Gigabyte GA-7ZX User Manual

FCC Compliance Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
residential installations. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or
television equipment reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
-Move the equipment away from the receiver
-Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not
expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could void Your
authority to operate such equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to
the following two conditions 1) this device may not cause harmful interference
and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)
Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC.
Address: 18305 Valle
y
Blvd., Suite#A
LA Puent, CA 91744
Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339
hereby declares that the product
Product Name:
Model Number:
Mother Board
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. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
and (2) this device must accept any inference received, including
that may cause undesired operation.
Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU
Signature:
Date: Mar. 20, 2001
Eric Lu
GA-7ZX

Gigabyte GA-7ZX Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Socket Type	Socket A
Chipset	VIA KT133
Memory Slots	3
Maximum RAM	1.5 GB
IDE Ports	2
Memory Type	PC100/PC133 SDRAM
USB Ports	2 (USB 1.1)
Audio	AC'97
Supported Processors	AMD Athlon, Duron

Summary

FCC Compliance Statement

Correcting Interference

Advice for users to correct radio interference issues.

Changes and Modifications

Warning about unauthorized modifications voiding operational authority.

Declaration of Conformity

Conformity Specifications

Lists standards and directives the product conforms to for regulatory compliance.

Item Checklist

Summary Of Features

Key Components and Features

Overview of the motherboard's layout, CPU, chipset, memory, slots, and peripherals.

Motherboard Layout

CPU Speed Setup

System Bus Speed Configuration

Instructions for setting the system bus speed using DIP switches and jumpers.

Connectors

Front Panel & Audio Connectors

Details and pinouts for audio, serial, and parallel ports on the motherboard.

USB, PS/2, and Power Connectors

Pinouts and functions for USB, PS/2 keyboard/mouse, and ATX power connectors.

Data and Peripheral Connectors

Details for IDE, modem, AUX, CD audio, and IR connectors.

LED Connectors

Identification of connectors for system status LEDs.

Panel and Jumper Definitions

System Control Jumpers

Configuration options for system control jumpers like STR and sound selection.

Wake-Up and Protection Jumpers

Settings for USB wake-up functions and BIOS write protection.

CMOS Reset and Battery

Procedure for clearing CMOS settings and information about the CMOS battery.

Performance List

Block Diagram

Suspend To RAM (STR) Installation

STR Function Introduction & Installation

Explanation of Suspend-to-RAM (STR) and steps for its installation.

Initiating and Recovering STR Mode

Methods to enter STR sleep mode and wake the system.

STR Function Requirements

Hardware and software prerequisites for proper STR function.

Dual BIOS Technology

What and Why Dual BIOS

Explanation of Dual BIOS technology and its benefits for system stability.

Using Dual BIOS Utility

Guide to accessing and operating the Dual BIOS utility interface.

Dual BIOS FAQ and Operation

Answers to common questions and details on how Dual BIOS works.

Audio Features: Four Speaker & SPDIF

Four Speaker Setup Guide

Instructions for configuring the four-speaker audio output.

SPDIF Output Configuration

Steps to enable and configure digital audio output via SPDIF.

Software Utilities Introduction

@BIOS™ Utility

Overview of Gigabyte's Windows-based BIOS live update utility.

EasyTuneIII™ Utility

Introduction to Gigabyte's Windows-based system overdrive utility.

Memory Installation

DIMM Module Compatibility

Table detailing compatible RAM module sizes and types for installation.

BIOS Setup

Entering and Navigating BIOS Setup

Steps to access the BIOS setup utility and basic navigation controls.

BIOS Setup Menu Overview

Description of the main menu structure and available configuration categories.

Core BIOS Configuration Options

Configuration settings for Standard CMOS, BIOS Features, Chipset, Power Management, Peripherals, Hardware Monitor.

Defaults, Passwords, and Exit Options

Options for loading defaults, setting passwords, and exiting the BIOS setup.

Chipset Features Setup

DRAM and AGP Configuration

Settings for DRAM frequency, CAS latency, and AGP modes.

USB and PCI Settings

Configuration options for USB controllers and PCI delay transactions.

Memory and Drive Strength Settings

Settings for BIOS flash protection, DRAM, and bus strengths.

SDRAM Command/Address Drive Settings

Configuration for SDRAM command, address, CAS#, and RAS# drive strengths.

Power Management Setup

ACPI Sleep and Wake-Up Settings

Settings for ACPI sleep states, USB wake-up, and suspend timeouts.

System Activity and Power Control

Controls for display activity, IRQ handling, power button, and AC back behavior.

RTC Alarm Settings

Configures the system to power on at a scheduled time.

PNP/PCI Configurations

PnP and VGA Settings

Configuration for Plug and Play OS support, VGA boot, and palette snoop.

PCI IRQ Priority Settings

Assigns IRQ priorities for PCI slots to optimize resource allocation.

IRQ Resource Usage

Defines resource usage for specific IRQ lines.

Load BIOS Defaults

Load Setup Defaults

Integrated Peripherals

IDE and Serial Port Configuration

Settings for onboard IDE channels and serial port A.

Serial Port B and Parallel Port Settings

Configuration for serial port B, duplex mode, and parallel port.

Parallel Port DMA, IRQ, and Audio

Settings for parallel port DMA/IRQ, and AC97/Legacy audio.

Sound Blaster and Game Port Configuration

Configuration for Sound Blaster, SB I/O, IRQ, DMA, MPU-401, and Game Port.

Hardware Monitor

ACPI Shutdown and Temperature Monitoring

Settings for ACPI shutdown temperature and monitoring CPU/System temperature.

Fan Speed and Voltage Monitoring

Monitoring of CPU fan speed, system fan speed, and system voltages.

Set Supervisor / User Password

IDE HDD AUTO Detection

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

VIA KT133/KM133 Chipsets Driver Installation

Creative Sound Driver Installation

LAVA! Player Installation

VIA AC'97 Audio Driver

EasyTuneIII Utilities Installation

BIOS Flash Procedure

Update BIOS via Internet

Steps for updating the system BIOS using an internet connection.

Update BIOS Offline

Instructions for updating the system BIOS without an internet connection.

Save and Verify BIOS

Procedures for saving current BIOS and checking compatibility.

Acronyms