Gigabyte GA-7VTX-P User Manual

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FCC Compliance Statement:

DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device ,

Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC.

Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339

hereby declares that the prod uc t

Product Name:

Model Number:

Conforms to the following specif ications:

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

lementary 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, includi ng that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU

Signature:

Address: 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A

LA Puent, CA 91744

Mother Board

GA-7VTX-P

Eric Lu

Date: Sep. 26, 2001

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accord ance with the instr uctions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guara nte e tha t i nterfer ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or

television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning th e equi pment off and on, the user i s encour aged to try t o correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

-Move the equipment away from the receiver

-Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions

You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could void Your authority to operate such equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions 1) this device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this device must a ccept any interference received , in cl uding interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Manufacturer/Importer

(full address)

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 61000-3-2* Disturbances in supply systems caused

of radio disturbance char ac teristics of

industrial, scient ific and medical (ISM electrical equipment “Harmonics” high frequency equipment

EN55013 Limits and methods of measurement EN61000-3-3* Disturbances in supply systems caused of radio disturbance char ac teristics of broadcast receivers and associated electrical equi pment “Voltage fluctuat ions” equipment

EN 55014 Limits and methods of measurement EN 50081-1 Generic emission standard Part 1: of radio disturbance char ac teristics of Residual, commercial and li ght industry household electrical appliances, portable tools and similar electrical apparatus Residual, commer c ial and light industr y

EN 55015 Limits and methods of measurement EN 55081-2 Generic emission standard Part 2: of radio disturbance char ac teristics of Industrial environment fluorescent lam ps and luminaries

EN 55020 Immunity from radio i nterference of EN 55082-2 Generic immunity standard Part 2: broadcast receivers and associated Industrial environment equipment

EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement ENV 55104 Immunity r equirements for household of radio disturbance char ac teristics of appliances tools and similar apparatus information technology equipment

DIN VDE 0855 Cabled distribution systems; Equipment EN 50091- 2 EMC requir ements for uninterruptible

part 10 for receiving and/ or distribution from power systems (UPS)

part 12 sound and television signals

declare that the product

Mother Board

GA-7VTX-P

is in conformity with

EN60555-2 by household appliances and similar

EN60555-3 by household appliances and similar

EN 50082-1 Generic immunity standard Part 1:

CE marking (EC conformity m ar k ing)

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

EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains operated EN 60950 Safety for infor mation technology equipment

electronic and related apparatus for i nc luding electrical business equipment household and similar general use

EN 60335 Safety of household and similar EN 50091-1 General and Safety requir ements for electrical appl iances uninterruptible power system s (UPS )

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Date : Sep. 26, 2001 Name : Rex Lin

(Stamp)

Manufacturer/Importer

Rex Lin

7VTX-P

AMD AthlonTM/Duron

Motherboard

USER'S MANUAL

AMD AthlonTM/DuronTM Socket A Processor Motherboard

Socket A Pro cessor

REV. 1.0 First Edition

12ME-7VTXP-1001

How This Manual Is Organized

This manual is divided into the following sections:

1) Revision History Manual revision information

2) Item Checklist Product item list

3) Features Product information & specification

4) Installation Guide Instructions on setting up the motherboard

5) Block Diagram Product block diagram

6) Suspend to RAM & Dual BIOS Instructions on STR & Dual BIOS

installation

7) Four Speaker & SPDIF Four Speaker & SPDIF introduction

™ & EasyTuneIII™ introduction

8) @BIOS™ & EasyTuneIII™

9) BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS

@BIOS

software

10) Technical Support/RMA Sheet Document equipment used for after sales service

11) Appendix

General reference

Table Of Content

Revision History P.1 Item Checklist P.2 Summary of Features P.3 7VTX-P Motherboard Layout P.5 Installation Guide P. 6 Page Index for CPU Speed Setup / Connectors / Panel and Jumper

Definition Block Diagram P.38 Suspend to RAM Installation P.39 Dual BIOS Introduction P.45 Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction P.52 @BIOSTM Introduction P.58 EasyTuneIIITM Introduction P.59 Page Index for BIOS Setup P.60 Technical Support / RMA Sheet P.87 Appendix P.88

P.14

7VTX-P Motherboard

Revision History

Revision Revision Note Date

1.0 Initial release of the 7VTX-P motherboard user’s

manual.

The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. 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.

Sep. 24, 2001 Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C

Sep. 2001

Item Checklist

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Item Checklist

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Summary Of Features

Form Factor  31.1 cm x 25.3 cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers

PCB.

CPU

 AMD Athlon

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

 Supports 500MHz ~ 1.2GHz+ and faster

Chipset VIA Chipset consisting of:

 KT266A Memory/AGP/PCI Controller(PAC)  VT8233 Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)

Clock Generator

 W255/W312/SOP48  105/110/115/133 MHz system bus speeds  Supports 100~170MHz  200/266 MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds (PCI 33MHz)

Memory  3 184-pin DDR sockets.

 Support DDR DRAM PC200/266  Supports up to 3 GB DDR  Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM

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

 5 PCI slot supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant  1 AMR(Audio Modem Riser) slot

On-Board IDE  2 IDE bus master (ATA 100/ATA66)IDE ports for up to

4 ATAPI devices

 Supports PIO mode 3, 4 (UDMA 33/ATA 66) IDE &

ATAPI CD-ROM On-Board Peripherals

On-Board Sound

 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M,

1.44M and 2.88M bytes

 1 parallel ports supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode  2 serial ports (COM A & COM B)  6 USB ports  1 IrDA connector for Fast IrDA  Creative CT5880 sound  Line In/Line Out/Mic In/AUX In/CD In/TEL/Game Port

SPDIF and Four Speaker

/DuronTM (K7) Socket A Processor

To be continued…

Summary of Features

Hardware Monitor  CPU/System fan revolution detect

 CPU/System temperature detect  System voltage detect (Vcore,VDD ,Vcc,+12V)

PS/2 Connector BIOS  Licensed AMI BIOS, 2M bit flash ROM

Additional Features  Support Wake-On-LAN (WOL)/ Wake-On-Ring (WOR)

 PS/2  Support Dual BIOS  Support Internal / External Modem Ring On

 Support PS/2, KB/Mouse Power On.  Includes 3 fan power connectors  Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection  Support STR (Suspend-To-RAM) function  Support Mic in , Line in, Line out, Game port, Front

Audio, AUX IN, Telephony



Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface

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7VTX-P Motherboard Layout

PS/2

USB1

KBMS_

RUSB_ON

CK_RATIO

TX POWER

Socket A

CPU

CPU_FAN

RAM

_LED

LED1

RAM_OV

COMA

COM B

IT8705

LPT

GAME & AUDIO

CT5880

PWR

FAN

KT266A

NB FAN

F Audio

AMR

CD_IN

AUX_IN

PCI 1

9708

SIGMATE

FMIC_EN

AMR_EN1

AMR_EN2

TELE

AGP_OV

AGP PRO

PCI 2

PCI 3

PCI 4

PCI 5

SCR

7VTX-P

APG_12V

CLK SW

BZ1

GUARDIAN

BAT1

BUZ EN

F PANE L

DDR 1

AMR_USB2 AMR_USB1

GP_USB1

AGP_USB2

SMB

Main BIOS

FUSB

_ON

DDR 2

VT8233

DDR 3

Backup BIOS

CLR CMOS

USB2

STR _EN

FDD

IDE2

IDE1

WOR

WOL

SYS

S_IRQ

FAN

BIOS

USB3

Installation Guide

Getting Started

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 ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX 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 slo ts 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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To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:

Step 1 - Set system ju mpers 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-Set up BIOS software Step 7-Install supporting software tools

STEP 5

STEP 4

STEP 5

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 5

STEP 1

CPU Speed Setup

The CPU frequency can be switched by adjusting CLK_SW. (The frequency ratio depend on CPU).

CLK_SW Select the CPU Speed 100MHz -170MHz by below table.

100 MHz

5 4 3 2 1

Installation Guide

133 MHz

5 4 3 2 1

Clock Frequency Table

CLK_SW O:ON / X:OFF

CPU AGP PCI 1 2 3 4 5

133.3 66.6 33.3 X X X X X 100 66.6 33.3 O X X X O

166.6 66.6 33.3 X O X X X 110 73.3 33.3 O X O X O 120 60 30 X O O X O 140 70 35 O O O X X 150 75 37.5 X X X O X 170 68 34 O X X O X

*We recommend you to setup your system speed by your CPU type.

CK_RATIO: Frequency Override

Ratio 1 2 3 4 5 Auto 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

1 2 3 4 5

8X O X O X X

O:ON, X:OFF

*We recommend you to setup your system speed by Auto.

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

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CPU Installation

Please make sure the CPU should be supported to the motherboard.

CPU T op View

CPU Bottom View

Socket Actuation Lever

Blank

1.Pull the lever out and lift it up.

CPU Heat Sink Installation:

Beware: Please check that the heat sink is in good contact with the CPU before you turn on your

system. The poor contact will cause over heat, and might cause damage to your

processor!

2.The notched corner should be orientated toward the blank space on the socket nearest the l ever. The CPU will only fit in th e orientation as shown.

Installation Guide

3.Align CPU and insert it (Please refer to your heatsink installation

manual for application of thermal grease to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.)

5.Hook one end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket.

6. Hook the other end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket. (Please refer to the cooler’s installation manual for detailed installation steps)

4.Use compliant fan approved by AMD.

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Memory Installation

The motherboard has 3 dual DDR 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 Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

Total Memory Sizes With Registered DDR DIMMS

Devices used on DIMM

64 Mbit (4Mx4x4 banks)

64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks)

64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks)

128 Mbit (8Mx4x4 banks)

128 Mbit (4Mx8x4 banks)

128 Mbit (2Mx16x4 banks)

256 Mbit (16Mx4x4 banks)

256 Mbit (8Mx8x4 banks)

256 Mbit (4Mx16x4 banks)

512 Mbit (16Mx8x4 banks)

512 Mbit (8Mx16x4 banks)

1 DIMM x64/x72

256 MBytes 512 MBytes

128 MBytes 256 MBytes

2 DIMMs

x64/x72

3 DIMMs

768 MBytes

384 MBytes

64 MBytes 128 MBytes 192 MBytes

512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes

128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes

1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes

512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes

1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes

512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMMS

Installation Guide

Devices used on DIMM

64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks)

64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbit

(4Mx8x4 banks) 128 Mbit

(2Mx16x4 banks) 256 Mbit

(8Mx8x4 banks) 256 Mbit

(4Mx16x4 banks) 512 Mbit

(16Mx8x4 banks) 512 Mbit

(8Mx16x4 banks)

1 DIMM x64/x72

128 MBytes 256 MBytes

2 DIMMs

x64/x72

3 DIMMs

384 MBytes

64 MBytes 128 MBytes 192 MBytes

256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes

128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes

512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes

1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes

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 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.

DDR Introduction

Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Date 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 perfo rmance 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. PC1600 DDR memory (DDR200) doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and falling edge of the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC100 when running with the same DRAM clock frequency. With peak bandwidth of 1.6GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEMs to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations, high-end 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.

Installation Guide

 Page Index for CPU Speed Setup / Connectors / Panel and Jumper

Page Definition CPU Speed Setup P.8 Connectors P.16 ATX Power P.16 COM A / COM B / LPT Port P.16 PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector) P.17 USB (USB Connector) P.17 Front USB2/USB3(Front USB2/USB3 Connector) P.18 Floppy Port P.18 Game & Audio Port P.19 IDE 1(Primary) / IDE 2(Secondary) Port P.19 CD_IN(CD Audio Line In) P.20 AUX_IN(AUXIN) [Optional] P.20 TELE [Optional] P.21 WOR(Ring Power On) P.21 SMB(External SMBUS Device Connector) P.22 SYS_FAN(System Fan Connector) P.22 PWR_FAN(Power Fan Connector) P.23 CPU_FAN(CPU Fan Connector) P.23 WOL(Wake On LAN) P.24 RAM LED & LED 1 (RAM LED Connector-Optional & LED1 P.24 IR/CIR(IR/CIR Connector) P.25 F_Audio(Front Audio Connector)[Optional] P.25 SCR(Smart Card Reader Header)[Optional] P.26 Panel and Jumper Definition P.26 F_Panel (2x11 Pins Jumper) P.27 CLR_CMOS(Clear CMOS Function) P.28 BUZ_EN(Internal Buzzer Connector)[Optional] P.28 BIOS_WP(BIOS Write Protect Function)[Optional] P.29 KBMS_ON(Keyboard Power On Selection) P.29 Guardian(FAN Detect)[Optional] P.30 FUSB_ON(Front USB Wake Up P.30 RUSB_ON(Rear USB Wake Up) P.31 FMIC_EN(Front MIC)[Optional] P.31 AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2(AMR Selection)[Optional] P.32 NB_FAN(NB Heat Sink FAN P.32

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AGP_OV(AGP Voltage Override P.33 AGP_12V(Power for AGP Pro) P.33 CI(Case Open) P.34 AMR_USB1/AMR_USB2(AMR_USB)[Optional] P.34 AGP_USB1/AGP_USB2(AGP_USB)[Optional] P.35 STR_EN(STR Selection) P.35 RAM_OV(RAM Over voltage) P.36 S_IRQ(Serial IRQ) P.36 BAT1(Battery) P.37

Connectors

ATX Power

Please note:

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.

COM A / COM B / LPT Port

Connectors

Pin No. Definition

3,5,7,13,

15-17

GND

1,2,11 3.3V

4,6,19,20 VCC

10 +12V 12 -12V 18 -5V

8 Power Good

9 5V SB stand by+5V

14 PS-ON(Soft On/Off)

LPT PORT

COM A COM B

Please note: This mainboard supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 LPT port. Device like printer can be connected to LPT port, mouse and modem etc can be connected to COM ports.

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PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector

Please note:

This mainboard supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse interface connector.

USB : USB Connector

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 Keyboard

Pin No. Definition

PS/2

Mouse/Keyboard

Pin No. Definition

1 Data 2 NC 3 GND 4 Power 5 Clock 6 NC

1 USB V1 2 USB V0 3 USB D14 USB D05 USB D1+ 6 USB D0+ 7 GND 8 GND

Please note:

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) has a standard USB interface, like USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, buzzer… Also make sure your OS supports USB controller (Win 95 w/ USB supperment, Win98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win NT w/ SP 6). If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for passible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

Front USB 2 / USB 3: USB 2 / USB 3 Connector

USB 2

USB 3

Connectors

Please note:

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.

Floppy Port

Pin No. Definition

1 POWER 2 GND 3 USB D24 NC 5 USB D2+ 6 USB D3+ 7 NC 8 USB D39 GND

10 POWER

FDD

Pin No. Definition

1 POWER 2 GND 3 USB D44 NC 5 USB D4+ 6 USB D5+ 7 NC

8 USB D59 GND

10 POWER

Red Line

Please note: Remove the smart card reader cable before you plug Floppy B, you cannot use Floppy B and smart card reader simultaneously.

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Game & Audio Port

Game

Port

Line Out 1

Please note: Line Out 1: Line Out or SPDIF (The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder). T o enable SPDIF, simply insert SPDIF connector into Line Out1. Line Out1 will become SPDIF Out automatically. (see page 56 for more information). To enable Four Speaker (for Creative 5880 audio only), simply follow instructions on page 53 and Line In will become Line Out2 to suppor second pair of stereo speakers.

IDE1(Primary), IDE2(Secondary) Port

IDE 1 IDE 2

MIC In

Line In/Line Out2

Red Line

CD_IN: CD Audio Line In

AUX _IN: AUXIN (Optional)

Connectors

Pin No. De finition

1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R

Pin No. Definition

1 AUX-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 AUX-R

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TELE: TEL (The connector is for internal modem card with voice

connector) (Optional)

Pin No. Definition

1 Signal-In 2 GND 3 GND 4 Signal-Out

WOR: Ring Power On (Internal Modem Card Wake Up)

Pin No. Definition

1 Signal 2 GND

SMB: External SMBUS Device Connector (Optional)

Pin No . Definitio n

1 SMB CLK 2 NC 3 GND 4 SMB DATA 5 +5V

SYS_FAN: System Fan Connector

Pin No. Definition

1 Control 2 +12V 3 SENSE

Connectors

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PWR_FAN: Power Fan Connector

CPU_FAN: CPU Fan Connector

Pin No. Definition

1 Control 2 +12V 3 SENSE

Pin No. Definition

1 Control 2 +12V 3 SENSE

Please note:

proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU

from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.

WOL: Wake On LAN

Pin No . De finitio n

1 +5V SB 2 GND 3 Signal

RAM LED Conn. & LED1: RAM LED Connector & LED1

(RAM LED Connector is Optional)

Connectors

RAM LED Conn ector Ex ternal.

LED1

Please note: Do not remove memory modules while RAM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the 2.5V stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when STR function is disabled by jumper and AC Power cord is disconnected.

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IR / CIR Connector

Please note: Please make sure that pin 1 on the IR device is align with pin 1 of the connector. To enable the IR/CIR function on the board, you are required to purchase an option I R/CIR module. For detail information please contact your authorized Giga-Byte distributor. To use IR function only, please connect IR module to Pin1 to Pin5.

F_Audio : Front Audio Connector (Optional)

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC 2 NC 3 IRRX 4 GND 5 IRTX 6 NC 7 CIRRX 8 5VSB 9 NC

10 CIRTX

PIN No. Definition

Please note : If you want to use “Front Audio” connector, you must move 11-12,13-14 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assi gment 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.

1 Incase speaker (R) 2 Incase speaker (L)

4,5,6,10,15

7 +12V

8,16 NC

9 MIC 11 Front Audio (R) 13 Front Audio (L) 12 Rear Audio (R) 14 Rear Audio (L)

GND

SCR: Smart Card Reader Header (Optional)

Connectors

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC

2,3,4,8,13 NC

5,6,10,12 DATA

7 Clock

9,14 NC

11 GND

Please note:

This MB supports smart card reader. To enable smart card reader function an optional smart card reader box is required. Please contact your autherized distributor. Remove Floppy B before you plug smart card reader cable, you can not use smart card reader and Floppy B simultaneously.

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Panel and Jumper Definition

F_ Panel: 2x11 Pins Jumper

S P K

P−P−P+

GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Entering Green Mode

GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(−)

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(−)

RE (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Reset Hardware System

P+P−P−(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 note:

Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis fr ont panel to the front panel jumper according to the pin as signment above.

When system is in STR or Suspend mode, Green LED will turn on.

CLR_CMOS : Clear CMOS Function

Panel and Jumper Definition

1 1

Clear CMOS

Pin No. Definition

1-2 Close Enable Clear CMOS

Function

2-3 Close Disable Clear CMOS

Function (Default)

Please note:

Y ou m ay clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper.

BUZ_EN: Internal Buzzer Connector (Optional)

1 1

Enable (Default)

Pin No. Definition

1-2 close Internal Buzzer Enable

(Default)

2-3 close Internal Buzzer Disable

Disable (Default)

Disable

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BIOS_WP: BIOS Write Protect Function (Optional)

Write Protect

Pin No. Definition 1-2 close Write Protect 2-3 close Write Enable (Default)

ease note:

To flash/upgrade BIOS on this MB BIOS_WP jumper must be set to 2-3 close, We recommend BIOS_WP jumper to be set to 1-2 close”, whenever user is not try to flash/upgrade the BIOS.

KBMS_ON : Keyboard Power On Selection

Enabled

Pin No. Definition 1-2 close Enabled 2-3 close Normal (Default)

Write Enable

(Default)

Disabled (Default)

Please Note: PS/2 keyboard power on, enable user to power on his computer by press the any key/keys on the PS/2 keyboard. To enable PS/2 keyboard power on, set jumper to 1-2 and go to the BIOS Setup “Resume On KBC” item, then select “S1/S3/S4/S5”.

Guardian: FAN Detect (Optional)

Panel and Jumper Definition

FUSB_ON: Front USB Wake Up

USB 3

USB 2

Enable

Disabled (Default)

Pin No. Definition

1-2 close FAN Detect

Enable

2-3 close FAN Detect

Disable(Default)

Enable

Disable

(Default)

Pin No. Definition

1-2 close Front USB Wake Up

Enable

2-3 close Front USB Wake Up

Disable (Default)

Please note: (If you want to use “USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5” function, you have to set the BIOS setting “USB Dev Wakeup from S3~S5” enabled, and the jumper

“FUSB_ON & STR_EN “enabled.) *(Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. Y ou will enter BIOS Setup. Select the item “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP”, then select “USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5”. Remember to save the setting by pressing "ESC" and choose the “SAVE & EXIT SETUP” option.)

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RUSB_ON: Rear USB Wake Up

USB 1

Please note: (If you want to use “USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5” function, you have to set the BIOS setting “USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5” enabled, and the jumper

“RUSB_ON & STR_EN “enabled) *(Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS Setup. Select the item “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP”, then select “USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5”. Remember to save the setting by pressing "ESC" and choose the “SAVE & EXIT SETUP” option.)

FMIC_EN: Front MIC (Optional)

Enable

Disable

(Default)

Pin No. Definition

1-2 close Rear USB Wake Up

Enable

2-3 close Rear USB Wake Up

Disable (Default)

Enable (Default)

Disable

Pin No. Definition 2-3 close Enable (Default) 1-2 close Disable

Panel and Jumper Definition

AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2: AMR Selection (Optional)

AMR_EN1 AMR_EN2 Primary CODEC

2-3 close 2-3 close AMR Primary

1-2 close 1-2 close AMR Secondary

Please note:

7VTX: If M/B has hardware audio (CT5880), your modem riser has been set to

“Primary” automatically. No Jumpers AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2 for 7VTX. 7VTX: AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2: 2-3 close: If you don’t use onboard software audio, your audio/modem riser must be “Primary”. Mainboard’s software audio will be disabled. AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2: 1-2 close: If you use software audio(onboard CODEC only), your modem riser must be “Secondary”. There are two kind of AMR/MR card in the market, Primary and secondary. If your AMR/MR card is primary, AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2 should be set to 2-3, if you have secondary AMR/MR card AMR_EN1 & AMR_EN2 should be set to 1-2. Warning! If Primary AMR/MR card is used, on-board audio will be disabled.

AMR_EN1

AMR_EN2

NB_FAN: NB Heat Sink FAN

AC’97 Disabled

(Disabled Onboard CODEC)

(Default)

Pin No. Definition

1 +12V

2 GND

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AGP_OV: AGP Voltage Override

1.5V OFF OFF

1.6V ON OFF

1.7V OFF ON

AGP_12V: Power for AGP Pro

SW1 SW2

(Default)

Pin No. Definition

1 NC

2 GND

3 GND

4 +12V

Panel and Jumper Definition

CI: Case Open

Pin N o . Definitio n

1 Signal 2 GND

AMR_USB1, AMR_USB2 : AMR_USB (Optional)

1 1

USB Select AMR_USB1 AMR_USB2

AMR_USB 1-2 close 1-2 close USB Port5 2-3 close 2-3 close (Default)

AMR_USB2 AMR_USB1

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AGP_USB1, AGP_USB2: AGP_USB (Optional)

STR_EN: STR Selection

1 1

USB Select AGP_USB1 AGP_USB2

AGP_USB 1-2 close 1-2 close USB Port4 2-3 close 2-3 close (Default)

Enabled

AGP_USB1 AGP_USB2

Disabled (Default)

Pin No. Definition 1-2 close STR Enabled 2-3 close STR Disabled (Default)

RAM_OV: RAM Overvoltage

S_IRQ: Serial IRQ (Optional)

Panel and Jumper Definition

1 2

O:ON, X:OFF

SW1 SW2

2.5V OFF OFF (Default)

2.6V ON OFF

2.7V OFF ON

Pin N o . Definitio n

1 Signal 2 GND

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BAT1 : Battery

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if ba tte ry is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recom mended by the manufacture r. Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s

instructions.

Block Diagram

AGPCLK (66MHz)

Game

Port

5 PCI

PCI (33MHz)

L-OUT

AGP Pro

2X/4X

PCI Bus 33MHz

CT5880

AC97

CODEC

MIC

L-IN

AMD-K7

KT266A

VT8233

AMR

System Bus 100/133MHz

100 / 133MHz

AGPCLK (66MHz)

66MHz

14.318MHz

ITE 8705F

Floppy

PS/2

LPT Port

CPUCLK (100 /133 MHz)

2.5V DDR SDRAM

HCLK (100 / 133MHz)

NPCLK (33MHz)

48MHz

6 USB Ports

COM Ports

ATA66/100 IDE Channels

AGPCLK (66MHz)

PCI (33MHz)

48MHz

14.318MHz 33MHz

W255 / W312 / SOP48

HCLK (100MHz)

NPCLK (33MHz)

AGPCLK (66MHz) CPUCLK (100MHz)

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Suspend To RAM Installation

A.1 Introduce STR function:

Suspend-to-RAM (STR) is a Wi ndows 98 ACPI sleep mode functi on. When recovering from

STR (S3) sleep mode, the system is able, in just a few seconds, to r etrieve the last “state ” of the system before it went to sleep and recover to that state. The “state” is stored in memory (RAM) before the system goes to sleep. During STR sleep mode, your system uses only enough energy to maintain critical information and system functions, primarily the system state and the ability to recognize various “wake up” triggers or signals, respectively.

A.2 STR function Installation

Please use the following steps to complete the STR function installation.

Step-By-Step Setup

Step 1:

To utilize the STR function, the system must be in Windows 98 ACPI mode.

Putting Windows 98 into ACPI mode is fairly easy.

Setup with Windows 98 CD:

A. Insert the Windows 98 CD into your CD-ROM drive, select Start, and then Run. B. Type (without quotes) “D:\setup /p j” in the windo w provided. Hit t he enter key or click

OK.『In Windows 98 second edition version, al l the bios v ersion dated 1 2/01/99 or later are ACPI compatible. Just type" D:\Setup", the operating system will be installed as

ACPI mode.』

C. After setup completes, remove the CD, and reboot your system (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:).

Suspend To RAM Installation

Step 2:

(If you want to use STR Function, please set jumper to 1-2 closed.)

Enabled

Disabled (Default)

Pin No. Definition 1-2 close STR Enabled 2-3 close STR Disabled (Default)

Step 3:

Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS Setup. Select the item “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP”, then select “

Type

: S3 / STR”. Remember to save the settings by pressing "ESC" a nd choos e the “SAVE

& EXIT SETUP” option.

Congratulation! You have completed the installation and now can use the STR function.

ACPI Sleep

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A.3 How to put your system into STR mode?

There are two ways to accomplish this:

1. Choose the “Stand by” item in the “Shut Down Windows” area.

A. Press the “Start” button and then select “Shut Down”

B. Choose the “Stand by” item and press “OK”

Suspend To RAM Installation

2. Define the system ”power on” button to initiate STR sleep mode: A. Double click “My Computer” and then “Control Panel”

B. Double click the “ Power Management” item.

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C. Select the “Advanced” tab and “Standby” mode in Power Buttons.

Step 4:

Restart your computer to complete setup. Now when you want to enter STR sleep mode, just momentarily press the “Power on”

button.

A.4 How to recover from the STR sleep mode?

There are five ways to “wake up” the system:

1. Press the “Power On” button.

2. Use the “Keyboard / Mouse Power On” function.

3. Use the “Resume by Alarm” function.

4. Use the “Modem Ring On” function.

5. Use the “Wake On LAN” function.

6. Use the “USB Device Wake Up from S3~S5” function.

Suspend To RAM Installation

A.5 Notices :

1. In order for STR to function prop erly, several ha rdware and software requirements must

be satisfied:

A. Your ATX power suppl y must comply with the ATX 2.01 specific ation (provide more

than 720 mA 5V Stand-By current).

B. Your DDR must be PC-200 compliant.

2. Jumper is provided to connect to the STR LED in your system chassis. [Some chassis may not provide this feature.] The STR LED will be illuminated when your system is in STR sleep mode.

RAM LED Conn ector Ex ternal.

LED1

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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 Mai n BIOS is corrupt ed or damaged, the Backup BIOS c an 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?

a. Boot Screen

xxx xxx Check System Health ok , Vcore =2.00V CPU ID:0673 Patch ID:000A Pentium III CPU - 600MHz Check NVRAM…

Wait…

Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility.

( C ) American Megatrends Inc., 63-0702-000000-00101111-071595-CAMINO-1CAMINO0-H

Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility.

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b. AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility

AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility

Boot From……………………….. Main BIOS Main ROM Type………………… SST 39SF020 Backup ROM Type……………… SST 39SF020

Wide Range Protection Disable

Boot From Main BIOS

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

PgDn/PgUp:Modify(Enter:Run) ↑↓: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 l oaded and aft er th e powe r i s 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 a ny 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 Back up BIOS occurs checksum failure, th e working BIOS

will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure. (In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, i f 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 BI OS Defects set to Enable, the PC wil l s how messages 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.)

Dual BIOS Introduction

DualBIOS

GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your system BIOS. This newest “Value-added” feature, in a long series of innovations from GIGABYTE, is available on GA-7VTX-P 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 is 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 virtual ly zero down time! Whether the problem is a failure in flashing your BIOS or a vir us or a catastrophic failure of the Main BIOS c hip, the result is the same - the Backup BIOS backs you up, almost automatically.

Technology FAQ

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I. Q: What is DualBIOSTM technology? Answer:

DualBIOS technology is a patented technology from Gi ga-Byte Technolog y. The concept of this technology is based on the redundancy and fault tolerance theory. DualBIOS simply means there are two system BIOSes (ROM) integrated onto the motherboa rd. 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 da maged for various reasons , the backup BIOS will be automatically used when the system powered-On. Your PC will operate as before the main BIOS was damaged, and is completely transparent to the user.

technology

II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOS

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 elect ronic characteristi cs. 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

With Giga-Byte Technology’s patented DualBIOS 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.

ROM.

technology you can reduce the possibility of

Dual BIOS Introduction

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

1. DualBIOSTM technology provides a w ide range of p rotection du ring th e boot up p rocedure. It

protects your BIOS during system POST, ESCD update, and even all the way to PNP detection/assignment.

2. DualBIOS

provides automatic rec overy for the BIOS. When the first BIOS used during boot up does not complete or if a BI OS checksum error occurs, boot-up is still possible. In the DualBIOS or backup BIOS is corrupted, the DualBIOS

utility, the "Auto Recovery" option will guarantee that if either the main BIOS

technology will use the good BIOS and correct

the wrong BIOS automatically.

3. DualBIOS

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 m arket do not have soluti ons to guard against this type of virus intrusion. The DualBIOS 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 DualBIOS corrupts your system BIOS, 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.

technology will provide a state-of-the-art solution to protect

utility, and if a viru s

the backup BIOS will automatically reboot the system and

utility

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2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, i f 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. DualBIOS

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 tw o 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 a warning message that the main BIO S has been corrupted. Most works tation/servers require constant operation to guarantee services have not been interrupted. In this situation, the "Halt On When BIOS Defects" message may be disabled to avoid system pauses during normal booting.

Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction

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:

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

b. Select two speaker (Default)

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c. Select “Four speaker” item.

Microsoft W indows Me setup procedure:

a. Go to “Control Panel”

Double click “Sounds and Multimedia”.

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

c. Select “Quadraphonic Speakers” and click ok.

Click ”Advanced”.

Click “Quadraphonic Speakers”.

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

What is SPDIF?

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digi tal audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder.

B. How to use SPDIF?

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

b. Click “Device Manager” item.

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c. Click “Sound, video and game controllers” item and select the “Creative Sound Blaster

PCI128” item.

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

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e. Click “Digital” item, Line Out will be reconfigure t o SPDIF Out.

f. Recommend you to select “Autosense”, It will automatically detect the ty pe (mono or st ereo)

of the audio connector that you plug into Line Out audio jack, the n configure Line Out to either SPDIF or Speaker accordingly.

@BIOS Introduction

@ BIOS Introduction

Gigabyte announces @ BIOS Windows BIOS live update uti lity

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 internet and 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 utilit y

“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 “overdrive” 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.

BIOS Setup

 Page Index for BIOS Setup Page The Main Menu P.62 Standard CMOS Setup P.64 BIOS Features Setup P.67 Chipset Features Setup P.69 Power Management Setup P.72 PNP/ PCI Configuration P.75 Load BIOS Defaults P.77 Load Setup Defaults P.78 Integrated Peripherals P.79 Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup P.82 Supervisor Password / User Password P.83 IDE HDD Auto Detection P.84 Save & Exit Setup P.85 Exit Without Saving P.86

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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, onl y 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> <F8> Reserved <F9> Reserved

<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

Load the Setup Defaults.

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 hel p window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.

The Main Menu

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 nine 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 1.24b

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 BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP LOAD SETUP DEF AULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC : Quit ↑↓←→ : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type, …

Figure 1: Main Menu

•••• Standard CMOS Setup

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

•••• BIOS Features Setup

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

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•••• Chipset Features Setup

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

•••• Power Management Setup

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

•••• PnP/PCI Configurations

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

•••• Load BIOS Defaults

Bios Defaults indicates the value of the system parameter which the system would be in the safe configuration.

•••• Load Setup Defaults

Setup Defaults indicates the value of the system parameter which the system would be in the most appropriate configuration.

•••• Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

•••• Hardware Mon itor & MISC Setup

Configure hardware monitor features, control frequency/voltage.

•••• Supervisor password

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

•••• User password

Change, set, 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 Setup

The items in Standard CMOS F eatures Menu (Figure 2) are divided in to 9 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one s etup items. Use the arrows to highlight the i tem and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.

AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP

Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Tue Jan 25, 2000 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 10:36:24

Pri Master : Auto Pri Slave : Auto Sec Master : Auto Sec Slave : Auto

Floppy Drive A: 1.44 MB 3 ½ Floppy Drive B: Not Installed

Boot Sector Virus Protection : Disabled

Month: Jan – Dec ESC : Exit Day: 01 – 31 ↑↓ : Select Item Year : 1990– 2099 PU/PD/+/– : Modify (Shift)F2 : Color

TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE

Base Memory : 640 Kb Other Memory: 384 Kb Extended Memory: 30Mb Total Memory: 31Mb

Figure 2: Standard CMOS Setup

•••• Date

The date format is <Week>, <Month>, <Day>, <Year>.

Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display-only Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1990 through 2099

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•••• Time

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

•••• IDE Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave

The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been i nstalled in the computer. There are two types: auto type, and user definable type. User 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>.

•••• Drive A type / Drive B type

The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or driv e 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 cap acity (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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•••• 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. You 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.

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.

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

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BIOS Features Setup

AMIBIOS SETUP – BIOS FEATURES CMOS 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 F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 :Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

↑↓←→: Select Item

Figure 3: BIOS Features Setup

1st / 2nd / 3rd Boot Device

••••

The default value is Floppy or LS- 12 0 / ZIP A: or ATAPI ZIP C: or CDROM or SCSI or NET WORK / I20 or IDE-0~IDE-3 or Disabled.

Floppy ZIP A: / LS120 CDROM SCSI NETWORK IDE-0~IDE-3 Disabled ATAPI ZIP C: USB FDD

Boot Device by Floppy. Boot Device by LS-120 / ZIP A:. Boot Device by CDROM. Boot Device by SCSI. Boot Device by NETWORK. Boot Device by IDE-0~IDE-3. Boot Device by Disabled. Boot Device by AT API ZIP C:. Boot Device by USB Floppy.

BIOS Setup

S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks

••••

Enable Enable S.M.A.R.T. Hard for Disks. Disable Disable S.M.A.R.T. Hard for Disks. (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 if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360 type is 40 tracks while 720 , 1.2 and 1.44 are all 80 tracks.

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

Note that BIOS can not tell from 720, 1.2 or 1.44 drive ty pe as they are all 80 tracks.

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. (Default Value)

Password Check

••••

Please refer to the detail on P.84

Setup Set Password Check to Setup. (Default Value) Always Set Password Check to Alwa ys.

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Chipset Features Setup

AMIBIOS SETUP –CHIPSET FEATURE CMOS SETUP

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 :128MB AGP Read Synchronization :Disabled PCI Delay Transaction :Enabled USB Controller :All USB Port USB Legacy Support :Disabled USB Port 64/60 Emulation :Disabled F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 :Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

ESC : Quit ↑↓←→: Select Item

Figure 4: Chipset Features Setup

•••• Top Performance

Disabled Top Performance Disabled. (Default Value) Enabled Top Performance Enabled.

•••• Configure SDRAM by SPD

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

•••• 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 Value).

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

4X 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 Value) Manual Set AGP Comp. Driving is Manual.

If AGP Comp. Driving is Manual.

Manual AGP Comp. Driving : 00~FF

•••• AGP Fast Write

Disabled Disabled AGP Fast Write (Default Value) 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. 32MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 32 MB. 64MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 64 MB. 128MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 128 MB. (Default Value) 256MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 256 MB.

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•••• AGP Read Synchronization

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

•••• PCI Delay Transaction

Enabled Enabled PCI Delay Transaction. (Default Value) Disabled

Disabled PCI Delay Transaction.

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•••• USB Controller

Disabled Disable USB Controller function. USB Port 1&2 USB Port 2&3 USB Port 1&3 USB1 USB2 USB3 All USB Port

Enabled USB Port 1&2. Enabled USB Port 2&3. Enabled USB Port 1&3. Enabled USB Port 1. Enabled USB Port 2. Enabled USB Port 3. 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)

BIOS Setup

Power Management Setup

AMIBIOS SETUP –POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP

ACPI Sleep Type :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 System after AC Back :Off Resume On Ring / LAN :Enabled Resume On PME# :Enabled F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify Resume On KBC :S1(Suspend) F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 :Color Resume On PS/2 Mouse :S1(Suspend) F6 : Load BIOS Defaults Resume On RTC Alarm :Disabled F7 : Load Setup Default

ESC : Quit ↑↓←→: Select Item

Figure 5: Power Management Setup

•••• ACPI Sleep Type

S1/POS Set ACPI sleep type is S1. (Default Value) S3/STR Set ACPI sleep type is S3.

• USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5

USB Dev Wakeup From S3 can be set when ACPI Sleep Type set to S3/STR.

Enabled Enable USB Dev Wakeup From S3. Disabled Disable USB Dev Wakeup From S3 (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.

• System after AC Back

Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in “Off” state.

(Default Value)

On When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in ”On” state. Last State When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last

state before AC-power off.

• Resume On Ring / LAN

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

•••• Resume On PME#

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

•••• Resume On KBC

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. Disabled Disabled Resume On KBC.

•••• Resume On PS/2 Mouse

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. Disabled Disabled Resume On PS/2 Mouse.

•••• Resume On RTC Alarm

You can set “RTC 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 : Every Day,1~31 RTC Alarm Hour: 0~23 RTC Alarm Minute : 0~59 RTC Alarm Second : 0~59

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PnP/PCI Configurations

AMIBIOS SETUP –PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP

VGA Boot From :PCI 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 IRQ 3 :PCI/PnP IRQ 4 :PCI/PnP IRQ 5 :PCI/PnP IRQ 7 :PCI/PnP IRQ 9 :PCI/PnP IRQ 10 :PCI/PnP IRQ 11 :PCI/PnP IRQ 14 :PCI/PnP IRQ 15 :PCI/PnP

F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 :Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

ESC : Quit ↑↓←→: Select Item

Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configuration

• VGA Boot From

AGP Primary Graphics Adapter From AGP. PCI Primary Graphics Adapter From PCI. (Default Value)

• PCI Slot 1,5 IRQ Priority

Auto The system will reserved a free IRQ for PCI slot 1 & 5 device.

(Default Value)

3 The system will reserved IRQ3 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ3.

4 The system will reserved IRQ4 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ4.

5 The system will reserved IRQ5 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ5.

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7 The system will reserved IRQ7 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ7.

9 The system will reserved IRQ9 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ9.

10 The system will reserved IRQ10 for PCI slo t 1 & 5 device if no

legacy ISA device using IRQ10.

11 The system will reserved IRQ11 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no

legacy ISA device using IRQ11.

•••• IRQ -( 3,4,5,7,9, 10,11,14,15), assigned to ( “ISA / EISA” or “PCI/PnP” )

ISA/ EISA The resource is used by Legacy ISA device. PCI / PnP The resource is used by PCI/ PnP device.

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Load BIOS Defaults

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24b

ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit

Load BIOS Defaults (Y/ N) ? N

Load BIOS Default except Standard CMOS Setup

Figure 7: Load BIOS Defaults

•••• Load BIOS Defaults

BIOS defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.

BIOS Setup

Load Setup Defaults

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24b

ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit

Load SETUP Defaults (Y/N) ? N

Load Setup Default except Standard CMOS Setup

Figure 8: Load Setup Defaults

•••• Load Setup Defaults

Sel ecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Fea tures which the

system automatically detects.

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Integrated Peripherals

AMIBIOS SETUP –INTEGRATED PERIPHERAL

OnBoard FDC :Auto OnBoard Serial Port 1 :Auto OnBoard Serial Port 2 :Auto Serial Port2 Mode :Normal OnBoard CIR Port :Disabled CIR Port IRQ :N/A OnBoard Parallel Port :Auto Parallel Port Mode :ECP Parallel Port IRQ :Auto Parallel Port DMA :Auto OnBoard IDE :Both OnBoard MC’97 Modem :Auto OnBoard Creative Sound :Enabled

F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 :Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults

F7 : Load Setup Defaults

ESC : Quit ↑↓←→: Select Item

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 CIR port

Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable Onboard CIR port.

• CIR Port IRQ

IRQ 3 / 4 / 5 / 10 / 11 / N/A. (Default Value)

• OnBoard Parallel port

378 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 378. 278 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 Value) 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 Value). 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.

•••• OnBorard Creative Sound

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

BIOS Setup

Hardware Monitor& MISC Setup

AMIBIOS SETUP –HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC Setup

CPU Host Clock (Mhz) :By Jumper Reset Case Open Status :No

Case Status :Open CPU Te mp. System Temp. CPU Fan Speed :4560 RPM System Fan Speed :0 RPM Vcore :+1.536v Vtt :1.216v +3.300V :+3.296v +5.000v :+4.972v

+12.000v :+12.096v

-12.000v :-12.096v

-5.000v :-4.600v 5VSB :+4.892v

F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 :Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

:64°C/147°F :35°C/95°F

ESC : Quit ↑↓←→: Select Item

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.

•••• Reset Case Open Status

•••• Case Status

If the case is closed, “Case Status” will show “Close”. If the case have been opened, “Case Status” will show “Open” . If you want to reset “Case Status” value, set “Reset Case Open Status”

to “Yes” and save CMOS, your computer will restart.

•••• CPU / System Temp. (°

Detect CPU / SystemTemperature automatically.

°C / °°°°F)

°°

•••• CPU / System FAN Speed

Detect CPU / System Fan speed status automatically .

•••• Current Voltage (V) VCORE / VDD / +3.3V / +12V / +5V

Detect system’s voltage status automatically .

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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 1.24b

ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit

Type the password, up to six characters, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear the previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.

To disable password, just press <Enter> when y ou are p rompted 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.

If you select “Always” at ”Password Check” Option 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 ” Option in BIOS Feature s Setup Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup.

Enter Password:

Chang /Set /Disabled Password

Figure 11: Password Setting

BIOS Setup

IDE HDD AUTO Detection

AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP

Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Tue Jan 25, 2000 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 10:36:24

Pri Master : Not Installed Pri Slave : Not Installed Sec Master : Not Installed Sec Slave : Not Installed

Floppy Drive A: 1.44 MB 3 ½ Floppy Drive B: Not Installed

Boot Sector Virus Protection : Disabled Month: Jan – Dec ESC : Exit

Day: 01 – 31 ↑↓ : Select Item Year : 1990– 2099 PU/PD/+/– : Modify (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.

TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE

Base Memory : 640 Kb Other Memory: 384 Kb Extended Memory: 31Mb Total Memory: 32Mb

Figure 12: IDE HDD Auto Detection

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Save & Exit Setup

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24b

ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit

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

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

Save Data to CMOS & Exit Setup

Figure 13: Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24b

ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit

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

Quit without Saving (Y/N)? N

Abandon all Datas & Exit Setup

Figure 14: Exit Without Saving

BIOS Setup

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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 Configuration

CPU Memory

Brand Video Card

Audio Card HDD

CD-ROM / DVD-ROM

Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device

Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility:

Problem Description:

Appendix

Appendix A: VIA KT266A Chipsets Driver Installation

Insert the support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver or double –click the CD driver icon in My Computer to bring up the screen.

Appendix

1.Click “VIA 4in 1 Service Pack Driver” item.

(1)

3.Click “Yes”.

(3)

5.Click “Next”.

2.Click “Next”.

(2)

4.Click “Next”.

(4)

6.Click “Finish” to restart computer.

(5)

(6)

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Appendix B: Creative Sound Driver Installation

Insert the support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver or double –click the CD driver icon in My Computer to bring up the screen.

Press “Audio” icon.

1.Click “Creative 5880 Sound Driver”.

(1)

3.Click “Yes”.

(3)

2.Click “OK”.

If “LAVA! Player 2.5” item is selected, it will automatically be installed right after “Creative Sound Blaster PCI128 Software” installation.

(2)

4.Click “Next”.

(4)

Appendix

6.Click here.

5.Click “Next”.

(5)

7.Click”Next”.

(7)

8.Click “Finish” to complete setup.

(9)

(6)

(8)

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Appendix C: BIOS Flash Procedure

BIOS update procedure:

If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Program to flash BIOS.

Press “Tools” icon.

1.Click “Gigabyte Utilities”.

(1)

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 @BIOS sever ( "Gigabyte @BIOS sever 1 in Taiwan" and "Gigabyte @BIOS

sever 2 in Taiwan" are available for now, the others will be completed soon)

d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

2.Click “@BIOS Writer v1.06g”.

(2)

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

III. Save BIOS

IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:

Note:

(such as: 7VTX-P.F1).

e. Complete update process following the instruction.

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

In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.

a.In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected,

please make sure your motherboard's model name again. Sellecting 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 intercorruption during updating will cause system unbooted

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Or else you can select flash BIOS in DOS mode.

 Please check your BIOS vendor (AMI or AWARD), your motherboard name and PCB

version on the motherboard.

1. Format a bootable system floppy diskette by the command “format a:/s” in command mode.

2. Visit the Gigabyte website at http:// www.gigabyte.com.tw

, Select the BIOS file you

need and download it to your bootable floppy diskette.

3. Insert the bootable diskette containing the BIOS file into the floppy diskette driver.

4. Assuming that the floppy diskette driver is A, reboot the system by using the A: driver. At the A: > prompt, run the BIOS upgraded file by executing the Flash BIOS utility and the BIOS file with its appropriate extension.

Example: (AMI tool)

(Where 7VTX-P.f1 is name of the BIOS file name)

A:>flashxxx.exe 7VTX-P.f1 

Example: (Award tool) (Where 7VTX-P.f1 is name of the BIOS file name)

A:>Awdflash.exe 7VTX-P.f1 

5. Upon pressing the <Enter> key, a flash memory writer menu will appear on screen. Enter the new BIOS file name with its extension filename into the text box after file name to program.

6. If you want to save the old BIOS file(perform as soon as system is operational, this is recommended), select Y to DO YOU WANT TO SAVE BIOS, then type the old BIOS filename and the extension after filename to save: This option allows you to copy the contents of the flash memory chip onto a diskette, giving you a backup copy of the original motherboard BIOS in case you need to re-install it. Select N to DO YOU WANT TO SAVE BIOS, if you don’t want to save the old BIOS file.

7. After the decision to save the old BIOS file or not is made, select Y to ARE YOU SURE TO PROGRAM when the next menu appear; wait until a message showing Power Off or Reset the system appears. Then turn off your system.

8. Remove the diskette and restart your system.

9. Hold down <Delete> key to enter BIOS setup. You must select “Load Setup BIOS Default” to activate the new BIOS, then you may set other item from the main menu.

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