Gigabyte GA-7VM400M (rev 2.x) User Manual

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.

AGP 4X/8X notch

Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by VIA® KM400. 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-7VM400M (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards might not

function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X/

8X(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-7VM400M (or any AGP Pro 4X/8X 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® KM400 based

motherboards.

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omissions that may appear in this document nor does the

author make a commitment to update the information

contained herein.

Third-party brands and names are the property of their

respective owners.

Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may

void the warranty of this motherboard.

Due to rapid change in technology, some of the

specifications might be out of date before publication of

this booklet.

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Date : Jan. 2, 2004

Disturbances in supply systems cause

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Residual commercial and light industry

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Industrial environment

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Industrial environment

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power systems (UPS)

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including electrical bussiness equipment

General and Safety requirements for

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Eric Lu

Date:

Jan. 2, 2004

GA-7VM400M

AMD Athlon™/ Athlon™ XP/ Duron™ Socket A

Processor Motherboard

USER'S MANUAL

AMD Athlon™/ Athlon™ XP / Duron™ Socket A Processor Motherboard

Rev. 2001

12ME-7VM400M-2001

Table of Contents

English

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

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

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ............................................. 11

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ......................................................................... 31

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

GA-7VM400M Motherboard Layout ............................................................. 7

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

Step 1: Set System Jumper (JP1) .............................................................. 12

Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................... 13

Step 2-1: CPU Installation ....................................................................................................... 13

Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation .................................................................................. 14

Step 3: Install Memory Modules ................................................................. 15

Step 4: Install Expansion Cards ................................................................. 17

Step 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires and Power Supply .......... 18

Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction .................................................................................... 18

Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction .......................................................................................... 20

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FAa)........................................ 32

Standard CMOS Features .......................................................................... 34

Advanced BIOS Features........................................................................... 37

Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................... 39

Power Management Setup ......................................................................... 43

PnP/PCI Configurations ............................................................................. 46

PC Health Status ........................................................................................ 47

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Frequency/Voltage Control......................................................................... 49

Load Fail-Safe Defaults .............................................................................. 51

Load Optimized Defaults ............................................................................ 52

Set Supervisor/User Password .................................................................. 53

Save & Exit Setup ...................................................................................... 54

Exit Without Saving .................................................................................... 55

Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............................................................ 57

@BIOS™ Introduction ................................................................................. 57

EasyTune™ 4 Introduction .......................................................................... 58

Flash BIOS Method Introduction ................................................................ 59

Method 1 : Q-Flash™ Utility ..................................................................................................... 59

Method 2 : @BIOS Utility ........................................................................................................72

2-/ 4-/ 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction............................................ 74

Xpress Recovery Introduction .................................................................... 81

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Chapter 5 Appendix.............................................................................. 85

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Table of Content

Item Checklist

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The GA-7VM400M motherboard

CD for motherboard driver & utility

GA-7VM400M user's manual

Quick PC Installation Guide

SATA RAID Manual

GC-SATA Card (optional)

(Manual; SATA cable x 1; Power cable x 1)

I/O Shield

IDE cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1

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.

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 ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX
power connector on the motherboard.

Serial ATA cable x 2

2 Port USB Cable x 1

4 Port USB Cable x 1

SPDIF-Kit x 1 (SPDIF Out Kit)

IEEE 1394 Cable x1

Audio Combo Kit x 1

(SURROUND-Kit + SPDIF Out Kit)

Motherboard Settings Label

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 y 24.4cm x 22.3cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB

CPU y Socket A processor

AMD Athlon™/Athlon™ XP/Duron™ (K7) Socket A processor

128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die

200/266/333MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds

y Supports 1.4GHz and faster

Chipset y VIA KM400 Memory/AGP/PCI Controller (PAC)

y VIA VT8235 Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)

Memory y 2 184-pin DDR sockets

y Supports DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 DIMM

y Supports up to 2GB DDR (Max)

y Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM

I/O Control y IT8705

Slots y 1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X/2X mode(1.5V)

y 3 PCI slots supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

On-Board IDE y 2 IDE bus master (UDMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) IDE ports

for up to 4 ATAPI devices

y Supports PIO mode3, 4 (UDMA 33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) IDE

& ATAPI CD-ROM

Hardware Monitor y CPU/System fan revolution detect

y CPU/System temperature detect

y System voltage detect

y CPU/System fan fail warning

On-Board Peripherals y 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M

and 2.88M bytes

y 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode

y 1 Serial port (COMA), 1 VGA port, COMB on board

y 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 x Rear, 4 x Front by cable)

y 1 Front Audio Connector

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to be continued...

Introduction- 5 -

On-Board Sound y VIA VT1617

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On-Board VGA y Built-in VIA KM400 chipset

On-Board LAN y Built-in VIA VT6103 chip

PS/2 Connector y PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface

BIOS y Licensed Award BIOS

Additional Features y PS/2 Keyboard power on by password, PS/2 Mouse power on

Overclocking y Over Clock (DDR/CPU) by BIOS

y Line Out / 2 front speaker

y Line In / 2 rear speaker (by s/w switch)

y Mic In / center & subwoofer (by s/w switch)

y SPDIF Out

y CD_In / Game connector

y 1 RJ45 port

y Supports Q-Flash

y External Modem wake up

y STR(Suspend-To-RAM)

y AC Recovery

y Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection

y USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3

y Support Thermal Shutdown function

y Supports @BIOS

y Supports EasyTune 4

y Over Voltage (DDR/AGP) 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,
Memory, Cards…etc.

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GA-7VM400M Motherboard Layout

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KB_MS

COMA

VGA

USB

MIC_IN

LPT

LINE_OUT

LINE_IN

CODEC

LAN

F_AUDIO

VT6103

CD_IN

SUR_CEN

IT8705

BIOS

SPDIF

AGP

COMB

SOCKET A

AGP 8X

GAME

VIA KM400

PCI3

PCI1

PCI2

BAT

F_USB1

CPU_FAN

GA-7VM400M

JP1

F_USB2

DDR1

DDR2

PWR_LED

VT8235

ATX

IDE1

SYS_FAN

CLR_CMOS

F_PANEL

FDD

IDE2

Introduction- 7 -

Block Diagram

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PCICLK

(33MHz)

AGP 2X/4X/8X

3 PCI

VGA Port

AGPCLK

66MHz

RJ45

PCI BUS 33MHz

6 Channel

VT6103

MCI

CODEC

MIC

LINE-IN

AC97 Link

LINE-OUT

AMD-K7
Host CUP

KM400

VT8235

6 USB

Ports

TM

System Bus
200/266/333MHz FSB

VIA

48 MHz

66MHz V_Link

VIA

LPC BUS

ATA33/66/

100/133

IDE Channels

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

200/266/333MHz

DDR

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

NBGCLK66 MHz

33 MHz

14.318 MHz

BIOS

Game Port

IT8705

24 MHz

33 MHz

2 COM Ports

PS/2 KB/Mouse

Floppy

LPT Port

PCICLK (33MHz)

USBCLK (48MHz)

14.318 MHz
33 MHz

CLK
GEN

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

AGPCLK (66MHz)
V_Link (66MHz)

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Introduction- 9 -

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:

Step 1 - Set System Jumper (JP1)

Step 2 - Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step 3 - Install Memory Modules

Step 4 - Install Expansion Cards

Step 5 - Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply

English

Step 5

Step 4

Step 2

Step 3

Step 5

Step 1

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: Set System Jumper (JP1)

The CPU FSB can be switched by SW1 and refer to below table.

English

Short: 100MHz

1

Open: Auto (Default)

1

100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU

Auto: Supports FSB 266/333MHz CPU

JP1 must set at "Short" if you are using

FSB 200MHz CPU.

JP1

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Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning:

1. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

2. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will

cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

Step 2-1: CPU Installation

CPU 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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Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation

English

Before installing the CPU cooling fan, adhere to the following warning:

1. Please use AMD approved cooling fan.

2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat

conduction between your CPU and cooling fan.

3.Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan

connector, this completes the installation.

Please refer to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail

installation procedure.

1. Press down the CPU socket lever

and finish CPU installation.

3. Fasten the cooling fan support-

ing-base onto the CPU socket on

the motherboard.

2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD.

4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged

to the CPU fan connector, than

install completely.

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Step 3: Install Memory Modules

Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning:

1. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to
the notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please
change the insert orientation.

The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM
socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary
between sockets.

Notch

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Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM

Devices used on DIMM 1 DIMM x 64 2 DIMMs x 64

64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes

64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 32 MBytes 64 MBytes

128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes

128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 64 MBytes 128 MBytes

256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes

256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes

512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes

512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes

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DDR

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DDR Introduction

performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs,

and system integrators.

SDRAM architecture, yet make the awesome advances in solving the system performance bottle-

neck 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 socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory

module can only fit in one direction.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the

DIMM socket. Then push it down.

3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM

sockets to lock the DIMM memory module.

Reverse the installation steps when you wish to

remove the DIMM memory 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

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Step 4: 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, 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 white-drawable bar
at the end of the AGP slot when you try to install/

AGP Card

uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to
the onboard 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 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires and Power

Supply

English

Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction

X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

Y Parallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA)

X

PS/2 Mouse Connector

(6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

(6 pin Female)

Parallel Port

(25 pin Female)

Y

This connector supports standard PS/2

keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

This connector supports 1 standard COM port,

1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like

printer can be connected to Parallel port;

mouse and modem etc. can be connected to

Serial port.

Z

[

COMA

Serial Port

(9 pin Male)

VGA

VGA Port

(15 pin Female)

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Z USB / LAN Connector

LAN

USB 5

USB 4

LAN is fast Ethernet with 10/100Mbps speed.

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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[ Audio Connectors

Line In (Rear Speaker)

Line Out

MIC In (Center and Subwoofer)

(Front Speaker)

After install onboard audio driver, you may
connect speaker to Line Out jack, microphone
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 Subwoofer" to "MIC Out ".

Method2:

You can refer to page 25, 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 page 74.

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Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction

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2

1

4

5

8

11

9

1) ATX

2) CPU_FAN

3) SYS_FAN

4) FDD

5) IDE1 / IDE2

6) PWR_LED

7) F_PANEL

8) F_AUDIO

1210 14

9) SUR_CEN

10) SPDIF

11) CD_IN

12) COMB

13) GAME

14) F_USB1 / F_USB2

15) CLR_CMOS

16) BAT

3

15

16

613

7

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1) ATX (ATX Power)

AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other
related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.

Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V

11

20

1

10

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(soft on/off)

15 GND

16 GND

17 GND

18 -5V

19 VCC

20 VCC

2) 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.

English

Pin No. Definition

1

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

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3) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)

English

This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.

1

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4) FDD (Floppy Connector)

Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and

2.88M bytes floppy disk types.
The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

34

33

2

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1

5) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)

Important Notice:
Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

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3940

12

IDE1

IDE2

6) PWR_LED

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

1 MPD+

2 MPD-

3 MPD-

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7) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector)

English

Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front
panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.

Message LED/
Power/
Sleep LED

Soft Power
Connector

PW+

MSG+

PW-

MSG-

2

11

1

1

1

HD-

RES+

HD+

RES-

Reset Switch

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Power On/Off

MSG (Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC NC

Speaker Connector

SPEAK+

1

NC

SPEAK-

20

19

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8) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)

If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.
In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. 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. Please note,
you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play
sound.

Pin No. Definition

12

109

1 MIC

2 GND

3 REF

4 Power

5 Front Audio (R)

6 Rear Audio (R)

7 Reserved

8 No Pin

9 Front Audio (L)

10 Rear Audio (L)

9) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)

Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

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Pin No. Definition

1 SUR OUTL

2 SUR OUTR

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3 GND

4 No Pin

5 CENTER_OUT

6 BASS_OUT

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10) SPDIF (SPDIF Out Connector)

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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. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the
device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local dealer.

11) CD_IN (CD In Connector)

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

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Pin No. Definition

1 VCC

2 No Pin

3 SPDIF

4NC

5 GND

6 GND

1

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L

2 GND

3 GND

4 CD-R

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12) COMB (COM B Connector)

Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you
connect the COMB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device
unable to work or even damage it. For optional COMB cable, please contact your local dealer.

Pin No. Definition

210
1

9

1 NDCDB-

2 NSINB

3 NSOUTB

4 NDTRB-

5 GND

6 NDSRB-

7 NRTSB-

8 NCTSB-

9 NRIB-

10 No Pin

13) GAME (Game Connector)

This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin assign­ment while you connect the game cables. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional game cables.

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Pin No. Definition

1 VCC

2 GRX1_R

3 GND

2

1

16

15

4 GPSA2

5 VCC

6 GPX2_R

7 GPY2_R

8 MSI_R

9 GPSA1

10 GND

11 GPY1_R

12 VCC

13 GPSB1

14 MSO_R

15 GPSB2

16 No Pin

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

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15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

Be careful with the polarity of the F_USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you
connect the F_USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device
unable to work or even damage it. For optional F_USB cable, please contact your local dealer.

10

F_USB1

2

F_USB2

1

9

Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 Power

3 USB0 DX-/USB2 DX-

4 USB1 Dy-/USB3 Dy-

5 USB0 DX+/USB2 DX+

6 USB1 Dy+/USB3 Dy+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

10

2

1

9

You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily shor 1­2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper.

Short: Clear CMOS

1

Open: Normal

1

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16) BAT (BATTERY)

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+

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.

If you want to erase CMOS...

1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.

3. Re-install the battery.

4. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer.

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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.

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ENTERING

Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If you require
more advanced BIOS settings, please go to "Advanced BIOS" setting menu. T o enter Advanced BIOS
setting menu, press "Ctrl+F1" key on the BIOS screen.

CONTROL

<Ç> Move to previous item
<È> Move to next item
<Å> Move to the item in the left hand
<Æ> Move to the item in the right hand
Enter Select item
<Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and

<+/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 file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table
<F7> Load the Optimized Defaults
<F8> Q-Flash function
<F9> System Information
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

SETUP

KEYS

Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to 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.

English

Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible
selections for the highlighted item. T o exit the Help Window press <Esc>.

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : FAa)

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

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` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Figure 1: Main Menu

If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to
search the advanced option widden.

zz

z Sta ndard CMOS Features

zz

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

zz

z Adva nced BIOS Features

zz

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

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z Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

zz

z Power Ma nagement Setup

zz

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

zz

z PnP/PCI Configurations

zz

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

zz

z PC Health Status

zz

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

zz

z Frequency/V oltage Control

zz

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

zz

z Load Fail-Safe Defaults

zz

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

zz

z Load Opti mized Defaults

zz

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

zz

z Set Supervisor password

zz

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

zz

z Set User password

zz

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

zz

z Save & Exit Setup

zz

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

zz

z Exit Without Saving

zz

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) Tue, Dec 2 2003 Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Menu Level X

Change the day, month,

`IDE Primary Master [None] year
` IDE Primary Slave [None]
`IDE Secondary Master [None] <Week>
`IDE Secondary Slave [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] 1 to 31 (or maximum

allowed in the month)

Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 95M <Year>
Total Memory 96M 1999 to 2098

KLJI: 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

Date

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

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

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Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour

military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

IDE Primary M aster , Slave / IDE Se condary Ma ster , 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.

Capacity The hard disk size. The unit is MegaBytes.
Access Mode The options are: Auto / Large / LBA / Normal.
Cylinder The cylinder number of hard disk.
Head The read /write head number of hard disk.
Precomp The cylinder number at which the disk driver changes the write current.
Landing Zone The cylinder number that the disk driver heads(read/write) are seated when

the disk drive is parked.

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

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

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Drive A / Drive B

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

computer.

None No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.

1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).

720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity

1.44M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.

2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

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Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japa n Area)

Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)
Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

Halt on

The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you

will be prompted.

All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be stopped.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for all errors except a keyboard error.

(Default value)

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for all errors except a disk error.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for all errors except keyboard and disk errors.

Memory

The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

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 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on

the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K 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 1MB in the CPU's memory address map.

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Advanced BIOS Features

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Advanced BIOS Features

First Boot Device [Floppy]
Second Boot Device [HDD-0]
Third Boot Device [CDROM]
Password Check [Setup]

KLJI: 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

First / Second / Third Boot Device

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

Item Help
Menu Level X
Select Boot Device
Priority

[Floppy]
Boot from floppy

[LS120]
Boot from LS120

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Password Check

System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied

if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct

password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)

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Integrated Peripherals

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Integrated Peripherals

OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]
OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]
AC97 Audio [Auto]
VIA Onboard LAN [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]
Midi Port Address [330]
Midi Port IRQ [10]

English

Item Help
Menu Level X

KLJI: 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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used, please set at Disabled.

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used, please set at Disabled.

OnChip IDE Channel 0

When Enabled, allows you to use the onboard primary PCI IDE. If a hard disk controller card is

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

OnChip IDE Channel 1

When Enabled, allows you to use the onboard primary PCI IDE. If a hard disk controller card is

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

AC97 Audio

Enabled Enable onchip AC97 controller. (Default value)
Disabled Disable onchip AC97 controller.

VIA Onboard LAN

Enabled Enable onboard LAN function. (Default value)
Disabled Disable this function.

USB 1.1 Controller

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

Enabled Enable USB 1.1 controller. (Default value)
Disabled Disable USB 1.1 controller.

USB 2.0 Controller

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

Enabled Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value)
Disabled Disable USB 2.0 controller.

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USB Keyboard Support

Enabled Enable USB keyboard support.
Disabled Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value)

USB Mouse Support

Enabled Enable USB mouse support.
Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value)

Onboard Serial Port 1

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

Onboard Serial Port 2

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

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Onboard Parallel port

This feature allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses the onboard
I/O controller.

Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.
378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378, using IRQ7. (Default value)
278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278, using IRQ5.
3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC, using IRQ7.

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Parallel Port Mode

This feature allows you to connect with an advanced printer via the port mode it supports.

SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value)
EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

Game Port Address

Disabled Disable this function.
201 Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default value)
209 Set Game Port Address to 209.

Midi Port Address

Disabled Disable this function.
330 Set Midi Port Address to 330. (Default value)
300 Set Midi Port Address to 300.

Midi Port IRQ

5 Set Midi Port IRQ to 5.
10 Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default value)

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Power Management Setup

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Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]

x USB Device Wake-Up From S3 Disabled

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]

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

KLJI: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help

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

Figure 5: Power Management Setup

Item Help
Menu Level X
[S1]
Set suspend type to
Power On Suspend under
ACPI OS

[S3]
Set suspend type to
Suspend to RAM under
ACPI OS

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ACPI Suspend T ype

S1(POS) Set suspend type to Power On Suspend under ACPI OS(Power On Suspend).

(Default value)

S3(STR) Set suspend type to Suspend To RAM under ACPI OS (Suspend To RAM).

USB Device Wake-Up From S3

This function will available when "ACPI Suspend Type" set at "S3/STR".

Disabled USB device can't wake up system from S3. (Default value)
Enabled USB device can wake up system from S3.

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Power LED in S1 state

Blinking In standby mode(S1), power LED will blink. (Default value)
Dual/Off In standby mode(S1):

a. If you use single color LED, power LED will turn off.
b. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.

Soft-Off by PWRBTN

Instant-off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)
Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed

less than 4 sec.

AC BACK Function

Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.

(Default Value)
Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state.
Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the last state

before AC-power off.

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 5 alphanumeric characters to power-on the system.
The option "Keyboard 98" allows you to use the standard keyboard 98 to power on the system.

Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.
Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)
Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to

power on the system.

Mouse Power On

Disabled Can't power on system by mouse event. (Default value)
Enabled Can power on system by mouse event.

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PME Event W ake Up

When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-PM controlled state.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Disabled Disable PME Event Wake Up function.
Enabled Enable PME Event Wake Up function. (Default value)

ModemRingOn/W akeOnLan

You can enable Wake On LAN feature by the "ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan" or "PME Event Wake

Up" when there is a "WOL" connector on the motherboard.

An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state or an input signal

comes from the other client server on the LAN can awake the system from any suspend state.

Disabled Disable Modem Ring On/Wake On Lan function.
Enabled Enable Modem Ring On/Wake On Lan. (Default value)

Resume by Alarm

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

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)
Enabled 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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PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level X
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

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PnP/PCI Configurations

KLJI: 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

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment

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

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment

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

PCI 3 IRQ Assignment

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

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PC Health Status

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PC Health Status

Vcore 1.710V
25VSTR 2.512V
+3.3V 3.280V
+12V 11.921V
Current System Temperature 32oC
Current CPU Temperature 45oC
Current CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPM
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM

CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]

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Item Help
Menu Level X

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

Figure 7: PC Health Status

Current Voltage (V) Vcore / 25VSTR / +3.3V / +12V

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

Current System T e mperature

Detect System temperature automatically.

Current CPU T emperatur e

Detect CPU temperature automatically.

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Current CPU/SYSTEM F AN Speed (RPM)

Detect CPU/SYSTEM fan speed status automatically.

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CPU F AN Fail Warning

Disabled Fan warning function disable. (Default value)
Enabled Fan warning function enable.

SYSTEM F AN Fail Warning

Disabled Fan warning function disable. (Default value)
Enabled Fan warning function enable.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

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Frequency/Voltage Control
Auto Detect PCI/DIMM Clk [Enabled]
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]
CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled]

x CPU Clock 133MHz

DRAM Clock(MHz) [By SPD]
AGP OverVoltage Control [Auto]
DIMM OverVoltage Control [Auto]

KLJI: 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

Item Help
Menu Level X

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Auto Dete ct PCI/DIMM Clk

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Auto detect PCI/DIMM clock. (Default value)

Spread Spectrum

Disabled Disable clock spread spectrum.
Enabled Enable clock spread spectrum. (Default value)

CPU 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.

Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control. (Default value)
Enabled Enable CPU Host Clock Control.

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issue. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!

this feature. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!

this feature. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!

CPU Clock

133MHz ~ 165MHz Set CPU Host Clock from 133MHz to 165MHz.

Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!

DRAM Clock(MHz)

By SPD Set memory frequency by DRAM SPD data. (Default value)
133-DDR266 If you use DDR266 DRAM module, please set at "133-DDR266".
166-DDR333 If you use DDR333 DRAM module, please set at "166-DDR333".

Wrong frequency may make system can't boot. Clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency

AGP OverV oltage Contr ol

Auto Supply voltage as AGP required. (Default value)
+0.1V Increase AGP voltage +0.1V.
+0.2V Increase AGP voltage +0.2V.
+0.3V Increase AGP voltage +0.3V.

Increase AGP voltage may get stable for over-clock. But it may damage to AGP card when enable

DIMM OverV oltage Control

Auto Supply voltage as DRAM required. (Default value)
+0.1V Increase DRAM voltage +0.1V.
+0.2V Increase DRAM voltage +0.2V.
+0.3V Increase DRAM voltage +0.3V.

Increase DRAM voltage may get stable for over-clock. But it may damage to DRAM when enable

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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English

` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control

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

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Figure 9: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

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Load Optimized Defaults

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software

English

Load Optimized Defaults

` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? Y

Load Optimized Defaults

Figure 10: Load Optimized Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

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

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software

English

` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Enter Password:

Change/Set/Disable Password

Figure 11: Password Setting

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist

you in creating a password.

Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the

password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.

T o 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:
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 "Password Check" 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 "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted

only when you try to enter Setup.

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Save & Exit Setup

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software

English

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

` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control

ESC: Quit KLJI: 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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

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Exit Without Saving

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software

English

` Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` Frequency/Voltage Control

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

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Abandon all Data

Figure 13: Exit Without Saving

Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

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English

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Chapter 4 Technical Reference

@BIOS™ Introduction

Gigabyte announces @BIOS

Windows BIOS live update utility

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 different 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.

™

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.

English

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EasyTune™ 4 Introduction

Gigabyte announces EasyTune™ 4

English

Windows based Overclocking utility

EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations.

hardware or BIOS tools to do "Overclock". And even with these technologies, they still learn that it's
quite a risk because the safety 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 over-clocking 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.

Overclock might be one of the most common issues
in computer field. But have many users ever tried it?
The answer is probably "no". Because "Overclock"
is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of
technical know-how, sometimes "Overclock" is
even considered as special skills found only in some
enthusiasts. 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

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Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-Flash™ Utility

Q-Flash™ is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM.

With this utility, users only have to stay in the BIOS menu

when they want to update BIOS. Q-Flash™ allows users to

flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows. Using

Q-Flash™ indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system

since it is in the BIOS menu.

Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We

are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system

because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.

Before You Begin:

Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-Flash™ utility, please follow the steps below first.

1. Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.

2. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For

example, 7VRXP.F12) to a floppy disk.

3. Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu.

English

The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts.

If your motherboard has dual BIOS, please refer to Part One.

If your motherboard has single BIOS, please refer to Part Two.

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Part One:

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash™ Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.

English

supporting Q-Flash™ and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash™ utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the

same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash™ utility.

In the following sections, we take GA-7VRXP as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS

from an older version to the latest version. For example, from F10 to F12.

Entering the Q-Flash™ utility:

Step1: To use Q-Flash™ utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.

Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards

American Release:08/23/2002
Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrend

The BIOS file is F10

before updating

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD

PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP

LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC: Quit : Select Item F5: Old Values F6: Fail-Safe Values

F7: Optimized Values F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit

7VRXP F10

AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-1333MHz
Check System Health !
Checking NVRAM...Update OK
262144KB

DEL:Steup/Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F8:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo
Auto-Detecting Pri Master..IDE Hard Disk
Auto-Detecting Pri Slave...Not Detected
Auto-Detecting Sec Master..ATAPI CDROM
Auto-Detecting Sec Slave.. Not Detected

( C ) American Megatrends Inc.,
62-2003-001199-00101111-040201-KT333-GA7VRXP1-

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00

(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash™ utility.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00

(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD

PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP

LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC: Quit : Select Item F5: Old Values F6: Fail-Safe Values

ENTER DUAL BIOS/Q-FLASH UTILITY (Y/N) ? Y

F7: Optimized Values F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Exploring the Q-Flash™ / Dual BIOS utility screen

The Q-Flash™ / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

English

Task menu for
Dual BIOS
utility

Task menu for

Q-Flash™ utility

Boot From......................................... Main Bios

Dual BIOS Utility

Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A 256K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A 256K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Dual BIOS utility bar

Q-Flash™ utility title

bar

Action bar

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Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:

Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type.

Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

English

Task menu for Q-Flash™ utility:

Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable

execution of the task.

Action bar:

Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash™/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the

buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.

Using the Q-Flash™ utility:

This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash™ utility. As described in the "Before you

begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and

insert it to your computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered

the Q-Flash™ utility, please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.

Steps:

1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy"

item in the Q-Flash™ menu and press Enter button.

If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with

"Save Main BIOS to Floppy" item.

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From.........................................Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A 256K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A 256K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

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Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.

2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.

In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file,

7VRXP.F12, is listed.

Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.

English

Boot From......................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A 256K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A 256K

Wide Range Protection Disable

7VRXP.F12 256K

Total size: 1.39M Free size:1.14M

F5 : Refresh DEL : Delete

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

1 file(s) found

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

BIOS file in the floppy disk.

After pressing Enter, you'll then see the progress of reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk.

Boot From......................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A 256K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A 256K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Reading BIOS file from floppy...

>>>>>>>>>>>>......................

Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

Do not truning off power or reset
your system at this stage!!

Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.

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After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update

BIOS?"

English

3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.

Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed.

Boot From......................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A 256K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A 256K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Are you sure to update BIOS?

[Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort.....

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Boot From......................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A 256K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A 256K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Programming Now.......

>>>>>>>>>>>>......................

Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

CHECKSUM = 96D2
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

You can press "Enter" to continue
updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort.

The progress of updating BIOS.

Do not turning off power or reset
your system at this stage to avoid
damaging your BIOS rom!!

Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.

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4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash™ menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.

English

Boot From......................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A 256K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A 256K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Load Default Settings

Please press any key to continue

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too.

5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash

after you exit Q-Flash™.

Boot From......................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A 256K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A 256K

Dual BIOS Utility

™

utility. The computer will restart automatically

Wide Range Protection Disable

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Are you sure to RESET ?

Load Default Settings

[Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort...

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

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After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you

flashed.

English

6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to

American Release:08/23/2002
Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrend

7VRXP F12

The BIOS file becomes

F12 after updating

AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-1333MHz
Check System Health !
Checking NVRAM...Update OK
262144KB

DEL:Steup/Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F8:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo
Auto-Detecting Pri Master..IDE Hard Disk
Auto-Detecting Pri Slave...Not Detected
Auto-Detecting Sec Master..ATAPI CDROM
Auto-Detecting Sec Slave.. Not Detected

( C ) American Megatrends Inc.,
62-2003-001199-00101111-040201-KT333-GA7VRXP1-

The following is an AMI BIOS menu screen. However, you can also find similar option in

AWARD BIOS menu.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the

system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend

reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.

Press Enter on

your keyboard

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00

(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD

PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP

LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC: Quit : Select Item F5: Old Values F6: Fail-Safe Values

F7: Optimized Values F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00

(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Press Y on your

keyboard to load

defaults.

PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP

LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC: Quit : Select Item F5: Old Values F6: Fail-Safe Values

F7: Optimized Values F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit

7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu.

System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00

(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Press Y on your

keyboard to save

and exit.

PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP

LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC: Quit : Select Item F5: Old Values F6: Fail-Safe Values

F7: Optimized Values F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit

English

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Part Two:

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash™ Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.

This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash™ utility.

English

Entering the Q-Flash™ utility:

Step1: To use the Q-Flash™ utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.

2. Press F8 on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash™ utility.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software

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  :Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software

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

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

ESC:Quit :Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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Exploring the Q-Flash™ utility screen

The Q-Flash™ BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

English

Task menu for the
Q-Flash utility

Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A 256K

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI DataEnable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

Enter: Run /: Move ESC: Reset F10:Power Off

The Q-Flash utility
title bar

Action bar

Task menu for the Q-Flash™ utility: Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing

Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

Action bar: Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash

™

utility. Pressing the

buttons mentioned on your keyboard to perform these actions.

Using the Q-Flash™ utility:

This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash™ utility. As described in the "Before you

begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and

insert it to your computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have enter the

Q-Flash™ utility, please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.

Steps:

1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy" item

in the Q-Flash™ menu and press Enter button.

If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with Save Main

BIOS to Floppy item.

Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A 256K

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI DataEnable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

Enter: Run /: Move ESC: Reset F10:Power Off

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Later, you will see a box showing the BIOS files you downloaded to the floppy disk.

In this example, we only download one BIOS for this board, 8GE800.F4 so only one BIOS file is

listed.

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2.Highlight the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter button on your keyboard to enable reading

from the BIOS file from the floppy.

Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.

Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A 256K

8GE800.F4 256K

Enter: Run /: Move ESC: Reset F10:Power Off

Total Size: 1.39M Free Size: 1.14M

F5: Refresh DEL: Delete

Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A 256K

Enter: Run /: Move ESC: Reset F10:Power Off

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI DataEnable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

1 File(s) found

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI DataEnable

Reading BIOS file from floppy.........

>>>>>>>>...........................

Don't turn off Power Or RESET System

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

BIOS file in the floppy.

Do not turning power
or reset your system
at this stage!

After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update

BIOS?"

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Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A 256K

[Enter] to continue updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort.

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI DataEnable

CHECKSUM = AC03

Update BIOS from Floppy

Are you sure to update BIOS?

Save BIOS to Floppy

You can press "Enter" to
continue updating BIOS or
"ESC" to abort.

Enter: Run /: Move ESC: Reset F10:Power Off

3. Press Y button if you make sure to update BIOS.

Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating will be shown at the same time.

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Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A 256K

The porcess of
updating BIOS

Enter: Run /: Move ESC: Reset F10:Power Off

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Updating BIOS Now...

Keep DMI DataEnable

>>>>>>>>>>>>>.................

Update BIOS from Floppy

Do not Turn Off Power On RESET System

Save BIOS to Floppy

Do not turning off power
or reset your system at
this stage!!

4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash™ menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.

Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A 256K

!! Copy BIOS completed - pass !!

Please press any key to continue....

Enter: Run /: Move ESC: Reset F10:Power Off

5. Press Esc and then Enter to exit the Q-Flash

Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A 256K

Enter: Run /: Move ESC: Reset F10:Power Off

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI DataEnable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

™

utility. System will restart.

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Keep DMI DataEnable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Are you sure to RESET?

Save BIOS to Floppy

[Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort....

6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. See how

to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.

Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!

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Method 2 : @BIOS Utility

If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS

BIOS.

English

™

program to flash

Press here.

1. Click "@BIOS" item.

(1)

3.Click "3".

Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet

a. Click "Internet Update" icon

b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon

c. Select @BIOS™ sever

d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard.

e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

Click here

(3)

2. Click Start/ All Programs/ GIGABYTE/

@BIOS.

(2)

4. Please select @BIOS sever site,

then Click "OK".

(4)

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II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon

b. Click "Update New BIOS"

c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.

d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as:

7VM400M.FAa).

e. Complete update process following the instruction.

III. Save BIOS

In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save

the current BIOS version.

IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:

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.

Note:

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™ server, please go onto

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

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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

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function!

2 Channel 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".

STEP 2 :
After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an

audio icon "Audio Deck" from the windows tray at
the bottom of the screen.

STEP 3:
Select "SPDIF & Speaker Configuration" tab, and
choose the "2 Channel" icon
channel function.

icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the

(note)

to enable the 2

Line Out

STEP 4:
You can select "Speaker Test" tab and click the
"TestAll" button to check the connection.

Note: There are 3 modes for 2 Channel:

2 Channel (Music), 2 Channel (Movie) and 2 Channel.

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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode

STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear
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 "Audio Deck" from the windows tray at
the bottom of the screen.

STEP 3:
Select "SPDIF & Speaker Configuration" tab, and
choose the "4 Channel" icon to enable the 4
channel function.

English

Line Out Line In

STEP 4:
You can select "Speaker Test" tab and click the
"TestAll" button to check the connection.

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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.

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STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear
channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer
channels to "MIC In".

Line In

STEP 2 :
After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an

icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the

audio icon "Audio Deck" from the windows tray at
the bottom of the screen.

STEP 3:
Select "SPDIF & Speaker Configuration" tab, and
choose the "6 Channel" icon to enable the 6
channel function.

STEP 4:
You can select "Speaker Test" tab and click the
"TestAll" button to check the connection.

MIC In

Line Out

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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 &

Center/subwoofer)

SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear
channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the
best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In
and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is
included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo
Kit" as picture.

STEP 1 :
Insert the "Audio Combo Kit" in the back of the
case,and fix it with the screw.

STEP 2 :
Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" to SUR_CEN on the M/B.

English

STEP 3 :
Connect the front channels to back audio panel's
"Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's
REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to
SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER.

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STEP 4 :
After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an

audio icon "Audio Deck" from the windows tray at

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the bottom of the screen.

STEP 5 :
Select "SPDIF & Speaker Configuration", and choose
the "6 Channel" icon. Then select all the items on the
right to enable the advanced functions.

Note:

 S/PDIF Control:

icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the

(note)

⌧ S/PDIF Enable: SPDIF output enabled for

connection to stereos, speakers or other
audio devices with SPDIF connections.

⌧ Analog In to S/PDIF Out: Use this feature to

adjust your speaker setup i.e. if the center
speaker audio is going to the LFE
(Subwoofer) speaker.

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 Back Phone Jack Control:

⌧ Line-in/Surround Out SWAP: Enable the Line-

in jack change to Surround channel.

⌧ Mic-in/Center & LFE SWAP: Enable the Mic-

in jack change to Center/LFE channel.

 Advanced Control:

⌧ EXpander: Stereo EXpander routes audio

signals from front speakers to surround and
Center/LFE(Subwoofer) i.e. listen to CD
music using your full 5.1 speaker setup.

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⌧ Exchange Center/LFE: Use this feature to

adjust your speaker setup i.e. if the center
speaker audio is going to the LFE
(Subwoofer) speaker.

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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)

A "S/PDIF output" device is available on the
motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided

English

and could link to the "S/PDIF output" connector (As
picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear
bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connect­ing port.

1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear
bracket of PC, and fix it with screw.

2. Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard.

3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the AC3
decoder.

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Xpress Recovery Introduction

What is Xpress Recovery?

Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition. If the hard

drive can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state.

1. It supports FAT16, FAT32, NTFS format.

2. It must be connected to IDE1 Master.

3. It's only allows you to install one O.S.

4. It must be used with IDE hard disk supporting HPA.

5. The first partition must be set as the boot partition. When the boot partition is backed up, please

do not change its size.

6. It is not recommend to use Xpress Recovery if you had ever used Ghost to return boot

manager to NTFS format.

1. System data and hard disk's reading/writing speed will affect backing up speed.

2. We recommend that you install Xpress Recovery immediately after installing O.S,

drivers and applications.

How to use the Xpress Recovery

There are two ways to enter the Xpress Recovery utility. (see the below)

1. Text Mode: press F9 during powering on the computer.

English

Press F9 during powering on the computer.

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Al ly
Copyright (C) 1984-2002, Award Software, Inc.

Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1
Check System Health OK
.
.
.

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery
08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00

F9 For Xpress Recovery

2. BMP Mode: boot from CD-ROM

Please go to "Advanced BIOS" setting menu and set boot from CD-ROM, then save and exit the

BIOS menu. Later, please insert MB driver CD into your drive when "Boot from CD:" appears at

the bottom of the screen, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery.

.

.

Verifying DMI Pool Data
Boot from CD:

Boot from CD:

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Text Mode:

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BMP Mode:

You can highlight the item by using the arrows keys on your keyboard
and enter key to enter the menu.

Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.

1. Execute Backup Utility

2. Execute Restore Utility

3. Remove Backup Image

4. Exit and Restart

Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.

1. Execute Backup Utility

2. Execute Restore Utility

3. Remove Backup Image

4. Exit and Restart

If you ever entered Xpress Recovery by booting from CD-ROM, you'll still
be directed to BMP mode by pressing F9 in the bootup screen.

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1.Excute Backup Utility:

 Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit

The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back it up.

The backed up data will be saved as a hidden image.

2.Excute Restore Utility:



 This program will recover your system to factory default.



Press R to recover your system.

Press Esc to exit

Restore the backup image to the original state.

3.Remove Backup Image:



 Do you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N)



Remove the backup image.

4.Exit and Restart:

Exit and restart your computer.

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Technical Reference- 83 -

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Revision History

Chapter 5 Appendix

Install Drivers

Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (VUCD ver. 2.33)

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.

will finish the installation for you

Appendix- 85 -

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Item Description

 VIA 4IN1 Driver

 VIA KM400 VGA Driver

 USB Patch for WinXP

 VIA Lan Driver

 VIA AC97 Audio Driver

 VIA USB 2.0 Controller

Driver install finished !

You have to reboot system !

For INF, AGP, IDE and DMA driver

For KM400 drvier

This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP

For VIA Phy family Lan driver

Audio driver for VIA codec chipset

For VIA VT8233 (VT6203) / VIA VT8235 south bridge

For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service
Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus
controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system
(System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver).

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SOFTWARE APPLICATION

This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners.

 Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager (GWUM)

This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray

 Gigabyte Management Tool (GMT)

A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network

 EasyTune 4

Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions

 DMI Viewer

Windows based utility which is used to browse the DMI/SMBIOS information of the system

 Face-Wizard

New utility for adding BIOS logo

 @BIOS

Gigabyte windows flash BIOS utility

 Acrobat e-Book

Useful utility from Adobe

 Acrobat Reader

Popular utility from Adobe for reading .PDF file format documents

 Norton Internet Security (NIS)

Integrated utility which includes anti-virus, ads, etc.

 DirectX 9.0

Install Microsoft DirectX 9 to enable 3D hardware acceleration that support for operating

system to achieve better 3D performence.

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Appendix- 87 -

SOFTWARE INFORMATION

This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title.

English

HARDWARE INFORMATION

This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.

CONTACT US

Please see the last page for details.

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EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation

Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions

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1. Click "EasyTune4" item.

(1)

3. Click "Finish" to restart computer.

(3)

5. Click "HELP".

2. Click "Next".

(2)

4. Right Click the icon to start

"EasyTune 4".

(4)

Appendix- 89 -

FAQ

Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a

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specific motherboard model, please log on to

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.

http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm

Question 3: Why cannot I use all functions in EasyTune
Answer: The availability of the listed functions in EasyTune

chipset doesn't support certain functions in EasyTune

™

4?

™

4 depends on the MB chipset. If the

™

4, these functions will be locked automati-

cally 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.

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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.

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.

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?

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.

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JAMI 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

J AWARD BIOS Beep Codes

1 short: System boots successfully

2 short: CMOS setting error

1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error

1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error

1 long 3 short: Keyboard error

1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error

Continuous long beeps: DRAM error

Continuous short beeps: Power error

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Question 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:

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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.

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Troubleshooting

If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting
procedures.

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 ?

Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system
bus speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc) are set properly.

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START

Yes

Please isolate
the short pin.

No

Failure has been excluded.

Make sure the

No

jumper setting
are correct.

Yes

Check if the CPU cooling fan attached to CPU properly. ls
CPU cooling fan power connected to CPU_FAN
properly?

Yes

Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot.

Yes

Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and
turn on the system.

A

Failure has been excluded.

Failure has been excluded.

Failure has been excluded.

No

No

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.

Appendix- 93 -

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A

Is memory LED on and CPU fan running?

Yes

Check if there is display.

The problem could
be caused by
power supply,
CPU, memory or

No

CPU/memory
socket itself.

Failure has been excluded.

Perhaps your VGA

No

card / VGA slot or
monitor is defective.

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.

END

Failure has been excluded.

It is possible that
your keyboard or

No

keyboard connector
is defective.

Failure has been excluded.

The problem was

No

probably caused by
the IDE device /
connector or cable.

Failure has been excluded.

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. :

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

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Problem Description:

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Appendix- 95 -

Acronyms

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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 Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor

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

to be continued......

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