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Gigabyte GA-7VM400M User Manual

Amd athlon/ athlon xp/ duron socket a processor motherboard
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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 4X/8X notch
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by VIA
KM400. 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-7VM400M (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards might not
function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X/
8X(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-7VM400M (or any AGP Pro 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 VIA
KM400 based
®
motherboards.

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  • Page 1 & 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-7VM400M (or any AGP Pro 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
  • 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

    Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-7VM400M is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...
  • Page 4 City of Industry, CA 91748 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard Model Number: GA-7VM400M 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-7VM400M AMD Athlon / Athlon XP/ Duron Socket A ™ ™ ™ Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon / Athlon XP / Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard ™ ™ ™ Rev. 2001 12ME-7VM400M-2001...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Item Checklist ..................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-7VM400M Motherboard Layout ............. 7 Block Diagram ....................8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........11 Step 1: Set System Jumper (JP1) .............. 12 Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........
  • Page 7 Frequency/Voltage Control ................. 49 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................51 Load Optimized Defaults ................52 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............53 Save & Exit Setup ..................54 Exit Without Saving ..................55 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............57 @BIOS ™ Introduction ................. 57 EasyTune 4 Introduction ................

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist Serial ATA cable x 2 The GA-7VM400M motherboard 2 Port USB Cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility 4 Port USB Cable x 1 GA-7VM400M user's manual SPDIF-Kit x 1 (SPDIF Out Kit) Quick PC Installation Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor 24.4cm x 22.3cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB Socket A processor AMD Athlon /Athlon XP/Duron (K7) Socket A processor ™ ™ ™ 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die 200/266/333MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds Supports 1.4GHz and faster Chipset...
  • 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, Memory, Cards…etc. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 6 -...

  • Page 11: Ga-7Vm400M Motherboard Layout

    GA-7VM400M Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN SOCKET A IT8705 VIA KM400 AGP 8X BIOS SYS_FAN F_AUDIO CLR_CMOS PCI1 VT8235 PCI2 CD_IN PCI3 CODEC F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB2 GAME PWR_LED SUR_CEN COMB SPDIF - 7 - Introduction...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    2 COM Ports 24 MHz 33 MHz ATA33/66/ 6 Channel 6 USB 100/133 CODEC Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse IDE Channels PCICLK (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) 14.318 MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 33 MHz V_Link (66MHz) GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 8 -...
  • Page 13 - 9 - Introduction...
  • Page 14 GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 15: 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 (JP1) 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 2 Step 3...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Set System Jumper (Jp1)

    The CPU FSB can be switched by SW1 and refer to below table. Short: 100MHz Open: Auto (Default) 100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU Auto: Supports FSB 266/333MHz CPU JP1 must set at "Short" if you are using FSB 200MHz CPU. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Step 2-2: Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD. and finish CPU installation. 3. Fasten the cooling fan support- 4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged ing-base onto the CPU socket on to the CPU fan connector, than the motherboard. install completely. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 19: Step 3: Install Memory Modules

    Step 3: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets.

  • Page 20: Ddr Introduction

    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-7VM400M Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Step 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply

    1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like (25 pin Female) printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc. can be connected to Serial port. COMA Serial Port VGA Port (9 pin Male) (15 pin Female) GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 18 -...

  • Page 23: Audio Connectors

    USB / LAN Connector LAN is fast Ethernet with 10/100Mbps speed. 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. Have a standard USB interface.Also USB 5 make sure your OS supports USB controller. If USB 4 your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver...

  • Page 24: Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction

    1) ATX 9) SUR_CEN 2) CPU_FAN 10) SPDIF 3) SYS_FAN 11) CD_IN 4) FDD 12) COMB 5) IDE1 / IDE2 13) GAME 6) PWR_LED 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 7) F_PANEL 15) CLR_CMOS 8) F_AUDIO 16) BAT GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 25 1) 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. Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V Power Good 5V SB (stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V...
  • Page 26 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. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 27 5) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. IDE1 IDE2 6) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off.
  • Page 28 Pin 4: Data(-) RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off MSG (Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 29 8) 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. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 30 For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition No Pin SPDIF 11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 31 12) COMB (COM B Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COMB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional COMB cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No.
  • Page 32 You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily shor 1- 2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. Short: Clear CMOS Open: Normal GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 33 16) BAT (BATTERY) CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
  • Page 34 GA-7VM400M 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 computer and pressing <Del>...

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

    If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option widden. 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-7VM400M Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 37: Integrated Peripherals

    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 & PnP ISA resources. PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

  • Page 38: Standard Cmos Features

    The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only. 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-7VM400M Motherboard - 34 -...
  • 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 computer.

  • Page 40: Base Memory

    640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1MB in the CPU's memory address map. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 41: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device [Floppy] Item Help Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Menu Level Third Boot Device [CDROM] Select Boot Device Password Check [Setup] Priority [Floppy] Boot from floppy [LS120] Boot from LS120 : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit...

  • Page 42: Password Check

    The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Item Help OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] Menu Level AC97 Audio [Auto] VIA Onboard LAN [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] USB Mouse Support [Disabled]...

  • Page 44: Onchip Ide Channel 1

    Enable USB 1.1 controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 1.1 controller. USB 2.0 Controller Disabled this option if you are not using the onboard USB feature. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 controller. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 45: Usb Keyboard Support

    USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. Disabled Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8, using IRQ4.

  • Page 46: Parallel Port Mode

    Disabled Disable this function. Set Midi Port Address to 330. (Default value) Set Midi Port Address to 300. Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default value) GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 47: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Item Help x USB Device Wake-Up From S3 Disabled Menu Level Power LED in S1 state [Blinking] [S1] Soft-Off by PWRBTN [Instant-off] Set suspend type to AC Back Function [Soft-Off] Power On Suspend under...

  • Page 48: Keyboard Power On

    If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on the system. Mouse Power On Disabled Can't power on system by mouse event. (Default value) Enabled Can power on system by mouse event. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 49: Resume By Alarm

    PME Event Wake Up When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-PM controlled state. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disable PME Event Wake Up function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake Up function.

  • Page 50: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 51: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PC Health Status Vcore 1.710V Item Help 25VSTR 2.512V Menu Level +3.3V 3.280V +12V 11.921V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 4687 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled] SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning...
  • Page 52 Detect CPU/SYSTEM fan speed status automatically. CPU FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan warning function disable. (Default value) Enabled Fan warning function enable. SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan warning function disable. (Default value) Enabled Fan warning function enable. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 53: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Item Help Auto Detect PCI/DIMM Clk [Enabled] Menu Level Spread Spectrum [Enabled] CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled] x CPU Clock 133MHz DRAM Clock(MHz) [By SPD] AGP OverVoltage Control [Auto] DIMM OverVoltage Control [Auto] : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit...

  • Page 54: Cpu Clock

    Increase DRAM voltage +0.3V. Increase DRAM voltage may get stable for over-clock. But it may damage to DRAM when enable this feature. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 55: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? Y Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...

  • Page 56: Load Optimized Defaults

    F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Figure 10: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 57: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Enter Password: Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving Frequency/Voltage Control...

  • Page 58: Save & Exit Setup

    F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Figure 12: Save & Exit Setup Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 59: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
  • Page 60 GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    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 62: Easytune ™ 4 Introduction

    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 63: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.

  • Page 64: Entering The Q-Flash Utility

    Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. ™ Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the ™...
  • Page 65 Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash utility. ™ AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR &...
  • Page 66 Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 67 Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk. 2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 7VRXP.F12, is listed.
  • Page 68 Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 69 4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. ™ Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size......SST 49LF003A 256K Backup ROM Type/Size....SST 49LF003A 256K Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable...
  • Page 70 SAVE & EXIT SETUP LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING Press Enter on ESC: Quit : Select Item F5: Old Values F6: Fail-Safe Values your keyboard F7: Optimized Values F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Load Fail-Safe Defaults GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 71 AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Y PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS...
  • Page 72 Set User Password Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N) ? Y PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving ESC:Quit :Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 73 Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen ™ The Q-Flash BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. ™ The Q-Flash utility Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size....SST 49LF002A 256K title bar Keep DMI DataEnable Task menu for the Update BIOS from Floppy Q-Flash utility Save BIOS to Floppy Action bar...
  • Page 74 Don't turn off Power Or RESET System Enter: Run / : Move ESC: Reset F10:Power Off After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 75 Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size....SST 49LF002A 256K Keep DMI DataEnable CHECKSUM = AC03 You can press "Enter" to Are you sure to update BIOS? Update BIOS from Floppy continue updating BIOS or [Enter] to continue updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort. Save BIOS to Floppy "ESC"...

  • Page 76: Method 2 : @Bios Utility

    Method 2 : @BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS program to flash ™ BIOS. Press here. 2. Click Start/ All Programs/ GIGABYTE/ @BIOS. 1. Click "@BIOS" item. Click here 3.Click " ".
  • Page 77 In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS server, please go onto ™ 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 - 73 -...

  • Page 78: 4-/ 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    STEP 4: You can select "Speaker Test" tab and click the "TestAll" button to check the connection. Note: There are 3 modes for 2 Channel: 2 Channel (Music), 2 Channel (Movie) and 2 Channel. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 74 -...
  • Page 79 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 "Audio Deck"...
  • Page 80 Select "SPDIF & Speaker Configuration" tab, and choose the "6 Channel" icon to enable the 6 channel function. STEP 4: You can select "Speaker Test" tab and click the "TestAll" button to check the connection. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 81 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 "Audio Combo Kit" in the back of the case,and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 82 L F E (Subwoofer) speaker. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 83 Back Phone Jack Control: ⌧ Line-in/Surround Out SWAP: Enable the Line- in jack change to Surround channel. ⌧ Mic-in/Center & LFE SWAP: Enable the Mic- in jack change to Center/LFE channel. Advanced Control: ⌧ EXpander: Stereo EXpander routes audio signals from front speakers to surround and Center/LFE(Subwoofer) i.e.
  • Page 84 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 AC3 decoder. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 80 -...

  • Page 85: 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 86 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. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3.
  • Page 87 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. The backed up data will be saved as a hidden image. 2.Excute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default. Press R to recover your system.
  • Page 88 GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 84 -...

  • Page 89: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (VUCD ver. 2.33) 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 90 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). GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 86 -...

  • Page 91: Software Application

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

  • Page 92: Software Information

    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-7VM400M Motherboard - 88 -...
  • Page 93 EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions 1. Click "EasyTune4" item. 2. Click "Next". 4. Right Click the icon to start 3. Click "Finish" to restart computer. "EasyTune 4". 5. Click "HELP". - 89 - Appendix...
  • Page 94 4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder. 5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power. 6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults. 7. Save changes and reboot the system. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 90 -...
  • Page 95 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 96 Answer: Please set in the BIOS as follow: 1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI" 2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI" Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS. GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 92 -...

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures. START Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please isolate Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ? the short pin.
  • Page 98 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 99 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: PCB revision: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply...
  • Page 100 Extended Capabilities Port ESCD Extended System Configuration Data Error Checking and Correcting Electromagnetic Compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request to be continued..GA-7VM400M Motherboard - 96 -...
  • Page 101 Acronyms Meaning IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network Input / Output 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.
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