Abit GD8 Pro User manual
GD8 Pro
Intel Pentium 4 System Board
Socket 775
User’s Manual
4200-0464-01
Rev. 1.00
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................................................................... 1-1
1-1. Features & Specifications .......................................................................1-1
1-2. Layout Diagram ......................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup................................................................... 2-1
2-1. Install The Motherboard..........................................................................2-1
2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly ...............................................2-2
2-3. Install System Memory ...........................................................................2-4
2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches .........................................................2-6
(1). ATX Power Input Connectors .......................................................2-6
(2). FAN Power Connectors.................................................................2-7
(3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header..................................................2-8
(4). Wake-up Header............................................................................2-9
(5). Front Panel Audio Connection Header........................................2-10
(6). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers................................2-11
(7). Additional USB Port Headers .....................................................2-12
(8). Internal Audio Connectors ..........................................................2-12
(9). Serial ATA Connectors ................................................................2-13
(10). Status Indicators..........................................................................2-13
(11). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors .....................................2-14
(12). PCI Express x16 Slot ..................................................................2-15
(13). PCI Express x1 Slots...................................................................2-15
(14). Back Panel Connectors ...............................................................2-16
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup .......................................................................... 3-1
3-1. SoftMenu Setup ......................................................................................3-2
3-2. Standard CMOS Features........................................................................3-4
3-3. Advanced BIOS Features........................................................................3-6
3-4. Advanced Chipset Features.....................................................................3-9
3-5. Integrated Peripherals ...........................................................................3-11
3-6. Power Management Setup.....................................................................3-15
3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations........................................................................3-18
3-8. PC Health Status ...................................................................................3-19
3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults ........................................................................3-20
3-10. Load Optimized Defaults ......................................................................3-20
3-11. Set Password .........................................................................................3-20
3-12. Save & Exit Setup.................................................................................3-20
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3-13. Exit Without Saving..............................................................................3-20
Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility .............................................. A-1
Appendix B. Install Audio Driver ........................................................................ B-1
Appendix C. Install LAN Driver .......................................................................... C-1
Appendix D. Install USB 2.0 Driver ....................................................................D-1
Appendix E. FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) ................................................. E-1
Appendix F. ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility)....................................... F-1
Appendix G. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) ..............................................G-1
Appendix H. How to Get Technical Support .......................................................H-1
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Introduction 1-1
Chapter 1. Introduction
1-1. Features & Specifications
1. CPU
• Designed for Intel®P4-05A LGA775 processor with 800/533 MHz FSB
• Supports Intel®Hyper-Threading / XD-bit / EM64T / EIST Technology
2. Express Chipset
• Intel®915P / Intel®ICH6 Express Chipset
3. Memory
• Four 240-pin DIMM slots (Un-buffered Non-ECC DIMM)
• Supports Dual channel DDR2 533/400 (Max. 4GB)
4. Graphics
• PCI Express x16 delivers up to 8Gb/s bandwidth
5. ABIT Engineered
• ABIT SoftMenu™Technology
• ABIT CPU ThermalGuard™Technology
6. SATA
• Supports 4 ports SATA 1.5 Gb/s data transfer rate
7. Audio
• Onboard 7.1-channel Intel® High Definition Audio CODEC
• Supports auto jack sensing and optical S/P DIF Out
8. Gigabit LAN
• Onboard PCI Gigabit LAN controller supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
9. Internal I/O Connectors
• 1x PCI Express x16 slot
• 3x PCI Express x1 slots
• 2x PCI slots
• 1x Floppy port supports up to 2.88MB
• 4x SATA 150 connectors
• 1x Ultra ATA 100/66/33 connector
• 2x USB 2.0 headers
• 1x FP-Audio header
• 1x CD-IN header
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10. Back Panel I/O
• 1x PS/2 Keyboard, 1x PS/2 mouse
• 1x Serial port connector, 1x Parallel port connector
• 1x S/P DIF Out connector
• 1x AUDIO connector (Surround-Left/Surround-Right, Rear-Left / Rear-Right,
Center/Subwoofer)
• 1x AUDIO connector (Mic-In, Line-In, Line-Out)
• 4x USB connectors
• 1x RJ-45 LAN connector
11. Miscellaneous
• ATX form factor (305mm x 225mm)
! Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.
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Introduction 1-3
1-2. Layout Diagram
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Hardware Setup 2-1
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Before the Installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V standby power), or
disconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to do
so may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged.
2-1. Install The Motherboard
Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow motherboard to be securely
attached on and at the same time, prevented from short circuits. There are two ways to attach the
motherboard to the chassis base:
1. use with studs
2. or use with spacers
In principle, the best way to attach the board is to
use with studs. Only if you are unable to do this
should you attach the board with spacers. Line up
the holes on the board with the mounting holes on
the chassis. If the holes line up and there are
screw holes, you can attach the board with studs.
If the holes line up and there are only slots, you
can only attach with spacers. Take the tip of the
spacers and insert them into the slots. After doing
this to all the slots, you can slide the board into
position aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK
before putting the chassis back on.
ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they
are already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with.
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2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly
In order to protect the contact pins, please pay
attention to these notices:
1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation
is recommended.
2. Never touch the contact pins with fingers
or any object.
3. Always put on the cap when the CPU is
not in use.
1. Place the board so as to let the lever hook
of the socket is on your left side. Use your left
thumb and forefinger to hold the lever hook,
pull it away from the retention tab.
2. Rotate the lever to fully open position.
3. Use your right thumb on the bottom-right
side of the load plate and lift it up to fully open
position.
4. Use your right thumb and forefinger to
grasp the CPU package. Be sure to grasp on the
edge of the substrate, and face the Pin-1
indicator toward the bottom-left side. Aim at the
socket and place the CPU package vertical
down into the socket.
5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well
into the socket. The alignment key must be
located in the notch of package.
6. Use your left hand to hold the load plate,
and use your right thumb to peel the cap off.
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