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GA-K8VT800
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 2002
12ME-K8VT800-2002
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Motherboard GA-K8VT800 Motherboard GA-K8VT800 Jan. 10, 2005 Jan. 10, 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-K8VT800 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 ...................................................................................... 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 47 3-2 Software Application ....................................................................................... 48 3-3 Software Information ....................................................................................... 48 3-4 Hardware Information ......
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GA-K8VT800 Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN ATX_12V ATX Socket 754 AUDIO VIA K8T800 F_AUDIO FDD RTL 8100C AGP BATTERY CODEC PCI1 IDE1 CD_IN PCI2 IDE2 PCI3 SATA1 SATA0 VIA VT8237R SYS_FAN PCI4 BIOS CLR_CMOS IR SPDIF_IO PWR_LED PCI5 F_PANEL SUR_CEN F_USB1 F_USB2 - 6 - COMB COMA USB USB LPT LAN IT8705F GA-K8VT800 DDR1 DDR2 DDR3
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Block Diagram AGP slot AMD CPUCLK+/- (200MHz) 4X/8X TM Athlon 64 AGPCLK processor (K8) (66MHz) System Bus DDR400/333/266/200 DIMM 800MHz DDR RAM VIA K8T800 AGPCLK66MHz LAN 5 PCI RJ45 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz RTL8100C PS/2 VIA KB/Mouse VT8237R Floppy IT8705F LPT Port BIOS 2 SATA 24 MHz ATA66/100/133 AC97 8 USB Ports IDE Channels 33 MHz CODEC Ports PCICLK (33MHz) COM Ports - 7 - MIC LINE-IN AC97 Link LINE-OUT 66MHz V_Link
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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 TM CPU Socket 754 for AMD Athlon 64 processor (K8) 1600MT/s system bus Chipset Northbridge: VIA K8T800 Southbridge: VIA VT8237R Memory 3 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 3GB) Supports DDR 400/333/266/200 DIMMs Slots 1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X(1.5V) mode 5 PCI slots IDE Connections 2 IDE connection (UDMA 133/100/66/33), allows connection of 4 IDE devices FDD Connections 1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices (Note 1) Onboard SATA 2 Serial ATA ports
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English Onboard SATA RAID Onboard VT8237R chipset (SATA0, SATA1) supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function supports JBOD function supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s supports a maximum of 2 SATA connections BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune Overclocking Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/ DDR/ AGP) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU) Form Factor ATX form factor; 29.5cm x 21.5cm - 11 - Hardware Installati
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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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Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module. Please refer to the recommended memory configuration table below before installing memory. Recommended Memory Configurations (SS: Single -Sided, DS:Double-Sided) Numb
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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 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 br
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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. COMA, COMB (Serial Port) Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. USB port Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyb
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English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 13 2 5 10 17 11 6 7 4 16 12 13 15 14 8 9 1) ATX_12V 10) F_AUDIO 2) ATX (Power Connector) 11) CD_IN 3) CPU_FAN 12) SPDIF_IO 4) SYS_FAN 13) SUR_CEN 5) FDD 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 6) IDE1 / IDE2 15) IR 7) SATA0 / SATA1 16) CLR_CMOS 8) PWR_LED 17) BATTERY 9) F_PANEL - 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 s
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English 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_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 failure. C
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5) FDD (FDD Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 6) 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 driv
