Gigabyte Gak8vm800m Manual

GA-K8VM800M /
GA-K8VM800M-RH
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
Users Manual
Rev. 2004
12ME-K8VM800M-2004R
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Aug. 8, 2005Motherboard
GA-K8VM800M
Motherboard
GA-K8VM800MAug. 8, 2005     

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GA-K8VM800M-RH
Motherboard
GA-K8VM800M-RHJun. 21, 2006     

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Table of Contents
GA-K8VM800M(-RH) Motherboard Layout.................................................................... 7
Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1Hardware Installation.................................................................................... 9
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation.................................................................... 9
1-2 Feature...

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Chapter 3Drivers Installation...................................................................................... 45
3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 45
3-2 Software Application....................................................................................... 46
3-3 Software Information....................................................................................... 46
3-4 Hardware...

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GA-K8VM800M(-RH) Motherboard Layout
ATX MS/KB
LPTCOMA
ATX_12VSocket 754
R_USB
DDR2DDR1
COMB CODECIT8705
VIA VT8237R /
VT8237R+ BIOS
PCI1
PCI2
F_USB2 F_USB1
CLR_CMOSSATA1 SYS_FAN
GA-K8VM800M(-RH)
F_PANEL
PCI3
BAT F_AUDIO
CD_IN VIA 6103LAGP
PWR_LEDFDD
IDE2 IDE1 CPU_FAN
AUDIO
USB
LANVGA
SATA0 IR
SPDIF_IOVIA K8M800 

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Block Diagram
CPUCLK+/- (200MHz)
H.T. Bus 800MHz
33 MHz
14.318 MHz AGP
4X/8X
AGPCLK
(66MHz)
3 PCI
PCICLK
(33MHz)
RJ45
AC97 Link
MIC
LINE-IN
LINE-OUT
2 Serial ATA
400/333/266/200MHzDDR RAM
LPC BUS
8 USB
Ports
24
MHz
33 MHz
Floppy
PS/2 KB/Mouse
2 COM
Ports
BIOS
ATA33/66/100/133
IDE Channels LAN
 AMD
AlthlonTM 64
processor (K8)
VGA Port
Audio
CODEC
IR
IT8705LPT Port
VIA 6103L
VIA VT8237R /
VT8237R+ Mll-Link
66 MHz
VIA K8M800
66 MHz
14.318 MHz 

Hardware Installation - 9 -
English
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation
Preparing Your Computer
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD).  Thus, prior to installation, please
follow the instructions below:
1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.
2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge...

GA-K8VM800M(-RH) Motherboard - 10 -
English
CPUŠSocket 754 for AMD AthlonTM 64 processor (K8)
Š1600MH/z system bus
ŠSupports core frequencies in excess of 3000+ and faster
ChipsetŠNorthbridge: VIA K8M800
ŠSouthbridge: VIA VT8237R / VT8237R+
MemoryŠ2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2GB memory)
ŠSupports DDR 400
(Note 1)/333/266/200 DIMM
ŠSupports 2.5V DDR DIMM
SlotsŠ1 AGP slot
Š3 PCI slots
IDE ConnectionsŠ2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), allows connection of
4 IDE devices
FDD...