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Table of Contents GA-7N400S/GA-7N400S-L Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Set System Clock (CLK_SW 11 1-4 ... Memory 13 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction 16 1-8 Connectors Introduction 17 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E17 28 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 30 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 32 2-3 Advanced Chipset Features 34 2-4 Integrated Peripherals 35 2-5 Power Management Setup 39 2-6 PnP/PCI Configurations...
Table of Contents GA-7N400S/GA-7N400S-L Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Set System Clock (CLK_SW 11 1-4 ... Memory 13 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards 15 1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction 16 1-8 Connectors Introduction 17 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 27 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E17 28 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 30 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 32 2-3 Advanced Chipset Features 34 2-4 Integrated Peripherals 35 2-5 Power Management Setup 39 2-6 PnP/PCI Configurations...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 Software Application 48 3-3 Software Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction 51 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 54 4-1-3 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 63 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-2 Troubleshooting 77 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 Software Application 48 3-3 Software Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction 51 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 54 4-1-3 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 63 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-2 Troubleshooting 77 - 5 -
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GA-7N400S DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 GA-7N400S/GA-7N400S-L Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V SOCKET A R_USB ATX COMA LPT COMB USB MIC_IN LINE_OUT LINE_IN LAN* SUR_CEN RTL8100C* SPDIF_IO CODEC F_AUDIO CD_IN AUX_IN nVIDIA nForce 2 Ultra 400 CLK_SW CPU_FAN AGP PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 IDE2 IDE1 nVIDIA nForce 2 MCP RAID SATA1 SATA0 PCI4 BIOS BAT CLR_CMOS PCI5 FDD PWR_LED IR F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL SYS_FAN -L* IT8712 * Only for GA-7N400S-L. - 6 -
GA-7N400S DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 GA-7N400S/GA-7N400S-L Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V SOCKET A R_USB ATX COMA LPT COMB USB MIC_IN LINE_OUT LINE_IN LAN* SUR_CEN RTL8100C* SPDIF_IO CODEC F_AUDIO CD_IN AUX_IN nVIDIA nForce 2 Ultra 400 CLK_SW CPU_FAN AGP PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 IDE2 IDE1 nVIDIA nForce 2 MCP RAID SATA1 SATA0 PCI4 BIOS BAT CLR_CMOS PCI5 FDD PWR_LED IR F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL SYS_FAN -L* IT8712 * Only for GA-7N400S-L. - 6 -
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Block Diagram AGP 4X/8X AMD-K7 CPU CPUCLK+/-(100/133/166/200MHz) 5 PCI AGPCLK 66MHz RJ45* RTL8100C* PCI Bus 33MHz nVIDIA nForce 2 Ultra 400 nVIDIA nForce 2 MCP RAID DDR 400/333/266MHz DIMM DDR HCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) NBGCLK 66 MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS IT8712 Floppy LPT Port AC97 Link PCICLK (33MHz) CODEC 2 Serial ATA 8 USB ATA33/66/100/ Ports 133 IDE Channels 2 COM Ports 24MHz 33MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse Mic In Line In Line Out * Only for GA-7N400S-L. - 7 -
Block Diagram AGP 4X/8X AMD-K7 CPU CPUCLK+/-(100/133/166/200MHz) 5 PCI AGPCLK 66MHz RJ45* RTL8100C* PCI Bus 33MHz nVIDIA nForce 2 Ultra 400 nVIDIA nForce 2 MCP RAID DDR 400/333/266MHz DIMM DDR HCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) NBGCLK 66 MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS IT8712 Floppy LPT Port AC97 Link PCICLK (33MHz) CODEC 2 Serial ATA 8 USB ATA33/66/100/ Ports 133 IDE Channels 2 COM Ports 24MHz 33MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse Mic In Line In Line Out * Only for GA-7N400S-L. - 7 -
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...Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU / System temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection Thermal shutdown function BIOS Use of 2 FDD devices Onboard SATA 2 Serial ATA ports from nVIDIA® nForceTM 2 MCP RAID (SATA0, SATA1) ...CODEC Supports Jack Sensing function Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio Supports Line In (Rear Speaker Out) ; GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 10 - For example, when using a CPU with frequencies equal to page 34). Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; English 1-2 Feature Summary ...
...Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU / System temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection Thermal shutdown function BIOS Use of 2 FDD devices Onboard SATA 2 Serial ATA ports from nVIDIA® nForceTM 2 MCP RAID (SATA0, SATA1) ...CODEC Supports Jack Sensing function Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio Supports Line In (Rear Speaker Out) ; GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 10 - For example, when using a CPU with frequencies equal to page 34). Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; English 1-2 Feature Summary ...
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... modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. English 1-5 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Hardware Installation Insert the...
... modules, please make sure that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in one direction. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. English 1-5 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. Hardware Installation Insert the...
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... detect all the DDR memory modules. Dual channel memory cannot function if both DDR memory modules are installed, please use memory of Intel chipset specifications. 1. GA-7N400S / GA-7N400S-L includes 3 DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel B : DDR 3 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please ... cannot be used if one must be added to the Channel A slot and the other in the Channel B slot in order for BIOS to work. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to the limitation of the same ...
... detect all the DDR memory modules. Dual channel memory cannot function if both DDR memory modules are installed, please use memory of Intel chipset specifications. 1. GA-7N400S / GA-7N400S-L includes 3 DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel B : DDR 3 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please ... cannot be used if one must be added to the Channel A slot and the other in the Channel B slot in order for BIOS to work. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to the limitation of the same ...
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... your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. - 15 - Hardware Installation Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Please...
... your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. - 15 - Hardware Installation Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Please...
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... rate. English 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. 1 7 SATA1 1 7 SATA0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 20 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive).
... rate. English 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. 1 7 SATA1 1 7 SATA0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 20 - Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive).
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... Enter> Move to use and the possible selections for Option Page Setup Menu Load the file-safe default CMOS value from the Internet. BIOS Setup English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to its original settings. When ...Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for the highlighted item. When the power is recommended that you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
... Enter> Move to use and the possible selections for Option Page Setup Menu Load the file-safe default CMOS value from the Internet. BIOS Setup English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to its original settings. When ...Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for the highlighted item. When the power is recommended that you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
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... press to search the advanced option hidden. 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. Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes ...-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 28 - English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E17) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. If...
... press to search the advanced option hidden. 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. Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes ...-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 28 - English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E17) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. If...
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It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 29 - It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. English Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup
It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 29 - It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password. English Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup
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.... Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto None Allows BIOS to set the access mode for automatic device detection. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; IDE Channel 2/3 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press ... month, Jan. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic Manual detection step and allow for faster system start up. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 30 - Jan. to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 Time ...
.... Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of three methods: Auto None Allows BIOS to set the access mode for automatic device detection. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; IDE Channel 2/3 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press ... month, Jan. The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic Manual detection step and allow for faster system start up. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 30 - Jan. to Dec. 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 Time ...
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... memory located above 1 MB in the system. Memory The category is display-only which is detected during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine... the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. it will stop for a keyboard or disk error; Halt on the motherboard. No Errors...
... memory located above 1 MB in the system. Memory The category is display-only which is detected during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine... the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. it will stop for a keyboard or disk error; Halt on the motherboard. No Errors...
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... Select your boot device priority by Disabled. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 360K. (Default value) GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 32 - ZIP Select your boot device priority by track number. Note... that there will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by USB-ZIP. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by LS120. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility...
... Select your boot device priority by Disabled. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 360K. (Default value) GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 32 - ZIP Select your boot device priority by track number. Note... that there will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by USB-ZIP. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by LS120. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility...
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Init Display First This feature allows you install an AGP card and a PCI VGA card on board. English Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will not access to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. PCI Slot Set initial display first to PCI slot. (Default value) Onboard/AGP Set initial display first to AGP. - 33 - BIOS Setup
Init Display First This feature allows you install an AGP card and a PCI VGA card on board. English Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will not access to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. PCI Slot Set initial display first to PCI slot. (Default value) Onboard/AGP Set initial display first to AGP. - 33 - BIOS Setup
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.... (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard first channel IDE port. Serial ATA Enabled Enable Serial ATA controller function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. * Only for GA-7N400S-L. - 35 - On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE When set at "Disabled". Enabled Enable onboard secondary channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard secondary channel IDE...
.... (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard first channel IDE port. Serial ATA Enabled Enable Serial ATA controller function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. * Only for GA-7N400S-L. - 35 - On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE When set at "Disabled". Enabled Enable onboard secondary channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard secondary channel IDE...
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...Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Auto detect AC97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable AC97 audio function. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. Enable onboard Serial port ...) Set onboard I /O chip UART to IrDA mode. Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default value) Full IR Function Duplex Full. * Only for GA-7N400S-L. - 37 - UART Mode Select This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip. Disable USB keyboard support. ...
...Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Auto detect AC97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable AC97 audio function. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. Enable onboard Serial port ...) Set onboard I /O chip UART to IrDA mode. Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default value) Full IR Function Duplex Full. * Only for GA-7N400S-L. - 37 - UART Mode Select This item allows you to determine which Infra Red(IR) function of Onboard I/O chip. Disable USB keyboard support. ...
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... via modem or an input signal comes from the other client server on system. Resume by Alarm You can awake the system from USB device. BIOS Setup Enabled Enable Modem Ring on the 5VSB lead. PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A...
... via modem or an input signal comes from the other client server on system. Resume by Alarm You can awake the system from USB device. BIOS Setup Enabled Enable Modem Ring on the 5VSB lead. PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A...
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Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. BIOS Setup Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4. - 41 - Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) ...
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. BIOS Setup Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4. - 41 - Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) ...