Gigabyte Ga7n400 Manual

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English    II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet:
a. Do not click Internet Update icon
b. Click Update New BIOS
c. Please select All Files in dialog box while opening the old file.
d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods.
(such as: 7N400P2.F1).
e. Complete update process following the instruction.
    III. Save BIOS
In the very beginning, there is Save Current BIOS icon shown in dialog box. It means to
save the current BIOS version.
    IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:
In the very beginning, there is About this program icon shown in dialog box. It can help you
check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.
Note:
a. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboards model names to be selected, please
make sure your motherboards model name again. Selecting wrong model name will
cause the  system unbooted.
b. In method II, be sure that motherboards model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as
your motherboards. Otherwise, your system wont boot.
c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS
™ server, please go onto
Gigabytes web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.
d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.
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2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:
STEP 3:
Select  Speaker Configuration, and choose the
2 channel for stereo speaker output. We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is
applied.
STEP 1:
Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to Line Out.
STEP 2 :
After installation of the audio driver, youll find an 
icon on the taskbars status area.  Click the audio icon
Sound Effect from the windows tray at the bottom of
the screen.
The installation of Windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the
function!
Line Out
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English4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to Line Out, the rear
channels to Line In.
STEP 3 :
Select Speaker Configuration, and choose the
4 channel for 4 speakers output.
Disable Only SURROUND-KIT, and press
OK.
Note :
When the Environment settings is None, the
sound would be performed as stereo mode
(2 channels output). Please select the other
settings for 4 channels output. STEP 2 :
After installation of the audio driver, youll find an  
icon on the taskbars status area. Click the audio icon
Sound Effect from the windows tray at the bottom of
the screen.Line Out Line In
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STEP 3 :
Select Speaker Configuration, and choose the
6 channel for 5.1 speaker output. Disable Only SUR-
ROUND-KIT and pess OK. Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output
without any additional module.
STEP 1 :
Connect the front channels to Line Out, the rear
channels to Line In, and the Center/Subwoofer chan-
nels to MIC In.
Basic 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
STEP 2 :
After installation of the audio driver, youll find an 
icon on the taskbars status area.  Click the audio icon
Sound Effect from the windows tray at the bottom of
the screen.Line OutLine In
MIC In
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STEP 1 :
Insert the Audio Combo Kit in the back of the case,
and fix it with the screw.
Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode (using Audio Combo Kit,
Optional Device):
(Audio Combo Kit provides SPDIF output port : optical & coaxis and SURROUND-KIT : Rear R/L &
Center/subwoofer)
SURROUND-KIT access analog output to rear
channels and Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the
best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In
and MIC at the same time. SURROUND-KIT is
included in the GIGABYTE unique Audio Combo Kit
as picture.
STEP 2 :
Connect the SURROUND-KIT  to SUR_CEN on the
M/B.
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STEP 4 :
Click the audio icon Sound Effect from the windows
tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3 :
Connect the front channels to back audio panels
Line Out, the rear channels to SURROUND-KITs
REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to
SURROUND-KITs SUB CENTER.
STEP 5 :
Select Speaker Configuration, and choose the 6
channels for 5.1 speakers out put.
Enable Only SURROUND-KIT and press OK.
When the Environment settings is None, the sound
would be performed as stereo mode(2 channels
output). Please select the other settings for 6
channels output.
Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeNotes:
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EnglishSPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)
3. Connect co-axial or optical output to the AC3
    decoder. 1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear
    bracket of PC, and fix it with screw.
2. Connect SPDIF wire to the motherboard.
A S/PDIF output device is available on the
motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and
could link to the S/PDIF output connector (As
picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear
bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting
port.
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Xpress Recovery Introduction
What is Xpress Recovery?
Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition . If the hard drive
can not work properly, you can restore it  to the original state.
1. It supports FAT16, FAT32, NTFS Operation System .
2. It does not work when you install Boot Manager .
3. It must be used with IDE hard disk supporting HPA .
4. The first partition must be set as the boot partition. When the boot partition is backed up,
    please do not change its size.
5. It must be connected to IDE1 Master .
1. System data and hard disks reading/writing speed will affect  backing up speed.
2. It is supported by Intel 865 / 875 chipset, nVIDIA nForce 2 chipset and SiS 648FX chipset
    based motherboard from Gigabyte.
How to use the Xpress Recovery
a. There are two ways to enter the Xpress Recovery utility:
1. Press F9 during  powering on the computer . (see the below)
2. Please go to Advanced BIOS setting menu and set boot from CD-ROM, then save
and exit the BIOS menu. Later, when CD-ROM: appears at the bottom of  the screen,
press any key to enter Xpress Recovery.
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Al ly
Copyright  (C) 1984-2003,  Award Software,  Inc.
Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1
Check System Health OK
Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4  1.7GHz (100x17.0)

Memory Testing  : 131072K OK
Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08
Primary Slave : None
Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101
Secondary Slave : None
Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery
08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00
F9 For Xpress Recovery
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1.Excute Backup Utility:

  Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit
The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back it up.
The  backed up data will be saved as a hidden image .
2.Excute Restore Utility:

  This program will recover your system to factory default.
       Press R to recover your system.
       Press Esc to exit
Restore the backup image to the original state.
3.Remove Backup Image:

  Do you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N)
Remove the backup image.
4.Exit and Restart:
Exit and restart your computer.
b. Xpress Recovery:
Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd.
1. Excute Backup Utility
2. Excute Restore Utility
3. Remove Backup Image
4. Exit and Restart
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