9. NV Firewall 10. Audio

1-2 ! Supports auto jack sensing and optical S/PDIF In/Out 2x PCI Express x16 slots 2x PCI Express x1 slots 2x PCI slots 1x AudioMAX slot 1x Floppy port supports up to 2.88MB 2x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 connectors 6x SATA connectors 3x USB headers ABIT Silent-OTES Technology 1x PS/2 keyboard, 1x PS/2 mouse 4x USB connectors 1x RJ-45 LAN connector ATX form factor (305mm x 245mm)

Chapter 1

11. Internal I/O Connectors

12. Back Panel I/O

13. Miscellaneous
Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.

1-2. Layout Diagram

Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Before installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V standby power), or disconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to do so may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or become damaged.
2-1. Install The Motherboard
Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow the motherboard to be securely attached, and at the same time, prevent the system from short circuits. There are two ways to attach the motherboard to the chassis base: 1. use studs, or 2. use spacers In principle, the best way to attach the board is to use studs. Only if you are unable to do this should you attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on the board with the mounting holes on the chassis. If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you can attach the board with studs. If the holes line up and there are only slots, you can only attach with spacers. Take the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can slide the board into position aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on. ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with.

Chapter 2

2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly
In order to protect the contact pins, please pay attention to these notices: 1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation is recommended. 2. Never touch the contact pins with fingers or any object. 3. Always put on the cap when the CPU is not in use. NOTE: Intel 2.8G Dual Core CPU is not supported by NVIDIA nForce4 SLI Intel Edition processors.
1. Place the board so as to let the lever hook of the socket is on your left side. Use your left thumb and forefinger to hold the lever hook, pull it away from the retention tab.

WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.
CMOS Memory Clearing Header
This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory. Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Normal operation. Pin 2-3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory.
WARNING: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory. Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormally or malfunction.

Wake-up Header

These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB port USB-PWR2: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB port USB-PWR3: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB port USB-PWR4: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB port USB-PWR5: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB port

AudioMAX Slot

The slot AUDIOMAX1 provides the audio input/output connection at back panel through an audio daughter-card. NOTE: Install this daughter-card at slot AUDIOMAX1.
S/PDIF Out: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital

multimedia devices.

S/PDIF In: This connector provides an S/PDIF-In connection through optical fiber to digital
Line-In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources.
Mic-In: Connects to the plug from external microphone. Line-Out: Connects to the front left and front right channel in the 7.1-channel or regular 2-channel audio system. Cen/Sub: Connects to the center and subwoofer channel in the 7.1 channel audio system. R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel in the 7.1

channel audio system.

S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connects to the surround left and surround
right channel in the 7.1 channel audio system.

S/PDIF Connection:

Along with the motherboard package you can find an audio daughter-card for S/PDIF connection. S/PDIF Input Connection: 1. 2. Plug the end with 3.5mm adapter into the [JK1] jack on this daughter-card. (This jack is used for either optical or line input.) Remove the rubber protection-cap at the other end. Plug it into the [Digital-Out] (SPDIF-Out) jack on your digital multimedia device. Pull out the 3.5mm adapter at one end. Keep this adapter with its protection-cap covered in save place. Plug the rest of this end into the [SPDIF-O] jack on this daughter-card. Remove the rubber protection-cap at the other end. Plug it into the [Digital-In] (SPDIF-In) jack on your digital multimedia device.

(15). Back Panel Connectors
Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. LAN1: Connects to Local Area Network USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc.

BIOS Setup

Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to Run Setup. This chapter explains the Setup Utility of BIOS utility. After powering up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen, the memory count begins, and then the following message appears on the screen: PRESS DEL TO ENTER SETUP If this message disappears before you respond, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> keys, or by pressing the Reset button on computer chassis. Only when it failed by these two methods can you restart the system by powering it off and then back on. After pressing <Del> key, the main menu screen appears. Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Guru Utility Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup F6 : Save PROFILE to BIOS PnP/PCI Configurations Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving : Select Item (C19-W83627-6A61EA1AC-00) F7 :Load PROFILE from BIOS OC Guru & ABIT EQ NOTE: In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staffs are constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions illustrated in this manual are for your reference only, and may not completely match with what you see on your screen.

Chapter 3

3-1. Guru Utility
There are two setup menus in this Guru utility. You may switch between these two by clicking the left or right arrow key on keyboard:

OC Guru:

Guru Utility V0.09 OC Guru ABIT EQ Brand Name: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80 Ghz Frequency: 2800MHz Estimated New CPU Clock CPU Operating Speed - Multiplier Factor - External Clock - Current External Clock - Target External Clock - MEM Clock - Current MEM Clock - Target MEM Clock - PCIE Clock 2800 MHz Auto Detect Auto Auto Item Help

X X X X

Voltages Control X - CPU Core Voltage X - DDR SDRAM Voltage Power Cycle Statistics
Auto Detect 1.350V 2.60V Press Enter
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F8: On The Fly F10:Save ESC:Exit Brand Name: This item displays the CPU model name installed on this motherboard. Frequency: This item displays the processor speed of the CPU installed on this motherboard. Estimated New CPU Clock: This item displays an estimated CPU processor speed.
CPU Operating Speed: This item displays the CPU operating speed according to the type and speed of your CPU. You can also select the [User Define] option to enter the manual option.

User Define:

WARNING: The wrong settings of the multiplier and external clock in certain circumstances may cause CPU damage. Setting the working frequency higher than the PCI chipset or processor specs, may cause abnormal memory module functioning, system hangs, hard disk drive data lose, abnormal functioning of the VGA card, or abnormal functioning with other add-on cards. Using non-specification settings for your CPU is not the intention of this explanation. These should be used for engineering testing, not for normal applications. There will be no guaranty for the settings beyond specification, any damage of any component on this motherboard or peripherals result therein is not our responsibility. ! ! Multiplier Factor: External Clock:
This item displays the multiplier factor for the CPU you installed. This item selects the external clock frequency. Due to the specification limit of the CPU you installed, the speed you set over its standard bus speed is supported, but not guaranteed. ! MEM Clock
This item selects the MEM clock frequency. ! PCIE Clock
This item selects the PCIE clock frequency. Voltages Control: This option allows you to switch between the default and user-defined voltages. Leave this setting to default unless the current voltage setting cannot be detected or is not correct. The option User Define enables you to select the following voltages manually. ! ! CPU Core Voltage: DDR SDRAM Voltage: This item selects the CPU core voltage. This item selects the voltage for DRAM slot.
Power Cycle Statistics: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Guru Utility V0.09 OC Guru ABIT EQ Power Cycle Statistics PC PC PC PC AC AC Up Time Up Time Total Power Cycles Reset Button Cycles Power On Total Time Power Cycles 0 Hours 71 Hours 77 Cycles 45 Cycles 76 Hours 40 Cycles

Item Help

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F8: On The Fly F10:Save ESC:Exit These items display the power cycle statistics for each element.

ABIT EQ:

Click right-arrow <> key to switch from OC Guru setup menu to ABIT EQ setup menu: Guru Utility V0.09 OC Guru ABIT EQ Item Help ABIT EQ Beep Control Enabled Temperature Monitoring Press Enter Voltage Monitoring Press Enter Fan Speed Monitoring Press Enter FanEQ Control Press Enter

Drive A: This item sets the type of floppy drives (usually only Drive A) installed. Halt On: This item determines whether the system stops if an error is detected during system boot-up. [All Errors]: The system-boot will stop whenever the BIOS detect a non-fatal error. [No Errors]: The system-boot will not stop for any error detected. [All, But Keyboard]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a keyboard error. [All, But Diskette]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a diskette error. [All, But Disk/Key]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a diskette or keyboard error. Base Memory: This item displays the amount of base memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 640K for system with 640K or more memory size installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory: This item displays the amount of extended memory detected during system boot-up. Total Memory: This item displays the total memory available in the system.
3-3. Advanced BIOS Features
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature Press Enter Hyper-Threading Technology Enabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device Removable Second Boot Device CD-ROM Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot Other Device Enabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled Boot Up NumLock Status On Security Option Setup MPS Version Control For OS 1.4 Delay For HDD (Secs) 0 Full Screen Logo Show Disabled Item Help
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

CPU Feature:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Feature Thermal Management Thermal Monitor1 Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled C1E Function Enabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Thermal Management This item selects the type of thermal monitoring.
Limit CPUID MaxVal When set to [Enabled], this item limits the CPUID maximum value to 3, which is usually required for older OS like Windows NT4.0. Leave this item to its default [Disabled] settings for OS like Windows XP. C1E Function This item appears only for certain processors with the C1E (Enhanced Halt State) Function. When set to [Enabled], the processor will further reduce the total power consumption. Execute Disable Bit This item appears only for certain processors with the Execute Disable Bit (XD bit) feature. When set to [Enabled], this item allows the processor to prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute code and provide memory protection.

Back to Advanced BIOS Features Setup Menu:
Hyper-Threading Technology This item is used to enable the functionality of the processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and will appear only when using such processor. The Hyper-Threading Technology helps your PC work more efficiently by maximizing processor resources and enabling a single processor to run two separate threads of software simultaneously, bringing forth greater performance and system responsiveness when running multiple applications at once. Quick Power On Self Test: When set to [Enabled], this item speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after powering on the system. The BIOS shorten or skip some check during the POST. Hard Disk Boot Priority: This item selects the hard disks booting priority. By pressing <Enter> key, you can enter its submenu where the hard disks detected can be selected for the booting sequence to boot up system. This item functions only when there is the option of [Hard Disk] in any one of the First/Second/Third Boot Device items. First Boot Device / Second Boot Device / Third Boot Device / Boot Other Device: Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the [First Boot Device], [Second Boot Device], and [Third Boot Device] items respectively. The BIOS will boot the operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected. Set [Boot Other Device] to [Enabled] if you wish to boot from another device other than these three items. NOTE: To enable the onboard LAN Boot function, the item LAN Boot ROM in the " OnChip PCI Device" menu must be set to [Enable], and then the drive "Nvidia Boot Age" in this Boot Device menu must be selected.
Boot Up Floppy Seek: When set to [Enabled], the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive is installed or not. Boot Up NumLock Status: This item determines the default state of the numeric keypad at system booting up. [On]: The numeric keypad functions as number keys. [Off]: The numeric keypad functions as arrow keys. Security Option: This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the system boots or only when enters the BIOS setup. [Setup]: The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup. [System]: The password is required each time the computer boots up. NOTE: Dont forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to open the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options. MPS Version Control For OS: This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. Leave this item to its default setting. Delay For HDD (Secs): This item allows the BIOS to support some old or special IDE devices by prolonging this delay time. A larger value will give more delay time to the device for which to initialize and to prepare for activation. Full Screen LOGO Show: This item determines to show the full screen logo when booting.

3-4. Advanced Chipset Features
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features Memory Timings Optimal Current CAS-RCD-RP-RAS-RC 4-4-4-11-15(1T) Target CAS-RCD-RP-RAS-RC 4-4-4-11-15(1T) T(LAS) Auto T(RCD) Auto T(RP) Auto T(RAS) Auto T(RC) Auto Addressing Mode Auto SLI Broadcast Aperture LDT Frequency Auto 4X Item Help

X X X X X X

:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Memory Timings Two options are available: Optimal $ Expert. The default setting is Optimal. Choose Optimal for better memory compatibility; choose Expert for user-define. SLI Broadcast Aperture This item allows you to enable or disable the SLI Broadcast Aperture function. LDT Frequency Six options are available: 1X$ 2X $ 3X$ 4X $ 5X$ 3.5X. The default setting is 4X.
3-5. Integrated Peripherals
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Device Press Enter OnChip PCI Device Press Enter OnBoard PCI Device Press Enter Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Item Help

OnChip IDE Device:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onchip IDE Device RAID Config Press Enter OnChip IDE-1 Controller Enabled OnChip IDE-2 Controller Enabled IDE Bus Master Enabled Serial-ATA 1/2 Enabled Serial-ATA 3/4 Enabled

RAID Config:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility RAID Config - RAID Enable Enabled X - IDE1 Master RAID Disabled X - IDE1 Slave RAID Disabled X - IDE2 Master RAID Disabled X - IDE2 Slave RAID Disabled X - Serial-ATA 1 RAID Disabled X - Serial-ATA 2 RAID Disabled X - Serial-ATA 3 RAID Disabled X - Serial-ATA 4 RAID Disabled
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults RAID Enable: This item allows you to enable or disable the IDE RAID function. ! IDE1/2 Master/Slave RAID, Serial-ATA 1/2 RAID:

3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Init Display First PCI Slot Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop Auto(ESCD) Press Enter Disbaled Item Help
** PCI Express relative items ** Maximum Payload Size 4096
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Init Display First This item selects which display slot to be initialized first when the system boots. [PCI Slot]: When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI. [PCIEx]: When the system boots, it will first initialize PCIE. Resources Controlled By: This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto(ESCD)]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the IRQ Resources menu.

IRQ Resources:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved]. Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations IRQ-4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-5 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-7 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-10 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-11 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-12 assigned to PCI Device
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: This item determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not. [Enabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA. [Disabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards do not work with PCI/VGA. Maximum Payload Size This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices.
3-8. Load Fail-Safe Defaults
This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.
3-9. Load Optimized Defaults
This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.

3-10. Set Password

This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself.

NOTE: To install the USB 2.0 Driver for Windows XP / Windows 2000, you have to download the latest SP1 (service pack 1) / SP4 (service pack 4) or later version first from Microsofts web site.

Appendix E

Install uGuru Utility
Appendix F. Install uGuru Utility
The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Abit Utility] tab. Click [uGuru Utility]. The following screen appears. 3. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup.

Appendix F

Generate NVRaid Floppy Disk
Appendix G. Generate NVRaid Floppy Disk
NOTE: If you lost or damaged the SATA Driver Disk that came with the package, use the NVRaid Floppy Disk to create another one. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Abit Utility] tab. Click [Generate NVRaid Floppy Disk]. The following screen appears.
1. Insert one blank floppy disk to the selected floppy drive and click [Build].
2. Click [OK] to finish building the SATA Raid Driver Disk.

Appendix G

Generate SIL3132Raid Floppy Disk
Appendix H. Generate SIL3132Raid Floppy Disk
NOTE: If you lost or damaged the SATA Driver Disk that came with the package, use the SIL3132Raid Floppy Disk to create another one. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Abit Utility] tab. Click [Generate SIL3132Raid Floppy Disk]. The following screen appears.

Appendix H

POST Code Definition

Appendix I.

AWARD POST Code Definitions
POST (hex) CF C0 Description Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC -Auto-detection of L2 cache (socket 7 or below) Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to E000 & F000 shadow RAM Expand the Xgroup codes locating in physical address 1000:0 Initial Superio_Early_Init switch 1. Blank out screen 2. Clear CMOS error flag 1. Clear 8042 interface 2. Initialize 8042 self-test 1. Test special keyboard controller for Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips 2. Enable keyboard interface 1. Disable PS/2 mouse interface (optional) 2. Auto detect ports for keyboard & mouse followed by a port & interface swap (optional) 3. Reset keyboard for Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips Test F000h segment shadow to see whether it is R/W-able or not. If test fails, keep beeping the speaker Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support Use walking 1s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for override Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default values are MODBINable by OEM customers Initial onboard clock generator if Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is defined. See also POST 26. Detect CPU information including brand, SMI type (Cyrix or Intel) and CPU level (586 or 686) Initial interrupts vector table. If no special specified, all H/W interrupts are directed to SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR & S/W interrupts to SPURIOUS_soft_HDLR. Initial EARLY_PM_INIT switch Users Manual

C1 C3 C0A 0E 18 1B 1D

Appendix I

29 2B 2D 3C 3E 47 49

53 NI8 SLI
Load keyboard matrix (notebook platform) HPM initialization (notebook platform) 1. Check validity of RTC value: e.g. a value of 5Ah is an invalid value for RTC minute. 2. Load CMOS settings into BIOS stack. If CMOS checksum fails, use default value instead. Prepare BIOS resource map for PCI & PnP use. If ESCD is valid, take into consideration of the ESCDs legacy information. Early PCI Initialization: -Enumerate PCI bus number. -Assign memory & I/O resource -Search for a valid VGA device & VGA BIOS, and put it into C000:0 1. If Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is not defined Onboard clock generator initialization. Disable respective clock resource to empty PCI & DIMM slots. 2. Init onboard PWM 3. Init onboard H/W monitor devices Initialize INT 09 buffer 1. Program CPU internal MTRR (P6 & PII) for 0-640K memory address. 2. Initialize the APIC for Pentium class CPU. 3. Program early chipset according to CMOS setup. Example: onboard IDE controller. 4. Measure CPU speed. Invoke Video BIOS 1. Initialize double-byte language font (Optional) 2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed, full screen logo. Reset keyboard if Early_Reset_KB is defined e.g. Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips. See also POST 63. Test DMA Channel 0 Test DMA Channel 1. Test DMA page registers. Test 8254 Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1 Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 2 Test 8259 functionality Initialize EISA slot 1. Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each 64K page 2. Program writes allocation for AMD K5 CPU 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU 2. Initialize L2 cache for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range 3. Initialize the APIC for P6 class CPU 4. On MP platform, adjust the cacheable range to smaller one in case the cacheable ranges between each CPU are not identical Initialize USB Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) Clear password according to H/W jumper (Optional)

59 5B 5D 69 6B 6D 6F 77 7A 7C 7F
Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) Display PnP logo Early ISA PnP initialization -Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code (Optional Feature) Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional) 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO 2. Initialize Init_Onbaord_AUDIO Okay to enter Setup utility; i.e. not until this POST stage can users enter the CMOS setup utility Reset keyboard if Early_Reset_KB is not defined Initialize PS/2 Mouse Prepare memory size information for function call: INT 15h ax=E820h Turn on L2 cache Program chipset registers according to items described in Setup & Auto-configuration table 1. Assign resources to all ISA PnP devices 2. Auto assign ports to onboard COM ports if the corresponding item in Setup is set to AUTO 1. Initialize floppy controller 2. Set up floppy related fields in 40:hardware Detect & install all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM (Optional Feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if: -AWDFLASH is found in floppy drive -ALT+F2 is pressed Detect serial ports & parallel ports. Detect & install co-processor Init HDD write protect Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported -If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys -If no errors occur or F1 key is pressed to continue: Clear EPA or customization logo E8POST.ASM starts 1. Call chipset power management hook 2. Recover the text font used by EPA logo (not for full screen logo) 3. If password is set, ask for password Save all data in stack back to CMOS Initialize ISA PnP boot devices 1. USB final Initialization 2. Switch screen back to text mode NET PC: Build SYSID Structure 1. Assign IRQs to PCI devices 2. Set up ACPI table at top of the memory. Users Manual

8B 8D 8F 93

1. Invoke all ISA adapter ROMs 2. Invoke all PCI ROMs (except VGA) 1. Enable/Disable Parity Check according to CMOS setup 2. APM Initialization Clear noise of IRQs Read HDD boot sector information for Trend Anti-Virus code 1. Enable L2 cache 2. Program Daylight Saving 3. Program boot up speed 4. Chipset final initialization. 5. Power management final initialization 6. Clear screen & display summary table 7. Program K6 write allocation 8. Program P6 class write combining Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Build MP table 2. Build & update ESCD 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Build MSIRQ routing table Boot attempt (INT 19h)
AC2005 POST Code Definition:
POST (hex) 8.1. 8.2. 8.3. 8.4. 8.5. 8.6. 8.7. 8.8. 8.9. 8.A. 8.B. 8.C. 8.D. 8.D. 8.E. 8.F. 9.0. Description Power On Sequence Start power on sequence Enable ATX power supply ATX power supply ready DDR voltage ready Setup PWM for CPU core voltage Assert PWM for CPU core voltage Check CPU core voltage CPU core voltage ready Initial clock generator IC North Bridge chipset voltage ready AGP voltage ready 3VDUAL voltage ready VDDA 2.5V voltage ready GMCHVTT voltage ready Check CPU fan speed Assert all power ready Complete Guru initial process AWARD BIOS take over booting job Power Off Sequence 9.1. 9.2. 9.3. 9.4. 9.5. 9.6. 9.7. 9.8. 9.9. F.0. F.1. F.2. F.3. Start power off sequence De-Assert all power Se-Assert power on De-Assert LDT Bus power De-Assert PWM for CPU core voltage De-Assert CPU core voltage Check CPU core voltage De-Assert ATX power supply Complete power off sequence Others Button reset SoftMenu reset Power on sequence timeout Power off sequence timeout

NOTE: The decimal point lights up when executing the AC2005 POSfT action.
Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)
Appendix J. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)

Q & A:

Q: Do I need to clear the CMOS before I use a new motherboard to assemble my new computer system? A: Yes, we highly recommend that you clear the CMOS before installing a new motherboard. Please move the CMOS jumper from its default 1-2 position to 2-3 for a few seconds, and then back. When you boot up your system for the first time, follow the instructions in the user's manual to load the optimized defaults. Q: If my system hangs when I update the BIOS or set the wrong CPU parameters, what should I do? A: Whenever you update the BIOS or if the system hangs due to wrong CPU parameters setting, always clear CMOS jumper before booting up again. Q: Why does the system fail to boot up again right after a mechanical power-off? A: Please keep a 30-second interval between each mechanical power On/Off. Q: Why does the system fail to boot up and nothing displays on the screen after I did some overclocking or non-standard settings inside the BIOS? Is the motherboard dead? Do I need to return it to where I bought from or go through an RMA process? A: It should not cause hardware or permanent damage to motherboard when BIOS settings were changed from default to over-clocking or non-standard status. We suggest the following three troubleshooting methods to discharge CMOS data, recover the hardware default status, and then making the motherboard work again. There is no need to bother returning the motherboard to where you bought it from or go through an RMA process. Step 1. Switch off the power supply unit and then switch it on again after one minute. If there is no power switch on the power supply unit, disconnect its power cord for one minute and then reconnect. Press and hold the <Insert> key on the keyboard, and press the power-on button to boot up system. If it works, release the <Insert> key and hit <Del> key to enter the BIOS setup page to apply the correct settings. If the situation remains the same, repeat the procedures in Step 1 for three times, or try Step 2. Step 2. Switch off the power supply unit or disconnect the power cord. Open the chassis cover. Locate the CCMOS jumper near the button battery. Change the jumper position from default 1-2 to 2-3 for one minute to discharge the CMOS data, and then put it back to default 1-2 position. Close the chassis and switch on the power supply unit or plug in the power cord. Press the power-on button to boot up system. If it works, hit <Del> key to enter the BIOS setup page to do the correct settings. If the situation remains the same, try Step 3. Step 3. The same procedure as Step 2, but while discharging the CMOS data, pull out the ATX power connectors from motherboard and remove the button battery during CMOS discharge.

4. Use your right thumb and forefinger to grasp the CPU package. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the substrate, and face the Pin-1 indicator toward the bottom-left side. Aim at the socket and place the CPU package vertical down into the socket.
1. Place the board so as to let the lever hook of the socket is on your left side. Use your left thumb and forefinger to hold the lever hook, pull it away from the retention tab.
5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. The alignment key must be located in the notch of package. 2. Rotate the lever to fully open position.
3. Use your right thumb on the bottom-right side of the load plate and lift it up to fully open position. AL8 Series
6. Use your left hand to hold the load plate, and use your right thumb to peel the cap off.
Hardware Setup The cap plays an important role in protecting contact pins. In order to prevent bent pin, PUT ON the cap after operation or testing.
2-3 For detailed information on how to install your heatsink and fan assembly, please refer to the instruction manual came packed with the heatsink and fan assembly you bought.
7. Lower the plate onto the CPU package. Engage the load lever while gently pressing down the load plate.
10. Press each of the four fasteners down into the mounting holes.
8. Secure the lever with the hook under retention tab.
11. Rotate the fastener clock-wise to lock the heatsink and fan assembly into position.
9. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the socket. Align the four fasteners toward the four mounting holes on the motherboard.
12. Attach the four-pin power plug from the heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU FAN connector.
2-3. Install System Memory
The Intel 945P Express Chipset MCH memory interface is designed with Flex Memory Technology supporting single-channel or dual-channel DDR2 memory configurations.
To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel configurations, install identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel. Install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To reach the optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4GB of system memory in the installation of four 1GB DDR2 memory modules. Due to chipset limitation, 128MB DIMM modules or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported.

There are several methods of different DDR2 configurations depending on how the DIMMs are populated on each system memory channel: [Single Channel]: only one channel is populated. Channel A DIMM1 512MB 512MB DIMM2 512MB 512MB DIMM3 512MB 512MB Channel B DIMM4 512MB 512MB

Method 5 6

Hardware Setup [Dual Channel Asymmetric]: both channels are populated, but each channel has a different amount of total memory. (Channel AChannel B) Channel A DIMM1 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB DIMM2 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB DIMM3 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB Channel B DIMM4 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB

Method

[Dual Channel Symmetric]: both channels are populated where each channel has the same amount of total memory. (Channel AChannel B) Channel A DIMM1 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB DIMM2 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB DIMM3 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB Channel B DIMM4 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB

Method 9 10

Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules. 1. 2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away of touching its connectors. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot automatically snaps into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit in one direction. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.
ATTENTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly. Users Manual
2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches
Here we will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches, and how to connect them. Please read the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all the hardware installation inside the computer chassis. A complete enlarged layout diagram is shown in Chapter 1 for all the position of connectors and headers on the board that you may refer to. WARNING: Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to so may cause severe damage to your motherboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything. (1). ATX Power Input Connectors
This motherboard provides two power connectors to connect ATX12V power supplier. NOTE: This 24-pin power connector ATXPWR1 is compliant to the former 20-pin type. Pay attention to the orientation when doing so (Pin-11, 12, 23, and 24 should be left un-connected).

Use <Space> key to enable warning beeps function. If the fan speed is lower than the low limit value, warning beeps will sound. ! Low Limit:
These items set the low limit of fan speed. NOTE: Only the fans with 3-pin plugs provide the speed monitoring function.

FanEQ Control:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu (1st FanEQ Group):
CPU/NB/SYS FanEQ Control: When set to [Enabled], these items control the CPU, NB, and/or SYS fan speed by the following setting combinations. ! Reference Temperature:
This item selects the reference point for taking temperature among the available options of CPU, SYS, and PWM Temperature, but there is only one CPU Temperature item to choose for the CPU FanEQ Control. ! Control Temperature High/Low:
These items set the high and low temperature limit that you want to do the fan speed control. ! Fan PWM Duty Cycle High/Low:
These items set the high and low limit of PWM duty cycle that you want to provide the fan with. ! DC Fan Voltage High/Low:
These items set the high and low voltage limit that you want to provide the fan with. NOTE: The value of high limit must be set above the one of low limit.
Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu (2nd FanEQ Group):
AUX FanEQ Control: When set to [Enabled], these items control the AUX fan speed by the following setting combinations. ! Reference Temperature:
These items set the high and low temperature limit that you want to do the fan speed control. ! DC Fan Voltage High/Low:
3-2. Standard CMOS Features
This section contains the basic configuration parameters of the BIOS. These parameters include date, hour, VGA card, FDD, and HDD settings.
Date (mm:dd:yy): This item sets the date you specify (usually the current date) in the format of [Month], [Date], and [Year]. Time (hh:mm:ss): This item sets the time you specify (usually the current time) in the format of [Hour], [Minute], and [Second].
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave:
NOTE: The items IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave and IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave appear only when the item On-Chip Serial ATA in the OnChip IDE Device menu is set to [Enhanced Mode], or set to [Auto Mode] when SATA ports are connected with devices. IDE HDD Auto-Detection: This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing <Enter> key. The parameters will be shown on the screen automatically. AL8 Series
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, Extended IDE Drive: When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE drive you are using. If you want to define your own drive by yourself, set it to [Manual] and make sure you fully understand the meaning of the parameters. Please refer to the instruction manual provided by the devices manufacturer to get the setting right. Access Mode: This item selects the mode to access your IDE devices. Leave this item to its default [Auto] setting to detect the access mode of your HDD automatically. Capacity: This item displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the size is slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk-checking program. Cylinder: This item configures the numbers of cylinders. Head: This item configures the numbers of read/write heads. Precomp: This item displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing. Landing Zone: This item displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read/write heads. Sector: This item configures the numbers of sectors per track.

Back to Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu:
Drive A & Drive B: This item sets the type of floppy drives (usually only Drive A) installed. Floppy 3 Mode Support: This item allows you to use 3 Mode Floppy Drive in Japanese computer system by selecting drive A, B, or both. Leave this item to its default [Disabled] setting if you are not using this Japanese standard floppy drive. Halt On: This item determines whether the system stops if an error is detected during system boot-up. [All Errors]: The system-boot will stop whenever the BIOS detect a non-fatal error. [No Errors]: The system-boot will not stop for any error detected. [All, But Keyboard]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a keyboard error. [All, But Diskette]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a diskette error. [All, But Disk/Key]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a diskette or keyboard error. Users Manual
Base Memory: This item displays the amount of base memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 640K for system with 640K or more memory size installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory: This item displays the amount of extended memory detected during system boot-up. Total Memory: This item displays the total memory available in the system.
3-3. Advanced BIOS Features

CPU Feature:

Thermal Management This item selects the type of thermal monitoring. TM2 Bus Ratio This item represents the frequency (bus ratio) of the throttled performance state that will be initiated when the on-die sensor goes from not hot to hot). TM2 Bus VID This item represents the voltage of the throttled performance state that will be initiated when the on-die sensor goes from not hot to hot. Limit CPUID MaxVal When set to [Enabled], this item limits the CPUID maximum value to 3, which is usually required for older OS like Windows NT4.0. Leave this item to its default [Disabled] settings for OS like Windows XP. C1E Function This item appears only for certain processors with the C1E (Enhanced Halt State) Function. With the C1E function, the processor will further reduce the total power consumption. The default setting is Auto. Users Manual
Execute Disable Bit This item appears only for certain processors with the Execute Disable Bit (XD bit) feature. When set to [Enabled], this item allows the processor to prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute code and provide memory protection.
Back to Advanced BIOS Features Setup Menu:
Hard Disk Boot Priority: This item selects the hard disks booting priority. By pressing <Enter> key, you can enter its submenu where the hard disks detected can be selected for the booting sequence to boot up system. This item functions only when theref is the option of [Hard Disk] in any one of the First/Second/Third Boot Device items. CPU L3 Cache This item is used to enable the L3 cache (default setting), and appears only for certain CPU (Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT Technology Extreme Edition) that possesses L3 cache. Hyper-Threading Technology This item is used to enable the functionality of the processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and will appear only when using such processor. The Hyper-Threading Technology helps your PC work more efficiently by maximizing processor resources and enabling a single processor to run two separate threads of software simultaneously, bringing forth greater performance and system responsiveness when running multiple applications at once. Quick Power On Self Test: When set to [Enabled], this item speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after powering on the system. The BIOS shorten or skip some check during the POST. First Boot Device / Second Boot Device / Third Boot Device / Boot Other Device: Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the [First Boot Device], [Second Boot Device], and [Third Boot Device] items respectively. The BIOS will boot the operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected. Set [Boot Other Device] to [Enabled] if you wish to boot from another device other than these three items. Boot Up Floppy Seek: When set to [Enabled], the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive is installed or not. Boot Up NumLock Status: This item determines the default state of the numeric keypad at system booting up. [On]: The numeric keypad functions as number keys. [Off]: The numeric keypad functions as arrow keys.

Security Option: This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the system boots or only when enters the BIOS setup. [Setup]: The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup. [System]: The password is required each time the computer boots up. NOTE: Dont forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to open the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options. MPS Version Ctrl For OS: This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. Leave this item to its default setting. Report No FDD For OS: When set to [Yes], this item allows you to run some older operating system without floppy disk drive. Leave this item to its default setting. Full Screen LOGO Show: This item determines to show the full screen logo when booting.
3-4. Advanced Chipset Features
DRAM Timing Selectable: This item sets the optimal timings for the following four items, depending on the memory module you are using. The default setting By SPD configures these four items by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. CAS Latency Time: This item controls the latency between the DRAM read command and the time that the data becomes actually available. DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay This item controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/write command. DRAM RAS# Precharge: This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DRAM. Precharge Delay (tRAS): This item controls the number of DRAM clocks used for the DRAM parameters. Memory Hole At 15M-16M: When set to [Enabled], the memory address space at 15M-16M will be reserved for ISA expansion cards that specifically requires this setting. This makes the memory from 15MB and up unavailable to the system. Leave this item to its default setting.
PCI Express Root Port Func:
PCI Express Slot 1 ~ PCI Express Slot 3: This option enables or disables the PCI Express port function. PCI-E Compliancy Mode: This item selects the mode for PCI Express add-on card.
Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu:
PEG Force X1 When set to [Enabled], this item forces the PEG port down to x1 mode.
3-5. Integrated Peripherals

OnChip IDE Device:

IDE DMA transfer access: This item allows you to enable the transfer access of the IDE DMA. On-Chip Primary PCI IDE: This item selects whether to enable or disable the Primary PCI IDE controller. On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE: This item selects whether to enable or disable the Secondary PCI IDE controller.

SATA Mode: This item determines the mode for on-chip Serial ATA. [IDE]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as IDE mode. [RAID]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as RAID mode. [AHCI]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) mode for advanced performance and usability. NOTE: The [RAID] option is only available when the item On-Chip Serial ATA is set to [Enhanced Mode]. On-Chip Serial ATA: This item determines the function for on-chip Serial ATA. [Disabled]: Disable the Serial ATA controller. [Auto]: Allows the Serial ATA controller to be arranged by BIOS automatically. [Combined Mode]: Parallel ATA and Serial ATA are combined together. Supports up to 4 IDE drives. [Enhanced Mode]: Enable both Parallel ATA and Serial ATA. Supports up to 6 IDE drives. [SATA Only]: The SATA is operating in legacy mode. NOTE: This option is configurable only when the item [SATA Mode] is set to [IDE]. IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel 0 Master 0 Slave 1 Master 1 Slave 2 Master 2 Slave 3 Master 3 Slave IDE1 IDE1 Enhanced None None SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 Master Slave IDE1 IDE1 Combined SATA2 SATA4 None None None None Master Slave SATA Only SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 None None None None Mode NOTE: The option [Enhanced Mode] does not support the Windows 98/ME operation system. SATA PORT Speed Setting This item selects the mode for SATA PORT. PATA IDE Mode: This item determines the function mode for IDE1connector. [Primary]: IDE1 connector served as [Primary Master] and [Primary Slave] channel. SATA2 and SATA4connector served as [Secondary Master] and [Secondary Slave] channel. The remaining SATA1 and SATA3 connectors are disabled. [Secondary]: IDE1 connector served as [Secondary Master] and [Secondary Slave] channel. SATA1 and SATA3 connector served as [Primary Master] and [Primary Slave] channel. The remaining SATA2 and SATA4 connectors are disabled. Refer to the following table for the relationships between IDE and SATA ports.
PATA IDE Mode Primary Secondary
IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel 0 Master 0 Slave 1 Master 1 Slave 2 Master 2 Slave 3 Master 3 Slave IDE1 IDE1 SATA2 SATA4 None None None None Master Slave IDE1 IDE1 SATA1 SATA3 None None None None Master Slave
NOTE: This option is configurable only when the item [On-Chip Serial ATA] is set to [Combined Mode]. SATA Port: This item displays the variety modes for SATA Port.

Onboard Device:

PCIe Lan Controller This item allows you to enable the PCIe Lan controller. PCIe SATA Controller This item allows you to enable the PCIe SATA controller. USB Controller This option enables or disables the USBcontroller. USB 2.0 Controller This option enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. USB Keyboard Support This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB keyboard in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment.
USB Mouse Support This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB mouse in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment. Onchip Audio Controller This option enables or disables the audio controller. IEEE 1394 Controller: This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller.

SuperIO Device:

POWER ON Function: This item selects the way you want your system to power on. [Password]: Use a password to power on the system, select this option then press <Enter>. Enter your password. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly the same password to confirm, and then press <Enter>. [Hot KEY]: Use any of the function keys between <F1> to <F12> to power on the system. [Mouse Left]: Double click the mouse left button to power on the system. [Mouse Right]: Double click the mouse right button to power on the system. [Any KEY]: Use any keyboard keys to power on the system. [Button Only]: Use only the power button to power on the system. [Keyboard 98]: Use the power-on button on the Keyboard 98 compatible keyboard to power on the system. NOTE: To enable this Power On function, the wake-up header of [USB-PWR2], [USB-PWR3] must be set to [Enabled] position. Please refer to the configuration of Wake-up Header [USB-PWR2], and [USB-PWR3] in section 2-4, chapter 2.
NOTE: The mouse wake up function can only be used with the PS/2 mouse, not with the COM port or USB type. Some PS/2 mice cannot wake up the system because of compatible problems. If the specs of your keyboard are too old, it may fail to power on. KB Power ON Password: This item sets the password required in order to power on your computer. NOTE: Do not forget your password, or you will have to clear the CMOS and reset all parameters in order to utilize this function again. Hot Key Power ON: This item powers on the system by pressing <Ctrl> key plus one of each function key (<F1> ~ <F12>) simultaneously. Onboard FDC Controller: This option enables or disables the onboard FDC controller. Onboard Serial Port 1: This item determines which I/O addresses the onboard Serial Port controller will access. [Auto]: The system automatically select an I/O address for the onboard Serial Port. [3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3]: Allows you to manually select an I/O address for the onboard Serial Port. [Disabled]: Disables the onboard Serial Port. Onboard Parallel Port: This item specifies the I/O address used by the parallel port. [Disabled]: This option prevents the parallel port from accessing any system resources. When the value of this option is set to [Disabled], the printer port becomes unavailable. [378/IRQ7]: This option allows the parallel port to use [378/IRQ7] as its I/O port address. The majority of parallel ports on computer systems use IRQ7 and I/O Port 378H as the standard setting. [278/IRQ5]: This option allows the parallel port to use [278/IRQ5] as its I/O port address. [3BC/IRQ7]: This option allows the parallel port to use [3BC/IRQ7] as its I/O port address. Parallel Port Mode: This item specifies the parallel port mode. [Normal]: Allows the standard parallel port mode to be used. [SPP]: (Standard Parallel Port) Allows bi-directional parallel port operation at normal speed. [EPP]: (Enhanced Parallel Port) Allows bi-directional parallel port operation at maximum speed. [ECP]: (Extended Capabilities Port) Allows bi-directional parallel port operation at a speed faster than the normal modes data transfer rate. [ECP+EPP]: Allows parallel port operation at ECP and EPP mode.

[0]: This option power-on the system everyday according to the time set in the Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm item. [1-31]: This option selects a date you would like the system to power-on. The system will power-on on the date set, and the time set in the Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm item. ! Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
This item sets the time you would like the system to power-on.
3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations
Init Display First This item selects whether to initiates from PCI Express Slot or PCI Slot first when system boots up. Resources Controlled By: This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto(ESCD)]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the IRQ Resources menu. ! IRQ Resources: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved].
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: This item determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not. [Enabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA. [Disabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards do not work with PCI/VGA. Maximum Payload Size This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices.
3-8. Load Fail-Safe Defaults
This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.
3-9. Load Optimized Defaults
This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.

3-10. Set Password

This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself.
3-11. Save & Exit Setup
This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu.
3-12. Exit Without Saving
This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any change.
Install Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
NOTE: Please install this Intel Chipset driver first after having installed the Windows operating system. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Drivers] tab. Click [Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility]. The following screen appears.

Click [Next].

4. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup.

Click [Yes]. Users Manual

Appendix A

Install Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Driver
Appendix B. Install Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Driver
The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Drivers] tab. Click [Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Driver]. The following screen appears. NOTE: To install this program, you have to enable the item RAID Function first in the BIOS menu of SATA Mode.

Click [Yes].

Appendix B
Click [Finish] to complete setup.
Intel SATA RAID Configuration Utility
The on-chip Serial ATA RAID supports RAID 0/1/5/10. Main Menu Reboot your system. Press <CTRL> + <I> key while booting up the system to enter the main menu of RAID Configuration Utility:
Create RAID Volume This item allows you to create a RAID array.
Name: This item displays the name of the RAID array. You can enter up to 16 characters in length. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. Strip Size: This item displays the strip value. RAID Level: This item displays the RAID type. To select the option in this menu, you may: Press <> (up, down arrow) to choose the option you want to confirm or to modify. Press <Enter> to confirm the selection. Press <Esc> to return to previous menu. Capacity: This item displays the capacity of RAID array. NOTE: It is highly recommended to attach hard disks with the same model in reaching the RAID performance.
Delete RAID Volume This item allows you to remove a RAID Array.
Exit This item allows you to exit the Intel Serial ATA RAID Configuration Utility. Type <Y> if you want to exit.
Press <> (up, down arrow) to select the RAID array you want to delete. Press <Del> to delete the volume. Press <Esc> to return to previous menu. NOTE: After you have made and confirmed this selection, all the data stored in the hard disk will be lost. (The entire partition configuration will be deleted too.)
Reset Disks to Non-RAID This item allows you to reset all RAID data. Type <Y> if you want to reset all RAID data.

Install Audio Driver

Appendix C. Install Audio Driver
The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Drivers] tab. Click [Audio Driver]. The following screen appears.

2. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup.

Appendix C

Install BCM LAN Driver
Appendix D. Install BCM LAN Driver
The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Drivers] tab. Click [BCM LAN Driver]. The following screen appears.

Appendix D

Install Sil3132 SATA Driver (AL8)
Appendix E. Install Sil3132 SATA Driver (AL8)
The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Drivers] tab. Click [Sil3132 SATA Driver]. The following screen appears.

Click [No].

6. 3. Click [OK].

Click [Continue Anyway].

Appendix E
7. Choose [I accept the terms in the license agreement], and click [Next].
10. Click [Finish] to complete setup.

Click [Finish].

BIOS Setup for SATA RAID (AL8)
The Silicon Serial ATA controller supports RAID 0/1.
Option 1 Create RAID set This item allows you to create a RAID array. After you had selected the function from the main menu, press the <Enter> key to enter the sub menu as shown below:
RAID Configuration Utility Menu
Main Menu Reboot your system. Press <CTRL> + <S> or <F4> key while booting up the system to enter the BIOS setting menu. The main menu of BIOS Setting Utility appears as shown below: Array Mode: This item allows you to select the appropriate RAID mode for the desired array. There are two modes to choose. When you choose a Striped or Mirrored RAID set, the utility will ask Are You Sure? before the Creating RAID process. Press <Y> to confirm. NOTE: It is highly recommended to attach hard disks with the same model in reaching the RAID performance. To select the option in this menu, you may: Press <> (up, down arrow) to choose the option you want to confirm or to modify. Press <Enter> to confirm the selection. Press <Esc> to return to previous menu. Press <Ctrl-E> to exit the RAID configuration utility. RAID 0: This item is recommended for high performance usage. Requires at least 2 disks. RAID 1: This item is recommended for data security usage. Requires at least 2 disks.

Option 2 Delete RAID set This item allows you to remove a RAID Array on this onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. NOTE: After you have made and confirmed this selection, all the data stored in the hard disk will be lost. (The entire partition configuration will be deleted too.)
Option 3 Rebuild Raid1 set This item allows you to rebuild only Raid1 RAID set. You need to check which hard disk is the source disk and which one is the destination disk when you decide to rebuild the RAID set.
Option 4 Low Level Format This item allows you to do the Low Level Format for each single HDD one at a time.
Option 5 Logical Drive Info This item displays the drive information of the RAID type you had built.

Install USB 2.0 Driver

Appendix F. Install USB 2.0 Driver
NOTE: The USB 2.0 Driver packed in the Driver & Utility CD is currently available for Windows 9x and ME only. To install this driver for Windows XP or Windows 2000, you have to download their latest service pack first from Microsofts web site.

Appendix F

Install ABIT Guru Utility
Appendix G. Install ABIT Guru Utility
The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [ABIT Utility] tab. Click [ABIT uGuru]. The following screen appears. 3. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup.

Appendix G

POST Code Definition
Appendix H. POST Code Definition
AWARD POST Code Definition:
POST (hex) CF C0 Description Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC -Auto-detection of L2 cache (socket 7 or below) Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to E000 & F000 shadow RAM Expand the Xgroup codes locating in physical address 1000:0 Initial Superio_Early_Init switch 1. Blank out screen 2. Clear CMOS error flag 1. Clear 8042 interface 2. Initialize 8042 self-test 1. Test special keyboard controller for Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips 2. Enable keyboard interface 1. Disable PS/2 mouse interface (optional) 2. Auto detect ports for keyboard & mouse followed by a port & interface swap (optional) 3. Reset keyboard for Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips Test F000h segment shadow to see whether it is R/W-able or not. If test fails, keep beeping the speaker Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support Use walking 1s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for override Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default values are MODBINable by OEM customers Initial onboard clock generator if Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is defined. See also POST 26. Detect CPU information including brand, SMI type (Cyrix or Intel) and CPU level (586 or 686) Initial interrupts vector table. If no special specified, all H/W interrupts are directed to SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR & S/W interrupts to SPURIOUS_soft_HDLR. Initial EARLY_PM_INIT switch Users Manual

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Load keyboard matrix (notebook platform) HPM initialization (notebook platform) 1. Check validity of RTC value: e.g. a value of 5Ah is an invalid value for RTC minute. 2. Load CMOS settings into BIOS stack. If CMOS checksum fails, use default value instead. Prepare BIOS resource map for PCI & PnP use. If ESCD is valid, take into consideration of the ESCDs legacy information. Early PCI Initialization: -Enumerate PCI bus number. -Assign memory & I/O resource -Search for a valid VGA device & VGA BIOS, and put it into C000:0 1. If Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is not defined Onboard clock generator initialization. Disable respective clock resource to empty PCI & DIMM slots. 2. Init onboard PWM 3. Init onboard H/W monitor devices Initialize INT 09 buffer 1. Program CPU internal MTRR (P6 & PII) for 0-640K memory address. 2. Initialize the APIC for Pentium class CPU. 3. Program early chipset according to CMOS setup. Example: onboard IDE controller. 4. Measure CPU speed. Invoke Video BIOS 1. Initialize double-byte language font (Optional) 2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed, full screen logo. Reset keyboard if Early_Reset_KB is defined e.g. Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips. See also POST 63. Test DMA Channel 0 Test DMA Channel 1. Test DMA page registers. Test 8254 Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1 Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 2 Test 8259 functionality Initialize EISA slot 1. Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each 64K page 2. Program writes allocation for AMD K5 CPU 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU 2. Initialize L2 cache for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range 3. Initialize the APIC for P6 class CPU 4. On MP platform, adjust the cacheable range to smaller one in case the cacheable ranges between each CPU are not identical Initialize USB Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) Clear password according to H/W jumper (Optional)
59 5B 5D 69 6B 6D 6F 77 7A 7C 7F
Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) Display PnP logo Early ISA PnP initialization -Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code (Optional Feature) Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional) 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO 2. Initialize Init_Onbaord_AUDIO Okay to enter Setup utility; i.e. not until this POST stage can users enter the CMOS setup utility Reset keyboard if Early_Reset_KB is not defined Initialize PS/2 Mouse Prepare memory size information for function call: INT 15h ax=E820h Turn on L2 cache Program chipset registers according to items described in Setup & Auto-configuration table 1. Assign resources to all ISA PnP devices 2. Auto assign ports to onboard COM ports if the corresponding item in Setup is set to AUTO 1. Initialize floppy controller 2. Set up floppy related fields in 40:hardware Detect & install all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM (Optional Feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if: -AWDFLASH is found in floppy drive -ALT+F2 is pressed Detect serial ports & parallel ports. Detect & install co-processor Init HDD write protect Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported -If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys -If no errors occur or F1 key is pressed to continue: Clear EPA or customization logo E8POST.ASM starts 1. Call chipset power management hook 2. Recover the text font used by EPA logo (not for full screen logo) 3. If password is set, ask for password Save all data in stack back to CMOS Initialize ISA PnP boot devices 1. USB final Initialization 2. Switch screen back to text mode NET PC: Build SYSID Structure 1. Assign IRQs to PCI devices 2. Set up ACPI table at top of the memory. Users Manual

Main instructions: To fill in this Technical Support Form, refer to the step-by-step instructions given below: 1*. MODEL: Note the model number given in your users manual. Example: AL8 Series 2. Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as REV:*.**. Example: REV: 1.00 3. BIOS ID and Part Number: See the on screen message. 4. DRIVER REV: Note the driver version number indicated on the DEVICE DRIVER disk (if any) as Release *.**. For example:
5*. OS/APPLICATION: Indicate the operating system and applications you are running on the system. Example: MS-DOS 6.22, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, etc. 6*. CPU: Indicate the brand and the speed (MHz) of your CPU. Example:(A) In the Brand space, write Intel; in the Specifications space, write Pentium 4 1.9GHz. 7. HDD: Indicate the brand and specifications of your HDD(s); specify if the HDD is using %IDE1 or %IDE2. If you know the disk capacity, indicate it and check (&) ; in case you give no indication, we will consider that your HDD is 'IDE1 Master. Example: In the HDD space, check the box; in the Brand space, write Seagate; in the Specifications space, write ST31621A (1.6GB). 8. CD-ROM Drive: Indicate the brand and specifications of your CD-ROM drive. Specify if it uses % IDE1 or %IDE2 and check (&) ; in case you give no indication, we will consider that your CD-ROM is 'IDE2 Master. Example: In the CD-ROM drive space, check the box, in the Brand space, write Mitsumi, in the Specifications space, write FX-400D. 9. System Memory (DDR SDRAM): Indicate the brand and specifications (DDR DIMM) of your system memory. Such as Density, Description, Module Components, Module Part Number, CAS Latency, and Speed (MHz). For example: In the Brand space, write Micron; in the Specifications space, write: Density: 128MB, Description: SS 16 Megx72 2.5V ECC Gold, Module Components: (9) 16 Megx 8, Module Part Number: MT9VDDT1672AG, CAS Latency: 2, Speed (MHz): 200 MHz. Please give us the detailed information of your DDR SDRAM module; it will help us to simulate the problems you met. 10. ADD-ON CARD: Indicate which add-on cards you are absolutely sure are related to the problem. If you cannot identify the problems origin, indicate all the add-on cards inserted into your system. NOTE: Items between the * are absolutely necessary. Users Manual
! Company Name: " Contact Person: * E-mail Address:
Model Motherboard Model No. OS/Application * *

Technical Support Form

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Problem Description:
How to Get Technical Support
Appendix J. How to Get Technical Support
(From our website) http://www.abit.com.tw (In North America) http://www.abit-usa.com (In Europe) http://www.abit.nl Thank you for choosing ABIT products. ABIT sells all our products through distributors, resellers and system integrators; we have no direct sales to end-users. Before sending email for tech support please check with your resellers or integrators if you need any services, they are the ones who sold you your system and they should know best as to what can be done, how they serve you is a good reference for future purchases. We appreciate every customer and would like to provide the best service to you. Providing fast service to our customers is our top priority. However we receive many phone calls and a huge amount of email from all over the world. At the present time it is impossible for us to respond to every single inquiry. Therefore it is quite possible that if you send an email to us that you may not receive a response. We have done many compatibility tests and reliability tests to make sure our products have the best quality and compatibility. In case you need service or technical support, please understand the constraint we have and always check with the reseller who sold the product to you first. To expedite service, we recommend that you follow the procedures outlined below before contacting us. With your help, we can meet our commitment to provide the best service to the greatest number of ABIT customers: 1. Check the Manual. It sounds simple but we have taken a lot of care in making a well-written and thorough manual. It is full of information that doesn't only pertain to motherboards. The CD-ROM included with your board will have the manual as well as drivers. If you don't have either one, go to our Program Download Area of the Website or FTP server. 2. Download latest BIOS, software or drivers. Please go to our Program Download area on our Website to check to see if you have the latest BIOS. They are developed over periods of time to fixes bugs or incompatibilities. Also please make sure you have the latest drivers from your peripheral cards makers! 3. Check the ABIT Technical Terms Guide and FAQ on our Website. We are trying to expand and make the FAQs more helpful and information rich. Let us know if you have any suggestions. For hot topics, check out our HOT FAQ!