Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] GA-7VASFS-FS AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
Pentium®4 Processor Motherboard Rev. 0201 12ME-7VASFS-0201
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Table of Content
Item Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.
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Pin No. 1 2 3
Definition MPD+ MPDMPD-
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11) F_PANEL (2x10 pins connector)
Please connect the power LED, PC peaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.
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Speaker Connector
20 19 SPEAKReset Switch SPEAK+ Soft Power Connector PWPW+ MSGMSG+ 1 1 1 11 21 NC RES+ RESHDHD+
Message LED/Power/ Sleep LED
IDE Hard Disk Active LED
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HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch) (Green) PW (Soft Power Connector) (Red) MSG(Message LED/Power/ Sleep LED)(Yellow) NC( Purple)
Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC
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Hardware Installation Process
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12) BAT (Battery)
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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
13) F_AUDIO (F_AUDIO Connector)
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer. Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.
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Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Definition MIC GND REF POWER FrontAudio (R) RearAudio (R) Reserved No Pin FrontAudio (L) RearAudio (L)
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14) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)
Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector.
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Pin No. 1 2 3 4
Definition AUX-L GND GND AUX_R
15) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the F_USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional F_USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
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Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Definition Power Power USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin
NC
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Hardware Installation Process
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16) F_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector)
Please Note: Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.
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Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Definition NDCDBNSINB NSOUTB NDTRBGND NDSRBNRTSBNCTSBNRIBNo Pin
17) S_IRQ (Serial IRQ Connector)
This connector is for special design, for example: PCMCIA add on card.
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Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND
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18) CI (CASE OPEN)
This 2 pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "case open" item in BIOS if the system case begin remove.
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Pin No. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND
19) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS jumper)
You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. To Clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.
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1-2 close: Enable
2-3 open: Normal (Default)
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
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ENTERING SETUP
Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If you require more advanced BIOS settings, please go to "Advanced BIOS" setting menu. To enter Advanced BIOS setting menu, press "Ctrl+F1" key on the BIOS screen.
CONTROL KEYS
<> <> < < > > Move to previous item Move to next item Move to the item in the left hand Move to the item in the right hand Select item Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Reserved Reserved Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Q-Flash function System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Enter <Esc>
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes <-/PgDn> <F1> <F2> <F3> <F4> <F5> <F6> <F7> <F8> <F9> <F10>
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BIOS Setup
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GETTING HELP Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. [. . . ] Date ( of Month) Alarm : Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)
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BIOS Setup
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PnP/PCI Configurations
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PNP OS Installed PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Yes] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 6: PnP/PCI Configurations F7:Optimized Defaults
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 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/PCI 5. (Default value) Set IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 to PCI 1/PCI 5.
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 Set IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 to PCI 2.
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment
Auto 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. [. . . ]