VIA Technologies KT600 Specifications

When you installing AGP card, please make sure the followingnotice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has"AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) notch&

- 6 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishPlease set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications.We don't recomme

- 96 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishSOFTWARE INFORMATIONThis page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title.HARDWARE INFORMATION

Appendix- 97 -EnglishEasyTune 4 Utilities InstallationPowerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions(1)1. Click &

- 98 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishFAQBelow is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specificmothe

Appendix- 99 -EnglishQuestion 6: Why does system seem unstable after updating BIOS?Answer: Please remember to load Fail-Safe Defaults (Or Load BIOS De

- 100 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishQuestion 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATAmode?Answer: Pleas

Appendix- 101 -EnglishTroubleshootingIf you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshootingprocedures.Turn off the power and u

- 102 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishAFailure has been excluded.Ye sNoYe sNoFailure has been excluded.Failure has been excluded.Ye sReinstall Wind

Appendix- 103 -EnglishTechnical Support/RMA SheetCustomer/Country: Company: Phone No.:Contact Person: E-mail Add. :Model name/Lot Number: PCB revision

- 104 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishAppendix E: AcronymsAcronyms MeaningACPI Advanced Configuration and Power InterfaceAPM Advanced Power Managem

Appendix- 105 -EnglishAcronyms MeaningLBA Logical Block AddressingLED Light Emitting DiodeMHz MegahertzMIDI Musical Instrument Digital InterfaceMTH Me

IntroductionEnglish- 7 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) Motherboard LayoutGA-7VT600KB_MSCOMALPTIT8705CODECBATTERYBIOSSYS_FANVT8237VIA KT600SOCKET ACPU_FANATXFDDIDE1PC

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- 108 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishy TaiwanGigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, TaipeiHsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.

- 8 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishBlock DiagramCLKGENHCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz)CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz)AGPCLK (66MHz)PCICLK (33MHz)USBCLK

IntroductionEnglish- 9 -

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- 11 - Hardware Installation ProcessEnglishChapter 2 Hardware Installation ProcessTo set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:Step

- 12 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishStep 1: Set System Jumper (JP1)The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166/200MHz by adjusting sys

- 13 - Hardware Installation ProcessEnglishStep 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)Step 2-1: CPU InstallationBefore installing the processor,

- 14 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishStep 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan InstallationBefore installing the CPU cooling fan, adhere to the following warning:1

- 15 - Hardware Installation ProcessEnglishSupport Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type:64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks

00000 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors oromissions that may appear in this document nor does the authormake a commitment to update

- 16 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishDDR IntroductionEstablished on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a highperfo

- 17 - Hardware Installation ProcessEnglishStep 4: Install Expansion CardsAGP Card1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before ins

- 18 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishStep 5: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires and PowerSupplyStep 5-1 : I/O Back Panel IntroductionX PS/2 Keybo

- 19 - Hardware Installation ProcessEnglishIf you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setupinstallation, please refer to page 74.Z

- 20 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishStep 5-2 : Connectors Introduction1310534911212 81871611) CPU_FAN2) SYS_FAN3) ATX (ATX Power)4) IDE1 / IDE25)

- 21 - Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish1) CPU_FAN (CPU FAN Connector)Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent

- 22 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish3) ATX (ATX Power Connector)AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power c

- 23 - Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish5) FDD (Floppy Connector)Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1

- 24 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish7) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector)Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc.

- 25 - Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish9) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumpe

Safety for information technology equipmentincluding electrical bussiness equipmentGeneral and Safety requirments foruninterruptible power systems (UP

- 26 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish11) CD_IN (CD In Connector)Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.110) SUR_CEN (Surround Center

- 27 - Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish162512) AUX_IN ( AUX In Connector)Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out)to the connector.1P

- 28 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish15) GAME (Game Connector)This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check

- 29 - Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish16) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open)This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "

- 30 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish18) BATTERY (Battery)CAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectlyreplaced.Replace only with the same o

BIOS Setup- 31 -English< > Move to previous item< > Move to next item< > Move to the item in the left hand< > Move to the item

- 32 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishzzzzz Standard CMOS FeaturesThis setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.zzzzz Advanced

BIOS Setup- 33 -Englishzzzzz Integrated PeripheralsThis setup page includes all onboard peripherals.zzzzz Power Management SetupThis setup page includ

- 34 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishStandard CMOS FeaturesFigure 2: Standard CMOS Features))))) DateThe date format is <week>, <month>

BIOS Setup- 35 -English))))) TimeThe times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-t

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a),Class B Digital DeviceDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Respon

- 36 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish))))) Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)Drive A Enabled 3 m

BIOS Setup- 37 -EnglishAdvanced BIOS FeaturesFigure 3: Advanced BIOS Features))))) First / Second / Third Boot deviceThis feature allows you to select

- 38 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish))))) Password CheckSystem The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if thecorre

BIOS Setup- 39 -EnglishIntegrated PeripheralsFigure 4: Integrated Peripherals" * " For GA-7VT600-P-L only.OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]OnChi

- 40 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish))))) OnChip IDE Channel0When enabled, allows you to use the onboard primary PCI IDE. If a hard disk controlle

BIOS Setup- 41 -English))))) USB Keyboard SupportWhen a USB keyboard is installed, please set at Enabled.Enabled Enabled USB Keyboard Support.Disabl

- 42 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish))))) OnBoard Parallel portThis feature allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel po

BIOS Setup- 43 -EnglishPower Management SetupFigure 5: Power Management SetupCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award SoftwarePower Management

- 44 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish))))) Power LED in S1 stateBlinking In standby mode(S1), power LED will blink. (Default value)Dual/Off In st

BIOS Setup- 45 -English))))) PME Event Wake upWhen set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-PM controlled state.This feature requ

USER'S MANUALGA-7VT600-P(-L)AMD Socket A Processor MotherboardAMD Athlon™/ Athlon™ XP / Duron™ Socket A Processor MotherboardRev. 200212ME-7VT600

- 46 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishFigure 6: PnP/PCI ConfigurationsCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award SoftwarePnP/PCI Configuration

BIOS Setup- 47 -EnglishPC Health StatusFigure7: PC Health Status))))) Reset Case Open Status))))) Case OpenedIf the case is closed, "Case Opened&

- 48 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish))))) Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR Vtt / +3.3V/ +5V / +12V / 5VSBDetect system's voltage status automa

BIOS Setup- 49 -EnglishFrequency/Voltage ControlFigure 8: Frequency/Voltage Control))))) Spread Spectrum ModulatedDisabled Disable clock spread spect

- 50 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish))))) CPU Host Frequency (MHz)100MHz Set CPU Host Clock to 100MHz~132MHz.133MHz Set CPU Host Clock to 133MHz

BIOS Setup- 51 -EnglishLoad Fail-Safe Defaults)))))Load Fail-Safe DefaultsFail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system paramet

- 52 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishLoad Optimized DefaultsFigure 10: Load Optimized Defaults)))))Load Optimized DefaultsSelecting this field load

BIOS Setup- 53 -EnglishSet Supervisor/User PasswordWhen you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to ass

- 54 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishSave & Exit SetupType "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.

BIOS Setup- 55 -EnglishExit Without SavingType "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.Type "N" will return to

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Technical Reference- 57 -English@BIOS™ IntroductionGigabyte announces @BIOS™Windows BIOS live update utilityHave you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or

- 58 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishEasyTune™ 4 IntroductionGigabyte announces EasyTune™ 4Windows based Overclocking utilityEasyTune 4 carries on

Technical Reference- 59 -EnglishFlash BIOS Method IntroductionMethod 1 : Q-FlashFlash BIOS Method IntroductionQ-Flash™ is a BIOS flash utility embedde

- 60 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishThe BIOS file is F10before updatingEntering the Q-Flash™ utility:Step1: To use Q-Flash™ utility, you must pres

Technical Reference- 61 -EnglishStep 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Q-Flash™ utility.Exploring the Q-Flash™/Dual B

- 62 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishTask menu for Dual BIOS utility:Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the B

Technical Reference- 63 -EnglishLater, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppydisk.2.Move to the BIOS

- 64 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishAfter BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to updateBIOS

Technical Reference- 65 -English4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash™ menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.You can repeat Step 1 t

Table of ContentEnglish- 3 -PC Health Status...47Frequency/Voltag

- 66 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishThe BIOS file becomesF12 after updating6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in B

Technical Reference- 67 -EnglishAMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 2.00(C) 2001 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights ReservedSTANDARD CMOS SETUP I

- 68 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishPart Two:Updating BIOS with Q-Flash™ Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.This part guides users of single-BIOS

Technical Reference- 69 -EnglishExploring the Q-Flash™ utility screenThe Q-Flash™ BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.The Qfl

- 70 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishLater, you will see a box showing the BIOS files you downloaded to the floppy disk.In this example, we only do

Technical Reference- 71 -EnglishQ-Flash Utility V1.30Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF002A 256K Enter: Run /: Move ESC: Reset

- 72 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishMethods and steps: I. Update BIOS through Interneta. Click "Internet Update" iconb. Click "U

Technical Reference- 73 -English II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:a. Do not click "Internet Update" iconb. Click "Update New BIO

- 74 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function IntroductionStereo Speakers Connection and Settings:We recommend that you u

Technical Reference- 75 -English4 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeSTEP 1 :Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rearchannels to &quo

- 4 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishThe GA-7VT600-P(-L) motherboardCD for motherboard driver & utility (Driver CD)The GA-7VT600-P(-L) user&apo

- 76 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishUse the back audio panel to connect the audiooutput without any additional module.STEP 1 :Connect the front ch

Technical Reference- 77 -EnglishSTEP 1 :Insert the "Audio Combo Kit" in the back of thecase,and fix it with the screw.Advanced 6 Channel Ana

- 78 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishSTEP 4 :Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the win-dows tray at the bottom of the screen.STEP

Technical Reference- 79 -EnglishSPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the AC3 decoder.1. Connect the SPDIF o

- 80 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishInstall Microsoft DirectX8.1 before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME.Introduction of

Technical Reference- 81 -EnglishManual setting:If the device picture shows different from what youset, please press "Manual Selection" to se

- 82 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishXpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery?Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and r

Technical Reference- 83 -EnglishYou can highlight the item by using the arrows keys on your keyboard andenter key to enter the menu.If you ever entere

- 84 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish1. Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to ExitThe Backup utility will scan the syste

Technical Reference- 85 -EnglishSerial ATA BIOS Setting Utility IntroductionA. RAID LevelsRAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of c

IntroductionEnglish- 5 -Form Factor y 30.5cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.CPU y Socket A processorAMD AthlonTM/ AthlonTM XP/ DuronTM

- 86 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishB. Enter BIOS Configuration UtilityWhen the system powers on, the following information will appear on screen.

Technical Reference- 87 -EnglishB-1. Create Disk Array1. Use the arrow keys to navigate the main menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select theCre

- 88 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglish3. After array mode is selected, there are two methods to create a disk array. One method is AutoSetup and the

Technical Reference- 89 -English5. Use the arrow key to highlight Start Create Process and press <Enter>. A warning message willappear, press Y

- 90 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishB-3. Select Boot ArrayUser can select a disk array as boot device if user wants to boot operating system

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Appendix- 93 -EnglishRevision HistoryChapter 5 AppendixPicture below are shown in Windows XPInsert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboar

- 94 -GA-7VT600-P(-L) MotherboardEnglishItem DescriptionDriver install finished !You have to reboot system !" * " For GA-7VT600-P-L Only. V

Appendix- 95 -EnglishSOFTWARE APPLICATIONThis page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners. Gigabyte Window