Gigabyte GA-7VA1004

Technical Reference

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English

(3)We use GA-7VTX motherboard as example. Please select GA-7VTX by Model or Chipset

optional menu to obtain BIOS flash files.

(4)Select an appropriate BIOS version (For example: F4), and click to download the file. It will

pop up a file download screen, then select the "Open this file from its current location" and

press "OK".

Contents

Main Page Declaration of Conformity Timmy Huang DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Page Page Page Table of Content Chapter 4 Technical Reference........................................................51 Chapter 5 Appendix........................................................................77 Item Checklist WARNING! Installing the motherboard to the chassis Chapter 1Introduction Features Summary Page Introduction - 7 - GA-7VA Motherboard Layout GA-7VA Chapter 2Hardware Installation Process Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup Page Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation Step 2: Install memory modules Step 3: Install expansion cards DDR Introduction Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step4-1 : I/O Back Panel Introduction u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector vUSB ConnectorBefore you connect your device(s) into USB xGame /MIDI Ports yAudio Connectors wParallel Port ,VGA port and Serial Ports (COMA) Step4-2 : Connectors Introduction 1)CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector)Please note, a proper installation of the CPU 2)SYS_FAN (System FAN Connector) 4)ATX_POWER (ATX Power)AC power cord should only be connected to 3)NB_FAN 5)IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connector)Important Notice: 7)RAM_LEDDo not remove memory modules while - + 8)PWR_LEDPWR_LED is connect with the system power + CAUTION 9)F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector) 12) SUR_CEN 13)CD_IN (CD IN) 14)AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector) 15)SPDIF (SPDIFOut) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital 11)F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector)If you want to use Front Audio connector, you 17)F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow ) 18) CI (CASE OPEN)This 2 pin connector allows your system to 16)SPDIF_INUse this feature only when yourdevice has Page BIOS Setup ENTERING SETUP CONTROL KEYS The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E2) Page Standard CMOS Features FDate The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>. FTime FIDE Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>. FDrive A / Drive B FFloppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) FHalt on Memory Base Memory Extended Memory Advanced BIOS Features Menu Level FFirst / Second / Third Boot device FBoot Up Floppy Seek FInit Display First you install an AGP VGA card and a PCI VGA card on board. Integrated Peripherals Page Page Page Power Management Setup Page FPME Event Wake up FModem Ring On/ WakeOnLAN (When AC Back Function is set to [Soft-Off]) FResume by Alarm PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status CReset Case Open Status CCase Opened FCurrent Voltage (V) VCORE /DDRVtt/ +3.3V/ +5V / +12V / 5VSB Page Frequency/Voltage Control Those items will be available when "CPU Host Clock Control" is set to Enabled. FSpread spectrum Modulated FCPU Host Clock Control FCPU Host Frequency (MHz) (By switch SW1) Page Top Performance Top Performance If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled". Disabled............... .... [ n] Enabled............... ....[ ] Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults? (Y/N)?N FLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults? (Y/N)?N FLoad Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Enter Password: Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N Page Page Chapter 4 Technical Reference Block Diagram BIOS Flash Procedureyte @BIOSTM Program to flash BIOS. Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Load Setup Defaults? (Y/N)?N Page Q-Flash Introduction A.What is Q-Flash Utility? B.How to use Q-Flash? Load BIOS From Floppy Page Page @ BIOS Introduction Gigabyte announces @ BIOS Windows BIOS live update utility Easy TuneTM 4 Introduction Gigabyte announces EasyTuneTM 4 Windows based Overclocking utility EasyTune 4 carries on the heritage so as to pave the way for future generations. 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Page Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeNotes: Page Page Page Chapter 5Appendix Appendix A: VIA 4 in 1 Service Pack Driver Installation A. VIA 4 in 1 Service Pack Driver Utility: Picture below are shown in Windows XP (CD driver version 1.0) B.USB Patch Driver: C.VIA USB2.0 Driver Page Appendix B: RealTek AC'97 Audio Driver Appendix C: EasyTune4 Utilities Installation Appendix D: Acronyms Page Technical Support/RMA Sheet && DDR400 (PC3200) recommended memory modules list MShould you need to find new support list, pls refer to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw for the detail. - 86 -GA-7VA Motherboard Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures . A Appendix - 87 - A