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  • Page 1 Apollo/Shadowhawk u s e r m a n u a l...
  • Page 2 System Manual...
  • Page 3 PREMIO System Manual Copyright is a registered trademark of Premio Computer, Inc. All PREMIO other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © 1997 by Premio Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents GETTING STARTED ..............1 Setting Up ................2 Switches and Indicators..........3 UPGRADING ................5 Opening the System Unit ..........6 Installing an Expansion Card ........7 Installing Memory ............8 Installing a SIMM ..............8 Removing a SIMM..............9 Installing a DIMM ..............9 Removing a DIMM .............10 Installing a Hard Drive..........11 GETTING HELP................12 Troubleshooting ............12...
  • Page 5 PREMIO System Manual Warranty Service............15 Technical Support............15 PREMIO on the Internet..........15 APPENDIX ................16 Limited 3-Year Warranty..........16 FCC Standards ............. 18 Important Safety Instructions ........19...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started ® Your system consists of three components: PREMIO a mid-tower or desktop system unit a keyboard a mouse Add your choice of monitor, and your system is ready to use. System Unit Mid-tower system Keyboard Mouse Desktop system...

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    PREMIO System Manual Setting Up To set up your system, simply connect your monitor, PREMIO the mouse, the keyboard, and any additional components you want to use to the system unit. Follow these easy steps: Attach your monitor’s video cable Power Connector to the video connector.

  • Page 8: Switches And Indicators

    Switches and Indicators Switches and Indicators The system unit’s front panel provides access to the CD-ROM and floppy drives, and to the system’s switches and indicator lights. The illustration below shows a mid-tower system. If you have a desktop system, turn to the illustration on the next page. The CD-ROM drive reads information on CDs.
  • Page 9 PREMIO System Manual Desktop system Reset Button Power Switch Hard Drive Indicator CD ROM Drive Power Indicator Floppy Drive The reset button restarts the system. The hard drive indicator lights when the hard drive is in use. The power indicator lights when the system is on.

  • Page 10: Upgrading

    Upgrading You can upgrade your system with: PREMIO Expansion cards More memory An additional hard drive To install an upgrade, you must open the system unit. Before proceeding, read the important cautionary note below. Then follow the steps on the next page.

  • Page 11: Opening The System Unit

    PREMIO System Manual Opening the System Unit Note Opening the system unit could affect your warranty. Check with the dealer where you purchased your system before opening the system unit. To open the system unit, follow these steps Mid-tower system Turn off the system and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 12: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an Expansion Card Installing an Expansion Card To install an expansion card, open the system unit as described on the previous page. Then follow these steps: Remove the screw securing the slot bracket cover for the expansion slot you want to use.

  • Page 13: Installing Memory

    PREMIO System Manual Installing Memory Note For details on memory configuration, including the placement and type of memory to use in your system, refer to the motherboard user’s manual that came with your system. Follow these general guidelines when adding memory: Use only the same type of memory throughout.

  • Page 14: Removing A Simm

    Installing Memory Removing a SIMM To remove a SIMM, follow these steps: Press the holding clips on both sides of the SIMM outward to release it. Tilt the SIMM to a 45° angle. Pull the SIMM up and out of the socket. Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM, follow these steps: Insert the DIMM vertically into the...

  • Page 15: Removing A Dimm

    PREMIO System Manual Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: Push down and out on the plastic clips at either end to release them. Pull the DIMM up and out of the socket.

  • Page 16: Installing A Hard Drive

    Installing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive To install a hard drive in your system, follow these steps: Mid-tower system Desktop system Disconnect the hard drive cable and power connector. Remove the two screws securing the drive bay. Slide the bay toward the rear of the system unit to remove it.

  • Page 17: Getting Help

    Getting Help Troubleshooting Your system is designed to provide years of trouble- PREMIO free performance. If you have a problem with your system, first check the information in this section for a quick solution. Monitor Does Not Work If your monitor appears not to be working properly: Check that the monitor’s power cable is securely attached...

  • Page 18: Keyboard Does Not Work

    Troubleshooting Keyboard Does Not Work If the NumLock indicator in the upper right corner of the keyboard does not light when the system powers up, or the keyboard does not work: Check that the keyboard cable is securely attached to the system unit’s keyboard connector.

  • Page 19: System Unit Problems

    PREMIO System Manual System Unit Problems The fan inside the system unit should make a low, steady sound when operating properly. If the fan is totally silent: Check that the system power cord is securely attached to the back of the system unit and to a power outlet. Verify that the outlet has power.

  • Page 20: Warranty Service

    Premio Computer, Inc. 918 Radecki Court City of Industry, CA 91748 Telephone: 800-568-6388 Fax: 626-839-3191 Email: support@premiopc.com PREMIO on the Internet maintains a web page on the Internet with the latest PREMIO information on products, updated drivers, answers to PREMIO common problems, a Windows 95 troubleshooting guide, and more.

  • Page 21: Appendix

    (hereinafter “Product”) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase from Premio Computer, Inc. or a Premio Computer, Inc. authorized reseller. This warranty does not cover monitor and LCD panels, nor third-party hardware and software which has a separate manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Page 22 PREMIO COMPUTER, INC.'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS STATED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL PREMIO COMPUTER, INC. BE LIABLE TO THE CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMEAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.

  • Page 23: Fcc Standards

    FCC Standards The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) restricts the amount of radiation and radio frequency emissions from computing equipment. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the operation instructions, reference manuals, and the service manual, may cause interference to radio or television reception.

  • Page 24: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions These instructions are provided by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 25 12. Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, don't attempt to service this product yourself. Opening and removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service personnel.
  • Page 26 FCC Compliance Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A) limits are designed to provide reasonable Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA91748...
  • Page 27 Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-7DXR+ is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive EN 55011...
  • Page 28 FCC Compliance Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A) limits are designed to provide reasonable Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA91748...
  • Page 29 Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-7DX+ is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive EN 55011...
  • Page 30 7DXR+/7DX+ AMD Athlon /Athlon XP/Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon /Athlon XP/Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard REV 1.0 Third Edition 12ME-7DXRP-1003...
  • Page 32 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1) Revision List Manual revision information 2) Item Checklist Product item list 3) Features Product information & specification 4) Installation Guide Instructions on CPU & Memory Installation 5) Block Diagram Product block diagram 6) Suspend to RAM &...
  • Page 33 Table Of Content Revision History Item Checklist Feature Summary 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Layout Installation Guide P. 6 Page Index for Connectors / Panel and Jumper Definition P.14 Block Diagram P.26 Suspend to RAM Installation P.27 Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Introduction P.32 Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction* P.40 @BIOS Introduction...

  • Page 34: Revision History

    7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Revision History Revision Revision Note Date Initial release of the 7DXR+ motherboard user’s manual. Dec. 2001 Second release of the 7DXR+/7DX+ motherboard user’s Dec. 2001 manual. Third release of the 7DXR+/7DX+ motherboard user’s Jan. 2002 manual. 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.

  • Page 35: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist Item Checklist The 7DXR+ or 7DX+ Motherboard IDE cable x 1 or x 2* (Green for ATA133, Red for ATA100) Floppy cable x 1 CD for motherboard utilities 7DXR+/7DX+ User’s Manual 4-Port USB Cable x 1(for USB2.0)* Quick PC Installation Guide “*”...

  • Page 36: Feature Summary

    7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Features Summary Form Factor 30.5 cm x 24.5 cm 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 200/266MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds (PCI 33MHz) Chipset 7DXR+/7DX+, consisting of:...
  • Page 37 Features Summary On-Board RAID* Onbard Promise PDC20276 Supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) Supports concurrent dual IDE controller operation Supports IDE bus master operation Displays status and error checking messages during boot-up Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS On-Board USB 2.0*...

  • Page 38: 7Dxr+/7Dx+ Motherboard Layout

    7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Layout PWR_FAN CPU_FAN KB_MS Socket A AMD 761 NB_FAN 7DXR+/7DX+ AGP_12V* CD_IN AGP_PRO* BAT1 PCI1 VT82C686B PCI2 20276* Backup PCI3 BIOS IDE4* Main PCI4 Creative BIOS CT5880* NEC* IDE3* PCI5 USB2 F_PANEL SYS_FAN USB4* USB3* Note: GA-7DX+ support AGP 4X slot. “*”...

  • Page 39: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide Installation Guide Getting Started 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 40 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1 - Set system jumpers 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-Set up BIOS software Step 7-Install supporting software tools Step 2...
  • Page 41 Installation Guide CPU Speed Setup The system bus speed is selectable at 100/133MHz. The user can select the system bus speed by DIP switch SW1 (For 100MHz or 133MHz). (The frequency ratio depend on CPU) SW1: CPU FREQ. 100 MHz (Default) 133 MHz 100MHz 133MHz...
  • Page 42 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard CPU Installation Please make sure the CPU should be supported to the motherboard. 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.
  • Page 43 Installation Guide 3.Align CPU and insert it 4.Use compliant fan approved by AMD. (Please refer to your heatsink installation manual for application of thermal grease to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.) 5.Hook one end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket. 6.
  • Page 44 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Memory Installation The motherboard has 3 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. Memory size can vary between sockets.
  • Page 45 Installation Guide Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM Devices used on 1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs DIMM x64/x72 x64/x72 x64/x72 64 Mbit 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes (2Mx8x4 banks) 64 Mbit 64 MBytes 128 MBytes 192 MBytes (1Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbit 256 MBytes...
  • Page 46 7DXR+/7DX+ 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 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 47: Page Index For Connectors / Panel And Jumper Definition

    Installation Guide Page Index for Connectors/Panel and Jumper Definition Page Connectors P.15 ATX Power P.15 AGP_12V (Power for AGP Pro)* P.22 COM A / COM B / LPT Port P.15 CD_IN (CD Audio Line In) P.19 CPU_FAN (CPU Fan) P.20 Floppy Port P.17 Game &...
  • Page 48 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Connectors ATX Power Pin No. Definition 3,5,7,13,15-17 1,2,11 3.3V 4,6,19,20 +12V -12V Power Good 5V SB (stand by+5V) PS-ON(Soft On/Off) Please note: AC power cord should only be inserted to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard. COM A / COM B / LPT Port LPT Port COM A...
  • Page 49 Connectors PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard Pin No. Definition Data POWER Clock PS/2 Keyboard Please note: This mainboard supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse interface commector. USB1: Rear USB Connector Pin No. Definition USB Power USB D0- USB D0+...
  • Page 50 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard USB2/USB3*/USB4*: USB Connector (USB3 & 4 connectors in orange are for USB 2.0) Pin No. Definition POWER USB D2- USB D2+ USB D3+ USB D3- POWER Please note: Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable.
  • Page 51 Connectors Game & Audio Port Game Port Line Ou Line Ou Line Ou capable capable capable Line Out 1 MIC In Line In/Line Out 2 or comp or comp or comp decode decode decode connec connec connec Please note: Line Out 1: Line Out or SPDIF (The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital Out aut Out aut...
  • Page 52 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard IDE3/IDE4 (RAID/ATA133) Port* RED LINE IDE 4 IDE 3 CD_IN: CD Audio Line In Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R “*” For GA-7DXR+ only.
  • Page 53 Connectors PWR_FAN: Power Fan Pin No. Definition Control +12V SENSE CPU_FAN: CPU Fan Pin No. Definition Control +12V SENSE Please note: A proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.
  • Page 54 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard SYS_FAN: System Fan Pin No. Definition Control +12V SENSE WOL: Wake on LAN Pin No. Definition +5V SB Signal...
  • Page 55 Connectors IR: IR Header Pin No. Definition VCC (+5V) IR Data Input IR Data Output 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. AGP_12V: Power for AGP Pro* Pin No.
  • Page 56 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard NB_FAN: CHIP FAN Pin No. Definition +12V Please note: If installed wrong direction, the Chip Fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the Chip Fan. (Usually black cable is GND)
  • Page 57 Panel and Jumper Definition Panel And Jumper Definition F_PANEL: For 2X11 Pins Jumper S P K P−P−P+ 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 Pin 1: LED anode(+) LED) Pin 2: LED cathode(−)
  • Page 58 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard BAT1: 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.

  • Page 59: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Block Diagram CPUCLK (100/133MHz) AMD-K7 2X*/4X System Bus 100/133MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 2.5V DDR SDRAM 100/133MHz HCLK (100/133MHz) NPCLK (33MHz) AGPCLK (66MHz) PCI Bus 33MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz CT5880 VT82C USB 2.0* 686B Option 4 USB2.0 AC97 Floppy LPT Port PS/2 4 USB Ports Ports*...

  • Page 60: Suspend To Ram Installation

    7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Suspend To RAM Installation A.1 Introduce STR function: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) is a Windows 98/ME/2000 ACPI sleep mode function. When recovering from STR (S3) sleep mode, the system is able, in just a few seconds, to retrieve the last “state” of the system before it went to sleep and recover to that state. The “state” is stored in memory (RAM) before the system goes to sleep.
  • Page 61 Suspend to RAM Installation Step 2: Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter ACPI Sleep BIOS Setup. Select the item “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP”, then select “ Type : S3(STR)”. Remember to save the settings by pressing "ESC" and choose the “SAVE &...
  • Page 62 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Define the system ”power on” button to initiate STR sleep mode: A. Double click “My Computer” and then “Control Panel” B. Double click the “ Power Management” item.
  • Page 63 Suspend to RAM Installation C. Select the “Advanced” tab and “Standby” mode in Power Buttons. D. Restart your computer to complete setup. Now when you want to enter STR sleep mode, just momentarily press the “Power on” button. A.4 How to recover from the STR sleep mode? There are four ways to “wake up”...
  • Page 64 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard A.5 Notices: In order for STR to function properly, several hardware and software requirements must be satisfied: Your ATX power supply must comply with the ATX 2.01 specification (provide more than 720 mA 5V Stand-By current). Your DDR SDRAM must be DDR-200 or DDR-266 compliant.

  • Page 65: Dual Bios/Q-Flash Introduction

    Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Introduction Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Introduction What is Dual BIOS Technology? Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS.
  • Page 66 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard b. Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility Dual BIOS Utility V.AMD761.P1 (C) 2001, Gigabyte Technology Co., LTD. Wide Range Protection :Disabled Halt On BIOS Defects :Disabled Auto Recovery :Enabled Boot From :Main BIOS BIOS Recovery :Main to Backup F3: Load Default F5: Start BIOS Recovery F7: Save And Restart...
  • Page 67 Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Introduction Halt On BIOS Defects: Disabled (Default), Enabled If the BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE PROTECTION error and Halt On BIOS Defects set to Enable, the PC will show messages on the boot screen, and the system will pause and wait for the user’s instruction.
  • Page 68 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard C. 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. D. How to use Q-Flash? F3: Load Default F5: Start BIOS Recovery Load current BIOS default value.
  • Page 69 Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Introduction DualBIOS Technology FAQ GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your system BIOS. This newest “Value-added” feature, in a long series of innovations from GIGABYTE, is available on GA-7DXR+/GA-7DX+ motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this innovation.
  • Page 70 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard I. Q: What is DualBIOS technology? Answer: DualBIOS technology is a patented technology from Giga-Byte Technology. The concept of this technology is based on the redundancy and fault tolerance theory. DualBIOS technology simply means there are two system BIOSes (ROM) integrated onto the motherboard. One is a main BIOS, and the other is a backup BIOS.
  • Page 71 Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Introduction III. Q: How does DualBIOS technology work? Answer: 1. DualBIOS technology provides a wide range of protection during the boot up procedure. It protects your BIOS during system POST, ESCD update, and even all the way to PNP detection/assignment.
  • Page 72 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard 2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOS detects that the main BIOS is corrupt, the backup BIOS will take over the boot-up process automatically. Moreover, it will verify the main and backup BIOS checksums when booting-up. DualBIOS technology examines the checksum of the main and backup BIOS while the system is powered on to guarantee your BIOS operates properly.

  • Page 73: Four Speaker & Spdif Introduction

    Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction* Four Speaker Introduction What is Four Speaker? The Creative CT5880 audio chip can support up to 4 speaker output. If you select “Four speaker out” Line In will be reconfigured as another line out to support a second pair of speakers.
  • Page 74 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard c. Select “Four speaker” item. Microsoft Windows Me setup procedure: a. Go to “Control Panel” Double click “Sounds and Multimedia”.
  • Page 75 Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction b. Select “Audio” Page, and click “Advanced” button. Click ”Advanced”. c. Select “Quadraphonic Speakers” and click ok. Click “Quadraphonic Speakers”. Four Speaker Application The four speaker function will only be supported in application softwares that use Microsoft DirectX and Creative EAX, for example, the game titles, software DVD player and MP3 player.
  • Page 76 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard SPDIF Introduction What is SPDIF? The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital signal to AC3 decoder which can support upto 5.1 speakers. How to use SPDIF? a. Click your mouse right button in “My Computer” and select the “Properties” item. b.
  • Page 77 Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction c. Click “Sound, video and game controllers” item and select the “Creative Sound Blaster PCI128” item. d. Click “Settings” item and select the “Output Mode” item.
  • Page 78 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard e. Click “Digital” item, Line Out will be reconfigure to SPDIF Out. f. Recommend you to select “Autosense”, It will automatically detect the type (mono or stereo) of the audio connector that you plug into Line Out audio jack, then configure Line Out to either SPDIF or Speaker accordingly.

  • Page 79: Bios Tm Introduction

    @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’t know how to update it.
  • Page 80 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard EasyTuneIII™ Introduction Gigabyte announces EasyTuneIII™ Windows overdrive utility “Overdrive” might be one of the most common issues in computer field. But have many users ever tried it? The answer is probably “no”. Because “overdrive” is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes “overdrive”...

  • Page 81: Easytuneiii Tm Introduction

    EasyTuneIII Introduction This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached ™ driver CD. Users may make a test drive of “EasyTuneIII ” to find out more amazing features by themselves. For further technical information, please link to: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Note: For the latest version of EasyTuneIII , please visit our website.

  • Page 82: Raid Introduction

    7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard RAID Introduction* What is RAID? This motherboard implements two different types of RAID levels as follows: RAID 0 (stripe) For capacity -- The motherboard array will be as big as the smallest HDD in the array times however many HDDs are in the array. Any larger HDDs will simply be truncated. The truncated space on the bigger HDDs will then be unusable.
  • Page 83 RAID Introduction About RAID Levels Striping (RAID 0) Reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives. When any disk member fails, it affects the entire array. Performance is better than a single drive since the workload is balanced between the array members. This array type is for high performance systems. Identical drives are recommended for performance as well as data storage efficiency.
  • Page 84 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Mirroring (RAID 1) Writes duplicate data on to a pair of drives while reads are performed in parallel. ATA RAID 1 is fault tolerant because each drive of a mirrored pair is installed on separate IDE channels. If one of the mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure (e.g.
  • Page 85 RAID Introduction Creating Your Disk Array You will now use the FastBuild BIOS utility to create your array using the attached drives. There are two different scenarios in creating this array. You can create an array for performance, you can create a Security array using new hard drives (recommended). WARNING: If creating a Security array using an existing hard drive, backup any necessary data.
  • Page 86 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Creating an Array for Performance NOTE: This motherboard allows users to create striped arrays with 1, 2 drives. To create an array for best performance, follow these steps: Using the Spacebar, choose “Performance” under the Optimize Array for section. Select how you will use your PC most under the Typical Application usage section The choices are A/V Editing, Server, and Desktop (the default).
  • Page 87 RAID Introduction Creating a Security Array With An Existing Data Drive NOTE: This motherboard permits only two drives to be used for a single Mirrored array in Auto Setup. You would use this method if you wish to use a drive that already contains data and/or is the bootable system drive in your system.
  • Page 88 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Use the arrow keys to choose which drive contains the existing data to be copied. Press [Enter] keys to Save selection and start duplication. The following progress screen will appear. Start to duplicate the image . . . Do you want to continue? (Yes/No) Y –...
  • Page 89 RAID Introduction Using FastBuild™ Configuration Utility The FastBuild TM Configuration Utility offers several menu choices to create and manage the drive array on the motherboard. For purposes of this manual, it is assumed you have already created an array in the previous chapter and now wish to make a change to the array or view other options.
  • Page 90 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Navigating the FastBuild™ Setup Menu When using the menus, these are some of the basic navigation tips: Arrow keys highlights through choices; [Space] bar key allows to cycle through options; [Enter] key selects an option; [ESC] key is used to abort or exit the current menu. Using the Main Menu This is the first option screen when entering the FastBuild TM Setup.
  • Page 91 RAID Introduction Creating Arrays Automatically The Auto Setup <1> selection from the Main Menu can intuitively help create your disk array. It will assign all available drives appropriate for the disk array you are creating. After making all selections, use Ctrl-Y to Save selections. FastBuild will automatically build the array. FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.32 (c) 1996-2001 Promise Technology, Inc.
  • Page 92 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Defining Typical Application Usage Allows the user to choose the type of PC usage that will be performed in order to optimize how This motherboard handles data blocks to enhance performance. Your choice will determine the block size used. You may choose from: A/V Editing (for audio/video applications, or any similar application that requires large file transfers), Server (for numerous small file transfers), or Desktop (a combination of large and small file sizes).
  • Page 93 RAID Introduction Viewing Drive Assignments The View Drive Assignments <2> option in the Main Menu displays whether drives are assigned to a disk arrays or are unassigned. The menu also displays the data transfer mode that relates to speed used by each drive (U6 refers to 133MB/sec transfers, U5 refers to 100MB/sec transfers, U4 refers to 66MB/sec transfers, etc...) FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.32 (c) 1996-2001 Promise Technology, Inc.
  • Page 94 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard How Orders Arrays During startup, the disk arrays on the motherboard are recognized in this order: 1) The array set to bootable in the FastBuild TM Setup, and 2) the Array number (i.e. Array 0, Array 1…). This would be involved in determining which drive letters will be assigned to each disk array.
  • Page 95 RAID Introduction Deleting An Array The Delete Array <4> Menu option allows for deletion of disk array assignments. This is not the same as deleting data from the drives themselves. If you delete an array by accident (and before it has been used again), the array can normally be recovered by defining the array identically as the deleted array.
  • Page 96 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Confirm yes to the following warning message with the <Ctrl-Y> key to continue array deletion: Are you sure you want to delete this array? Press Ctrl-Y to Delete, others to Abort After deleting the array, you should create a new array using Auto Setup or the Define Array menu from the FastBuild Main Menu.
  • Page 97 RAID Introduction Rebuilding A Mirrored Array The Rebuild Array <5> Menu option is necessary to recover from an error in a mirrored disk array. You will receive an error message when booting your system from the BIOS. NOTE: Drives MUST be replaced if they contain any physical errors. Follow these steps BEFORE using the Rebuild Array menu option: On bootup, the system Startup BIOS will display an error message identifying which drive has failed.
  • Page 98 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard 11. Press any key and confirm that the data will be copied on to the selected drive. All data on the replacement drive will be written over with mirrored information from the array drive. A progress bar will appear as below. Please Wait While Duplicating The Image 10% Complete 12.
  • Page 99 RAID Introduction Viewing Controller Settings The Controller Configuration <6> menu selection allows you to enable or disable the BIOS from halting (the default) if it detects an error on boot up. You may also view the system resources (Interrupt and I/O port address) of data channels. FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.32 (c) 1996-2001 Promise Technology, Inc.

  • Page 100: Page Index For Bios Setup

    7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Page Index for BIOS Setup Page The Main Menu P.69 Standard CMOS Features P.72 Advanced BIOS Features P.75 Advanced Chipset Features P.78 Integrated Peripherals P.82 Power Management Setup P.88 PnP / PCI Configurations P.92 PC Health Status P.94 Frequency / Voltage Control P.96 Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 101: Entering Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Interface. The interface allows users to modify the basic system configuration, which is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that the Setup information can be retained when the power is turned off. ENTERING SETUP Power ON the computer and press <Del>...
  • Page 102 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard 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 103 BIOS Setup • • • • Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the adjustable items in standard compatible BIOS. • • • • Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the adjustable items of Award special enhanced features. •...
  • Page 104 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • Set User Password Set Change or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. • • • • Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. •...

  • Page 105: Standard Cmos Features

    BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu (Figure 2) are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes none, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrows to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value in each item. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy)
  • Page 106 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated based 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 type of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.
  • Page 107 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. •...

  • Page 108: Advanced Bios Features

    7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Flash Protection Auto Item Help RAID/SCSI Boot Order RAID, SCSI* First Boot Device Floppy Menu Level 4 Second Boot Device HDD-0 [Auto] Third Boot Device CDROM Allows BIOS to Boot Up Floppy Seek...
  • Page 109 BIOS Setup • • • • First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Set your boot device priority to Floppy. LS120 Set your boot device priority to LS120. HDD-0~3 Set your boot device priority to HDD-0~3. SCSI Set your boot device priority to SCSI. CDROM Set your boot device priority to CDROM.
  • Page 110 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • Interrupt Mode APIC Through IOAPIC generate more IRQ for system use. (Default value) Use AT standard IRQ controllers to generate IRQ. When you already have IOAPIC enable system and want to upgrade the system please note, since running an IOAPIC enabled OS (like Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP...) system with none IOAPIC HW support will cause the system to hang.

  • Page 111: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features We would not suggest you change the chipset default setting unless you really need it. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features Top Performance Disabled Item Help AGP Aperture Size AGP Fast Write Enabled Menu Level 4 AGP Mode...
  • Page 112 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • AGP Mode Set AGP Mode to 4X (Only if the AGP Card support 4X Rate). (Default Value) 1X/2X Set AGP Mode to 1X/2X. • • • • AGP Always Compensate Enabled Enable AGP Always Compensate function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function.
  • Page 113 BIOS Setup 16 Cycle Set DRAM Idle Limit to 16 Cycle. 24 Cycle Set DRAM Idle Limit to 24 Cycle. 32 Cycle Set DRAM Idle Limit to 32 Cycle. 48 Cycle Set DRAM Idle Limit to 48 Cycle. Disabled Disable this function. •...
  • Page 114 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • DRAM CAS Latency This function specify the DRAM CAS Latency. 2 Cycle Set DRAM CAS Latency to 2 Cycle. 2.5 Cycle Set DRAM CAS Latency to 2.5 Cycle. • • • • SDRAM Trcd Timing Value This function specifies the delay from the activation of a bank to the time that a read or write command is accepted.

  • Page 115: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto Item Help IDE2 Conductor Cable Auto OnBoard IDE1 Enabled Menu Level 4 OnBoard IDE2 Enabled [Auto] VGA Boot from Auto-detect IDE Onboard Sound Chip Enabled* cable type Onboard Promise Function...
  • Page 116 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto Will be automatically detected by BIOS. (Default Value) ATA66/100 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100 (Please make sure your IDE device and cable is compatible with ATA66/100). ATA33 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE device and cable is compatible with ATA33).
  • Page 117 BIOS Setup • Onboard USB2.0 Function* Enabled Enable Onboard USB2.0 function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. • • • • USB Controller 1 Enabled Enable USB Controller 1. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB Controller 1. • • • • USB Controller 2 Enabled Enable USB Controller 2.
  • Page 118 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • Onboard Serial Port A Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port A address. (Default value) 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 3F8. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 2F8. 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 3E8.
  • Page 119 BIOS Setup ECP/EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. • • • • ECP Mode Use DMA Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default Value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. • • • • Parallel Port EPP Type EPP 1.9 Set Parallel Port EPP Type to EPP 1.9.
  • Page 120 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • MPU-401 I/O Address** 330-333H Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 330-333H. (Default Value) 300-303H Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 300-303H. 310-313H Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 310-313H. 320-323H Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 320-323H. • • • • Game Port (200-207H)** Disabled Disable Game Port (200-207H).

  • Page 121: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Sleep Type S1(POS) Item Help Suspend Time Out (Minute) Disabled Soft-Off by PBTN Instant-off Menu Level 4 System after AC Back PME Event Wake Up Enabled USB Dev Wakeup from S3-S5 Disabled...
  • Page 122 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • System After AC Back Last State When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in “Off” state.
  • Page 123 BIOS Setup • • • • Resume by RTC Alarm You can set “Resume by RTC Alarm” item to Enabled and key in date/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system or wake up system from sleep mode.
  • Page 124 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • HDD & FDD Enable HDD & FDD Ports Activity to Wake up system from sleep mode or prevent system to enter sleep mode. (Default value) Disable HDD & FDD Ports Activity to Wake up system from sleep mode or prevent system to enter sleep mode.
  • Page 125 BIOS Setup PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By Auto Item Help X IRQ Resources Press Enter PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto Menu Level 4 PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment Auto [Auto] PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto Assign PnP resource PCI 3 IRQ Assignment...
  • Page 126 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI4. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI4. • • • • PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI1/5. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1/5.

  • Page 127: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status Current CPU Temp. Item Help 57°C/134°F Current System Temp. 31°C/87°F Current CPU Fan Speed 5553 RPM Menu Level 4 Current System Fan Speed 0 RPM Vcore 3.10V 3.3V...
  • Page 128 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • CPU Warning Temperature (° ° ° ° C / ° ° ° ° F) 60°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F. 70°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F. 80°C / 176°F Monitor CPU Temp.
  • Page 129 BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control AGP Voltage Control Normal Item Help DDR Voltage Control Normal CPU Frequency Control Disabled Menu Level 4 X CPU Clock CPU OverVoltage Control Normal Normal CPU Vcore 1.600V ↑↓→...
  • Page 130 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard • • • • CPU Clock This item will be available when ”CPU Frequency” is set to Enabled. • • • • CPU OverVoltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 1.100V to 1.850V by 0.025V step. (Default value: Normal) •...
  • Page 131 BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software 4 Standard CMOS Features 4 Frequency/Voltage Control 4 Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail - Safe Defaults 4 Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults 4 Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password 4 Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N...

  • Page 132: Load Optimized Defaults

    7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software 4 Standard CMOS Features 4 Frequency/Voltage Control 4 Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults 4 Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults 4 Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password 4 Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N...
  • Page 133 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. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software 4 Standard CMOS Features 4 Frequency/Voltage Control 4 Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 134 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software 4 Standard CMOS Features 4 Frequency/Voltage Control 4 Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults 4 Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults 4 Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password 4 Power Management Setup Set User Password SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y...

  • Page 135: Exit Without Saving

    BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1984-2001 Award Software 4 Standard CMOS Features 4 Frequency/Voltage Control 4 Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults 4 Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults 4 Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password 4 Power Management Setup Set User Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N...

  • Page 136: Technical Support / Rma Sheet

    7DXR+/7DX+ 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.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR...

  • Page 137: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows ME (TUCD driver version: 1.91) Appendix A: AMD 761_VIA 686A/B Chipsets Driver Installation A.AMD AGP Miniport Driver (Win98/SE/ME only): 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 138 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard B: VIA Bus Master IDE Filter Driver 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 139 Appendix Appendix B: Promise 276 RAID and usb Driver Installation* (“*” For GA-7DXR+ only.) A. Promise RAID Driver 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 140 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard 8.Click here. 10.Click here. 11.Click “Next”. 9.Click “Next”. 12.Click “SCSI controllers”. 14.Click “Have Disk”. 13.Click “Next”. (10) 16.Click “OK”. 15.Type” D:\Other\Promise\20276\Ideraid\ 17.Click “Next”. ” win9x-ME (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:). (12) (11)
  • Page 141 Appendix 19.Click “Finish”. 18.Click “Next”. (13) (14) 20.Click “Yes” to restart computer. (15) If you want to realize the setup information in detail, please refer to the “Driver Information” for setting your system completely.
  • Page 142 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard B. FastTrak 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. 2.Click “FastTrak Utilities Installation”.
  • Page 143 Appendix 7.Click “Next”. 6.Click “Next”. 9.Click “Next”. 8.Click “Next”. (10) 10.Click “Next”. 11.Click “Finish” to restart computer. (12) (11)
  • Page 144 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard C. Usb Host Controller Driver: If you would like to install Usb driver, please refer to attached README.txt file for detail instruction. Please install the driver through CD-ROM by the path D:\Other\USB2v11 (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:). 2.Click “Usb Host controller Driver”.

  • Page 145: For Ga-7Dxr+ Only

    Appendix Appendix C: Creative Sound Driver 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. Press “Audio”...
  • Page 146 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard 6.Click here. 5.Click “Next”. 7.Click”Next”. 8.Click “Finish” to complete setup.
  • Page 147 Appendix Oozic Player Installation: 1.Click “Next”. 3.Click “Next”. 2.Click “Yes”. 4.Click “Next”.
  • Page 148 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard Please base on your actual requirement, select “Yes” or “No” accordingly. 5.Click “Next”. 6. Click “Finish” to restart computer.
  • Page 149 Appendix Appendix D: EasyTuneIII 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. Press “Tools”...
  • Page 150 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard 7. Click “Finish” to restart computer.
  • Page 151 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. Press “Tools” icon. 2.Click “@BIOS Writer v1.08L”. 1.Click “Gigabyte Utilities”. Click “ ”. Click Here. Methods and steps: I.
  • Page 152 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard II. Update BIOS through Internet: Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file. d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 7DXR+.F1).
  • Page 153 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 75.
  • Page 154 7DXR+/7DX+ Motherboard (2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, 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 155 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 156 7DXR+/7DX+ 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 up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location"...
  • Page 157 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 158 7DXR+/7DX+ 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 159 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 CMOS SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 160 7DXR+/7DX+ 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 161 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 162 7DXR+/7DX+ 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) Take 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 163 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 ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 164 7DXR+/7DX+ 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 Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access...
  • Page 165 Appendix Acronyms Meaning 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 Symmetric Multi-Processing System Management Interrupt Universal Serial Bus Voltage ID...

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