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Gigabyte GA-7N400E User Manual

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When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following notice
is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X
(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP
4X/8X.
AGP 4 X/8 X notc h
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by nVIDIA
nForce
2 400. You
®
™
might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please
insert an AGP Pro 4X/8X card.
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X
mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V) mode
by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V). The
GA-7N400E(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function
properly, if you install this card without
switching the jumper to 4X(1.5V) mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power Color",
the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger is
compatible with 2X(3.3V) / 4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support
2X(3.3V) only. The GA-7N400E(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards
might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage
128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X(1.5V)
specification. Therefore, AG32S(G) will work fine with nVIDIA
nForce2 400
®
based motherboards.
Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual BIOS label from PCI
slots if there is one.
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  • Page 1 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-7N400E(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it. Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification.
  • Page 2 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Ham burg, Germany declare that the product Mother Boa rd GA-7N400E is in conformity with in accordance with 89/ 336 EEC-E MC Directive o EN 61000-3-2* Distur bances in su pply systems cause...
  • Page 4 Representative Person’s Name: 7n400e_1001_f.p65 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 Product Name: Motherboard GA-7N400E ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: July 4, 2003 2003/7/17, 下午 02:20...
  • Page 5 GA-7N400E(-L) AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon ™ / Athlon ™ XP / Duron ™ Socket A Processor Motherboard Rev. 1001 12ME-7N400E-1001 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:58 7n400e_1001_q.p65...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard Layout ... 7 Block Diagram - GA-7N400E(-L) ... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 9 Step 1: Set System Jumper (CLK_SW)&(CLK_RATIO) ... 10 Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 11 Step 2-1: CPU Installation ...
  • Page 7 Integrated Peripherals ... 41 Power Management Setup ... 46 PnP/PCI Configurations ... 49 PC Health Status ... 50 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 52 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 53 Load Optimized Defaults ... 54 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 55 Save & Exit Setup ... 56 Exit Without Saving ...

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist The GA-7N400E(-L) motherboard CD for motherboard driver & utility The GA-7N400E(-L) user's manual Quick PC Installation Guide IDE cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1 2 Port USB Cable x 1 I/O Shield Motherboard Settings Label ATX 12V Cable (*) Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary — 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB Form Factor — Socket A processor for AMD Athlon — 400/333/266/200 MHz FSB — Supports 1.4GHz and faster — nVIDIA Chipset — nVIDIA — 4 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Memory —...
  • Page 10 — Over Voltage (CPU/DDR/AGP) by BIOS Overclocking — Over Clock (CPU/DDR/AGP) by BIOS (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications. We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals.

  • Page 11: Ga-7N400E(-L) Motherboard Layout

    GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V AUDIO CLK_SW RTL8100C* CODEC SUR_CEN AUX_IN MAIN BIOS SPDIF_IO GAME (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. 7n400e_1001_q.p65 CLK_RATIO CPU_FAN SOCKET A nVIDIA ® nForce ™ 2 400 2X_DET nVIDIA ® nForce ™ PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 F_USB...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram - Ga-7N400E(-L)

    Block Diagram - GA-7N400E(-L) 4X/8X AGPCLK (66MHz) RJ45(*) 5 PCI RTL8100C AC97 CODEC PCICLK (33MHz) (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_q.p65 CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) AMD-K7 ™ System Bus 400/333/266/200MHz 400/333/266/200MHz ® nVIDIA DDR RAM ™ nForce 12 MHz 14.318 MHz BIOS ®...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Set system jumper (CLK_SW)& (CLK_RATIO) Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 3- Install memory modules Step 4- Install expansion cards Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5 Step 4...

  • Page 14: Step 1: Set System Jumper (Clk_Sw)&(Clk_Ratio)

    CLK_SW CLK_RATIO CLK_SW AUTO 100MHz AUTO : Supports FSB 400/333/266 MHz CPU 100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU You must set CLK_SW to 100MHz when you used FSB 200MHz CPU. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_q.p65 CLK_RATIO RATIO AUTO (Default) 5.5x 6.5x 7.5x 8.5x...

  • Page 15: Step 2: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 2. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation.

  • Page 16: Step 2-2: Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    CPU installation. 3. Fasten the cooling fan supporting- base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_q.p65 2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD. 4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, than install complete.

  • Page 17: Step 3: Install Memory Modules

    Step 3: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning: 1. When DIMM LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket. 2. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notch.
  • Page 18 DDR400/333/266/200 memory solutions, DDR memory is the best choice for building high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that are suitable for servers, workstations, and full range of desktop PCs. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_q.p65 1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.

  • Page 19: Step 4: Install Expansion Cards

    Step 4: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

  • Page 20: Step 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply

    (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) v/x USB/LAN Connector USB 0 USB 1 (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_q.p65 This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. 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.

  • Page 21: Audio Connectors

    w Parallel Port, Serial Ports COM1 / COM2 COM1 COM2 Serial Port (9 pin Male) y Audio Connectors Line In (Rear Speaker) Line Out (Front Speaker) MIC In (Center and Subwoofer) If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 64.

  • Page 22: Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction

    2) ATX 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7) F_PANEL 8) BAT 9) PWR_LED 10) RAM_LED 11) 2X_DET GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_q.p65 12) F_AUDIO 13) SUR_CEN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) CD_IN 16) AUX_IN 17) F_USB 18) IR 19) GAME...
  • Page 23 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. 2) ATX (ATX Power) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
  • Page 24 The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. 4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_q.p65 Pin No. Definition +12V Sense Pin No.
  • Page 25 5) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
  • Page 26 SPK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch) (Green) PW (Soft Power Connector) (Red) MSG(Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED) (Yellow) NC (Purple) GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_q.p65 Speaker Connector Message LED/ Power/ Soft Power Sleep LED Connector Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED...
  • Page 27 8) BATTERY 9) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. 7n400e_1001_q.p65 CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly...
  • Page 28 When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 4X_AGP will light up, indicating a non-supported graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_q.p65 - 24 -...
  • Page 29 12) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header.
  • Page 30 For optional SPDIF_IO cable, please contact your local dealer. 15) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_q.p65 Pin No. Definition No Pin...
  • Page 31 16) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. 17) F_USB (Front USB Connector, Yellow) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front USB cable.
  • Page 32 19) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin assignment while you connect the game cables. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional game cables. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_q.p65 Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 33 20) INFO_LINK This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. Check the pin assignment while you connect the external device cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional external device cable. 21) CI (CASE OPEN) This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "Case Open"...
  • Page 34 GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 30 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:59 7n400e_1001_q.p65...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    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>...

  • Page 36: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E2)

    Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 } Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 37: Integrated Peripherals

    Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of Chipset special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI &...
  • Page 38 Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1999 through 2098 GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 Standard CM OS Features Tue, May 20 2003 Item Help 22:31:24...
  • Page 39 Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the com puter.

  • Page 40: Base Memory

    Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the am ount of mem ory located above 1M B in the CPU's mem ory address map. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 - 36 - 2003/7/17, 下午 02:36...
  • Page 41 Advanced BIOS Features CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device x SATA/RAID/SCSI Boot Order Boot Up Floppy Seek Flexible AGP 8X Init Display First higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F5: Previous Values First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy...

  • Page 42: Init Display First

    This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you install an AGP card and a PCI VGA card on board. Set initial display first to PCI slot. (Default value) Set initial display first to AGP. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 - 38 - 2003/7/17, 下午 02:36...
  • Page 43 Advanced Chipset Features CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software System Performance FSB Frequency Memory Frequency Resulting Frequency AGP Frequency higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F5: Previous Values System Performance Normal Set system at the most stable settings. (Default Value) Turbo Use over colocked settings for higher performance but with higher risk of instability.

  • Page 44: Memory Frequency

    Set the best AGP frequency for system. (Default Value) 50MHz ~ 100MHz Set the AGP frequency manually. Incorrect using it m ay cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 - 40 - 2003/7/17, 下午 02:36...
  • Page 45 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port M ode ECP Mode Use DMA Game Port Address Midi Port Address Midi Port IRQ higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F5: Previous Values (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. 7n400e_1001_b.p65 Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Enabled] [V1.1+V2.0] [Disabled] [Disabled]...

  • Page 46: Usb Host Controller

    Auto Auto detect AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable AC'97 audio function. Onboard LAN chip Enabled Auto detect onborad LAN function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 - 42 - 2003/7/17, 下午 02:36...

  • Page 47: Onboard Lan Boot Rom

    Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value) IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode. ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode. (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. 7n400e_1001_b.p65 - 43 - 2003/7/17, 下午 02:36 BIOS Setup...

  • Page 48: Onboard Parallel Port

    Set ECP M ode Use DM A to 3. (Default Value) Set ECP Mode Use DM A to 1. Game Port Address Disabled Disable this function. Set Gam e Port Address to 201. (Default Value) Set Game Port Address to 209. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 - 44 - 2003/7/17, 下午 02:36...

  • Page 49: Midi Port Address

    Midi Port Address Disabled Disable this function. Set Midi Port Address to 330. (Default Value) Set Midi Port Address to 300. Midi Port IRQ Set M idi Port IRQ to 5. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value) 7n400e_1001_b.p65 - 45 - 2003/7/17, 下午...
  • Page 50 Instant-off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 Power M anagement Setup [S1(POS)] [Instant-off]...

  • Page 51: Resume By Alarm

    PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default Value) ModemRingOn An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state . Disabled Disable Modem Ring on function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring on function. (Default Value) S3 Resume by USB You can resume the system from USB device.

  • Page 52: Kb Power On Password

    When AC-power back to the system , the system always in "On" state. Mem ory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 - 48 - 2003/7/17, 下午 02:36...
  • Page 53 PnP/PCI Configurations CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment PCI 4 IRQ Assignment higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F5: Previous Values PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 2 IRQ Assignment...
  • Page 54 If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes". If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CM OS, your computer will restart. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 PC Health Status...

  • Page 55: Current System Temperature

    Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +5V / +12V Detect system 's voltage status autom atically. Current System Temperature Detect System temperature autom atically. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature autom atically. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically.
  • Page 56 Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. Incorrect using it m ay cause your system to fail. For power End-User use only! GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 Frequency/Voltage Control [Normal] [Normal] [Normal]...
  • Page 57 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CM OS Features } Advanced BIOS Features } Advanced Chipset Features } Integrated Peripherals } Power M anagement Setup } PnP/PCI Configurations } PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow...
  • Page 58 ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 } Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? Y...
  • Page 59 Set Supervisor/User Password CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CM OS Features } Advanced BIOS Features } Advanced Chipset Features } Integrated Peripherals } Power M anagement Setup } PnP/PCI Configurations } PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
  • Page 60 ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_b.p65 } Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 61 Exit Without Saving CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CM OS Features } Advanced BIOS Features } Advanced Chipset Features } Integrated Peripherals } Power M anagement Setup } PnP/PCI Configurations } PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Type "Y"...
  • Page 62 GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 58 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, 下午 02:37...

  • Page 64: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Chapter 4 Technical Reference BIOS Flash Procedure Method 1: Q-Flash Introduction A. What is Q-Flash Utility? Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS mode, no more fooling around any OS. B. How to use Q-Flash? a.
  • Page 65 [Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort... !Press Enter to Run. !! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !! Please press any key to continue Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 1 File(s) found 256K Free Size: 1.14M ESC: Return Main...
  • Page 66 Method 2: If you don’ t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS flash BIOS. Follow the setup that showing on the scween to install the Utility. Press here. 1.Click "@BIOS . Click "P". Click here.
  • Page 67 Otherwise, your system won't boot. c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted...

  • Page 68: @ Bios Introduction

    BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose “ Save Current BIOS” to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and manage your BIOS easily.

  • Page 69: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

    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 channel for stereo speakers out put". GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 70 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect"...
  • Page 71 "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channel for 5.1 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK". GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 72 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case , and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 73 Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be perform ed as stereo m ode(2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 74 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.

  • Page 75: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    1. System data and hard disk's reading/writing speed will affect backing up speed. 2. It is supported by Intel 865 / 875 chipset, nVIDIA nForce 2 chipset and SiS 648FX chipset based motherboard from Gigabyte. How to use the Xpress Recovery a.
  • Page 76 Xpress Recovery: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd. 1. Excute Backup Utility 2. Excute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4. Exit and Restart 1.Excute Backup Utility: ! Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back it up.
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  • Page 80: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 81 Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_a.p65...

  • Page 82: Software Application

    SOFTWARE APPLICATION This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners. n Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager (GWUM) This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray n Gigabyte Management Tool (GMT) A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network...

  • Page 83: Software Information

    This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title. HARDWARE INFORMATION This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. CONTACT US Please see the last page for details. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 78 - 7n400e_1001_a.p65 2003/7/17, 下午 02:22...
  • Page 84 Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a s p e c i f i c mo t h e r b o a r d mo d e l , p l e a s e l o g o n t o Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS.
  • Page 85 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.
  • Page 86 g AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    CPU cooling fan power connected to CPU_FAN Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot. Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and turn on the system. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_a.p65 START Failure has been excluded.
  • Page 88 If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.
  • Page 89 Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_a.p65 Company: Phone No.: E-mail Add. : PCB revision: O.S./A.S.: Model name Size: Driver/Utility: - 84 - 2003/7/17, 下午 02:22...
  • Page 90 Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface DIMM...
  • Page 91 Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge SRAM Static Random Access Memory GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard 7n400e_1001_a.p65 - 86 - 2003/7/17, 下午 02:22...
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  • Page 97 CONTACT US Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. — Taiwan Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Addre ss: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. TEL: 886 (2) 8912-4888 (50 lines) FAX: 886 (2) 8912-4004 E-mail:english@gigabyte.com.tw...

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