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... Summary 5 GA-7VA Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU 10 Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup 10 Step1-2: CPU Installation 11 Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation 12 Step 2: Install memory modules 13 Step 3: Install expansion cards 15 Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 16 Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction 16 Step4-2: Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :E1 30 Standard CMOS Features 32 Advanced BIOS Features...
... Summary 5 GA-7VA Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU 10 Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup 10 Step1-2: CPU Installation 11 Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation 12 Step 2: Install memory modules 13 Step 3: Install expansion cards 15 Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply 16 Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction 16 Step4-2: Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :E1 30 Standard CMOS Features 32 Advanced BIOS Features...
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... be careful of your hands to a safely grounded object or to attach the spacers, do not have one, touch both of your hands). English Item Checklist þ The GA-7VA motherboard þ IDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1 þ Motherboard Settings Label þ GA-7VA user's manual o RAID Manual þ CD for motherboard driver & utility (Driver CD) þ Quick PC Installation Guide þ 2 Port USB Cable x 1 o 4 Port USB Cable x 1 o Audio combo Kit x1 o IEEE 1394 Cable x1 o SPDIF KIT x1 (SPD Kit) o I/O Shield...
... be careful of your hands to a safely grounded object or to attach the spacers, do not have one, touch both of your hands). English Item Checklist þ The GA-7VA motherboard þ IDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1 þ Motherboard Settings Label þ GA-7VA user's manual o RAID Manual þ CD for motherboard driver & utility (Driver CD) þ Quick PC Installation Guide þ 2 Port USB Cable x 1 o 4 Port USB Cable x 1 o Audio combo Kit x1 o IEEE 1394 Cable x1 o SPDIF KIT x1 (SPD Kit) o I/O Shield...
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... 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) operation modes. 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes. 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode 2 Serial port (COMA & COMB) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 (4 by cable) CPU/System Fan Revolution detect CPU/System temperature detect System Voltage Detect Thermal...
... 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) operation modes. 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes. 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode 2 Serial port (COMA & COMB) 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 (4 by cable) CPU/System Fan Revolution detect CPU/System temperature detect System Voltage Detect Thermal...
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.... GA-7VA Motherboard - 6 - We don't recommend you to set the CPU host frequency in VIA VT8235 Chipset PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace Licensed Award BIOS, 2M bit flash ROM Supports Q-Flash PS/2 Keyboard power on by BIOS Please set the system bus frequency over -current protection USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3 Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 4 Over Voltage (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS Over Clock (DDR/AGP/CPU/PCI) by password...
.... GA-7VA Motherboard - 6 - We don't recommend you to set the CPU host frequency in VIA VT8235 Chipset PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace Licensed Award BIOS, 2M bit flash ROM Supports Q-Flash PS/2 Keyboard power on by BIOS Please set the system bus frequency over -current protection USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3 Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 4 Over Voltage (DDR/AGP/CPU) by BIOS Over Clock (DDR/AGP/CPU/PCI) by password...
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... finish CPU installation. 2. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the mainboard. 4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail installation procedure. 1. GA-7VA Motherboard - 12 - Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged to the following warning: 1. Use qualified fan approved by AMD. 3. English Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation Before installing the CPU...
... finish CPU installation. 2. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the mainboard. 4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail installation procedure. 1. GA-7VA Motherboard - 12 - Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged to the following warning: 1. Use qualified fan approved by AMD. 3. English Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation Before installing the CPU...
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... Speaker) Ø After install onboard audio driver, you want to enable 6-channel function, you have 2 choose for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to Parallel port ; Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be connected to "2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction" - 17 - Please note: You are able to "MIC Out ". Method1: Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out" Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In" Connect "Center and Subwooferr" to use 2-/4-/6- channel audio feature by S/W selection. COMA COMB Serial Ports (9 pin...
... Speaker) Ø After install onboard audio driver, you want to enable 6-channel function, you have 2 choose for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to Parallel port ; Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be connected to "2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction" - 17 - Please note: You are able to "MIC Out ". Method1: Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out" Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In" Connect "Center and Subwooferr" to use 2-/4-/6- channel audio feature by S/W selection. COMA COMB Serial Ports (9 pin...
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... automatically detect HDD type. The hard disk will be provided in the documentation form your drive must match with the drive table. If you select User Type, related information will not work properly if you enter improper information for Japan Area) 8Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) 8Drive A Enabled 3 mode function of Drive A. 8Drive B Enabled 3 mode function of Drive B. 8Both Drive A & B are two types: auto type, and manual type. BIOS Setup If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE...
... automatically detect HDD type. The hard disk will be provided in the documentation form your drive must match with the drive table. If you select User Type, related information will not work properly if you enter improper information for Japan Area) 8Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) 8Drive A Enabled 3 mode function of Drive A. 8Drive B Enabled 3 mode function of Drive B. 8Both Drive A & B are two types: auto type, and manual type. BIOS Setup If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE...
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... option if you are not using the onboard USB feature. 8Enabled Enabled USB Controller. (Default value) 8Disabled Disabled USB Controller. If a hard disk controller card is installed, please set at Disabled. 8Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) 8Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. FAC97 Audio 8Enabled 8Disabled BIOS will automatically detect onboard AC97 Audio. (Default value) Disabled AC97 Audio. FUSB Keyboard Support MWhen a USB keyboard is used , set at Enabled. 8Enabled Enabled USB Keyboard Support. 8Disabled Disabled USB Keyboard...
... option if you are not using the onboard USB feature. 8Enabled Enabled USB Controller. (Default value) 8Disabled Disabled USB Controller. If a hard disk controller card is installed, please set at Disabled. 8Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) 8Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. FAC97 Audio 8Enabled 8Disabled BIOS will automatically detect onboard AC97 Audio. (Default value) Disabled AC97 Audio. FUSB Keyboard Support MWhen a USB keyboard is used , set at Enabled. 8Enabled Enabled USB Keyboard Support. 8Disabled Disabled USB Keyboard...
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... set the Keyboard Power On Password. 8Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) 8Keyboard 98 GA-7VA Motherboard If your system. - 42 - F Keyboard Power On This feature allows you to use single color LED, power LED will turn to power on the system. b. If use dual color LED, power LED will blink. (Default Value) 8Dual/Off In standby mode(S1): a. The option "Keyboard 98" allows you to Power off. If use the standard keyboard 98 to power on the system. 8Password Enter...
... set the Keyboard Power On Password. 8Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) 8Keyboard 98 GA-7VA Motherboard If your system. - 42 - F Keyboard Power On This feature allows you to use single color LED, power LED will turn to power on the system. b. If use dual color LED, power LED will blink. (Default Value) 8Dual/Off In standby mode(S1): a. The option "Keyboard 98" allows you to Power off. If use the standard keyboard 98 to power on the system. 8Password Enter...
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...Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password }Power Management Setup Set User Password }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC HFeiagluthreS1t1a:tuLsEoandteFraiPl-SaasfsewDoefradu:lts Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit higf: 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 boot...
...Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software }Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults }Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults }Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password }Power Management Setup Set User Password }PnP/PCI Configurations }PC HFeiagluthreS1t1a:tuLsEoandteFraiPl-SaasfsewDoefradu:lts Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving }Frequency/Voltage Control ESC:Quit higf: 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 boot...
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... download and update the BIOS. - 57 - English Method 2: If you used Gigabyte @BIOSTM program to install the Utility. Press here. 1.Click "@BIOS . 2.Click"Start"-"Programs""GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS" (1) (2) Click "P". Click "Internet Update" icon b. Select @BIOSTM sever d. Update BIOS through Internet a. Technical Reference Click here. 3. Select the exact model name on the scween to flash BIOS. Follow the setup that you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that showing on your motherboard...
... download and update the BIOS. - 57 - English Method 2: If you used Gigabyte @BIOSTM program to install the Utility. Press here. 1.Click "@BIOS . 2.Click"Start"-"Programs""GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS" (1) (2) Click "P". Click "Internet Update" icon b. Select @BIOSTM sever d. Update BIOS through Internet a. Technical Reference Click here. 3. Select the exact model name on the scween to flash BIOS. Follow the setup that you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that showing on your motherboard...
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... Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. "Advanced Mode", allows users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting; Therefore, this setting and "Load" it is different from other components. They may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to your processor, motherboard, or any damage or instability to find the products supported list in the web site. *Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will then overdrive CPU speed...
... Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. "Advanced Mode", allows users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting; Therefore, this setting and "Load" it is different from other components. They may make a test drive of "EasyTune 4" to your processor, motherboard, or any damage or instability to find the products supported list in the web site. *Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will then overdrive CPU speed...
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... to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS Defaults) after updating BIOS? Turn off the on power. 6. Re-insert the battery to MB again and turn on -board battery to leak voltage to use all , you will be able to clear CMOS. Connect power cord to the battery holder. 5. Save changes and reboot the system. However, if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to a floppy disk before installing drivers. If not, please change another speaker with an internal amplifier...
... to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS Defaults) after updating BIOS? Turn off the on power. 6. Re-insert the battery to MB again and turn on -board battery to leak voltage to use all , you will be able to clear CMOS. Connect power cord to the battery holder. 5. Save changes and reboot the system. However, if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to a floppy disk before installing drivers. If not, please change another speaker with an internal amplifier...
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... Current pin in the BIOS as follow : 1. Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after system boots up. Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you need to disable the onboard VGA. If the cable is not provided with the motherboard package to bootup from IDE3, 4 by either RAID or ATA mode? gate A20 failure Continuous short beeps: Power error 7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error 8 beeps Display memory read/write failure 9 beeps ROM checksum error 10 beeps CMOS...
... Current pin in the BIOS as follow : 1. Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after system boots up. Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you need to disable the onboard VGA. If the cable is not provided with the motherboard package to bootup from IDE3, 4 by either RAID or ATA mode? gate A20 failure Continuous short beeps: Power error 7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error 8 beeps Display memory read/write failure 9 beeps ROM checksum error 10 beeps CMOS...
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... Desktop Management Interface DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DRM Dual Retention Mechanism DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory DDR Double Data Rate ECP Extended Capabilities Port ESCD Extended System Configuration Data ECC Error Checking and Correcting EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EPP Enhanced Parallel Port ESD Electrostatic Discharge FDD Floppy Disk Device FSB Front Side Bus HDD Hard Disk Device IDE Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced IRQ Interrupt Request I/O Input / Output IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller...
... Desktop Management Interface DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DRM Dual Retention Mechanism DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory DDR Double Data Rate ECP Extended Capabilities Port ESCD Extended System Configuration Data ECC Error Checking and Correcting EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EPP Enhanced Parallel Port ESD Electrostatic Discharge FDD Floppy Disk Device FSB Front Side Bus HDD Hard Disk Device IDE Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced IRQ Interrupt Request I/O Input / Output IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller...
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... Checklist þ The GA-7VA motherboard þ IDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1 þ Motherboard Settings Label þ GA-7VA user's manual o RAID Manual þ CD for motherboard driver & utility (Driver CD) þ Quick PC Installation Guide þ 2 Port USB Cable x 1 o 4 Port USB Cable x 1 o Audio combo Kit x1 o IEEE 1394 Cable x1 o SPDIF KIT x1 (SPD Kit) o I/O Shield WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Installing the motherboard to the mounting holes. Sometimes you may be a little hard to cut the bottom...
... Checklist þ The GA-7VA motherboard þ IDE cable x 2/ Floppy cable x 1 þ Motherboard Settings Label þ GA-7VA user's manual o RAID Manual þ CD for motherboard driver & utility (Driver CD) þ Quick PC Installation Guide þ 2 Port USB Cable x 1 o 4 Port USB Cable x 1 o Audio combo Kit x1 o IEEE 1394 Cable x1 o SPDIF KIT x1 (SPD Kit) o I/O Shield WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Installing the motherboard to the mounting holes. Sometimes you may be a little hard to cut the bottom...
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... pin Female) y Audio Connectors Line Out (Front Speaker) MIC In (Center and Subw oofer) Line In (Rear S peaker) Ø After install onboard audio driver, you want to enable 6-channel function, you have 2 choose for optional SUR_CEN cable. Device like printer can be connected to use 2-/4-/6- Hardw are able to Serial ports. Please note: You are Installation Process English w Parallel Port ,VGA port and Serial Ports (COMA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) Ø This connector supports 2 standard COM ports...
... pin Female) y Audio Connectors Line Out (Front Speaker) MIC In (Center and Subw oofer) Line In (Rear S peaker) Ø After install onboard audio driver, you want to enable 6-channel function, you have 2 choose for optional SUR_CEN cable. Device like printer can be connected to use 2-/4-/6- Hardw are able to Serial ports. Please note: You are Installation Process English w Parallel Port ,VGA port and Serial Ports (COMA) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) Ø This connector supports 2 standard COM ports...
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... Type is pressedless than4 sec. The option "Password" allow s you to S3/STR. 8Enabled USB Dev icecanw akeupsy stem from S3. 8Disabled USBDev ice can be set when ACPI standby state set to set up to 8 alphanumeric characters to pow er ony our sy stem. GA-7VA Motherboard - 36 - FAC Back Function 8Memory Sy stem power on depends on the system. The option "Keyboard...
... Type is pressedless than4 sec. The option "Password" allow s you to S3/STR. 8Enabled USB Dev icecanw akeupsy stem from S3. 8Disabled USBDev ice can be set when ACPI standby state set to set up to 8 alphanumeric characters to pow er ony our sy stem. GA-7VA Motherboard - 36 - FAC Back Function 8Memory Sy stem power on depends on the system. The option "Keyboard...
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... Mode" to find the products supported list in coordination with Gigabyte motherboards. Therefore, this setting and "Load" it is changed the gaming rule of the most common issues in the control panel. B ut have autoed and immediate CPU ov erclocking. But as nothing is different from other traditional overclocking methods, EasyTune 4 doesn't require users to change the system bus / AGP / Memory working frequency in some enthusiasts. This windows based utility has...
... Mode" to find the products supported list in coordination with Gigabyte motherboards. Therefore, this setting and "Load" it is changed the gaming rule of the most common issues in the control panel. B ut have autoed and immediate CPU ov erclocking. But as nothing is different from other traditional overclocking methods, EasyTune 4 doesn't require users to change the system bus / AGP / Memory working frequency in some enthusiasts. This windows based utility has...
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GA-7VA Motherboard - 82 - English Appendix D: Acronyms Acrony ms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface APM Advanced Power Management AGP Accelerated Graphics Port AMR Audio Modem Riser ACR Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System CPU Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor C RIM M Continuity RIMM CNR Communication and Networking Riser DMA Direct Memory Access DMI Desktop Management Interface DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DRM Dual Retention Mechanism...
GA-7VA Motherboard - 82 - English Appendix D: Acronyms Acrony ms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface APM Advanced Power Management AGP Accelerated Graphics Port AMR Audio Modem Riser ACR Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System CPU Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor C RIM M Continuity RIMM CNR Communication and Networking Riser DMA Direct Memory Access DMI Desktop Management Interface DIMM Dual Inline Memory Module DRM Dual Retention Mechanism...