Abit AN8 32X User Manual

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AN8 32X

AMD Athlon 64/64FX/64x2 Dual Core System Board Socket 939

User’s Manual

4200-0468-01 Rev. 1.00

Copyright and Warranty Notice

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If you do not properly set the motherboard settings, causing the motherboard to malfunction or fail, we cannot guarantee any responsibility.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1.

Introduction ..........................................................................

1-1

1-1.

Features & Specifications ........................................................................

1-1

1-2.

Layout Diagram .......................................................................................

1-3

Chapter 2.

Hardware Setup....................................................................

2-1

2-1.

Install The Motherboard...........................................................................

2-1

2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly................................................

2-2

2-3.

Install System Memory ............................................................................

2-4

2-4.

Install Graphics Card(s) ...........................................................................

2-6

2-5. Connectors, Headers and Switches ..........................................................

2-8

 

(1). ATX Power Input Connectors........................................................

2-8

 

(2).

FAN Power Connectors .................................................................

2-9

 

(3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header ..................................................

2-9

 

(4). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ................................

2-10

 

(5). Additional USB Port Headers......................................................

2-11

 

(6). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers .............................................

2-11

 

(7).

Wake-up Header...........................................................................

2-12

 

(8). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors......................................

2-13

 

(9).

Serial ATA Connectors .................................................................

2-14

 

(10). GURU Clock Connection Header................................................

2-14

 

(11). PCI Express x1 Slots....................................................................

2-15

 

(12). PCI Express x16 Slot ...................................................................

2-15

 

(13). Front Panel Audio Connection Header ........................................

2-16

 

(14). Internal Audio Connectors ...........................................................

2-16

 

(15). POST Code Display .....................................................................

2-17

 

(16). Back Panel Connectors ................................................................

2-18

Chapter 3.

BIOS Setup............................................................................

3-1

3-1.

µGuruUtility .........................................................................................

3-3

3-2.

Standard CMOS Features.........................................................................

3-9

3-3.

Advanced BIOS Features.......................................................................

3-12

3-4.

Advanced Chipset Features....................................................................

3-14

3-5.

Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................

3-17

3-6.

Power Management Setup .....................................................................

3-21

3-7.

PnP/PCI Configurations.........................................................................

3-23

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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

Appendix A.

Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver .............................................

A-1

Appendix B.

Install Realtek Audio Driver............................................................

B-1

Appendix C.

Install Silicon Image 3132 SATA Driver ........................................

C-1

Appendix D.

Install Silicon Image 3132 RAID Driver ........................................

D-1

Appendix E.

Install Cool’n’Quiet Driver .............................................................

E-1

Appendix F.

Install USB 2.0 Driver .....................................................................

F-1

Appendix G.

Install ABIT µGuru Utility ..............................................................

G-1

Appendix H.

Generate Raid Floppy Disk .............................................................

H-1

Appendix I.

POST Code Definition ......................................................................

I-1

Appendix J.

Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)................................................

J-1

Appendix K.

How to Get Technical Support ........................................................

K-1

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Introduction

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Chapter 1. Introduction

1-1. Features & Specifications

1.CPU

Supports AMD Athlon 64/64FX/64x2 Dual Core 939-pin K8 CPU with 2GHz system bus using Hyper Transport Technology

Supports AMD K8 CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology

2.Chipset

NVIDIA® C51D/ CK804 SLI Chipset

3.Memory

Four 184-pin DIMM sockets

Supports Dual Channel DDR 400 ECC/non-ECC un-buffered memory

Supports maximum memory capacity up to 8GB

4.NVIDIA SLI Technology

Two PCI-Express X16 slots support NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface

5.NV SATA 3Gb/s RAID

Supports 4 ports SATA 3Gb/s RAID 0/1/0+1/5

Supports SATA AHCI, providing native command queuing and native hot plug

6.2nd SATA RAID

Serial ATA 3Gb/s by Sil 3132 PCIE controller

Supports SATA RAID 0/1 NCQ

7.Audio

7.1-channel Audio on Board (ALC850)

Optical S/PDIF Output/Input

Supports auto jack sensing

8.NV GbE LAN

NVIDIA® Gigabit Ethernet with NV Firewall ActiveArmor

9.IEEE 1394

Supports IEEE 1394a

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10.Internal I/O Connectors

2x PCI-E X16 slot

2x PCI-E X1 slots

2x PCI slots

1x Floppy port supports up to 2.88MB

2x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors

6x SATA 3G connectors

3x USB 2.0 headers

1x IEEE 1394 header

1 x FP-Audio header

1 x CD-IN

11.Back Panel I/O

1x PS/2 keyboard

1x PS/2 mouse

1x OPT-IN1 connector

1x OPT-OUT1 connector

1x AUDIO1 connector (Surround-Left / Surround-Right, Rear-Left / Rear-Right, Center/Subwoofer)

1x AUDIO2 connector (Mic-In, Line-In, Line-Out)

4x USB 2.0 connector

1x RJ-45 LAN connector

1 x IEEE1394 port

12.Miscellaneous

ATX form factor: 305 x 245 mm

!Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.

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1-2. Layout Diagram

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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 add-on cards. Failing to do so may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged.

2-1. Install The Motherboard

Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow a motherboard to be securely attached 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 studs. Only if you are unable to do this should you attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on the board with the mounting holes on the chassis. If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you can attach the board with studs. If the holes line up and there are only slots, you can only attach with spacers. Take the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can slide the board into

position aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on.

ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with.

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2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly

Please pay attention to the following notices before installing the CPU and heatsink/fan assembly.

1.Always use the processor with the Heatsink and Fan Assembly installed.

2.Do not touch the pins on the processor.

3.If you ever need to reinstall the Heatsink and fan Assembly, please clean the heatsink surface and apply new thermal interface material first.

1. Pull out the socket locking lever slightly, then lift it up.

2. Align the corner with triangle mark of the processor with the marking on the motherboard, and then place the processor vertical down into the socket.

3. Lower the locking lever to the fully locked position.

4.Apply thermal interface material.

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.

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6. On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the retention frame.

7. Turn the cam lever to lock into the retention frame.

8. Attach the four-pin power plug from the heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU FAN connector.

For detailed information on how to install your heatsink and fan assembly, please refer to the instruction manual that came packed with the heatsink and fan assembly you bought.

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2-3. Install System Memory

This motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for Single/Dual Channel DDR 400/333/200 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 8GB.

Table 2-1. Valid Memory Configurations

 

Bank

 

 

Memory Module

 

 

Total Memory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1)

 

 

256, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB

 

 

256MB ~ 2GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2)

 

 

256, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB

 

 

256MB ~ 2GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank 4, 5 (DIMM3)

 

 

256, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB

 

 

256MB ~ 2GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank 6, 7 (DIMM4)

 

 

256, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB

 

 

256MB ~ 2GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total System Memory

 

 

 

256MB ~ 8GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table 2-2. Unbuffered DIMM Support For AMD 939-pin Processor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data Bus

DIMM1

 

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

 

Default Setting

 

 

 

 

 

 

1T

 

2T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single rank

 

N/A

Empty

N/A

DDR400

 

DDR400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double rank

 

N/A

Empty

N/A

DDR400

 

DDR400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Empty

 

N/A

Single rank

N/A

DDR333

 

DDR333

64-bits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Empty

 

N/A

Double rank

N/A

DDR400

 

DDR400

(Single

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single rank

 

N/A

Single rank

N/A

DDR333

 

DDR400

Channel)

 

 

 

Single rank

 

N/A

Double rank

N/A

DDR200

 

DDR400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double rank

 

N/A

Single rank

N/A

DDR200

 

DDR400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double rank

 

N/A

Double rank

N/A

DDR200

 

DDR333

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single rank

Single rank

Empty

Empty

DDR400

 

DDR400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double rank

Double rank

Empty

Empty

DDR400

 

DDR400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Empty

 

Empty

Single rank

Single rank

DDR333

 

DDR333

128-bits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Empty

 

Empty

Double rank

Double rank

DDR400

 

DDR400

(Dual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single rank

Single rank

Single rank

Single rank

DDR333

 

DDR400

Channel)

 

 

Single rank

Single rank

Double rank

Double rank

DDR200

 

DDR400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double rank

Double rank

Single rank

Single rank

DDR200

 

DDR400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double rank

Double rank

Double rank

Double rank

DDR200

 

DDR333

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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To reach the performance of Dual Channel DDR, the following rules must be obeyed:

When installing TWO DIMM modules: Install DIMM modules of the same type and size for slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2] or slots [DIMM3]+[DIMM4].

When installing FOUR DIMM modules: Install DIMM modules of the same type and size for slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2], and slots [DIMM3]+[DIMM4].

NOTE: Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup requires after adding or removing memory modules, but you will have to clear the CMOS memory first if any memory module related problem occurs.

Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules.

1.Locate the DIMM slot on the board.

2.Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away of touching its connectors.

3.Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.

4.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.

5.To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.

ATTENTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly.

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2-4. Install Graphics Card(s)

This motherboard supports two graphics modes: Normal Mode for single PCIE graphics card and SLI Mode for two identical SLI-ready graphics cards.

NOTE: The NVIDIA SLI technology currently supports the Windows XP operating system only.

Normal Mode: Insert your PCIE graphics card into PCIEXP1 or PCIEXP2 slot.

SLI Mode: Insert 2 identical SLI-ready graphics cards into PCIEXP1 and PCIEXP2 slots.

SLI Mode:

To install two SLI-ready graphics cards under SLI Mode, you will need to:

Prepare two identical NVIDIA certified, SLI-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards (the same model from the same manufacturer).

Make sure the graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver form NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).

Make sure your power supply unit is sufficient to provide the minimum power required.

1. Insert the two graphics cards into PCIEXP1 and PCIEXP2 slots on the motherboard.

2. There are goldfingers on your SLI Graphics Cards reserved for the SLI Bridge Connector.

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3. Locate the SLI Bridge Connector in the package.

4. Insert the SLI Bridge Connector into the SLI goldfingers on each graphics card.

5. The SLI bracket included in the package is used for supporting the SLI bridge connector and the two SLI graphics cards.

6. Insert the SLI bracket into the bracket slot between the graphics cards. Secure the SLI bracket and the graphics cards to the chassis with screws.

NOTE: The OTES SLIpstream that packed in the package is optional. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide of the OTES SLIpstream if you wish to install it.

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2-5. Connectors, Headers and Switches

Here we will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches, and how to connect them. Please read the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all the hardware installation inside the computer chassis. A complete enlarged layout diagram is shown in Chapter 1 for all the positions of connectors and headers on the board that you may refer to.

WARNING: Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to 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.

(1). ATX Power Input Connectors

This motherboard provides two power connectors to connect ATX12V power supplier.

NOTE: This 24-pin power connector “ATXPWR1” is compliant to the former 20-pin type. Pay attention to the orientation when attaching the power cord. (Pin-11, 12, 23, and 24 should be left un-connected).

Note: It is recommended to connect to a power with 350W, 20A +5VDC capacity at least for heavily loaded system, and a 2A +5VSB capacity at least for supporting wake-up features.

The auxiliary 12V power connector [ATX4P1] provides an additional power source for devices added on PCI Express slots. It is highly recommended to attach 12V power from the power supplier for the best system stability.

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(2). 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

NBFAN1: Chipset Fan Power Connector

AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector

WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.

(3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header

This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory.

Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Normal operation.

Pin 2-3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory.

WARNING: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory. Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormally or malfunction.

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(4). 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 “+” aligning 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 simply cause the LED to not light, 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.

SPK (Pin 15, 17, 19, 21):

Connects to the System Speaker cable of chassis.

SLED (Pin 2, 4):

Connects to the Suspend LED cable (if there is one) of chassis front panel.

PWR-ON (Pin 6, 8):

Connects to the Power Switch cable of chassis front panel.

PLED (Pin 16, 18, 20):

Connects to the Power LED cable of chassis front panel.

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(5). Additional USB Port Headers

These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through a USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications.

Pin

Pin Assignment

Pin

Pin Assignment

1

VCC

2

VCC

 

 

 

 

3

Data0 -

4

Data1 -

 

 

 

 

5

Data0 +

6

Data1 +

 

 

 

 

7

Ground

8

Ground

9

NC

10

NC

 

 

 

 

(6). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers

This header provides one additional IEEE1394 port connection through an extension cable and bracket.

Pin

Pin Assignment

Pin

Pin Assignment

 

 

 

 

1

TPA0 +

2

TPA0 -

3

GND

4

GND

 

 

 

 

5

TPB0 +

6

TPB0 -

 

 

 

 

7

+12V

8

+12V

 

 

 

 

9

NC

10

GND

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(7). Wake-up Header

These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function.

PS2-PWR1:

Pin 1-2 shorted (Default): Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port.

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.

FP-PWR1:

Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at FP-USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at FP-USB1 port.

FP-PWR2:

Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at FP-USB2 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at FP-USB2 port.

FP-PWR3:

Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at FP-USB3 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at FP-USB3 port.

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(8). 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.

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: 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.

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(9). Serial ATA Connectors

These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable.

(10). GURU Clock Connection Header

This header is reserved for connecting ABIT’s exclusive GURU Clock or GURU Panel.

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(11). PCI Express x1 Slots

These slots are used to attach the next generation of I/O architecture.

(12). PCI Express x16 Slot

This slot is used to attach the next generation of graphics architecture.

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(13). Front Panel Audio Connection Header

This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel.

Pin

Pin Assignment

Pin

Pin Assignment

1

MIC2 L

2

AGND

3

MIC2 R

4

AVCC

5

FRO-R

6

MIC2_JD

7

F_IO_SEN

8

NC

9

FRO-L

10

LINE2_JD

(14). Internal Audio Connectors

These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.

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