7NF-RZ / 7NF-RZ-C AMD AthlonTM/AthlonTM XP/DuronTM Socket A Processor Motherboard 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 Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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. Mother Board 7NF-RZ Motherboard 7NF-RZ Jul. 22 ,2004 Jul. 22, 2004 Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord. 2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. 3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components (CPU, RAM). 4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Please verify that you the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Installation Notices 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required for warranty validation. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Instances of Non-Warranty 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 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. English 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 ........................................................................................................... 9 Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation ...................................................................................... 9 Step 3: Install Memory Modules ........................................................................................... 10 Step 4: Install AGP Card ....................................................................................................... 11 Step 5: Install I/O Peripherals Cables .................................................................................. 11 Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction ....................................................................................... 11 Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction ............................................................................................. 12 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................... 19 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E8) ................................................................... 19 Standard CMOS Features .................................................................................................... 21 Advanced BIOS Features ..................................................................................................... 23 Advanced Chipset Features ................................................................................................. 24 Integrated Peripherals .......................................................................................................... 25 Power Management Setup ................................................................................................... 27 PnP/PCI Configurations ........................................................................................................ 29 PC Health Status .................................................................................................................. 30 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ........................................................................................................ 31 Load Optimized Defaults ...................................................................................................... 31 Set Supervisor/User Password ............................................................................................. 32 Save & Exit Setup ................................................................................................................. 33 Exit Without Saving .............................................................................................................. 33 Chapter 3 Install Drivers ............................................................................................. 35 7NF-RZ Series Motherboard -4- Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Motherboard CPU 7NF-RZ or 7NF-RZ-C Socket A for AMD AthlonTM XP / AthlonTM / DuronTM processor 200/266/333/400MHz FSB Supports 1.4GHz and faster Northbridge : nVIDIA ® nForceTM 2 SPP Southbridge : nVIDIA® nForceTM 2 MCP 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets, supports up to 3GB DRAM (Max) Supports DDR400(Note)/DDR333/DDR266 DIMM Supports only 2.5V DDR SDRAM 1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X(1.5V) mode 5 PCI slots support 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant 2 IDE connections (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133), allows connection of 4 IDE devices 1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices 1 Parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode 2 Serial port (COMA, COMB) 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 2, front x 4 via cable) 1 front audio connector 1 IR connector 1 PS/2 keyboard port 1 PS/2 mouse port Onboard RTL8201 chipset (10/100Mbit)* 1 RJ45 port* ALC655 codec Supports 2/ 4/ 6 channel audio Line Out/ Line In/ Mic In connection SPDIF In/ Out CD In/ AUX In/ Game connector IT8712 System voltage detection CPU / System temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection Thermal shutdown function Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune ATX form factor, 20cm x 30.5cm English Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Peripherals Onboard LAN* Onboard Audio I/O Control Hardware Monitor BIOS Additional Features Form Factor (Note) DDR 400 can be supported through overclocking in BIOS. (Please refer to page 24 for detail settings.) "*" For 7NF-RZ only. -5- Introduction English 7NF-RZ Series Motherboard Layout 20.5 cm KB_MS R_USB ATX_12V SOCKET A COMA COMB LPT ATX USB LINE_OUT LINE_IN CD_IN nVIDIA ® nForce TM 2 SPP 7NF-RZ F_AUDIO LAN* CLK_SW CPU_FAN DDR1 DDR2 AUX_IN AGP 8X AGP PCI1 RTL8201* SPDIF_IO CODEC BIOS PCI2 nVIDIA ® nForceTM 2 MCP DDR3 SUR_CEN CLR_CMOS BATTERY PCI3 PCI4 IT8712 IDE1 IDE2 -C# PCI5 F_USB IR PWR_LED FDD SYS_FAN GAME F_PANEL "*" For 7NF-RZ only. "#" For 7NF-RZ-C only. 7NF-RZ Series Motherboard -6- 30.5 cm MIC_IN Block Diagram AMD-K7TM CPU AGP 4X/8X System Bus 200/266/333/400MHz FSB CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) English 400 (Note)/333/266MHz DDR HCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz) NBGCLK66 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz BIOS Game Port LPC BUS AGPCLK 66MHz nVIDIA® nForceTM 2 SPP 66MHz V_Link RJ45* 5 PCI RTL8201* PCI BUS 33MHz nVIDIA® nForceTM 2 MCP AC97 Link IT8712 Floppy LPT Port 24 MHz PCICLK (33MHz) CODEC 6 USB Ports ATA33/66/ 100/133 IDE Channels 33 MHz 2 COM Ports PS/2 KB/Mouse Mic In Line In "*" For 7NF-RZ only. (Note) DDR 400 can be supported through overclocking in BIOS. Line Out -7- Introduction English 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 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 5 Step 5 Step 4 Step 1: Set System Clock (CLK_SW) The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166/200MHz by adjusting CLK_SW. (The internal frequency depend on CPU.) ON OFF ON ON: Auto (133/166/200MHz, supports FSB 266/333/ 400MHz CPU, Default) OFF: 100MHz (supports FSB 200MHz CPU) OFF You must set CLK_SW to OFF (100MHz) when you used FSB 200MHz CPU. CLK_SW Default setting: ON 7NF-RZ Series Motherboard -8- 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. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and heatsink. 4. Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. English Step 2-1: CPU Installation Socket Actuation Lever Figure 1. Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly. 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. (Do not force the CPU into the socket.) Then move the socket lever to the locked position while holding pressure on the center of the CPU. Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation Figure 1. Apply the thermal tape(or grease) to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan. Figure 2. Fasten the cooling fan supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. Figure 3. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, than the install completely. -9- Hardware Installation Process English 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. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot. Notch DDR 1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module ver ...