Gigabyte GA-K8S760M user manual EasyTuneTM 4 Introduction

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EasyTuneTM 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". Because "Overclock" is thought 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 to 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 hardware or BIOS tools to do "Overclock". And even with these technologies, they still learn that it's quite a risk because the safety 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 windows 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 auto- matically with the 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 interface. "Advanced Mode", allows users to change the system bus / AGP / Memory working frequency in small increments to get ultimate system performance. It operates in coordination with Gigabyte motherboards. Besides, it is different from other traditional over-clocking methods, EasyTune 4 doesn't require users to change neither BIOS nor hardware 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 to restart the computer 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 features 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 GA-K8S760M Mother Board Motherboard GA-K8S760M Read Me First Installing the motherboard to the chassis Prepare your computerTable of Contents Table of Content Features Summary Chapter IntroductionALC655 Codec GA-K8S760M Motherboard Layout GA-K8S760MBlock Diagram AMDGA-K8S760M Motherboard Hardware Installation Process StepRod to 65 Install the Central Processing Unit CPUAngling Socket Actuation LeverConnecting the Fan Power Wires Install Memory Modules DDRDDR Introduction Install Expansion Cards Parallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port LPT/COMA/VGA Install I/O Peripherals CablesPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector USB/LAN Connector \ Audio ConnectorsConnectors Introduction ATX12V +12V Power Connector ATX ATX Power ConnectorCpufan CPU Fan Connector Sysfan System Fan ConnectorFDD Floppy Connector IDE1 / IDE2 IDE1 / IDE2 ConnectorSATA0 / SATA1 Serial ATA Connector PwrledFpanel 2 x 10 pins Connector BAT Battery Faudio Front Audio ConnectorSurcen Surround Center Connector Spdifio Spdif In / Out ConnectorCdin CD In Connector Auxin AUX In ConnectorFUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector 17 F11394 / F21394 IEEE1394 ConnectorComb COM B ConnectorWhite Game Game Connector20 IR InfolinkClrcmos Clear Cmos English Bios Setup Standard Cmos Features Main Menu For example Bios Ver. F1zStatus Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Advanced Bios FeaturesLoad Fail-SafeDefaults PowerManagement SetupPnP/PCI Configurations LoadOptimizedDefaultsStandard Cmos Features DateDrive a / Drive B TimeIDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave Memory Floppy 3 Mode Support forJapanAreaHalton Base MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority InitDisplay First Password CheckFlexibleAGP Integrated Peripherals On-ChipPrimaryPCIIDEAC97 Audio IDEDMAtransfter accessOn-ChipSecondaryPCIIDE USB ControllerUart Mode Select SiS Serial ATA ModeOnboardLANBootROM Onboard Serial PortECPModeUseDMA Parallel Port ModeOnboard Parallel port Game PortAddressSoft-Off by Pwrbttn Power Management SetupAcpi SuspendType IRQ 3-7, 9-15,NMI PowerOnbyKeyboardSystem After AC Back Modem Ring OnPower On by Mouse Resume byAlarmPCI 2 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ AssignmentPC Health Status Current Thermistor TemperatureCPU Warning Temperature Current VoltageV Vcore / DDR25 / +3.3V / +12VCPU FAN Fail Warning System FAN Fail WarningCPU Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage ControlCPU Clock AGPVoltage ControlDDR Voltage Control Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Y/N ? NLoad Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Y/N ? NSet Supervisor/User Password Enter PasswordSave & Exit Setup Save to Cmos and Exit Y/N ? YExit Without Saving Quit Without Saving Y/N ? N@BIOSTM Introduction Technical ReferenceEasyTuneTM 4 Introduction Flash Bios Method Introduction Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityEntering the Q-FlashTMutility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screen Action bar Task menu for Dual Bios utilityTask menu for Q-FlashTMutility StepsBios file in the floppy disk You can press Enter to continue Please press any key to continue Bios file becomes F12 after updating Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults Entering the Q-FlashTMutility English Do not turning power or reset your system at this stage Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Method 2 @BIOS Utility English Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings 6-Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode English Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes Spdif Output Device Optional Device Auto-detecting Introduction of audio connectorsJack-Sensing Introduction Manual setting How to use the Xpress Recovery Xpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery? F9 For Xpress RecoveryText Mode Exit and Restart Serial ATA RAID Bios Utility Operation Introduction Disk StatusRAID Setup Creating a RAID 0 ArrayUdma RAID Creating a RAID 1 Array Press 3 and Enter to select RAID RAID 1 Disk Creating a Jbod Array Udma Jbod Install Drivers AppendixItem Description Software Application Software Information EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation FAQ Jami Bios Beep Codes GA-K8S760M Motherboard 104 Troubleshooting GA-K8S760M Motherboard 106 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Acronyms Ioapic GA-K8S760M Motherboard 110 111 Appendix GA-K8S760M Motherboard 112