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GA-7N400S / GA-7N400S-L AMD SempronTM / AthlonTM XP / AthlonTM / DuronTM Socket A Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-7N400S-1003 - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 2
Motherboard GA-7N400S Oct. 18, 2004 Motherboard GA-7N400S Oct. 18, 2004 - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 3
product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual". „ For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to the "Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information you need. Fore more product details, please - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents GA-7N400S/GA-7N400S-L Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Set System Clock (CLK_SW 11 1-4 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 11 1-4-1 Installation of the CPU 12 - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 5
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 Software Application 48 3-3 Software Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 Xpress Recovery Introduction 51 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 6
GA-7N400S-L Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V SOCKET A R_USB ATX COMA LPT COMB USB MIC_IN LINE_OUT LINE_IN LAN* SUR_CEN RTL8100C* SPDIF_IO CODEC F_AUDIO CD_IN AUX_IN nVIDIA nForce 2 Ultra 400 CLK_SW CPU_FAN AGP PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 IDE2 IDE1 nVIDIA nForce 2 MCP RAID SATA1 SATA0 PCI4 BIOS - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 7
/266MHz DIMM DDR HCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) NBGCLK 66 MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS IT8712 Floppy LPT Port AC97 Link PCICLK (33MHz) CODEC 2 Serial ATA 8 USB ATA33/66/100/ Ports 133 IDE Channels 2 COM Ports 24MHz 33MHz PS/2 KB/Mouse Mic In Line In Line Out * Only for GA-7N400S-L. - 7 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 8
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instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard , avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM motherboard problem manual - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 10
Summary Motherboard Š GA-7N400S or GA-7N400S-L CPU Š Socket A for AMD SempronTM / AthlonTM XP / AthlonTM / DuronTM processor Š Supports 200/266/333/400MHz FSB Š Supports 1.4GHz and faster Chipset Š Northbridge: nVIDIA® nForceTM 2 Ultra 400 Š Southbridge: nVIDIA® nForceTM 2 MCP RAID Memory - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 11
make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. - 11 - Hardware Installation - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 12
. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink paste. To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heatsink. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 12 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 13
in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 14
English Dual Channel DDR GA-7N400S / GA-7N400S-L supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will add double up to 6.4GB/s(DDR400) or 5.3GB/s(DDR333). GA-7N400S / GA-7N400S-L includes 3 DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 15
Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the operating - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 16
CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack. Line Out Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to this connector. MIC In Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-channel audio functioning. * Only for GA-7N400S-L. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 17
English 1-8 Connectors Introduction 1 2 13 11 12 14 15 17 6 3 7 9 18 5 4 16 8 10 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7) SATA0 / SATA1 8) PWR_LED 9) BAT 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) SUR_CEN 13) CD_IN 14) AUX_IN 15) SPDIF_IO 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2 17) IR - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 18
Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the off) 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 VCC 20 VCC GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 18 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 19
fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 Definition GND +12V Sense 5) FDD (FDD Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 20
information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 1 7 SATA1 1 7 SATA0 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 21
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. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Take out the battery gently and put it - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 22
Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System NC GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 23
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. 10 9 2 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC GND MIC_BIAS Power - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 24
connector. Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the AUX_IN connector. 1 (CD_IN, black) 1 (AUX_IN, white) Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition CD-L GND GND CD-R Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition AUX-L . 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition VCC No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI GND GND GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 25
English 16) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 26
English 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 26 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 27
BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 28
Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Advanced Chipset Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 29
system. „ Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. „ Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 29 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 30
(or maximum allowed in the month) Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory KLJI: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only The month, Jan Manual detection step and allow for faster system start up. User can manually GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 31
. Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area) memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. Total Memory This item displays the memory - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 32
that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks. Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 32 - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 33
if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) System The system will not boot and will not access to Setup page if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Init to PCI slot. (Default value) Onboard/AGP Set initial display first to AGP. - 33 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 34
, please set Memory Frequency to Auto. You also have to use DDR memory module(s) with frequencies equal to or faster than the FSB frequency of the CPU you install. For example, when using a CPU with 333Mhz FSB, you have to install DDR333 or DDR400 memory module(s). GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 34 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 35
Software Integrated Peripherals ` IDE Function Setup ` RAID Config OnChip USB USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio Onboard H/W LAN* Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. * Only for GA-7N400S-L. - 35 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 36
. (Default value) SATA Primary Master RAID Enabled Enable first SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) SATA Secndry Master RAID Enabled Enable secondary SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 37
Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Auto detect AC97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable AC97 audio function. Onboard H/W LAN* Enabled Disabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disable this function. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 38
to 330. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Midi Port IRQ 5 Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. 10 Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default value) GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 39
). (Default value) Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant-off Press power button then Power off an input signal comes from the other client server on the LAN can awake the system from any suspend state. Disabled Disable (0~59) : (0~59) - 39 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 40
AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 40 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 41
IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 3. Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4. - 41 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 42
+12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current System/CPU Temperature Detect System/CPU temperature automatically. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM fan speed status automatically. ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 43
English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Advanced Chipset Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 44
BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 44 - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 45
Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Advanced Chipset Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Load - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 46
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in Windows XP. Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Setup.exe. 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers After - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 48
Software Application This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 49
English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 49 - Drivers Installation - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 50
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its original state. 1. Supports FAT16, FAT32, and Boot from CD-ROM (BMP Mode) Enter the BIOS menu, select "Advanced BIOS Feature" and set to boot from CD-ROM. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD drive, then save and exit the BIOS menu. Once the computer has restarted, the phrase "Boot from CD - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 52
GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4. Set Password 5. Exit and Restart 1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD driver and software installations are complete. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 52 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 53
and back up data as a backup image in your hard drive. Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. If this is the case, please use the boot from CD-ROM method to enter Xpress Recovery. 2. Execute Restore Utility: This program will recover your - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 54
the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility. In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 55
to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility. Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Task menu for Dual BIOS utility Task menu for Q-FlashTM utility Dual BIOS Utility Boot From Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 56
Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Do not trun off power or reset your system at this stage!! After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 56 - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 57
Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed. The BIOS file becomes Fba after updating. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2003, Award Software, Inc. Intel i875P - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 58
to save and exit. Part Two: Updating BIOS with Q-FlashTM Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards. This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-FlashTM utility. CMOS Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 58 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 59
Q-FlashTM utility Enter : Run Keep DMI Data Enable Update BIOS from Floppy Save BIOS to Floppy :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off Action download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file, 8GE800.F4, is listed. Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 60
03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One. Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!! GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 60 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 61
the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS Select @BIOS item. Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Fig - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 62
won't boot. III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's website for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 62 - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 63
English 4-1-3 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction RAID Levels RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of costs. The RAID levels which the nVIDIA® nForceTM 2 MCP RAID chipset supports are RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+RAID 1 and JBOD. RAID 0 (Striping) RAID 0 reads and - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 64
more detailed setup information, please visit "Support\ Motherboard\ Technology Guide section" on our website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw to read or download the information you need.) Configuring the nVIDIA RAID BIOS The NVRAID BIOS setup lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 65
Window If necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field is highlighted. Selecting the RAID Mode By default, this is set to Mirroring. To change to a different RAID that you enabled from the RAID Config BIOS setup page appear in the Free Disks block. These are - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 66
to select the array, then press B to specify the array as bootable. Boot BBS NVIDIA RAID Utility Aug 24 2004 - Array List - Id Status 2 Healthy Vendor NVIDIA Array Model Name MIRROR 111.79G [Ctrl-X] Exit [ ] Select [B] Set Boot [N] New Array [ENTER] Detail GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 66 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 67
Y to wipe out all the data, otherwise press N. Press Enter again to go back to the previous screen and then press Ctrl + X to exit the RAID setup. Now that the RAID setup has been configured from the RAID BIOS, the next step is to configure and load drivers under Windows. - 67 - Appendix - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 68
installation. (Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.) Note: In the menu list, IAA_RAID is Intel ICH5R chipset. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 68 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 69
Function Introduction The following setup is for Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP. Please follow the steps below to enable the function! 2 Channel Audio Setup We recommend that you use speakers with amplifier to get the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied. STEP 1: Connect the stereo speakers - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 70
rear channels to "Line In". STEP 2: After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2-channel output). Please select other settings (ex: Living Room) for 4-channel output. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 71
front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In". STEP 2: After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function. Line In (Rear Speaker Out) Line Out (Front - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 72
-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP motherboard. STEP 3 : Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 73
English STEP 4: After installing the audio driver, you'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function. STEP 5: On the AC97 Audio Configuration menu, click the Speaker Configuration tab and select the 6-channel mode for 5.1 speaker output check box - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 74
bracket of the SPDIF Output device to the chassis back panel with a screw. STEP 2: Connect the SPDIF device cable to the SPDIF_IO connector on the motherboard. STEP 3: Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 74 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 75
. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/ 98SE/ 2000/ ME. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Following pictures are in Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 76
English If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard - 76 - - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 77
English 4-2 Troubleshooting Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 78
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.com.sg U.K. G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. TEL: +44-1908-362700 FAX: +44-1908-362709 Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://uk.giga-byte.com The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY - Gigabyte GA-7N400S-L | User Manual - Page 80
gigabyte.cz Romania Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology Co., Ltd. in Romania Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address: http://www.gigabyte.com.ro GA-7N400S(-L) Motherboard
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GA-7N400S / GA-7N400S-L
AMD Sempron
TM
/ Athlon
TM
XP / Athlon
TM
/ Duron
TM
Socket A Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 100
3
12ME-7N400S-100
3