Gigabyte GA-8I865GME-775 User Manual

GA-8I865GME-775
Intel
®
Pentium
®
4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-865GMET-1002R
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Gigabyte GA-8I865GME-775 Specifications

General

LAN controller	Intel® 82562G
Networking features	10/100Mbit
Number of memory slots	2
Maximum internal memory	2 GB
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturer	Intel
CPU fan connector	Yes
USB 2.0 connectors	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
Power source type	ATX
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	212 mm
Width	244 mm

Summary

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Follow ESD precautions and safety guidelines before installing motherboard components.

1-2 Feature Summary

Comprehensive overview of motherboard specifications including CPU, memory, and I/O.

1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink

Detailed steps and precautions for installing the CPU and its heatsink correctly.

1-4 Installation of Memory

Guide to installing DDR memory modules into the DIMM sockets.

1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards

Instructions for installing expansion cards, including AGP graphics cards.

1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction

Identifies and explains the function of external I/O ports on the motherboard.

1-7 Connectors Introduction

Details internal motherboard connectors for power, fans, and front panel.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

2-1 Standard CMOS Features

Configuration of system date, time, and IDE/SATA device settings.

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features

System boot order, CPU features, and performance tuning options.

2-3 Integrated Peripherals

Management of onboard devices such as IDE, SATA, USB, LAN, and Audio.

2-4 Power Management Setup

Settings for ACPI, power LEDs, and system wake-up events.

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations

Configuration of Plug and Play and PCI slot IRQ assignments.

2-6 PC Health Status

Monitoring system voltage, CPU temperature, and fan speeds for health.

2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control

Adjusts CPU clock ratio and memory frequency for performance. Caution advised.

2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Restores BIOS to safe, stable default parameters.

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults

Restores BIOS to factory defaults for optimal performance.

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password

Establishes system passwords to control access to BIOS settings.

2-11 Save & Exit Setup

Saves BIOS configuration changes and exits the setup utility.

2-12 Exit Without Saving

Discards any modifications made during the BIOS setup session.

Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers

Installs crucial chipset drivers for system functionality via Xpress Install.

3-2 Software Applications

Details and installs bundled software applications and utilities.

3-3 Driver CD Information

Lists the contents and structure of the motherboard driver CD.

3-4 Hardware Information

Provides a list of all hardware devices detected on the motherboard.

3-5 Contact Us

Offers contact details for Gigabyte technical support and offices globally.

Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1 Unique Software Utilities

Explains Gigabyte's unique utilities for system enhancement, tuning, and monitoring.

Flash BIOS Method

Step-by-step guide for updating the BIOS using the Q-Flash utility.

@BIOS Utility

Instructions for updating the BIOS from within Windows using the @BIOS utility.

4-2 Troubleshooting

Addresses common system issues, beep codes, and solutions.