Gigabyte GA-7NNXP, GA-7NNXPV, GA-7N400-L1, GA-7N400V PRO User Manual

When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X (1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X.

AGP 4X/8X notch

Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by nVIDIA® nForce™ 2 IGP/SPP. You might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP Pro 4X/8X card.

Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V) mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V). The GA-7NNXPV / GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400V Pro / GA-7N400 Pro / GA-7N400L1 (or any AGP Pro 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1.5V) mode in it.

Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power Color", the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger is compatible with 2X(3.3V) / 4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support 2X(3.3V) only. The GA-7NNXPV / GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400V Pro / GA-7N400 Pro / GA-7N400-L1 (or any AGP Pro 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.

Note : Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification. Therefore, AG32S(G) will work fine with nVIDIA® nForce2 IGP/ SPP based motherboards.

Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual BIOS label from PCI slots if there is one.

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.

Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.

Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)

GA-7NNXPV / GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400V Pro / GA-7N400 Pro / GA-7N400-L1

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)

in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive

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 EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement

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 EN 55013

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 EN 55014 Limits and methods of measurement

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 EN 55015 Limits and methods of measurement

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 EN 55020

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7 EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement

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 DIN VDE 0855

 

 part 10

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 part 12

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7 CE marking

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 EN 60065

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 EN 60335

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of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial,scientific and medical (ISM high frequency equipment

Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment

of radio disturbance characteristics of household electrical appliances, portable tools and similar electrical apparatus

of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries

Immunity from radio interference of broadcast receivers and associated equipment

of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment

Cabled distribution systems; Equipment for receiving and/or distribution from sound and television signals

The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product

Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use

Safety of household and similar electrical appliances

(Stamp)

with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC

Declaration of Conformity

We, Manufacturer/Importer

(full address)

G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH

declare that the product

Mother Board

is in conformity with

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 EN 61000-3-2*

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7 EN 60555-2

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 EN 61000-3-3* Disturbances in supply systems cause

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7 EN 60555-3

7 EN 50081-1

7 EN 50082-1

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 EN 55081-2

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 EN 55082-2

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 ENV 55104

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 EN50091-2

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(EC conformity marking)

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 EN 60950

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 EN 50091-1

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Manufacturer/Importer

Date : May 15, 2003

Disturbances in supply systems cause by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “Harmonics”

by household appliances and similar electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”

Generic emission standard Part 1: Residual commercial and light industry

Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residual commercial and light industry

Generic emission standard Part 2: Industrial environment

lmmunity requirements for household appliances tools and similar apparatus

EMC requirements for uninterruptible power systems (UPS)

Safety for information technology equipment including electrical bussiness equipment

General and Safety requirements for uninterruptible power systems (UPS)

Signature:

Name:

Timmy Huang

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)

Responsible Party Name:

Address:

Phone/Fax No:

hereby declares that the product

Product Name: Motherboard

Model Number:

Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a), Class B Digital Device

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful and (2) this device must accept any inference received, including that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person’s Name:

Signature:

G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.) 17358 Railroad Street

City of Industry, CA 91748 (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339

GA-GA-7NNXPV/GA-7NNXP/ GA-7N400V Pro/GA-7N400 Pro/GA-7N400-L1

ERIC LU

Eric Lu

Date:

May 15, 2003

GA-7NNXPV / GA-7NNXP /

GA-7N400V Pro / GA-7N400 Pro /

GA-7N400-L1

AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard

USER'S MANUAL

AMD Athlon™/ Athlon™ XP / Duron™ Socket A Processor Motherboard

Rev. 1004

12ME-7NNXPV-1004

Table of Content

English

Item Checklist .........................................................................................4

Chapter 1 Introduction............................................................................5

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process.............................................15

Features Summary...................................................................................... 5

GA-7NNXPV Motherboard Layout............................................................... 8

GA-7NNXP Motherboard Layout................................................................. 9

GA-7N400V Pro Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 10

GA-7N400 Pro Motherboard Layout.......................................................... 11

GA-7N400-L1 Motherboard Layout...........................................................12

Block Diagram - GA-7NNXPV / GA-7N400V Pro ......................................13

Block Diagram - GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400 Pro / GA-7N400-L1.................14

Step 1: Set System Jumper (CLK_SW).....................................................16

Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU).....................................17

Step 2-1: CPU Installation..............................................................................................17

Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation........................................................................18

Step 3: Install Memory Modules................................................................ 19

Step 4: Install expansion cards .................................................................22

Step 4-1: AGP Card Installation.....................................................................................22

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Step 4-2: DPVRM (Dual Power Voltage Regulator Module) Installation

.....................

Step 5: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply ............ 24

Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction...........................................................................24

Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction.................................................................................27

 For GA-7NNXPV only.  For GA-7NNXP only. a For GA-7N400V Pro only. @ For GA-7N400 Pro only. 5 For GA-7N400-L1 only.

NXP / N400 Pro Series Motherboard

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup .........................................................................43

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2)........................................44

Standard CMOS Features ......................................................................... 46

Advanced BIOS Features ..........................................................................49

Advanced Chipset Features ...................................................................... 51

Integrated Peripherals .............................................................................. 53

Power Management Setup .......................................................................59

PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................................62

PC Health Status........................................................................................ 63

Frequency/Voltage Control........................................................................65

Load Fail-Safe Defaults.............................................................................67

Load Optimized Defaults........................................................................... 68

Set Supervisor/User Password.................................................................. 69

Save & Exit Setup....................................................................................... 70

Exit Without Saving ...................................................................................71

English

Chapter 4 Technical Reference ...........................................................73

@BIOS™ Introduction................................................................................. 73

EasyTune DPS (Dual Power System) Introduction

™

4 Introduction ......................................................................... 74

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Flash BIOS Method Introduction............................................................... 76

2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction..........................................86

Xpress Recovery Introduction ................................................................... 92

Chapter 5 Appendix.............................................................................95

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Table of Content

Item Checklist

English

The GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400 Pro Series motherboard CD for motherboard driver & utility GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400 Pro Series user's manual Quick PC Installation Guide GigaRAID manual SATA RAID manual GC-SATA Card (optional)

(Manual; SATA cable x 1; Power cable x 1)

IDE cable x 3 / Floppy cable x 1 IDE cable x 1 / Floppy cable x 1

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()

(a@)

(5)

Serial ATA cable x 2 IEEE1394 cable x 1 2 Port USB Cable x 1 Audio Combo Kit x 1

(SURROUND-Kit + SPDIF Out Kit)

I/O Shield DPVRM x 1 VGA to TV-out Connector x 1 Video Cable x 1 Motherboard Settings Label

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()

()

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 A TX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the A TX 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.

 For GA-7NNXPV only.  For GA-7NNXP only. a For GA-7N400V Pro only. @ For GA-7N400 Pro only. 5 For GA-7N400-L1 only.

NXP / N400 Pro Series Motherboard

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Features Summary

Form Factor y 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB Motherboard y GA-7NNXPV / GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400V Pro / GA-7N400 Pro /

GA-7N400-L1

CPU y Socket A processor for AMD Athlon

128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die

(@5)

y 400

/333/266/200 MHz FSB

y Supports 1.4GHz and faster

Chipset y nVIDIA

nForce™ 2 IGP

(a)

Controller (PAC)

y nVIDIA® nForce™ 2 MCP-T

Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)

Memory y 4 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

y Supports Dual Channel DDR400 y Supports 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB unbuffered DRAM y Supports up to 3GB DRAM (Max) y Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM

I/O Control y IT8712F

()

Slots y 1 AGP Pro slot

or AGP slot

AGP3.0 8X interface at 533MHz

y 5 PCI slots support 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

On-Board IDE y 2 IDE controllers provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) with

PIO, Bus Master (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/A TA100) operation modes

y IDE3

(a@)

and IDE4

(a@)

Ultra AT A133/100, IDE

Serial AT A

(a@)

y 2 Serial AT A connectors in 150 MB/s operation mode y Controlled by SiI3112

(a@)

Hardware Monitor y CPU/System/Power fan revolution detect

y CPU/System temperature detect y CPU warning temperature y System voltage detect y CPU/System/Power fan fail warning y CPU Smart Fan control y Thermal shutdown function

™

/ Athlon™ XP / Duron™ (K7)

(@5)

/ SPP

(a@)

(@5)

(a@5)

Memory/AGP/PCI

(5)

/ MCP

Integrated

/DDR333/DDR266 DIMM

supports 8X/4X mode,

compatible with RAID,

to be continued......

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English

 For GA-7NNXPV only.  For GA-7NNXP only. a For GA-7N400V Pro only. @ For GA-7N400 Pro only. 5 For GA-7N400-L1 only.

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Introduction

On-Board Peripherals y 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M

English

On-Board LAN y Builit in Intel

On-Board Sound y Realtek ALC650 CODEC

On-Board IDE RAID

and 2.88M bytes

y 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode y GA-7NNXPV: 2 Serial ports(onboard COMA & COMB), 2 VGA ports

GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400 Pro / GA-7N400-L1: 2 Serial ports (COM1 & COM2) GA-7N400V Pro: 2 Serial ports (COM1, onboard COMB), 1 VGA port

y 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 x Rear, 2 x Front by cable) y 3 IEEE1394 ports (by cable)

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y 1 Smart Card Reader connector y 1 IrDA connector for IR/CIR

(a@)

or IR

(5)

y 1 Front Audio connector

Kenai 32 + Realtek 8201

y Builit in Realtek 8201 y 2 RJ45 ports

()

/ 1 RJ45 port

(a@5)

()

(a@5)

y Line Out / 2 front speaker y Line In / 2 rear speaker (by s/w switch) y Mic In / center & subwoofer (by s/w switch) y SPDIF In / Out y CD In / AUX In / Game port

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y Onboard GigaRAID IT8212F chipset y Supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) or

striping+mirroring (RAID 0 + RAID 1)

y Supports JBOD function y Supports concurrent dual A T A133 IDE controller operation y Support AT API mode for HDD y Supports IDE bus master operation y Support ATA133/RAID mode switch by BIOS y Displays status and error checking messages during boot-up y Mirroring supports automatic background rebuilds y Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in

controller onboard BIOS

to be continued......

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NXP / N400 Pro Series Motherboard

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On-Board SATA RAID

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y Onboard Silicon Image SiI3112 y Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1) y Supports UDMA up to 150 MB/sec y AIL UDMA and PIO Modes y Up to 2 SATA Device y ACPI and ATA/ATAPI6 y Supports hot plug function

On-Board IEEE1394

(a@)

y Built-in MCP-T + RealT ek 8801 PS/2 Connector y PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface BIOS y Licensed AWARD BIOS

y Supports Dual BIOS

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y Supports Face Wizard

y Supports Q-Flash

Additional Features y Supports CPU Dual Power System (DPS)

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y PS/2 Keyboard power on by password

y PS/2 Mouse power on

y External Modem wake up

y STR(Suspend-To-RAM)

y Wake on LAN (WOL)

y AC Recovery

y Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection

y USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3

y Supports Thermal Shutdown function

y Supports @BIOS Overclocking y Over Voltage (CPU/DDR/AGP) by BIOS

y Over Clock (CPU/DDR/AGP/PCI) by BIOS

English

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, SDRAM, Cards…etc.

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Introduction

GA-7NNXPV Motherboard Layout

English

VGA to TV-Out connector

(Note)

KB_MS

USB

VGA2

LAN1

LPT

(10/100)

VRM_CONN

SOCKET A

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

ATX

RAM_LED

Dual Channel DDR

VGA1

USB

AUDIO

CODEC

LAN2

F_AUDIO

Intel

Kenai 32

IT8712F

COMA

(Gigabit

Ethernet)

ATX_12V

CD_IN

RTL8201

AUX_IN

SUR_CEN

COMB

AGP PRO

SPDIF_IO

WOL

GAME

CLK_SW

2X_DET

INFO_LINK

IR_CIR

nVIDIA® nForce™ 2 IGP

NB_FAN

PCI1

BACKUP

PCI2

BIOS

MAIN

PCI3

BIOS

PCI4

RTL8801

PCI5

F1_1394

GA-7NNXPV

DDR1

GigaRAID

IT8212

IDE4 IDE3

F_USB

F2_1394

DDR2

nVIDIA nForce™ 2 MCP-T

SiI3112

PWR_LED

DDR3

DDR4

IDE2

BAT

SYS_FAN

SATA0 SATA1

F_PANEL

FDD

IDE1

The "VGA to TV-Out connector" can be connected to VGA2 port only.

NXP / N400 Pro Series Motherboard

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GA-7NNXP Motherboard Layout

English

KB_MS

USB

AUDIO

CODEC

LAN1

COM1

LPT

COM2

LAN2

F_AUDIO

Intel

Kenai 32

IT8712F

(10/100)

(Gigabit

Ethernet)

ATX_12V

CD_IN

RTL8201

AUX_IN

SUR_CEN

VRM_CONN

AGP PRO

SPDIF_IO

GAME

WOL

CLK_SW

2X_DET

INFO_LINK

IR_CIR

SOCKET A

nVIDIA® nForce™ 2 SPP

NB_FAN

PCI1

BACKUP

PCI2

BIOS

MAIN

PCI3

BIOS

PCI4

RTL8801

PCI5

F1_1394

CPU_FAN

GigaRAID

IT8212

F2_1394

GA-7NNXP

DDR1

DDR2

IDE4 IDE3

F_USB

DDR3

nVIDIA nForce™ 2 MCP-T

SiI3112

PWR_LED

DDR4

ATX

RAM_LED

IDE2

BAT

SYS_FAN

SATA0 SATA1

F_PANEL

PWR_FAN

Dual Channel DDR

FDD

IDE1

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Introduction

GA-7N400V Pro Motherboard Layout

English

KB_MS

USB

COM1

LAN1

LPT

(10/100)

SOCKET A

CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

ATX

RAM_LED

Dual Channel DDR

VGA

AUDIO

CODEC

USB

F_AUDIO

IT8712F

ATX_12V

CD_IN

RTL8201

AUX_IN

SUR_CEN

COMB

SPDIF_IO

AGP

WOL

GAME

CLK_SW

2X_DET

INFO_LINK

IR_CIR

nVIDIA® nForce™ 2 IGP

NB_FAN

PCI1

BACKUP

PCI2

BIOS

MAIN

PCI3

BIOS

PCI4

RTL8801

PCI5

F1_1394

GA-7N400V Pro

DDR1

DDR2

GigaRAID

IT8212

IDE4 IDE3

F_USB

F2_1394

DDR3

nVIDIA nForce™ 2 MCP-T

SiI3112

PWR_LED

DDR4

IDE2

BAT

SYS_FAN

SATA0 SATA1

F_PANEL

FDD

IDE1

NXP / N400 Pro Series Motherboard

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GA-7N400 Pro Motherboard Layout

English

KB_MS

USB

AUDIO

CODEC

LAN1

COM1COM2

LPT

USB

F_AUDIO

IT8712F

(10/100)

SUR_CEN

CD_IN

RTL8201

AUX_IN

ATX_12V

SPDIF_IO

GAME

AGP

WOL

CLK_SW

2X_DET

INFO_LINK

IR_CIR

SOCKET A

nVIDIA® nForce™ 2 SPP

NB_FAN

PCI1

BACKUP

PCI2

BIOS

MAIN

PCI3

BIOS

PCI4

RTL8801

PCI5

F1_1394

CPU_FAN

GA-7N400 Pro

GigaRAID

IT8212

F2_1394

DDR1

IDE4 IDE3

F_USB

DDR2

DDR3

nVIDIA nForce™ 2 MCP-T

SiI3112

PWR_LED

DDR4

ATX

RAM_LED

IDE2

BAT

SYS_FAN

SATA0 SATA1

F_PANEL

PWR_FAN

Dual Channel DDR

FDD

IDE1

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Introduction

GA-7N400-L1 Motherboard Layout

English

KB_MS

USB

AUDIO

CODEC

COM1COM2

USB

LAN1

(10/100)

LPT

F_AUDIO

ATX_12V

CD_IN

RTL8201

AUX_IN

SUR_CEN

SPDIF_IO

AGP

CLK_SW

2X_DET

SOCKET A

nVIDIA® nForce™ 2 SPP

PCI1

PCI2

BIOS

PCI3

CPU_FAN

GA-7N400

DDR1

DDR2

DDR3

nVIDIA nForce™ 2 MCP

DDR4

ATX

RAM_LED

IDE2

BAT

SYS_FAN

PWR_FAN

Dual Channel DDR

FDD

IDE1

IT8712F

-L1

GAME

WOL

INFO_LINK

NXP / N400 Pro Series Motherboard

PCI4

PCI5

F_USB

PWR_LED

F_PANEL

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Block Diagram - GA-7NNXPV / GA-7N400V Pro

CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz)

™

AMD-K7

CPU

System Bus 333/266/200MHz

333/266/200MHz

AGPCLK

(66MHz)

AGP PRO

4X/8X

TV / CRT

( )

English

5 PCI

PCICLK

(33MHz)

LAN1 LAN2 RJ45

RTL8201

GigaRAID

IT8212

IDE3

IDE4

2 Serial ATA

RJ45

Intel

KENAI 32

SiI3112

()

( )

()

AC97

CODEC

MIC

LINE-IN

nVIDIA

nForce™ 2 IGP

nVIDIA

nForce™ 2

MCP-T

AC97 Link

6 USB

Ports

ATA33/66/100/133

LINE-OUT

LPC BUS

IDE Channels

33 MHz

14.318 MHz

RTL 8801

3 IEEE1394

BIOS

IT8712

24 MHz

33 MHz

Smart Card Reader

DDR RAM

IR/CIR

Game Port

Floppy

LPT Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

2 COM Ports

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Introduction

Block Diagram - GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400 Pro / GA-7N400-L1

English

5 PCI

PCICLK

(33MHz)

AGPCLK

(66MHz)

AGP PRO

4X/8X

LAN1 LAN2 RJ45

RTL8201

GigaRAID

IT8212

(@)

IDE3

(@)

IDE4

SiI3112

(@)

2 Serial

(@)

ATA

RJ45

Intel

KENAI 32

(@)

CODEC

MIC

()

AC97

LINE-IN

AMD-K7

CPU

nVIDIA

nForce™ 2 SPP

nVIDIA

nForce™ 2

MCP-T

MCP

AC97 Link

6 USB

Ports

ATA33/66/100/133

IDE Channels

LINE-OUT

CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz)

™

System Bus 400/333/266/200MHz

LPC BUS

(@)

(5)

(@)

RTL 8801

3 IEEE1394

400/333/266MHz

33 MHz

14.318 MHz

BIOS

IT8712

24 MHz

33 MHz

(@)

DDR RAM

(@)

IR/CIR

(5)

or IR

Game Port

Floppy

LPT Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

2 COM Ports

Smart Card Reader

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

T o set up your computer , you must complete the following steps:

Step 1- Set system jumper (CLK_SW) Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 3- Install memory modules Step 4- Install expansion cards Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply

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Step 1

Step 5

Step 4

Congratulations! Y ou have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the BIOS/software installation.

Step 2

Step 3Step 4

Step 5

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Hardware Installation Process

Step 1: Set System Jumper (CLK_SW)

The system bus frequency can be switched at 100MHz and auto by adjusting CLK_SW.

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(The frequency ratio depend on CPU.)

CLK_SW

Default Setting : OFF

CLK_SW

O N AUTO OFF 100MHz

AUTO : Supports FSB 400 100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU

You must set CLK_SW to OFF when you used FSB 200 MHz CPU.

OFF

(@5)

/333/266 MHz CPU

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Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning:

1.Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.

2.If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

Step 2-1: CPU Installation

CPU Top View CPU Bottom View

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Socket Actuation Lever

1 Pull up the CPU socket lever and

up to 90-degree angle.

2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket.

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Hardware Installation Process

Pin1 indicator

Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation

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Before installing the CPU cooling fan, adhere to the following warning:

1.Please use AMD approved cooling fan.

2.We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan.

3. Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation. Please refer to CPU cooling fan user's manual for more detail installation procedure.

1. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation.

3. Fasten the cooling fan supportingbase onto the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD.

4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, than install complete.

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Step 3: Install Memory Modules

Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning:

1.When DIMM LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket.

2.Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

The motherboard has 4 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

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DDR

Support Unbuffered DDR DIMM Sizes type: 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) Total System Memory (Max3GB)

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Hardware Installation Process

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DDR Introduction

high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs and system integrators.

SDRAM infrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottleneck by doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM will offer a superior solution and migration path from existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100 DDR memory (DDR266) doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and falling edge of the clock, achieving data bandwidth 2X greater than PC133 when running with the same DRAM clock frequency. With peak bandwidth of 2.664GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEMs to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations, high-end PC's and value desktop SMA systems.

1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.

3. 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.

Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a

DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing

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Dual Channel DDR:

GA-7NNXPV / GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400V Pro / GA-7N400 Pro / GA-7N400-L1 support Dual Channel Technology. When Dual Channel Technology is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one, with the fastest speed at 6.4GB/s(DDR400) or 5.3GB/s(DDR333). GA-7NNXPV / GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400V Pro / GA-7N400 Pro / GA-7N400-L1 include 4 DIMM slots, and each Channel has 2 DIMMs as following:

Channel A : DIMM 1, 2

Channel B : DIMM 3, 4 Below are the explanations: If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of nVIDIA chipset specifications.

1. Only one DDR memory module is installed: The Dual Channel Technology can't

operate when only one DDR memory module is installed.

2. Two DDR memory modules are installed: The Dual Channel Technology will operate

when two memory modules are inserted individually into Channel A and B. If you install two memory modules in the same channel, the Dual Channel Technology will not operate.

3. Three or Four DDR memory modules are installed: Please follow figure 1 to achieve the

Dual Technology.

The following tables include all memory-installed combination types: (Please note that those types not in the tables will not boot up.)

z Figure 1: Dual Channel Technology (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4

2 memory modules

3 memory modules

4 memory modules

DS/SS X DS/SS X X DS/SS DS/SS X DS/SS X X DS X DS/SS X DS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS X DS/SS DS/SS X DS X DS/SS SS SS DS/SS X SS SS DS/SS DS/SS SS SS

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z Figure 2: Non Dual Channel Technology (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4

1 memory module

2 memory modules

DS/SS X X X X DS/SS X X X X DS/SS X XXXDS DS/SS DS/SS X X XXSSSS

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Step 4: Install expansion cards

Step 4-1: AGP Card Installation

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1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer.

2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.

3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.

5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.

6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.

7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.

8. Install related driver from the operating system. Type A: AGP Pro slot

()

Please align the AGP card to the onboard AGP PRO slot and press firmly down on the slot.

Type B: AGP slot

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 whitedrawable bar.

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When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET will light up, indicating a non-supported graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset.

If you are installing a AGP PRO graphic card, please remove the protecting plate first.

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Step 4-2: DPVRM (Dual Power V oltage Regulator Module) Installation

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What is DPVRM ?

DPVRM (Dual Power Voltage Regulator Module) is a daughter card which can provide you the DPS (Dual Power System) function. A cool stylish neon blue DPVRM that supply a total 6-phase power circuit design, delivers a high durable power design for the new generation motherboard.

The DPVRM can work in a Dual Power System:

• Parallel Mode : DPVRM and motherboard CPU power can work simultaneously, providing a total of 6-phase power circuit.

How to install a DPVRM ?

1. The DPVRM connector has a notch, so the DPVRM can only fit in one direction.

2. Insert the DPVRM vertically into the socket and then push it down.

3. Fix the DPVRM on the motherbard with the clip.

4. Reverse the installation steps if you want to remove the DPVRM.

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Step 5: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply

Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction

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GA-7NNXPV

GA-7NNXP

LAN1 LAN2

[

GA-7N400V Pro

GA-7N400 Pro / GA-7N400-L1

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X PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female)

This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female)

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Y/[ USB/LAN Connector

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.

USB 2 USB 3

()

Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more

LAN1 LAN2

USB 0 USB 1

information please contact your OS or device (s) vendors. LAN1 is fast Ethernet with 10/100Mbps speed. LAN2 is Gigabit Ethernet with 1000Mbps speed.

Z Parallel Port, Serial Ports (COM1 / COM2) and VGA Ports

Parallel Port (25 pin Female)

GA-7NNXPV

GA-7NNXP / GA-7N400 Pro / GA-7N400-L1

VGA2 VGA1

VGA Port (15 pin Female)

COM1 COM2

Serial Port (9 pin Male)

According to your motherboard, please see the following descriptions for the devices. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc. can be connected to Serial ports. And you can connect graphics card to the VGA ports. If you want to use the TV-Out function, please connect the "VGA to TV-Out connector" to VGA2 port and select the proper TV standard (PAL/NTSC) in BIOS.

()

GA-7N400V Pro

COM1

Serial Port

(9 pin Male)

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VGA

VGA Port

(15 pin Female)

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\ Audio Connectors

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After install onboard audio driver, you may connect speaker to Line Out jack, microphone to MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM,walkman etc. can

Line In (Rear Speaker)

Line Out (Front Speaker)

MIC In (Center and Subwoofer)

be connected to Line-In jack.

Please note:

Y ou are able to use 2-/4-/6-channel audio feature by S/W selection. If you want to enable 6-channel function, you have 2 choose for hardware connection.

Method1:

Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out" Connect "Rear Speaker" to "Line In" Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MIC Out ".

Method2:

You can refer to page 36, and contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.

If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 86.

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