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Gigabyte GA-7VKML User Manual

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  • Page 1 ? 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

    (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Pr oduct Name: Mother boar d Model Number : GA-7VKML Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a), Class B Digital Device Supplementar y Infor mation: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 4 Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Trä ding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to whic h it refers) Mother Board GA-7 VKML is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive ? EN 55011...
  • Page 5 GA-7VKML AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER’S MANUAL AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard Rev. 1.1 First Edition 12ME-7VKML-1101...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ..................4 WARNING! ....................5 Chapter 1 Introduction ................6 Features Summary ..................6 GA-7VKML 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 7 Table of Content PNP/PCI Configuration ................39 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................41 Load Optimized Defaults ................42 Integrated Peripherals ................43 Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup .............. 47 Set Supervisor / User Password ..............49 IDE HDD Auto Detection................50 Save &...

  • Page 8: Revision History

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Revision History Revision Revision Note Date Initial release of the GA-7VKML motherboard user's manual. Jan. 2002 Initial release of the GA-7VKML motherboard user's manual. Jan. 2002 Item Checklist The GA-7VKML motherboard IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver &...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor 24.4cm x 21.7cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Socket A processor AMD Athlon /Athlon XP/Duron (K7) Socket A processor 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die Supports 1.4GHz and faster...
  • Page 11 Introduction On-Board Peripherals 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes. 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode 2 Serial port (COM A, Internal COM B) 1 VGA port 4 USB ports (Rear USB x 2, Front USB x 2) 1 IrDA connector for IR 1 Smart Card Reader Header (SCR)* Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 12: Ga-7Vkml Motherboard Layout

    GA-7VKML Motherboard GA-7VKML Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN MS_KB LED1 SOCKET A KM266 IT8705F BAT1 PCI1 SCR* CODEC VT8233A CLR_CMOS** BIOS PCI2 CD_IN PCI3 S_IRQ F_PANEL USB1 CNR1 WOL* "*" Supported on motherboard version: 1.0 only. "**" Supported on motherboard version: 1.1 only. Default doesn’t include the “Shunter”...

  • Page 13: 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 system Jumper(CLK_SW) 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 14: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133MHz by adjusting CLK_SW. (The frequency ratio depend on CPU.) CLK_SW OFF: 133MHz ON: 100MHz CLK_SW Default Setting: 100MHz...

  • Page 15: Step1-2: Cpu Installation

    Hardware Installation Process Step1-2: CPU Installation CPU Bottom View CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever 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.

  • Page 16: Step1-3: Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Step1-3: CPU Heat Sink Installation 1.Press down the CPU socket 2.Use qualified fan approved by AMD. lever and finish CPU installation. 3.Fasten the heatsink supporting-base 4.Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to onto the CPU socket on the main- the CPU fan connector, than install board.

  • Page 17: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Hardware Installation Process Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. 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 notch.

  • Page 18: Ddr Introduction

    GA-7VKML Motherboard 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module verticallyinto the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.

  • Page 19: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Hardware Installation Process 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, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

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

    GA-7VKML Motherboard 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 21: Audio Connectors

    Hardware Installation Process Parallel Port and VGA Port/COMA Port Parallel Port This mainboard sutports 1 standard COM port, (25 pin Female) 1 VGA port and 1 LPT port. Device like printer can be connected to LPT port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to COM port.

  • Page 22: Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Step4-2: Connectors Introduction A) CPU_FAN J) F_PANEL B) SYS_FAN K) USB1 C) ATX L) WOL* D) FDD M) IR E) IDE1/IDE2 N) CD_IN F) BAT1 O) SCR* G) CI P) SPDIF H) CLR_CMOS** Q) F_AUDIO I) S_IRQ R) COMB "*"...
  • Page 23 Hardware Installation Process A) 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 Sense overheating.The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600mA . B) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) N) CD_IN (CD Audio Line In) Sense...
  • Page 24 GA-7VKML Motherboard D) FDD (Floppy Connector) R) COMB (COMB Port) E) IDE1/IDE2 [IDE1 (Primary), IDE2(Secondary) Connector] Important Notice: Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. K) USB1 (Front USB) Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector.
  • Page 25 Hardware Installation Process M) IR (IR) Please note, Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device. G) CI (Case Open) L) WOL (Wake On Lan)* Signal +5V SB Signal...
  • Page 26 GA-7VKML Motherboard J) F_PANEL (2x7 pins connector) 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 Pin 4: Data(-) RST (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation...
  • Page 27 Hardware Installation Process O) SCR (SCR connector)* Please note: This MB supports smart card reader. To enable smart card reader function an optional smart card reader box is required. Please contact your autherized distributor. Remove Floppy B before you plug smart card reader cable, you can not use smart card reader and Floppy B simultaneously.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    GA-7VKML 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 29: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F2)

    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 30: Power Management Setup

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the adjustable items of Green function features. PNP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the adjustable configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults option loads preset system parameter values to set the system in its most stable configurations.

  • Page 31: Standard Cmos Features

    BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved System Date : Jan 08 2002 Tue System Time : 14:44:35 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Pri Master : Auto Pri Slave : Auto...
  • Page 32 GA-7VKML 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. 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 33: Base Memory

    BIOS Setup Virus Protection If it is set to enable, the category will flash on the screen when there is any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive. The system will halt and the following error message will appear in the mean time.

  • Page 34: Bios Features Setup

    GA-7VKML Motherboard BIOS Features Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved 1st Boot Device : Floppy 2nd Boot Device : IDE-0 3rd Boot Device : CDROM S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks...

  • Page 35: Password Check

    BIOS Setup Floppy Drive Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 80 tracks. 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks. Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 80 tracks. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or 1.44 M drive type as they are all 80tracks.

  • Page 36: Chipset Features Setup

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Chipset Features Setup We would not suggest you change the chipset default setting unless you really need it. AMIBIOS SETUP - CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Top Performance : Disabled...

  • Page 37: Bank Interleave

    BIOS Setup Configure DDR by SPD Disabled Disable Configure DDR by SPD. Enabled Enable Configure DDR by SPD. (Default Value) DDR Frequency 200MHz Set DDR Frequency to 200MHz. 266MHz Set DDR Frequency to 266MHz. Auto Set DDR Frequency to Auto. (Default Value) DDR CAS# Latency For Fastest DDR DIMM module.

  • Page 38: Agp Fast Write

    GA-7VKML Motherboard AGP Fast Write Disabled Disable AGP Fast Write. (Default Value) Enabled Enable AGP Fast Write. AGP Aperture Size Set AGP Aperture Size to 4MB. Set AGP Aperture Size to 8 MB. 16MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 16 MB.
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup USB Device Legacy Support Keyboard/FDD Set USB Device Legacy Support Keyboard / Floppy. KB/Mouse/FDD Set USB Device Legacy Support Keyboard / Mouse /Floppy. Disabled Disable USB Legacy Support Function. (Default Value) Port 64/60 Emulation Enabled To use USB mouse under Win NT environment, set USB Legacy Support to KB/Mouse/FDD and USB Port 64/60 Emulation to enabled.

  • Page 40: Power Management Setup

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Power Management Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved ACPI Standby State : S1/POS RTC Alarm Date : 15 USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5 : Disabled RTC Alarm Hour...

  • Page 41: Power Button Function

    BIOS Setup Suspend Time Out (Minute.) Disabled Disable Suspend Time Out Function. (Default Value) Enable Suspend Time Out after 1min. Enable Suspend Time Out after 2min. Enable Suspend Time Out after 4min. Enable Suspend Time Out after 8min. Enable Suspend Time Out after 10min. Enable Suspend Time Out after 20min.

  • Page 42: Resume On Rtc Alarm

    GA-7VKML Motherboard PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable PME Event Wake Up. Enabled Enabled PME Event Wake Up. (Default Value) Keyboard Wakeup From S1(Suspend) Keyboard is able to Wakeup the system from S1(Suspend) state. (Default value) S1/S3 Keyboard is able to Wakeup the system from S1/S3 state.

  • Page 43: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configuration AMIBIOS SETUP - PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved OnChip VGA Frame Buffer : 32MB PCI Latency Timer : 32 VGA Boot From : PCI PCI Slot 1 IRQ Priority : Auto PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority : Auto...
  • Page 44 GA-7VKML Motherboard Set PCI Latency Timer to 192. Set PCI Latency Timer to 224. Set PCI Latency Timer to 248. VGA Boot From Set VGA Boot from AGP VGA Card. Set VGA Boot from PCI VGA Card. (Default Value) PCI Slot1, 2, 3 IRQ Priority Auto The system will reserved a free IRQ for PCI slot 1, 2, 3 device.

  • Page 45: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?N PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 46: Load Optimized Defaults

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Load Optimized Defaults AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP...

  • Page 47: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals AMIBIOS SETUP - INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved OnBoard FDC : Auto OnBoard Serial Port 1 : Auto OnBoard Serial Port 2 : Auto Serial Port2 Mode : Normal OnBoard Parallel Port : Auto Parallel Port Mode...

  • Page 48: Onboard Serial Port 1

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. (Default Value) 3F8/COM1 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. 2F8/COM2 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. 3E8/COM3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.

  • Page 49: Parallel Port Mode

    BIOS Setup Parallel Port Mode Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default Value) Normal Normal Operation. EPP+ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port & Extended Capabilities Port. Parallel Port IRQ Set Parallel Port IRQ to 7. Auto Set Auto to parallel Port IRQ DMA Channel.

  • Page 50: Onboard Ide

    GA-7VKML Motherboard OnBoard Game Port Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable Onboard Game Port function. (Default Value) OnBoard IDE Disabled Disable OnBoard IDE. Both Both Primary & Secondary IDE channel will be enabled. (Default Value) Primary Only Primary IDE channel is enabled.

  • Page 51: Hardware Monitor & Misc Setup

    BIOS Setup Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved VCore Voltage : Normal CPU Host Clock (MHz) : By Hw Reset Case Open Status : No Case Status : Open...
  • Page 52 GA-7VKML Motherboard Case Status If the case is closed, "Case Status" will show "Closed". If the case have been opened, "Case Status" will show "Open". If you want to reset "Case Status" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Yes" and save CMOS, your computer will restart.

  • Page 53: Set Supervisor / User Password

    BIOS Setup Set Supervisor / User Password When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP...

  • Page 54: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    GA-7VKML Motherboard IDE HDD Auto Detection AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved System Date : Jan 08 2002 Tue System Time : 14:44:35 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE...

  • Page 55: Save & Exit Setup

    BIOS Setup Save & Exit Setup AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 56: Exit Without Saving

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Exit Without Saving AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Technical Reference Revision History Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram CPU CLK (100/133MHz) AMD-K7 VGA Port AGP 1X/2X/4X Host Bus 100/133MHz 100/133 MHz AGPCLK(66MHz) 2.5V DDR HCLK (100/133MHz) KM266 NPCLK (66MHz) AGPCLK(66MHz) 66 MHz 3 PCI RTL8100L 14.318 MHz 48 MHz PCI BUS VT8233A ATA66/100...

  • Page 58: Q-Flash Utility Introduction

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Q-Flash Utility 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. After power on the computer, pressing <Del> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to enter AMI BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press <F8>...
  • Page 59 Technical Reference 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 Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file. Press Enter to Run.

  • Page 60: Bios Tm 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 61: 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 62: Chapter 5 Appendix

    GA-7VKML Motherboard Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows ME (CD driver version 1.0) Appendix A: KM266 Chipset Drivers Installation A. VIA 4 in 1 Service Pack Driver 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 63 Appendix 5.Click "Next". 6.Click "Next". 7.Click "Next". 8.Click "Next". 9.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 64 GA-7VKML Motherboard B. KM266 VGA Driver: 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 65 Appendix Revision History Appendix B: Realtek AC’97 Audio Driver 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 66 GA-7VKML Motherboard Revision History Appendix C: RealTek 8139/8100 LAN Driver 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 67 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. Press "T ools" icon. 2.Click "Easy Tune III Ver 3.3” 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". 4. Please enter your name and company name, then click "Next". 3.Click "Next".
  • Page 68 GA-7VKML Motherboard 6.Click "Next". 5.Click "Next". 7.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 69 Appendix Appendix E: BIOS Flash Procedure BIOS update procedure: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Program to flash BIOS. 2.Click "@BIOS Writer Press "T ools" icon. ver.1.08m". 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". Click "?". Click here.
  • Page 70 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 71 Appendix We use GA-7VTX motherboard and Flash841 BIOS flash utility as example. Please flash the BIOS according to the following procedures if you are now under the DOS mode. Flash BIOS Procedure: STEP 1: (1) Please make sure you have set "Auto" for BIOS Feature Setup (BIOS Flash Protection). For more detail please refer to page 31.
  • Page 72 GA-7VKML Motherboard (2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format T ype, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and "Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will format the floppy and transfer the needed system files to it. Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly.
  • Page 73 Appendix STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program. (1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/index.html, and click "Support". (2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers".
  • Page 74 GA-7VKML Motherboard (3) We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files. (4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop...
  • Page 75 Appendix (5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files. (6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2, and press "Extract".
  • Page 76 GA-7VKML Motherboard STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk. (1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then, restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.
  • Page 77 Appendix (3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item "1st Boot Device", and then use the "Page Up" or "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy". AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved 1st Boot Device : Floppy 2nd Boot Device...
  • Page 78 GA-7VKML Motherboard STEP 5: BIOS flashing. (1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/w" and press "Enter" to check the entire files in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to type "A:\>...
  • Page 79 Appendix (3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue the procedure, or press [ESC] to quit. Beware: Please do not turn off the system while you are upgrading BIOS. It will render your BIOS corrupted and system totally inoperative.
  • Page 80 GA-7VKML Motherboard STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded. This important step resets everything after the flash. (1) T ake out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.
  • Page 81 Appendix (3) Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System will ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up. AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 82 GA-7VKML Motherboard Appendix F: 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...
  • Page 83 Appendix Acronyms Meaning Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode MH z Megahertz MIDI Musical Interface Digital Interface Memory Translator H ub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self T est Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module...
  • Page 84 GA-7VKML Motherboard 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.: H ardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card H DD CD-ROM /...

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