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Declaration of Conformity
Timmy Huang
Timmy Huang
Mother Board GA-7N400E
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
USER'S MANUAL
Table of Content
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process............................................... 9
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .........................................................................31
Chapter 4 Technical Reference........................................................... 59
Chapter 5 Appendix............................................................................. 75
Item Checklist
Installing the motherboard to the chassis...
Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
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GA-7N400E
Introduction
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(*)For GA-7N400E-L only.
GA-7N400E(-L) Motherboard Layout
Block Diagram
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
Step 4: Install expansion cards
Step 5: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply
Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction
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u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
y Audio Connectors
w Parallel Port, Serial Ports COM1 / COM2
Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction
Hardware Installation Process
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1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector)
Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V
2) ATX (ATX Power)
3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)
4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)
5) FDD (Floppy Connector)
6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)
7) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector)
8) BATTERY
CAUTION
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9) PWR_LED
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12)F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)
13)SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)
14)SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector)
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15)CD_IN (CD In Connector)
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16)AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)
17)F_USB (Front USB Connector, Yellow)
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19)GAME (Game Connector)
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20)INFO_LINK
21)CI (CASE OPEN)
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
ENTERING
CONTROL
SETUP KEYS
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E2)
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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
First / Second / Third Boot Device
SATA/RAID/SCSI Boot Order
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Flexible AGP 8X
Init Display First
System Performance
Advanced Chipset Features
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Integrated Peripherals
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Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
UART Mode Select
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
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Power On By Keyboard
KB Power ON Password
AC BACK Function
PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment
PCI 4 IRQ Assignment
PC Health Status
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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 Flash Procedure
Q-Flash Introduction
A.What is Q-Flash Utility?
B.How to use Q-Flash?
Load BIOS From Floppy
Follow the setup that showing on the scween to install the Utility.
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@ BIOS Introduction
Gigabyte announces @ BIOS Windows BIOS live update utility
Revision History2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:
4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
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Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeNotes:
SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)
Xpress Recovery Introduction
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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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FAQ
specific motherboard model, please log on to
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Troubleshooting
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If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures.
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Technical Support/RMA Sheet
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Acronyms
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