M The author assumes no responsibility for any
errors or omissions that may appear in this
document nor does the author make a
commitment to update the information
contained herein.
M Third-party brands and names are the
property of their respective owners.
M Please do not remove any labels on
motherboard, this may void the warranty of
this motherboard.
M Due to rapid change in technology, some of
the specifications might be out of date
beforepwblicution of this booklet.
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Declaration of Conformity
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, system, installation to which it refers)
Mother Board
GA-7VKML
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 and methods of measurement
of radio disturbance characteristics of
industrial,scientific and medical (ISM
high frequency equipment
o EN 61000-3-2*
T EN 60555-2
Disturbances in supply systems cause
by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment “Harmonics”
Limits and methods of measurement
of radio disturbance characteristics of
broadcast receiversand associated
equipment
o EN 61000-3-3*
T EN 60555-3
Disturbances in supply systems cause
by household appliances and similar
electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”
o EN 55013
o EN 55014
Limits and methods of measurement
of radio disturbance characteristics of
household electrical appliances,
portable tools and similar electrical
apparatus
Generic emission standard Part 1:
Residual commercial and light industry
T EN 50081-1
T EN 50082-1
o EN 55081-2
Generic immunity standard Part 1:
Residual commercial and light industry
o EN 55015
o EN 55020
Limits and methods of measurement
of radio disturbance characteristics of
fluorescent lamps and luminaries
Generic emission standard Part 2:
Industrialenvironment
Immunity from radio interference of
broadcast receiversand associated
equipment
o EN 55082-2
Generic emission standard Part 2:
Industrialenvironment
T EN 55022
Limits and methods of measurement
of radio disturbance characteristics of
information technology equipment
o ENV 55104
o EN50091-2
lmmunity requirements for household
appliances tools and similar apparatus
o DIN VDE 0855
o part 10
Cabled distribution systems; Equipment
for receiving and/or distribution from
sound and television signals
EMC requirements for uninterruptible
power systems (UPS)
o part 12
(EC conformity marking)
T
CE marking
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
o EN 60335
Safety requirements for mains operated
o EN 60950
electronic and related apparatus for
household and similar general use
Safety of household and similar
electrical appliances
o EN 50091-1
Manufacturer/Importer
Date : July 31, 2002
Timmy Huang
Timmy Huang
Signature:
Name:
(Stamp)
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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/Fax No:(818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339
hereby declares that the product
Product Name:
Model Number:
Motherboard
GA-7VKML
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
causeharmful and(2) thisdevicemust accept anyinferencereceived,
including that maycause undesired operation.
Representative Person’s Name:
Signature:
ERIC LU
Eric Lu
Date: July 31,2002
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GA-7VKML Series
AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
AMD SocketA Processor Motherboard
Rev. 3.4 First Edition
12ME-7VKML-3401
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Table of Content
Item Checklist ..................................................................................4
WARNING! .......................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................5
Features Summary................................................................................................ 5
GA-7VKML (PCB Ver.: 1.1) Motherboard Layout ............................................. 7
GA-7VKML (PCB 3.2/3.3/3.4) Motherboard Layout......................................... 8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ............................................9
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ......................................... 10
Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup .................................................................................... 10
Step1-2: CPU Installation .........................................................................................11
Step1-3: CPU Heat Sink Installation ......................................................................... 12
Step 2: Install memorymodules ....................................................................... 13
Step 3: Install expansion cards ......................................................................... 15
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply............. 16
Step4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................ 16
Step4-2: Connectors Introduction (For PCB Ver. : 3.2 ~ 3.4) ........................................ 18
Step4-3: Connectors Introduction (For PCB Ver. : 1.1) ................................................ 25
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .................................................................... 31
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F9a) .......................................... 32
Standard CMOS Features ................................................................................. 34
BIOS Features Setup .......................................................................................... 37
Chipset Features Setup ...................................................................................... 39
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Power Management Setup ................................................................................ 42
PNP/PCI Configuration ....................................................................................... 45
Load Fail-Safe Defaults...................................................................................... 47
Load Optimized Defaults.................................................................................... 48
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................................ 49
Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup ..................................................................... 53
Set Supervisor / User Password ........................................................................ 55
IDE HDD Auto Detection ..................................................................................... 56
Save & Exit Setup ................................................................................................. 57
Exit Without Saving .............................................................................................. 58
Chapter 4 Technical Reference ........................................................ 61
Block Diagram ..................................................................................................... 61
@ BIOSTM Introduction ........................................................................................ 62
EasyTuneTM 4 Introduction ............................................................................... 63
Q-Flash UtilityIntroduction ................................................................................ 64
2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction ................................................. 79
Chapter 5 Appendix ........................................................................ 87
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Item Checklist
þ The GA-7VKML series motherboard
þ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1
þ CD for motherboard driver & utility (VUCD)
þ GA-7VKML series user’s manual
þ I/O Shield
o 2 Port USB Cable x 1
o 4 PortUSB Cable x 1
o SPDIF KITx 1(SPD-KIT)
o IEEE 1394 Cable x1
o Center/Subwoofer Cable x1
(SURROUND-KIT)
o Quick PC Installation Guide
o RAID Manual
o Motherboard Settings Label
WARNING!
Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protect them against damage from static electricity, y ou should follow some precautions whenever
you work on your computer.
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded w rist 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 pow er supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX
pow er connector on the motherboard.
Installing the motherboard to the chassis…
If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and
there are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed y ou 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 y ou 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 PC B that are near the
fix ing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
FeaturesSummary
Form Factor
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24.4cm x 21.7cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
(For PCB Vev.: 1.1)
24.3cm x 21.0cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
(For PCB Ver.: 3.2~3.4)
Motherboard
CPU
GA-7VKML Series Motherboard:
GA-7VKML / GA-7VKML-P / 7VKML-DL
Socket A processor
AMD AthlonTM/AthlonTM XP/DuronTM (K7) SocketA processor
128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die
Supports 1.4GHz and faster
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200/266MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds (PCI 33MHz)
VIAKM266 Memory/AGP/PCI Controller (PAC)
VIA VT8233A Low cost V-LINK Client Highly Intergated
2 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
Chipset
Memory
Supports PC1600 DDR or PC2100 DDR DIMM
Supports up to 2GB DRAM (Max)
Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM
Supports 64bit DRAM integrity mode
IT8705F
I/O Control
Slots
1 AGP slot (2X/4X) device support
3 PCI Slots Supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant
1 CNR (Communication and Netw orking Riser) Slot
(only secondary card) *
On-Board IDE
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2 IDE bus master (ATA66/100/133) IDE ports for up to 4
ATAPI devices
Supports PIO mode3,4 (ATA66/100/133) IDE & ATAPI
CD-ROM
to be continued......
Introduction
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On-Board Peripherals
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1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M
and 2.88M bytes.
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1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
2 Serial port (COM A, Internal COM B)
1 VGA port
4 USB ports (Rear USB x 2, Front USB x 2)
1 IrDA connector for IR
Hardware Monitor
CPU/System Fan Revolution detect
CPU/System temperature detect
System Voltage Detect
On-Board Sound #
On-Board Sound **
Realtek ALC101 CODEC
Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD_In/AUX_In /Game 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 out
CD_In/ AUX_IN/Game Port
On-Board LAN ***
PS/2 Connector
BIOS
Build in RTL8100 Chipset
PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace
Licensed AMI BIOS, 2M bit Flash ROM
Support Q-Flash Utility
Additional Features
STR(Suspend-To-RAM)
AC Recovery
USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3
PS2 KB/Mouse wake up from S1, S3, S4, S5
Supports @BIOSTM
Supports Easy TuneTM
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" # " Supported 7VKML PCB VER: 3.2 / 3.3 / 3.4.
" ** " Supported GA-7VKML-P / GA-7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4)
" *** " Supported 7VKML (PCB VER: 3.2 ~ 3.4 and 7VKML-P)
M 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 C PU,
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-7VKML (PCB Ver.: 1.1) Motherboard Layout
SYS_FAN
MS_ KB
CPU_FAN
LED1
SOCKET A
KM266
AGP
IT8705F
PCI1
BAT1
CODEC
VT8233A
PCI2
PCI3
CI
CLR_CMOS**
BZ1
BI OS
USB1
IR
CD_IN
RTL8100
S_IRQ
F_PANEL
CNR1
WOL
"**" Supported on motherboard version:1.1 only. Default doesn’t include the
“Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily
short 1-2 pin.
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GA-7VKML (PCB 3.2/3.3/3.4) Motherboard Layout
CPU_FAN
MS_ KB
RAM_LED
CLK_JP
SOCKET A
KM266
AGP
SUR_CEN ** IT8705F
PCI1
AUX_IN
CODEC
BI OS
PCI2
PCI3
VT8233A
BZ1
CI
IR
CD_IN
BAT1
RTL
8100 *
F_PANEL
USB1
PWR_LED
SPDIF **
SPDIF_IN **
" * " Not Supported 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4)
" ** " Supported 7VKML-P / 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4)
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups:
Step 1- Set system Switch (CLK_SW)...for PCB Ver. 1.1
Step 1- Set system Jumper(CLK_JP)...for PCB Ver. 3.2
Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 3- Install memory modules
Step 4- Install expansion cards
Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply
Step 6- Setup BIOS software
Step 7- Install supporting software tools
Step 2
Step 3
Step 1
Step 5
Step 5
Step 4
PCB Ver. 1.1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 1
Step 5
Step 5
Step 4
PCB Ver. 3.2
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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup
The sy stem bus frequency can be switched at 100/133MHz by adjusting C LK_SW.
(The frequency ratio depend on C PU.)
PCB Ver: 1.1 used
1
CLK_SW
OFF: 133MHz
ON
ON: 100MHz
CLK_SW
Default Setting: 100MHz
The sy stem bus frequency can be switched at 100/133MHz by adjusting C LK_JP.
(The frequency ratio depend on C PU.)
PCB Ver: 3.2 ~ 3.4 used
1
1-2 close: 100 MHz
1
2-3 close: 133 MHz
Default Setting: 100MHz
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Step1-2: CPU Installation
CPU Bottom View
CPU Top 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.
M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
M If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause
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Step1-3: CPU Heat Sink Installation
1.Press down the CPU socket
lever and finish CPU installation.
2.Use qualified fan approved by AMD.
3.Fasten the heatsink supporting-base
onto the CPU socket on the main-
board.
4.Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to
the CPU fan connector, than install
complete.
M Please use AMD approved cooling fan.
M We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat
conduction between your CPU and heatsink.
M Make sure the CPUfan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,
this completes the installation.
M Please refer toCPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation procedure.
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Step2: Installmemory modules
The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automati-
cally detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the
DIMM Slot. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary
between sockets.
Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM
Devices used on DIMM
64 Mbit (2M x8x4 banks)
64 Mbit (1Mx 16x4 banks)
128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks)
128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks)
256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks)
256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks)
512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks)
1 DIMMx64/x72
128 MBytes
64 MBytes
2 DIMMsx64/x72
256 MBytes
128 MBytes
512 MBytes
256 MBytes
1 GBytes
256 MBytes
128 MBytes
512 MBytes
256 MBytes
512 MBytes
512 MBytes
1 GBytes
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DDR
1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM
memory module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module verticallyinto the
DIMM slot. Then push it down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM slots
to lock the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to
remove the DIMM module.
DDRIntroduction
Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory
is a high performance and cost-effectiv e solution that allows easy adoption for memory v endors,
OEMs and system integrators.
DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing
SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottle-
neck by doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM will offer a superior solution and migration
path from existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100
DDR memory (DDR266) doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and
falling edge of the clock, achiev ing data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the
same DRAM clock frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.1GB per second, DDR memory enables
system OEM s to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for
servers, w orkstations, high-end PC's and value desktop SMA systems. With a core voltage of only
2.5 Volts compared to conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for
small form factor desktops and notebook applications.
M When RAM_LED is ON, do not install/remove DDR from socket.
M Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two
notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change
the insert orientation.
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Step3: Install expansioncards
1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the ex pansion card into
the computer.
2. Remove your computer’s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6. Replace your computer’s chassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system
Please carefully pull out the small white-
draw able 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
AGPCard
sure your AGP card is locked by the small
white- drawable bar.
Issues To Beware OfWhen Installing CNR (Only for PCB Ver.: 1.1)
Please use standard CNR card like the one in order to avoid mechanical problem.
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Step4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power
supply
Step4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction
v
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x
u
y
u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Mouse Connector
(6 pin Female)
ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard
and PS/2 mouse.
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(6 pin Female)
v USB & LAN Connector
Ø 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. Hav e a standard USB interface.
Also make sure your OS supports USB
LAN *
USB1
USB0
controller. If y our 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.
" * " Not Supported 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4)
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w Parallel Port and VGA Port/COMA Port
Parallel Port
ØThis mainboard sutports 1 standard COM port,
1 VGA port and 1 LPT port. Device like printer
can be connected to LPT port ; mouse and
modem etc can be connected to COM port.
(25 pin Female)
VGA
COMA
VGA Port
Serial Port
(15 pin Female)
(9 pin Male)
x Game /MIDI Ports
ØThis connector supports joystick, M IDI key
board and other relate audio devices.
Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)
y Audio Connectors
Ø After install onboard audio driver, you may
connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone
to MIC In jack.
Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be
connected to Line-In jack.
Please note:
Line Out
Line In
MIC In
You are able to use 2-/4-/6- channel audio
feature by S/W selection.
If you want to enable 6-channel function, you
have 2 choose for hardware connection.
Method1:
Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out"
Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In"
Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MIC Out".
Method2:
You can refer to page 24, and contact your
nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.
If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup
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Step4-2: Connectors Introduction (For PCB Ver. : 3.2 ~ 3.4)
2
1
7
3
15
5
4
10
19
13
11
16
12
18 17
14 9
6
8
1) CPU_FAN
2) SYS_FAN
3) ATX
10) F_AUDIO
11) AUX_IN
12) CD_IN
13) IR
4) FDD
5) IDE1/IDE2
6) PWR_LED
7) RAM_LED
8) F_PANEL
9) BAT1
14) USB1
15) COMB
16) CI
17) SPDIF_IN *
18) SPDIF *
19) SUR_CEN *
" * " Supported 7VKML / 7VKML-P / 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4)
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1) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector)
Ø Please note, a proper installation of the CPU
cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from run
ning under abnormal condition or damaged by
overheating.The CPU fan connector supports
Max. current up to 600mA .
1
GND
Sense
2) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)
Ø This connector allows you to link with
the cooling fan on the sy stem case to
1
lower the sy stem temperature.
GND
Sense
3) ATX (ATX Power)
Ø AC power cord should only be connected to
your pow er supply unit after ATX pow er cable
20
VCC and other related devices are firmly connected
+12V
5V SB (Stand by +5V)
to the mainboard.
VCC
-5V
Power Good
GND
GND
VCC
GND
GND
PS-ON(SoftOn/Off)
GND
VCC
GND
3.3V
3.3V
GND
-12V
3.3V
1
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4) FDD (Floppy Connector)
Ø Please connect the floppy driver ribbon cables
to FDD. It supports 360K,1.2M,720K,1.44M
and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types.
The rad stripe of the ribbn cable must be the
same side with the Pin1.
1
5) IDE1/IDE2 [IDE1 (Primary), IDE2(Secondary) Connector]
Ø Important Notice:
Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and
connect CDROM to IDE2.
The rad stripe of the ribbn cable must be the
same side with the Pin1.
1
1
Ø PWR_LED is connect with the sy stem 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.
6 ) PWR_LED
1
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Ø Do not remove memory modules while
DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or
other unex pected damages due to the
2.5V stand by voltage. Remove memory
modules only when AC Power cord is
disconnected.
7) RAM_LED
8 ) F_PANEL (2x10 pins jumper)
2
1
20
19
GN (Green Switch)
GD (Green LED)
Open: Normal Operation
Close: Entering Green Mode
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
HD (IDE Hard DiskActive LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
SPK (Speaker Connector)
Pin 1: VCC(+)
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
RST (Reset Sw itch)
Open: Normal Operation
Close: Reset H ardware System
Open: Normal Operation
Close: Power On/Off
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
PW (Soft Power Connector)
MPD(Message LED/Power/
Sleep LED)
Ø 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.
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9 ) BAT1 (Battery)
CAUTION
v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.
v Replace only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the manufacturer.
v Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
+
ØIf y ou want to use " FrontAudio" connector, you
must move 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 y ou are buying support front
audio connector, please contact your dealer.
10 ) F_AUDIO (Front Audio)
1
2
MIC
REF
GND
POWER
FrontAudio (R)
Reserved
Rear Audio (R)
Rear Audio (L)
Front Audio
(L)
9
10
Ø Connect C D-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out
11 ) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In)
to the connector.
1
CD-R
CD-L
GND
12 ) AUX_IN (AUX_IN Connector )
Ø Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner
audio out )to the connector.
13 ) IR (IR)
Ø Please note, Be careful with the polarity of
the IR connector while you connect the IR.
Please contact you nearest dealer for optional
IR device.
1
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14 ) F_USB1 (Front USB Connector)
(F_USB1 connector in yellow is for
USB 1.1)
Ø 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 U SB cable.
USBDy+
USBDy-
Power
GND
USB
Over
Current
1
GND
Power
USBDx-
USBDx+
15 ) COM B ( White )
Ø Be careful with the polarity of the COMB
connector. Check the pin assignment
while you connect the COM B cable.
Please contact your nearest dealer for
optional COMB cable.
1
2
NDCDB-
NSOUTB
NSINB
NDTRB-
NDSRB-
NCTSB-
GND
NRTSB-
NC
NRIB-
9 10
16 ) CI (Case Open)
Ø This 2 pin connector allows y our system to
enable or disable the “case open” item in
BIOS if the system case begin remove.
Signal
GND
1
17 ) SPDIF_IN *
Ø The SPDIF output is capable of providing
digital audio to external speakers or com
pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby
Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when
your stereo system has digital input
function.
1
GND
VCC
SPDIF IN
Ø Use this feature only when your device has
18 ) SPDIF *
digital output function.
1
GND
VCC
SPDIF Out
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19 ) SUR_CEN *
Ø Please contact your nearest dealer for optional
SUR_CEN cable.
BASS_OUT
SUR OUTR
CENTER_OUT
GND
SUR OUTL
1
" * " Supported 7VKML / 7VKML-P / 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4)
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Step4-3: Connectors Introduction (For PCB Ver. : 1.1)
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23
26
25
20
24
22
20) F_Panel
21) F_AUDIO
22) USB1
24) WOL
25) S_IRQ
26) CLR_CMOS
23) SPDIF
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20 ) F_PANEL (2x7 pins connector)
2
1
14
13
HD (IDE Hard DiskActive LED)
SPK (Speaker Connector)
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 1: VCC(+)
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
RST (Reset Sw itch)
Open: Normal Operation
Close: Reset H ardware System
Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
Pin 3: LED cathode(-)
Open: Normal Operation
Close: Power On/Off
PD+/PD_G-/PD_Y-(Power LED)
PW (Soft Power Connector)
Ø 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.
21 ) F_AUDIO (Front Audio)
8
7
GND
Rear Audio (L)
Rear Audio (R)
GND
FrontAudio (L)
FrontAudio (R)
MIC
2
1
Ø If you want to use "FrontAudio" connector, you must remove 3-4, 5-6 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.
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22 ) USB1 (Front USB)
Ø Be careful with the polarity of the front panel
USB connector. Check the pin assignment
while you connect the front panel USB cable.
Please contact your nearest dealer for
optional front panel USB cable.
1
Ø The SPDIF output is capable of providing
digital audio to external speakers or
23 ) SPDIF (SPDIF)
compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby
Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when
your stereosystem has digital output function.
GND
SPDIF OUT
VCC
1
Ø This connector allows the remove
servers to manage the system that in
stalled this mainboard via your network
adapter which also supports WOL.
24 ) WOL (Wake On Lan)
1
+5V SB
GND
Signal
Ø Please Note: For special design, for
25 ) S_IRQ (Serial IRQ)
example: PCMCIA add on card.
GND
Signal
1
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26 ) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS Function)
2-3 close: Normal (Default)
1-2 close: Clear CMOS
1
1
Ø Please note: You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper.
Default doesn’t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper.
To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the
basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it
retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
ENTERING SETUP
Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. Ifyou require
more advanced BIOS settings, please go to “Advanced BIOS” setting menu.To enter Advanced BIOS
setting menu, press “Ctrl+F1” key on the BIOS screen.
KEYS
CONTROL
<á>
Move to previous item
Move to next item
<â>
<ß>
<à>
<Enter>
<Esc>
Move to the item in the left hand
Move to the item in the right hand
Select item
Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and
Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1>
<F2>
<F3>
<F4>
<F5>
<F6>
<F7>
<F8>
<F9>
<F10>
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table
Load the Optimized Defaults
Q-Flash utility
System Information
Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
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GETTING HELP
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible
selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F9a)
Once you enter AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen.
The Main Menu allows you to selectfrom eight setup functions and two exitchoices. Use arrow keys to
select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg: Select Item
F5: Old Values
F6: Fail-Safe Values
F10:Save & Exit
F7: Optimized Values
F8: Q-Flash Utility
Time, Date , Hard Disk Type…
Figure 1: Main Menu
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Standard CMOS Features
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
BIOS Features Setup
This setup page includes all the adjustable items of AMI special enhanced features.
Chipset Features Setup
This setup page includes all the adjustable items of chipset special features.
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Power Management Setup
This setup page includes all the adjustable items of Green function features.
PNP/PCI Configurations
This setup page includes all the adjustable configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults option loads preset system parameter values to set the system in its
most stable configurations.
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Load Optimized Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults option loads preset system parameter values to set the system in its
highest performance configurations.
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Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
Hardware Monitor & MIS C Setup
This setup page is auto detect fan and temperature status.
Set Supervis or Password
Set Change or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and/or BIOS
setup.
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Set User Password
Set Change or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.
IDEHDD Auto Detection
Automatically configure hard disk parameters.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP
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System Date : Jan 08 2002 Tue
System Time : 14:44:35
TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Pri Master : Auto
Pri Slave : Auto
Sec Master : Auto
Sec Slave : Auto
Floppy Drive A : 1.44 MB 31/2
Floppy Drive B : Not Installed
Base Memory : 640 Kb
Other Memory : 384 Kb
Extended Memory : 95 Mb
Total Memory : 96 Mb
ESC : Exit
Virus Protection : Disabled
Date is standard format
Month : Jan - Dec
Day : 01- 31
hi: Select Item
PU / PD / + / - :Modify
(Shift) F2 : Color
Year : 1990 - 2099
Figure 2: Standard CMOS Setup
F System Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
8Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
8Month The month, Jan. Through Dec.
8Day
8Year
The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
The year, from 1990 through 2099
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F System Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour
military time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
F Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave
The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the
computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto
type which will automatically detect HDD type.
Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not
work properly if you enter improper information for this category.
If you selectUser Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the
information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in
the documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
8SIZE
HDD Size
8CYLS.
Number of cylinders
number of heads
write precomp
8HEADS
8PRECOMP
8LANDZONE
8SECTORS
8MODE
Landing zone
number of sectors
Logical block addressing
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.
F Floppy Drive A / Drive B
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the
computer.
8Not Installed
No floppy drive installed
81.2M, 5.25 in.
5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
8720K, 3.5 in.
81.44M, 3.5 in.
82.88M, 3.5 in.
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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F Virus Protection
If it is set to enable, the category will flash on the screen when there is any attempt to write to the
boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive. The system will halt and the following error
message will appear in the mean time. You can run anti-virus program to locate the problem.
8Enabled
Activate automatically when the system boots up causing a warning
message toappear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard
disk partition table
8Disabled
No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot
sector or hard disk partition table (Default Value)
FMemory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST ofthe BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the
system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory installed on the
motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard.
Other Memory
This refers to the memory located in the 640 K to 1024 K address space. This is memory thatcan be
used for different applications.
DOS uses this area to load device drivers to keep as much base memory free for application
programs. Most use for this area is Shadow RAM.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU’s memory address map.
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BIOS Features Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP
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BIOS Flash Protection
: Auto
1st Boot Device
: Floppy
2nd Boot Device
: IDE-0
3rd Boot Device
: CDROM
: Disabled
: On
Floppy Drive Seek
BootUp Num-Lock
Password Check
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks
Interrupt Mode
: Setup
ESC: Quit
hifg: Select Item
PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
(Shift)F2: Color
: Disabled
: APIC
F1 : Help
F5 : Old Values
F6 : Fail-Safe
F8 : Q-Flash Utility
F7:Optimized
Figure 3: BIOS Feature Setup
FBIOS Flash Protection
This field lets you determine the states that flash BIOS.
8Auto
BIOS enables flash write access automatically when updating BIOS data/
DMI/ESCD. (Default Value)
8Enabled
During POST, DMI/ESCD would not be updated. But flash tools can update
BIOS always.
F1st / 2nd / 3rd Boot device
8Floppy
Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
8CDROM
8Disabled
8IDE-0~3
8Realtek Boot
Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
Disable this function.
Select your boot device priority by IDE-0~3.
Select your boot device priority by Realtek Lan function.
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FFloppyDrive Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40or 80 tracks. 360 Ktype is 40
tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks.
8Enabled
BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note
that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or 1.44 M drive type as they are all
80tracks.
8Disabled
BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note
that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360 K.
(Default value)
FBoot Up Num-Lock
8On
8Off
Keypad is number keys. (Default value)
Keypad is arrow keys.
FPassword Check
Please refer to the detail on P.55
8Always
The user must enter correct password in order to access the system and/or
BIOS Setup.
8Setup
The user must enter correct password in order to access BIOS setup utility.
(Default Value)
FS.M.A.R.T. for HardDisks
8Enabled
8Disabled
Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability.
Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability. (Default value)
FInterrupt Mode
8APIC
8PIC
Through IOAPIC generate more IRQ for system use.(Default value)
Use AT stantard IRQ controlles to generate IRQ.
When you already have IOAPIC enable system and want to upgrade the sy stem please note, since
running an IOAPIC enabled OS (like Windows NT,Windows 2000, Windows XP...) system with none
IOAPIC HW support will cause the system to hang. Following are some situations users mightrun into:
1.An IOAPIC enabled OS and change the BIOS setting from IOAPIC to PIC, this will cause your
system to hang.
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Chipset Features Setup
We would not suggest you change the chipset default setting unless you really need it.
AMIBIOS SETUP - CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
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Configure SDRAM by SPD :Enabled
SDRAM Frequency
SDRAM CAS# Latency
SDRAM Command Rate
AGP Mode
:Auto
:2.5
:2T Command
:4X
AGP Comp. Driving
:Auto
Manual AGP Comp. Driving :DA
AGP Fast Write
:Disabled
:64MB
AGP Aperture Size
AGP Read Synchronization :Disabled
PCI Delay Transaction
USB Controller
:Disabled
:4 USB Ports
:Disabled
ESC: Quit
hifg: Select Item
PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
(Shift)F2: Color
USB Legacy Support
USB Port 64/60 Emulation
F1 : Help
:Disabled
F5 : Old Values
F6 : Fail-Safe
F8 : Q-Flash Utility
F7:Optimized
Figure 4: Chipset Features Setup
#These two items will be available when "Configure SDRAM by SPD" is set to Disabled.
F Configure S DRAM by SPD
8Disabled
8Enabled
Disable Configure SDRAM by SPD.
Enable Configure SDRAM by SPD. (Default Value)
FSDRAM Frequency
8200MHz
8266MHz
8Auto
Set SDRAM Frequency to 200MHz.
Set SDRAM Frequency to 266MHz.
Set SDRAM Frequency to Auto. (Default Value)
F SDRAM CAS # Latency
82
For Fastest SDRAM DIMM module.
82.5
For Slower SDRAM DIMM module. (Default Value)
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FSDRAM Command Rate
82T Command
81T Command
Set SDRAM Command Rate to 2T Command. (Default Value)
Set SDRAM Command Rate to 1T Command.
FAGPMode
84X
81X
82X
Set AGP Mode to 4X. (Default Value)
Set AGP Mode to 1X.
Set AGP Mode to 2X.
FAGPComp. Driving
8Auto
Set AGP Comp. Driving to Auto. (Default Value)
Set AGP Comp. Driving to Manual.
8Manual
If AGP Comp. Driving is Manual.
Manual AGP Comp. Driving : 00~FF
F AGP Fas t Write
8Disabled
8Enabled
Disable AGP Fast Write. (Default Value)
Enable AGP Fast Write.
FAGPAperture Size
84MB
Set AGP Aperture Size to 4MB.
88MB
Set AGP Aperture Size to 8 MB.
816MB
832MB
864MB
8128MB
8256MB
Set AGP Aperture Size to 16 MB.
Set AGP Aperture Size to 32 MB.
Set AGP Aperture Size to 64 MB. (Default Value)
Set AGP Aperture Size to 128 MB.
Set AGP Aperture Size to 256 MB.
F AGP Read Synchronization
8Enabled
8Disabled
Enable AGP Read Synchronization.
Disable AGP Read Synchronization. (Default Value)
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F PCIDelay Transaction
8Enabled
Enable PCI Delay Transaction.
8Disabled
Disable PCI Delay Transaction.(Default Value)
F USB Controller
8Disabled
Disable USB Controller function.
Enable 2USB Ports.
82USB Ports
84USB Ports
Enable 4USB Ports.
F USB Legacy Support
8No Mice
8All Device
8Disabled
Set USB Legacy Support Keyboard / Floppy.
Set USB Legacy Support Keyboard / Mouse /Floppy.
Disable USB Legacy Support Function. (Default Value)
F Port 64/60 Emulation
8Enabled
To use USB mouse under Win NT environment, set USB Legacy
Supportto KB/Mouse/FDDand USBPort 64/60 Emulation to enabled.
Disable this Function. (Default Value)
8Disabled
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AMIBIOS SETUP - POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
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ACPI Standby State
:S1/POS
:Blinking
Resume On RTC Alarm
RTC Alarm Date
:Disabled
:15
Power LED in S1 state
USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5 :Disabled
RTC Alarm Hour
:12
Suspend Time Out(Minute)
:Disabled
:Monitor
:Monitor
:Ignore
RTC Alarm Minute
RTC Alarm Second
:30
IRQ3
:30
IRQ 4
IRQ 5
IRQ 7
:Monitor
:Ignore
IRQ 9
IRQ 10
:Ignore
IRQ 11
:Ignore
IRQ 13
:Ignore
IRQ 14
:Monitor
:Ignore
IRQ 15
Soft-off by Power Button
AC Back Function
Modem Ring / Wake On Lan
PME Event Wake Up
Keyboard Wakeup From
PS/2 Mouse Wakeup From
:Instant off
:Soft-Off
:Enabled
:Enabled
:S1(Suspend)
:S1(Suspend)
ESC: Quit
hifg: Select Item
PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
(Shift)F2: Color
F1 : Help
F5 : Old Values
F6 : Fail-Safe
F8 : Q-Flash Utility
F7:Optimized
Figure 5: Power Management Setup
F ACPI Standby State
8S1/POS
8S3/STR
SetACPI standby state is S1. (Default Value)
SetACPI standby state is S3.
C Power LED in S1 state
8Blinking
8Dual/Off
In standby mode(S1), power LED will blink. (Default Value)
In standby mode(S1):
a. If use single color LED, power LED will turn off.
b. If use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.
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F USB DevWakeup From S3~S5
USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5 can be set when ACPI standby state set to S3/STR.
8Enabled
8Disabled
Enable USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5.
Disable USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5. (Default Value).
F Suspend Time Out (Minute.)
8Disabled
81
Disabled Suspend Time Out Function. (Default Value)
Enabled Suspend Time Out after 1min.
Enabled Suspend Time Out after 2min.
Enabled Suspend Time Out after 4min.
Enabled Suspend Time Out after 8min.
Enabled Suspend Time Out after 10min.
Enabled Suspend Time Out after 20min.
Enabled Suspend Time Out after 30min.
Enabled Suspend Time Out after 40min.
Enabled Suspend Time Out after 50min.
Enabled Suspend Time Out after 60min.
82
84
88
810
820
830
840
850
860
F IRQ 3~IRQ15
8Ignore
Ignore IRQ3 ~IRQ15.
Monitor IRQ3~IRQ15.
8Monitor
F Soft-off by Power Button
8Instant-off
8Suspend
Soft switch ON/OFF for POWER ON/OFF. (Default Value)
Soft switch ON/OFF for suspend.
F AC Back Function
8Soft-Off
When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Soft-Off" state.
(Default Value)
8Full-On
8Memory
When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Full-On" state.
When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state
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F Modem Ring /Wake On LAN
8Disabled
8Enabled
Disabled Resume Modem Ring / Wake On LAN.
Enabled Resume Modem Ring / Wake On LAN. (Default Value)
F PMEEvent Wake Up
8Disabled
8Enabled
Disable PME Event Wake Up.
Enabled PME Event Wake Up. (Default Value)
F Keyboard Wakeup From
8S1(Suspend) Keyboard is able to Wakeup the system from S1(Suspend) state.
(Default value)
8S1/S3
Keyboard is able to Wakeup the system from S1/S3 state.
8S1/S3/S4/S5 Keyboard is able to Wakeup the system from S1/S3/S4/S5 state.
F PS/2 Wak eup From
8S1(Suspend) PS/2 Mouse is able to Wakeup the system from S1(Suspend) state.
(Default value)
8S1/S3
PS/2 Mouse is able to Wakeup the system from S1/S3 state.
8S1/S3/S4/S5 PS/2 Mouse is able to Wakeup the system from S1/S3/S4/S5 state.
F Resume On RTC Alarm
You can set "RTC Alarm Power On" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on
system.
8Disabled
8Enabled
Disable this function. (Default Value)
Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.
If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.
RTC Alarm Date:Everyday, 1~31
RTC Alarm Hour:0~23
RTC Alarm Minute : 0~59
RTC Alarm Second:0~59
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AMIBIOS SETUP - PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
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OnChip VGA Frame Buffer
: 32MB
: AGP
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Yes
VGA Boot From
PCI Slot 1 IRQ Priority
PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority
PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority
Realtek LAN ROM initial
ESC: Quit
F1 : Help
hifg: Select Item
PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color
F6 : Fail-Safe
F7 : Optimized
F8 : Q-Flash Utility
Figure 6: PNP/PCI Configuration
F OnChip VGA Frame Buffer
88MB
Set OnChip VGA Frame Buffer to 8MB.
Set OnChip VGA Frame Buffer to 16MB.
816MB
832MB
8None
Set OnChip VGA Frame Buffer to 32MB.(Default Value)
Disable this function.
F VGA Boot From
8AGP
8PCI
Set VGA Boot from AGP VGA Card. (Default Value)
Set VGA Boot from PCI VGA Card.
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F PCI Slot1, 2, 3 IRQ Priority
8Auto
83
The system will reserved a free IRQ for PCI slot1, 2, 3 device. (DefaultValue)
The system will reserved IRQ3 for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 device if no legacy
ISA device using IRQ3.
84
85
87
89
810
811
The system will reserved IRQ4 for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 device if no legacy
ISA device using IRQ4.
The system will reserved IRQ5 for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 device if no legacy
ISA device using IRQ5.
The system will reserved IRQ7 for PCI slot1, 2, 3 device if no legacy ISA
device using IRQ7.
The system will reserved IRQ9 for PCI slot1, 2, 3 device if no legacy ISA
device using IRQ9.
The system will reserved IRQ10 for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 device if no legacy
ISA device using IRQ10.
The system will reserved IRQ11 for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 device if no legacy
ISA device using IRQ11.
FRealtek LAN ROM initial
8Yes
8No
Enabled Realtek LAN ROM initial. (Default Value)
Disabled Realtek LAN ROM initial.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00
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STANDARD CMOS SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP / PCI CONFIG
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?N
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg: Select Item
F5: Old Values
F6: Fail-Safe Values
F10:Save & Exit
F7: Optimized Values
F8: Q-Flash Utility
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Figure 7: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
FLoad Fail-Safe Defaults
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate system parameter values of to configure
the system to achieve maximum stability.
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Load Optimized Defaults
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00
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STANDARD CMOS SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP / PCI CONFIG
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?N
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg: Select Item
F5: Old Values
F6: Fail-Safe Values
F10:Save & Exit
F7: Optimized Values
F8: Q-Flash Utility
Load Optimized Defaults
Figure 8: Load Optimized Defaults
FLoad Optimized Defaults
Optimized defaults contain the most appropriate system parameter values to configure
the system to achieve maximum performance.
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Integrated Peripherals
AMIBIOS SETUP - INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
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:Both
OnBoard IDE
IDE1 Conductor Cable
IDE2 Conductor Cable
OnBoard FDC
:Auto
:Auto
:Auto
:Auto
:Auto
:Normal
OnBoard Serial Port 1
OnBoard Serial Port 2
Serial Port2 Mode
OnBoard Parallel Port :Auto
Parallel Port Mode
Parallel Port IRQ
:ECP
:Auto
:Auto
:300
Parallel Port DMA
OnBoard MIDI Port
MIDI Port IRQ
:5
OnBoard Game Port
OnBoard AC’97 Audio
OnBoard Lan Chip
:201
:Auto
:Enabled
ESC : Quit
higf: Select Item
F1 : Help
PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
(Shift)F2: Color
F5 : Old Values
F6 : Fail-Safe
F7:Optimized
F8 : Q-Flash Utility
Figure 9: Integrated Peripherals
F OnBoard IDE
8Disabled
8Both
Disabled OnBoard IDE
Set OnBoard IDE is Both (Default Value).
Set OnBoard IDE is Primary
Set OnBoard IDE is Secondary
8Primary
8Secondary
C IDE1 Conductor Cable
8Auto
Will be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value)
8ATA66/100
Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100 (Please make sure your IDE
device and cable is compatible with ATA66/100).
8ATA33
Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE device
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C IDE2 Conductor Cable
8Auto
Will be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value)
8ATA66/100
Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100 (Please make sure your IDE
device and cable is compatible with ATA66/100).
8ATA33
Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE device
and cable is compatible with ATA33).
FOn Board FDC
8Auto
Set On Board FDC is Auto (Default Value).
Disabled On Board FDC
8Disabled
8Enabled
Enabled On Board FDC
FOnboard Serial Port 1
8Auto
BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address (Default Value).
83F8/COM1 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8.
82F8/COM2 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.
83E8/COM3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.
82E8/COM4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.
8Disabled
Disable onboard Serial port 1.
FOnboard Serial Port 2
8Auto
BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address (Default Value).
83F8/COM1 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8.
82F8/COM2 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8.
83E8/COM3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8.
82E8/COM4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.
8Disabled
Disable onboard Serial port 2.
FSerial Port 2 Mode
8Normal
8IrDA
Normal operation. (Default Value)
Onboard I/O chip supports IrDA.
Onboard I/O chip supports ASKIR.
8ASKIR
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FOnBoard Parallel port
8378
Enable On Board LPT port and address is 378.
8278
Enable On Board LPT port and address is 278.
Enable On Board LPT port and address is 3BC.
Set On Board LPT port is Auto. (Default Value)
Disable On Board LPT port.
83BC
8Auto
8Disabled
FParallel Port Mode
8EPP
Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
8ECP
8Normal
Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default Value)
Normal Operation.
8EPP+ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port & Extended Capabilities Port.
FParallel Port IRQ
87
Set Parallel Port IRQ is 7.
8Auto
85
SetAuto to parallel Port IRQ DMA Channel. (Default Value)
Set Parallel Port IRQ is 5.
FParallel Port DMA
83
Set Parallel PortDMA is 3.
8Auto
81
SetAuto to parallel port mode DMA Channel. (Default Value)
Set Parallel PortDMA is 1.
80
Set Parallel PortDMA is 0.
FOnBoard MIDI Port
8300
Set 300 for MIDI Port.(Default Value)
8310
Set 310 for MIDI Port .
Set 320 for MIDI Port.
Set 330 for MIDI Port.
Disabled this function.
8320
8330
8Disabled
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C Midi Port IRQ
85
Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. (Default Value)
Set Midi Port IRQ to 10.
810
811
Set Midi Port IRQ to 11.
FOnBoardGame Port
8201
Set 201 for Game Port.(Default Value)
8209
Set 209 for Game Port.
8Disabled
Disabled this function.
C OnBoardAC97 Audio
8Auto
Enable auto detect onboard AC'97 audio. (Default v alue)
Disable this function.
8Disabled
F Onboard Lan Chip *
8Disabled
8Enabled
Disable this function.
Enable Onboard Lan Chip function. (Default Value)
" * " Not Supported 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4)
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Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP - HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
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Thermal Shut Down Temp.
Reset Case Open Status
Case Status
:110°C/230°F
: No
: Open
CPU Host Clock (Mhz)
: 100
CPU Temp.
System Temp.
CPU Fan Speed
System Fan Speed
Vcore
: 35°C/ 95°F
: 33°C/ 91°F
: 5273 RPM
: 0 RPM
: +1.632V
: +3.344V
: +3.296V
: +5.080V
: +11.840V
: +4.972V
Vtt
+3.300V
ESC: Quit
hifg: Select Item
PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
(Shift)F2: Color
+5.000V
F1 : Help
+12.000V
5V SB
F5 : Old Values
F6 : Fail-Safe
F8 : Q-Flash Utility
F7:Optimized
Figure 10: Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup
F Thermal Shut Down Temp.
8Disabled
Disabled this function.
880OC/176OF
885OC/185OF
890OC/194OF
895OC/203OF
8100OC/212OF
8105OC/221OF
8110OC/230OF
Set Thermal Shut Down Temperature is 80OC/176OF.
Set Thermal Shut Down Temperature is 85OC/185OF.
Set Thermal Shut Down Temperature is 90OC/194OF.
Set Thermal Shut Down Temperature is 95OC/203OF.
Set Thermal Shut Down Temperature is 100OC/212OF.
Set Thermal Shut Down Temperature is 105OC/221OF.
Set Thermal Shut Down Temperature is 110OC/230OF.(Default Value)
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CReset Case Open Status
CCase S tatus
If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No".
If the case hav e been opened, "Case Opened" w ill show "Yes".
If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to
"Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will restart.
FCPU Host Clock (Mhz)
8By Hw
8133
Set CPU Host Clock by Hw. (Default Value)
Set CPU Host Clock to 133MHz~161MHz.
Set CPU Host Clock to 100Mhz~128MHz.
8100
FCPU / Sys tem Temp.
8Detect CPU / SystemTemperature automatically.
FCPU / System FAN Speed
8Detect CPU / System Fan speed status automatically .
FCurrent Voltage (V) VCORE/ Vtt / +3.3V / +12V / +5V / 5VSB
8Detect system's voltage status automatically.
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Set Supervisor / User Password
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist
you in creating a password.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00
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STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
Enter new supervisor password:
PNP / PCI CONFIG
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg: Select Item
F5: Old Values
F6: Fail-Safe Values
F10:Save & Exit
F7: Optimized Values
F8: Q-Flash Utility
Change / Set / Disable Password
Figure 11: Password Setting
Type the password, up to six characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message
"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password
is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
The BIOS Setup programallows you to specify two separate passwords: a SUPERVISOR PASS
WORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup program
function. When enabled, the Supervisorpassword is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and
having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items.
If you select "Always" at "Password Check" in BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be
prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup
Menu.
If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted
only when you try to enter Setup.
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IDE HDD Auto Detection
AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP
( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
System Date : Jan 08 2002 Tue
System Time : 14:44:35
TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Pri Master : Auto
Pri Slave : Auto
Sec Master : Auto
Sec Slave : Auto
Floppy Drive A : 1.44 MB 31/2
Floppy Drive B : Not Installed
Base Memory : 640 Kb
Other Memory : 384 Kb
Extended Memory : 95 Mb
Total Memory : 96 Mb
ESC : Exit
Virus Protection : Disabled
Date is standard format
Month : Jan - Dec
hi: Select Item
Day : 01- 31
PU / PD / + / - :Modify
(Shift) F2 : Color
Year : 1990 - 2099
Figure 12: IDE HDD Auto Detection
Type "Y" will accept the H.D.D. parameter reported by BIOS.
Type "N" will keep the old H.D.D. parameter setup. If the hard disk cylinder number is over 1024, then
the user can select LBA mode or LARGER mode for DOS partition larger than 528 MB.
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Save & Exit Setup
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP / PCI CONFIG
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg: Select Item
F5: Old Values
F6: Fail-Safe Values
F10:Save & Exit
F7: Optimized Values
F8: Q-Flash Utility
Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP
Figure 13: Save & Exit Setup
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
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGE
PNP / PCI CONFI
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg: Select Item
F5: Old Values
F6: Fail-Safe Values
F10:Save & Exit
F7: Optimized Values
F8: Q-Flash Utility
Abandon all Datas & Exit SETUP
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
Block Diagram
CPU CLK (100/133MHz)
AMD-K7TM
VGA Port
AGP 1X/2X/4X
Host Bus 100/133MHz
100/133 MHz
AGPCLK(66MHz)
2.5V DDR
HCLK (100/133MHz)
NPCLK (66M Hz)
VIA
KM266
AGPCLK(66MHz)
66 MHz
3 PCI
RTL8100 *
14.318 MHz
48 MHz
PCI BUS
VIA
VT8233A
ATA66/100
/133 IDE
ITE 8705F
4 USB
Ports
Channels
PCICLK
(33MHz)
AC97
CODEC
" * " Not Supported 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4)
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@ BIOSTM 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,
butalwayshesitate toupdateit? Because you think
updating newest BIOS isunnecessary and actually
youdon’t know how to update it.
Maybe not like others, youare veryexperienced in BIOS updating and spend quite alot oftime
to doit. Butof course you don’t liketo do ittoo much.First, download differentBIOS from website and
then switch the operatingsystem to DOS mode. Secondly, use different flash utilityto update BIOS.
Theabove process is nota interesting job. Besides, always becarefully to store theBIOS source
code correctlyin your disks as ifyou update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.
Certainly,you wonder why motherboard vendors could notjust do something rightto saveyour
time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here itcomes! Now Gigabyte
announces @BIOS— the firstWindows BIOS live update utility. This is a smartBIOS update
software. Itcould helpyou to download the BIOS from internetand update it. Notlike the other BIOS
update software, it’s a Windows utility. With the help of “@BIOS’, BIOS updating is no morethan a
click.
Besides, no matterwhich mainboardyou areusing, ifit’s a Gigabyte’s product*, @BIOS help
youto maintainthe BIOS. This utilitycould detect your correct mainboard model and help you to
choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOSfrom thenearest Gigabyte ftp site
automatically. There are several differentchoices; you could use“InternetUpdate” todownloadand
update your BIOS directly. Or you maywant to keep a backup for your currentBIOS, 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 BIOSeasily. Again, Gigabyte’sinnovative producterects a milestone inmainboard
industries.
For sucha wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! It’s free! Now, ifyou buy a
Gigabyte’s motherboard, you could find this amazingsoftware in theattached driverCD. Butplease
remember,connected to internetat first,thenyou could have a internetBIOS update from your
Gigabyte @BIOS.
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Easy TuneTM 4 Introduction
Gigabyte announces EasyTuneTM 4
Windows based Overclocking utility
EasyTune 4 carries on the heritageso as topave the way forfuture generations.
Overclock" mightbeoneofthemostcommonissues
in computer field. Buthave many users ever triedit?
Theansweris probably "no". Because"Overclock"
is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of
technicalknow-how, sometimes"Overclock" is even
considered as special skills found only in some
enthusiasts. But as to the experts in "Overclock",
what's the truth? Theymay spend quite a lotof time
andmoneyto study,tryandusemanydifferenthard-
wareor BIOStools to do "Overclock".And even with thesetechnologies, theystill learn thatit's quite a
riskbecause the safety andstability ofan "Overclock" system is unknown. Now everything is different
because ofa Windows based overclockingutility"EasyTune 4" --announcedby Gigabyte. This win-
dowsbased utilityhas totallychanged the gaming ruleof "Overclock". This is the firstwindows based
overclockingutility issuitablefor both normalandpowerusers. Users can chooseeither "EasyMode"
or"AdvancedMode" foroverclocking attheir convenience. For userswho choose "EasyMode", they
justneed to click "AutoOptimize" tohave autoedand immediateCPU overclocking. This softwarewill
then overdrive CPU speedautomaticallywiththe resultbeingshown in thecontrol panel.Ifusersprefer
"Overclock" bythem, there isalso another choice.Click"Advanced Mode"to enjoy"sport drive" class
Overclocking user interface. "Advanced Mode", allows users to change the system bus / AGP /
Memory working frequency in small increments to get ultimate system performance. It operates in
coordination with Gigabyte motherboards. Besides, itis different from other traditional over-clocking
methods, EasyTune 4doesn'trequireuserstochangeneitherBIOS norhardwareswitch/jumper setting;
onthe otherhand,theycan do "Overclock" ateasy step. Therefore, this is a saferway for "Overclock"
as nothing is changed on software or hardware. Ifuser runs EasyTune 4 over system's limitation, the
biggestlostis onlytorestartthecomputeragainand theside effectisthenwellcontrolled.Moreover, ifone
well-performedsystem speedhas beentested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" thissettingand"Load"
itin nexttime. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4has alreadyturned the "Overclock" technologytoward
toanewer generation.Thiswonderfulsoftwareisnowfreebundled inGigabytemotherboardattachedin
driver CD. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by
themselves.
*SomeGigabyte productsarenotfullysupportedbyEasyTune 4. Please findtheproducts supported list
in the web site.
*Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will not be responsible for any
damageor instabilityto your processor, motherboard, or anyothercomponents.
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Q-Flash Utility 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 aroundanyOS.
B. How to use Q-Flash?
a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediatelyduring POST(Power On SelfTest) it
will allow you to enter AMI BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8> to enter Flash utility.
AMIBIOS SIM PLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & M ISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP / PCI CONFIGU
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
ENTER BIOS FLASH UTILITY (Y/N)? Y
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash Utility
Tim e, Date , Hard Disk Type…
F5: Old Values
F6: Fail-Safe Values
F10:Save & Exit
F7: Optimized Values
b. Q-Flash Utility
Q-Flash Utility
Flash ROM Type.........................................SST 39SF020
256K
Load BIOS from Floppy
Save BIOS to Floppy
Enter: Run
hi: Move
ESC: Reset
F10: Power Off
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Load BIOS From Floppy
!In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run.
1File(s)found
XXXX.XX
256K
Total Size: 1.39M
F5:Refresh
Free Size: 1.14M
DEL:Delete
Where XXXX.XX is name ofthe BIOS file.
!Press Enter toRun.
Are yousure to update BIOS?
[Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort...
!Press Enter toRun.
!! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !!
Please pressany keyto continue
Congratulation!You have completedtheflashed and now canrestartsystem.
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C. BIOS Flash Procedure
Weuse GA-7VTXmotherboard andFlash841 BIOS flashutility asexample.
Please flash the BIOS accordingto thefollowing procedures ifyou are now under the DOS mode.
Flash BIOSProcedure:
STEP 1:
(1) Please make sure youhave set "Auto" for BIOS Feature Setup (BIOS Flash Protection).
(2) Please make sure your system has installed theextraction utilitysuch aswinzip or pkunzip.
Firstly you have to install the extraction utilitysuch as winzip or pkunzip for unzip the files. Both of
these utilitiesare available onmanyshareware download pages like http://www.shareware.cnet.
com
STEP 2: Make a DOS bootdiskette. (See example: Windows 98 O.S.)
Beware: Windows ME/2000are notallowed to make a DOS bootdiskette.
(1) With anavailable floppydisk in thefloppydrive. Please leavethediskette "UN-write protected" type.
Double click the "MyComputer" icon from Desktop, thenclick "3.5diskette (A)" and rightclick to select
"Format(M)"
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(2) Selectthe "Quick (erase)"for FormatType,and pick both "Displaysummarywhen finished"and
"Copysystem files", after thatpress "Start". That will formatthe floppyand transfer the needed
system files to it.
Beware:Thisprocedure will erase all the prior data on thatfloppy,so please proceedaccordingly.
(3) After thefloppy hasbeenformatted completely, pleasepress"Close".
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STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program.
(1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/index.html, and click "Support".
(2) From Supportzone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers".
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(3) WeuseGA-7VTXmotherboardasexample.Please selectGA-7VTX byModelor Chipsetoptional
menu to obtain BIOS flash files.
(4) Selectan appropriate BIOS version (Forexample: F4), and click to download the file. Itwill popup
a file downloadscreen, then selectthe "Open this file fromits currentlocation"and press "OK".
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(5) Atthis time the screen shows thefollowing picture, please click "Extract" buttonto unzipthe files.
(6) Please extract thedownloadfiles intothecleanbootable floppydiskA mentioned in STEP 2,and
press "Extract".
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STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk.
(1) Insertthe floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file)intothefloppydriveA. Then,restart
thesystem. Thesystem will boot fromthefloppydisk. Please press <DEL> keytoenter BIOS setup
mainmenu when system is bootup.
Ame rican
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Meg a tre n d s AMIBIOS (C) 19 9 9 Ame rica n Me ga tren d
7 VTX F1
Ch eck Syste m Hea lth OK
AMD-Ath lo n(tm)Proce ssor-90 0MHz
Ch ecking NVRAM...
2621 44KB
Wait...
Press F1 to en ter Dual BIOS Utility. Pre ss ESC to qu it
Press any key to co ntiu ne
(
C ) America n Meg atrend s Inc.,
63-0001-001199-00101111-071595-VIA_K7-GA7VTX1-F
(2) Once you entertheBIOS setuputility, the main menu willappear on the screen. Usethe arrowsto
highlight the item "BIOS FEATURES SETUP".
AMIBIOS SIM PLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b
(C) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & M ISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg : Select Item
(Shift)F2 : Change Color
F5: Old Values
F6: Load BIOS Defaults
F7: Load Setup Defaults
F10:Save & Exit
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(3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item
"1st BootDevice", and thenuse the "Page Up" or "Page Down" keys toselect "Floppy".
AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP
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1st Boot Device
: Floppy
: IDE-0
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
: CDROM
: Disabled
: On
S.M .A.R.T. for Hard Disks
BootUp Num-Lock
Floppy Drive Seek
Password Check
ESC: Quit
F1 : Help
hifg: Select Item
: Disabled
: Setup
PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
(4) Press "ESC" to go back to previousscreen. Use the arrowsto highlight the item"SAVE & EXIT
SETUP" then press "Enter". System will ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT(Y/N)?" Press "Y" and
"Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be
taken effectnextboot-up.
AMIBIOS SIM PLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & M ISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
PNP / PCI CONFI
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
N
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg : Select Item
(Shift)F2 : Change Color
F5: Old Values
F6: Load BIOS Defaults
F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit
Save Data to CM OS & Exit SETUP
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STEP 5: BIOS flashing.
(1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type"A:\> dir/w"and press "Enter" to check the entire files
in floppyA. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to
type"A:\> Flash841 7VTX.F4"and then press "Enter".
StartingWindows98…
Microsoft(R)Windows98
© CopyrightMicrosoftCorp 1981-1999
A:\> dir/w
Volume in driveA has no label
VolumeSerial Numberis 16EB-353D
Directory ofA:\
COMMAND.COM 7VTX.F4 FLASH841.EXE
3 file(s)
0 dir(s)
838,954 bytes
324,608 bytes free
A:\>Flash8417VTX.F4
(2) Nowscreen appearsthe followingFlash Utilitymainmenu. Press "Enter", the highlighted itemwill
locateonthe modelname ofthe right-upperscreen. Rightafterthat,press "Enter"tostartBIOSFlash
Utility.
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(3) It will pop up ascreen andasks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue the
procedure, or press [ESC] toquit.
Beware: Please do not turnoff the system while you are upgrading BIOS. It will render your BIOS
corruptedand system totallyinoperative.
Are you sure to flash the BIOS?
[Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel?
(4) The BIOS flash completed. Please press [ESC] to exit Flash Utility.
EXIT?
[Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel?
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STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults.
Normallythe system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly
recommendreloading the BIOSdefaults afterBIOS has been upgraded. Thisimportantstepresets
everything after the flash.
(1) Takeout the floppy diskette from floppydrive, and thenrestartthe system. The bootup screenwill
indicate your motherboardmodel andcurrentBIOSversion.
Ame rican
Re le a se :0 9 /1 6 /9 9
Meg a tre n d s AMIBIOS (C) 19 9 9 Ame rica n Me ga tren d
7 VTX F4
Ch eck Syste m Hea lth OK
AMD-Ath lo n(tm)Proce ssor-90 0MHz
Ch ecking NVRAM...
2621 44KB
Wait...
Press F1 to en ter Dual BIOS Utility. Pre ss ESC to qu it
Press any key to co ntiu ne
(
C ) America n Meg atrend s Inc.,
63-0001-001199-00101111-071595-VIA_K7-GA7VTX1-F
(2) Don'tforget topress <DEL> key to enter BIOSsetup again whensystem isbootup. Use thearrows
to highlight the item "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" then press "Enter". System will ask "Load Setup
Defaults (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm.
AMIBIOS SIM PLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & M ISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
Load Setup Defaults? (Y/N)?N
PNP / PCI CONFI
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg : Select Item
(Shift)F2 : Change Color
F5: Old Values
F6: Load BIOS Defaults
F7: Load Setup Defaults
F10:Save & Exit
Load Setup Defaults
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(3) Use the arrows to highlightthe item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System will ask
"SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will
rebootautomatically, the new BIOS setting willbe taken effectnextboot-up.
AMIBIOS SIM PLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
HARDWARE MONITOR & M ISC SETUP
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
PNP / PCI CONFI
N
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC: Quit
hifg : Select Item
(Shift)F2 : Change Color
F5: Old Values
F6: Load BIOS Defaults
F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit
Save Data to CM OS & Exit SETUP
(4) Congratulateyou have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure.
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BIOSupdateprocedure:
If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOSTM Program to flash BIOS.
2.Click "@BIOS Writer
Press"Tools"icon.
ver.1.08q".
1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities".
(1)
(2)
Click "P".
Click here.
(3)
Methodsandsteps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet
a. Click"Internet Update"icon
b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon
c. Select @BIOSTM sever ("Gigabyte @BIOSTM sever 1 in Taiwan" and "Gigabyte
@BIOSTM sever 2 inTaiwan" are available for now, the others will be completedsoon)
d. Selectthe exactmodelnameonyour motherboard
e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.
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II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:
a. Do notclick "InternetUpdate"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 frominternetor anyother methods (suchas:
7VKML.F9a).
e. Completeupdateprocessfollowingtheinstruction.
III. Save BIOS
Inthe verybeginning, there is "SaveCurrent BIOS" icon shown indialog box.It means to savethe
current BIOS version.
IV. Check outsupported motherboardand Flash ROM:
Intheverybeginning, thereis "About this program" icon shownin dialog box. Itcan help you check
outwhichkindofmotherboardandwhich brandofFlashROMaresupported.
Note:
a. Inmethod I,ifitshows twoor more motherboard's modelnames to be selected, please make
sure yourmotherboard'smodel nameagain.Selectingwrong modelname willcause the
systemunbooted.
b. Inmethod II, be surethatmotherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same asyour
motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won'tboot.
c. In method I, if theBIOS file you need cannotbe found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto
Gigabyte's web site fordownloading and updating itaccording to methodII.
d. Pleasenote thatanyinterruption duringupdating willcause system unbooted
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2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction
The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the
function!
StereoSpeakersConnectionandSettings:
We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output
is applied.
STEP 1:
Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to “Line
Out”.
Line Out
STEP 2 :
After installation of the audio driver, you ‘ll find a
icon on the taskbar’s status area. Click the audio
icon “Sound Effect” from the windows tray at the
bottom of the screen.
STEP 3:
Select “Speaker Configuration”, and choose the
“2 channels for stereo speakers out put”.
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4ChannelAnalogAudio OutputMode
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 a
icon on the taskbar’s status area. Click the audio
icon “Sound Effect” from the windows tray at the
bottom of the screen.
STEP 3 :
Select “Speaker Configuration”, and choose the “4
channels for 4 speakers out put”.
Disable “Only SURROUND-KIT”, and press
“OK”.
When the “Environment settings” is “None”, the
sound would be performed as stereo mode
(2 channels output). Please select the other
settings for 4 channels output.
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4ChannelAnalogAudio OutputMode
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 a
icon on the taskbar’s status area. Click the audio
icon “Sound Effect” from the windows tray at the
bottom of the screen.
STEP 3 :
Select “Speaker Configuration”, and choose the “4
channels for 4 speakers out put”.
Disable “Only SURROUND-KIT”, and press
“OK”.
When the “Environment settings” is “None”, the
sound would be performed as stereo mode
(2 channels output). Please select the other
settings for 4 channels output.
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Advanced6 ChannelAnalogAudio OutputMode (usingAudio Combo Kit,OptionalDevice):
(Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L &
Center/subwoofer)
SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear
channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the
best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In
and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is
included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Com bo
Kit" as picture.
STEP 1 :
Insert the “Audio Combo Kit” in the back of the case
,and fix it with the screw.
STEP 2 :
Connect the ”SURROUND-KIT” to SUR_CEN on
the M/B.
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STEP 3 :
Connect the front channels to back audio panel’s
“Line Out”, the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT’s
REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to
SURROUND-KIT’s SUB CENTER.
STEP 4 :
Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the win-
dows tray at the bottom of the screen.
STEP 5 :
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6
channels for 5.1 speakers out put".
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 chan-
nels output.
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SPDIF Output Device(Optional Device)
A “SPDIF output” device is available on the
motherboard. Cable withrear bracket is provided
andcouldlink to the“SPDIFoutput” connector(As
picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear
bracketprovides coaxialcableandFiber
connectingport.
1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear
bracket of PC, and fix it with screw.
2. Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard.
3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the SPDIF
decoder.
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Chapter 5 Appendix
Picture below are shown in Windows XP (VUCD driver version 2.1)
Appendix A: KM266 Chipset Drivers Installation
A. VIA 4 in 1 Service Pack Driver Utility:
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device
icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
1.Click "VIA 4 in 1 Service Pack
Driver " item.
2.Click "Next".
(2)
(1)
3.Click "Yes".
(3)
4.Click "Next".
(4)
5.Click "Next".
6.Click "Next".
(6)
(5)
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8.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(8)
7.Click "Next".
(7)
B. KM266 VGA Driver:
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device
icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
1.Click "KM266 VGA Driver " item.
2. Click "Next".
(2)
(1)
3. Click "Next".
(3)
(4)
4. Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(5)
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Appendix B: RealTek AC'97 Audio Driver
Revision History
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device
icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
1.Click "Realtek AC’97 Audio
Driver" item.
2.Click "Next".
Press "Audio" icon.
(2)
(1)
4.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
3.Click "Next".
(4)
(3)
Appendix C: RealTek 8139/8100 LAN Driver *
Revision History
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device
icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
Press "Network" icon.
2.Click "OK" to restart computer.
1.Click "RealTek 8139/8100
LAN Driver".
(2)
(1)
" * " Not Supported 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4)
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Appendix D: EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation
Revision History
Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver
CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device
icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
Press "Tools" icon.
2.Click "Easy Tune 4 (Trial Version)”
1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities".
(1)
(2)
3.Click "Next".
4.Click "Next".
(3)
(4)
5.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
(5)
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Appendix E: Acronyms
Acronyms
ACPI
APM
AGP
AMR
ACR
BIOS
CPU
CMOS
CRIMM
CNR
DMA
DMI
Meaning
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Advanced Power Management
Accelerated Graphics Port
Audio Modem Riser
Advanced Communications Riser
Basic Input / Output System
Central Processing Unit
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
Continuity RIMM
Communication and Networking Riser
Direct Memory Access
DesktopManagementInterface
Dual Inline Memory Module
Dual Retention Mechanism
Dynamic Random Access Memory
DoubleData Rate
DIMM
DRM
DRAM
DDR
ECP
ESCD
ECC
EMC
EPP
Extended Capabilities Port
Extended System Configuration Data
Error Checking and Correcting
ElectromagneticCompatibility
Enhanced Parallel Port
ESD
ElectrostaticDischarge
FDD
Floppy Disk Device
FSB
Front Side Bus
HDD
IDE
Hard Disk Device
Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced
InterruptRequest
IRQ
I/O
Input/ Output
IOAPIC
ISA
InputOutput Advanced Programmable InputController
IndustryStandard Architecture
Local Area Network
LAN
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FAQ
Below isa collection of general asked questions. To checkgeneral asked questions based on a specific
motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm
Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS.
Why?
Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys
after entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.
Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?
Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down
and that's why the light is still on.
Question 3: Why cannot I use all functions in EasyTune™ 4?
Answer: The availability of the listed functions in EasyTune™ 4 depends on the MB chipset. If the
chipset doesn'tsupport certain functions in EasyTune™ 4, these functions will be locked automatically
and you will not be able to use them.
Question 4: Why do I fail to install RAID and ATA drivers under Win 2000 and XP on boards that
support RAID function after I connect the boot HDD to IDE3 or IDE4 ?
Answer: First of all, you need to save some files in the CD-ROM to a floppy disk before installing
drivers. You also need to go through some rather different steps in the installation process. Therefore,
we suggest that you refer to the installation steps in the RAID manual at our website.
(Please download itat http://tw.giga-byte.com/support/user_pdf/raid_manual.pdf)
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Question 5: How do I clear CMOS?
Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the
manual. If your board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage
to clear CMOS. Please refer to the steps below:
Steps:
1. Turn off power.
2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.
3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a
metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make
them short for one minute).
4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.
5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.
6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults.
7. Save changes and reboot the system.
Question 6: Why does system seem unstable after updating BIOS?
Answer: Please remember to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS Defaults) after flashing BIOS.
However, if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to solve the problem.
Question 7: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?
Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not,
please change another speaker with power/amplifier and tryagain later.
Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card?
Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you
don't need to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.
Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2?
Answer: Please referto the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that isnot
provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the
cable is your own cable, please remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to
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Question 10: Sometimes Ihear differentcontinuousbeepsfrom computerafter system bootsup. What
do these beeps usually stand for?
Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However,
they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.
gAMI BIOS Beep Codes
*Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.
*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.
1 beep Refresh failure
2 beeps Parity error
3 beeps Base 64K memory failure
4 beeps Timernotoperational
5 beeps Processor error
6 beeps 8042 - gateA20 failure
7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error
8 beeps Display memory read/write failure
9 beeps ROM checksum error
10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error
11 beeps Cache memory bad
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
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Troubleshooting
If you encounter any trouble during bootup, please follow the troubleshooting
procedures.
START
Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove
all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard.
Yes
Please isolate
the short pin.
Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ?
No
Failure has been excluded.
Make sure the
jumper setting
arecorrect.
No
Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system bus
speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc.) are set properly.
Yes
Failure has been excluded.
Plug the CPU
cooling fan power
in the CPU fan
connector. Plug
in the AC power
connector.
No
Check if the CPU cooling fan attached to CPU properly. ls
CPU cooling fan power connected to CPU_FAN
properly?
Yes
Failure has been excluded.
Insert and push
No
the memory
module vertically
into the DIMM
slot.
Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot.
Yes
Failure has been excluded.
Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and turn
on the system.
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A
The problem could
be caused by
power supply,
CPU, memory or
CPU/memory
No
Is memoryLED on and CPU fan running?
Yes
socket itself.
Failure has been excluded.
Perhaps your VGA
No
card / VGA slot or
Check if there is display.
Yes
monitor is defective.
Failure has been excluded.
Turn off the system. Reboot after keyboard and mouse have
been plugged in.
It is possible that
your keyboard or
keyboard connector
is defective.
No
Check if keyboard is working properly.
Yes
Press <Del> to enter BIOS setup. Choose "Load
Optimized Defaults" and save then exit setup.
Failure has been excluded.
The problem was
probably caused by
the IDE device /
No
Turn off the system and re-connect the IDE cable. Check if
the system can reboot successfully.
connector or cable.
Yes
Reinstall Windows OS, and reinstall add-on cards and cables.
Then try to reboot the system.
Failure has been 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
technicalsupportzone
(http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.
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Technical Support/RMA Sheet
Customer/Country:
Company:
E-mail Add. :
Phone No.:
ContactPerson:
Model name/Lot Number:
BIOS version:
PCB revision:
Driver/Utility:
O.S./A.S.:
Model name
Hardware
Configuration
CPU
Mfs.
Size:
Memory
Brand
Video Card
Audio Card
HDD
CD-ROM /
DVD-ROM
Modem
Network
AMR / CNR
Keyboard
Mouse
Power supply
Other Device
ProblemDescription:
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Acronyms
Acronyms
ACPI
APM
AGP
AMR
ACR
Meaning
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Advanced Power Management
Accelerated Graphics Port
Audio Modem Riser
Advanced Communications Riser
Basic Input / Output System
Central Processing Unit
BIOS
CPU
CMOS
CRIMM
CNR
DMA
DMI
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
Continuity RIMM
Communication and Networking Riser
Direct Memory Access
DesktopManagementInterface
Dual Inline Memory Module
Dual Retention Mechanism
Dynamic Random Access Memory
DoubleData Rate
DIMM
DRM
DRAM
DDR
ECP
ESCD
ECC
EMC
EPP
Extended Capabilities Port
Extended System Configuration Data
Error Checking and Correcting
ElectromagneticCompatibility
Enhanced Parallel Port
ESD
ElectrostaticDischarge
FDD
Floppy Disk Device
FSB
Front Side Bus
HDD
Hard Disk Device
IDE
Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced
InterruptRequest
IRQ
to be continued......
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Acronyms
IOAPIC
ISA
Meaning
InputOutputAdvanced Programmable InputController
IndustryStandardArchitecture
Local Area Network
LAN
I/O
Input/ Output
LBA
Logical BlockAddressing
LightEmitting Diode
LED
MHz
MIDI
MTH
MPT
Megahertz
Musical Instrument Digital Interface
Memory Translator Hub
MemoryProtocol Translator
Network Interface Card
NIC
OS
Operating System
OEM
PAC
POST
PCI
OriginalEquipmentManufacturer
PCI A.G.P. Controller
Power-On SelfTest
PeripheralComponentInterconnect
Rambus in-line Memory Module
Special Circumstance Instructions
Single Edge Contact Cartridge
Static Random Access Memory
RIMM
SCI
SECC
SRAM
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