Supports Wake On LAN, Modem, but your ATX power supply 5V standby power must be able to provide at least a 720mA current capacity. Otherwise, the functions may not work normally. This motherboard supports the standard bus speeds of 100/66/33MHz that are used by specific PCI, processor and chipset specifications. Exceeding these standard bus speeds is not guaranteed due to the specific component specifications. The Serial ATA controller only supports Ultra DMA/ATA100 or higher hard drive. Do not use hard drives under this specification, or it wont work. Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.
1-2. Layout Diagram (IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E)
1-3. Layout Diagram (IS7-M)

Hardware Setup

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Before the 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 damaged.
2-1. Install The Motherboard
Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow motherboard to be securely attached on and at the same time, prevented from short circuits. There are two ways to attach the motherboard to the chassis base: 1. use with studs 2. or use with spacers In principle, the best way to attach the board is to use with 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 Pentium 4 CPU and Heatsink Supporting-Base
This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 478 to install Intel Pentium 4 CPU. The CPU you bought should have a kit of heatsink and cooling fan along with. If thats not the case, buy one specially designed for Pentium 4 Socket 478. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Fasten the Retention Module Base onto the motherboard.
ATTENTION: If you are using chassis specially designed for Pentium 4, please pay attention to the location of metal studs or spacers if they are already installed on the chassis. Be careful not let the metal studs or spacers contact the printed circuit wire or parts on the PCB. 2. Pull the CPU socket lever sideways away from the socket and then upwards to 90 degree. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. Do not use extra force to insert CPU; it only fits in one orientation. Close down the socket lever while holding down the CPU. Put the heatsink faces down onto the CPU until it completely covers the CPU. Put the Fan and Retention Mechanism Assembly onto the heatsink. Make sure all the four Retention Locks at each side of the Fan and Retention Mechanism Assembly snap into the Retention Holes. Push down the Retention Lock at both sides of the Fan and Retention Mechanism Assembly to lock up together with the Retention Module Base. The Fan and Retention Mechanism Assembly and Retention Module Base should now firmly lock up with each other with the heatsink inside.

ATTENTION: Do not forget to set the correct bus frequency and multiple for your processor.
2-3. Install System Memory
This motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR DIMM slots for Single/Dual Channel DDR 400/333/266 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 4GB. To reach the performance of Dual Channel DDR, the following rules must be obeyed: When installing TWO DIMM modules: Install DIMM modules of the same type and size for slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM3] or slots [DIMM2]+[DIMM4]. When installing FOUR DIMM modules: Install DIMM modules of the same type and size for slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM3], and slots [DIMM2]+[DIMM4]. IS7-M:

IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E:

Table 2-1. Valid Memory Configurations Bank Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) Bank 4, 5 (DIMM3) Bank 6, 7 (DIMM4) Memory Module 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB Total System Memory Total Memory 128MB ~ 1GB 128MB ~ 1GB 128MB ~ 1GB 128MB ~ 1GB 128MB ~ 4GB
NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup required after adding or removing memory modules. Users Manual
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.
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
The Pentium 4 requires a power supplier different from the regular one. Its a newly designed ATX12V power with 300W, 20A +5VDC capacity at least for heavily loaded system, and 720mA +5VSB at least for supporting Wake-On-LAN feature. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M:

HLED (Pin 1, 3): Connects to the HDD LED cable of chassis front panel. RST (Pin 5, 7): Connects to the Reset Switch cable of chassis front panel. SPK (Pin 15, 17, 19, 21): Connects to the System Speaker cable of chassis. SLED (Pin 2, 4): Connects to the Suspend LED cable (if there is one) of chassis front panel. PWR-ON (Pin 6, 8): Connects to the Power Switch cable of chassis front panel. PLED (Pin 16, 18, 20): Connects to the Power LED cable of chassis front panel.
(7). Infrared Device Header This header connects to an optional IR device attached to chassis. This motherboard supports standard IR transfer rates. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E:
(8). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers These headers each provide one additional IEEE1394 port connection through an extension cable and bracket. IS7-G/IS7:
Pin Assignment TPA0 + GND TPB0 + +12V NC

Pin 10

Pin Assignment TPA0 GND TPB0 +12V GND
Additional USB Port Headers
These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M:
Pin Assignment VCC Data0 Data0 + Ground NC
Pin Assignment VCC Data1 Data1 + Ground NC
(10). System Management Bus Headers This header is reserved for system management bus (SM bus). The SM bus is a specific implementation of an I2C bus. I2C is a multi-master bus, which means that multiple chips can be connected to the same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating a data transfer. If more than one master simultaneously tries to control the bus, an arbitration procedure decides which master gets priority. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E:
(11). Internal Audio Connectors These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E:
(12). Accelerated Graphics Port Slot This slot supports an optional AGP graphics card up to AGP 4X/8X mode. Please refer to our Web site for more information on graphics cards. ATTENTION: This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Use only 1.5V or 0.8V AGP cards. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M:
(13). Floppy Disk Drive Connector This connector supports two standard floppy disk drives via a 34-pin 34-conductor ribbon cable. Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Cable: 1. 2. Install one end of the ribbon cable into the FDC1 connector. The colored edge of the ribbon cable should be aligned with pin-1 of FDC1 connector. Install the other end(s) of ribbon cable into the disk drive connector(s). The colored edge of the ribbon cable should be also aligned with pin-1 of disk drive connector. The endmost connector should be attached to the drive designated as Drive A.

(14). IDE Connectors

This motherboard provides two IDE ports to connect up to four IDE drives at Ultra ATA/100 mode by Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables. Each cable has 40-pin 80-conductor and three connectors, providing two hard drives connection with motherboard. Connect the single end (blue connector) at the longer length of ribbon cable to the IDE port on motherboard, and the other two ends (gray and black connector) at the shorter length of the ribbon cable to the connectors on hard drives. If you want to connect two hard drives together through one IDE channel, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode after the first Master drive. Please refer to the drives documentation for jumper settings. The first drive connected to IDE1 is usually referred to as Primary Master, and the second drive as Primary Slave. The first drive connected to IDE2 is referred to as Secondary Master and the second drive as Secondary Slave. Keep away from connecting one legacy slow speed drive, like CD-ROM, together with another hard drive on the same IDE channel; this will drop your integral system performance.

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IEEE1394: Connects to devices of IEEE1394 protocol. (IS7-G/IS7) LAN: 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.
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, may not completely match what you see on your screen.

Chapter 3

3-1. SoftMenu Setup
The SoftMenu utility is ABITs exclusive and ultimate solution in programming the CPU operating speed. All the parameters regarding CPU FSB speed, multiplier factor, the AGP & PCI clock, and even the CPU core voltage are all available at your fingertips.
Brand Name: This item displays the CPU model name, for example: Intel Pentium (R) 4. Frequency: This item displays the processor speed. Cache Size: This item displays the L2 cache size of your CPU. 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. Ext. Clock (CPU/AGP/PCI): This item selects the external clock frequency.

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. Swap Floppy Drive: When set to [Enabled], and the system is booting from the floppy drive, the system will boot from drive B instead of the regular drive A. There must be two floppy drives connected in the system to use this function. 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. APIC Mode: Leave this item to its default setting. MPS Version Ctrl For OS: This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. The options are 1.1 and 1.4. The default setting is 1.4. If you use an older OS for dual processor executing, please set this option to 1.1. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB: This item allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in OS/2. Leave this item to its default [Non-OS2] setting for operating system other than OS/2.
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. Delay IDE Initial (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. Disable Unused PCI Clock: This option disables the clock of PCI slot that is not in use. [Yes]: The system automatically detect the unused DIMM and PCI slots, and stop sending clock signal to these unused PCI slots. [No]: The system always send clock signal to all PCI slots. NOTE: Set this option to [No] setting if there are adapters that cannot be automatically detected by the system and will cause malfunction.

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. Act to Precharge Delay: This item controls the number of DRAM clocks used for the DRAM parameters. 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. System BIOS Cacheable: When set to [Enabled], accesses to the system BIOS ROM addressed at F0000H-FFFFFH are cached, provided that the cache controller is enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the higher the efficiency of the system will be. Video BIOS Cacheable: As with caching the system BIOS, enabling the Video BIOS cache will allow access to video BIOS addressed at C0000H to C7FFFH to be cached, if the cache controller is also enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the faster the video performance will be. Memory Hole At 15M-16M: When set to [Enabled], the memory address space at 15M-16M will be reserved for ISA expansion cards IS7 Series
that specifically requires this setting. This makes the memory from 15MB and up unavailable to the system. Leave this item to its default setting. Delay Prior to Thermal: This item selects the delay time before thermal activation. AGP Aperture Size: This option specifies the amount of system memory that can be used by the AGP device. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. Init Display First: This item selects to initialize AGP or PCI Slot first when the system boots. [AGP]: When the system boots, it will first initialize AGP. [PCI Slot]: When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI. AGP Data Rate Capability: This item selects the data transfer rate of AGP device. A higher rate delivers faster and better graphics to your system. Make sure your graphics card supports the mode you select. On-Chip VGA: (For IS7-M only) This option enables or disables the on-chip VGA controller. On-Chip Frame Buffer Size: (For IS7-M only) This option selects the size of on-chip frame buffer.
3-5. Integrated Peripherals

OnChip IDE Device:

IDE Bus Master: This option enables or disables the IDE bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. OnChip IDE-1 Controller: This item allows you to enable or disable the primary and secondary IDE controller. Select [Disabled] if you want to add a different hard drive controller. Master/Slave Drive PIO Mode The PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the complete task, rather than having the BIOS issue a series of commands to affect a transfer to or from the disk drive. [Auto]: The BIOS will select the best available mode after checking your disk drive. [Mode 0-4]: You can select a mode that matches your disk drives timing. Do not use the wrong setting or you will have drive errors. IS7 Series

Master/Slave Drive Ultra DMA This item allows you to set the Ultra DMA in use. [Auto]: The BIOS will select the best available option after checking your hard drive or CD-ROM. [Disabled]: The BIOS will not detect these categories. If problem arises in using Ultra DMA devices, try disabling this item. OnChip IDE-2 Controller: The description is same as the OnChip IDE-1 Controller. RAID Function: (For IS7-G and IS7 only) This option enables or disables the SATA RAID function of ICH5R South Bridge. ATTENTION: This item is only available when both the items Serial ATA 1 Mode and Serial ATA 2 Mode are selected as [IDE-3 Master] / [IDE-4 Master] or [IDE-4 Master] / [IDE-3 Master]. OnChip 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 2 IDE drives in each channel. [Enhanced Mode]: Enable both Parallel ATA and Serial ATA. Supports up to 6 IDE drives. [SATA Only]: The SATA is operating in legacy mode.
Serial ATA 1 Mode / Serial ATA 2 Mode: This item determines the function mode for Serial ATA Port 1 (i.e. The SATA1 connector in this model) and Serial ATA Port 2 (i.e. The SATA2 connector in this model). Both SATA1 and SATA2 will be served each as one single IDE connector after selected as the following modes: Mode Serial ATA Port 1 (SATA1) IDE-3 Master Enhanced IDE-4 Master Serial ATA Port 2 Description (SATA2) SATA1 serves as IDE-3 Master SATA2 serves as IDE-4 Master IDE-4 Master OnChip IDE-1 and IDE-2 controller enabled SATA1 serves as IDE-4 Master SATA2 serves as IDE-3 Master IDE-3 Master OnChip IDE-1 and IDE-2 controller enabled SATA1 serves as IDE-1 Master IDE-1 Slave SATA2 serves as IDE-1 Slave OnChip IDE-1 controller disabled SATA1 serves as IDE-1 Slave IDE-1 Master SATA2 serves as IDE-1 Master OnChip IDE-1 controller disabled SATA1 serves as IDE-2 Master IDE-2 Slave SATA2 serves as IDE-2 Slave OnChip IDE-2 controller disabled SATA1 serves as IDE-2 Slave IDE-2 Master SATA2 serves as IDE-2 Master OnChip IDE-2 controller disabled SATA1 serves as IDE-1 Master SATA2 serves as IDE-2 Master Logical IDE-2 OnChip IDE-1 and IDE-2 controller disabled SATA1 serves as IDE-2 Master SATA2 serves as IDE-1 Master Logical IDE-1 OnChip IDE-1 and IDE-2 controller disabled

IDE-1 Master

IDE-1 Slave Combined IDE-2 Master

PIRQ_0 Assignment INT A PIRQ_1 Assignment INT B PIRQ_2 Assignment INT A PIRQ_3 Assignment PIRQ_4 Assignment PIRQ_5 Assignment PIRQ_6 Assignment PIRQ_7 Assignment NOTE:
PCI slot 1 shares IRQ signals with IEEE-1394. (IS7-G, IS7). If you want to install two PCI cards into those PCI slots that share IRQ with one another at the same time, you must make sure that your OS and PCI devices driver supports the IRQ sharing function.

3-8. PC Health Status

FAN Fail Alarm Selectable: This item selects the fan that will be monitored for malfunction. Shutdown When CPUFan Fail: When set to [Enabled], the system will be shut down if the CPU fan is not running. CPU FanEQ Speed Control: (For IS7-G, IS7, and IS7-E only) This item allows you to control the CPU fan speed down to a specific percentage. When set to a specific percentage, the CPU fan speed will run at the percentage you set in this item if the temperature limit set in the item Active Temperature is not exceeded. The CPU fan speed will run at 100% regardless of what the percentage you set in this item if the temperature limit set in the item Active Temperature is exceeded. Active Temperature: This item sets the temperature limit that would activate the function of CPU FanEQ Speed Control option. Shutdown Temperature: This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats. CPU Warning Temperature: This item selects the CPUs warning temperature limit. Once the system has detected that the CPUs temperature exceeded the limit, warning beeps will sound.
NOTE: The onboard hardware monitor function is capable of detecting these system health conditions. If you want a warning message to pop-up or a warning alarm to sound when an abnormal condition occurs, you must install the Hardware Doctor utility. This utility is included in the Driver & Utility CD that came packed with this motherboard. All Voltages, Fans Speed and Thermal Monitoring: These unchangeable items list the current status of the CPU and environment temperatures, fan speeds, and system power voltage. NOTE: The hardware monitoring features for temperatures, fans and voltages will occupy the I/O address from 294H to 297H. If you have a network adapter, sound card or other add-on cards that might use those I/O addresses, please adjust your add-on card I/O address to avoid using these addresses.

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. Capacity: This item displays the capacity of RAID array. 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. NOTE: It is highly recommended to attach hard disks with the same model in reaching the RAID performance.
NOTE: If you want to create a RAID 0 (striping) array, all the data stored in the hard disks will first be erased! Please backup the hard disk data before starting to create the RAID array.
Delete RAID Volume This item allows you to remove a RAID Array.
Reset Disks to Non-RAID This item allows you to reset all RAID data. Type <Y> if you want to reset all RAID data.
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. Exit This item allows you to exit the Intel Serial ATA RAID Configuration Utility. Type <Y> if you want to exit.
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.)

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 [RealTek ALC650 Audio Driver]. The following screen appears. 3. After the system restarted, a shortcut icon appears at the right corner of Windows task bar.
4. In this Speaker Configuration tab, select [6 channels mode for 5.1 speakers output] to enable 6-channel audio system.
2. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup.

Appendix C

Install LAN Driver
Appendix D. Install LAN Driver
In spite of the various LAN chips that may be utilized on i865 series motherboard, the Driver & Utility CD came packed with this motherboard detects the one you have automatically. To install the LAN driver, please 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. The following screen appears.

Hardware Monitoring (The Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility)

Appendix I.

The Winbond Hardware Doctor is a self-diagnostic system for PCs used with Winbond W83627HF chipset. It protects PC hardware by monitoring several critical items including power supply voltages, CPU & system fan speeds and CPU and system temperatures. These items are important for the system operation. Errors may result in permanent damage to the PC. Once any item is out of its normal range, a warning message pops up reminding you to take proper measures. 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 [Hardware Doctor] tab. Click [Install Hardware Doctor]. The following screen appears.
Click [Next]. Users Manual

Appendix I

critical or over its limitation, the reading turns red. Also, a pop-up window appears warning you the system has a problem!
5. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and click [Finish] to complete setup. 8. This is the warning message window:
Ignore: You can ignore the warning message of the item, but it will pop up again when an error of the same item reoccurs. Disable: The chosen item will be no longer monitored thereafter, unless you activate it in the Configuration page. Shutdown: Choosing this button will shutdown the computer. 6. Execute the Hardware Doctor by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [Programs] [Winbond] [Hardware Doctor]. Help: You can read more information and self-diagnose simple problems. If the warning message pops up due to the wrong warning limit, you can adjust it in the Configuration option. For example, if you set the temperature high limit to 40C, you will easily exceed the proper temperature. Pay attention to two things when you want to make any change to the Configuration option. Firstly, you have to make sure your new setting is in the proper range. Secondly, after you finished the configuration, you have to save it. Otherwise, the program will start with the default value next time. If you encounter any problem or have any question about the software setting and adjustments, please use the Winbond hardware doctor on-line help. It should give you enough information to answer your questions. 7. This screen appears. Hardware Doctor shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well. If any reading is IS7 Series
Installation Guide for Suspend to RAM
Appendix J. Installation Guide for Suspend to RAM
Suspend To RAM (STR) is a cost-effective, optimal implementation of the ACPI 1.0 specification. The ACPI specification defines the S3 sleep state, in which all system context is lost except system memory. CPU, cache, and chip set context are lost in this state. Hardware maintains memory context and restores some CPU and L2 configuration context. The STR function enables a PC to achieve the S3 state during idle periods, then quick wake up and retrieve the last state of the system before it went to sleep. When idle, STR-enabled systems consume only a small fraction of the power used for full operation. Instead of shutting down the system to save power when not in use and then having to reboot later, users can let the STR function take over and not have to worry about using power to run all the electronics, fans and disks. When needed, a PC with STR function can restore all applications and features to an operational state within a few seconds. The following description will tell you how to install the STR function and to use it. After the operating system had been installed successfully, reboot your computer, you can see these ACPI items show up in the Device Manager menu by entering Start Settings Control Panel System System Properties Hardware:

Appendix J

How to use the STR function:
There are two ways to put your system into STR mode: Method 1: Select [Stand by] in the [Turn Off Computer] area.
Method 2: Define the chassiss [Power] button to initiate STR sleep Mode
1. Open [Control Panel], and then enter [Power Options].
1. Click [Start] in the Windows Tools Bar, and then select [Turn Off Computer]

Click [Stand by].

2. Select [Advanced] tab. Set the [Power Buttons] option to [Stand by].
Restart your computer to put these settings into effect. Now you will only need to press the [Power] button on the front panel of the chassis when you want to put your computer into STR sleep mode.
Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)
Appendix K. 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 systems hang 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 the system failed to boot up and nothing was displayed on the screen after I did some over-clocking 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 make the motherboard working again. No need to bother returning the motherboard to where you bought 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 connect it back. Press and hold the <Insert> key on the keyboard, press the power-on button to boot up system. If it works, loose the <Insert> key and hit <Del> key to enter the BIOS setup page to do 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 in the meantime of discharging the CMOS data, pull out ATX power connectors from motherboard and remove the button battery during CMOS discharging.

Technical Support Form

Company Name: Contact Person: E-mail Address:
Model Motherboard Model No. OS/Application * * BIOS ID # DRIVER REV *
Phone Number: Fax Number:
Hardware Name CPU HDD CD-ROM-Drive System Memory IDE1 IDE2 IDE1 IDE2

Brand *

Specifications

ADD-ON CARD

Problem Description:
How to Get Technical Support
Appendix L. 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!

Appendix L

4. Internet Newsgroups. They are a great source of information and many people there can offer help. ABIT's Internet News group, alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit, is an ideal forum for the public to exchange information and discuss experiences they have had with ABIT products. Many times you will see that your question has already been asked before. This is a public Internet news group and it is reserved for free discussions. Here is a list of some of the more popular ones: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips alt.comp.hardware.overclocking alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt 5. Ask your reseller. Your ABIT authorized distributor should be able to provide the fastest solution to your technical problem. We sell our products through distributors who sell to resellers and stores. Your reseller should be very familiar with your system configuration and should be able to solve your problem much more efficiently than we could. After all, your reseller regards you as an important customer who may purchase more products and who can urge your friends to buy from him or her as well. They integrated and sold the system to you. They should know best what your system configuration is and your problem. They should have reasonable return or refund policies. How they serve you is also a good reference for your next purchase. 6. Contacting ABIT. If you feel that you need to contact ABIT directly you can send email to the ABIT technical support department. First, please contact the support team for the branch office closest to you. They will be more familiar with local conditions and problems and will have better insight as to which resellers offer what products and services. Due to the huge number of emails coming in every day and other reasons, such as the time required for problem reproduction, we will not be able to reply to every email. Please understand that we are selling through distribution channels and don't have the resources to serve every end-user. However, we will try to do our best to help every customer. Please also remember that for many of our technical support team English is a second language, you will have a better chance of getting a helpful answer if your question can be understood in the first place. Be sure to use very, simple, concise language that clearly states the problem, avoid rambling or flowery language and always list your system components. Here is the contact information for our branch offices:

North America and South America: ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation 45531 Northport Loop West, Fremont, California 94538, U.S.A. Tel: 1-510-623-0500 Fax: 1-510-623-1092 sales@abit-usa.com technical@abit-usa.com http://www.abit-usa.com Germany, Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Switzerland: AMOR Computer B.V. (ABITs European Office) Van Coehoornstraat 7, 5916 PH Venlo, The Netherlands Tel: 31-77-3204428 Fax: 31-77-3204420 sales@abit.nl technical@abit.nl http://www.abit.nl Japan: ABIT Computer (Japan) Co. Ltd. Fax: 81-3-5396-5110 http://www.abit4u.jp
U.K. and Ireland: ABIT Computer (U.K.) Corporation Ltd. Unit 3, 24-26 Boulton Road, Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QX, U.K. Tel: 44-1438-228888 Fax: 44-1438-226333 sales@abitcomputer.co.uk technical@abitcomputer.co.uk
Austria, Czech, Romania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, and Macedonia: Asguard Computer Ges.m.b.H Schmalbachstrasse 5, A-2201 Gerasdorf/Wien, Austria Tel: 43-1-7346709 Fax: 43-1-7346713 asguard@asguard.at
Shanghai: ABIT Computer (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Tel: 86-21-6235-1829 Fax: 86-21-6235-1832 http://www.abit.com.cn France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece: ABIT Computer France SARL Tel: 33-1-5858-0043 Fax: 33-1-5858-0047 http://www.abit.fr
Russia: ABIT Computer (Russia) Co. Ltd. Fax: 7-095-937-2837 techrussia@abit.com.tw http://www.abit.ru
All other territories not covered above please contact Taiwan Head Office: When contacting our headquarters please Note we are located in Taiwan and we are 8+ GMT time. In addition, we have holidays that may be different from those in your country. ABIT Computer Corporation No.323, Yang Guang St., Neihu, Taipei, 114, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-8751-8888 Fax: 886-2-8751-3382 sales@abit.com.tw market@abit.com.tw technical@abit.com.tw http://www.abit.com.tw
7. RMA Service. If your system has been working but it just stopped, but you have not installed any new software or hardware recently, it is likely that you have a defective component. Please contact the reseller from whom you bought the product. You should be able to get RMA service there. 8. Reporting Compatibility Problems to ABIT. Because of tremendous number of email messages we receive every day, we are forced to give greater weight to certain types of messages than to others. For this reason, any compatibility problem that is reported to us, giving detailed system configuration information and error symptoms will receive the highest priority. For the other questions, we regret that we may not be able to reply directly. But your questions may be posted to the Internet news group in order that a larger number of users can have the benefit of the information. Please check the news group from time to time. 9. The information listed below are some chipset vendors WEB site addresses for your reference: HighPoint Technology Inc.s WEB site: http://www.highpoint-tech.com/ Intels WEB site: http://www.intel.com/ Silicon Images WEB site: http://www.siimage.com/ SiS WEB site: http://www.sis.com.tw/ VIAs WEB site: http://www.via.com.tw/