Intel GA-8I945GZME-RH user manual Troubleshooting

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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 that's 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 doesn't 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 1 minute (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for 5 seconds).

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.

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

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Appendix

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Contents GA-8I945GZME-RH GA-8I945GZME-RH Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Install Drivers Item Checklist GA-8I945GZME-RH Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyCPU Feature Summary4Mbit flash ROM Installation of the CPU Installation of the CPU and CPU CoolerInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Dual Channel Memory Configuration Installation of Expansion CardsPX6600GT TDH Graphics Card Support ListI/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector IDE IDE Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorSATAII0 / SATAII1 / SATAII2 / SATAII3 Sata 3Gb/s Connectors FDD FDD ConnectorPwrled Faudio Front Audio ConnectorFpanel Front Panel Jumper Spdifio Spdif In/Out Cdin CD In ConnectorFUSB1/FUSB2 Front USB Connectors Hdasur Surround Center ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open Comb Comb ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos English Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuF12 For Boot Menu Main Menu For example Bios Ver. E7„ PnP/PCI Configuration „ Standard Cmos Features„ Advanced Bios Features „ Power Management SetupIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave Standard Cmos FeaturesDate TimeMemory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a Halt onPassword Check Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceCPU Enhanced Halt C1E Note CPU Hyper-ThreadingLimit Cpuid Max. to No-Execute Memory ProtectNoteSPP Integrated PeripheralsUSB Mouse Support Onboard LAN Boot ROMUSB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard SupportOnboard Parallel port Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Acpi Suspend Type Power Management SetupAC Back Function Power On By KeyboardKB Power on Password PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN ModeMemory Frequency Mhz Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU Clock Ratio Note System Memory MultiplierLoad Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe DefaultsSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupEnglish Install Chipset Drivers Install DriversDriver CD Information Software ApplicationsContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish User Interface Overview Unique Software UtilitiesEasyTune 5 Introduction System requirements Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Limitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions Before You Begin Flash Bios Method IntroductionMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Task menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too Part Two FlashTMutility bar Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Methods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish Audio Jacks Introduction Installing the 5.1/7.1 Surround Cable Optional4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Introduction HD Audio Setting Up Stereo SpeakersSetting Up 4-Channel Audio Setting Up 6-Channel Audio Setup Setting Up 8-Channel Audio Sound Effect Configuration Troubleshooting English English English English English English English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsGigabyte Global Service System