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GA-8I865GME
® ®
Intel Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-865GME-1001R
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste
and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Motherboard GA-8I865GME Motherboard GA-8I865GME Apr. 26. 2006 Apr. 26. 2006
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Copyright © 2006 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved. The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies. Notice The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In
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Table of Contents GA-8I865GME Motherboard Layout .............................................................................. 6 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9 1-2 Featur
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 45 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 45 3-2 Software Application ....................................................................................... 46 3-3 Software Information ....................................................................................... 46 3-4 Hardware Information ......
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GA-8I865GME Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN ATX Socket 478 R_USB IT8712 Intel 865G AUDIO AGP IDE2 IDE1 F_AUDIO SATA1 PCI1 EP82562G CI PCI2 SATA0 Intel ICH5 PCI3 BATTERY BIOS F_USB1 CD_IN CODEC FDD F_PANEL BIOS_WP* SYS_FAN PWR_LED * Only for DB customer. - 6 - VGA USB COMA LPT LAN GA-8I865GME DDR1 DDR2 PWR_FAN* CLR_CMOS
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Block Diagram CPUCLK+/-(133/200MHz) Pentium 4 Socket 478 CPU Host AGP 4X/8X Interface VGA DDR 400/333/266MHz DIMM Dual Channel Memory Intel 865G HCLK (133/200MHz) GMCH AGPCLK 66MHz GMCHCLK (66MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS PCI Bus 2 Serial ATA Intel ICH5 ATA33/66/100 IDE Channels EP82562G Floppy RJ45 LPT Port IT8712 COM Port CODEC 6 USB PS/2 KB/Mouse 14.318MHz 3 PCI Ports 33MHz PCICLK (33MHz) - 7 - MIC Line-Out Line-In
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English Chapter 1Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic d
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1-2 Feature Summary ® ® CPU Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood, Prescott) with HT Technology L2 cache varies with CPU Front Side Bus Supports 800/533/400MHz FSB ® Chipset Northbridge: Intel 865G Chipset ® Southbridge: Intel ICH5 LAN Onboard EP82562G chip (10/100 Mbit) Audio Onboard Realtek ALC653 chip Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio Storage ICH5 Southbrigde - 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD devices - 2 IDE connectors (IDE1, IDE2) with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100 supppor
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English Rear Panel I/O 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port 1 parallel port 1 VGA port 1 COMA port 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 RJ-45 port 3 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In) I/O Control IT8712 chip Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU / System fan failure warning BIOS 1 3Mbit flash ROM Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports Download Center Supports Q-
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1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed
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English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Fig.1 Before installing the heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the heat sink components (Please refer to the heat sink manual for detailed installation instructions). Fig.2 Please connect the heat sink power connector to the CPU_FAN connector located on the motherboard so that the heat sink can properly function to prevent CPU overheating. The heat sink may adhere to the CPU as a result o
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1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only o
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English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-8I865GME supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one. The GA-8I865GME includes 2 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has one DIMM socket as following: Channel A : DDR 1 Channel B : DDR 2 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications. 1. Dual channel memory
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1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of
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English 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. COMA (Serial Port) Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to VGA port. USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s),
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1-7 Connectors Introduction 13 5* 2 7 12 8 15 10 16 13 17* 6 4 14 9 11 1) ATX_12V 10) BATTERY 2) ATX (Power Connector) 11) F_PANEL 3) CPU_FAN 12) F_AUDIO 4) SYS_FAN 13) CD_IN 5) PWR_FAN* 14) F_USB1 6) FDD 15) CI 7) IDE1 / IDE2 16) CLR_CMOS 8) SATA0 / SATA1 17) BIOS_WP* 9) PWR_LED * Only for DB customer. GA-8I865GME Motherboard - 18 - English
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English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will
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3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN / PWR_FAN* (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failu
