User manual ECS K7VZA

Caution! When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the mainboard, you may cause serious damage to both the mainboard and the processor. On most mainboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed. Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the f n casing and the clips. a Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can clearly see the mainboard and processor socket. Cooling fan and heat sink CPU socket Important Information Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer. Version 2.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. Trademark Recognition Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. q Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. q Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ii Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: q This device may not cause harmful interference, and q This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada. iii About the Manual The manual consists of the following chapters: Introduction Use the Introduction Chapter to learn about the features of the mainboard, and verify the checklist of items that are shipped with the package. Installation Use the Installation Chapter to learn how to install the mainboard and get your system up and running. Setup Use the Setup Chapter to configure the mainboard for optimum performance. Software Use the Software Chapter to learn how to install the software drivers and support programs that are provided with this mainboard. iv Contents Important Information Copyright Disclaimer Trademark Recognition Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity Canadian Department of Communications About the Manual CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Welcome Checklist Recommendations Features CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION Quick Installation Table Before You Begin Static Electricity Choosing a Case Preparing the Mainboard Mainboard Guide I/O Ports Side View Check the Jumper Settings Installing the Mainboard in a Case Connecting Internal Components Installing Other Hardware Installing the Processor Install the Memory Modules Installing a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive Using the Expansion Slots Other Options Making External Connections i i i ii ii iii iii iv 1 1 2 3 4 7 7 8 8 9 10 10 12 13 17 18 20 20 22 24 27 28 30 32 v External Connector Color Coding CHAPTER 3: SETUP About the Setup Utility Entering the Setup Utility BIOS Navigation Keys Using BIOS How to Flash a New BIOS Standard CMOS Features Option Advanced BIOS Features Setup Option Advanced Chipset Features Option Integrated Peripherals Option Power Management Setup Option PnP/PCI Configuration Option PC Health Status Option Frequency Control Option Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option Load Optimized Defaults Option Set Supervisor and User Passwords Save & Exit Setup Option Exit Without Saving Option CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE About the Software Folders for this Mainboard Auto-installing under Windows 98 Utility Folder Installation Notes Mainboard (K7VZA) Installation Notes Audio Software IDE Software Monitor Software APPENDIX: JUMPER SET TING REFERENCE Jumper Setting Quick Reference 33 35 35 36 37 38 39 40 43 47 51 54 60 62 63 64 64 65 66 66 67 67 67 68 72 73 73 73 74 75 75 vi Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the K7VZA mainboard. The K7VZA is an ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed circuit board and measures 305 mm x 220 mm. The mainboard has a Socket 462 to accommodate AMD Athlon (K7) processors that support frontside bus (FSB) speeds up to 200/266 MHz. The K7VZA is installed with the VIA VT8363/VT8363A (NB) and VT82C686A/VT82C686B (SB) chipset. The built-in 3D sound features the AC 97 audio codec. The mainboard delivers high-level performance with a 4xAGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot and two PCI Bus Master Ultra DMA (UDMA) ports that support up to four ATAPI (AT Attachment Packet Interface) devices. The PCI IDE also supports PIO Mode 3 and 4, UDMA33/66/100 IDE, and an ATAPI CD-ROM. Note: The K7VZA supports two VIA South Bridge chipsets--the VT82C686A and VT82C686B. The VT82C686A supports UDMA33/66; the VT82C686B supports up to UDMA100. The mainboard accommodates PC 100/133 SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) or VCM (Virtual Channel Memory) up to 1.5 GB using three 3.3V unbuffered DIMM modules. Other features include a built-in PCI 3D sound system that supports the AC 97 audio codec. The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports, such as dual channel PCI EIDE interfaces, a floppy controller, two FIFO serial port connectors, an EPP/ECP-capable bi-directional parallel port connector, a dual USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors. One AGP slot, five PCI local bus slots and an audio modem riser (AMR) slot provide expandability for add-on peripheral cards. This chapter contains the following information: q Checklist comprises a list of the standard and optional components that are shipped with this mainboard q Recommendations lists some Do's and Don'ts from the manufacturer to help ensure reliability and performance from this product q Features highlights the functions and components that make this one of the best value mainboards on the market Checklist Compare the contents of your mainboard package with the standard checklist below. If any item is missing or appears damaged, please contact the vendor of your mainboard package. Standard Items q One mainboard q One diskette drive ribbon cable and bracket q One IDE drive ribbon cable and bracket q This user's manual q Software support CD-ROM disc 2 Recommendations This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the kind of processor you install. You may be able to change these automatic settings by making changes to the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not overclock the mainboard to run processors or other components faster than their rated speed. Warning: Overclocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Overclocking can permanently damage the mainboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits. Components on this mainboard can be damaged by discharges of static electricity. Handle the board carefully holding it by the edges. Don't flex or stress the circuit board. Keep the board in its static-proof packing until you are ready to install it. Follow the static guidelines given at the beginning of Chapter 2. 3 Features The key features of this mainboard are the wide range of processors that can be installed, and the high level of integration, which includes built-in audio, video, and communications. High-end Processors Functioning as a platform for a high-end PC, the K7VZA features a Socket 462 accommodating AMD Athlon processors that support 64/256 KB L2 OnChip cache, and 100/200 MHz or 133/266 MHz host bus/core speed. The K7VZA supports 200/266 MHz frontside bus (FSB). VIA Chipset The VT8363/VT8363A and VT82C686A/VT82C686B chipsets from VIA are featured in this board. These chipsets are designed for high-end desktops and workstations and feature ATA-66/100, 4xAGP, and DRAM support. The VT82C686A I/O chip makes a direct connection between the graphics system, the IDE controller, and the PCI bus. It uses Accelerated Hub Architecture to effectively double the bandwidth between these components enabling more lifelike audio and video. The VT82C686A I/O chip includes an integrated audio codec controller (AC 97) that lets the processor more effectively decode sound generated by the integrated audio system or the integrated fax/modem. Note: The K7VZA supports two VIA South Bridge chipsets--the VT82C686A and VT82C686B. The VT82C686A supports UDMA33/66; the VT82C686B supports up to UDMA100. 4 Inexpensive Memory The board has three DIMM sockets for the installation of 168-pin, 3.3V non-buffered DIMM memory modules. The DIMM memory modules use SDRAM memory chips. The K7VZA mainboard supports a memory bus of 100/133 MHz. When the processor is running at 133 MHz, memory only operates at 133 MHz: when the processor is running at 100 MHz, memory can operate at 100 MHz or 133MHz. Each installed memory module can be populated with from 32 MB to 512 MB of memory; a maximum of 1.5 GB memory can be installed. You must install at least one module, but it makes no difference which slot you use to install the module. 4xAGP Graphics Adapter Slot The mainboard includes a 4xAGP slot that provides four times the bandwidth of the original AGP specification. AGP technology provides a direct connection between the graphics sub-system and the processor so that the graphics do not have to compete for processor time with other devices on the PCI bus. The AGP design allows the graphics controller to use part of the main memory when it needs it, for example, to handle the very large texture maps required by virtual reality and 3D video games and applications. AC 97 Audio codec The AC 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC 97 2.1 specification, and supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital Analog Converter) resolution as well as 18-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent and variable sampling rates. Further features include support for four analog line-level stereo inputs. 5 Expansion Options The K7VZA mainboard is pre-installed with features such as audio that normally require add-in cards. The five 32-bit PCI slots and the AMR slot provide plenty of expansion potential. Integrated I/O The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors. The I/O template on the backplane includes two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard, two serial ports, one parallel port, one MIDI/game port, two USB ports, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out. The mainboard includes two PCI IDE channels and a floppy disk drive interface. Programmable Firmware The mainboard includes Award BIOS that allows BIOS setting of CPU parameters. This fully programmable firmware enhances the system features and allows users to set such items as power management, CPU and memory timing, and modem wake-up alarms. The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds so that you don't need to change mainboard jumpers and switches. This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter covers installing and building a working system. 6 Chapter 2: Installation Quick Installation Table This chapter explains how to successfully install the mainboard into a computer case and build a working system. The installation procedure is as follows: Before you Begin Preparing the Mainboard Provides advice on choosing a case, avoiding static electricity damage, and setting jumpers. Provides a guide to the mainboard and I/O port locations, full details on the jumper settings, and advice on ins talling the mai nboard in the system case. Provides guidance on installing essential hardware: processor, memory, hard disk drive, CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, and expansion cards. Provides advice on us ing the external I/O ports to install peripheral devices such as a keyboard, a monitor, a mouse, a printer, and loudspeakers. The Appendix provides a quick reference for the jumper settings on this mainboard. Installing Other Hardware Making External Connections Appendix 7 Before You Begin Before you begin to install your mainboard, take care not to damage the product from static electricity. Ensure too that you are installing the mainboard into a suitable case. Static Electricity In adverse conditions, static electricity can accumulate and discharge through the integrated circuits and silicon chips on this product. These circuits and chips are sensitive and can be permanently damaged by static discharge. · · If possible, wear a grounding wrist strap clipped to a safely grounded device during the installation. If you don't have a wrist strap, discharge any static by touching the metal case of a safely grounded device before beginning the installation. Leave all components inside their static-proof bags until they are required for the installation procedure. Handle all circuit boards and electronic components carefully. Hold boards by the edges only. Do not flex or stress circuit boards. · · 8 Choosing a Case The mainboard complies with the specifications for the ATX system case. Some features on the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all the features required. The mainboard can support one or two floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient power and space for all the drives that you intend to install. The mainboard has a set of I/O ports on the rear edge. Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots. 9 Preparing the Mainboard Mainboard Guide Use the following illustration and key to identify the components on your mainboard. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 PWRFAN1 CPUFAN1 CPUFAN1 LED1 PWRFAN1 LED1 JP2 1 JP2 CPU1 FREE LOCK JP9 1 JP9 JP10 1 JP10 ATX1 ATX1 F DD1 AMR1 IDE1 D IMM 1 DI MM 2 DI MM 3 AMR1 1 1 JP1 J P4 JP1 AGP1 CD1 CD1 CD2 JP4 PCI1 FDD1 IDE1 IDE2 JP5 J4 J4 JP5 1 AGP1 CD2 PCI2 J P7 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 J P6 1 JP7 PCI3 WOL1 WOM1 PCI4 1 JP6 USB2 USB2 PANEL1 PA NEL1 WOL1 WOM1 PCI5 PCI4 1 PCI5 SIR1 3V + BT1 SIR1 1 10 IDE2 Key to Mainboard Components Component JP2 CPU1 CPUFAN1 DIMM1~3 PWRFAN1 LED1 JP9/JP10 ATX1 AMR1 JP4 AGP1 JP1 FDD1 IDE1, 2 JP5 J4 CD1 CD2 PCI1~5 JP7 WOL1 WOM1 BT1 JP6 USB2 SIR1 PANEL1 Description USB port 1-2 wake-up jumper 462-pin ZIF socket for AMD Athlon processor Power con nector for CPU cooling fan Three 168 -pin SDRAM memory module slots Power connector for power source cooling fan 3VSB LED for SDRAM FSB 100/133 select jumpers (only supported on mainboards with the VIA VT8363A NB chipset) ATX power supply connection Audio modem riser (AMR) slot AC 97 codec selector jumper 132-pin 4X accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot Clear CMOS jumper Connector for floppy disk drives Primary and secondary IDE channels Write protect BIOS jumper Dual color LED header Primary ATAPI device header Secondary ATAPI device header Five 120-pin PCI slots Onboard codec mode Wake On LAN (WOL) connector Wake On Modem (WOM) connector 3 volt battery for realtime clock USB port 3-4 wake-up jumper USB port 3-4 IrDA device header Front panel connection Note: The green indicator LED1 turns on if your system is still powered, at which time memory modules cannot be installed or uninstalled. The dual color LED header J4 can be plugged into LEDs to indicate the following conditions: software power down, suspend to RAM, suspend to disk, and soft off. 11 I/O Ports Side View PS/2 mouse Parallel port (LPT1) Game Port PS/2 keyboard USB ports Serial port COM 1 Serial port COM 2 Microphone Line-in Line-out Key to I/O Ports Component PS/2 mouse PS/2 keyboard USB ports LPT1 COM1 COM2 Game por t Audio ports Description PS/2 port for pointing device (upper port) PS/2 port for keyboard (lower port) Two stacked Universal Serial Bus ports External parallel port External serial port COM 1 External serial port COM 2 External MIDI/game port Audio jacks for (from left to right) line-out, linein, microphone 12 Check the Jumper Settings Check the mainboard jumpers to ensure that the board is configured correctly. How to Set Jumpers A jumper consists of two or more pins mounted on the mainboard. Some jumpers might be arranged in a series with each pair of pins numbered differently. Jumpers are used to change the electronic circuits on the mainboard. When a jumper cap (or shunt) is placed on two jumper pins, the pins are SHORT. If the jumper cap is removed (or placed on just a single pin), the pins are OPEN. This illustration shows a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN. Short Open This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. The jumper cap is placed on pins 2 and 3, so this jumper setting is SHORT PINS 2-3. This illustration shows the same 3 -pin jumper. The jumper cap is placed on pins 1 and 2, so this jumper setting is SHORT PINS 1-2. In this manual, all the jumper illustrations clearly show the pin numbers. When you are setting the jumpers, make sure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins to select the function or feature that you want to enable or disable. 13 Check the Jumper Settings Check the mainboard jumpers to ensure that the mainboard is configured correctly. CPUFAN1 PWRFAN1 JP2 1 1 JP2 1 FREE JP9 JP10 JP1 1 LOCK 1 JP9 JP10 1 1 A TX1 FDD 1 AMR1 IDE1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 1 JP1 ID E2 JP5 1 JP5 JP4 1 CD1 CD2 JP4 1 AGP1 1 PCI1 PCI2 J4 JP6 1 PCI3 JP6 JP7 WOL1 JP7 1 1 USB2 PCI4 PCI5 1 SIR1 3V + 1 14 PAN EL1 WOM1 JP1: Clear CMOS jumper Use this jumper to erase the system setup settings that are stored in CMOS memory. You might need to erase this data if incorrect settings are preventing your system from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, turn off the system, disconnect the power cable from the mainboard, and short the appropriate pins for a few seconds. Function Normal operation Clear CMOS Jumper Setting Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 1 2 3 JP1 JP2: USB port 1-2 wake-up jumper Use this jumper to enable device activity on USB ports 1-2 to power on the computer. Function Disable Enable Jumper Setting Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 1 2 3 JP2 JP4: Codec selector jumper Use this jumper to select the onboard AC 97 audio codec or Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot. Function Use on board codec Use AMR slot codec Jumper Setting Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 1 2 3 JP4 JP5: BIOS write protect jumper Use this jumper to make the BIOS read-only. Function Disable Enable Jumper Setting Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 1 2 3 JP5 15 JP6: USB port 3-4 wake-up jumper Use this jumper to enable device activity on USB ports 3-4 to power on the computer. Function Disable Enable Jumper Setting Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 1 2 3 JP6 JP7: Onboard codec mode Use this jumper to define the onboard codec mode function. Function Master Slave Jumper Setting Open Short JP7 1 2 JP9/10: FSB 100/133 select jumpers Note: JP9 and JP10 are only supported by the VIA VT8363A North Bridge chipset Use these jumpers to select the FSB speed. Function 100 MHz FSB Jumper Setting Short pins 2-3 of JP9 Short pins 1-2 of JP10 1 2 3 JP10 1 2 3 JP9 133 MHz FSB Short pins 1-2 of JP9 Short pins 2-3 of JP10 1 2 3 JP9 JP10 1 2 3 16 Installing the Mainboard in a Case Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond to the holes in the mainboard. Place the mainboard over the mounting brackets and secure the mainboard into the mounting brackets with screws. Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the mainboard. This illustration shows a mainboard installed in a standard desktop case. Note: Do not overtighten the screws as this can stress the mainboard. I/O Template Expansion Slots Power Supply Unit Drive Cage This illustration shows a mainboard installed in a towertype case. Power Supply Unit I/O Template Drive Cage Expansion Slots 17 Connecting Internal Components After you have installed the mainboard into the system case, connect the power cable from the case power supply unit to the mainboard power connector ATX1. Your case and CPU might have cooling fans attached to provide adequate ventilation to the system. Connect the CPU fan to the 12-volt connector CPUFAN1. Connect the case fan to the 12volt power supply connector PWRFAN1. After you have connected the power supply and the cooling fans, connect the case swi tches and indicators to the PANEL1 connectors. CPUFAN1 PWRFAN1 CPUFAN1 PWRFAN1 1 JP2 ATX1 FREE LOCK 1 JP9 JP10 1 AMR1 D I E1 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 1 AT X1 FD D1 J P4 1 AGP1 CD1 J P5 1 DIMM 3 JP1 IDE 2 CD2 PCI1 PANEL1 J4 J P6 1 PCI2 J P7 PCI3 1 USB2 PCI5 P ANEL1 WOL1 WOM1 PCI4 1 SIR1 3V + 1 1 18 PANEL1 Panel Connector The mainboard PANEL1 panel connector has a standard set of switch and indicator connectors that are commonly found on ATX system cases. Use the illustration below to make the correct connections to the case switches and indicators. Function Power switch Hard disk LED Indicator Empty pin Speaker Empty pin Reset switch Empty pins Green LED indicator Empty pin Sleep switch Power LED indicator Pins 22, 23 +20, -21 19 +15, 16, 17, 18 14 12, 13 10, 11 +7, +8, -9 6 4, 5 PANEL1 Green LED 7-8-9 Reset Switch 12-13 Speaker 15-16-17-18 PANEL1 23 Power Switch 22-23 HDD LED 20-21 +1, +2, -3 Sleep Switch 4-5 Power LED 1-2-3 1 Note: The plus sign (+) indicates a pin which must be connected to a positive voltage. 19 Installing Other Hardware Start installing the essential hardware required to get your system started. Installing the Processor This mainboard has a Socket 462 processor socket. To choose a processor, you need to consider the performance requirements of the system and the price of the processor. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory. Higher clock speeds and larger amounts of cache memory deliver greater performance. Installation Procedure To install a processor on the mainboard follow the steps below. CPUFAN1 (CPU fan) CPU socket Pin A-1 corner Locking lever 1. On the mainboard, locate the CPU socket and the CPU cooling fan CPUFAN1. 20 2. On the CPU socket, pull the locking lever away from the socket to unhook it and then raise the locking lever to the upright position. 3. Identify the pin A-1 corner on the CPU socket and the pin A1 corner on the processor. The socket pin A-1 corner is adjacent to the handle of the locking lever. The processor pin A-1 corner is beveled. 4. Matching the pin A-1 corners, drop the processor into the socket. No force is required and the processor should seat into the socket easily. 5. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the latch on the edge of the socket. This locks the processor in place. 6. Locate the power cable on the heatsink/cooling fan assembly that is attached to the top of the processor. 7. Plug the power cable into the CPU cooling CPUFAN1 12Vpower supply on the mainboard. CPUFAN1 CPU fan connector Socket 462 processor with heatsink/cooling fan attached Socket 462 with locking lever in upright position The mainboard must be configured to deliver the correct clock speed and the correct system bus for the kind of processor that you have installed. You can do this by using the BIOS Setup Utility. The first time you start the system, immediately enter the Setup Utility and make the appropriate settings. Usually, you can automatically configure the CPU by using the CPU & BIOS Features page of the Setup Utility. See Chapter 3 for more information. 21 Install the Memory Modules For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin 3.3V non-buffered Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). The memory chips must be standard or regist ered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory). The memory bus can run at 100 MHz or 133 MHz. If your processor operates over a 100 MHz system bus, you can install PC100 or PC133 memory modules that operate over a 100 MHz or 133 MHz memory bus. If your processor operates over a 133 MHz system bus, you can only install PC133 memory modules that operate over a 133 MHz memory bus. Supported Memory Configurations The following table shows the memory configurations supported: Technology Configuration # of Row Addrs Bits 12 12 12 12 # of Col Addrs Bits 8 9 11 10 # of Bank Addrs Bits 2 2 2 2 Page Size 64 Mbit 64 Mbit 128 Mbit 128 Mbit 8M x 8 4M x 16 32M x 4 16M x 8 4 KB 2 KB 16 KB 8 KB Note: 32M x 4 128 Mbit is for registered DIMMs only, 4M x 16 64 Mbit support is for unbuffered DIMMs only. The following table shows the maximum memory for DIMM based platforms: 1 DIMM DRAM Configuration 64 Mbit 64 Mbit 128 Mbit 128 Mbit 8M x 8 4M x 16 16M x 8 32M x 4 2 DIMMs SS 128 MB 64 MB 256 MB 512 MB 3 DIMMs SS 192 MB 96 MB 384 MB 768 MB SS 64 MB 32 MB 128 MB 256 MB DS 128 MB 64 MB 256 MB 512 MB DS 256 MB 128 MB 512 MB 1024 MB DS 384 MB 192 MB 768 MB 1536 MB 22 Installation Procedure There are three slots for memory modules. You must install at least one module, and it makes no difference which slot you use to install the module. Each module can be installed with 32 MB to 512 MB of memory; total memory capacity is 1.5 GB. 1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. Locking latches Memory module D IM M1 DIM M 2 D IM M 3 2. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot. 3. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. 4. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it carefully but firmly down so that it seats correctly. The latches at either side of the slot will be levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM when it is installed correctly. 23 Installing a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive. Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can only be installed correctly on the device connector. If the connector is not keyed, make sure that you mat ch the pin-1 side of the cable connector with the pin-1 side of the device connector. Each connector has the pin-1 side clearly marked. The pin-1 side of each ribbon cable is always marked with a colored stripe on the cable. About IDE Devices Your mainboard has a primary IDE channel interface (IDE1) and a secondary IDE interface (IDE2). The mainboard ships with one IDE ribbon cable that supports one or two IDE devices. All IDE devices have jumpers or switches that can be used to set the IDE device as MASTE R or SLAVE. If you install two IDE devices on one cable, you must make sure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this. If you want to install more than two IDE devices, obtain a second IDE cable and you can add two more devices to the secondary IDE channel. If there are two devices on the cable, make one MASTER and one SLAVE. About UDMA This mainboard supports UltraDMA 66/100. UDMA is a technology that accelerates the performance of devices in the IDE channel. We recommend that you install IDE devices that support UDMA, and use IDE cables that support UDMA. Note: The K7VZA supports two VIA South Bridge chipsets--the VT82C686A and VT82C686B. The VT82C686A supports UDMA33/66; the VT82C686B supports up to UDMA100. 24 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 1. Install the hard disk drive into the drive cage in your system case. 2. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE channel on the mainboard IDE1. 3. Plug one of the connectors on the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the back edge of the hard disk drive. It doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use. Make sure that you have the pin -1 side of the cable matched with the pin-1 side of the connector. 4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the power connector on the back edge of the hard disk drive. 5. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the Setup Utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Auto Detect feature to configure the IDE devices that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information. IDE connector IDE ribbon cable IDE1 Power connector IDE2 Hard disk drive 25 Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive 1. Install the CD-ROM/DVD drive into the drive cage in your system case. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE channel on the mainboard IDE1. Plug one of the connectors on the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the back edge of the CD-ROM/DVD drive. It doesn't matter which connector on the cable that you use. Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched with the pin-1 side of the connector. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the power connector on the back edge of the CD-ROM/DVD drive. Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM/DVD drive to connect the audio connector on the rear edge of the CDROM/DVD drive to the one of the two audio-in connectors CD1 and CD2 on the mainboard. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the Setup Utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Auto Detect feature to configure the IDE devices that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information. IDE connector Audio connector IDE ribbon cable IDE2 CD-ROM/DVD Power drive connector IDE1 Hard disk drive 2. 3. 4. 5. CD1 CD2 26 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive interface and it ships with a diskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25-inch drive and a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cable has one type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another type of connector for a 3.5-inch drive 1. Install the floppy diskette drive into the drive cage in your system case. Plug the diskette drive cable into the diskette drive interface on the mainboard FDD1. 2. Plug one of the connectors on the diskette drive cable into the data connector on the back edge of the floppy diskette drive. Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched with the pin -1 side of the connector. 3. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the power connector on the back edge of the diskette drive. 4. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the Setup Utility and use the Standard page to configure the floppy diskette drives that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information. Data connector Floppy diskette ribbon cable Power connector Floppy diskette drive FDD1 27 Using the Expansion Slots This mainboard has five 32 -bit PCI expansion slots and one 4xAGP slot. PCI Slots: The PCI slots can be used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit (Peripheral Components Interconnect) PCI interface. 4xAGP Slot: The 4xAGP slot can be used to install a graphics adapter that supports the 4xAGP specification and has the 4xAGP edge connector. AMR Slot: The Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot can be used to insert an AMR card. CPUFAN1 PWRFAN1 1 JP2 FREE LC OK 1 JP9 JP10 1 AMR1 D I E1 F DD 1 A X1 T AMR slot JP4 D I M1 M D I M2 M 1 AGP slot CD2 AGP1 CD1 JP 5 1 PCI1 PCI2 J4 JP 7 PCI slots WOL1 WOM1 PCI3 JP 6 1 1 USB2 PCI5 1 SIR1 3V + 1 1. Before installing an add-in card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation. Remove the blanking plate from the slot in the system case that corresponds to the expansion slot that you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-in card into the expansion slot. Press down quite firmly to ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. 28 2. 3. PA N EL1 PCI4 D I M3 M 1 JP1 D I E2 PCI slot PCI add-in card Metal bracket Edge Connector 4. Secure the metal bracket of the card in the empty slot in the system case with a screw. 5. For some add-in cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-in card. The following illustration shows how to insert an AMR card: AMR card Edge Connector AMR slot 29 Other Options CPUFAN1 PWRFAN1 1 JP2 FREE LC OK 1 JP9 JP10 1 AMR1 D I M1 M D I M2 M D I M3 M 1 JP1 D I E2 D I E1 J P4 1 A X1 T AGP1 CD1 JP 5 1 CD2 PCI1 PCI2 J4 JP 7 FD D 1 WOL1 WOM1 J4 USB2 P A E L1 N PCI3 JP 6 1 1 USB2 WOL1 WOM1 PCI4 SIR1 1 1 PCI5 1 SIR1 3V + WOL1: Wake On LAN connector If you have installed a LAN card, you can use the cable provided with the card to plug into the WOL1 connector on the mainboard. This is the Wake On LAN (WOL) feature. When your system is in a power ­saving mode, any LAN signal automatically resumes the system. You must enable this item using the Power Management page of the Setup Utility. See Chapter 3 for more information. WOM1: Wake On Modem connector