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Declaration of Conformity We, Manufacturer/Importer (full address) G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-7VKML is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive o EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement o EN 61000-3-2* Disturbances in supply systems cause of
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Responsible Party Name:G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748 Phone/Fax No:(818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard Model Number: GA-7VKML Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a), Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op
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GA-7VKML Series AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard USER’ S MANUAL AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard Rev. 3.4 First Edition 12ME-7VKML-3401
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Table of Content Item Checklist ..................................................................................4 WARNING! .......................................................................................4 Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................5 Features Summary................................................................................................ 5 GA-7VKML (PCB Ver.: 1.1) Motherboard Layout ...............................
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English English Power Management Setup ................................................................................42 PNP/PCI Configuration .......................................................................................45 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ......................................................................................47 Load Optimized Defaults ....................................................................................48 Integrated Peripherals ...................
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Item Checklist þ The GA-7VKML series motherboard o 2 Port USB Cable x 1 þ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1 o 4 Port USB Cable x 1 þ CD for motherboard driver & utility (VUCD) o SPDIF KIT x 1(SPD-KIT) þ GA-7VKML series user’ s manual o IEEE 1394 Cable x1 þ I/O Shield o Center/Subwoofer Cable x1 o Quick PC Installation Guide (SURROUND-KIT) o RAID Manual o Motherboard Settings Label WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect the
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English Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor 24.4cm x 21.7cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. (For PCB Vev.: 1.1) 24.3cm x 21.0cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. (For PCB Ver.: 3.2~3.4) Motherboard GA-7VKML Series Motherboard: GA-7VKML / GA-7VKML-P / 7VKML-DL CPU Socket A processor TM TM TM AMD Athlon /Athlon XP/Duron (K7) Socket A processor 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die Supports 1.4GHz and faster 200/266MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds (PCI 33MHz)
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On-Board Peripherals 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes. 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode 2 Serial port (COM A, Internal COM B) 1 VGA port 4 USB ports (Rear USB x 2, Front USB x 2) 1 IrDA connector for IR Hardware Monitor CPU/System Fan Revolution detect CPU/System temperature detect System Voltage Detect # On-Board Sound Realtek ALC101 CODEC Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD_In/AUX_In /Game Port On-Board Sound ** Realtek ALC650
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English GA-7VKML (PCB Ver.: 1.1) Motherboard Layout SYS_FAN MS_ KB CPU_FAN LED1 SOCKET A KM266 AG P IT8705F PCI1 BAT1 CODEC VT8233A PCI2 CI CLR_CMOS** BI OS IR BZ1 CD_IN PCI3 RTL8100 S_IRQ F_PANEL USB1 CNR1 WOL "**" Supported on motherboard version: 1.1 only. Default doesn’ t include the “Shunter” to prevent from improper use this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. - 7 - Introduction LINE_OUT MIC_IN VGA USB LINE_IN COMA SPDIF GAME LPT LAN F_AUDIO COMB GA-7VKML DDR1 DDR2 CLK_SW FDD
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GA-7VKML (PCB 3.2/3.3/3.4) Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN MS_ KB RAM_LED CLK_JP SOCKET A KM266 AG P SUR_CEN ** IT8705F PCI1 AUX_IN CODEC BI OS PCI2 VT8233A CI IR CD_IN BAT1 PCI3 BZ1 RTL 8100 * F_PANEL USB1 PWR_LED SPDIF ** SPDIF_IN ** " * " Not Supported 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4) " ** " Supported 7VKML-P / 7VKML-DL (PCB VER:3.4) GA-7VKML Series Motherboard - 8 - English MIC_IN LINE_OUT VGA USB - DL - P COMA LINE_IN GAME LPT LAN * F_AUDIO COMB GA-7VKML SYS_FAN DDR1 DDR2 FDD IDE1 ATX IDE2
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English Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups: Step 1- Set system Sw itch (CLK_SW)...for PCB Ver. 1.1 Step 1- Set system Jumper(CLK_JP)...for PCB Ver. 3.2 Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 3- Install memory modules Step 4- Install expansion cards Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet w ires, and power supply Step 6- Setup BIOS software Step 7- Install supporting software tools Step 2 Step 3 Step 1 Step 5 Step
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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup The sy stem bus frequency can be switched at 100/ 133MHz by adjusting C LK_SW. (The frequency ratio depend on C PU.) PCB Ver: 1.1 used 1 CLK_SW OFF: 133MHz ON ON: 100MHz CLK_SW Default S etting: 100MHz The sy stem bus frequency can be switched at 100/ 133MHz by adjusting C LK_JP. (The frequency ratio depend on C PU.) PCB Ver: 3.2 ~ 3.4 used 1 1-2 close: 100 MHz 1 2-3 close: 133 MHz Default S etting: 100MHz GA-7VKML Series
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English Step1-2: CPU Installation CPU Bottom View CPU Top View Socket Actuation Lever 1. Pull up the CP U socket lever 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look and up to 90-degree angle. for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket. M Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. M 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. - 11 - Hardware Inst
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Step1-3: CPU Heat Sink Installation 1.Press down the CPU socket 2.Use qualified fan approved by AMD. lever and finish CPU installation. 3.Fasten the heatsink supporting-base 4.Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to onto the CPU socket on the main- the CPU fan connector, than install board. complete. M Please use AMD approved cooling fan. M We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink. M Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in
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English Step 2: Install memory modules The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automati- cally detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM Slot. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets. Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM Devices used on DIMM 1 DIMMx64/x72 2 DIMMsx64/x72 64 Mbit (2M x8x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 64 Mbit (1Mx 16x4 ban
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DDR 1. The DIMM slot has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module verticallyinto the DIMM slot. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM 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 industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high performance and cost-effectiv e solution that allows easy
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English Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card’ s instruction document before install the ex pansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer’ s chassis cover, 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. P
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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction v w x u y u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard (6 pin Female) and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 K eyboard Connector (6 pin Female) v USB & LAN Connector Ø Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip, LAN * speaker..etc. Hav e a standard USB interface. US
