Abit AT8 32X REV 2 User Manual

AT8 32X
AMD Athlon 64x2/64FX/64 System Board Socket 939
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. | Introduction .......................................................................... | ||
Features & Specifications ........................................................................ | |||
Layout Diagram ....................................................................................... | |||
Chapter 2. | Hardware Setup.................................................................... | ||
Install The Motherboard........................................................................... | |||
Install System Memory ............................................................................ | |||
Install Graphics Card(s) ........................................................................... | |||
| CrossFire Mode:....................................................................................... | ||
| (1). | ATX Power Input Connectors........................................................ | |
| (2). | FAN Power Connectors ............................................................... | |
| (3). | GURU Clock Connection Header................................................ | |
| (4). | CMOS Memory Clearing Header ................................................ | |
| (5). | Internal Audio Connectors ........................................................... | |
| (6). | Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ................................ | |
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| (8). | Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors...................................... | |
| (9). | Serial ATA Connectors ................................................................. | |
| (10). PCI Express x1 Slots.................................................................... | ||
| (11). PCI Express x16 Slot ................................................................... | ||
| (12). Additional USB Port Headers...................................................... | ||
| (13). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers ............................................. | ||
| (14). Front Panel Audio Connection Header ........................................ | ||
| (15). POST Code Display ..................................................................... | ||
| (16). Back Panel Connectors ................................................................ | ||
Chapter 3. | BIOS Setup............................................................................ | ||
µGuru™ Utility ......................................................................................... | |||
Standard CMOS Features......................................................................... | |||
Advanced BIOS Features....................................................................... | |||
Advanced Chipset Features.................................................................... | |||
Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................ | |||
Power Management Setup ..................................................................... |
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PnP/PCI Configurations......................................................................... | ||
Load | ||
Load Optimized Defaults ....................................................................... | ||
Set Password .......................................................................................... | ||
Save & Exit Setup .................................................................................. | ||
Exit Without Saving............................................................................... |
Appendix A. | Install Audio Driver ......................................................................... | |
Appendix B. | Install Realtek LAN Driver.............................................................. | |
Appendix C. | Install ULi1575 SATA RAID Driver............................................... | |
Appendix D. | Install Sil3132 SATA Driver............................................................ | |
Appendix E. | Install Cool’n’Quiet Driver ............................................................. | |
Appendix F. | Install USB 2.0 Driver ..................................................................... | |
Appendix G. | Install ABIT µGuru Utility .............................................................. | |
Appendix H. | POST Code Definition ..................................................................... | |
Appendix I. | Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)................................................ | |
Appendix J. | How to Get Technical Support ......................................................... |
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.CPU
•Socket 939 for AMD Athlon 64x2/ 64FX/ 64 Processors with 2000MT/s System Bus
•Supports AMD K8 CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology
2.Chipset
•ATI RD580 RADEON Xpress 3200 chip
•ULI 1575 SB chip
•Support Dual Full PCIE x16 bandwidth to graphic
3.Memory
•Four
•Supports Dual Channel DDR 400/333/266
•Supports maximum memory capacity up to 8GB
4.Graphics
•Two
•Two X16 graphics links for high performance Crossfire configurations
5.ABIT Engineered
•ABIT Silent OTES Technology
•ABIT µGuru™ Technology
6.Serial ATA
•4x SATA 3.0 Gb/s (RAID 0/1/0+1/5)
•Supports SATA AHCI, providing native command queuing and native hot plug
•Onboard Silicon Image Sil3132 PCIE RAID controller, supports 2x 3Gb/s SATA ports
7.LAN
•Onboard 10/100/1000M PCIE controller
8.IEEE 1394
•Supports IEEE1394 by PCI controller
9.Audio
•Onboard 7.1 CH HD Audio CODEC
•Optical S/PDIF Output/Input
•Supports auto jack sensing
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10.Internal I/O Connectors
•2x
•2x
•2x PCI slots
•1x Floppy port supports up to 2.88MB
•2x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors
•6x SATA 3G connectors
•2x USB 2.0 headers
•1x IEEE 1394 header
•1x
•1x
11.Back Panel I/O
•1x PS/2 keyboard connector
•1x PS/2 mouse connector
•1x
•1x
•1x AUDIO1 connector
•1x AUDIO2 connector
•4x USB 2.0 connector
•1x
•1x 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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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 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
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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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