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Gigabyte 7VM400M-RZ User Manual

Gigabyte 7VM400M-RZ User Manual

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7VM400M-RZ
AMD Sempron
/Athlon
/Athlon
XP/Duron
Socket A Processor Motherboard
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User's Manual
Rev. 1005
12ME-VM400MRZ-1005
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.
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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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.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. 1005 12ME-VM400MRZ-1005 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 when- ever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard Layout ... 6 Block Diagram ... 7 Hardware Installation Process ... 8 Step 1: Set System Jumper (JP1) ... 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 Socket A for AMD Sempron 200/266/333MHz FSB Supports 1.4GHz and faster Chipset Northbridge : VIA KM400 Southbridge : VIA VT8235 / VT8237R Memory 2 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets, supports up to 2GB DRAM (Max) Supports DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 DIMM Supports only 2.5V DDR SDRAM Slots 1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X(1.5V) mode...

  • Page 6: 7Vm400M-Rz Motherboard Layout

    7VM400M-RZ Motherboard Layout KB_MS IT8705 BIOS F_AUDIO CD_IN CODEC SUR_CEN COMB SPDIF 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard 22.3 cm CPU_FAN SOCKET A VIA KM400 AGP 8X PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 F_USB1 F_USB2 GAME PWR_LED - 6 - SYS_FAN CLR_CMOS VT8235 / VT8237R F_PANEL...

  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram AGP 4X/8X VGA Port AGPCLK 66MHz 3 PCI VT6103 PCI BUS 33MHz 6 Channel CODEC PCICLK (33MHz) PCICLK (33MHz) USBCLK (48MHz) 14.318 MHz 33 MHz CPUCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) AMD-K7 Host CPU System Bus 200/266/333MHz FSB HCLK+/- (100/133/166MHz) KM400 NBGCLK66 MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz 48 MHz...

  • Page 8: Hardware Installation Process

    Step 5 Step 4 Step 1: Set System Jumper (JP1) The system bus frequency can be switched at 100/133/166MHz by adjusting system jumper (JP1). (The internal frequency depend on CPU.) 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard Step 3 Step 2 Step 5 Step 1...

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

    Step 2: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before installing the processor, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 2. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage.

  • Page 10: Step 3: Install Memory Modules

    To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM socket. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch. Memory size can vary between sockets. 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard Notch 1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.

  • 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

    Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction 1) ATX 2) CPU_FAN 3) SYS_FAN 4) FDD 5) IDE1 / IDE2 6) PWR_LED 7) F_PANEL 8) F_AUDIO 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard 9) SUR_CEN 10) SPDIF 11) CD_IN 12) COMB 13) GAME 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 15) CLR_CMOS 16) BAT...
  • Page 13 1) ATX (ATX Power) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard. 2) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating.
  • Page 14 The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 6) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard IDE1 IDE2 Pin No.
  • Page 15 7) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins 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)
  • Page 16 SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. 11) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL...
  • Page 17 12) COMB (COM B Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the COMB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the COMB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional COMB cable, please contact your local dealer. 13) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices.
  • Page 18 You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. 16) BAT (Battery) 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard Close: Clear CMOS Open: Normal...

  • 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 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 setup. • Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard - 20 -...

  • 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 Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory : Move Enter: Select...
  • Page 22 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. 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard - 22 -...

  • 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 Password Check : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120.

  • Page 24: Integrated Peripherals

    Disable this function if you are not using the onboard USB feature. Enabled Enable USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable USB 2.0 controller. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. Disabled Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value) 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard Integrated Peripherals [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled]...
  • Page 25 USB Mouse Support Enabled Enable USB mouse support. Disabled Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) On-Chip LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable this function.

  • Page 26: Power Management Setup

    If your keyboard has a "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on your system. Mouse Power On Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Enabled Power on system by mouse event. 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard Power Management Setup [S1(POS)] Disabled [Blinking] [Instant-Off] [Soft-Off]...

  • Page 27: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PME Event Wake Up When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event can awake the system from a PCI-PM controlled stated. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME as wake up event.

  • Page 28: Pc Health Status

    Fan warning function disable. (Default value) Enabled Fan warning function enable. SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning Disabled Fan warning function disable. (Default value) Enabled Fan warning function enable. 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard PC Health Status 4687 RPM 0 RPM [Disabled] [Disabled] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save...

  • Page 29: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Auto Detect PCI/DIMM Clk Spread Specturm CPU Host Clock Control x CPU Clock DRAM Clock(MHz) AGP OverVoltage Control DIMM OverVoltage Control : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! Auto Detect PCI/DIMM Clk Disabled Disable this function.

  • Page 30: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup...

  • Page 31: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control 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 32: Save & Exit Setup

    Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Save &...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 Driver Installation

    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 34 Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). 7VM400M-RZ Motherboard Driver install finished ! You have to reboot system !
  • Page 35 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 36 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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