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sive global distributor of the motherboard is 1.0. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, ...; 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. is exclusively licensed to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Check...
sive global distributor of the motherboard is 1.0. Changes to use GIGABYTE's unique features, read or download the information on/from the Support\Motherboard\Technology Guide page on our website. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, transmitted, ...; 2007 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. The trademarks mentioned in the use of this manual may be made by any form or by GIGABYTE without GIGABYTE's prior written permission. is exclusively licensed to their respective owners. Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this : "REV: X.X." Check...
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..., populating DDR and DDR2 memory modules simultaneously is not supported.) Support for DDR2 667/533/400 MHz (Note 2) memory modules Support for DDR 400 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for CD In Realtek 8201 chip ...Support for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 Winbond W83627 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-VM900MC...
..., populating DDR and DDR2 memory modules simultaneously is not supported.) Support for DDR2 667/533/400 MHz (Note 2) memory modules Support for DDR 400 MHz memory modules (Go to GIGABYTE's website for CD In Realtek 8201 chip ...Support for the latest memory support list.) Integrated in the South Bridge Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices - Support for SATA RAID 0 and RAID 1 Winbond W83627 chip: - 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to the internal USB headers) GA-VM900MC...
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English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 Micro ...5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) needs to be installed if you wish to enable 7.1-channel audio output. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 12 -
English Unique Features Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor Support for @BIOS Support for Download Center Support for Q-Flash Support for EasyTune (Note 4) Support for Xpress Install Support for Xpress Recovery2 Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 Micro ...5.1/7.1 surround cable (optional) needs to be installed if you wish to enable 7.1-channel audio output. (Note 4) Available functions in Easytune may differ by motherboard model. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 12 -
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... peripherals. English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
... peripherals. English 1-3 Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: • Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) • Always turn on enabling the HT Technology.) 1-3-1 Installing the CPU A.
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...in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 16 - Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from... below to insert the memory, switch the direction. • Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR2 memory modules simultaneously is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. It is not...
...in the picture on the left, place your memory modules in the memory sockets. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 16 - Place the memory module on the memory and insert it can be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest memory support list.) • Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from... below to insert the memory, switch the direction. • Mixed mode, populating DDR and DDR2 memory modules simultaneously is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Spread the retaining clips at both ends of the memory, push down on the socket. It is not...
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...1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on your ...chassis back panel with your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your computer. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the...
...1-5 Installing an Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the metal contacts on your ...chassis back panel with your operating system. Secure the card's metal bracket to install an expansion card: • Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your computer. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the...
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... etc. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 18 - D-Sub... Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. This jack can be used...
... etc. Connect a monitor that supports D-Sub connection to this audio jack for a headphone or 2-channel speaker. RJ-45 LAN Port The Fast Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Line Out Jack (Green) The default line out jack. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 18 - D-Sub... Port The D-Sub port supports a 15-pin D-Sub connector. The following describes the states of the LAN port LEDs. This jack can be used...
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... to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives...
... to the CPU or the system may hang. • These fan headers are : 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB. The motherboard supports CPU fan speed control, which requires the use of floppy disk drives...
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.... SATAII1 7 1 1 7 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires two hard drives. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 22 - English 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39...
.... SATAII1 7 1 1 7 SATAII0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND A RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration requires two hard drives. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 22 - English 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) The IDE connector supports up to Chapter 5, "Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)," for the IDE devices, read the instructions from the device manufacturers.) 40 39...
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English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect the audio cable that came with your chassis front panel audio module ...4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 FSENSE1 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 FSENSE2 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Hardware Installation Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between...
English 11) F_AUDIO (Front Panel Audio Header) The front panel audio header supports Intel High Definition audio (HD) and AC'97 audio. You may connect the audio cable that came with your chassis front panel audio module ...4 NC 5 LINE2_R 5 Line Out (R) 6 FSENSE1 6 NC 7 FAUDIO_JD 7 NC 8 No Pin 8 No Pin 9 LINE2_L 9 Line Out (L) 10 FSENSE2 10 NC • The front panel audio header supports HD audio by default. Hardware Installation Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match the pin assignments of a single plug. Incorrect connection between...
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... To enable 7.1-channel audio, connect a 5.1/7.1 surround cable to this header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in. Pin No. For purchasing the optional 5.1/7.1 surround cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition ...14 S_SURR_RR 14) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and out cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 26 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in /out...
... To enable 7.1-channel audio, connect a 5.1/7.1 surround cable to this header can connect to an audio device that supports digital audio out and an audio system that supports digital audio in. Pin No. For purchasing the optional 5.1/7.1 surround cable, please contact the local dealer. Definition ...14 S_SURR_RR 14) SPDIF_IO (S/PDIF In/Out Header) This header supports digital S/PDIF in and out cable, please contact the local dealer. 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 26 - For purchasing the optional S/PDIF in /out...
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... 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 1 Master ` IDE Channel 1 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 447M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save...
... 0 Master ` IDE Channel 0 Slave ` IDE Channel 1 Master ` IDE Channel 1 Slave ` IDE Channel 2 Master ` IDE Channel 3 Master [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Base Memory Extended Memory 640K 447M KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save...
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... will stop for all other errors. Cylinder Number of sectors. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. All, But Keyboard The system boot will be reserved for any error. Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot will stop . GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 34 - If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer...
... will stop for all other errors. Cylinder Number of sectors. Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows you to None. All, But Keyboard The system boot will be reserved for any error. Landing Zone Landing zone. No Errors The system boot will stop . GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 34 - If you wish to enter the parameters manually, refer...
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... PCI Express graphics card as the first display. (Default) VGA Share Memory Size VGA Share Memory Size is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup to accept. English 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Init Display First Dual...
... PCI Express graphics card as the first display. (Default) VGA Share Memory Size VGA Share Memory Size is present only if you install a CPU that supports this feature. BIOS Setup to accept. English 2-4 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2007 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Init Display First Dual...
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... buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in the BIOS Main Menu. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 36 - Set this item... one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) Limit CPUID Max. English Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and ...
... buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system. (Default: Enabled) CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) (Note) Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in the BIOS Main Menu. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 36 - Set this item... one computer system can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to 3 (Note) Allows you install a CPU that support multi-processors mode. (Default: Enabled) Limit CPUID Max. English Password Check Specifies whether a password is required for booting the system and ...
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... IDE DMA transfer access OnChip IDE Channel0 OnChip IDE Channel1 IDE Prefetch Mode Azalia HDA Controller LAN Controller USB 1.1 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Onboard LAN Boot ROM Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x EPP Mode Select KLJI...
... IDE DMA transfer access OnChip IDE Channel0 OnChip IDE Channel1 IDE Prefetch Mode Azalia HDA Controller LAN Controller USB 1.1 Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Onboard LAN Boot ROM Legacy USB storage detect Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x EPP Mode Select KLJI...
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...)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 38 - USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled...
...)(default), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), ECP+EPP. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 38 - USB 2.0 Controller Enables or disables the integrated USB 2.0 controller. (Default: Enabled) USB Keyboard Support Allows USB keyboard to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled) USB Mouse Support Allows USB mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Disabled...
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... least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 40 - PS2 Mouse Power On Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power... 5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) Resume by a wake-up signal from the operating system or removal of Month) : Turn on the system at which the...
... least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Note: To use this function, you need an ATX power supply providing at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. GA-VM900MC Motherboard - 40 - PS2 Mouse Power On Allows the system to be turned on by a PS/2 keyboard wake-up event. Note: you need an ATX power... 5VSB lead. (Default: Enabled) Modem Ring Resume Allows the system to be awakened from an ACPI sleep state by a wake-up signal from a modem that supports wake-up function. (Default: Enabled) Resume by a wake-up signal from the operating system or removal of Month) : Turn on the system at which the...
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... operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. Please select the item that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or you wish to install. Drivers Installation
... operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your system. Please select the item that shown in the motherboard driver disk. • For USB 2.0 driver support under the Windows XP operating system, please install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later. Or you wish to install. Drivers Installation
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...backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it . For example, when hard drives are not supported. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are attached to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the... on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second ...
...backed up/restored. • It takes longer to back up a hard drive than to restore it . For example, when hard drives are not supported. "*" Xpress Recovery2 checks the first physical hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode are attached to quickly compress and back up your system soon after the... on PATA and SATA hard drives and restore it . Windows® XP with SP1 or later • Xpress Recovery and Xpress Recovery2 are not supported. • Hard drives in the following sequence: The first PATA IDE connector, the second PATA IDE connector, the first SATA connector, the second ...