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Gigabyte GA-7VA 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).
AGP 4X/8X notch
®
Caution: AGP 2X(3.3V) card is not supported by VIA
KT400. You
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 GA-7VA (or any AGP 4X 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-7VA (or any AGP 4X 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 VIA
KT400 based motherboards.

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  • Page 1 (1.5V) mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V). The GA-7VA (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1.5V) mode in it.
  • 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

    Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-7VA is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...
  • Page 4 City of Industry, CA 91748 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard GA-7VA Model Number: Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109 (a),Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 GIGABYTE obtained of the event to validate the performance of ATi and Nvidia based graphics cards (AGP 8X) with VIA Chipset based motherboards running Microsoft operating systems. Certificates of Validation will be supplied by VIA, ATi and nVIDIA for GA-7VAXP; GA-7VAX and GA-7VA that successfully...
  • Page 7 GA-7VA AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon ™ / Athlon ™ XP / Duron ™ Socket A Processor Motherboard Rev. 1032 12ME-7VA-1032...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ..................4 WARNING! ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-7VA Motherboard Layout ................ 7 Block Diagram ..................... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........10 Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup ....................
  • Page 9 Power Management Setup ............... 41 PnP/PCI Configurations ................44 PC Health Status ..................45 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 47 Top Performance ..................49 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................50 Load Optimized Defaults ................51 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............52 Save & Exit Setup ..................53 Exit Without Saving ...................

  • Page 10: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist þ The GA-7VA motherboard þ 2 Port USB Cable x 1 þ IDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1 o 4 Port USB Cable x 1 þ Motherboard Settings Label o Audio combo Kit x1 þ GA-7VA user's manual...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary — 29.3cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Form Factor — Socket A processor AMD Athlon /Athlon XP/ Duron (K7) 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die 200/266/333 <Note 1> MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds —...
  • Page 12 CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards….etc. GA-7VA Motherboard - 6 -...

  • Page 13: Ga-7Va Motherboard Layout

    GA-7VA Motherboard Layout RAM_LED KB_MS SOCKET A KT400 BATTERY PCI1 AC97 PCI2 SUR_CEN SPDIF_IO VT8235 PCI3 PCI4 IDE2 PCI5 IDE1 IT8705 F_PANEL BIOS F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED USB 2.0 - 7 - Introduction...

  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 24 MHz ATA66/100/133 6 USB AC97 IDE Channels 33 MHz CODEC Ports PCICLK (33MHz) Ports PCICLK (33MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) 14.318 MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 33 MHz V_Link (66MHz) GA-7VA Motherboard - 8 -...

  • Page 15: 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 6- Setup BIOS software Step 7- Install supporting software tools...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    O: ON / X :OFF Default Setting: 100MHz 100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU Auto : Support FSB 266/333 MHz CPU CPU CLOCK You must set SW1 to 100MHz when 100MHz Auto you used FSB 200MHz CPU. GA-7VA Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Step1-3:Cpu Heat Sink Installation

    1. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. 3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base 4. Make sure the CPU fan is onto the CPU socket on the main- plugged to the CPU fan connector, board. than install complete. GA-7VA Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 19: 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 20: Ddr Introduction

    DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations, high-end PC's and value desktop SMA systems. With a core voltage of only 2.5 volts compared to conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for small form factor desktops and notebook applications. GA-7VA Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply

    Also make sure your OS supports USB USB 1 controller. If your OS does not support USB USB 0 controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. GA-7VA Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 23: Audio Connectors

    w Parallel Port ,VGA port and Serial Ports (COMA) Ø This connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel Port Parallel port. Device like printer can be connected to (25 pin Female) Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

  • Page 24: Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step4-2 : Connectors Introduction 1) CPU_FAN 9) BATTERY 2) SYS_FAN 10) F_AUDIO 3) ATX_POWER 11) SUR_CEN 4) IDE1/IDE2 12) CD_IN 5) FDD 13) AUX_IN 6) RAM_LED 14) SPDIF_IO 7) PWR_LED 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 8) F_PANEL 16) CI GA-7VA Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 25 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. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense 2) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)
  • Page 26 3.3V -12V PS_ON(softOn/Off) 4) IDE1/ IDE2(IDE1/IDE2 Connector) Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. IDE2 IDE1 GA-7VA Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 27 5) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88Mbytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 6) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the 2.5V stand by voltage.
  • Page 28 RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation (Green) Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation (Red) Close: Power On/Off MSG(Message LED/Power/ Pin 1: LED anode(+) Sleep LED)(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC( Purple) GA-7VA Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 29 9) BATTERY (Battery) CAUTION v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. v Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. v 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.
  • Page 30 Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT 12) CD_IN (CD IN,Blank) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R GA-7VA Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 31 13) 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 14) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.
  • Page 32 No Pin USB Over Current 16) 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 GA-7VA Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 33 - 27 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 34 GA-7VA Motherboard - 28 -...

  • Page 35: Entering 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 36: Getting Help

    This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. GA-7VA Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 37 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’s clock and frequency ratio.

  • Page 38: Standard Cmos Features

    The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) 8Year The year, from 1999 through 2098 FTime The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military- time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. GA-7VA Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 39 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 40: Base Memory

    640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU’s memory address map. GA-7VA Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 41: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device [Floppy] Item Help Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Menu Levelu Third Boot Device [CDROM] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Password Check [Setup] Flexible AGP 8X [Auto] Init Display First [AGP]...

  • Page 42: Password Check

    This feature allows you to select the first initation of the monitor display from which card, when you install an AGP VGA card and a PCI VGA card on board. 8PCI Set Init Display First to PCI Slot. 8AGP Set Init Display First to AGP. (Default value) GA-7VA Motherboard - 36 -...

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Item Help OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] Menu Levelu IDE1 Conductor Cable [Auto] IDE2 Conductor Cable [Auto] AC97 Audio [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]...
  • Page 44 BIOS will automatically detect onboard AC97 Audio. (Default value) 8Disabled Disabled AC97 Audio. FUSB 1.1 Controller MDisable this option if you are not using the onboard USB feature. 8Enabled Enabled USB Controller. (Default value) 8Disabled Disabled USB Controller. GA-7VA Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    FUSB 2.0 Controller MDisable this option if you are not using the onboard USB 2.0 feature. 8Enabled Enabled USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) 8Disabled Disabled USB 2.0 Controller. FUSB Keyboard Support MWhen a USB keyboard is installed, please set at Enabled. 8Enabled Enabled USB Keyboard Support.
  • Page 46 Disabled this function. 8300 Set Midi Port Address to 300. 8330 Set Midi Port Address to 330.(Default Value) FMidi Port IRQ Set 5 for Midi Port IRQ. (Default value) Set 10 for Midi Port IRQ. GA-7VA Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 47: 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 øUSB Device Wake-Up From S3 Disabled Menu Levelu Power LED in S1 state [Blinking] Soft-Off by PWRBTN [Instant-off] AC Back Function [Soft-Off] Keyboard Power On [Disabled]...

  • Page 48: Keyboard Power On

    8Password Enter from 1 to 8 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. 8Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) 8Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have “POWER Key” button, you can press the key to GA-7VA Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 49 power on your system. FMouse Power On 8Disabled Can’t Power on system by Mouse Event. (Default value) 8Enabled Can Power on system by Mouse Event. FPME Event Wake up M When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-PM controlled state.

  • Page 50: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2. FPCI3 IRQ Assignment 8Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI3. FPCI4 IRQ Assignment 8Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) 83,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI4. GA-7VA Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 51: 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 Levelu VCORE 1.810V DDRVtt 1.248V +3.3V 3.280V + 5V 4.919 V +12V 11.968V 5VSB 5.053V Current System Temperature 27°C Current CPU FAN Speed 6250 RPM...
  • Page 52 Don’t monitor current fan speed. (Default value) 8Enabled Alarm when stops. FCPU Shutdown Temperature 8Enabled System shutdown when current CPU temperature over than 110 8Disabled Don’t monitor current temperature.(Default value) FCurrent CPU Temperature (°C) Detect CPU Temp. automatically. GA-7VA Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 53: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Spread spectrum Modulated [Auto] Item Help CPU Host Clock Control [Disable] Menu Levelu øCPU Host Frequency(MHz) øPCI/AGP Frequency(MHz) 33/66 DRAM Clock(MHz) [Auto] CPU OverVoltage Control [Auto] AGP OverVoltage Control [Auto] DIMM OverVoltage Control [Auto]...
  • Page 54 FDIMM OverVoltage Control Increase DRAM voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to DRAM module when enable this feature. 8Auto Supply voltage as DRAM module reguired. (Default value) 8+0.1V~+.03V Set DIMM voltage from 2.6V~2.8V. GA-7VA Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 55: Top Performance

    Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Disabled....[ n }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password Enabled....[ ] }PC Health Status Save &...

  • Page 56: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Select Item ESC:Quit F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults FLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. GA-7VA Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 57: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features Top Performance }Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults }Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password }PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?N Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults }PC Health Status Save &...

  • Page 58: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select “Setup” at “Security Option” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-7VA Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 59: Save & Exit Setup

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

  • Page 60: Exit Without Saving

    Select Item ESC:Quit F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Figure 15: Exit Without Saving Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type “N” will return to Setup Utility. GA-7VA Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Chapter 4 Technical Reference BIOS Flash Procedure Method 1: We use GA-7VTX 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 your system has installed the extraction utility such as winzip or pkunzip.
  • Page 62 "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. (3) After the floppy has been formatted completely, please press "Close". GA-7VA Motherboard - 56 -...
  • Page 63 STEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program. (1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/index.html, and click "Support". (2) From Support zone, click the "Motherboards BIOS & Drivers". - 57 - Technical Reference...
  • Page 64 (4) Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will pop up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location" and press "OK". GA-7VA Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 65 (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". - 59 - Technical Reference...
  • Page 66 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING hifg : Select Item ESC: Quit (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Time, Date , Hard Disk Type… GA-7VA Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 67 (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" or "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy". AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved 1st Boot Device : Floppy 2nd Boot Device...
  • Page 68 (2) Now screen appears the following Flash Utility main menu. Press "Enter", the highlighted item will locate on the model name of the right-upper screen. Right after that, press "Enter" to start BIOS Flash Utility. GA-7VA Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 69 (3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue theprocedure, 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 70 SAVE & EXIT SETUP LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING hifg : Select Item ESC: Quit (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values F6: Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Load Setup Defaults GA-7VA Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 71 (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. AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 72 Q-Flash Utility Q-Flash Utility V3.05 Flash Type/Size : SST 39SF020 / 256K Keep DMI Data : Load BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy Space Bar:Change Value h/i: Select Item Enter: Run ESC: Reset GA-7VA Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 73 Load BIOS From Floppy !In the A:drive, insert the "BIOS" diskette, then Press Enter to Run. 1 File(s) found XXXX.XX 256K Total Size: 1.39M Free Size: 1.14M F5: Refresh DEL: Delete ESC: Return Main Where XXXX.XX is name of the BIOS file. !Press Enter to Run.
  • Page 74 Method 3: If you don’t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS program to flash BIOS. Press "Tools" icon. 2.Click "@BIOS Writer v1.08q". 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". Click here. Click "P". 3. Please select @BIOS sever site, then Click "OK".
  • Page 75 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...

  • Page 76: 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 77: Easy Tune Tm 4 Introduction

    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 78: 4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Click the audio icon “Sound Effect” from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3: Select “Speaker Configuration”, and choose the “2 channels for stereo speakers out put”. GA-7VA Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 79 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 2 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect"...
  • Page 80 Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channels for 5.1 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK" GA-7VA Motherboard - 74 -...
  • Page 81 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "Audio Combo Kit" in the back of the case , and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 82 Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode(2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-7VA Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 83 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 con- necting port.
  • Page 84 GA-7VA Motherboard - 78 -...

  • Page 85: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows XP (CD driver version 1.21) 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. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 86 8.Click "Finish" to restart computer. 7.Click "Next". B.USB Patch Driver: Enable S3 for USB Device Setup is preparing the InstallShield(R) Wizard which will guide you through the setup process. C.VIA USB2.0 Driver 1.Click "USB 2.0 Host Controller”. 2.Click "Yes". GA-7VA Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 87 Print to File : Press this button, you can view file on the screen . We recommand you do it. If there is any problem occurred during USB2.0 device installing, using or upgrading. Please visit Microsoft or GIGABYTE website for downloading the latest drivers.

  • Page 88: Revision History

    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 "Audio" icon. 2.Click "Next". 2.Click "Next". 1.Click "RealTek AC’9 7 Audio Driver". 3.Click "Finish" to restart computer. 3.Click "Finish" to restart computer. GA-7VA Motherboard - 82 -...
  • Page 89 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. 2.Click "Easy Tune 4 (Trial Version) Press "Tools" icon. 1.Click "Gigabyte Utilities". 3.Click "Next". 4.Click "Next". 5.Click "Finish" to restart computer.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot. module vertically into the DIMM slot. Failure has been excluded. Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and turn on the system. GA-7VA Motherboard - 84 -...
  • Page 91 Failure has been excluded. 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 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 Other Device Problem Description: GA-7VA Motherboard - 86 -...
  • Page 93 W942508BH-5 2260D Winbond Winbond 256MB W942508BH-5 2110A Winbond Winbond 256MB W942508BH-5 2150D ADATA Winbond 256MB W942508BH-5 2260D APACER Winbond 256MB W942508BH-5 2260D MShould you need to find new support list, pls refer to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw for the detail. - 87 - Appendix...
  • Page 94 Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request Input / Output IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network to be continued..GA-7VA Motherboard - 88 -...
  • Page 95 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...
  • Page 96 CONTACT US Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. — Taiwan — U.K Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. G.B.T. TECH. CO. LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Tel: 44-1908-362700 Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. Fax: 44-1908-362709 TEL: 886 (2) 8912-4888 (50 lines) E-mail:support@gbt-tech.co.uk...

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