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Declaration of Conformity
Timmy Huang
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
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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
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Introduction
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GA-7VA-C Motherboard Layout
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Chapter 2Hardware Installation Process
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup
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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)
3)ATX_POWER (ATX Power)AC power cord should only be connected to
4)IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connector)Important Notice:
6)RAM_LEDDo not remove memory modules while
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7)PWR_LEDPWR_LED is connect with the system power
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CAUTION
8)F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector)
11)SUR_CEN
12)CD_IN (CD IN)
13)AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector)
14)SPDIF (SPDIFOut) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital
10)F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector)If you want to use Front Audio connector, you
16)F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow )
17) CI (CASE OPEN)This 2 pin connector allows your system to
15)SPDIF_INUse this feature only when yourdevice has
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BIOS Setup
ENTERING SETUP
CONTROL KEYS
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F6)
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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
FPassword Check
8SystemThe system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied
FInit Display First
you install an AGP VGA card and a PCI VGA card on board.
Integrated Peripherals
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Power Management Setup
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FMouse Power On
FPME Event Wake up
FModem Ring On/ WakeOnLAN (When AC Back Function is set to [Soft-Off])
FResume by Alarm
PnP/PCI Configurations
FPCI1/PCI5 IRQ Assignment
Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/ PCI 5.
FPCI2 IRQ Assignment
FPCI3 IRQ Assignment
PC Health Status
CReset Case Open Status CCase Opened
FCurrent Voltage (V) VCORE /DDRVtt/ +3.3V/ +5V / +12V / 5VSB
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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)
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You must check whether your RAM, CPU support over clock when you set "Top Performance" to "Enabled".
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
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
Block Diagram
BIOS Flash Procedureyte @BIOSTM Program to flash BIOS.
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Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
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Load Setup Defaults? (Y/N)?N
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Q-Flash Introduction
A.What is Q-Flash Utility?
B.How to use Q-Flash?
Load BIOS From Floppy
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@ 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
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Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeNotes:
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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 1.2)
B.USB Patch Driver:
C.VIA USB2.0 Driver
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Appendix B: RealTek AC'97 Audio Driver
Appendix C: EasyTune4 Utilities Installation
Appendix D: Acronyms
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Technical Support/RMA Sheet
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DDR400 (PC3200) rec ommended memory modules list
MShould you need to find new support list, pls refer to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw for the detail.
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Troubleshooting
If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures .
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