Gigabyte GA-7VA User Manual

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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® 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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M 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.

M Third-party brands and names are the property of their

respective owners.

M Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, thismay void

the warranty of this motherboard.

M Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications

might be out of date before publication of this booklet.

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Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

( 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

o EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement

o EN 55013

o EN 55014 Limits and methods of measurement

o EN 55015 Limits and methods of measurement

o EN 55020

T EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement

o DIN VDE 0855

oo oo

o part 10

oo oo

o part 12

of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial,scientific and medical (ISM high frequency equipment

Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment

of radio disturbance characteristics of household electrical appliances, portable tools and similar electrical apparatus

of radio disturbance characteristics of 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

Declaration of Conformity

We, Manufacturer/Importer

(full address)

G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH

declare that the product

Mother Board

GA-7VA

is in conformity with

o EN 61000-3-2*

T EN 60555-2

o EN 61000-3-3* Disturbances in supply systems cause

T EN 60555-3

T EN 50081-1

T EN 50082-1

o EN 55081-2

o EN 55082-2

o ENV 55104

o EN50091-2

Disturbances in supply systems cause 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

lmmunity requirements for household appliances tools and similar apparatus

EMC requirements for uninterruptible power systems (UPS)

o EN 60950

o EN 50091-1

(EC conformity marking)

Safety for information technology equipment including electrical bussiness equipment

General and Safety requirments for uninterruptible power systems (UPS)

Signature:

Name:

Timmy Huang

T CE marking

o EN 60065

o EN 60335

The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC

Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use

Safety of household and similar electrical appliances

Manufacturer/Importer

(Stamp)

Date : September 16, 2002

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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

Rev. 2001

12ME-7VA-2001

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Item Checklist .........................................................................................4

WARNING!...............................................................................................4

Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................5

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process................................................9

Table of Content

Features Summary...................................................................................... 5

GA-7VA Motherboard Layout........................................................................7

Block Diagram.............................................................................................8

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU).....................................10

Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup............................................................................................ 10

Step1-2: CPU Installation .................................................................................................11

Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation................................................................................ 12

Step 2: Install memory modules................................................................13

Step 3: Install expansion cards ................................................................. 15

Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply ........... 16

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction .............................................................................. 16

Step4-2: Connectors Introduction ................................................................................... 18

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..........................................................................29

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :E1)......................................... 30

Standard CMOS Features ......................................................................... 32

Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................................... 35

Integrated Peripherals ..............................................................................37

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Power Management Setup ....................................................................... 41

PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................................44

PC Health Status........................................................................................45

Frequency/Voltage Control........................................................................47

Load Fail-Safe Defaults.............................................................................49

Load Optimized Defaults........................................................................... 50

Set Supervisor/User Password.................................................................. 51

Save & Exit Setup....................................................................................... 52

Exit Without Saving ...................................................................................53

Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............................................................55

BIOS Flash Procedure .............................................................................. 55

@ BIOS Introduction..................................................................................59

Easy TuneTM 4 Introduction ....................................................................... 60

2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction........................................ 61

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Chapter 5 Appendix..............................................................................69

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Item Checklist

þ The GA-7V A motherboard þ 2 Port USB Cable x 1

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þ IDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1 o 4 Port USB Cable x 1 þ Motherboard Settings Label o Audio combo Kit x1 þ GA-7V A user's manual o IEEE 1394 Cable x1 o RAID Manual o 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

I/O Control  IT8705 Slots  1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X/2X mode(1.5V) & AGP 3.0 Compliant

 5 PCI slots supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

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

/AthlonTM XP/ Duron

(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.

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GA-7VA Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

USB

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RAM_LED

CPU FAN

COMA

LPT

COMB

LINE_OUT

GAM E

LINE_IN

MIC_IN

AC97

SUR_CEN

F_AUDIO

AUX_IN

SPDIF_IO

CD_IN

SOCKET A

KT400A

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCI4

AGP

ATX

FLOPPY

GA-7VA

DDR1

DDR2

DDR3

BATTERY

SW1

VT8235

IT8705

BIOS

PCI5

SYS FAN

F_USB1

F_USB2

USB 2.0

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F_PANEL

PWR_LED

Introduction

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Block Diagram

English

AGPCLK

(66MHz)

5 PCI

PCICLK

(33MHz)

AGP 2X/4X/8X

AC97

CODEC

MIC

LINE-IN

AC97 Link

LINE-OUT

AMD-K7

System Bus100/133/166 MHz

VIA

KT400A

66MHz V_Link

VIA

VT8235

ATA66/100/133

6 USB

IDE Channels

Ports

CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz)

HCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz)

AGPCLK66MHz

48 MHz

33 MHz

14.318 MHz

BIOS

IT8705

24 MHz

33 MHz

DDR RAM

Game Port

Floppy LPT Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

COM

Ports

PCICLK (33MHz)

USBCLK (48MHz)

14.318 MHz 33 MHz

CLK GEN

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HCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) AGPCLK (66MHz)

V_Link (66MHz)

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

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

English

The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166MHz by adjusting system switch (SW1). (The internal frequency depend on CPU.)

SW1

SW1 CPU CLOCK

1 ON OFF

Default Setting: 100MHz

100MHz Auto

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 View CPU 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

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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.

Notch

DDR

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Support Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type: 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) Total System Memory (Max3GB)

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DDR Introduction

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

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 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female)

v USB Connector

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w Parallel Port ,VGA port and Serial Ports (COMA)

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)

x Game /MIDI Ports

Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

y Audio Connectors

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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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

2 1513798

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

1 GND

2 +12V 3 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.

English

Pin No. Definition

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1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense

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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 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 VCC

5 GND 6 VCC 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(stand by +5V) 10 +12V 11 3.3V 12 -12V 13 GND 14 PS_ON(softOn/Off) 15 GND

16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 VCC 20 VCC

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

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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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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

1 MPD+

2 MPD3 MPD-

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

RES-

Reset Switch

PW+

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(-)

SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+) (Amber) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

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+

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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.

English

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC 2 GND 3 REF 4 POWER 5 FrontAudio(R) 6 RearAudio(R) 7 Reserved

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8 No Pin 9 FrontAudio (L) 10 RearAudio(L)

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11) SUR_CEN

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Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

6 2

12) CD_IN (CD IN,Blank)

Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

5 1

Pin No. Definition

1 SUR OUTL 2 SUR OUTR 3 GND 4 No Pin 5 CENTER_OUT 6 BASS_OUT

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD_R

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13) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector)

Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector.

Pin No. Definition

1 AUX-L

2 GND 3 GND 4 AUX_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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Pin No. Definition

1 VCC 2 No Pin 3 SPDIF 4 SPDIFI 5 GND 6 GND

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15) F_ USB1 / F_USB2(Front USB Connector, Yellow )

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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.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 Power 3 USB DX4 USB Dy5 USB DX+ 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10

USB Over Current

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

1 Signal

2 GND

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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

}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 }Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC:Quit higf: Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Figure 1: Main Menu

l Standard CMOS Featur es

This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.

l Advanced BIOS Features

This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.

l Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

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l Power Management Setup

This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.

l PnP/PCI Configurations

This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.

l PC Health Status

This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

l Frequency/Voltage Control

This setup page is control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio.

l Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration.

l Load Opti mized Defaults

Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in better performance configuration.

l Set Supervisor password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.

l Set User password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.

l Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

l Exit Without Saving

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) 22:31:24 Menu 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.

Drive A [1.44M, 3.5”] <Month> Drive B [None] Jan. to Dec. Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] <Day>

Halt On [All, But Keyboard] in the month.) Base Memory 640K <year> Extended Memory 130048K 1999 to 2098 Total Memory 131072K higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 2: Standard CMOS Features

Change the day, month,

1 to 31(or maximun allowed

FDate

The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.

8Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only 8Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. 8Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) 8Year The year, from 1999 through 2098

FTime

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.

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FIDE 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. 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. 8Head The read / Write head number of hard disk. 8Precomp The cyliner number at which the disk driver changes the write current. 8Landing Zone The cylinder number that the disk driver heads(read/write) are seated when the

disk drive is parked.

8SECTORS The sector number of each track define on the hard disk.

If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.

FDrive A / Drive B

The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer.

8None No 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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FFloppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)

8Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) 8Drive A Enabled 3 mode function of Drive A. 8Drive B Enabled 3 mode function of Drive B. 8Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

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FHalt on

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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 Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected

and you will be prompted.

8All Errors Whenever 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 Diskette The 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

Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device [Floppy] Item Help Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Menu Levelu Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check [Setup]

higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features

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FFirst / Second / Third Boot device

M This feature allows you to select the boot device priority.

8Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. 8LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. 8HDD-0~3 Select your boot device priority by HDD-0~3. 8SCSI Select your boot device priority by SCSI. 8CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. 8LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN. 8USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. 8USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. 8USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. 8USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. 8ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. 8Disabled Disabled this function.

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F Password Check

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8System 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.

8Setup The 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

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]

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higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals

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FOnChip IDE Channel0

FF MM

MWhen enabled, allows you to use the onboard primary PCI IDE. If a hard disk controller card

is used, set at Disabled.

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FOnChip IDE Channel1

MWhen enabled, allows you to use the onboard secondary PCI IDE. If a hard disk controller card

is used, set at Disabled.

FAC97 Audio

FUSB 1.1 Controller

MDisable this option if you are not using the onboard USB feature.

FUSB 2.0 Controller

MDisable this option if you are not using the onboard USB 2.0 feature.

8Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) 8Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

8Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) 8Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.

8Enabled BIOS will automatically detect onboard AC97 Audio. (Default value) 8Disabled Disabled AC97 Audio.

8Enabled Enabled USB Controller. (Default value) 8Disabled Disabled USB Controller.

8Enabled Enabled USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) 8Disabled Disabled USB 2.0 Controller.

FUSB Keyboard Support

MWhen a USB keyboard is installed, please set at Enabled.

8Enabled Enabled USB Keyboard Support. 8Disabled Disabled USB Keyboard Support. (Default value)

FUSB Mouse Support

8Enabled Enabled USB Mouse Support. 8Disabled Disabled USB Mouse Support. (Default value)

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FOnboard Serial Port 1

8Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 83F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8,Using IRQ4. (Default value) 82F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8,Using IRQ3. 83E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8,Using IRQ4. 82E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8,Using IRQ3. 8Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.

FOnboard Serial Port 2

8Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 83F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8,Using IRQ4. 82F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8,Using IRQ3. (Default Value) 83E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8,Using IRQ4. 82E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8,Using IRQ3. 8Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2.

FOnBoard Parallel port

MThis feature allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses the

onboard I/O controller.

8378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378, Using IRQ7.(Default Value) 8278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278,Using IRQ5. 83BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC,Using IRQ7. 8Disabled Disable onboard parallel port.

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FParallel Port Mode

MThis feature allows you to connect with an advanced print via the port mode it supports.

8SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port using IRQ7. (Default Value) 8EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port IRQ5. 8ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port using IRQ7. 8ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

FGame Port Addr ess

8Disabled Disabled this function. 8201 Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default Value) 8209 Set Game Port Address to 209.

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FMidi Port Address

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FMidi Port IRQ

8Disabled Disabled this function. 8300 Set Midi Port Address to 300. 8330 Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value)

85 Set 5 for Midi Port IRQ. (Default value) 810 Set 10 for Midi Port IRQ.

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Power Management Setup

Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Item Help øUSB Device Wake-Up From S3 Disabled Menu 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]

ø Date(of Month) Alarm Everyday ø Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0

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higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

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FACPI Suspend Type

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FUSB Device Wakeup From S3(When ACPI Suspend Type is set [S3(STR)])

USB device wakeup From S3 can be set when ACPI standby state set to S3/STR.

FPower LED in S1 state

FSoft-off by PWRBTN

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).

8Enabled USB Device can wakeup system from S3. 8Disabled USB Device can’t wakeup system from S3. (Default value)

8Blinking In standby mode(S1), power LED will blink. (Default Value) 8Dual/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.

8Instant-off Press 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.

FAC Back Function

8Memory System power on depends on the status before AC lost. 8Soft-Off Always in Off state when AC back. (Default value) 8Full-On Always power on the system when AC back.

F Keyboard Power On

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.

8Password Enter from 1 to 8 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. 8Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) 8Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have “POWER Key” button, you can press the key to

power on your system.

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FMouse Power On

8Disabled Can’t Power on system by Mouse Event. (Default value) 8Enabled Can Power on system by Mouse Event.

FPME Event Wake up

M 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.

8Disabled Disabled PME Event Wake up function. 8Enabled Enabled PME Event Wake up function. (Default Value)

FModem Ring On/ WakeOnLAN (When AC Back Function is set to [Soft-Off])

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.

8Disabled Disabled Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. 8Enabled Enabled Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. (Default Value)

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FResume by Alarm

You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system.

8Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) 8Enabled Enable 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)

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PnP/PCI Configurations

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PCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Levelu PCI3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI4 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

FPCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment

FPCI2 IRQ Assignment

PnP/PCI Configurations

higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations

8Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/ PCI 5. (Default value) 83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1/ PCI5.

8Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) 83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2.

FPCI3 IRQ Assignment

8Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI3.

FPCI4 IRQ Assignment

8Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) 83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI4.

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PC Health Status

PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Case Opened No Menu Levelu VCORE 1.810V DDRVtt 1.248V +3.3V 3.280V + 5V 4.919 V +12V 11.968V 5VSB 5.053V Current System Temperature 27°C Current CPU FAN Speed 6250 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN speed 0 RPM CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled] SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning [Disabled] CPU Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] Current CPU Temperature 47°C/116°F

higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

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Figure7: PC Health Status

CReset Case Open Status

CCase Opened

If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No". If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes".

If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will restart.

FCurrent Voltage (V) VCORE /DDRVtt/ +3.3V/ +5V / +12V / 5VSB

Detect system’s voltage status automatically.

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FCurrent System Temperature (°C)

Detect System Temp. automatically.

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FCurrent CPU FAN / SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)

FFan Fail Warning ( CPU / SYSTEM)

FCPU Shutdown Temperature

FCurrent CPU Temperature (°C)

Detect Fan speed status automatically.

8Disabled Don’t monitor current fan speed. (Default value) 8Enabled Alarm when stops.

8Enabled System shutdown when current CPU temperature over than 110oC 8Disabled Don’t monitor current temperature.(Default value)

Detect CPU Temp. automatically.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

Frequency/Voltage Control Spread spectrum Modulated [Auto] Item Help CPU Host Clock Control [Disable] Menu Levelu

øCPU Host Frequency(MHz) 100 øPCI/AGP Frequency(MHz) 33/66

DRAM Clock(MHz) [Auto] CPU Voltage Control [Auto] AGP OverVoltage Control [Auto] DIMM OverVoltage Control [Auto]

higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 8: Frequency/Voltage Control

øThose items will be available when "CPU Host Clock Control" is set to Enabled.

FSpread spectrum Modulated

8Auto Set clock spread spectrum by auto. 8Disabled Disable clock spread spectrum. 8Enabled Enable clock spread spectrum.(Default value)

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FCPU Host Clock Control

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.

8Disable Disable CPU Host Clock Control.(Default value) 8Enable Enable CPU Host Clock Control.

FCPU Host Frequency (MHz) (By switch SW1)

8100 Set CPU Host Clock to 100MHz~132MHz. 8133 Set CPU Host Clock to 133MHz~165MHz. 8166 Set CPU Host Clock to 166MHz~200MHz.

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FPCI/AGP Frequency (MHz)

8The values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) .

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FD RAM Clock (MHz)

FCPU OverVoltage Control

Increase CPU voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to CPU when enable this feature.

FAGP OverVoltage Control

Increase AGP voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to AGP Card when enable this feature.

FDIMM OverVoltage Control

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!

8Auto Set Memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)

8Auto Supply voltage as CPU reguired. (Default value) 8+5% / +7.5% / +10% Increase voltage range as user selected.

8Auto Supply voltage as AGP Card reguired. (Default value) 8+0.1V~+.03V Set AGP voltage from 1.6V~1.8V.

8Auto Supply voltage as DRAM module reguired. (Default value) 8+0.1V~+.03V Set DIMM voltage from 2.6V~2.8V.

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

}Frequency/Voltage Control g ESC:Quit higf: Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

FLoad Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?N

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Figure 9: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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Load Optimized Defaults

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FLoad Optimized Defaults

ESC:Quit higf: Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?N

Load Optimized Defaults

Figure 10: Load Optimized Defaults

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

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Set Supervisor/User Password

Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

}PC Health Status Exit Without Saving }Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC:Quit higf: Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

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

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Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type “N” will return to Setup Utility.

ESC:Quit higf: Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y

Save Data to CMOS

Figure 12: Save & Exit Setup

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Exit Without Saving

ESC:Quit higf: Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

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.

}Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password }PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup }Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving

ESC:Quit higf:Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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b. Q-Flash Utility

Q-Flash Utility V3.05

Flash Type/Size : SST 39SF020 / 256K Keep DMI Data : Yes

Load BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy

Space Bar:Change Value

Enter: Run ESC: Reset h/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: 1.39M Free Size: 1.14M F5: Refresh DEL: Delete ESC: 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 .

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Click here.

program to

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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

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

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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.

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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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.

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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"

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Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device):

(Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN / Subwoofer)

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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".

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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

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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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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.

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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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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.

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HARDWARE INFORMATION

This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.

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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.

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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?

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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.

1 beep Refresh failure 2 beeps Parity error 3 beeps Base 64K memory failure 4 beeps Timer not operational 5 beeps Processor error 6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure 7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error 8 beeps Display memory read/write failure 9 beeps ROM checksum error 10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error 11 beeps Cache memory bad

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.

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:

1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"

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:

1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI"

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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gAMI BIOS Beep Codes *Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully. *Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.

g AWARD BIOS Beep Codes

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Troubleshooting

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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 ?

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.

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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Is memory LED on and CPU fan running?

Yes

The problem could be caused by power supply,

Failure has been excluded.

CPU, memory or CPU/memory socket itself.

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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.

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.

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Technical Support/RMA Sheet

Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.: Contact Person: E-mail Add. :

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Model name/Lot Number: PCB revision: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.:

Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: 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

Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface APM Advanced Power Management AGP Accelerated Graphics Port AMR Audio Modem Riser ACR Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System CPU Central Processing Unit CMOS C o mpl eme n tar y Met al O x ide S emi con d uct o r CRIMM Continuity RIMM CNR Communication and Networking Riser DMA Direct Memory Access DMI Desktop Management Interface DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DRM Dual Retention Mechanism DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory DDR Double Data Rate ECP Extended Capabilities Port ESCD Extended System Configuration Data ECC Error Checking and Correcting EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EPP Enhanced Parallel Port ESD Electrostatic Discharge FDD Floppy Disk Device FSB Front Side Bus HDD Hard Disk Device IDE Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced IRQ Interrupt Request I/O Input / Output IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller ISA Industry Standard Architecture LAN Local Area Network

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Acronyms Meaning LBA Logical Block Addressing LED Light Emitting Diode

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MHz Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface MTH Memory Translator Hub MPT Memory Protocol Translator NIC Network Interface Card OS Operating System OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer PAC PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module SCI Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge SRAM Static Random Access Memory SMP Symmetric Multi-Processing SMI System Management Interrupt USB Universal Serial Bus VID Voltage ID

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