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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 ....................................................................................... 5 GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard Layout ........................................................... 7 Block Diagram ..........................................................
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English PnP/PCI Configurations ............................................................................. 44 PC Health Status ........................................................................................ 45 Frequency/Voltage Control ......................................................................... 46 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .............................................................................. 47 Load Optimized Defaults ..............................................
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Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. Hold components by the edg
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English Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor 30.4cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. CPU Socket A processor TM TM TM AMD Athlon /Athlon XP/ Duron (K7) 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die 266/333/400 MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds Supports 1.4GHz and faster Chipset VIA KT600 Memory/AGP/PCI Controller (PAC) VIA VT8237 Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) Memory 3 184-pin DDR sockets Supports DDR DRAM PC1600/PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 Supports up to 1.5GB DDR
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Hardware Monitor CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution detect CPU/Power/System Fan Fail Warning CPU Overheat Warning System Voltage Detect On-Board Sound Realtek ALC655 CODEC Line Out / 2 front speaker Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch) Mic In / center& subwoofer(by s/w switch) AUX_In On-Board LAN Build in RTL8101L Chipset On-Board IEEE1394 VT6307 PS/2 Connector PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface BIOS Licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features PS/2 Keybo
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English GA-7VASFS-FS Motherboard Layout KB_MS RAM_LED CPU_FAN FDD USB_1394 ATX SPDIF PWR_FAN SOCKET A USB_LAN ATX_12V F_AUDIO AUDIO KT600 AUX_IN AGP CODCE BAT S_IRQ SW1 PCI1 S_ATA1 VT8237 CI S_ATA0 RTL8101L PCI2 CLR_CMOS BZ PCI3 IT8705 VT6307 SYS_FAN PCI4 PWR_LED BIOS F_USB2 F_PANEL PCI5 F_1394 F_USB1 CNR - 7 - Introduction FS COMA LPT GA-7VASFS-FS DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 IDE1 IDE2
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Block Diagram CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) TM AMD-K7 AGP 2X/4X/8X System Bus100/133/166 MHz AGPCLK (66MHz) DDR RAM VIA HCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) KT600 AGPCLK66MHz 5 PCI 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz BIOS VIA 1394 VT8237 Floppy IT8705 LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 24 MHz ATA66/100/133 8 USB AC97 IDE Channels Ports 33 MHz CODEC PCICLK COM Port (33MHz) Serial ATA Channels PCICLK (33MHz) HCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) CLK USBCLK (48MHz) CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) 14.318 MHz GEN AGPCLK (66MHz) 33 MHz V_Link (66MHz) GA-7V
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English - 9 - Introduction
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Set system Switch (SW1) Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 3- Install memory modules Step 4- Install expansion cards Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 2 Step 1 Step 4 Step 4 Step 4 Step 3 Congratulations you have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Contin
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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.) O: ON / X :OFF 1 SW1 Default Setting: 100MHz ON 100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU Auto : Support FSB 266/333/400 MHz CPU SW1 CPU CLOCK You must set SW1 to 100MHz when 100MHz Auto you used FSB 200MHz CPU. 1 ON OFF - 11 - Hardware Installation Process FS
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Step1-2: CPU Installation Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning: 1.Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 2.If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. CPU Top View CPU Bottom View Socket Actuation Lever Pin1 indicator 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look 1. Pull up the CPU socket lever for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU and up to 90-degree angle. u
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English Step1-3: CPU Heat Sink Installation Before installing the CPU Heat Sink , adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use AMD approved cooling fan. 2. We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and Cooling Fan. 3. Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. Please refer to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail installation procedure. 1. Press down the CPU socket 2. Us
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Step 2: Install memory modules 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 notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module(DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automati- cally detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, ju
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English 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 the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module. DDR Introduction Established on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy ado
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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 card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7. Pow
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English Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard PS/2 Mouse Connector and PS/2 mouse. (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) IEEE 1394 and USB Connector This connector supports IEEE 1394 and USB devices. 1394 USB 0 USB 1 Parallel Port, Serial Port and SPDIF Port (LPT/COMA/SPDIF) This connector supports 1 standard COM port, Pa
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Before you connect your device(s) into USB USB & LAN Connector connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip, speaker..etc. Have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS supports USB LAN controller. USB 0 If your OS does not support USB controller, USB 1 please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. Audio Connectors After install onboard audio driver, you may c
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English Step 4-2: Connectors & Jumper Setting Introduction 1 3 9 2 7 5 6 13 12 14 17 8 18 19 4 11 10 16 15 1) ATX_12V 12) BAT 2) ATX 13) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 14) AUX_IN 4) SYS_FAN 15) F_USB1/F_USB2 5) PWR_FAN 16) F_1394 6) IDE1/IDE2 17) S_IRQ 7) FDD 18) CI 8) S_ATA0/S_ATA1 19) CLR_CMOS 9) RAM_LED 10) PWR_LED 11) F_PANEL - 19 - Hardware Installation Process FS
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1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX _12V) suppliesthe CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this " ATX_ 12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 4 3 2 GND 1 2 3 +12V 4 +12V 2) ATX (ATX Power) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard. Pin No. Definition 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 10 20 4 VCC 5 GND 6 VCC 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB(stand by +5V) 1
