RE: help
- From: "Peter" <Peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2005 20:07:02 -0700
Hi,
Pls clear the CMOS and load setup default, then set the correct time in CMOS.
Save and exit setup. (Pls refer to the downloaded user manual for how to do
this.)
User manual download link:
http://www.giga-byte.com/Motherboard/Support/Manual/Manual_7VM400AM-RZ.htm
Pls post back to NG.
Peter
"midge05" wrote:
> Hi, i found the website, and downloaded the driver for the motherboard, but
> still no change
>
> "Peter" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have search gigabyte website and found that the 7VM400AM-RZ may be
> > the type of mobo that is most likely the same as your mobo.
> > They use the same VIA chipset KM400A but it support FSB400 but your
> > mobo only support upto FSB333.
> > However, you can download this user manual for your own reference.
> > Link:
> > http://www.giga-byte.com/Motherboard/Support/Manual/Manual_7VM400AM-RZ.htm
> >
> > You may also use the auto update from their download centre to update the
> > drivers
> > Link:
> > http://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Support/DownloadCenter/DownloadCenter_1.htm
> >
> > Go to gigabyte website to have a try and pls post back your findings.
> >
> > > When i clicked shipset, a report came up saying "AGP aperture size is more
> > > than half the memory size, This may cause performance penalty"
> > > Curent AGP is lower than maxium supported. This may cause performance
> > > penalty
> >
> > You can change the AGP aperture size in BIOS.
> > You can refer this to the downloaded user manual.
> > However, I would like to suggest you to add another 256MB of ram.
> > Make sure to use the same type and spec as unmatched ram stick would cause
> > troubles.
> >
> > Note: Pls refer to the downloaded user manual to clear the CMOS and load the
> > load default setup. Don't update the BIOS at this time.
> >
> > Peter
> >
> > "midge05" wrote:
> >
> > > Sorry yes December 2004.
> > >
> > > Motherboard name - Gigabyte GA-7VM333M-RZ
> > > Motherboard Chipset - VIA VT8378(A) Unichrome KM400(A)
> > > BIOS type - Award Modular (10/6/04)
> > >
> > > When i clicked shipset, a report came up saying "AGP aperture size is more
> > > than half the memory size, This may cause performance penalty"
> > > Curent AGP is lower than maxium supported. This may cause performance
> > > penalty.
> > >
> > > BIOS Field Value
> > > Award BIOS Message 7VM333M-RZ F5b IQ
> > >
> > > It also says No Battery. If you need any more, let me know, thank you so
> > > much for your help so far.
> > > Jane.
> > >
> > > "Peter" wrote:
> > >
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > I think you bought it from Dec 2004 and should be within the warranty period.
> > > > Pls check to clarify whether the problems caused by a power failure is
> > > > included in the warranty. If yes, call them for a repair.
> > > >
> > > > I have searched the IQon website and could not find any useful helps from
> > > > their support centre or download centre. Their download centre don't have
> > > > BIOS for update and the user manual is very basic. It even don't mention how
> > > > to boot into BIOS.
> > > >
> > > > You may download the belarc advisor from belarc.com or Everest home edition
> > > > from lavalys.com http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en
> > > > They are all freeware and provide detail info of your PC.
> > > >
> > > > Pls post back the detail info of your PC to NG for analysis and helps.
> > > >
> > > > Peter
> > > >
> > > > "midge05" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Hi, i dont have a user manual, thats shows specifics, just the basics. PC was
> > > > > bought in December 2005, and is an IQon. AMD sempron 2800+ processor 2.00Ghz,
> > > > > 244MB of RAM
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > "Peter" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Hi,
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Flash the mobo BIOS need to have some PC skills and you must really
> > > > > > understand how to do it as an improper update of BIOS may turn your PC to a
> > > > > > dead stone and the repair charges may be expensive.
> > > > > > Pls refer to the mobo user manual if it is a home made PC or refer to the
> > > > > > owner manual for a brand name PC.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > BTW, You should obtain the latest VIA drivers from viaarena.com or from the
> > > > > > mobo manufacturer's website but not from windows.
> > > > > > Link: http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx?PageID=2&Type=1
> > > > > >
> > > > > > If you need more help, pls post back with more info of your PC, the brand
> > > > > > and model of the mobo/PC brand name and model, etc.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Peter
> > > > > >
> > > > > > "midge05" wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thank you for replying, is it easy to change the battery, can i do it myself
> > > > > > > or should i get a professional to do it. Also how do i flash the bios and
> > > > > > > clear the CMOS. I think i know how to get in to these and load the optimized
> > > > > > > defaults. Will check with windows for latest VIA chipset drivers.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > "Peter" wrote:
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Hi,
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Looks like the main problem is the mobo.
> > > > > > > > Suggest you to change the mobo battery, clear the CMOS and flash the latest
> > > > > > > > BIOS.
> > > > > > > > If you can successfully flash the BIOS, load the default setup then save and
> > > > > > > > exit BIOS. Let windows load and reinstall the latest VIA chipset drivers.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > If you still can't solve the problems, check the mobo by a qualified
> > > > > > > > technician.
> > > > > > > > Hope it helps.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Peter
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > "midge05" wrote:
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > I have windows xp home and an amd sempron 2800+ processor. I have had
> > > > > > > > > trouble for a month now connecting to adsl broadband after a power failure.
> > > > > > > > > Tech support for PC are blaming modem/isp, and vise-versa. I found a folder
> > > > > > > > > titled hotline client on my pc and when i opened it there was a list stating
> > > > > > > > > my system devices and drivers. some of which had not-ok next to the driver
> > > > > > > > > but the staus was ok, i have included the list to see if anyone can say if
> > > > > > > > > these are whats causing my adsl to stop working when i plug in the mouse
> > > > > > > > > (PS/2). Have bought a usb mouse and managed to get connected for a while,
> > > > > > > > > but after disconnecting it failed to connect again and i had the same
> > > > > > > > > problems as before.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > System CMOS/realtime clock - not ok
> > > > > > > > > System board - not ok
> > > > > > > > > motherboard resources - not ok
> > > > > > > > > motherboard resources - not ok
> > > > > > > > > numeric data processor - not ok
> > > > > > > > > acpi power button - not ok
> > > > > > > > > isapnp read data port - not ok
> > > > > > > > > printer port logical interface - not ok
> > > > > > > > > VIA standard host bridge - not ok.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > if anyone knows how i can correct these or a website where i can get
> > > > > > > > > drivers, would be most appreciated.
.
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