Gigabyte GA-6VX7 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE ......................................................................................................1-1
1.2. KEY FEATHERS............................................................................................1-1
1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST..................................................................................1-2
1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM.........................................................................................1-3
1.5. INTRODUCE THE INTELCeleronTM Socket 370 Processor.....................1-4
1.6. WHAT IS AGP?..............................................................................................1-4
2. SPECIFICATION
2.1. HARDWARE..................................................................................................2-1
2.2. SOFTWARE...................................................................................................2-2
2.3. ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................2-2
3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1. UNPACKING..................................................................................................3-1
3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT .................................................................................3-2
3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS..........................3-2
3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION .................................................................................3-6
3.5. CPU SPEED SETUP.....................................................................................3-6
3.6. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS RAM ...........................................................3-7
3.7. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION..................................................3-7
3.8. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION.................3-8
3.9. POWER LED CONNECTOR INSTALLATION.............................................3-8
3.10. IDE & ATAPI DEVICE INSTALLATION......................................................3-8

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3.11. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION....................................................3-8
3.12. KEYBOARD & PS/2 MOUSE INSTALLATION...........................................3-8
4. BIOS CONFIGURATION
4.1. ENTERING SETUP.......................................................................................4-1
4.2. CONTROL KEYS...........................................................................................4-1
4.3. GETTING HELP.............................................................................................4-3
4.3.1. Main Menu .....................................................................................4-3
4.3.2. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu.......................4-3
4.4. THE MAIN MENU..........................................................................................4-3
4.5. STANDARD CMOS SETUP MENU..............................................................4-5
4.6. BIOS FEATURES SETUP.............................................................................4-9
4.7. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP......................................................................4-14
4.8. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP.................................................................4-19
4.9. PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION........................................................................4-21
4.10. LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS .............................................................................4-23
4.11. LOAD PERFORMANCE DEFAULTS .........................................................4-24
4.12. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS...................................................................4-25
4.13.SUPERVISOR/USER PASSWORD ............................................................4-30
4.14. IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION.....................................................................4-31
4.15. SAVE & EXIT SETUP..................................................................................4-32
4.16. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING............................................................................4-33
APPENDIX A: Onboard Driver Installation Procedure……………….A-1

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE
Welcome to use the 6VX7 motherboard. It is a CeleronTM Socket 370
Processor based PC / AT compatible system with AGP / PCI / ISA Bus, and has
been designed to be the fastest PC / AT system. There are some new features
allow you to operate the system with just the performance you want.
This manual also explains how to install the motherboard for operation, and
how to set up your CMOS CONFIGURATION with BIOS SETUP program.
1.2. KEY FEATURES
qIntel CeleronTM Socket 370 Processor based PC / AT compatible
mainboard.
qSocket 370 Pins ZIF white socket on board.
qSupports CeleronTM Socket 370 processor running at 366-566 MHz.
qVIA Apollo chipset, Supports AGP / SDRAM / Ultra DMA/33/66 IDE /
Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Power On / ACPI features.
qSupports 3xDIMMs using 3.3V EDO or SDRAM DIMM module.
qSupports external Modem Ring-On on COMA & COMB and internal Modem
Ring-On.
qSupports EDO 16MB ~ 384 MB, SDRAM 16MB ~ 768MB (128Mb DRAM
technology) memory on board.
qSupports Wake-up on LAN .
qSupports ECC or Non-ECC type DRAM module.
q1xAGP slot, 5xPCI Bus slots, 2xISA Bus slots.
qSupports 2 channels Ultra DMA/33/66 IDE ports for 4 IDE Devices.
qSupports 2xCOM (16550), 1xLPT (EPP / ECP), 1x Floppy port.
qSupports 2XUSB port & PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard port.
qLicensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bits FLASH RAM.
q30.5cm x 19 cm ATX SIZE form factor, 4 layers PCB.

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1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST
The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular
benchmark testing programs.
These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different
testing data values gotten by users. (Different Hardware & Software
configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.)
•CPU Intel CeleronTM Socket 370 Processor
•DRAM (128 x 1) MB SDRAM (Micron 48LC8M8AZ-8EB)
•CACHE SIZE 128 KB included in CPU
•DISPLAY GA-660 AGP Card (32MB SDRAM)
•STORAGE Onboard IDE (IBM DJNA-371800) (18GB)
•O.S. Windows NT™4.0 (SP5)
•DRIVER Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 64K x 75Hz
Intel CeleronTM
Socket 370
Processor 400MHz
(100x4) 533MHz (66x8)
Winbench99 CPU mark99 31.4 32.2
FPU Winmark 99 2140 2860
Business Disk Winmark 99 4480 4550
Hi-End Disk Winmark 99 12100 12100
Business Graphics Winmark 99 167 169
Hi-End Graphics Winmark 99 326 363
Winstone99
Business Winstone99 27.6 27.8
Hi-End Winstone99 24.1 24.9

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3.3V SDRAM
DIMM Sockets
Floppy Port
1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM
24MHz
14.318MHz
33 MHz
33MHz
Ultra
DMA/33/66
IDE Ports
IDE Bus
PCI Bus
ISA Bus
AGP Bus
LPT Port
Keyboard
COM Ports
PS/2 Mouse
USB Bus
14.318MHz
48MHz
14.318MHz
I/O
CHIPSET
Winbond
W83977
AGP
Host Bus
VIA
82C693
VIA
82C596B
ICS 9148-26
66MHz
66 /
100 MHz
66 /
100 MHz
33 MHz
66 /
100 MHz
USB Ports
PGA 370

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1.5. INTRODUCE THE INTEL
 CeleronTM Socket 370 Processor
Figure 1: INTELCeleronTM Socket370 Processor
1.6 What is AGP ?
The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) is a new port on the Host-To-PCI bridge
device that supports an AGP port. The main purpose of the AGP port is to
provide fast access to system memory.
The AGP port can be used either as fast PCI port (32-bits at 66MHz vs.32-Bits
at 33MHz) or as an AGP port which supports 2x data-rate, a read queue, and
side band addressing. When the 2x-data rate is used the port can transmit data
at 533MB/sec (66.6*2*4). The read-queue can be used to pipeline reads –
removing the effects of the reads-latency. Side band addressing can be used
to transmit the data address on a separate line in order to speed up the
transaction.

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2. SPECIFICATION
2.1. HARDWARE
•CPU −CeleronTM Socket 370 366 –566 MHz.
−370 pins 66MHz socket on board.
•SPEED −66MHz system speed.
−66 MHz AGP bus speed. (2X mode 133MHz)
−33 MHz PCI-Bus speed.
−8 MHz AT bus speed.
•DRAM MEMORY −3 banks 168 pins DIMM module sockets on board.
−Use 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 MB DIMM module
DRAM.(128Mb DRAM technology)
−Supports EDO 16MB ~ 384 MB,
SDRAM 16MB~768MB.
(128Mb DRAM technology)
−Supports 3.3V EDO / SDRAM.
−Supports ECC or Non-ECC type DRAM.
•CACHE MEMORY −32 KB L1 cache memory included in CPU.
−128 KB L2 cache memory (included in CPU).
−Supports DIB speed mode for L2 Cache.
•I/O BUS SLOTS −5 33MHz Master / Slave PCI-BUS.
−2 8MHz 16 bits ISA BUS.
−1 66MHz / 133MHz AGP bus.
•IDE PORTS −2 Ultra DMA 33/66 Bus Master IDE channels
onboard. (Using IRQ14,15)
−Support Mode 3,4 IDE & ATAPI CD –ROM.
•I/O PORTS −Supports 2 16550 COM ports.
−Supports 1 EPP/ECP LPT port.
−Supports 1 Floppy port.
−Supports 2 USB ports.
−Supports PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard.

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•GREEN FUNCTION −Suspend mode support.
−Green switch & Green LED support.
−IDE & Display power down support.
−Monitor all IRQ / DMA / Display / I/O events.
•BIOS −2M bits FLASH RAM.
−Supports Plug & Play, DMI Function.
•DIMENSION −ATX Form Factor, 4 layers PCB.
2.2. SOFTWARE
•DRIVER −TUCD (Bus Master + Utilities)
•BIOS −Licensed AWARD BIOS.
−AT CMOS Setup, BIOS / Chipset Setup, Green
Setup, Hard Disk Utility included.
•O.S. −Operation with MS-DOS, Windows95,
Windows98, WINDOWS NT™, OS/2, NOVELL
and SCO UNIX.
2.3. ENVIRONMENT
•Ambient Temp. −0°C to +50°C (Operating).
•Relative Hum. −0 to +85% (Operating).
•Altitude −0 to 10,000 feet (Operating).
•Vibration −0 to 1,000 Hz.
•Electricity −4.9 V to 5.2 V. (Max. 20A current at 5V.)

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3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1. UNPACKING
The main board package should contain the following:
•The 6VX7main board.
•USER’S MANUAL for main board.
•Cable set for IDE, Floppy devices.
•A CD for mainboard Utility.
The main board contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily
damaged by static electricity, so the main board should be left in its original
packing until it is installed.
Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The
operator should be wearing an anti static wristband, grounded at the same point
as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the main board carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may
cause damage to your board. Be sure there are no shipping and handling
damages on the board before proceeding.
After opening the main board carton, extract the system board and place it only
on a grounded anti-static surface component side up. Again inspect the board
for damage. Press down on all of the socket IC's to make sure that they are
properly seated. Do this only on with the board placed on a firm flat surface.
M DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.

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3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT
PIIX4
6VX7
82443BX
CPU
SW2
VT82C
596B
VT82C693
SW1
BIOS
IDE 1
IDE 2
Floppy
ATX POWER
PS/2
USB
BANK 0
BANK 1
BANK 2
JP4
IR
SYSTME FAN
BZ1
BAT
JP9
RING
PWR
ON
SB-
LINLK
WAKE
ON LAN
COM A COM B
CPU FAN
JP1
PWR FAN
AGP
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
PCI 4
PCI 5
ISA 1
ISA 2
LPT
JP10
JP13
JP14
×Figure 3.1Ø
3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS
tI/O Ports Connector
USB USB port.
PS/2 For PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse port.
IDE 1 For Primary IDE port.
IDE 2 For Secondary IDE port.
Floppy For Floppy port.
COM B For Serial port2 (COM B).
COM A For Serial port1 (COM A).
LPT For LPT port.
ATX Power For ATX Power Connector.
tSocket 370
For CeleronTM Socket 370 Processor installed
tCPU FAN : CPU cooling FAN Power Connector
Pin No. Function
1GND.
2+12V.
3Signal.

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tPWR FAN : Power FAN Power Connector
Pin No. Function
1GND.
2+12V.
3Signal.
tSystem FAN : System FAN Power Connector
Pin No. Function
1GND.
2+12V.
3Signal.
tJP1 : Keyboard Power On Selection
Pin No. Function
1-2 short Enable Keyboard power on.
2-3 short Disable Keyboard power on.(Default)
tWAKE ON LAN : Wake on LAN Connector
Pin No. Function
1+5VSB.
2GND.
3CTRL-Signal.
tRING PWR ON : Internal Modem Ring On
Pin No. Function
1Signal.
2GND.
tIR: INFRARED Connector (Optional)
Pin No. Function
1IR DATA OUTPUT.
2GND.
3IR DATA INPUT.
4NC.
5POWER (¡Ï).

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tJP13 & JP14
Pin No. Function
Open Normal (Default)
Short Close for Voodoo III VGA Card.
tJP9 : Clear CMOS
Pin No. Function
1-2 Short Clear CMOS .
2-3 Short Normal.(Default)
tJP10 : CASE OPEN (Optional)
Pin No. Function
1Signal
2GND
tSB-LINK : For PCI Audio / Sound Card use only
Pin No. Function
1Signal
2GND
3NC
4Signal
5GND
6Signal
JP4 : 2*11PIN Jumper
JP4
PW P+P
−
P
−
H+
RE
11
1GNG+
1
G−
H
−
SPK

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PW : Soft Power Connector
RE : Reset Switch
Open: Normal Operation
Short: For Hardware Reset System
P+P−P−: Power LED
PIN 1: anode (+)
PIN 2: cathode (−)
PIN 3: cathode (−)
SPK: Speaker Connector
PIN 1 : VCC (+)
PIN 2 : NC
PIN 3 : NC
PIN 4 : Data (−)
HD: IDE Hard Disk Active LED
PIN 1: LED anode (+)
PIN 2: LED cathode (−)
GN: Green Switch
Open: Normal operation
Short: Entering Green Mode
GD: Green Function Active LED
PIN 1: LED anode (+)
PIN 2: LED cathode (−)
1
1
On –Off : For POWER ON or Suspend IN / OUT.
On 4 sec : For POWER OFF before VGA Enable or
CMOS setup select “delay 4sec.”For
POWER OFF mode.
1
1+
−

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3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION
The main board can be installed with 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 MB (128Mb
Technology) 168 pins DIMM module DRAM, and the DRAM speed must be
67~100 MHz for SDRAM when system bus speed is set to 66MHz. The DRAM
memory system on main board consists of bank 0, 1& bank 2.
Since 168 pins DIMM module is 64 bits width, therefore 1 piece of DIMM
module may match a 64 bits system. The total memory size is 16 MB ~ 768MB
SDRAM, EDO DRAM size is 16MB ~ 384MB. The DRAM installation position
refer to Figure 3.1, and notice the Pin 1 of DIMM module must match with the
Pin 1 of DIMM socket. Insert the DRAM DIMM module into the DIMM socket at
Vertical angle. If there is a wrong direction of Pin 1, the DRAM DIMM module
could not be inserted into socket completely.
3.5. CPU SPEED SETUP
The system bus speed can be set for 66.6MHz. The user can select the system
bus speed (SW2) and change the DIP SWITCH (SW1) selection to set up the
CPU speed for 366 - 566MHz processor.
M The CPU speed must match with the frequency RATIO. It will cause
system hanging up if the frequency RATIO is higher than CPU's.
SW1: (O:ON / X:OFF)
DIP SWITCH (SW)
FREQ. RATIO 1 2 3 4
X 3 OXO O
X 3.5 X X O O
X 4 O O XO
X 4.5 XOXO
X 5 OX X O
X 5.5 X X X O
X 6 OOOX
X 6.5 XO O X
X 7 OXOX
X 7.5 X X OX
X 8 O O X X
X 8.5 XOX X
X 9 OX X X
X 9.5 X X X X

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Set System Bus Speed
SW2: (O:ON / X:OFF)
CPU AGP 1 23 4
66 66 OX X O
75 75 O O XO
83 83 OXO O
100 66 X X X X
112 75 XOX X
133 89 X X OX
« Note: We don’t recommend you to setup your system speed to 75
/83/100/112 or 133MHz because these frequencies are not the
standard specifications for CPU, Chipset and most of the
peripherals. Whether your system can run under to 75
/83/100/112 or 133MHz properly will depend on your hardware
configurations: CPU, SDRAM, Cards, etc.
3.6. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS RAM
There're RTC & CMOS RAM on board; they have a power supply from external
battery to keep the DATA inviolate & effective. The RTC is a REAL-TIME
CLOCK device, which provides the DATE & TIME to system. The CMOS RAM
is used for keeping the information of system configuration, so the system can
automatically boot OS every time. Since the lifetime of internal battery is 5
years, the user can change a new Battery to replace old one after it cannot
work.
MDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
MReplace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
MDispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3.7. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
There is a speaker in AT system for sound purpose. The 4 - Pins connector
SPK is used to connect speaker.

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3.8. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
The RESET switch on panel provides users with HARDWARE RESET function.
The system will do a cold start after the RESET switch is pushed and released
by user. The RESET switch is a 2 PIN connector and should be installed to RST
on main board.
3.9. POWER LED CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
System has Power LED lamp on the panel of case. The Power LED will light on
off or flash to indicate which step on the system. The connector should be
connected to PWR of main board in correct direction.
3.10. IDE & ATAPI DEVICE INSTALLATION
There are two-Enhanced PCI IDE ports (IDE1, IDE2) on board, which following
ATAPI standard SPEC. Any one IDE port can connected to two ATAPI devices
(IDE Hard Disk, CD-ROM & Tape Driver), so total four ATAPI devices can exist
in a system. The HD is the active LED port for ATAPI devices.
3.11. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION
After the I/O device installation and jumpers setup, the main board can be
mounted into the case and fixed by screw. To complete the main board
installation, the peripheral device could be installed now. The basic system
needs a display interface card. If the PCI - Bus device is to be installed in the
system, any one of four PCI - Bus slots can be used.
3.12. KEYBOARD & PS/2 MOUSE INSTALLATION
The main board supports PS/2 Mouse. The BIOS will auto detect whether the
PS/2 Mouse is installed or not & assign IRQ12 for PS/2 Mouse port if it is
installed. After installing the peripheral device, the user should check
everything again, and prepare to power-on the system.