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When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following

notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has

"AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP

card is AGP 4X/8X(1.5V).

Caution: AGP 2X(3.3V) card is not supported by VIA

KT600. You

might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert

an AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) card

Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with

2X/4X mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X

(1.5V) mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is

2X(3.3V).

The GA-7VT600-P(-L) (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not

function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to

4X(1.5V) mode in it.

Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power

Color", the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their

golden finger is compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but

they support 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-7VT600-P(-L) (or any AGP 4X only)

motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.

Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on

ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance

with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification. Therefore, AG32S (G)will work

fine with VIA

KT600 based motherboards.

AGP 4X/8X notch

Summary of content (112 pages)

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When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X(1.5V). AGP 4X/8X notch Caution: AGP 2X(3.3V) card is not supported by VIA® KT600. You might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) card Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.
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0 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. 0 Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. 0 Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, thismay void the warranty of this motherboard. 0 Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
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Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) .. G.B.T.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible PartName: Address: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard Model Number:GA-7VT600 Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109 (a),Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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GA-7VT600-P(-L) AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon™/ Athlon™ XP / Duron™ Socket A Processor Motherboard Rev.
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English Table of Contents Item Checklist ......................................................................................... 4 WARNING! ............................................................................................... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 5 Features Summary ...................................................................................... 5 GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard Layout ............................
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............................................................................. 51 Load Optimized Defaults ........................................................................... 52 Set Supervisor/User Password .................................................................. 53 Save & Exit Setup ....................................................................................... 54 Exit Without Saving ............................................................................
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English Item Checklist The GA-7VT600-P(-L) motherboard 4 Port USB cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility (Driver CD) The GA-7VT600-P(-L) user's manual Audio combo kit x 1 IEEE 1394 cable x 1 Quick PC installation guide Serial ATA cable x 2 RAID manual Serial ATA power cable x 1 IDE cable x 2 / Floppy cable x 1 I/O shield 2 Port USB cable x 1 Motherboard settings label WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips.
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Features Summary Form Factor CPU y y 30.5cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Socket A processor AMD Athlon / Athlon XP/ Duron (K7) 128K L1 & 512K/256K/64K L2 cache on die 200/266/333/400 MHz FSB Supports 1.4GHz and faster VIA KT600 Memory/AGP Controller (PAC) VIA VT8237R Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) 3 184-pin DDR sockets Supports DDR DRAM PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 Supports up to 3.0GB DDR (Max) Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM IT8705 1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X mode(1.5V) & AGP 3.
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English On-Board Sound On-Board USB 2.
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English GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN KB_MS ATX USB LAN * USB COMB GA-7VT600 LPT COMA SOCKET A FDD DDR1 DDR2 AGP DDR3 VIA KT600 CD_IN F_AUDIO AUDIO CLR_CMOS PCI1 VT6103L* BATTERY JP1 PCI2 PCI3 VT8237 CODEC SYS_FAN PCI4 SATA0 -P-L* SUR_CEN SATA1 PCI5 IDE2 IT8705 IDE1 BIOS GAME CI AUX_IN SPDIF_IO F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED " * " For GA-7VT600-P-L only.
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CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) AMD-K7TM AGP 4X/8X System Bus100/133/166/200MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) RJ45* 5 PCI VIA VT6103L* 66MHz V_Link VIA KT600 DDR RAM HCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) GCLK(66MHz) 48 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz VCLK(66MHz) BIOS VIA VT8237 Game Port AC97 Link IT8705 24 MHz AC97 CODEC 8 USB Ports 2 COM Ports ATA66/100/133 IDE Channels PS/2 KB/Mouse LINE-OUT 2 SATA Ports LINE-IN PCICLK (33MHz) Floppy LPT Port 33 MHz MIC English Block Diagram PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.
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English -9- Introduction
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English GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 10 -
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English Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Set System Jumper (JP1) Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 3- Install memory modules Step 4- Install expansion cards Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 2 Step 3 Step 5 Step 5 Step 1 Step 4 Step 5 Congratulations you have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet
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English Step 1: Set System Jumper (JP1) The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166/200MHz by adjusting system jumper (JP1). (The internal frequency depend on CPU.) Open: Auto JP1 CPU CLOCK 1-2 100MHz Close 1 Close: 100MHz (Defualt) 1 Auto Open 100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU Auto : Support FSB 266/333/400 MHz CPU The "JP1" must set to "Auto" when you are using FSB 266/333/400MHz CPU.
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Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 2. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. Step 2-1: CPU Installation CPU Bottom View Pin1 indicator CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever 1. Pull up the CPU socket lever and 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU up to 90-degree angle.
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English Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation Before installing the CPU cooling fan, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use AMD approved cooling fan. 2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan. 3. Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. Please refer to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail installation procedure. 1. Press down the CPU socket lever 2.
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Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. The motherboard has 3 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 socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch.
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English 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.
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1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer’s chassis cover, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace your computer’s chassis cover. 7.
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English Step 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires and Power Supply Step 5-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction Z X X [ Y Z \[ Y Y X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) ¾This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) Y Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) This connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel port.
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LAN* connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, USB 0 USB 2 speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. USB 1 USB 3 If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.
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English Step 5-2 : Connectors Introduction 1 3 5 9 11 17 18 2 6 10 4 15 12 13 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 16 CPU_FAN SYS_FAN ATX (ATX Power) IDE1 / IDE2 FDD SATA0 / SATA1 F_PANEL PWR_LED F_AUDIO GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 20 - 8 7 14 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) SUR_CEN CD_IN AUX_IN SPDIF_IO F_USB1 / F_USB2 GAME CI (Case Open) CLR_CMOS BATTERY
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Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. 1 Pin No. 1 Definition GND 2 3 +12V Sense 2) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. 1 - 21 - Pin No.
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English 3) ATX (ATX Power Connector) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard. Pin No. 1 20 10 11 1 Definition 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 4 GND VCC 5 GND 6 7 VCC GND 8 Power Good 9 10 5V SB (stand by +5V) 11 3.
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Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88Mbytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 34 33 2 1 6) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). 7 1 SATA1 Pin No.
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Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
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PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 2 MPD+ MPD- 3 MPD- 9) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector.
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English 10) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. 2 6 1 5 Definition 1 2 SUR OUTL SUR OUTR 3 4 GND No Pin 5 6 CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT 11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No.
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English 12) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector. Pin No. 1 1 Definition AUX-L 2 3 GND GND 4 AUX-R 13) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function.
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English 14) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow ) Be careful with the polarity of the F_USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the F_USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional F_USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No.
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This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "case open" item in BIOS if the system case begin remove. 1 Pin No. 1 Definition Signal 2 GND 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily shor 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper.
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English 18) BATTERY (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. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer.
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BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. ENTERING SETUP After power on the computer, pressing ~~immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to enter standard BIOS CMOS SETUP. If you require more advanced BIOS settings, please go to “Advanced BIOS” setting menu.~~
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English GETTINGHELP 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 (For example: BIOS Ver. : F4c) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen.
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Integrated Peripherals English z This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. z Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. z PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. z PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. z Frequency/Voltage Control This setup page is control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio.
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English Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Fri, Dec 26 2003 Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level Change the day, month, IDE Primary Master [None] IDE Primary Slave [None] year IDE Secondary Master [None] IDE Secondary Slave [None] Sun. to Sat. Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] Drive B [None] Jan. to Dec.
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The times format in . The time is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. )IDE Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto type which will automatically detect HDD type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table.
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English ) Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Enabled 3 mode function of Drive A. Drive B Enabled 3 mode function of Drive B. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. ) Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted.
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English Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device [Floppy] Item Help Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Menu Level Third Boot Device [CDROM] Select Boot Device Password Check [Setup] Priority [Floppy] Boot from floppy [LS120] Boot from LS120 : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features ) Firs
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English ) Password Check System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
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English Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Item Help OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] Menu Level OnChip Serial ATA [Enabled] AC97 Audio [Auto] VIA Onboard LAN * [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.
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English ) OnChip IDE Channel0 When enabled, allows you to use the onboard primary PCI IDE. If a hard disk controller card is used, set at Disabled. Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. ) OnChip IDE Channel1 When enabled, allows you to use the onboard secondary PCI IDE. If a hard disk controller card is used, set at Disabled. Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
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English ) USB Keyboard Support When a USB keyboard is installed, please set at Enabled. Enabled Enabled USB Keyboard Support. Disabled Disabled USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) ) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enabled USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disabled USB Mouse Support. (Default value) ) VIA LAN Boot ROM * This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable this function.
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English ) OnBoard Parallel port This feature allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses the onboard I/O controller. 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378, Using IRQ7.(Default value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278, Using IRQ5. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC, Using IRQ7. Disabled Disable onboard parallel port.
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English Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type x USB Device Wake-Up From S3 [S1(POS)] Item Help Disabled Menu Level [S1] Power LED in S1 state [Blinking] Soft-Off by PWRBTN [Instant-off] AC Back Function [Soft-Off] Keyboard Power On [Disabled] Mouse Power On [Disabled] [S3] PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] Set suspend type to ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN [Enabled] Suspend to RAM under Resume by Alarm [Disabled] A
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English ) Power LED in S1 state Blinking In standby mode(S1), power LED will blink. (Default value) Dual/Off In standby mode(S1): a. If use single color LED, power LED will turn off. b. If use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. ) Soft-off by PWRBTN Instant-off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec.
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When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-PM controlled state. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disabled PME Event Wake up function. Enabled Enabled PME Event Wake up function. (Default Value) ) ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN (When AC Back Function set to [Soft-Off]) You can enable wake on LAN feature by the "ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN" or "PME Event Wake up" when the M/B has "WOL" onboard connector.
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English PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level PCI3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] : Move Enter:Select F5:Previous Values +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations ) PCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/ PCI 5.
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English PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Case Opened No Menu Level Vcore 1.810V [Disabled] DDR Vtt 1.248V Don't reset case +3.3V 3.280V open status +5V 4.919V +12V 11.968V [Enabled] 5VSB 5.
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English ) Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR Vtt / +3.3V/ +5V / +12V / 5VSB Detect system's voltage status automatically. ) Current System Temperature (°C) Detect System temperature automatically. ) Current CPU Temperature (°C) Detect CPU temperature automatically. ) Current CPU / SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU / System fan speed status automatically. ) Fan Fail Warning (CPU / SYSTEM) Disabled Don't monitor current fan speed. (Default value) Enabled Alarm when fan stops.
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English Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum Modulated [Enabled] Item Help CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled] Menu Level Ú CPU Host Frquency (MHz) 133 Ú PCI/AGP Frquency (MHz) 33/66 DRAM Clock (MHz) [Auto] CPU OverVoltage Control [Auto] AGP OverVoltage Control [Auto] DIMM OverVoltage Control [Auto] : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F1:
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English ) CPU Host Frequency (MHz) 100MHz Set CPU Host Clock to 100MHz~132MHz. 133MHz Set CPU Host Clock to 133MHz~165MHz. 166MHz Set CPU Host Clock to 166MHz~200MHz. 200MHz Set CPU Host Clock to 200MHz~254MHz. ) PCI/AGP Frequency (MHz) The values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz). ) DRAM Clock (MHz) Please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement. (Default value: Auto) If you use DDR266 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to "133-DDR266".
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English Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup PC Health StatusLoad Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Exit Without N Saving Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit : Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup
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English Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save(Y/N)? & Exit Setup LoadFail-Safe Optimized Defaults N Figure 11: Load Defaults PC Health Status Exit Without Saving Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit : Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Lo
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English Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup Enter Password: FigureStatus 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults PC Health Exit Without Saving Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit : Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Change/Se
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English Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit : Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Figure 12: Save & Ex
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English Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? PnP/PCI Configurations Save N & Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit : Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Figure 13: Exit Without
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English GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 56 -
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English Chapter 4 Technical Reference @BIOS™ 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.
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English EasyTune™ 4 Introduction Gigabyte announces EasyTune™ 4 Windows based Overclocking utility EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations. Overclock might be one of the most common issues in computer field. But have many users ever tried it? The answer is probably "no". Because "Overclock" is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes "Overclock" is even considered as special skills found only in some enthusiasts.
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English Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 : Q-Flash Flash BIOS Method Introduction Q-Flash™ is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. Q-Flash™ allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q-Flash™ indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.
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English Part One: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash™ Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash™ and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash™ utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash™ utility. In the following sections, we take GA-7VRXP as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version to the latest version. For example, from F10 to F12.
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AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc.
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English Task menu for Dual BIOS utility: Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task. Task menu for Q-Flash™ utility: Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task. Action bar: Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash™/Dual BIOS utility.
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disk. 2.Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 7VRXP.F12, is listed. Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard. Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......................................... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size........................ Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A SST 49LF003A 256K 256K Wide Range Protection Disable 7VRXP.
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English After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......................................... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size........................ Backup ROM Type/Size....................
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Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......................................... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size........................ Backup ROM Type/Size....................
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English After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed. American Release:08/23/2002 Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrend 7VRXP F12 The BIOS file becomes F12 after updating AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-1333MHz Check System Health ! Checking NVRAM...Update OK 262144KB DEL:Steup/Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F8:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo Auto-Detecting Pri Master..IDE Hard Disk Auto-Detecting Pri Slave...Not Detected Auto-Detecting Sec Master..
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STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION USER PASSWORD Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? IDE HDD AUTOYDETECTION Press Y on your LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP keyboard to load LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ESC: Quit defaults.
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English Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash™ Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards. This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash™ utility. Entering the Q-Flash™ utility: Step1: To use the Q-Flash™utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.
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The Q-Flash™ BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A 256K The Qflash utility title bar Keep DMI DataEnable Update BIOS from Floppy Task menu for the Q-flash utility Save BIOS to Floppy Enter: Run / : Move ESC: Reset F10:Power Off Action bar Task menu for the Q-Flash™ utility: Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.
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English Later, you will see a box showing the BIOS files you downloaded to the floppy disk. In this example, we only download one BIOS for this board, 8GE800.F4 so only one BIOS file is listed. 2.Highlight the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter button on your keyboard to enable reading from the BIOS file from the floppy. Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size................
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256K CHECKSUM Keep DMI =DataEnable AC03 Are you Update sureBIOS to update from BIOS? Floppy BIOSBIOS to Floppy [Enter] to continue Save updating or "ESC" to abort. Enter: Run / : Move ESC: Reset F10:Power Off You can press "Enter" to continue updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort. 3. Press Y button if you make sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating will be shown at the same time. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size................
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English Method 2 : @BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS™ program to flash BIOS. Press here. 2. Click Start/ All Programs/ GIGABYTE/ @BIOS. 1. Click "@BIOS" item. (1) 3.Click "3". (2) Click here 4. Please select @BIOS sever site, then Click "OK". (3) (4) Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select @BIOS™ sever d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard. e.
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a. b. c. d. Do not click "Internet Update" icon Click "Update New BIOS" Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 7VT600P.F4c). 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.
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English 2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction 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 acquire 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.
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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 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 "4 channels for 4 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press "OK".
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English Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In". Line 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.
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(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.
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English 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. STEP 5 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channels for 5.1 speakers out put". Enable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK".
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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.
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English Jack-Sensing Introduction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000 /ME. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack, and microphone to MIC In jack.
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English If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set.
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English Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery? Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition. If the hard drive can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state. 1. It supports FAT16, BFAT32, NTFS format. 2. It must be connected to IDE1 Master. 3. It's only allows you to install one O.S. 4. It must be used with IDE hard disk supporting HPA. 5. The first partition must be set as the boot partition.
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Text Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4. Exit and Restart BMP Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4. Exit and Restart If you ever entered Xpress Recovery by booting from CD-ROM, you'll still be directed to BMP mode by pressing F9 in the bootup screen.
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English 1. Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back it up. The backed up data will be saved as a hidden image. 2. Execute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default. Press R to recover your system. Press Esc to exit Restore the backup image to the original state. 3. Remove Backup Image: Are you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N) Remove the backup image. 4.
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A. RAID Levels RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be found on another drive. This can prevent data loss if the operating system fails or hangs. The individual disk drives in an array are called .members.
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English B. Enter BIOS Configuration Utility When the system powers on, the following information will appear on screen. Press the .Tab. key to enter BIOS configuration utility. VIA Technologies,Inc. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility V1.20 Copyright (C) VIA Technologies, Inc. All Right reserved. Scan Devices, Please wait...
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1. Use the arrow keys to navigate the main menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Create Array command and press to call out the list of creation steps. VIA Technologies,Inc. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility V1.
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English 3. After array mode is selected, there are two methods to create a disk array. One method is Auto Setup and the other one is Select Disk Drives. Auto Setup allows BIOS to select the disk drives and create arrays automatically, but it does not duplicate the mirroring drives even if the user selected Create and duplicate for RAID 1. It is recommended all disk drives are new ones when wanting to create an array. Select Disk Drives lets the user select the array drives by their requirements.
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6. Important note: All existing content in the hard drive will be destroyed after array creation. B-2. Delete Disk Array A RAID can be deleted after it has been created. To delete a RAID, use the following steps: 1. Select Delete Array in the main menu and press . The channel column will be activated. 2. Select the member of an array that is to be deleted and press . A warning message will show up, press Y to delete or press N to cancel. VIA Technologies,Inc.
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English B-3. Select Boot Array User can select a disk array as boot device if user wants to boot operating system from an array. Boot disk array cannot be selected if the operating system does not boot from the disk array. Highlight the Select Boot Array item; press and the channel column will be activated. Then highlight the target disk array and press . If user selects a disk array that has a boot mark and press , its boot setting will be canceled. VIA Technologies,Inc.
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English Revision ChapterHistory 5 Appendix Install Drivers Picture below are shown in Windows XP 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.
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English Driver install finished ! You have to reboot system ! Item Description VIA 4IN1 Driver For INF, AGP, IDE and DMA Driver USB Path for WinXP This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP VIA Lan Driver * VIA 10/100 LAN driver for VT6103L chips RealTek AC97 Audio Driver Audio driver for Realtek AC97 codec chipset VIA 8237 Serial ATA Driver For VIA VT8237 Serial ATA driver. VIA USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Driver information for XP For USB2.
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This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners.
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English SOFTWARE INFORMATION This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title. HARDWARE INFORMATION This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. CONTACT US Contact us via the information in this page all over the world.
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English EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions 2. Click "Next". 1. Click "EasyTune4" item. (2) (1) 4. Right Click the icon to start 3. Click "Finish" to restart computer. "EasyTune 4". (4) (3) 5. Click "HELP".
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English FAQ Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.
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Answer: Please remember to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS Defaults) after flashing BIOS. However, if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to solve the problem. Question 7: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume? Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.
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English Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA mode? Answer: Please set in the BIOS as follow: 1. Advanced BIOS features--> SATA/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA" 2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI" 3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W Serial ATA: "enable" Then it depends on the SATA mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "BASE" to normal ATA mode in the item named Serial ATA function.
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If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures. START Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ? Yes Please isolate the short pin. No Failure has been excluded. Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system bus speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc.) are set properly. Yes No Make sure the jumper setting are correct.
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English A Is memory LED on and CPU fan running? No The problem could be caused by power supply, CPU, memory or CPU/memory socket itself. Yes Failure has been excluded. No Check if there is display. Yes Perhaps your VGA card / VGA slot or monitor is defective. Failure has been excluded. Turn off the system. Reboot after keyboard and mouse have been plugged in. No Check if keyboard is working properly. It is possible that your keyboard or keyboard connector is defective.
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Customer/Country: Contact Person: Company: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Model name Mfs. English Technical Support/RMA Sheet Phone No.
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English Appendix E: Acronyms Acronyms ACPI APM Meaning Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management AGP AMR ACR BIOS Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser Basic Input / Output System CPU CMOS CRIMM CNR Central Processing Unit Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser DMA DMI DIMM DRM Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface Dual Inline Memory Module Dual Retention Mechanism DRAM DDR
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Meaning LBA LED MHz MIDI Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz Musical Instrument Digital Interface MTH MPT NIC OS Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System OEM PAC POST PCI Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P.
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English CONTACT US Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. y Taiwan y The Netherlands Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Giga-Byte Technology B.V. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. Address: Verdunplein 8 5627 SZ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands TEL: 886 (2) 8912-4888 Tel: +31 40 290 2088 FAX: 886 (2) 8912-4004 NL Tech.Support : 0900-GIGABYTE (0900-44422983, 0.2/M) E-mail: BE Tech.Support : 0900-84034 ( 0.