Preface
Copyright
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful inter-
ference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manu-
facturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
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This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur
le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Chapter 5
Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration
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Describes features of the
motherboard.
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Describes installation of
motherboard components.
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Provides information on us-
ing the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Describes the motherboard
software
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Provides information about
SATA RAID Setup
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
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Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature ..............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................4
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions.............................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case..............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case.............................................7
Checking Jumper Settings................................................................8
Setting Jumpers.........................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................9
Jumper Settings.........................................................................9
Installing Hardware..........................................................................10
Installing the Processor...........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules.....................................................12
Expansion Slots.......................................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices..................................................16
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive......19
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...........................................20
Connecting I/O Devices...............................................................21
Connecting Case Components.......................................................22
Front Panel Header...................................................................24
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
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About the Setup Utility................................................................ 27
The Standard Configuration..............................................27
Entering the Setup Utility....................................................27
Using BIOS......................................................................................28
Standard CMOS Setup......................................................29
Advanced Setup.................................................................31
Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................33
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Integrated Peripherals.......................................................34
Power Management Setup.................................................35
PCI/PNP Configuration.....................................................37
PC Health Status................................................................37
Frequency/Voltage Control.................................................39
Load Default Settings.......................................................40
Supervisor Password.........................................................40
User Password...................................................................41
Save & Exit Setup...............................................................41
Exit Without Saving.............................................................41
Updating the BIOS..............................................................42
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
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About the Software CD-ROM......................................................43
Auto-installing under Windows XP/Vista..................................43
Running Setup....................................................................44
Manual Installation........................................................................48
Utility Software Reference............................................................48
Chapter 5
Setting Up NVIDIA RAID Configuration
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Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array....................................49
Setting Up a Bootable RAID Array.............................................51
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the GF7050VT-M5 motherboard. This motherboard is a
high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775
socket for Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad*/CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® D*/Pentium® 4*/Celeron®
D processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on NVIDIA® MCP73V for best desktop platform solution.
MCP73V is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance Hyper-Threading
peripheral controller, unmatched by any other single chip-device controller. This
motherboard supports up to 4 GB of system memory with Single Channel DDR2 667/
533 (Over spec up to 800*) MHz. High resolution graphics via a PCI Express x16
slot, 8 USB 2.0 ports (4 USB ports and 2 USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB
ports) and SATA support with RAID function.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, COM, one VGA port, four USB ports, one LAN port and audio
jacks for microphone, line-in, and line-out. This motherboard is designed in a Micro
ATX form factor using a four-layer printed circuit board and measures 244 mm x 194
mm.
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Feature
Processor
The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad*/CoreTM 2 Duo/
Pentium® D*/Pentium® 4*/Celeron® D that carries the following features:
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Accommodates Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad*/CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® D*/
Pentium® 4*/Celeron® D processors
Supports a system bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800 MHz
Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
“Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s
hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on
separate “logical” processors within the same physical processor.
1. “ * ” stands for this motherboard is ready to support Intel® CoreTM
2 Quad/ Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 processor and over spec to sup-
port DDR2 800.
2. To reach DDR2 800, users please make sure that “System Clock
Mode” in “Frequency/Voltage Control” should be selected to “Un-
linked” manually since the Auto-run is DDR2 667.
Chipset
The NVIDIA® MCP73V is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
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Supports 33-bit addressing for access to 8 GB of system memory
PCI Express 16-lane link interface for external graphics processors
PCI 2.3 interface at 33 MHz
Integrated SATA 3.0 Gb/s Host Controller
USB 2.0 ports supported
Fast ATA-133 IDE controller
Memory
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DDR2 667/533 (Over spec up to 800*) DDR SDRAM with Single Chan-
nel supported
Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs
Up to 2 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 4 GB
Audio
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6 Channels of DAC support 16/20/24-bit PCM Format for 5.1 Audio
Solution
All ADCs support 48k/192k Independent Sample Rate
Exceeds Microsoft PC2001 Requirement
High Quality Differential CD input
Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 3.3V/5.0V
Introducing the Motherboard