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- Page 1 GA-6VEM Series Socket 370 Processor Motherboard USER’S MANUAL Socket 370 Processor Motherboard Rev. 1.0 Second Edition 12ME-6VEM-1002...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WARNING! ....................5 Chapter 1 Introduction ................6 Summary of Features .................. 6 GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Layout ............8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)........10 Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup .................... 10 Step1-2: CPU Installation .................... - Page 3 Table of Content Power Management Setup ............... 40 PnP/PCI Configurations ................45 PC Health Status..................47 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 49 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................50 Load Optimized Defaults ................51 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............52 Save & Exit Setup ..................53 Exit Without Saving ...................
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Page 4: Revision History
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Revision History Revision Revision Note Date Initial release of the GA-6VEM Series motherboard user's manual. Sep.2001 Second release of the GA-6VEM Series motherboard user's manual. Oct .2001 Item Checklist The GA-6VEM Series motherboard IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver &... -
Page 5: Warning
WARNING! WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. -
Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction Summary of Features Form Factor 24.4cm x 19.5cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Motherboard GA-6VEM Series Motherboard GA-6VEM and GA-6VEML Socket 370 processor supports all new Pentium ® III processors (FC-PGA & FC-PGA2... - Page 7 Introduction Hardware Monitor CPU/System Fan Revolution detect CPU/System temperature detect System Voltage Detect On-Board Sound AC97 CODEC Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/Game Port On-Board LAN Build in RTL8100L Chipset* On-Board VGA Build in Trident Blade 3D/Pro Media in VT8601T PS/2 Connector PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace BIOS Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit Flash ROM...
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Page 8: Ga-6Vem Series Motherboard Layout
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Layout USB_VS KB_MS JP10 SOCKET 370 FRONT AUDIO VT8601T CPU_FAN CD_IN BATTERY PCI1 AC97 VT82C686B PCI2 LAN WAKE UP RTL8100* PCI3 BIOS USB2 "*" Only for GA-6VEML. -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
Hardware Installation Process Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups: Step 1- Set Dip Switch 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 10: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup The system bus frequency can be switched at 66/100/133MHz by adjusting SW1. (The external frequency depend on CPU.) O: ON / X :OFF CLK_RATIO x 3.5 x 4.5... -
Page 11: Step1-2: Cpu Installation
Hardware Installation Process Step1-2: CPU Installation For example: The newest Pentium III processor (FC-PGA2 package). CPU Bottom View CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever Pin1 indicator 1. Pull up the CPU socket level 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look and up to 90-degree angle. -
Page 12: Step1-3:Cpu Heat Sink Installation
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Press down the CPU socket 2. Use qualified fan approved by Intel. lever and finish CPU installation. 4. Make sure the CPU fan is 3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base plugged to the CPU fan connector, onto the CPU socket on the main- than install complete. -
Page 13: Step 2: Install Memory Modules
Hardware Installation Process Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 2 dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets support 4 banks. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notch. -
Page 14: Step 3: Install Expension Cards
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Step 3: Install expension 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. -
Page 15: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply
Hardware Installation Process Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard PS/2 Mouse Connector and PS/2 mouse. (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) USB &... -
Page 16: Audio Connectors
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Parallel Port , Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) This connector supports 1 standard COM 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 17: Step4-2: Connectors Introduction
Hardware Installation Process Step4-2: Connectors Introduction A) ATXPWR H) USB2 B) JP10 I) BATTERY C) SYS FAN J) CD_IN D) Floppy/IDE1/IDE2 K) CPU FAN E) J7 L) FRONT AUDIO F) LAN WAKE UP M) USB_VS G) IR... - Page 18 GA-6VEM Series Motherboard K) CPU_FAN (CPU_FAN Connector) C) SYS_FAN (SYS_FAN Connector) +12V/Control Sense The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA . A) ATX PWR (ATX Power) +12V 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good PS-ON(Soft On/Off) 3.3V...
- Page 19 Hardware Installation Process D) Floppy / IDE1 / IDE2 G) IR IRTX IRRX Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device. L) Front Audio Connector If you want to use "Front Audio"...
- Page 20 GA-6VEM Series Motherboard H) USB2 Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable. I) Battery...
- Page 21 Hardware Installation Process E) J7 (2x11 pins jumper) GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Entering Green Mode GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC...
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Page 22: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard 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. -
Page 23: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. :F1)
BIOS Setup 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 24: Integrated Peripherals
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. -
Page 25: Standard Cmos Features
BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Mon, Feb 21 2000 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Menu Level IDE Primary Master Press Enter None IDE Primary Slave Press Enter None IDE Secondary Master Press Enter None IDE Secondary Slave... - Page 26 GA-6VEM Series Motherboard 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 / Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.
- Page 27 BIOS Setup Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Video The category detects the type of adapter used for the primary system monitor that must match your video display card and monitor.
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Page 28: Base Memory
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Memory The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. -
Page 29: Advanced Bios Features
BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Flash Protection Auto Item Help Processor Serial Number Disabled Menu Level First Boot Device Floppy Second Boot Device HDD-0 Third Boot Device CDROM Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled Boot Up Num-Lock Password Check... -
Page 30: Boot Up Floppy Seek
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. -
Page 31: Mps Version Control For Os
BIOS Setup MPS Version Control For OS (Support Multi Processor Specification revision 1.4) Support MPS Version 1.4 . (Default Value) Support MPS Version 1.1. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Enabled Enabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability. Disabled Disabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability. (Default value) Delay For HDD (Secs) 0~15 Set delay for HDD from 0secs to 15 secs. -
Page 32: Advanced Chipset Features
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing SDRAM 8/10 ns Item Help Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing SDRAM 8/10 ns Menu Level SDRAM Cycle Length DRAM Clock Host CLK... -
Page 33: Sdram Cas Latency
BIOS Setup SDRAM CAS Latency Set SDRAM CAS Latency is 3SCLKS.(Default Value) Set SDRAM CAS Latency is 2SCLKS. DRAM Clock Host CLK Set DRAM CLK equal to Host CLK. (Default Value) HCLK-33MSet DRAM CLK to HCLK-33M. AGP Aperture Size Set AGP Aperture Size to 4MB. Set AGP Aperture Size to 8 MB. -
Page 34: Pci Delay Transaction
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard USB Mouse Support Enabled Enabled USB Mouse Support Disabled Disabled USB Mouse Support (Default Value) OnChip Sound Auto Enabled Onchip Sound. (Default Value) Disabled Disabled Onchip Sound. OnChip Modem Auto Enabled Onchip Modem. (Default Value) Disabled Disabled Onchip Modem. -
Page 35: Integrated Peripherals
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto IDE2 Conductor Cable Auto On-Chip IDE Channel 0 Enabled Item Help On-Chip IDE Channel 1 Enabled Init Display First PCI Slot Menu Level Enhance ATAPI Performance Disabled Onboard FDD Controller... -
Page 36: Init Display First
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard IDE 1 Conductor Cable Auto Set IDE 1 Conductor cable to auto.(Default value) ATA66/100 Set IDE 1 Conductor cable to ATA66/100. ATA33 IDE 1 Conductor cable to ATA33. IDE 2 Conductor Cable Auto IDE 2 Conductor cable to auto.(Default value) ATA66/100 IDE 2 Conductor cable to ATA66/100. -
Page 37: Onboard Parallel Port
BIOS Setup Onboard Serial Port A Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port A address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 3F8. (Default Value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 2F8. 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 2E8. -
Page 38: Ecp Mode Use Dma
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Onboard Parallel Mode Normal Using Parallel port as Normal. Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default Value) ECP/EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. ECP Mode Use DMA... - Page 39 BIOS Setup SB IRQ Select IRQ5 Set SB IRQ is IRQ5. (Default Value) IRQ7 Set SB IRQ is IRQ7. IRQ9 Set SB IRQ is IRQ9. IRQ10 Set SB IRQ is IRQ10. SB DMA Select DMA0 Set SB DMA is DMA0. DMA1 Set SB DMA is DMA1.(Default Value) DMA2...
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Page 40: Power Management Setup
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Power Management Setup Power Management Press Enter Item Help ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Menu Level MODEM Use IRQ Soft-Off by PWRBTN Instant-off System After AC Back Wake Up Events... -
Page 41: Acpi Suspend Type
BIOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Wake Up Events USB Resume from S3/S4/S5 Disabled Item Help Menu Level LPT & COM LPT/COM HDD & FDD PCI Master PME Event Wake Up Enabled ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan Enabled RTC Alarm by Resume Disabled Date(of Month) Alarm Everyday... -
Page 42: Power Management
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Soft-off by Power Button Instant off Soft switch ON/OFF for Power Button. (Default Value) Delay-4Sec Soft switch ON 4 Sec for Power off. System After AC Back Last State Set Last state to system after AC back. - Page 43 BIOS Setup Disable monitor VGA activity. (Default Value) Enable monitor VGA activity. LPT & COM LPT/COM Enabled LPT/COM Ports Activity. (Default Value) NONE Normal Operation. Enabled LPT Ports Activity. Enabled COM Ports Activity. HDD & FDD Enabled HDD & FDD Ports Activity .(Default Value) Disabled HDD &...
- Page 44 GA-6VEM Series Motherboard RTC Alarm by Resume You can set "RTC Alarm Resume" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.
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Page 45: Pnp/Pci Configurations
BIOS Setup PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations Reset Configuration Data Disabled Item Help Menu Level Resources Controlled By Auto (ESCD) IRQ Resources Press Enter DMA Resources Press Enter PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto... - Page 46 GA-6VEM Series Motherboard DMA Resources ( 0,1,3,5,6,7 ) PCI/ISA PnP The resource is used by PCI device. Legacy ISA Set the resource to reserved. PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1.
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Page 47: Pc Health Status
BIOS Setup PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status CPU Warning Temperature Disabled CPU Fan Warning System Fan Warning Current CPU Temp. 31°C~89°F Current System Temp. 28°C~98°F Current CPU Fan Speed 5443 RPM Current System Fan speed 0 RPM Vcore 1.72V... - Page 48 GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Current CPU / System Fan Speed (RPM) Detect Fan speed status automatically. Current Voltage (V) VCORE / 3.3V / 5V / 12V Detect system’s voltage status automatically.
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Page 49: Frequency/Voltage Control
BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Host Clock (CPU/PCI) Default Item Help Menu Level : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 9: Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Host Clock (CPU/PCI) Default Set Default Value . -
Page 50: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password... -
Page 51: Load Optimized Defaults
BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &... -
Page 52: Set Supervisor/User Password
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &... -
Page 53: Save & Exit Setup
BIOS Setup Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &... -
Page 54: Exit Without Saving
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &... -
Page 55: Chapter 4 Technical Reference
Technical Reference Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram 66/100/133MHz Socket 370 Host Bus 66/100/133MHz 100/133 MHz 3.3V SDRAM On Chip VGA VT8601T 33 MHz 3 PCI 14.318 MHz RTL8100(B)L* 48 MHz 9248DF-39 PCI BUS ISA BUS Game Port VT82C686B Floppy LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse... -
Page 56: 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 57: Easy Tuneiii Introduction
Now everything is different because of a Windows overdrive utility EasyTuneIII—announced by Gigabyte. This utility has totally changed the gaming rule of “overdrive”. This is the first overdrive utility suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either “Easy Mode” or “Advanced Mode”... -
Page 58: Chapter 5 Appendix
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows ME (VUCD driver version 1.81) Appendix A: VIA 8601T Chipset Driver Installation A. Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP INF Update Utility: Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. - Page 59 Appendix 5.Click "Next". 6.Click "Next". 7.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
- Page 60 GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Appendix B: VGA Utilities Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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 61 Appendix Appendix C: AC97 Sound Chipset Drvier Installation Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, 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 62 GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Appendix D: RealTek 8139/8130/8100 Network Driver (For GA-6VEML Only) "RealTek 8139/8130/8100 Network Driver" under Windows ME will auto install. If you would like to install LAN driver, please refer to attached README.txt file for detail instruction. Please install the driver through CD-ROM by the path D:\Network\Rtl (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:).
- Page 63 Appendix 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 64 GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Acronyms Meaning Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Interface 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...
- Page 65 Appendix 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...
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Page 66: Declaration Of Conformity
Puent, CA 91744 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard GA-6VEM/GA-6VEML 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 Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. - Page 67 Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-6VEM/GA-6VEML is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...