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VIA KT880 User Guide

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These specifications are subject to change without notice.
Manual Revision 1.0
September 06, 2004
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction
Package Contents ...................................................... 1- 1
Mainboard Features ................................................... 1- 2
System Block Diagram ............................................... 1- 4
Section 2 Specification
Mainboard Specification ............................................ 2- 1
Section 3 Installation
Mainboard Layout ..................................................... 3- 1
Easy Installation Procedure ....................................... 3- 2
CPU Insertion ............................................................. 3- 2
Jumper Settings .......................................................... 3- 4
System Memory Configuration .................................. 3- 5
Expansion Slots .......................................................... 3- 6
Device Connectors..................................................... 3- 7
Power-On/Off (Remote) .............................................. 3- 12
External Modem Ring-in Power ON and
Keyboard Power ON Function (KBPO) ..................... 3- 12
STR (Suspend To RAM) Function ............................ 3- 13
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Section 4 BIOS Setup
Main Menu ................................................................ 4- 1
Standard CMOS Setup ............................................... 4- 2
Advanced BIOS Features .......................................... 4- 3
Advanced Chipset Features ...................................... 4- 5
Integrated Peripherals ................................................ 4- 10
Power Management Setup ......................................... 4- 14
PNP/PCI Configuration .............................................. 4- 17
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PC Health Status ........................................................ 4- 19
Power BIOS Features ................................................. 4- 20
Defaults Menu ........................................................... 4- 22
Supervisor/User Password Setting ............................ 4- 23
Exit Selecting .............................................................. 4- 24
Section 5 S-ATA RAID Configuration
Introduction ............................................................... 5- 1
VIA S-ATA RAID Features........................................ 5- 3
Enable RAID Function ............................................... 5- 4
Section 6 Driver Installation
Easy Driver Installation .............................................. 6- 1
Realtek Sound Manager Quick User guide ................ 6- 2
Appendix Appendix A
Update Your System BIOS ......................................... A- 1
Appendix B
VIA RAID BIOS Utility ................................................ B- 1
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1-1 Package Contents
Introduction
Section 1
INTRODUCTION
Contents
A. Mainboard
B. User’s manual
C. Floppy drive cable
D. HDD drive cable
E. CD (drivers and utilities)
F. I/O Shield
A
USER’S
MANUAL
B
Optional Items
G. S-ATA data and power cable
H. Extra USB2.0 port cable
I. S/PDIF Module
If you need the optional item, please contact your dealer for assistance.
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D
E
F
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Introduction
1-2 Mainboard Features
Brief Introduction
AthlonTM Processor
The AMD AthlonTM is a seventh-generation micro architecture with an integrated
L2 cache, which is powerful enough to support the bandwidth requirements of a
large range of applications, hardware, graphics, and memory technologies.
For more information about all the new features AthlonTM Processor deliver, check out
the AMD website at
Chipset
http://www.amd.com
The board is designed with VIA chipset, KT880 as North Bridge and VT8237 as
South Bridge, providing a feature rich and scalable platform.
The North Bridge connects to the South Bridge through the fast Ultra V-Link
connection at 1.06GB/s. With support for two Serial ATA channels at 150MB/s
bandwidth, integrated RAID (0, 1 & JBOD) capability as well as up to eight USB
2.0 ports, the VT8237 offers the highest possible peripheral performance for
professional users. Additional features include a VIA MAC for 10/100Mbps Fast
Ethernet, integrated PCI support.
For more details about the VIA chipset features, please visit the VIA Web site at
http://www.via.com.
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
The AGP slot on the board is compliant with the new AGP 3.0 specification. This
new specification enhances the functionality of the original AGP specification
by allowing 8X data transfers ( 8 data samples per clock) resulting in maximum
bandwidth of 2.1GB/s. Only 1.5V AGP cards are supported.
Ultra ATA100/133
The mainboard provides an Ultra ATA100/133 Bus Master IDE controller. This
controller supports Ultra ATA100/133 protocols which are ideal to support
demanding applications such as real-time video, multimedia, and a high perfor-
mance operating system. A new IDE cable is required for Ultra ATA100/133.
Hardware Monitoring
Hardware monitoring enables you to monitor various aspects of the system
operation and status. This includes CPU temperature, voltage and fan speed in RPMs.
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Introduction
10/100 LAN
This mainboard is mounted with an ethernet LAN PHY. It allows the mainboard to
connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.
Serial ATA
Support Serial ATA, an evolutionary replacement for Parallel ATA IDE storage
interface .Increases the peak data transfer speed up to 150MB/sec and allows
future enhancements to the computing platform.
USB2.0
A popular USB standard for plugging in peripherals with up to 480Mbps transfer
speed while maintaining backward compatibility with older USB1.1 device.
6ch
Delivers 6 channel audio to bring you the latest in audio realism from DVD
movies and games. Perfect for your home theatre system.
QuickSPDIF
On board SPDIF-out connector for quick connection to multi-channel speakers.
Not only removes cable cluttering but also delivers loss-free digital audio to let
you enjoy DVD movies and games with crystal clear sound.
Magic Health
Reports your system hardware status for every boot-up to help detect faults
early. Monitor hardware status including CPU temperature, CPU/Memory
voltage, fan RPM speed for chassis fan, CPU fan & Power supply fan.
EZ-Boot
Simply press “ESC” to select your bootable device. No more hassle to search the
BIOS menu, change and re-start.
PowerBIOS
Supporting a full range of overclocking setting via BIOS. Various adjustable
feature include FSB/Memory voltage tweaking.
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Introduction
1-3 System Block Diagram
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Mainboard Specification
Processor
Supports 462-pin Socket A for AMD Athlon XP processors with up to
400MHz FSB Athlon XP (1500+ to 3200+) @266/333/400MHz Front Side
Bus
Chipset
VIA AGPset : VIA KT880 + VT8237
Main Memory
Two 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
Support single-sided or double-sided 2.5v DDR-266/333/400 DIMMs with
dual channel architecture in 64/128/256/512Mb/1Gb technologies
Supports up to
2GB memory size
Specification
Section 2
SPECIFICATION
BIOS
Flash EEPROM with Award BIOS
- ACPI v2.0 compliant
- S3 (Suspend to DRAM) sleep-state support
- SMBIOS (System Management BIOS)
- Supports Power failure recovery
- Able to wake the computer from specific states by LAN, Power switch,
PME#, RTC alarm, USB, PS2 K/B, PS2 Mouse, Modem Ring-in COM port..
Onboard Devices
LAN --> 10/100Mpbs Fast Ethernet with onboard VIA VT6103L LAN
PHY
v2.2 compliant
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Specification
Legacy IO Controller
Winbond W83687THF LPC IO controller with floppy, printer, game, serial
and SIR interface
Supports Hardware Monitoring function
Audio
Six channel audio with analog and digital output using Realtek ALC655
AC’97 CODEC
- AC’97 v2.3 compliant
- Supports CD-In, AUX-IN and S/PDIF-in/out interface
- Supports Line-out and Mic-In for front panel
- Supports automatic “Jack-sensing”
- Rear panel audio jacks configuration:
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Peripheral Interfaces
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PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
One Parallel (printer) port
One S/PDIF-Out Coaxial jack
One Serial port
One RJ45 LAN connector
Four USB2.0 ports
Three Audio jacks
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) Onboard connector and pin-header
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One floppy drive connector
Two ATA-133 IDE connectors
Four extra USB2.0 ports
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One CD-IN and One AUX-IN connectors
One S/PDIF in/out connector
One IR connector
Two S-ATA connectors
Three Fan connectors
Front Panel Controller
Supports Reset & Soft-Off switches
Supports HDD & Power LEDs
Supports PC speaker
Supports Front Panel Audio connector
Expansion Slots
One AGP slot supporting 1.5v 4X/8X AGP card
- AGP v3.0 compliant
Five PCI slots
with Bus Master support
- PCI v2.2 compliant
Specification
Other Features
Magic Health – A quick “dashboard” display at POST to show hardware
status. Helps to detect faults early.
EZ Boot – An easy way let end-user can choose to boot from hard drive,
CD-ROM, floppy, …
KBPO – Keyboard power on, turn on the computer from keyboard
PowerBIOS for excellent Overclocking capabilities through
- subtle voltage tuning for CPU, Memory
- subtle frequency tuning on FSB with 1MHz increment
Supports complete Asynchronous FSB/Memory scheme for overclocking
Form Factor
305mm x 210 mm ATX size
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Specification
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Mainboard Layout
Installation
Section 3
INSTALLATION
<Figure 1>
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Installation
Easy Installation Procedure
The following must be completed before powering on your new system:
3-1. CPU Installation
3-2. Jumper Settings
3-3. System Memory Configuration
3-4. Expansion Slots
3-5. Device Connectors
3-1 CPU Installation
CPU Insertion: (use AMD Athlon
<Figure 2>
<Figure 3>
TM
as reference)
Step 1
Open the socket by raising the actuation lever.
Step 2
Insert the processor.
Ensure proper pin 1 orientation by aligning the FC-PGA corner marking with the socket corner closest to the actuation arm tip. The pin field is keyed to prevent mis­oriented insertion. Don’t force processor into socket. If it does not go in easily, check for mis-orientation and debris. Make sure the processor is fully inserted into the socket on all sides.
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Installation
Step 3
Close the socket by lowering and locking the actuation lever.
<Figure 4>
Step 4
Install the CPU heatsink as shown in Figure 5. Thermal compound and qualified
heatsink recommended by AMD are a must to avoid CPU overheat damage. For
more information about installing your CPU, please refer to the AMD website article
“Socket A AMD processor and Heatsink Installation Guide” http://www.amd.com/
products/cpg/athlon/pdf/23986.pdf.
<Figure 5>
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Installation
3-2 Jumper Settings
JCMOS1:
Clear CMOS data Jumper
If the CMOS data becomes corrupted or
you forgot the supervisor or user
password, clear the CMOS data to
reconfigure the system back to the
default values stored in the ROM BIOS.
1
To CMOS Clear data, please follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the system.
2. Change the jumper from “1-2” to “2-3” position for a few seconds.
3. Replace the jumper back to the “1-2” position.
4. Turn on the system and hold down the <Del> key to enter BIOS setup.
Settings: 1-2: Normal (Default) 2-3: Clear CMOS
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Installation
3-3 System Memory Configuration
Memory Layout
The mainboard accommodates two PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 184-pin DIMMs (Dual
In-line Memory Modules):
• Supports up to 2.0GB of 266/333/400MHz DDR SDRAM
• Supports up to 2 DDR DIMMs (refer to Table 1)
• Supports 64/128/256/512Mb, 1Gb x8 & x16 DRAMs
• Supports
128-bit dual channel memory architecture
• Supports unbuffered and non-ECC DIMMs
• Supports configurations defined in the JEDEC DDR DIMM specification
Figure 6 and Table 1 show several possible memory configurations.
<Figure 6>
<Table 1>
1#MMIDSD/SSSD/SS
2#MMIDSD/SSSD/SS
* SS: Single-Sided DIMM, DS: Double-Sided DIMM
NOTES:
DDR DIMM 1
DDR DIMM 2
MMID1
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MMID2
)tib-821(
• For one DIMM memory configuration, the DIMM can be located on any of
DIMM#1 to DIMM#2 in 64-bit mode.
• For two DIMMs memory configuration, the DIMMs can be located on all
DIMM socket to enable 128-bit mode. It is preferable to use DRAM DIMM
of the same type and size.
• Using non-compliant memory with higher bus speeds (overclocking) may
severely compromise the integrity of the system.
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Installation
3-4 Expansion Slots
AGP Card Installation Caution
AGP Slot
PCI Slots
AGP Slot
The mainboard is equipped with an AGP
slot. Make sure you install a card that
supports the 1.5V specification.
PCI Slots
The mainboard is equipped with 5 PCI
slots.
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When installing the AGP card make sure the AGP card edge
connector is inserted fully into the slot and the slot clicker is locked.
Installation
3-5 Device Connectors
The I/O back panel for this mainboard is shown below. When installing the
mainboard into the computer case, use the bundled I/O shield to protect this back
panel.
Parallel Port
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
RJ45
LAN
Line-in/Rear out (Blue)
Line-out/Front out (Green)
Mic-in/Center&Subwoofer (Pink)
S/PDIF-out Coaxial Jack
JSYS_FAN1
JCPU_FAN1
JPWR_FAN1
COM1
USB2.0 x 4 ports
Figure 7 - I/O Ports
JCPU_FAN1 / JPWR_FAN1 / JSYS_FAN1:
CPU/Power/Chassis Fan Power Connectors
JCPU_FAN1: The CPU must be kept cool by using a
heatsink with fan assembly.
JPWR_FAN1: If you are installing an additional fan
in the unit, connect to this fan
connector.
JSYS_FAN1: The chassis fan will provide adequate
airflow throughout the chassis to
prevent overheating the CPU.
JCPU_FAN1
+12V
Sense
Ground
1
JPWR_FAN1
Sense +12V Ground
1
JSYS_FAN1
+12V
Ground
Sense
1
The system is capable of monitoring the fan speed in
RPM (Revolutions Per Minute). Refer to the PC Health Status submenu of the BIOS for the current speed of the CPU fan , power fan and chassis fan.
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Installation
FDD1: Floppy Controller Connector
This connects to the floppy disk drive.
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2
FDD
PW2
PW1
IDE1IDE2
IDE1/IDE2: Ultra DMA-100/133 Primary/Secondary
IDE Connector
This mainboard is equipped with 2 IDE connectors
to support up to 4 ATA-133 IDE drives.
It supports PIO and DMA mode operations for
FDD1
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1
1
2
IDE1/IDE2
maximum data transfer rate of 133MB/sec per channel.
When using two IDE drives, one must be set to
Master mode and the other to Slave mode. Refer to your disk drive user’s manual for information about
selecting the proper drive switch settings.
PW1: 20-pin ATX Power Connector
PW2: 4-pin ATX12V Power Connector
The mainboard is equipped with a standard 20-pin
ATX main power connector and a 4-pin +12V
power connector for connecting an ATX12V
power supply. The plugs of the power cables are
designed to fit in only one orientation. Insert the
plugs into the connectors until they fit in place.
4
3
2
1
PW2
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Caution: The PW1 and PW2 Power Connector must be used simultaneously
10
20
+5V+12V
+5V5VSB
-5VPW-OK
+12V+12V
GroundGround
GroundGround Ground+5V
GroundGround
PS-ON+5V
GroundGround
-12V3.3V
3.3V3.3V
1
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for the system to work safely.
The board requires a minimum of 250 Watt power
supply to operate. Your system configuration (amount of memory, add-in cards, peripherals, etc.) may exceed this minimum power requirement. To ensure that adequate power, use a 300 Watt or greater power supply.
PW1
Installation
CFPA1: Front Panel Audio Connector
When the jumpers are removed this connector can
be used for front panel audio. The front panel
phone jack should have “normal close” switch.
Without phone plug inserted, the rear panel audio is
enabled. With phone plug inserted, the rear panel
audio will be disabled.
2
1
MIC_In
Front Line-out-R
Settings:
Pins (5-6) & (9-10) Short (default): Only the onboard rear panel audio jack can be used.
Pins (5-6) & (9-10) Open: Only front panel audio jack can be used.
In 2-Channel audio mode, Mic-In is shared for both front panel and rear panel.
NC
Front Line-out-L
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In 6-Channel audio mode, the Mic-In is dedicated for front panel use, and rear panel Mic-In function will switch to Center and Subwoofer support.
GND
+5V
Rear Line-out-FR
Key
Rear Line-out-FL
10
AUX_IN1
CD_IN1
CD_IN1/AUX_IN1: CD Audio_IN Connector
These connectors are used to receive audio form a
CD-ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.
CD_IN1
1
CD_IN_Right
CD_Reference
CD_IN_Left
AUX_IN1
AUX_IN_Right
GND
AUX_IN_Left
1
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Installation
SPDIF1: Sony/Philips Digital InterFace connector
This connector links digital audio between the
mainboard and your audio devices, such as CD
player, sampler or DAT recorder. It allows the
digital transmission of audio data in S/PDIF format.
VCC
SPDIF_IN
5
6
GND
1
2
NC
SPDIF_OUT
SATA1 / SATA2: Serial ATA Connectors
These connectors enable you to connect Serial
ATA devices that conform to the Serial ATA
specification.
1
SATA2
SATA1
GND
A+
B+
GND
GND
A-B-
CUSB2/CUSB3: Four USB 2.0 ports
This mainboard includes 2 additional USB2.0 ports,
identified by two 10-pin connector.
If you wish to use the additional USB ports, install
the card-edge bracket to the system chassis then
insert its cables to this 10-pin connector.
CUSB2 CUSB3
CAUTION !
Please make sure the USB cable has the same pin assignment. A different pin assignment may cause damage to the system. If you need the USB cable, please contact our retailer.
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