Gigabyte GA-8ILFT, P4 Titan-DDR Motherboard user manual Easy TuneTM 4 Introduction

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Easy TuneTM 4 Introduction

Gigabyte announces EasyTuneTM 4

Windows based Overclocking utility

EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations.

Overclock" might be one of the most common issues in computer field. But have many users ever tried it? The answer is probably "no". B ecause "Overclock" is t hought to be very difficult and includes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes "Overclock" is even considered as special skills found only in some enthusiasts. But as t o the experts in "Overclock", what's the truth? They may spend quite a lot of time and money to study, try and use many different hard-

ware or BIOS tools to do "Overclock". And even with these technologies, they still learn that it's quite a risk because thesafety and stability of an "Overclock" system is unknown. Now everything is different because of a Windows based overclocking utility "EasyTune 4" --announced by Gigabyte. This win- dows based utility has totally changed the gaming rule of "Overclock". This is the first windows based overclocking utility is suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either "Easy Mode" or "Advanced Mode" for overclocking at their convenience. For users who choose "Easy Mode", they just need to click "Auto Optimize" to have autoed and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will then overdrive CPU speed automatically withthe result being shown in the control panel. If users prefer "Overclock" by them, there is also another choice. Click "Advanced Mode" to enjoy "sport drive" class Overclocking user interf ace. "Advanced Mode", allows users to change the syst em bus / AG P / Memory working frequency in small increment s to get ultimate system performance. It operat es in coordinat ion with Gigabyte motherboards. Besides, it is dif ferent from other traditional over-clocking methods, EasyTune 4 doesn't require users to change neitherBIOS norhardware switch/ jumper setting; on the other hand, they can do "Overclock"at easy step . Therefore, this is a safer way for "Overclock" as nothing is changed on software or hardware. If user runs EasyTune 4 over system's limitation, the biggest lost is only torestart thecomputer again and the side effect is then well controlled. Moreover, if one well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this setting and "Load" it in next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already turned the "Overclock" technology toward to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached in driver CD. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing feat ures by themselves.

*Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products supported list in the web site.

*Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will not be responsible for any damage or instability to your processor, motherboard, or any other components.

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Contents USER’S Manual Table of Content Appendix Installing the motherboard to the ch assis… Item ChecklistCP U Features SummaryBios GA-8ILFT GA-8ILFT Series Motherboard LayoutStep Hardware Installation ProcessSocket Actuation Lever Pin1 indicator Install the Central Processing Unit CPUCPU Heat Sink Installation DDR Install memory modulesDDR Introduction Coma VGA Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supplyPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector Parallel Port and Serial Ports COM1/COM2Audio Connectors USB/LAN* ConnectorGame /MIDI Ports Connectors Introduction GND ATX12V +12V Power ConnectorCpufan CPU FAN Connector Sysfan System FAN ConnectorFDD Floppy Connector IDE1/ IDE2 IDE1/IDE2 Conn ector Fusb 1 Front USB Co nnectorIDE1 IDE2 CD I N Qfaudio Faudio ConnectorMI C GND Power CD -LAtxpower ATX Power Ioswp Bios Write Protect ionSirq For special design, for example Pcmcia add on card AUX-R GND Auxin AUX In ConnectorBATTERYBattery CLR Cmos Clear CmosRST PW+ RST+ SPK+ PD+ PDG PDY HD+ Fpanel 2x7 pins connectorBios Setup MainMenu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuStandard Cmos Features AdvancedBIOS FeaturesLoadOptimized Defaults PowerManagementSetupPnP/PCI Configurations LoadFail-Safe DefaultsDate Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Primary Master,Slave / IDE Secondary Master, SlaveDrive a / Drive B BaseMemory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalton MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Advanced Bios FeaturesGraphicsShare Memory Boot Up Floppy SeekInit Display First Graphics Aperture SizeOn-Chip Primary Pciide Integrated PeripheralsUSB Controller On-Chip Secondary PCI IDEIDE1 Conductor Cable IDE2 Conductor CableOnboardLAN Onboard LANBootROMUart Mode Select AC97 AudioECPMode Use DMA UR2Duplex ModeParallelPort Mode OnboardParallel portMidi Port IRQ Power Management Setup Acpi Suspend TypeSoft-off by Pwrbttn KB Power on Password Resume by AlarmPower On By Mouse Power OnBy KeyboardPCI 3 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ AssignmentReset Case Open Status Case Opened PC Health StatusCurrent Voltage V Vcore / 1.5V /+3.3V / +5V / +12V CPU FAN Fail Warning Current CPUTemperatureCPUWarning Temperature Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed RPMCPUHost Frequency Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock ControlPCI/AGP FrequencyMhz PCI/AGPDividerHost/DRAM ClockRatio MemoryFrequencyMhzLoad Fail-Safe D efaults? Y/N?Y Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults? Y/N?Y Load Optimized DefaultsEnter Password Set Supervisor/User PasswordSave to Cmos and Exit Y/N? Y Save & Exit SetupQuit Without Saving Y/N? N Exit Without SavingRevisionChapter History4 Technical Reference Block DiagramWhat is Q-Flash Utility? How to use Q-Flash?Flash Introduction XXXX.XX Load B IOS From F loppyGigabyte announces @ Bios Windows Bios live update utility @ Bios IntroductionEasy TuneTM 4 Introduction Picture below are shown in Windows XP Iucd driver version Appendix a Intel 845GL Chipset Driver InstallationIntel C hipset Software Installation Utility Click Finish to restart computer Intel Application Accelerator English Intel 845G Chipset VGA Graphics Driver USB Patch Driver AppendixRevisionB RealTekHistoryAC’97 Audio Driver Appendix C RealTek 8139/8130/8100 Network Driver AppendixRevisionD EasyTuneHistory4 Utilities Installation Appendix E Bios Flash Procedure Appendix Step Appendix English Appendix English Hifg Amibios Setup Bios Features Setup 7VTX .F4 FLASH841.EXE EXIT? Load Setup Defaults? Y/N?N Congratulate you have accomplished the Bios flash procedure Appendix E Acronyms MTH LBALED MI DITechnical Support/RMA Sheet HDD CD -ROM DVD-ROMAMR / CNR