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Gigabyte 7NF-RZ-C User Manual

Gigabyte 7NF-RZ-C User Manual

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7NF-RZ / 7NF-RZ-C
AMD Athlon
Athlon™
P/Duron™
ocket A Processor Motherboard
™/
X
S
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-7NFRZ-1002
Copyright
© 2004 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.
Notice
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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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-7NFRZ-1002 Copyright © 2004 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

    Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. Damage due to improper installation. Damage due to use of uncertified components. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 7NF-RZ Series Motherboard Layout ... 6 Block Diagram ... 7 Hardware Installation Process ... 8 Step 1: Set System Clock (CLK_SW) ... 8 Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 9 Step 2-1: CPU Installation ...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Motherboard 7NF-RZ or 7NF-RZ-C Socket A for AMD Athlon 200/266/333/400MHz FSB Supports 1.4GHz and faster Chipset Northbridge : nVIDIA Southbridge : nVIDIA Memory 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets, supports up to 3GB DRAM (Max) Supports DDR400 Supports only 2.5V DDR SDRAM Slots 1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X(1.5V) mode...

  • Page 6: 7Nf-Rz Series Motherboard Layout

    7NF-RZ Series Motherboard Layout ATX_12V KB_MS R_USB CLK_SW SUR_CEN RTL8201* SPDIF_IO CODEC BIOS GAME "*" For 7NF-RZ only. "#" For 7NF-RZ-C only. 7NF-RZ Series Motherboard 20.5 cm SOCKET A nVIDIA nForce 2 SPP ® ™ CPU_FAN AGP 8X PCI1 nVIDIA nForce PCI2 PCI3...

  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram AGP 4X/8X 200/266/333/400MHz FSB AGPCLK 66MHz RJ45* 5 PCI RTL8201* PCI BUS 33MHz CODEC PCICLK (33MHz) (Note) DDR 400 can be supported through overclocking in BIOS. "*" For 7NF-RZ only. CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) AMD-K7 ™ System Bus nVIDIA ® nForce ™...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation Process

    Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Set System Clock (CLK_SW) 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 5 Step 5 Step 4...

  • Page 9: Step 2: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly.

  • Page 10: 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 recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2.

  • Page 11: Step 4: Install Agp Card

    Step 4: Install AGP Card 1. Read the relate AGP card's instruction document before install the AGP card into the computer. 2. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) notch"(show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X(1.5V). 3.

  • Page 12: Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction

    Line Out jack Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to this connector. MIC In jack Microphone can be connect to MIC In jack. After installation of the audio driver, you are able to use 2/4/6-channel audio feature by software selection. You can connect "Front speaker"...
  • Page 13 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 14 5) FDD (FDD Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.
  • Page 15 8) F_PANEL (Front Panel 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 below. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED)
  • Page 16 10) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 11) 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.
  • Page 17 12/13) CD_IN (CD In Connector, black) / AUX_IN (AUX In Connector, white) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the CD_IN connector. Connect other device(such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the AUX_IN connector. 14) F_USB (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector.
  • Page 18 16) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin assign- ment while you connect the game cables. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional game cables. 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. 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 SETUP Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del>...
  • Page 20 If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. • Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. • Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. •...

  • Page 21: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport Holt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory : Move Enter: Select...
  • Page 22 Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25"...

  • Page 23: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Password Check Init Display First : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy.

  • Page 24: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software System Performance FSB Frequency x Memory Frequency Resulting Frequency AGP Frequency : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! System Performance Normal Set system at the most stable settings.

  • Page 25: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE USB Host Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio On-Chip LAN(nVIDIA)* Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 UART Mode Select x UR2 Duplex Mode Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode...
  • Page 26 Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.

  • Page 27: Power Management Setup

    Game Port Address Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default value) Set Game Port Address to 209. Disabled Disable this function. Midi Port Address Set Midi Port Address to 300. Set Midi Port Address to 330. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5.
  • Page 28 S3 Resume by USB This feature allows you to resume the system from USB device. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable this funcion. Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function.

  • Page 29: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment PCI 4 IRQ Assignment : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 3 IRQ Assignment...

  • Page 30: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Vcore DDR25V +3.3V +12V Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically.

  • Page 31: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.

  • Page 32: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Enter Password: PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status 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.

  • Page 33: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N"...
  • Page 34 7NF-RZ Series Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 35: 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 36 Item Description nVIDIA System Driver For nVIDIA chipset driver. USB Patch for WinXP This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP. RealTek AC97 Codec Driver Audio driver for RealTek codec chipset. nVIDIA USB 2.0 Driver Information USB 2.0 driver information for XP.
  • Page 37 - 37 - Driver Installation...
  • Page 38 7NF-RZ Series Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 39 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 40 China NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. Tech. Support : http://cn.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: +86-010-82886651 FAX: +86-010-82888013 Wuhan TEL: +86-027-87851061 FAX: +86-027-87851330 GuangZhou TEL: +86-020-87586074 FAX: +86-020-85517843 Chengdu...

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