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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 4 X/8 X notc h
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by nVIDIA
nForce
2 400. You
®
™
might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please
insert an AGP Pro 4X/8X 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-7N400E(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X 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-7N400E(-L) (or any AGP 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 nVIDIA
nForce2 400
®
based motherboards.
Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual BIOS label from PCI
slots if there is one.
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  • Page 1 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-7N400E(-L) (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1.5V) mode 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

    ( description of the apparatus, sy stem, installation to w hich it refers) Mother Boa rd GA-7N400E is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/ 336 EEC-E MC Directive...
  • Page 4 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard Model Number: GA-7N400E 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. Operation is...
  • Page 5 GA-7N400E(-L) AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon ™ / Athlon ™ XP / Duron ™ Socket A Processor Motherboard Rev. 1001 12ME-7N400E-1001 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:58 7n400e_1001_q.p65...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard Layout ............7 Block Diagram - GA-7N400E(-L) ..............8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........9 Step 1: Set System Jumper (CLK_SW)&(CLK_RATIO) ......10 Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........11 Step 2-1: CPU Installation ....................
  • Page 7 Integrated Peripherals ................41 Power Management Setup ............... 46 PnP/PCI Configurations ................49 PC Health Status ..................50 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 52 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................53 Load Optimized Defaults ................54 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............55 Save & Exit Setup ..................56 Exit Without Saving ...................

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist The GA-7N400E(-L) motherboard CD for motherboard driver & utility The GA-7N400E(-L) user's manual Quick PC Installation Guide IDE cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1 2 Port USB Cable x 1 I/O Shield Motherboard Settings Label ATX 12V Cable (*) Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary — 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB Form Factor — Socket A processor for AMD Athlon ™ / Athlon ™ XP / Duron ™ (K7) 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die —...
  • Page 10 — Over Voltage (CPU/DDR/AGP) by BIOS Overclocking — Over Clock (CPU/DDR/AGP) by BIOS (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. 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-7N400E(-L) Motherboard Layout

    GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard Layout CLK_RATIO KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN SOCKET A nVIDIA ® nForce ™ 2 400 AUDIO CLK_SW 2X_DET SYS_FAN RTL8100C* nVIDIA ® nForce ™ PCI1 CODEC PCI2 SUR_CEN PCI3 AUX_IN PCI4 MAIN BIOS PCI5 F_USB SPDIF_IO F_PANEL PWR_LED GAME INFO_LINK (*)For GA-7N400E-L only.

  • Page 12: Block Diagram - Ga-7N400E(-L)

    Game Port LPC BUS nForce ™ Floppy IT8712 LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 24 MHz 33 MHz 6 USB AC97 2 COM Ports Ports CODEC PCICLK ATA33/66/100/133 (33MHz) IDE Channels (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 8 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:58 7n400e_1001_q.p65...

  • Page 13: 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 (CLK_SW)& (CLK_RATIO) 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 1 Step 3...

  • Page 14: Step 1: Set System Jumper (Clk_Sw)&(Clk_Ratio)

    MNote: In order to BIOS can auto detecting when You must set CLK_SW to 100MHz your CPU mutiplier over 18x, please adjust mutiplier when you used FSB 200MHz CPU. swich in CLK_RATIO to "AUTO." GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 10 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:58 7n400e_1001_q.p65...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Step 2-2: Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    CPU installation. 3. Fasten the cooling fan supporting- 4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged base onto the CPU socket on the to the CPU fan connector, than motherboard. install complete. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 12 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:58 7n400e_1001_q.p65...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Install Memory Modules

    Step 3: 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 18 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-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 14 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:58...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Step 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply

    USB 2 controller, please contact OS vendor for USB 1 USB 3 possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device (s) vendors. (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 16 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:58 7n400e_1001_q.p65...

  • Page 21: Audio Connectors

    w Parallel Port, Serial Ports COM1 / COM2 According to your motherboard, please see the following descriptions for the devices. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc. can be connected to COM1 COM2 Serial ports. Serial Port (9 pin Male) y Audio Connectors After install onboard audio driver, you may con-...

  • Page 22: Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction

    4) SYS_FAN 15) CD_IN 5) FDD 16) AUX_IN 6) IDE1 / IDE2 17) F_USB 7) F_PANEL 18) IR 8) BAT 19) GAME 9) PWR_LED 20) INFO_LINK 10) RAM_LED 21) CI 11) 2X_DET GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 18 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:58 7n400e_1001_q.p65...
  • Page 23 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V 2) 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.
  • Page 24 +12V Sense 4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 20 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:58 7n400e_1001_q.p65...
  • Page 25 5) FDD (Floppy Connector) 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. 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
  • Page 26 Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation (Red) Close: Power On/Off MSG(Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) (Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC (Purple) GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 22 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:58 7n400e_1001_q.p65...
  • Page 27 8) 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 28 When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 4X_AGP will light up, indicating a non-supported graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 24 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:58...
  • Page 29 12) 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.
  • Page 30 For optional SPDIF_IO cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI 15) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 26 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:59 7n400e_1001_q.p65...
  • Page 31 16) 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 17) F_USB (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.
  • Page 32 Please contact your nearest dealer for optional game cables. Pin No. Definition GRX1_R GPSA2 GPX2_R GPY2_R MSI_R GPSA1 GPY1_R GPSB1 MSO_R GPSB2 No Pin GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 28 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:59 7n400e_1001_q.p65...
  • Page 33 20) INFO_LINK This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. Check the pin assignment while you connect the external device cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional external device cable. Pin No. Definition SMBCLK SMBDATA GPIO...
  • Page 34 GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 30 - 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:59 7n400e_1001_q.p65...

  • 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. : E2)

    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-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 32 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:36...

  • Page 37: Integrated Peripherals

    Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of Chipset special enhanced features. 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 &...
  • Page 38 The week, from Sun to Sat, determ ined 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-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 34 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:36...
  • 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 com puter.

  • Page 40: Base Memory

    Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the am ount of mem ory located above 1M B in the CPU's mem ory address map. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 36 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:36...
  • Page 41 Advanced BIOS Features CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device [Floppy] Item Help Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Menu Level u Third Boot Device [CDROM ] Select onboard RAID or x SATA/RAID/SCSI Boot Order SCSI PCI SCSI boot rom Boot Up Floppy Seek...

  • Page 42: Init Display First

    This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you install an AGP card and a PCI VGA card on board. Set initial display first to PCI slot. (Default value) Set initial display first to AGP. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 38 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:36...
  • Page 43 Advanced Chipset Features CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features System Performance [Normal] Item Help FSB Frequency [133MHz] Menu Level u Memory Frequency By SPD Resulting Frequency 266MHz [Norm al] - Use the AGP Frequency [Normal] most stable settings.

  • Page 44: Memory Frequency

    Set the best AGP frequency for system. (Default Value) 50MHz ~ 100MHz Set the AGP frequency manually. Incorrect using it m ay cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 40 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:36...
  • Page 45 Midi Port IRQ [10] 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 5: Integrated Peripherals (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. - 41 - BIOS Setup 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:36...

  • Page 46: Usb Host Controller

    Auto Auto detect AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable AC'97 audio function. Onboard LAN chip Enabled Auto detect onborad LAN function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 42 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:36...

  • Page 47: Onboard Lan Boot Rom

    Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value) IrDA Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode. ASKIR Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode. (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. - 43 - BIOS Setup 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:36...

  • Page 48: Onboard Parallel Port

    Set ECP M ode Use DM A to 3. (Default Value) Set ECP Mode Use DM A to 1. Game Port Address Disabled Disable this function. Set Gam e Port Address to 201. (Default Value) Set Game Port Address to 209. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 44 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:36...

  • Page 49: Midi Port Address

    Midi Port Address Disabled Disable this function. Set Midi Port Address to 330. (Default Value) Set Midi Port Address to 300. Midi Port IRQ Set M idi Port IRQ to 5. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value) - 45 - BIOS Setup 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È...
  • Page 50 Instant-off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 46 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:36...

  • Page 51: Resume By Alarm

    PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default Value) ModemRingOn An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state . Disabled Disable Modem Ring on function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring on function. (Default Value) S3 Resume by USB You can resume the system from USB device.

  • Page 52: Kb Power On Password

    When AC-power back to the system , the system always in "On" state. Mem ory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 48 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:36...
  • Page 53 PnP/PCI Configurations CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level u PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Device(s) using this PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] INT : Network Cntrlr...
  • Page 54 If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes". If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CM OS, your computer will restart. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 50 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 55: Current System Temperature

    Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +5V / +12V Detect system 's voltage status autom atically. Current System Temperature Detect System temperature autom atically. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature autom atically. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically.
  • Page 56 Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.1V. +0.2V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.2V. +0.3V Set AGP OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. Incorrect using it m ay cause your system to fail. For power End-User use only! GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 52 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:36...
  • Page 57 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CM OS Features } Frequency/Voltage Control } Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults } Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? Y } Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password } Power M anagement Setup Set User Password...
  • Page 58 F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 54 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:37...
  • Page 59 Set Supervisor/User Password CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CM OS Features } Frequency/Voltage Control } Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults } Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Enter Password: } Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password } Power M anagement Setup Set User Password } PnP/PCI Configurations...
  • Page 60 Save Data to CM OS Figure 13: 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-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 56 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:37...
  • Page 61 Exit Without Saving CM OS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CM OS Features } Frequency/Voltage Control } Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults } Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults } Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N } Power M anagement Setup Set User Password } PnP/PCI Configurations...
  • Page 62 GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 58 - 7n400e_1001_b.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:37...

  • Page 64: 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 65 Are you sure to update BIOS? [Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort... !Press Enter to Run. !! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !! Please press any key to continue Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 66 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 67 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 GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 62 -...

  • Page 68: @ Bios Introduction

    @ BIOS Introduction Gigabyte announces @ BIOS Windows BIOS live update utility Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like many other people, you just know what BIOS is, but always hesitate to update it? Because you think updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually you don’...

  • Page 69: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

    Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3: Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "2 channel for stereo speakers out put". GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 70 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 71 "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channel for 5.1 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK". GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 72 Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit,Optional Device): (Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & CEN / Subwoofer) SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time.
  • Page 73 Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be perform ed as stereo m ode(2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 74 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.

  • Page 75: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    2. Please go to "Advanced BIOS" setting menu and set boot from CD-ROM, then save and exit the BIOS menu. Later, when "CD-ROM:" appears at the bottom of the screen, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 76 b. Xpress Recovery: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd. 1. Excute Backup Utility 2. Excute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4. Exit and Restart 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.
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  • Page 80: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP 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 81 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). (*)For GA-7N400E-L only. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 76 - 7n400e_1001_a.p65...
  • Page 82 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 n EasyTune 4 Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions n DMI Viewer...
  • Page 83 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-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 78 - 7n400e_1001_a.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:22...
  • Page 84 Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm s p e c i f i c mo t h e r b o a r d mo d e l , p l e a s e l o g o n t o Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS.
  • Page 85 6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure 7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error 8 beeps Display memory read/write failure 9 beeps ROM checksum error 10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error 11 beeps Cache memory bad GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 80 - 7n400e_1001_a.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:22...
  • Page 86 g AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 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 Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA...

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot. module vertically into the DI MM slot. Failure has been excluded. Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and turn on the system. GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 82 - 7n400e_1001_a.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:22...
  • Page 88 The problem could be caused by power supply, CPU , memory or CPU /memory Is memory LED on and CPU fan running? socket itself. Failure has been excluded. Perhaps your V GA card / VG A slot or Check if there is display. monitor is defective.
  • Page 89 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 Other Device Problem Description: GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 84 - 7n400e_1001_a.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:22...
  • Page 90 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 91 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 SRAM Static Random Access Memory GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard - 86 - 7n400e_1001_a.p65 2003/7/17, ¤U¤È 02:22...
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  • Page 97 Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. — Taiwan — The Netherlands Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Giga-Byte Technology B.V. Addre ss: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Add ress: Postbus 1385, 5602 BJ, Eindho ven, The Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.

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