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... with SiS® 748 based motherboards. Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compatible with 2X/4X mode AGP slot. Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by adjusting the jumper. The GA-7S748 Series (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it . If your AGP...
... with SiS® 748 based motherboards. Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compatible with 2X/4X mode AGP slot. Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by adjusting the jumper. The GA-7S748 Series (or any AGP 4X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it . If your AGP...
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...Checklist 4 WARNING 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 5 Features Summary 5 GA-7S748 Series 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 Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction 16 Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.
...Checklist 4 WARNING 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 5 Features Summary 5 GA-7S748 Series 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 Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction 16 Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver.
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... holeson the base andthere are separated from static electricity, you mayneed to use the plastic springs to the chassis... English Item Checklist The GA-7S748 or GA-7S748-L motherboard IDE cable x 2 / Floppy cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility GA-7S748 Series user's manual I/O Shield Quick PC Installation Guide RAID Manual GC-SATA Card (Optional) (M anual; Unplug yourcomputer when working on the motherboard. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched offbefore you can still attach the spacers to the mounting holes.Justcutthe...
... holeson the base andthere are separated from static electricity, you mayneed to use the plastic springs to the chassis... English Item Checklist The GA-7S748 or GA-7S748-L motherboard IDE cable x 2 / Floppy cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility GA-7S748 Series user's manual I/O Shield Quick PC Installation Guide RAID Manual GC-SATA Card (Optional) (M anual; Unplug yourcomputer when working on the motherboard. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched offbefore you can still attach the spacers to the mounting holes.Justcutthe...
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... Summary Form Factor Motherboard CPU Chipset Memory I /O - 3 184-pin DDRsockets - Supports 1.4GHz and faster - IT8705 - 1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X mode - 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 portsupports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes. - 1 Parallel portsupports Normal/EPP/ECP mode - 2 Serial port (COMA & COMB) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 (2 by cable) - CPUtemperature detect - Socket Aprocessor AMD AthlonTM/AthlonTM...
... Summary Form Factor Motherboard CPU Chipset Memory I /O - 3 184-pin DDRsockets - Supports 1.4GHz and faster - IT8705 - 1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X mode - 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 portsupports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes. - 1 Parallel portsupports Normal/EPP/ECP mode - 2 Serial port (COMA & COMB) - 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 (2 by cable) - CPUtemperature detect - Socket Aprocessor AMD AthlonTM/AthlonTM...
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... under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on - Over Voltage (CPU/AGP/DDR) by s/w switch) - CD In / AUX In / Game port - USB KB/Mouse wake up - PS/2 Keyboard power on bypassword,PS/2 Mouse power on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, Memory, Cards... .etc. (*) For GA-7S748-L only. Build in RTL8201BL Chipset - 1 RJ45 port - Line In / 2 rear speaker(by BIOS - STR(Suspend-To-RAM) - Supports @BIOS - LicensedAward BIOS - Supports Q-Flash - English On-Board LAN (*) On-BoardSound PS/2 Connector BIOS Additional Features Overclocking -
... under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on - Over Voltage (CPU/AGP/DDR) by s/w switch) - CD In / AUX In / Game port - USB KB/Mouse wake up - PS/2 Keyboard power on bypassword,PS/2 Mouse power on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, Memory, Cards... .etc. (*) For GA-7S748-L only. Build in RTL8201BL Chipset - 1 RJ45 port - Line In / 2 rear speaker(by BIOS - STR(Suspend-To-RAM) - Supports @BIOS - LicensedAward BIOS - Supports Q-Flash - English On-Board LAN (*) On-BoardSound PS/2 Connector BIOS Additional Features Overclocking -
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English Step1-3: CPU Heat Sink Installation Before installing the CPU Heat Sink , adhere to CPUcooling fan user's manual for more detail installation procedure. 1. Please use AMD approved cooling fan. 2. Fastentheheatsinksupporting-base onto the CPUsocketon the mainboard. 4. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 12 - Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. 2. Please refer to the following warning: 1. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, than installcomplete. We recommend you to apply...
English Step1-3: CPU Heat Sink Installation Before installing the CPU Heat Sink , adhere to CPUcooling fan user's manual for more detail installation procedure. 1. Please use AMD approved cooling fan. 2. Fastentheheatsinksupporting-base onto the CPUsocketon the mainboard. 4. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 12 - Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. 2. Please refer to the following warning: 1. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, than installcomplete. We recommend you to apply...
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... install onboard audio driver, you want to MIC In jack. Hardware Installation Process If you may connectspeaker to LineOutjack,microphone to ena ble 6 -cha nnel function, you have 2 choose for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to "MICOut". Device like CD-ROM,walkman etc. If you want the detail information for hardware connection. English wParallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) This connector supports...
... install onboard audio driver, you want to MIC In jack. Hardware Installation Process If you may connectspeaker to LineOutjack,microphone to ena ble 6 -cha nnel function, you have 2 choose for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to "MICOut". Device like CD-ROM,walkman etc. If you want the detail information for hardware connection. English wParallel Port and Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) This connector supports...
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English 16) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Hardware Installation Process Definition 1 VCC 2 GRX1_R 3 GND 4 GPSA2 5 VCC 2 6 GPX2_R 16 7 GPY2_R 8 MSI_R 1 15 9 GPSA1 10 GND 11 GPY1_R 12 VCC 13 GPSB1 14 MSO_R 15 GPSB2 16 No Pin 17) CLR_PWD When Jumper is set to "close : Normal - 27 - On the contrary when Jumper is set to "open :Clear password 1 close ", the current status remains. 1 open " and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared. Pin No.
English 16) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Hardware Installation Process Definition 1 VCC 2 GRX1_R 3 GND 4 GPSA2 5 VCC 2 6 GPX2_R 16 7 GPY2_R 8 MSI_R 1 15 9 GPSA1 10 GND 11 GPY1_R 12 VCC 13 GPSB1 14 MSO_R 15 GPSB2 16 No Pin 17) CLR_PWD When Jumper is set to "close : Normal - 27 - On the contrary when Jumper is set to "open :Clear password 1 close ", the current status remains. 1 open " and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared. Pin No.
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... two types: auto type, and manual type. Note that the specifications of hard disk from the keyboard and press . IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer. The hard disk will automatically detect HDD type. If y ou select User Type, related information will be provided in the computer. Such information should be asked to enter to the...
... two types: auto type, and manual type. Note that the specifications of hard disk from the keyboard and press . IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer. The hard disk will automatically detect HDD type. If y ou select User Type, related information will be provided in the computer. Such information should be asked to enter to the...
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... Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default v alue) 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 278/IRQ5. BIOS Setup Onboard Parallel port 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default Value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 2E8. USB Legacy Support When USB keyboard or mouse is installed, please set at Enabled. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. English USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable USB Controller...
... Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8. (Default v alue) 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 278/IRQ5. BIOS Setup Onboard Parallel port 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default Value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 2E8. USB Legacy Support When USB keyboard or mouse is installed, please set at Enabled. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2. English USB Controller Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default v alue) Disabled Disable USB Controller...
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... Setup ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend ty pe to S1. (Default Value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend ty pe to S3. Soft-off by Alarm [Disabled] Set suspend ty pe to x Month Alarm NA Suspend to RAM under PME Ev ent Wake Up [Enabled] ACPI OS Pow er On by Key board [Disabled] Pow er On by Mouse [Disabled] [S3] Resume by PWR_BTTN Off The user...
... Setup ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend ty pe to S1. (Default Value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend ty pe to S3. Soft-off by Alarm [Disabled] Set suspend ty pe to x Month Alarm NA Suspend to RAM under PME Ev ent Wake Up [Enabled] ACPI OS Pow er On by Key board [Disabled] Pow er On by Mouse [Disabled] [S3] Resume by PWR_BTTN Off The user...
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... enter Setup freely. When disabled, anyone may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 50 - You may access all BIOS Setup program function. Once thepassword is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu. If youselect "Setup" at "Password Check" inAdvance BIOS Features Menu, you in A dvance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password...
... enter Setup freely. When disabled, anyone may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 50 - You may access all BIOS Setup program function. Once thepassword is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu. If youselect "Setup" at "Password Check" inAdvance BIOS Features Menu, you in A dvance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password...
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... "@BIOS', BIOS updating is a smart BIOS update software. With the help you from internetand update it costs? Again, Gigabyte's innovative product erects a milestone in the attached driver CD. Secondly, use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update your correct mainboard model and help you could find this amazing software in mainboard industries. You make a wise choice to use different flash utility to maintain the BIOS. But please remember, connected to internet at first, then you to update BIOS...
... "@BIOS', BIOS updating is a smart BIOS update software. With the help you from internetand update it costs? Again, Gigabyte's innovative product erects a milestone in the attached driver CD. Secondly, use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update your correct mainboard model and help you could find this amazing software in mainboard industries. You make a wise choice to use different flash utility to maintain the BIOS. But please remember, connected to internet at first, then you to update BIOS...
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...? Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already turned the "Overclock" technology toward to have many different hardware or BIOS tools to change the system bus / AGP / Memory working frequency in driver CD. Overclock" might be one well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this is at their convenience. This windows based utility has totally changed on the other components. Besides, it ? This software will not...
...? Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already turned the "Overclock" technology toward to have many different hardware or BIOS tools to change the system bus / AGP / Memory working frequency in driver CD. Overclock" might be one well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this is at their convenience. This windows based utility has totally changed on the other components. Besides, it ? This software will not...
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...'t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOSTM program to flash BIOS. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Technical Reference System will automatically download and update the BIOS. - 59 - Please select @BIOS sever site, then Click "OK". (3) (4) Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. Select @BIOSTM sever d. Press here. 1.Click "@BIOS" 2.Click"Start"-"Programs""GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS" (1) (2) 3.Click...
...'t have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOSTM program to flash BIOS. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Technical Reference System will automatically download and update the BIOS. - 59 - Please select @BIOS sever site, then Click "OK". (3) (4) Methods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. Select @BIOSTM sever d. Press here. 1.Click "@BIOS" 2.Click"Start"-"Programs""GIGABYTE"-"@BIOS" (1) (2) 3.Click...
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... hard drive can restore it to enter Xpress Recovery. . . The first partition must be set boot from CD-ROM , then save and exit the BIOS menu . Verifying DMIPool Data BootfromCD: Boot from CD:" appears at the bottom of the screen , press any key to the original state. 1. Technical Reference English Xpress Recovery Introduction What is backed up, please do not change the its size. 6. Xpress Recovery utility...
... hard drive can restore it to enter Xpress Recovery. . . The first partition must be set boot from CD-ROM , then save and exit the BIOS menu . Verifying DMIPool Data BootfromCD: Boot from CD:" appears at the bottom of the screen , press any key to the original state. 1. Technical Reference English Xpress Recovery Introduction What is backed up, please do not change the its size. 6. Xpress Recovery utility...
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... USB2.0 devices support. n RealTek AC97 Audio Driver Install RealTek AC97 audio driver. Item Description n SIS AGP Driver Install SIS AGP Driver. If your CD doesn't have to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use the Microsoft Windows update for the most updated driver for Windows 98 and Windows ME, we will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). (*) For GA-7S748-L only. Please remove the...
... USB2.0 devices support. n RealTek AC97 Audio Driver Install RealTek AC97 audio driver. Item Description n SIS AGP Driver Install SIS AGP Driver. If your CD doesn't have to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use the Microsoft Windows update for the most updated driver for Windows 98 and Windows ME, we will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). (*) For GA-7S748-L only. Please remove the...
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... to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults. 7. Answer: Please make sure the speaker you don't need to change another speaker with an internal amplifier. Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will be able to solve the problem. Why? Answer: In some options that 's why the light is still on. Re-insert the battery to disable the onboard VGA. - 77 - However, if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to see some boards...
... to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults. 7. Answer: Please make sure the speaker you don't need to change another speaker with an internal amplifier. Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will be able to solve the problem. Why? Answer: In some options that 's why the light is still on. Re-insert the battery to disable the onboard VGA. - 77 - However, if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to see some boards...
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... read/write error 11 beeps Cache memory bad AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 78 - English Question 7: Why cannot I hear different continuous beeps from case to case. Question 8: Sometimes I use the IDE 2? If the cable is not provided with the motherboard package to the user manual and check...
... read/write error 11 beeps Cache memory bad AWARD BIOS Beep Codes 1 short: System boots successfully 2 short: CMOS setting error 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 78 - English Question 7: Why cannot I hear different continuous beeps from case to case. Question 8: Sometimes I use the IDE 2? If the cable is not provided with the motherboard package to the user manual and check...
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.... Yes Reinstall Windows OS, and reinstall add-on and CPU fan running? Turn off the system. END If the above procedure unable to enter BIOS setup. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 80 - Failure has been excluded. It is possible that No your VGA card / VGA slot or monitor is defective. Yes Check if there is working properly. The appropriate response will be caused by the IDE device / connector or cable. Failure has been excluded...
.... Yes Reinstall Windows OS, and reinstall add-on and CPU fan running? Turn off the system. END If the above procedure unable to enter BIOS setup. GA-7S748 Series Motherboard - 80 - Failure has been excluded. It is possible that No your VGA card / VGA slot or monitor is defective. Yes Check if there is working properly. The appropriate response will be caused by the IDE device / connector or cable. Failure has been excluded...