When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following
notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has
"AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP
card is AGP 4X/8X(1.5V).
AGP 4X/8X notch
Caution: AGP 2X(3.3V) card is not supported by VIA® KT600. You
might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert
an AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) card
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with
2X/4X mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X
(1.5V) mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is
2X(3.3V).
The GA-7VT600(-L) (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not
function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to
4X(1.5V) mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power
Color", the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their
golden finger is compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but
they support 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-7VT600(-L) (or any AGP 4X only)
motherboards might not function properly, If you install thiscard in it.
Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on
ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance
with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification. Therefore, AG32S (G)will work
fine with VIA® KT600 based motherboards.
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Motherboard
GA-7VT600
ERIC LU
Eric Lu
Date:
Ja n. 12 ,2004
GA-7VT600(-L)
AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
AMD Athlon™/ Athlon™ XP / Duron™ Socket A Processor Motherboard
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.
The GA-7VT600(-L) motherboard
CD for motherboard driver & utility (Driver CD)
The GA-7VT600(-L) user's manual
Quick PC installation guide
RAID manual
IDE cable x 2 / Floppy cable x 1
2 Port USB cable x 1
4 Port USB cable x 1
Audio combo kit x 1
IEEE 1394 cable x 1
Serial ATA cable x 2
Serial AT A power cable x 1
I/O shield
Motherboard settings label
W ARNING!
1.Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2.Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have
one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as
the power supply case.
3.Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or
other components.
4.Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the
components whenever the components are separated from the system.
5.Ensure that the A TX power supply is switched of f before you plug in or remove the A TX
power connector on the motherboard.
Installing the motherboard to the chassis…
If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and there are
no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting
holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful
of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short
circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard
PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don’t let the screw contact
any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the
board or cause board malfunctioning.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
Form Factory 30.5cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
CPUy Socket A processor
AMD Athlon
128K L1 & 512K/256K/64K L2 cache on die
200/266/333/400
y Supports 1.4GHz and faster
Chipsety VIA KT600 Memory/AGP Controller (PAC)
y VIA VT8235 Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)
Memoryy 3 184-pin DDR sockets
y Supports DDR DRAM PC2100/PC2700/PC3200
y Supports up to 3.0GB DDR (Max)
y Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
On-Board IDEy 2 IDE controllers provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2)
with PIO, Bus Master (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/A TA100/A TA133)
operation mode
On-Board Peripheralsy 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 2 Serial port (COMA & COMB)
y 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 (4 by cable)
Hardware Monitory CPU/System Fan Revolution detect
y CPU/System temperature detect
y System voltage detect
y CPU/System fan fail warning
y Thermal shutdown function
On-Board Soundy Realtek ALC655 CODEC
y Supports Jack Sensing function
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 /SPDIF In
y CD In / AUX In / Game connector
TM
/ AthlonTM XP/ Duron
MHz FSB
TM
(K7)
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to be continued......
Introduction
On-Board USB 2.0y Built in VIA VT8235 Chipset
On-Board LAN *y VIA VT6103L
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PS/2 Connectory PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface
BIOSy Licensed Award BIOS
Additional Featuresy PS/2 Keyboard power on by password,
Overclockingy Over Voltage (CPU/AGP/DDR/PCI) by BIOS
y 1 RJ45 port
y Supports Q-Flash
y PS/2 Mouse power on by double click
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 Supports @BIOS
y Supports EasyTune 4
y Over Clock (CPU/AGP/DDR/PCI) by BIOS
Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications.
We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification
because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU, chipset and
most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies
properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Memory, Cards…etc.
T o set up your computer , you must complete the following steps:
Step 1- Set System Jumper (JP1)
Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 3- Install memory modules
Step 4- Install expansion cards
Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply
Step 2
Step 3
Step 5
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Step 5
Step 4
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
Step 5
Step 1: Set System Jumper (JP1)
The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166/200MHz by adjusting system jumper (JP1).
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(The internal frequency depend on CPU.)
Open: Auto
1
Close: 100MHz (Defualt)
1
JP1CPU CLOCK
100MHzAuto
1-2CloseOpen
100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU
Auto : Support FSB 266/333/400 MHz CPU
The "JP1" must set to "Auto" when you are using
FSB 266/333/400MHz CPU.
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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 ViewCPU Bottom View
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Socket Actuation Lever
1. Pull up the CPU socket lever and
up to 90-degree angle.
Pin1 indicator
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU
upper corner. Then insert the CPU
into the socket.
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Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation
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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 supportingbase 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 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM
socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary
between sockets.
performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs, and
system integrators.
architecture, yet make the awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling
the memory bandwidth. Nowadays, with the highest bandwidth of 3.2GB/s of DDR400 memory and
complete line of DDR400/333/266/200 memory solutions, DDR memory is the best choice for building
high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that are suitable for servers, workstations, and full
range of desktop PCs.
1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM
memory module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into
the DIMM slot. Then push it down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM
slots to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish
to remove the DIMM module.
Established on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high
DDR memory is a great evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM
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Step 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, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6. Replace your computer’s chassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system.
Please carefully pull out the small 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
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Step 5-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction
X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
[
X
XX
X
XX
Y
Y
Z
Y
[
ZZ
Z
ZZ
\
PS/2 Mouse Connector
(6 pin Female)
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)
¾This connector supports standard PS/2
keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
Y Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA / COMB)
Parallel Port
(25 pin Female)
COMACOMB
Serial Port (9 pin Male)
This connector supports 2 standard COM ports
and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer can be
connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem
etc. can be connected to Serial ports.
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Z USB/LAN* Connector
LAN *
USB 0
USB 1
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 (Front Speaker)
MIC In (Center and Subwoofer)
If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup
installation, please refer to page 74.
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:
Y ou 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 26, and contact your
nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.
" * " For GA-7VT600-L only.
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Step 5-2 : Connectors Introduction
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1
3
5
9
11
10
15
13
1268716
14
17
2
4
1) CPU_FAN
2) SYS_FAN
3) ATX (A TX Power)
4) IDE1 / IDE2
5) FDD
6) PWR_LED
7) F_PANEL
8) BATTERY
9) F_AUDIO
10) SUR_CEN
11) CD_IN
12) AUX_IN
13) SPDIF_IO
14) F_USB1 / F_USB2
15) GAME
16) CI (Case Open)
17) CLR_CMOS
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1) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector)
Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running
under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max.
current up to 600 mA.
Pin No.Definition
1
1GND
2+12V
3Sense
2) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)
This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system
temperature.
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Pin No.Definition
1GND
2+12V
1
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3Sense
3) ATX (A TX Power Connector)
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4) IDE1/ IDE2(IDE1/IDE2 Connector)
AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and
otherrelated devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
Pin No.Definition
13.3V
10
1
20
11
23.3V
3GND
4VCC
5GND
6VCC
7GND
8Power Good
95V SB (stand by +5V)
10+12V
113.3V
12-12V
13GND
14PS_ON(soft on/off)
15GND
16GND
17GND
18-5V
19VCC
20VCC
Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon
cable must be the same side with the Pin1.
IDE2
IDE1
1
39
240
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5) FDD (Floppy Connector)
Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and
2.88Mbytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the
Pin1.
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34
2
33
1
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
1MPD+
2MPD3MPD-
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7) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector)
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Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front
panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
Message LED/
Power/
Sleep LED
11
2
1
1
IDE Hard Disk Active LED
Soft Power
Connector
MSG+
MSG-
HD-
HD+
Reset Switch
PW+
RES-
PW-
1
RES+
NC
Speaker Connector
SPEAK+
SPEAK-
1
20
19
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)Pin 1: LED anode(+)
(Blue)Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
SPK (Speaker Connector)Pin 1: VCC(+)
(Amber)Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
RES (Reset Switch)Open: Normal Operation
(Green)Close: Reset Hardware System
PW (Soft Power Connector)Open: Normal Operation
(Red)Close: Power On/Off
MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)Pin 1: LED anode(+)
(Yellow)Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NC (Purple)NC
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8) BATTERY (Battery)
+
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
If you want to erase CMOS...
1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.
3. Re-install the battery.
4. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer.
9) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.
In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. 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.