Gigabyte GA-8VM533 - 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
(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP
4X (1.5V).
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by GA-8VM533. You might
experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP 4X
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-8VM533 (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function
properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to
4X(1.5V) 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-8VM533 (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 GA-8VM533 based
motherboards.
AGP 4X notch

Gigabyte GA-8VM533 Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket Type	Socket 478
Supported CPU	Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron
Front Side Bus	400/533 MHz
Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
Memory Slots	2 x DIMM
Maximum Memory	2 GB
Onboard Audio	Realtek ALC655
LAN	10/100 Mbps
Audio	6-channel
Expansion Slots	1 x AGP, 3 x PCI
USB Ports	4 x USB 2.0
Chipset	VIA P4M266A / VIA VT8235
IDE	2 x IDE

Summary

AGP Card Installation Guidelines

AGP Card Compatibility and Notches

Details about AGP 4X (1.5V) notch and compatibility.

Important Safety and Handling Precautions

Processor Heatsink Installation Warning

Never run processor without heatsink; permanent damage will result.

Declaration of Conformity

EU Compliance Standards

Declares conformity with various EN standards for radio disturbance and immunity.

FCC Compliance Statement

Declares conformity with FCC Part 15 for Class B Digital Device.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Motherboard Features Summary

Summarizes key features of the motherboard, including CPU, Chipset, and Memory.

Motherboard Layout and Block Diagram

Visual guides to the motherboard's physical layout and system block diagram.

Item Checklist and Installation Preparation

Included Hardware and Safety Guidelines

Lists included items and provides essential safety guidelines for handling components.

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Process

CPU and Memory Module Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and RAM modules on the motherboard.

Expansion Card and Cable Connections

Instructions for installing expansion cards and connecting internal cables and power supply.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

Entering and Navigating BIOS Setup

Guide on how to enter the BIOS setup utility and use control keys for navigation.

Configuring BIOS Settings

Details various BIOS setup menus like Standard CMOS, Advanced BIOS, Integrated Peripherals.

Chapter 4: Technical Reference

Gigabyte Software Utilities

Introduces @BIOS™ for BIOS updates and EasyTune™ for overclocking.

BIOS Update and Recovery Procedures

Explains Q-Flash utility for BIOS updates and Xpress Recovery.

Chapter 5: Appendix

Driver Installation Guide

Instructions for installing motherboard drivers and software applications.

Troubleshooting and FAQ

Common issues, solutions, beep codes, and frequently asked questions.