Introduction Hardware Setup BIOS Setup Driver & Utility CD
Intel Socket 478 (Core Duo) Micro ATX Motherboard Intel ViiV Technology Certified Intel 945GT/ICH7m-DH

iL-90MV

Motherboard Intel Socket 478 (Core Duo)

Intel GMA 950

Appendix
HDMI 1.2 Technology RoHS Compliant 7.1Ch HD Audio

Users Manual

Intel 82573L GbE LAN
iL-90MV Users Manual English, 2nd Edition August, 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.

Introduction

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 2.3.2 Wake-up Headers...2-5 2.4 Connecting Chassis Components...2-6 2.4.1 ATX Power Connectors...2-6 2.4.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers..2-7 2.4.3 FAN Power Connectors...2-8 2.5 Installing Hardware...2-9 2.5.1 CPU Socket 478 (Core Duo)..2-9 2.5.2 DDR2 Memory Slots... 2-12 2.6 Connecting Peripheral Devices.. 2-13 2.6.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors.. 2-13 2.6.2 Serial ATA Connectors.. 2-14 2.6.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers... 2-15 2.6.4 Additional IEEE1394 Port Header.. 2-15 2.6.5 Internal Audio Connectors.. 2-16 2.6.6 Front Panel Audio Connection Header.. 2-16 2.6.7 PCI Express X1 Add-on Slot.. 2-18 2.6.8 PCI Add-on Slots... 2-18 2.7 Onboard Status Display.. 2-19 2.7.1 Power Source Indicators.. 2-19 2.8 Connecting Rear I/O Devices.. 2-20

3. BIOS Setup... 3-1

3.1 Standard CMOS Features..3-2 3.2 Advanced BIOS Features..3-6 3.3 Advanced Chipset Features...3-9 3.4 Integrated Peripherals... 3-12 3.5 Power Management Setup... 3-17
3.6 PnP/PCI Configurations.. 3-20 3.7 PC Health Status.. 3-22 3.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.. 3-24 3.9 Load Optimized Defaults.. 3-24 3.10 Set Password... 3-24 3.11 Save & Exit Setup... 3-24 3.12 Exit Without Saving... 3-24
4. Driver & Utility CD.. 4-1
4.1 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility..4-2 4.2 Intel Matrix Storage Technology Driver..4-3 4.3 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver...4-4 4.3.1 Tips on HDMI application...4-5 4.4 Realtek Audio Driver...4-8 4.5 Intel PRO Network Connections Driver..4-9 4.6 USB 2.0 Driver....4-9 4.7 Intel SATA Driver Disk Maker.. 4-10 4.8 ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility).. 4-11 4.9 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility).. 4-13

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 Universal ABIT Contact Information..5-5

1. Introduction

1.1 Features & Specifications
Designed for Intel Core Duo/Solo, Core 2 Duo socket 478 processors with 667/533MHz FSB Supports Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology (EIST) Supports Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Supports Intel Execute Disable Bit capability

Chipset

Northbridge: Intel 945GT Southbridge: Intel ICH7m-DH

Memory

Two 240-pin DIMM slots Supports Dual Channel DDR2 667/533 Un-buffered Non-ECC memory Supports maximum memory capacity up to 2GB

Graphics

Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Supports DirectX 9

HDMI 1.2

Support 1080p and UXGA 1600X1200 @60MHz Support 7.1 ch HD audio
Onboard Intel 82573L 10/100/1000M controller
Onboard 7.1 channels Intel High Definition Audio CODEC Supports auto jack sensing and optical S/PDIF In/Out Dolby Master Studio Certificated

Expansion Slots

1x PCI-E X1 slot 2x PCI slots

Internal I/O Connectors

1x 1x 2x 2x 1x Floppy port ATA 100/66/33 connector SATA 1.5Gb/s connectors USB 2.0 headers IEEE1394 header
1x FP-Audio header 1x CD-IN connector

Rear Panel I/O

1x VGA connector 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector 1x PS/2 Mouse connector 1x HDMI 1.2 connector 1x OPT-IN1 connector 1x OPT-OUT1 connector 1x AUDIO Connector (Surround-Left / Surround-Right, Rear-Left / Rear-Right, Center/Subwoofer, Mic-In, Line-In, Line-Out) 1x IEEE 1394 connector 4x USB 2.0 connectors 1x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN connector

Serial ATA

Supports 2 Ports Serial ATA at 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate Support RAID 0/1 Supports SATA AHCI, providing native command queuing and native hot plug

IEEE 1394

Supports 2 Ports IEEE 1394 at 400Mb/s data transfer rate

RoHS Compliancy

100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliancy

ABIT Engineered

ABIT OTES STREAM Thermal Solution

Miscellaneous

Micro ATX form factor (245mm x 245mm) 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 so may cause severe damage to your motherboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything.

Hardware Setup

2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis
This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 245 x 245 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.

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. 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.

2.3.2 Wake-up Headers

These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port. USB-PWR2: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB2 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB2 port
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 connector supplies power to CPU. The system will not start without connecting power to this one.
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.

9. Plug the fan power connector from the CPU cooler to the CPUFAN1 connector on this motherboard. Now complete the CPU and heatsink installation.
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 DDR2 Memory Slots

This motherboard provides two 240-pin DIMM slots for Dual Channel DDR2 667/533 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 2GB.
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. 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.
2.6 Connecting Peripheral Devices
2.6.1 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.

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

BIOS Setup

Esc: Quit F10: Save & Exit Setup
: Select Item (945GT-W627EHG-6A79KA1AC-00)
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.
3.1 Standard CMOS Features
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Master Slave Master Slave Master Slave Master Slave Tue. Aug 12 : 34 : 56 None None None None None None None None 1.44M, 3.5 in. None Disabled All, But keyboard 640K 1047552K 1047552K +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Item Help
Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory :Move Enter:Select F5: Previous Values
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/Slave, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave
Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Channel 1 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection IDE Channel 1 Master Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector Press Enter Auto Auto 0 MB 0 Item Help
:Move Enter:Select F5: Previous Values
+/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

This item selects the DRAM speed.
PCI Express Root Port Func
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCI Express Root Port Func PCI Express Slot 1 PCIe Compliancy Mode Auto v1.0a Item Help
PCI Express Slot 1 This option enables or disables the PCI Express port function. PCIe Compliancy Mode This item selects the mode for PCI Express add-on card.
Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu
Init Display First This item selects the primary boot device. HDMI Port Display This item selects the type of display device connected through the HDMI Port on this motherboard. [DVI]: Select this option if you are connecting a non-HDMI monitor through the HDMI Port on this motherboard. This is the default setting. [Normal]: Select this option if you are connecting HDMI digital display through the HDMI Port on this motherboard.
An unmatched configuration will cause the display device abnormal. For example, an HDMI digital device connected to HDMI Port under the [DVI] selection will have no sound on the digital display, whereas a non-HDMI monitor connected to HDMI Port under the [Normal] selection will cause the screen flickering. Select the correct one for your display device. Frame Buffer Size This item selects the size of memory pre-allocated for frame buffer. DVMT Mode This item selects the mode of graphics memory that the system will support. DVMT/FIXED Memory Size This item selects the size of graphics memory that the system will support.
3.4 Integrated Peripherals
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Device On-Chip PCI Device Super-IO Device Onboard PCI Device Press Press Press Press Enter Enter Enter Enter Item Help

On-Chip IDE Device

Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility On-Chip IDE Device IDE Bus Master On-Chip IDE-1 Controller Enabled Enabled Item Help
*** On-Chip Serial ATA Setting *** IDE X On-Chip SATA Mode Enabled X - SATA RAID ROM On-Chip SATA Controller Auto IDE-1 X - PATA IDE Mode *** IDE Channel Configuration *** IDE Channel 1 Master Auto IDE Channel 1 Slave Auto IDE Channel 2 Master Auto IDE Channel 2 Slave Auto IDE Channel 3 Master Auto IDE Channel 3 Slave Auto IDE Channel 4 Master Auto IDE Channel 4 Slave Auto
IDE Bus Master This option enables or disables the IDE bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. On-Chip IDE-1 Controller This item selects whether to enable or disable the IDE-1 controller. On-Chip SATA Mode This item determines the mode for on-chip Serial ATA. [IDE]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as IDE mode. [RAID]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as RAID mode. [AHCI]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) mode for advanced performance and usability. In the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility for the [RAID] mode configuration, the physical disk Port indicates connector SATA1, whereas Port 2 indicates connector SATA2. The [RAID] option is only available when the item On-Chip SATA Controller is set to [Enhanced Mode]. SATA RAID ROM

On-Chip USB Controller This option enables or disables the USB controller.

USB 2.0 Controller

This option enables or disables the USB 2.0 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.

Super-IO Device

Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Super-IO Device Floppy Disk Controller Enabled Item Help
Floppy Disk Controller This option enables or disables the floppy disk controller.

Onboard PCI Device

Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard PCI Device IEEE 1394 Controller Network Controller - Invoke Boot Agent Enabled Enabled Disabled Item Help
IEEE 1394 Controller This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller. Network Controller This option enables or disables the LAN controller. Invoke Boot Agent
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.
3.5 Power Management Setup
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type - Resume by USB From S3 Power Button Function CPU THRM-Throttling Wake Up by PME# of PCI Wake Up by WAKE# of PCIe Wake Up by Onboard LAN Wake Up by Onboard 1394 Wake Up by Alarm - Date(of month) Alarm - Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On Function - KB Power On Password - Hot Key Power On Restore On AC Power Loss S3(Suspend To RAM) Enabled Instant-Off 50.0% Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled : 0 : 0 Button Only Enter Ctrl-F1 Power Off Item Help

X X X X

ACPI Suspend Type This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1(PowerOn Suspend)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function. [S3(Suspend To RAM)]: 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. 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.

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 occurs. 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.
3.6 PnP/PCI Configurations
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By X - IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop PCI Latency Timer(CLK) Auto Press Enter Disbaled 32 Item Help
** PCI Express relative items ** Maximum Payload Size 4096
Resources Controlled By This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the IRQ Resources menu.

IRQ Resources

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved].
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources IRQ-3 IRQ-4 IRQ-5 IRQ-7 IRQ-10 IRQ-11 assigned assigned assigned assigned assigned assigned to to to to to to Reserved PCI Device PCI Device PCI Device PCI Device PCI Device Item Help
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. PCI Latency Timer (CLK) This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values. Maximum Payload Size This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices.

3.7 PC Health Status

Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status

ABIT FanEQ Control

Press Enter Item Help FAN Fail Alarm Selectable Disabled Shutdown When FAN Fail Disabled CPU Shutdown Temperature Disabled CPU Warning Temperature 85C/ 185F CPU Temperature 35C/ 95F System Temperature 32C/ 89F PWM Temperature 35C/ 95F CPU FAN Speed 3245 RPM SYS FAN Speed 4218 RPM AUX1 FAN Speed 0 RPM AUX2 FAN Speed 0 RPM CPU Core Voltage 1.25V DDR2 Voltage 1.88V DDR2 VTT Voltage 0.93V PCIe Voltage 1.75V ATX +12V 11.98V ATX +5V 5.20V ATX +3.3V 3.29V :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

ABIT FanEQ Control

This item determines the temperature threshold to raise the fan attached at CPU and SYS fan headers up to their full speed. Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:
Phoenix AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility ABIT FanEQ Control CPU FanEQ ontrol - FanEQ Target Temp. - FanEQ Temp. Tolerance - FanEQ Start Control - FanEQ Stop Control SYS FanEQ Control - FanEQ Target Temp. - FanEQ Temp. Tolerance - FanEQ Start Control - FanEQ Stop Control Enabled 50C/122F 5C/ 41F 80% 50% Enabled 35C/ 95F 5C/ 41F 70% 50% Item Help
CPU FanEQ Control This item allows you to control the CPUFAN speed. When set to [Enabled], the following items become selectable. FanEQ Target Temp.
This item sets the temperature mark for the CPU FanEQ function to take effect. FanEQ Temp. Tolerance
This item sets the temperature tolerance range for the item FanEQ Target Temp. FanEQ Start Control
This item sets the speed ratio for the 3-pin CPU fan assembly connected at CPUFAN1 fan power connector to start running. FanEQ Stop Control
This item sets the lowest speed ratio for the 3-pin CPU fan assembly connected at CPUFAN1 fan power connector to run at when the CPU temperature detected is lower than the value of item FanEQ Target Temp. plus the value of item FanEQ Temp. Tolerance. In the situation when the CPU temperature 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 CPU fan assembly connected at CPUFAN1 fan power connector will first run at the speed ratio set by the item FanEQ Start Control, and then up to 100%. SYS FanEQ Control This item allows you to control the SYSFAN speed. When set to [Enabled], the following items become selectable. FanEQ Target Temp.

This item sets the temperature mark for the SYS FanEQ function to take effect. FanEQ Temp. Tolerance
This item sets the speed ratio for the 3-pin fan assembly connected at SYSFAN1 fan power connector to start running. FanEQ Stop Control
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%.
Back to PC Health Status Setup Menu
FAN Fail Alarm Selectable This item selects the fan that will be monitored for malfunction. Shutdown When FAN Fail When set to [Enabled], the system will be shut down if the CPU fan is not running. CPU Shutdown Temperature This item sets the temperature that will shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats. CPU Warning Temperature This item selects the CPUs warning temperature limit. Once the system has detected that the CPUs temperature exceeded the limit, warning beeps will sound. 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.

Insert one blank floppy disk to the selected floppy drive and click [Build]. 3. Click [OK] to finish building the SATA Driver Disk.
Click [Exit] to exit the Floppy Disk Generator.
4.8 ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility)
ABIT EQ is a self-diagnostic system for PC based on motherboards designed and manufactured by ABIT Computer Corporation. It will protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of Power Supply Voltage, CPU & System Fans Speed, and CPU & System Temperature. To install this utility: 1. 2. Click on the [ABIT Utility] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [ABIT EQ] item. The installation screen appears:
Execute the ABIT EQ by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [ABIT EQ].

[All Programs]

[ABIT]
ABIT EQ shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well.
4.9 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility)
ABIT FlashMenu is the most stable Windows-based BIOS flash available. No more worries from crashing. With one click of BIOS updating, ABIT users can flash their BIOS more easily and in less time. To install this utility: 1. 2. Click on the [ABIT Utility] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [FlashMenu] item under the [ABIT Utility] tab. The following screen appears:

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.

5.1.3 Universal ABIT Contact Information
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