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GA-7VM400A-FA
AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
AMD Athlon
/ Athlon
XP / Duron
Socket A Processor Motherboard
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Rev. 1001
12ME-7VM400AFA-1001

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  • Page 1 GA-7VM400A-FA AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon / Athlon XP / Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard ™ ™ ™ Rev. 1001 12ME-7VM400AFA-1001...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Warning ....................4 Features Summary .................. 5 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard Layout ............7 Block Diagram ....................8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........10 Step 1: Set System Switch (SW1) .............. 11 Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........12 Step 2-1: CPU Installation ....................
  • Page 3 PnP/PCI Configurations ................46 PC Health Status ..................47 Frequency/Voltage Control ................. 48 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................50 Load Optimized Defaults ................51 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............52 Save & Exit Setup ..................53 Exit Without Saving ................... 54 - 3 - Table of Content...

  • Page 4: Warning

    PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don't let the screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 4 -...

  • Page 5: Features Summary

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Socket A processor  AMD Athlon /Athlon XP/ Duron (K7) 128K L1 & 512K/256K/64K L2 cache on die 200/266/333/400MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds Supports 1.4GHz and faster  Chipset Northbridge:VIA KM400A  Southbridge:VIA VT8237 ...
  • Page 6 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, Chipsets, Memory, Cards..etc. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Ga-7Vm400A-Fa Motherboard Layout

    GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN RAM_LED IDE1 ATX_12V SOCKET A VIA KM400A IT8705F AGP 8X BIOS IDE2 F_AUDIO SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS VT8237 PCI1 SATA1 RTL8100C SATA0 PCI2 CD_IN PCI3 CODEC PWR_LED SUR_CEN COMB SPDIF_IO F_USB1 F_PANEL F_USB2 - 7 - Introduction...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    33 MHz ATA33/66/ 6 Channel 2 COM Ports 8 USB 100/133 CODEC Ports IDE Channels PCICLK (33MHz) Serial ATA Channels PCICLK (33MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) 14.318 MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 33 MHz V_Link (66MHz) GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 8 -...
  • Page 9 - 9 - Introduction...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Step 5 Step 5 Step 4 Step 1 Congratulations you have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the BIOS/ software installation. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 11: Step 1: Set System Switch (Sw1)

    Step 1: Set System Switch (SW1) The CPU FSB can be switched by SW1 and refer to below table. O: ON / X: OFF CPU CLOCK 100MHz AUTO 100MHz: Fix FSB 200MHz CPU AUTO: Support FSB 266/333/400MHz You must set SW1 to 100MHz when you used FSB 200MHz CPU.

  • Page 12: Step 2: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look 1. Pull up the CPU socket lever for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU and up to 90-degree angle. upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Step 2-2: Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    Step 2-2: 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 14: Step 3: Install Memory Modules

    Notch Support Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type: 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 14 -...
  • Page 15 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 16: Step 4: Install Expansion Cards

    Uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to the AGP Card onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the slot .Make sure your AGP card is locked by the small white- drawable bar. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Step 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    Step 5: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction       PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector This connector supports standard PS/2 PS/2 Mouse Connector keyboard and PS/2 mouse. (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female)

  • Page 18: Audio Connectors

    Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out" Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In" Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MIC Out". Method2: You can refer to page 25, and contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction 1) CPU_FAN 11) BAT 2) SYS_FAN 12) F_AUDIO 3) ATX 13) SUR_CEN 4) ATX_12V 14) CD_IN 5) IDE1 / IDE2 15) SPDIF_IO 6) FDD 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2 7) SATA0 / SATA1 17) COMB 8) RAM_LED 18) CLR_CMOS 9) F_PANEL 19) CI...
  • Page 20 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 motherboard. Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V Power Good 5V SB (stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft on/off) GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 21 3) 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 4) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)
  • Page 22 6) 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. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 23 7) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). Pin No. Definition 8) 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 24 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- GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 11) 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.
  • Page 26 Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT 14) CD_IN (CD IN, Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 27 15) 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 28 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. Open: Normal Close: Clear CMOS GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 29 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 3-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "case open" item in BIOS if the system case begin remove. Pin No. Definition Signal - 29 - Hardware Installation Process...
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  • Page 31: 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 32: Getting Help

         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-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 33: Load Optimized Defaults

         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 34: Standard Cmos Features

    The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1999 through 2098 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. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35 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 36: Base Memory

    640 K for systems with 640 K 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 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 37: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 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 [HDD-0]...

  • Page 38: Password Check

    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. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Item Help OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] Menu Level  OnChip Serial ATA [Enabled] If a hard disk AC97 Audio [Auto] controller card is USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] used, set at Disabled USB 2.0 Controller...

  • Page 40: Onchip Ide Channel0

    Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. USB Keyboard Support  When a USB keyboard is installed, please set at Enabled. Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Onboard Serial Port 1

    USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable onboard LAN function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN function. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8,Using IRQ4.

  • Page 42: Parallel Port Mode

    Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port using IRQ7. (Default Value) Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port IRQ5. Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port using IRQ7. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 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]...

  • Page 44: Keyboard Power On

    If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on your system. Mouse Power On Disabled Can't Power on system by Mouse Event. (Default value) Enabled Can Power on system by Mouse Event. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 45: 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 46: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1. PCI2 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 PCI2. PCI3 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 PCI3. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Case Opened Menu Level  Vcore 1.772V 25VSTR 2.480V +3.3V 3.280V +12V 11.968V Current System Temperature 31°C Current CPU Temperature 45°C Current CPU FAN Speed 4440RPM...

  • Page 48: Frequency/Voltage Control

    CPU Clock Set CPU Clock to 100MHz~132MHz. Set CPU Clock to 133MHz~165MHz. Set CPU Clock to 166MHz~199MHz. Set CPU Clock to 200MHz~255MHz. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 48 -...
  • Page 49 DRAM Clock (MHz)  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 50: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    : Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 9: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 51: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 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 52: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Security Option" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 53: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 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 54: Exit Without Saving

    : Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Figure 13: Exit Without Saving Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-7VM400A-FA Motherboard - 54 -...
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