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Gigabyte GA-7VT600 1394 User Manual

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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(1.5V).
Caution: AGP 2X(3.3V) card is not supported by VIA
might experience system unable to boot up normally.
Please insert an AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) 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
motherboards might not function properly, if you
GA-7VT600 1394
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
motherboards might not function properly, If you
GA-7VT600 1394
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 VIA
KT600 based motherboards.
®
Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual BIOS
label from PCI slots if there is one.
AGP 4X/8X notch
KT600. You
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  • Page 1 If you GA-7VT600 1394 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 VIA KT600 based motherboards.
  • 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.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Ham burg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, sy stem, installation to w hich it refers) is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/ 336 EEC-E MC Directive o EN 55011 Limits an d methods of mea surement...
  • Page 4 (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: Signature: Eric Lu Date: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-7VT600 1394 ERIC LU June 16 ,2003...
  • Page 5 7VT600 1394 AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon ™ / Athlon ™ XP / Duron ™ Socket A Processor Motherboard Rev. 1001 12ME-7VT600F-1001...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Item Checklist ... 4 WARNING! ... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 7VT600 1394 Motherboard Layout ... 7 Block Diagramt ... Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 10 Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup ...
  • Page 7 Power Management Setup ... 46 PnP/PCI Configurations ... 49 PC Health Status ... 50 Frequency/Voltage Control ... 52 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 54 Load Optimized Defaults ... 55 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 56 Save & Exit Setup ... 57 Exit Without Saving ... 58 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ...

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    þ SATA cable x 2 þ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 omputer 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.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary — 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Form Factor — Socket A processor AMD Athlon 128K L1 & 512K/256K/64K L2 cache on die 200/266/333/400MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds — Supports 1.4GHz and faster —...
  • Page 10 (Note 1) It is recommended to use SATA (1.5Gb/s) hard disks. '* ' If you want to find the detailed information for SATA RAID setup installation, please download "VT8237_SATA_Manual.pdf" at "http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw" Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications.

  • Page 11: 7Vt600 1394 Motherboard Layout

    7VT600 1394 Motherboard Layout KB_MS CK_RATIO SOCKET A VIA KT600 AUDIO F_AUDIO IT8705 AC97 AUX_IN SUR_CEN 8101L SPDIF_IO GAME MODEM RAM_LED BATTERY PCI1 SATA1_SB PCI2 VT8237 SATA0_SB PCI3 PCI4 VT6306 Backup MAIN BIOS BIOS PCI5 PWR_LED F1_1394 F2-1394 F_PANEL F_USB1 F_USB2 IEEE 1394 USB 2.0...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram AGP 4X/8X AGPCLK 66MHz 5 PCI RTL8101L PCI BUS 33MHz VT6306 6 Channel 2 SATA CODEC Ports PCICLK (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz 7VT600 1394 Motherboard CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) AMD-K7 Host CUP System Bus 200/266/333/400MHz FSB 400/333/266/200MHz DDR SDRAM HCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz)

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Set Dip Switch (CK_RATIO) and system Switch (SW1) 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 1 Step 2...

  • Page 14: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup The clock ratio can be switched by CK_RATIO and refer to below table. Default Setting : Auto (X X X X X X) O: ON / X :OFF Default Setting: 100MHz CK_RATIO CPU CLOCK...

  • Page 15: Step1-2: Cpu Installation

    Step1-2: CPU Installation 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 16 Step1-3: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 17: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: 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 18 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 19: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

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

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

    Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) v/x USB/LAN Connector USB 0 USB 2 USB 1 USB 3...

  • Page 21: Audio Connectors

    w Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA/COMB) Ø This connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA COMB Serial Ports (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 70.
  • Page 22 Step4-2 : Connectors Introduction 1) CPU_FAN 2) SYS_FAN 3) PWR_FAN 4) ATX_POWER 5) FDD 6) SATA0_SB/SATA1_SB 7) IDE1/IDE2 8) BATTERY 9) F_PANEL 10) RAM_LED 11) PWR_LED 12) F_AUDIO 7VT600 1394 Motherboard 13) SUR_CEN 14) CD_IN 15) AUX_IN 16) SPDIF_IO 17) IR 18) F_USB1/F_USB2 19) F1_1394/F2_1394 20) WOL...
  • Page 23 1) 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. 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.
  • Page 24 3) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. 4) ATX_POWER (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 25 You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec).If you wish to use SATA0_SB and SATA1_SB, please Enable " OnChip Serial ATA " item. Then, install the correct driver to have proper operation. For details, please refer to the "VT8237_SATA_Manual.pdf" at "http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw" Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 26 7) 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. 8) BATTERY (Battery) If you want to erase CMOS... 1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.
  • Page 27 9) 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 28 10) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the 2.5V stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC Power cord is disconnected. 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off.
  • Page 29 12) F_AUDIO (F_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.
  • Page 30 14) CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. 15) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector) Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector. 7VT600 1394 Motherboard Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX_R - 26 -...
  • Page 31 16) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF 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. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SPDIF cable. 17) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connectorwhile you connect the IR.
  • Page 32 18) F_ USB1 / F_USB2(Front USB Connector, Yellow ) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front USB cable. 7VT600 1394 Motherboard Pin No.
  • Page 33 19) F1_1394/F2_1394 ( IEEE 1394 Connector) Please Note: Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers , which has features like high speed, high F2_1394 F1_1394 F1_1394 bandwidth and hot plug. F2_1394 Pin No. Definition TPA2+ TPA2- TPB2+ TPB2- Power...
  • Page 34 20) WOL (Wake On Lan) This connector allows the remove servers to manage the system that installed this mainboard via your network adapter which also supports WOL. 21) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. 7VT600 1394 Motherboard Pin No.
  • Page 35 22)Modem Please contact your nearest dealer for optionalModem card. 23) 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. Pin No. Definition VDD33 ACOUT ACBCK +12V...
  • Page 36 7VT600 1394 Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 37: 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 After power on the computer, pressing <Del>...

  • Page 38: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. :D4)

    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 P age 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 39: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. Frequency/Voltage Control This setup page is control CPU’...
  • Page 40 Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 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 Mem ory Extended Mem ory Total Mem ory...
  • Page 41 FIDE 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 42: Base Memory

    FFloppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) 8Disabled 8Drive A Enabled 3 mode function of Drive A. 8Drive B Enabled 3 mode function of Drive B. Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. 8Both FHalt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
  • Page 43 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Password Check higf: M ove Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features FFirst / Second / Third Boot device M This feature allows you to select the boot device priority.

  • Page 44: Password Check

    F Password Check The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct 8Setup password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct 8System password is not entered at the prompt.
  • Page 45 +/-/PU/PD:Value F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals '* ' If you want to find the detailed information for SATA RAID setup installation, please download "VT8237_SATA_Manual.pdf" at "http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw" Item Help [Enabled] Menu Level u [Enabled] If a hard disk...
  • Page 46 Enable VT8237 Serial ATA support. (Default value) 8Enabled Disable VT8237 Serial ATA support. 8Disabled '* ' If you want find the detailed information for SATA RAID setup installation, please download "VT8237_SATA_Manual.pdf" at "http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw" FAC97 Audio Enabled Onchip AC97 controller. (Default value) 8Enabled Disabled Onchip AC97 controller.
  • Page 47 FUSB Keyboard Support M When a USB keyboard is installed, please set at Enabled. Enabled USB Keyboard Support. 8Enabled Disabled USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) 8Disabled FUSB Mouse Support Enabled USB Mouse Support. 8Enabled Disabled USB Mouse Support. (Default value) 8Disabled FOnboard H/W LAN Enabled onboard LAN function.(Default value)
  • Page 48 FOnboard Serial Port 2 BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 8Auto Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8,Using IRQ4. 83F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8,Using IRQ3. (Default Value) 82F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8,Using IRQ4. 83E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8,Using IRQ3.
  • Page 49 FGame Port Address Disabled this function. 8Disabled Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default Value) 8201 Set Game Port Address to 209. 8209 FMidi Port Address Disabled this function. (Default Value) 8Disabled Set Midi Port Address to 300. 8300 Set Midi Port Address to 330. 8330 FMidi Port IRQ Set 5 for Midi Port IRQ.
  • Page 50 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type øUSB Device Wake-Up From S3 Power LED in S1 state Soft-Off by PWRBTN AC Back Function Keyboard Power On Mouse Power On PME Event Wake Up ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN Resume by Alarm ø...

  • Page 51: Keyboard Power On

    FPower LED in S1 state In standby mode(S1), power LED will blink. (Default Value) 8Blinking In standby mode(S1): 8Dual/Off a. If use single color LED, power LED will turn off. b. If use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. FSoft-off by PWRBTN Press power button then Power off instantly.
  • Page 52 FPME 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 PME Event Wake up function. 8Disabled Enabled PME Event Wake up function.
  • Page 53 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment PCI2 IRQ Assignm ent PCI3 IRQ Assignment PCI4 IRQ Assignment higf: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations FPCI1/P CI5 IRQ Assignment 8Auto 83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15...

  • Page 54: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened VCORE DDRVtt +3.3V + 5V +12V 5VSB Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN speed CPU FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning higf: M ove Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help...
  • Page 55 FCurrent CPU / System Temperature (°C) Detect CPU/System Temp. automatically. FCurrent CPU FAN / SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect Fan speed status automatically. FFan Fail Warning (CPU / SYSTEM) Don’ t monitor current fan speed. (Default value) 8Disabled Alarm when stops. 8Enabled - 51 - BIOS Setup...
  • Page 56 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Spread spectrum Modulated CPU Host Clock Control øCPU Host Frequency(M Hz) øPCI/AGP Frequency(M Hz) DRAM Clock(MHz) CPU Voltage Control AGP OverVoltage Control DIMM OverVoltage Control higf: M ove Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 8: Frequency/Voltage Control...
  • Page 57 FPCI/AGP Frequency (MHz) 8The values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) . FDRAM Clock (MHz) 8The values depend on DRAM Clock Frequency(Mhz) . FCPU OverVoltage Control Increase CPU voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to CPU when enable this feature.
  • Page 58 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features }Advanced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Power Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?N Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8:Dual BIOS /Q-Flash Load Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 9: Load Fail-Safe Defaults FLoad Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 59 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features }Advanced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Power 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 F8:Dual BIOS /Q-Flash Load Optimized Defaults Figure 10: Load Optimized Defaults FLoad Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 60 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features }Advanced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Power Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults }PC Health Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8:Dual BIOS /Q-Flash Change/Set/Disable Password Figure 11: Password Setting When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
  • Page 61 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features }Advanced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Power Management Setup }PnP/PCI Configurations Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y }PC Health Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8:Dual BIOS /Q-Flash Save Data to CMOS Figure 12: Save &...

  • Page 62: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features }Advanced BIOS Features }Integrated Peripherals }Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC Health Status }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit F8:Dual BIOS /Q-Flash Figure 13: Exit Without Saving Type "Y"...

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Chapter 4 Technical Reference BIOS Flash Procedure Method 1: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Introduction A. 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 64 b. Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Utility Dual BIOS Utility V1.30 Boot From... Main ROM Type/Size... Backup ROM Type/Size... Wide Range Protection Boot From Auto Recovery Halt On Error Keep DMI Data Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Update Main BIOS from Floppy Update Backup BIOS from Floppy...
  • Page 65 • 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 66: Control Keys

    <F10> Power Off 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-6OXET Series motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this innovation.
  • Page 67 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 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 68 III. Q: How does DualBIOS technology work? Answer: 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. DualBIOS provides automatic recovery for the BIOS. When the first BIOS used during boot up does not complete or if a BIOS checksum error occurs, boot-up is still possible.
  • Page 69 utility may be entered to manually change the boot sequence to boot from the backup BIOS. 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.
  • Page 70 Method 2: If you don’ t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS flash BIOS. Follow the setup that showing on the scween to install the Utility. Press here. 1.Click "@BIOS . Click "P". Click here.
  • Page 71 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 72: Bios Introduction

    BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose “ Save Current BIOS” to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and manage your BIOS easily.

  • Page 73: Easy Tune

    Moreover, if one well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this setting and "Load" it in next time. 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.

  • Page 74: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Revision History 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction 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 75 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 76 Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio out- put 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 channels to "MIC In".
  • Page 77 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 Com bo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case ,and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 78 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 win- dows tray at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 79 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.

  • Page 80: Jack-Sensing Introuction

    Jack-Sensing Introuction Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000 /M E. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and M ANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack, and microphone to M IC In jack.
  • Page 81 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. - 77 - Technical Reference...
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  • Page 83: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Picture below are shown in Windows XP (CD ver 2.21) 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 84 Item Description n VIA 4IN1 Driver For INF, AGP, IDE and DMA Driver n USB Path for WinXP This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP n RealTek LAN Driver RealTek 10/100 LAN driver for 81xx series chips n RealTek AC97 Audio Driver Audio driver for Realtek AC97 codec chipset...

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. 7VT6001394 Motherboard - 82 -...
  • Page 87 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 88 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 89 Question 10: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these beeps usually stand for? Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures . START 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 91 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 92 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: 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: 7VT6001394 Motherboard Phone No.:...
  • Page 93 Appendix E: Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CM OS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access DM I...
  • Page 94 Acronyms Meaning 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. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge...
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  • Page 96 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 line s) FAX: 886 (2) 8912-4004 Technical issue: http://tw.giga-byte.com/support/service_main.htm...

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