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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subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
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Motherboard
GA-7VA
ERIC LU
Eric Lu
Date:
September 16 ,2002
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
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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Introduction
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
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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.
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.
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v
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u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
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PS/2 Mouse Connector
(6 pin Female)
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)
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v USB Connector
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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)
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y Audio Connectors
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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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1) CPU_FAN
2) SYS_FAN
3) ATX_POWER
4) IDE1/IDE2
5) FDD
6) RAM_LED
7) PWR_LED
8) F_PANEL
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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
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1GND
2+12V
3Sense
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(-)
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PW-
Speaker
Connector
SPK-
SPK+
20
1
1
NC
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9) BATTERY (Battery)
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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.