Gigabyte GA-7VR User Manual

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GA-7VR

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Motherboard GA-7VR

ERIC LU

Eric Lu

Dat e:

Ju l. 03, 2002

GA-7VR

AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

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

Rev. 1001

12ME-7VR-1001

Table of Content

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

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WARNING! .......................................................................................4

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

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

GA -7VR Motherboard Layout ..............................................................................7

Chapter 2Hardware Installation Process .............................................8

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)...........................................9

Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup ......................................................................................9

Step1-2: CPU Installation........................................................................................10

Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation...........................................................................11

Step 2: Install memory modules .......................................................................12

Step 3: Install expansion cards.........................................................................14

Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply.............15

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction ......................................................................... 15

Step4-2: Connectors Introduction..............................................................................17

Chapter 3BIOS Setup .....................................................................22

T he Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F1e) ...........................................23

Standard CMOS Features.................................................................................25

BIOS Features Setup..........................................................................................28

Chipset Features Setup......................................................................................30

Power Management Setup................................................................................33

PNP/PCI Configuration.......................................................................................36

Load Fail-Safe Defaults......................................................................................38

Load Optimiz ed Defaults....................................................................................39

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Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................................40

Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup.....................................................................44

Set Superv isor / User Password........................................................................46

IDE HDD Auto Detection.....................................................................................47

Sav e & Exit Setup.................................................................................................48

Exit Without Saving..............................................................................................49

Chapter 4Technical Reference.........................................................50

Block Diagram .....................................................................................................50

Q-Flash Introduction...........................................................................................51

@ BIOS Introduction ...........................................................................................53

Easy TuneTM 4 Introduction ...............................................................................54

Chapter 5Appendix ........................................................................55

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Item Checklist

þ The GA-7VR motherboard þ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1

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þ USB Cable

þ CD for motherboard driver & utility þ GA-7VR user’s manual

W ARNING!

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 b ase and the re 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 a re near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Summary of Features

Form Factor — 29.5cm x 20.0cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. CPU — Socket A processor

AMD AthlonTM/AthlonTM XP/ Duron 128K L1 & 256K/64K L2 cache on die 266/200MHz FSB and DDR bus speeds

— Supports 1.4GHz and faster

Chipset — VIA KT333 Memory/AGP/PCI Controller (PAC)

— VIA VT8233A(CE) Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC)

Memory — 3 184-pin DDR sockets

— Supports DDR DRAM PC1600/PC2100/PC2700 — Supports up to 3.0GB DDR (Max) — Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM

I/O Control — IT8705 Slots — 1 AGP slot supports 4X/2X mode & AGP 2.0 Compliant

— 5 PCI slots supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

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

PIO, Bus Master (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) operation modes.

— Supports PIO mode3,4 (UDMA 33/ATA66/ATA100) IDE & ATAPI

CD-ROM

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

and 2.88M bytes.

— 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode — 2 Serial port (COMA & COMB) — 2 x USB 1.1 by cable and 2 x USB 1.1 onboard

Hardware Monitor — CPU/System Fan Revolution detect

— CPU/System temperature detect — System Voltage Detect

(K7)

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<Note 1> Because the quality of PC2700 module is varied, we don’t recommend you to use

3pcs of PC2700 module at the same time.

to be continued......

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On-Board Sound — Realtek ALC650 CODEC

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PS/2 Connector — PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace BIOS — Licensed AMI BIOS, 2M bit flash ROM

Additional Features — PS/2 Keyboard password power on

— Line Out / 2 front speaker — Line In / 2 rear speaker(by s/w switch) — Mic In / center & woofer(by s/w switch) — SPDIF out : by s/w switch — CD In / AUX In / SPDIF / Game port

— Supports Q-Flash

— PS/2 Mouse power on — STR(Suspend-To-RAM) — AC Recovery — USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3 — Supports @BIOS — Supports EasyTuneTM4

M 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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GA-7VR Motherboard Layout

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KB_MS

USB

COMA

COMB

LINE_OUTMIC_IN

LINE_IN

F_AUDIO

CODEC

LPT

GAM E

AUX_IN

SPDIF

SUR_CEN

IT8705

AGP

SOCKET A

KT333

PCI1

PCI2

CPU FAN

DDR1

GA-7VR

DDR2

DDR3

ATX

FLOPPY

SYS FAN

CLK_SW

VT8233A(CE)

BIOS

CD_IN

PCI3

PCI4

PCI5

BATTERY

F_USB1

CLR_CMOS

PWR_LED

F_PANEL

IDE2

IDE1

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

To set up your computer, you must complete the following setps:

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Step 1- Set system Switch (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 Step 6- Setup BIOS software Step 7- Install supporting software tools

Step 5

Step 4

Step 2

Step 3

Step 5

Step 1

Step 5

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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup

The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133MHz by adjusting system switch (CLK_SW). (The internal frequency depend on CPU.)

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CLK_SW

CLK_SW O: ON / X :OFF CPU AGP PCI 1 100 66.6 33.3 O

133.3 66.6 33.3 X

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Step1-2: CPU Installation

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Socket Actuation Lever

CPU Top View CPU Bottom View

Pin1 indicator

1. Pull up the CPU socket lever and up to 90-degree angle.

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

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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Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation

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

3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the mainboard.

2. Use qualified fan approved by AMD.

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

M Please use AMD approved cooling fan. M We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat

conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

M Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,

this completes the installation.

M Please refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation

procedure.

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Step 2: Install memory modules

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 Slot.

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The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between

sockets.

Total Memory Sizes With Registered DDR DIMM Devices used on DIMM 1 DIMMx64/x72 2 DIMMsx64/x72 3 DIMMsx64/x72 64 Mbit (4Mx4x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 64 MBytes 128 MBytes 192 MBytes 128 Mbit(8Mx4x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 256 Mbit(16Mx4x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes 256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes 512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

Total Memory Sizes With Unbuffered DDR DIMM Devices used on DIMM 1 DIMMx64/x72 2 DIMMsx64/x72 3 DIMMsx64/x72 64 Mbit (2Mx8x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 64 Mbit (1Mx16x4 banks) 64 MBytes 128 MBytes 192 MBytes 128 Mbit(4Mx8x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 128 Mbit(2Mx16x4 banks) 128 MBytes 256 MBytes 384 MBytes 256 Mbit(8Mx8x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 256 MBytes 512 MBytes 768 MBytes 512 Mbit(16Mx8x4 banks) 1 GBytes 2 GBytes 3 GBytes 512 Mbit(8Mx16x4 banks) 512 MBytes 1 GBytes 1.5 GBytes

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DDR

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

2. Insert the DIMM memory module verticallyinto the DIMM slot. Then push it down.

3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of theDIMM slots to lock the DIMM module.

M Reverse the installationsteps when you wish to

remove the DIMM module.

DDR Introduction

Established on the existing SDRAM industry infrastructure, DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is a high performance and cost-effective solution that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs and system integrators.

DDR memory is a sensible evolutionary solution for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM i nfrastructure, yet makes awesome advances in solving the system performance bottle neck by doubling the memory bandwidth. DDR SDRAM w ill offer a superior solution and migration path from existing SDRAM designs due to its availability, pricing and overall market support. PC2100 DDR memory (DDR266) do ubles 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 2.1GB per second, DDR memory enables system OEMs to build high performance and low latency DRAM subsystems that are suitable for servers, workstations, highend PC's and value desktop SMA systems. With a core voltage of only 2.5 Volts compared to conventional SDRAM's 3.3 volts, DDR memory is a compelling solution for small form factor desktops and notebook applications.

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M When STR/DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove DDR from socket.

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Step 3: Install expansion cards

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

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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.

Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when

AGP Card

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.

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power

supply

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction

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u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female)

ØThis connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard

and PS/2 mouse.

v USB Connector

ØBefore 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 sta ndard USB interface. Also

USB 0 USB 1

make sure your OS (Win 95 with USB su pplement, Win98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win NT with SP 6) supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

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w Parallel Port , Serial Ports (COMA / COMB)

Parallel Port (25 pin Female)

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ØThis connector supports 2 standard COM ports

,1 Parallel port . Device like printer can be con nected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

COMA

Serial Port (9 pin Male)

x Game /MIDI Ports

Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

y Audio Connectors

Line Out

MIC In

COMB

ØThis connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard

and other relate audio devices.

Ø After install onboard audio driver, you may

connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be connected to Line-In jack.

Line In

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Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

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13 9 12 10

14 15

1) CPU FAN 9) F_AUDIO

2) SYS FAN 10) AUX_IN

3) ATX 11) CD_IN

4) Floppy 12) SUR_CEN

5) IDE1 / IDE2 13) SPDIF

6) PWR_LED 14) F_USB1

7) F_Panel 15) CI

8) Battery 16) CLR_CMOS

5 7

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1 ) CPU_FAN (CPU_FAN Connector)

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SenseGND

+12V/Control

Ø Please note, a proper installation of the CPU

cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA.

2 ) SYS_FAN (SYS_FAN Connector)

+12V/Control

GND

Sense

3 ) ATX (ATX Power Connector)

3.3V

-12V

PS-ON(Soft On/Off)

GND GND

GND

-5V

VCC

3.3V

GND VCC GND VCC

GND

Power Good 5V SB (Stand by +5V)

+12V

4 ) FDD (Floppy Connector)

Ø This connector allows you to link with the

cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.

Ø AC power cord should only be connected to

your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the motherboard.

Ø Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to

FDD. It sup ports 360K,1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and

2.88M bytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

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5 ) IDE1/ IDE2 [IDE1 / IDE2 Connector (Primary/Secondary)]

IDE2

IDE1

Ø Important Notice:

Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.

The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1.

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6 ) PWR_LED

MPD+

MPD-

Ø PWR_LED is connect with the system power

indicator to indicate w hether the sy stem is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color.

7 ) F_P ANEL (2x10 Pins Connector)

MPD+

2 20

1 19

HD+

GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation

GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

RST (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation

MPD(Message LED/ Power/ Pin 1: LED anode(+) Sleep LED) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC NC

Ø Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis

front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment above.

MPD-

HD-

PW+

RST-

PW-

RST+

SPK+

GD+

Close: Entering Green Mode

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-)

Close: Reset Hardware System

Close: Power On/Off

GD-

GN+

SPK-

GN-

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8 ) Battery

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v Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced.

v Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the manufacturer.

v Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

CAUTION

9 ) F_AUDIO (Front_AUDIO Connector) Ø If you want to use Front Audio connector,

you must remove 5-6 ,9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make

Rear Audio (R)

POWERREF

GNDMIC

2 1

Rear Audio (L)

Reserved

Front Audio (L)

Front Audio (R)

sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.

10 ) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)

AUX_R

GND

AUX_L

11 ) CD_IN (CD Audio Connector)

CD-L

CD-R

GND

Ø Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner

audio out) to the connector.

Ø Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to

the connector.

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