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Gigabyte GA-E7AUM-DS2H (rev. 1.0)

Gigabyte GA-E7AUM-DS2H (rev. 1.0)
NVIDIA GeForce 9400 chipset
  1. DES Advanced technology with VRD11.1 power design featuring hardware based Dynamic multi-Gear switching
  2. Supports Intel Core 2 multi-core processors and 45nm processors.
  3. 1333MHz FSB (Front Side Bus) and DDR 2 800 support
  4. Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400 graphics(DirectX10)
  5. Ultimate graphics performance with PCI-Ex16 interface with NVIDIA Hybrid SLI support.
  6. Integrated SATA 3Gb/s with RAID function
  7. Features high speed Gigabit Ethernet and IEEE1394
  8. Blu-ray playback supported by high quality 106dB SNR ALC889A HD audio
  9. Supports Dolby Home Theater audio to enjoy a rich surround sound experience
  10. Integrated HDMI/ DVI interface for Full HD 1080 Blu-ray playback with HDCP
  11. Patented DualBIOS with dual hardware BIOS protection
Overview


Intel® Core™ 2 multi-core
GA-E7AUM-DS2H supports Intel latest high performance CPU delivers the most energy-efficient performance available today. Based on Intel's Micro Architecture, the Intel multi-core processors with 4 cores and two shared L2 caches provide the best capability-per-watt solutions and are an ideal choice for multi-media enthusiasts and intensive multi-tasking environments. This cutting-edge processor offers significant performance boosts and provides an overall more energy efficient platform.


Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced

GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced provides better energy saving capabilities and enhanced system performance. GIGABYTE Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced is the world’s only motherboard energy saving technology with hardware-based Dynamic 4-Gear* Switching on GA-E7AUM-DS2H. With support for VRD 11.1, GIGABYTE’s DES Advanced allows the motherboard to switch to 2 Gear phase switching during idle, allowing for a dramatic increase in power savings.
GIGABYTE has also retooled Dynamic Energy Saver to allow overclockers to experience the benefits of multi-gear power phase switching while overclocking, providing ultra stable, ultra smooth overclocking performance.
NVIDIA® GeForce 9400 Chipset
GIGABYTE GA-E7AUM-DS2H, adapting brand new NVIDIA® GeForce 9400 MCP chipset (Media and Communications Processor) supporting Microsoft DirectX10 for Vista Premium. Featuring NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI® (GeForce Boost) 、PureVideo® HD technology、NVIDIA® CUDA™ and NVIDIA PhysX technology. GeForce 9400 also highly improves the realism of HD contents playback and graphics performance for mainstream 3D gaming. Through the supporting verity of video output, such as DVI and HDMI (with HDCP support), GIGABYTE GA-E7AUM-DS2H brings the ultimate rich multimedia experience.
NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI Support
  • GeForce Boost™: Turbocharge the performance of your integrated GeForce GPU. Plug in an NVIDIA graphics card and enjoy the additive performance of GeForce Boost Technology, the easiest and most cost effective way to give your graphics performance an instant boost.
* Please use NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI certified VGA card (Please refer to NVIDIA® website www.nvidia.com for detail information.
** NVIDIA® Hybrid SLI current only supports Windows Vista.
World’s best 3D graphic UMA team up with Energy saving form Intel Platform
The 3DMark 2006 and 3DMark Vantage is the benchmark software which is generally used on analyzing a PC performance of DirectX® 3D visualization, especially a valuable guideline for gaming users as reference.
  • Hardware equipment required: [CPU] Intel Core2 Quad Q9300 CPU (2.5G), [Memory] DDR2 1066(1GBx2 OC), [OS] Windows Vista 32-bit.
  • Software equipment required: [Benchmark] 3DMark 2006, [Resolution] 1280x1024x32 (no AA, no AF, 32bpp).
Ultra Durable 2 -Designed with Top Quality Highly Efficient Components

Ultra Cooling - Low RDS(on) MOSFET Design
Low RDS(on) MOSFETs specially designed to produce lower switching resistance for faster electric current charging and discharging...more

Low Power Loss - Ferrite Core Choke Design
Ferrite core chokes comprised of a compound of iron oxide and other metal elements whose properties hold energy much longer than common iron core at high frequency...more

Longer Life - All-Solid Capacitor Design
Solid capacitors contain a solid organic polymer, while electrolytic capacitors use a common liquid electrolyte, hence, the terms solid capacitor versus electrolytic capacitors...more
Dual Channel DDR2 800
Experience the advanced technology of DDR2 800 memory by overclocking, featuring faster speeds and higher data bandwidth, which delivers superior performance for the most demanding applications.
* Please refer "Memory Support List" for memory support information
PCI-E 2.0 Graphics Interface
PCI-E 2.0 doubles the bus standard's bandwidth from 2.5 Gbit/s to 5 Gbit/s, meaning a x32 connector can transfer data at up to 16 GB/s in each direction. PCI-E 2.0 also features improvements to the point-to-point data transfer protocol and its software architecture.
HDMI-The Next Generation Multimedia Interface
HDMI is the latest High-Definition Multimedia Interface able to provide up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content.
Dolby Home Theater® - Enjoy a Rich Home Theater Surround Sound Experience
Dolby Home Theater places listeners in the middle of the action, giving their PCs a powerful set of tools to deliver a cinema-style experience in vivid surround sound.
  • Delivers vivid surround sound for music, movies, and games, using two to eight speakers or any set of headphones
  • Designed to automatically deliver the best possible listening experience
ALC889A with DTS Connect Enables a Superior Audio Experience



Excellent Audio Performance
High-performance DAC (Digital-Analog Converter) with 106 dB Signal-to-Noise ratio playback quality, designed especially for Windows Vista Premium PCs.



Blu-ray/HD DVD Full Rate Audio Support
The ALC889A enables high quality Full Rate Lossless Audio for content protected media and support for both Blu-ray and HD DVD formats for an exhilarating home theater entertainment experience.

7.1+2 Channel High Definition Output
The ALC889A provides support for 7.1 sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs.
DualBIOS™ - Patented Dual Hardware BIOS Protection
DualBIOS™ is a GIGABYTE patented technology that automatically recovers BIOS data when main BIOS has crashed or failed. Featuring 2 physical BIOS ROMs integrated onboard, GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ allows quick and seamless recovery from BIOS damage or failure due to viruses or improper BIOS updating.
SATA 3Gb/s storage interface
The SATA specification doubles bus bandwidth from 1.5Gb/s to 3Gb/s. Native Command Queuing is a new specification that enables out-of-order execution of commands for efficient retrieval of data. Hot Plug support allows users to insert and remove hard disk drives without shutting off power to the system.
IEEE1394 motherboard
This motherboard with IEEE1394 FireWire interface from Texas Instruments (TI). With the transfer speed up to 400Mb/s, the new generation IEEE1394 interface further enhances PC connectivity with consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, and storage peripherals.
Gigabit LAN connectivity
The Gigabit network interface delivers a high speed LAN connection with data transfer rate up to 1000Mb/s, providing new generation connectivity for the broadband era. Gigabit LAN is ideally for seamless internet connection such as streaming audio and video contents.
Specifications
CPU
  1. Support for an Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme processor/ Intel® Core™ 2 Quad processor/Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor/Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processo/Intel® Celeron® processor in the LGA 775 package
  2. L2 cache varies with CPU
Front Side Bus
  1. 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB
Chipset
  1. NVIDIA® GeForce 9400
Memory
  1. 4 x 1.8V DDR2 DIMM sockets supporting up to 16 GB of system memory (Note 1)
  2. Dual channel memory architecture
  3. Support for DDR2 800/667 MHz memory modules
Onboard GraphicsChipset:
  1. 1 x D-Sub port
  2. 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2)
  3. 1 x HDMI port (Note 3)
Audio
  1. Realtek ALC889A codec
  2. High Definition Audio
  3. 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
  4. Support for Dolby Home Theater (Note 4)
  5. Support for S/PDIF In/Out
  6. Support for CD In
LAN
  1. Realtek 8211CL chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Expansion Slots
  1. 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (The PCI Express x16 slot supports NVIDIA Hybrid SLI (Note 5) technology and conforms to PCI Express 2.0 standard.)
  2. 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
  3. 2 x PCI slots
Storage InterfaceChipset:
  1. 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors supporting up to 5 SATA 3Gb/s devices (Note 6)
  2. 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port on the back panel supporting up to 1 SATA 3Gb/s device
  3. Support for SATA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD
JMicron 368 chip:
  1. 1 x IDE connector supporting ATA-100/66/33 and up to 2 IDE devices
iTE IT8718 chip:
  1. 1 x floppy disk drive connector supporting up to 1 floppy disk drive
IEEE 1394aT.I. TSB43AB23 chip
  1. Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 on the back panel, 1 via the IEEE 1394a bracket
USB
  1. Integrated in the chipset
  2. Up to 12 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 on the back panel, 6 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers)
Internal I/O Connectors
  1. 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
  2. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
  3. 1 x floppy disk drive connector
  4. 1 x IDE connector
  5. 5 x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
  6. 1 x CPU fan header
  7. 1 x system fan header
  8. 1 x front panel header
  9. 1 x front panel audio header
  10. 1 x CD In connector
  11. 1 x S/PDIF In/Out header
  12. 3 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
  13. 1 x IEEE 1394a header
  14. 1 x parallel port header
  15. 1 x serial port header
  16. 1 x power LED header
  17. 1 x chassis intrusion header
Back Panel Connectors
  1. 1 x PS/2 keyboard port or PS/2 mouse port
  2. 1 x D-Sub port
  3. 1 x DVI-D port (Note 2)
  4. 1 x HDMI port (Note 3)
  5. 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
  6. 1 x IEEE 1394a port
  7. 1 x eSATA 3Gb/s port
  8. 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  9. 1 x RJ-45 port
  10. 6 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line out/Microphone)
I/O Controller
  1. iTE IT8718 chip
H/W Monitoring
  1. System voltage detection
  2. CPU/System temperature detection
  3. CPU/System fan speed detection
  4. CPU overheating warning
  5. CPU/System fan fail warning
  6. CPU/System fan speed control (Note 7)
BIOS
  1. 2 x 8 Mbit flash
  2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
  3. Support for DualBIOSTM
  4. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 1.0b
Unique Features
  1. Support for @BIOS
  2. Support for Q-Flash
  3. Support for Virtual Dual BIOS
  4. Support for Download Center
  5. Support for Xpress Install
  6. Support for Xpress Recovery2
  7. Support for EasyTune (Note 8)
  8. Support for Dynamic Energy Saver Advanced
Bundle Software
  1. Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System
  1. Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP
Form Factor
  1. Micro ATX Form Factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm
Driver

Audio
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2008/09/16Realtek Function driver for Realtek Azalia audio chip (Including Microsoft UAA Driver in English edition)
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows XP,Windows XP 64Bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 32bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64bit,Windows Vista x86 (32-bit),Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
R2.0034.78 MB
Download from ...2006/10/03Microsoft UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) Bus driver (Full Multi-language version )
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows XP,Windows Server 2003
5.10.0.501029.87 MB

Chipset / LAN / SATA RAID
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2008/11/14NVIDIA MCP7A Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan\sata raid driver)
O.S. : Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
20.0820.22 MB
Download from ...2008/11/14NVIDIA MCP7A Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan\sata raid driver)
O.S. : Windows XP
20.0819.06 MB
Download from ...2008/11/14NVIDIA MCP7A Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan\sata raid driver)
O.S. : Windows XP 64Bit
20.0820.04 MB
Download from ...2008/11/14NVIDIA MCP7A Chipset Driver (include chipset\lan\sata raid driver)
O.S. : Windows Vista x86 (32-bit)
20.0819.21 MB

SATA RAID
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2008/11/04NVIDIA MCP7A SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)
O.S. : Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
10.3.0.420.54 MB
Download from ...2008/11/04NVIDIA MCP7A SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)
O.S. : Windows XP
10.3.0.420.52 MB
Download from ...2008/11/04NVIDIA MCP7A SATA AHCI Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)
O.S. : Windows XP
10.3.0.420.44 MB
Download from ...2008/11/04NVIDIA MCP7A SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)
O.S. : Windows XP 64Bit
10.3.0.420.54 MB
Download from ...2008/11/04NVIDIA MCP7A SATA RAID Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)
O.S. : Windows Vista x86 (32-bit)
10.3.0.420.51 MB
Download from ...2008/11/04NVIDIA MCP7A SATA AHCI Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)
O.S. : Windows XP 64Bit
10.3.0.420.46 MB
Download from ...2008/11/04NVIDIA MCP7A SATA AHCI Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)
O.S. : Windows Vista x86 (32-bit)
10.3.0.420.44 MB
Download from ...2008/11/04NVIDIA MCP7A SATA AHCI Driver (Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows* setup to read from floppy)
O.S. : Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
10.3.0.420.46 MB

VGA
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2008/11/05NVIDIA MCP7A VGA driver
O.S. : Windows XP
20.08112.62 MB
Download from ...2008/11/05NVIDIA MCP7A VGA driver
O.S. : Windows XP 64Bit
20.08123.53 MB
Download from ...2008/11/05NVIDIA MCP7A VGA driver
O.S. : Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
20.08124.64 MB
Download from ...2008/11/05NVIDIA MCP7A VGA driver
O.S. : Windows Vista x86 (32-bit)
20.08107.69 MB



Gigabyte GA-VT890P (rev. 1.0)

Gigabyte GA-VT890P (rev. 1.0)
  1. Supports Intel® Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 Processor
  2. DDR2 667 for advanced system performance
  3. Features PCI Express x16 for outstanding graphics performance
  4. Features SATA interface
  5. Integrated high speed 10/100 Ethernet connection
  6. Features 8-channel Intel® High Definition Audio
  7. Supports Microsoft Windows® Vista™ Basic


Overview
Introduction
The Gigabyte GA-VT890P motherboard features VIA PT890 Pro and 8237A chipset supporting Intel Core™2 Duo processor which enables excellent overall system performance and stability. GA-VT890P comes with 1066MHz Front Side Bus and DDR2 667 memory architecture supports are able to largely enhance system performance. It also provides a variety of features such as Serial ATA, USB 2.0 ports, 8-channel HD audio, 10/100 Ethernet connection, and a high-speed Ultra ATA133 interface.

Windows® Vista™ Basic Supported
Windows® Vista™ Basic promises to deliver a streamlined computing experience designed to fundamentally change how users view, find and organize their digital information. With Intel LGA775 solutions all enabling support for Vista Basic, GIGABYTE offers a fresh and unique desktop.

Intel Next-Generation Core™2 Duo Processor
Leading the silicon process technology from 90nm to 65nm, the Intel new-generation CPU transistors deliver more energy-efficient performance than anyone. Based on the Intel's next generation Micro Architecture, the Intel Core ™2 Duo processor with two cores and shared L2 caches provides the best capability-per-watt solutions. The cutting-edge processor the significant performance boosts and better energy efficient platform.


Supports DDR2 667/533 memory architecture
Available with 2 DIMM slots supporting up to 4GB of DDR2 667 memory, GA-VT890P provides the highest performance platform with the high-bandwidth (4.2GB/s) DDR2 memory solution.

Serial ATA with RAID 0, 1 function
Serial ATA is the revolutionary ATA interface that provides scalable performance for IDE device. With up to 150MB/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA is faster than current Parallel ATA and delivers superior input/output performance. In addition, the Serial ATA interface is furnished with RAID 0,1 function for extra performance enhancement and data protection.

10/100 Ethernet Connection
The onboard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection offers a cost-saving and reliable solution for value-minded users requiring straightforward network connectivity.

Intel® High Definition Audio
Intel® High Definition Audio enables premium digital sound in the PC for an immersive surround sound experience. In addition, Intel HD Audio delivers multiple audio channels in your PC so you can listen to two different streams simultaneously in two separate rooms.

RoHS compliant
As a member of the global community to look after the environment, Gigabyte complies with the European Union's Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive which limits the use of lead, mercury, cadmium and other hazardous substances in electronic products.. From components and material selection to production processes, make up of accessories, packaging/color boxes etc; GIGABYTE has carefully examined and designed this product to be 100% RoHS compliant. GIGABYTE will continue to develop RoHS compliant PC components and commit valuable resources to promoting and advancing RoHS directive goals and objectives.
Specifications
CPU
  1. LGA775
  2. Support Intel® Core™ 2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 Processor
  3. Supports 1066/800/533MHz FSB
Chipset
  1. Northbridge: VIA PT890 Pro Chipset
  2. Southbridge: VIA 8237A Chipset
  3. Realtek 8201 (10/100 PHY) LAN Chip
  4. VIA 1708A HD Audio Codec
Memory
  1. 2 DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1)
  2. Supports 1.8V DDR DIMM
  3. Supports DDR2 667/533/400 DIMM (Note 2)
(Note 1) Due to the limitation of Windows 32-bit operating system, when more than 4GB of physical memory is installed, the actual memory available for the operating system will be less than 4GB; Windows 64-bit operating system doesn't have such limitation.
(Note 2) To use a DDR2 667 memory module on the motherboard, you must install a 1066/800 MHz FSB processor.
Internal I/O Connectors
  1. 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
  2. 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
  3. 1 x FDD connector
  4. 2 x IDE connector
  5. 2 x Serial ATA connector
  6. 2 x CPU fan connector
  7. 1 x system fan connector
  8. 1 x front panel connector
  9. 1 x front audio connector
  10. 1 x SPDIF IN/OUT connector
  11. 1 x CD IN connector
  12. 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connector (supports 4 ports)
  13. 1 x serial port (COMB connector)
  14. 1 x Power LED connector
  15. 1 x Chassis Intrusion(CI) connector
Expansion Slots
  1. 1 x PCI Expressx16
  2. 1 x PCI Expressx1
  3. 5 x PCI slots
Back Panel Connectors
  1. PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
  2. 1 x serial port (COMA)
  3. 1 x LPT port
  4. 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
  5. 1 x RJ45 LAN ports
  6. 6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out)
Form Factor
  1. ATX
  2. 30.5cm x 20.7cm
H/W Monitoring
  1. System voltage detection
  2. CPU / System temperature detection
  3. CPU / System fan speed detection
  4. CPU / System warning temperature
  5. CPU fan failure warning
  6. Supports CPU Smart Fan function (Note 3)
(Note 3) This function is only supported on 4-pin CPU fans
BIOS
  1. One 4Mbit flash ROM
  2. Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
  3. PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 1.0b
Other Features
  1. Supports @BIOS
  2. Supports Download Center
  3. Supports Q-Flash
  4. Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function) (Note 4)
  5. Supports Xpress Install
  6. Supports Xpress Recovery2
  7. Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue
(Note 4) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.
Driver

Audio
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2007/02/09VIA HD audio driver
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows XP 32Bit,Windows XP 64Bit,Windows Server 2003
5.10.1.10906.66 MB
Download from ...2006/12/13VIA HD audio beta driver
O.S. : Windows Vista x86 (32-bit),Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
V3.0 beta7.89 MB

Chipset / SATA RAID
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2007/07/05VIA HyperionPro Driver
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows XP 32Bit,Windows XP 64Bit,Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 32bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64bit
V5.12a10.77 MB

LAN
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2007/07/05VIA 8237 Driver
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows XP 32Bit,Windows XP 64Bit,Windows Server 2003,Windows Vista x86 (32-bit),Windows Vista x64 (64-bit)
V3.685.64 MB

SATA RAID
DownloadDateDescriptionVersionSize
Download from ...2007/07/05VIA VT8237 SATA RAID(Preinstall driver, press F6 during Windows setup to read from floppy)
O.S. : Windows 2000,Windows XP 32Bit,Windows XP 64Bit,Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 32bit,Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64bit
V5.50b0.38 MB