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Declaration of Conformity
Timmy Huang
Timmy Huang
Mother Board GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400 / GA-7N400-L
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
USER'S MANUAL
Table of Content
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process............................................. 13
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ......................................................................... 39
Chapter 4 Technical Reference........................................................... 67
Chapter 5 Appendix............................................................................. 89
Item Checklist
Installing the motherboard to the chassis...
Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
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GA-7N400 Pro2
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GA-7N400 Pro2 Motherboard Layout
Introduction
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GA-7N400 Motherboard Layout
GA-7N400
GA-7N400-L
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GA-7N400-L Motherboard Layout
Block Diagram
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
Step 1: Set System Jumper (CLK_SW) & (CLK_RATIO)
Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 2-1: CPU Installation
Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation
Step 3: Install Memory Modules
DDR Introduction
Dual Channel DDR:
Step 4: Install expansion cards
Step 5: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply
Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction
GA-7N400 Pro2 / GA-7N400-L
GA-7N400
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
Audio Connectors
Parallel Port, Serial Ports COM1 / COM2
Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction
1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector)
2) ATX (ATX Power)
3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)
4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)
5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector)
6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector)
7) FDD (Floppy Connector)
8) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)
9) IDE3 / IDE4 (RAID/ATA133, Green Connector)
10)SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector)
11)F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector)
12) BATTERY
CAUTION
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13)PWR_LED
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16)F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)
17)SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)
18)SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector)
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19)CD_IN (CD In Connector)
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20)AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)
21)F_USB (Front USB Connector, Yellow)
22)F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE1394 Connector) (1)
F1_1394 F2_1394
23)I R
IR
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24)GAME (Game Connector)
25)INFO_LINK
27)CLR_CMOS
26)CI (CASE OPEN)
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
ENTERING
CONTROL
SETUP KEYS
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : 7N400P2.F6a)
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Standard CMOS Features
Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
Time
IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave
Drive A / Drive B
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Advanced BIOS Features
SCSI/RAID Cntlr Boot Order
First / Second / Third Boot Device
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Password Check
Flexible AGP 8X
Init Display First
System Performance
Advanced Chipset Features
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Integrated Peripherals
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Onboard H/W 1394
Onboard H/W Serial ATA (11
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
GigaRAID Function
Onboard H/W RAID
Onboard Serial Port 2
UART Mode Select
UR2 Duplex Mode
Onboard Parallel port
Parallel Port Mode
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment
PCI 4 IRQ Assignment
PC Health Status
Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +5V / +12V
Current System Temperature
Current CPU Temperature
Current CPU/POWER1/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
CPU Warning Temperature
Frequency/Voltage Control
VCORE OverVoltage Control
DIMM OverVoltage Control
AGP OverVoltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? Y
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? Y
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor/User Password
Enter Password:
Save & Exit Setup
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y
Exit Without Saving
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
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Chapter 4 Technical Reference
@BIOS Introduction
Gigabyte announces @BIOS Windows BIOS Live Update Utility
A. What is Dual BIOS Technology?
B. How to use Dual BIOS and Q-Flash Utility?
Flash BIOS Method Introduction
Method 1 : Dual BIOS (1) / Q-Flash
Enter Dual BIOS / Q-Flash Utility (Y/N)? Y
Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable
Boot From : Main BIOS(Default), Backup BIOS
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D. How to use Q-Flash? Update Main BIOS from Floppy / Update Backup BIOS from Floppy
C. What is Q-Flash Utility?
Save Main BIOS to Floppy / Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
CONTROLKEYS
I. Q: What is DualBIOS technology?
DualBIOS Technology FAQ
What's DualBIOS?
II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOS technology?
III. Q: How does DualBIOS technology work?
IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOS technology?
Method 2 : @BIOS Utility
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2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:
4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit, Optional Device):
Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeNotes:
SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)
Xpress Recovery Introduction
What is Xpress Recovery?
How to use the Xpress Recovery
Boot from CD:
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Revision History
Chapter 5 Appendix
INSTALL CHIPSET DRIVER
Pictures below are shown in Windows XP
Install Drivers
Item Description
SOFTWARE APPLICATION
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Face-Wizard Utilities Installation
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FAQ
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Troubleshooting
If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures.
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Technical Support/RMA Sheet
Acronyms
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Appendix- 107 -
Contact Us
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