Gigabyte 5222 User Manual

When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following notice  
is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X  
(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP  
4X/8X.  
AGP 4X/8X notch  
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by nVIDIA® nForce2 400. You  
might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please  
insert an AGP Pro 4X/8X card.  
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X  
mode AGP slot. It can beswitched betweenAGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V) mode  
by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V). The  
GA-7N400E(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function  
properly, if you install this card without  
switching the jumper to 4X(1.5V) mode in it.  
Example 2: SomeATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power Color",  
the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger is  
compatible with 2X(3.3V) / 4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support  
2X(3.3V) only. The GA-7N400E(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards  
might not function properly, If you install this card in it.  
Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage  
128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X(1.5V)  
specification. Therefore,AG32S(G) will work fine with nVIDIA® nForce2 400  
based motherboards.  
Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual BIOS label from PCI  
slots if there is one.  
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DeclarationofConformity  
We, Manufacturer/Importer  
(full address)  
G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH  
Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany  
declare that the product  
( description of the apparatus, sy stem, installation to w hich it refers)  
Mother Board  
GA-7N400E  
is in conformity with  
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)  
in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive  
o EN 55011  
Limits an d methods of mea surement  
o EN 61000-3-2*  
Disturbances in su pply systems cause  
of radio d isturbance characte ristics of  
industrial,scientific an d medical (ISM  
high frequen cy equipment  
T EN 60555-2  
by household appliances and similar  
electrical equipment “Harmonics”  
Limits an d methods of mea surement  
of radio d isturbance characte ristics of  
broadcast receivers and associated  
equip ment  
o EN 61000-3-3*  
Disturbances in su pply systems cause  
by household appliances and similar  
electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”  
o EN 55013  
T EN 60555-3  
o EN 55014  
Limits an d methods of mea surement  
of radio d isturbance characte ristics of  
household electrical appliances,  
portable tools and similar e lectrical  
apparatus  
Generic emission standard Part 1:  
T EN 50081-1  
Residua l commercial and light industry  
T EN 50082-1  
Generic immun ity stan dard Part 1:  
Residua l commercial and light industry  
Generic emission standard Part 2:  
Industrial environment  
o EN 55015  
Limits an d methods of mea surement  
of radio d isturbance characte ristics of  
fluore scent lamp s and luminaries  
o EN 55081-2  
o EN 55020  
Immun ity from radio in terferen ce of  
broadcast receivers and associated  
equip ment  
o EN 55082-2  
Generic emission standard Part 2:  
Industrial environment  
T EN 55022  
Limits an d methods of mea surement  
of radio d isturbance characte ristics of  
information technology e quipment  
o ENV 55104  
lmmunity requireme nts for hou sehold  
appliances tools an d similar apparatus  
o DIN VDE 0 855  
o part 10  
Cable d distrib ution systems; Equipment  
for receiving and/or distribution from  
sound and television signals  
o EN50091-2  
EMC re quirements for uninterru ptible  
powe r systems (UPS)  
o part 12  
(EC conformity marking)  
T CE mark ing  
The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product  
with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC  
o EN 60065  
Safety requirements for mains o perated  
Safety for information technology eq uipment  
o EN 60950  
electronic and related apparatus for  
household and similar general use  
including electrical bussiness equipment  
o EN 60335  
Safety o f household and similar  
electrical appliances  
o EN 50091-1  
General and Safety requirements for  
uninterru ptible power systems (UPS)  
Manufacturer/Importer  
TimmyHuang  
Timmy Huang  
Signature:  
Na me :  
Date : July 4, 2003  
(Sta mp)  
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)  
Responsible Party Name:G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.)  
Address:  
17358 Railroad Street  
City of Industry, CA 91748  
Phone/FaxNo:(818) 854-9338/ (818)854-9339  
hereby declares that the product  
Product Name: Motherboard  
Model Number: GA-7N400E  
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 devicemust accept anyinference received,  
including that may cause undesired operation.  
Representative Person’s Name:  
Signature:  
ERIC LU  
Eric Lu  
Date: July4, 2003  
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GA-7N400E(-L)  
AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard  
USER'S MANUAL  
AMD Athlon/ AthlonXP / DuronSocket A Processor Motherboard  
Rev. 1001  
12ME-7N400E-1001  
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Table of Content  
Item Checklist ......................................................................................... 4  
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................ 5  
Features Summary ...................................................................................... 5  
GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard Layout .......................................................... 7  
Block Diagram - GA-7N400E(-L) ................................................................ 8  
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ...............................................9  
Step 1: Set System Jumper (CLK_SW)&(CLK_RATIO) ............................ 10  
Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)..................................... 11  
Step 2-1: CPU Installation .............................................................................................. 11  
Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation........................................................................12  
Step 3: Install Memory Modules ................................................................ 14  
Step 4: Install expansion cards ................................................................. 15  
Step 5: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply ............ 16  
Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction...........................................................................16  
Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction .................................................................................18  
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ......................................................................... 31  
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E2) ........................................ 32  
Standard CMOS Features......................................................................... 34  
Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................................... 36  
Advanced Chipset Features ...................................................................... 39  
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Integrated Peripherals .............................................................................. 41  
Power Management Setup ....................................................................... 46  
PnP/PCI Configurations ............................................................................. 49  
PC Health Status........................................................................................ 50  
Frequency/Voltage Control ........................................................................ 52  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............................................................................. 53  
Load Optimized Defaults ........................................................................... 54  
Set Supervisor/User Password .................................................................. 55  
Save & Exit Setup....................................................................................... 56  
Exit Without Saving ................................................................................... 57  
Chapter 4 Technical Reference ........................................................... 59  
Flash BIOS Method Introduction............................................................... 59  
@BIOSIntroduction................................................................................. 63  
2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction .......................................... 64  
Xpress Recovery Introduction ................................................................... 70  
Chapter 5 Appendix ............................................................................. 75  
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Item Checklist  
The GA-7N400E(-L) motherboard  
CD for motherboard driver & utility  
The GA-7N400E(-L) user's manual  
Quick PC Installation Guide  
IDE cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1  
2 Port USB Cable x 1  
I/O Shield  
MotherboardSettingsLabel  
ATX 12V Cable (*)  
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  
connectoronthemotherboard.  
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.  
(*) If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot.  
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Chapter 1 Introduction  
Features Summary  
Form Factor  
CPU  
30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB  
Socket A processor for AMD Athlon/ AthlonXP / Duron(K7)  
128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die  
400/333/266/200 MHz FSB  
Supports 1.4GHz and faster  
Chipset  
Memory  
nVIDIA® nForce2 400 Memory/AGP/ PCI Controller (PAC)  
nVIDIA® nForce2 MCP Integrated Peripheral Controller  
(PSIPC)  
4 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets  
Supports 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB unbuffered DRAM  
Supports up to 3GB DRAM (Max)  
Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM  
I/O Control  
Slots  
IT8712F  
1AGP slot supports 8X/4X mode, AGP3.0 8X interface at 533MHz  
5 PCI slots support 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant  
2 IDE controllers provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) with  
PIO, Bus Master (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) operation  
modes  
On-Board IDE  
Hardware Monitor  
CPU/System fan revolution detect  
CPU/System temperature detect  
CPU warning temperature  
System voltage detect  
CPU/System fan fail warning  
Thermalshutdownfunction  
On-Board Peripherals  
1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M  
and 2.88M bytes  
1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode  
2 Serial ports (COM1 & COM2)  
6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 x Rear, 2 x Front by cable)  
1 IrDA connector for IR  
1 FrontAudio connector  
to be continued......  
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On-Board LAN(*)  
On-Board Sound  
Builit in Realtek 8100C  
1 RJ45 port  
Realtek ALC650 CODEC  
Line Out / 2 front speaker  
Line In / 2 rear speaker (by s/w switch)  
Mic In / center & subwoofer (by s/w switch)  
SPDIF In / Out  
CD In / AUX In / Game port  
PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface  
Licensed AWARD BIOS  
PS/2 Connector  
BIOS  
Supports Q-Flash  
AdditionalFeatures  
PS/2 Keyboard power on by password  
PS/2 Mouse power on  
External Modem wake up  
STR(Suspend-To-RAM)  
AC Recovery  
Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection  
USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3  
Supports Thermal Shutdown function  
Supports @BIOS  
Overclocking  
Over Voltage (CPU/DDR/AGP) by BIOS  
Over Clock (CPU/DDR/AGP) by BIOS  
(*)For GA-7N400E-L only.  
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.  
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GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard Layout  
CLK_RATIO  
CPU_FAN  
KB_MS  
ATX_12V  
SOCKET A  
FDD  
nVIDIA® nForce2 400  
AUDIO  
CLK_SW  
2X_DET  
RTL8100C*  
SYS_FAN  
nVIDIA®  
AGP  
nForce™  
2
PCI1  
MCP  
CODEC  
PCI2  
PCI3  
SUR_CEN  
BAT  
AUX_IN  
CI  
PCI4  
PCI5  
MAIN  
BIOS  
F_USB  
SPDIF_IO  
F_PANEL  
IR  
PWR_LED  
GAME  
INFO_LINK  
(*)For GA-7N400E-L only.  
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Block Diagram - GA-7N400E(-L)  
CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz)  
AMD-K7™  
CPU  
AGP  
4X/8X  
AGPCLK  
(66MHz)  
System Bus  
400/333/266/200MHz  
400/333/266/200MHz  
DDR RAM  
nVIDIA®  
nForce™  
400  
2
RJ45(*)  
5 PCI  
12 MHz  
14.318 MHz  
RTL8100C  
(*)  
BIOS  
IR  
nVIDIA®  
nForce™  
MCP  
Game Port  
Floppy  
LPC BUS  
2
IT8712  
LPT Port  
PS/2 KB/Mouse  
2 COM Ports  
24 MHz  
33 MHz  
6 USB  
Ports  
AC97  
CODEC  
PCICLK  
(33MHz)  
ATA33/66/100/133  
IDE Channels  
(*)For GA-7N400E-L only.  
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process  
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:  
Step 1- Set system jumper (CLK_SW)& (CLK_RATIO)  
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 1  
Step 3  
Step 2  
Step 5  
Step 5  
Step 4  
Congratulations! You have accomplished the hardware installation!  
Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the  
BIOS/softwareinstallation.  
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Step 1: Set System Jumper (CLK_SW) & (CLK_RATIO)  
The clock ratio can be switched by CLK_RATIO and refer to below table.The system bus frequency can  
be switched at 100MHz and auto by adjusting CLK_SW.  
O: ON / X :OFF  
CLK_RATIO  
RATIO  
AUTO  
(Default)  
5x  
1
2
3
4
5
6
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
X
O
X
O
X
O
X
O
X
O
X
O
X
O
X
O
X
O
O
O
X
O
X
O
O
X
X
O
O
X
X
O
O
X
X
O
O
X
X
O
O
X
O
X
X
O
O
X
X
X
X
O
O
O
O
X
X
X
X
O
O
O
O
X
X
X
O
O
O
X
X
O
O
O
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
X
X
X
X
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
X
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
5.5x  
6x  
6.5x  
7x  
7.5x  
8x  
8.5x  
9x  
9.5x  
10x  
Default Setting :  
Default Setting : OFF  
CLK_SW  
10.5x  
11x  
Auto (X X X X X X)  
CLK_RATIO  
6
5 4  
3
2
1
ON  
11.5x  
12x  
12.5x  
13x  
ON  
OFF  
13.5x  
14x  
X
X
CLK_SW  
ON  
15x  
X
AUTO  
16x  
X
OFF  
100MHz  
16.5x  
17x  
X
AUTO : Supports FSB 400/333/266 MHz CPU  
100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU  
X
18x  
X
MNote: In order to BIOS can auto detecting when  
your CPU mutiplier over 18x, please adjust mutiplier  
swich in CLK_RATIO to "AUTO."  
You must set CLK_SW to 100MHz  
when you used FSB 200MHz CPU.  
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Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning:  
1. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.  
2. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will  
cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.  
Step 2-1: CPU Installation  
CPU Top View  
CPU Bottom View  
Socket Actuation Lever  
1 Pull up the CPU socket lever 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.  
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Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation  
Before installing the CPU cooling fan, adhere to the following warning:  
1. Please use AMD approved cooling fan.  
2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat  
conduction between your CPU and cooling fan.  
3. Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan  
connector, this completes the installation.  
Please refer to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail  
installation procedure.  
1. Press down the CPU socket lever  
and finish CPU installation.  
2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD.  
3. Fasten the cooling fan supporting-  
base onto the CPU socket on the  
motherboard.  
4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged  
to the CPU fan connector, than  
installcomplete.  
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Step 3: Install Memory Modules  
Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning:  
1. When DIMM LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket.  
2. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one  
notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the  
insert orientation.  
The motherboard has 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets, but it can only support a maximum  
of 4 banks of DDR memory. DDR slot 1 uses 2 banks, DDR slot 2 uses 2 banks,DDR slot 3&4 share the  
remaining 2 banks. Please refer to the following tables for possible memory configurations supported. 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.  
Notch  
DDR  
The following tables include all memory-installed combination types:  
(Please note that those types not in the tables will not boot up.) (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)  
DIMM 1  
DIMM 2  
DIMM 3  
DIMM 4  
1 memory module  
DS/SS  
X
X
X
X
X
X
DS/SS  
X
X
DS/SS  
X
X
X
X
X
DS  
X
SS  
X
DS/SS  
X
X
2 memory modules DS/SS  
X
SS  
DS/SS  
X
DS/SS  
X
DS/SS  
DS/SS  
X
DS/SS  
X
X
DS  
DS  
X
DS  
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS/SS  
DS/SS  
DS/SS  
DS/SS  
X
X
3 memory modules DS/SS  
DS/SS  
X
SS  
SS  
SS  
DS/SS  
X
DS/SS  
4 memory modules DS/SS  
DS/SS  
If memories are inserted on dimm3 and dimm4 at the same time, please note that the memories  
must be exactly identical in device, type, size and single side. This is enssential to let system  
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1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory  
module can only fit in one direction.  
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM  
socket. Then push it down.  
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets  
to lock the DIMM module.  
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove  
the DIMM module.  
Support Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type:  
64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks)  
64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks)  
256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks)  
512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks)  
128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks)  
256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks)  
128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks)  
512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks)  
Total System Memory (Max3GB)  
DDR Introduction  
Established on the existing SDRAM 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 great evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM  
architecture, yet make the awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling  
the memory bandwidth. Nowadays, with the highest bandwidth of 3.2GB/s of DDR400 memory and  
complete line of DDR400/333/266/200 memory solutions, DDR memory is the best choice for building  
high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that are suitable for servers, workstations, and full  
range of desktop PCs.  
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Step 4: Install expansion cards  
1. Readtherelatedexpansioncard'sinstructiondocumentbeforeinstalltheexpansioncardintothecomputer.  
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.  
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.  
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.  
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.  
6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.  
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.  
8. Install related driver from the operating system.  
Please carefully pull out the small white-drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try  
to install / uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to the onboard AGP slot and  
press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your AGP card is locked by the small white-  
drawable bar.  
When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DETwill light up, indicating a non-supported  
graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to  
AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset.  
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Step 5: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply  
Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction  
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PS/2 Mouse Connector  
This connector supports standard PS/2  
keyboard and PS/2 mouse.  
(6 pin Female)  
PS/2 Keyboard Connector  
(6 pin Female)  
Before you connect your device(s) into USB  
connector(s), please make sure your device(s)  
such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip,  
speaker...etc. Have a standard USB interface.  
Also make sure your OS supports USB  
controller. If your OS does not support USB  
controller, please contact OS vendor for  
possible patch or driver upgrade. For more  
information please contact your OS or device  
(s) vendors.  
v/x USB/LAN Connector  
LAN(*)  
USB 0  
USB 1  
USB 2  
USB 3  
(*)For GA-7N400E-L only.  
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w Parallel Port, Serial Ports COM1 / COM2  
According to your motherboard, please see the  
following descriptions for the devices. Device  
like printer can be connected to Parallel port;  
mouse and modem etc. can be connected to  
Serial ports.  
COM1  
Serial Port (9 pin Male)  
COM2  
After install onboard audio driver, you may con-  
nect speaker to Line Out jack, microphone to MIC  
In jack. Device like CD-ROM,walkman etc. can  
be connected to Line-In jack.  
y Audio Connectors  
Line In (Rear Speaker)  
Please note:  
You are able to use 2-/4-/6-channel audio feature  
by S/W selection.  
If you want to enable 6-channel function, you  
have 2 choose for hardware connection.  
Method1:  
Line Out (Front Speaker)  
MIC In (Center and Subwoofer)  
Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out"  
Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In"  
Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MIC Out ".  
Method2:  
You can refer to page 25, and contact your  
nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.  
If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup  
installation, please refer to page 64.  
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Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction  
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1
3
5
2
6
11  
12  
4
13  
15  
16  
8
14  
21  
17  
19  
9
18  
20  
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1) ATX_12V  
2) ATX  
12) F_AUDIO  
13) SUR_CEN  
14) SPDIF_IO  
15) CD_IN  
16) AUX_IN  
17) F_USB  
18) IR  
3) CPU_FAN  
4) SYS_FAN  
5) FDD  
6) IDE1 / IDE2  
7) F_PANEL  
8) BAT  
19) GAME  
9) PWR_LED  
10) RAM_LED  
11) 2X_DET  
20) INFO_LINK  
21) CI  
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1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector)  
This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore).  
If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
GND  
1
3
4
1
2
3
4
GND  
+12V  
2
+12V  
2) ATX (ATX Power)  
AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and  
other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.  
Pin No.  
1
Definition  
3.3V  
2
3.3V  
3
GND  
4
VCC  
11  
1
5
GND  
6
VCC  
7
GND  
8
Power Good  
9
5V SB (stand by +5V)  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
+12V  
3.3V  
-12V  
GND  
PS_ON(soft on/off)  
20  
10  
GND  
GND  
GND  
-5V  
VCC  
VCC  
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3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)  
Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running  
under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max.  
current up to 600 mA.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
GND  
1
2
3
1
+12V  
Sense  
4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)  
This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system  
temperature.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
GND  
1
2
3
+12V  
1
Sense  
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5) FDD (Floppy Connector)  
Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and  
2.88M bytes floppy disk types.  
The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.  
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33  
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6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)  
Important Notice:  
Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.  
The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.  
40  
39  
2
1
IDE2  
IDE1  
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7) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector)  
Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis  
front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.  
Speaker Connector  
Message LED/  
Power/  
Sleep LED  
Soft Power  
Connector  
1
1
1
1
2
1
20  
19  
1
Reset Switch  
IDE Hard Disk Active LED  
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)  
(Blue)  
Pin 1: LED anode(+)  
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)  
Pin 1: VCC(+)  
SPK (Speaker Connector)  
(Amber)  
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC  
Pin 4: Data(-)  
RES (Reset Switch)  
Open: Normal Operation  
Close: Reset Hardware System  
Open: Normal Operation  
Close: Power On/Off  
Pin 1: LED anode(+)  
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)  
N C  
(Green)  
PW (Soft Power Connector)  
(Red)  
MSG(Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED)  
(Yellow)  
NC (Purple)  
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8) BATTERY  
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CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly  
replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
Dispose of used batteries according to the  
manufacturer's instructions.  
If you want to erase CMOS...  
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
2. Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.  
3. Re-install the battery.  
4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.  
9) PWR_LED  
PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off.  
It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn  
to another color.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
MPD+  
MPD-  
1
1
2
3
MPD-  
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10) RAM_LED  
Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected  
damages due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is  
disconnected.  
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11) 2X_DET  
When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 4X_AGP will light up, indicating a non-supported  
graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2X  
(3.3V) is not supported by the chipset.  
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12) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)  
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the  
front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin  
assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis  
you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.Please note, you can have  
the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
MIC  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
GND  
REF  
10  
2
9
Power  
Front Audio (R)  
Rear Audio (R)  
Reserved  
No Pin  
1
Front Audio (L)  
Rear Audio (L)  
13) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)  
Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
SUR OUTL  
SUR OUTR  
GND  
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
5
2
1
No Pin  
CENTER_OUT  
BASS_OUT  
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14) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector)  
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3  
data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has  
digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function.  
Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while  
you connect the SPDIF_IO cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make  
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF_IO cable, please contact your  
local dealer.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
VCC  
2
1
6
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
No Pin  
SPDIF  
SPDIFI  
GND  
GND  
15) CD_IN (CD In Connector)  
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
CD-L  
1
1
2
3
4
GND  
GND  
CD-R  
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16) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)  
Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector.  
Pin No.  
1
Definition  
AUX-L  
GND  
2
1
3
4
GND  
AUX-R  
17) F_USB (Front USB Connector, Yellow)  
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you  
connect the front USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front USB cable.  
Be careful with the polarity of the F_USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you  
connect the F_USBcable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the  
device unable to work or even damage it. For optional F_USB cable, please contact your local  
dealer.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
Power  
2
1
10  
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
Power  
USB Dx-  
USB Dy-  
USB Dx+  
USB Dy+  
GND  
GND  
No Pin  
NC  
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18) IR  
Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling with pin one the connector. To enable the IR function  
on the board, you are required to purchase an option IR module. Be careful with the polarity of the  
IR connector. For optional IR cable, please contact your local dealer.  
IR  
1
5
Pin No.  
Definition  
VCC(+5V)  
No Pin  
1
2
3
4
5
IR Data Input  
GND  
IR Data Output  
19) GAME (Game Connector)  
This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin  
assignment while you connect the game cables. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional  
game cables.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
VCC  
1
2
GRX1_R  
GND  
3
4
GPSA2  
VCC  
2
1
16  
15  
5
6
GPX2_R  
GPY2_R  
MSI_R  
GPSA1  
GND  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
GPY1_R  
VCC  
GPSB1  
MSO_R  
GPSB2  
No Pin  
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20) INFO_LINK  
This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. Check  
the pin assignment while you connect the external device cable. Please contact your nearest  
dealer for optional external device cable.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
SMBCLK  
VCC  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
2
1
10  
9
SMBDATA  
GPIO  
GND  
GND  
No Pin  
NC  
+12V  
+12V  
21) CI (CASE OPEN)  
This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "Case Open" item in BIOS, if the  
system case begin remove.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
Signal  
GND  
1
1
2
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup  
BIOS Setup is an overview ofthe 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  
retainstheSetup informationwhen thepower isturned off.  
ENTERING SETUP  
Powering ONthe computerandpressing<Del> immediatelywill allow you to enter Setup. Ifyourequire  
more advanced BIOS settings, pleasego to"AdvancedBIOS" setting menu. ToenterAdvanced BIOS  
setting menu, press "Ctrl+F1" keyon the BIOS screen.  
CONTROL KEYS  
<á>  
<â>  
<ß>  
<à>  
Enter  
Move to previous item  
Move to next item  
Moveto theitem inthe lefthand  
Moveto the item in the righthand  
Selectitem  
<Esc>  
MainMenu - Quitand notsavechanges into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and  
Option Page SetupMenu- Exitcurrentpage and returnto Main Menu  
<+/PgUp> Increase the numericvalue or make changes  
<-/PgDn> Decreasethenumericvalueormakechanges  
<F1>  
<F2>  
<F3>  
<F4>  
<F5>  
<F6>  
<F7>  
<F8>  
<F9>  
<F10>  
Generalhelp,onlyforStatus Page Setup Menu andOption Page Setup Menu  
Item Help  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu  
Loadthe file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS defaulttable  
LoadtheOptimizedDefaults  
Dual BIOS/Q-Flash function  
System Information  
Save all the CMOS changes, onlyfor Main Menu  
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GETTING HELP  
MainMenu  
The on-line descriptionofthehighlightedsetupfunction isdisplayedatthe bottom ofthe screen.  
StatusPage Setup Menu/ OptionPage Setup Menu  
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use andthe possible  
selectionsfor the highlighteditem. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.  
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E2)  
Onceyou enterAward BIOS CMOS SetupUtility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen.  
TheMain Menu allowsyouto selectfromeightsetup functionsandtwo exitchoices. Use arrow keysto  
selectamong the itemsandpress <Enter> to acceptorenter the sub-menu.  
CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software  
} Standard CM OS Features  
} Advanced BIOS Features  
} Advanced Chipset Features  
} Integrated Peripherals  
} Power M anagement Setup  
} PnP/PCI Configurations  
} PC Health Status  
} Frequency/Voltage Control  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Save & Exit Setup  
Exit Without Saving  
ESC: Quit  
higf: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...  
F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash  
Figure 1: Main Menu  
If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to  
search the advanced option widden.  
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StandardCMOSFeatures  
This setup page includes all the items in standardcompatible BIOS.  
AdvancedBIOSFeatures  
This setuppage includesalltheitemsofAward special enhancedfeatures.  
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AdvancedChipsetFeatures  
This setup page includesall the itemsofChipsetspecial enhancedfeatures.  
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IntegratedPeripherals  
Thissetuppageincludes allonboardperipherals.  
PowerManagementSetup  
This setuppage includesalltheitems ofGreenfunctionfeatures.  
PnP/PCIConfigurations  
Thissetup page includes all the configurations ofPCI & PnP ISAresources.  
PCHealthStatus  
This setuppage is the Systemauto detectTemperature, voltage,fan,speed.  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
Thissetup page is control CPU’s clock and frequencyratio.  
LoadFail-SafeDefaults  
Fail-SafeDefaults indicatesthe value ofthe systemparameters whichthe system would  
beinsafe configuration.  
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LoadOptimizedDefaults  
OptimizedDefaults indicatesthe value ofthe systemparameters whichthe system would  
beinbestperformance configuration.  
SetSupervisorpassword  
Change, set, or disable password. It allowsyou to limit access to the system and Setup,  
or justto Setup.  
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SetUserpassword  
Change, set, or disable password.It allows you to limit access to the system.  
Save& ExitSetup  
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.  
ExitWithoutSaving  
Abandon all CMOSvaluechanges and exitsetup.  
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Standard CMOS Features  
CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software  
Standard CM OS Features  
Tue, May 20 2003  
22:31:24  
Date (mm:dd:yy)  
Time (hh:m m:ss)  
Item Help  
Menu Level u  
Change the day, month,  
}IDE Prim ary M aster  
}IDE Primary Slave  
}IDE Secondary M aster  
}IDE Secondary Slave  
[None]  
[None]  
[None]  
[None]  
year  
<Week>  
Sun. to Sat.  
Drive A  
[1.44M, 3.5"]  
[None]  
<Month>  
Drive B  
Jan. to Dec.  
Floppy 3 Mode Support  
[Disabled]  
<Day>  
Halt On  
[All, But Keyboard]  
1 to 31 (or maximum  
allowed in the m onth)  
Base Mem ory  
640K  
95M  
96M  
Extended Memory  
Total M emory  
<Year>  
1999 to 2098  
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
Figure 2: Standard CMOS Features  
Date  
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.  
Week  
Month  
Day  
The week, from Sun to Sat, determ ined by the BIOS and is display only  
The month, Jan. Through Dec.  
The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)  
The year, from 1999 through 2098  
Year  
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Time  
The times formatin <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour  
military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.  
IDEPrimary Master, Slave / IDE SecondaryMaster, Slave  
The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the  
com puter. 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 m ust 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 item s. Enter the  
information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such inform ation should be provided in the  
documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.  
CYLS.  
Number of cylinders  
Number of heads  
Write precomp  
HEADS  
PRECOM P  
LANDZONE  
SECTORS  
Landing zone  
Number of sectors  
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.  
Drive A/ Drive B  
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the  
com puter.  
None  
No floppy drive installed  
360K, 5.25"  
1.2M, 5.25"  
5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.  
5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity  
(3.5 inch when 3 M ode is Enabled).  
720K, 3.5"  
1.44M, 3.5"  
2.88M, 3.5"  
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity  
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.  
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.  
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Floppy3 Mode Support (forJapanArea)  
Disabled  
Drive A  
Drive B  
Both  
Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)  
Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.  
Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.  
Drive A & B are 3 m ode Floppy Drives.  
Halton  
The categorydetermines whether the computer will stop ifan error is detected during power up.  
NO Errors  
The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you  
will be prompted.  
All Errors  
Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system boot will be stopped.  
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for all errors except a keyboard error.  
(Default value)  
All, But Diskette  
The system boot will not stop for all errors except a disk error.  
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for all errors except keyboard and disk errors.  
Memory  
The category is display-only which is determined byPOST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.  
BaseMemory  
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed  
in the system.  
The value of the base m emory is typically 512 K for systems with 512K mem ory installed on  
the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard.  
ExtendedMemory  
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.  
This is the am ount of mem ory located above 1M B in the CPU's mem ory address map.  
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Advanced BIOS Features  
CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software  
Advanced BIOS Features  
[Floppy]  
First Boot Device  
Second Boot Device  
Third Boot Device  
Item Help  
[HDD-0]  
[CDROM ]  
SCSI  
Menu Level u  
Select onboard RAID or  
PCI SCSI boot rom  
order  
x SATA/RAID/SCSI Boot Order  
Boot Up Floppy Seek  
Flexible AGP 8X  
[Disabled]  
[Auto]  
Init Display First  
[PCI]  
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features  
First / Second/ Third BootDevice  
Floppy  
LS120  
Select your boot device priority by Floppy.  
Select your boot device priority by LS120.  
HDD 0~3  
SCSI  
Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk 0~3.  
Select your boot device priority by SCSI.  
Select your boot device priority by CDROM.  
Select your boot device priority by ZIP.  
CDROM  
ZIP  
USB-FDD  
USB-ZIP  
USB-CDROM  
USB-HDD  
LAN  
Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.  
Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.  
Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.  
Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.  
Select your boot device priority by LAN.  
Disabled  
Select your boot device priority by Disabled.  
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SATA/RAID/SCSIBootOrder  
This function will available when Boot up device set at "SCSI".  
This feature allows you to select the boot order Serial ATA, RAID or SCSI device.  
SCSI  
RAID  
SATA  
Select your boot device priority by PCI SCSI.  
Select your boot device priority by RAID.  
Select your boot device priority by Serial ATA.  
BootUpFloppySeek  
During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is  
40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.  
Enabled  
Disabled  
BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determ ine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note  
that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all  
80tracks.  
BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track num ber. Note  
that there will not be any warning m essage if the drive installed is 360K.  
(Default value)  
FlexibleAGP8X  
Auto  
Autom atically set AGP transfer rate according to AGP com patibility and  
stability. (Default value)  
4X  
Set AGP transfer rate to 4X m ode no m atter what the AGP transfer rate the  
card is.  
InitDisplay First  
This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you  
install an AGP card and a PCI VGA card on board.  
PCI  
Set initial display first to PCI slot. (Default value)  
Set initial display first to AGP.  
AGP  
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Advanced Chipset Features  
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Advanced Chipset Features  
[Normal]  
System Performance  
FSB Frequency  
Item Help  
[133MHz]  
By SPD  
266MHz  
[Normal]  
Menu Level u  
Memory Frequency  
Resulting Frequency  
AGP Frequency  
[Norm al] - Use the  
most stable settings.  
[Turbo] -Use over  
colocked settings for  
higher performance but  
with higher risk of  
instability.  
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
Figure 4: Advanced Chipset Features  
SystemPerformance  
Normal  
Turbo  
Set system at the most stable settings. (Default Value)  
Use over colocked settings for higher performance but with higher risk of  
instability.  
Manual  
Allows full customization of performance options.  
Incorrect using it m ay cause your system to fail. For power End-User use only!  
FSBFrequency  
100 MHz  
133 MHz  
166 MHz  
200 MHz  
Set FSB frequency at 100MHz.  
Set FSB frequency at 133MHz. (Default Value)  
Set FSB frequency at 166MHz.  
Set FSB frequency at 200MHz.  
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MemoryFrequency  
By SPD  
50%~200%  
Auto  
Set m emory frequency by SPD. (Default Value)  
Set the m emory frequency manually.  
Set the best m emory frequency for system.  
Incorrect using it m ay cause your system to fail. For power End-User use only!  
ResultingFrequency  
The value depends on FSB/M emory Frequency.  
AGPFrequency  
Normal  
Set the best AGP frequency for system. (Default Value)  
50MHz ~ 100MHz Set the AGP frequency manually.  
Incorrect using it m ay cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!  
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Integrated Peripherals  
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Integrated Peripherals  
[Enabled]  
On-Chip Prim ary PCI IDE  
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE  
USB Host Controller  
USB Keyboard Support  
USB M ouse Support  
AC97 Audio  
Item Help  
[Enabled]  
[V1.1+V2.0]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Auto]  
Menu Level u  
If a hard disk  
controller card is  
used, set at Disabled  
Onboard LAN Chip(*)  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
Enabled onboard IDE  
Port  
Onboard LAN Boot ROM(*)  
Onboard Serial Port 1  
Onboard Serial Port 2  
UART Mode Select  
x UR2 Duplex Mode  
Onboard Parallel Port  
Parallel Port M ode  
[Disabled]  
[3F8/IRQ4]  
[2F8/IRQ3]  
[Normal]  
Half  
[Disabled]  
Disabled onboard IDE  
Port  
[378/IRQ7]  
[ECP]  
ECP Mode Use DMA  
Game Port Address  
Midi Port Address  
[3]  
[201]  
[330]  
Midi Port IRQ  
[10]  
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
Figure 5: Integrated Peripherals  
(*)For GA-7N400E-L only.  
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On-Chip Primary PCI IDE  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)  
Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.  
On-ChipSecondaryPCIIDE  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value)  
Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.  
USB Host Controller  
Disabled  
V1.1+V2.0  
V1.1  
Disable USB controller.  
Set USB controller at USB1.1 and USB2.0. (Default Value)  
Set USB controller at USB1.1.  
USBKeyboardSupport  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enable USB Keyboard Support.  
Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value)  
USB Mouse Support  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enable USB Mouse Support.  
Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value)  
AC97Audio  
Auto  
Auto detect AC'97 audio function. (Default Value)  
Disable AC'97 audio function.  
Disabled  
Onboard LANchip(*)  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Auto detect onborad LAN function. (Default Value)  
Disable this function.  
(*)For GA-7N400E-L only.  
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OnboardLANBootROM(*)  
This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enable Onboard LAN chip function.  
Disable this function. (Default value)  
Onboard SerialPort 1  
Disabled  
3F8/IRQ4  
2F8/IRQ3  
3E8/IRQ4  
2E8/IRQ3  
Auto  
Disable onboard Serial port 1.  
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8, using IRQ4. (Default value)  
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8, using IRQ3.  
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8, using IRQ4.  
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8, using IRQ3.  
BIOS will autom atically setup the port 1 address.  
Onboard SerialPort 2  
Disabled  
3F8/IRQ4  
2F8/IRQ3  
3E8/IRQ4  
2E8/IRQ3  
Auto  
Disable onboard Serial port 2.  
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8, using IRQ4.  
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8, using IRQ3. (Default value)  
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8, using IRQ4.  
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8, using IRQ3.  
BIOS will autom atically setup the port 2 address.  
UARTMode Select  
This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip.  
Normal  
IrDA  
Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value)  
Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode.  
ASKIR  
Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode.  
(*)For GA-7N400E-L only.  
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UR2DuplexMode  
This feature allows you to seclect IR m ode.  
This function will available when "UART Mode Select" doesn't set at "Normal" nor "SCR".  
Half  
Full  
IR Function Duplex Half. (Default Value)  
IR Function Duplex Full.  
OnboardParallel port  
This feature allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses the onboard  
I/O controller.  
Disabled  
378/IRQ7  
278/IRQ5  
3BC/IRQ7  
Disable onboard LPT port.  
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378, using IRQ7. (Default Value)  
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278, using IRQ5.  
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC, using IRQ7.  
ParallelPortMode  
This feature allows you to connect with an advanced printer via the port mode it supports.  
SPP  
Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port.  
Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.  
Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default Value)  
Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.  
EPP  
ECP  
ECP+EPP  
ECPModeUseDMA  
This feature allows you to select Direct Memory Access(DMA) channel if the ECP mode selected.  
This function will available when "Parallel Port M ode" set at ECP or ECP+EPP.  
3
1
Set ECP M ode Use DM A to 3. (Default Value)  
Set ECP Mode Use DM A to 1.  
Game PortAddress  
Disabled  
201  
Disable this function.  
Set Gam e PortAddress to 201. (Default Value)  
Set Game Port Address to 209.  
209  
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Midi PortAddress  
Disabled  
330  
Disable this function.  
Set Midi Port Address to 330. (Default Value)  
Set Midi Port Address to 300.  
300  
MidiPortIRQ  
5
Set M idi Port IRQ to 5.  
10  
Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value)  
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Power Management Setup  
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Power M anagement Setup  
[S1(POS)]  
ACPI Suspend Type  
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN  
PM E Event Wake Up  
ModemRingOn  
Item Help  
[Instant-off]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
Ever yday  
0 : 0 : 0  
Menu Level u  
[S1]  
Set suspend type to  
Power On Suspend under  
ACPI OS  
S3 Resume by USB  
Resume by Alarm  
x Date (ofMonth) Alarm  
x Tim e (hh:mm :ss) Alarm  
Power On by Mouse  
Power On by Keyboard  
x KB Power ON Password  
AC Back Function  
[S3]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
Enter  
Set suspend type to  
Suspend to RAM under  
ACPI OS  
[Soft-Off]  
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
Figure 6: Power Management Setup  
ACPISuspendType  
S1(POS)  
S3(STR)  
SetACPI suspend type to S1. (Default Value)  
Set ACPI suspend type to S3.  
Soft-OffbyPWR-BTTN  
Instant-off  
Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)  
Delay 4 Sec.  
Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed  
less than 4 sec.  
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PMEEventWakeUp  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disable this function.  
Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default Value)  
ModemRingOn  
An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state .  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disable Modem Ring on function.  
Enable Modem Ring on function. (Default Value)  
S3 Resume by USB  
You can resume the system from USB device.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disable this function. (Default Value)  
Enable this function.  
Resume byAlarm  
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Disable this function. (Default Value)  
Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.  
If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.  
Date (of M onth) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31  
Tim e (hh: m m: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)  
PowerOn ByMouse  
Disabled  
Disabled this function. (Default value)  
Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.  
Mouse Click  
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PowerOnByKeyboard  
This feature allows you to set the m ethod for powering-on the system.  
The option "Password" allows you to set up to 5 alphanum eric characters to power-on the system.  
The option "Keyboard 98" allows you to use the standard keyboard 98 to power on the system.  
Password  
Disabled  
Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.  
Disabled this function. (Default value)  
Keyboard 98  
If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to  
power on the system.  
KBPowerONPassword  
When "Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here.  
Enter  
Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard  
Power On password.  
ACBACKFunction  
Soft-Off  
When AC-power back to the system , the system will be in "Off" state.  
(Default Value)  
Full-On  
When AC-power back to the system , the system always in "On" state.  
Mem ory  
When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state  
before AC-power off.  
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PnP/PCI Configurations  
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PnP/PCI Configurations  
PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment  
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment  
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment  
PCI 4 IRQ Assignment  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
Item Help  
Menu Level u  
Device(s) using this  
INT :  
Network Cntrlr  
- Bus 1 Dev 11 Func 0  
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
Figure 7: PnP/PCI Configurations  
PCI1/PCI5 IRQAssignment  
Auto  
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/PCI 5. (Default value)  
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1/PCI 5.  
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15  
PCI2 IRQAssignment  
Auto  
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)  
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.  
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15  
PCI3 IRQAssignment  
Auto  
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value)  
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3.  
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15  
PCI4 IRQAssignment  
Auto  
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value)  
Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4.  
3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15  
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PC Health Status  
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PC Health Status  
[Disabled]  
Reset Case Open Status  
Case Opened  
Item Help  
Yes  
Menu Level u  
[Disabled]  
Vcore  
OK  
DDR25V  
OK  
Don't reset case  
open status  
+3.3V  
OK  
+5V  
OK  
+12V  
OK  
[Enabled]  
Current System Temperature  
Current CPU Temperature  
Current CPU FAN Speed  
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed  
CPU Warning Temperature  
CPU FAN Fail Warning  
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning  
32oC  
34oC  
4687 RPM  
Clear case open  
status at next boot  
0
RPM  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values  
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults  
F7: Optimized Defaults  
Figure 8: PC Health Status  
Reset CaseOpen Status  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Don't reset case open status. (Default value)  
Clear case open status at next boot.  
CaseOpened  
If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No".  
If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes".  
If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save  
CM OS, your computer will restart.  
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Current Voltage (V) Vcore /DDR25V/ +3.3V/ +5V / +12V  
Detect system 's voltage status autom atically.  
Current System Temperature  
Detect System temperature autom atically.  
CurrentCPU Temperature  
Detect CPU temperature autom atically.  
CurrentCPU/SYSTEMFANSpeed(RPM)  
Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically.  
CPUWarning Temperature  
60oC / 140o F  
70oC / 158o F  
80oC / 176o F  
90oC / 194o F  
8Disabled  
Monitor CPU Tem p. at 60oC / 140oF.  
Monitor CPU Tem p. at 70oC / 158oF.  
Monitor CPU Tem p. at 80oC / 176oF.  
Monitor CPU Tem p. at 90oC / 194oF.  
Disable this function.(Default value)  
CPUFAN FailWarning  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default value)  
Fan Warning Function Enable.  
SYSTEMFANFailWarning  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Fan Warning Function Disable. (Default value)  
Fan Warning Function Enable.  
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Frequency/Voltage Control  
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Frequency/Voltage Control  
[Normal]  
Item Help  
VCORE OverVoltage Control  
DIMM OverVoltage Control  
AGP OverVoltage Control  
Menu Level u  
[Normal]  
[Normal]  
higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help  
F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults  
Figure 9: Frequency/Voltage Control  
VCOREOverVoltageControl  
IncreaseVCORE voltagemaygetstable for Over_Clock.Butit maydamage to CPU when enable  
thisfeature.  
Normal  
Supply voltage as CPU reguired. (Default value)  
Increase voltage range as user selected.  
+5% / +7.5% / +10%  
DIMMOverVoltageControl  
Normal  
+0.1V  
+0.2V  
Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value)  
Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.1V.  
Set DIMM OverVoltage Control to +0.2V.  
Incorrect using it m ay cause your system to fail. For power End-User use only!  
AGPOverVoltageControl  
Normal  
+0.1V  
+0.2V  
+0.3V  
Set AGP OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value)  
Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.1V.  
Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V.  
Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.3V.  
Incorrect using it m ay cause your system to fail. For power End-User use only!  
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
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} Standard CM OS Features  
} Advanced BIOS Features  
} Advanced Chipset Features  
} Frequency/Voltage Control  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
} Integrated Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)?Yword  
} Power M anagement Setup  
} PnP/PCI Configurations  
} PC Health Status  
Set User Password  
Save & Exit Setup  
Exit Without Saving  
ESC: Quit  
higf: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash  
LoadFail-Safe Defaults  
Fail-Safe defaults contain themostappropriatevalues ofthesystem parameters thatallow  
minimumsystem performance.  
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Load Optimized Defaults  
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} Standard CM OS Features  
} Advanced BIOS Features  
} Advanced Chipset Features  
} Frequency/Voltage Control  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
sword  
Set User Password  
LoadOptimized Defaults (Y/N) ?Y  
} Integrate
} Power M anagement Setup  
} PnP/PCI Configurations  
} PC Health Status  
Save & Exit Setup  
Exit Without Saving  
ESC: Quit  
higf: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults  
F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash  
LoadOptimizedDefaults  
Selectingthis field loads thefactory defaults for BIOSand ChipsetFeatures whichthe  
system automaticallydetects.  
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Set Supervisor/User Password  
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} Standard CM OS Features  
} Advanced BIOS Features  
} Advanced Chipset Features  
} Frequency/Voltage Control  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
word  
Set User Password  
EnterPassword:  
} Integrated
} Power M anagement Setup  
} PnP/PCI Configurations  
} PC Health Status  
Save & Exit Setup  
Exit Without Saving  
ESC: Quit  
higf: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Change/Set/Disable Password  
Figure 12: Password Setting  
F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash  
When youselectthis function, the following messagewill appear atthe center ofthescreentoassist  
youin creating apassword.  
Type the password, up to eight characters, andpress <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the  
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the  
selectionandnotenter apassword.  
To disable password, just press <Enter> when youare promptedto enter password.Amessage  
"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear toconfirm the password beingdisabled.Once the passwordis  
disabled, the systemwill bootand you can enter Setup freely.  
The BIOS Setupprogram allows you to specifytwo separate passwords:  
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access  
allBIOS Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor passwordis required for enteringthe  
BIOS Setup programandhaving full configurationfields, the User password isrequired to access only  
basicitems.  
If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be  
promptedfor the password everytime the system isrebooted or anytime you tryto enter Setup Menu.  
Ifyou select"Setup"at"Password Check" inAdvanceBIOS FeaturesMenu,youwill be prompted  
only when you try to enter Setup.  
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Save & Exit Setup  
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} Standard CM OS Features  
} Advanced BIOS Features  
} Advanced Chipset Features  
} Integrated
} Frequency/Voltage Control  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
word  
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y  
} Power M a
} PnP/PCI Configurations  
} PC Health Status  
Save & Exit Setup  
Exit Without Saving  
ESC: Quit  
higf: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Save Data to CM OS  
Figure 13: Save & Exit Setup  
F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash  
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.  
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.  
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Exit Without Saving  
CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software  
} Standard CM OS Features  
} Advanced BIOS Features  
} Advanced Chipset Features  
} Integrated Peripherals  
} Frequency/Voltage Control  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set SupervisoPassword  
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N  
} Power M an
} PnP/PCI Configurations  
} PC Health Status  
Save & Exit Setup  
Exit Without Saving  
ESC: Quit  
higf: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Abandon all Data  
F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash  
Figure 14: Exit Without Saving  
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.  
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.  
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Chapter 4 Technical Reference  
BIOS Flash Procedure  
Method 1:  
Q-Flash Introduction  
A. 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.  
B. How to use Q-Flash?  
a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it  
will allow you to enter AWARD BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Q-Flash utility.  
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2002Award Software  
}Standard CMOS Features  
}Advanced BIOS Features  
}Integrated Peripherals  
TopPerformance  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
}Power M
Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y  
}PnP/PC
}PC Health Status  
}Frequency/Voltage Control  
ESC:Quit  
Save & Exit Setup  
Exit Without Saving  
higf:SelectItem  
F10:Save & ExitSetup  
F8:Q-Flash  
Time, Date, HardDisk Type...  
b. Q-Flash Utility  
Q-Flash Utility V3.05  
SST39SF020 / 256K  
Yes  
Flash Type/Size :  
Keep DMI Data  
:
Load BIOS from Floppy  
Save BIOS to Floppy  
Space Bar:Change Value  
ESC: Reset  
Enter: Run  
h/i: Select Item  
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Load BIOS From Floppy  
!In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run.  
1 File(s) found  
XXXX.XX  
256K  
Total Size: 1.39M  
F5: Refresh  
Free Size: 1.14M  
ESC: Return Main  
DEL: Delete  
Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file.  
!Press Enter to Run.  
Are you sure to update BIOS?  
[Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort...  
!Press Enter to Run.  
!! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !!  
Please press anykeyto continue  
Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system.  
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Method 2:  
If you don’t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOSTM program to  
flash BIOS.  
Follow the setup that showing on the scween to install the Utility.  
2.Click"Start"-"Programs"-  
Presshere.  
"GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS"  
1.Click "@BIOS .  
(1)  
(2)  
Click "P".  
Click here.  
3. Please select @BIOS sever site,  
then Click "OK".  
(4)  
(3)  
Methods and steps:  
I. Update BIOS through Internet  
a. Click "Internet Update" icon  
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon  
c. Select @BIOSTM sever  
d. Select the exact modelname 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: 7N400E.F1).  
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 motherboardand Flash ROM:  
In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you  
check outwhich kind ofmotherboard 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 nameagain. 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 @BIOSTM 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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@ 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 wonderwhy 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 worryfree from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to  
maintain and manage your BIOS easily. Again, Gigabyte’s innovative product erects a milestone  
in mainboardindustries.  
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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R2-e/4vi-s/6io-CnhHainsntoerlyAudio Function Introuction  
The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the  
function!  
Stereo SpeakersConnection and Settings:  
We recommend thatyou use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is  
applied.  
STEP 1:  
Connectthe stereo speakersor earphone to "LineOut".  
Line Out  
STEP 2 :  
After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an  
icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the  
audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows trayat the  
bottom ofthe screen.  
STEP 3:  
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the  
"2 channel for stereo speakers output".  
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4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode  
STEP 1 :  
Connect the front channels to"Line Out",  
the rear channels to "Line In".  
Line Out Line In  
STEP 2 :  
After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an  
icon on thetaskbar's status area. Click the  
audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at  
the bottom ofthe screen.  
STEP 3 :  
Select"Speaker Configuration", and choose the  
"4 channel for 4 speakers output".  
Disable"Only SURROUND-KIT", and press  
"OK".  
When the "Environmentsettings" is "None", the  
sound would be performed as stereomode  
(2 channels output). Please selectthe other  
settings for 4channels output.  
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Basic 6 ChannelAnalog Audio Output Mode  
Use theback audio panel to connect the audio output  
withoutany additionalmodule.  
STEP 1 :  
Connectthe frontchannelsto "Line Out",the rear chan-  
nels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels  
to "MIC In".  
Line In  
MIC In Line Out  
STEP 2 :  
After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an  
icon on the taskbar's status area. Clickthe au-  
dio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the  
bottom ofthe screen.  
STEP 3 :  
Select"Speaker Configuration", and choose the  
"6 channel for 5.1 speakers output".  
Disable"Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK".  
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Advanced 6ChannelAnalog Audio Output Mode(using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device):  
(Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN /  
Subwoofer)  
SURROUND-KIT access analog outputto rear  
channels andCenter/Subwoofer channels. Itis the best  
solution ifyou need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC  
atthe same time. "SURROUND-KIT" isincluded inthe  
GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture.  
STEP 1 :  
Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back ofthe case ,  
and fix it with the screw.  
STEP 2 :  
Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" to SUR_CEN on the  
M/B.  
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STEP 3 :  
Connectthe frontchannels toback audio panel's  
"Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's  
REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to  
SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER.  
STEP 4 :  
Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows  
tray atthe bottom ofthe screen.  
STEP 5 :  
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6  
channels for 5.1 speakers output".  
Enable"Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK".  
Basic &Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeNotes:  
Whenthe "Environmentsettings" is "None", the sound  
would be perform ed as stereo m ode(2 channels  
output). Please select the other settings for 6  
channelsoutput.  
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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)  
A "SPDIF output" device is available on the  
motherboard. Cable withrear bracket is provided  
and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector  
(As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder,  
rearbracket providescoaxial cable and Fiber  
connecting port.  
1. Connect theSPDIF output device to the rear  
bracket ofPC, and fix itwith screw.  
2. Connect SPDIF device tothe motherboard.  
3. ConnectSPDIF to the SPDIF decoder.  
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Xpress Recovery Introduction  
What is Xpress Recovery?  
Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition . If the hard drive  
can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state.  
1. It supports FAT16, FAT32, NTFS Operation System .  
2. It does not work when you install Boot Manager .  
3. It must be used with IDE hard disk supporting HPA .  
4. The first partition must be set as the boot partition. When the boot partition is backed up,  
please do notchange its size.  
5. It must be connected to IDE1 Master .  
1. System data and hard disk's reading/writing speed will affect backing up speed.  
2. Itis supported by Intel 865 / 875 chipset, nVIDIA nForce 2 chipset and SiS 648FX chipset  
based motherboard from Gigabyte.  
How to use the Xpress Recovery  
a. There are two ways to enter the Xpress Recovery utility:  
1. Press F9 during powering on the computer . (see the below)  
F9 ForXpress Recovery  
2. Please go to "Advanced BIOS" setting menu and set boot from CD-ROM, then save  
and exit the BIOS menu. Later, when "CD-ROM:" appears at the bottom of the screen,  
press any key to enter Xpress Recovery.  
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b.Xpress Recovery:  
Xpress RecoveryV1.0 (C)CopyRight2003. GIGABYTETechnilogyCO. , Ltd.  
1. Excute Backup Utility  
2. Excute Restore Utility  
3.Remove Backup Image  
4. Exitand Restart  
1.Excute Backup Utility:  
! Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit  
The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back it up.  
The backed up datawill be savedas a hiddenimage .  
2.Excute Restore Utility:  
! This program will recover your system to factory default.  
Press R to recover your system.  
Press Esc to exit  
Restore the backup image to the original state.  
3.Remove Backup Image:  
! Do you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N)  
Removethe backupimage.  
4.Exitand Restart:  
Exit and restart your computer.  
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Chapter 5 Appendix  
Install Drivers  
Pictures below are shown in Windows XP  
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the  
driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click  
the CD-ROMdevice icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.  
INSTALL CHIPSET DRIVER  
This page shows the drivers that need to be installed for the system. Click each item to install the  
driver manually or switch to the to install the drivers automatically.  
The "Xpress Install" uses the"Click and Forget" technology to install the drivers automatically. Just  
select the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. The  
automatically.  
will finish the installation for you  
Massage: Some device drivers will restart  
your system automatically. After restarting  
your system the "Xpress Install" will  
continue to install other drivers.  
We recommend that you install all components in the list.  
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Driver installation finished !  
You have to reboot system !  
Item Description  
n Nvidia System Driver  
nVIDIA Chipset Driver  
n USB Patch for WinXP  
This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP.  
n RealTek LAN Drive(*)  
)
RealTek 10/100 LAN driver for 81xx series chips(*  
n RealTekAC97 Codec Driver  
Realtek Audio Driver  
n Nvidia USB 2.0 Driver Information  
nVIDIA USB 2.0 Host Controller use the inbox driver in Service Pack 1  
Please upgrade to Windows XP Service Pack 1 and rescan for hardware  
change in Device Manage.  
For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service  
Pack.After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus  
controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system  
(System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver).  
(*)For GA-7N400E-L only.  
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SOFTWAREAPPLICATION  
This pagereveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners.  
n Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager (GWUM)  
This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray  
n Gigabyte ManagementTool (GMT)  
A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network  
n EasyTune 4  
Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions  
n DMI Viewer  
Windows based utility which is used to browse the DMI/SMBIOS information of the system  
n Face-Wizard  
New utility for adding BIOS logo  
n @BIOS  
Gigabyte windows flash BIOS utility  
n Acrobat e-Book  
Useful utility from Adobe  
n AcrobatReader  
Popular utility from Adobe for reading .PDF file format documents  
n Norton Internet Security (NIS)  
Integrated utility which includes anti-virus, ads, etc.  
n DirectX 9.0  
Install Microsoft DirectX 9 to enable 3D hardware acceleration thatsupportfor operating system  
to achieve better 3D performence.  
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SOFTWAREINFORMATION  
This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title.  
HARDWAREINFORMATION  
This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.  
CONTACTUS  
Please see the last page for details.  
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FAQ  
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a  
specificmotherboardmodel,pleaselogontohttp://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm  
Question 1: Icannot see some options thatwere included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS.  
Why?  
Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys  
after entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.  
Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?  
Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts  
down and that's why the light is still on.  
Question 3: Why cannot Iuse all functions in EasyTune4?  
Answer: The availability ofthe listed functions in EasyTune4 depends on the MB chipset. If the  
chipset doesn't support certain functions in EasyTune4, these functions will be locked automati-  
cally and you will not be able to use them.  
Question 4: Why do I fail to install RAID andATA drivers under Win 2000 and XP on boards that  
support RAID function after I connect the boot HDD to IDE3 or IDE4 ?  
Answer: First of all, you need to save some files in the CD-ROM to a floppydisk before installing  
drivers. Youalso needto go through some ratherdifferentstepsin the installation process. Therefore,  
we suggest that you refer to the installation steps in the RAID manual at our website.  
(Please download it at http://tw.giga-byte.com/support/user_pdf/raid_manual.pdf)  
Question 5: How do I clear CMOS?  
Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the  
manual. If your board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak  
voltage to clear CMOS. Please refer to the steps below:  
Steps:  
1. Turn off power.  
2. Disconnectthe power cord from MB.  
3. Take out the battery gently and put itaside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a  
metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make  
them short for one minute).  
4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.  
5. Connectpower cord to MB again and turn on power.  
6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults.  
7. Save changes and rebootthe system.  
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Question 6: Why does system seem unstable after updating BIOS?  
Answer: Please remember to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS Defaults) after flashing  
BIOS. However, if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to solve the problem.  
Question 7: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?  
Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. Ifnot,  
please change another speaker with power/amplifier and tryagain later.  
Question 8: How do Idisable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card?  
Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so  
you don'tneed to change anysetting manually to disable the onboard VGA.  
Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2?  
Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected anycable that  
is not provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB  
Panel. Ifthe cable is your own cable, please remove it from this pin and do notconnect anyof your  
own cables to it.  
Question 10: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up.  
What do these beeps usuallystand for?  
Answer: The beep codes below may help you identifythe possible computer problems. However,  
they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.  
gAMI BIOS Beep Codes  
*Computer gives 1 shortbeep when system boots successfully.  
*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.  
1 beep Refresh failure  
2 beeps Parityerror  
3 beeps Base 64K memoryfailure  
4 beeps Timer not operational  
5 beeps Processor error  
6 beeps 8042 - gateA20 failure  
7 beeps Processor exception interrupterror  
8 beeps Display memoryread/write failure  
9 beeps ROM checksum error  
10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error  
11 beeps Cache memorybad  
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g AWARD BIOS Beep Codes  
1 short: System boots successfully  
2 short: CMOS setting error  
1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error  
1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error  
1 long 3 short: Keyboard error  
1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error  
Continuous long beeps: DRAM error  
Continuous short beeps: Power error  
Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA  
mode?  
Answer: Please set in the BIOS as follow:  
1. Advanced BIOS features--> SATA/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"  
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"  
3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W Serial ATA: "enable"  
Then it depends on the SATA mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "BASE" to  
normal ATA mode in the item named Serial ATA function.  
Question 12:For the M/Bwhich have RAID function, how to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from IDE3,4 by  
either RAID or ATAmode?  
Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:  
1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"  
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"  
3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W ATA/RAID: "enable"  
Then itdepends on the RAID mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "ATA" to normal  
ATA mode in the item named RAID controller function.  
Question 13:How to set in the BIOS to bootup from the IDE/ SCSI/ RAID card ?  
Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow:  
1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI"  
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"  
Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting  
procedures.  
START  
Turn off the powerand unplug the AC powercable, then remove  
all ofthe add-on cardsand cables from motherboard.  
Yes  
Please isolate  
the short pin.  
Please make sure motherboard & chassisare not short?  
No  
Failure hasbeen excluded.  
Make sure the  
jumpersetting  
arecorrect.  
No  
Please make sure all jumper settings(such as CPU system  
busspeed, frequencyratio, voltage and etc)are setproperly.  
Yes  
Failure hasbeen excluded.  
Plug the C PU  
cooling fan power  
in the CPU fan  
No  
Checkif the CPU cooling fan attached to CPU properly. ls  
CPU cooling fan powerconnected to CPU_FAN  
properly?  
connector. Plug  
in the AC pow er  
connector.  
Yes  
Failure hasbeen excluded.  
Insert and push  
No  
the memory  
module vertically  
into the DIMM  
slot.  
Checkif the memoryinstall properlyinto the DIMM slot.  
Yes  
Failure hasbeen excluded.  
Insertthe VGAcard. Then plug in ATXpower cable and  
turn on the system.  
A
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A
The problem could  
be caused by  
power supply,  
CPU , memory or  
CPU /memory  
No  
Ismemory LED on and CPU fan running?  
socket itself.  
Yes  
Failure hasbeen excluded.  
Perhaps your VGA  
card / VGA slot or  
No  
Check ifthere isdisplay.  
Yes  
monitor is defective.  
Failure hasbeen excluded.  
Turn off the system. Reboot afterkeyboard and mouse  
have been plugged in.  
It is possible that  
your key board or  
key board connector  
is defectiv e.  
No  
Checkif keyboard is working properly.  
Yes  
Press<Del> to enter BIOSsetup. Choose "Load  
Optimized Defaults" and save then exit setup.  
Failure hasbeen excluded.  
The problem was  
probably caused by  
the IDE device /  
No  
Turn off the system and re-connectthe IDEcable.  
Checkif the system can rebootsuccessfully.  
connector or cable.  
Yes  
Reinstall Windows OS, and reinstall add-on cardsand  
cables. Then tryto rebootthe system.  
Failure hasbeen excluded.  
END  
If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national  
distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical  
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Technical Support/RMA Sheet  
Customer/Country:  
ContactPerson:  
Company:  
E-mail Add. :  
PhoneNo.:  
Modelname/LotNumber:  
BIOS version:  
PCB revision:  
Driver/Utility:  
O.S./A.S.:  
Hardware  
Configuration  
CPU  
Mfs.  
Modelname  
Size:  
Memory  
Brand  
VideoCard  
AudioCard  
HDD  
CD-ROM /  
DVD-ROM  
Modem  
Network  
AMR / CNR  
Keyboard  
Mouse  
Powersupply  
Other Device  
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Acronyms  
Acronyms  
ACPI  
APM  
AGP  
Meaning  
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface  
AdvancedPowerManagement  
AcceleratedGraphics Port  
Audio Modem Riser  
AMR  
ACR  
Advanced CommunicationsRiser  
Basic Input / Output System  
Central Processing Unit  
BIOS  
CPU  
CMOS  
CRIMM  
CNR  
DMA  
DMI  
ComplementaryMetal Oxide Semiconductor  
Continuity RIMM  
Communication and Networking Riser  
DirectMemoryAccess  
Desktop Management Interface  
Dual Inline MemoryModule  
Dual Retention Mechanism  
Dynamic RandomAccess Memory  
Double Data Rate  
DIMM  
DRM  
DRAM  
DDR  
ECP  
Extended Capabilities Port  
Extended System Configuration Data  
ErrorChecking and Correcting  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
Enhanced Parallel Port  
ESCD  
ECC  
EMC  
EPP  
ESD  
Electrostatic Discharge  
FDD  
FloppyDisk Device  
FSB  
FrontSide Bus  
HDD  
IDE  
Hard Disk Device  
Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced  
Interrupt Request  
IRQ  
to be continued......  
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Acronyms  
IOAPIC  
ISA  
Meaning  
Input OutputAdvanced Programmable Input Controller  
Industry Standard Architecture  
LocalArea Network  
LAN  
I/O  
Input / Output  
LBA  
Logical BlockAddressing  
Light Emitting Diode  
LED  
MHz  
Megahertz  
MIDI  
MTH  
MPT  
NIC  
Musical Instrument Digital Interface  
MemoryTranslator Hub  
MemoryProtocol Translator  
Network Interface Card  
OS  
Operating System  
OEM  
PAC  
Original Equipment Manufacturer  
PCI A.G.P. Controller  
POST  
PCI  
Power-On Self Test  
Peripheral ComponentInterconnect  
Rambus in-line MemoryModule  
Special Circumstance Instructions  
Single Edge Contact Cartridge  
Static RandomAccess Memory  
RIMM  
SCI  
SECC  
SRAM  
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CONTACTUS  
Contact us via the information in this page all over the world.  
Taiwan  
The Netherlands  
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.  
Giga-Byte Technology B.V.  
Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei  
Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.  
Address: Postbus 1385, 5602 BJ, Eindhoven, The  
Netherlands  
TEL: 886 (2) 8912-4888 (50 lines)  
FAX: 886 (2) 8912-4004  
USA  
Tel: +31 40 290 2088  
Fax: +31 40 290 2089  
China  
G.B.T. INC.  
Shanghai Office  
Address: 17358 Railroad St, City of Industry, CA  
91748.  
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WebAddress: www.gigabyte.com.cn  
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Tel: 1 (626) 854-9338  
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WebAddress: www.gigabyte.com.cn  
Beijing Office  
WebAddress: www.giga-byte.com  
Germany  
G.B.T. Technology Trading GmbH  
Tel: 49-40-2533040  
Tel: 86-10-82856054  
86-10-82856064  
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E-mail:support@gigabyte.de  
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86-10-82856094  
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U.K  
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Tel: 44-1908-362700  
Fax: 44-1908-362709  
WebAddress: www.gbt-tech.co.uk  
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