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 VIA KT880. You might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP 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-7VT880 Pro / GA-7VT880-L / GA-7VT880 (or any AGP 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-7VT880 Pro / GA-7VT880-L / GA-7VT880 (or any AGP 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 VIA KT880 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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
Mother Board
GA-7VT880 Pro / GA-7VT880-L / GA-7VT880
May 13, 2004
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a)
Responsible Party Name:G.B.T. INC. (U.S.A.)
Address: 17358 Railroad Street City of Industry, CA 91748
Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product
Product Name: Motherboard
Model Number: GA-7VT880 Pro /GA-7VT880-L /GA-7VT880
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: ERIC LU
Signature: E r i c L u
Date: May 13, 2004
GA-7VT880 Series
AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
AMD Athlon™ / Athlon™ XP / Duron™ Socket A Processor Motherboard
Rev. 1002 12ME-7VT880-1002
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Table of Content |
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Warning .................................................................................................. |
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Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................... |
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Features Summary ..................................................................................... |
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GA-7VT880 Series Motherboard Layout .................................................... |
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Block Diagram - GA-7VT880 Series .......................................................... |
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process .............................................. |
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Step 1: Set System Jumper (SW1) .............................................................. |
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Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................... |
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Step 2-1: CPU Installation .............................................................................................. |
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Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation ........................................................................ |
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Step 3: Install Memory Modules ............................................................... |
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Step 4: Install expansion cards ................................................................. |
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Step 5: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply ............ |
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Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... |
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Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction ................................................................................. |
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ........................................................................ |
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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E9) ....................................... |
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Standard CMOS Features ........................................................................ |
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Advanced BIOS Features ......................................................................... |
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Integrated Peripherals .............................................................................. |
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Power Management Setup ....................................................................... |
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PnP/PCI Configurations ............................................................................ |
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PC Health Status ....................................................................................... |
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MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T) ................................................................. |
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............................................................................ |
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Load Optimized Defaults .......................................................................... |
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Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................................. |
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Save & Exit Setup ...................................................................................... |
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Exit Without Saving ................................................................................... |
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Chapter 4 |
Technical Reference........................................................... |
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@BIOS™ |
Introduction ................................................................................ |
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Flash BIOS Method Introduction .............................................................. |
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2- / 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction .......................................... |
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Jack-Sensing and UAJ Introduction ......................................................... |
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Xpress Recovery Introduction ................................................................... |
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Serial ATA RAID BIOS Utility Introduction .................................................. |
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Chapter 5 Appendix ............................................................................ |
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Warning
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 onthe 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.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
Motherboard |
GA-7VT880 Series: |
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GA-7VT880 Pro / GA-7VT880-L / GA-7VT880 |
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CPU |
Socket A processor |
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AMD AthlonTM/ AthlonTM XP/ DuronTM (K7) |
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128K L1 & 512K/256K/64K L2 cache on die |
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200/266/333/400 MHz FSB |
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Supports 1.4GHz and faster |
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Chipset |
VIA KT880 Memory/AGP Controller (PAC) |
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VIA VT8237 Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) |
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Memory |
4 184-pin DDR sockets,supports up to 4.0GB DDR (Max)(Note 1) |
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Supports Dual Channel DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 |
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Supports 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB unbuffered DRAM |
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Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM |
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Slots |
1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X mode(1.5V) & AGP 3.0 compliant |
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5 PCI slots supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant |
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On-Board IDE |
2 IDE controllers provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) |
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with PIO, Bus Master (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) |
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operation mode |
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On-Board Floppy |
1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and |
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2.88M bytes |
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On-Board SATA(Note2) |
2 Serial ATA connectors |
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2 SATA connectors controlled by VIA VT8237(SATA0,SATA1) |
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On-Board Peripherals |
1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode |
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2 Serial ports (COMA & COMB) |
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3 x IEEE1394 ports (by cable) |
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8 x USB 2.0/1.1 (rearx4, frontx4 by cable) |
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1 Front Audio connector |
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1 IrDA connector for IR |
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1 PS/2 keyboard |
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1 PS/2 mouse |
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On-Board LAN |
Built-in RTL8110S (10/100/1000 Mbit)(1) |
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Built-in RTL8100C (10/100 Mbit)(2) |
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1 RJ45 ports |
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Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the |
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actual memory size is less than the stated amount.For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3. |
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xxGB memory during ystem startup. |
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(Note 2) |
It is recommended to use SATA (1.5Gb/s) hard disks. |
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1 Only for GA-7VT880 Pro. 2 Only for GA-7VT880-L. |
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On-Board Sound |
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Realtek ALC658 CODEC(UAJ) |
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Supports Jack Sensing function |
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Supports 2-/4-/6-channel |
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— Line Out / Line In / Mic In |
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— SPDIF Out /SPDIF In |
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CD In / AUX In / Game connector |
On-Board IEEE1394 |
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Built-in VIA VT6306 |
On-Board SATA RAID |
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Built-in VIA VT8237 |
(SATA0, SATA1) |
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Supports disk striping (RAID 0) or disk mirroring (RAID 1) |
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Supports up to 150MB/s data transfer rate |
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Up to 2 SATA devices |
I/O Control |
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IT8705F |
Hardware Monitor |
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CPU/System Fan Revolution detect |
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CPU temperature detect |
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System voltage detect |
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— CPU/System fan fail warning |
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Thermal shutdown function |
BIOS |
— Licensed Award BIOS |
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Additional Features |
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Supports @BIOS |
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Supports EasyTune |
Overclocking |
— Over Voltage (CPU/AGP/DDR/PCI) by BIOS |
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— Over Clock (CPU/AGP/DDR/PCI) by BIOS |
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Form Factor |
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30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. |
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-7VT880 Series Motherboard Layout
KB_MS
COMA |
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LPT |
COMB |
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USB |
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USB |
LANjk |
AUDIO
F_AUDIO
CPU_FAN
SOCKET A
VIA KT880
ATX_12V
SW1
RLT8110Sj
RLT8100Ck
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CODEC |
CD_IN |
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SUR_CEN |
IR |
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IT8705F |
IN |
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AUX |
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GAME
SPDIF_IO
LEDj
_RAM FAN _PWR ATX
GA-7VT880 Pro
FDD
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IDE1 IDE2 |
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AGP |
DDR1 |
DDR2 |
DDR3 |
DDR4 |
BATTERY |
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CMOSCLR |
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VT8237 |
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SATA0 |
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PCI2 |
Backup |
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SYSFAN |
LINK |
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BIOSj |
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CI |
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Main |
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BIOS |
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PCI4 |
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VT6306 |
F PANEL |
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PCI5 |
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PWR_LED |
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F2_1394 |
F1_1394 |
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F_USB1 F_USB2 |
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Block Diagram
CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) AMD-K7TM
AGP 4X/8X
AGPCLK |
System Bus |
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Dual Channel DDR |
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VIA KT880 |
5 PCI |
RJ45jk |
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33 MHz |
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14.318 MHz |
Dual |
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RTL8110Sj |
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BIOSj |
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RTL8100Ck |
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IR |
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LPC BUS |
Game Port |
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VIA VT8237 |
IT8705F |
Floppy |
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Link |
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LPT Port |
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AC97 |
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2 COM Ports |
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24 MHz |
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AC97 |
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33 MHz |
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VT6306 |
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CODEC |
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PCICLK |
2 Serial ATA |
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PS/2 KB/Mouse |
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MIC LINE-IN |
OUT-LINE |
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(33MHz) |
8 USB |
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Ports
3 IEEE1394
ATA33/66/100/133
IDE Channels
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Set system jumper (SW1)
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 2
Step 3
Step 5
Step 5
Step 1
Step 4
Step 5
Step 1: Set System Jumper (SW1)
The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166/200MHz by adjusting SW1.
SW1 |
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ON |
100MHz |
OFF |
AUTO |
100MHz : Fix FSB 200MHz CPU
AUTO : Supports FSB 400/333/266 MHz CPU
You must set SW1 to "ON" when
you used FSB 200MHz CPU.
ON SW1
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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 |
Socket Actuation Lever
Pin1 indicator
1Pull 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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Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation
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.
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1.Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation.
3.Fasten the cooling fan supportingbase onto the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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 RAM_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
DDR
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.
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Dual Channel DDR:
GA-7VT880 Pro / GA-7VT880-L / GA-7VT880 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) .
GA-7VT880 Pro / GA-7VT880-L / GA-7VT880 include 4 DIMM slots, and each Channel has 2 DIMMs as following: Channel A : DDR 1, 2
Channel B : DDR 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 VIA 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 and must use the same memory frequency & memory size. If you install two memory modules in the same channel,the Dual Channel Technology will not operate.
The following tables include all memory-installed combination types: (Please note that this types not in the tables will not boot up.)
• Figure 1: Dual Channel Technology (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)
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DDR 2 |
DDR 3 |
DDR 4 |
2 memory modules |
DS/SS |
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DS/SS |
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DS/SS |
X |
DS/SS |
4 memory modules |
DS/SS |
DS/SS |
DS/SS |
DS/SS |
Step 4: Install expansion cards
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.
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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Step 5: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supply
Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female)
PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female)
This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.
Parallel Port, Serial Ports (COMA / COMB)
Parallel Port (25 pin Female)
COMA COMB Serial Port (9 pin Male)
This connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel port. Devices like printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc. can be connected to Serial ports.
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USB/LANjk
USB 0
USB 1
Audio Connectors
Line In
Line Out
MIC In
Connector
LANjk
USB 2
USB 3
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 support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device
(s) vendors.
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 be connected to Line-In jack.
Please note:
You are able to use 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio feature by S/W selection.
If you want to enable 8-channel function you can refer to page 24, and contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.
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If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 57.
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Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction
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ATX_12V |
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F_AUDIO |
2) |
ATX |
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SUR_CEN |
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CPU_FAN |
15) |
SPDIF_IO |
4) |
SYS_FAN |
16) |
CD_IN |
5) |
PWR_FAN(j) |
17) |
AUX_IN |
6) |
FDD |
18) |
F_USB1 / F_USB2 |
7) |
IDE1 / IDE2 |
19) |
F1_1394 / F2_1394 |
8) |
SATA0 / SATA1 |
20) |
IR |
9) |
F_PANEL |
21) |
GAME |
10) |
BAT |
22) |
INFO_LINK |
11) |
PWR_LED |
23) |
CLR_CMOS |
12) |
RAM_LED |
24) |
CI |
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1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector)
This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot.
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GND |
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GND |
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2) ATX (ATX Power)
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 mainboard.
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3.3V |
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3.3V |
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GND |
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VCC |
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GND |
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VCC |
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GND |
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Power Good |
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9 |
5V SB (stand by +5V) |
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10 |
+12V |
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11 |
3.3V |
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12 |
-12V |
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13 |
GND |
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11 |
14 |
PS_ON(soft on/off) |
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GND |
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16 |
GND |
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17 |
GND |
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18 |
-5V |
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19 |
VCC |
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20 |
VCC |
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3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)
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.
1 |
Pin No. |
Definition |
1 |
GND |
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2 |
+12V |
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3 |
Sense |
4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)
This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
1
2 +12V
3 Sense
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5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector)(j)
This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.
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Pin No. |
Definition |
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1 |
GND |
1 |
2 |
+12V |
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3 |
Sense |
6) FDD (Floppy Connector)
Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 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.
34 33
2 1
j Only for GA-7VT880 Pro.
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7) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)
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.
40 |
39 |
2 |
1 |
IDE2 IDE1
8) SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector)
You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). If you wish to use RAID function, please use it in unity with BIOS and install the correct driver to have proper operation. For details, please refer to the SATA RAID manual.
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Pin No. |
Definition |
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1 |
GND |
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2 |
TXP |
7 |
1 |
3 |
TXN |
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4 |
GND |
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5 |
RXN |
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6 |
RXP |
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7 |
GND |
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9) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector)
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.
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SPEAK- |
20 19 |
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Speaker |
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Connector |
SPEAK+ |
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1 |
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Soft Power |
PW- |
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NC |
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1 |
RES+ |
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Connector |
PW+ |
1 |
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RES- |
Reset Switch |
Message LED/ |
MSG- |
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HD- |
IDE Hard Disk |
Power/ |
MSG+ |
1 |
1 |
HD+ |
Active LED |
Sleep LED |
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2 |
1 |
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HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) |
Pin 1: LED anode(+) |
(Blue) |
Pin 2: LED cathode(-) |
SPK (Speaker Connector) |
Pin 1: VCC(+) |
(Amber) |
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC |
|
Pin 4: Data(-) |
RES (Reset Switch) |
Open: Normal Operation |
(Green) |
Close: Reset Hardware System |
PW (Soft Power Connector) |
Open: Normal Operation |
(Red) |
Close: Power On/Off |
MSG(Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED) |
Pin 1: LED anode(+) |
(Yellow) |
Pin 2: LED cathode(-) |
NC (Purple) |
N C |
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10) BATTERY
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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
If you want to erase CMOS...
1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2.Remove the battery, wait for 30 second.
3.Re-install the battery.
4.Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
11) PWR_LED
PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system 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.
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Pin No. |
Definition |
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1 |
MPD+ |
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1 |
2 |
MPD- |
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3 |
MPD- |
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12) RAM_LED
Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is disconnected.
_ |
+ |
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13) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)
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 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. Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.
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Pin No. |
Definition |
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1 |
MIC |
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2 |
GND |
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3 |
MIC_BIAS |
10 |
9 |
4 |
Power |
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5 |
Front Audio (R) |
2 |
1 |
6 |
Rear Audio (R) |
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7 |
Reserved |
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8 |
No Pin |
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9 |
Front Audio (L) |
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10 |
Rear Audio (L) |
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14) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)
Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.
1 |
2 |
Pin No. |
Definition |
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1 |
SUR OUTL |
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5 |
6 |
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2 |
SUR OUTR |
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3 |
GND |
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4 |
No Pin |
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5 |
CENTER_OUT |
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6 |
BASS_OUT |
15) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector)
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF_IO cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF_IO cable, please contact your local dealer.
2 |
6 |
Pin No. |
Definition |
1 |
VCC |
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2 |
No Pin |
1 |
5 |
3 |
SPDIF_O |
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4 |
SPDIFI |
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5 |
GND |
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6 |
GND |
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16) CD_IN (CD In Connector)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
1 |
Pin No. |
Definition |
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1 |
CD-L |
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2 |
GND |
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3 |
GND |
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4 |
CD-R |
17) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector)
Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector.
1 |
Pin No. |
Definition |
|
1 |
AUX-L |
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2 |
GND |
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3 |
GND |
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4 |
AUX-R |
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