American GA-8IEX Series User Manual

USER’S MANUALGA-8IEXWP4 Titan 533 MotherboardPentium®4 Processor MotherboardRev. 100112ME-8IEXW-1001

- 10-EnglishGA-8IEXW MotherboardStep 1-2:CPU Heat Sink Installation1. Hook one end of the coolerbracket to the CPU socket first.Hook the other end of

- 11-Hardware Installation ProcessStep 2: Install memory modulesThe motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets, but it can only suppo

- 12-EnglishGA-8IEXW MotherboardDDR IntroductionEstablished on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is ahigh perf

- 13-Hardware Installation ProcessStep 3: Install expansion cards1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansio

- 14-EnglishGA-8IEXW MotherboardStep 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and powersupplyStep 4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introductionu PS/2 Keyboard and

- 15-Hardware Installation Processw Game /MIDI PortsJoystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)x Audio ConnectorsØThis connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboardan

- 16-EnglishGA-8IEXW MotherboardStep 4-2 :Connectors & Jumper Setting IntroductionT VUWXYA) CPU_FAN N) Model_SW1B) BATTERY O) IDE4C) ATX P) F_USB1

- 17-Hardware Installation ProcessA) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)C) ATX (ATX Power Connector)Ø Please note, a proper installation of the CPUcooler is

- 18-EnglishGA-8IEXW MotherboardU) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector)F,G ) IDE1 / IDE2 Connector(Primary/Secondary]M,O) IDE3/IDE4 ConnectorØ Important Notic

- 19-Hardware Installation ProcessR) WOL(Wake on LAN)1+5V SBGNDSignalT)SPDIFØ The SPDIF output is capable of providingdigital audio to external speake

- 2-EnglishGA-8IEXW MotherboardTable of Content Item Checklist ...4WARNI

- 20-EnglishGA-8IEXW MotherboardP)F_ USB1 / F_USB3(Front USB Connector)Q) F_ USB2 / F_USB4(Front USB Connector)V) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In Connector)Ø

- 21-Hardware Installation ProcessD) IR/CIR (IR/CIR Connectors)Ø Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device isaling with pin one connector. Toenable the IR

- 22-EnglishGA-8IEXW MotherboardN ) Model_SW1B ) BATTERY (Battery)+CAUTIONv Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectlyreplaced.v Replace only with

- 23-Hardware Installation ProcessL) F_PANEL (2x9 pins connector)Ø Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch of your ch

GA-8IEXW Motherboard24<á> Move to previous item<â> Move to next item<ß> Move to the item in the left hand<à> Move to the item

BIOS Setup25l MainThis setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.l AdvancedThis setup page includes all the items of AWARD special

GA-8IEXW Motherboard26C DateThe date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.8Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by t

BIOS Setup27C IDE Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, SlaveThe category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been instal

GA-8IEXW Motherboard28C Drive A / Drive BThe category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in thecomputer.8N

BIOS Setup29AdvancedAdvanced BIOS FeaturesFigure 2-1: Advanced BIOS FeaturesFigure 2: AdvancedCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Softwar

English- 3-Table of ContentChapter 4 Technical Reference...50Block Diagram ...

GA-8IEXW Motherboard30C Quick Power On Self TestThis category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If it is set toEnab

BIOS Setup31C MPS Version Control For OSThis option allows user to set OS Multi Processors version. (Support Multi Processor Specificationrevision 1.4

GA-8IEXW Motherboard32Integrated PeripheralsCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award SoftwareAdvancedIntegrated Peripherals Item HelpOn-Chip

BIOS Setup33C IDE 1/ 2 Conductor Cable8Auto Set this functio to auto detect IDE cable type. (Default value)8ATA66/100 Set conductor cable to ATA66/100

GA-8IEXW Motherboard34C Onboard Serial Port 18Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. (Default value)83F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial po

BIOS Setup35Power Management SetupFigure 2-3: Power Management SetupCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award SoftwareAdvancedPower Management

GA-8IEXW Motherboard36C ACPI Suspend Type8S1 Set suspend type to Power On Suspend under ACPI OS. (Default Value)8S3 Set suspend type to RAM under ACPI

BIOS Setup37C Power On By Mouse8Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)8Mouse Click Mose double click to power system.C Power On By Keyboard

GA-8IEXW Motherboard38Pnp/PCI ConfigurationCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award SoftwareAdvancedPnP/PCI Configuration [Enabled] [PCI 1/PCI

BIOS Setup39BootC RAID/SCSI Boot Order8RAID, SCSI Select your boot device priority by RAID. (Default value)8SCSI, RAID Select your boot device priorit

- 4-EnglishGA-8IEXW MotherboardComputer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Toprotect them against d

GA-8IEXW Motherboard40C BootUp Num-Lock8On Keypad is number keys. (Default value)8Off Keypad is arrow keys.C Boot to OS2 or DR-DOS8No Disable this fun

BIOS Setup41ServerCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award SoftwareMain Advanced Boot Server Security Clk/Voltage Defaults ExitItem Help}Senso

GA-8IEXW Motherboard42CReset Case Open StatusCCase OpenedIf the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No".If the case have been

BIOS Setup43C Sensor InformationC Current CPU Temperature/System Temp.1/ System Temp.28Detect Temp. automatically.C Current CPU FAN/Power FAN/ System

GA-8IEXW Motherboard44CHalt OnThe category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.8NO Errors The system boo

BIOS Setup45CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award SoftwareMain Advanced Boot Server Security Clk/Voltage Defaults ExitSet Supervisor Passwo

GA-8IEXW Motherboard46C Password Check8System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not e

BIOS Setup47Clk/VoltageCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award SoftwareMain Advanced Boot Server Security Clk/Voltage Defaults ExitClk/Voltag

GA-8IEXW Motherboard48CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award SoftwareMain Advanced Boot Server Security Clk/Voltage Defaults ExitLoad Optimi

BIOS Setup49CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award SoftwareMain Advanced Boot Server Security Clk/Voltage Defaults ExitSave & Exit Setup

- 5-Introduction Chapter 1 IntroductionFeatures SummaryForm Factor — 30.6cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.Motherboard — GA-8IEXW Motherb

GA-8IDXR Motherboard50Revision HistoryChapter 4 Technical ReferenceBlock Diagram

51AppendixRevision HistoryChapter 5 AppendixAppendix A: INF Update Utility InstallationInsert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into

GA-8IEXW Motherboard52(5)5.Click "Finish" to restart computer.

53AppendixInsert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driverCD-title will auto start and show a series of

GA-8IEXW Motherboard54(5)6. Starting installation.5. Click "Install".(6)5. Wizard Completed. Click"Finish".(8)(7)8.Click "OK&

55AppendixAppendix C: ATI-Rage XL VGA Driver InstallationInsert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the drive

GA-8IEXW Motherboard56Appendix D: Promise ATA Driver InstallationInsert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, t

57AppendixAppendix E: Intel® Application Accelerator InstallationInsert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver,

GA-8IEXW Motherboard58(5)5.Click "Next".(6)6.Click "Finishl" to restartcomputer.

59AppendixAppendix F: RealTek Audio Driver InstallationInsert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver

- 6-EnglishGA-8IEXW MotherboardHardware Monitor — CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution Detect— CPU/Power/System Fan Control— CPU Overheat Warning— System V

GA-8IEXW Motherboard60Appendix G: AcronymsAcronyms MeaningACPI Advanced Configuration and Power InterfaceAPM Advanced Power ManagementAGP Accelerated

61AppendixAcronyms MeaningLAN Local Area NetworkLBA Logical Block AddressingLED Light Emitting DiodeMHz MegahertzMIDI Musical Instrument Digital Inter

GA-8IEXW Motherboard62Technical Support/RMA SheetCustomer/Country: Company: Phone No.:Contact Person: E-mail Add. :Model name/Lot Number: PCB revision

- 7-Hardware Installation ProcessSOCKET478GA-8IEXW Motherboard LayoutSOCKET478Intel 845EICH4AC97BATTERYFDDIDE 2IDE 1NB_FANATI Rage XLW986432DH-6VGA_E

- 8-EnglishGA-8IEXW MotherboardTo set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)Step 2-

- 9-Hardware Installation ProcessStep 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)Pin1 indicatorPin1indicatorCPU Top View CPU Bottom ViewSocket Actua