Gigabyte GA-6ZX7 User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE ......................................................................................................1-1
1.2. KEY FEATHERS............................................................................................1-1
1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST..................................................................................1-2
1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM.........................................................................................1-3
1.5. INTRODUCE THE INTELCeleronTM Socket 370 Processor.....................1-4
1.6. WHAT IS AGP?..............................................................................................1-4
2. SPECIFICATION
2.1. HARDWARE..................................................................................................2-1
2.2. SOFTWARE...................................................................................................2-2
2.3. ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................2-2
3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1. UNPACKING..................................................................................................3-1
3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT .................................................................................3-2
3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS..........................3-2
3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION .................................................................................3-5
3.5. CPU SPEED SETUP.....................................................................................3-5
3.6. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS RAM ...........................................................3-7
3.7. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION..................................................3-7
3.8. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION.................3-7
3.9. POWER LED CONNECTOR INSTALLATION.............................................3-7
3.10. IDE & ATAPI DEVICE INSTALLATION......................................................3-7
3.11. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION....................................................3-8

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3.12. KEYBOARD & PS/2 MOUSE INSTALLATION...........................................3-8
4. BIOS CONFIGURATION
4.1. ENTERING SETUP.......................................................................................4-1
4.2. CONTROL KEYS...........................................................................................4-1
4.3. GETTING HELP.............................................................................................4-2
4.3.1. Main Menu .....................................................................................4-2
4.3.2. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu.......................4-2
4.4. THE MAIN MENU..........................................................................................4-2
4.5. STANDARD CMOS SETUP MENU..............................................................4-4
4.6. BIOS FEATURES SETUP.............................................................................4-8
4.7. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP......................................................................4-12
4.8. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP.................................................................4-17
4.9. PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION........................................................................4-20
4.10. LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS .............................................................................4-22
4.11. LOAD PERFORMANCE DEFAULTS .........................................................4-23
4.12. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS...................................................................4-24
4.13.SUPERVISOR/USER PASSWORD ............................................................4-29
4.14. IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION.....................................................................4-30
4.15. SAVE & EXIT SETUP..................................................................................4-31
4.16. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING............................................................................4-32

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE
Welcome to use the 6ZX7motherboard. It is a CeleronTM Socket 370
Processor based PC /AT compatible system with AGP / PCI / ISA Bus, and
has been designed to be the fastest PC / AT system. There are some new
features allow you to operate the system with just the performance you want.
This manual also explains how to install the motherboard for operation, and
how to set up your CMOS CONFIGURATION with BIOS SETUP program.
1.2. KEY FEATURES
qIntel CeleronTM Socket 370 Processor based PC / AT compatible
mainboard.
qSocket 370 Pins ZIF white socket on board.
qSupports CeleronTM Socket 370 processor running at 366-566 MHz.
qINTEL 440ZX chipset, Supports AGP / SDRAM / Ultra DMA/33 IDE /
Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Power On / ACPI features.
qSupports 2xDIMMs using 3.3V SDRAM DIMM module.
qSupports external Modem Ring-On on COMA & COMB and internal
Modem Ring-On.
qSupports SDRAM 16MB ~ 256MB memory on board.
qSupports Wake-up on LAN .
qSupports ECC or Non-ECC type DRAM module.
q1xAGP slot, 4xPCI Bus slots, 2xISA Bus slots.
qSupports 2 channels Ultra DMA/33 IDE ports for 4 IDE Devices.
qSupports 2xCOM (16550), 1xLPT (EPP / ECP), 1x Floppy port.
qSupports 2XUSB port & PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard port.
qLicensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bits FLASH RAM.
q30.5cm x 19 cm ATX SIZE form factor, 4 layers PCB.

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1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST
The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular
benchmark testing programs.
These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for
different testing data values gotten by users. (Different Hardware & Software
configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.)
•CPU IntelCeleronTM Socket 370 processor
•DRAM (128x 1) MB SDRAM (TOSHIBA TC59S6408BFT-80)
•CACHE SIZE 128 KB included in CPU
•DISPLAY GA-630 AGP Display Card (16MB SGRAM)
•STORAGE Onboard IDE (Seagate ST34520A)
•O.S. Windows NT™4.0 (SPK4)
•DRIVER Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 64K colors x 75Hz.
Triones Bus Master IDE Drivers 3.60
IntelCeleronTM (Scoket 370)
Processor 366MHz (66x5.5) 450MHz (100x4.5)
Winbench99
CPU mark32 723 964
FPU Winmark32 1970 2410
Business Disk 4260 4510
Hi-End Disk 10300 10500
Business Graphics 176 222
Hi-End Graphics 330 409
Winstone99Business 26.8 31.5
Hi-End 24.4 29

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3.3V SDRAM
DIMM Sockets
Floppy Port
1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM
24MHz
14.318MHz
33 MHz
33MHz
Ultra DMA/33
IDE Ports
IDE Bus
PCI Bus
ISA Bus
AGP Bus
LPT Port
Keyboard
COM Ports
PS/2 Mouse
USB Bus
14.318MHz
48MHz
14.318MHz
I/O
CHIPSET
Winbond
W83977
AGP
Host Bus
INTEL
82443ZX
CHIPSET
PIIX4
82371EB
CHIPSET
ICS 9148-26
66MHz
66 /
100 MHz
66 /
100 MHz
33 MHz
66 /
100 MHz
USB Ports
PGA 370

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1.5. INTRODUCE THE INTEL
 CeleronTM Socket 370 Processor
Figure 1: INTELCeleronTM Socket370 Processor
1.6 What is AGP ?
The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) is a new port on the Host-To-PCI
bridge device that supports an AGP port. The main purpose of the AGP port is
to provide fast access to system memory.
The AGP port can be used either as fast PCI port (32-bits at 66MHz vs.32-
Bits at 33MHz) or as an AGP port which supports 2x data-rate, a read queue,
and side band addressing. When the 2x-data rate is used the port can
transmit data at 533MB/sec (66.6*2*4). The read-queue can be used to
pipeline reads –removing the effects of the reads-latency. Side band
addressing can be used to transmit the data address on a separate line in
order to speed up the transaction.

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2. SPECIFICATION
2.1. HARDWARE
•CPU −CeleronTM Socket 370 366 –566 MHz.
−370 pins 66MHz socket on board.
•SPEED −66/100MHz system speed.
−66 MHz AGP bus speed. (2X mode 133MHz)
−33 MHz PCI-Bus speed.
−8 MHz AT bus speed.
•DRAM MEMORY −2 banks 168 pins DIMM module sockets on board.
−Use 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 MB DIMM module
DRAM.
−Supports SDRAM 16MB~256MB.
−Supports 3.3V SDRAM.
−Supports ECC or Non-ECC type DRAM.
•CACHE MEMORY −32 KB L1 cache memory included in CPU.
−128 KB L2 cache memory (included in CPU).
−Supports DIB speed mode for L2 Cache.
•I/O BUS SLOTS −4 33MHz Master / Slave PCI-BUS.
−2 8MHz 16 bits ISA BUS.
−1 66MHz / 133MHz AGP bus.
•IDE PORTS −2 Ultra DMA 33 Bus Master IDE channels onboard.
(Using IRQ14,15)
−Support Mode 3,4 IDE & ATAPI CD –ROM.
•I/O PORTS −Supports 2 16550 COM ports.
−Supports 1 EPP/ECP LPT port.
−Supports 1 Floppy port.
−Supports 2 USB ports.
−Supports PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard.

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•GREEN FUNCTION −Suspend mode support.
−Green switch & Green LED support.
−IDE & Display power down support.
−Monitor all IRQ / DMA / Display / I/O events.
•BIOS −2M bits FLASH RAM.
−Supports Plug & Play, DMI Function.
•DIMENSION −ATX Form Factor, 4 layers PCB.
2.2. SOFTWARE
•DRIVER −IUCD (Bus Master + Utilities)
•BIOS −Licensed AWARD BIOS.
−AT CMOS Setup, BIOS / Chipset Setup, Green
Setup, Hard Disk Utility included.
•O.S. −Operation with MS-DOS, Windows95,
Windows98, WINDOWS NT™, OS/2, NOVELL
and SCO UNIX.
2.3. ENVIRONMENT
•Ambient Temp. −0°C to +50°C (Operating).
•Relative Hum. −0 to +85% (Operating).
•Altitude −0 to 10,000 feet (Operating).
•Vibration −0 to 1,000 Hz.
•Electricity −4.9 V to 5.2 V. (Max. 20A current at 5V.)

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3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1. UNPACKING
The main board package should contain the following:
•The 6ZX7main board.
•USER’S MANUAL for main board.
•Cable set for IDE, Floppy devices.
•A CD for mainboard Utility.
The main board contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily
damaged by static electricity, so the main board should be left in its original
packing until it is installed.
Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The
operator should be wearing an anti static wristband, grounded at the same
point as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the main board carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling
may cause damage to your board. Be sure there are no shipping and handling
damages on the board before proceeding.
After opening the main board carton, extract the system board and place it
only on a grounded anti-static surface component side up. Again inspect the
board for damage. Press down on all of the socket IC's to make sure that they
are properly seated. Do this only on with the board placed on a firm flat
surface.
M DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.

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3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT
PIIX4
6ZX7
82443BX
CPU
SW2
PIIX4
INTEL
82443ZX
SW1
BIOS IDE 1
IDE 2
Floppy
ATX POWER
PS/2
USB
BANK 0
BANK 1
JP4
IR
SYSTME FAN
BZ1
BAT
JP9
RING PWR
ON
SB-
LINLK
WAKE
ON LAN
COM A COM B
CPU FAN
JP1
PWR FAN
AGP
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 4
ISA 1
ISA 2
LPT
JP10
JP14
JP13
×Figure 3.1Ø
3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS
tI/O Ports Connector
USB USB port.
PS/2 For PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse port.
IDE 1 For Primary IDE port.
IDE 2 For Secondary IDE port.
Floppy For Floppy port.
COM B For Serial port2 (COM B).
COM A For Serial port1 (COM A).
LPT For LPT port.
ATX Power For ATX Power Connector.
tSocket 370
For CeleronTM Socket 370 Processor installed
tCPU FAN : CPU cooling FAN Power Connector
Pin No. Function
1GND.
2+12V.
3Signal.

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tPWR FAN : Power FAN Power Connector
Pin No. Function
1GND.
2+12V.
3Signal.
tSystem FAN : System FAN Power Connector
Pin No. Function
1GND.
2+12V.
3Signal.
tJP1 : Keyboard Power On Selection
Pin No. Function
1-2 close Enable Keyboard power on.
2-3 close Disable Keyboard power on.(Default)
tWAKE ON LAN : Wake on LAN Connector
Pin No. Function
1+5VSB.
2GND.
3CTRL-Signal.
tRING PWR ON : Internal Modem Ring On
Pin No. Function
1Signal.
2GND.
tIR: INFRARED Connector (Optional)
Pin No. Function
1IR DATA OUTPUT.
2GND.
3IR DATA INPUT.
4NC.
5POWER (¡Ï).
tJP13 & JP14 (For PCB:1.4 and after use)
Pin No. Function
Open Normal (Default)
Close Close for Voodoo III VGA Card.

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tJP9 : Clear CMOS
Pin No. Function
1-2 close Clear CMOS .
2-3 close Normal.(Default)
tJP10 : CASE OPEN
Pin No. Function
1Signal
2GND
tSB-LINK : For PCI Audio / Sound Card use only
Pin No. Function
1Signal
2GND
3NC
4Signal
5GND
6Signal
JP4 : 2*11PIN Jumper
PW : Soft Power Connector
RE : Reset Switch
Open: Normal Operation
Short: For Hardware Reset System
JP4
PW P+P
−
P
−
H+
RE
11
1GNG+
1
G−
H
−
On –Off : For POWER ON or Suspend IN / OUT.
On 4 sec : For POWER OFF before VGA Enable or
CMOS setup select “delay 4sec.”For
POWER OFF mode.
SPKR

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P+P−P−: Power LED
PIN 1: anode (+)
PIN 2: cathode (−)
PIN 3: cathode (−)
HD: IDE Hard Disk Active LED
PIN 1: LED anode (+)
PIN 2: LED cathode (−)
GN: Green Switch
Open: Normal operation
Short: Entering Green Mode
GD: Green Function Active LED
PIN 1: LED anode (+)
PIN 2: LED cathode (−)
3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION
The main board can be installed with 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 MB 168 pins
DIMM module DRAM, and the DRAM speed must be 67~100 MHz for
SDRAM when system bus speed is set to 66MHz. The DRAM memory
system on main board consists of bank 0 & bank 1.
Since 168 pins DIMM module is 64 bits width, therefore 1 piece of DIMM
module may match a 64 bits system. The total memory size is 16 MB ~
256MB SDRAM. The DRAM installation position refer to Figure 3.1, and
notice the Pin 1 of DIMM module must match with the Pin 1 of DIMM socket.
Insert the DRAM DIMM module into the DIMM socket at Vertical angle. If
there is a wrong direction of Pin 1, the DRAM DIMM module could not be
inserted into socket completely.
3.5. CPU SPEED SETUP
The system bus speed can be set for 66.6/100MHz. The user can select the
system bus speed (SW2) and change the DIP SWITCH (SW1) selection to set
up the CPU speed for 366 - 566MHz processor.
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M The CPU speed must match with the frequency RATIO. It will cause
system hanging up if the frequency RATIO is higher than CPU's.
SW1: (O:ON / X:OFF)
DIP SWITCH (SW)
FREQ. RATIO 1 2 3 4
X 3 OXO O
X 3.5 X X O O
X 4 O O XO
X 4.5 XOXO
X 5 OX X O
X 5.5 X X X O
X 6 OOOX
X 6.5 XO O X
X 7 OXOX
X 7.5 X X OX
X 8 O O X X
X 8.5 XOX X
X 9 OX X X
X 9.5 X X X X
Set System Bus Speed
SW2: (O:ON / X:OFF)
CPU AGP 1 23 4
66 66 OX X O
75 75 O O XO
83 83 OXO O
100 66 X X X X
112 75 XOX X
133 89 X X OX
« Note: We don’t recommend you to setup your system speed to 75
/83/100/112 or 133MHz because these frequencies are not the
standard specifications for CPU, Chipset and most of the
peripherals. Whether your system can run under to 75
/83/100/112/ 133MHz properly will depend on your hardware
configurations: CPU, SDRAM, Cards, etc.

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3.6. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS RAM
There're RTC & CMOS RAM on board; they have a power supply from
external battery to keep the DATA inviolate & effective. The RTC is a REAL-
TIME CLOCK device, which provides the DATE & TIME to system. The
CMOS RAM is used for keeping the information of system configuration, so
the system can automatically boot OS every time. Since the lifetime of internal
battery is 5 years, the user can change a new Battery to replace old one after
it cannot work.
MDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
MReplace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
MDispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
3.7. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
There is a speaker in AT system for sound purpose. The 4 -Pins connector
SPKR is used to connect speaker.
3.8. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
The RESET switch on panel provides users with HARDWARE RESET
function. The system will do a cold start after the RESET switch is pushed and
released by user. The RESET switch is a 2 PIN connector and should be
installed to RST on main board.
3.9. POWER LED CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
System has Power LED lamp on the panel of case. The Power LED will light
on off or flash to indicate which step on the system. The connector should be
connected to PWR of main board in correct direction.
3.10. IDE & ATAPI DEVICE INSTALLATION
There are two-Enhanced PCI IDE ports (IDE1, IDE2) on board, which
following ATAPI standard SPEC. Any one IDE port can connected to two
ATAPI devices (IDE Hard Disk, CD-ROM & Tape Driver), so total four ATAPI
devices can exist in a system. The HD is the active LED port for ATAPI
devices.

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3.11. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION
After the I/O device installation and jumpers setup, the main board can be
mounted into the case and fixed by screw. To complete the main board
installation, the peripheral device could be installed now. The basic system
needs a display interface card. If the PCI - Bus device is to be installed in the
system, any one of four PCI - Bus slots can be used.
3.12. KEYBOARD & PS/2 MOUSE INSTALLATION
The main board supports PS/2 Mouse. The BIOS will auto detect whether the
PS/2 Mouse is installed or not & assign IRQ12 for PS/2 Mouse port if it is
installed. After installing the peripheral device, the user should check
everything again, and prepare to power-on the system.