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When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following notice
is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X
(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP
4X/8X.
AGP 4X/8X notch
®
™
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by nVIDIA
nForce
2 Ultra 400.
You might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please
insert an AGP Pro 4X/8X card.
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X
mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V) mode
by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V). The
GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L (or any AGP 4X/8X only)
motherboards might not function properly, if you install this card without
switching the jumper to 4X(1.5V) mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power Color",
the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger is
compatible with 2X(3.3V) / 4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support
2X(3.3V) only. The GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L (or any AGP
4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card
in it.
Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage
128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X(1.5V)
®
specification. Therefore, AG32S(G) will work fine with nVIDIA
nForce2 Ultra
400 based motherboards.
Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual BIOS label from PCI
slots if there is one.
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  • Page 1 & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger is compatible with 2X(3.3V) / 4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L (or any AGP 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
  • Page 2 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product Mother Board GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L is in conformity with in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive o o o o o EN 61000-3-2*...
  • Page 4 Representative Person’s Name: 7n400Pro2_1002_f.p65 G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 GA-7N400 Pro2 /GA-7N400 /GA-7N400-L ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: June 30, 2003 2003/7/4, ¤U¤È 03:21...
  • Page 5 GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon ™ / Athlon ™ XP / Duron ™ Socket A Processor Motherboard Rev. 1002 12ME-7N400P2-1002 2003/7/4, ¤U¤È 03:27 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    GA-7N400 Pro2 Motherboard Layout ... 8 GA-7N400 Motherboard Layout ... 9 GA-7N400-L Motherboard Layout ... 10 Block Diagram - GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L ... 11 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 13 Step 1: Set System Jumper (CLK_SW)&(CLK_RATIO) ... 14 Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...
  • Page 7 Advanced BIOS Features ... 44 Advanced Chipset Features ... 47 Integrated Peripherals ... 49 Power Management Setup ... 54 PnP/PCI Configurations ... 57 PC Health Status ... 58 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 60 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 61 Load Optimized Defaults ... 62 Set Supervisor/User Password ...

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning. (*) If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    — CPU warning temperature — System voltage detect — CPU/System/Power — CPU Smart Fan control — Thermal shutdown function j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65 GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L ™ / Athlon 128K L1 &...
  • Page 10 — Displays status and error checking messages during boot-up — Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds — Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in j For GA-7N400 Pro 2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65 and 2.88M bytes...
  • Page 11 Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, SDRAM, Cards…etc. j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65 - 7 - Introduction 2003/7/4, ¤U¤È...

  • Page 12: Ga-7N400 Pro2 Motherboard Layout

    GA-7N400 Pro2 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V AUDIO CLK_SW NB_FAN RTL8110S CODEC SUR_CEN BACKUP AUX_IN BIOS MAIN BIOS SPDIF_IO GAME N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65 CLK_RATIO CPU_FAN SOCKET A nVIDIA ® nForce ™ Ultra 400 2X_DET nVIDIA ® nForce ™...

  • Page 13: Ga-7N400 Motherboard Layout

    GA-7N400 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V AUDIO CLK_SW CODEC SUR_CEN AUX_IN MAIN BIOS SPDIF_IO GAME 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65 CLK_RATIO CPU_FAN SOCKET A ® ™ nVIDIA nForce Ultra 400 2X_DET nVIDIA ® nForce ™ PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 F_USB INFO_LINK - 9 - 2003/7/4, ¤U¤È...

  • Page 14: Ga-7N400-L Motherboard Layout

    GA-7N400-L Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V AUDIO CLK_SW RTL8100C CODEC SUR_CEN AUX_IN MAIN BIOS SPDIF_IO GAME N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65 CLK_RATIO CPU_FAN SOCKET A nVIDIA ® nForce ™ Ultra 400 2X_DET nVIDIA ® nForce ™ PCI1 PCI2 PCI3...

  • Page 15: Block Diagram - Ga-7N400 Pro2 / Ga-7N400 / Ga-7N400-L

    5 PCI RTL8110Sj RTL8100Cl GigaRAID SiI3112j IT8212j IDE4j IDE3j 2 Serial PCICLK ATAj (33MHz) j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65 CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) AMD-K7 ™ System Bus 400/333/266/200MHz ® nVIDIA ™ nForce Ultra 400 12 MHz 14.318 MHz...
  • Page 16 N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard - 12 - 2003/7/4, ¤U¤È 03:27 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Set system jumper (CLK_SW)& (CLK_RATIO) Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 3- Install memory modules Step 4- Install expansion cards Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5 Step 4...

  • Page 18: Step 1: Set System Jumper (Clk_Sw)&(Clk_Ratio)

    Step 1: Set System Jumper (CLK_SW) & (CLK_RATIO) The clock ratio can be switched by CLK_RATIO and refer to below table.The system bus frequency can be switched at 100MHz and auto by adjusting CLK_SW. Default Setting : Default Setting : OFF Auto (X X X X X X) CLK_SW CLK_RATIO...

  • Page 19: Step 2: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 2. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation.

  • Page 20: Step 2-2: Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation Before installing the CPU cooling fan, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use AMD approved cooling fan. 2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan. 3.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Install Memory Modules

    Step 3: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning: 1. When DIMM LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket. 2. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notch.
  • Page 22 DDR Introduction Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs and system integrators. DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth.
  • Page 23 Technology is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one, with the fastest speed at 6.4GB/s(DDR400) . GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L include 4 DIMM slots, and each Channel has 2 DIMMs as following: Channel A : DIMM 1, 2...

  • Page 24: Step 4: Install Expansion Cards

    Step 4: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

  • Page 25: Step 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply

    (6 pin Female) v/x USB/LAN Connector jl ) USB 0 USB 1 j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65 This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc.

  • Page 26: Audio Connectors

    w Parallel Port, Serial Ports COM1 / COM2 COM1 COM2 Serial Port (9 pin Male) y Audio Connectors Line In (Rear Speaker) Line Out (Front Speaker) MIC In (Center and Subwoofer) If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 79.

  • Page 27: Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction

    9) IDE3 / IDE4 10) SATA0 / SATA1 11) F_PANEL 12) BAT 13) PWR_LED j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65 14) RAM_LED 15) 2X_DET 16) F_AUDIO 17) SUR_CEN 18) SPDIF_IO 19) CD_IN...
  • Page 28 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. 2) ATX (ATX Power) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
  • Page 29 3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. 4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.
  • Page 30 If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND) j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65...
  • Page 31 7) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 8) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
  • Page 32 (150MB/sec). If you wish to use RAID function, please use it in unity with BIOS and install the correct driver to have proper operation. For details, please refer to the SATA RAID manual. j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65...
  • Page 33 11) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPK (Speaker Connector) (Amber)
  • Page 34 12) BATTERY 13) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65 CAUTION...
  • Page 35 14) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is disconnected. 15) 2X_DET When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 4X_AGP will light up, indicating a non-supported graphics card is inserted.
  • Page 36 16) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 37 18) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF_IO cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 38 20) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. 21) F_USB (Front USB Connector, Yellow) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 39 22) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE1394 Connector) Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 40 24) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin assignment while you connect the game cables. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional game cables. 25) INFO_LINK This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. Check the pin assignment while you connect the external device cable.
  • Page 41 26) CI (CASE OPEN) This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "Case Open" item in BIOS, if the system case begin remove. 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65 Pin No. Definition Signal - 37 - Hardware Installation Process 2003/7/4, ¤U¤È 03:28...
  • Page 42 N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard - 38 - 2003/7/4, ¤U¤È 03:28 7n400pro2_1002_q.p65...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. ENTERING SETUP Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del>...

  • Page 44: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E2)

    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 45: Integrated Peripherals

    Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of Chipset special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI &...

  • Page 46: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) } IDE Primary Master } IDE Primary Slave } IDE Secondary Master } IDE Secondary Slave Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory...
  • Page 47 Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.

  • Page 48: Base Memory

    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. Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

  • Page 49: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device x SATA/RAID/SCSI Boot Order Boot Up Floppy Seek Flexible AGP 8X Init Display First h i g f : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F5: Previous Values First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy...

  • Page 50: Init Display First

    SATA/RAID/SCSI Boot Order This function will available when Boot up device set at "SCSI". This feature allows you to select the boot order Serial ATA, RAID or SCSI device. SCSI Select your boot device priority by PCI SCSI. RAID Select your boot device priority by RAID. SATA Select your boot device priority by Serial ATA.

  • Page 51: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software System Performance FSB Frequency Memory Frequency Resulting Frequency AGP Frequency h i g f : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F5: Previous Values System Performance Normal Set system at the most stable settings. (Default Value) Turbo Use over colocked settings for higher performance but with higher risk of instability.

  • Page 52: Memory Frequency

    Memory Frequency By SPD Set memory frequency by SPD. (Default Value) 50%~200% Set the memory frequency manually. Auto Set the best memory frequency for system. Incorrect using it may cause your system to fail. For power End-User use only! Resulting Frequency The value depends on FSB/Memory Frequency.

  • Page 53: Integrated Peripherals

    Game Port Address Midi Port Address Midi Port IRQ h i g f : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F5: Previous Values j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. 7n400pro2_1001_b.p65 Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Enabled] [V1.1+V2.0]...

  • Page 54: Usb Host Controller

    Onboard LAN chip Enabled Auto detect onborad LAN function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard 7n400pro2_1001_b.p65 - 50 - 2003/7/4, ¤U¤È 03:29...

  • Page 55: Onboard Serial Port 1

    2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8, using IRQ3. Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. 7n400pro2_1001_b.p65 (jl) - 51 - 2003/7/4, ¤U¤È 03:29...

  • Page 56: Onboard Serial Port 2

    Onboard Serial Port 2 Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8, using IRQ4. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8, using IRQ3. (Default value) 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8, using IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8, using IRQ3.

  • Page 57: Parallel Port Mode

    Parallel Port Mode This feature allows you to connect with an advanced printer via the port mode it supports. Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default Value) ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP &...

  • Page 58: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up ModemRingOn S3 Resume by USB Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On by Mouse Power On by Keyboard x KB Power ON Password AC Back Function...

  • Page 59: Resume By Alarm

    PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default Value) ModemRingOn An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state . Disabled Disable Modem Ring on function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring on function. (Default Value) S3 Resume by USB You can resume the system from USB device.
  • Page 60 This feature allows you to set the method for powering-on the system. The option "Password" allows you to set up to 5 alphanumeric characters to power-on the system. The option "Keyboard 98" allows you to use the standard keyboard 98 to power on the system. Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.

  • Page 61: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment PCI 4 IRQ Assignment h i g f : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F5: Previous Values PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15...

  • Page 62: Pc Health Status

    If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will restart. j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard 7n400pro2_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 63: Current System Temperature

    When the CPU temperature is lower than 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan will run at low speed. Disabled Disable this function. j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. 7n400pro2_1001_b.p65 /SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) C / 140...

  • Page 64: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software VCORE OverVoltage Control DIMM OverVoltage Control AGP OverVoltage Control h i g f: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F5: Previous Values VCORE OverVoltage Control Increase VCORE voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to CPU when enable this feature.

  • Page 65: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CMOS Features } Advanced BIOS Features } Advanced Chipset Features } Integrated Peripherals Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? Y } Power Management Setup } PnP/PCI Configurations } PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 66: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CMOS Features } Advanced BIOS Features } Advanced Chipset Features } Integrated Peripherals } Power Management Setup } PnP/PCI Configurations } PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

  • Page 67: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CMOS Features } Advanced BIOS Features } Advanced Chipset Features Enter Password: } Integrated Peripherals } Power Management Setup } PnP/PCI Configurations } PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 68: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CMOS Features } Advanced BIOS Features } Advanced Chipset Features } Integrated Peripherals Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y } Power Management Setup } PnP/PCI Configurations } PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash...

  • Page 69: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CMOS Features } Advanced BIOS Features } Advanced Chipset Features } Integrated Peripherals } Power Management Setup } PnP/PCI Configurations } PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Type "Y"...
  • Page 70 N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard - 66 - 2003/7/4, ¤U¤È 03:29 7n400pro2_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 71: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    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 72: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    } Power Management Setup } PnP/PCI Configurations } PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard 7n400pro2_1002_t.p65 / Q-Flash } Frequency/Voltage Control...
  • Page 73 2.) Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility Boot From... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size... SST 49LF003A Backup ROM Type/Size... SST 49LF003A Wide Range Protection PgDn/PgUp: Modify 3.) Dual BIOS Item explanation: • Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable Status 1: If any failure (ex.
  • Page 74 • Auto Recovery : Enable(Default), Disable When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure. (In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to Suspend to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.) (If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press"Del"...
  • Page 75 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? Update Main BIOS from Floppy / Update Backup BIOS from Floppy !In the A: drive, insert the "BIOS"...
  • Page 76 Save Main BIOS to Floppy / Save Backup BIOS to Floppy !In the A:drive, insert the floppy disk, then Press Enter to Run. File name: XXXX.XX Total Size: 1.39M F5: Refresh To name the file. Congratulate you have accomplished the saving. CONTROLKEYS <PgDn/PgUp>...
  • Page 77 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 this motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this innovation.
  • Page 78 II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOS Answer: In today's systems there are more and more BIOS failures. The most common reasons are virus attacks, BIOS upgrade failures, and/or deterioration of the BIOS (ROM) chip itself. 1. New computer viruses are being found that attack and destroy the system BIOS. They may corrupt your BIOS code, causing your PC to be unstable or even not boot normally.
  • Page 79 IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOS Answer: This new technology will eliminate valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause by BIOS failures. 1. Every user should have DualBIOS Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered that will destroy your system BIOS. Most commercial products on the market do not have solutions to guard against this type of virus intrusion.
  • Page 80 ™ Method 2 : @BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS BIOS. Press here. 1. Click "@BIOS" item. Click here 3.Click "P". Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
  • Page 81 Otherwise, your system won't boot. c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS 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 82: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

    2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction The installation of Windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 83 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect"...
  • Page 84 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear Line In channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer chan- nels to "MIC In".
  • Page 85 Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "Audio Combo Kit" in the back of the case, and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 86 STEP 3 : Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER. STEP 4 : Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 87 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "S/PDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "S/PDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.

  • Page 88: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    1. System data and hard disk's reading/writing speed will affect backing up speed. 2. It is supported by Intel 865 / 875 chipset, nVIDIA nForce 2 chipset and SiS 648FX chipset based motherboard from Gigabyte. How to use the Xpress Recovery a.
  • Page 89 Xpress Recovery: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd. 1.Excute Backup Utility: ! Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back it up.
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  • Page 93: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 94 "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard 7n400pro2_1002_a.p65...

  • Page 95: Software Application

    Silicon Image SATA RAID Utility Serial-ATA RAID utility for Silicon Image Sil3112 n GigaRAID Utility RAID utility for GigaRAID IT8212 j For GA-7N400 Pro2 only. k For GA-7N400 only. l For GA-7N400-L only. 7n400pro2_1002_a.p65 - 91 - 2003/7/4, ¤U¤È 03:32...

  • Page 96: Software Information

    SOFTWARE INFORMATION This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title. HARDWARE INFORMATION This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. CONTACT US Please see the last page for details. N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard - 92 - 2003/7/4, ¤U¤È...
  • Page 97 What is Face-Wizard ™ Face-Wizard is a windows based utility with user-friendly interface that allows users to change the boot-up logo with picture from Gigabyte Logo Gallery on web site or other compatible picture you have. How does it work? Face-Wizard ™...
  • Page 98 Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version.
  • Page 99 Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card? Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't need to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures. Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ? Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system bus speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc) are set properly.
  • Page 101 If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.
  • Page 102 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Contact Person: Model name/Lot Number: BIOS version: Hardware Mfs. Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard 7n400pro2_1002_a.p65 Company: Phone No.:...
  • Page 103 Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface DIMM...
  • Page 104 Acronyms Meaning IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network Input / Output Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P.
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  • Page 112 CONTACT US Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. — Taiwan Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. TEL: 886 (2) 8912-4888 (50 lines) FAX: 886 (2) 8912-4004 E-mail:english@gigabyte.com.tw...

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