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A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The problem could

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be caused by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

power supply, CPU,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

memory or CPU/

 

 

Is memory LED on and CPU fan running?

 

 

 

 

memory socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

itself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Failure has been excluded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

Perhaps your VGA

 

 

Check if there is display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

card / VGA slot or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

monitor is defective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Failure has been excluded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off the system. Reboot after keyboard and mouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

have been plugged in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

It is possible that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

your keyboard or

 

 

Check if keyboard is working properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

keyboard connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is defective.

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press <Del> to enter BIOS setup. Choose "Load

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optimized Defaults" and save then exit setup.

 

 

 

Failure has been excluded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off the system and re-connect the IDE cable. Check

 

 

 

The problem was

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

probably caused by

 

 

if the system can reboot successfully.

 

 

 

 

 

 

the IDE device /

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connector or cable.

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinstall Windows OS, and reinstall add-on cards and cables.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then try to reboot the system.

 

Failure has been excluded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

END

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical support zone

(http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.

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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 Features Summary IntroductionOnly for GA-8IPE775 Pro. Only for GA-8IPE775-G GA-8IPE775 Series Motherboard Layout GA-8IPE775 Pro/-GBlock Diagram DDREnglish English Hardware Installation Process StepInstall the Central Processing Unit CPU HT functionality requirement contentInstallation of Memory Installation of the HeatsinkDDR Introduction Dual Channel Technology DS Double Side, SS Single Side Install expansion cards Install I/O Peripherals Cables PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse ConnectorParallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port LPT/COMA/COMB USB / LAN Connector Audio ConnectorsConnectors Introduction ATX12V/ATX Power Connector 5 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector IDE1 / IDE2 IDE1 / IDE2 ConnectorFDD Floppy Connector PwrledFpanel 2 x 10 pins Connector Faudio Front Audio Connector Surcen Surround Center ConnectorCdin CD In Connector Spdifio Spdif In/Out ConnectorFUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector IrcirGame Game Connector Infolink18 F11394 Ieee 1394 Connector 19 F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorSATA0/SATA1 Serial ATA Connector CI Chassis Intrusion, Case OpenBAT Battery Clrcmos Clear CmosBios Setup Main Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuAdvanced Bios Features Integrated PeripheralsLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Power Management SetupPnP/PCI Configurations Load Optimized DefaultsStandard Cmos Features DateTime IDE Channel 0 Master, Slave / IDE Channel 1 Master, Slave Drive a / Drive BMemory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on Base MemoryAdvanced Bios Features Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device CPU Hyper-Threading Password CheckBoot to OS2 or DR-DOS Limit Cpuid Max. toIntegrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Sata Port0 Configure asSata Port1 Configure as On-Chip Secondary PCI IDEAC97 Audio Onboard LAN Boot ROMUSB Mouse Support Onboard H/WParallel Port Mode Uart Mode SelectUR2 Duplex Mode ECP Mode Use DMACIR Port Address Power Management SetupMidi Port IRQ CIR Port IRQPower On By Mouse Off by Power buttonResume by Alarm Power On By KeyboardPnP/PCI Configurations AC Back FunctionPC Health Status CPU FAN Fail Warning CPU Warning TemperaturePower FAN Fail Warning System FAN Fail WarningCPU Host Clock Control Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU Clock Ratio CPU Host Frequency MhzMemory Frequency Mhz AGP/PCI/SRC FixedMemory Frequency For AGP/PCI/SRC Frequency MhzCPU OverVoltage Control Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults Normal CPU VcoreSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingFlash Bios Method Introduction What is Dual Bios Technology?How to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, Enable Boot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup BiosKeep DMI Data EnableDefault, Disable Auto Recovery EnableDefault, DisableHalt On Error DisableDefault, Enable Copy Main ROM Data to BackupBefore 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 Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel 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 Introduction of audio connectors Jack-Sensing and UAJ IntroductionAuto-detecting Manual setting UAJ IntroductionXpress Recovery2 Introduction How to use the Xpress Recovery2Backup English English Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XPItem Description Software Application Software Information FAQ English Troubleshooting END Technical Support/RMA Sheet Acronyms Ioapic English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai

AGP 4X/8X specifications

The Gigabyte AGP 4X/8X graphics card represents a pivotal advancement in the world of computer graphics, offering enhanced performance and improved features suitable for a wide range of applications. The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) interface, which this card utilizes, allows for faster communications between the graphics card and the motherboard, significantly increasing the data transfer rates over its predecessor, the PCI slot.

One of the standout features of the Gigabyte AGP 4X/8X card lies in its dual compatibility with both AGP 4X and AGP 8X, effectively doubling the bandwidth from 1 GB/s to 2 GB/s. This fast data exchange allows for smoother rendering of high-resolution textures, improved frame rates, and better overall gaming experiences. The enhanced bandwidth is essential in meeting the demands of modern applications, making the card an excellent choice for both casual gamers and professional users.

In terms of technology, the card leverages advanced graphics processing units (GPUs) that support various shader models. This enables it to handle complex visual effects with ease, creating more realistic visuals in video games and applications that rely heavily on graphical fidelity. The latest GPU architectures also provide support for features like anti-aliasing, anisotropic filtering, and dynamic lighting, making the visual outputs more stunning.

The Gigabyte AGP card often comes equipped with a substantial amount of onboard video memory, allowing for better performance in graphically intensive tasks. This onboard memory is crucial for buffering textures and graphics data, leading to faster load times and decreased stuttering during gameplay.

Another important characteristic of the Gigabyte AGP 4X/8X graphics card is its robust thermal management. Many models include advanced cooling solutions—such as heat sinks and fans—that help maintain optimal operating temperatures, thus prolonging the lifespan of the card and maintaining performance under strain.

Additionally, the card is designed with ease of installation in mind, featuring a standard AGP connector for straightforward integration into compatible motherboards. With its solid build quality and reliable performance, the Gigabyte AGP 4X/8X remains a compelling option for those looking to upgrade their graphics capabilities without venturing into more complex solutions. It balances performance, technology, and user-friendliness, making it a valuable asset in the realm of graphics hardware.