Gigabyte GA-8S648 User Manual

When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following
notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has
"AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP
card is AGP 4X/8X(1.5V).
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by SiS
®
648. You might
experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an
AGP 4X/8X card.
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X
mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V)
mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is
2X(3.3V). The GA-8S648(-L) (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might
not function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper
to 4X(1.5) mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power
Color", the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their
golden finger is compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but
they support 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-8S648(-L) (or any AGP 4X only)
motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on
ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance
with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification. Therefore, AG32S (G)will work
fine with SiS
®
648 based motherboards.
AGP 4X/8X notch

Gigabyte GA-8S648 Specifications

General

Brand	Gigabyte
Model	GA-8S648
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

CPU Installation

Detailed steps for installing the CPU and its cooling fan.

Memory Module Installation

Instructions for inserting DDR DIMM modules into the motherboard sockets.

Expansion Card Installation

Procedure for installing add-in cards into PCI and AGP slots.

Cable and Power Connections

Guide to connecting internal cables, front panel connectors, and power supply.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

BIOS Navigation and Controls

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management

Performance Tuning

Options for adjusting CPU clock, voltage, DRAM, and AGP settings.

Security and Exit Options

Chapter 4 Technical Reference

BIOS Update Methods

Xpress Recovery

Chapter 5 Appendix

Driver Installation

Procedure for installing essential motherboard drivers from the CD.

Troubleshooting Guide

Hardware and BIOS Issues

Flowchart for diagnosing boot-up problems and system instability.

Common Problem Diagnosis