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® KT400. 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-7VA (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-7VA (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® KT400 based motherboards.
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omissions that may appear in this document nor does the
author make a commitment to update the information contained
herein.
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M Third-party brands and names are the property of their
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respective owners.
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M Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, thismay void
MM
the warranty of this motherboard.
MM
M Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications
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might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
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( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)
in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive
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of radio disturbance characteristics of
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household electrical appliances,
portable tools and similar electrical
apparatus
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fluorescent lamps and luminaries
Immunity from radio interference of
broadcast receivers and associated
equipment
of radio disturbance characteristics of
information technology equipment
Cabled distribution systems; Equipment
for receiving and/or distribution from
sound and television signals
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by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment “Harmonics”
by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”
Generic emission standard Part 1:
Residual commercial and light industry
Generic immunity standard Part 1:
Residual commercial and light industry
Generic emission standard Part 2:
Industrial environment
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Safety requirements for mains operated
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household and similar general use
Safety of household and similar
electrical appliances
Manufacturer/Importer
(Stamp)
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible PartName:
Address:
Phone/Fax No:
hereby declares that the product
Product Name:
Model Number:
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. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any inference received,
including that may cause undesired operation.
Representative Person’s Name:
Signature:
G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.)
17358 Railroad Street
City of Industry, CA 91748
(818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339
Motherboard
GA-7VA
ERIC LU
Eric Lu
Date:
September 16 ,2002
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GIGABYTE obtained of the event to validate the
performance of ATi and Nvidia based graphics cards
(AGP 8X) with VIA Chipset based motherboards
running Microsoft operating systems. Certificates of
Validation will be supplied by VIA, ATi and nVIDIA for
GA-7VAXP; GA-7VAX and GA-7VA that successfully
passed in the AGP 8X standard validation
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GA-7VA
AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
AMD Athlon™/ Athlon™ XP / Duron™ Socket A Processor Motherboard
þ IDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1o 4 Port USB Cable x 1
þ Motherboard Settings Labelo Audio combo Kit x1
þ GA-7V A user's manualo IEEE 1394 Cable x1
o RAID Manualo SPDIF KIT x1 (SPD Kit)
þ CD for motherboard driver & utility (Driver CD)o I/O Shield
þ Quick PC Installation Guide
Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you
work on your computer.
W ARNING!
1.Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2.Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have
one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as
the power supply case.
3.Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or
other components.
4.Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
components whenever the components are separated from the system.
5.Ensure that the A TX power supply is switched of f before you plug in or remove the A TX
power connector on the motherboard.
Installing the motherboard to the chassis…
If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and there are
no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting
holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful
of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short
circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard
PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don’t let the screw contact
any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the
board or cause board malfunctioning.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
Form Factor 29.3cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
CPU Socket A processor
AMD Athlon
128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die
200/266/333MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds
Supports 1.4GHz and faster
Chipset VIA KT400A Memory/AGP/PCI Controller (PAC)
VIA VT8235 Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)
Memory 3 184-pin DDR sockets
Supports DDR DRAM PC1600/PC2100/PC2700/PC3200
Supports up to 3.0GB DDR (Max)
Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
On-Board IDE 2 IDE controllers provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) with
PIO, Bus Master (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/A TA100/A TA133)
operation modes.
On-Board Peripherals 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M
and 2.88M bytes.
1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
2 Serial port (COMA & COMB)
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 (4 by cable)
Hardware Monitor CPU/System Fan Revolution detect
CPU/System temperature detect
System Voltage Detect
Thermal shutdown function
TM
/AthlonTM XP/ Duron
TM
(K7)
to be continued......
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On-Board Sound Realtek ALC650 CODEC
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On-Board USB 2.0 Built in VIA VT8235 Chipset
PS/2 Connector PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace
BIOS Licensed A ward BIOS, 2M bit flash ROM
Additional Features PS/2 Keyboard power on by password,PS/2 Mouse power on
Overclocking Over Voltage (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS
Line Out / 2 front speaker
Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch)
Mic In / center& subwoofer(by s/w switch)
SPDIF Out /SPDIF In
CD In / AUX In / Game port
Supports Q-Flash
External Modem wake up
STR(Suspend-T o-RAM)
AC Recovery
Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection
USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3
Supports @BIOS
Supports EasyTune 4
Over Clock (DDR/AGP/CPU/PCI) by BIOS
Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor’s specifications.
We don’t recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU’s specification
because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU,
chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific
bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU,
Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards….etc.
T o set up your computer , you must complete the following steps:
Step 1- Set Dip Switch (CK_RATIO) and system Switch (SW1)
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 6- Setup BIOS software
Step 7- Install supporting software tools
Step 2
Step 3
Step 5
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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. Continue with
the BIOS/software installation.
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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup
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The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166MHz by adjusting system switch (SW1).
(The internal frequency depend on CPU.)
1
SW1
ON
SW1CPU CLOCK
1ONOFF
Default Setting: 100MHz
100MHzAuto
O: ON / X :OFF
100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU
Auto : Support FSB 266/333 MHz CPU
Y ou must set SW1 to 100MHz when
you used FSB 200MHz CPU.
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Step1-2: CPU Installation
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.
CPU Top ViewCPU Bottom View
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Socket Actuation Lever
1. Pull up the CPU socket lever
and up to 90-degree angle.
Pin1 indicator
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU
upper corner. Then insert the CPU
into the socket.
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Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation
English
Before installing the CPU Heat Sink , adhere to the following warning:
1.Please use AMD approved cooling fan.
2.We recommend you to apply the thermal paste 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 and finish CPU installation.
3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base
onto the CPU socket on the mainboard.
2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD.
4. Make sure the CPU fan is
plugged to the CPU fan connector,
than install complete.
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Step 2: Install memory modules
Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning:
1.When DIMM LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket.
2.Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one
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. T o 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.
performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs, and
system integrators.
architecture, yet make the awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling
the memory bandwidth. Nowadays, with the highest bandwidth of 3.2GB/s of DDR400 memory and
complete line of DDR400/333/266/200 memory solutions, DDR memory is the best choice for building
high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that are suitable for servers, workstations, and full
range of desktop PCs.
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.
Established on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high
DDR memory is a great evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM
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Step 3: Install expansion cards
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. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system.
Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when
you try to install/ Uninstall the AGP card.
Please align the AGP card to the onboard
AGP Card
AGP slot and press firmly down on the slot .
Make sure your AGP card is locked by the
small white- drawable bar.
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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power
supply
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Step4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction
USB 1
USB 0
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ØThis connector supports standard PS/2
keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
Ø Before you connect your device(s) into USB
connector(s), please make sure your device(s)
such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip,
speaker..etc. Have a standard USB interface.
Also make sure your OS supports USB
controller. 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.
u
v
uu
u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
uu
PS/2 Mouse Connector
(6 pin Female)
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)
vv
v USB Connector
vv
x
y
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ww
w Parallel Port ,VGA port and Serial Ports (COMA)
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Parallel Port
(25 pin Female)
Ø This connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1
Parallel port. Device like printer can be connected to
Parallel port ; mouse and modemetc can be connected
to Serial ports.
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COMA
Serial Ports (9 pin Male)
xx
x Game /MIDI Ports
xx
Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)
yy
y Audio Connectors
yy
Line Out
(Front
Speaker)
MIC In
(Center and Subwoofer)
Line In
(Rear Speaker)
COMB
Ø This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard
and other relate audio devices.
Ø After install onboard audio driver, you may connect
speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to MIC In jack.
Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be connected
to Line-In jack.
Please note:
You are able to use 2-/4-/6- channel audio feature by
S/W selection.
If you want to enable 6-channel function, you have 2
choose for hardware connection.
Method1:
Connect “Front Speaker” to “Line Out”
Connect “Rear Speaker” to “Line In”
Connect “Center and Subwooferr” to “MIC Out “.
Method2:
Y ou can refer to page 24, and contact your nearest dealer
for optional SUR_CEN cable.
If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please
refer to “2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction”
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Step4-2 : Connectors Introduction
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10
12
11
14
1) CPU_FAN
2) SYS_FAN
3) ATX_POWER
4) IDE1/IDE2
5) FDD
6) RAM_LED
7) PWR_LED
8) F_PANEL
1
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3
5
4
9) BATTERY
10) F_AUDIO
11) SUR_CEN
12)CD_IN
13) AUX_IN
14)SPDIF_IO
15) F_USB1/F_USB2
16) CI
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1) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector)
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.
Pin No. Definition
1GND
1
2+12V
3Sense
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.
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Pin No. Definition
1
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1GND
2+12V
3Sense
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3) ATX_POWER (A TX Power)
AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and
otherrelated devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
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4) IDE1/ IDE2(IDE1/IDE2 Connector)
Pin No.Definition
13.3V
23.3V
3GND
4VCC
10
1
20
5GND
6VCC
7GND
8Power Good
95V SB(stand by +5V)
10+12V
113.3V
12-12V
13GND
14PS_ON(softOn/Off)
15GND
11
16GND
17GND
18-5V
19VCC
20VCC
Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon
cable must be the same side with the Pin1.
IDE2
IDE1
39
40
1
2
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5) FDD (Floppy Connector)
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.
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2
33
1
6) RAM_LED
Do not remove memory modules while DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other
unexpected damages due to the 2.5V stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC
Power cord is disconnected.
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7) PWR_LED
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8) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector)
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.
Pin No. Definition
1MPD+
1
2MPD3MPD-
Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your
chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.
Soft Power
MSG-
MSG+
HD+
HD-
Connector
1
2
1
1
RES-
Reset Switch
PW+
1
RES+
Message LED/Power/
Sleep LED
IDE Hard Disk
Active LED
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)Pin 1: LED anode(+)
(Blue)Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 4: Data(-)
RES (Reset Switch)Open: Normal Operation
(Green)Close: Reset Hardware System
PW (Soft Power Connector)Open: Normal Operation
(Red)Close: Power On/Off
MSG(Message LED/Power/Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Sleep LED)(Yellow)Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NC( Purple)NC
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PW-
Speaker
Connector
SPK-
SPK+
20
1
1
NC
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9) BATTERY (Battery)
+
CAUTION
v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
v Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
v 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.
10) F_AUDIO (F_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. Also please make sure the pin
assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis
you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.
Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector.
Pin No. Definition
1AUX-L
1
2GND
3GND
4AUX_R
14) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out)
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.
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5
2
1
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Pin No. Definition
1VCC
2No Pin
3SPDIF
4SPDIFI
5GND
6GND
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15) F_ USB1 / F_USB2(Front USB Connector, Yellow )
English
16) CI (CASE OPEN)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you
connect the front USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front USB
cable.
This 2 pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the “case open” item in BIOS
if the system case begin remove.
Pin No. Definition
1Signal
1
2GND
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
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 <Del> 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.To enter
Advanced BIOS setting menu, press “Ctrl+F1” key on the BIOS screen.
CONTROL KEYS
<á>Move to previous item
<â>Move to next item
<ß>Move to the item in the left hand
<à>Move to the item in the right hand
<Esc>Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and
Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PgDn>Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1>General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2>Item help
<F3>Reserved
<F4>Reserved
<F5>Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
<F6>Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page Setup
Menu
<F7>Load the Setup Defaults
<F8>Q-Flash
<F9>Reserved
<F10>Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
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GETTING HELP
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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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 <Esc>.
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E1)
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the
screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. Use
arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Main Menu
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software
}Standard CMOS FeaturesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
}Advanced BIOS FeaturesLoad Optimized Defaults
}Integrated PeripheralsSet Supervisor Password
}Power Management SetupSet User Password
}PnP/PCI ConfigurationsSave & Exit Setup
}PC Health StatusExit Without Saving
}Frequency/Voltage Control
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
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lAdvanced BIOS Features
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This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.
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lIntegrated Peripherals
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This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
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lPower Management Setup
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This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
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lPnP/PCI Configurations
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This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
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lPC Health Status
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This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
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lFrequency/Voltage Control
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This setup page is control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio.
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lLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
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Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
be in safe configuration.
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lLoad Opti mized Defaults
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Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
be in better performance configuration.
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lSet Supervisor password
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Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,
or just to Setup.
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lSet User password
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Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
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lSave & Exit Setup
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Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
ll
lExit Without Saving
ll
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
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Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy)Thu, Feb 21 2002 Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss)22:31:24Menu Level u
}IDE Primary Master[Press Enter None]
}IDE Primary Slave[Press Enter None]year
}IDE Secondary Master[Press Enter None]<Week>
}IDE Secondary Slave[Press Enter None]Sun. to Sat.
Halt On[All, But Keyboard]in the month.)
Base Memory640K<year>
Extended Memory130048K1999 to 2098
Total Memory131072K
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
8WeekThe week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
8MonthThe month, Jan. Through Dec.
8DayThe day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
8YearThe year, from 1999 through 2098
FF
FTime
FF
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
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. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for this category.
If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the
information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in
the documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
8Capacity:The hard disk size. The unit is Mega Bytes.
8Access Mode:The options are: Auto / Large / LBA / Normal.
8Cylinder:The cylinder number of hard disk.
8HeadThe read / Write head number of hard disk.
8PrecompThe cyliner number at which the disk driver changes the write current.
8Landing ZoneThe cylinder number that the disk driver heads(read/write) are seated when the
disk drive is parked.
8SECTORSThe sector number of each track define on the hard disk.
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.
FF
FDrive A / Drive B
FF
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the
computer.
8NoneNo floppy drive installed
8360K, 5.25 “.5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.
81.2M, 5.25”.5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
8720K, 3.5 “.3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
81.44M, 3.5 “.3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.
82.88M, 3.5 “.3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
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FF
FFloppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)
FF
8DisabledNormal Floppy Drive. (Default value)
8Drive AEnabled 3 mode function of Drive A.
8Drive BEnabled 3 mode function of Drive B.
8BothDrive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.
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FF
FHalt on
FF
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Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
8NO ErrorsThe system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected
and you will be prompted.
8All ErrorsWhenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
8All, But Keyboar The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for
all other errors. (Default value)
8All, But DisketteThe system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all
other errors.
8All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will
stop for all other errors.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory
installed in the system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory
installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory
installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory
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.
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Advanced BIOS Features
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Advanced BIOS Features
First Boot Device[Floppy]Item Help
Second Boot Device[HDD-0]Menu Levelu
Third Boot Device[CDROM]
Password Check[Setup]
M This feature allows you to select the boot device priority.
8FloppySelect your boot device priority by Floppy.
8LS120Select your boot device priority by LS120.
8HDD-0~3Select your boot device priority by HDD-0~3.
8SCSISelect your boot device priority by SCSI.
8CDROMSelect your boot device priority by CDROM.
8LANSelect your boot device priority by LAN.
8USB-CDROMSelect your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
8USB-ZIPSelect your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
8USB-FDDSelect your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
8USB-HDDSelect your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
8ZIPSelect your boot device priority by ZIP.
8DisabledDisabled this function.
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FF
F Password Check
FF
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8SystemThe system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied
if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
8SetupThe system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)
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Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals
OnChip IDE Channel0[Enabled]Item Help
OnChip IDE Channel1[Enabled]Menu Levelu
AC97 Audio[Enabled]
USB 1.1 Controller[Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller[Enabled]
USB Keyboard Support[Disabled]
USB Mouse Support[Disabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1[3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2[2F8/IRQ3]
Onboard Parallel Port[378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode[SPP]
Game Port Address[201]
Mdi Port Address[330]
Midi Port IRQ[5]
8EnabledEnabled USB Controller. (Default value)
8DisabledDisabled USB Controller.
8EnabledEnabled USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value)
8DisabledDisabled USB 2.0 Controller.
FF
FUSB Keyboard Support
FF
MWhen a USB keyboard is installed, please set at Enabled.
8EnabledEnabled USB Keyboard Support.
8DisabledDisabled USB Keyboard Support.(Default value)
FF
FUSB Mouse Support
FF
8EnabledEnabled USB Mouse Support.
8DisabledDisabled USB Mouse Support. (Default value)
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FF
FOnboard Serial Port 1
FF
8AutoBIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.
83F8/IRQ4Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8,Using IRQ4. (Default value)
82F8/IRQ3Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8,Using IRQ3.
83E8/IRQ4Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8,Using IRQ4.
82E8/IRQ3Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8,Using IRQ3.
8DisabledDisable onboard Serial port 1.
FF
FOnboard Serial Port 2
FF
8AutoBIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address.
83F8/IRQ4Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8,Using IRQ4.
82F8/IRQ3Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8,Using IRQ3. (Default Value)
83E8/IRQ4Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8,Using IRQ4.
82E8/IRQ3Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8,Using IRQ3.
8DisabledDisable onboard Serial port 2.
FF
FOnBoard Parallel port
FF
MThis feature allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses the
onboard I/O controller.
8378/IRQ7Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378, Using IRQ7.(Default Value)
8278/IRQ5Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278,Using IRQ5.
83BC/IRQ7Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC,Using IRQ7.
8DisabledDisable onboard parallel port.
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FF
FParallel Port Mode
FF
MThis feature allows you to connect with an advanced print via the port mode it supports.
8SPPUsing Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port using IRQ7. (Default Value)
8EPPUsing Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port IRQ5.
8ECPUsing Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port using IRQ7.
8ECP+EPPUsing Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.
FF
FGame Port Addr ess
FF
8DisabledDisabled this function.
8201Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default Value)
8209Set Game Port Address to 209.
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FF
FMidi Port Address
FF
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FF
FMidi Port IRQ
FF
8DisabledDisabled this function.
8300Set Midi Port Address to 300.
8330Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value)
85Set 5 for Midi Port IRQ. (Default value)
810Set 10 for Midi Port IRQ.
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Power Management Setup
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type[S1(POS)]Item Help
øUSB Device Wake-Up From S3DisabledMenu Levelu
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]
PME Event Wake Up[Enabled]
ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN[Enabled]
Resume by Alarm[Disabled]
FUSB Device Wakeup From S3(When ACPI Suspend Type is set [S3(STR)])
FF
USB device wakeup From S3 can be set when ACPI standby state set to S3/STR.
FF
FPower LED in S1 state
FF
FF
FSoft-off by PWRBTN
FF
8S1(POS)Set suspend type to Power On Suspend under ACPI OS(Power On Suspend).
(Default value)
8S3(STR)Set suspend type to Suspend To RAM under ACPI OS (Suspend To RAM).
8EnabledUSB Device can wakeup system from S3.
8DisabledUSB Device can’t wakeup system from S3. (Default value)
8BlinkingIn standby mode(S1), power LED will blink. (Default Value)
8Dual/OffIn 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.
8Instant-offPress power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)
8Delay 4 Sec.Press power button 4 sec to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less
than 4 sec.
FF
FAC Back Function
FF
8MemorySystem power on depends on the status before AC lost.
8Soft-OffAlways in Off state when AC back.(Default value)
8Full-OnAlways power on the system when AC back.
FF
F Keyboard Power On
FF
This feature allows you to set the method for powering-on the system.
The option “Password“ allows you to set up to 8 alphanumeric characters to power-on the system.
The option “Keyboard 98” allows you to use the standard keyboard 98 to power on the system.
8PasswordEnter from 1 to 8 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.
8DisabledDisabled this function. (Default value)
8Keyboard 98If your keyboard have “POWER Key” button, you can press the key to
power on your system.
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FF
FMouse Power On
FF
8DisabledCan’t Power on system by Mouse Event. (Default value)
8EnabledCan Power on system by Mouse Event.
FF
FPME Event Wake up
FF
M When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-PM controlled
state.
M
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB
lead.
8DisabledDisabled PME Event Wake up function.
8EnabledEnabled PME Event Wake up function. (Default Value)
FF
FModem Ring On/ WakeOnLAN (When AC Back Function is set to [Soft-Off])
FF
M You can enable wake on LAN feature by the "ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN" or "PME Event Wake
up" when the M/B has "WOL" onboard connector. Only enabled the feature by "PME Event Wake
up".
M An incoming call via modem awakes the system from its soft-off mode.
M When set at Enabled, an input signal comes from the other client.
Server on the LAN awaks the system from a soft off state if connected over LAN.
8DisabledDisabled Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function.
8EnabledEnabled Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. (Default Value)
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FF
FResume by Alarm
FF
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system.
8DisabledDisable this function. (Default Value)
8EnabledEnable alarm function to POWER ON system.
If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.
Date ( of Month) Alarm :Everyday, 1~31
Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm :(0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
8AutoAuto assign IRQ to PCI 1/ PCI 5.(Default value)
83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1/ PCI5.
8AutoAuto assign IRQ to PCI 2.(Default value)
83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2.
FF
FPCI3 IRQ Assignment
FF
8AutoAuto assign IRQ to PCI 3.(Default value)
83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI3.
FF
FPCI4 IRQ Assignment
FF
8AutoAuto assign IRQ to PCI 4.(Default value)
83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI4.
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PC Health Status
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PC Health Status
Reset Case Open Status[Disabled]Item Help
Case OpenedNoMenu Levelu
VCORE1.810V
DDRVtt1.248V
+3.3V3.280V
+ 5V4.919 V
+12V11.968V
5VSB5.053V
Current System Temperature27°C
Current CPU FAN Speed6250 RPM
Current SYSTEM FAN speed0 RPM
CPU FAN Fail Warning[Disabled]
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning[Disabled]
CPU Shutdown Temperature[Disabled]
Current CPU Temperature47°C/116°F
Note: If system hangs up before enter CMOS setup utility, wait for 20 sec for times out reboot . When
time out occur, system will reset and run at CPU default Host clock at next boot.
8DisableDisable CPU Host Clock Control.(Default value)
8EnableEnable CPU Host Clock Control.
FF
FCPU Host Frequency (MHz) (By switch SW1)
FF
8100Set CPU Host Clock to 100MHz~132MHz.
8133Set CPU Host Clock to 133MHz~165MHz.
8166Set CPU Host Clock to 166MHz~200MHz.
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FF
FPCI/AGP Frequency (MHz)
FF
8The values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) .
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FF
FD RAM Clock (MHz)
FF
FF
FCPU OverVoltage Control
FF
Increase CPU voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to CPU when enable this feature.
FF
FAGP OverVoltage Control
FF
Increase AGP voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to AGP Card when enable this
feature.
FF
FDIMM OverVoltage Control
FF
Increase DRAM voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to DRAM module when enable this
feature.
8Please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement.
If you use DDR200 DRAM module, please set “DRAM Clock(MHz)” to “100-DDR200”. If you use DDR333
DRAM module, please set “DRAM Clock(MHz)” to “166-DDR333”.
Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!
8AutoSet Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)
8AutoSupply voltage as CPU reguired.(Default value)
8+5% / +7.5% / +10%Increase voltage range as user selected.
8AutoSupply voltage as AGP Card reguired. (Default value)
8+0.1V~+.03VSet AGP voltage from 1.6V~1.8V.
8AutoSupply voltage as DRAM module reguired. (Default value)
8+0.1V~+.03VSet DIMM voltage from 2.6V~2.8V.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
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}Standard CMOS FeaturesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
}Advanced BIOS FeaturesLoad Optimized Defaults
}Integrated PeripheralsSet Supervisor Password
}Power Management SetupSet User Password
}PnP/PCI ConfigurationsSave & Exit Setup
}PC Health StatusExit Without Saving
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to
assist you in creating a password.
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
“PASSWORD DISABLED” will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password
is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: a SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup program
function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program
and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items.
If you select “System” at “Security Option” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted
for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.
If you select “Setup” at “Security Option” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted
only when you try to enter Setup.
Enter Password:
Change/Set/Disable Password
Figure 11: Password Setting
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Save & Exit Setup
English
Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type “N” will return to Setup Utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software
}Standard CMOS FeaturesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
}Advanced BIOS FeaturesLoad Optimized Defaults
}Integrated PeripheralsSet Supervisor Password
}Power Management SetupSet User Password
}PnP/PCI ConfigurationsSave & Exit Setup
}PC Health StatusExit Without Saving
}Frequency/Voltage Control
Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility without saving to R TC CMOS.
Type “N” will return to Setup Utility.
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Abandon all Data
Figure 13: Exit Without Saving
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Chapter 4 Technical Reference
BIOS Flash Procedure
Method 1:
Q-Flash Introduction
A. What is Q-Flash Utility?
Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS
mode, no more fooling around any OS.
B. How to use Q-Flash?
a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it
will allow you to enter AWARD BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Q-Flash utility.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software
Flash Type/Size :SST 39SF020 / 256K
Keep DMI Data :Yes
Load BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Space Bar:Change Value
Enter: RunESC: Reseth/i: Select Item
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Load BIOS From Floppy
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!In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run.
1 File(s) found
XXXX.XX 256K
Total Size: 1.39MFree Size: 1.14M
F5: RefreshDEL: DeleteESC: Return Main
Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file.
!Press Enter to Run.
Are you sure to update BIOS?
[Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort...
!Press Enter to Run.
!! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !!
Please press any key to continue
Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system.
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Method 2:
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If you don’t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS
flash BIOS.
Follow the setup that showing on the scween to install the Utility.
2.Click"Start"-"Programs""GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS"
3. Please select @BIOS sever site,
then Click "OK".
Click "P".
Press here.
1.Click "@BIOS .
(1)(2)
Click here.
TM
program to
(3)
Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet
a. Click "Internet Update" icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon
c. Select @BIOSTM sever
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard
e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.
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II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:
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III. Save BIOS
IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:
Note:
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: 7VA-A.F1).
e. Complete update process following the instruction.
In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to
save the current BIOS version.
In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you
check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.
a. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please
make sure your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will
cause the system unbooted.
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
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
TM
server, please go onto
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@ 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. First, download different BIOS from
website and then switch the operating system to DOS mode. Secondly, use different flash utility to
update BIOS. The above process is not a interesting job. Besides, always be carefully to store the
BIOS source code correctly in your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.
Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right to save
your time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now
Gigabyte announces @BIOS—the first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS
update software. It could help you to download the BIOS from internetand update it. Not like the
other BIOS update software, it’s a Windows utility. With the help of “@BIOS’, BIOS updating is no
more than a click.
Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if it’s a Gigabyte’s product*, @BIOS help
you to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your correct mainboard model and help you to
choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOS from the nearest Gigabyte ftp site
automatically. There are several dif ferent choices; you could use “Internet Update” to download
and update your BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just
choose “Save Current BIOS” to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS
update your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to
maintain and manage your BIOS easily. Again, Gigabyte’s innovative product erects a milestone
in mainboard industries.
For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! It’s free! Now, if you buy a
Gigabyte’s motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached driver CD. But
please remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a internet BIOS update from
your Gigabyte @BIOS.
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Easy TuneTM 4 Introduction
Gigabyte announces EasyTune
English
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
and stability of an "Overclock" system is unknown. Now everything is different because of a Windows based overclocking utility "EasyTune 4" --announced by Gigabyte. This windows based utility
has totally changed the gaming rule of "Overclock". This is the first windows based overclocking
utility is suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either "Easy Mode" or "Advanced Mode" for overclocking at their convenience. For users who choose "Easy Mode", they just
need to click "Auto Optimize" to have autoed and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will
then overdrive CPU speed automatically with the result being shown in the control panel. If users
prefer "Overclock" by them, there is also another choice. Click "Advanced Mode" to enjoy "sport
drive" class Overclocking user interface. "Advanced Mode", allows users to change the system bus
/ AGP / Memory working frequency in small increments to get ultimate system performance. It operates in coordination with Gigabyte motherboards. Besides, it is different from other traditional overclocking methods, EasyTune 4 doesn't require users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/
jumper setting; on the other hand, they can do "Overclock" at easy step . Therefore, this is a safer
way for "Overclock" as nothing is changed on software or hardware. If user runs EasyTune 4 over
system's limitation, the biggest lost is only to restart the computer again and the side effect is then
well controlled. Moreover, if one well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user
can "Save" this setting and "Load" it in next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already
turned the "Overclock" technology toward to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now
free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached in driver CD. Users may make a test drive of
"EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by themselves.
*Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products supported list in the web site.
*Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will not be responsible for any
damage or instability to your processor, motherboard, or any other components.
TM
4 Windows based Overclocking utility
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. But as to the experts in "Overclock", what's the truth? They may
spend quite a lot of time and money to study, try
and use many different hardware or BIOS tools to
do "Overclock". And even with these technologies,
they still learn that it's quite a risk because the safety
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Revision History
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 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.
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STEP 3:
Select “Speaker Configuration”, and choose the
“2 channels for stereo speakers out put”.
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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear
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channels to "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".
Line Out
Line In
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.
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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 chan-
nels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels
to "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.
English
Line Out
Line In
MIC In
STEP 3 :
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the
"6 channels for 5.1 speakers out put".
Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK"
(Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN /
Subwoofer)
English
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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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".
English
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.
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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)
A "SPDIF output" device is available on the
motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided
English
and could link to the "SPDIF 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
2. Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard.
bracket of PC, and fix it with screw.
3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the SPDIF
decoder.
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Revision History
Chapter 5 Appendix
Install Drivers
Picture below are shown in Windows XP (CD 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.
English
The "Xpress Install" uses the"Click and Forget" technology to install the drivers automatically. Just select
the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. The
automatically.
Massage: Some device drivers will restart
your system automatically. After restarting
your system the "Xpress Install" will
continue to install other drivers.
We recommend that you install all components in the list.
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English
Item Description
n VIA 4IN1 Driver
n USB Path for WinXP
n RealTek AC97 Audio Driver
Audio driver for Realtek AC97 codec chipset
n VIA USB 2.0 Controller
Driver install finished !
Y ou have to reboot system !
For INF, AGP, IDE and DMA Driver
This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP
For VIA VT8233 (VT6203) / VIA VT8235 south bridge
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SOFTWARE APPLICATION
This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners.
n Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager(GWUM)
This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray
n Gigabyte Management Tool(GMT)
A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network
n EastTune4
Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions
n DMI Viewer
Windows based utility which is used to browse the DMI/SMBIOS information of the system
n Face-Wizard
New utility for adding BIOS logo
n @BIOS
Gigabyte windows flash BIOS utility
n Acrobat e-Book
Useful utility from Adobe
n Acrobat Reader
Popular utility from Adobe for reading .PDF file format documents
n Norton Internet Security(NIS)
Integrated utility which includes anti-virus, ad control, etc.
n DirectX 9.0
Newest update from Microsoft
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SOFTWARE INFORMATION
This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title.
English
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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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.
Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?
Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and that's why
the light is still on.
English
Question 3: Why cannot I use all functions in EasyTune
Answer: The availability of the listed functions in EasyTune™ 4 depends on the MB chipset. If the chipset doesn't
support certain functions in EasyTune™ 4, these functions will be locked automatically and you will not be able to
use them.
Question 4: Why do I fail to install RAID and ATA drivers under Win 2000 and XP on boards that support RAID
function after I connect the boot HDD to IDE3 or IDE4 ?
Answer: First of all, you need to save some files in the CD-ROM to a floppy disk before installing drivers. You also
need to go through some rather different steps in the installation process. Therefore, we suggest that you refer
to the installation steps in the RAID manual at our website.
(Please download it at http://tw.giga-byte.com/support/user_pdf/raid_manual.pdf)
Question 5: How do I clear CMOS?
Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your board
doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS. Please refer to the
steps below:
Steps:
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.
3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a
metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make
them short for one minute).
4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.
5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.
6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults.
7. Save changes and reboot the system.
Question 6: Why does system seem unstable after updating BIOS?
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.
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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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Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card?
Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't need
to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.
Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2?
English
Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not provided
with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the cable is your own cable,
please remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to it.
Question 10: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these
beeps usually stand for?
Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only
for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.
gAMI BIOS Beep Codes
*Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.
*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.
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.
Question 12: For the M/B which have RAID function, how to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from IDE3, 4 by either
RAID or ATA mode?
Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"
3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W ATA/RAID: "enable"
Then it depends on the RAID mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "ATA" to normal ATA mode in the
item named RAID controller function.
Question 13: How to set in the BIOS to bootup from the IDE/ SCSI/ RAID card ?
Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"
Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS.
g AWARD BIOS Beep Codes
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error
1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error
1 long 3 short: Keyboard error
1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error
Continuous long beeps: DRAM error
Continuous short beeps: Power error
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Question 10: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up.
What do these beeps usually stand for?
Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer
problems. However, they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ
from case to case.
gAMI BIOS Beep Codes
*Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.
*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.
1 short: System boots successfully
2 short: CMOS setting error
1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error
1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error
1 long 3 short: Keyboard error
1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error
Continuous long beeps: DRAM error
Continuous short beeps: Power error
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Troubleshooting
English
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 ?
No
Failure has been excluded.
Yes
Please isolate
the short pin.
Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system bus
speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc.) are set properly.
Yes
Check if the CPU cooling fan attached to CPU properly. ls
CPU cooling fan power connected to CPU_FAN
properly?
Yes
Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot.
Yes
Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and turn
on the system.
A
No
Failure has been excluded.
No
Failure has been excluded.
No
Failure has been excluded.
Make sure the
jumper setting
are correct.
Plug the CPU
cooling fan power
in the CPU fan
connector. Plug
in the AC power
connector.
Insert and push
the memory
module vertically
into the DIMM
slot.
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A
Is memory LED on and CPU fan running?
Yes
The problem could
be caused by
power supply,
No
Failure has been excluded.
CPU, memory or
CPU/memory
socket itself.
English
Check if there is display.
Yes
Turn off the system. Reboot after keyboard and mouse have
been plugged in.
Check if keyboard is working properly.
Yes
Press <Del> to enter BIOS setup. Choose "Load
Optimized Defaults" and save then exit setup.
Turn off the system and re-connect the IDE cable. Check if
the system can reboot successfully.
Yes
Reinstall Windows OS, and reinstall add-on cards and cables.
Then try to reboot the system.
No
Failure has been excluded.
No
Failure has been excluded.
No
Failure has been excluded.
Perhaps your VGA
card / VGA slot or
monitor is defective.
It is possible that
your keyboard or
keyboard connector
is defective.
The problem was
probably caused by
the IDE device /
connector or cable.
END
If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national
distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website
technical support zone
(http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.
Model name/Lot Number:PCB revision:
BIOS version:O.S./A.S.:
HardwareMfs.Model nameSize:Driver/Utility:
Configuration
CPU
Memory
Brand
Video Card
Audio Card
HDD
CD-ROM /
DVD-ROM
Modem
Network
AMR / CNR
Keyboard
Mouse
Power supply
Other Device
&
Problem Description:
&
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Appendix E: Acronyms
AcronymsMeaning
ACPIAdvanced Configuration and Power Interface
APMAdvanced Power Management
AGPAccelerated Graphics Port
AMRAudio Modem Riser
ACRAdvanced Communications Riser
BIOSBasic Input / Output System
CPUCentral Processing Unit
CMOSC o mpl eme n tar y Met al O x ide S emi con d uct o r
CRIMMContinuity RIMM
CNRCommunication and Networking Riser
DMADirect Memory Access
DMIDesktop Management Interface
DIMMDual Inline Memory Module
DRMDual Retention Mechanism
DRAMDynamic Random Access Memory
DDRDouble Data Rate
ECPExtended Capabilities Port
ESCDExtended System Configuration Data
ECCError Checking and Correcting
EMCElectromagnetic Compatibility
EPPEnhanced Parallel Port
ESDElectrostatic Discharge
FDDFloppy Disk Device
FSBFront Side Bus
HDDHard Disk Device
IDEIntegrated Dual Channel Enhanced
IRQInterrupt Request
I/OInput / Output
IOAPICInput Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller
ISAIndustry Standard Architecture
LANLocal Area Network