VIA Technologies KT880 Spécifications

When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following noticeis fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) notc

- 6 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglishOn-Board Sound — Realtek ALC658 CODEC(UAJ)— Supports Jack Sensing function— Supports 2-/4-/6-channel— Line Out

IntroductionEnglish- 7 -GA-7VT880 Series Motherboard Layoutj Only for GA-7VT880 Pro. k Only for GA-7VT880-L.GA-7VT880 ProKB_MSCOMALPTIT8705FCODECBAT

- 8 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglishBlock Diagramj Only for GA-7VT880 Pro. k Only for GA-7VT880-L.33 MHz14.318 MHzAGP4X/8XAGPCLK(66MHz)5 PCIPCICL

Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish- 9 -To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:Step 1- Set system jumper (SW1)Step 2- Install

- 10 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglishBefore installing the processor, adhere to the following warning:1.Please make sure the CPU type is supported

Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish- 11 -Step 2-2: CPU Cooling Fan InstallationBefore installing the CPU cooling fan, adhere to the following warning

- 12 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglishStep 3: Install Memory ModulesThe motherboard has 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will au

Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish- 13 -l Figure 1: Dual Channel Technology (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)The following tables include all memor

- 14 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglishStep 5: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power supplyStep 5-1: I/O Back Panel IntroductionThis connect

Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish- 15 -Line InMIC InLine OutAfter install onboard audio driver, you may con-nect speaker to Line Out jack, micropho

The author assumes no responsibility for any errors oromissions that may appear in this document nor does theauthor make a commitment to update the in

- 16 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglishStep 5-2: Connectors Introductionj Only for GA-7VT880 Pro.1) ATX_12V2) ATX3) CPU_FAN4) SYS_FAN5) PWR_FAN(j)6)

Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish- 17 -1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector)This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore).If this

- 18 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglish3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the

Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish- 19 -j Only for GA-7VT880 Pro.5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector)(j)This connector allows you to link with the cooli

- 20 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglish177) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)Important Notice:Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD

Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish- 21 -9) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector)Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch et

- 22 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglish10) BATTERYCAUTIONDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectlyreplaced.Replace only with the same or equivale

Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish- 23 -+_12) RAM_LEDDo not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpecteddamag

- 24 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglish14) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable.Pin No. D

Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish- 25 -16) CD_IN (CD In Connector)Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.Pin No. Definition1 CD-L2 GN

Mother BoardGA-7VT880 Pro / GA-7VT880-L / GA-7VT880May 13, 2004

- 26 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglish18) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow)Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Chec

Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish- 27 -20) IRMake sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling with pin one the connector. To enable the IR functionon

- 28 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglish1123) CLR_CMOSYou may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper.Default doesn't include th

Hardware Installation ProcessEnglish- 29 -24) CI (CASE OPEN)This 2 pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "case open" ite

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BIOS SetupEnglish- 31 -< > Move to previous item< > Move to next item< > Move to the item in the left hand< > Move to the item

- 32 -GA-7VT880 Serise MotherboardEnglishl Standard CMOS FeaturesThis setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.l Advanced BIOS Fe

BIOS SetupEnglish- 33 -l PC Health StatusThis setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.l MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T)Th

- 34 -GA-7VT880 Serise MotherboardEnglishStandard CMOS FeaturesDateThe date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.Week The

BIOS SetupEnglish- 35 -Drive A / Drive BThe category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in thecomputer.Non

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a),Class B Digital DeviceDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2.1077(a) Respon

- 36 -GA-7VT880 Serise MotherboardEnglishAdvanced BIOS FeaturesFirst / Second / Third Boot DeviceFloppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy.LS1

BIOS SetupEnglish- 37 -CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwareIntegrated Peripheralshigf: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: S

- 38 -GA-7VT880 Serise MotherboardEnglishj Only for GA-7VT880 Pro. k Only for GA-7VT880-L.AC97 AudioAuto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (

BIOS SetupEnglish- 39 -UART Mode SelectThis item allows you to determine which infrared(IR) function of onboard I/O chip.Normal Set onboard I/O chip u

- 40 -GA-7VT880 Serise MotherboardEnglishACPI Suspend TypeS1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS (Power On Suspend). (Default value)S3(STR) Set ACPI

BIOS SetupEnglish- 41 -CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwarePnP/PCI ConfigurationsPCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment [Auto]PCI 2 IRQ Assignmen

- 42 -GA-7VT880 Serise MotherboardEnglishCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award SoftwarePC Health StatusVcore OKDDR2.5V OK+3.3V OK+12V OKCur

BIOS SetupEnglish- 43 -MB Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T)Frequency/Voltage ControlDRAM TimingAuto By SPD BIOS will automatically setup the DRAM Timing by

- 44 -GA-7VT880 Serise MotherboardEnglishSpread Spectrum ModulatedDisabled Disable clock spread spectrum.Enabled Enable clock spread spectrum.(Default

BIOS SetupEnglish- 45 -CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software} Standard CMOS Features} Advanced BIOS Features} Integrated Periphera

USER'S MANUALGA-7VT880 SeriesAMD Socket A Processor MotherboardAMD Athlon™/ Athlon™ XP / Duron™ Socket A Processor MotherboardRev. 100212ME-7VT88

- 46 -GA-7VT880 Serise MotherboardEnglishCMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software} Standard CMOS Features} Advanced BIOS Features} In

BIOS SetupEnglish- 47 -CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software} Standard CMOS Features} Advanced BIOS Features} Integrated Periphera

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Technical Reference- 49 -English@BIOS™ IntroductionHave you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or likemany other people, you just know what BIOS is,but al

- 50 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishA. What is Dual BIOS Technology?Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one

Technical Reference- 51 -English3.) Dual BIOS Item explanation:• Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), EnableStatus 1:If any failure (ex. Update ES

- 52 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishD. How to use Q-Flash?Update Main BIOS from Floppy / Update Backup BIOS from FloppyC. What is Q-Flash Utility

Technical Reference- 53 -EnglishDualBIOS™ Technology FAQGIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare foryour system BI

- 54 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishIII. Q: How does DualBIOS™ technology work?Answer:This new technology will eliminate valuable system down tim

Technical Reference- 55 -EnglishIf you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS™ program to flash BIOS. Method 2 : @B

- 2 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglishTable of ContentWarning...

- 56 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglish3. Save BIOSIn the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means

Technical Reference- 57 -EnglishRevision History2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function IntrouctionStereo Speakers Connection and Settings:We recommend that yo

- 58 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglish4 Channel Analog Audio Output ModeSTEP 1 :Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear channel

Technical Reference- 59 -EnglishUse the back audio panel to connect the audio outputwithout any additional module.STEP 1 :Connect the front channels t

- 60 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishSTEP 1 :Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case ,and fix it with the screw.Advanced 6 Cha

Technical Reference- 61 -EnglishSTEP 4 :Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windowstray at the bottom of the screen.STEP 3 :Connect

- 62 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishSPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder.1. Connect the SPDIF output device

Technical Reference- 63 -EnglishJack-Sensing IntrouctionInstall Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Window

- 64 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishManual setting:If the device picture shows different from what you set,please press "Manual Selection&qu

Technical Reference- 65 -EnglishUAJ IntrouctionUAJ (Universal Audio Jack) has a very smart feature: It will switch signal automatically when userplugs

Table of ContentEnglish- 3 -Power Management Setup...40PnP/PCI Configurations ...

- 66 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishYou can adjust sound volume by moving lever.Also you can mute sound by pressing the"mute button".Ad

Technical Reference- 67 -EnglishXpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery ?Xpress Recovery is a utility used to back up and restore an OS pa

- 68 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglish2. Press F9 during powering on the computer. (Text Mode) Press F9 during powering on the computer.Award

Technical Reference- 69 -English1. Execute Backup Utility:! Press B to Backup your System or Esc to ExitThe backup utility will automatically scan you

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Technical Reference- 71 -EnglishSerial ATA BIOS Setting Utility IntroductionRAID LevelsRAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of comb

- 72 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishEnter BIOS Configuration UtilityWhen the system powers on, the following information will appear on screen. P

Technical Reference- 73 -EnglishCreate Disk Array1. Use the arrow keys to navigate the main menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select theCreate A

- 74 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglish3. After array mode is selected, there are two methods to create a disk array. One method is AutoSetup and th

Technical Reference- 75 -EnglishDelete Disk ArrayA RAID can be deleted after it has been created. To delete a RAID, use the following steps:1. Select

- 4 -GA-7VT880 Serie MotherboardEnglishWarningComputer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit(IC) chips. To protect

- 76 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishView Serial Number of Hard DriveHighlight Serial Number View and press <Enter>. Use arrow key to selec

Technical Reference- 77 -EnglishC. Installing the RAID driversFor the Windows operating system (Win NT, WinXP, Win2000 ), for IDE RAID/SCSI/Serial ATA

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Appendix- 79 -EnglishRevision HistoryChapter 5 AppendixPicture below are shown in Windows XPInsert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboar

- 80 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishItem DescriptionDriver install finished !You have to reboot system !n VIA 4IN1 DriverFor INF, AGP, IDE and DM

Appendix- 81 -EnglishSOFTWARE APPLICATIONThis page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners.n Gigabyte Window

- 82 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishSOFTWARE INFORMATIONThis page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title.HARDWARE INFORMATIO

Appendix- 83 -EnglishFAQBelow is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specificmotherboard model, pleas

- 84 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishQuestion 6: Why does system seem unstable after updating BIOS?Answer: Please remember to load Fail-Safe Defau

Appendix- 85 -EnglishQuestion 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATAmode?Answer: Please set in the BIOS as

IntroductionEnglish- 5 -to be continued...Chapter 1 IntroductionFeatures Summaryj Only for GA-7VT880 Pro. k Only for GA-7VT880-L.Motherboard — G

- 86 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishTroubleshootingIf you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshootingprocedures.Turn

Appendix- 87 -EnglishAFailure has been excluded.YesNoYesNoFailure has been excluded.Failure has been excluded.YesReinstall Windows OS, and reinstall a

- 88 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishTechnical Support/RMA SheetCustomer/Country: Company: Phone No.:Contact Person: E-mail Add. :Model name/Lot N

Appendix- 89 -EnglishAppendix E: AcronymsAcronyms MeaningACPI Advanced Configuration and Power InterfaceAPM Advanced Power ManagementAGP Accelerated G

- 90 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglishAcronyms MeaningLBA Logical Block AddressingLED Light Emitting DiodeMHz MegahertzMIDI Musical Instrument Digi

Appendix- 91 -English

- 92 -GA-7VT880 Series MotherboardEnglish— TaiwanGigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Hsien,TaiwanTel: 886