This document is the user manual of GA-7VASFS-FS motherboard, which introduces the features and installation steps of the motherboard.
This manual covers the hardware installation process for the GA-7VASFS-FS motherboard, including CPU, memory, expansion cards, and cable connections. It also includes safety precautions for handling delicate components and static electricity protection.
The document details BIOS setup options, PCI and PnP configurations, hardware monitoring features, and on‑board peripherals such as USB, LAN, audio, and IDE interfaces. Technical specifications of the board are listed in the features summary.
| Form Factor | ATX size, 4‑layer PCB |
|---|---|
| CPU Socket | Socket A |
| Supported CPUs | AMD Athlon, Athlon XP, Duron (K7) |
| Chipset | VIA KT600 |
| Memory Type | DDR (PC1600/PC2100/PC2700/PC3200) |
| Maximum Memory | 1.5 GB DDR |
| AGP Slot | 1 slot, 4X (1.5 V) / 8X (0.8 V) |
| PCI Slots | 5 slots, 33 MHz, PCI 2.2 compliant |
| IDE Ports | 2 IDE bus master (UDMA33/ATA66/ATA100) |
| USB Ports | 8 ports (USB 2.0/1.1) |
| On‑board LAN | RTL8101L chipset |
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC655 |
| BIOS | Award BIOS with Q‑Flash |
In the BIOS Setup utility, select "Load Fail‑Safe Defaults" or "Load Optimized Defaults" to restore default settings.
It supports DDR memory modules, specifically DDR‑1600, DDR‑2100, DDR‑2700, and DDR‑3200, up to a maximum of 1.5 GB.