Standard Cmos Features, Date | Gigabyte GA-7VTXH, GA-7VTXE specification

BIOS Setup

Standard CMOS Features

AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP

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Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Fri Mar 16, 2001
Time (hh/mm/ss) : 14:44:35
		TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Pri	Master	: Auto
Pri	Slave	: Auto
Sec Master		: Auto
Sec Slave		: Auto
Floppy Drive A : 1.44 MB 31/2			Base Memory :	640 Kb
Floppy Drive B : Not Installed			Other Memory :	384 Kb
			Extended Memory : 127 Mb
Boot Sector Virus Protection : Disabled			Total Memory :	128 Mb
Month : Jan - Dec			ESC : Exit
Day : 01- 31			: Select Item
Year : 1990 - 2099			PU / PD / + / - :Modify
			(Shift) F2 : Color


		Figure 2: Standard CMOS Setup

Date

The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.

Week	The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only
Month	The month, Jan. Through Dec.
Day	The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year	The year, from 1990 through 2099

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GA-7VTXE, GA-7VTXH specifications

The Gigabyte GA-7VTXH and GA-7VTXE are well-known motherboards that exemplify stability and performance for AMD Athlon processors in their time. These motherboards are built on the VIA KT266A chipset, which was pivotal in enabling superior system performance and compatibility with various CPU types. Both models are designed to cater to users seeking enhanced features for gaming, office tasks, or casual computing.

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In summary, the Gigabyte GA-7VTXH and GA-7VTXE motherboards offer a balanced combination of features and performance for AMD Athlon processors. With their support for DDR SDRAM, robust connectivity options, and a focus on cooling and stability, these motherboards are an excellent choice for users aiming to build reliable and high-performance systems. Whether for gaming, professional use, or everyday tasks, these motherboards continue to leave a lasting impact in the world of computer hardware.