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Gigabyte GA-7VA User Manual

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When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following
notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has
"AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP
card is AGP 4X/8X(1.5V).
AGP 4X/8X notch
®
Caution: AGP 2X(3.3V) card is not supported by VIA
KT400. 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-7VA (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function
properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1.5V)
mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power
Color", the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their
golden finger is compatible with 2X(3.3V)/4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but
they support 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-7VA (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
®
KT400 based motherboards.

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  • Page 1 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 ®...
  • 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 (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-7VA is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive o o o o 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 GA-7VA 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...
  • Page 7 GA-7VA AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon ™ / Athlon ™ XP / Duron ™ Socket A Processor Motherboard Rev. 2001 12ME-7VA-2001...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Item Checklist ..................4 WARNING! ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-7VA Motherboard Layout................ 7 Block Diagram ..................... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)........10 Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup ....................
  • Page 9 Power Management Setup ............... 41 PnP/PCI Configurations ................44 PC Health Status..................45 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 47 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................49 Load Optimized Defaults ................50 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............51 Save & Exit Setup ..................52 Exit Without Saving ................... 53 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............

  • Page 10: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist þ The GA-7VA motherboard þ 2 Port USB Cable x 1 þ IDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1 o 4 Port USB Cable x 1 þ Motherboard Settings Label o Audio combo Kit x1 þ GA-7VA user's manual o IEEE 1394 Cable x1 o RAID Manual o SPDIF KIT x1 (SPD Kit)

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary — 29.3cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Form Factor — Socket A processor AMD Athlon /Athlon XP/ Duron (K7) 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die 200/266/333MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds —...
  • Page 12 — Realtek ALC650 CODEC On-Board Sound — Line Out / 2 front speaker — Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch) — Mic In / center& subwoofer(by s/w switch) — SPDIF Out /SPDIF In — CD In / AUX In / Game port —...

  • Page 13: Ga-7Va Motherboard Layout

    GA-7VA Motherboard Layout RAM_LED KB_MS SOCKET A KT400A BATTERY PCI1 AC97 PCI2 SUR_CEN SPDIF_IO VT8235 PCI3 PCI4 IDE2 PCI5 IDE1 IT8705 F_PANEL BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED USB 2.0 - 7 - Introduction...

  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) AMD-K7 AGP 2X/4X/8X System Bus100/133/166 MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) DDR RAM HCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) KT400A AGPCLK66MHz 5 PCI 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz BIOS VT8235 Game Port Floppy IT8705 LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 24 MHz ATA66/100/133 6 USB AC97 IDE Channels 33 MHz...

  • 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 Dip Switch (CK_RATIO) and 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 6- Setup BIOS software Step 7- Install supporting software tools...

  • Page 16: 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.) O: ON / X :OFF Default Setting: 100MHz 100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU Auto : Support FSB 266/333 MHz CPU CPU CLOCK...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Step1-3:Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink 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 19: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install memory modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning: 1. When DIMM 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 20 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 21: 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 22: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction u u u u u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) keyboard and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) Ø...
  • Page 23 w w w w w Parallel Port ,VGA port and Serial Ports (COMA) Ø This connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel Port Parallel port. Device like printer can be connected to (25 pin Female) Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

  • Page 24: Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step4-2 : Connectors Introduction 1) CPU_FAN 9) BATTERY 2) SYS_FAN 10) F_AUDIO 3) ATX_POWER 11) SUR_CEN 4) IDE1/IDE2 12) CD_IN 5) FDD 13) AUX_IN 6) RAM_LED 14) SPDIF_IO 7) PWR_LED 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 8) F_PANEL 16) CI GA-7VA Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 25 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 26 3) ATX_POWER (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 27 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 DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the 2.5V stand by voltage.
  • Page 28 7) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD- MPD-...
  • Page 29 9) BATTERY (Battery) CAUTION v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. v Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. v 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.
  • Page 30 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,Blank) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R GA-7VA Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 31 13) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector) Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector. Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX_R 14) 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.
  • Page 32 15) F_ USB1 / F_USB2(Front USB Connector, Yellow ) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front USB cable. Pin No.
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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 SETUP After power on the computer, pressing <Del>...

  • Page 36: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. :E1)

    GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup 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 l l l l l Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. l l l l l PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. l l l l l 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-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Thu, Feb 21 2002 Item Help Menu Level u Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 }IDE Primary Master [Press Enter None] Change the day, month, }IDE Primary Slave [Press Enter None] year }IDE Secondary Master...
  • Page 39 F F F F F 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: Extended Memory

    F F F F F Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up. 8NO Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted. 8All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.

  • 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 Levelu Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check [Setup] higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features F F F F F First / Second / Third Boot device...
  • Page 42 F F F F F Password Check System 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. 8Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

  • 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 Levelu AC97 Audio [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] USB Mouse Support [Disabled] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]...
  • Page 44 F F F F F OnChip IDE Channel0 When enabled, allows you to use the onboard primary PCI IDE. If a hard disk controller card is used, set at Disabled. 8Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) 8Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
  • Page 45 F F F F F Onboard Serial Port 1 8Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 83F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8,Using IRQ4. (Default value) 82F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8,Using IRQ3. 83E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8,Using IRQ4.
  • Page 46 F F F F F Midi Port Address 8Disabled Disabled this function. 8300 Set Midi Port Address to 300. 8330 Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value) F F F F F Midi Port IRQ Set 5 for Midi Port IRQ. (Default value) Set 10 for Midi Port IRQ.

  • 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 øUSB Device Wake-Up From S3 Disabled Menu Levelu Power LED in S1 state [Blinking] Soft-Off by PWRBTN [Instant-off] AC Back Function [Soft-Off] Keyboard Power On [Disabled]...
  • Page 48 F F F F F ACPI Suspend Type 8S1(POS) Set suspend type to Power On Suspend under ACPI OS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) 8S3(STR) Set suspend type to Suspend To RAM under ACPI OS (Suspend To RAM). F F F F F USB Device Wakeup From S3 (When ACPI Suspend Type is set [S3(STR)]) USB device wakeup From S3 can be set when ACPI standby state set to S3/STR.
  • Page 49 F F F F F Mouse Power On 8Disabled Can’t Power on system by Mouse Event. (Default value) 8Enabled Can Power on system by Mouse Event. F F F F F PME Event Wake up M When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-PM controlled state.

  • Page 50: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Levelu PCI3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations F F F F F PCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment 8Auto...

  • Page 51: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Case Opened Menu Levelu VCORE 1.810V DDRVtt 1.248V +3.3V 3.280V + 5V 4.919 V +12V 11.968V 5VSB 5.053V Current System Temperature 27°C Current CPU FAN Speed 6250 RPM...
  • Page 52 F F F F F Current System Temperature (°C) Detect System Temp. automatically. F F F F F Current CPU FAN / SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect Fan speed status automatically. F F F F F Fan Fail Warning ( CPU / SYSTEM) 8Disabled Don’t monitor current fan speed.

  • Page 53: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Spread spectrum Modulated [Auto] Item Help CPU Host Clock Control [Disable] Menu Levelu øCPU Host Frequency(MHz) øPCI/AGP Frequency(MHz) 33/66 DRAM Clock(MHz) [Auto] CPU Voltage Control [Auto] AGP OverVoltage Control [Auto] DIMM OverVoltage Control [Auto]...
  • Page 54 F F F F F PCI/AGP Frequency (MHz) 8The values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) . F F F F F DRAM Clock (MHz) 8Please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement. If you use DDR200 DRAM module, please set “DRAM Clock(MHz)” to “100-DDR200”. If you use DDR333 DRAM module, please set “DRAM Clock(MHz)”...

  • 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 }Power Management Setup Set User Password }PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup }PC Health Status Exit Without Saving Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?N Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 56: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized 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 }Power Management Setup Set User Password }PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?N Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults }PC Health Status Exit Without Saving...

  • 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 }Power Management Setup Set User Password }PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup Enter Password: Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults }PC Health Status Exit Without Saving...

  • Page 58: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup 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 }PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y }PC Health Status Exit Without Saving...

  • 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 &...
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  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Chapter 4 Technical Reference BIOS Flash Procedure Method 1: 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.
  • Page 62 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 63 Method 2: If you don’t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS program to flash BIOS. Follow the setup that showing on the scween to install the Utility. 2.Click"Start"-"Programs"- Press here. "GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS" 1.Click "@BIOS . Click "P".
  • Page 64 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 65: 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 66: 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 67: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Revision History 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 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 output without any additional module. STEP 1 : Line Out Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear chan- Line In nels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In ".
  • Page 70 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 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 windows 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 con- necting port.
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  • Page 75: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Picture below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver 2.2) 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 76 Driver install finished ! You have to reboot system ! Item Description n VIA 4IN1 Driver For INF, AGP, IDE and DMA Driver n USB Path for WinXP This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP n RealTek AC97 Audio Driver Audio driver for Realtek AC97 codec chipset n VIA USB 2.0 Controller...

  • 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 Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. GA-7VA Motherboard - 72 -...
  • 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.

  • Page 82: 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 83 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 84 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 85 Appendix E: 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...
  • Page 86 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...
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  • Page 96 Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. Netherlands TEL: 886 (2) 8912-4888 Tel: +31 40 290 2088 FAX: 886 (2) 8912-4004 NL Tech.Support : 0900-GIGABYTE (0900-44422983, £á0.2/M) E-mail: BE Tech.Support : 0900-84034 (£á0.4/M) We have been constantly striving hard to provide you with faster and more efficient mail replying Fax: +31 40 290 2089 service.

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