Gigabyte AGP 4X/8X manual Bios Setup

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

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 <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".

When setting up BIOS for the first time, it is recommended that you save the current BIOS to a disk in the event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either

Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used.

Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.

@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.

CONTROL KEYS

<Ç>

Move to previous item

<È>

Move to next item

<Å>

Move to the item in the left hand

<Æ>

Move to the item in the right hand

Enter

Select item

<Esc>

Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and

 

Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu

<+/PgUp>

Increase the numeric value or make changes

<-/PgDn>

Decrease the numeric value or make changes

<F1>

General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu

<F2>

Item Help

<F3>

Reserved

<F4>

Reserved

<F5>

Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu

<F6>

Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table

<F7>

Load the Optimized Defaults

<F8>

Dual BIOS /Q-Flash function

<F9>

System Information

<F10>

Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

Only for GA-8IPE775 Pro.

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Contents AGP 4X/8X notch Page Mother Board Declaration of Conformity GA-8IPE775 Series Table of Content Table of Content Installing the motherboard to the chassis Introduction Features SummaryOnly for GA-8IPE775 Pro. Only for GA-8IPE775-G GA-8IPE775 Pro/-G GA-8IPE775 Series Motherboard LayoutDDR Block DiagramEnglish English Step Hardware Installation ProcessHT functionality requirement content Install the Central Processing Unit CPUInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of MemoryDDR Introduction Dual Channel Technology DS Double Side, SS Single Side Install expansion cards Parallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port LPT/COMA/COMB Install I/O Peripherals CablesPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector Audio Connectors USB / LAN ConnectorConnectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector IDE1 / IDE2 IDE1 / IDE2 Connector 5 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorPwrled FDD Floppy ConnectorFpanel 2 x 10 pins Connector Surcen Surround Center Connector Faudio Front Audio ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In/Out Connector Cdin CD In ConnectorIrcir FUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB ConnectorInfolink Game Game Connector19 F21394 Ieee 1394 Connector 18 F11394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open SATA0/SATA1 Serial ATA ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos BAT BatteryBios Setup Integrated Peripherals Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuAdvanced Bios Features Main MenuLoad Optimized Defaults Power Management SetupPnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe DefaultsTime Standard Cmos FeaturesDate Drive a / Drive B IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave / IDE Channel 1 Master, SlaveBase Memory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority Limit Cpuid Max. to Password CheckBoot to OS2 or DR-DOS CPU Hyper-ThreadingIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Sata Port0 Configure asSata Port1 Configure as On-Chip Primary PCI IDEOnboard H/W Onboard LAN Boot ROMUSB Mouse Support AC97 AudioECP Mode Use DMA Uart Mode SelectUR2 Duplex Mode Parallel Port ModeCIR Port IRQ Power Management SetupMidi Port IRQ CIR Port AddressPower On By Keyboard Off by Power buttonResume by Alarm Power On By MouseAC Back Function PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status System FAN Fail Warning CPU Warning TemperaturePower FAN Fail Warning CPU FAN Fail WarningCPU Host Frequency Mhz Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Clock ControlAGP/PCI/SRC Frequency Mhz AGP/PCI/SRC FixedMemory Frequency For Memory Frequency MhzNormal CPU Vcore Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults CPU OverVoltage ControlSet Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupHow to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Flash Bios Method IntroductionWhat is Dual Bios Technology? Boot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, EnableCopy Main ROM Data to Backup Auto Recovery EnableDefault, DisableHalt On Error DisableDefault, Enable Keep DMI Data EnableDefault, DisableBefore You Begin Entering the Q-FlashTMutility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screen Move to the Bios file you want to flash and press Enter Load Default Settings Press Y on your Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen Bios file in the floppy disk Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Method 2 @ Bios Utility English 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and SettingsChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Channel Audio Setup using Audio Combo Kit, Optional Device English Spdif Output Device Optional Device Auto-detecting Introduction of audio connectorsJack-Sensing and UAJ Introduction UAJ Introduction Manual settingHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionBackup English English Pictures below are shown in Windows XP Install DriversItem Description Software Application Software Information FAQ English Troubleshooting END Technical Support/RMA Sheet Acronyms Ioapic English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai

AGP 4X/8X specifications

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