BIOS Setup

PNP/PCI Configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMIBIOS SETUP - PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION

 

 

 

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VGA Boot From

: AGP

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Slot 1/5 IRQ Priority

: Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority

: Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority

: Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority

: Auto

 

 

 

 

 

 

IRQ3

: PCI/PnP

 

 

 

 

 

 

IRQ4

: PCI/PnP

 

 

 

 

 

 

IRQ5

: PCI/PnP

 

 

 

 

 

 

IRQ7

: PCI/PnP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IRQ9

: PCI/PnP

ESC: Quit

: Select Item

 

 

IRQ10

: PCI/PnP

F1

: Help

PU/PD+/-/ : Modify

 

 

IRQ11

: PCI/PnP

F5

: Old

Values

(Shift)F2: Color

 

 

IRQ14

: PCI/PnP

F6

: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

F8:Flash Utility

 

 

IRQ15

: PCI/PnP

F7

: Load Optimized Defaults

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 6: PNP/PCI Configuration

￿VGA Boot From

￿AGP

Set VGA Boot from AGP VGA Card. (Default Value)

￿PCI

Set VGA Boot from PCI VGA Card.

￿PCI Slot1/5, 2, 3, 4 IRQ Priority

￿Auto

The system will reserved a free IRQ for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device.

 

(Default Value)

￿3

The system will reserved IRQ3 for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy

 

ISA device using IRQ3.

￿4

The system will reserved IRQ for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy

 

ISA device using IRQ4.

￿5

The system will reserved IRQ5 for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy

 

ISA device using IRQ5.

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Gigabyte GA-7VTXH, GA-7VTXE warranty PNP/PCI Configuration, VGA Boot From, PCI Slot1/5, 2, 3, 4 IRQ Priority

GA-7VTXE, GA-7VTXH specifications

The Gigabyte GA-7VTXH and GA-7VTXE are well-known motherboards that exemplify stability and performance for AMD Athlon processors in their time. These motherboards are built on the VIA KT266A chipset, which was pivotal in enabling superior system performance and compatibility with various CPU types. Both models are designed to cater to users seeking enhanced features for gaming, office tasks, or casual computing.

One of the standout features of the GA-7VTXH and GA-7VTXE motherboards is their support for DDR SDRAM, allowing users to take advantage of faster memory speeds compared to traditional SDRAM. The GA-7VTXH features four DIMM slots supporting up to 3GB of DDR memory, while the GA-7VTXE also offers substantial memory support, ensuring that multitasking and resource-intensive applications run smoothly. This ensures optimal performance for gaming and professional applications alike.

Both motherboards include AGP 4X slots, allowing for high-performance graphic cards to be integrated into the system. This feature is crucial for gamers and graphic designers who require robust graphical outputs. Additionally, this motherboard supports a variety of external storage options through its IDE RAID functionality, offering users the chance to configure their storage in a manner that suits their specific requirements such as redundancy or speed.

Connectivity is another crucial aspect of these motherboards. The GA-7VTXH and GA-7VTXE come equipped with USB 2.0 ports, enabling faster data transfer rates for peripherals. Moreover, they offer integrated sound capabilities, allowing users to enjoy quality audio without the need for a separate sound card. This is particularly beneficial for economies where build costs are a consideration, as it reduces the complexity of the system.

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