BIOS Setup Driver & Utility Multilingual QIG Appendix

2. BIOS Setup... 2-1

2.1 SoftMenu Setup... 2-2 2.2 Standard CMOS Features.. 2-3 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features.. 2-6 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features... 2-8 2.5 Integrated Peripherals... 2-9 2.6 Power Management Setup... 2-11 2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations.. 2-13 2.8 PC Health Status.. 2-14 2.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults... 2-16 2.10 Load Optimized Defaults... 2-16 2.11 Set Password... 2-16 2.12 Save & Exit Setup... 2-16 2.13 Exit Without Saving... 2-16
3. Driver & Utility... 3-1
3.1 CD-ROM AUTORUN... 3-1

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3.2 Q-Install... 3-2 3.3 ATI South Bridge Drivers.. 3-2 3.4 Marvel LAN Driver.. 3-3 3.5 Realtek Audio Driver... 3-3 3.6 CoolnQuiet Driver... 3-4 3.7 USB 2.0 Driver.... 3-5 3.8 Acrobat Reader 8.0... 3-5 3.9 abit EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility).. 3-6 3.10 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility).. 3-7 3.11 SATA RAID Driver (for Windows Vista).. 3-8 3.12 SATA RAID Driver (for Windows XP, 2003, or 2000). 3-8
4. Multilingual Quick Installation Guide.. 4-1
4.1 Franais//Guide d'Installation Rapide.. 4-1 4.2 Deutsch//Kurze Installationsanleitung.. 4-2 4.3 Italiano//Guida allinstallazione rapida.. 4-3 4.4 Espaol//Gua rpida de instalacin.. 4-4 4.5 Portugus//Guia de instalao rpida.. 4-5 4.6 // .. 4-6 4.7 Eesti//Kiirpaigaldusjuhend.. 4-7 4.8 Latviski//trs instalanas instrukcija.. 4-8 4.9 Lietuvi//Trumpas instaliavimo vadovas.. 4-9 4.10 Polski//Instrukcja szybkiej instalacji.. 4-10 4.11 Magyar//Gyorsteleptsi tmutat... 4-11 4.12 Trke//Hzl Kurulum Klavuzu.. 4-12 4.13 31-4.. // 4.14 41-4.. // 4.15 //.. 4-15 4.16 // .. 4-16 4.17 Bahasa Malaysia//Panduan Pemasangan Ringkas.. 4-17 4.18 //... 4-18 4.19... 4-19 4.19.1 ... 4-19 4.19.2... 4-20 4.20... 4-21 4.20.1 ... 4-21 4.20.2... 4-22

5. Appendix... 5-1

5.1 AWARD POST Code Definitions... 5-1 5.2 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?). 5-5 5.2.1 Q & A... 5-5 5.2.2 Technical Support Form.. 5-8 5.2.3 Contact Information... 5-9

1. Hardware Setup

1.1 Specifications
Supports Socket AMD AM2+/AM2 Processor using Hyper Transport Technology up to 5200MT/s*
* AM2+ running HT3.0 5200MT/s * AM2 running HT1.0 2000MT/s

Internal I/O Connectors

1x Floppy port 1x Ultra ATA 133 IDE connector 4x SATA 3Gb/s connectors 3x USB 2.0 headers 1x FP-Audio header 1x CD-In connector 1x S/PDIF Out Header
Supports AMD CPU Cool n Quiet Technology

Chipset

AMD 770 / SB600

To install this motherboard: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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.
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
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. Pins 1 and 2 shorted (Default): Normal operation. Pins 2 and 3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory.
To clear the CMOS memory and load in the default values: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Power off the system. 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. Power on the system. For incorrect CPU ratio/clock settings in the BIOS, press <Del> key to enter the BIOS setup menu right after powering on system. Set the CPU operating speed back to its default or an appropriate value. Save and exit the BIOS setup menu. Another easy way to clear the CMOS memory can be done by setting the EZ-CCMOS1 switch, see the section of Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices in this manual for detail. AX78
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 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.
To renew the backup battery: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Power off the system and disconnect with AC power source. Remove the exhausted battery. Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery. Pay attention to its polarity. The + side is its positive polarity. Connect AC power source and power on the system. 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.
1.6 Connecting Chassis Components
1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply of ATX12V 2.0 (or newer) specification compliant and of providing minimum 400W power output capability.
The following motherboard photos are served for DEMO only, and may not be the same type or model as the one described in this users manual.
[ATXPWR1]: 24-pin power connector You may connect either a 20-pin (ATX12V 1.3) or 24-pin (ATX12V 2.0) power source. However, it is recommended to connect the 24-pin ATX12V power source to meet the 240VA protection limits.
Plugged from a 24-pin ATX12V power.
Plugged from a 20-pin ATX12V power.
[ATX12V1]: 8-pin power connector This connector supplies +12V power to CPU. You may connect either a 4-pin ATX12V or an 8-pin EPS12V power source. However, it is recommended to connect the 8-pin EPS12V power source to meet the 240VA protection limits.
Plugged from a 4-pin ATX12V power.
Plugged from an 8-pin EPS12V power.
1.6.2 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 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.
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. SPKR (Pin 13, 15, 17, 19): 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 (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.
1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors
These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector AUXFAN1~2: Auxiliary Fan Power Connectors These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.
Either a 3-pin or 4-pin CPU cooling fan connected to the CPUFAN1 connector is still capable of having its fan speed controlled. Please refer to the BIOS setup route: PC Health Status CPU FANEQ Control CPU FAN Type to select the one of your own.

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.

1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices
1.8.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors
The FDC1 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 FDC1 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 FDC1 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.
1.8.2 Serial ATA Connectors
Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by SATA cable.
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. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA device and connect the other end from the power supply.
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.

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.
1.8.4 Internal Audio Connector
This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.
1.8.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header
This header provides the front panel connection for HD (High Definition) Audio, yet for AC97 Audio CODEC connection, you must carefully check the pin assignment before connecting from the front panel module. An incorrect connection may cause malfunction or even damage the motherboard. Please do not connect the Ground cable or USB VCC cable from the front panel module to the Pin 4 AVCC of this header.

Pin 10

Pin Assignment (HD AUDIO) MIC2 L AGND MIC2 R AVCC FRO-R MIC2_JD F_IO_SEN FRO-L LINE2_JD
Pin Assignment (AC97 AUDIO) MIC In GND MIC Power NC Line Out (R) NC NC Line Out (L) NC
To configure AC97 front panel audio connection, please enter the BIOS setup menu and select the option [AC97] via route: Integrated Peripherals FP-Audio.
1.8.6 S/PDIF Output Connection Header

This header provides the S/PDIF output connection to your add-on HDMI VGA card.

Pin 1-16

Pin Assignment VCC (5V) x S/PDIF Out Ground AX78
1.8.7 PCI and PCI Express X1 Slots
Install PCI Express X1 card into slot PCIE1. Install PCI cards into slots PCI1, PCI2, and/or PCI3.

1.9 Onboard Indicators

1.9.1 POST Code Displayer
This is an LED device to display the POST Code, the acronym for Power On Self Test. The computer will execute the POST action whenever you power on the computer. The POST process is controlled by the BIOS. It is used to detect the status of the computers main components and peripherals. Each POST Code corresponds to different checkpoints that are also defined by the BIOS in advance. For example, memory presence test is an important checkpoint and its POST Code is C1. When the BIOS execute any POST item, it will write the corresponding POST Code into the address 80h. If the POST passes, the BIOS will process the next POST item and write the next POST Code into the address 80h. If the POST fails, we can check the POST Code in address 80h to find out where the problem lies.
See Appendix for AWARD POST Code definitions.
1.9.2 Power Source Indicators
5VSB: This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source. VCC: This LED lights up when the system power is on.
1.10 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices
The rear I/O part of this motherboard provides the following I/O ports:
Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. EZ-CCMOS1: This switch enables clearing the CMOS memory without uncovering the system chassis.
To clear the CMOS memory by EZ-CCMOS1 switch: Step 1: Power off the system. Step 2: Turn left this switch to the Clear CMOS position. Step 3: Turn right this switch to its default Normal position. The default CMOS memory is now reloaded.
Shut down the system power before setting this switch. Set this switch back to its default Normal position before turning on the system power. AUDIO1: 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. 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.

Back to Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu
Drive A This item sets the type of floppy drive installed. Floppy 3 Mode Support This item allows you to use 3 Mode Floppy Drive in Japanese computer systems by selecting drive A, B, or both. Leave this item at its default [Disabled] setting if you are not using this Japanese standard floppy drive. Halt On This item determines whether the system stops if an error is detected during system boot-up. [All Errors]: The system-boot will stop whenever the BIOS detect a non-fatal error. [No Errors]: The system-boot will not stop for any error detected. [All, But Keyboard]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a keyboard error. [All, But Diskette]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a diskette error. [All, But Disk/Key]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a diskette or keyboard error. Base Memory This item displays the amount of base memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 640K for systems with 640K or more memory size installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory This item displays the amount of extended memory detected during system boot-up. Total Memory This item displays the total memory available in the system.
2.3 Advanced BIOS Features
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Quick Power On Self Test Enabled CPU Feature Press Enter Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device Floppy Second Boot Device Hard Disk Third Boot Device CDROM Boot Other Device Enabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled Boot Up NumLock Status On Security Option Setup MPS Version Ctrl For OS 1.4 Delay IDE Initial (Secs) 0 Full Screen LOGO Show Enabled Item Help
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.

CPU Feature

Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Feature Enabled Auto X9 x11.5 Disabled Enabled P0
Virtualization CoolnQuiet Technology x CPU-NB FID x CPU-FID Secure Virtual Machine Mode Always Update DMI Pool AMD CPU Stepping
Virtualization Technology This option enables or disables the additional hardware capabilities provided by Virtualization Technology. Cool n Quiet Technology This option enables or disables the AMD K8 cool and quiet function.
CPU-NB FID This item (appears only with AM2+ CPU) selects the processor to north-bridge frequency. CPU-FID This item (appears only with AM2+ CPU) selects the processor frequency. Secure Virtual Machine Mode This option (appears only with AM2+ CPU) enables or disables the Secure Virtual Machine Mode. Always Update DMI Pool This option enables or disables updating the DMI Pool data at system booting up. AMD CPU Stepping This item (appears only with AM2+ CPU) selects the CPU stepping type.

2.5 Integrated Peripherals
OnChip Devices Onboard Device FDD Controller Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals Press Enter Press Enter Enabled Item Help

OnChip Devices

Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip Devices IDE DMA Transfer Access Enabled SATA Controller Enabled - SATA Type Native IDE OnChip USB Enabled - USB Keyboard Support OS - USB Mouse Support OS
IDE DMA Transfer Access This item selects the DMA mode for devices connected through IDE channels. SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onchip SATA controller. SATA Type
This item determines the mode for OnChip SATA. [Native IDE]: The on-chip SATA served as IDE mode. [RAID]: The on-chip SATA served as RAID mode. AX78 2-9
[Legacy IDE]: The on-chip SATA served as IDE mode. OnChip USB This option enables or disables the USB controller. USB Keyboard Support Select [BIOS] for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB keyboard. USB Mouse Support Select [BIOS] for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB mouse.

Onboard Devices

Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Devices Audio Controller Auto - FP-Audio HD-Audio LAN Controller Enabled - LAN Boot ROM Disabled
Audio Controller This option enables or disables the audio controller. FP-Audio This option selects the mode for front panel audio connection. The default is [HD-Audio], you may select [AC97] for AC97 audio connection. 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.
Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu
FDD Controller This option enables or disables the floppy disk controller. 2-10 AX78
2.6 Power Management Setup
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3(Suspend-To-RAM) - USB Resume from S3 Disabled ACPI XSDT Table Disabled Wake Up by PME# of PCI Disabled Wake Up by Onboard LAN Disabled Wake Up by Alarm Disabled - Day of Month Alarm 0 - Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0 Power On By PS/2 KB/MS Disabled - KB Power ON Password Enter - Hot Key Power ON Ctrl-F1 Restore On AC Power Loss Power Off HPET Support Enabled Power Button Function Instant-Off Item Help

X X x x

ACPI Suspend Type This item selects the type of Suspend mode. USB Resume 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)]. ACPI XSDT Table Leave this item at its default [Disabled] setting for 32-bit mode OS. Set to [Enabled] only for 64-bit mode OS. Wake Up by PME# of PCI When set to [Enabled], access through the add-on PCI card can remotely wake up the system that was in Soft-Off condition. The PCI card must support the wake up function. Wake Up by Onboard LAN When set to [Enabled], access through the onboard LAN port can remotely wake up the system that was in Soft-Off condition. Wake Up by Alarm When set to [Enabled], you can set the date and time you would like the Soft-Off PC to power-on in the Date (of Month) Alarm and Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm items. However, if the system is being accessed by incoming calls or the network (Resume On Ring/LAN) prior to the date and time set in these items, the system will give priority to the incoming calls or network instead. Day of Month Alarm

[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. AX78 2-11

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

This item sets the time you would like the system to power-on. Power On by PS2 KB/MS 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. [Keyboard 98]: Use the power-on button on the Keyboard 98 compatible keyboard to power on the system. KB Power ON Password
This item sets the password required in order to power on your computer. Do not forget your password, or you will have to clear the CMOS and reset all parameters in order to utilize this function again. Hot Key Power ON
This item powers on the system by pressing <Ctrl> key plus one of each function key (<F1> ~ <F12>) simultaneously. Restore On AC Power Loss This item selects the system action after an AC power failure. [Power Off]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the systems power remains off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system. [Power On]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the systems power will be powered on automatically. [Last State]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurred. If the systems power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the systems power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns. HPET Support This item selects to support the High Precision Event Timer (HPET), a new timer hardware for use by the system software when generating interrupts for thread schedulers, kernels, and multimedia timer servers. 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. 2-12 AX78

This item sets the lowest speed ratio for the 3-pin fan assembly connected at SYSFAN1 fan power connector to run at when the temperature of FanEQ Reference Temp. detected is lower than the value of item FanEQ Target Temp. plus the value of item FanEQ Temp. Tolerance. In the situation when the temperature of FanEQ Reference Temp. detected is higher than the value of item FanEQ Target Temp. plus the value of item FanEQ Temp. Tolerance, the speed ratio for the 3-pin fan assembly connected at SYSFAN1 fan power connector will first run at the speed ratio set by the item FanEQ Start Control, and then up to 100%. 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.
2.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.
2.10 Load Optimized Defaults
This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.

2.11 Set Password

This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself.
2.12 Save & Exit Setup
This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu.

2.13 Exit Without Saving

This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any changes.

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.

3.1 CD-ROM AUTORUN

To run the CD-ROM automatically: 1. 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. Click the item needed for installation. 3. [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.

Driver & Utility

The Windows will automatically search for current and updated software by looking up your computer. When this Found New Hardware Wizard window appears. Click [Cancel] to start the following procedures.

3.2 Q-Install

This button allows you to install all the drivers for this motherboard at one stroke. To install all the drivers for this motherboard at one stroke: 1. 2. 3. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [Q-Install] item. The installation screen appears. Click the [Start] button to start installation for all the drivers you want to install. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. You may skip the rest of the driver installation after having them installed by this quick button.
3.3 ATI South Bridge Drivers
To install this program: 1. 2. 3. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [ATI South Bridge Drivers] item. The installation screen appears. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

3.4 Marvel LAN Driver

To install this program: 1. 2. 3. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [Marvell LAN Driver] item. The installation screen appears. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

3.5 Realtek Audio Driver

To install this program:

1. 2. 3.

Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [Realtek HD Audio Driver] item. The installation screen appears. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
After restarting the system, right-click the Sound Manager icon located at the desktop shortcut. Click item Sound Manager. The Realtek HD Audio Manager appears.

5. 6. 7.

Click the [Audio I/O] tab. Click the pull down menu to select the channel configuration. Click [OK] button to apply the Audio I/O settings and exit.

3.6 CoolnQuiet Driver

To install this program: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [CoolnQuiet Driver] item. The installation screen appears. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. Restart the system for the driver to take effect.

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[RST]: Reset [SPKR]: [SLED]: LED

[PWR]: Power [PLED]: LED

USB : [FP-USB1], [FP-USB2] IEEE1394: [FP-1394-1], [FP-1394-2] : [FP-AUDIO1] : [CD1], [AUX1] CPU CPU
CPU CPU CPU CPU [CPUFAN1]

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Floppy Disk Drive: [FDC1] IDE Hard Drives: [IDE1], [IDE2] Serial ATA Hard Disk Drives: [SATA1] ~ [SATA4]
Mouse: PS/2 Keyboard: PS/2 LPT1:
CMOS BIOS CMOS CMOS (Jumper) Normal Clear CMOS 2-3 Normal BIOS : [ATXPWR1], [ATX12V1] : [CPUFAN1], [SYSFAN1], [AUXFAN1], [NBFAN1] : [FPIO1] [HLED]: HDD LED

COM1: OPT-IN1: S/PDIF

OPT-OUT1: S/PDIF AUDIO1: / 7.1 IEEE1394: IEEE1394 LAN1: Local Area Network. USB1/USB2: USB , , , , , , , ,

4.19.1

Hyper Transport 5200MT/s* AMD Socket AM2+/AM2
* AM2+ HT3.0 5200MT/s * AM2 HT1.0 2000MT/s
1 1 Ultra ATA 133 IDE 4 SATA 3Gb/s 3 USB 2.0 1 FP-Audio 1 CD-In 1 S/PDIF

AMD CPU Cool n Quiet

DIMM 8GB DDR2 1066* ECC/ ECC
1 PS/2 1 PS/2 1 CMOS 1 S/PDIF 1 7.1 4 USB 2.0 1 RJ-45

DDRAM2+ CPU

Gigabit

7.1 HD S/PDIF

abit SoftMenu abit Silent OTES CMOS
4 SATA 3Gb/s SATA RAID 01 0+1

100% RoHS

1 PCI-E X16 X16 1 PCI-E X16 X4 1 PCI-E X1 3 PCI
ATX 305mm x 245mm Vista Premium

4.19.2

abit IC I/O I/O I/O PCB USB [FP-USB1][FP-USB2] I/O USB USB IEEE1394 [FP-1394-1][FP-1394-2] I/O IEEE1394 IEEE1394 [FP-AUDIO1] HD () [CD1][AUX1] CPU (Central Processing Unit, CPU) CPU [CPUFAN1]
CMOS CMOS BIOS BIOS CMOS CMOS CMOS BIOS ATX [ATXPWR1][ATX12V1] [CPUFAN1], [SYSFAN1], [AUXFAN1], [NBFAN1] [CPUFAN1]CPU [SYSFAN1] [AUXFAN1] [NBFAN1] [FPIO1] [HLED] LED [RST] [SPKR] [SLED] LED [PWR] [PLED] LED
[FDC1] IDE [IDE1][IDE2] ATA [SATA1] ~ [SATA4] Mouse PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 LPT1 COM1 OPT-IN1 S/PDIF OPT-OUT1 S/PDIF AUDIO1: 7.1 / IEEE1394 IEEE1394 LAN1 USB1/USB2 USB

4.20.1

4 SATA 3Gb/s SATA RAID 0+1

4.20.2

abit IC I/O I/O I/O

[PLED] LED

USB [FP-USB1][FP-USB2] I/O USB USB IEEE1394 [FP-1394-1][FP-1394-2] I/O IEEE1394 IEEE1394 [FP-AUDIO1] HD () [CD1][AUX1] CD-ROM CPU (CPU) CPU CPU [CPUFAN1] [FDC1] IDE [IDE1][IDE2] ATA [SATA1] ~ [SATA4] Mouse PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 LPT1 COM1 OPT-IN1 S/PDIF OPT-OUT1 S/PDIF AUDIO17.1 / IEEE1394 IEEE1394 LAN1 USB1/USB2 USB
CMOS CMOS BIOS BIOS CMOS CMOS CMOS BIOS ATX [ATXPWR1][ATX12V1] [CPUFAN1], [SYSFAN1], [AUXFAN1], [NBFAN1] [CPUFAN1]CPU [SYSFAN1] [AUXFAN1] [NBFAN1] [FPIO1] [HLED] HDD LED [RST] [SPKR] [SLED] LED [PWR]

5. Appendix

5.1 AWARD POST Code Definitions
POST (hex) CF C0 Description Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC -Auto-detection of L2 cache (socket 7 or below) Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to E000 & F000 shadow RAM Expand the Xgroup codes locating in physical address 1000:0 Initial Superio_Early_Init switch 1. Blank out screen 2. Clear CMOS error flag 1. Clear 8042 interface 2. Initialize 8042 self-test 1. Test special keyboard controller for Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips 2. Enable keyboard interface 1. Disable PS/2 mouse interface (optional) 2. Auto detect ports for keyboard & mouse followed by a port & interface swap (optional) 3. Reset keyboard for Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips Test F000h segment shadow to see whether it is R/W-able or not. If test fails, keep beeping the speaker Auto detect flash type to load appropriate flash R/W codes into the run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support Use walking 1s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for override Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default values are MODBINable by OEM customers Initial onboard clock generator if Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is defined. See also POST 26. Detect CPU information including brand, SMI type (Cyrix or Intel) and CPU level (586 or 686) Initial interrupts vector table. If no special specified, all H/W interrupts are directed to SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR & S/W interrupts to SPURIOUS_soft_HDLR. Initial EARLY_PM_INIT switch Load keyboard matrix (notebook platform) HPM initialization (notebook platform) 1. Check validity of RTC value: e.g. a value of 5Ah is an invalid value for RTC minute. 2. Load CMOS settings into BIOS stack. If CMOS checksum fails, use default value instead. Prepare BIOS resource map for PCI & PnP use. If ESCD is valid, take into consideration of the ESCDs legacy information. Early PCI Initialization: -Enumerate PCI bus number. -Assign memory & I/O resource -Search for a valid VGA device & VGA BIOS, and put it into C000:0 1. If Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is not defined Onboard clock generator initialization. Disable respective clock resource to empty PCI & DIMM slots. 2. Init onboard PWM 3. Init onboard H/W monitor devices

C1 C3 C0A 0E 18 1B 1D 1F 24

2B 2D 3C 3E 47 49

5B 5D 69 6B 6D 6F 77
Initialize INT 09 buffer 1. Program CPU internal MTRR (P6 & PII) for 0-640K memory address. 2. Initialize the APIC for Pentium class CPU. 3. Program early chipset according to CMOS setup. Example: onboard IDE controller. 4. Measure CPU speed. Invoke Video BIOS 1. Initialize double-byte language font (Optional) 2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed, full screen logo. Reset keyboard if Early_Reset_KB is defined e.g. Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips. See also POST 63. Test DMA Channel 0 Test DMA Channel 1. Test DMA page registers. Test 8254 Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1 Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 2 Test 8259 functionality Initialize EISA slot 1. Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each 64K page 2. Program writes allocation for AMD K5 CPU 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU 2. Initialize L2 cache for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range 3. Initialize the APIC for P6 class CPU 4. On MP platform, adjust the cacheable range to smaller one in case the cacheable ranges between each CPU are not identical Initialize USB Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) Clear password according to H/W jumper (Optional) Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) Display PnP logo Early ISA PnP initialization -Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code (Optional Feature) Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional) 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO 2. Initialize Init_Onbaord_AUDIO Okay to enter Setup utility; i.e. not until this POST stage can users enter the CMOS setup utility Reset keyboard if Early_Reset_KB is not defined Initialize PS/2 Mouse Prepare memory size information for function call: INT 15h ax=E820h Turn on L2 cache Program chipset registers according to items described in Setup & Auto-configuration table 1. Assign resources to all ISA PnP devices 2. Auto assign ports to onboard COM ports if the corresponding item in Setup is set to AUTO 1. Initialize floppy controller 2. Set up floppy related fields in 40:hardware Detect & install all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM (Optional Feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if: -AWDFLASH is found in floppy drive -ALT+F2 is pressed Detect serial ports & parallel ports.

7A 7C 7F

Detect & install co-processor Init HDD write protect Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported -If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys -If no errors occur or F1 key is pressed to continue: Clear EPA or customization logo E8POST.ASM starts 1. Call chipset power management hook 2. Recover the text font used by EPA logo (not for full screen logo) 3. If password is set, ask for password Save all data in stack back to CMOS Initialize ISA PnP boot devices 1. USB final Initialization 2. Switch screen back to text mode NET PC: Build SYSID Structure 1. Assign IRQs to PCI devices 2. Set up ACPI table at top of the memory. 1. Invoke all ISA adapter ROMs 2. Invoke all PCI ROMs (except VGA) 1. Enable/Disable Parity Check according to CMOS setup 2. APM Initialization Clear noise of IRQs Read HDD boot sector information for Trend Anti-Virus code 1. Enable L2 cache 2. Program Daylight Saving 3. Program boot up speed 4. Chipset final initialization. 5. Power management final initialization 6. Clear screen & display summary table 7. Program K6 write allocation 8. Program P6 class write combining Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Build MP table 2. Build & update ESCD 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Build MSIRQ routing table Boot attempt (INT 19h)