Abit NV7-133R User manual

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4200-0257-02 Rev. 1.00
NV7-133R Motherboard User’s Manual
Index
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION OF NV7-133R FEATURES .................. 1-1
1-1. FEATURES OF NV7-133R MOTHERBOARD ............................................................1-1
1-2. SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................1-2
1-3. ITEM CHECKLIST ..................................................................................................1-4
1-4. LAYOUT DIAGRAM FOR NV7-133R ......................................................................1-5
CHAPTER 2. INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD..............................2-1
2-1. INSTALLATION OF THE AMD ATHLON™XP, ATHLON™AND DURON™CPU .........2-2
2-2. INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD TO THE CHASSIS ................................................2-5
2-3. INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY .............................................................................2-6
2-4. CONNECTORS, HEADERS AND SWITCHES...............................................................2-7
CHAPTER 3. INTRODUCING THE BIOS ................................................3-1
3-1. CPU SETUP [SOFT MENU™II] ..........................................................................3-3
3-2. STANDARD CMOS FEATURES SETUP MENU .........................................................3-5
3-3. ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES SETUP MENU...........................................................3-9
3-4. ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP MENU .....................................................3-12
3-5. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ................................................................................. 3-14
3-6. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP MENU ..................................................................3-19
3-7. PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS SETUP MENU ...........................................................3-24
3-8. PC HEALTH STATUS ...........................................................................................3-27
3-9. LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS ...............................................................................3-28
3-10. LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ..............................................................................3-28
3-11. SET PASSWORD...................................................................................................3-28
3-12. SAVE & EXIT SETUP ...........................................................................................3-29
3-13. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ......................................................................................3-29
CHAPTER 4. RAID SETTING GUIDE ......................................................4-1
4-1. THE FEATURES OF RAID ON THE NV7-133R ........................................................4-1
4-2. RAID SETUP ON THE NV7-133R .......................................................................4-1
4-3. THE BIOS SETTING MENU ...................................................................................4-2
CHAPTER 5. HPT 372 DRIVER INSTALLATION .................................. 5-1
5-1. DOS®...................................................................................................................5-1
5-2. WINDOWS®2000..................................................................................................5-1
CHAPTER 6. HPT 372 RAID ADMINISTRATOR INSTALLATION
GUIDE .................................................................................... 6-1
APPENDIX A. NVIDIA NFORCE CHIPSET DRIVERS INSTALLATION
FOR WINDOWS®2000......................................................... A-1
APPENDIX B. INSTALLING THE WINBOND HARDWARE DOCTOR .. B-1

NV7-133R
APPENDIX C. USB 2.0 DRIVERS INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS®2000
................................................................................................ C-1
APPENDIX D. BIOS UPDATE GUIDE ........................................................ D-1
APPENDIX E. TROUBLESHOOTING (NEED ASSISTANCE?) ............... E-1
APPENDIX F. HOW TO GET TECHNICAL SUPPORT............................. F-1

Introduction of NV7-133R Features
User’s Manual
1-1
Chapter 1. Introduction of NV7-133R Features
1-1. Features of NV7-133R Motherboard
This motherboard is designed for AMD Socket A Athlon™XP, Athlon™and Duron™processors. It
supports the AMD Socket-A structure, with up to 1.5 GB (Unbuffered & Non-ECC) of memory, super
I/O. and Green PC functions. The ABIT NV7-133R is an excellent computer motherboard based on the
innovative nForce 415 chipset, which supports AC3 audio and LAN for an all in one ATX form factor
solution with high performance value.
The nVIDIA nForce 415 chipset used in this motherboard supports three DDR DIMMs up to 1.5 GB
maximun. The memory controller can support Non-ECC DDR (up to DDR PC 2100 it running on 133
MHz) memory and support twin bank memory architecture for up to 4.2 GB/s bandwidth. The AGP
interface can support external AGP slot with AGP 1X/2X/4X (1.5V graphics card only) capability and
Fast Write Transactions.
The NV7-133R has a built in Ultra DMA 100 function. This means that it provides speedier HDD
throughput boosting overall system performance. Ultra DMA 100 is the new standard for IDE devices. It
enhances existing Ultra DMA 66 technology by increasing both performance and data integrity. The
result is maximum disc performance using the current PCI local bus environment. Another benefit is you
can connect four IDE devices in your system through either Ultra DMA 66 or Ultra DMA 100. You will
have more flexibility to expand your computer system.
NV7-133R’s built-in HighPoint HPT 372 chipset gives you the capability to support Ultra DMA 133.
Ultra DMA 133 is the newest standard for IDE devices. It provides two IDE channels (IDE3, IDE4) that
also support Ultra DMA 133 specifications, and it allows for four additional IDE devices in your
computer system. It can give you high performance and efficiency data transfer rate through the IDE
channels. This also means that your computer, in total, can connect up to eight IDE devices (IDE1 ~
IDE4). This allows for maximum expandability for future hardware demands. This chipset also supports
IDE RAID, inlcuding RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1. This feature enables you to maximize your data
storage performance and security.
NV7-133R’s built-in VIA VT6202 USB 2.0 function, it can provide four USB ports and commitment
USB 2.0 specifications. This specs also compliant with universal host controller interface specification
revision 1.1. The Realtek ALC650 supports legacy audio - SBPRO™, DirectMusic™, and HRTF 3D
positional audio functions. It can provide HRTF-based 3D positional audio (C3DX™), and uses HRTF 3D
extension technology to enhance traditional HRTF 3D positional audio by substituting two-speaker
system with a four- or six-speaker one. It greatly improves HRTF 3D positional audio quality and
successfully removes sweet spot limitations. This way, users can enjoy genuine 3D audio gaming effects
without having to worry about environmental confinements. The ABIT 6-channel kit called CA-20, which
includes extra 4-channel signal output jack, two S/PDIF jack (In/Out) and two USB ports (USB 1.1). This
optional SPDIF In/Out module turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with optical and
coaxial connectivity to powerful speaker system.
This motherboard also supports five PCI slots and one AGP slot. This motherboard has built-in hardware
monitoring functions that monitors and protects your computer, insuring a safe computing environment. It
equips the Realtek 8201L 10/100 Mbps LAN controller.