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Gigabyte GA-7N400 Pro2 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.
AGP 4X/8X notch
Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by nVIDIA
nForce
2 Ultra 400.
®
™
You might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please
insert an AGP Pro 4X/8X card.
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X
mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V) mode
by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V). The
GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L (or any AGP 4X/8X only)
motherboards might not function properly, if you install this card without
switching the jumper to 4X(1.5V) mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power Color",
the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger is
compatible with 2X(3.3V) / 4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support
2X(3.3V) only. The GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L (or any AGP
4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card
in it.
Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage
128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X(1.5V)
specification. Therefore, AG32S(G) will work fine with nVIDIA
nForce2 Ultra
®
400 based motherboards.
Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual BIOS label from PCI
slots if there is one.

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  • Page 1 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it. Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification. Therefore, AG32S(G) will work fine with nVIDIA nForce2 Ultra ®...
  • Page 2 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...
  • Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard Model Number: GA-7N400 Pro2 /GA-7N400 /GA-7N400-L Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a),...
  • Page 5 GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon / Athlon XP / Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard ™ ™ ™ Rev. 2002 12ME-7N400P2-2002 2005/5/5, ¤W¤È 11:34 ¥¼©R¦W-1...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Item Checklist ..................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-7N400 Pro2 Motherboard Layout ............8 GA-7N400 Motherboard Layout ..............9 GA-7N400-L Motherboard Layout ............. 10 Block Diagram - GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L ....11 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........
  • Page 7 Advanced BIOS Features ................44 Advanced Chipset Features ..............47 Integrated Peripherals ................49 Power Management Setup ............... 54 PnP/PCI Configurations ................57 PC Health Status ..................58 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 60 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................61 Load Optimized Defaults ................62 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist IDE cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1( The N400 Pro2 / N400 Series motherboard Serial ATA cable x 2 ( 1 1 1 1 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility IEEE1394 cable x 1 ( The N400 Pro2 / N400 Series user's manual 1 1 1 1 1 2 Port USB Cable x 1...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB Motherboard N400 Pro2/N400 Series: GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L Socket A processor for AMD Athlon / Athlon XP / Duron (K7) ™ ™...
  • Page 10 On-Board Peripherals 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode 2 Serial ports (COM1 & COM2) 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 x Rear, 2 x Front by cable) 3 IEEE1394 ports (by cable) 1 IrDA connector for IR 1 Front Audio connector On-Board LAN...
  • Page 11 On-Board SATA RAID Onboard Silicon Image SiI3512 Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1) Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec Up to 2 SATA Device Supports hot plug function On-Board IEEE1394 Built-in TI TSB43AB23 PS/2 Connector PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface BIOS Licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Dual BIOS...

  • Page 12: Ga-7N400 Pro2 Motherboard Layout

    GA-7N400 Pro2 Motherboard Layout CLK_RATIO KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN SOCKET A AUDIO nVIDIA nForce ® ™ CLK_SW Ultra 400 NB_FAN 2X_DET SYS_FAN RTL8110S nVIDIA ® nForce ™ PCI1 CODEC PCI2 SUR_CEN PCI3 SiI3512 GigaRAID IT8212 BACKUP AUX_IN BIOS TSB43AB23 PCI4 IDE4 MAIN BIOS IDE3...

  • Page 13: Ga-7N400 Motherboard Layout

    GA-7N400 Motherboard Layout CLK_RATIO KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN SOCKET A nVIDIA nForce AUDIO ® ™ CLK_SW Ultra 400 2X_DET SYS_FAN nVIDIA ® nForce ™ PCI1 CODEC PCI2 SUR_CEN PCI3 AUX_IN PCI4 MAIN BIOS PCI5 F_USB SPDIF_IO F_PANEL PWR_LED GAME INFO_LINK - 9 - Introduction 2005/5/5, ¤W¤È...

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

    GA-7N400-L Motherboard Layout CLK_RATIO KB_MS ATX_12V CPU_FAN SOCKET A nVIDIA nForce ® ™ AUDIO Ultra 400 CLK_SW 2X_DET SYS_FAN RTL8100C nVIDIA ® nForce ™ PCI1 CODEC PCI2 SUR_CEN PCI3 AUX_IN PCI4 MAIN BIOS F_USB PCI5 SPDIF_IO F_PANEL PWR_LED GAME INFO_LINK N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard - 10 - 2005/5/5, ¤W¤È...

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

    Block Diagram - GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) AMD-K7 ™ 4X/8X AGPCLK System Bus (66MHz) 400/333/266/200MHz 400/333/266/200MHz nVIDIA ® DDR RAM nForce ™ Ultra 400 RJ45 5 PCI 12 MHz 14.318 MHz RTL8110S1 1 1 1 1 BIOS RTL8100C3 3 3 3 3 nVIDIA...
  • Page 16 N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard - 12 - 2005/5/5, ¤W¤È 11:35 ¥¼©R¦W-1...

  • Page 17: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Page 21: Step 3: Install Memory Modules

    Step 3: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning: 1. When DIMM LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket. 2. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notch.

  • Page 22: Ddr Introduction

    1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module.
  • Page 23 Dual Channel DDR: GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L support Dual Channel Technology. When Dual Channel Technology is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one, with the fastest speed at 6.4GB/s(DDR400) . GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L include 4 DIMM slots, and each Channel has 2 DIMMs as following: Channel A : DIMM 1, 2 Channel B : DIMM 3, 4...

  • Page 24: Step 4: Install Expansion Cards

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

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

    Step 5: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400-L GA-7N400 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector This connector supports standard PS/2 (6 pin Female) keyboard and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) USB/LAN Connector...

  • Page 26: Audio Connectors

    Parallel Port, Serial Ports COM1 / COM2 According to your motherboard, please see the following descriptions for the devices. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc. can be connected to COM1 COM2 Serial ports. Serial Port (9 pin Male) After install onboard audio driver, you may con- Audio Connectors...

  • Page 27: Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 15) 2X_DET 2) ATX 16) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 17) SUR_CEN 4) SYS_FAN 18) SPDIF_IO 5) PWR_FAN 19) CD_IN 1 1 1 1 1 6) NB_FAN 20) AUX_IN 1 1 1 1 1 7) FDD 21) F_USB 8) IDE1 / IDE2 22) F1_1394...
  • Page 28 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V 2) ATX (ATX Power) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
  • Page 29 3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. Pin No.
  • Page 30 5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense 6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector) If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No.
  • Page 31 7) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 8) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
  • Page 32 9) IDE3 / IDE4 (RAID/ATA133, Green Connector) Important Notice: The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. If you wish to use IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS (either RAID or ATA133). Then, install the correct driver to have proper operation.
  • Page 33 11) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above. Speaker Connector Message LED/ Power/ Soft Power Sleep LED Connector...
  • Page 34 12) BATTERY CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
  • Page 35 14) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is disconnected. 15) 2X_DET When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 4X_AGP will light up, indicating a non-supported graphics card is inserted.
  • Page 36 16) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 37 18) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF_IO cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 38 20) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX-R 21) F_USB (Front USB Connector, Yellow) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 39 22) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE1394 Connector) Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 40 24) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin assignment while you connect the game cables. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional game cables. Pin No. Definition GRX1_R GPSA2 GPX2_R GPY2_R MSI_R GPSA1...
  • Page 41 26) CI (CASE OPEN) This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "Case Open" item in BIOS, if the system case begin remove. Pin No. Definition Signal 27) CLR_CMOS You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. Default doesn't include the “Shunter”...
  • Page 42 N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard - 38 - 2005/5/5, ¤W¤È 11:52 ¥¼©R¦W-1...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

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

  • Page 44: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : 7N400P2.F6A)

    GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.

  • Page 45: Integrated Peripherals

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

  • Page 46: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, May 20 2003 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Menu Level Change the day, month, IDE Primary Master [None] year IDE Primary Slave [None] IDE Secondary Master [None] <Week>...
  • Page 47 Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.

  • Page 48: Base Memory

    Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Halt on The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

  • Page 49: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features SCSI/RAID Cntlr Boot Order [Press Enter] Item Help First Boot Device [Floppy] Menu Level Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Select onboard RAID or Third Boot Device [CDROM] PCI SCSI boot rom Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] order...

  • Page 50: Boot Up Floppy Seek

    USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Select your boot device priority by LAN. Disabled Select your boot device priority by Disabled. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks.

  • Page 51: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features System Performance [Normal] Item Help FSB Frequency [133MHz] Menu Level Memory Frequency By SPD Resulting Frequency 266MHz [Normal] - Use the AGP Frequency [Normal] most stable settings. [Turbo] -Use over colocked settings for higher performance but...

  • Page 52: Memory Frequency

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

  • Page 53: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] Item Help On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled] Menu Level USB Host Controller [V1.1+V2.0] If a hard disk USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] controller card is USB Mouse Support [Disabled] used, set at Disabled...

  • Page 54: Usb Host Controller

    On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. USB Host Controller Disabled Disable USB controller.

  • Page 55: Onboard Serial Port 1

    Onboard H/W 1394 (1 1 1 1 1 ) Enabled Auto detect on-chip 1394 function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard H/W Serial ATA (1 1 1 1 1 ) Enabled Enable onboard H/W Serial ATA chip function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function.

  • Page 56: Onboard Serial Port 2

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

  • Page 57: Game Port Address

    ECP Mode Use DMA This feature allows you to select Direct Memory Access(DMA) channel if the ECP mode selected. This function will available when "Parallel Port Mode" set at ECP or ECP+EPP. Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default Value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.

  • Page 58: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Item Help Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN [Instant-off] Menu Level PME Event Wake Up [Enabled] [S1] ModemRingOn [Enabled] Set suspend type to S3 Resume by USB [Disabled] Power On Suspend under Resume by Alarm...

  • Page 59: Resume By Alarm

    PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default Value) ModemRingOn An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state . Disabled Disable Modem Ring on function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring on function. (Default Value) S3 Resume by USB You can resume the system from USB device.

  • Page 60: Kb Power On Password

    KB Power ON Password When "Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here. Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard Power On password. AC BACK Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off"...

  • Page 61: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Device(s) using this PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] INT : Network Cntrlr - Bus 1 Dev 11 Func 0 : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit...

  • Page 62: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status [Disabled] Item Help Case Opened Menu Level Vcore [Disabled] DDR25V Don't reset case +3.3V open status +12V [Enabled] Current System Temperature Clear case open Current CPU Temperature status at next boot Current CPU FAN Speed...

  • Page 63: Current System Temperature

    Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +5V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current System Temperature Detect System temperature automatically. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature automatically. Current CPU/POWER /SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/POWER/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically. CPU Warning Temperature C / 140 Monitor CPU Temp.

  • Page 64: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control VCORE OverVoltage Control [Normal] Item Help Menu Level DIMM OverVoltage Control [Normal] AGP OverVoltage Control [Normal] : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Figure 9: Frequency/Voltage Control...

  • Page 65: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? Y Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...

  • Page 66: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? Y Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...

  • Page 67: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Enter Password: Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...

  • Page 68: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations...

  • Page 69: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
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  • Page 71: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

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

  • Page 72: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 : Dual BIOS / Q-Flash 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 73 2.) Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility Dual BIOS Utility V1.30 Boot From............Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size........SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM Type/Size........SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Keep DMI Data Enable...
  • Page 74 • Auto Recovery : Enable(Default), Disable When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure. (In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to Suspend to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.) (If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press"Del"...
  • Page 75 C. What is Q-Flash Utility? Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS mode, no more fooling around any OS. D. How to use Q-Flash? Update Main BIOS from Floppy / Update Backup BIOS from Floppy In the A: drive, insert the "BIOS"...
  • Page 76 Save Main BIOS to Floppy / Save Backup BIOS to Floppy In the A:drive, insert the floppy disk, then Press Enter to Run. TYPE FILE NAME File name: XXXX.XX Total Size: 1.39M Free Size: 1.39M F5: Refresh DEL: Delete TAB: Switch To name the file.
  • Page 77 GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your system BIOS. This newest "Value-added" feature, in a long series of innovations from GIGABYTE, is available on this motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this innovation.
  • Page 78 II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOS technology? ™ Answer: In today's systems there are more and more BIOS failures. The most common reasons are virus attacks, BIOS upgrade failures, and/or deterioration of the BIOS (ROM) chip itself. 1.
  • Page 79 IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOS technology? ™ Answer: This new technology will eliminate valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause by BIOS failures. 1. Every user should have DualBIOS ™ technology due to the advancement of computer viruses. Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered that will destroy your system BIOS.
  • Page 80 Method 2 : @BIOS Utility ™ If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS program to flash ™ BIOS. Press here. 2. Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/ @BIOS. 1. Click "@BIOS" item. Click here 3.Click " ".
  • Page 81 In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS ™ server, please go onto 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. - 77 -...

  • Page 82: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

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

  • Page 88: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery? Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition . If the hard drive can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state. 1. It supports FAT16 ¡BFAT32 ¡BNTFS format . 2.
  • Page 89 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. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3.
  • Page 90 1.Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back up it. The backed up data will be saved as an hidden image . 2.Execute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default.
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  • Page 93: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 94 Driver installation finished ! You have to reboot system ! Item Description Nvidia System Driver nVIDIA Chipset Driver USB Patch for WinXP This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP. Realtek 8110S Lan Driver / RealTek LAN Drive Realtek Giga Lan Driver...

  • Page 95: Software Application

    SOFTWARE APPLICATION This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners. Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager (GWUM) This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray Gigabyte Management Tool (GMT) A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network...

  • Page 96: Software Information

    SOFTWARE INFORMATION This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title. HARDWARE INFORMATION This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. CONTACT US Please see the last page for details. N400 Pro2 / N400 Series Motherboard - 92 -...
  • Page 97 What is Face-Wizard ™ Face-Wizard is a windows based utility with user-friendly interface that allows users to change the boot-up logo with picture from Gigabyte Logo Gallery on web site or other compatible picture you have. How does it work? Face-Wizard allows user to select BIOS on board or file in hard drive, floppy disk, zip, MO or ™...
  • Page 98 Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check generally asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please go to the FAQ section at GIGABYTE’s website. Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version.
  • Page 99 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. Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2? Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel.

  • Page 100: 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 isolate Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ? the short pin.
  • Page 101 If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.
  • Page 102 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: PCB revision: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply...
  • Page 103 Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface DIMM...
  • Page 104 Acronyms Meaning IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network Input / Output Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P.
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  • Page 111 Contact Us Taiwan (Headquarters) Japan GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien, WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.jp Taiwan. Singapore TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4888 GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. FAX: +886 (2) 8912-4003 Tech. Support : Tech.
  • Page 112 China Australia NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY PTY. LTD. Tech. Support : Tech. Support : http://cn.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm http://www.giga-byte.com.au/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.com.au Shanghai France TEL: +86-021-63410999 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCES S.A.R.L.

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