Gigabyte Computer Accessories GA 7VT600 User Manual
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(-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(-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  
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fine with VIA KT600 based motherboards.  
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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  
† EN 61000-3-2*  
7 EN 60555-2  
Disturbances in supply systems cause  
of radio disturbance characteristics of  
industrial,scientific and medical (ISM  
high frequency equipment  
by household appliances and similar  
electrical equipment "Harmonics"  
Limits and methods of measurement  
of radio disturbance characteristics of  
broadcast receivers and associated  
equipment  
† EN 61000-3-3*  
7 EN 60555-3  
Disturbances in supply systems cause  
by household appliances and similar  
electrical equipment "Voltage fluctuations"  
† EN 55013  
† EN 55014  
Limits and methods of measurement  
of radio disturbance characteristics of  
household electrical appliances,  
portable tools and similar electrical  
apparatus  
Generic emission standard Part 1:  
7 EN 50081-1  
Residual commercial and light industry  
7 EN 50082-1  
† EN 55081-2  
Generic immunity standard Part 1:  
Residual commercial and light industry  
† EN 55015  
† EN 55020  
Limits and methods of measurement  
of radio disturbance characteristics of  
fluorescent lamps and luminaries  
Generic emission standard Part 2:  
Industrial environment  
Immunity from radio interference of  
broadcast receivers and associated  
equipment  
† EN 55082-2  
Generic emission standard Part 2:  
Industrial environment  
7 EN 55022  
Limits and methods of measurement  
of radio disturbance characteristics of  
information technology equipment  
† ENV 55104  
† EN50091-2  
lmmunity requirements for household  
appliances tools and similar apparatus  
† DIN VDE 0855  
† part 10  
Cabled distribution systems; Equipment  
for receiving and/or distribution from  
sound and television signals  
EMC requirements for uninterruptible  
power systems (UPS)  
† part 12  
(EC conformity marking)  
7 CE marking  
The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product  
with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC  
† EN 60065  
† EN 60335  
Safety requirements for mains operated  
Safety for information technology equipment  
† EN 60950  
electronic and related apparatus for  
household and similar general use  
including electrical bussiness equipment  
Safety of household and similar  
electrical appliances  
† EN 50091-1  
Manufacturer/Importer  
Date :Jan. 12, 2004  
General and Safety requirments for  
uninterruptible power systems (UPS)  
Timmy Huang  
Timmy Huang  
Signature:  
Name:  
(Stamp)  
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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:  
Model Number:  
Motherboard  
GA-7VT600  
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. Operation is  
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not  
cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any inference received,  
including that may cause undesired operation.  
Representative Person's Name:  
Signature:  
ERIC LU  
E r i c Lu  
Date: Jan. 12 ,2004  
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GA-7VT600(-L)  
AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard  
USER'S MANUAL  
AMD Athlon™/ Athlon™ XP / Duron™ Socket A Processor Motherboard  
Rev. 2001  
12ME-7VT600-2001  
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Table of Contents  
Item Checklist .........................................................................................4  
WARNING!...............................................................................................4  
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................5  
Features Summary ...................................................................................... 5  
GA-7VT600(-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)..................................... 13  
Step 2-1: CPU Installation ............................................................................................... 13  
Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation......................................................................... 14  
Step 3: Install Memory Modules ................................................................ 15  
Step 4: Install Expansion Cards ................................................................ 17  
Step 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires and Power Supply ........ 18  
Step 5-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction .......................................................................... 18  
Step 5-2 : Connectors Introduction................................................................................. 20  
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ......................................................................... 31  
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F4c)...................................... 32  
Standard CMOS Features......................................................................... 34  
Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................................... 37  
Integrated Peripherals .............................................................................. 39  
Power Management Setup ....................................................................... 43  
PnP/PCI Configurations ............................................................................. 46  
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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................................................................................. 57  
EasyTune™ 4 Introduction ......................................................................... 58  
Flash BIOS Method Introduction............................................................... 59  
2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction ........................................ 74  
Jack-Sensing Introduction......................................................................... 80  
Xpress Recovery Introduction ................................................................... 82  
Chapter 5 Appendix ............................................................................. 85  
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Item Checklist  
4 Port USB cable x 1  
Audio combo kit x 1  
IEEE 1394 cable x 1  
Serial ATA cable x 2  
Serial ATA power cable x 1  
I/O shield  
TheGA-7VT600(-L) motherboard  
CD for motherboard driver & utility (Driver CD)  
The GA-7VT600(-L) user's manual  
Quick PC installation guide  
RAID manual  
IDE cable x 2 / Floppy cable x 1  
2 Port USB cable x 1  
Motherboardsettingslabel  
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.  
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.  
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have  
one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as  
the power supply case.  
3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or  
othercomponents.  
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the  
components whenever the components are separated from the system.  
5. Ensure that theATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove theATX  
powerconnectoronthemotherboard.  
Installing the motherboard to the chassis…  
Ifthemotherboardhasmountingholes, buttheydon’tlineupwiththeholesonthebaseandthereare  
no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting  
holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful  
of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short  
circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard  
PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don’t let the screw contact  
any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the  
boardorcauseboardmalfunctioning.  
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Chapter 1 Introduction  
Features Summary  
Form Factor  
CPU  
y
y
30.5cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.  
Socket Aprocessor  
TM  
TM  
TM  
AMD Athlon / Athlon XP/ Duron (K7)  
128K L1 & 512K/256K/64K L2 cache on die  
200/266/333/400MHz FSB  
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
Supports 1.4GHz and faster  
Chipset  
Memory  
VIA KT600 Memory/AGP Controller (PAC)  
VIA VT8235 Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)  
3 184-pin DDR sockets  
Supports DDR DRAM PC2100/PC2700/PC3200  
Supports up to 3.0GB DDR (Max)  
Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM  
I/O Control  
Slots  
IT8705  
1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X mode(1.5V) & AGP 3.0 compliant  
5 PCI slots supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant  
2 IDE controllers provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2)  
with PIO, Bus Master (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133)  
operationmode  
On-Board IDE  
On-Board Peripherals  
y
1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M  
and 2.88M bytes  
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode  
2 Serial port (COMA & COMB)  
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 (4 by cable)  
Hardware Monitor  
On-Board Sound  
CPU/System Fan Revolution detect  
CPU/System temperature detect  
System voltage detect  
CPU/System fan fail warning  
Thermal shutdown function  
Realtek ALC655 CODEC  
Supports Jack Sensing function  
Line Out / 2 front speaker  
Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch)  
Mic In / center & subwoofer(by s/w switch)  
SPDIF Out /SPDIF In  
CD In / AUX In / Game connector  
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On-Board USB 2.0  
On-Board LAN *  
y
Built in VIA VT8235 Chipset  
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
y
VIA VT6103L  
1 RJ45 port  
PS/2 Connector  
BIOS  
PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface  
Licensed Award BIOS  
Supports Q-Flash  
PS/2 Keyboard power on by password,  
PS/2 Mouse power on by double click  
External Modem wake up  
STR(Suspend-To-RAM)  
AdditionalFeatures  
AC Recovery  
Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection  
USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3  
Supports @BIOS  
Supports EasyTune 4  
Overclocking  
Over Voltage (CPU/AGP/DDR/PCI) by BIOS  
y
Over Clock (CPU/AGP/DDR/PCI) by BIOS  
Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications.  
We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification  
becausethesespecificbusfrequenciesarenotthestandardspecificationsforCPU, chipsetand  
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-L only.  
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GA-7VT600(-L) Motherboard Layout  
CPU_FAN  
KB_MS  
ATX  
SOCKET A  
FDD  
AUDIO  
VIA KT600  
AGP  
CLR_CMOS  
PCI1  
BATTERY  
VT6103L*  
JP1  
PCI2  
PCI3  
VT8235  
CODEC  
SYS_FAN  
PCI4  
SUR_CEN  
PCI5  
IDE2  
IDE1  
IT8705  
BIOS  
CI  
F_USB1  
F_USB2  
F_PANEL  
AUX_IN  
GAME  
PWR_LED  
SPDIF_IO  
" * " For GA-7VT600-L only.  
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Block Diagram  
CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz)  
AMD-K7TM  
AGP 4X/8X  
System Bus100/133/166/200MHz  
AGPCLK  
(66MHz)  
DDR RAM  
HCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz)  
GCLK(66MHz)  
VIA  
KT600  
5 PCI  
RJ45*  
33 MHz  
14.318 MHz  
48 MHz  
VIA  
VT6103L*  
VCLK(66MHz)  
BIOS  
VIA  
Game Port  
Floppy  
VT8235  
IT8705  
LPT Port  
24 MHz  
33 MHz  
2 COM  
Ports  
ATA66/100/133  
6 USB  
Ports  
AC97  
IDE Channels  
CODEC  
PCICLK  
(33MHz)  
PS/2 KB/Mouse  
PCICLK (33MHz)  
USBCLK (48MHz)  
14.318 MHz  
HCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz)  
CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz)  
AGPCLK (66MHz)  
CLK  
GEN  
33 MHz  
V_Link (66MHz) / GCLK (66MHz)  
" * " For GA-7VT600-L only.  
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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  
Step 5  
Step 5  
Step 1  
Step 5  
Step 4  
Congratulations you have accomplished the hardware installation!  
Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with  
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Step 1: Set System Jumper (JP1)  
The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166/200MHz by adjusting system jumper (JP1).  
(The internal frequency depend on CPU.)  
JP1  
1-2  
CPU CLOCK  
100MHz  
Open: Auto  
1
1
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.  
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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. Please change the insert orientation.  
Step 2-1: CPU Installation  
CPU Top View  
CPU Bottom View  
Socket Actuation Lever  
1. Pull up the CPU socket lever and  
up to 90-degree angle.  
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look  
for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU  
upper corner. Then insert the CPU  
into the socket.  
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Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation  
Before installing the CPU cooling fan, adhere to the following warning:  
1. Please use AMD approved cooling fan.  
2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat  
conduction between your CPU and cooling fan.  
3. Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan  
connector, this completes the installation.  
Please refer to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail  
installation procedure.  
1. Press down the CPU socket lever  
and finish CPU installation.  
2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD.  
3. Fasten the cooling fan supporting-  
base onto the CPU socket on the  
motherboard.  
4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged  
to the CPU fan connector, than  
install completely.  
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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. The BIOS will automatically  
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM  
socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary  
between sockets.  
Notch  
DDR  
Support Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type:  
64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks)  
64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks)  
256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks)  
512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks)  
128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks)  
256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks)  
128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks)  
512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks)  
Total System Memory (Max3GB)  
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1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM  
memory module can only fit in one direction.  
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into  
the DIMM slot. Then push it down.  
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM  
slots to lock the DIMM module.  
Reverse the installation steps when you wish  
to remove the DIMM module.  
DDR Introduction  
Established on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high  
performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs, and  
system integrators.  
DDR memory is a great evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM  
architecture, yetmaketheawesomeadvancesinsolvingthesystemperformancebottleneckbydoubling  
the memory bandwidth. 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.  
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Step 4: Install Expansion Cards  
1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into  
thecomputer.  
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. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.  
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.  
6. Replace your computer’s chassis cover.  
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.  
8. Install related driver from the operating system.  
Please carefully pull out the small white-drawable  
bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to install/  
uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to  
AGP Card  
the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the  
slot. Make sure your AGP card is locked by the  
small white-drawable bar.  
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Step 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires and Power  
Supply  
Step 5-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction  
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Z
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X
Y
Z
X
Y
Y
X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector  
¾This connector supports standard PS/2  
PS/2 Mouse Connector  
(6 pin Female)  
keyboard and PS/2 mouse.  
PS/2 Keyboard Connector  
(6 pin Female)  
Y Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA / COMB)  
Parallel Port  
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)  
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LAN is fast Ethernet with 10/100Mbps speed.  
Before you connect your device(s) into USB  
connector(s),pleasemakesureyourdevice(s)such  
as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...  
etc. Have a standard USB interface.Also make  
sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS  
does not support USB controller, please contact  
OSvendorforpossiblepatchordriverupgrade. For  
moreinformationpleasecontactyourOSordevice  
(s) vendors.  
Z USB/LAN* Connector  
LAN *  
USB 0  
USB 1  
After install onboard audio driver, you may con-  
nect speaker to Line Out jack, microphone to MIC  
In jack. Device like CD-ROM,walkman etc. can  
be connected to Line-In jack.  
[ Audio Connectors  
Line In (Rear Speaker)  
Please note:  
Youareabletouse2-/4-/6-channelaudiofeature  
by S/W selection.  
Line Out (Front Speaker)  
If you want to enable 6-channel function, you  
have 2 choose for hardware connection.  
Method1:  
MIC In (Center and Subwoofer)  
Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out"  
Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In"  
Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MIC Out ".  
Method2:  
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.  
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Step 5-2 : Connectors Introduction  
1
3
5
9
11  
17  
8
2
4
10  
15  
12 13 16  
6
7
14  
1) CPU_FAN  
2) SYS_FAN  
3) ATX (ATX Power)  
4) IDE1 / IDE2  
5) FDD  
10) SUR_CEN  
11) CD_IN  
12) AUX_IN  
13) SPDIF_IO  
14) F_USB1 / F_USB2  
15) GAME  
6) PWR_LED  
7) F_PANEL  
8) BATTERY  
9) F_AUDIO  
16) CI (Case Open)  
17) CLR_CMOS  
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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  
GND  
1
2
3
1
+12V  
Sense  
2) SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector)  
This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system  
temperature.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
GND  
1
2
3
+12V  
Sense  
1
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3) ATX (ATX Power Connector)  
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.  
Pin No.  
1
Definition  
3.3V  
2
3.3V  
20  
10  
3
GND  
4
VCC  
5
GND  
6
VCC  
7
GND  
8
Power Good  
5V SB (stand by +5V)  
+12V  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
3.3V  
-12V  
11  
GND  
1
PS_ON(soft on/off)  
GND  
GND  
GND  
-5V  
VCC  
VCC  
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.  
1
39  
40  
IDE2  
IDE1  
2
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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.  
34  
33  
2
1
6) 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-  
1
2
3
1
MPD-  
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7) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector)  
Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front  
panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.  
Speaker Connector  
Message LED/  
Power/  
Sleep LED  
Soft Power  
Connector  
1
1
1
1
2
1
20  
19  
1
Reset Switch  
IDE Hard Disk Active LED  
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)  
(Blue)  
Pin 1: LED anode(+)  
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)  
Pin 1: VCC(+)  
SPK (Speaker Connector)  
(Amber)  
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC  
Pin 4: Data(-)  
RES (Reset Switch)  
Open: Normal Operation  
(Green)  
Close: Reset Hardware System  
Open: Normal Operation  
Close: Power On/Off  
Pin 1: LED anode(+)  
Pin 2: LED cathode(-)  
NC  
PW (Soft Power Connector)  
(Red)  
MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)  
(Yellow)  
NC (Purple)  
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+
CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly  
replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
Dispose of used batteries according to the  
manufacturer's instructions.  
If you want to erase CMOS...  
1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.  
2. Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.  
3. Re-install the battery.  
4. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer.  
9) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)  
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.  
In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please  
make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find  
out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer. Please  
note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to  
play sound.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
MIC  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
GND  
REF  
Power  
Front Audio (R)  
Rear Audio (R)  
Reserved  
No Pin  
9
1
10  
2
Front Audio (L)  
Rear Audio (L)  
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10) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)  
Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
SUR OUTL  
SUR OUTR  
GND  
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
1
6
5
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  
1
2
3
4
GND  
GND  
CD-R  
1
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12) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector)  
Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
AUX-L  
GND  
1
2
1
3
GND  
4
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. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input  
and output function. Use SPDIF in feature only when your device has digital output function. Be  
careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you  
connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the  
device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local  
dealer.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
VCC  
1
2
3
4
5
6
No Pin  
SPDIF  
SPDIFI  
GND  
6
5
2
1
GND  
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14) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow )  
Be careful with the polarity of the F_USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you  
connect the F_USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the  
device unable to work or even damage it. For optional F_USB cable, please contact your local  
dealer.  
Pin No.  
Definition  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
Power  
2
1
10  
9
Power  
USB0DX-/USB2DX-  
USB1 Dy-/USB3 Dy-  
USB0DX+/USB2DX+  
USB1 Dy+/USB3 Dy+  
GND  
GND  
No Pin  
NC  
15) GAME (Game Connector)  
This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin  
assignment while you connect the game cables. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional  
game cables.  
Pin No.  
1
Definition  
VCC  
2
GRX1_R  
GND  
2
1
16  
15  
3
4
GPSA2  
VCC  
5
6
GPX2_R  
GPY2_R  
MSI_R  
GPSA1  
GND  
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
GPY1_R  
VCC  
GPSB1  
MSO_R  
GPSB2  
No Pin  
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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  
GND  
1
2
1
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. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper.  
Short: Clear CMOS  
1
Open: Normal  
1
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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> immediately during POST (Power On Self Test) it will allow you to  
enter standard BIOS CMOS SETUP.  
If you require more advanced BIOS settings, please go to “Advanced BIOS” setting menu.To enter  
Advanced BIOS setting menu, press “Ctrl+F1” key on the BIOS screen.  
CONTROL KEYS  
<Ç>  
<È>  
<Å>  
<Æ>  
Enter  
<Esc>  
Move to previous item  
Move to next item  
Move to the item in the left hand  
Move to the item in the right hand  
Select item  
Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and  
Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu  
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes  
<-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes  
<F1>  
<F2>  
<F3>  
<F4>  
<F5>  
<F6>  
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu  
Item help  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu  
Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page Setup  
Menu  
<F7>  
<F8>  
<F9>  
<F10>  
Load the Setup Defaults  
Q-Flash  
System Information  
Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu  
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GETTINGHELP  
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. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.  
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F4c)  
Once you enterAward BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen.  
The Main Menu allows you to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to  
select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.  
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software  
ꢀStandard CMOS Features  
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features  
ꢀIntegrated Peripherals  
ꢀPower Management Setup  
ꢀPnP/PCI Configurations  
ꢀPC Health Status  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Save & Exit Setup  
Exit Without Saving  
ꢀFrequency/Voltage Control  
ESC: Quit  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Select Item  
F10: Save & Exit Setup  
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...  
F8: Q-Flash  
Figure 1: Main Menu  
If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to  
search the advanced option widden.  
z
z
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.  
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z
z
z
z
z
Integrated Peripherals  
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.  
PowerManagementSetup  
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.  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would  
be in safe configuration.  
z
z
Load Optimized Defaults  
Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would  
be in better performance configuration.  
Set Supervisor password  
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,  
or just to Setup.  
z
z
z
Set User password  
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.  
Save & Exit Setup  
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.  
Exit Without Saving  
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.  
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Standard CMOS Features  
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Standard CMOS Features  
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Date (mm:dd:yy)  
Time (hh:mm:ss)  
ꢀIDE Primary Master  
ꢀIDE Primary Slave  
ꢀIDE Secondary Master  
ꢀIDE Secondary Slave  
Drive A  
Item Help  
Menu Level ꢅ  
Change the day, month,  
year  
22:31:24  
[None]  
[None]  
[None]  
<Week>  
[None]  
Sun. to Sat.  
[1.44M, 3.5"]  
[None]  
<Month>  
Drive B  
Jan. to Dec.  
<Day>  
Floppy 3 Mode Support  
[Disabled]  
1 to 31(or maximun  
allowed in the month.)  
<year>  
Halt On  
[All, But Keyboard]  
640K  
Base Memory  
Extended Memory  
Total Memory  
127M  
1999 to 2098  
128M  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 2: Standard CMOS Features  
)Date  
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.  
ꢀWeek  
ꢀMonth  
ꢀDay  
The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only  
The month, Jan. Through Dec.  
The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)  
The year, from 1999 through 2098  
ꢀYear  
)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.  
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)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. Manual type is user-definable; Auto  
type which will automatically detect HDD type.  
Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work  
properly if you enter improper information for this category.  
If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the  
information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be provided in  
the documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.  
ꢀCapacity:  
ꢀAccess Mode:  
ꢀCylinder:  
The hard disk size. The unit is Mega Bytes.  
The options are: Auto / Large / LBA / Normal.  
The cylinder number of hard disk.  
ꢀHead  
The read / Write head number of hard disk.  
ꢀPrecomp  
ꢀLanding Zone  
The cyliner number at which the disk driver changes the write current.  
The cylinder number that the disk driver heads(read/write) are seated when the  
disk drive is parked.  
ꢀSECTORS  
The sector number of each track define on the hard disk.  
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.  
)Drive A / Drive B  
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the  
computer.  
ꢀNone  
No floppy drive installed  
ꢀ360K, 5.25 “.  
ꢀ1.2M, 5.25”.  
5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.  
5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity  
(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).  
ꢀ720K, 3.5 “.  
ꢀ1.44M, 3.5 “.  
ꢀ2.88M, 3.5 “.  
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity  
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.  
3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.  
)Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)  
ꢀDisabled  
ꢀDrive A  
ꢀDrive B  
ꢀBoth  
Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)  
Enabled 3 mode function of Drive A.  
Enabled 3 mode function of Drive B.  
Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.  
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)Halt on  
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.  
ꢀNO Errors  
The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected  
and you will be prompted.  
ꢀAll Errors  
Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.  
ꢀAll, But Keyboar The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for  
all other errors. (Default value)  
ꢀAll, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all  
other errors.  
ꢀAll, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will  
stop for all other errors.  
Memory  
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.  
Base Memory  
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory  
installed in the system.  
The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K memory  
installed on the motherboard, or 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.  
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Advanced BIOS Features  
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Advanced BIOS Features  
[Floppy]  
First Boot Device  
Second Boot Device  
Third Boot Device  
Password Check  
Item Help  
[HDD-0]  
[CDROM]  
[Setup]  
Menu Levelꢅ  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features  
)First / Second / Third Boot device  
0 This feature allows you to select the boot device priority.  
ꢀFloppy  
Select your boot device priority by Floppy.  
Select your boot device priority by LS120.  
ꢀLS120  
ꢀHDD-0~3  
ꢀSCSI  
Select your boot device priority by HDD-0~3.  
Select your boot device priority by SCSI.  
Select your boot device priority by CDROM.  
Select your boot device priority by LAN.  
Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.  
Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.  
Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.  
Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.  
Select your boot device priority by ZIP.  
Disabled this function.  
ꢀCDROM  
ꢀLAN  
ꢀUSB-CDROM  
ꢀUSB-ZIP  
ꢀUSB-FDD  
ꢀUSB-HDD  
ꢀZIP  
ꢀDisabled  
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ꢀSystem  
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)  
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Integrated Peripherals  
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Integrated Peripherals  
[Enabled]  
OnChip IDE Channel0  
OnChip IDE Channel1  
AC97 Audio  
Item Help  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
Menu Level ꢅ  
VIA Onboard LAN *  
USB 1.1 Controller  
USB 2.0 Controller  
USB Keyboard Support  
USB Mouse Support  
VIA LAN Boot ROM *  
Onboard Serial Port 1  
Onboard Serial Port 2  
Onboard Parallel Port  
UART Mode Select  
Parallel Port Mode  
Game Port Address  
Midi Port Address  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[3F8/IRQ4]  
[2F8/IRQ3]  
[378/IRQ7]  
[Normal]  
[SPP]  
[201]  
[330]  
Midi Port IRQ  
10  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: 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  
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) OnChipIDEChannel0  
0When enabled, allows you to use the onboard primary PCI IDE. If a hard disk controller card is  
used, set at Disabled.  
ꢀEnabled  
ꢀDisabled  
Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)  
Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.  
) OnChipIDEChannel1  
0When enabled, allows you to use the onboard secondary PCI IDE. If a hard disk controller card  
is used, set at Disabled.  
ꢀEnabled  
ꢀDisabled  
Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value)  
Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.  
) AC97Audio  
ꢀEnabled  
BIOS will automatically detect onboard AC97 Audio. (Default value)  
Disabled AC97 Audio.  
ꢀDisabled  
) VIAOnboard LAN*  
ꢀEnabled  
ꢀDisabled  
Enable VIA Onboard LAN function. (Default value)  
Disable this function.  
) USB 1.1 Controller  
0Disable this option if you are not using the onboard USB feature.  
ꢀEnabled  
ꢀDisabled  
Enabled USB Controller. (Default value)  
Disabled USB Controller.  
) USB 2.0 Controller  
0Disable this option if you are not using the onboard USB 2.0 feature.  
ꢀEnabled  
ꢀDisabled  
Enabled USB 2.0 Controller. (Default value)  
Disabled USB 2.0 Controller.  
) USBKeyboardSupport  
0When a USB keyboard is installed, please set at Enabled.  
ꢀEnabled  
ꢀDisabled  
Enabled USB Keyboard Support.  
Disabled USB Keyboard Support. (Default value)  
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ꢀEnabled  
ꢀDisabled  
Enabled USB Mouse Support.  
Disabled USB Mouse Support. (Default value)  
) VIA LAN Boot ROM *  
This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.  
ꢀDisabled  
ꢀEnabled  
Disable this function. (Default Value)  
Enable this function.  
) Onboard Serial Port 1  
ꢀAuto  
BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.  
ꢀ3F8/IRQ4  
ꢀ2F8/IRQ3  
ꢀ3E8/IRQ4  
ꢀ2E8/IRQ3  
ꢀDisabled  
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8,Using IRQ4. (Default value)  
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8,Using IRQ3.  
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8,Using IRQ4.  
Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8,Using IRQ3.  
Disable onboard Serial port 1.  
) Onboard Serial Port 2  
ꢀAuto  
BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address.  
ꢀ3F8/IRQ4  
ꢀ2F8/IRQ3  
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8,Using IRQ4.  
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8,Using IRQ3. (Default Value)  
ꢀ3E8/IRQ4  
ꢀ2E8/IRQ3  
ꢀDisabled  
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8,Using IRQ4.  
Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8,Using IRQ3.  
Disable onboard Serial port 2.  
) OnBoard Parallel port  
0This feature allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses the  
onboard I/O controller.  
ꢀ378/IRQ7  
ꢀ278/IRQ5  
ꢀ3BC/IRQ7  
ꢀDisabled  
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378, Using IRQ7.(Default Value)  
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278,Using IRQ5.  
Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC,Using IRQ7.  
Disable onboard parallel port.  
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) UARTModeSelect  
This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip.  
Normal  
IrDA  
Set onboard I/O chip UART to Normal Mode. (Default Value)  
Set onboard I/O chip UART to IrDA Mode.  
ASKIR  
SCR  
Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode.  
Set onboard I/O chip as Smart Card interface.  
) Parallel Port Mode  
0This feature allows you to connect with an advanced print via the port mode it supports.  
ꢀSPP  
Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port using IRQ7. (Default Value)  
Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port IRQ5.  
Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port using IRQ7.  
Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.  
ꢀEPP  
ꢀECP  
ꢀECP+EPP  
) Game PortAddress  
ꢀDisabled  
ꢀ201  
Disabled this function.  
Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default Value)  
Set Game Port Address to 209.  
ꢀ209  
) Midi PortAddress  
ꢀDisabled  
ꢀ300  
Disabled this function. (Default Value)  
Set Midi Port Address to 300.  
Set Midi Port Address to 330.  
ꢀ330  
) MidiPortIRQ  
ꢀ5  
Set 5 for Midi Port IRQ.  
ꢀ10  
Set 10 for Midi Port IRQ.(Default value)  
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Power Management Setup  
[S1(POS)]  
Item Help  
ACPI Suspend Type  
x USB Device Wake-Up From S3  
Power LED in S1 state  
Soft-Off by PWRBTN  
AC Back Function  
Menu Level ꢅ  
[S1]  
Disabled  
[Blinking]  
[Instant-off]  
[Soft-Off]  
Set suspend type to  
Power On Suspend under  
ACPI OS  
Keyboard Power On  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
Everyday  
0 : 0 : 0  
Mouse Power On  
[S3]  
PME Event Wake Up  
ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN  
Resume by Alarm  
Set suspend type to  
Suspend to RAM under  
ACPI OS  
x Date (of Month) Alarm  
x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values  
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults  
F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 5: Power Management Setup  
) ACPISuspendType  
ꢀS1(POS)  
Set suspend type to Power On Suspend under ACPI OS(Power On  
Suspend). (Default value)  
ꢀS3(STR)  
Set suspend type to Suspend To RAM under ACPI OS (Suspend To RAM).  
) USB Device Wakeup From S3(When ACPI Suspend Type is set [S3(STR)])  
USB device wakeup From S3 can be set when ACPI standby state set to S3/STR.  
ꢀEnabled  
ꢀDisabled  
USB Device can wakeup system from S3.  
USB Device can’t wakeup system from S3. (Default value)  
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) Power LED in S1 state  
ꢀBlinking  
ꢀDual/Off  
In standby mode(S1), power LED will blink. (Default value)  
In standby mode(S1):  
a. If use single color LED, power LED will turn off.  
b. If use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.  
) Soft-offbyPWRBTN  
ꢀInstant-off  
Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)  
ꢀDelay 4 Sec.  
Press power button 4 sec to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed  
less than 4 sec.  
) AC Back Function  
ꢀMemory  
ꢀSoft-Off  
ꢀFull-On  
System power on depends on the status before AC lost.  
Always in Off state when AC back. (Default value)  
Always power on the system when AC back.  
) KeyboardPowerOn  
This feature allows you to set the method for powering-on the system.  
The option "Password" allows you to set up to 8 alphanumeric characters to power-on the system.  
The option "Keyboard 98" allows you to use the standard keyboard 98 to power on the system.  
ꢀPassword  
ꢀDisabled  
Enter from 1 to 8 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.  
Disabled this function. (Default value)  
ꢀKeyboard 98  
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)  
Can Power on system by Mouse Event.  
ꢀEnabled  
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) PMEEventWakeup  
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  
ꢀEnabled  
Disabled PME Event Wake up function.  
Enabled PME Event Wake up function. (Default Value)  
) ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN (When AC Back Function set to [Soft-Off])  
You can enable wake on LAN feature by the "ModemRingOn/WakeOnLAN" or "PME Event Wake  
up" when the M/B has "WOL" onboard connector. Only enabled the feature by "PME Event Wake up".  
An incoming call via modem awakes the system from its soft-off mode. When set at Enabled, an input  
signal comes from the other client.  
Server on the LAN awaks the system from a soft off state if connected over LAN.  
ꢀDisabled  
ꢀEnabled  
Disabled Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function.  
Enabled Modem Ring On / Wake On LAN function. (Default Value)  
) Resume byAlarm  
You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system.  
ꢀDisabled  
ꢀEnabled  
Disable this function. (Default Value)  
Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.  
If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.  
Date (of Month) Alarm :  
Everyday, 1~31  
Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)  
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PnP/PCI Configurations  
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PnP/PCI Configurations  
[Auto]  
PCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment  
PCI2 IRQ Assignment  
PCI3 IRQ Assignment  
PCI4 IRQ Assignment  
Item Help  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
Menu Levelꢅ  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values  
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults  
F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations  
) PCI1/PCI5 IRQAssignment  
ꢀAuto  
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/ PCI 5. (Default value)  
Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1/ PCI5.  
ꢀ3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15  
) PCI2 IRQAssignment  
ꢀAuto  
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)  
Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2.  
ꢀ3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15  
) PCI3 IRQAssignment  
ꢀAuto  
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value)  
Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI3.  
ꢀ3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15  
) PCI4 IRQAssignment  
ꢀAuto  
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value)  
Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI4.  
ꢀ3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15  
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PC Health Status  
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PC Health Status  
[Disabled]  
Reset Case Open Status  
Case Opened  
Item Help  
No  
Menu Level ꢅ  
[Disabled]  
Vcore  
1.810V  
1.248V  
3.280V  
4.919V  
11.968V  
5.053V  
27oC  
DDR Vtt  
Don't reset case  
open status  
+3.3V  
+5V  
+12V  
[Enabled]  
5VSB  
Clear case open  
status at next boot  
Current System Temperature  
Current CPU Temperature  
Current CPU FAN Speed  
Current SYSTEM FAN Speed  
CPU FAN Fail Warning  
SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning  
37oC  
4687 RPM  
0
RPM  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values  
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults  
F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure7: PC Health Status  
) Reset Case Open Status  
) Case Opened  
If the case is closed, "Case Opened" will show "No".  
If the case have been opened, "Case Opened" will show "Yes".  
If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save  
CMOS, your computer will restart.  
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) Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR Vtt / +3.3V/ +5V / +12V / 5VSB  
Detect system's voltage status automatically.  
) Current System Temperature (°C)  
Detect System Temp. automatically.  
) Current CPUTemperature (°C)  
Detect CPU Temp. automatically.  
) Current CPU FAN / SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)  
Detect Fan speed status automatically.  
) Fan FailWarning (CPU / SYSTEM)  
ꢀDisabled  
ꢀEnabled  
Don't monitor current fan speed. (Default value)  
Alarm when stops.  
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Frequency/Voltage Control  
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Frequency/Voltage Control  
[Enabled]  
Spread Spectrum Modulated  
CPU Host Clock Control  
Item Help  
[Disable]  
133  
Menu Levelꢅ  
ÚCPU Host Frequency(MHz)  
ÚPCI/AGP Frequency(MHz)  
DRAM Clock(MHz)  
33/66  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
CPU OverVoltage Control  
AGP OverVoltage Control  
DIMM OverVoltage Control  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values  
F6:Fail-Safe Defaults  
F7:Optimized Defaults  
Figure 8: Frequency/Voltage Control  
ÚThose items will be available when "CPU Host Clock Control" is set to Enabled.  
)SpreadSpectrumModulated  
ꢀDisabled  
ꢀEnabled  
Disable clock spread spectrum.  
Enable clock spread spectrum.(Default value)  
)CPU Host Clock Control  
Note: If system hangs up before enter CMOS setup utility, wait for 20 sec for times out reboot . When  
time out occur, system will reset and run at CPU default Host clock at next boot.  
ꢀDisable  
ꢀEnable  
Disable CPU Host Clock Control.(Default value)  
Enable CPU Host Clock Control.  
)CPU Host Frequency (MHz) (By switch SW1)  
ꢀ100  
ꢀ133  
ꢀ166  
ꢀ200  
Set CPU Host Clock to 100MHz~132MHz.  
Set CPU Host Clock to 133MHz~165MHz.  
Set CPU Host Clock to 166MHz~200MHz.  
Set CPU Host Clock to 200MHz~254MHz.  
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)PCI/AGPFrequency(MHz)  
ꢀThe values depend on CPU Host Frequency(Mhz) .  
)DRAMClock(MHz)  
ꢀPlease set DRAM Clock according to your requirement. (Default value: Auto)  
If you use DDR266 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to "133-DDR266". If you use  
DDR333 DRAM module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to "166-DDR333". If you use DDR400 DRAM  
module, please set "DRAM Clock(MHz)" to "200-DDR400".  
Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only!  
)CPU OverVoltage Control  
Increase CPU voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to CPU when enable this  
feature.  
ꢀAuto  
Supply voltage as CPU reguired. (Default value)  
ꢀ+5% / +7.5% / +10% Increase voltage range as user selected.  
)AGPOverVoltageControl  
Increase AGP voltage may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to AGP Card when enable this  
feature.  
ꢀAuto  
Supply voltage as AGP Card reguired. (Default value)  
Set AGP voltage from 1.6V~1.8V.  
ꢀ+0.1V ~ +0.3V  
)DIMMOverVoltageControl  
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)  
Set DIMM voltage from 2.6V~2.8V.  
ꢀ+0.1V ~ +0.3V  
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software  
ꢀStandard CMOS Features  
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features  
ꢀIntegrated Peripherals  
ꢀPower Management Setup  
ꢀPnP/PCI Configurations  
ꢀPC He
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Save & Exit Setup  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N  
F
ꢀFrequency/Voltage Control  
ESC:Quit  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Select Item  
F8:Q-Flash  
F10:Save & Exit Setup  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Figure 9: Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
)Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow  
minimum system performance.  
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Load Optimized Defaults  
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ꢀStandard CMOS Features  
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features  
ꢀIntegrated Peripherals  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
ꢀPower Management Setup  
ꢀPnP/PCI C
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N  
F
ꢀPC Health Status  
ꢀFrequency/Voltage Control  
ESC:Quit  
Exit Without Saving  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: 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.  
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Set Supervisor/User Password  
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software  
ꢀStandard CMOS Features  
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features  
ꢀIntegrated Peripherals  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
ꢀPower Management Setup  
ꢀPnP/P
Enter Password:  
F
ꢀPC H
ꢀFrequency/Voltage Control  
ESC:Quit  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Select Item  
F8:Q-Flash  
F10:Save & Exit Setup  
Change/Set/Disable Password  
Figure 11: Password Setting  
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to  
assist you in creating a password.  
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the  
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the  
selection and not enter a password.  
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message  
“PASSWORD DISABLED” will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password  
is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.  
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: a SUPERVISOR PASS-  
WORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup program  
function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program  
and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items.  
If you select “System” at “password check” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted  
for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.  
If you select “Setup” at “password check” in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted  
only when you try to enter Setup.  
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Save & Exit Setup  
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software  
ꢀStandard CMOS Features  
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features  
ꢀIntegrated Peripherals  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
ꢀPower Management Setup  
ꢀPnP
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y  
ꢀPC H
ꢀFrequency/Voltage Control  
ESC:Quit  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Select Item  
F8:Q-Flash  
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.  
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Exit Without Saving  
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software  
ꢀStandard CMOS Features  
ꢀAdvanced BIOS Features  
ꢀIntegrated Peripherals  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
ꢀPower Management Setup  
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N  
ꢀPnP/P
ꢀPC Health Status  
ꢀFrequency/Voltage Control  
ESC:Quit  
Exit Without Saving  
ꢁꢂꢃꢄ: Select Item  
F8:Q-Flash  
F10:Save & Exit Setup  
Abandon all Data  
Figure 13: Exit Without Saving  
Type “Y” will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.  
Type “N” will return to Setup Utility.  
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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.  
Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite a lot of time  
to do it. But of course you don’t like to do it too much. First, download different BIOS from website and  
then switch the operating system to DOS mode. Secondly, use different flash utility to update BIOS.  
The above process is not a interesting job. Besides, always be carefully to store the BIOS source code  
correctly in your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.  
Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right to save your  
time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now Gigabyte  
announces @BIOS - the first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS update software.  
It could help you to download the BIOS from internetand update it. Not like the other BIOS update  
software, it's a Windows utility. With the help of "@BIOS", BIOS updating is no more than a click.  
Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if it's a Gigabyte's product, @BIOS help you  
to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your correct mainboard model and help you to choose the  
BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the BIOS from the nearest Gigabyte ftp site automatically. There  
are several different choices; you could use "Internet Update" to download and update your 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. Again, Gigabyte's innovative product erects a milestone in mainboard industries.  
For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! It's free! Now, if you buy a  
Gigabyte's motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached driver CD. But please  
remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a internet BIOS update from your  
Gigabyte @BIOS.  
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EasyTune™ 4 Introduction  
Gigabyte announces EasyTune™ 4  
Windows based Overclocking utility  
EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations.  
Overclock might be one of the most common issues  
in computer field. But have many users ever tried it?  
The answer is probably "no". Because "Overclock"  
is thought to be very difficult and includes a lot of  
technical know-how, sometimes "Overclock" is  
even considered as special skills found only in some  
enthusiasts. But as to the experts in "Overclock",  
what's the truth? They may spend quite a lot of time  
and money to study, try and use many different  
hardware or BIOS tools to do "Overclock". And even with these technologies, they still learn that it's  
quite a risk because the safety and stability of an "Overclock" system is unknown. Now everything  
is different because of a Windows based overclocking utility "EasyTune 4" --announced by Gigabyte.  
This windows based utility has totally changed the gaming rule of "Overclock". This is the first  
windows based overclocking utility is suitable for both normal and power users. Users can choose  
either "Easy Mode" or "Advanced Mode" for overclocking at their convenience. For users who  
choose "Easy Mode", they just need to click "Auto Optimize" to have autoed and immediate CPU  
overclocking. This software will then overdrive CPU speed automatically with the result being shown  
in the control panel. If users prefer "Overclock" by them, there is also another choice. Click "Advanced  
Mode" to enjoy "sport drive" class Overclocking user interface. "Advanced Mode", allows users to  
change the system bus / AGP / Memory working frequency in small increments to get ultimate system  
performance. It operates in coordination with Gigabyte motherboards. Besides, it is different from other  
traditional over-clocking methods, EasyTune 4 doesn't require users to change neither BIOS nor  
hardware switch/ jumper setting; on the other hand, they can do "Overclock" at easy step . Therefore,  
this is a safer way for "Overclock" as nothing is changed on software or hardware. If user runs  
EasyTune 4 over system's limitation, the biggest lost is only to restart the computer again and the side  
effect is then well controlled. 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. Users may make a test  
drive of "EasyTune 4" to find out more amazing features by themselves.  
*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.  
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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  
utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q-Flash™ indicating no more fooling around with any complicated  
instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.  
Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We  
are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system  
because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.  
Before You Begin:  
Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-Flash™ utility, please follow the steps below first.  
1. Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.  
2. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For  
example, 7VRXP.F12) to a floppy disk.  
3. Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu.  
The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts.  
If your motherboard has dual BIOS, please refer to Part One.  
If your motherboard has single BIOS, please refer to Part Two.  
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Part One:  
Updating BIOS with Q-Flash™ Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.  
Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the  
motherboards supporting Q-Flash™ and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash™ utility and Dual BIOS utility are  
combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash™ utility.  
In the following sections, we take GA-7VRXP as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from  
an older version to the latest version. For example, from F10 to F12.  
American  
Release:08/23/2002  
Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrend  
7VRXP F10  
AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-1333MHz  
Check System Health !  
Checking NVRAM...Update OK  
262144KB  
The BIOS file is F10  
before updating  
DEL:Steup/Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F8:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo  
Auto-Detecting Pri Master..IDE Hard Disk  
Auto-Detecting Pri Slave...Not Detected  
Auto-Detecting Sec Master..ATAPI CDROM  
Auto-Detecting Sec Slave.. Not Detected  
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Entering the Q-Flash™ utility:  
Step1: To use Q-Flash™ utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.  
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00  
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved  
STANDARD CMOS SETUP  
BIOS FEATURES SETUP  
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP  
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP  
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION  
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS  
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS  
ESC: Quit  
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS  
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP  
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD  
USER PASSWORD  
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION  
SAVE & EXIT SETUP  
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING  
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ: Select Item  
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash  
F5: Old Values  
F6: Fail-Safe Values  
F7: Optimized Values  
F10:Save & Exit  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
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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  
BIOS FEATURES SETUP  
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS  
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP  
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD  
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP  
POWER MANAG
ENTER DUAL BIOS/Q-FLASHUTILITY(Y/N)?Y
PNP / PCI CON
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS  
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS  
ESC: Quit  
SAVE & EXIT SETUP  
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING  
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ: Select Item  
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash  
F5: Old Values  
F6: Fail-Safe Values  
F7: Optimized Values  
F10:Save & Exit  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Exploring the Q-Flash™/Dual BIOS utility screen  
The Q-Flash™/Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.  
Dual BIOS Utility  
Dual BIOS utility bar  
Boot From......................................... Main Bios  
Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A  
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A  
256K  
256K  
Wide Range Protection Disable  
Boot From Main Bios  
Task menu for  
Dual BIOS utility  
Auto Recovery Enable  
Halt On Error Disable  
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup  
Load Default Settings  
Save Settings to CMOS  
Q-FlashTM utility title  
bar  
Q-Flash Utility  
Load Main BIOS from Floppy  
Load Backup BIOS from Floppy  
Save Main BIOS to Floppy  
Save Backup BIOS to Floppy  
Task menu for  
Q-FlashTM utility  
Enter : Run  
ꢀꢁ:Move  
ESC:Reset  
F10:Power Off  
Action bar  
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Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:  
Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type.  
Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.  
Task menu for Q-Flash™ utility:  
Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to  
enable execution of the task.  
Action bar:  
Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash™/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the  
buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.  
Using the Q-Flash™ utility:  
This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash™ utility. As described in the “Before you  
begin” section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and  
insert it to your computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered  
the Q-Flash™ utility, please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.  
Steps:  
1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy"  
item in the Q-Flash™ menu and press Enter button.  
If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with  
"Save Main BIOS to Floppy" item.  
Dual BIOS Utility  
Boot From......................................... Main Bios  
Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A  
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A  
256K  
256K  
Wide Range Protection Disable  
Boot From Main Bios  
Auto Recovery Enable  
Halt On Error Disable  
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup  
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  
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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.  
Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.  
Dual BIOS Utility  
Boot From......................................... Main Bios  
Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A  
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A  
256K  
256K  
Wide Range Protection Disable  
Boot From Main Bios  
BIOS file in the floppy disk.  
1
file(s) found  
7VRXP.F12  
256K  
Total size: 1.39M  
F5 : Refresh  
Free size:1.14M  
DEL : Delete  
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  
After pressing Enter, you'll then see the progress of reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk.  
Dual BIOS Utility  
Boot From......................................... Main Bios  
Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A  
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A  
256K  
256K  
Wide Range Protection Disable  
Boot From Main Bios  
Auto Recovery Enable  
Reading BIOS file from floppy...  
>>>>>>>>>>>>......................  
Do not truning off power or reset  
your system at this stage!!  
Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System  
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  
Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.  
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After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update  
BIOS?"  
Dual BIOS Utility  
Boot From......................................... Main Bios  
Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A  
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A  
256K  
256K  
Wide Range Protection Disable  
Boot From Main Bios  
Auto Recovery Enable  
Halt On Error Disable  
CHECKSUM = 96D2  
Are you sure to update BIOS?  
You can press "Enter" to continue  
updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort.  
[Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort.....  
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  
3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.  
Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed.  
Dual BIOS Utility  
Boot From......................................... Main Bios  
Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A  
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A  
256K  
256K  
Wide Range Protection Disable  
Boot From Main Bios  
The progress of updating BIOS.  
Auto Recovery Enable  
Programming Now.......  
>>>>>>>>>>>>......................  
Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System  
Do not turning off power or reset  
your system at this stage to avoid  
damaging your BIOS rom!!  
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  
Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.  
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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  
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A  
256K  
256K  
Wide Range Protection Disable  
Boot From Main Bios  
Auto Recovery Enable  
Halt On Error Disable  
!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!  
Please press any key to continue  
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  
You can repeat Step 1 to 4 to flash the backup BIOS, too.  
5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash™ utility. The computer will restart automatically  
after you exit Q-Flash™.  
Dual BIOS Utility  
Boot From......................................... Main Bios  
Main ROM Type/Size........................ SST 49LF003A  
Backup ROM Type/Size.................... SST 49LF003A  
256K  
256K  
Wide Range Protection Disable  
Boot From Main Bios  
Auto Recovery Enable  
Are you sure to RESET ?  
[Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort...  
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  
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After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you  
flashed.  
American  
Release:08/23/2002  
Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrend  
7VRXP F12  
The BIOS file becomes  
F12 after updating  
AMD-Athlon(tm)Processor-1333MHz  
Check System Health !  
Checking NVRAM...Update OK  
262144KB  
DEL:Steup/Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F8:Boot Menu F12:Network boot TAB:Logo  
Auto-Detecting Pri Master..IDE Hard Disk  
Auto-Detecting Pri Slave...Not Detected  
Auto-Detecting Sec Master..ATAPI CDROM  
Auto-Detecting Sec Slave.. Not Detected  
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The following is an AMI BIOS menu screen. However, you can also find similar option in  
AWARD BIOS menu.  
6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to Load  
Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system  
redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading  
the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.  
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00  
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved  
STANDARD CMOS SETUP  
BIOS FEATURES SETUP  
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP  
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP  
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION  
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS  
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS  
ESC: Quit  
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS  
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP  
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD  
USER PASSWORD  
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION  
SAVE & EXIT SETUP  
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING  
Press Enter on  
your keyboard  
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ: Select Item  
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash  
F5: Old Values  
F6: Fail-Safe Values  
F7: Optimized Values  
F10:Save & Exit  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
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AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00  
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved  
STANDARD CMOS SETUP  
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS  
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP  
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD  
BIOS FEATURES SETUP  
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP  
POWER MANAGEM
PNP / PCI CONFIG
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS  
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS  
ESC: Quit  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Y  
SAVE & EXIT SETUP  
Press Y on your  
keyboard to load  
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING  
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ: Select Item  
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash  
F5: Old Values  
F6: Fail-Safe Values  
defaults.  
F7: Optimized Values  
F10:Save & Exit  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu. System  
will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed.  
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00  
(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved  
STANDARD CMOS SETUP  
BIOS FEATURES SETUP  
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP  
POWER MANAGE
PNP / PCI CONFI
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS  
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS  
ESC: Quit  
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS  
HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP  
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD  
SAVE to CMOS andEXIT(Y/N) ?Y
SAVE & EXIT SETUP  
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING  
F5: Old Values  
Press Y on your  
keyboard to  
ꢀꢁꢂꢃ: Select Item  
F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash  
F6: Fail-Safe Values  
save and exit.  
F7: Optimized Values  
F10:Save & Exit  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
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Part Two:  
Updating BIOS with Q-Flash™ Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.  
This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash™ utility.  
Entering the Q-Flash™ utility:  
Step1: To use the Q-Flash™utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.  
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software  
ꢄStandard CMOS Features  
ꢄAdvanced BIOS Features  
ꢄIntegrated Peripherals  
ꢄPower Management Setup  
ꢄPnP/PCI Configurations  
ꢄPC Health Status  
Top Performance  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Save & Exit Setup  
ꢄFrequency/Voltage Control  
ESC:Quit  
Exit Without Saving  
ꢀꢁꢃꢂ:Select Item  
F10:Save & Exit Setup  
F8: Q-Flash  
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...  
2. Press F8 on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash™ utility.  
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2002 Award Software  
ꢄStandard CMOS Features  
ꢄAdvanced BIOS Features  
ꢄIntegrated Peripherals  
Top Performance  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
ꢄPower Management Setup  
ꢄP
Enter Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)?Y
ꢄP
ꢄFrequency/Voltage Control  
ESC:Quit  
Exit Without Saving  
ꢀꢁꢃꢂ:Select Item  
F10:Save & Exit Setup  
F8: Q-Flash  
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...  
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Exploring the Q-Flash™ utility screen  
The Q-Flash™ BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.  
Q-Flash Utility V1.30  
The Qflash utility  
title bar  
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A  
256K  
Keep DMI DataEnable  
Update BIOS from Floppy  
Save BIOS to Floppy  
Task menu for the  
Q-flash utility  
Enter: Run  
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move  
ESC: Reset  
F10:Power Off  
Action bar  
Task menu for the Q-Flash™ utility: Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and  
pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.  
Action bar: Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash™ utility. Pressing the  
buttons mentioned on your keyboard to perform these actions.  
Using the Q-Flash™ utility:  
This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash™ utility. As described in the "Before you  
begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and  
insert it to your computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have enter the  
Q-Flash™ utility, please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.  
Steps:  
1.  
Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy"  
item in the Q-Flash™ menu and press Enter button.  
If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with Save  
Main BIOS to Floppy item.  
Q-Flash Utility V1.30  
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A  
256K  
Keep DMI DataEnable  
Update BIOS from Floppy  
Save BIOS to Floppy  
Enter: Run  
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move  
ESC: Reset  
F10:Power Off  
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Later, you will see a box showing the BIOS files you downloaded to the floppy disk.  
In this example, we only download one BIOS for this board, 8GE800.F4 so only one BIOS file is listed.  
2.Highlight the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter button on your keyboard to enable reading  
from the BIOS file from the floppy.  
Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.  
Q-Flash Utility V1.30  
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A  
256K  
Keep DMI DataEnable  
Update BIOS from Floppy  
Save BIOS to Floppy  
1 File(s) found  
BIOS file in the  
floppy.  
8GE800.F4  
256K  
Total Size: 1.39M  
Free Size: 1.14M  
F5: Refresh  
DEL: Delete  
Q-Flash Utility V1.30  
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A  
256K  
Keep DMI DataEnable  
Do not turning  
power or reset your  
system at this  
stage!  
Update BIOS from Floppy  
Reading BIOS file from floppy.........  
>>>>>>>>...........................  
Don't turn off Power Or RESET System  
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?"  
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Q-Flash Utility V1.30  
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A  
256K  
CHECKSUM=AC03
Are yousuretoupdate BIOS?
You can press "Enter" to  
continue updating BIOS  
or "ESC" to abort.  
[Enter] to continue updating BIOS or "ESC" to abort.  
Enter: Run  
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move  
ESC: Reset  
F10:Power Off  
3. Press Y button if you make sure to update BIOS.  
Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating will be shown at the same time.  
Q-Flash Utility V1.30  
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A  
256K  
Updating BIOS Now...  
>>>>>>>>>>>>>.................  
Do not turning off power  
or reset your system at  
this stage!!  
The porcess of  
updating BIOS  
Do not Turn Off Power On RESET System  
Enter: Run  
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move  
ESC: Reset  
F10:Power Off  
4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash™ menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.  
Q-Flash Utility V1.30  
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A  
256K  
!! Copy BIOS completed - pass !!  
Please press any key to continue....  
Enter: Run  
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move  
ESC: Reset  
F10:Power Off  
5. Press Esc and then Enter to exit the Q-Flash™ utility. System will restart.  
Q-Flash Utility V1.30  
Flash Type/Size................SST 49LF002A  
256K  
Are you sure to RESET?  
[Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort....  
Enter: Run  
ꢀ/ꢁ: Move  
ESC: Reset  
F10:Power Off  
6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. See how  
to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.  
Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!  
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Method 2 : @BIOS Utility  
If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS™ program to flash  
BIOS.  
Press here.  
2. Click Start/ All Programs/ GIGABYTE/  
@BIOS.  
1. Click "@BIOS" item.  
(1)  
(2)  
3.Click "3".  
Click here  
4. Please select @BIOS sever site,  
then Click "OK".  
(3)  
(4)  
Methods and steps:  
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.  
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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:  
7VT600.F4c).  
e. Complete update process following the instruction.  
III. Save BIOS  
In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the  
current BIOS version.  
IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:  
In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check  
out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.  
Note:  
a. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please make  
sure your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the  
system unbooted.  
b. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your  
motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.  
c. 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  
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2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction  
The installation of Windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the  
function!  
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:  
We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo  
output is applied.  
STEP 1:  
Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line  
Out".  
Line Out  
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" 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".  
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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" from the windows tray at  
the bottom of the screen.  
STEP 3 :  
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "4  
channels for 4 speakers out put".  
Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT",  
and press "OK".  
When the "Environment settings" is "None", the  
sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 chan-  
nels output). Please select the other settings for 4  
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Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode  
Use the back audio panel to connect the audio  
output without any additional module.  
STEP 1 :  
Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear  
channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer  
channels to "MIC In".  
Line In  
MIC In Line Out  
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" 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".  
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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. "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.  
STEP 2 :  
Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" to SUR_CEN on  
the M/B.  
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STEP 3 :  
Connect the front channels to back audio panel's  
"Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's  
REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to  
SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER.  
STEP 4 :  
Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the win-  
dows tray at the bottom of the screen.  
STEP 5 :  
Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the  
"6 channels for 5.1 speakers out put".  
Enable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and press "OK".  
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.  
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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.  
1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear  
bracket of PC, and fix it with screw.  
2. Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard.  
3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the AC3  
decoder.  
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Jack-Sensing Introduction  
Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection  
function.  
Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000  
/ME.  
Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels  
(Windows XP):  
Introduction of audio connectors  
You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others  
audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers,  
earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack,  
and microphone to MIC In jack.  
Auto-detecting:  
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.  
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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.  
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Xpress Recovery Introduction  
What is Xpress Recovery?  
Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition. If the hard drive  
can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state.  
1. It supports FAT16, FAT32, NTFS format.  
2. It must be connected to IDE1 Master.  
3. It's only allows you to install one O.S.  
4. It must be used with IDE hard disk supporting HPA.  
5. The first partition must be set as the boot partition. When the boot partition is backed up,  
please do not change its size.  
6. It is not recommend to use Xpress Recovery if you had ever used Ghost to return boot  
manager to NTFS format.  
1. System data and hard disk's reading/writing speed will affect backing up speed.  
2. We recommend that you install Xpress Recovery immediately after installing O.S,  
drivers and applications.  
How to use the Xpress Recovery  
There are two ways to enter the Xpress Recovery utility. (see the below)  
1. Text Mode: press F9 during powering on the computer.  
Press F9 during powering on the computer.  
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F9 For Xpress Recovery  
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2. BMP Mode: boot from CD-ROM  
Please go to "Advanced BIOS" setting menu and set boot from CD-ROM, then save and exit the  
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.  
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VerifyingDMIPoolData  
BootfromCD:  
Boot from CD:  
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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. Remove Backup Image  
4. Exit and Restart  
BMP Mode:  
Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.  
1. Execute Backup Utility  
2. Execute Restore Utility  
3. Remove Backup Image  
4. Exit and Restart  
If you ever entered Xpress Recovery by booting from CD-ROM, you'll still  
be directed to BMP mode by pressing F9 in the bootup screen.  
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1.Execute Backup Utility:  
ꢀ Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit  
The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back it up.  
The backed up data will be saved as a hidden image .  
2.Execute Restore Utility:  
ꢀ This program will recover your system to factory default.  
Press R to recover your system.  
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.  
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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.  
INSTALL CHIPSET DRIVER  
This page shows the drivers that need to be installed for the system. Click each item to install the driver  
manually or switch to the to install the drivers automatically.  
The "Xpress Install" uses the"Click and GO" technology to install the drivers automatically. Just select  
the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. The  
automatically.  
will finish the installation for you  
Massage: Some device drivers will restart  
your system automatically. After restarting  
your system the "Xpress Install" will  
continue to install other drivers.  
We recommend that you install all components in the list.  
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Driver install finished !  
You have to reboot system !  
Item Description  
„ VIA 4IN1 Driver  
For INF, AGP, IDE and DMA Driver  
„ USB Path for WinXP  
This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP  
„ VIA Lan Driver *  
VIA 10/100 LAN driver for VT6103L chips  
„ RealTek AC97 Audio Driver  
Audio driver for Realtek AC97 codec chipset  
„ VIA USB 2.0 Controller  
USB 2.0 Driver information for XP  
For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows  
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-L Only.  
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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  
Windows based utility which is used to browse the DMI/SMBIOS information of the system  
„ Face-Wizard  
New utility for adding BIOS logo  
„ @BIOS  
Gigabyte windows flash BIOS utility  
„ Acrobat e-Book  
Useful utility fromAdobe  
„ AcrobatReader  
Popular utility from Adobe for reading .PDF file format documents  
„ Norton Internet Security(NIS)  
Integrated utility which includes anti-virus, ad control, etc.  
„ DirectX 9.0  
Install Microsoft DirectX 9 to enable 3D hardware acceleration that support for operating system  
to achieve better 3D performence.  
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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.  
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EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation  
Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions  
2. Click "Next".  
1. Click "EasyTune4" item.  
(2)  
(1)  
4. Right Click the icon to start  
"EasyTune 4".  
3. Click "Finish" to restart computer.  
(3)  
(4)  
5. Click "HELP".  
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FAQ  
Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific  
motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm  
Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS.  
Why?  
Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys  
after entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.  
Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?  
Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down  
and that's why the light is still on.  
Question 3: Why cannot I use all functions in EasyTune™ 4?  
Answer: The availability of the listed functions in EasyTune™ 4 depends on the MB chipset. If the  
chipset doesn't support certain functions in EasyTune™ 4, these functions will be locked automatically  
and you will not be able to use them.  
Question 4: Why do I fail to install RAID and ATA drivers under Win 2000 and XP on boards that  
support RAID function after I connect the boot HDD to IDE3 or IDE4 ?  
Answer: First of all, you need to save some files in the CD-ROM to a floppy disk before installing  
drivers. You also need to go through some rather different steps in the installation process. Therefore,  
we suggest that you refer to the installation steps in the RAID manual at our website.  
(Please download it at http://tw.giga-byte.com/support/user_pdf/raid_manual.pdf)  
Question 5: How do I clear CMOS?  
Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the  
manual. If your board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage  
to clear CMOS. Please refer to the steps below:  
Steps:  
1. Turn off power.  
2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.  
3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a  
metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make  
them short for one minute).  
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.  
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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. If not,  
please change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.  
Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card?  
Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you  
don't need to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA.  
Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2?  
Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not  
provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel. If the  
cable is your own cable, please remove it from this pin and do not connect any of your own cables to  
it.  
Question 10:Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What  
do these beeps usually stand for?  
Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However,  
they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.  
J AWARD BIOS Beep Codes  
1 short: System boots successfully  
JAMI BIOS Beep Codes  
*Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.  
2 short: CMOS setting error  
*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.  
1 beep Refresh failure  
1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error  
1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error  
1 long 3 short: Keyboard error  
2 beeps Parity error  
3 beeps Base 64K memory failure  
4 beeps Timer not operational  
1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error  
Continuous long beeps: DRAM error  
Continuous short beeps: Power error  
5 beeps Processor error  
6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure  
7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error  
8 beeps Display memory read/write failure  
9 beeps ROM checksum error  
10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error  
11 beeps Cache memory bad  
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Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA  
mode?  
Answer: Please set in the BIOS as follow:  
1. Advanced BIOS features--> SATA/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"  
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"  
3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W Serial ATA: "enable"  
Then it depends on the SATA mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "BASE" to normal  
ATA mode in the item named Serial ATA function.  
Question 12: For the M/B which have RAID function, how to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from  
IDE3, 4 by either RAID or ATA mode?  
Answer: Please set in the BIOS as follow:  
1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA"  
2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI"  
3. Integrated Peripherals--> Onboard H/W ATA/RAID: "enable"  
Then it depends on the RAID mode that you need to set "RAID" to RAID mode or "ATA" to normalATA  
mode in the item named RAID controller function.  
Question 13: How to set in the BIOS to bootup from the IDE/ SCSI/ RAID card ?  
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.  
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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.  
Yes  
Please isolate  
the short pin.  
Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ?  
No  
Failure has been excluded.  
Make sure the  
jumper setting  
arecorrect.  
No  
Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system bus  
speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc.) are set properly.  
Yes  
Failure has been excluded.  
Plug the CPU  
cooling fan power  
in the CPU fan  
connector. Plug  
in the AC power  
connector.  
No  
Check if the CPU cooling fan attached to CPU properly. ls  
CPU cooling fan power connected to CPU_FAN  
properly?  
Yes  
Failure has been excluded.  
Insert and push  
No  
the memory  
module vertically  
into the DIMM  
slot.  
Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot.  
Yes  
Failure has been excluded.  
Insert the VGAcard. Then plug inATX power cable and turn  
on the system.  
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The problem could  
be caused by  
power supply,  
CPU, memory or  
CPU/memory  
No  
Is memory LED on and CPU fan running?  
Yes  
socket itself.  
Failure has been excluded.  
Perhaps your VGA  
card / VGA slot or  
No  
Check if there is display.  
Yes  
monitor is defective.  
Failure has been excluded.  
Turn off the system. Reboot after keyboard and mouse have  
been plugged in.  
It is possible that  
your keyboard or  
keyboard  
connector is  
defective.  
No  
Check if keyboard is working properly.  
Yes  
Press <Del> to enter BIOS setup. Choose "Load  
Optimized Defaults" and save then exit setup.  
Failure has been excluded.  
The problem was  
No  
probably caused  
by the IDE device  
/ connector or  
cable.  
Turn off the system and re-connect the IDE cable.  
Check if the system can reboot successfully.  
Yes  
Reinstall Windows OS, and reinstall add-on cards and cables.  
Then try to reboot the system.  
Failure has been excluded.  
END  
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  
technicalsupportzone  
(http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.  
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Technical Support/RMA Sheet  
Customer/Country:  
Company:  
E-mail Add. :  
Phone No.:  
Contact Person:  
Model name/Lot Number:  
BIOS version:  
PCB revision:  
Driver/Utility:  
O.S./A.S.:  
Model name  
Hardware  
Configuration  
CPU  
Mfs.  
Size:  
Memory  
Brand  
Video Card  
Audio Card  
HDD  
CD-ROM /  
DVD-ROM  
Modem  
Network  
AMR / CNR  
Keyboard  
Mouse  
Power supply  
Other Device  
Problem Description:  
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Appendix E: Acronyms  
Acronyms  
ACPI  
APM  
AGP  
AMR  
ACR  
BIOS  
CPU  
CMOS  
CRIMM  
CNR  
DMA  
DMI  
Meaning  
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface  
Advanced Power Management  
Accelerated Graphics Port  
Audio Modem Riser  
Advanced Communications Riser  
Basic Input / Output System  
Central Processing Unit  
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor  
Continuity RIMM  
Communication and Networking Riser  
Direct Memory Access  
DesktopManagementInterface  
Dual Inline Memory Module  
Dual Retention Mechanism  
Dynamic RandomAccess Memory  
Double Data Rate  
DIMM  
DRM  
DRAM  
DDR  
ECP  
ESCD  
ECC  
EMC  
EPP  
Extended Capabilities Port  
Extended System Configuration Data  
Error Checking and Correcting  
ElectromagneticCompatibility  
Enhanced Parallel Port  
ESD  
ElectrostaticDischarge  
FDD  
Floppy Disk Device  
FSB  
Front Side Bus  
HDD  
IDE  
Hard Disk Device  
Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced  
InterruptRequest  
IRQ  
I/O  
Input / Output  
IOAPIC  
ISA  
Input OutputAdvanced Programmable Input Controller  
Industry StandardArchitecture  
Local Area Network  
LAN  
to be continued......  
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LBA  
Meaning  
Logical BlockAddressing  
LightEmittingDiode  
LED  
MHz  
MIDI  
MTH  
MPT  
NIC  
Megahertz  
Musical Instrument Digital Interface  
Memory Translator Hub  
Memory Protocol Translator  
Network Interface Card  
Operating System  
OS  
OEM  
PAC  
POST  
PCI  
OriginalEquipmentManufacturer  
PCI A.G.P. Controller  
Power-On Self Test  
PeripheralComponentInterconnect  
Rambus in-line Memory Module  
Special Circumstance Instructions  
Single Edge Contact Cartridge  
Static Random Access Memory  
Symmetric Multi-Processing  
System Management Interrupt  
Universal Serial Bus  
RIMM  
SCI  
SECC  
SRAM  
SMP  
SMI  
USB  
VID  
Voltage ID  
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CONTACT US  
Contact us via the information in this page all over the world.  
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Taiwan  
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The Netherlands  
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.  
Giga-Byte Technology B.V.  
Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei  
Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.  
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If you have any inquiry please classify it into the fol-  
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The respective department will attend to the inquiry  
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Tel: 86-21-64737410  
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Fax: 86-21-64453227  
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GuangZhou Office  
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Address: 17358 Railroad St, City of Industry, CA  
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Fax: 49-40-25492343 (Sales)  
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Tel: 86-28-85236930  
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WEB Address: http://cn.giga-byte.com  
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Japan  
Nippon Giga-Byte Corporation  
WEB Address: http://www.gigabyte.co.jp  
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U.K  
G.B.T. TECH. CO. LTD.  
Tel: 44-1908-362700  
Fax: 44-1908-362709  
E-mail:[email protected]  
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