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Gigabyte 7VT880-RZ User Manual

Gigabyte 7VT880-RZ User Manual

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User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-7VT880RZ-1002
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© 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from
without the expressed, written permission of GBT.
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Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a
commitment to update the information contained herein.

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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-7VT880RZ-1002 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Preparing Your Computer

    Preparing Your Computer Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard Layout ... 7 Block Diagram ... 8 Hardware Installation Process ... 9 Step 1: Set System Clock Jumper (JP1) ... 9 Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 10 Step 2-1: CPU Installation ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Supports SPDIF In/Out connection CD In/AUX In/Game connector BIOS Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash (Note 1) It is recommended to use SATA (1.5Gb/s) hard disks. "*" For 7VT880-RZ only. / Athlon XP / Athlon / Duron (Note 1) to be continued...
  • Page 6 CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, Memory, Cards….etc. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard - 6 -...

  • Page 7: 7Vt880-Rz Series Motherboard Layout

    7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN ATX_12V AUDIO F_AUDIO SUR_CEN GAME SPDIF_IO "#" For 7VT880-RZ-C only. "*" For 7VT880-RZ only. Socket A VIA KT880 PCI1 VIA VT8237R PCI2 BIOS PCI3 PCI4 IDE2 PCI5 IDE1 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    LPC BUS IT8705F Floppy VIA VT8237R LPT Port 2 COM 24 MHz Ports 33 MHz AC97 CODEC 2 Serial ATA PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) 8 USB Ports ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels "*" For 7VT880-RZ only. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard - 8 -...

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation Process

    Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Set System Clock Jumper (JP1) Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 3- Install Memory Modules Step 4- Install Expansion Cards Step 5- Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 2 Step 5 Step 5...

  • Page 10: Step 2: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Apply the thermal tape(or grease) to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard Figure 2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Insert the CPU into the socket.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Install Memory Modules

    Step 3: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recom- mended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2.
  • Page 12 Dual Channel DDR The 7VT880-RZ series supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double. 7VT880-RZ series includes 3 DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 2 Channel B : DDR 3 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of the chipset.

  • Page 13: Step 4: Install Expansion Cards

    OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please con- tact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. LAN Port * The LAN port provides Internet connection. "*" For 7VT880-RZ only. - 13 - Hardware Installation Process...

  • Page 14: Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction

    Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction ATX_12V CPU_FAN SYS_FAN IDE1 / IDE2 SATA0 / SATA1 F_PANEL PWR_LED RAM_LED 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard F_AUDIO SUR_CEN SPDIF_IO CD_IN AUX_IN F_USB1 / F_USB2 GAME CLR_CMOS - 14 -...
  • Page 15 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly.
  • Page 16 The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 6) IDE1/ IDE2 (IDE1/IDE2 Connector) Please connect first harddisk to IDE1 and connect CDROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard Pin No. Definition +12V Sense...
  • Page 17 RES (Reset Switch) PW (Soft Power Connector) MSG (Message LED/Power/ Sleep LED) Pin No. S_ATA (Controlled by VT8237R) For more detailed Serial ATA RAID setup information, please visit our website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw. Soft Power Connector Message LED/Power/ Sleep LED MSG- SPEAK+ MSG+...
  • Page 18 If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 19 11) 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. 12) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove jumpers on pins 5-6, 9-10.
  • Page 20 15) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. 16) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard Pin No. Definition No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI Pin No.
  • Page 21 17) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the F_USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the F_USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional F_USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
  • Page 22 You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short pins 1-2. Default doesn't include a jumper on pins 1-2 to prevent improper use of this header. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard Pin No.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Chapter 2 provides an overview of the BIOS Setup Program, which allows users to modify the basic system configurations. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. ENTERING BIOS Setup Turning on the computer and pressing <Del>...
  • Page 24 Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. • Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit BIOS Setup. • Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit BIOS Setup. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard - 24 -...

  • Page 25: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 3 Master Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On...
  • Page 26 The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard - 26 -...

  • Page 27: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Password Check [Setup] : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.

  • Page 28: Integrated Peripherals

    Autodetect onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. USB 1.1 Controller Enabled Enable USB 1.1 Controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 1.1 Controller. "*" For 7VT880-RZ only. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Enabled] Menu Level [Enabled] [RAID]...
  • Page 29 Set onboard I/O chip UART to ASKIR Mode. UR2 Duplex Mode This function will be available when “UART Mode Select” isn't set to Normal. Half IR Function Duplex Half. (Default Value) Full IR Function Duplex Half. "*" For 7VT880-RZ only. - 29 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 30: Power Management Setup

    +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1. (Default Value) S3(STR) Set ACPI suspend type to S3. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard Power Management Setup [S1(POS)] Disabled Menu Level [Blinking] [S1] [Instant-Off]...
  • Page 31 USB Device Wake-Up From S3 Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable USB device wake up system from S3 suspend type. Power LED in S1 state Blinking The Power LED will be blinking during S1 state. (Default value) Dual/OFF The Power LED will be turned off or change color.

  • Page 32: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI3 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI4 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/5. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1/5.

  • Page 33: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Reset Case Open Status Case Opened Vcore DDR 2.5V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU FAN Fail Warning System FAN Fail Warning : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value...

  • Page 34: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    CPU Ratio Control This option will not be shown or not be available if you are using a CPU with the locked ratio. 5X~22X,Normal It depends on CPU Clock Ratio.(Default Value:Normal) 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) [Auto By SPD] 4 Bank...
  • Page 35 Spread Spectrum Modulated Disabled Disable Spread Spectrum Modulated. Enabled Enable Spread Spectrum Modulated.(Default value) CPU Host Clock Control Note: If system hangs up before enter CMOS setup utility, wait for 20 sec for times out reboot . When time out occur, system will reset and run at CPU default Host clock at next boot. Disable Disable CPU Host Clock Control.(Default value) Enable...

  • Page 36: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save &...

  • Page 37: Save & Exit Setup

    Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message "PASSWORD DISABLED"...
  • Page 38 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Chapter 3 Install Drivers

    Revision History Chapter 3 Install Drivers Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
  • Page 40 Audio driver for Realtek AC97 codec chipset VIA 8237 Serial ATA Driver Driver for VIA 8237 SATA controller. VIA USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Driver information for XP "*" For 7VT880-RZ only. 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard You have completed drivers installation. - 40 -...
  • Page 41 - 41 - Driver Installation...
  • Page 42 7VT880-RZ Series Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 TEL: +886 (2) 8912-4888 FAX: +886 (2) 8912-4003 Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://chinese.giga-byte.com U.S.A. G.B.T. INC. Address: 17358 Railroad St, City of Industry, CA 91748. TEL: +1 (626) 854-9338 FAX: +1 (626) 854-9339 Tech.
  • Page 44 China NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn Shanghai TEL: +86-021-63410999 FAX: +86-021-63410100 Beijing TEL: +86-10-62102838 FAX: +86-10-62102848 Wuhan TEL: +86-27-87851061 FAX: +86-27-87851330 GuangZhou TEL: +86-20-87586074 FAX: +86-20-85517843 Chengdu...

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