GIGABYTE 7VT880-RZ, 7VT880-RZ-C User Guide
7VT880-RZ /
7VT880-RZ-C
AMD SempronTM / AthlonTM XP / AthlonTM / DuronTM Socket A Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-7VT880RZ-1002
Copyright
© 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from
without the expressed, written permission of GBT.
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Notice
Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a
commitment to update the information contained herein.
Dec. 28, 2004
Mother Board
7VT880-RZ
Dec. 28 ,2004
Motherboard
7VT880-RZ
Preparing Your Computer
Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To
protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you
work on your computer.
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one,
touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power
supply case.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other
components.
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components
whenever the components are separated from the system.
5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX power
connector on the motherboard.
Installing the motherboard to the chassis
If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don't line up with the holes on the base and there
are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the
mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so
be careful of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying
about short circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the
motherboard PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don't let the
screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it
may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.
Table of Content
English
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................. 23
Features Summary ..................................................................................................................... 5
7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard Layout ....................................................................................... 7
Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................ 8
Hardware Installation Process ..................................................................................................... 9
Step 1: Set System Clock Jumper (JP1) .................................................................................... 9
Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................................................................... 10
Step 2-1: CPU Installation .................................................................................................. 10
Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation .............................................................................. 10
Step 3: Install Memory Modules ................................................................................................ 11
Step 4: Install Expansion Cards ................................................................................................ 13
Step 5: Install I/O Peripherals Cables ....................................................................................... 13
Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction ................................................................................ 13
Step 5-2 : Connectors Introduction ...................................................................................... 14
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2b) ...................................................................... 23
Standard CMOS Features ........................................................................................................ 25
Advanced BIOS Features ......................................................................................................... 27
Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................................................ 28
Power Management Setup ........................................................................................................ 30
PnP/PCI Configurations............................................................................................................ 32
PC Health Status ...................................................................................................................... 33
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ..................................................................................................34
Load Fail-Safe Defaults .. ............................................................................................................ 36
Load Optimized Defaults ............................................................................................................ 36
Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................................................................ 36
Save & Exit Setup .................................................................................................................... 37
Exit Without Saving .................................................................................................................. 37
Chapter 3 Install Drivers ............................................................................................... 39
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
CPU Socket A for AMD SempronTM / AthlonTM XP / AthlonTM / DuronTM processor
Supports 200/266/333/400MHz FSB
Supports 2.2GHz and faster
Chipset North Bridge:VIA KT880
South Bridge: VIA VT8237R
Memory 3 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 3GB memory)
Supports dual channel DDR 400/333/266 DIMM
Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM
Slots 1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X(1.5V) mode
5 PCI slots
IDE Connections 2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), allows connection
of 4 IDE devices
Onboard SATA 2 Serial ATA ports
FDD Connections 1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices
Peripherals 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode
2 serial ports (COMA, COMB)
8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)
1 front audio connector
1 IR connector
1 PS/2 keyboard port
1 PS/2 mouse port
Onboard LAN RTL8100C*
1 RJ45 port*
Onboard Audio ALC655 CODEC
Supports Line In ; Line Out ; MIC In
Supports 2 / 4 / 6 channel audio
Supports SPDIF In/Out connection
CD In/AUX In/Game connector
BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Supports Q-Flash
(Note 1)
English
(Note 1) It is recommended to use SATA (1.5Gb/s) hard disks.
"*" For 7VT880-RZ only.
to be continued......
Introduction- 5 -
I/O Control IT8705F
Hardware Monitor CPU / System fan speed detection
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Onboard SATA RAID Onboard VT8237R chip
Additional Features Supports EasyTune 4
Form Factor ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm
System voltage detection
CPU temperature detection
CPU / System fan fail warning
- supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1)
- supports JBOD function
- supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s
- supports a maximum of 2 SATA connections
Supports @BIOS
Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications.
We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification
because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU,
chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific
bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU,
Chipsets, Memory, Cards….etc.
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7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard Layout
English
KB_MS
COMB
COMA
USB
USB
AUDIO
CODEC
SUR_CEN
#
C
LPT
LAN*
F_AUDIO
RTL8100C*
CD_IN
IT8705F
GAME
CPU_FAN
ATX_12V
AUX_IN
SPDIF_IO
JP1
IR
Socket A
VIA KT880
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
IDE2
IDE1
F_USB1
AGP
BIOS
7VT880-RZ
VIA VT8237R
CI
F_USB2
PWR_LED
DDR1
DDR2
SATA0
RAM_LED
DDR3
SATA1
F_PANEL
ATX
CLR_CMOS
BAT
FDD
SYS _FAN
"#" For 7VT880-RZ-C only.
"*" For 7VT880-RZ only.
Introduction- 7 -
Block Diagram
English
AGPCLK
(66MHz)
AGP
4X/8X
TM
AMD-K7
100/133/166/200MHz
VIA KT880
CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz)
System Bus
Dual Channel DDR
5 PCI
PCICLK
(33MHz)
RJ45*
RTL8100C*
2 Serial ATA
AC97 Link
AC97
CODEC
MIC
LINE-IN
VIA VT8237R
8 USB
Ports
LINE-OUT
ATA33/66/100/133
IDE Channels
LPC BUS
33 MHz
14.318 MHz
IT8705F
24 MHz
33 MHz
PS/2 KB/Mouse
BIOS
IR
Game Port
Floppy
LPT Port
2 COM
Ports
"*" For 7VT880-RZ only.
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Hardware Installation Process
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
Step 1- Set System Clock Jumper (JP1)
Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 3- Install Memory Modules
Step 4- Install Expansion Cards
Step 5- Install I/O Peripherals Cables
English
Step 2
Step 3Step 5
Step 5
Step 5
Step 1
Step 4
Step 1: Set System Clock Jumper (JP1)
The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166/200MHz by adjusting JP1.
(The internal frequency depends on CPU.)
1
OPEN: Auto (133/166/200MHz, supports the 266/
333/ 400MHz FSB CPU)
1
CLOSE: Force to 100MHz (supports the 200MHz
FSB CPU)
JP1
When you use a CPU with 200MHz FSB, please
set the JP1 to CLOSE (100MHz).
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Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
English
Step 2-1: CPU Installation
Figure 1.
Pull the rod to the 90-degree
directly.
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the
wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the
insert direction of the CPU.
3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink.
4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise
overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.
5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It
is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifica
tions since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set
the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Socket Actuation Lever
Figure 2.
Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look
for a cut edge on the CPU upper
corner. Insert the CPU into the
socket. (Do not force the CPU into the socket.) Then move the
socket lever to the locked position while holding pressure on the
center of the CPU.
Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation
Figure 1.
Apply the thermal tape(or
grease) to provide better heat
conduction between your CPU
and cooling fan.
Figure 2.
Fasten the cooling fan supporting-base onto the CPU socket
on the motherboard.
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Figure 3.
Make sure the CPU fan is
plugged to the CPU fan
connector, than the install
completely.
Step 3: Install Memory Modules
Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.
2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer
power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.
3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be
installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the
direction.
The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM
socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between
sockets.
notch
English
Fig.1
The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module
can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module
vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.
Fig.2
Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock
the DIMM module.
Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the
DIMM module.
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DDR memory module
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Dual Channel DDR
The 7VT880-RZ series supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel
Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double.
English
7VT880-RZ series includes 3 DIMM sockets as following:
If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the
limitation of the chipset.
The following table is for Dual Channel Technology combination: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2
Channel B : DDR 3
1. Dual channel memory cannot be used if one or three DDR memory modules are installed.
2. If two DDR memory modules are installed (same storage capacity), one must be added to the
Channel A slot and the other in the Channel B slot in order to use dual channel memory. You
can simply install the two memory modules into slots of the same color. Dual channel memory
cannot function if both DDR memory modules are installed on the same channel.
DDR 1 DDR 2 DDR 3
2 memory modules
DS/SS X DS/SS
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Step 4: Install Expansion Cards
1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before installing the expansion card into
the computer.
2. Please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X (1.5V).
3. Please carefully pull out the small white- drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to
install/ Uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly
down on the slot .Make sure your AGP card is locked by the small white- drawable bar.
AGP Card
Step 5: Install I/O Peripherals Cables
English
Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction
*
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard
to the lower port (purple).
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.
Serial Port (COMA, COMB)
Devices like mouses, modems, and etc. can be connected to Serial port.
USB port
Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such
as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface. Also make
sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not supportUSB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your
OS or device(s) vendors.
LAN Port *
The LAN port provides Internet connection.
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"*" For 7VT880-RZ only.
English
Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction
Line In
Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround channels to this connector.
Line Out (Front Speaker Out)
Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.
MIC In
Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.
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3
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15
13
16
20
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) FDD
6) IDE1 / IDE2
7) SATA0 / SATA1
8) F_PANEL
9) BAT
10) PWR_LED
11) RAM_LED
18
14 17
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2
19
21
9
7
5
6
4
8
10
12) F_AUDIO
13) SUR_CEN
14) SPDIF_IO
15) CD_IN
16) AUX_IN
17) F_USB1 / F_USB2
18) I R
19) C I
20) GAME
21) CLR_CMOS
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