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7DX AMD Athlon /Duron TM TM Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD AthlonTM/DuronTM Socket A Processor Motherboard REV. 4.
How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1) Revision History Manual revision information 2) Item Checklist Product item list 3) Features Product information & specification 4) Hardware Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard 5) Performance & Block Diagram Product performance & block diagram 6) Suspend to RAM Instructions on STR installation 7) Four Speaker & SPDIF Four Speaker & SPDIF introduction 8) DDR DDR introduction 9) @BIOSTM & EasyTuneI
Table Of Content Revision History P.1 Item Checklist P.2 Feature Summary P.3 7DX Motherboard Layout P.5 Page Index for CPU Speed Setup/Connectors/Panel and Jumper Definition P.6 Performance List P.24 Block Diagram P.25 Suspend to RAM Installation (Optional) P.26 Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction (Optional) P.32 DDR Introduction P.38 @BIOSTM Introduction P.39 EasyTuneIIITM Introduction P.40 Memory Installation P.42 Page Index for BIOS Setup P.44 Appendix P.
7DX Motherboard Revision History Revision 3.0 4.0 Revision Note Initial release of the 7DX motherboard user’s manual. Initial release of the 7DX motherboard user’s manual. Date Jan. 2001 Feb. 2001 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Feb. 9, 2001 Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.
Item Checklist Item Checklist The 7DX motherboard Cable for IDE / floppy device Diskettes or CD (TUCD) for motherboard driver & utility 7DX user’s manual 2
7DX Motherboard Feature Summary Form Factor CPU Chipset Clock Generator Memory I/O Control Slots On-Board IDE On-Board Peripherals Hardware Monitor 30.4 cm x 23.3 cm ATX size form factor AMD AthlonTM/DuronTM (K7) Socket A Processor 256K/64K L2 cache on die Supports 600MHz ~ 1GHz and above 7DX, consisting of: AMD 761 Memory/PCI/AGP Controller VT82C686B PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) ICS 9248-153 200/266 MHz DDR bus speeds 95/100.7/100.
Features Summary On-Board Sound PS/2 Connector BIOS Additional Features Creative CT5880 sound (Optional) AC’97 CODEC Line In/Line Out/Mic In/AUX In/CD In/TEL/Game Port / Four Speaker & SPDIF (Optional) PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit flash ROM Support Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Support Internal / External Modem Ring On Support USB KB/MS Wake up from S3-S5 Includes 3 fan power connectors Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection Support
7DX Motherboard 7DX Motherboard Layout PS/2 J15 Socket 462 CPU FLOPPY COM A LED2 J17 ATX POWER USB1 J6 LPT J18 COM B J50 DIMM2 DIMM1 7DX IDE2 IDE1 J24 J25 J21 AMR J27 AGP SW1 AC97 Game & Audio AMD 761 PCI1 BAT1 J1 JP1 PCI2 J23 JP5 BIOS J26 Creative VT82C686B PCI3 J7 PCI4 CT5880 J12 BZ1 J13 PCI5 J16 J10 J9 J14 J8 5 USB2
7DX Motherboard Layout Page Index for CPU Speed Setup/Connectors/Panel and Jumper Definition CPU Speed Setup SW1 Connectors ATX Power COM A / COM B / LPT Port Floppy Connector Game & Audio Port IDE 1(Primary) / IDE 2(Secondary) Connector J1 (External SMBUS Header) J9 (Ring Power On) J10 (Wake On LAN) J12 (IR Header) J15 (Power Fan) J16 (System Fan) J17 (CPU Fan) J21 (Chip Fan) J23 (TEL) J24 (CD Audio Line In) J25 (AUX_IN) LED2 (DIMM LED) PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Port USB1 (Rear USB Port) USB2 (Front US
7DX Motherboard CPU Speed Setup The system bus speed is selectable at 100~133MHz. The user can select the system bus speed by DIP switch SW1. SW1: CPU Speed Setup Set System Bus Speed SW1: CPU 133 115 110 105 103 100.9 100.7 95 O: ON, X: OFF PCI 33.3 38.3 36.67 35 34.33 33.66 33.57 31.67 AGP 66.6 76.67 73.33 70 68.67 67.335 67.13 63.
Connectors Connectors ATX Power Pin No. 3,5,7,13, 15,16,17 1,2,11 4,6,19,20 10 12 18 8 9 14 10 1 20 11 Definition GND 3.
7DX Motherboard Floppy Connector FLOPPY1 Red Line Game & Audio Port Game Port MIC In Line Out 1 Line In/Line Out 2 Line Out 1: Line Out or SPDIF (The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder). To enable SPDIF, simply insert SPDIF connector into Line Out1. Line Out1 will become SPDIF Out automatically. (see page 35 for more information).
Connectors IDE1 (Primary), IDE2 (Secondary) Connector Red Line IDE 1 IDE 2 J1: External SMBUS Header 1 Pin No.
7DX Motherboard J9: Ring Power On (Internal Modem Card Wake Up) 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND J10: Wake On LAN 1 Pin No.
Connectors J12: IR Header 1 Pin No. Definition 1 VCC (+5V) 2 NC 3 IR Data Input 4 GND 5 IR Data Output J15: Power Fan 1 Pin No.
7DX Motherboard J16: System Fan 1 Pin No. Definition 1 Control 2 +12V 3 SENSE J17: CPU Fan 1 Pin No.
Connectors J21: Chip Fan 1 Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 +12V J23 TEL: This connector is for Modem with internal voice connector 1 Pin No.
7DX Motherboard J24: CD Audio Line In 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition CD-L GND GND CD-R J25: AUX_IN 1 Pin No.
Connectors LED2: DIMM LED + DIMM LED PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Port PS/2 Mouse 5 6 3 4 2 1 PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard Pin No.
7DX Motherboard USB1: Rear USB Port 1 3 5 7 2 46 8 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Definition USB V1 USB V0 USB D1USB D0USB D1+ USB D0+ GND GND USB 2: Front USB Connector 2 10 1 9 17 Pin No.
Panel and Jumper Definition Panel And Jumper Definition BAT1: Battery + CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. J6: Rear USB Device Wake up Selection (USB Connector USB1) 1 Pin No.
7DX Motherboard J7: BIOS Write Protect Function 1 Pin No. Definition Close Write Protect Enable Open Write Protect Disable (Default) Please set Jumper J7 to “Open” to enabled BIOS write function when you update new BIOS or new device. J8: Front Panel USB Device Wake up Selection (USB Port USB2) USB2 1 Pin No.
Panel and Jumper Definition J13: Internal Buzzer Selection 1 Pin No.
7DX Motherboard GN (Green Switch) GD (Green LED) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPK (Speaker Connector) RE (Reset Switch) P+P−P−(Power LED) PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation Close: Entering Green Mode Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(−) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(−) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(−) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(−) Pin 3: LED cathode(−) Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off J18:
Panel and Jumper Definition J26 & J27: Primary CODEC Selection (For AC97 Only) J27 1 J26 1 J26 J27 Primary CODEC 1-2 close 1-2 close On-board AC97(Default) 2-3 close 2-3 close AMR J50: S3 KB/MS Wake up (Optional) 1 Pin No.
7DX Motherboard JP1: Registered/Unbuffered DDR DIMM Selection (Optional) 1 Pin No. Definition Support Registered DDR 1-2 close DIMM Support Unbuffered DDR 2-3 close DIMM (Default) JP5: Clear CMOS Function (Optional) 1 Pin No.
Performance List Performance List The following performance table lists the results of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are provided as reference only and in no way guarantee the system shall perform, and there is no responsibility for different testing data at exactly the same level. (The different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.
7DX Motherboard Block Diagram CPUCLK (100/133MHz) TM AMD-K7 AGP 2X/4X System Bus 100/133MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) AMD 761 2.5V DDR SDRAM 100/133MHz HCLK (100/133MHz) NPCLK (33MHz) AGPCLK (66MHz) 33MHz PCI Bus 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz CT5880 VT82C 686B AC-Link Option ATA66/100 IDE Channels 4 USB Ports AC97 CODEC PS/2 Floppy LPT Port Game Port 5 PCI COM Ports AMR PCI (33MHz) AGPCLK (66MHz) PCI (33MHz) 48MHz HCLK (100/133MHz) ICS 9248-153 14.
Suspend to RAM Installation Suspend To RAM Installation (Optional) A.1 Introduce STR function: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) is a Windows 98 ACPI sleep mode function. When recovering from STR (S3) sleep mode, the system is able to retrieve the last “state” of the system before it went to sleep and recover to that state in just a few seconds. The “state” is stored in memory (RAM) before the system goes to sleep.
7DX Motherboard Step 2: (If you want to use STR Function, please set jumper J18 Closed.) 1 Pin No. Definition Open STR Disable Close STR Enable (Default) Step 3: Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press . You will enter BIOS Setup. Select the item “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP”, then select “ACPI Sleep Type: S3 (STR)”. Remember to save the settings by pressing "ESC" and choose the “SAVE & EXIT SETUP” option.
Suspend to RAM Installation A.3 How to put your system into STR mode? 1. There are two ways to accomplish this: Choose the “Stand by” item in the “Shut Down Windows” area. A. Press the “Start” button and then select “Shut Down” B.
7DX Motherboard 2. Define the system ”power on” button to initiate STR sleep mode: A. Double click “My Computer” and then “Control Panel” B. Double click the “ Power Management” item.
Suspend to RAM Installation C. Select the “Advanced” tab and “Standby” mode in Power Buttons. D. Restart your computer to complete setup. Now when you want to enter STR sleep mode, just momentarily press the “Power on” button. A.4 How to recover from the STR sleep mode? There are six ways to “wake up” the system: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press the “Power On” button. Use the “Resume by Alarm” function. Use the “Modem Ring On” function. Use the “Wake On LAN” function. Use the “USB Device Wake Up” function.
7DX Motherboard A.5 Notices: 1. In order for STR to function properly, several hardware and software requirements must be satisfied: A. Your ATX power supply must comply with the ATX 2.01 specification (provide more than 720 mA 5V Stand-By current). B. 2. Your DDR SDRAM must be DDR-200 or DDR-266 compliant. The DIMM LED will be illuminated when your system has power for memory.
Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction (Optional) Four Speaker Introduction A. What is Four Speaker? The Creative CT5880 audio chip can support up to 4 speaker output. If you select “Four speaker out”, Line In will be reconfigured as another line out to support a second pair of speakers. B. How to use Four Speaker? Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition setup procedure: a. Click the audio icon along the task bar and select “Configure 3D Audio” b.
7DX Motherboard c. Select “Four speaker” item. Microsoft Windows Me setup procedure: a. Go to “Control Panel” Double click “Sounds and Multimedia”.
Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction b. Select “Audio” Page, and click “Advanced” button. Click ”Advanced”. c. Select “Quadraphonic Speakers” and click ok. Click “Quadraphonic Speakers”. C. Four Speaker Application The four speaker function will only be supported in application softwares that use Microsoft DirectX and Creative EAX, for example, the game titles, software DVD player and MP3 player.
7DX Motherboard SPDIF Introduction A. What is SPDIF? The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. B. How to use SPDIF? a. Click your mouse right button in “My Computer” and select the “Properties” item. b. Click “Device Manager” item.
Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction c. Click “Sound, video and game controllers” item and select the “Creative Sound Blaster PCI128” item. d. Click “Settings” item and select the “Output Mode” item.
7DX Motherboard e. Click “Digital” item, Line Out will be reconfigure to SPDIF Out. f. Recommend you to select “Autosense”, It will automatically detect the type (mono or stereo) of the audio connector that you plug into Line Out audio jack, then configure Line Out to either SPDIF or Speaker accordingly.
DDR Introduction DDR Introduction Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs and system integrators. DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth.
7DX Motherboard @BIOSTM Introduction Gigabyte announces @BIOS™ Windows BIOS live update utility Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like many other people, you just know what BIOS is, but always hesitate to update it? Because you think updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually you don’t know how to update it. Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite a lot of time to do it. But of course you don’t like to do it too much.
EasyTuneIIITM Introduction EasyTuneIIITM Introduction Gigabyte announces EasyTuneIII™ Windows overdrive utility “Overdrive” might be one of the most common issues in computer field. But have many users ever tried it? The answer is probably “no”. Because “overdrive” is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes “overdrive” is even considered as special skills found only in some enthusiasts.
7DX Motherboard This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached driver CD. Users may make a test drive of “EasyTuneIII™” to find out more amazing features by themselves. For further technical information, please link to: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Note: If your TUCD version is 1.6 or below, please visit our website and download the latest EasyTuneIIITM version.
Memory Installation Memory Installation The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.
7DX Motherboard Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM Devices used on DIMM 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbit (4Mx8x4 banks) 128 Mbit (2Mx16x4 banks) 256 Mbit (8Mx8x4 banks) 256 Mbit (4Mx16x4 banks) 512 Mbit (16Mx8x4 banks) 512 Mbit (8Mx16x4 banks) 1 DIMM (2Rows) x64/x72 2 DIMMs (2Rows each) x64/x72 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 64 MBytes 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 2 GBytes 512 MBytes 1 GByte
BIOS Setup Page Index for BIOS Setup The Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP / PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency / Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor / User Password Save & Exit Setup EXIT Without Saving Page P.46 P.49 P.53 P.55 P.59 P.64 P.68 P.70 P.72 P.74 P.75 P.76 P.77 P.
7DX Motherboard BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Interface. The interface allows users to modify the basic system configuration, which is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that the Setup information can be retained when the power is turned off. ENTERING SETUP Power ON the computer and press immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If unsuccessful, you can restart the system and try again by pressing the "RESET" bottom on the system case.
BIOS Setup GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press . The Main Menu Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen.
7DX Motherboard • Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the adjustable items in standard compatible BIOS. • Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the adjustable items of Award special enhanced features. • Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the adjustable items of chipset special features. • Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
BIOS Setup • Set User Password Set Change or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. • Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. • Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
7DX Motherboard Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu (Figure 2) are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes none, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrows to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value in each item.
BIOS Setup • Time The times format in . The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. • IDE Primary Master / Slave, Secondary Master / Slave The category identifies the type of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer. There are two settings: Auto, and Manual. Manual: HDD type is user-definable; Auto will automatically detect HDD type.
7DX Motherboard • Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Drive A Drive B Both Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. • Video The category detects the type of adapter used for the primary system monitor, which must match your video display card and monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select the type in setup.
BIOS Setup • Memory The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Base Memory Size The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory Size The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.
7DX Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Disabled Item Help First Boot Device Floppy Second Boot Device IDE-0 Menu Level 4 Allows you to Third Boot Device CDROM choose the VIRUS Floppy Drive Seek Disabled Warning feature BootUp Num-Lock On For IDE Hard disk Password Check Setup Boot sector HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability Disabled Protection.
BIOS Setup • First / Second / Third Boot device Floppy LS120 IDE-0~3 SCSI CDROM ZIP Disabled LAN Set your boot device priority to Floppy. Set your boot device priority to LS120. Set your boot device priority to IDE-0~3. Set your boot device priority to SCSI. Set your boot device priority to CDROM. Set your boot device priority to ZIP. Disable this function. Set your boot device priority to LAN. • Floppy Drive Seek During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks.
7DX Motherboard Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features AGP Aperture Size 64 Item Help AGP Fast Write Enabled AGP Mode 4X Menu Level 4 AGP Always Compensate Enabled SDRAM ECC Setting Disabled DRAM Timing setting by Auto X DRAM PH Limit 8 Cycle X DRAM Idle Limit 8 Cycle X DRAM Trc Timing Value 8 Cycle X DRAM Trp Timing Value 3 Cycle X DRAM Tras Timing Value 7 Cycle X DRAM CAS Latency 2 Cycle X SDRAM Trcd Timing Value 3 Cycle ↑↓→ ←:Move
BIOS Setup • AGP Always Compensate Enabled Disabled Enable AGP Always Compensate function. (Default Value) Disable this function. • SDRAM ECC Setting Disabled Disable DRAM ECC Setting function. (Default Value) Set DRAM ECC Setting to Check Only. Enable DRAM error checking function. Set DRAM ECC Setting to Correct Errors. Enable DRAM 1 bit error checking and correcting in CPU/AGP/PCI. Set DRAM ECC Setting to Correct+Scrub. Enable DRAM 1bit error checking and correcting in CPU/AGP/PCI and DRAM.
7DX Motherboard • DRAM Trc Timing Value This function specify the minimum time from activate to activate of the same bank. 3 Cycle 4 Cycle 5 Cycle 6 Cycle 7 Cycle 8 Cycle 9 Cycle 10 Cycle • Set DRAM Trc Timing Value to 3 Cycle. Set DRAM Trc Timing Value to 4 Cycle. Set DRAM Trc Timing Value to 5 Cycle. Set DRAM Trc Timing Value to 6 Cycle. Set DRAM Trc Timing Value to 7 Cycle. Set DRAM Trc Timing Value to 8 Cycle. Set DRAM Trc Timing Value to 9 Cycle. Set DRAM Trc Timing Value to 10 Cycle.
BIOS Setup • SDRAM Trcd Timing Value This function specifies the delay from the activation of a bank to the time that a read or write command is accepted. 1 Cycle 2 Cycle 3 Cycle 4 Cycle Set SDRAM Trcd Timing Value to 1 Cycle. Set SDRAM Trcd Timing Value to 2 Cycle. Set SDRAM Trcd Timing Value to 3 Cycle. Set SDRAM Trcd Timing Value to 4 Cycle.
7DX Motherboard Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnBoard IDE1 Enabled Item Help OnBoard IDE2 Enabled VGA Boot from AGP Menu Level 4 Enabled OnBoard Sound Chip BIOS Flash Protection Disabled USB Controller 1 Enabled USB Controller 2 Enabled USB Legacy Support Disabled AC97 Audio Auto AC97 Modem Auto Onboard FDD Controller Enabled Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto UART 2 Mode Standard Half IR Function Duplex No, Ye
BIOS Setup • OnBoard IDE2 Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. • VGA Boot from PCI Slot AGP Set VGA Boot from PCI Slot. Set VGA Boot from AGP. (Default value) • Onboard Sound Chip Enabled Disabled Enable Onboard Sound Chip function. (Default Value) Disable this function. • BIOS Flash Protection Enabled Disabled • USB Controller 1 Enabled Disabled • Enable BIOS Flash Protection. Disable BIOS Flash Protection.
7DX Motherboard • Onboard FDD Controller Enabled Disabled Enable onboard FDD port. (Default value) Disable onboard FDD port. • Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Disabled BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. (Default value) Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8. Disable onboard Serial port 1.
BIOS Setup • Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Disabled 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default Value) Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. Disable onboard LPT port. Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7. • Onboard Parallel Mode Normal EPP ECP ECP/EPP • ECP Mode Use DMA 3 1 • Normal Setting. (Default value) Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.
7DX Motherboard • MPU-401 Enabled Disabled Enable MPU-401. Disable MPU-401. (Default Value) Ps. When Force Feedback joystick is used, MPU-401 needs to be Enable. • MPU-401 I/O Address 330-333H 300-303H 310-313H 320-323H Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 330-333H. (Default Value) Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 300-303H. Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 310-313H. Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 320-323H. • Game Port (200-207H) Disabled Enabled Disable Game Port (200-207H). Enable Game Port (200-207H).
BIOS Setup Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Sleep Type S1(POS) Item Help Suspend Time Out (Minute) Disabled Soft-Off by PBTN Instant-off Menu Level 4 System after AC Back Off PME Event Wake Up Enabled USB Dev Wakeup from S3-S5 Disabled ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan Enabled MODEM Use IRQ 3 Resume by RTC Alarm Disabled X Date (of Month) Alarm 0 X Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 0 0 Press Enter IRQ Wakeup Events VGA OFF LPT & COM LPT/COM HDD & FDD
7DX Motherboard • System After AC Back Last State Off On System power on depends on the status before AC is lost. Always in Off state when AC power returns. (Default value) Always power on the system when AC power returns. • PME Event Wake Up Disabled Enabled • Disable PME Event Wake Up. Enable PME Event Wake Up. (Default Value) USB Dev Wakeup from S3-S5 Enabled Disabled Enable USB Device Wakeup from ACPI S3, S4 and S5 mode. Disable USB Device Wakeup from ACPI S3, S4 and S5 mode.
BIOS Setup If the default value is Enabled. Date ( of Month) Alarm : Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm : 0~31 (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) • IRQ Activity Disabled Primary Secondary Disable this function. The resource is used by Primary device. (Default value) The resource is used by Secondary device. • IRQ [3-15] Disabled Enabled Disable specified IRQ to Wake up system from sleep mode or Reload PM Timer to prevent system to enter sleep mode.
7DX Motherboard • PCI master ON OFF Enable PCI master Activity to Wake up system from sleep mode or prevent system to enter sleep mode. Disable PCI master Activity to Wake up system from sleep mode or prevent system to enter sleep mode.
BIOS Setup PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations Reset Configuration Data Disabled Item Help Resources Controlled By X IRQ Resources INT A Assignment INT B Assignment INT C Assignment INT D Assignment Auto (ESCD) Press Enter Auto Auto Auto Auto Menu Level 4 Default is Disabled.
7DX Motherboard • INT A / B / C / D Assignment Auto 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 Will be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default value) Set INT A / B / C / D Assignment to 3. Set INT A / B / C / D Assignment to 4. Set INT A / B / C / D Assignment to 5. Set INT A / B / C / D Assignment to 7. Set INT A / B / C / D Assignment to 9. Set INT A / B / C / D Assignment to 10. Set INT A / B / C / D Assignment to 11. Set INT A / B / C / D Assignment to 12. Set INT A / B / C / D Assignment to 14.
BIOS Setup PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature Disabled Item Help CPU Warning Temperature Disabled CPU Fan Warning No Menu Level 4 System Fan Warning No Current CPU Temp. 57°C/134°F Current System Temp. 31°C/87°F CPU Fan Speed 5553 RPM System Fan Speed 0 RPM Vcore 3.10V 3.3V 3.31V 5V 5.10V 12V 12.
7DX Motherboard • CPU Warning Temperature (°°C / °F) 60°C / 140°F 70°C / 158°F 80°C / 176°F 90°C / 194°F Disabled Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F. Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F. Monitor CPU Temp. at 80°C / 176°F. Monitor CPU Temp. at 90°C / 194°F. Disable this function. (Default value) • CPU Fan Warning No Yes Disable this function. (Default value) Enable CPU Fan Warning function to display warning message when CPU Fan speed is under lower limit RPM.
BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control ClkGen Spread Spectrum Enabled Item Help CPU Host/PCI Clock Default Menu Level 4 ↑↓→ ←Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 9: Frequency/Voltage Control • ClkGen Spread Spectrum Disabled Enabled Disable this function. Enable Clock Generator Spread Spectrum function to improve CE/FCC.
7DX Motherboard The table below is shown only when CPU DIP switch setting is 133MHz or above: Default 133/33Mhz 134/34Mhz 135/34Mhz 137/34Mhz 139/35Mhz 143/36Mhz 145/37Mhz 149/38Mhz When CPU Host/PCI Clock setting is set to Default, the clock will depend on DIP switch setting. (Default value) Set CPU Host/PCI Clock to 133/33Mhz. Set CPU Host/PCI Clock to 134/34Mhz. Set CPU Host/PCI Clock to 135/34Mhz. Set CPU Host/PCI Clock to 137/34Mhz. Set CPU Host/PCI Clock to 139/35Mhz.
BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software 4Standard CMOS Features 4Frequency/Voltage Control 4Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail - Safe Defaults 4Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults 4Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password 4Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Save & Exit N Setup 4PnP/PCI Configurations 4PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ↑↓→ ← : Select Item ESC:Quit F10:Save & Exit Set
7DX Motherboard Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software 4Standard CMOS Features 4Frequency/Voltage Control 4Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults 4Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults 4Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password 4Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N Save & Exit Setup 4PnP/PCI Configurations 4PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ↑↓→ ← : Select Item ESC:Quit F10:Save & Exit
BIOS Setup Set Supervisor / User Password When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
7DX Motherboard Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software 4Standard CMOS Features 4Frequency/Voltage Control 4Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults 4Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults 4Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password 4Power Management Setup Set User Password SAVE to CMOS andSave EXIT& (Y/N)? Y Exit Setup 4PnP/PCI Configurations 4PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ↑↓→ ← : Select Item ESC:Quit F10:Save & Exit Setup Save
BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2000 Award Software 4Standard CMOS Features 4Frequency/Voltage Control 4Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults 4Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults 4Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password 4Power Management Setup Set User Password Quit Without SavingSave (Y/N)? N Setup & Exit 4PnP/PCI Configurations 4PC Health Status Exit Without Saving ↑↓→ ← : Select Item ESC:Quit F10:Save & Exit Setup Abandon a
7DX Motherboard Appendix Appendix A: AMD 761_VIA 686A/B Chipsets Driver Installation A.AMD AGP Miniport Driver (Win98/SE/ME only): Insert the support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver or double –click the CD driver icon in My Computer to bring up the screen. 2.Click “Next”. 1.Click “AMD AGP Miniport Driver” item. (1) (2) When the AMD AGP Miniport Driver installation is completed, please restart your computer. (4) 3.Click “Finish”.
Appendix B: VIA IDE Bus Master Driver Installation Insert the support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. 1.Click “VIA IDE Bus Master Driver” item. 2.Click ”Next”. (1) (2) 4.Click ”Next”. 3.Click ”Next”. (3) (4) 5.Click ”Next”. 6.Click ”Next”.
7DX Motherboard 7.Click “Finish” to restart computer.
Appendix Appendix B: Creative Sound Driver Installation (Optional) Insert the support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver or double –click the CD driver icon in My Computer to bring up the screen. Press “Audio” icon. 2.Click “OK”. 1.Click “Creative CT5880 Sound Driver”. (2) (1) 4.Click “Next”. 3.Click “Yes”. (4) (3) 6.Click here. 5.Click “Next”.
7DX Motherboard 7.Click “Next”. (7) (8) 8.Click “Finish” to restart computer.
Appendix Appendix C: EasyTuneIII Setup Insert the support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver or double –click the CD driver icon in My Computer to bring up the screen. Press “tool” icon. 1.Click “EasyTune III Setup” item. (1) (2) 3. Please enter your name and company name, then click “Next”. 2.Click “Next”. (4) (3) 5. Click “Next”. 4.Click “Next”.
7DX Motherboard 6.Click “Finish” to restart computer.
Appendix Appendix D: BIOS Flash Procedure BIOS update procedure: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOSTM Program to flash BIOS. Click “Tool”. Click “@BIOS Writer v1.05a”. Click “ ”. Click Here. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select @BIOSTM sever ( "Gigabyte @BIOSTM sever 1 in Taiwan" and "Gigabyte @BIOSTM sever 2 in Taiwan" are available for now, the others will be completed soon) d.
7DX Motherboard II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet: a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file. d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 7DX.F1). e. Complete update process following the instruction. III. Save BIOS In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the current BIOS version. IV.
Appendix Or else you can select flash BIOS in DOS mode. Please check your BIOS vendor (AMI or AWARD), your motherboard name and PCB version on the motherboard. 1. Format a bootable system floppy diskette by the command “format a:/s” in command mode. 2. Visit the Gigabyte website at http:// www.gigabyte.com.tw , Select the BIOS file you need and download it to your bootable floppy diskette. 3. Insert the bootable diskette containing the BIOS file into the floppy diskette driver. 4.
7DX Motherboard Appendix E: Acronyms Acronyms ACPI APM AGP AMR ACR BIOS CPU CMOS CRIMM CNR DMA DMI DIMM DRM DRAM DDR ECP ESCD ECC EMC EPP ESD FDD FSB HDD IDE IRQ I/O IOAPIC ISA LAN LBA LED MHz MIDI MTH MPT NIC OS Meaning Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Dir
Appendix Acronyms OEM PAC POST PCI RIMM SCI SECC SRAM SMP SMI USB VID Meaning Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P.