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Gigabyte GA-7S748 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(1.5V).
AGP 4X/8X notch
Caution: AGP 2X(3.3V) card is not supported by SiS
748. You
®
might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert
an AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) 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-7S748 Series (or any AGP 4X 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-7S748 Series (or any AGP 4X 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 SiS
748
®
based motherboards.

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  • Page 1 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-7S748 Series (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH declare that the product Mother Board GA-7S748 is in conformity with in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive o EN 61000-3-2* T EN 60555-2 o EN 61000-3-3* T EN 60555-3...
  • Page 4 (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-7S748 ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: September 15, 2003...
  • Page 5 GA-7S748 Series AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon / Athlon XP / Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard ™ ™ ™ Rev. 1003 12ME-7S748-1003...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ... 4 WARNING! ... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-7S748 Series Motherboard Layout ... 7 Block Diagram ... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 10 Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup ...
  • Page 7 PnP/PCI Configurations ... 43 PC Health Status ... 44 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 45 Top Performance ... 47 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 48 Load Optimized Defaults ... 49 Set Supervisor/User Password... 50 Save & Exit Setup ... 51 Exit Without Saving ... 52 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ...

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    (M anual; SATA cable x1; Power cable x 1) WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor — 30.5cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Motherboard — GA-7S748 Series Motherboard: — Socket A processor — Supports 1.4GHz and faster Chipset — SiS 748 Host/Memory controller — SiS 963L MuTIOL Media I/O Memory —...
  • Page 10 CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, Memory, Cards… .etc. For GA-7S748-L only. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 6 -...

  • Page 11: Ga-7S748 Series Motherboard Layout

    GA-7S748 Series Motherboard Layout KB_MS USB_LAN AUDIO F_AU DIO AUX_IN CODEC CD_I N SUR_CEN RTL8201B L I T8 705 BIOS GAME SPDI F_IO For GA-7S748-L only. RAM_LED CPU_FAN SOCKET A SiS 748 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 9 63 L PCI4 PCI5...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    RTL8201BL AC97 Link AC97 CODEC PCICLK (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz For GA-7S748-L only. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200 MHz) Socket A System Bus 266/333/400 MHz 266/333/400 MHz SiS 748 ZCLK (66/133MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) 66/133 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz...

  • 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 Switch (SW1) 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: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166/200MHz by adjusting system switch (SW1). (The internal frequency depend on CPU.) CPU CLOCK 100MHz Auto GA-7S748 Series Motherboard O: ON / X :OFF Auto : Support FSB 266/333/400 MHz CPU 100MHz : Fix FSB 200M Hz CPU If you want to use a CPU with 200MHz FSB, please set SW1 to 100MHz.

  • Page 15: Step1-2: Cpu Installation

    Step1-2: CPU Installation 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: Step1-3: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    CPU installation. 3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the main- board. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard 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 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install memory modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning: 1. When RAM_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 Nowadays, with the highest bandwidth of 3.2GB/s of DDR400 memory and complete line of DDR400/333/266/200 memory solutions, DDR memory is the best choice for building high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that are suitable for servers, workstations, and full range of desktop PCs. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 19: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Step 3: 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, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

  • Page 20: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply

    PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) v/x USB / LAN Connector USB 3 USB 2 For GA-7S748-L only. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard 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

    wParallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA COMB 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 61.

  • Page 22: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    1) CPU_FAN 2) SYS_FAN 3) ATX 4) IDE1/IDE2 5) FDD 6) RAM_LED 7) PWR_LED 8) BATTERY 9) F_PANEL GA-7S748 Series Motherboard 10) F_AUDIO 11) SUR_CEN 12) CD_IN 13) AUX_IN 14) SPDIF_IO 15) F_USB 16) GAME 17) CLR_PWD - 18 -...
  • Page 23 1) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. 2) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.
  • Page 24 4) IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connector) Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V...
  • Page 25 5) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88Mbytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable m ust be the same side with the Pin1. 6) RAM_LED Do not rem ove memory modules while RAM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected dam ages due to the stand by voltage.
  • Page 26 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. 8) BATTERY GA-7S748 Series Motherboard Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD-...
  • Page 27 9) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignm ent above. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber)
  • Page 28 11) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard Pin No. Definition POWER FrontAudio(R)
  • Page 29 12) CD_IN (CD IN Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. 13) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX_R - 25 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 30 F_USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even dam age it. For optional F_USB cable, please contact your local dealer. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard Pin No. Definition No Pin...
  • Page 31 16) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. 17) CLR_PWD When Jumper is set to "open" and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared. On the contrary when Jumper is set to "close", the current status remains. Pin No.
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  • Page 33: 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 comput e r and pressing <Del>...

  • Page 34: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. F3C)

    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-7S748 Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 35: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Manag ement Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

  • Page 36: Standard Cmos Features

    The month, Jan. Through Dec. The day , from 1 to 31 (or the max imum allow ed in the month) Year The y ear, from 1999 through 2098 GA-7S748 Series Motherboard Standard CMOS Features Fri, May 3 2002 17:56:23...
  • Page 37 Time The times format in <hour> <mi n ute> <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 computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type.

  • Page 38: Base Memory

    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. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 39: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are First Boot Dev ice Second Boot Dev ice Third Boot Dev ice Boot Up Floppy Seek Passw ord Check Flex ible AGP 8X Init Display First higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F5:Prev ious Values First / S econd / Third Boot Device...

  • Page 40: Password Check

    Set AGP transfer rate to 4X mode no matter w hat the AGP transfer rate t h e card is. Init Display First Set Init Display First to AGP. (Default v alue) Set Init Display First to PCI. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 41: Integrated Peripherals

    Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA Game Port Address Midi Port Address Midi Port IRQ higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F5:Prev ious Values For GA-7S748-L only. Integrated Peripherals [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 42: Ac97 Audio

    AC97 Audio Enabled Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable this function. On Board LAN Device Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable Onboard Lan Chip dev ice. (Default Value) For GA-7S748-L only. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 43: Usb Controller

    USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable USB Controller. USB Legacy Support When USB keyboard or mouse is installed, please set at Enabled. Enabled Enabled USB key board or mouse support. Disabled Disabled USB key board or mouse support. (Default v alue) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS w ill automatically setup the port 1 address.

  • Page 44: Parallel Port Mode

    Set Midi Port Address to 300. Set Midi Port Address to 330. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value) GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 45: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are ACPI Suspend Ty pe Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN Sy stem After AC Back IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI ModemRingOn PME Ev ent Wake Up Pow er On by Key board Pow er On by Mouse Resume by Alarm x Month Alarm...

  • Page 46: Resume By Alarm

    In standby mode(S1): a. If use single color LED, pow er LED w ill turn off. b. If use dual color LED, pow er LED w ill turn to another color. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard NA, 1~12 1~31 (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

  • Page 47: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are PCI 4 IRQ Assignment PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e F5:Prev ious Values PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment...

  • Page 48: Pc Health Status

    Detec t sy stem' s v oltage status automatic ally . Current CPU Temperature Detec t CPU tem perature automatic ally . Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detec t CPU/Sy stem Fan speed status automatic ally . GA-7S748 Series Motherboard PC Health Status 45°C 5113 RPM ESC:Ex it F1:General Help...

  • Page 49: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Linear Frequency Control x CPU Clock (MHz) x DRAM Clock (MHz) AGP Voltage Control DRAM Voltage Control CPU Voltage Control higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e F5:Prev ious Values Linear Frequency Control Disabled...
  • Page 50 CPU Voltag e Control Normal Set CPU Voltage Control to Normal. (Default v alue) Set CPU Voltage Control to +5%. +7.5% Set CPU Voltage Control to +7.5%. +10% Set CPU Voltage Control to +10%. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 51: Top Performance

    Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features Top Performance }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup Disabled...[ n] }PnP/PCI Configurations Enabled... [ }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit hi: Mov e F8: Q-Flash...

  • Page 52: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...

  • Page 53: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?Y }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 54: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select "Set u p" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 55: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8: Q-Flash...

  • Page 56: Exit Without Saving

    F8: Q-Flash Figure 14: Ex it Without Sav ing Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...
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  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    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 60: Easy Tune Tm 4 Introduction

    Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already turned the "Overclock" technology toward to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached in driver CD. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by themselves.

  • Page 61: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1: Q-Flash 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 62 !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-7S748 Series Motherboard 1 File(s) found Free Size: 1.14M DEL: Delete ESC: Return Main...
  • Page 63 Method 2: @ BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS flash BIOS. Press here. 1.Click "@BIOS" 3.Click "P". 4.Click here. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
  • Page 64 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 65: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Revision History 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! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 66 "4 channel 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. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 67 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio out- put without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear Line In channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".
  • Page 68 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 Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case ,and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 69 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.
  • Page 70 Fiber connecting port. 1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF device to the motherboard. 3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 66 -...

  • Page 71: Jack-Sensing Introduction

    Jack-Sensing Introduction Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack, and microphone to MIC In jack.
  • Page 72 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 68 -...

  • Page 73: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery? Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition . If the hard drive can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state. 1. It supports FAT16, FAT32, NTFS format . 2.
  • Page 74 You can highlight the item by using the arrows keys on your keyboard and enter key to enter the menu. Text Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd. BMP Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.
  • Page 75 1.Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back up it. The backed up data will be saved as an hidden image . 2.Execute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default.
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  • Page 77: 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 78 XP and Windows 2000 only. Once we get the latest SiS put the driver on GIGABYTE website asap. (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller"...

  • Page 79: 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 80: 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-7S748 Series Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 81 Question 6: 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 82 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 GA-7S748 Series Motherboard AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error...

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures . Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ? Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system bus speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc.) are set properly.
  • Page 84 Then try to reboot the system. 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).
  • Page 85 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Configuration C P U Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: Company:...
  • Page 86 E C C Error Checking and Correcting E M C Electromagnetic Compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request GA-7S748 Series Motherboard to be continued... - 82 -...
  • Page 87 Acronyms Meaning IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network Input / Output Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode MH z Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P.
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  • Page 95 TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4888 FAX: +886 (2) 8912-4003 Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://chinese.giga-byte.com — U.S.A. G.B.T. INC. Address: 17358 Railroad St, City of Industry, CA 91748. TEL: +1 (626) 854-9338 FAX: +1 (626) 854-9339 Tech.
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