Gigabyte GA-7VTXH User Manual

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10GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH MotherboardGA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard Layout"*" Only for GA-7VTXH."**" Only for GA-7VTXE.GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXHM

11Hardware Installation ProcessTo set up your computer, you must complete the following setups:Step 1- Set Dip Switch (CK_RATIO)* and system Jumper(CL

12GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH MotherboardStep 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup"*" CK_RATIO only for GA-7VTXH.The c

13Hardware Installation ProcessStep1-2: CPU InstallationCPU Top View CPU Bottom ViewSocket Actuation Lever1. Pull up the CPU socket leveland up to 90

14GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH MotherboardStep1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-baseonto the CPU socket on the main-board.2. Use qu

15Hardware Installation ProcessStep 2: Install memory modulesThe motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatical

16GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH MotherboardDDR When STR/DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DDR from socket.1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so theDIMM memory mod

17Hardware Installation ProcessStep 3: Install expension cards1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion c

18GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH MotherboardStep 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and powersupplyStep4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/

19Hardware Installation Process Game /MIDI Ports Audio ConnectorsThis connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboardand other relate audio devices. Af

20GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH MotherboardStep4-2: Connectors Introduction"**" Only for GA-7VTXE.A) CPU FAN F) F_PanelB) SYS FAN G) USB1C) ATX H) WOL**

21Hardware Installation ProcessA) CPU_FAN (CPU_FAN Connector) C) ATX (ATX Power)PS-ON(Soft On/Off)3.3V3.3VGNDGNDGNDVCCVCC+12V5V SB (Stand by +5V)Pow

22GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH MotherboardI) IR Be careful with the polarity of the IR connectorwhile you connect the IR. Please contact younearest dealer for o

23Hardware Installation ProcessF) F_PANEL (2x7 pins jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chass

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard24<> Move to previous item<> Move to next item<> Move to the item in the left hand<> Move to

BIOS Setup25 Standard CMOS FeaturesThis setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. BIOS Features SetupThis setup page includes a

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard26 Power Management SetupThis setup page includes all the adjustable items of Green function features. PNP/PCI Configur

BIOS Setup27Standard CMOS FeaturesDateThe date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.Week The week, from Sun to Sat, dete

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard28TimeThe times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour militar

BIOS Setup29Boot Sector Virus ProtectionIf it is set to enable, the category will flash on the screen when there is any attempt to write to the boots

USER’S MANUALGA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXHAMD Socket A Processor MotherboardAMD Athlon™/ Athlon™ XP / Duron™ Socket A Processor MotherboardRev. 1.0 Second Edition

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard30BIOS Features Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - BIOS FEATURES SETUP( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

BIOS Setup31S.M.A.R.T. for Hard DisksEnabled Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability.Disabled Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability. (Default value)Boot Up N

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard32 AMIBIOS SETUP - CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights ReservedTop Performance :

BIOS Setup33DRAM Frequency100MHz Set DRAM Frequency is 100MHz. (Default Value).133MHz Set DRAM Frequency is 133MHz.Auto Set DRAM Frequency is Auto

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard3432MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 32 MB.64MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 64 MB. (Default Value)128MB Set AGP Aperture Size

BIOS Setup35 VCore VoltageNormal Normal Function.(Default Value)+5.0% Set VCore voltage to +5.0%.+7.5% Set VCore voltage to +7.5%.+10.0% Set VCor

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard36Power Management Setup AMIBIOS SETUP - POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Re

BIOS Setup37  Suspend Time Out (Minute.)Disabled Disabled Suspend Time Out Function. (Default Value)1 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 1min.2 Enabl

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard38  Modem Ring On/Wake On LANDisabled Disabled Resume On Ring / LAN.Enabled Enabled Resume On Ring / LAN. (Default Va

BIOS Setup39PNP/PCI Configuration AMIBIOS SETUP - PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights ReservedVGA Boot From :

4GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH MotherboardTable of ContentRevision History...6I

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard407 The system will reserved IRQ7 for PCI slot 1/5, 2, 3, 4 device if no legacy ISAdevice using IRQ7.9 The system will

BIOS Setup41Load Fail-Safe DefaultsAMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24e(C) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights ReservedSTANDARD CMOS SET

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard42Load Optimized DefaultsAMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24e(C) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserv

BIOS Setup43Integrated Peripherals AMIBIOS SETUP - INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights ReservedOnBoard FDC :

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard44 Onboard Serial Port 2Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address (Default Value).3F8/COM1 Enable onboard

BIOS Setup45Parallel Port IRQ7 Set Parallel Port IRQ is 7.Auto Set Auto to parallel Port IRQ DMA Channel. . (Default Value).5 Set Parallel Port IR

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard46Hardware Monitor & MISC SetupAMIBIOS SETUP - HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc.

BIOS Setup47Set Supervisor / User PasswordWhen you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assistyou in

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard48IDE HDD Auto Detection AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserve

BIOS Setup49Save & Exit SetupAMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.24e(C) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights ReservedSTANDARD CMOS SETUP

5Table of ContentPNP/PCI Configuration...39Load Fail-Safe Defaults...

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard50Exit Without SavingType “Y” will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.Type “N” will return to Setup Utilit

51Technical ReferenceRevision HistoryChapter 4 Technical ReferenceBlock Diagram"*" Only for GA-7VTXH.AMD-K7TMVIAKT266AVIAVT8233CPU CLK (100/

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard52Dual BIOS IntroductionA. What is Dual BIOS Technology?Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the mothe

53Technical Referenceb. AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming UtilityAMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility V1.02Boot From...

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard54Boot From : Main BIOS (Default), Backup BIOSStatus 1:The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS.Auto Recove

55Technical ReferenceAre you sure to COPY BIOS?[Enter] to Continue Or [Esc] to abort..!! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !!Please press any key to continueC

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard56DualBIOSTM Technology FAQGIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for yoursystem BI

57Technical ReferenceII. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOSTM technology?Answer:In today’s systems there are more and more BIOS failu

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard58IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOSTM technology?Answer:1. Every user should have DualBIOSTM technology due to the advancement of

59Technical Reference2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOSTM detects that the main BIOS is corrupt, thebackup BIOS will take over the boot-up

6GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard The GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH motherboard IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility (VUCD) GA

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard60Four Speaker & SPDIF Introduction(For GA-7VTXH Only)Four Speaker IntroductionA. What is Four Speaker?The Creative C

61Technical ReferenceMicrosoft Windows Me setup procedure:Go to “Control Panel” and double click“Sounds and Multimedia”.Select “Audio” Page, and clic

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard62SPDIF IntroductionA. What is SPDIF?The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital signal to AC3 decoder which can sup

63Technical ReferenceClick “Settings” item and select the “Output Mode” item.Click “Digital” item, Line Out will be reconfigureto SPDIF Out.Recommend

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard64@ BIOS IntroductionGigabyte announces @ BIOSWindows BIOS live update utilityHave you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or

65Technical ReferenceEasy TuneIIITM IntroductionGigabyte announces EasyTuneIIIWindows overdrive utility“Overdrive” might be one of the mostcommon issu

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard66Revision HistoryChapter 5 AppendixPicture below are shown in Windows ME (VUCD driver version 1.81)Appendix A: VIA 4 in

67Appendix(5)(6)(7)5.Click "Next".(8)8.Click "Finish" to restart computer.6.Click "Next".7.Click "Next".

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard68Revision HistoryAppendix C: Creative CT5880 Chipset Driver Installation (Only for GA-7VTXH)Insert the driver CD-title

69Appendix(5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)4.Click "Next".5.Click "Next".6.Click here.7.Click "Next".8.Click "Finish" to com

7WARNING!Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Toprotect them against damage from static elec

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard70Oozic Player Installation(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)1.Click "Next".2.Click "Yes".3.Click "Next".4.

71Appendix5.Click "Next".(7)(8)(9)6.Click "Finish" to restart computer.Please base on your actual requirement, select“Yes” or “No”

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard72Revision HistoryAppendix D: RealTek 8139/8100 Network Driver (Only for GA-7VTXH)"RealTek 8139/8100 Network Driver&

73AppendixRevision HistoryAppendix E: EasyTuneIII Utilities InstallationInsert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM dr

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard74(5) (6)(7)(8)5.Click "Next".6.Click "Next".7.Click "Finish" to restart computer.

75AppendixAppendix F: BIOS Flash ProcedureBIOS update procedure:If your OS is Win9X, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOSTM Program to flash BIOS

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard76 II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:a. Do not click "Internet Update" iconb. Click "Update New BIOS

77AppendixWe use GA-8ITXR motherboard and Flash841 BIOS flash utility as example.Please flash the BIOS according to the following procedures if you ar

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard78(2) Select the "Quick (erase)" for Format Type, and pick both "Display summary when finished" and&q

79AppendixSTEP 3: Download BIOS and BIOS utility program.(1) Please go to Gigabyte website http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/chinese-web/index.html, and clic

8GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH MotherboardForm Factor  30.4cm x 20.5cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.Motherboard  GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH MotherboardCPU  Socket

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard80(3) Choose an appropriate model name in accordance with this user's manual. Please select GA-8ITXR by Model or Ch

81Appendix(5) At this time the screen shows the following picture, please click "Extract" button to unzip the files.(6) Please extract the d

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard82STEP 4: Make sure the system will boot from the floppy disk.(1) Insert the floppy disk (contains bootable program and u

83Appendix(3) Press "Enter" to enter "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" menu. Use the arrows to highlight the item"1st Boot Device",

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard84STEP 5: BIOS flashing.(1) After the system boot from floppy disk, type "A:\> dir/w" and press "Enter&

85Appendix(3) It will pop up a screen and asks "Are you sure to flash the BIOS?" Press [Enter] to continue theprocedure, or press [ESC] to q

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard86STEP 6: Load BIOS defaults.Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highl

87Appendix(3) Use the arrows to highlight the item "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press "Enter". System willask "SAVE to CMOS a

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard88Appendix G: AcronymsAcronyms MeaningACPI Advanced Configuration and Power InterfaceAPM Advanced Power ManagementAGP Acc

89AppendixAcronyms MeaningLBA Logical Block AddressingLED Light Emitting DiodeMHz MegahertzMIDI Musical Interface Digital InterfaceMTH Memory Translat

9Introduction Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor’s specifications.We don’t recommend you to set the system bus fre

GA-7VTXE/GA-7VTXH Motherboard90Technical Support/RMA SheetCustomer/Country: Company: Phone No.:Contact Person: E-mail Add. :Model name/Lot Number: PCB

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a),Class B Digital DeviceDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)Respons

Declaration of ConformityWe, Manufacturer/Importer(full address)G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbHAusschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germanydeclare th