ECS GF8100VM-M3 Specifications

PrefacePrefaceCopyrightThis publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protectedunder international copyright laws, with a

6Introducing the MotherboardTable of Motherboard ComponentsThis concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.LABEL C

7Installing the MotherboardChapter 2Installing the MotherboardSafety Precautions• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard• Wea

8Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper SettingsThis section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.Setting Jumpe

9Installing the MotherboardChecking Jumper SettingsThe following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 islabeled.Jumper Se

10Installing the MotherboardInstalling HardwareInstalling the ProcessorCaution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure thatyou DO NO

11Installing the MotherboardCPU Installation ProcedureThe following illustration shows CPU installation components.To achieve better airflow rates and

12Installing the MotherboardInstallation ProcedureRefer to the following to install the memory modules.1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR2 SDR

13Installing the MotherboardTable A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)The following DDR2 1066 (AM2+)/800/667/533/400 memory modules hav

14Installing the MotherboardMemoryRecommend VoltKVR1066D2N7/512 1.8V / 9905315-094.A00LFApacer 78.0AG9S.9K4 1.9 VKVR1066D2N7/1G 1.8V / 9905316-106.A01

15Installing the MotherboardExpansion SlotsInstalling Add-on CardsThe slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect themt

iiPrefaceDeclaration of ConformityCanadian Department of CommunicationsAbout the ManualThe manual consists of the following:Chapter 1Introducing the M

16Installing the MotherboardFollow these instructions to install an add-on card:1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to theslo

17Installing the MotherboardConnecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optionaldevices:F_AUDIO:

18Installing the MotherboardF_USB1~3: Front Panel USB headersThe motherboard has six USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Addi-tionall

19Installing the MotherboardLPT: LPT headerPin Signal Name1 STB# Strobe 2 D0 Data 03 D1 Data 1 4 D2 Data 25 D3 Data 3 6 D4 Data 47 D5 Data 58 D6 Data

20Installing the MotherboardIDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER orSLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manua

21Installing the MotherboardRefer to the illustration below for proper installation:This motherboard supports the “Hot-Plug” function.1 Attach either

22Installing the MotherboardConnecting I/O DevicesThe backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to co

23Installing the MotherboardConnecting Case ComponentsAfter you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard co

24Installing the MotherboardUsers please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of1.1A ~ 2.2A (26.4W max) at +12V.CPU_FAN: CPU cooli

25Installing the MotherboardPower SwitchSupporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen-tary-contact switch that is n

iiiTTTTTABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTSPreface iChapter 1 1Introducing the

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27Using BIOSChapter 3Using BIOSAbout the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc. ” BIOS with support forWindows Plug and P

28Using BIOSPress the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility.CMOS Setup Utility -- Copyright (C) 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.ffff v02.61

29Using BIOSBIOS Navigation KeysThe BIOS navigation keys are listed below: Enter SelectKEY FUNCTION Scrolls through the items on a menu +/

30Using BIOSDate & TimeThe Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you arerunning a Windows OS, these items are aut

31Using BIOSIDE BusMaster (Enabled)This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leavethis item at the default value.Press

32Using BIOSBoot Up Numlock Status (ON)This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system isstarted.Quick Power on Self Test (E

33Using BIOSAdvanced Chipset SetupThis page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this pagewith caution. Any changes can affect

34Using BIOSPress <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.DRAM Frequency (Auto)This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency. The d

35Using BIOSIntegrated PeripheralsThis page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C)

ivPCI/PNP Configuration...38PC Health Status...

36Using BIOSACPI Suspend Type (S3)Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3, the suspendmode is a suspend to RAM, i.e, the

37Using BIOSResume By RING (Disabled)The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, thesystem can automatically resume

38Using BIOSPCI / PnP SetupThis page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and thoseutilizing the system plug and play capabili

39Using BIOSPC Health StatusOn motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor theparameters for critical voltages, temperatures

40Using BIOSShutDown Temperature (Disabled)Enable you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before poweringdown.Press <Esc> to ret

41Using BIOSFrequency/Voltage ControlThis page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. Theclock speed and system bus are de

42Using BIOSSupervisor Password (Not Installed)This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password hasbeen installed, Inst

43Using BIOSSave & Exit SetupHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in theSetup Utility and exit the S

44Using BIOSThis concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the softwaresupplied with the motherboard.Updating the BIOSYou can

45Using the Motherboard SoftwareChapter 4Using the Motherboard SoftwareIf the opening screen does not appear; double-click the file “setup.exe”in the

1Introducing the MotherboardChapter 1Introducing the MotherboardIntroductionThank you for choosing the GF8100VM-M3 motherboard. This motherboard is ah

46Using the Motherboard SoftwareDrivers TabSetupClick the Setup button to run the software installation program.Select from the menu which software yo

47Using the Motherboard Software2. Click Next. The following screen appears:3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default option

48Using the Motherboard SoftwareManual InstallationInsert the disk in the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file inthe root directory. This

49NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationChapter 5Setting Up NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationSetting Up a Non-Bootable RAID ArraySetting Up the BIOSUse the arrow keys to s

50NVIDIA RAID Configuration From the Integrated Peripherals Window, globally set SATA Mode select toRAID Mode (see Figure 1.2).Press F10 to save the c

51NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationSetting Up a Bootable RAID ArrayThis section explains how to configure a bootable NVIDIA RAID array.Setting Up the BIOSUse

52NVIDIA RAID Configuration5Enter the RAID BIOS Setup by pressing F10 when prompted, and proceedto set up the NVIDIA RAID BIOS as described in the nex

53NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationThe NVIDIA RAID Utility—Define a New Array screen appears (Figure1.7).Figure 1.7 MediaShield BIOSBy default, RAID Mode i

54NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationFigure 1.8 illustrates the Define a New Array screen after one disk have beenassigned as RAID 0 array disk.Figure 1.8 Me

55NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationFigure 1.10 Array List WindowPress Y to clear the disk data.The Array List screen appears, where you can review the RAID

2Introducing the MotherboardFeatureProcessorHyperTransportTM Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, itenables integrated circuits to

56NVIDIA RAID Configuration1Copy all files in "…\IDE\WinXP\sataraid" to a floppy disk. (For Windows2000, substitute "Win2K" in the

57NVIDIA RAID Configurationb Select “NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)” and then press Enter.c Press S again at the Specify Devices screen,

58NVIDIA RAID ConfigurationMemo

59NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology SupportChapter 6NVIDIA® ® ® ® ® Hybrid SLI® ® ® ® ® Technology SupportThis motherboard supports the NVIDIA® Hybrid

60NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology SupportHybrid SLI productsHybrid SLI Enabled Graphics CardHybrid SLI Technology GPUs Hybrid Power GeForce Boost Ge

61NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology SupportHybrid Requirements and Constraints1 You should have a Hybrid SLI Enabled Motherboard and Hybrid SLI En-abled

62NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology SupportInstallation and Use1. Prepare one Hybrid SLI enabled graphics card.3.Insert the Hybrid SLI enabled graphics c

63NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology SupportEnter Window Vista to install the latest driver which supports the NVIDIA HybridSLI technology.5.Restart your

64NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® Technology SupportClick with your right mouse button on My Computer, then click the option Man-age and choose the Device Manager

Setting Up eJIFFY65IntroductioneJIFFY is a fast boot program under Linux. Instead of waiting Windows O.S to startexecution, eJIFFY is ready to provide

3Introducing the MotherboardThis motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/66/33 Mb/s.• One PCI Express x16 slot for

Setting Up eJIFFY66Installation and BIOS SetupDVD ActivationFinish the DVD utility setup, and then set the BIOS to complete eJIFFY activation.1. Inser

Setting Up eJIFFY673. After setting up eJIFFY under Windows, you can switch eJIFFY display/keyboardlanguage from English to your local language. The c

Setting Up eJIFFY684. Restart your computer after eJIFFY installation. Press <DEL> or click the BIOSSetup button on the post screen to enter the

Setting Up eJIFFY69Entering eJIFFYThe post screen appears within several seconds after boot up and it has three buttonson it, Operating system, eJIFFY

Setting Up eJIFFY70Feature IconsThe following illustration shows the main feature icons that eJIFFY provides on themenu.ePix: Photo viewing.eWeb: Fire

Setting Up eJIFFY71to open the language control panel.Keyboard Language SetupUsage FAQLanguage Control Panel: Besides setting English as the default i

Setting Up eJIFFY72Click the language bar here.Move your mouse pointer onthe text box and pressCtrl+Space. The languagebar will then appear as fol-low

Setting Up eJIFFY73How to change display language?Open the Language Control Panel and click to show the display languagelist. Check your desire

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75Trouble ShootingChapter 8Trouble ShootingStart up problems during assemblyAfter assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start u

4Introducing the MotherboardBIOS Firmware• Power management• Wake-up alarms• CPU parameters• CPU and memory timing1. Some hardware specifications and

76Trouble Shootingc) The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up.1. The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself.Ensure th

77Trouble Shooting

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5Introducing the MotherboardMotherboard Components