Page 2 - English; Table of Content
- 2 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English Table of Content Item Checklist .......................................................................................... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................. 5 Features Summary ...................
Page 4 - Unplug your computer when working on the inside.; Installing the motherboard to the chassis...
- 4 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Toprotect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever youwork on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on t...
Page 5 - Chapter 1 Introduction; Features Summary
Introduction - 5 - English Form Factor y 30.4cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. CPU y Socket A processorAMD Athlon TM /Athlon TM XP/ Duron TM (K7) 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die 266/333/400 MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds y Supports 1.4GHz and faster Chipset y VIA KT600 Memory/AGP/PC...
Page 8 - Block Diagram
- 8 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English Block Diagram VIA KT600 VIA VT8237 CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) System Bus100/133/166 MHz DDR RAM HCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) AGPCLK66MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz AGP 2X/4X/8X AGPCLK (66MHz) 5 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) AC97 Link 8 USB Ports ATA66/100/133 IDE Channels CLK G...
Page 10 - Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process; To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
- 10 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process Congratulations you have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the BIOS/software installation. FS Step 2 Step 4 Step 1 Step 4 Step ...
Page 11 - Auto
- 11 - Hardware Installation Process English Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166/200MHz by adjusting system switch(SW1). (The internal frequency depend on CPU.) SW1 CPU CLOCK100MHz Auto 1 ON OFF SW1 1 Defa...
Page 12 - CPU Top View; Socket Actuation Lever; Pull up the CPU socket lever; P i n 1 i n d i c a t o r; Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
- 12 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English Step1-2: CPU Installation CPU Top View CPU Bottom View Socket Actuation Lever 1. Pull up the CPU socket lever and up to 90-degree angle. P i n 1 i n d i c a t o r 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPUupper corner. Then inser...
Page 13 - Make sure the CPU fan is plugged; conduction between your CPU and Cooling Fan.
- 13 - Hardware Installation Process English Step1-3: CPU Heat Sink Installation 3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the main-board. 2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD. 4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, than installcomplete. 1. Press down the C...
Page 14 - Step 2: Install memory modules; DDR
- 14 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English Step 2: Install memory modules DDR Notch Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning:1. When RAM_LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket.2. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notc...
Page 15 - DDR Introduction
- 15 - Hardware Installation Process English DDR Introduction 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock th...
Page 16 - Step 3: Install expansion cards; AGP Card; Issues To Beware Of When Installing CNR; Standard CNR Card
- 16 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer.3. Press the expansion c...
Page 17 - This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard; IEEE 1394 and USB Connector; This connector supports IEEE 1394 and USB
- 17 - Hardware Installation Process English Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and powersupply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector ¾ This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Mouse Connector(6 pin Female)PS/2 Keyboard C...
Page 18 - After install onboard audio driver, you may; Audio Connectors; Line Out
- 18 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English ¾ After install onboard audio driver, you may connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phoneto MIC In jack.Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can beconnected to Line-In jack.Please note:You are able to use 2-/4-/6- channel audiofeature by S/W selection.If you wan...
Page 26 - CAUTION
- 26 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English 12) BAT (Battery) CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectlyreplaced. Replace only with the same or equivalenttype recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to themanufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMO...
Page 31 - Chapter 3 BIOS Setup; ENTERING
- 31 - BIOS Setup English < Ç > Move to previous item < È > Move to next item < Å > Move to the item in the left hand < Æ > Move to the item in the right hand Enter Select item <Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu andOption Page S...
Page 32 - Standard CMOS Features; The Main Menu; GETTING HELP
- 32 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English z z z z z Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. z z z z z Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighte...
Page 33 - This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
- 33 - BIOS Setup English z z z z z Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. z z z z z Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. z z z z z PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI &am...
Page 34 - Date
- 34 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, Aug 13 2002 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24 Menu Level Change the day, month, IDE Primary Master [None] y e a r IDE Primary Slave [N...
Page 35 - Acoustic Management
- 35 - BIOS Setup English IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual type is user-definable; Auto type which willautomaticall...
Page 36 - Halt on
- 36 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Halt on The category determines whether the comp...
Page 37 - Advanced BIOS Features; Base Memory
- 37 - BIOS Setup English Advanced BIOS Features Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device [CDROM] Item Help Second Boot Device [Floppy] Menu Level Third Boot Device [HDD-0] Select Boot Device Password Check [S...
Page 38 - Password Check; System; Full Screen LOGO Show
- 38 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English Password Check System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Setup The system will boot but will not access to Setup page if the correct passwordis not entered at the prompt. (Default va...
Page 39 - Integrated Peripherals; OnChip IDE Channel0
- 39 - BIOS Setup English Integrated Peripherals Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Item Help OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] Menu Level OnChip Serial ATA [Enabled] If a hard disk AC97 Audio [A...
Page 40 - OnChip Serial ATA
- 40 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English OnChip Serial ATA Disabled Disable VT8237 Serial ATA. Enabled Enable VT8237 Serial ATA support. (Default Value) AC97 Audio Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. MC97 Modem Auto Enable onboard MC97 controller....
Page 41 - USB Mouse Support
- 41 - BIOS Setup English USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support.(Default value) Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Enable Onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard H/W 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE 1394 function.(Defaul...
Page 42 - Power Management Setup; ACPI Suspend Type
- 42 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Item Help USB Device Wake-Up From S3 [Disabled] Menu Level Soft-Off by PWRBTN [Instant-Off] [S1] AC BACK Function [ M e m o r y ...
Page 44 - PnP/PCI Configurations; PNP OS Installed
- 44 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English PnP/PCI Configurations Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations PNP OS Installed Yes Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. (Default value) No Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices. PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment Auto ...
Page 45 - PC Health Status; Current System/CPU Temperature
- 45 - BIOS Setup English PC Health Status Figure 7: PC Health Status Current Voltage (V) Vcore / +3.3V / +5V / +12V /5VSB Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current System/CPU Temperature Detect System/CPU Temp. automatically. Current CPU/SYSTEM/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM/PO...
Page 47 - Load Fail-Safe Defaults
- 47 - BIOS Setup English Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allowminimum system performance. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Adv...
Page 48 - Load Optimized Defaults
- 48 - GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard English Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which thesystem automatically detects. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe...
Page 49 - Set Supervisor/User Password; you in creating a password.
- 49 - BIOS Setup English Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password. Typ...
Page 51 - Exit Without Saving
- 51 - BIOS Setup English Exit Without Saving Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Op...
