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b. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot. c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS™ server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted. GA-8ST800 Series Motherboard - 68 2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction The installation of Windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied. STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line Out". Line Out STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3: Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "2 channels for stereo speakers out put". English -69 -Technical Reference English 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "4 channels for 4 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press "OK". STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 4 channels output. GA-8ST800 Series Motherboard - 70 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1 : Line Out Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear Line In channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In". MIC In STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channels for 5.1 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK". English -71 -Technical Reference English Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit, Optional Device): (Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & Center/subwoofer) SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "Audio Combo Kit" in the back of the case, and fix it with the screw. STEP 2 : Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" to SUR_CEN on the M/B. GA-8ST800 Series Motherboard - 72 STEP 3 : Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER. STEP 4 : Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. English STEP 5 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channels for 5.1 speakers out put". Enable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK". Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. -73 -Technical Reference English SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "S/PDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "S/PDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port. 1 . Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard. 3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the AC3 decoder. GA-8ST800 Series Motherboard - 74 English -75 -Technical Reference English GA-8ST800 Series Motherboard - 76 Revision HistoryChapter 5 Appendix Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (TUCD ver 2.2) Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. INSTALL CHIPSET DRIVER This page shows the drivers that need to be installed for the system. Click each item to install the driver manually or switch to the to install the drivers automatically. The "Xpress Install" uses the"Click and Forget" technology to install the drivers automatically. Ju...