or disconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to do so may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged. 2-1.
2-2 Chapter 2 2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly In order to protect the contact pins, please pay attention to these notices: 1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation is recommended. 2. Never touch the contact pins with fingers or any object. 3. Always put on the cap when the CPU is not in use. 4. Use your right thumb and forefinger to grasp the CPU package. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the substrate, and face the Pin-1 indicator toward the bottom-left side.
Hardware Setup The cap plays an important role in protecting contact pins. In order to prevent bent pin, PUT ON the cap after operation or testing. 2-3 For detailed information on how to install your heatsink and fan assembly, please refer to the instruction manual came packed with the heatsink and fan assembly you bought. 7. Lower the plate onto the CPU package. Engage the load lever while gently pressing down the load plate. 10. Press each of the four fasteners down into the mounting holes. 8.
2-4 Chapter 2 2-3. Install System Memory This motherboard provides four 240-pin DIMM slots for Dual Channel DDR2 533/400 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 4GB. • To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel configurations, install identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel. • Install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To reach the optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
Hardware Setup • [Dual Channel Asymmetric]: both channels are populated, but each channel has a different amount of total memory.
2-6 Chapter 2 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches Here we will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches, and how to connect them. Please read the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all the hardware installation inside the computer chassis. A complete enlarged layout diagram is shown in Chapter 1 for all the position of connectors and headers on the board that you may refer to.
Hardware Setup (2). 2-7 FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector • SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector • AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.
2-8 (3). Chapter 2 CMOS Memory Clearing Header This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory. • Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Normal operation. • Pin 2-3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory. WARNING: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory. Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormally or malfunction.
Hardware Setup (4). 2-9 Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. • PS2-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port • USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB port.
2-10 (5). Chapter 2 Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. • To use the audio connector at front panel, remove all the jumpers on this header, and then connect to front panel by the extension cable provided with the chassis. • To use the audio connector at rear panel, disconnect the extension cable, attach the jumpers back at pin 5-6, and pin 9-10 (default setting).
Hardware Setup (6). 2-11 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection. Please pay attention to connect these headers. A wrong orientation will only cause the LED not lighting, but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
2-12 (7). Chapter 2 Additional USB Port Headers These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. (8). Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 Data0 - 4 Data1 - 5 Data0 + 6 Data1 + 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 NC 10 NC Internal Audio Connectors This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.
Hardware Setup (9). 2-13 Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. For more information on how to configure the function mode for SATA, please refer to the item “On-Chip SATA” in the BIOS menu of “On-Chip IDE Device”. (10). Status Indicators • D11 (5VSB): This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source. • D12 (VCC): This LED lights up when the system power is on.
2-14 Chapter 2 (11). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors The FDC1 connector connects up to two floppy drives with a 34-wire, 2-connector floppy cable. Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDC1 on the board, the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives connector. Generally you need only one floppy disk drive in your system. NOTE: The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the FDC1 port and the floppy connector.
Hardware Setup 2-15 (12). PCI Express x16 Slot This slot is used to attach the next generation of graphics architecture. (13). PCI Express x1 Slots These slots are used to attach the next generation of I/O architecture.
2-16 Chapter 2 (14). Back Panel Connectors • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • LPT1: Connects to printer or other devices that support this communication protocol. • COM1: Connects to external modem, mouse or other devices that support this communication protocol. • OPT-OUT1: This connector provides an S/P DIF Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. • AUDIO1: S.L./S.R.
BIOS Setup 3-1 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This chapter explains the Setup Utility of BIOS utility.
3-2 Chapter 3 3-1. SoftMenu Setup The SoftMenu utility is ABIT’s exclusive and ultimate solution in programming the CPU operating speed. All the parameters regarding CPU FSB speed, multiplier factor, the AGP & PCI clock, and even the CPU core voltage are all available at your fingertips. Brand Name: This item displays the CPU model name. Frequency: This item displays the processor speed. Cache Size: This item displays the L2 cache size of your CPU.
BIOS Setup ! 3-3 Multiplier Factor: This item displays the multiplier factors for your CPU. ! Estimated new CPU Clock: This item displays the frequency sum up from the previous item [External Clock] and [Multiplier Factor]. ! N/B Strap CPU As: This item sets the external hardware reset strap assigned to MCH (Memory Controller Hub). The options are: [PSB533], [PSB800], and [By CPU]. The default setting is By CPU. To set this option manually: • Select [PSB533] for CPU of 133MHz FSB frequency.
3-4 Chapter 3 3-2. Standard CMOS Features This section contains the basic configuration parameters of the BIOS. These parameters include date, hour, VGA card, FDD, and HDD settings. Date (mm:dd:yy): This item sets the date you specify (usually the current date) in the format of [Month], [Date], and [Year]. Time (hh:mm:ss): This item sets the time you specify (usually the current time) in the format of [Hour], [Minute], and [Second].
BIOS Setup 3-5 IDE HDD Auto-Detection: This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing key. The parameters will be shown on the screen automatically. IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, Extended IDE Drive: When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE drive you are using. If you want to define your own drive by yourself, set it to [Manual] and make sure you fully understand the meaning of the parameters.
3-6 Chapter 3 Halt On: This item determines whether the system stops if an error is detected during system boot-up. [All Errors]: The system-boot will stop whenever the BIOS detect a non-fatal error. [No Errors]: The system-boot will not stop for any error detected. [All, But Keyboard]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a keyboard error. [All, But Diskette]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a diskette error.
BIOS Setup 3-7 Hyper-Threading Technology This item is used to enable the functionality of the processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and will appear only when using such processor. The Hyper-Threading Technology helps your PC work more efficiently by maximizing processor resources and enabling a single processor to run two separate threads of software simultaneously, bringing forth greater performance and system responsiveness when running multiple applications at once.
3-8 Chapter 3 Execute Disable Bit This item appears only for certain processors with the Execute Disable Bit (XD bit) feature. When set to [Enabled], this item allows the processor to prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute code and provide memory protection. EIST Function This item appears only for certain processors with the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) Function.
BIOS Setup 3-9 Report No FDD For OS: When set to [Yes], this item allows you to run some older operating system without floppy disk drive. Leave this item to its default setting. Delay IDE Initial (Secs): This item allows the BIOS to support some old or special IDE devices by prolonging this delay time. A larger value will give more delay time to the device for which to initialize and to prepare for activation. Full Screen LOGO Show: This item determines to show the full screen logo when booting.
3-10 ! Chapter 3 RAS# Precharge (tRP): This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DRAM. ! Precharge Delay (tRAS) This item controls the number of DRAM clocks used for the DRAM parameters. Memory Hole At 15M-16M: When set to [Enabled], the memory address space at 15M-16M will be reserved for ISA expansion cards that specifically requires this setting. This makes the memory from 15MB and up unavailable to the system. Leave this item to its default setting.
BIOS Setup 3-11 3-5. Integrated Peripherals # On-Chip IDE Device: Click key to enter its submenu: IDE Bus Master: This option enables or disables the IDE bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. On-Chip IDE-1 Controller: This item selects whether to enable or disable the IDE-1 controller. On-Chip SATA: This item determines the function for on-chip Serial ATA. [Disabled]: Disable the Serial ATA controller. [Auto]: Allows the Serial ATA controller to be arranged by BIOS automatically.
3-12 Chapter 3 NOTE: This option is configurable only when the item [SATA Mode] is set to [IDE].
BIOS Setup # 3-13 On-Chip PCI Device: Click key to enter its submenu: On-Chip USB Controller: This option enables or disables the USB controller. ! USB 2.0 Controller: This option enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. ! USB Keyboard Support: This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB keyboard in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment. ! USB Mouse Support: This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB mouse in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment.
3-14 Chapter 3 Floppy Disk Controller: This option enables or disables the onboard Floppy Disk controller. Onboard Serial Port : This item determines which I/O addresses the onboard Serial Port controller will access. [Auto]: The system automatically select an I/O address for the onboard Serial Port. [3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3]: Allows you to manually select an I/O address for the onboard Serial Port. [Disabled]: Disables the onboard Serial Port.
BIOS Setup # 3-15 Onboard PCI Device: Click key to enter its submenu: Network Controller : This option enables or disables the LAN controller. ! Invoke Boot Agent: This item allows you to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly. 3-6. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type: This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1(PowerOn-Suspend)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function.
3-16 ! Chapter 3 Resume by USB From S3: When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. This item can be configured only if the item “ACPI Suspend Type” is set to [S3(STR)]. Power Button Function: This item selects the method of powering off your system: [Delay 4 Sec.]: Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power off the system.
BIOS Setup 3-17 POWER ON Function: This item selects the way you want your system to power on. [Password]: Use a password to power on the system, select this option then press . Enter your password. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly the same password to confirm, and then press . [Hot KEY]: Use any of the function keys between to to power on the system. [Mouse Move]: Move the mouse to power on the system.
3-18 Chapter 3 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By: This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu. ! IRQ Resources: Click key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved].
BIOS Setup 3-19 Maximum Payload Size: This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. 3-8. PC Health Status ABIT FanEQ Control: This item allows you to control the ABIT FanEQ by pressing the key. FAN Fail Alarm Selectable: This item selects the fan that will be monitored for malfunction. Shutdown When FAN Fail: When set to [Enabled], the system will be shut down if the CPU fan is not running.
3-20 Chapter 3 3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 3-10. Load Optimized Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. 3-11. Set Password This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. 3-12. Save & Exit Setup This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu. 3-13.
Install Intel Chipset Software Utility A-1 Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility NOTE: Please install this Intel Chipset driver first after having installed the Windows operating system. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
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Install Audio Driver B-1 Appendix B. Install Audio Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Drivers] tab.
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Install LAN Driver C-1 Appendix C. Install LAN Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Drivers] tab.
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Install USB 2.0 Driver D-1 Appendix D. Install USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: To install the USB 2.0 Driver for Windows XP / Windows 2000, you have to download the latest SP2 (service pack 2) / SP4 (service pack 4) or later version first from Microsoft’s web site.
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FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) E-1 Appendix E. FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) ABIT FlashMenu is the most stable Windows-based BIOS flash available. No more worries from crashing. With one click of BIOS updating, ABIT users can flash their BIOS more easily and in less time. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction.
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ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) F-1 Appendix F. ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) ABIT EQ is a self-diagnostic system for PC based on motherboards designed and manufactured by ABIT Computer Corporation. It will protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of Power Supply Voltage, CPU & System Fans Speed, and CPU & System Temperature. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system.
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Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) G-1 Appendix G. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Q & A: Q: Do I need to clear the CMOS before I use a new motherboard to assemble my new computer system? A: Yes, we highly recommend that you clear the CMOS before installing a new motherboard. Please move the CMOS jumper from its default 1-2 position to 2-3 for a few seconds, and then back. When you boot up your system for the first time, follow the instructions in the user's manual to load the optimized defaults.
G-2 Appendix G Q: How can I get a quick response to my request for technical support? A: Be sure to follow the guidelines as stated in the “Technical Support Form” section of this manual. If you have a problem during operation, in order to help our technical support personnel quickly determine the problem with your motherboard and give you the answers you need, before filling in the technical support form, eliminate any peripheral that is not related to the problem, and indicate it on the form.
Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) G-3 Main instructions: To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, refer to the step-by-step instructions given below: 1*. MODEL: Note the model number given in your user’s manual. Example: GD8 Pro * 2 . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”. Example: REV: 1.00 * 3 . BIOS ID and Part Number: See the on screen message. 4.
G-4 Appendix G ( Technical Support Form ! Company Name: ) Phone Number: " Contact Person: # Fax Number: * E-mail Address: Model * Motherboard Model No.
How to Get Technical Support H-1 Appendix H. How to Get Technical Support (From our website) http://www.abit.com.tw (In North America) http://www.abit-usa.com (In Europe) http://www.abit.nl Thank you for choosing ABIT products. ABIT sells all our products through distributors, resellers and system integrators; we have no direct sales to end-users.
H-2 Appendix H 4. Internet Newsgroups. They are a great source of information and many people there can offer help. ABIT's Internet News group, alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit, is an ideal forum for the public to exchange information and discuss experiences they have had with ABIT products. Many times you will see that your question has already been asked before. This is a public Internet news group and it is reserved for free discussions. Here is a list of some of the more popular ones: alt.comp.periphs.
How to Get Technical Support North America and South America H-3 ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation 2901 Bayview Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, U.S.A. Tel: 1-510-623-0500 Fax: 1-510-623-1092 Sales: sales@abit-usa.com Latin America Sales: ventas@abit-usa.com Marketing: marketing@abit-usa.com Web Site: http://www.abit-usa.com RMA Center: http://rma.abit-usa.
H-4 Appendix H Poland Japan Taiwan Head Office (Serving all other territories not listed above. Taiwan is 8+ GMT time, and may have different holiday calendar from yours.) ABIT Computer (Poland) Co. Ltd. Przedstawicielstwo w Polsce ul. Wita Stwosza 28, 50-149 Wrocław Tel: 48 71 780 78 65 / 66 Fax: 48 71 372 30 87 Web Site: http://www.abit4u.jp ABIT Computer Corporation No. 323, Yang Guang St., Neihu, Taipei, 114, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-8751-8888 Fax: 886-2-8751-3382 Sales: sales@abit.com.
