Gigabyte GA-7VTXE, GA-7VTXH User Manual

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 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors

or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to up date 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specifications might be out of date before pwblicution of this booklet.

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GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH

AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

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

Rev. 1.0 Second Edition

12ME-7VTXE-1002

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Table of Content

Revision History.....................................................................................6

Item Checklist .........................................................................................6

WARNING!...............................................................................................7

Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................8

Summary of Features .................................................................................. 8

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Layout ............................................10

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

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU).....................................12

Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup ............................................................................................ 12

Step1-2: CPU Installation ................................................................................................ 13

Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation................................................................................. 14

Step 2: Install memory modules................................................................ 1 5

Step 3: Install expension cards .................................................................17

Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply ...........18

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction ................................................................................ 18

Step4-2: Connectors Introduction ..................................................................................... 20

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..........................................................................24

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F1)......................................... 25

Standard CMOS Features ......................................................................... 27

BIOS Features Setup.................................................................................30

Chipset Features Setup............................................................................. 32

Power Management Setup .......................................................................36

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Table of Content

PNP/PCI Configuration..............................................................................39

Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................................. 41

Load Optimized Defaults...........................................................................42

Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................... 43

Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup..............................................................46

Set Supervisor / User Password ................................................................ 4 7

IDE HDD Auto Detection............................................................................48

Save & Exit Setup.......................................................................................49

Exit Without Saving .................................................................................... 50

Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............................................................51

Block Diagram........................................................................................... 51

Dual BIOS Introduction..............................................................................52

Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction(For GA-7VTXH Only)...................... 6 0

@ BIOS Introduction.................................................................................. 64

Easy TuneIIITM Introduction .......................................................................65

Chapter 5 Appendix..............................................................................66

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Revision History

Revision Revision Note Date

1.0 Initial release of the GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH motherboard user's manual. Sep.2001

1.0 Second release of the GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH motherboard user's manual. Oct .2001

Item Checklist

 The GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH motherboard  IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1  CD for motherboard driver & utility (VUCD)  GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH user’s manual  USB Cable (only for GA-7VTXH)

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WARNING!

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 A TX power supply is switched off 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

Summary of Features

Form Factor  30.4cm x 20.5cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Motherboard  GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard CPU  Socket A processor

AMD Athlon 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die 200/266MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds (PCI 33MHz)

 Supports 1.4GHz and faster

Chipset  VIA KT266A Memory/AGP/PCI Controller (PAC)

 VIA VT8233 Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)

Memory  3 184-pin DDR sockets

 Supports DDR DRAM PC1600/PC2100  Supports up to 3.0GB DDR (Max)  Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM

I/O Control  IT8705 Slots  1 AGP slot supports 4X/2X mode & AGP 2.0 Compliant

 5 PCI slots supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

On-Board IDE  2 IDE bus master (ATA66/ATA100) IDE ports for up to 4

ATAPI devices

 Supports PIO mode3,4 (/ATA66/ATA100) IDE & ATAPI

CD-ROM

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

and 2.88M bytes.

 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode  1 Serial port (COMA & COMB)  4 USB ports (Rear USB x 2, Front USB x 2)  1 IrDA connector for IR

Hardware Monitor  CPU/System Fan Revolution detect

 CPU/System temperature detect  System Voltage Detect

/AthlonTM XP/ Duron

(K7)

to be continued......

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On-Board Sound  Creative CT5880 Sound Chip*

 AC97 CODEC  Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/Game Port

On-Board LAN  Build in RTL8100L Chipset* PS/2 Connector  PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace BIOS  Licensed AMI BIOS, 2M bit Flash ROM

 Support Dual BIOS

Additional Features  STR(Suspend-T o-RAM)

 Wake on LAN**  AC Recovery  USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3  Supports @BIOS  Supports Easy TuneIII

 Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor’s specifications.

We don’t recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU’s specification because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards….etc.

Introduction

"*" Only for GA-7VTXH. "**" Only for GA-7VTXE.

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GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Layout

MS_KB

USB

COMA

COMB

LINE_OUT

LINE_IN

MIC_IN

CD_IN

AC97

CT5880*

LAN*

LPT

GAM E

RTL8100*

CK_RATIO*

IT8705

SYS

CPU

FAN

ATX

SOCKET A

KT266A

AGP

WOL**

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

CLK_JP

PCI4

MAIN BIOS

PCI5

DDR1

USB1

DDR2

Backup BIOS

DDR3

VT8233

FLOPPY

F_PANEL

IDE1

BATTERY

IDE2

"*" Only for GA-7VTXH. "**" Only for GA-7VTXE.

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Hardware Installation Process

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

T o set up your computer , you must complete the following setups:

Step 1- Set Dip Switch (CK_RATIO)* and system Jumper(CLK_JP) Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 3- Install memory modules Step 4- Install expansion cards Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 6- Setup BIOS software Step 7- Install supporting software tools

Step 1*

Step 5

Step 4

"*" Only for GA-7VTXH.

Step 2 Step 3

Step 5

Step 1

Step 5

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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup

The clock ratio can be switched by CK_RATIO and refer to below table.

O: ON / X :OFF

RATIO 1 2 3 4 5 AUTO(Default) X X X X O 5x O O X O X

5.5x X O X O X 6x O X X O X

6.5x X X X O X 7x O O O X X

7.5x X O O X X 8x O X O X X

8.5x X X O X X 9x O O X X X

9.5x X O X X X 10x O X X X X

10.5x X X X X X 11x O O O O X

11.5x X O O O X 12x O X O O X >=12.5x X X O O X

CK_RATIO*

5 4 3

2 1

CLK_JP

1 1

CPU AGP PCI 10 0 66 33 2-3 close 13 3 66 33 1-2 close

"*" CK_RATIO only for GA-7VTXH.

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

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Step1-2: CPU Installation

CPU Top View CPU Bottom View

Socket Actuation Lever

Hardware Installation Process

Pin1 indicator

1. Pull up the CPU socket level and up to 90-degree angle.

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.

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

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Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation

1. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation.

3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the mainboard.

2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD.

4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, than install complete.

 Please use AMD approved cooling fan.  We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat

conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

 Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,

this completes the installation.

 Please refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation

procedure.

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Hardware Installation Process

Step 2: Install memory modules

The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically

detects memory type and size. T o install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot.

The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between

sockets.

T otal Memory Sizes With Registered DDR DIMM Devices used on DIMM 1 DIMMx64/x72 2 DIMMsx64/x72 3 DIMMsx64/x72 64 Mbit (4Mx4x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 64 MBytes 128 MBytes 192 MBytes 128 Mbit(8Mx4x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 256 Mbit(16Mx4x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes 256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes 512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

T otal Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM Devices used on DIMM 1 DIMMx64/x72 2 DIMMsx64/x72 3 DIMMsx64/x72 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 64 MBytes 128 MBytes 192 MBytes 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes 512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

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DDR

1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module verticallyinto the DIMM slot. Then push it down.

3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.

 Reverse the installationsteps when you wish to

remove the DIMM module.

DDR Introduction

Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs and system integrators.

DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM will offer a superior solution and migration path from existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100 DDR memory (DDR266) doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and falling edge of the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the same DRAM clock frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.1GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEMs to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations, highend PC's and value desktop SMA systems. With a core voltage of only 2.5 Volts compared to conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for small form factor desktops and notebook applications.

 When STR/DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DDR from socket.

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Hardware Installation Process

Step 3: Install expension 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.

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power

supply

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction







 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female)

This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard

and PS/2 mouse.

 USB & LAN Connector

Before you connect your device(s) into USB

connector(s), please make sure your device(s)

LAN*

USB 0 USB 1

such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip, speaker..etc. Have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS (Win 95 with USB supplement, Win98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win NT with SP 6) 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.

"*" Only for GA-7VTXH.





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 Parallel Port , Serial Ports (COMA / COMB)

Parallel Port (25 pin Female)

This connector supports 2 standard COM ports

,1 Parallel port . Device like printer can be con nected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

Hardware Installation Process

COMA

Serial Port (9 pin Male)

COMB

 Game /MIDI Ports

Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

 Audio Connectors

Line Out

MIC In

Line In

This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard

and other relate audio devices.

 After install onboard audio driver, you may

connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be connected to Line-In jack.

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Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

H**

A) CPU FAN F) F_Panel

B) SYS FAN G) USB1

C) ATX H) WOL**

D) Floppy/IDE1/IDE2 I) IR

E) Battery J) CD_IN

"**" Only for GA-7VTXE.

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Hardware Installation Process

A) CPU_FAN (CPU_FAN Connector)

GND

Sense

+12V/Control

 The CPU fan connector supports Max. current

up to 600 mA .

B) SYS_FAN (SYS_FAN Connector)

GND

Sense

+12V/Control

C) ATX (ATX Power)

5V SB (Stand by +5V)

 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.

+12V

Power Good

GND VCC GND VCC GND

3.3V

3.3V 1

VCC VCC

-5V GND

GND GND

PS-ON(Soft On/Off) GND

-12V

3.3V

D) Floppy / IDE1 / IDE2 E) Battery

 Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced.

Floppy

IDE1

IDE2

 Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer.

 Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION

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G) USB1

GND

USB D3+

USB D3-

Power

USB D2-

USB D2+

GND

Power

 Be careful with the polarity of the front panel

USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable.

H) WOL (Wake On LAN)**

I) IR

VCC

 Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector

while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device.

IRRX

GND

IRTX

J) CD_IN

GND

Signal

+5V SB

"**" Only for GA-7VTXE.

CD-R GND

CD-L

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F) F_PANEL (2x7 pins jumper)

Hardware Installation Process

HD-

214 1

HD+

SPK-

PD_Y

PD+

PD_G

SPK+

PW-

RST+

PW+

RST-

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(-)

RST (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Reset Hardware System

PD+/PD_G/PD_Y(Power LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 3: LED cathode(-)

PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Power On/Off

 Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis

front panel to the front panel jumper according to the pin assignment above.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

ENTERING SETUP

Power ON the computer and press <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the “RESET” bottom on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously press <Ctrl> - <Alt>- <Del> keys.

CONTROL KEYS

<> Move to previous item <> Move to next item <> Move to the item in the left hand <> Move to the item in the right hand <Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and

Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu <+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes <F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu <F2> Reserved <F3> Reserved <F4> Reserved <F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu <F6> Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page Setup

Menu <F7> Load the Setup Defaults <F8> Reserved <F9> Reserved <F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

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BIOS Setup

GETTING HELP

Main Menu

The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu

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. :F3)

Once you enter AMI 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.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24e

(C) 1999 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 (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Load Optimized Defaults F8:Flash Utility F10:Save & Exit

Time, Date , Hard Disk Type…

Figure 1: Main Menu

 Standard CMOS Features

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

 BIOS Features Setup

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

 Chipset Features Setup

This setup page includes all the adjustable items of chipset special features.

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 Power Management Setup

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

 PNP/PCI Configurations

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

 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults option loads preset system parameter values to set the system in its most stable configurations.

 Load Optimized Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults option loads preset system parameter values to set the system in its highest performance configurations.

 Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

 Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup

This setup page is auto detect fan and temperature status.

 Set Supervisor password

Set Change or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and/or BIOS setup.

 Set User password

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

 IDE HDD Auto Detection

Automatically configure hard disk parameters.

 Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

 Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Fri Mar 16, 2001 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 14:44:35 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Pri Master : Auto Pri Slave : Auto Sec Master : Auto Sec Slave : Auto

BIOS Setup

Floppy Drive A : 1.44 MB 3 Floppy Drive B : Not Installed Other Memory : 384 Kb

Boot Sector Virus Protection : Disabled Total Memory : 128 Mb Month : Jan - Dec ESC : Exit

Day : 01- 31  : Select Item Year : 1990 - 2099 PU / PD / + / - :Modify

1/2

Figure 2: Standard CMOS Setup

Base Memory : 640 Kb

Extended Memory : 127 Mb

(Shift) F2 : Color

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. D ay The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1990 through 2099

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Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave

The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto type which will automatically detect HDD type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in the documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.

CYLS . Number of cylinders HEADS number of heads PRECOMP write precomp LANDZONE Landing zone SECTORS number of sectors

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

Floppy 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 in. 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity

(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).

720K, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity 1.44M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. 2.88M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

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BIOS Setup

Boot Sector Virus Protection

If it is set to enable, the category will flash on the screen when there is any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive. The system will halt and the following error message will appear in the mean time. Y ou can run anti-virus program to locate the problem.

Enabled Activate automatically when the system boots up causing a warning message to

appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table

Disabled No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector

or hard disk partition table (Default Value)

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 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard.

Other Memory

This refers to the memory located in the 640 K to 1024 K address space. This is memory that can be used for different applications. DOS uses this area to load device drivers to keep as much base memory free for application programs. Most use for this area is Shadow RAM.

Extended Memory

The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU’s memory address map.

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BIOS Features Setup

1st Boot Device : Floppy 2nd Boot Device : IDE-0 3rd Boot Device : CDROM S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks : Disabled BootUp Num-Lock : On Floppy Drive Seek : Disabled Password Check : Setup ESC: Quit : Select Item BIOS Flash Protection : Auto F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify

F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color F6 : Load Fail-Safe Defaults F8:Flash Utility F7 : Load Optimized Defaults

Figure 3: BIOS Features Setup

1st / 2nd / 3rd Boot device

 Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. ZIP A:/LS120 Select your boot device priority by ZIP A:/LS120. ATAPI ZIP C: Select your boot device priority by ATAPI ZIP C:. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. SCSI Select your boot device priority by SCSI. NETWORK Select your boot device priority by NETWORK. Disabled Disable this function. IDE-0~3 Select your boot device priority by IDE-0~3. USB FDD Select your boot device priority by USB FDD.

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S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks

Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability. Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability. (Default value)

Boot Up Num-Lock

On Keypad is number keys. (Default value) Off Keypad is arrow keys.

Floppy Drive Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360 K type is 40 tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks.

Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note

that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or 1.44 M drive type as theyare all 80tracks.

Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note

that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360 K. (Default value)

Password Check

Please refer to the detail on P.47

 Always The user must enter correct password in order to access the system and/or

BIOS Setup.

Setup The user must enter correct password in order to access BIOS setup utility.

(Default Value)

BIOS Flash Protection

This field lets you determine the states that flash BIOS.

Auto BIOS enables flash write access automatically when updating BIOS data/

DMI/ESCD. (Default Value)

Enabled During POST, DMI/ESCD would not be updated. But flash tools can update

BIOS always.

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Chipset Features Setup

AMIBIOS SETUP - CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Top Performance :Disabled Configure SDRAM by SPD :Enabled DRAM Frequency :100 SDRAM CAS# Latency :2 SDRAM Command Rate :2T Command AGP Mode :4X AGP Comp. Driving :Auto Manual AGP Comp. Driving :DA AGP Fast Write :Disable AGP Aperture Size :64MB AGP Read Synchronization :Disabled PCI Delay Transaction :Enabled USB Controller :All USB Port ESC: Quit : Select Item USB Legacy Support :Disabled F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify USB Port 64/60 Emulation :Disabled F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color VCore Voltage :Normal F6 : Load Fail-Safe Defaults F8:Flash Utility

F7 : Load Optimized Defaults

Figure 4: Chipset Features Setup

T op Perf ormance

Disabled Top Performance Disabled. (Default V alue) Enabled Top Performance Enabled.

Configure SDRAM by SPD

Disabled Disabled Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD. Enabled Enabled Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD. (Default Value)

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DRAM Frequency

100MHz Set DRAM Frequency is 100MHz. (Default Value). 133MHz Set DRAM Frequency is 133MHz. Auto Set DRAM Frequency is Auto.

SDRAM CAS# Latency

2 For Fastest SDRAM DIMM module. (Default V alue). 2.5 For Slower SDRAM DIMM module.

SDRAM Command Rate

2T Command Set SDRAM Command Rate to 2T Command. (Default Value) 1T Command Set SDRAM Command Rate to 1T Command.

AGP Mode

4 X Set AGP Mode is 4X. (Default Value) 1X Set AGP Mode is 1X. 2X Set AGP Mode is 2X.

AGP Comp. Driving

Auto Set AGP Comp. Driving is Auto. (Default V alue) Manual Set AGP Comp. Driving is Manual.

If AGP Comp. Driving is Manual. Manual AGP Comp. Driving : 00~FF

BIOS Setup

 AGP Fast Write

Disabled Disabled AGP Fast Write (Default V alue) Enabled Enabled AGP Fast Write

AGP Aperture Size

4MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 4MB. 8MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 8 MB. 16MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 16 MB.

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32MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 32 MB. 64MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 64 MB. (Default Value) 128MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 128 MB. 256MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 256 MB.

 AGP Read Synchronization

Enabled Enable AGP Read Synchronization. Disabled Disable AGP Read Synchronization. (Default Value)

 PCI Delay Transa ction

Enabled Enabled PCI Delay Transaction. (Default Value) Disabled Disabled PCI Delay Transaction.

 USB Controller

Disabled Disable USB Controller function. USB Port 1&2 Enabled USB Port 1&2.

USB Port 2&3 Enabled USB Port 2&3. USB Port 1&3 Enabled USB Port 1&3. USB1 Enabled USB Port 1. USB2 Enabled USB Port 2. USB3 Enabled USB Port 3. All USB Port Enabled All USB Port . (Default Value)

 USB Legacy Support

Keyboard/FDD Set USB Legacy Support Keyboard / Floppy. KB/Mouse/FDD Set USB Legacy Support Keyboard / Mouse /Floppy. Disabled Disabled USB Legacy Support Function. (Default Value)

 USB Port 64/60 Emulation

Enabled To use USB mouse under Win NT environment, set USB Legacy Support to

KB/Mouse/FDD and USB Port 64/60 Emulation to enabled.

Disabled Disable this Function. (Default Value)

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 VCore Voltage

Normal Normal Function.(Default Value) +5.0% Set VCore voltage to +5.0%. +7.5% Set VCore voltage to +7.5%. +10.0% Set VCore voltage to +10.0%.

BIOS Setup

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Power Management Setup

AMIBIOS SETUP - POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP

( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved ACPI Standby State :S1/POS RTC Alarm Date :15 USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5 :Disabled RTC Alarm Hour :12 Suspend Time Out(Minute) :Disabled RTC Alarm Minute :30 IRQ3 :Monitor RTC Alarm Second :30 IRQ 4 :Monitor IRQ 5 :Ignore IRQ 7 :Monitor IRQ 9 :Ignore IRQ 10 :Ignore IRQ 11 :Ignore IRQ 13 :Ignore IRQ 14 :Monitor IRQ 15 :Ignore Soft-off by Power Button :Instant off AC Back Function :Soft-Off Modem Ring On/Wake On Lan :Enabled ESC: Quit : Select Item PME Event Wake Up :Enabled F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify Keyboard Wakeup From :S1(Suspend) F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color PS/2 Mouse Wakeup From :S1(Suspend) F6 : Load Fail-Safe Defaults F8:Flash Utility Resume On RTC Alarm :Disabled F7 : Load Optimized Defaults

Figure 5: Power Management Setup

 ACPI Standby State

S1/POS Set ACPI standby state is S1. (Default Value) S3/STR Set ACPI standby state is S3.

 USB Dev W akeup Fr om S3~S5

USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5 can be set when ACPI standby state set to S3/STR.

Enabled Enable USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5. Disabled Disable USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5. (Default Value).

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 Suspend Time Out (Minute.)

Disabled Disabled Suspend Time Out Function. (Default Value) 1 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 1min. 2 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 2min. 4 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 4min. 8 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 8min. 10 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 10min. 20 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 20min. 30 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 30min. 40 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 40min. 50 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 50min. 60 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 60min.

 IRQ 3~IRQ15

Ignore Ignore IRQ3 ~IRQ15. Monitor Monitor IRQ3~IRQ15.

 Soft-off by Power Button

Instant-off Soft switch ON/OFF for POWER ON/OFF. (Default Value) Delay 4 sec Soft switch on 4sec for power OFF.

BIOS Setup

 AC Back Function

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

(Default Value)

Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Full-On" state. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state

before AC-power off.

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 Modem Ring On/W ake On LAN

Disabled Disabled Resume On Ring / LAN. Enabled Enabled Resume On Ring / LAN. (Default Value)

 PME Event Wake Up

Disabled Disable PME Event Wake Up. Enabled Enabled PME Event Wake Up. (Default Value)

 Keyboard W akeup From

S1(Suspend) Keyboard is able to Wakeup the system from S1(Suspend) state.

(Default value)

S1/S3 Keyboard is able to Wakeup the system from S1/S3 state. S1/S3/S4/S5 Keyboard is able to Wakeup the system from S1/S3/S4/S5 state.

 PS/2 Wakeup From

S1(Suspend) PS/2 Mouse is able to Wakeup the system from S1(Suspend) state.

(Default value)

S1/S3 PS/2 Mouse is able to Wakeup the system from S1/S3 state. S1/S3/S4/S5 PS/2 Mouse is able to Wakeup the system from S1/S3/S4/S5 state.

 Resume On RTC Alarm

Y ou can set "R TC Alarm Power On" 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. RTC Alarm Date:Everyday, 1~31 RTC Alarm Hour:0~23 RTC Alarm Minute : 0~59 RTC Alarm Second:0~59

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PNP/PCI Configuration

AMIBIOS SETUP - PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION

( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved VGA Boot From : AGP PCI Slot 1/5 IRQ Priority : Auto PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority : Auto PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority : Auto PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority : Auto IRQ3 : PCI/PnP IRQ4 : PCI/PnP IRQ5 : PCI/PnP IRQ7 : PCI/PnP IRQ9 : PCI/PnP ESC: Quit : Select Item IRQ10 : PCI/PnP F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify IRQ11 : PCI/PnP F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color IRQ14 : PCI/PnP F6 : Load Fail-Safe Defaults F8:Flash Utility IRQ15 : PCI/PnP F7 : Load Optimized Defaults

Figure 6: PNP/PCI Configuration

VGA Boot From

AGP Set VGA Boot from AGP VGA Card. (Default Value) PCI Set VGA Boot from PCI VGA Card.

PCI Slot1/5, 2, 3, 4 IRQ Priority

Auto The system will reserved a free IRQ for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device.

(Default Value)

3 The system will reserved IRQ3 for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ3.

4 The system will reserved IRQ for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ4.

5 The system will reserved IRQ5 for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ5.

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7 The system will reserved IRQ7 for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy ISA

device using IRQ7.

9 The system will reserved IRQ9 for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy ISA

device using IRQ9.

10 The system will reserved IRQ10 for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ10.

11 The system will reserved IRQ11 for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ11.

IRQ (3,4,5,7,9,10,11,14,15)

ISA The resource reserved for Legacy ISA device. PCI / PnP The resource can be assigned to PCI/ PnP device.

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24e

ESC: Quit  : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Load Optimized Defaults F8:Flash Utility F10:Save & Exit

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate system parameter values of to configure the system to achieve maximum stability.

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

Load Fail-Safe Defaults except Standard CMOS SETUP

Figure 7: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

BIOS Setup

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Load Optimized Defaults

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24e

ESC: Quit  : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Load Optimized Defaults F8:Flash Utility F10:Save & Exit

Load Optimized Defaults

Optimized defaults contain the most appropriate system parameter values to configure

the system to achieve maximum performance.

Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?N

Load Optimized Defaults except Standard CMOS SETUP

Figure 8: Load Optimized Defaults

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BIOS Setup

Integrated Peripherals

AMIBIOS SETUP - INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved OnBoard FDC :Auto OnBoard Serial Port 1 :Auto OnBoard Serial Port 2 :Auto Serial Port2 Mode :Normal OnBoard Parallel Port :Auto Parallel Port Mode :ECP Parallel Port IRQ :Auto Parallel Port DMA :Auto ESC: Quit : Select Item OnBoard IDE :Both F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify OnBoard MC'97 Modem :Auto F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color OnBoard Creative Sound :Enabled F6 : Load Fail-Safe Defaults F8:Flash Utility OnBoard LAN Chip :Enabled F7 : Load Optimized Defaults

Figure 9: Integrated Peripherals

On Board FDC

Auto Set On Board FDC is Auto (Default Value). Disabled Disabled On Board FDC Enabled Enabled On Board FDC

Onboard Serial Port 1

Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address (Default Value). 3F8/COM1 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. 2F8/COM2 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. 3E8/COM3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. 2E8/COM4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.

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Onboard Serial Port 2

Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address (Default Value). 3F8/COM1 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. 2F8/COM2 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. 3E8/COM3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8. 2E8/COM4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2.

Serial Port 2 Mode

Normal Normal operation. (Default Value) IrDA Onboard I/O chip supports IrDA ASK IR Onboard I/O chip supports ASK IR. SCR Onboard I/O chip supports SCR.

SCR option is shown only when there's SCR hardware function is installed.

OnBoard Parallel port

37 8 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 378. 27 8 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 278. 3BC Enable On Board LPT port and address is 3BC. Auto Set On Board LPT port is Auto. (Default V alue) Disabled Disable On Board LPT port.

Parallel Port Mode

EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.  ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default Value) Normal Normal Operation.  EPP+ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port & Extended Capabilities Port.

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Parallel Port IRQ

7 Set Parallel Port IRQ is 7. Auto Set Auto to parallel Port IRQ DMA Channel. . (Default Value). 5 Set Parallel Port IRQ is 5.

Parallel Port DMA

Auto Set Auto to parallel port mode DMA Channel. . (Default V alue). 3 Set Parallel Port DMA is 3. 1 Set Parallel Port DMA is 1. 0 Set Parallel Port DMA is 0.

 OnBoard IDE

Disabled Disabled OnBoard IDE Both Set OnBoard IDE is Both (Default Value). Primary Set OnBoard IDE is Primary Secondary Set OnBoard IDE is Secondary

 OnBoard MC'97 Modem

Auto Enabled On Board MC'97 Modem. (Default Value) Disabled Disabled On Board MC'97 Modem.

BIOS Setup

 OnBorard Creative Sound

Enabled Enabled OnBoard Creative Sound. (Default Value) Disabled Disabled OnBoard Creative Sound.

 OnBorard Lan Chip

Enabled Enabled OnBoard Lan Chip. (Default Value) Disabled Disabled OnBoard Lan Chip.

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Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup

CPU Host Clock (Mhz) :By Jumper CPU Temp. : 35°C/ 95°F System Temp. : 33°C/ 91°F CPU Fan Speed : 5273 RPM System Fan Speed : 0 RPM Vcore : +1.632V Vtt : +3.344V +3.300V : +3.296V +5.000V : +5.080V ESC: Quit : Select Item +12.000V : +11.840V F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify 5V SB : +4.972V F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color

F6 : Load Fail-Safe Defaults F8:Flash Utility F7 : Load Optimized Defaults

Figure 10: Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup

CPU Host Clock (Mhz)

By Jumper Set CPU Host Clock by jumper. (Default Value) 133 Set CPU Host Clock to 133MHz~161MHz. 100 Set CPU Host Clock to 100Mhz~128MHz.

CPU / Syste m T e mp.

Detect CPU / SystemT emperature automatically.

CPU / Syste m F AN Speed

Detect CPU / System Fan speed status automatically .

Current Voltage (V) VCORE / Vtt / +3.3V / +12V / +5V / 5VSB

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

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BIOS Setup

Set Supervisor / User Password

When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24e

ESC: Quit  : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Load Optimized Defaults F8:Flash Utility F10:Save & Exit

Type the password, up to six 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: a SUPERVISOR P ASS WORD 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 "Always" at "Password Check" in BIOS Features Setup 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 BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup.

Enter new supervisor password:

Change / Set / Disable Password

Figure 11: Password Setting

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IDE HDD Auto Detection

Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Fri Mar 16, 2001 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 14:44:35 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Pri Master : Auto Pri Slave : Auto Sec Master : Auto Sec Slave : Auto

Floppy Drive A : 1.44 MB 3 Floppy Drive B : Not Installed Other Memory : 384 Kb

Boot Sector Virus Protection : Disabled Total Memory : 256 Mb Month : Jan - Dec ESC : Exit Day : 01- 31  : Select Item Year : 1990 - 2099 PU / PD / + / - :Modify

1/2

Figure 12: IDE HDD Auto Detection

Base Memory : 640 Kb

Extended Memory : 255 Mb

(Shift) F2 : Color

Type "Y" will accept the H.D.D. parameter reported by BIOS. Type "N" will keep the old H.D.D. parameter setup. If the hard disk cylinder number is over 1024, then the user can select LBA mode or LARGER mode for DOS partition larger than 528 MB.

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Save & Exit Setup

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24e

ESC: Quit  : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Load Optimized Defaults F8:Flash Utility F10:Save & Exit

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

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

Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP

Figure 13: Save & Exit Setup

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Exit Without Saving

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24e

ESC: Quit  : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Load Optimized Defaults F8:Flash Utility F10:Save & Exit

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

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

Abandon all Datas & Exit SETUP

Figure 14: Exit Without Saving

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Chapter 4 Technical Reference

Block Diagram

Technical Reference

AGPCLK(66MHz)

5 PCI

PCICLK (33MHz)

AGP 4X/2X

RJ45*

PCI BUS

CT5880*

RTL8100(B)L*

AMD-K7

Host Bus 100/133MHz

VIA

KT266A

66 MHz

VIA

VT8233

ITE 8705

CPU CLK (100/133MHz)

100/133 MHz

HCLK (100/133MHz)

AGPCLK(66MHz)

48 MHz

NPCLK (33MHz)

14.318 MHz

2.5V DDRSDRAM

ATA66/100

IDE Channels

4 USB

Ports

Game Port *

"*" Only for GA-7VTXH.

AC97

CODEC

LINE-IN

MIC

COM Ports

LINE-OUT

KB/Mouse

PS/2

LPT Port

Floppy

Game Port

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Dual BIOS Introduction

A. What is Dual BIOS Technology?

Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS. If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the system is powered on. This means that your PC will still be able to run stably as if nothing has happened in your BIOS.

B. How to use Dual BIOS and Q-Flash Utility?

a. Boot Screen

7VTXH F3 Check System Health OK, AMD Athlon(tm) Processor - 900MHz Checking NVRAM 262144KB

Wait... Hit DEL if you want to Setup

( C ) American Megatrends Inc., 63-0001-001199-00101111-071595-VIA_K7-GA7VTXH1-F

When you press “DEL” in to the Setup screen, you can press F8 in to the Flash Utility.

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b. AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility

AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility V1.02

Boot From.................................................Main BIOS

Main ROM Type................................................SST 39SF020

Backup ROM Type............................................SST 39SF020

Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From MainBIOS Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Load BIOS From Floppy

PgDn/PgUp:Modify :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

c. Dual BIOS Item explanation:

BIOS will auto detect: Boot From : Main BIOS Main ROM Type : SST 39SF020 Backup ROM Type : SST 39SF020

Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable

Status 1:

If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset…) occurs in the Main BIOS , just before the Operating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that the Wide Range Protection is set to "Enable", the PC will boot from Backup BIOS automatically.

Status 2:

If the ROM BIOS on peripherals cards(ex. SCSI Cards, LAN Cards,..) emits signals to request restart of the system after the user make any alteration on it, the boot up BIOS will not be changed to the Backup BIOS.

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Boot From : Main BIOS (Default), Backup BIOS

Status 1:

The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS.

Auto Recovery : Enabled(Default), Disabled

When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure. (In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to Suspend to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.)

(If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press "Del" key when the boot screen appears.)

Halt On Error : Disable(Default), Enable

If the BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE PROTECTION error and Halt On BIOS Defects set to Enable, the PC will show mes sages on the boot screen, and the system will pause and wait for the user's instruction. If Auto Recovery: Disable, it will show <or the other key to continue.> If Auto Recovery: Enable, it will show <or the other key to Auto Recover.>

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Backup message:

Are you sure to copy BIOS? [Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort…

The means that the Main BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Backup BIOS. Or the means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS. (This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can't be changed by user.)

C. What is Q-Flash Utility?

Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS

mode, no more fooling around any OS.

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D. How to use Q-Flash? Load BIOS From Floppy

In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run. Input BIOS file name in the text box. Press "Enter".

Load XXXX.XX

Where XXX.XX is name of the BIOS file.

Are you sure to COPY BIOS? [Enter] to Continue Or [Esc] to abort..

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!! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !! Please press any key to continue

Congratulation! Y ou have completed the flashed and now can restart system.

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DualBIOSTM Technology FAQ

GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology , a hot spare for your system BIOS. This newest “V alue-added” feature, in a long series of innovations from GIGABYTE, is available on this motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this innovation.

What’s DualBIOSTM?

On GIGABYTE motherboards with DualBIOS there are physically two BIOS chips. For simplicity we’ll call one your “Main BIOS” and the other we’ll call your “Backup” BIOS (your “hot spare”). If your Main BIOS fails, the Backup BIOS almost automatically takes over on your next system boot. Almost automatically and with virtually zero down time! Whether the problem is a failure in flashing your BIOS or a virus or a catastrophic failure of the Main BIOS chip, the result is the same - the Backup BIOS backs you up, almost automatically.

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I. Q: What is DualBIOSTM technology? Answer:

DualBIOS technology is a patented technology from Giga-Byte T echnology. The concept of this technology is based on the redundancy and fault tolerance theory. DualBIOS

technology simply means there are two system BIOSes (ROM) integrated onto the motherboard. One is a main BIOS, and the other is a backup BIOS. The mainboard will operate normally with the main BIOS, however, if the main BIOS is corrupt or damaged for various reasons, the backup BIOS will be automatically used when the system powered-On. Y our PC will operate as before the main BIOS was damaged, and is completely transparent to the user.

II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOSTM technology? Answer:

In today’s systems there are more and more BIOS failures. The most common reasons are virus

attacks, BIOS upgrade failures, and/or deterioration of the BIOS (ROM) chip itself.

1. New computer viruses are being found that attack and destroy the system BIOS. They may corrupt your BIOS code, causing your PC to be unstable or even not boot normally.

2. BIOS data will be corrupted if a power loss/surge occurs, or if a user resets the system, or if the power button is pressed during the process of performing a system BIOS upgrade.

3. If a user mistakenly updates their mainboard with the incorrect BIOS file, then the system may not be able to boot correctly. This may cause the PC system hang in operation or during boot.

4. A flash ROM’s life cycle is limited according to electronic characteristics. The modern PC utilizes the Plug and Play BIOS, and is updated regularly. If a user changes peripherals often, there is a slight chance of damage to the flash ROM. With Giga-Byte T echnology’s patented DualBIOSTM technology you can reduce the possibility of hangs during system boot up, and/or loss BIOS data due to above reasons. This new technology will eliminate valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause by BIOS failures.

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III. Q: How does DualBIOSTM technology work? Answer:

1. DualBIOSTM technology provides a wide range of protection during the boot up procedure. It protects your BIOS during system POST, ESCD update, and even all the way to PNP detection/assignment.

2. DualBIOS

provides automatic recovery for the BIOS. When the first BIOS used during boot up does not complete or if a BIOS checksum error occurs, boot-up is still possible. In the DualBIOSTM utility, the “Auto Recovery” option will guarantee that if either the main

BIOS or backup BIOS is corrupted, the DualBIOS

technology will use the good BIOS

and correct the wrong BIOS automatically.

3. DualBIOSTM provides manual recovery for the BIOS. DualBIOSTM technology contains a built-in flash utility, which can flash your system BIOS from backup to main and/or visa versa. There is no need for an OS-dependent flash utility program.

4. DualBIOS

contains a one-way flash utility. The built-in one-way flash utility will ensure that the corrupt BIOS is not mistaken as the good BIOS during recovery and that the correct BIOS (main vs. backup) will be flashed. This will prevent the good BIOS from being flashed.

IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOSTM technology? Answer:

1. Every user should have DualBIOSTM technology due to the advancement of computer viruses. Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered that will destroy your system BIOS. Most commercial products on the market do not have solutions to guard against this type of virus intrusion. The DualBIOSTM technology will provide a state-of-the-art solution to protect your PC:

Case I.) Vicious computer viruses may wipe out your entire system BIOS. With a

conventional single system BIOS PC, the PC will not be functional until it is sent for repairs.

Case II.) If the “Auto Recovery” option is enabled in the DualBIOSTM utility, and if a virus

corrupts your system BIOS, the backup BIOS will automatically reboot the system and correct the main BIOS.

Case III.) A user may override booting from the main system BIOS. The DualBIOS

may be entered to manually change the boot sequence to boot from the backup BIOS.

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2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOSTM detects that the main BIOS is corrupt, the backup BIOS will take over the boot-up process automatically. Moreover, it will verify the main and backup BIOS checksums when booting-up. DualBIOSTM technology examines the checksum of the main and backup BIOS while the system is powered on to guarantee your BIOS operates properly.

3. Power Users will have the advantage of having two BIOS versions on their mainboard. The benefit is being able to select either version BIOS to suit the performance system needs.

4. Flexibility for high-end desktop PCs and workstation/servers. In the DualBIOS

utility, the option can be set, “Halt On When BIOS Defects,” to be enabled to halt your system with awarning message that the main BIOS has been corrupted. Most workstation/servers require constant operation to guarantee services have not been interrupted. In this situation, the “HaltOn When BIOS Defects” message may be disabled to avoid system pauses during normal booting. Another advantage you gain from Giga-Byte’s DualBIOS

technology is the ability to upgrade from dual 2 Mbit BIOS to dual 4 Mbit BIOS in the future if extra BIOS storage is need.

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Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction(For GA-7VTXH Only)

Four Speaker Introduction A. What is Four Speaker?

The Creative CT5880 audio chip can support up to 4 speaker output. If you select “Four speaker out”, Line In will be reconfigured as another line out to support a second pair of speakers.

B. How to use Four Speaker? Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition setup procedure:

Click the audio icon along the task bar and select “Configure 3D Audio”

Select two speaker (Default)

Select “Four speaker” item.

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Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Sounds and Multimedia”.

Select “Audio” Page, and click “Advanced” button.

Select “Quadraphonic Speakers” and click ok.

C. Four Speaker Application

The four speaker function will only be supported in application softwares that use Microsoft DirectX and Creative EAX, for example, the game titles, software DVD player and MP3 player.

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SPDIF Introduction A. What is SPDIF?

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital signal to AC3 decoder which can support upto 5.1 speakers.

B. How to use SPDIF?

Click your mouse right button in “My Computer” and select the “Properties” item.

Click “Device Manager” item.

Click “Sound, vidio and game controllers” item and select the “Creative Sound Blaster PCI128” item.

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Click “Settings” item and select the “Output Mode” item.

Click “Digital” item, Line Out will be reconfigure to SPDIF Out.

Recommend you to select “Autosense”, It will automatically detect the type (mono or stereo) of the audio connector that you plug into Line Out audio jack, then configure Line Out to either SPDIF or Speaker accordingly.

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@ BIOS Introduction

Gigabyte announces @ BIOS

Windows BIOS live update utility

Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like many other people, you just know what BIOS is, but always hesitate to update it? Because you think updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually you don’t know how to update it.

Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite a lot of time to do it. But of course you don’t like to do it too much. First, download different BIOS from website and then switch the operating system to DOS mode. Secondly, use different flash utility to update BIOS. The above process is not a interesting job. Besides, always be carefully to store the BIOS source code correctly in your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.

Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right to save your time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now Gigabyte announces @BIOS—the first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS update software. It could help you to download the BIOS from internetand update it. Not like the other BIOS update software, it’s a Windows utility. With the help of “@BIOS’, BIOS updating is no more than a click.

Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if it’s a Gigabyte’s product*, @BIOS help you to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your correct mainboard model and help you to choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOS from the nearest Gigabyte ftp site automatically. There are several 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.

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Easy TuneIIITM Introduction

Gigabyte announces EasyTuneIII

Windows overdrive utility

“Overdrive” might be one of the most common issues in computer field. But have many users ever tried it? The answer is probably “no”. Because “overdrive” is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes “over-

drive” is even considered as special skills found only in some enthusiasts.

But as to the experts in “overdrive”, what’s the truth? They may spend quite a lot of time and money to study, try and use many different hardware and software tools to do “overdrive”. And even with these technologies, they still learn that it’s quite a risk because the safety and stability of an “overdrive“ system is unknown.

Now everything is different because of a Windows overdrive utility EasyTuneIII—announced by Gigabyte. This utility has totally changed the gaming rule of “overdrive”. This is the first overdrive utility suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either “Easy Mode” or “Advanced Mode” to run “overdrive” at their convenience. For users who choose “Easy Mode”, they just need to click “Auto Optimize” to have auto and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will then overdrive CPU speed automatically with the result being shown in the control panel. If someone prefers to “overdrive” by oneself, there is also another choice. Click “Advanced Mode” to enjoy “sport drive” class overclocking. In “Advanced Mode”, one can change the system bus speed in small increments to get ultimate system performance. And no matter which mainboard is used, if it’s a Gigabyte’s product*, EasyTuneIII helps to perform the best of system.

Besides, different from other traditional over-clocking methods, EasyTuneIII doesn’t require users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting; on the other hand, they can do “overdrive” at only one click. Therefore, this is a safer way for “overdrive” as nothing is changed on software or hardware. If user runs EasyTuneIII 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 been tested in EasyTuneIII, user can “Save” this bus speed and “Load” it in next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTuneIII has already turned the “overdrive” technology toward to a newer generation.

This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached driver CD. Users may make a test drive of “EasyTuneIII” to find out more amazing features by themselves.

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Revision History

Chapter 5 Appendix

Picture below are shown in Windows ME (VUCD driver version 1.81) Appendix A: VIA 4 in 1 Service Pack Driver Installation A. VIA 4 in 1 Service Pack Driver Utility:

Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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.

1.Click "VIA 4 in 1 Service Pack Driver " item.

2.Click "Next".

(1)

(2)

3.Click "Yes".

(3)

4.Click "Next".

(4)

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5.Click "Next".

(5)

7.Click "Next".

(7)

6.Click "Next".

(6)

8.Click "Finish" to restart computer.

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Appendix B: AC97 Sound Chipset Driver

Revision History

"AC'97 Audio Driver" under Windows ME will auto install.

Appendix C: Creative CT5880 Chipset Driver Installation (Only for GA-7VTXH)

Revision History

Press "Audio" icon.

1.Click "Creative CT5880 Sound Driver" item.

(1)

(3)

2.Click "OK".

(2)

3.Click "Yes".

(4)

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6.Click here.

4.Click "Next".

(5)

(7)

5.Click "Next".

(6)

7.Click "Next".

(8)

8.Click "Finish" to complete setup.

(9)

(10)

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Oozic Player Installation

(1)

2.Click "Yes".

(3)

4.Click "Next".

1.Click "Next".

(2)

3.Click "Next".

(4)

(5)

(6)

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5.Click "Next".

(7)

6.Click "Finish" to restart computer.

(9)

Appendix

Please base on your actual requirement, select “Yes” or “No” accordingly.

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Appendix D: RealTek 8139/8100 Network Driver (Only for GA-7VTXH)

Revision History

"RealT ek 8139/8100 Network Driver" under Windows ME will auto install. If you would like to install LAN driver, please refer to attached README.txt file for detail instruction. Please install the driver through CD-ROM by the path D:\Network\Rtl (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:).

Press "Network" icon.

Click "Driver Information".

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Appendix E: EasyTuneIII Utilities Installation

Revision History

Press "T ools" icon.

2.Click "Easy Tune III Ver 3.3

1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities".

(1)

3.Click "Next".

(3)

(2)

4. Please enter your name and company name, then click "Next".

(4)

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5.Click "Next".

6.Click "Next".

(5) (6)

7.Click "Finish" to restart computer.

(7)

(8)

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Appendix F: BIOS Flash Procedure

BIOS update procedure: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS

Program to flash BIOS.

Appendix

Press "T ools" icon.

2.Click "@BIOS Writer Utility v1.08e".

1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities".

(1) (2)

Click "".

Click here.

(3)

Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet

a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select @BIOSTM sever ("Gigabyte @BIOSTM sever 1 in Taiwan" and "Gigabyte

@BIOS

sever 2 in T aiwan" are available for now, the others will be completedsoon) d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

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II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:

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:

8ITXR.F3).

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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We use GA-8ITXR motherboard and Flash841 BIOS flash utility as example. Please flash the BIOS according to the following procedures if you are now under the DOS mode. Flash BIOS Procedure: STEP 1: (1) Please make sure you have set "Auto" for BIOS Setup (BIOS Flash Protection). For more detail

please refer to page 31.

(2) Please make sure your system has installed the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip.

Firstly you have to install the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip for unzip the files. Both of these utilities are available on many shareware download pages like http://www.shareware.cnet. com

STEP 2: Make a DOS boot diskette. (See example: Windows 98 O.S.) Beware: Windows ME/2000 are not allowed to make a DOS boot diskette. (1) Go to the DOS command prompt in MS-DOS or Windows 9x and, with an available floppy disk

in the floppy drive. Please leave the diskette "UN-write protected" type. Double click the "My Computer" icon from Desktop, then click "3.5 diskette (A)" and right click to select "Format (M)

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(2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and

"Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will format the floppy and transfer the needed system files to it. Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly.

(3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close".

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STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program. (1) Please go to Gigabyte website

http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/chinese-web/index.html, and click

"Support".

(2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers".

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(3) Choose an appropriate model name in accordance with this user's manual. Please select GA-

8ITXR by Model or Chipset optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files.

(4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F3), and click to download the file. It will pop

up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location" and press "OK".

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(5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files.

(6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2, and

press "Extract".

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STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk. (1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then,

restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.

8ITXR F2 Check System Health OK, Vcore = 1.750V CPUID : 0F0A Patch ID : 0009 Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor-1.50 GHz RamBus/Host Frequency is 300/100MHz Checking NVRAM 262144KB

Wait... DEL: Setup F8: Boot Menu F12: Network boot Press any key to contiune

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(2) Once you enter the BIOS setup utility, the main menu will appear on the screen. Use the arrows

to highlight the item "BIOS FEATURES SETUP".

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00

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 (Shift)F3 : Select Language F5: Old Values F6: Fail-Safe Values F7: Optimized Values F8: Flash Utility F10:Save & Exit Current Language: English

Time, Date , Hard Disk Type…

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(3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item

"1st Boot Device", and then use the "Page Up" and "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy".

BIOS Flash Protection : Auto 1st Boot Device : Floppy 2nd Boot Device : IDE-0

3rd Boot Device : CDROM Floppy Drive Seek : Disabled ESC: Quit : Select Item BootUp Num-Lock : On F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify Password Check : Setup F5 : Old Values (Shift)F3: Select Language S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks : Disabled F6 : Fail-Safe F8: Flash Utility

F7 : Optimized

(4) Press "ESC" to go back to previous screen. Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT

SETUP" then press "Enter". System will ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up.

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 (Shift)F3 : Select Language F5: Old Values F6: Fail-Safe Values F7: Optimized Values F8: Flash Utility F10:Save & Exit Current Language: English

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

Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP

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STEP 5: BIOS flashing. (1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/w" and press "Enter" to check the entire

files in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to type "A:\> Flash841 8ITXR.F3" and then press "Enter".

Starting Windows 98…

A:\> dir/w Volume in drive A has no label Volume Serial Number is 1 1E5-092F Directory of A:\ COMMAND.COM 8ITXR.F3 FLASH841.EXE 3 file(s) 1,101,098 bytes 0 dir(s) 62,464 bytes free

A:\> Flash841 8ITXR.F3

(2) Now screen appears the following Flash Utility main menu. Press "Enter", the highlighted item

will locate on the model name of the right-upper screen. Right after that, press "Enter" to start BIOS Flash Utility.

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(3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue the

procedure, or press [ESC] to quit. Beware: Please do not turn off the system while you are upgrading BIOS. It will render your BIOS corrupted and system totally inoperative.

Are you sure to flash the BIOS? [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel?

(4 ) The BIOS flash completed. Please press [ESC] to exit Flash Utility.

EXIT? [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel?

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STEP 6: Load BIOS 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. This important step resets everything after the flash.

(1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will

indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.

8ITXR F3 Check System Health OK, Vcore = 1.750V CPUID : 0F0A Patch ID : 0009 Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 Processor-1.50 GHz RamBus/Host Frequency is 300/100MHz Checking NVRAM 262144KB

Wait... DEL: Setup F8: Boot Menu F12: Network boot Press any key to contiune

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(2) Don't forget to press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup again when system is boot up. Use the

arrows to highlight the item "LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS" then press "Enter". System will ask "Load OPTIMIZED Defaults (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00

Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?N

Load Optimized Defaults

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(3 ) Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System will

ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00

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

Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP

(4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure.

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Appendix G: Acronyms

Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface APM Advanced Power Management AGP Accelerated Graphics Port AMR Audio Modem Riser ACR Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System CPU Central Processing Unit CMOS 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 I/O Input / Output IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller ISA Industry Standard Architecture LAN Local Area Network

to be continued......

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

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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



Problem Description:



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DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

Responsible Party Name:

Address:

Phone/Fax No:

hereby declares that the product

Product Name:

Model Number:

Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a), Class B Digital Device

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person’s Name:

Signature:

G.B.T. INC. 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A LA

Puent, CA 91744 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339

Motherboard GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH

ERIC LU Eric Lu

Date:

Sep. 26,2001

Page 92

Declaration of Conformity

G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH

Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)

in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive

 EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement

 EN 55013

 EN 55014 Limits and methods of measurement

 EN 55015 Limits and methods of measurement

 EN 55020

 EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement

 DIN VDE 0855  part 10  part 12

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

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

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

of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries

Immunity from radio interference of broadcast receivers and associated equipment

of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment

Cabled distribution systems; Equipment for receiving and/or distribution from sound and television signals

We, Manufacturer/Importer

(full address)

declare that the product

Mother Board

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH

is in conformity with

 EN 61000-3-2*

 EN 60555-2

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

 EN 60555-3

 EN 50081-1

 EN 50082-1

 EN 55081-2

 EN 55082-2

 ENV 55104

 EN50091-2

Disturbances in supply systems cause by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “Harmonics”

by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”

Generic emission standard Part 1: Residual commercial and light industry

Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residual commercial and light industry

Generic emission standard Part 2: Industrial environment

lmmunity requirements for household appliances tools and similar apparatus

EMC requirements for uninterruptible power systems (UPS)

 CE marking

 EN 60065

 EN 60335

(EC conformity marking)

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

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

Safety of household and similar electrical appliances

(Stamp)

 EN 60950

 EN 50091-1

Manufacturer/Importer

Date : Sep. 26, 2001

Signature:

Name:

Rex Lin

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