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Table of Contents GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard Layout 3 Block Diagram ...4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 5 1-2 Feature Summary 6 1-3 Installation of Memory 8 1-4 Installation of Expansion Cards 9 1-5 I/O Back Panel Introduction 10 1-6 ...
Table of Contents GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard Layout 3 Block Diagram ...4 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 5 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 5 1-2 Feature Summary 6 1-3 Installation of Memory 8 1-4 Installation of Expansion Cards 9 1-5 I/O Back Panel Introduction 10 1-6 ...
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... port 1 TV Out (Optional) 1 S-Video port (Optional) 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 RJ-45 port 3 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In) GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 6 -
... port 1 TV Out (Optional) 1 S-Video port (Optional) 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 RJ-45 port 3 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In) GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 6 -
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... capacity used is supported by the motherboard. It is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 8 - The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. English 1-3 Installation of Memory Before installing the...
... capacity used is supported by the motherboard. It is switched off to lock the DIMM module. Memory modules are unable to remove the DIMM module. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 8 - The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. English 1-3 Installation of Memory Before installing the...
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... to Serial port. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100Mbps. Serial Port Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. have a standard USB interface. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 10 - VGA Port Monitor can be connected to S-Video port. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround...
... to Serial port. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100Mbps. Serial Port Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. have a standard USB interface. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 10 - VGA Port Monitor can be connected to S-Video port. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround...
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... all components and devices are properly installed. English 1) Power Connector (2x10 pin ATX ) With the use a power supply that is unable to start. 10 20 GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard 1 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power...
... all components and devices are properly installed. English 1) Power Connector (2x10 pin ATX ) With the use a power supply that is unable to start. 10 20 GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard 1 11 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Definition 3.3V 3.3V GND +5V GND +5V GND Power...
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... power voltage. CPU_FAN 1 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V Sense 5) F_PANEL (Front Panel Connector) MSG+ MSG- The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 14 - Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by...
... power voltage. CPU_FAN 1 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V Sense 5) F_PANEL (Front Panel Connector) MSG+ MSG- The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 14 - Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by...
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... stereo system has digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDBNSINB NSOUTB NDTRBGND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 16 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device...
... stereo system has digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your local dealer. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition NDCDBNSINB NSOUTB NDTRBGND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 16 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device...
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To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 18 - English 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to avoid improper use of this header.
To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Default doesn't include the jumper to its default values by this header. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 18 - English 12) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to avoid improper use of this header.
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... (For example: BIOS Ver. :F4) Once you enter Phones-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 20 - Phoenix-
... (For example: BIOS Ver. :F4) Once you enter Phones-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 20 - Phoenix-
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..., Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat. Capacity Capacity of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 22 - to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel...
..., Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to Sat. Capacity Capacity of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 22 - to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel...
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... Min Set 16 min to delay prior to thermal. (Default value) 32 Min Set 32 min to delay prior to move it down the list. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 24 - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk] [USB-FDD] [CDROM] [Enabled...
... Min Set 16 min to delay prior to thermal. (Default value) 32 Min Set 32 min to delay prior to move it down the list. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 24 - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hard Disk] [USB-FDD] [CDROM] [Enabled...
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... Using non-OS2 operating system. (Default Value) OS2 Using OS2 operating system and DRAM>64MB. Video BIOS Shadow It determines whether video BIOS is desibled. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 26 - English Boot Other Device Enabled Enabled other device boot.(Default Value) Disabled Disabled this function. Enabled Video shadow is enabled .(Default Value...
... Using non-OS2 operating system. (Default Value) OS2 Using OS2 operating system and DRAM>64MB. Video BIOS Shadow It determines whether video BIOS is desibled. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 26 - English Boot Other Device Enabled Enabled other device boot.(Default Value) Disabled Disabled this function. Enabled Video shadow is enabled .(Default Value...
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... Set DRAM Clock to 333MHz. Set DRAM Clock to 266MHz. Current DRAM Frequency Detect DRAM fruquency automatically. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 28 - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU & PCI Bus Control [Enabled] [Enabled] [By Auto] [Enabled] [Default] Item Help Menu Level : Move Enter: Select F5...
... Set DRAM Clock to 333MHz. Set DRAM Clock to 266MHz. Current DRAM Frequency Detect DRAM fruquency automatically. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 28 - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU & PCI Bus Control [Enabled] [Enabled] [By Auto] [Enabled] [Default] Item Help Menu Level : Move Enter: Select F5...
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... memory to 16M. 32M Set VGA share memory to 32M. 64M Set VGA share memory to 1G. Enabled Enabled direct fram buffer function. (Default value) GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 30 - AGP Driving control Auto Auto detect AGP driving control. (Default value) Manual Set AGP driving control by manually. AGP 3.0 Mode 8X Set...
... memory to 16M. 32M Set VGA share memory to 32M. 64M Set VGA share memory to 1G. Enabled Enabled direct fram buffer function. (Default value) GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 30 - AGP Driving control Auto Auto detect AGP driving control. (Default value) Manual Set AGP driving control by manually. AGP 3.0 Mode 8X Set...
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System BIOS Cacheable Disabled Disabled System BIOS Cacheable. AGP Set Init display first to PCI.(Default value) GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 32 - PCI slot Set Init display first to VGA card. Optimize Set DRDY_Timing to select the first initiation of the monitor display from ...
System BIOS Cacheable Disabled Disabled System BIOS Cacheable. AGP Set Init display first to PCI.(Default value) GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 32 - PCI slot Set Init display first to VGA card. Optimize Set DRDY_Timing to select the first initiation of the monitor display from ...
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... the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 36 - Enabled Enable USB mouse support.(Default value) Onboard FDC Controller Disabled Enabled Disable onboard FDC controller. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address...
... the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 36 - Enabled Enable USB mouse support.(Default value) Onboard FDC Controller Disabled Enabled Disable onboard FDC controller. Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address...
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Video Off Method V/H SYNC+Blank BIOS will turn of V/H-SYNC automatically.) GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 38 - English IRQs Activity Monitoring Phoenix- Enabled Enabled ACPI function. (Default value) ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type ...
Video Off Method V/H SYNC+Blank BIOS will turn of V/H-SYNC automatically.) GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 38 - English IRQs Activity Monitoring Phoenix- Enabled Enabled ACPI function. (Default value) ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type ...
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... INTR OFF Disable this function. (Default value) Enable alarm function to power on by PCI Card Disabled Disable this function. Disabled Enabled Disable this function. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 40 - Modem Ring Resume Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable modem ring resume. If Power-On by Alarm" item to enabled...
... INTR OFF Disable this function. (Default value) Enable alarm function to power on by PCI Card Disabled Disable this function. Disabled Enabled Disable this function. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 40 - Modem Ring Resume Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable modem ring resume. If Power-On by Alarm" item to enabled...
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... FAN fail waring. Current System / CPU Temperature Detect System / CPU temperature automatically. Current CPU / SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU / System fan speed status automatically. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 42 - English 2-6 PC Health Status CPU FAN Fail Warning SYS FAN Fail Warning Vcore DDRII Voltage +3.3V +5V +12V System Temperature CPU Temperature...
... FAN fail waring. Current System / CPU Temperature Detect System / CPU temperature automatically. Current CPU / SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU / System fan speed status automatically. GA-C7V7-RH Motherboard - 42 - English 2-6 PC Health Status CPU FAN Fail Warning SYS FAN Fail Warning Vcore DDRII Voltage +3.3V +5V +12V System Temperature CPU Temperature...