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Gigabyte GA-7VA-C 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(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP
card is AGP 4X(1.5V).
AGP 4X notch
Caution: AGP 2X(3.3V) card is not supported by VIA
KT333CF. You
®
might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert
an AGP 4X(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-7VA-C (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function
properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1.5)
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-7VA-C (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 VIA
KT333CF based motherboards.
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  • Page 1 (1.5V) mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V). The GA-7VA-C (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1.5) mode 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.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Ham burg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, sy stem, installation to w hich it refers) Mother Boa rd is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/ 336 EEC-E MC Directive o EN 55011...
  • Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible PartName: Address: Phone/Fax No: hereby declares that the product Product Name: Model Number: 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.
  • Page 5 GA-7VA-C AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon / Athlon XP / Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard ™ ™ ™ Rev. 1001 12ME-7VAC-1001...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    WARNING! ... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 GA-7VA-C Motherboard Layout ... 7 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 8 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 9 Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup ... 9 Step1-2: CPU Installation ...
  • Page 7 Power Management Setup ... 35 PnP/PCI Configurations ... 38 PC Health Status ... 39 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 41 Top Performance ... 43 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 44 Load Optimized Defaults ... 45 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 46 Save & Exit Setup ... 47 Exit Without Saving ...

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    þ CD for motherboard driver & utility (Driver CD) þ Quick PC Installation Guide 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 — 29.3cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. — Socket A processor AMD Athlon 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die 200/266/333 — Supports 1.4GHz and faster Chipset — VIA KT333CF Memory/AGP/PCI Controller (PAC) —...
  • 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,SDRAM,Cards… .etc. GA-7VA-C Motherboard - 6 -...

  • Page 11: Ga-7Va-C Motherboard Layout

    GA-7VA-C Motherboard Layout KB_MS SOCKET A A C97 SPDI F_IN SPDIF I T8 705 BIOS RAM_LED KT333CF BATTERY PCI1 PCI2 V T8 235 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 F_PANEL F_U SB1 F_U SB2 PWR_LED USB 2.0 - 7 - IDE2 IDE1 Introduction...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    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 5 Step 4 GA-7VA-C Motherboard Step 2 Step 3 Step 5 Step 1 Step 5...

  • Page 13: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166MHz by adjusting system switch (SW1). (The internal frequency depend on CPU.) CPU CLOCK 100MHz O: ON / X :OFF Default Setting: 100MHz 133MHz 166MHz - 9 -...

  • Page 14: Step1-2: Cpu Installation

    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 improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. GA-7VA-C Motherboard CPU Bottom View Pin1 indicator 2.

  • Page 15: Step1-3:Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. 3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the main- board. 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.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    M When DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DIMM from socket. M Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. GA-7VA-C Motherboard 2 DIMMsx64/x72 3 DIMMsx64/x72...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    DDR Introduction Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs and system integrators. DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) v USB Connector USB 1 USB 0 GA-7VA-C Motherboard ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. 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.

  • Page 19: Audio Connectors

    w Parallel Port ,VGA port and Serial Ports (COMA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA COMB Serial Ports (9 pin Male) x Game /MIDI Ports Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) y Audio Connectors MIC In Line Out (Center and Subwoofer) (Front Speaker) Line In...

  • Page 20: Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step4-2 : Connectors Introduction 1) CPU_FAN 2) SYS_FAN 3) ATX_POWER 4) IDE1/IDE2 5) FDD 6) RAM_LED 7) PWR_LED 8) F_PANEL 9) BATTERY GA-7VA-C Motherboard 10) F_AUDIO 11) SUR_CEN 12) CD_IN 13) AUX_IN 14) SPDIF 15) SPDIF-IN 16) F_USB1/F_USB2 17) CI - 16 -...
  • Page 21 1)CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector) 2)SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) 3)ATX_POWER (ATX Power) +12V 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good 3.3V 3.3V Ø 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.
  • Page 22 4)IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connector) IDE2 IDE1 5)FDD (Floppy Connector) 6)RAM_LED 7)PWR_LED GA-7VA-C Motherboard Ø Important Notice: 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.

  • Page 23: Battery

    8)F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch) (Green) PW (Soft Power Connector) (Red) MSG(Message LED/Power/ Sleep LED)(Yellow) NC( Purple) 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.
  • Page 24 13)AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector) AUX-R AUX-L 14)SPDIF (SPDIFOut) SPDIF OUT GA-7VA-C Motherboard Ø 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...
  • Page 25 15)SPDIF_IN SPDIF IN 16)F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow ) F_USB1 F_USB2 17) CI (CASE OPEN) Signal Ø Use this feature only when your device has digital output function. Ø Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector.
  • Page 26 GA-7VA-C Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    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 pow er is turned off. ENTERING S ETUP Aft e r pow er on the computer, pressing <Del>...

  • Page 28: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. :F6)

    Advanced B IOS Features This setup page includes all the items of A ward special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. GA-7VA-C Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimi z ed Defaults Set Superv i s or Password Set User Password Sav e &...

  • Page 29: Pc Health Status

    Power Management S etup This setup page includes all the items of G reen function features. PnP/PCI Configurati ons 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. Frequency/Vol tag e Control This setup page is control CPU’...

  • Page 30: Standard Cmos Features

    The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time i s calcul a ted base on the 24-hour milit a ry - time cl o ck. For ex ample, 1 p.m. i s 13:00:00. GA-7VA-C Motherboard Thu, Feb 21 2002...
  • Page 31 F IDE Primary Mas ter, S lave / Secondary Master, Slave The category identi f ies the ty pes of hard disk from dri v e C to F that has been installed in the computer. There are t w o ty pes: auto type, and manual ty pe. Manual t y pe is user-definable; Auto ty pe w hich w ill automatically detect HDD type.

  • Page 32: Base Memory

    Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the P OST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU’ s memory address map. GA-7VA-C Motherboard - 28 -...

  • Page 33: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utili t y -Copy right (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Soft w are Adv anced BI O S Feat u res First Boot Dev ice Second Boot Dev ice Third Boot Dev ice Boot Up Floppy Seek Password Check Init Display First higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Ex i t F1:General Help...

  • Page 34: Boot Up Floppy Seek

    AGP VGA card and a PCI VGA card on board. Set I n it Display First to PCI Slot. 8PCI Set I n it Displ a y First to AGP. (Default value) 8AGP GA-7VA-C Motherboard - 30 -...

  • Page 35: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utili t y -Copy right (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Soft w are Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel0 OnChip IDE Channel1 IDE1 Conductor Cable IDE2 Conductor Cable AC97 Audio USB 1.1 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Key board Support USB Mouse Support Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2...

  • Page 36: Onchip Ide Channel

    Disabled AC97 Audio. 8Disabled FUSB 1.1 Control ler MDisable this option if you are not using the onboard U SB feature. Enabl e d USB Controller. (Default value) 8Enabled Disabl e d USB Controller. 8Disabled GA-7VA-C Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 37 FUSB 2.0 Control ler MDisable this option if y ou are not using the onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabl e d USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) 8Enabled Disabled USB 2.0 Control l er. 8Disabled F US B Keyboard S upport MWhen a USB key board is installed, please set at Enabled.
  • Page 38 8Disabled Set Midi Port Address to 300. 8300 Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Defaul t Value) 8330 F Midi Port IRQ Set 5 for Midi Port IRQ. (Default value) Set 10 for Midi Port IRQ. GA-7VA-C Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utili t y -Copy right (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Soft w are Pow er Management Setup ACPI Suspend Ty pe øUSB Dev i c e Wake-Up From S3 Pow er LED in S1 State Soft-Off by PWRBTN AC Back Function Keyboard Pow er On Mouse Pow er On...

  • Page 40: Acpi Suspend Type

    If y our keyboard have “POWER Key ” but t on, y ou can press the key to pow er on y our sy stem. GA-7VA-C Motherboard (When ACPI S uspe nd Type is set [S 3(S TR)]) - 36 -...
  • Page 41 F Mouse Power On Can’ t Pow er on system by Mouse Ev ent . (Defaul t v al u e) 8Disabled Can Pow er on sy st e m by Mouse Ev ent. 8Enabled F PME Event Wak e up M When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-PM controlled state.

  • Page 42: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI3. 83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 FPCI4 IRQ Ass ignment Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Def a ult v alue) 8Auto Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI4. 83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 GA-7VA-C Motherboard [Auto] Item Help [Auto] Menu Levelu [Auto] [Auto] (Def a ult v alue)

  • Page 43: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utili t y -Copy right (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Soft w are PC Health Status Reset Case Open St a tus Case Opened VCORE DDR Vtt +3.3V + 5V +12V 5VSB Current Sy stem Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN speed CPU FAN Fail Warning...
  • Page 44 Don’ t monitor current temperat u re.(Default v alue) 8Disabled F Fan Fail Warni ng ( CPU / SYSTEM) Don’ t monitor current fan speed. (Def a ult v alue) 8Disabled Alarm w hen stops. 8Enabled GA-7VA-C Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 45: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utili t y -Copy right (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Soft w are Frequency/Voltage Control Spread spect r um Modulated CPU Host Cl o ck Control øCPU Host Frequency (MHz) øPCI / AGP Frequency (MHz) DRAM Cl o ck(MHz) CPU Voltage Control AGP Ov erVol t age Control DIMM Ov erVol t age Control...
  • Page 46 Increase DRAM v ol t age may get stabl e for Ov er_Clock. But i t may damage t o DRAM module w hen enable t h is feature. Supply v olt a ge as DRAM module reguired. (Def a ult v alue) 8Auto Set DIMM v ol t age from 2.6V~2.8V. 8+0.1V~+.03V GA-7VA-C Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 47: Top Performance

    Top Performance CMOS Setup Uti l ity -Copy right (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software }Standard CMOS Feat u res }Adv anced BI O S Feat u res }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup Disabled... [ n }PnP/PCI Configurations Enabled...[ }PC Healt h Status }Frequency/Voltage Control hi: Mov e ESC:Quit...

  • Page 48: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults F Load Fai l-Safe Defaul ts Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum sy stem performance. GA-7VA-C Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimi z ed Defaults...

  • Page 49: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Uti l ity -Copy right (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software }Standard CMOS Feat u res }Adv anced BI O S Feat u res }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Load Optimized Defaults? ( Y/N) ?N Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults }PC Healt h Status }Frequency/Voltage Control...

  • Page 50: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select “Setup” at “Security Option” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only w hen you try to enter Setup. GA-7VA-C Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 51: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Uti l ity -Copy right (C) 1984-2002 Aw ard Software }Standard CMOS Feat u res }Adv anced BI O S Feat u res }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y }PC Healt h Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit...

  • Page 52: Exit Without Saving

    Figure 15: Ex it Wit h out Sav ing Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility without sav ing to RTC CMOS. Type “N” w ill return to Setup Utility. GA-7VA-C Motherboard Top Performance Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimi z ed Defaults...
  • Page 53 - 49 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 54 GA-7VA-C Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram AGP 2X/4X AGPCLK (66MHz) 5 PCI AC97 CODEC PCICLK (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) AMD-K7 System Bus100/133/166 MHz 100/133/166 MHz DDR RAM HCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) KT333CF MCHCLK (100/133/166MHz) 66 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz...

  • Page 56: Bios Flash Procedure

    (1) With an available floppy disk in the floppy drive. Please leave the diskette "UN-write protected" type. Double click the "My Computer" icon from Desktop, then click "3.5 diskette (A)" and right click to select "Format (M)" GA-7VA-C Motherboard yte @BIOS Program to flash BIOS.
  • Page 57 (2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and "Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will format the floppy and transfer the needed system files to it. Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly.
  • Page 58 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 Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers". GA-7VA-C Motherboard - 54 -...
  • Page 59 (3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files. (4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location" and press "OK".
  • Page 60 (5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files. (6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2, and press "Extract". GA-7VA-C Motherboard - 56 -...
  • Page 61 STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk. (1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then, restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.
  • Page 62 ESC: Quit hifg : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP GA-7VA-C Motherboard ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color...
  • Page 63 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 floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to type "A:\>...
  • Page 64 BIOS corrupted and system totally inoperative. 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. [Enter] to continue Or [Esc] to cancel? GA-7VA-C Motherboard EXIT? - 60 -...
  • Page 65 STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded. This important step resets everything after the flash. (1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.
  • Page 66 : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP (4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure. GA-7VA-C Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE &...
  • Page 67 Method 2: Q-Flash Introduction A. What is Q-Flash Utility? Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS mode, no more fooling around any OS. B. How to use Q-Flash? a. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to enter AWARD BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8>...
  • Page 68 [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-7VA-C Motherboard 1 File(s) found 256K Free Size: 1.14M ESC: Return Main...
  • Page 69 Method 3: If you don’ t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS flash BIOS. Press "Tools" icon. 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". Click here. Click "P". Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
  • Page 70 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 71: 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 72: Easy Tune Tm 4 Introduction

    Moreover, if one well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this setting and "Load" it in next time. 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.

  • Page 73: 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 acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 74 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-7VA-C Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 75 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to “ Line Out” ,the rear chan- nels to “ Line In” , and the Center/Subwoofer channels to “...
  • Page 76 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 “ Audio Combo Kit” in the back of the case , and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 77 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 windows tray at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 78 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. GA-7VA-C Motherboard - 74 -...
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  • Page 81: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows XP (CD driver version 1.2) 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 82 Enable S3 for USB Device Setup is preparing the InstallShield(R) Wizard which will guide you through the setup process. C.VIA USB2.0 Driver 1.Click "VIA USB 2.0 Driver". GA-7VA-C Motherboard 6.Click "Next". 8.Click "OK" to restart computer. 2.Click "Yes". - 78 -...
  • Page 83 Print to File : Press this button, you can view file on the screen . We recommand you do it. If there is any problem occurred during USB2.0 device installing, using or upgrading. Please visit Microsoft or GIGABYTE website for downloading the latest drivers.
  • Page 84 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 "Audio" icon. 1.Click "RealTek AC'97 Audio Driver". 3.Click "Finish" to restart computer. 3.Click "Finish" to restart computer. GA-7VA-C Motherboard 2.Click "Next". 2.Click "Next". - 80 -...
  • Page 85 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. 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". 3.Click "Next". 2.Click "Easy Tune 4 (Mainboard Over-clocking Utlity) 4.Click "Next".
  • Page 86 Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request Input / Output IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network GA-7VA-C Motherboard to be continued... - 82 -...
  • Page 87 Acronyms Meaning Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System 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...
  • Page 88 BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: GA-7VA-C Motherboard Phone No.: PCB revision: Size: Driver/Utility: - 84 -...
  • Page 89 SAMSUNG SAMSUNG APACER Winbond Winbond Winbond Winbond Winbond ADATA Winbond APACER Winbond MShould you need to find new support list, pls refer to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw for the detail. Size Component 128MB KDL684T4AA-50 128MB Mt8VDDT1664AG-403B2 128MB HY5DU28822BT-04 128MB K4H280838D-TCC4 256MB KDL684T4AA-50 256MB...

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    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-7VA-C Motherboard Please isolate the short pin. Failure has been excluded. Make sure the jumper setting are correct.
  • Page 91 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).
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