Introduction
Motherboard AMD Athlon 64FX/64X2/64/Sempron Socket 939

Hardware Setup

Users Manual
BIOS Setup Driver & Utility CD
KmATX Motherboard NB: NVIDIA C51G SB: NVIDIA MCP51 2000MT/s HT Dual Channel DDR 400 Integrated VGA Output

Appendix

About this Manual: This users manual contains all the information you may need for setting up this motherboard. To view the users manual of PDF format (viewable by Adobe Reader), place the Driver & Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive in your system. The auto-run screen will appear, click the Manual tab to enter its submenu. If not, browse the root directory of the CD-ROM via the File Manager, and double click the AUTORUN file.
2x SATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0/1/JBOD 10/100Mb LAN 5.1 Channel Audio
NF-95 Users Manual English, 1st Edition March 2006
Copyright and Warranty Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any particular part of this document. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product. Product names appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and trademarks and product names or brand names appearing in this document are the property of their respective owners. This document contains materials protected under International Copyright Laws. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer and authors of this manual. If you do not properly set the motherboard settings, causing the motherboard to malfunction or fail, we cannot guarantee any responsibility.

Contents

1. Introduction... 1-1
1.1 Features & Specifications...1-1 1.2 Motherboard Layout...1-3
Hardware Setup BIOS Setup Driver & Utility CD Appendix

2. Hardware Setup... 2-1

2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis..2-1 2.2 Installing Motherboard...2-1 2.3 Checking Jumper Settings..2-2 2.3.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery.2-3 2.4 Connecting Chassis Components...2-5 2.4.1 ATX Power Connectors...2-5 2.4.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers..2-6 2.4.3 FAN Power Connectors...2-7 2.4.4 Front Panel Audio Connection Header..2-8 2.5 Installing Hardware...2-9 2.5.1 CPU Socket 939...2-9 2.5.2 DDR Memory Slots.. 2-12 2.5.3 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors.. 2-14 2.5.4 PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots.. 2-15 2.5.5 PCI Add-on Slots... 2-15 2.5.6 Serial ATA Connectors.. 2-16 2.6 Connecting Optional Devices.. 2-17 2.6.1 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers... 2-17 2.6.2 Internal Audio Connector... 2-18 2.7 Connecting I/O Devices.. 2-19

3. BIOS Setup... 3-1

3.1 Standard CMOS Features..3-2 3.2 Advanced BIOS Features..3-5 3.3 Advanced Chipset Features...3-7 3.4 Integrated Peripherals... 3-10 3.5 Power Management Setup... 3-14 3.6 PnP/PCI Configurations.. 3-17 3.7 PC Health Status.. 3-18 3.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.. 3-19

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3.9 Load Optimized Defaults.. 3-19 3.10 Set Password... 3-19 3.11 Save & Exit Setup... 3-19 3.12 Exit Without Saving... 3-19
4. Driver & Utility CD Support... 4-1 5. Appendix... 5-1
5.1 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?).5-1 5.1.1 Q & A...5-1 5.1.2 Technical Support Form..5-4 5.1.3 ABIT Contact Information..5-5

1. Introduction

1.1 Features & Specifications
Socket 939 for AMD Athlon64FX, Athlon64X2, Athlon64, or Sempron Processor with 2000MT/s System Bus Support AMD Cool n Quiet Technology

Chipset

Northbridge: NVIDIA C51G (GeForce 6100) Southbridge: NVIDIA MCP51 (nForce 410)

Memory

2X 184-pin DIMM slots support 2GB maximum memory capacity Supports Dual Channel DDR 400/333 Un-buffered ECC memory

Graphics

Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 6100 controller provides enthusiast-class GeForce 6 graphics features

Serial ATA

2x SATA 3Gb/s Supports SATA RAID 0, 1, JBOD
Onboard 10/100Mb PCI controller

Onboard 5.1-Channel Audio CODEC

Expansion Slots

1x PCI Express x16 slot 3x PCI slots

Internal I/O Connectors

1x 2x 2x 2x 1x 1x floppy disk drive connector UDMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors (each supports 2x IDE devices) SATA 3Gb/s connectors USB 2.0 headers (each supports 2x USB 2.0 ports) FP-Audio header CD-IN header

Rear Panel I/O

1x PS/2 port for mouse
1x PS/2 port for keyboard 1x serial port 1x parallel port 1x VGA port 4x USB 2.0 ports 1x RJ-45 LAN port Audio jacks for line-in, line-out, and microphone

Miscellaneous

mATX form factor (224mm x 244mm) Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.

1.2 Motherboard Layout

2. Hardware Setup
In this chapter we will elaborate all the information you need upon installing this motherboard to your computer system. Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to do so may cause severe damage to your motherboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything.
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis
This motherboard carries a mATX form factor of 224 x 244 mm. Choose a chassis big enough to install this motherboard. As some features for this motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis supports all the features required. If there is possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has sufficient power and space for them. Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O shield of the chassis matches the I/O port configuration of this motherboard. You can find an I/O shield specifically designed for this motherboard in its package.
2.2 Installing 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.

To install this motherboard: 1. Locate all the screw holes on the motherboard and the chassis base. 2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened. 3. Face the motherboards I/O ports toward the chassiss rear panel. 4. Line up all the motherboards screw holes with those studs or spacers on the chassis. 5. Install the motherboard with screws and have them tightened. 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.
2.3 Checking Jumper Settings
For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both pins will make it CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the jumper cap, or plug it on either pin (reserved for future use) will leave it at OPEN position.
Face the chassiss rear panel. OPEN
For 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be shorted by plugging the jumper cap in.

Pin 1~2 SHORT

Pin 2~3 SHORT
2.3.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery
The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a) the CMOS data becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot the supervisor or user password preset in the BIOS menu, (c) you are unable to boot-up the system because the CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS menu. This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory and have it reconfigured to the default values stored in the ROM BIOS. Pins 1 and 2 shorted (default): Normal operation. Pins 2 and 3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory.
To clear the CMOS memory and load the default values: 1. Power off the system. 2. Set pin 2 and pin 3 shorted by the jumper cap. Wait for a few seconds. Set the jumper cap back to its default settings --- pin 1 and pin 2 shorted. 3. Power on the system. 4. For incorrect CPU ratio/clock settings in the BIOS, press <Del> key to enter the BIOS setup menu right after powering on system. 5. Set the CPU operating speed back to its default or an appropriate value. 6. Save and exit the BIOS setup menu.
CMOS Backup Battery: An onboard battery saves the CMOS memory to keep the BIOS information stays on even after disconnected your system with power source. Nevertheless, this backup battery exhausts after some five years. Once the CMOS checksum error message displays on monitor, the battery is no longer functional and has to be renewed.
To renew the backup battery: 1. Power off the system and disconnect with AC power source. 2. Remove the exhausted battery. 3. Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery. Pay attention to its polarity. The + side is its positive polarity. 4. Connect AC power source and power on the system. 5. Enter the BIOS setup menu. Reconfigure the setup parameters if necessary. CAUTION: Danger of explosion may arise if battery is incorrectly renewed. Renew only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturers instructions.

2.4 Connecting Chassis Components
2.4.1 ATX Power Connectors
These connectors provide the connection from an ATX power supply. As the plugs from the power supply fit in only one orientation, find the correct one and push firmly down into these connectors.
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: The power supply with 20-pin or 24-pin cables can both be connected to this 24-pin connector. Connect from pin-1 for either type. However, a 20-pin power supply may cause the system unstable or even unbootable for the sake of insufficient electricity. A minimum power of 300W or higher is recommended. ATX 12V 4-Pin Power Connector: This 4-pin 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Note that the system will not start without connecting power to this connector.
2.4.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers
This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark + align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection. Please pay attention to connect these headers. A wrong orientation will only cause the LED not lighting, but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
Definition HD LED + HD LED RESET RESET Reserved

Pin 6 8

Definition MSG LED + MSG LED Power Switch Power Switch
2.4.3 FAN Power Connectors
These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. CPU_FAN: CPU Fan Power Connector SYS_FAN: System Fan Power Connector PWR_FAN: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector
These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.
2.4.4 Front Panel Audio Connection Header
This header provides the auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out audio connection for easier access.

Pin 9 10

Signal Name AUD_MIC AUD_GND AUD_MIC_BIAS AUD_VCC AUD_F_R AUD_RET_R REVD Key AUD_F_L AUD_RET_L
Function Front Panel Microphone input signal Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits Microphone Power Filtered +5V used by Analog Audio Circuits Right Channel audio signal to Front Panel Right Channel Audio signal to Return from Front Panel Reserved No Pin Left Channel Audio signal to Front Panel Left Channel Audio signal to Return from Front Panel

2.5 Installing Hardware

DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidentally scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the motherboard.

2.5.1 CPU Socket 939

DO NOT touch or bend the delicate pins on the CPU whenever you are holding it.
1. Pull out the socket lever away from the socket and fully lift it up over 90-degree angle.

2. Locate and align the triangle mark with both the CPU and the socket body. Vertically place the CPU with its pin-side down into the socket. Be careful to insert the CPU into the socket. The CPU only fits in one orientation with the socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket.
3. After placing the CPU into position, push the socket lever down into its locked position to secure the CPU. The lever clicks when its locked into position.
4. The heatsink for CPU may have thermal interface material attached to its bottom. If not, applying a few squeeze of thermal paste to the CPU die will help to increase the contact.
5. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the retention frame. Match the heatsink clip with the socket mounting-lug. Hook the spring clip to the mounting-lug. Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and snap the four retention legs of the cooling fan into place.
6. On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the retention frame.
7. Flip the lever over to lock the heat sink in place.
8. Connect the CPU cooling fan power cable to the CPUFAN connector on this motherboard.
The installation procedures vary with different types of CPU fan-and-heatsink assembly. The one shown here is served for demo only. For detailed information on how to install the one you bought, refer to its installation guidelines. A higher fan speed will be helpful for better airflow and heat-dissipation. Nevertheless, stay alert to touch any heatsink since the high temperature generated by the working system is still possible.

2.5.2 DDR Memory Slots

This motherboard provides 2x 184-pin un-buffered DDR SDRAM slots for the installation of single or dual channel DDR400/333 memory modules maximum up to 2GB capacity.
Table 2-1. Unbuffered DIMM Support For AMD 939-pin Processor Chip Selects Data Bus DIMM1 Single Rank 64-bits (Single Channel) Double Rank Single Rank 128-bits (Dual Channel) Double Rank Double Rank DDR400 DDR400 To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel configurations, install DDR DIMM pairs at the same density, DRAM technology and bus width for both slots. N/A Single Rank DDR400 DDR400 DDR400 DDR400 DIMM2 N/A 1T DDR400 2T DDR400 Maximum DRAM Speed
To install system memory: 1. Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules. 2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board. 3. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away of touching its connectors. 4. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot. 5. 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. 6. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module. 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.

2.5.3 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors
The FDD connector connects up to two floppy drives with a 34-wire, 2-connector floppy cable. Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDD on the board, the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives connector. Generally you need only one floppy disk drive in your system. The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the FDD port and the floppy connector. Each of the IDE port connects up to two IDE drives at Ultra ATA/100 mode by one 40-pin, 80-conductor, and 3-connector Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables. Connect the single end (blue connector) at the longer length of ribbon cable to the IDE port of this board, the other two ends (gray and black connector) at the shorter length of the ribbon cable to the connectors of your hard drives.
Make sure to configure the Master and Slave relation before connecting two drives by one single ribbon cable. The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the IDE port and the hard-drive connector.
2.5.4 PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots
This slot supports the connection of graphics card that comply with PCI Express specifications.

2.5.5 PCI Add-on Slots

These slots provide the connection of add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
2.5.6 Serial ATA Connectors
Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by a thin SATA cable. A RAID 0 or RAID 1 disk array configuration is possible through these SATA connectors, but both the item On-Chip SATA Controller and its sub-item RAID Mode in the IDE Function Setup BIOS menu has to be set to [Enabled] first.
SATA power cable (optional)
SATA signal cable (optional) To connect SATA device: 1. Attach either end of the signal cable to the SATA connector on motherboard. Attach the other end to SATA device. 2. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA device and connect the other end from the power supply. To convert between PATA and SATA: The optional SERILLEL is a convenient accessory to convert between parallel and serial devices for this type of motherboard designed with the SATA controller from Silicon Image.
2.6 Connecting Optional Devices
2.6.1 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers
Besides the 4x USB 2.0 ports located at rear I/O part, this motherboard also features 2x more USB 2.0 headers onboard. Each header supports 2x additional USB 2.0 ports by connecting bracket or cable to the rear I/O panel or the front-mounted USB ports of your chassis.

Pin 9

Pin Assignment VCC Data0 Data0 + Ground NC

Pin 10

Pin Assignment VCC Data1 Data1 + Ground NC
Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment.
2.6.2 Internal Audio Connector
These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.
2.7 Connecting I/O Devices
Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. LPT1: Connects to printer or other devices that support this communication protocol. COM1: Connects to external modem, mouse or other devices that support this communication protocol. VGA1: Connects to monitor input. 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. AUDIO: Line In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources. Line Out: Connects to the front left and front right channel in the 5.1-channel or regular 2-channel audio system. Mic In: Connects to the plug from external microphone.

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.

BIOS Setup

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.
3.1 Standard CMOS Features
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 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master
Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:
The items IDE Channel 3 Master and IDE Channel 4 Master appear only when the item On-Chip SATA Controller in the IDE Function Setup menu is set to the default [Enabled] parameter.

3.2 Advanced BIOS Features
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.
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. 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. 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.
3.3 Advanced Chipset Features
Onboard GPU This item enables the onboard GPU function. Disable this item if you are going to install an external GPU. Frame Buffer Size This item specifies the Onboard VGA share memory size. K8<->NB HT Speed This item sets the speed of HyperTransport between CPU and Northbridge. NB-->SB HT Speed This item sets the speed of HyperTransport from Northbridge to Southbridge. NB<--SB HT Speed This item sets the speed of HyperTransport from Southbridge to Northbridge. K8<->NB HT Width This item sets the HyperTransport width between CPU and Northbridge NB<->SB HT Width This item sets the HyperTransport width between Northbridge and Southbridge.

DRAM Configuration

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. DRAM Clock
This item controls the number of DRAM clocks used for the DRAM parameters. CAS Latency Time
This item controls the latency between the DRAM read command and the time that the data becomes actually available. Min RAS# Active Time
This item specifies the minimum RAS# active time. RAS# to CAS# Delay
This item controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/write command. RAS# Precharge Time
This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DRAM. User Config mode This item manually sets the DRAM configuration or controlled by BIOS. 1T/2T Memory Timing
This item manually specifies the DRAM memory time mode. Read Preamble value
This item manually specifies the DRAM read preamble value.

Async Latency value

This item manually specifies the DRAM asynchronous latency value.
3.4 Integrated Peripherals

IDE Function Setup

On-Chip IDE-1/IDE-2 Controller This item selects whether to enable or disable the IDE1/IDE2 controller. On-Chip SATA Controller This item selects whether to enable or disable the SATA controller. RAID Mode
This item selects whether to enable or disable the RAID controller. IDE Prefetch Mode: The onboard IDE drive interfaces supports IDE prefetching for faster drive accesses. If you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled if the interface does not support prefetching.
IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sectors read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block reads/writes per sector the drive can support.

Onboard Device

Init Display First
This item allows you to choose the primary display card. On-Chip USB Controller This option enables or disables the USB controller. USB Keyboard Support via
Select [BIOS] (the default setting) for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB keyboard. USB Mouse Support via
Select [BIOS] (the default setting) for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB mouse. On-Chip Audio Controller This option enables or disables the audio controller. Onboard LAN Controller: This option enables or disables the LAN controller. LAN Boot ROM:

This item allows you to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly.

SuperIO Device

Onboard FDD Controller This option enables or disables the onboard FDD controller. Onboard Serial Port 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. [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. ECP Mode Use DMA
This item selects the DMA channel of the parallel port.
3.5 Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1(POS)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function. [S3(STR)]: Enables the Suspend to RAM function. Resume by USB From S3
When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. This item can be configured only if the item ACPI Suspend Type is set to [S3(STR)]. Power Button Function This item selects the method of powering off your system: [Delay 4 Sec.]: Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. This will prevent the system from powering off in case you accidentally hit or pushed the power button. [Instant-Off]: Pressing and then releasing the power button at once will immediately power off the system. 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.

[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. This item sets the password required in order to power on your computer. AMD K8 Cool n Quiet Control: This item helps the system to lower the frequency when CPU idles. The temperature will drop automatically when the frequency decreases. Leave this item to its default [Auto] setting and install the Cool n Quiet driver.
3.6 PnP/PCI Configurations
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].
Back to PnP/PCI Configurations Setup Menu
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.

3.7 PC Health Status

FanEQ Control This item determines the temperature threshold to raise the fan attached at CPU and SYS fan headers up to their full speed. Shutdown Temperature This item determines the temperature threshold to shut down system. 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.
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 changes.
4. Driver & Utility CD Support
The Driver & Utility CD bundled with this motherboard contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to set up this motherboard. To enter the auto-run screen of the installation menu, place the Driver & Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive in your system. The auto-run screen should appear. If not, browse the root directory of the CD-ROM via the File Manager, and double click the AUTORUN file.

Driver & Utility CD

[Drivers]: Click on this tab to enter the menu of drivers/utilities installation. [Manual]: Click on this tab to enter the menu of viewing the users manual in PDF format. [Utility]: Click on this tab to enter the menu for installing utilities. [ABIT Utility]: Click on this tab to enter the menu for installing utilities exclusively developed by ABIT. [ Browse CD]: Click on this icon to enter the menu for browsing the contents of this Driver & Utility CD. [ Close]: Click on this icon to exit this installation menu.

5. Appendix

5.1 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?)

5.1.1 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 over-clocking or non-standard settings inside the BIOS? 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. Q: How to get a quick response for my request on technical support? A: Please carry out a simple troubleshooting before sending Technical Support Form: System boot-up fails after the system had been assembled: Check the motherboards supporting specifications first to see if all the key components attached in your system can meet. To do so, you may: Remove all the unnecessary add-on devices (except the CPU, VGA card, DRAM, and Power Supply), and then reboot. If the trouble still exists, try another VGA card of different brand/model to see if the system will start. If the trouble still exists, try another memory module of different brand/model. If the trouble still exists, try another CPU and Power Supply. If the system runs successfully, shut it down and start re-installing the interface cards and devices that were previously installed in the system. Re-install and start the system one at a time until the system wont start. Malfunction in the OS: If the system hangs after resuming from S3 or some testing program, if the CPU cannot be recognized properly, if the display resolution mixed, or if a certain program cannot be executed, etc, you may: Upgrade the motherboards latest BIOS version. Upgrade the add-on devices latest driver version. Check if there is any conflict in the Control Panel/System Properties. Q: How to fill in the Technical Support Form? A: To fill in this Technical Support Form, please refer to the following instructions: Region: Type in your country name. E-mail: Type in your contact E-mail information. First name: Type in your first name. Last name: Type in your last name. Subject: Type in the model name and the problem of your motherboard. Example 1: AA8XE and SCSI 29160 malfunction Example 2: AA8XE boot fails, POST code AF Example 3: AA8XE (system hang when S3 resume) Motherboard: Type in the model name and revision number of your motherboard. Example: AA8XE REV: 1.00 BIOS Version: Type in the BIOS version of your motherboard. (You can find it on the screen during the POST sequence.)
CPU: Type in the brand name and the speed (MHz) of your CPU. (Illustrate the over-clocking status if you had done so.) Example: Intel 650 3.4GHz (OC FSB=220MHz) Memory brand: Type in the brand and model name of your memory module. Example: Memory brand: Kingston (KVR533D2N4/1G) Memory size: Type in the size of your memory module. Example: 512M* 4PCS Memory configuration: Type in the memory configuration in BIOS setting. Example: Memory Timing: 2.5-3-3-7 @533MHz Graphics information: Note Graphics cards brand, model and driver version Graphics card: Type in the brand and model name of your graphics card. Example: ATI RADEON X850 XT PE Graphics driver version: Type in the driver version of your graphics card Example: Catalyst 5.12V Power supply maker: Type in the brand and model name of your power supply unit. Power supply wattage: Type in the power wattage of your power supply unit. Storage devices: Type in the brand and specifications of your HDD drive and quantity. Specify if it was inserted on IDE (Master or Slave) or SATA ports, including the RAID allocation status. Example 1: WD Caviar WD600 60GB (on IDE2 master), Maxtor DiamondMax 10 SATA 300GB (on SATA 3) Example 2: Maxtor DiamondMax 10 SATA 300GB *2 (on SATA 3, SATA 4 RAID 1) Optical devices: Type in the brand and specifications of your optical drives and quantity. Specify if it was inserted on IDE (Master or Slave) or SATA ports. Other devices: Indicate which add-on cards or USB devices that you absolutely sure are related to the problem. If you cannot identify the problems origin, indicate all the add-on cards or USB devices inserted on your system. Example: AHA 29160 (on PCI 2), Sandisk Cruzer mini 256MB USB Flash-disk. Operating system: Indicate which OS and language version Example: Microsoft Windows XP SP2, English version Example: Microsoft Media Center Edition 2005, Korean version Problem description: Describe the problem of your system configuration. Indicate the steps to duplicate problem if possible. See the next page for a blank Technical Support Form, or visit our website to fill in the form on line (http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/contact/technical.php).

NF-M2P NF-M2S NF-M2SV
Motherboard AMD Socket AM2 Installation Guide
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NF-M2P/NF-M2S/NF-M2SV

Contents

1. Hardware Setup.. 1

1.1 Specifications...1 1.1.1 NF-M2P...1 1.1.2 NF-M2S...2 1.1.3 NF-M2SV...3 1.2 Motherboard Layout...4 1.2.1 NF-M2P...4 1.2.2 NF-M2S...4 1.2.3 NF-M2SV...5 1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis..5 1.4 Installing Motherboard..5 1.5 Checking Jumper Settings..6 1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery...6 1.6 Connecting Chassis Components..8 1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors..8 1.6.2 Front Panel Switches and Indicators Headers.8 1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors..9 1.6.4 Chassis Speaker Connector..9 1.7 Installing Hardware..10 1.7.1 CPU Socket AM2...10 1.7.2 DDR2 Memory Slots...11 1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices..12 1.8.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors..12
NF-M2P/NF-M2S/NF-M2SV iii
1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5 1.8.6
Serial ATA Connectors..13 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers..13 Internal Audio Connectors..14 Front Panel Audio Connection Header..15 PCI and PCI Express X16, X1 Slots..15
1.9 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices.. 16
2. BIOS Setup.. 17 3. Driver & Utility.. 18 4. Appendix.. 19
4.1..19 4.1.1 NF-M2P...19 4.1.2 NF-M2S...20 4.1.3 NF-M2SV..21 4.2..22 4.2.1 NF-M2P...22 4.2.2 NF-M2S...23 4.2.3 NF-M2SV..24 4.3 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?).25 4.3.1 Q & A..25 4.3.2 Technical Support Form.26 4.4 Contact Information..27
1. Hardware Setup 1.1 Specifications

1.1.1 NF-M2P

Socket AM2 processor with 2000MT/s system bus Supports AMD Cool n Quiet Technology

Internal I/O Connectors

1x 1x 3x 4x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 4x 1x 1x Floppy port ATA 133 IDE connector USB 2.0 headers SATA 3Gb/s connectors FP-Audio header CD-In connector PS/2 Keyboard connector PS/2 Mouse connector COM port LPT port VGA connector USB 2.0 connectors RJ-45 LAN connector 7.1-Channel Audio Connector

Rear Panel I/O

Chipset

NVIDIA GeForce6100 + 430

Memory
2x 240-pin DIMM slots support up to 2GB Supports Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533 Un-buffered ECC/Non-ECC memory

Graphics

Integrated NVIDIA GeForce6100 Graphics
100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliant

Onboard Gigabit LAN

Miscellaneous
Micro ATX form factor (244mm x 220mm) Vista HW Ready
Onboard 7.1-Channel HD Audio CODEC

Serial ATA

4x SATA 3Gb/s support SATA RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, JBOD

Expansion Slots

1x PCI-E X16 slot 1x PCI-E X1 slot 2x PCI slots
Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.

1.1.2 NF-M2S

2x 2x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 1x 4x 1x 1x
USB 2.0 headers SATA 3Gb/s connectors FP-Audio header CD-In connector PS/2 Keyboard connector PS/2 Mouse connector COM port LPT port VGA connector USB 2.0 connectors RJ-45 LAN connector 7.1-Channel Audio Connector

NVIDIA GeForce6100 + 405

2x SATA 3Gb/s support SATA RAID 0, 1
1x Floppy port 1x ATA 133 IDE connector 2

1.1.3 NF-M2SV

USB 2.0 headers SATA 3Gb/s connectors FP-Audio header CD-In connector PS/2 Keyboard connector PS/2 Mouse connector COM port LPT port VGA connector USB 2.0 connectors RJ-45 LAN connector 5.1-Channel Audio Connector

Onboard 10/100 LAN

Onboard 5.1-Channel HD Audio CODEC
1x Floppy port 1x ATA 133 IDE connector NF-M2P/NF-M2S/NF-M2SV

1.2 Motherboard Layout

1.2.1 NF-M2P

1.2.2 NF-M2S

1.2.3 NF-M2SV
1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis
Choose a chassis big enough to install this motherboard. As some features for this motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis supports all the features required. If there is a possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has sufficient power and space for them. Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O shield of the chassis matches the I/O port configuration of this motherboard. You can find an I/O shield specifically designed for this motherboard in its package.
1.4 Installing 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) with studs, or (2) with spacers. Basically, the best way to attach the board is 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 5

The motherboard and its component layouts illustrated in the following chapter of this manual were mainly based on model NF-M2P, unless specifically stated.
with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on.
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.
1.5 Checking Jumper Settings
For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both pins will make it CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the jumper cap, or plug it on either pin (reserved for future use) will leave it at OPEN position.
To install this motherboard: 1. Locate all the screw holes on the motherboard and the chassis base. 2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened. 3. Face the motherboards I/O ports toward the chassiss rear panel. 4. Line up all the motherboards screw holes with those studs or spacers on the chassis. 5. Install the motherboard with screws and have them tightened.
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.
For a 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be shorted by plugging the jumper cap in.

Pin 1~2 SHORT

Pin 2~3 SHORT
This side faces the chassiss rear panel.
1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery
The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a) the CMOS data becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot the supervisor or user password preset in the BIOS menu, (c) you are unable to boot-up the system because the CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS menu, or (d) whenever there is modification on the CPU or memory modules. This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory and have it reconfigured to the default values stored in BIOS.
years. Once the error message like CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED or CMOS checksum error displays on monitor, this backup battery is no longer functional and has to be renewed.
Pins 1 and 2 shorted (Default): Normal operation. Pins 2 and 3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory. To renew the backup battery: 1. Power off the system and disconnect with AC power source. 2. Remove the exhausted battery. 3. Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery. Pay attention to its polarity. The + side is its positive polarity. 4. Connect AC power source and power on the system. 5. Enter the BIOS setup menu. Reconfigure the setup parameters if necessary. CAUTION:

Danger of explosion may arise if the battery is incorrectly renewed. Renew only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturers instructions.
To clear the CMOS memory and load in the default values: 1. Power off the system. 2. Set pin 2 and pin 3 shorted by the jumper cap. Wait for a few seconds. Set the jumper cap back to its default settings --- pin 1 and pin 2 shorted. 3. Power on the system. 4. For incorrect CPU ratio/clock settings in the BIOS, press <Del> key to enter the BIOS setup menu right after powering on system. 5. Set the CPU operating speed back to its default or an appropriate value. 6. Save and exit the BIOS setup menu. CMOS Backup Battery: An onboard battery saves the CMOS memory to keep the BIOS information stays on even after disconnected your system with power source. Nevertheless, this backup battery exhausts after some five NF-M2P/NF-M2S/NF-M2SV
1.6 Connecting Chassis Components
1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors
These connectors provide the connection from an ATX power supply. As the plugs from the power supply fit in only one orientation, find the correct one and push firmly down into these connectors.
1.6.2 Front Panel Switches and Indicators Headers
This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark + align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection. Please pay attention when connecting these headers. A wrong orientation will only result in the LED not lighting, but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: The power supply with 20-pin or 24-pin cables can both be connected to this 24-pin connector. Connect from pin-1 for either type. However, a 20-pin power supply may cause the system unstable or even unbootable for the sake of insufficient electricity. A minimum power of 300W or higher is recommended. ATX 12V 4-Pin Power Connector: This connector supplies power to CPU. The system will not start without connecting power to this one. Pin 9 Definition HD LED + HD LED RESET RESET Reserved Pin Definition Message LED + Message LED Power Switch Power Switch
1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors
These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system.
1.6.4 Chassis Speaker Connector
This header provides the connection to chassis speaker.

CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector SYS_FAN1: System Fan Power Connector PWR_FAN: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector
These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.

1.7 Installing Hardware

DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidentally scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the motherboard.

1.7.1 CPU Socket AM2

DO NOT touch or bend the delicate pins on the CPU whenever you are holding it.
2. After placing the CPU into position, push the socket lever down into its locked position to secure the CPU. The lever clicks when its locked into position.
The installation procedures vary with different types of CPU fan-and-heatsink assembly. The one shown here is served for DEMO only. For detailed information on how to install the one you bought, refer to its installation guidelines. 1. Pull out the socket lever away from the socket and fully lift it up over 90-degree angle. Locate and align the triangle mark with both the CPU and the socket body. Vertically place the CPU with its pin-side down into the socket. Be careful to insert the CPU into the socket. The CPU only fits in one orientation with the socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket.
3. The heatsink for CPU may have thermal interface material attached to its bottom. If not, applying a few squeeze of thermal paste to the CPU die will help to increase the contact. 4. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the retention frame. Match the heatsink clip with the socket mounting-lug. Hook the spring clip to the mounting-lug.
5. On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the retention frame.

1.7.2 DDR2 Memory Slots

6. Connect the CPU cooling fan power cable to the CPU_FAN connector on this motherboard.
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.
Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup required after adding or removing memory modules, but you will have to clear the CMOS memory first if any memory module related problem occurs.
The CPU_FAN connector can be connected either with a 3-Pin or 4-Pin CPU cooling fan. For a 3-Pin connection, there will be no speed control available in the BIOS setup menu; the CPU fan will run at full speed. Also, please watch out for the orientation when inserting 3-Pin plug into this 4-Pin fan connector. The motherboard in this illustration is served for DEMO only, may not be the same type or model as the one described in this users manual. A higher fan speed will be helpful for better airflow and heat-dissipation. Nevertheless, stay alert to not touch any heatsink since a high temperature generated by the working system is still possible.

To install system memory:
1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices
1.8.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors
1. Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules. 2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board. 3. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away from touching its connectors. 4. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot. 5. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot automatically snap into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fits in one direction. 6. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.
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.
Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDD on the board, the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives connector. Generally you need only one floppy disk drive in your system.
The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the FDD port and the floppy connector.
Connect the single end (blue connector) at the longer length of ribbon cable to the IDE port of this board, the other two ends (gray and black connector) at the shorter length of the ribbon cable to the connectors of your hard drives.
Make sure to configure the Master and Slave relation before connecting two drives by one single ribbon cable. The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the IDE port and the hard-drive connector.
1.8.2 Serial ATA Connectors
Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by SATA cable. NF-M2P:
To connect SATA device: 1. Attach either end of the signal cable to the SATA connector on motherboard. Attach the other end to the SATA device. 2. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA device and connect the other end from the power supply.
The motherboard in this photo is served for DEMO only, and may not be the same type or model as the one described in this manual.
1.8.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers
Each header supports 2x additional USB 2.0 ports by connecting bracket or cable to the rear I/O panel or the front-mounted USB ports of your chassis. NF-M2P: NF-M2S/NF-M2SV:

NF-M2S/NF-M2SV:

1.8.4 Internal Audio Connectors
This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.

Pin 5 7

Pin Assignment VCC Data0 Data0 + Ground

Pin 10

Pin Assignment VCC Data1 Data1 + Ground NC
Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment.
1.8.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header

This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel.
1.8.6 PCI and PCI Express X16, X1 Slots
Install PCI Express X16 graphics card into slot PCIEX16. Install PCI Express X1 card into slot PCIEX1. Install PCI cards into slots PCI1 and/or PCI2.

Pin 9 10

Signal Name AUD_MIC AUD_GND AUD_MIC_BIAS AUD_VCC Filtered AUD_F_R AUD_RET_R REVD Key AUD_F_L AUD_RET_L
Function Front Panel Microphone input signal Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits Microphone Power +5V used by Analog Audio Circuits Right Channel audio signal to Front Panel Right Channel Audio signal to Return from Front Panel Reserved No Pin Left Channel Audio signal to Front Panel Left Channel Audio signal to Return from Front Panel
1.9 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices
The rear I/O part of this motherboard provides the following I/O ports: NF-M2P/NF-M2S:
LAN1: Connects to Local Area Network. AUDIO1: (For model NF-M2P/NF-M2S) Cen./Sub. (Center / Subwoofer): Connects to the center and subwoofer channel. R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel. S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connects to the surround left and surround right channel. Line-In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources. Line-Out: Connects to the front left and front right channel. Mic-In: Connects to the plug from external microphone. AUDIO1: (For model NF-M2SV) Line-In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources. Line-Out: Connects to the front left and front right channel. Mic-In: Connects to the plug from external microphone.

NF-M2SV:

Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. LPT1: Connects to printer or other devices that support this communication protocol. COM1: Connects to external modem, mouse or other devices that support this communication protocol. VGA1: Connects to monitor input. USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc. NF-M2P/NF-M2S/NF-M2SV

2. BIOS Setup

This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM so 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. 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:
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Standard CMOS Features Advanced Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving

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 these two methods fail should you restart the system by powering it off and then back on. After pressing <Del> key, the main menu screen appears.
Esc: Quit F10: Save & Exit Setup

: Select Item

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type
In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staff is 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. Do not change the BIOS parameters unless you fully understand its function.

3. Driver & Utility

The Driver & Utility CD that came packed with this motherboard contains drivers, utilities and software applications required for its basic and advanced features. Place the Driver & Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive in your system. The following installation auto-run screen appears. If not, browse the root directory of the CD-ROM via the File Manager, and double click the AUTORUN file.
[Drivers]: Click to enter the driver installation menu. [Manual]: Click to enter the users manual menu. [Utility]: Click to enter the utilities installation menu. [abit Utility]: Click to enter the installation menu of utilities exclusively developed by abit. [ Browse CD]: Click to browse the contents of this Driver & Utility CD. [ Close]: Click to exit this installation menu.

4. Appendix 4.1

4.1.1 NF-M2P
2000MT/s Socket AM2 AMD Cool n Quiet

ATA 133 IDE 3 USB 2.SATA 3Gb/s 1 FP-Audio 1 CD-In
1 PS/PS/COM 1 LPT 1 VGA 4 USB 2.RJ-7.1
DIMM 2GB DDR2 800/667/533 ECC/ ECC

NVIDIA GeForce6100

Gigabit LAN

100% RoHS

7.1 HD
Micro ATX 244mm x 220mm Windows Vista
4 SATA 3Gb/s SATA RAID 01105JBOD
1 PCI-E X16 1 PCI-E X1 2 PCI NF-M2P/NF-M2S/NF-M2SV

4.1.2 NF-M2S

1 ATA 133 IDE 2 USB 2.SATA 3Gb/s 1 FP-Audio 1 CD-In
2 SATA 3Gb/s SATA RAID 01
1 PCI-E X16 1 PCI-E X1 2 PCI

4.1.3 NF-M2SV

1 PS/PS/COM 1 LPT 1 VGA 4 USB 2.RJ-5.1

10/100 LAN

5.1 HD

4.2.1 NF-M2P

4.2.2 NF-M2S
2 USB 2.SATA 3Gb/s 1 FP-Audio 1 CD-In
1 1 ATA 133 IDE NF-M2P/NF-M2S/NF-M2SV

4.2.3 NF-M2SV

1 1 ATA 133 IDE 24
4.3 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?)

4.3.1 Q & A

Q: A: Do I need to clear the CMOS before I use a new motherboard to assemble my new computer system? 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. If my system hangs when I update the BIOS or set the wrong CPU parameters, what should I do? Whenever you update the BIOS or if the system hangs due to wrong CPU parameters setting, always clear CMOS jumper before booting up again. Why does the system fail to boot up again right after a mechanical power-off? Please keep a 30-second interval between each mechanical power On/Off. Why does the system fail to boot up and nothing displays on the screen after I did some over-clocking or non-standard settings inside the BIOS? 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 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.

How to get a quick response for my request on technical support? Please carry out a simple troubleshooting before sending Technical Support Form: System boot-up fails after the system had been assembled: Check the motherboards supporting specifications first to see if all the key components attached in your system can meet. To do so, you may:
Remove all the unnecessary add-on devices (except the CPU, VGA card, DRAM, and Power Supply), and then reboot. If the trouble still exists, try another VGA card of different brand/model to see if the system will start. If the trouble still exists, try another memory module of different brand/model.

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If the trouble still exists, try another CPU and Power Supply. If the system runs successfully, shut it down and start re-installing the interface cards and devices that were previously installed in the system. Re-install and start the system one at a time until the system wont start. Malfunction in the OS: If the system hangs after resuming from S3 or some testing program, if the CPU cannot be recognized properly, if the display resolution mixed, or if a certain program cannot be executed, etc, you may:
Check if there is any conflict in the Control Panel/System Properties. How to fill in the Technical Support Form? To fill in this Technical Support Form, please refer to the following instructions:
Upgrade the motherboards latest BIOS version. Upgrade the add-on devices latest driver version.
Region: Type in your country name. E-mail: Type in your contact E-mail information. First name: Type in your first name. Last name: Type in your last name. Subject: Type in the model name and the problem of your motherboard. Example 1: AA8XE and SCSI 29160 malfunction Example 2: AA8XE boot fails, POST code AF Example 3: AA8XE (system hang when S3 resume) Motherboard: Type in the model name and revision number of your motherboard. Example: AA8XE REV: 1.00 BIOS Version: Type in the BIOS version of your motherboard. (You can find it on the screen during the POST sequence.) CPU: Type in the brand name and the speed (MHz) of your CPU. (Illustrate the over-clocking status if you had done so.) Example: Intel 650 3.4GHz (OC FSB=220MHz) Memory brand: Type in the brand and model name of your memory module.

Example: Memory brand: Kingston (KVR533D2N4/1G)
Memory size: Type in the size of your memory module. Example: 512M* 4PCS Memory configuration: Type in the memory configuration in BIOS setting. Example: Memory Timing: 2.5-3-3-7 @533MHz Graphics information: Note Graphics cards brand, model and driver version Graphics card: Type in the brand and model name of your graphics card. Example: ATI RADEON X850 XT PE Graphics driver version: Type in the driver version of your graphics card Example: Catalyst 5.12V Power supply maker: Type in the brand and model name of your power supply unit. Power supply wattage: Type in the power wattage of your power supply unit. Storage devices: Type in the brand and specifications of your HDD drive and quantity. Specify if it was inserted on IDE (Master or Slave) or SATA ports, including the RAID allocation status. Example 1: WD Caviar WD600 60GB (on IDE2 master), Maxtor DiamondMax 10 SATA 300GB (on SATA 3) Example 2: Maxtor DiamondMax 10 SATA 300GB *2 (on SATA 3, SATA 4 RAID 1) Optical devices: Type in the brand and specifications of your optical drives and quantity. Specify if it was inserted on IDE (Master or Slave) or SATA ports. Other devices: Indicate which add-on cards or USB devices you are absolutely sure relate to the problem. If you cannot identify the problems origin, indicate all the add-on cards or USB devices inserted on your system. Example: AHA 29160 (on PCI 2), Sandisk Cruzer mini 256MB USB Flash-disk. Operating system: Indicate which OS and language version Example: Microsoft Windows XP SP2, English version Example: Microsoft Media Center Edition 2005, Korean version
4.3.2 Technical Support Form
Region: E-mail: First name: Last Name: Subject: Motherboard: BIOS Version: CPU: Memory brand: Memory size: Memory configuration: Graphics card: Graphics driver version: Power supply maker: Power supply wattage: Storage devices: Optical devices: Other devices: Operating system: Problem description:
Problem description: Describe the problem of your system configuration. Indicate the steps to duplicate problem if possible. See the blank Technical Support Form, or visit our website to fill in the form on line (http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/contact/technical.php). Is the motherboard dead? Do I need to return it to where I bought from or go through an RMA process? After you have gone through the troubleshooting procedures, yet the problem still exists, or you find an evident damage on the motherboard, please contact our RMA center. (http://www2.abit.com.tw/page/en/contact/index.php?pFUN_KEY=18000&pTITLE_IMG)