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  • Page 1 Apollo/Shadowhawk u s e r m a n u a l...
  • Page 2 System Manual...
  • Page 3 PREMIO System Manual Copyright is a registered trademark of Premio Computer, Inc. All PREMIO other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © 1997 by Premio Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents GETTING STARTED ..............1 Setting Up ................2 Switches and Indicators..........3 UPGRADING ................5 Opening the System Unit ..........6 Installing an Expansion Card ........7 Installing Memory ............8 Installing a SIMM ..............8 Removing a SIMM..............9 Installing a DIMM ..............9 Removing a DIMM .............10 Installing a Hard Drive..........11 GETTING HELP................12 Troubleshooting ............12...
  • Page 5 PREMIO System Manual Warranty Service............15 Technical Support............15 PREMIO on the Internet..........15 APPENDIX ................16 Limited 3-Year Warranty..........16 FCC Standards ............. 18 Important Safety Instructions ........19...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started ® Your system consists of three components: PREMIO a mid-tower or desktop system unit a keyboard a mouse Add your choice of monitor, and your system is ready to use. System Unit Mid-tower system Keyboard Mouse Desktop system System Unit Mouse Keyboard...
  • Page 7: Setting Up

    PREMIO System Manual Setting Up To set up your system, simply connect your monitor, PREMIO the mouse, the keyboard, and any additional components you want to use to the system unit. Follow these easy steps: Attach your monitor’s video cable Power Connector to the video connector.
  • Page 8: Switches And Indicators

    Switches and Indicators Switches and Indicators The system unit’s front panel provides access to the CD-ROM and floppy drives, and to the system’s switches and indicator lights. The illustration below shows a mid-tower system. If you have a desktop system, turn to the illustration on the next page. The CD-ROM drive reads information on CDs.
  • Page 9 PREMIO System Manual Desktop system Reset Button Power Switch Hard Drive Indicator CD ROM Drive Power Indicator Floppy Drive The reset button restarts the system. The hard drive indicator lights when the hard drive is in use. The power indicator lights when the system is on. The power switch turns the system on and off.
  • Page 10: Upgrading

    Upgrading You can upgrade your system with: PREMIO Expansion cards More memory An additional hard drive To install an upgrade, you must open the system unit. Before proceeding, read the important cautionary note below. Then follow the steps on the next page. Caution! Static discharge can cause permanent damage to internal electronic components of your computer.
  • Page 11: Opening The System Unit

    PREMIO System Manual Opening the System Unit Note Opening the system unit could affect your warranty. Check with the dealer where you purchased your system before opening the system unit. To open the system unit, follow these steps Mid-tower system Turn off the system and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 12: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an Expansion Card Installing an Expansion Card To install an expansion card, open the system unit as described on the previous page. Then follow these steps: Remove the screw securing the slot bracket cover for the expansion slot you want to use.
  • Page 13: Installing Memory

    PREMIO System Manual Installing Memory Note For details on memory configuration, including the placement and type of memory to use in your system, refer to the motherboard user’s manual that came with your system. Follow these general guidelines when adding memory: Use only the same type of memory throughout.
  • Page 14: Removing A Simm

    Installing Memory Removing a SIMM To remove a SIMM, follow these steps: Press the holding clips on both sides of the SIMM outward to release it. Tilt the SIMM to a 45° angle. Pull the SIMM up and out of the socket. Installing a DIMM To install a DIMM, follow these steps: Insert the DIMM vertically into the...
  • Page 15: Removing A Dimm

    PREMIO System Manual Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: Push down and out on the plastic clips at either end to release them. Pull the DIMM up and out of the socket.
  • Page 16: Installing A Hard Drive

    Installing a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive To install a hard drive in your system, follow these steps: Mid-tower system Desktop system Disconnect the hard drive cable and power connector. Remove the two screws securing the drive bay. Slide the bay toward the rear of the system unit to remove it.
  • Page 17: Getting Help

    Getting Help Troubleshooting Your system is designed to provide years of trouble- PREMIO free performance. If you have a problem with your system, first check the information in this section for a quick solution. Monitor Does Not Work If your monitor appears not to be working properly: Check that the monitor’s power cable is securely attached to the monitor and to an outlet that is receiving power.
  • Page 18: Keyboard Does Not Work

    Troubleshooting Keyboard Does Not Work If the NumLock indicator in the upper right corner of the keyboard does not light when the system powers up, or the keyboard does not work: Check that the keyboard cable is securely attached to the system unit’s keyboard connector.
  • Page 19: System Unit Problems

    PREMIO System Manual System Unit Problems The fan inside the system unit should make a low, steady sound when operating properly. If the fan is totally silent: Check that the system power cord is securely attached to the back of the system unit and to a power outlet. Verify that the outlet has power.
  • Page 20: Warranty Service

    Note To obtain warranty service, you must provide proof of purchase, including the purchase date. Technical Support You can contact technical support at the following PREMIO address: Premio Computer, Inc. 918 Radecki Court City of Industry, CA 91748 Telephone: 800-568-6388 Fax: 626-839-3191 Email: support@premiopc.com PREMIO on the Internet...
  • Page 21: Appendix

    (hereinafter “Product”) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase from Premio Computer, Inc. or a Premio Computer, Inc. authorized reseller. This warranty does not cover monitor and LCD panels, nor third-party hardware and software which has a separate manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Page 22 PREMIO COMPUTER, INC.'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS STATED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL PREMIO COMPUTER, INC. BE LIABLE TO THE CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMEAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.
  • Page 23: Fcc Standards

    FCC Standards The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) restricts the amount of radiation and radio frequency emissions from computing equipment. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the operation instructions, reference manuals, and the service manual, may cause interference to radio or television reception.
  • Page 24: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions These instructions are provided by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 25 12. Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, don't attempt to service this product yourself. Opening and removing those covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service personnel.
  • Page 26 FCC Compliance Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC. limits are designed to provide reasonable Address: 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A LA Puent, CA 91744...
  • Page 27: 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-7ZXE is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive EN 55011...
  • Page 28 7ZXE AMD Athlon /Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon /Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard REV. 1.1 First Edition 12ME-7ZXE-1101...
  • Page 30 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: 1) Revision History Manual revision information 2) Item Checklist Product item list 3) Features Product information & specification 4) Installation Guide Instructions on CPU & Memory installation 5) Performance &...
  • Page 32 Table Of Content Revision History Item Checklist Features Summary 7ZXE Motherboard Layout Installation Guide Page Index For Connectors / Panel and Jumper Definition P.12 Performance List P.24 Block Diagram P.25 Suspend To RAM Introduction P.26 Q-Flash BIOS Utility Introduction P.32 P.34 @BIOS Introduction...
  • Page 33: Revision History

    7ZXE Motherboard Revision History Revision Revision Note Date 1.01 Initial release of the 7ZXE motherboard user’s Aug. 2001 manual. Initial release of the 7ZXE motherboard user’s Sep. 2001 manual. 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.
  • Page 34: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist Item Checklist The 7ZXE motherboard Cable for IDE / floppy device Diskettes or CD (VUCD) for motherboard driver & utility 7ZXE user’s manual...
  • Page 35: Features Summary

    AMD Athlon /Duron (K7) Socket A Processor FSB 200/266MHz, 256K/64K L2 cache on die Supports 600MHz ~ 1.5GHz and faster Chipset Apollo KT133A, consisting of: VT8363A Memory/AGP/PCI Controller (PAC) VT82C686B PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) Clock Generator ICS 94236AF...
  • Page 36 7ZXE Motherboard Layout 7ZXE(Rev. 1.01) Motherboard Layout PWR_FAN PS/2 ATX POWER USB_ON Socket A VT8363A CPU_FAN 7ZXE AGP 1 AC’97 CLK_JP Clock PCI1 Generator SPDIF PCI2 VT82C 686B PCI3 PCI4 BIOS BAT1 PCI5 USB2 ISA 1...
  • Page 37: 7Zxe Motherboard Layout

    7ZXE Motherboard 7ZXE Motherboard Layout PS/2 ATX POWER USB_ON Socket A VT8363A CPU_FAN 7ZXE AC’97 AGP 1 CLK_JP Clock PCI1 Generator PCI2 VT82C 686B PCI3 PCI4 BIOS BAT1 PCI5 USB2...
  • Page 38: Installation Guide

    Installation Guide Installation Guide Getting Started 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. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.
  • Page 39 7ZXE Motherboard To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1 - Set system jumpers 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-Set up BIOS software Step 7-Install supporting software tools Step 2...
  • Page 40 Installation Guide CPU Installation The system bus speed is selectable at 100MHz& 133MHz. The user can select the system bus speed by Jumper “CLK_JP”. CPU CLK 100MHz 133MHz Frequency CLK_JP 2-3 Close 1-2 Close CLK_JP...
  • Page 41 7ZXE Motherboard CPU Installation Please make sure the CPU should be supported to the motherboard. CPU Bottom View CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever Blank 2.The notched corner should be orientated 1.Pull the lever out and lift it up. toward the blank space on the socket nearest the lever.
  • Page 42 Installation Guide 3.Align CPU and insert it 4.Use compliant fan approved by AMD. (Please refer to your heatsink installation manual for application of thermal grease to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.) 5.Hook one end of the cooler bracket to the CPU socket. 6.
  • Page 43: Memory Installation

    7ZXE Motherboard Memory Installation The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets support 6 banks. 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 two notch. Memory size can vary between sockets.
  • Page 44: Page Index For Connectors / Panel And Jumper Definition

    Installation Guide Page Index for Connectors/Panel and Jumper Definition Page Connectors P.13 ATX Power P.16 COM A / COM B / LPT Port P.13 CD_IN (CD Audio Line In) P.18 CPU_FAN (CPU Fan) P.15 Floppy Port P.17 Game & Audio Port P.13 IDE 1(Primary) / IDE 2(Secondary) Port P.17...
  • Page 45 7ZXE Motherboard Connectors Game & Audio Port Game Port Line Out 1 MIC In Line In Please note: This motherboard supports standard audio port and game port. After install onboard audio driver. you may connector speaker to line out jack, micro phone to MIC in jack Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be connected to line-in jack.
  • Page 46 Connectors USB 1 Connector Pin No. Definition USB V0 USB D0- USB D0+ USB V1 5 6 7 8 USB D1- USB D1+ Please note: Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker..etc.
  • Page 47 7ZXE Motherboard PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 PS/2 Mouse Mouse/Keyboard Pin No. Definition Data VCC(+5V) Clock PS/2 Keyboard Please note: This mainboard supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse interface connector. CPU_FAN: CPU Fan Pin No. Definition +12V SENSE Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by...
  • Page 48 Connectors SYS_FAN: System Fan Pin No. Definition +12V SENSE ATX Power Pin No. Definition 3,5,7,13, 15-17 1,2,11 3.3V 4,6,19,20 +12V -12V Power Good 5V SB (stand by+5V) PS-ON (Soft On/Off) Please note: 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 49 7ZXE Motherboard Floppy Port Red Line FDD1 IDE1 (Primary), IDE2 (Secondary) Port Red Line IDE 1 IDE 2...
  • Page 50 Connectors CD_IN: CD Audio Line In (Optional) Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R WOL: Wake On LAN (Optional) Pin No. Definition +5V SB Signal...
  • Page 51 7ZXE Motherboard IR: IR Pin No. Definition VCC (+5V) IR Data Input IR Data Output Please note: Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device STR_LED: STR LED Connector &...
  • Page 52 Connectors SPDIF:SPDIF (Optional) Pin No. Definition SPDIF OUT Please note: 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 output function. PWR_FAN: Power Fan (Optional) Pin No.
  • Page 53 7ZXE Motherboard Panel And Jumper Definition F_PANEL: 2x11 Pins Jumper S P K GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation Close: Entering Green Mode GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(−) HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(−) SPK (Speaker Connector)
  • Page 54 Panel and Jumper Definition USB_ON: USB Device Wake up Selection Enable Normal (Default) Pin No. Definition USB Device 1-2 close Wakeup Enabled 2-3 close Normal (Default) Please note: To use “USB Dev Wakeup from S3~S5” function, set BIOS setting “USB Dev Wake up from S3~S5” to ENABLED and enable jumpers “STR_EN” &...
  • Page 55 7ZXE Motherboard BAT1: 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.
  • Page 56: Performance List

    Performance List Performance List The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users. (The different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.) •...
  • Page 57: Block Diagram

    7ZXE Motherboard Block Diagram CPUCLK (100/133MHz) AMD-K7 2X/4X System Bus 100/133MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 3.3V SDRAM VT8363A 100/133MHz HCLK (100/133MHz) AGPCLK (66MHz) 33MHz PCI Bus 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz VT82C 686B AC97 CODEC 4 USB Ports Game PS/2 Floppy Port Port 5 PCI COM Ports PCI (33MHz) ATA66/100...
  • Page 58 Suspend to RAM Installation Suspend To RAM Installation A.1 Introduce STR function: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) is a Windows 98/ME/2000 ACPI sleep mode function. When recovering from STR (S3) sleep mode, the system is able, in just a few seconds, to retrieve the last “state”...
  • Page 59 7ZXE Motherboard Step 2: (If you want to use STR Function, please set jumper “STR_EN” Pin1-2 (Closed.) Enable Disable (Default) Pin No. Definition 1-2 Close STR Enable 2-3 Close STR Disable(Default) Step 3: Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS Setup.
  • Page 60: Suspend To Ram Introduction

    Suspend to RAM Introduction A.3 How to put your system into STR mode? (For example : Windows ME) There are two ways to accomplish this: Choose the “Stand by” item in the “Shut Down Windows” area. Press the “Start” button and then select “Shut Down” B.
  • Page 61 7ZXE Motherboard Define the system ”power on” button to initiate STR sleep mode: A. Double click “My Computer” and then “Control Panel” B. Double click the “ Power Management” item.
  • Page 62 Suspend to RAM Introduction C. Select the “Advanced” tab and “Standby” mode in Power Buttons. D. Restart your computer to complete setup. Now when you want to enter STR sleep mode, just momentarily press the “Power on” button. A.4 How to recover from the STR sleep mode? There are four ways to “wake up”...
  • Page 63 7ZXE Motherboard A.5 Notices : In order for STR to function properly, several hardware and software requirements must be satisfied: Your ATX power supply must comply with the ATX 2.01 specification (provide more than 720 mA 5V Stand-By current). Your SDRAM must be PC-100 compliant. Jumper “STR_LED”...
  • Page 64: Q-Flash Bios Utility Introduction

    Q-Flash BIOS Utility Introduction Q- Flash BIOS Utility Introduction A. What's Q Flash BIOS 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. How to use Q-Flash BIOS Utility a.
  • Page 65 7ZXE Motherboard c.In the A:drive, insert the “BIOS” diskette, then Press Enter to Run. d.Input BIOS file name in the text box. Press “Enter”. Load XXX.XX Where XXX.XX is name of the BIOS file. Load XXX.XX Are you sure to COPY BIOS? [Enter] to Continue Or [Esc] to abort..
  • Page 66: Bios Tm Introduction

    @BIOS Introduction @BIOS™ Introduction Gigabyte announces @BIOS™ Windows BIOS live update utility Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like many other people, you just know what BIOS is, but always hesitate to update it? Because you think updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually you don’t know how to update it.
  • Page 67 7ZXE Motherboard EasyTuneIII™ Introduction Gigabyte announces EasyTuneIII™ Windows overdrive utility “Overdrive” might be one of the most common issues in computer field. But have many users ever tried it? The answer is probably “no”. Because “overdrive” is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of technical know-how, sometimes “overdrive”...
  • Page 68: Easytuneiii Tm Introduction

    EasyTune III Introduction This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached ™ driver CD. Users may make a test drive of “EasyTuneIII ” to find out more amazing features by themselves. For further technical information, please link to: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Note: For the latest version of EasyTuneIII , please visit our website.
  • Page 69: Page Index For Bios Setup

    7ZXE Motherboard Page Index for BIOS Setup Page The Main Menu P.39 Standard CMOS Setup P.41 BIOS Features Setup P.44 Chipset Features Setup P.46 Power Management Setup P.50 PNP/ PCI Configuration P.53 Load Fail-Safe Defaults P.56 Load Optimized Defaults P.57 Integrated Peripherals P.58 Hardware Monitor &...
  • Page 70: Entering Setup

    BIOS Setup 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 Power ON the computer and press <Del>...
  • Page 71: The Main Menu

    7ZXE Motherboard 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 72 BIOS Setup • • • • Chipset Features Setup This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features. • • • • 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 73: Standard Cmos Setup

    7ZXE Motherboard Standard CMOS Setup The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu (Figure 2) are divided into 9 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrows to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. AMIBIOS SETUP –...
  • Page 74 BIOS Setup • • • • 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 75 7ZXE Motherboard • • • • 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 76: Bios Features Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS Features Setup AMIBIOS SETUP – BIOS FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved 1st Boot Device Floppy 2nd Boot Device IDE-0 3rd Boot Device CDROM S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks Disabled BootUp Num-Lock Floppy Drive Seek Enabled Password Check...
  • Page 77 7ZXE Motherboard • • • • S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks Enabled Enable S.M.A.R.T. Hard for Disks. Disabled Disable S.M.A.R.T. Hard for Disks. (Default Value) • • • • Boot Up Num-Lock Keypad is number keys. (Default Value) Keypad is arrow keys. •...
  • Page 78: Chipset Features Setup

    BIOS Setup Chipset Features Setup AMIBIOS SETUP – CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved *********DRAM Timing*** SDRAM Command Drive 24 mA Top Performance Disabled Memory Address Drive 24 mA DRAM Frequency 100MHz CAS# Drive 12 mA SDRAM CAS# Latency RAS# Drive...
  • Page 79 7ZXE Motherboard • • • • AGP Fast Write Enabled Enable this function only if the AGP Card support Fast Write Function. (Enable this function can increase AGP performance). Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) • • • • AGP Mode Set AGP Mode to 4X.
  • Page 80 BIOS Setup • • • • USB Legacy Support Keyboard/FDD Set USB Legacy Support Keyboard / Floppy. KB/Mouse/FDD Set USB Legacy Support Keyboard / Mouse /Floppy. Disable USB Legacy Support Function. (Default Value) Disabled • • • • USB Port 64/60 Emulation Enabled To use USB mouse under Win NT environment, set USB Legacy Support to KB/Mouse/FDD and USB Port 64/60 Emulation to...
  • Page 81 7ZXE Motherboard • • • • Memory Data Drive 6 mA Set Memory Data Drive 6 mA. 8 mA Set Memory Data Drive 8 mA. (Default Value) • • • • SDRAM Command Drive 16 mA Set SDRAM Command Drive 16 mA. 24 mA Set SDRAM Command Drive 24 mA.
  • Page 82: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup Power Management Setup AMIBIOS SETUP – POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved ACPI Sleep Type S1/POS RTC Alarm Hour USB Dev Wakeup from S3~S5 Disabled RTC Alarm Minute Suspend Time Out(Minute) Disabled RTC Alarm Second Display Activity...
  • Page 83 7ZXE Motherboard • • • • Suspend Time Out (Minute.) Disabled Disable Suspend Time Out Function. (Default Value) Enable Suspend Time Out after 1min. Enable Suspend Time Out after 2min. Enable Suspend Time Out after 4min. Enable Suspend Time Out after 8min. Enable Suspend Time Out after 10min.
  • Page 84 BIOS Setup • Resume On Ring / LAN Disabled Disable Resume On Ring / LAN. Enabled Enable Resume On Ring / LAN. (Default Value) • PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable PME Event Wake Up. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake Up. (Default Value) •...
  • Page 85: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    7ZXE Motherboard PNP/PCI Configurations AMIBIOS SETUP – PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved PnP OS Installed Reset Configuration Data VGA Boot from PCI AGP Palette Snoop Disabled PCI Slot 1/5 IRQ Priority Auto PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority Auto...
  • Page 86 BIOS Setup • PCI Slot 1,5 IRQ Priority Auto The system will reserved a free IRQ for PCI slot 1 & 5 device. (Default Value) The system will reserved IRQ3 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no legacy ISA device using IRQ3.
  • Page 87 7ZXE Motherboard • • • • IRQ (3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15) ISA/ EISA The resource is used by Legacy ISA device. PCI / PnP The resource is used by PCI/ PnP device.
  • Page 88: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24g ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION...
  • Page 89: Load Optimized Defaults

    7ZXE Motherboard Load Optimized Defaults AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24g ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 90: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals AMIBIOS SETUP – INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Enhance ATAPI Performance Disabled FM Port (388h-38Bh) Disabled OnBoard IDE Both Game Port(200h-207h) Enabled IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto IDE2 Conductor Cable Auto OnBoard Serial Port A Auto...
  • Page 91 7ZXE Motherboard • IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto Will be automatically detected by BIOS (Default Value) ATA66/100 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100 (Please make sure your IDE device and cable is compatible with ATA66/100) ATA33 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33 (Please make sure your IDE device and cable is compatible with ATA33).
  • Page 92 BIOS Setup • Duplex Mode IR Function Duplex Half. Half Duplex Disable this function. (Default Value) IR Function Duplex Full. Full Duplex • OnBoard Parallel port Enable onboard LPT port and address to 378. Enable onboard LPT port and address to 278. Enable onboard LPT port and address to 3BC.
  • Page 93 7ZXE Motherboard • • • • Sound Blaster Enabled Enable Sound Blaster. Disabled Disable Sound Blaster. (Default Value) • • • • SB I/O Base Address SB I/O Base Address 220h-22Fh to 220h-22Fh. (Default Value) SB I/O Base Address 280h-28Fh to 280h-28Fh.
  • Page 94: Hardware Monitor & Misc Setup

    BIOS Setup Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup AMIBIOS SETUP – HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved CPU Temperature 32°C/89°F System Temperature 32°C/89°F CPU Fan Speed 7123 RPM System Fan Speed 0 RPM Vcore 1.6 V 3.3 V...
  • Page 95: Set Supervisor / User Password

    7ZXE Motherboard 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. AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24g ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP...
  • Page 96: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    BIOS Setup IDE HDD AUTO Detection AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Wed Jan 17, 2001 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 10:36:24 TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Pri Master : Not Installed Pri Slave : Not Installed...
  • Page 97: Save & Exit Setup

    7ZXE Motherboard Save & Exit Setup AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24g ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION...
  • Page 98: Exit Without Saving

    BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24g ( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION...
  • Page 99: Technical Support /Rma Sheet

    7ZXE Motherboard 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...
  • Page 100: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Picture below are shown in Windows ME ( VUCD 1.8 Appendix A: VIA KT133/KM133 Chipsets Driver Installation A.VIA 4 in 1 Service Pack Driver 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 101 7ZXE Motherboard 7.Click “Next”. 6.Click “Next”. 8.Click “Finish” to restart computer. (10)
  • Page 102 Appendix Appendix B: VIA AC’97 Audio Driver 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. Press “Audio”...
  • Page 103 7ZXE Motherboard Appendix C: EasyTuneIII Utilities Installation 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. Press “Tools”...
  • Page 104 Appendix 7. Click “Finish” to restart computer.
  • Page 105 7ZXE Motherboard Appendix D: BIOS Flash Procedure BIOS update procedure: If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Program to flash BIOS. Press “Tools” icon. 2.Click “@BIOS Writer v1.06f”. 1.Click “Gigabyte Utilities”. Click Here. Click “ ”. Methods and steps: I.
  • Page 106 Appendix II. Update BIOS through Internet: Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" c. Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file. d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: 7ZXE.F1).
  • Page 107 7ZXE Motherboard Or else you can select flash BIOS in DOS mode. Please check your BIOS vendor (AMI or AWARD), your motherboard name and PCB version on the motherboard. Format a bootable system floppy diskette by the command “format a:/s” in command mode.
  • Page 108 Appendix Appendix E: Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface...
  • Page 109 7ZXE Motherboard Acronyms Meaning 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 SRAM Static Random Access Memory Symmetric Multi-Processing System Management Interrupt Universal Serial Bus Voltage ID...

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