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Giga-Byte Communications GA-7VT600-P 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
KT600. 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-7VT600-P(-L) (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-7VT600-P(-L) (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
KT600 based motherboards.
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  • Page 1 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-7VT600-P(-L) (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
  • 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, thismay void the warranty of this motherboard.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Trading 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-7VT600 is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement...
  • Page 4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible PartName: 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 GA-7VT600 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...
  • Page 5 GA-7VT600-P(-L) AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon / Athlon XP / Duron Socket A Processor Motherboard ™ ™ ™ Rev. 2002 12ME-7VT600P-2002...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Item Checklist ..................4 WARNING! ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard Layout ............7 Block Diagram ..................... 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........11 Step 1: Set System Jumper (JP1) .............. 12 Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)........
  • Page 7 PC Health Status..................47 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 49 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................51 Load Optimized Defaults ................52 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............53 Save & Exit Setup ..................54 Exit Without Saving ..................55 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............57 @BIOS Introduction .................

  • Page 8: Item Checklist

    The GA-7VT600-P(-L) motherboard Audio combo kit x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility (Driver CD) IEEE 1394 cable x 1 The GA-7VT600-P(-L) user's manual Serial ATA cable x 2 Quick PC installation guide Serial ATA power cable x 1...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor 30.5cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Socket A processor AMD Athlon / Athlon XP/ Duron (K7) 128K L1 & 512K/256K/64K L2 cache on die 200/266/333/400 MHz FSB Supports 1.4GHz and faster Chipset VIA KT600 Memory/AGP Controller (PAC) VIA VT8237R Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)
  • Page 10 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, Memory, Cards…etc. " * " For GA-7VT600-P-L only. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 6 -...

  • Page 11: Ga-7Vt600-P(-L) Motherboard Layout

    SOCKET A AUDIO VIA KT600 CLR_CMOS PCI1 BATTERY VT6103L* PCI2 PCI3 VT8237 CODEC SYS_FAN PCI4 SATA0 SATA1 SUR_CEN PCI5 IDE2 IT8705 IDE1 BIOS F_USB1 F_PANEL F_USB2 AUX_IN GAME PWR_LED SPDIF_IO " * " For GA-7VT600-P-L only. - 7 - Introduction...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    IDE Channels Ports PCICLK 2 SATA PS/2 KB/Mouse (33MHz) Ports PCICLK (33MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) 14.318 MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) 33 MHz V_Link (66MHz) / GCLK (66MHz) " * " For GA-7VT600-P-L only. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 8 -...
  • Page 13 - 9 - Introduction...
  • Page 14 GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 10 -...

  • 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 System Jumper (JP1) 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 2 Step 3...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Set System Jumper (Jp1)

    Open: Auto 100MHz Auto Close Open Close: 100MHz (Defualt) 100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU Auto : Support FSB 266/333/400 MHz CPU The "JP1" must set to "Auto" when you are using FSB 266/333/400MHz CPU. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Step 2-2: Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD. and finish CPU installation. 3. Fasten the cooling fan supporting- 4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged base onto the CPU socket on the to the CPU fan connector, than motherboard. install completely. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 19: Step 3: Install Memory Modules

    Step 3: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets.

  • Page 20: Ddr Introduction

    Nowadays, with the highest bandwidth of 3.2GB/s of DDR400 memory and complete line of DDR400/333/266/200 memory solutions, DDR memory is the best choice for building high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that are suitable for servers, workstations, and full range of desktop PCs. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 21: 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, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

  • Page 22: Step 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply

    This connector supports 2 standard COM ports (25 pin Female) and 1 Parallel port. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc. can be connected to Serial ports. COMA COMB Serial Port (9 pin Male) GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 18 -...

  • Page 23: Audio Connectors

    You can refer to page 26, and contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 74. " * " For GA-7VT600-P-L only. - 19 - Hardware Installation Process...

  • Page 24: Step 5-2 : Connectors Introduction

    3) ATX (ATX Power) 12) AUX_IN 4) IDE1 / IDE2 13) SPDIF_IO 5) FDD 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 6) SATA0 / SATA1 15) GAME 7) F_PANEL 16) CI (Case Open) 8) PWR_LED 17) CLR_CMOS 9) F_AUDIO 18) BATTERY GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 20 -...
  • 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...
  • Page 26 -12V PS_ON(soft on/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-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 22 -...
  • 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) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec).
  • 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/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) (Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC (Purple) GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 29 8) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD-...
  • 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 11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 31 12) 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 13) 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.
  • Page 32 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 GPY1_R GPSB1 MSO_R GPSB2 No Pin GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 33 16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, 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 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily shor 1-2 pin.
  • Page 34 If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 30 -...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

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

  • Page 36: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F4C)

    If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option widden. Standard CMOS Features 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. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 37: Integrated Peripherals

    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 & PnP ISA resources. PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

  • Page 38: Standard Cmos Features

    The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is displayed only. Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1999 through 2098 GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 39 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 / 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.

  • Page 40: Base Memory

    640K for systems with 640K 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 1MB in the CPU's memory address map. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 36 -...

  • 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 Level Third Boot Device [CDROM] Select Boot Device Password Check [Setup] Priority [Floppy] Boot from floppy [LS120] Boot from LS120 : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit...

  • Page 42: Password Check

    The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Midi Port Address [330] Midi Port IRQ : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals " * " For GA-7VT600-P-L only. - 39 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 44: Onchip Ide Channel0

    Disabled USB Controller. USB 2.0 Controller Disable this option if you are not using the onboard USB 2.0 feature. Enabled Enabled USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disabled USB 2.0 Controller. " * " For GA-7VT600-P-L only. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 45: Usb Keyboard Support

    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. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. " * " For GA-7VT600-P-L only. - 41 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 46: Onboard Parallel Port

    Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Set Midi Port Address to 300. Set Midi Port Address to 330. Midi Port IRQ Set 5 for Midi Port IRQ. Set 10 for Midi Port IRQ. (Default value) GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 47: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Power Management Setup Item Help ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)] Menu Level x USB Device Wake-Up From S3 Disabled [S1] Power LED in S1 state [Blinking] Set suspend type to Soft-Off by PWRBTN [Instant-off] Power On Suspend under AC Back Function...

  • Page 48: Keyboard Power On

    If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on your system. Mouse Power On Disabled Can't Power on system by Mouse Event. (Default value) Enabled Can Power on system by Mouse Event. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 49: Resume By Alarm

    PME Event Wake up When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-PM controlled state. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disabled PME Event Wake up function. Enabled Enabled PME Event Wake up function.

  • Page 50: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2. PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI3. PCI4 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15 Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI4. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 46 -...

  • 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 Level Vcore 1.810V [Disabled] DDR Vtt 1.248V Don't reset case +3.3V 3.280V open status 4.919V +12V 11.968V [Enabled] 5VSB 5.053V...
  • Page 52 Detect CPU temperature automatically. Current CPU / SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU / System fan speed status automatically. Fan Fail Warning (CPU / SYSTEM) Disabled Don't monitor current fan speed. (Default value) Enabled Alarm when fan stops. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 53: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Item Help Spread Spectrum Modulated [Enabled] Menu Level CPU Host Clock Control [Disabled] CPU Host Frquency (MHz) PCI/AGP Frquency (MHz) 33/66 DRAM Clock (MHz) [Auto] CPU OverVoltage Control [Auto] AGP OverVoltage Control [Auto] DIMM OverVoltage Control...
  • Page 54 Increase DRAM voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to DRAM module when enable this feature. Auto Supply voltage as DRAM module reguired. (Default value) +0.1V ~ +0.3V Set DIMM voltage from 2.6V~2.8V. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 55: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 56: Load Optimized Defaults

    : Select Item F8:Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Figure 10: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 57: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup Enter Password: Figure 11: Load Fail-Safe Defaults PC Health Status Exit Without Saving...

  • Page 58: Save & Exit Setup

    F10:Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Figure 12: Save & Exit Setup Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 59: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
  • Page 60 GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Chapter 4 Technical Reference @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 62: Easytune ™ 4 Introduction

    *Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products supported list in the web site. *Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will not be responsible for any damage or instability to your processor, motherboard, or any other components. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 58 -...

  • Page 63: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 : Q-Flash Flash BIOS Method Introduction Q-Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in ™ the BIOS menu when they want to update BIOS. Q-Flash allows users to flash BIOS without any ™...
  • Page 64 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ESC: Quit : Select Item F5: Old Values F6: Fail-Safe Values F7: Optimized Values F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Load Fail-Safe Defaults GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 65 Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash utility. ™ AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR &...
  • Page 66 Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Load Main BIOS from Floppy Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 62 -...
  • Page 67 Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk. 2.Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter. In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 7VRXP.F12, is listed.
  • Page 68 Load Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 69 4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed. ™ Dual BIOS Utility Boot From......... Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size......SST 49LF003A 256K Backup ROM Type/Size....SST 49LF003A 256K Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable...
  • Page 70 SAVE & EXIT SETUP LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING Press Enter on ESC: Quit : Select Item F5: Old Values F6: Fail-Safe Values your keyboard F7: Optimized Values F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Load Fail-Safe Defaults GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 66 -...

  • Page 71: Save And Exit

    AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00 (C) 2001 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 Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Y PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION Press Y on your...
  • Page 72 Set User Password Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N) ? Y PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving ESC:Quit :Select Item F8: Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 68 -...

  • Page 73: Exploring The Q-Flash Utility Screen

    Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen ™ The Q-Flash BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. ™ The Qflash utility Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size....SST 49LF002A 256K title bar Keep DMI DataEnable Task menu for the Update BIOS from Floppy Q-flash utility Save BIOS to Floppy Action bar...
  • Page 74 Don't turn off Power Or RESET System stage! Enter: Run / : Move ESC: Reset F10:Power Off After BIOS file is read, you’ll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 75 Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size....SST 49LF002A 256K CHECKSUM = AC03 Keep DMI DataEnable Are you sure to update BIOS? Update BIOS from Floppy You can press "Enter" to Save BIOS to Floppy [Enter] to continue updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort. continue updating BIOS or "ESC"...
  • Page 76 I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select @BIOS sever ™ d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard. e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 77 II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet: a. 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: 7VT600P.F4c).

  • 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-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 74 -...
  • 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 "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-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 81 Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit, Optional Device): (Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L & Center/subwoofer) SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time.
  • Page 82 Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the "Environment" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 83 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 connect- ing port.

  • Page 84: Jack-Sensing Introduction

    Please connect the devices to the right jacks as above. A window will appear as right picture if you setup the devices properly. Please note that 3D audio function will only appear when 3D audio inputs. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 85 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. - 81 - Technical Reference...

  • Page 86: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    BIOS menu. Later, please insert MB driver CD into your drive when "Boot from CD:" appears atthe bottom of the screen, press any key to enter Xpress Recovery. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Boot from CD: GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 82 -...
  • Page 87 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 88 Press Esc to exit Restore the backup image to the original state. 3. Remove Backup Image: Are you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N) Remove the backup image. 4. Exit and Restart: Exit and restart your computer. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 84 -...

  • Page 89: Serial Ata Bios Setting Utility Introduction

    Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction A. RAID Levels RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be found on another drive.
  • Page 90 Select Boot Array : Move to next item Serial Number View Enter : Confirm the selection : Exit Channel Driver Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status Serial_Ch0 Master ST380013AS SATA 74.53 Serial_Ch1 Master ST9120023AS SATA 111.79 GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 86 -...
  • Page 91 B-1. Create Disk Array 1. Use the arrow keys to navigate the main menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Create Array command and press <Enter> to call out the list of creation steps. VIA Technologies,Inc. VIA VT8237 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility V1.20 Auto Setup For Data Security Create a RAID array with the hard disks Array Mode RAID 0 (Striping)
  • Page 92 : Move to next item Start Create Process Enter : Confirm the selection : Exit Channel Driver Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status [*]Serial_Ch0 Master ST380013AS SATA 74.53 Stripe0 [*]Serial_Ch1 Master ST9120023AS SATA 111.79 Stripe1 GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 88 -...
  • Page 93 5. Use the arrow key to highlight Start Create Process and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear, press Y to finish the creation, or press N to cancel the creation. 6. Important note: All existing content in the hard drive will be destroyed after array creation. B-2.
  • Page 94 VIA IDE controller Create/Delete Spare : View Array/disk Status Select Boot Array : Move to next item Serial Number View Enter : Confirm the selection : Exit Array Name Array Mode Block Size(GB) Size(GB) ARRAY0 Stripe 149.06 GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 90 -...
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  • Page 97: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers Picture 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 98 Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). " * " For GA-7VT600-P-L Only. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 94 -...

  • Page 99: 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 EastTune4 Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions DMI Viewer...

  • Page 100: Software Information

    This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title. HARDWARE INFORMATION This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. CONTACT US Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 96 -...
  • Page 101 EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions 2. Click "Next". 1. Click "EasyTune4" item. 4. Right Click the icon to start 3. Click "Finish" to restart computer. "EasyTune 4". 5. Click "HELP". - 97 - Appendix...
  • Page 102 4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder. 5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power. 6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults. 7. Save changes and reboot the system. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 98 -...
  • Page 103 Question 6: Why does system seem unstable after updating BIOS? Answer: Please remember to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS Defaults) after flashing BIOS. However, if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to solve the problem. Question 7: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume? Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier.
  • Page 104 Answer: Please set in the BIOS as follow: 1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI" 2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI" Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 100 -...

  • Page 105: 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 106 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. GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 102 -...
  • Page 107 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 108 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-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 104 -...
  • Page 109 Acronyms Meaning Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge...
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  • Page 112 WEB Address: http://cn.giga-byte.com 49-01803-428329 (Tech.) Chengdu Office E-mail:support@gigabyte.de Tel: 86-28-85236930 WEB Address: http://de.giga-byte.com Fax: 86-28-85256822 Japan WEB Address: http://cn.giga-byte.com Nippon Giga-Byte Corporation WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.co.jp G.B.T. TECH. CO. LTD. Tel: 44-1908-362700 Fax: 44-1908-362709 E-mail:support@gbt-tech.co.uk WEB Address: http://uk.giga-byte.com GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard - 108 -...

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