Page 1 (1.5V) mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V). The GA-7VM400AM(F) 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 &...
Page 2 M 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. M Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. M Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.
Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH declare that the product Mother Board GA-7VM400AM(F) is in conformity with in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive o EN 61000-3-2* T EN 60555-2 o EN 61000-3-3* T EN 60555-3...
Page 4 (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-7VM400AM(F) ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: December 22 , 2003...
Page 5 GA-7VM400AM(F) AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon / Athlon XP / Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard ™ ™ ™ Rev. 1003 12ME-7VM400AM-1003...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Content Warning ...4 Features Summary ... 5 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Layout ... 7 Block Diagram ... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 10 Step 1: Set System Switch (SW1) ... 11 Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 12 Step 2-1: CPU Installation ...
Page 7 PnP/PCI Configurations ... 46 PC Health Status ... 47 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 48 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 50 Load Optimized Defaults ... 51 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 52 Save & Exit Setup ... 53 Exit Without Saving ... 54 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ...57 @ BIOS Introduction ...
Page 8: 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. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
Page 9: Features Summary
Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor Chipset Memory I/O Control Slots On-Board IDE Onboard SATA Hardware Monitor On-Board Peripherals (Note 1) It is recommended to use SATA (1.5Gb/s) hard disks. For GA-7VM400AMF only. 24.4cm x 23.3cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Socket A processor AMD Athlon /Athlon...
Page 10 Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, Memory, Cards...etc. For GA-7VM400AMF only. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Built in VT8237 Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1) Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec...
Page 11: Ga-7Vm400Am(F) Motherboard Layout
GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Layout KB_MS IT8705 AGP 8X BIOS F_AUDIO RTL8100C CD_IN CODEC SUR_CEN COMB SPDIF_IO For GA-7VM400AMF only. CPU_FAN SOCKET A VIA KM400A PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 TSB43AB23 F1_1394 F2_1394 GAME F_USB1 F_USB2 - 7 - RAM_LED IDE1 IDE2 SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS...
Page 12: Block Diagram
PCI BUS 33MHz TSB43AB23 IEEE1394 6 Channel CODEC PCICLK (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz For GA-7VM400AMF only. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) AMD-K7 Host CUP System Bus 200/266/333/400MHz 200/266/333/400MHz FSB HCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) KM400A AGPCLK66 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz...
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Page 14: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
Step 4 Congratulations you have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the BIOS/ software installation. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Step 3 Step 2 Step 1 - 10 -...
Page 15: Step 1: Set System Switch (Sw1)
Step 1: Set System Switch (SW1) The CPU FSB can be switched by SW1 and refer to below table. O: ON / X: OFF CPU CLOCK 100MHz AUTO Auto : Support FSB 266/333/400 MHz CPU 100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU If you want to use a CPU with 200MHz FSB, please set SW1 to 100MHz.
Page 16: Step 2: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever 1. Pull up the CPU socket lever and up to 90-degree angle. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard CPU Bottom View Pin1 indicator 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner.
Page 17: Step 2-2: Cpu Cooling Fan Installation
Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation Before installing the CPU Heat Sink , adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use AMD approved cooling fan. We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and Cooling Fan. 3.
Page 18: Step 3: Install Memory Modules
DIMM Slot. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets. Support Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type: 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) - 14 - Notch...
Page 19 DDR Introduction Established on the existing SDRAM 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 great evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM architecture, yet make the awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth.
Page 20: Step 4: Install Expansion Cards
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the operating system. AGP Card GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Please carefully pull out the small white- drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to install/ Uninstall the AGP card.
Page 21: Step 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply
Step 5: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) USB / LAN Connector USB 7 USB 6 This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
Page 22: Audio Connectors
MIC In(Center and Subwoofer) If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 74. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard This connector supports 1 standard COM port, 1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port ;...
Page 23: Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction
Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction 1) CPU_FAN 2) SYS_FAN 3) ATX 4) IDE1/IDE2 5) FDD 6) RAM_LED 7) F_PANEL 8) PWR_LED 9) BAT 10) F_AUDIO 11) SUR_CEN For GA-7VM400AMF only. 12) CD_IN 13) SPDIF_IO 14) F_USB1/F_USB2 15) COMB 16) GAME 17) F1_1394 18) F2_1394 19) SATA0/SATA1 20) CLR_CMOS...
Page 24 CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. 2) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Pin No. Definition +12V Sense Pin No. Definition...
Page 25 3) 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. 4) IDE1/ IDE2(IDE1/IDE2 Connector) Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.
Page 26 6) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the standby voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC Power cord is disconnected. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard - 22 -...
Page 27 7) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector) Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, 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) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Soft Power Connector) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)
Page 28 GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Page 29 11) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 12) CD_IN (CD IN, Black) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R - 25 - Hardware Installation Process...
Page 30 Be careful with the polarity of the F_USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the F_USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional F_USB cable, please contact your local dealer. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Pin No. Definition No Pin...
Page 31 15) COMB (COM B Connector)(White) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the COMB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMB cable. 16) GAME (GAME Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Pin No.
Page 32 IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. For GA-7VM400AMF only. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition - 28 -...
Page 33 19) SATA0/SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). 20) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily shor 1-2 pin.
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Page 35: 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 S ETUP After pow er on the computer, pressing <Del>...
Page 36: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E4)
Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...
Page 37: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Manag ement Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.
Page 38: Standard Cmos Features
The year, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Tue, Aug 13 2002 Item Help 22:31:24 Me n u L e v e l...
Page 39 IDE Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto type which will automatically detect HDD type.
Page 40: Base Memory
640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard - 36 -...
Page 41: Advanced Bios Features
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are First Boot Dev ice Second Boot Dev ice Third Boot Dev ice Passw ord Check higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help F5:Prev ious Values Figure 3: Adv anced BIOS Feat u res First / Second / Third Boot device...
Page 42: Password Check
The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard - 38 -...
Page 43: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are OnChip IDE Channel0 OnChip IDE Channel1 OnChip Serial ATA AC97 Audio USB 1.1 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Key board Support USB Mouse Support Onboard H/W LAN Onboard H/W 1394 Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2...
Page 44: Onchip Ide Channel0
Enable USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 Controller. USB Keyboard Support M When a USB keyboard is installed, please set at Enabled. Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard - 40 -...
Page 45: Onboard Serial Port 1
USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable onboard LAN function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN function. Onboard H/W 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard this function.
Page 46: Parallel Port Mode
Midi Port Address Disabled Disable this function. Set Midi Port Address to 300. Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value) Midi Port IRQ Set 5 for Midi Port IRQ. Set 10 for Midi Port IRQ. (Default value) GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard - 42 -...
Page 47: Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are ACPI Suspend Ty pe x USB Dev ice Wake-Up From S3 Pow er LED in S1 state Soft-Off by PWRBTN AC Back Function Key board Pow er On Mouse Pow er On PME Ev ent Wake Up ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN...
Page 48: Keyboard Power On
If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on your system. Mouse Power On Disabled Can't Power on system by Mouse Event. (Default value) Enabled Can Power on system by Mouse Event. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard - 44 -...
Page 49: Resume By Alarm
PME Event Wake up M When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-PM controlled state. M This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disable PME Event Wake up function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up function.
Page 50: Pnp/Pci Configurations
PCI1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] F6:Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurat i ons Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value) Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1.
Page 51: Pc Health Status
PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are Vcore 25VSTR +3.3V +12V Current Sy stem Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN speed CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning higf: Mov e Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav e ESC:Ex it F1:General Help F5:Prev ious Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults...
Page 52: Frequency/Voltage Control
Set CPU Clock to 100MHz~132MHz. Set CPU Clock to 133MHz~165MHz. Set CPU Clock to 166MHz~199MHz. Set CPU Clock to 200MHz~255MHz. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Frequency /Voltage Control [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]...
Page 53 DRAM Clock (MHz) M Wrong frequency may make system can't boot. Clear CMOS to overcome wrong frequency issue. Please set DRAM Clock according to your requirement. If you use DDR266 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to "133-DDR266". If you use DDR333 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)"...
Page 54: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
ESC:Quit F8:Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e & Ex it Setup...
Page 55: Load Optimized Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Load Optimized Defaults? ( Y/N) ?N Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit...
Page 56: Set Supervisor/User Password
Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Security Option" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...
Page 57: Save & Exit Setup
Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility -Copy right (C) 1984-2003 Aw ard Softw are }Standard CMOS Features }Adv anced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Pow er Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y }PC Health Status }Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8:Q-Flash...
Page 58: Exit Without Saving
}Frequency /Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8:Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Superv isor Passw ord Set User Passw ord Sav e &...
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Page 61: 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 62: Introduction
Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already turned the "Overclock" technology toward to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached in driver CD. Users may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by themselves.
Page 63: Flash Bios Method Introduction
Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.
Page 64 Part One: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash ™ combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash In the following sections, we take GA-7VRXP as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version to the latest version.
Page 65: Technical Reference
Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ENTER DUAL BIOS/Q-FLASH UTILITY (Y/N) ? Y PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION...
Page 66 "Save Main BIOS to Floppy" item. Boot From... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size... Backup ROM Type/Size... Wide Range Protection Disable Enter : Run GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard ™ /Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the ™ utility. As described in the “ Before you Dual BIOS Utility...
Page 67 Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk. 2.Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 7VRXP.F12, is listed.
Page 68 Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run hi:Move ESC:Reset Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard 256K 256K You can press "Enter" to continue updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort. F10:Power Off...
Page 69 4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash Boot From... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size... Backup ROM Type/Size... Wide Range Protection Disable Auto Recovery Enable Enter : Run You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too. 5.
Page 70 PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS Press Enter on ESC: Quit your keyboard F7: Optimized Values GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard American Release:08/23/2002 Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 Americ an Megatrend 7VRXP F12 AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-1333MHz Check System Health ! Checking NVRAM...Update OK...
Page 71: Save And Exit
STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION Press Y on your LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS keyboard to load ESC: Quit defaults. F7: Optimized Values 7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu. System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu.
Page 72 Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-Flash This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash Entering the Q-Flash utility: ™ Step1: To use the Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.
Page 73: Exploring The Q-Flash Utility Screen
Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen ™ The Q-Flash BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. ™ Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF002A Task menu for the Q-flash utility Enter: Run Task menu for the Q-Flash utility: Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and ™...
Page 74 Don't turn off Power Or RESET System Enter: Run h/i: Move After BIOS file is read, you’ ll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard 256K Keep DMI DataEnable Save BIOS to Floppy 1 File(s) found...
Page 75 Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF002A CHECKSUM = AC03 Are you sure to update BIOS? [Enter] to continue updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort. Enter: Run 3. Press Y button if you make sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating will be shown at the same time. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF002A >>>>>>>>>>>>>...
Page 76 Method 2: @ BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS flash BIOS. Press here. 1.Click "@BIOS" 3.Click "P". 4.Click here. Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
Page 77 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 78: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction
Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3: Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "2 channel for stereo speakers out put". GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard - 74 -...
Page 79 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 80 "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channel for 5.1 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK". GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard - 76 -...
Page 81 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 82 Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 chan- nels output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard - 78 -...
Page 83 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A " S/PDIF output" device is av ailable 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 connect- ing port.
Page 84: Jack-Sensing Introduction
Please connect the devices to the right jacks as above. A window will appear as right picture if you setup the devices properly. Please note that 3D audio function will only appear when 3D audio inputs. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. - 80 -...
Page 85 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. - 81 - Technical Reference...
Page 86: Xpress Recovery Introduction
BIOS menu . Later,please insert MB driver CD into your drive when "Boot from CD:" appears at the bottom of the screen , press any key to enter Xpress Recovery. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard F9 For Xpress Recovery Boot from CD: - 82 -...
Page 87 You can highlight the item by using the arrows keys on your keyboard and enter key to enter the menu. Text Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd. BMP Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.
Page 88 Press Esc to exit Restore the backup image to the original state. 3.Remove Backup Image: Are you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N) Remove the backup image. 4.Exit and Restart: Exit and restart your computer. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard - 84 -...
Page 89: Serial Ata Bios Setting Utility Introduction
Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction A.RAID Levels RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be found on another drive.
Page 90 Number View Channel Driver Name Serial_Ch0 Master ST380013AS Serial_Ch1 Master ST9120023AS GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Create a RAID array with the hard disks attached to VIA IDE controller : View Array/disk Status : Move to next item Enter : Confirm the selection...
Page 91 B-1Create Disk Array 1. Use the arrow keys to navigate the main menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Create Array command and press <Enter> to call out the list of creation steps. VIA Technologies,Inc. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility V1.20 uAuto Setup For Data Security uArray Mode RAID 0 (Striping) uSelect Disk Drives...
Page 92 Create Process Channel Driver Name [*]Serial_Ch0 Master ST380013AS [*]Serial_Ch1 Master ST9120023AS GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Create a RAID array with the hard disks attached to VIA IDE controller : View Array/disk Status : Move to next item Enter : Confirm the selection...
Page 93 5. Use the arrow key to highlight Start Create Process and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear, Press Y to finish the creation, or press N to cancel the creation. 6. Important note: All existing content in the hard drive will be destroyed after array creation. B-2 Delete Disk Array A RAID can be deleted after it has been created.
Page 94 VIA Technologies,Inc. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility V1.20 uCreate Array uDelete Array uCreate/Delete Spare uSelect Boot Array uSerial Number View Array Name ARRAY0 GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Set/Clear bootable array : View Array/disk Status : Move to next item Enter : Confirm the selection : Exit Array Name...
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Page 97: Chapter 5 Appendix
Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver. 2.32) 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 98: Realtek Lan Driver
Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard Driver install finished!! you have to reboot system!!
Page 99: Software Application
SOFTWARE APPLICATION This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners. n Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager(GWUM) This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray. n Gigabyte Management Tool(GMT) A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network.
Page 100: 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. GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard - 96 -...
Page 101 Question 6: 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 102 8 beeps Display memory read/write failure 9 beeps ROM checksum error 10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error 11 beeps Cache memory bad GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard g AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error...
Page 103: 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 104 Then try to reboot the system. 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).
Page 105 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: Company: Phone No.:...
Page 106 Extended Capabilities Port ESCD Extended System Configuration Data Error Checking and Correcting Electromagnetic Compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request GA-7VM400AM(F) Motherboard to be continued... - 102 -...
Page 107 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 111 TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4888 FAX: +886 (2) 8912-4003 Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://chinese.giga-byte.com — U.S.A. G.B.T. INC. Address: 17358 Railroad St, City of Industry, CA 91748. TEL: +1 (626) 854-9338 FAX: +1 (626) 854-9339 Tech.
Page 112 — China NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. Tech. Support : http://cn.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn Shanghai TEL: +86-021-63410999 FAX: +86-021-63410100 Beijing TEL: +86-010-82886651 FAX: +86-010-82888013 Wuhan TEL: +86-027-87851061 FAX: +86-027-87851330 GuangZhou TEL: +86-020-87586074 FAX: +86-020-85517843...

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