Gigabyte 8VT800-RZ User manual

8VT800-RZ/
8VT800-RZ-C
User'sManual
Intel®Pentium®4ProcessorMotherboard
Rev.1002
12ME-8VT800RZ-1002
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Motherboard 8VT800-RZ
May. 07 ,2004
Mother Board
8VT800-RZ
May. 07, 2004

Preparing YourComputer
Computermotherboardsand expansion cardscontainverydelicateIntegrated Circuit(IC)chips.To
protectthemagainstdamagefromstaticelectricity,youshouldfollowsomeprecautionswheneveryou
workon yourcomputer.
1.Unplug yourcomputerwhen working onthe inside.
2.Useagroundedwriststrap beforehandlingcomputercomponents.Ifyou do nothaveone,
touchbothofyourhandstoasafelygrounded objectortoametalobject, suchasthe power
supplycase.
3.Holdcomponentsbythe edgesand trynottouchthe ICchips,leadsorconnectors,orother
components.
4.Placecomponentson agrounded antistaticpad oron thebag thatcamewiththe components
wheneverthe componentsareseparated fromthe system.
5.EnsurethattheATXpowersupplyisswitched off beforeyou plug inorremovethe ATXpower
connectoronthemotherboard.
Installing themotherboardtothechassis
Ifthe motherboardhasmounting holes,buttheydon'tline upwiththe holeson the baseand there
areno slotstoattachthe spacers,do notbecomealarmed you can still attachthe spacerstothe
mounting holes.Justcutthe bottomportion ofthe spacers(the spacermaybe alittlehardtocutoff, so
be carefulofyourhands).Inthiswayyoucan stillattachthe motherboardtothe basewithoutworrying
aboutshortcircuits.Sometimesyoumayneed tousethe plasticspringstoisolatethe screwfromthe
motherboardPCBsurface,becausethe circuitwiremaybe nearbythe hole.Becareful,don'tletthe
screwcontactanyprinted circuitwriteorpartson the PCBthatarenearthe fixing hole,otherwiseit
maydamagethe boardorcauseboardmalfunctioning.

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TableofContents
Chapter1Introduction ................................................................................................5
FeaturesSummary...........................................................................................................................5
8VT800-RZ/8VT800-RZ-CMotherboardLayout...............................................................................6
BlockDiagram..................................................................................................................................7
HardwareInstallation Process .........................................................................................................8
Step 1:Install the CentralProcessing Unit(CPU)..........................................................................8
Step 1-1:CPUInstallation ................................................................................................. 9
Step 1-2:CPUCooling Fan Installation ............................................................................ 9
Step 2:InstallMemoryModules....................................................................................................10
Step 3:Install AGPCard............................................................................................................... 11
Step 4:Install I/OPeripheralsCables........................................................................................... 11
Step 4-1:I/OBack PanelIntroduction ............................................................................. 11
Step 4-2:ConnectorsIntroduction ................................................................................... 12
Chapter2BIOSSetup ............................................................................................. 21
The MainMenu (Forexample:BIOSVer.:E3)..........................................................................21
StandardCMOSFeatures.............................................................................................................23
Advanced BIOSFeatures.............................................................................................................25
IntegratedPeripherals.....................................................................................................................26
PowerManagementSetup .............................................................................................................28
PnP/PCIConfigurations.................................................................................................................30
PCHealthStatus............................................................................................................................31
Frequency/VoltageControl.............................................................................................................32
LoadFail-SafeDefaults...................................................................................................................34
LoadOptimizedDefaults.................................................................................................................34
SetSupervisor/UserPassword.....................................................................................................35
Save&ExitSetup .........................................................................................................................36
ExitWithoutSaving ........................................................................................................................36
Chapter3Install Drivers........................................................................................... 37

Introduction
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CPU—Socket478 forIntel®MicroFC-PGA2Pentium®4processor
—SupportIntel®Pentium®4Processor(Note1)withHTTechnology
—SupportIntel®Pentium®4(Northwood)processor
—IntelPentium®4800(Note2)/533/400 MHzFSB
—2nd cache dependson CPU
Chipset—NorthBridge:VIAPT800
—SouthBridge:VIAVT8235
Memory—3184-pinDDR DIMM sockets
—Supports128MB/256MB/512MB/1GBunbuffered DRAM
—Supportsup to3GBDRAM(Max)
Slots—1AGPslot8X/4X(1.5V)devicesupport
—5PCIslots
On-BoardIDE—2IDEcontrollerprovide IDEHDD/CD-ROM(IDE1,IDE2)withPIO,Bus
Master(UltraDMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133)operation modes
—Can connectup to4IDEdevices
On-BoardFloppy—1Floppyport
On-BoardPeripherals—1Parallelport
—2Serialports(COMAand COMB)
—6USB 2.0/1.1ports(2xRear,4xFrontbycable)
—1FrontAudioconnector
—1PS/2Keyboard
—1PS/2Mouse
On-BoardLAN*—Builit-inVIAVT6103L *
—1RJ45 port*
On-BoardSound —VIAVTI617 CODEC
—Support2/4/6channel
—Line Out/Line In/MicIn
—SPDIFOut
—CD In/Gameconnector
BIOS—Licensed AWARD BIOS
—SupportsQ-Flash™
I/OControl—ITE8705F
HardwareMonitor—CPU/SystemFan Fail warning
—CPU/SystemFan Speed detect
—CPUtemperaturedetect
—SystemVoltage Detect
AdditionalFeatures—Supports@BIOS™
—SupportsEasyTune
Overclocking —OverVoltage (AGP/DDR)byBIOS
—OverClock (AGP/DDR/PCI)byBIOS
FormFactor—ATXsizeformfactor,30.5cmx21.4cm
Chapter1Introduction
Features Summary
"*"For8VT800-RZonly.
(Note1):The 8VT800-RZand 8VT800-RZ-CmotherboardssupportaPrescott processor.
(Note2):The 8VT800-RZand 8VT800-RZ-CmotherboardssupportNorthwood 800MHzprocessor.

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"#"For8VT800-RZ-Conly.
8VT800-RZ/8VT800-RZ-CMotherboardLayout
8VT800-RZ
KB_MS
COMA
ATX_12V
SOCKET478
CPU_FAN
ATX
FDD
IDE1
IDE2
LPT
DDR2
LINE_IN
LINE_OUT
MIC_IN
USB\ LAN*
HyperThreading
SPDIF_IOF_PANEL
PCI5
BIOS
F_USB2F_USB1
GAME
F_AU DIO
PWR_LED
CODEC
ITE8705F
BAT
VT8 235
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
CLR_CMOS
SUR_CEN
PCI1
DDR3 DDR1
CD_IN
SYS_FAN
AGP
VIAPT800
COMB
VT6103L*
-C#
21.4cm
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Block Diagram
VT6103L*
RJ45*
Pentium4
Socket478
CPU
VIAPT800
AC97
CODEC
VT8235
CPUCLK+/-(100/133/200MHz)
SystemBus
400/533/800MHz
266/333/400MHz
GCLKNB
HCLK+/-(100/133MHz)
66MHz
33 MHz
14.318 MHz
48 MHz
48 MHz
33 MHz
LPCBUS
AGP8X/4X
AGPCLK
(66MHz)
5PCI
PCICLK
(33MHz)
AC97 Link
MIC
LINE-IN
LINE-OUT
6USB
(2.0/1.1)
Ports
ATA33/66/
100/133
IDE
Channels
Floppy
LPTPort
PS/2
KB/Mouse
COM
Ports
CLKGEN
GCLKNB
CPUCLK+/-(100/133/200MHz)
AGPCLK(66MHz)
HCLK+/-(100/133/200MHz)
PCICLK(33MHz)
USBCLK(48MHz)
14.318 MHz
33 MHz
ITE8705F
GamePort
BIOS
24 MHzVCLK(66MHz)
DDR

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Tosetup yourcomputer,you mustcompletethe following steps:
Step 1-Install the CentralProcessing Unit(CPU)
Step 2-Install memorymodules
Step 3-Install expansion cards
Step 4-Install I/OPeripheralsCables
HardwareInstallation Process
Step1:Install theCentralProcessing Unit(CPU)
Beforeinstalling the processor,adheretothe following warning:
1.Pleasemakesurethe CPUtype issupported bythe motherboard.
2.The processorwill overheatwithoutthe heatsinkand/orfan,resulting inpermanent
irreparabledamage.
3. If you do notmatchthe CPUsocketPin1and CPUcutedge well,itwill causeimproper
installation.Pleasechange the insertorientation.
4.Applythermalgreasebetween the processorand cooling fan.
5.Neverrun the processorwithoutthe heatsinkproperlyand firmlyattached.Permanent
damage will result.
6.Pleasesetthe CPUhostfrequency inaccordancewithyourprocessor'sspecifications.
Wedon'trecomm end you tosetthe systembusfrequency overthe CPU'sspecification
becausethesespecificbusfrequenciesarenotthe standardspecificationsforCPU,
chipsetand mostofthe peripherals.Whetheryoursystemcan run underthesespecific
busfrequenciesproperlywill depend on yourhardwareconfigurations,including CPU,
Memory,Cards…etc.
HTfunctionalityrequirementcontent:
Enabling the functionalityofHyper-Threading Technologyforyourcomputersystem
requiresall ofthe following platformcomponents:
-CPU:AnIntel®Pentium4ProcessorwithHTTechnology
-Chipset: AnVIAChipsetthatsupportsHTTechnology
-BIOS:ABIOSthatsupportsHTTechnologyand hasitenabled
-OS:Anoperation systemthathasoptimizationsforHTTechnology
Step2
Step4
Step4
Step4
Step1
Step3

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Step1-1:CPUInstallation
Figure1.
Pull the rod tothe 90-degree directly.
Figure2.
LocatePin1inthe socketand lookfora(golden)cutedge on the
CPUuppercorner.Insertthe CPUintothe socket. (Donotforcethe
CPUintothe socket.)Then movethe socketlevertothe locked
position whileholding pressureon the centerofthe CPU.
Step1-2:CPUCooling FanInstallation
Figure1.
Applythe thermaltape(orgrease)toprovide betterheatconduction
between yourCPUand cooling fan.
Figure2.
Fasten the cooling fan supporting-baseontothe CPUsocketon the
motherboard.
Socket
Actuation
Lever
Figure3.
Makesurethe CPUfan isplugged tothe CPUfan connector,than
install complete.

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Beforeinstalling the memorymodules,adheretothe following warning:
Pleasenotethatthe DIMM modulecan onlyfitinone direction due tothe one notch.
Wrong orientation will causeimproperinstallation.Pleasechange the insertorientation.
Step2:Install MemoryModules
The motherboardhas3dualinline memorymodule(DIM M)sockets.The BIOSwill automatically
detectsmemorytype and size.Toinstall the memorymodule,justpushitverticallyintothe DIMM
socket. The DIM M modulecan onlyfitinone direction due tothe notch.Memorysizecan varybetween
sockets.
DDR
Notch
1.The DIMM sockethasanotch,sothe DIMM
memorymodulecan onlyfitinone direction.
2. Insertthe DIMM memorymoduleverticallyinto
the DIM M socket. Then pushitdown.
3.Closethe plasticclipatbothedgesofthe DIMM
socketstolock the DIM M module.
Reversethe installation stepswhen you wishto
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PS/2Keyboardand PS/2Mouse connector
ThisconnectorsupportsstandardPS/2keyboardand PS/2mouse.
Parallelport(LPT)
Devicelikeprintercan be connected toParallelport.
/Serialport(COMA/COMB)
Mouseand modemetc.can be connected toSerialport.
LAN port*
LANisfastEthernetwith10/100Mbpsspeed.
USBport
Beforeyou connectyourdevice(s)intoUSB connector(s),pleasemakesureyourdevice(s)
suchasUSB keyboard,mouse,scanner,zip,speaker...etc.HaveastandardUSB interface.
AlsomakesureyourOSsupportsUSB controller.If yourOSdoesnotsupportUSB controller,
pleasecontactOSvendorforpossiblepatchordriverupgrade.Formoreinformation please
contactyourOSordevice(s)vendors.
Step3:Install AGPCard
1.Read the relateAGPcard'sinstruction documentbeforeinstall the AGPcardintothe computer.
2. If yourAGPcardhas"AGP4X/8X(1.5V)notch"(showbelow),pleasemakesureyourAGPcardisAGP
4X/8X(1.5V).
Step4:Install I/OPeripheralsCables
Step4-1:I/OBack PanelIntroduction
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AGP4X/8Xnotch
3.Pleasecarefullypull outthe small white-drawablebaratthe end ofthe AGPslotwhen you tryto
install/Uninstall the AGPcard.Pleasealign the AGPcardtothe onboardAGPslotand press firmly
downon the slot.MakesureyourAGPcardislocked bythe small white-drawablebar.

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Step4-2:ConnectorsIntroduction
LineInjack
DeviceslikeCD-ROM,walkman etc.can be connected toLine Injack.
LineOutjack
Connectthe stereo speakersorearphone tothisconnector.
MICInjack
Microphone can be connecttoMICInjack.
Afterinstallation ofthe audiodriver,you areabletouse2/4/6-channelaudiofeaturebysoftware
selection.You can connect"Frontspeaker"to"Line Out"jack,Connect"Rearspeaker"to
"Line In"jack and connect"Center/Subwoofer"to"MICIn"jack.
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7
9
1
3
6
10
12
2
4
8
11
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16
1)ATX_12V
2)ATX
3)CPU_FAN
4)SYS_FAN
5)IDE1/IDE2
6)FDD
7)BAT
8)F_PANEL
9)PWR_LED
10)F_AUDIO
11)SUR_CEN
12)CD_IN
13)SPDIF_IO
14)F_USB1/F_USB2
15)GAME
16)CLR_CMOS

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1)ATX_12V(+12VPowerConnector)
Thisconnector(ATX_12V)suppliesthe CPUoperation voltage (Vcore).
If this"ATX_12Vconnector"isnotconnected,systemcannotboot.
2)ATX(ATXPower)
ACpowercordshouldonlybe connected toyourpowersupplyunitafterATXpowercableand
otherrelated devicesarefirmlyconnected tothe mainboard.
PinNo.Definition
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3GND
4VCC
5GND
6VCC
7GND
8PowerGood
9 5VSB (stand by+5V)
10 +12V
PinNo.Definition
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON(softon/off)
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 VCC
20 VCC
3)CPU_FAN (CPUFanConnector)
Pleasenote,aproperinstallation ofthe CPUcoolerisessentialtopreventthe CPUfromrunning
underabnormalcondition ordamaged byoverheating.The CPUfan connectorsupportsMax.
currentup to600 mA.
PinNo.Definition
1GND
2+12V
3Sense
1
PinNo.Definition
1GND
2GND
3+12V
4+12V
2 0
1
1 1
1 0
4 3
2 1

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4)SYS_FAN (SystemFAN Connector)
Thisconnectorallowsyou tolinkwiththe cooling fan on the systemcasetolowerthe system
temperature.
1
PinNo.Definition
1GND
2+12V
3Sense
5)IDE1/IDE2(IDE1/IDE2Connector)
ImportantNotice:Pleaseconnectfirstharddisk toIDE1and connectCD-ROMtoIDE2.The red
stripe ofthe ribbon cablemustbe the sameside withthe Pin1.
IDE1
IDE2
24 0
13 9
6)FDD (FloppyConnector)
Pleaseconnectthe floppydriveribbon cablestoFDD.It supports360K,720K,1.2M,1.44Mand
2.88Mbytesfloppydisk types.The red stripe ofthe ribbon cablemustbe the sameside withthe
Pin1.
1
3 4
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7)BAT(BATTERY)
CAUTION
Dangerofexplosion ifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.
Replaceonlywiththe sameorequivalenttype recommended bythe
manufacturer.
Disposeofused batteriesaccording tothe manufacturer'sinstructions.
If you wanttoeraseCMOS...
1.TurnOFF thecomputerand unplugthe powercord.
2.Removethe battery,waitfor30 second.
3.Re-install the battery.
4.Plug the powercordand turnONthe computer.
+
8)F_PANEL(2x10 pinsConnector)
Pleaseconnectthe powerLED,PCspeaker,resetswitchand powerswitchetcofyourchassisfront
paneltothe F_PANELconnectoraccording tothe pinassignmentbelow.
HD (IDEHardDisk ActiveLED)Pin1:LEDanode(+)
Pin2:LEDcathode(-)
SPK(SpeakerConnector) Pin1:VCC(+)
Pin2-Pin3:NC
Pin4:Data(-)
RES(ResetSwitch)Open:NormalOperation
Close:ResetHardwareSystem
PW(SoftPowerConnector) Open:NormalOperation
Close:PowerOn/Off
MSG(MessageLED/Power/Sleep LED)Pin1:LEDanode(+)
Pin2:LEDcathode(-)
NC NC
12
19 20
HD-
HD+
RES+
RES-
NC
IDEHardDisk ActiveLED
ResetSwitch
SPEAK-
MSG-
MSG+
PW-
PW+
Message LED/
Power/
Sleep LED
SpeakerConnector
SPEAK+
Soft Power
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9)PWR_LED
PWR_LEDisconnectwiththe systempowerindicatortoindicatewhetherthe systemison/off.
It will blinkwhen the systementerssuspend mode.If you usedualcolorLED,powerLEDwill turn
toanothercolor.
PinNo.Definition
1MPD+
2MPD-
3MPD-
1
PinNo.Definition
1MIC
2GND
3MIC_BIAS
4Power
5FrontAudio(R)
6RearAudio(R)
7Reserved
8NoPin
9FrontAudio(L)
10 RearAudio(L)
10)F_AUDIO(FrontAudioConnector)
Inordertoutilizethe frontaudioheader,yourchassismusthavefrontaudioconnector.Also
pleasemakesurethe pinassigmenton the cableisthe sameasthe pinassigmenton the MB
header.Tofind outifthe chassisyou arebuying supportfrontaudioconnector,pleasecontact
yourdealer.Pleasenote,you can havethe alternativeofusing frontaudioconnectororofusing
rearaudioconnectortoplaysound.
11)SUR_CEN(Surround CenterConnector)
PleasecontactyournearestdealerforoptionalSUR_CENcable.
PinNo.Definition
1SUROUTL
2SUROUTR
3GND
4NoPin
5CENTER_OUT
6BASS_OUT
1
6
2
5
1
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2

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12)CD_IN(CD InConnector)
ConnectCD-ROMorDVD-ROMaudioouttothe connector.
PinNo.Definition
1CD-L
2GND
3GND
4CD-R
1
13)SPDIF_IO(SPDIFOutConnector)
The SPDIFoutputiscapableofproviding digitalaudiotoexternalspeakersorcompressed AC3
datatoan externalDolbyDigitalDecoder.Usethisfeatureonlywhen yourstereo systemhas
digitalinputand outputfunction.UseSPDIFinfeatureonlywhen yourdevicehasdigitaloutput
function.Becarefulwiththe polarityofthe SPDIF_IOconnector.Check the pinassignment
carefullywhileyou connectthe SPDIFcable,incorrectconnection between the cableand connec-
torwill makethe deviceunabletoworkoreven damage it. ForoptionalSPDIFcable,please
contactyourlocaldealer.
PinNo.Definition
1VCC
2NoPin
3SPDIF
4SPDIFI
5GND
6GND
1
6
2
5
2 1 0
1 9
PinNo.Definition
1Power
2Power
3USBDX-
4USB Dy-
5USBDX+
6USB Dy+
7GND
8GND
9NoPin
10 NC
14)F_USB1/F_USB2(FrontUSBConnector)
Becarefulwiththe polarityofthe frontUSB connector.Check the pinassignmentcarefullywhile
you connectthe frontUSB cable,incorrectconnection between the cableand connectorwill make
the deviceunabletoworkoreven damage it. ForoptionalfrontUSB cable,pleasecontactyour
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15)GAME(GameConnector)
Thisconnectorsupportsjoystick,MIDIkeyboardand otherrelateaudiodevices.Check the pin
assignmentwhileyou connectthe gamecables.Pleasecontactyournearestdealerforoptional
gamecables.
1
2
1 5
1 6
PinNo.Definition
1VCC
2GRX1_R
3GND
4GPSA2
5VCC
6GPX2_R
7GPY2_R
8MSI_R
PinNo.Definition
9GPSA1
10 GND
11 GPY1_R
12 VCC
13 GPSB1
14 MSO_R
15 GPSB2
16 NoPin
16)CLR_CMOS(ClearCMOS)
You mayclearthe CMOSdatatoitsdefaultvaluesbythisjumper.ToclearCMOS,temporarily
short1-2pin.Defaultdoesn'tinclude the "Shunter"topreventfromimproperusethisjumper.
Short: ClearCMOS
1
1Open:Normal

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