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.
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...
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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 -...
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 -...
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...
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.
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.
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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.
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...
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 -...
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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.
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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...
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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+...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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>...
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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 -...
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...
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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 -...
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.
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]...
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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...
+/-/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]...
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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.
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.
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...
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...
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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...
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 &...
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"...
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.
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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 -...