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(3)Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item "1st Boot Device", and then use the "Page Up" or "Page Down" keys to select "Floppy".

AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP

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1st Boot Device

: Floppy

2nd Bo

E-0

3rd Boot Device

: CDROM

S.M .A.R.T. for Hard Disks

: Disabled

BootUp Num -Lock

: On

Floppy Drive Seek

: Disabled

Password Check

: Setup

ESC: Quit

hifg: Select Item

F1

: Help

PU/PD/+/- : Modify

F5

: Old Values

(Shift)F2: Color

F6

: Load BIOS Defaults

F7

: Load Setup Defaults

(4)Press "ESC" to go back to previous screen. Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" then press "Enter". System will ask "SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?" Press "Y" and "Enter" keys to confirm. Now the system will reboot automatically, the new BIOS setting will be taken effect next boot-up.

 

 

 

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24b

 

 

 

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STANDARD CMOS SETUP

 

 

 

INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

 

BIOS FEATURES SETUP

 

 

 

HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP

 

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

 

 

SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

 

POWER MANAGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y

 

 

 

 

PNP / PCI CONFI

 

 

 

 

 

LOAD BIOS DEFA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS

 

 

 

EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESC: Quit

hifg

: Select Item

(Shift)F2 : Change Color

F5: Old Values

 

F6: Load BIOS Defaults

F7: Load Setup Defaults

F10:Save & Exit

 

 

 

Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP

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Gigabyte GA-7VAC manual Amibios Setup Bios Features Setup

GA-7VAC specifications

The Gigabyte GA-7VAC is a feature-rich motherboard designed to accommodate the needs of enthusiasts and gamers alike. Launched during the early 2000s, this ATX motherboard was built to support the AMD Athlon processors, particularly those utilizing the Socket A interface. It became popular during a time when the demand for robust and reliable computing platforms was on the rise, thanks to the growing popularity of 3D gaming and multimedia applications.

One of the standout features of the GA-7VAC is its chipset, which is based on the VIA KT266 chipset. This chipset provides improved performance and stability, allowing users to enjoy faster data transfer rates and better memory management. The motherboard supports DDR266 RAM, with a total capacity of up to 2GB across its two DIMM slots. This capability ensures that the GA-7VAC can handle memory-intensive applications and multitasking with ease.

In terms of connectivity, the GA-7VAC is equipped with an array of ports. It includes five PCI slots, enabling the installation of various expansion cards, including graphics cards, sound cards, and network adapters. The integrated VIA Apollo 8235 Southbridge chip provides support for both IDE and USB devices, facilitating seamless connections to hard drives, optical drives, and peripherals. Users can also take advantage of the motherboard's integrated audio capabilities, which deliver quality sound without the need for additional sound cards.

Another notable characteristic of the GA-7VAC is its support for overclocking. With features such as adjustable front-side bus speeds, users have the opportunity to enhance processor performance beyond stock settings, allowing for a more customized computing experience. However, it is essential to ensure adequate cooling when overclocking, as increased performance can lead to higher heat output.

In conclusion, the Gigabyte GA-7VAC is a highly capable motherboard that caters to the needs of gamers and tech enthusiasts. With its robust chipset, versatile memory support, abundant expansion options, and overclocking capabilities, it represents a solid choice for those looking to build a reliable and high-performance computing system. Despite being an older model in today's market, its foundational technologies continue to appeal to users seeking a balance between performance and value.