This document is a revised version of the 7VM400M-RZ User's Manual, which provides instructions and precautions for using the motherboard.
This manual covers everything needed to install and configure the Gigabyte 7VM400M-RZ motherboard. It includes safety precautions, hardware installation procedures, BIOS configuration, and driver installation guidance.
Key sections describe the supported AMD Sempron, Athlon, Athlon XP and Duron processors, the VIA KM400 northbridge, VIA VT8235/VT8237R southbridge, memory and expansion slot options, as well as on‑board peripherals such as IDE, USB, audio, and LAN.
| CPU Socket | Socket A for AMD Sempron / Athlon XP / Athlon / Duron processors |
|---|---|
| Front‑Side Bus | 200/266/333 MHz |
| Maximum CPU Speed | Supports 1.4 GHz and faster |
| Northbridge Chipset | VIA KM400 |
| Southbridge Chipset | VIA VT8235 / VT8237R |
| Memory Slots | 2 DDR DIMM slots, up to 2 GB DDR200/266/333, 2.5 V |
| AGP Slot | 1 AGP slot, 8X/4X (1.5 V) mode |
| PCI Slots | 3 PCI slots, 33 MHz, PCI 2.2 compliant |
| USB Ports | 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 rear, 4 front) |
| Audio | 2/4/6‑channel line out/in/mic, SPDIF out |
It supports AMD Sempron, Athlon, Athlon XP and Duron processors using a Socket A.
The board has six USB 2.0/1.1 ports – two at the rear and four at the front.
There are three PCI slots that support 33 MHz and are PCI 2.2 compliant.