Abit AA8XE User Manual

AA8XE
Intel Pentium 4 System Board
Socket 775
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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. | Introduction .......................................................................... | ||
Features & Specifications ........................................................................ | |||
Layout Diagram ....................................................................................... | |||
Chapter 2. | Hardware Setup.................................................................... | ||
Install The Motherboard........................................................................... | |||
Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly................................................ | |||
Install System Memory ............................................................................ | |||
Connectors, Headers and Switches .......................................................... | |||
| (1). | ATX Power Input Connectors........................................................ | |
| (2). | FAN Power Connectors ................................................................. | |
| (3). | CMOS Memory Clearing Header .................................................. | |
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| (5). | Front Panel Audio Connection Header ........................................ | |
| (6). | Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ................................ | |
| (7). | Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers ............................................. | |
| (8). | Additional USB Port Headers...................................................... | |
| (9). | GURU Clock Connection Header................................................ | |
| (10). Internal Audio Connectors ........................................................... | ||
| (11). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors...................................... | ||
| (12). POST Code Display ..................................................................... | ||
| (13). Serial ATA Connectors ................................................................. | ||
| (14). PCI Express x16 Slot ................................................................... | ||
| (15). PCI Express x1 Slots.................................................................... | ||
| (16). Back Panel Connectors ................................................................ | ||
Chapter 3. | BIOS Setup............................................................................ | ||
µGuru Utility............................................................................................ | |||
Standard CMOS Features......................................................................... | |||
Advanced BIOS Features....................................................................... | |||
Advanced Chipset Features.................................................................... | |||
Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................ | |||
Power Management Setup ..................................................................... | |||
PnP/PCI Configurations......................................................................... | |||
Load | |||
Load Optimized Defaults ....................................................................... | |||
Set Password .......................................................................................... |
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Appendix A. | Install Intel Chipset Software Utility............................................... | |
Appendix B. | Install Intel Application Accelerator RAID.................................... | |
Appendix C. | Install Audio Driver ......................................................................... | |
Appendix D. | Install LAN Driver ........................................................................... | |
Appendix E. | Install USB 2.0 Driver ..................................................................... | |
Appendix F. | Install ABIT µGuru Utility .............................................................. | |
Appendix G. | POST Code Definition ..................................................................... | |
Appendix H. | Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)............................................... | |
Appendix I. | How to Get Technical Support ......................................................... |
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.LGA775 CPU Socket
•Designed for Intel® 90nm Pentium 4/Celeron D LGA775 processors with 1066/800/533 MHz FSB
•Supports Intel®
2.Express Chipset
•Intel® 925XE / Intel® ICH6R Express Chipset
3.Flexible Memory
•Four
•Supports Dual channel
4.PCI Express x16 graphics
•Delivers up to 8GB/s per direction for 3.5 times more bandwidth than AGP8X at 2.1GB/s
5.PCI Express x1 I/O
•Offers 500MB/s concurrently, over 3.5 times more bandwidth than PCI at 133MB/s
6.SATA Matrix RAID
•Intel® Matrix Storage Technology on 4 Serial ATA ports. RAID 0/RAID 1 delivers higher performance and data protection
•Supports SATA AHCI, providing native command queuing and native hot plug
7.High Definition Audio
•Onboard
•Professional digital audio interface supports auto jack sensing and optical S/PDIF In/Out
8.IEEE 1394
•Supports 3 Ports IEEE 1394 at 100/200/400 Mb/s transfer rate
9.Gigabit LAN
•Onboard Gigabit LAN controller supports 10/100/1000M Ethernet
10.ABIT Engineered
•ABIT uGuru™ Technology (ABIT OC Guru/ABIT EQ/ABIT Flash Menu/ABIT Black Box)
•ABIT CPU ThermalGuard™ Technology
11.Internal I/O Connectors
•1x PCI Express x16 slot
•3x PCI Express x1 slots
•2x PCI slots
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•1x Floppy port supports up to 2.88MB
•4x SATA 150 connectors
•1x Ultra ATA/100/66/33 connector
•2x USB 2.0 headers
•2x IEEE 1394 headers
•1x
•1x
12.Back Panel I/O
•1x PS/2 Keyboard, 1x PS/2 mouse
•1x Serial port, 1x Parallel port
•1x S/PDIF In connector
•1x S/PDIF Out connector
•1x AUDIO1 connector
•1x AUDIO2 connector
•2x USB 2.0 connectors, 1x IEEE 1394 connector
•2x USB 2.0 connectors, 1x
13.Miscellaneous
•ATX form factor (305mm x 245mm)
Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Before the Installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V standby power), or disconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any connectors or
Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow motherboard to be securely attached on and at the same time, prevented from short circuits. There are two ways to attach the motherboard to the chassis base:
1.use with studs
2.or use with spacers
In principle, the best way to attach the board is to use with studs. Only if you are unable to do this should you attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on the board with the mounting holes on the chassis. If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you can attach the board with studs. If the holes line up and there are only slots, you can only attach with spacers. Take the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can slide the board into
position aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on.
ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are without
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In order to protect the contact pins, please pay attention to these notices:
1.A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation is recommended.
2.Never touch the contact pins with fingers or any object.
3.Always put on the cap when the CPU is not in use.
1. Place the board so as to let the lever hook of the socket is on your left side. Use your left thumb and forefinger to hold the lever hook, pull it away from the retention tab.
4. Use your right thumb and forefinger to grasp the CPU package. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the substrate, and face the
5. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. The alignment key must be located in the notch of package.
2.Rotate the lever to fully open position.
3. Use your right thumb on the
6. Use your left hand to hold the load plate, and use your right thumb to peel the cap off.
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