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Gigabyte GA-7VTXE User Manual

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  • Page 1 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to up date 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 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER’S MANUAL ™ ™ ™ AMD Athlon / Athlon XP / Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard Rev. 1.0 Second Edition 12ME-7VTXE-1002...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    WARNING! ... 7 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 8 Summary of Features ... 8 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Layout ... 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 11 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 12 Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup ... 12 Step1-2: CPU Installation ...
  • Page 5 PNP/PCI Configuration ... 39 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 41 Load Optimized Defaults ... 42 Integrated Peripherals ... 43 Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup ... 46 Set Supervisor / User Password ... 47 IDE HDD Auto Detection... 48 Save & Exit Setup ... 49 Exit Without Saving ...

  • Page 6: Revision History

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Revision History Revision Initial release of the GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH motherboard user's manual. Second release of the GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH motherboard user's manual. Oct .2001 Item Checklist The GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH motherboard IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility (VUCD) GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH user’s manual...

  • Page 7: Warning

    WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction Summary of Features Form Factor Motherboard Chipset Memory I/O Control Slots On-Board IDE On-Board Peripherals Hardware Monitor 30.4cm x 20.5cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Socket A processor AMD Athlon /Athlon XP/ Duron 128K L1 &...
  • Page 9 Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards….etc. "*" Only for GA-7VTXH. "**" Only for GA-7VTXE. Creative CT5880 Sound Chip* AC97 CODEC Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/Game Port...

  • Page 10: Ga-7Vtxe/Ga-7Vtxh Motherboard Layout

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Layout MS_KB CK_RATIO* IT8705 CD_IN AC97 CT5880* RTL8100* "*" Only for GA-7VTXH. "**" Only for GA-7VTXE. SOCKET A KT266A PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 MAIN BIOS PCI5 WOL** BATTERY VT8233 CLK_JP Backup BIOS USB1 F_PANEL...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups: Step 1- Set Dip Switch (CK_RATIO)* and system Jumper(CLK_JP) Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 3- Install memory modules Step 4- Install expansion cards Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 6- Setup BIOS software Step 7- Install supporting software tools...

  • Page 12: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard 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. CK_RATIO* CLK_JP CPU AGP PCI "*" CK_RATIO only for GA-7VTXH. RATIO AUTO(Default) X 5.5x...

  • Page 13: Step1-2: Cpu Installation

    Step1-2: CPU Installation CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever 1. Pull up the CPU socket level and up to 90-degree angle. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation.

  • Page 14: Step1-3:Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. 3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the main- board. Please use AMD approved cooling fan. We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

  • Page 15: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.

  • Page 16: Ddr Introduction

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard 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 17: Step 3: Install Expension Cards

    Hardware Installation Process Step 3: Install expension 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 18: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) USB & LAN Connector LAN* USB 0 USB 1 "*"...

  • Page 19: Audio Connectors

    Parallel Port , Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA COMB Serial Port (9 pin Male) Game /MIDI Ports Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female) Audio Connectors MIC In Line Out Line In Hardware Installation Process This connector supports 2 standard COM ports ,1 Parallel port .

  • Page 20: Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Step4-2: Connectors Introduction A) CPU FAN B) SYS FAN C) ATX D) Floppy/IDE1/IDE2 E) Battery "**" Only for GA-7VTXE. F) F_Panel G) USB1 H) WOL** I) IR J) CD_IN...
  • Page 21 A) CPU_FAN (CPU_FAN Connector) The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA . C) ATX (ATX Power) 5V SB (Stand by +5V) Power Good 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 22 USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable. H) WOL (Wake On LAN)** "**" Only for GA-7VTXE. I) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device.
  • Page 23 F) F_PANEL (2x7 pins jumper) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) SPK (Speaker Connector) RST (Reset Switch) PD+/PD_G/PD_Y(Power LED) PW (Soft Power Connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the front panel jumper according to the pin assignment above.

  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

  • Page 25: Getting Help

    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 26: Power Management Setup

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

  • Page 27: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Fri Mar 16, 2001 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 14:44:35 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Pri Master : Auto Pri Slave : Auto Sec Master : Auto...
  • Page 28 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military- time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.

  • Page 29: Boot Sector Virus Protection

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

  • Page 30: Bios Features Setup

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard BIOS Features Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks BootUp Num-Lock Floppy Drive Seek Password Check...

  • Page 31: Password Check

    S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks Enabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability. Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability. (Default value) Boot Up Num-Lock Keypad is number keys. (Default value) Keypad is arrow keys. Floppy Drive Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360 K type is 40 tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks.

  • Page 32: Chipset Features Setup

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Chipset Features Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Top Performance Configure SDRAM by SPD DRAM Frequency SDRAM CAS# Latency SDRAM Command Rate AGP Mode AGP Comp. Driving Manual AGP Comp.

  • Page 33: Dram Frequency

    DRAM Frequency 100MHz Set DRAM Frequency is 100MHz. (Default Value). 133MHz Set DRAM Frequency is 133MHz. Auto Set DRAM Frequency is Auto. SDRAM CAS# Latency For Fastest SDRAM DIMM module. (Default Value). For Slower SDRAM DIMM module. SDRAM Command Rate 2T Command Set SDRAM Command Rate to 2T Command.

  • Page 34: Pci Delay Transaction

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard 32MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 32 MB. 64MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 64 MB. (Default Value) 128MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 128 MB. 256MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 256 MB. AGP Read Synchronization Enabled Enable AGP Read Synchronization.

  • Page 35: Vcore Voltage

    VCore Voltage Normal Normal Function.(Default Value) +5.0% Set VCore voltage to +5.0%. +7.5% Set VCore voltage to +7.5%. +10.0% Set VCore voltage to +10.0%. BIOS Setup...

  • Page 36: Power Management Setup

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Power Management Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved ACPI Standby State USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5 Suspend Time Out(Minute) IRQ3 IRQ 4 IRQ 5 IRQ 7 IRQ 9...
  • Page 37 Suspend Time Out (Minute.) Disabled Disabled Suspend Time Out Function. (Default Value) Enabled Suspend Time Out after 1min. Enabled Suspend Time Out after 2min. Enabled Suspend Time Out after 4min. Enabled Suspend Time Out after 8min. Enabled Suspend Time Out after 10min. Enabled Suspend Time Out after 20min.

  • Page 38: Resume On Rtc Alarm

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Modem Ring On/Wake On LAN Disabled Disabled Resume On Ring / LAN. Enabled Enabled Resume On Ring / LAN. (Default Value) PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable PME Event Wake Up. Enabled Enabled PME Event Wake Up. (Default Value) Keyboard Wakeup From S1(Suspend) Keyboard is able to Wakeup the system from S1(Suspend) state.

  • Page 39: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    PNP/PCI Configuration AMIBIOS SETUP - PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved VGA Boot From PCI Slot 1/5 IRQ Priority PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5...
  • Page 40 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard The system will reserved IRQ7 for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy ISA device using IRQ7. The system will reserved IRQ9 for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy ISA device using IRQ9.

  • Page 41: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24e (C) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ESC: Quit : Select Item F6: Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 42: Load Optimized Defaults

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Load Optimized Defaults AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24e (C) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS...

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals AMIBIOS SETUP - INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved OnBoard FDC :Auto OnBoard Serial Port 1 :Auto OnBoard Serial Port 2 :Auto Serial Port2 Mode :Normal OnBoard Parallel Port :Auto Parallel Port Mode :ECP Parallel Port IRQ :Auto...

  • Page 44: Onboard Serial Port 2

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

  • Page 45: Parallel Port Irq

    Parallel Port IRQ Set Parallel Port IRQ is 7. Auto Set Auto to parallel Port IRQ DMA Channel. . (Default Value). Set Parallel Port IRQ is 5. Parallel Port DMA Auto Set Auto to parallel port mode DMA Channel. . (Default Value). Set Parallel Port DMA is 3.

  • Page 46: Hardware Monitor & Misc Setup

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved CPU Host Clock (Mhz) CPU Temp. System Temp. CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed Vcore +3.300V...

  • Page 47: Set Supervisor / User Password

    Set Supervisor / User Password When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. (C) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION...

  • Page 48: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard IDE HDD Auto Detection AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Fri Mar 16, 2001 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 14:44:35 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE...

  • Page 49: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup (C) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ESC: Quit : Select Item F6: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Type “Y”...

  • Page 50: Exit Without Saving

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Exit Without Saving (C) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ESC: Quit F6: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Type “Y”...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Revision History Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram AGP 4X/2X AGPCLK(66MHz) 5 PCI RTL8100(B)L* PCI BUS PCICLK CT5880* (33MHz) Game Port * "*" Only for GA-7VTXH. AMD-K7 Host Bus 100/133MHz 100/133 MHz KT266A 66 MHz 48 MHz VT8233 ITE 8705 AC97 CODEC Technical Reference...

  • Page 52: Dual Bios Introduction

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Dual BIOS 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 53 b. AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility V1.02 Boot From...Main BIOS Main ROM Type...SST 39SF020 Backup ROM Type...SST 39SF020 Wide Range Protection Copy Main ROM Data to Backup PgDn/PgUp:Modify c. Dual BIOS Item explanation: BIOS will auto detect: Boot From : Main BIOS Main ROM Type : SST 39SF020...
  • Page 54 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Boot From : Main BIOS (Default), Backup BIOS Status 1: The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS. Auto Recovery : Enabled(Default), Disabled When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure.
  • Page 55 D. How to use Q-Flash? Load BIOS From Floppy In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run. Input BIOS file name in the text box. Press "Enter". Load XXXX.XX Are you sure to COPY BIOS? [Enter] to Continue Or [Esc] to abort.. Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system.
  • Page 56 Technology FAQ GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your system BIOS. This newest “Value-added” feature, in a long series of innovations from GIGABYTE, is available on this motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this innovation.
  • Page 57 I. Q: What is DualBIOS 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 means there are two system BIOSes (ROM) integrated onto the motherboard. One is a main BIOS, and the other is a backup BIOS.
  • Page 58 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard III. Q: How does DualBIOS 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 59 2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOS backup BIOS will take over the boot-up process automatically. Moreover, it will verify the main and backup BIOS checksums when booting-up. DualBIOS the checksum of the main and backup BIOS while the system is powered on to guarantee your BIOS operates properly.

  • Page 60: Four Speaker & Spdif Introduction(For Ga-7Vtxh Only)

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction(For GA-7VTXH Only) Four Speaker Introduction A. What is Four Speaker? The Creative CT5880 audio chip can support up to 4 speaker output. If you select “Four speaker out”, Line In will be reconfigured as another line out to support a second pair of speakers.
  • Page 61 Microsoft Windows Me setup procedure: C. Four Speaker Application The four speaker function will only be supported in application softwares that use Microsoft DirectX and Creative EAX, for example, the game titles, software DVD player and MP3 player. Go to “Control Panel” and double click “Sounds and Multimedia”.

  • Page 62: Spdif Introduction

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard SPDIF Introduction A. What is SPDIF? The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital signal to AC3 decoder which can support upto 5.1 speakers. B. How to use SPDIF? Click your mouse right button in “My Computer” and select the “Properties” item.
  • Page 63 Recommend you to select “Autosense”, It will automatically detect the type (mono or stereo) of the audio connector that you plug into Line Out audio jack, then configure Line Out to either SPDIF or Speaker accordingly. Click “Settings” item and select the “Output Mode”...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Easy Tuneiii Introduction

    Now everything is different because of a Windows overdrive utility EasyTuneIII—announced by Gigabyte. This utility has totally changed the gaming rule of “overdrive”. This is the first overdrive utility suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose either “Easy Mode” or “Advanced Mode”...

  • Page 66: Chapter 5 Appendix

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows ME (VUCD driver version 1.81) Appendix A: VIA 4 in 1 Service Pack Driver Installation A. VIA 4 in 1 Service Pack Driver Utility: Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide.
  • Page 67 Appendix 6.Click "Next". 5.Click "Next". 7.Click "Next". 8.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 68 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Appendix B: AC97 Sound Chipset Driver Revision History "AC'97 Audio Driver" under Windows ME will auto install. Appendix C: Creative CT5880 Chipset Driver Installation (Only for GA-7VTXH) Revision History Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide.
  • Page 69 4.Click "Next". 6.Click here. 5.Click "Next". 7.Click "Next". 8.Click "Finish" to complete setup. (10) Appendix...
  • Page 70 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Oozic Player Installation 2.Click "Yes". 4.Click "Next". 1.Click "Next". 3.Click "Next".
  • Page 71 Appendix Please base on your actual requirement, select “Yes” or “No” accordingly. 5.Click "Next". 6.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 72 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Appendix D: RealTek 8139/8100 Network Driver (Only for GA-7VTXH) Revision History "RealTek 8139/8100 Network Driver" under Windows ME will auto install. If you would like to install LAN driver, please refer to attached README.txt file for detail instruction. Please install the driver through CD-ROM by the path D:\Network\Rtl (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:).
  • Page 73 CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe. Press "Tools" icon. 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". 3.Click "Next". 2.Click "Easy Tune III Ver 3.3 4. Please enter your name and company name, then click "Next".
  • Page 74 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard 5.Click "Next". 6.Click "Next". 7.Click "Finish" to restart computer.
  • Page 75 Appendix F: BIOS Flash Procedure BIOS update procedure: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Press "Tools" icon. 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". Click here. Click " ". Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
  • Page 76 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 77 We use GA-8ITXR motherboard and Flash841 BIOS flash utility as example. Please flash the BIOS according to the following procedures if you are now under the DOS mode. Flash BIOS Procedure: STEP 1: (1) Please make sure you have set "Auto" for BIOS Setup (BIOS Flash Protection). For more detail please refer to page 31.
  • Page 78 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard (2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and "Copy system files", after that press "Start". That will format the floppy and transfer the needed system files to it. Beware: This procedure will erase all the prior data on that floppy, so please proceed accordingly.
  • Page 79 Appendix STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program. (1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/chinese-web/index.html, and click "Support". (2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers".
  • Page 80 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard (3) Choose an appropriate model name in accordance with this user's manual. Please select GA- 8ITXR by Model or Chipset optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files. (4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F3), and click to download the file. It will pop...
  • Page 81 Appendix (5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files. (6) Please extract the download files into the clean bootable floppy disk A mentioned in STEP 2, and press "Extract".
  • Page 82 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk. (1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and unzip file) into the floppy drive A. Then, restart the system. The system will boot from the floppy disk. Please press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup main menu when system is boot up.
  • Page 83 (3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item "1st Boot Device", and then use the "Page Up" and "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy". AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved BIOS Flash Protection 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device...
  • Page 84 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard STEP 5: BIOS flashing. (1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/w" and press "Enter" to check the entire files in floppy A. Then type the "BIOS flash utility" and "BIOS file" after A:\>. In this case you have to type "A:\>...
  • Page 85 (3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue the procedure, or press [ESC] to quit. Beware: Please do not turn off the system while you are upgrading BIOS. It will render your BIOS corrupted and system totally inoperative.
  • Page 86 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded. This important step resets everything after the flash. (1) Take out the floppy diskette from floppy drive, and then restart the system. The boot up screen will indicate your motherboard model and current BIOS version.
  • Page 87 (3) Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System will ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up. (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 88: Cpu Central Processing Unit

    GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Appendix G: Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM...
  • Page 89 Acronyms Meaning Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Interface 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...
  • Page 90 GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard 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: Company: E-mail Add. : O.S./A.S.:...

  • Page 91: Declaration Of Conformity

    (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation. Representative Person’s Name: G.B.T. INC. Address: 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A LA Puent, CA 91744 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 Motherboard GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH ERIC LU Signature: Eric Lu Date: Sep. 26,2001...
  • Page 92 (Stamp) Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH declare that the product Mother Board GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH is in conformity with in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive EN 61000-3-2* EN 60555-2 EN 61000-3-3* EN 60555-3 EN 50081-1...

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