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Gigabyte GA-7VKML User Manual

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  • Page 1 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

    Safety of household and similar electrical appliances (St a mp) We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) declare that the product Mother Board GA-7VKML is in conformity with o EN 61000-3-2* Disturbances in supply systems cause T EN 60555-2 by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “Harmonics”...
  • Page 4 (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: Signature: Eric Lu Date: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-7VKML ERIC LU July 31,2002...
  • Page 5 GA-7VKML Series AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER’ S MANUAL AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard Rev. 3.4 First Edition 12ME-7VKML-3401...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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 ...
  • Page 7 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 &...

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    Quick PC Installation Guide o RAID Manual 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.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    — 24.3cm x 21.0cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. (For PCB Ver.: 3.2~3.4) Motherboard — GA-7VKML Series Motherboard: GA-7VKML / GA-7VKML-P / 7VKML-DL — Socket A processor AMD Athlon 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die —...
  • Page 10 — Supports Easy Tune " # " 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.

  • Page 11: Ga-7Vkml (Pcb Ver.: 1.1) Motherboard Layout

    GA-7VKML (PCB Ver.: 1.1) Motherboard Layout MS_ KB SOCKET A IT8705F CODEC CD_IN RTL8100 "**" 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.

  • Page 12: Ga-7Vkml (Pcb 3.2/3.3/3.4) Motherboard Layout

    GA-7VKML (PCB 3.2/3.3/3.4) Motherboard Layout MS_ KB SOCKET A SUR_CEN ** IT8705F AUX_IN CODEC CD_IN 8100 * SPDIF ** SPDIF_IN ** " * " Not Supported 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4) " ** " Supported 7VKML-P / 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4) GA-7VKML Series Motherboard...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups: Step 1- Set system Sw itch ( CLK_SW)...for PCB Ver. 1.1 Step 1- Set system Jumper(CLK_JP)...for PC B Ver. 3.2 Step 2- Install the Centr al Processing Unit ( CPU) Step 3- Install memory modules Step 4- Install expansion cards Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet w ires, and power supply...

  • Page 14: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    PCB Ver: 1.1 used 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 GA-7VKML Series Motherboard CLK_SW OFF: 133MHz ON: 100MHz...

  • Page 15: Step1-2: Cpu Installation

    Step1-2: CPU Installation CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever 1. Pull up the CP U socket lever and up to 90-degree angle. 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.

  • Page 16: Step1-3: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    M Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. M Please refer to CPU heat sink user’ s manual for more detail installation procedure. GA-7VKML 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 The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The B IOS 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.
  • Page 18 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. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.

  • Page 19: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Step 3: Install expansion cards 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.

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

    LAN * USB 1 USB 0 " * " Not Supported 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4) GA-7VKML Series Motherboard ØThis connector supports standard P S/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 21: Audio Connectors

    w Parallel Port and VGA Port/COMA Port Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA VGA Port Serial P ort (15 pin Female) (9 pin Male) x Game /MIDI Ports Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) y Audio Connectors Line O ut MIC In Line In If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 79.

  • Page 22: Step4-2: Connectors Introduction (For Pcb Ver. : 3.2 ~ 3.4)

    4) FDD 5) IDE1/IDE2 6) PWR_LED 7) RAM_LED 8) F_PANEL 9) BAT1 " * " Supported 7VKML / 7VKML-P / 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4) GA-7VKML Series Motherboard 10) F_AUDIO 11) AUX_IN 12) CD_IN 13) IR 14) USB1 15) COMB 16) CI...
  • Page 23 1) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector) Sense 2) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) Sense 3) ATX (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 run ning under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.The CP U fan connector supports Max.
  • Page 24 4) FDD (Floppy Connector) 5) IDE1/IDE2 [IDE1 (Primary), IDE2(Secondary) Connector] 6 ) PWR_LED GA-7VKML Series Motherboard 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 P in1.
  • Page 25 7) RAM_LED 8 ) F_PANEL (2x10 pins jumper) GN (Green Switch) GD (Green LED) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) SPK (S peaker Connector) RST (Reset Sw itch) PW (Soft Power Connector) MPD(Message LED/Power/ Sleep LED) Ø...
  • Page 26 11 ) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In) CD-R CD-L 12 ) AUX_IN (AUX_IN Connector ) 13 ) IR (IR) GA-7VKML Series Motherboard CAUTION v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. v Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 27 14 ) F_USB1 (Front USB Connector) (F_USB1 connector in yellow is for USB 1.1) USB Dy+ USB Dy- Power Power USB Dx- USB Dx+ 15 ) COM B ( White ) NDCDB- NSINB NDTRB- NSOUTB NDSRB- NRTSB- NCTSB- NRIB- 9 10 16 ) CI (Case Open) Signal 17 ) SPDIF_IN *...
  • Page 28 19 ) SUR_CEN * BASS_OUT CENTER_OUT SUR OUTR SUR OUTL " * " Supported 7VKML / 7VKML-P / 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4) GA-7VKML Series Motherboard Ø Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. - 24 -...

  • Page 29: Step4-3: Connectors Introduction (For Pcb Ver. : 1.1)

    Step4-3: Connectors Introduction (For PCB Ver. : 1.1) 20) F_Panel 21) F_AUDIO 22) USB1 23) SPDIF 24) WOL 25) S_IRQ 26) CLR_CMOS - 25 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 30 MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard Pin 1: LED anode(+)
  • Page 31 22 ) USB1 (Front USB) 23 ) SPDIF (SPDIF) SPDIF OUT 24 ) WOL (Wake On Lan) +5V SB Signal 25 ) S_IRQ (Serial IRQ) Signal Ø Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable.
  • Page 32 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. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 28 -...
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  • Page 34 GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 30 -...

  • 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 comput e r and pressing <Del>...

  • Page 36: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F9A)

    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. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD...

  • Page 37: Load Optimized Defaults

    Power Manag ement 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.

  • Page 38: Standard Cmos Features

    The day , from 1 to 31 (or the max imum allow ed in the month) 8Day The y ear, from 1990 through 2099 8Year GA-7VKML Series Motherboard Base Memory : 640 Kb Other Memory : 384 Kb Ex tended Memory : 95 Mb...

  • Page 39: System Time

    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.

  • Page 40: Base Memory

    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. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 41: Bios Features Setup

    BIOS Features Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed BIOS Flash Protection : Auto 1st Boot Dev ice : Floppy 2nd Boot Dev ice : IDE-0 3rd Boot Dev ice : CDROM Floppy Driv e Seek : Disabled...
  • Page 42 IOAPIC HW support will cause the system to hang. Following are some situations users might run into: 1.An IOAPI C enabled OS and change the BIOS setting from IOAPIC to PIC, this will cause your system to hang. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 43: Chipset Features Setup

    Chipset Features Setup We would not suggest you change the chipset default setting unless you really need it. AMIBIOS SETUP - CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed Configure SDRAM by SPD :Enabled SDRAM Frequency :Auto SDRAM CAS# Latency...
  • Page 44 Set AGP Aperture Size to 128 MB. 8128MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 256 MB. 8256MB F AGP Read Synchroni zation Enable AGP Read Sy nchronization. 8Enabled Disable AGP Read Sy nchronization. (Default Value) 8Disabled GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 45: Pci Delay Transaction

    F PCI Delay Transaction Enable PCI Delay Transaction. 8Enabled Disable PCI Delay Transaction.(Default Value) 8Disabled F USB Controller Disable USB Controller function. 8Disabled 82USB Ports Enable 2USB Ports. 84USB Ports Enable 4USB Ports. F USB Legacy Support 8No Mice Set USB Legacy Support Key board / Floppy . 8All Dev ice Set USB Legacy Support Key board / Mouse /Floppy .

  • Page 46: Power Management Setup

    In standby mode(S1): 8Dual/Off a. If use single color LED, power LED will turn off. b. If use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard Resume On RTC Alarm :Disabled RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour...
  • Page 47 F USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5 USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5 can be set when ACPI standby state set to S3/STR. Enable USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5. 8Enabled Disable USB Dev Wakeup From S3~S5. (Default Value). 8Disabled F Suspend Time Out (Minute.) Disabled Suspend Time Out Function.

  • Page 48: Resume On Rtc Alarm

    8Disabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. 8Enabled 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 GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 49: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    PNP/PCI Configuration AMIBIOS SETUP - PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed OnChip VGA Frame Buffer : 32MB VGA Boot From : AGP PCI Slot 1 IRQ Priority : Auto PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority : Auto PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority : Auto...
  • Page 50 The sy stem w ill reserv ed IRQ11 for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 dev ice if no legacy ISA dev ice using IRQ11. FRealtek LAN ROM initial Enabled Realtek LAN ROM initial. (Default Value) 8Yes Disabled Realtek LAN ROM initial. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 51: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?N PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item...

  • Page 52: Load Optimized Defaults

    Figure 8: Load Optimized Defaults FLoad Optimized Defaults Optimized defaults contain the most appropriate system parameter values to configure the sy stem to achiev e max imum performance. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD...

  • Page 53: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals AMIBIOS SETUP - INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed OnBoard IDE :Both IDE1 Conductor Cable :Auto IDE2 Conductor Cable :Auto OnBoard FDC :Auto OnBoard Serial Port 1 :Auto OnBoard Serial Port 2 :Auto Serial Port2 Mode :Normal...
  • Page 54 82E8/COM4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8. Disable onboard Serial port 2. 8Disabled FSerial Port 2 Mode Normal operation. (Default Value) 8Normal Onboard I/O chip supports IrDA. 8IrDA Onboard I/O chip supports ASKIR. 8ASKIR GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 50 -...
  • Page 55 FOnBoard Parallel port Enable On Board LPT port and address is 378. 8378 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 278. 8278 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 3BC. 83BC Set On Board LPT port is Auto. (Default Value) 8Auto Disable On Board LPT port.

  • Page 56: Onboard Ac97 Audio

    Enable auto detect onboard AC'97 audio. (Default v alue) 8Auto Disable this function. 8Disabled F Onboard Lan Chip * Disable this function. 8Disabled Enable Onboard Lan Chip function. (Default Value) 8Enabled " * " Not Supported 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4) GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 57: Hardware Monitor & Misc Setup

    Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed Thermal Shut Dow n Temp. :110°C/230°F Reset Case Open Status : No Case Status : Open CPU Host Clock (Mhz) : 100 CPU Temp.
  • Page 58 FCPU / System FAN Speed 8Detect CPU / System Fan speed status automatically . FCurrent Voltage (V) VCORE / Vtt / +3.3V / +12V / +5 V / 5VSB 8Detect system's voltage status automatically. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 59: Set Supervisor / User Password

    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 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP...

  • Page 60: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    Type "N" will keep the old H.D.D. parameter setup. If the hard disk cylinder number i s over 1024, then the user can select LBA mode or LARGER mode for DOS partition larger than 528 MB. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard Base Memory : 640 Kb...

  • Page 61: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv ed STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ESC: Quit...

  • Page 62: Exit Without Saving

    ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item F7: Optimized Values Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type “N” will return to Setup Utility. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE &...
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  • Page 64 GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 60 -...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Revision History Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram VGA Port AGP 1X/2X/4X AGPCLK(66MHz) 3 PCI RTL8100 * PCI BUS PCICLK (33MHz) AC97 CODEC " * " Not Supported 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4) CPU CLK (100/133MHz) AMD-K7 Host Bus 100/133MHz 100/133 MHz HCLK (100/133MHz) KM266 NPCLK (66M Hz)

  • Page 66: Bios Tm 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 67: Easy Tune

    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 68: Q-Flash Utility Introduction

    F7: Optimized Values Tim e, Date , Hard Disk Type… b. Q-Flash Utility Flash ROM Type...SST 39SF020 hi: Move Enter: Run GA-7VKML Series Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & M ISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE &...
  • Page 69 Load BIOS From Floppy !In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run. XXXX.XX Total Size: 1.39M F5: Refresh Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file. !Press Enter to Run. Are you sure to update BIOS? [Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort...
  • Page 70 (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-7VKML Series Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 71 (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. (3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close".
  • Page 72 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-7VKML Series Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 73 (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"...
  • Page 74 (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-7VKML Series Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 75 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 76 : Select Item F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Save Data to CM OS & Exit SETUP GA-7VKML Series Motherboard ESC: Quit hifg: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2: Color...
  • Page 77 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 78 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-7VKML Series Motherboard EXIT? - 74 -...
  • Page 79 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 80 F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults Save Data to CM OS & Exit SETUP (4) Congratulate you have accomplished the BIOS flash procedure. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS HARDWARE MONITOR & M ISC SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE &...
  • Page 81 BIOS update procedure: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Press "Tools" icon. 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". Click "P". Click here. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c.
  • Page 82 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 83: 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 84 “ O K”. 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-7VKML Series Motherboard - 80 - Line Out Line In...
  • Page 85 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to “ Line Out” ,the rear channels to “ 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 “...
  • Page 86 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.
  • Page 87 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 88 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-7VKML Series Motherboard - 84 -...
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  • Page 91: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History 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.
  • Page 92 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. 3. Click "Next". 4. Click "Finish" to restart computer. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard 8.Click "Finish" to restart computer. 2. Click "Next". - 88 -...
  • Page 93 Revision History Appendix B: RealTek AC'97 Audio 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.
  • Page 94 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". 5.Click "Finish" to restart computer. GA-7VKML Series Motherboard 2.Click "Easy Tune 4 (Trial Version)” 4.Click "Next". - 90 -...
  • Page 95 Appendix E: Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface AP M Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System C P U Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser...
  • Page 96 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 it at http://tw.giga-byte.com/support/user_pdf/raid_manual.pdf) GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 92 -...
  • Page 97 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 98 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 GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 94 -...

  • Page 99: 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 100 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 101 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 102 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-7VKML Series Motherboard to be continued... - 98 -...
  • Page 103 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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