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GA-8VM800M
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Intel Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-8VM800M-1002R
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Motherboard GA-8VM800M Motherboard GA-8VM800M Nov. 28, 2005 Nov. 28, 2005
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Copyright © 2005 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-8VM800M Motherboard Layout .............................................................................. 6 Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................................................................................... 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9 1-2 Featu
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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-8VM800M Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS ATX_12V Socket 478 ATX FDD VIA P4M800 BAT AUDIO F_AUDIO CLR_CMOS SUR_CEN AGP RTL8201 IDE2 IDE1 PCI1 CODEC VT8237R Plus PCI2 BIOS PCI3 IT8705 F_USB2 F_USB1 F_PANEL COMB CD_IN PWR_LED - 6 - VGA USB USB COMA LPT LAN GA-8VM800M DDR1 DDR2 SATA0 SATA1
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Block Diagram Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) Socket 478 CPU AGP 4X/8X System Bus VGA Port 266/333/400MHz 400/533/800MHz AGPCLK DDR (66MHz) VIA HCLK (200/133/100MHz) P4M800 GCLKNB 66MHz RJ45 33MHz 3 PCI 14.318MHz 48MHz RTL8201 2 Serial ATA VIA BIOS VT8237R Plus LPC BUS Floppy IT8705 LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 48 MHz ATA33/66/ 8 USB 6 Channel 33 MHz COMA/COMB 100/133 Ports CODEC IDE Channels PCICLK (33MHz) - 7 - MIC LINE-IN AC97 Link LINE-OUT 66MHz V_Link
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English Chapter 1 Hardware 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
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1-2 Feature Summary ® ® CPU Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood, Prescott) with HT Technology Supports 400/533/800MHz FSB L2 cache varies with processors Chipset Northbridge:VIA P4M800 Southbridge: VIA 8237R Plus Memory 2 184-pin DDR DIMM slots Supports DDR400/333/266 DIMM Supports up to 2GB (Max.) Slots 1 AGP slot 4X/8X (1.5V) device support 3 PCI slots IDE Connections 2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA133), allows connection of 4 IDE devices Onboard SATA 2 Serial AT
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English Onboard SATA RAID Built in VT8237R Plus Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1) Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec Up to 2 SATA Devices BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS (Note) Supports EasyTune Overclocking Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DIMM) Over Voltage via BIOS (DIMM) Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 21cm (Note) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. - 11 - Hardware Installation
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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 connec- tor 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
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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 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 installing 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
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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. Serial Port (COMA) Devices like mouses, modems, and etc. can be connected to Serial port. VGA Port Monitor can be connected to VGA port. USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB
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English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 4 5 15 9 11 14 6 10 7 13 12 8 1) ATX_12V 9) F_AUDIO 2) ATX (Power Connector) 10) CD_IN 3) CPU_FAN 11) SUR_CEN 4) FDD 12) F_USB1 / F_USB2 5) IDE1/IDE2 13) COMB 6) SATA0 / SATA1 14) CLR_CMOS 7) F_PANEL 15) BAT 8) PWR_LED - 17 - Hardware Installation
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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 not sta
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English 3) CPU_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin power connector and possesses a fool-proof 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 failure. Caution! Ple
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5) IDE1/IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 40 39 2121 IDE2 IDE1 6) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector)
