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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 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(F)-P 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-7VM400M(F)-P 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 The GA-7VM400M(F)-P 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 KM400 based motherboards.
  • 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 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(F)-P is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive o EN 55011...
  • Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible PartName: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard Model Number: GA-7VM400M(F)-P Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109 (a),Class B Digital Device...
  • Page 5 GA-7VM400M(F)-P AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon / Athlon XP / Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard ™ ™ ™ Rev. 1002 12ME-7VM400MFP-1002...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Item Checklist ..................4 Features Summary .................. 5 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 GA-7VM400M(F)-P Motherboard Layout ............. 7 Block Diagram ....................8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........10 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........11 Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup ....................
  • Page 7 PnP/PCI Configurations ................46 PC Health Status ..................47 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 ................

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist The GA-7VM400MF-P or GA-7VM400M-P motherboard 2 Port USB Cable x 1 IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 4 Port USB Cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility SPDIF-KIT x 1 (SPDIF Out KIT) GA-7VM400M(F)-P user's manual...

  • Page 9: Features Summary

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor 24.4cm x 23.3cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Socket A processor AMD Athlon /Athlon XP/ Duron (K7) 128K L1 & 512K/256K/64K L2 cache on die 200/266/333MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds Supports 1.4GHz and faster Chipset VIA KM400 Memory/AGP/PCI Controller (PAC)
  • Page 10 If you want to find the detailed information for SATA RAID setup installation, (Note 2) please download "VT8237_SATA_Manual.pdf" at"http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw". Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications. We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals.

  • Page 11: Ga-7Vm400M(F)-P Motherboard Layout

    GA-7VM400M(F)-P Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN RAM_LED IDE1 SOCKET A VIA KM400 IT8705 AGP 8X BIOS F_AUDIO IDE2 SYS_FAN SATA1 VT8237 PCI1 RTL8100C SATA0 PCI2 CD_IN PCI3 TSB43AB23 AC97 PWR_LED F1_1394 F2_1394 SUR_CEN COMB SPDIF_IO GAME F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB2 For GA-7VM400MF-P only. - 7 - Introduction...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) AMD-K7 Host CUP AGP 2X/4X/8X System Bus VGA Port 200/266/333MHz FSB 200/266/333MHz HCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) KM400 AGPCLK AGPCLK66 MHz 66MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 3 PCI 48 MHz RTL8100C BIOS Game Port PCI BUS 33MHz LPC BUS VT8237 Floppy IT8705...
  • Page 13 - 9 - Introduction...

  • Page 14: 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 3 Step 2...

  • Page 15: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup The CPU FSB can be switched by SW1 and refer to below table. O: ON / X: OFF Default Setting: 100MHz CPU CLOCK 100MHz 133/166 100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU 133/166MHz: Support FSB 266/333MHz You must set SW1 to 100MHz when you used FSB 200MHz CPU.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Step1-3: Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    Step1-3: CPU Cooling Fan Installation Before installing the CPU Heat Sink , adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use AMD approved cooling fan. We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and Cooling Fan. 3.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Ddr Introduction

    1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector This connector supports standard PS/2 (6 pin Female) keyboard and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) USB / LAN Connector Before you connect your device(s) into USB...

  • Page 22: Audio Connectors

    Parallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port This connector supports 1 standard COM (25 pin Female) port, 1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

  • Page 23: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 1) CPU_FAN 12) CD_IN 2) SYS_FAN 13) SPDIF_IO 3) ATX 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 4) IDE1/IDE2 15) COMB 5) FDD 16) GAME 6) RAM_LED 17) F1_1394 7) F_PANEL 18) F2_1394 8) PWR_LED 19) SATA0/SATA1 9) BAT 20) CI 10) F_AUDIO 11) SUR_CEN For GA-7VM400MF-P only.
  • Page 24 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. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense 2) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)
  • Page 25 3) 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 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 must be the same side with the Pin1. 6) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the standby voltage.
  • Page 27 7) 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 assignment above. Soft Power Speaker Connector Message LED/Power/ Connector Sleep LED MSG- SPK-...
  • Page 28 9) 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.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.
  • Page 29 11) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT 12) CD_IN (CD IN, Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R - 25 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 30 13) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector.
  • Page 31 15) COMB (COM B Connector)(White) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. Pin No. Definition NDCDB- NSINB NSOUTB NDTRB- NDSRB- NRTSB- NCTSB-...
  • Page 32 17) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector) Please Note: Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 33 (150MB/sec).If you wish to use SATA0 and SATA1, please Enable " OnChip Serial ATA " item. Then, install the correct driver to have proper operation. For details, please refer to the "VT8237_SATA_Manual.pdf" at "http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw" Pin No. Definition 20) CI (CASE OPEN) This 2 pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "case open"...
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  • 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 S ETUP After pow er on the computer, pressing <Del>...

  • Page 36: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : D2B)

    GETTING HELP Mai n Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Pag e S etup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:y y ) Tue, Aug 13 2002 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Me n u L e v e l Change the day , month, }IDE Primary Master [None] y ear...
  • Page 39 IDE 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. There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto type which will automatically detect HDD type.

  • Page 40: Base Memory

    Floppy 3 Mode Support (for J apan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A A Enabled 3 mode function of Drive A. Drive B Enabled 3 mode function of Drive B. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

  • Page 41: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Adv anced BIOS Features First Boot Dev ice [Floppy ] Item Help Second Boot Dev ice [HDD-0] Me n u L e v e l Third Boot Dev ice [CD-ROM] Select Boot Dev ice Passw ord Check...

  • Page 42: Password Check

    USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Select your boot device priority by ZIP. Disabled Disable this function. Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals If you want to find the detailed information for SATA RAID setup installation, (Note 1) please download "VT8237_SATA_Manual.pdf" at "http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw". For GA-7VM400MF only. - 39 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 44: Onchip Ide Channel0

    Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. OnChip SATA MIf you want to find the detailed information for SATA RAID setup installation, please download "VT8237_SATA_Manual.pdf" at " http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw". Disabled Disable SATA controller. Enabled Enable SATA controller. (Default Value)

  • Page 45: Usb Keyboard Support

    Disabled Disable USB device function. (Default value) USB Keyboard Support M When a USB keyboard is installed, please set at Enabled. 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.

  • Page 46: Onboard Parallel Port

    3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8,Using IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8,Using IRQ3. (Default Value) 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8,Using IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8,Using IRQ3. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2.

  • Page 47: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Pow er Management Setup ACPI Suspend Ty pe [S1(POS)] Item Help x USB Dev ice Wake-Up From S3 Disabled Menu Lev el u Pow er LED in S1 state [Blinking] [S1] Soft-Off by PWRBTN...

  • Page 48: Keyboard Power On

    Power LED i n S1 state Blinking In standby mode(S1), power LED will blink. (Default Value) Dual/OFF In standby mode(S1): a. If use single color LED, power LED will turn off. b. If use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. Soft-off by PWRBT N N Instant-off Press power button then Power off instantly.

  • Page 49: Resume By Alarm

    PME Event Wake up M When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-PM controlled state. M 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

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Lev el u PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Decice(s) using this INT: USB 1.1 Host Cntrlr - Bus 0 Dev 16 Func 1 higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help...

  • Page 51: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Menu Lev el u Case Opened Vcore 1.772V [Disabled] DDR Vtt 1.248V Don't reset case +3.3V 3.280V open status + 5V...
  • Page 52 Current System/CPU Temperature e Detect Sy stem/CPU Temp. automatically. . Current CPU FAN / SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect Fan speed status automatically. Fan Fail Warning ( CPU / SYSTEM) Disabled Don't monitor current fan speed. (Default value) Enabled Alarm when stops. GA-7VM400M(F)-P Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 53: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Frequency /Voltage Control Auto Detect PCI/DIMM Clk [Enabled] Item Help Spread Spectrum [Enabled] CPU Host/AGP/PCI Clock [Default] DRAM Clock(MHz) [Auto] higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 54 DRAM Clock (MHz) M Wrong frequency may make system can't boot. Clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue. Please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement. If you use DDR266 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to "133-DDR266". If you use DDR333 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)"...

  • Page 55: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Superv isor Passw ord }Pow er Management Setup Set User Passw ord }PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e &...

  • Page 56: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Superv isor Passw ord }Pow er Management Setup Set User Passw ord }PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e &...

  • Page 57: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Superv isor Passw ord }Pow er Management Setup Set User Passw ord }PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e &...

  • Page 58: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Superv isor Passw ord }Pow er Management Setup Set User Passw ord }PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e &...

  • Page 59: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Adv anced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Superv isor Passw ord }Pow er Management Setup Set User Passw ord }PnP/PCI Configurations Sav e &...
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  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64 Load BIOS From Floppy !In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run. 1 File(s) found XXXX.XX 256K Total Size: 1.39M Free Size: 1.14M F5: Refresh DEL: Delete ESC: Return Main Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file. !Press Enter to Run.
  • Page 65 Method 2: @ BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS program to flash BIOS. 2.Click"Start"-"Programs"- Press here. "GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS" 1.Click "@BIOS" 3.Click "P". 4.Click here. 5. Please select @BIOS sever site, then Click "OK".
  • Page 66 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...

  • Page 67: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

    Revision History 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction 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 68 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect"...
  • Page 69 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 70 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 "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case ,and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 71 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 72 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.
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  • Page 75: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.22) 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 76 Driver install finished!! you have to reboot system!! Item Description VIA 4IN1 Driver For INF, AGP, IDE and DMA Driver USB Path for WinXP This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP VIA KM400 VGA Driver For VIA KM400 VGA driver.

  • Page 77: 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 78: 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(F)-P Motherboard - 74 -...
  • Page 79 Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version.
  • Page 80 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 81 Question 10: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these beeps usually stand for? Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case. gAMI BIOS Beep Codes *Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.
  • Page 82 Question 12:For the M/B which have RAID function, how to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from IDE3, 4 by either RAID or ATA mode? Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow: 1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA" 2.

  • Page 83: 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 84 Failure has been excluded. 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: 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 86 Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface DIMM...
  • Page 87 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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