ABIT AN8, AN8 SLI, AN8 ULTRA, AN8 V2.0, AN8-3 EYE User Manual

AN8 Series

(AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra/AN8-3rd Eye

/AN8 V2.0/AN8/AN8-V)

AMD Athlon 64/64FX System Board

Socket 939

User’s Manual

4200-0438-11

Rev. 1.04

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 (AN8 SLI) ......................................................................1-3

1-3. Layout Diagram (AN8 Ultra)...................................................................1-4

1-4. Layout Diagram (AN8-3rd Eye/AN8)........................................................1-5

1-5. Layout Diagram (AN8 V2.0) ....................................................................1-6

1-6. Layout Diagram (AN8-V)......................................................................... 1-7

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 two Graphics Cards with NVIDIA SLI Technology (AN8 SLI) ...2-7

2-5. Connectors, Headers and Switches ........................................................2-10

(1). ATX Power Input Connectors......................................................2-10

(2). FAN Power Connectors ...............................................................2-12

(3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header ................................................2-13

(4). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ................................2-14

(5). Additional USB Port Headers......................................................2-15

(6). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers .............................................2-16

(7). Wake-up Header...........................................................................2-17

(8). GURU Clock Connection Header................................................2-19

(9). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors......................................2-20

(10). Serial ATA Connectors.................................................................2-22

(11). Status Indicators ...........................................................................2-23

(12). POST Code Display .....................................................................2-24

(13). PCI Express x16 Slot ...................................................................2-25

(14). PCI Express x1 Slots....................................................................2-26

(15). SLI Switchboard Slot (AN8 SLI)..................................................2-26

(16). AUDIOMAX Slot........................................................................2-27

(17). Front Panel Audio Connection Header ........................................2-36

(18). Internal Audio Connectors ...........................................................2-37

(19). Back Panel Connectors ................................................................2-38

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Chapter 3. BIOS Setup............................................................................ 3-1

3-1. µGuru™ Utility .........................................................................................3-2

3-2. Standard CMOS Features.......................................................................3-10

3-3. Advanced BIOS Features....................................................................... 3-13

3-4. Advanced Chipset Features....................................................................3-15

3-5. Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................3-18

3-6. Power Management Setup .....................................................................3-23

3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations.........................................................................3-25

3-8. Load Fail-Safe Defaults .........................................................................3-27

3-9. Load Optimized Defaults .......................................................................3-27

3-10. Set Password ..........................................................................................3-27

3-11. Save & Exit Setup..................................................................................3-27

3-12. Exit Without Saving...............................................................................3-27

Appendix A. Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver .............................................A-1

Appendix B. Install Realtek Audio Driver............................................................B-1

Appendix C. Install USB 2.0 Driver ..................................................................... C-1

Appendix D. Install AMD64 Processor Driver.....................................................D-1

Appendix E. Install ABIT µGuru Utility..............................................................E-1

Appendix F. AN8 NVRaid Floppy Disk ............................................................... F-1

Appendix G. POST Code Definition ..................................................................... G-1

Appendix H. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)...............................................H-1

Appendix I. How to Get Technical Support ......................................................... I-1

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Introduction 1-1

Chapter 1. Introduction

1-1. Features & Specifications

1. CPU

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

• Supports AMD K8 CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology

2. Memory

• Four 184-pin DIMM sockets

• Supports 4 DIMM Dual DDR 400/333/266 non-ECC un-buffered memory

• Supports maximum memory capacity up to 4GB

3. Chipset

• NVIDIA nForce4 single chip (AN8-3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V)

• NVIDIA nForce4 SLI single chip (AN8 SLI)

• NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra single chip (AN8 Ultra)

• Integrated NVIDIA Gigabit Ethernet and NVIDIA Firewall

4. NVIDIA SLI Technology (AN8 SLI)

• Two PCI-Express X16 slots support NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface

• Increase bandwidth of the PCI Express

5. NV SATA RAID

• Supports SATA150 RAID 0/1/0+1 JBOD

• Support SATA 1.5Gbps data transfer rate. (AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V)

• Supports SATA 3Gbps data transfer rate (AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra)

6. NV GbE LAN

• NVIDIA Gigabit Ethernet Controller

• NVIDIA Secure Networking Engine

7. NV Firewall

• Native NVIDIA Firewall

8. IEEE 1394 (AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra/AN8-3rd Eye/AN8 V2.0/AN8)

• Supports IEEE 1394 at 100/200/400 Mb/s transfer rate

9. Audio

• 5.1-channel AudioMAX Card (AN8-3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V)

• 7.1-channel AC97 AudioMAX

• Professional digital audio interface supports S/PDIF In/Out

• Supports auto jack sensing

™

bus providing 60x the bandwidth of PCI

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Acoustic Solution (AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra)

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10. ABIT Engineered

• ABIT uGuru! Technology

• ABIT OTES

• ABIT AudioMAX! Technology

• ABIT CPU ThermalGuard! Technology

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Technology (AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra/AN8-3rd Eye/AN8 V2.0/AN8)

11. Internal I/O Connectors

• 1x PCI-E X16 slot (AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V)

• 2x PCI-E X16 slot (AN8 SLI)

• 2x PCI-E X1 slots

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• 3x PCI slots (AN8 Ultra/AN8 3

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• 2x PCI slots (AN8 SLI)

• 1x Audio daughter card port

• 1x Floppy port supports up to 2.88MB

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

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• 4x SATA 150 connectors (AN8-3

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• 4x SATA 3G connectors (AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra)

• 3x USB 2.0 headers

• 1x IEEE 1394 header (AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra/AN8-3rd Eye/AN8 V2.0/AN8)

12. Back Panel I/O

• 1x IEEE 1394 Connector (AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra/AN8-3rd Eye/AN8 V2.0/AN8)

• 1x PS/2 keyboard, 1x PS/2 mouse

• 4x USB 2.0, 1x RJ-45 LAN Connector

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• 1x OTES (AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra/AN8-3

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13. Miscellaneous

• ATX form factor: 305 x 245 mm

14. Order Information

Model Features

AN8 SLI NF4 SLI, SATA 3Gbps, IEEE 1394, Q-OTES, OTES SLIpstream

AN8 Ultra NF4 Ultra, SATA 3Gbps, IEEE 1394, Q-OTES

AN8-3rd Eye NF4, SATA 1.5Gbps, IEEE 1394, Dual OTES, Guru Clock

AN8 NF4, SATA 1.5Gbps, IEEE 1394, Dual OTES

AN8 V2.0 NF4, SATA 1.5Gbps, IEEE 1394, Q-OTES

AN8-V NF4, SATA 1.5Gbps

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

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1-2. Layout Diagram (AN8 SLI)

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1-3. Layout Diagram (AN8 Ultra)

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1-4. Layout Diagram (AN8-3rd Eye/AN8)

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1-5. Layout Diagram (AN8 V2.0)

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1-6. Layout Diagram (AN8-V)

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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.

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

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.

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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 slots for Single/Dual Channel DDR 400/333/266
memory modules with memory expansion size up to 4GB.

Table 2-1. Valid Memory Configurations

Bank Memory Module Total Memory

Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) 256, 512MB, 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB

Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) 256, 512MB, 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB

Bank 4, 5 (DIMM3) 256, 512MB, 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB

Bank 6, 7 (DIMM4) 256, 512MB, 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB

Total System Memory 256MB ~ 4GB

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

Data Bus DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

Single rank N/A Empty N/A DDR400

Double rank N/A Empty N/A DDR400

Empty N/A Single rank N/A DDR400

64-bits
(Single

Channel)

128-bits

(Dual

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Empty N/A Double rank N/A DDR400

Single rank N/A Single rank N/A DDR400

Single rank N/A Double rank N/A DDR400

Double rank N/A Single rank N/A DDR400

Double rank N/A Double rank N/A DDR333

Single rank Single rank Empty Empty DDR400

Double rank Double rank Empty Empty DDR400

Empty Empty Single rank Single rank DDR400

Empty Empty Double rank Double rank DDR400

Single rank Single rank Single rank Single rank DDR400

Single rank Single rank Double rank Double rank DDR400

Double rank Double rank Single rank Single rank DDR400

Double rank Double rank Double rank Double rank DDR333

Default

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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].

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NOTE: This illustration is based on the model AN8 Ultra. All other models except for AN8 SLI share the

same connector, header and jumper positions.

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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.

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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 two Graphics Cards with NVIDIA SLI Technology

(AN8 SLI)

This motherboard supports the NVIDIA SLI (Scalable-Link-Interface) technology, allowing the operation
of two identical (the same model from the same manufacturer) PCI Express x16 graphics cards.

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

Normal Mode: Leave the SLI Switch to its

default Normal mode and insert the graphics
card into PCIEXP1 slot. The PCIEXP2 slot
functions as a PCIE x1 slot under this mode.

NOTE: When PCIEXP2 slot functions as a PCIE x1 slot under Normal mode, insert the PCIE x1 card
into the marked area of PCIEXP2 slot.

This motherboard is factory pre-installed with an ABIT SLI switchboard. By the default “Normal” mode,
this motherboard is set for one single graphics card operation. To operate two graphics cards on this
motherboard, you will have to set the switchboard to “SLI” mode in advance.

• Prepare two identical NVIDIA certified, SLI-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards.

• 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.

SLI Mode: Switch the SLI Switch to SLI
Mode and insert the SLI-ready graphics
cards into PCIEXP1 and PCIEXP2 slots.

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Please follow the instructions below to set the
system to SLI mode and install your graphics
cards.

NOTE: Please handle the switchboard with
caution. Watch out for the sharp edges.

1. Simultaneously push the two retention clips

at both ends outward to release the switchboard.
Carefully pull the switchboard out of the slot.

2. Flip the switchboard over to the side

labeled with “SLI”. Carefully insert the
switchboard into the slot.

3. Slightly push down the switchboard until
the retention clip snap into places. Make sure
the switchboard is completely inserted into the
slot.

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

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

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IMPORTANT: Please disable the following
items in BIOS setup while running under SLI
mode: All the “FanEQ controls” (CPU, NB,
SYS, OTES1, OTES2 and AUX FanEQ Control)
and “Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology”. The system
may be unstable without doing so. Detail
information about these items will be described
in “Chapter 3. BIOS Setup”.

6. Insert the SLI Bridge Connector into the

SLI goldfingers on each graphics card.

7. The SLI bracket included in the package is

used for supporting the SLI bridge connector
and the two SLI graphics cards.

8. 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).

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NOTE: This illustration is based on the model AN8 Ultra. All other models except for AN8 SLI share the

same connector, header and jumper positions.

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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

• AUXFAN1: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector

• NBFAN1: Chipset Fan Power Connector

• OTESFAN1, OTESFAN2: OTES Fan Power Connector

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

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(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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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

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

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(6). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers

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

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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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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.

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• PS2-PWR1:

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

• USB-PWR1:

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

• USB-PWR2:

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

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• USB-PWR3:

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

• USB-PWR4:

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

• USB-PWR5:

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

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(8). GURU Clock Connection Header

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

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(9). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors

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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.

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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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(10). Serial ATA Connectors

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

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(11). Status Indicators

• LED1 (5VSB): This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source.

• LED2 (VCC): This LED lights up when the system power is on.

• LED3: This LED lights up when the system works on SLI mode. (AN8 SLI)

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(12). POST Code Display

This is an LED device to display the “POST” Code, the acronym of 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 computer’s 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.

This LED device also displays the “POST” Code of AC2003, an “uGuru” chipset developed exclusively
by ABIT computer.

NOTE: The decimal point lights up when executing the AC2003 POST action.

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See Appendix for both AWARD and AC2003 POST Code definition.

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(13). PCI Express x16 Slot

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

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(14). PCI Express x1 Slots

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

AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V AN8 SLI

SLI Switchboard Slot (AN8 SLI)

(15).

This slot and the pre-installed ABIT SLI Switch set the graphic mode to either Normal or SLI mode.

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(16). AUDIOMAX Slot

The slot “AUDIOMAX1” provides the audio input/output connection at back panel through an audio
daughter-card.

NOTE: Install this daughter-card at slot “AUDIOMAX1”.

# AudioMAX 7.1 (AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra)

SPDIF OUT: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital

•

multimedia devices.

Line-in/IN: This is a multi-functional connector. This connector provides an S/PDIF-In

•

connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. It also connects to the line out from
external audio sources.

•

Mic-in: Connects to the plug from external microphone.

• Line-out: Connects to the front left and front right channel in the 7.1-channel or regular 2-channel

audio system.

•

Cen/Sub: Connects to the center and subwoofer channel in the 7.1 channel audio system.

• R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel in the 7.1

channel audio system.

•

S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connects to the surround left and surround

right channel in the 7.1 channel audio system.

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S/PDIF Connection:

Note: Remove the rubber protection-caps before using this optical fiber cable.

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• S/PDIF Output Connection:

1. Pull out the 3.5mm adapter at one end. Plug the rest of this end into the [SPDIF OUT] jack on

the daughter-card.

2. Plug another end into the [S/PDIF In] (Digital In) jack on your digital multimedia device.

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• S/PDIF Input Connection:

1. Plug the end with 3.5mm adapter into the [Line-in/IN] jack on this daughter-card. (This jack is

used for either optical or line input.)

2. Plug another end into the [S/PDIF Out] (Digital Out) jack on your digital multimedia device

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• Line-in connection:

1. Plug one end of a standard 3.5mm audio stereo cable into the [Line-in/IN] jack on this

daughter card.

2. Plug another end into the [Line-out] jack on your multimedia device

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Analog connection for 7.1 channel audio system:

Please follow the below diagram to connect your sound system to the audio daughter card.

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# AudioMAX 5.1 (AN8 3rd EYE/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V)

SPDIF IN: This connector provides an S/PDIF-In connection through optical fiber to digital

•

multimedia devices.

•

SPDIF OUT: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital

multimedia devices.

•

Mic-in: Connects to the plug from external microphone.

• Line-in: Connects to the line out from external audio sources.

• Line-out: Connects to the front left and front right channel in the 5.1 channel or regular 2-channel

audio system.

S.L./S.R.: Connects to the surround left and surround right channel in the 5.1 channel audio

•

system.

•

Cen./Sub.: Connects to the center and subwoofer channel in the 5.1 channel audio system.

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S/PDIF Connection:

• S/PDIF Input Connection:

1. Remove the rubber protection-caps from both ends of the cable.

2. Plug one end of the cable into the [SPDIF IN] jack on this daughter-card.

3. Plug another end into the [Digital-Out] (SPDIF-Out) jack on your digital multimedia device.

• S/PDIF Output Connection:

1. Remove the rubber protection-caps from both ends of the cable.

2. Plug one end of the cable into the [SPDIF OUT] jack on this daughter-card.

3. Plug another end into the [Digital-In] (SPDIF-In) jack on your digital multimedia device.

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Analog connection for 5.1 channel audio system:

Please follow the below diagram to connect your sound system to the audio daughter card.

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(17). Front Panel Audio Connection Header

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

rd

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Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra

Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment

1 Audio Mic. 2 Ground

3 Audio Mic. Bias 4 VCC

Speaker Out Right

5

Channel

Speaker Out Right

6

Channel Return

7 X 8 NC

Speaker Out Left

9

Channel

Speaker Out Left

10

Channel Return

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(18). Internal Audio Connectors

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

rd

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(19). Back Panel Connectors

AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0

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• Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse.

• Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard.

• IEEE1: Connects to devices of IEEE1394 protocol

• 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.

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BIOS Setup 3-1

Chapter 3. BIOS Setup

This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS
(Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between
processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when installing motherboard, reconfiguring
system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This chapter explains the Setup Utility of BIOS utility.

After powering up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen, the memory count begins, and
then the following message appears on the screen:

PRESS DEL TO ENTER SETUP

If this message disappears before you respond, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>
keys, or by pressing the Reset button on computer chassis. Only when it failed by these two methods can
you restart the system by powering it off and then back on.

After pressing <Del> key, the main menu screen appears.

Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

► µGuru Utility ► PnP/PCI Configurations

► Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults

► Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults

► Advanced Chipset Features Set Password

► Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup

► Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving

Esc : Quit
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
F6 : Save PROFILE to BIOS

OC Guru & ABIT EQ

NOTE: In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staffs are 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 what you see on your screen.

In the BIOS Setup main menu, you can see several options. We will explain these options step by step in
the following pages of this chapter, but let us first see a short description of the function keys you may
use here.

Esc:

Press this button to quit the BIOS Setup.

→:

↑↓←

Press these buttons to choose, in the main menu, the option you want to confirm or to modify.

F10:

When you have completed the setup of BIOS parameters, press this button to save these parameters and
to exit the BIOS Setup menu.

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
(NF-CK804-6A61FA1BC-00)
F7 :Load PROFILE from BIOS

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3-1. µGuru™ Utility

There are two setup menus in this µGuru utility. You may switch between these two by clicking the left
or right arrow key on keyboard:

OC Guru:

OC Guru ABIT EQ

Brand Name: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ Item Help
Frequency: 2200MHz

CPU Operating Speed 2200(200)

- External Clock 200 MHz

- Multiplier Factor x11.0

- PCIE Clock 100 MHz

Voltages Control [Auto Detect]

- CPU Core Voltage 1.350V

- DDR SDRAM Voltage 2.60V

- DDR VTT Voltage 1.30V

- nForce4 Voltage 1.50V

- HyperTransport Voltage 1.20V
DDR Ref. Voltage Default
CPU Ref. Voltage Default

Power Cycle Statistics Press Enter

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F8: On The Fly F10:Save ESC:Exit

Brand Name:

This item displays the CPU model name installed on this motherboard.

Frequency:

This item displays the processor speed of the CPU installed on this motherboard.

CPU Operating Speed:

This item displays the CPU operating speed according to the type and speed of your CPU. You can also
select the [User Define] option to enter the manual option.

User Define:

WARNING: The wrong settings of the multiplier and external clock in certain circumstances may cause

CPU damage. Setting the working frequency higher than the PCI chipset or processor specs, may cause
abnormal memory module functioning, system hangs, hard disk drive data loss, abnormal functioning of
the VGA card, or abnormal functioning with other add-on cards. Using non-specification settings for your
CPU is not the intention of this explanation. These should be used for engineering testing, not for normal
applications.

There will be no guaranty for the settings beyond specification, any damage of any component on this
motherboard or peripherals result therein is not our responsibility.

µGuru Utility V1.00

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! External Clock:

This item selects the external clock frequency. Due to the specification limit of the CPU you installed, the
speed you set over its standard bus speed is supported, but not guaranteed.

! Multiplier Factor:

This item displays the multiplier factor for the CPU you installed.

! PCIE Clock

This item selects the PCI Express frequency.

Voltages Control:

This option allows you to switch between the default and user-defined voltages. Leave this setting to
default unless the current voltage setting cannot be detected or is not correct. The option “User Define”
enables you to select the following voltages manually.

! CPU Core Voltage:

This item selects the CPU core voltage.

! DDR SDRAM Voltage:

This item selects the voltage for DRAM slot.

! DDR VTT Voltage:

This item selects the voltage for VTTMEM port.

! nForce4 Voltage:

This item selects the NB voltage.

! HyperTransport Voltage:

This item selects the voltage for LDT Bus.

DDR Ref Voltage:

This Item selects the voltage for DDR memory reference.

CPU Ref Voltage:

This Item selects the voltage for CPU memory reference.

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Power Cycle Statistics:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:

OC Guru ABIT EQ

Power Cycle Statistics Item Help

PC Up Time 1 Hours
PC Up Time Total 8 Hours
PC Power Cycles 44 Cycles
PC Reset Button Cycles 0 Cycles
AC Power On Total Time 16 Hours
AC Power Cycles 24 Cycles

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F8: On The Fly F10:Save ESC:Exit

These items display the power cycle statistics for each element.

µGuru Utility V1.00

ABIT EQ:

Click right-arrow <→> key to switch from OC Guru setup menu to ABIT EQ setup menu:

OC Guru ABIT EQ
Item Help
ABIT EQ Beep Control Enabled
Temperature Monitoring Press Enter
Voltage Monitoring Press Enter
Fan Speed Monitoring Press Enter
FanEQ1 Control Press Enter
FanEQ2 Control Press Enter

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

µGuru Utility V1 00 .

ABIT EQ Beep Control:

This item allows you to enable or disable ABIT EQ Beep Control function.

$ Temperature Monitoring:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:

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OC Guru ABIT EQ

µGuru Utility V1 00 .

Temperature Monitoring

(*)CPU Temperature 51 C/123° °F (*) 85 /185 F ° ° (*) 75 C/167 F ° °
(*)SYS Temperature 33 C/99 F° ° ( ) 65 C/149 F° ° (*) 55 C/131 F ° °
(*)PWM Temperature 43°C/109°F ( ) 90°°C/194°F (*) 88°C/176°F

Reading Shutdow

Enab

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n

Shutdown
Temp.

Beep
Enable

Beep
Temp.

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

CPU Temperature/System Temperature/PWM Temperature:

These items display the temperatures of CPU, System, and Power Module.

! Shutdown Enable:

Use <Space> key to enable system shutdown function. If the CPU/System/PWM’s temperature exceeds
the shutdown temperature limit, the system would shutdown automatically.

! Shutdown Temp.:

This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system
overheats.

! Beep Enable:

Use <Space> key to enable warning beeps function. Once the system has detected that the
CPU/System/PWM’s temperature exceeded the beep temperature limit, warning beeps will sound.

! Beep Temp.:

This item selects the warning temperature limit.

NOTE: The shutdown temperature must be set above the warning temperature.

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$ Voltage Monitoring:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:

OC Guru ABIT EQ

(*)CPU Core Voltage 1.550V (*) (*) 1.89V 1.00V
(*)DDR Voltage 2.70V ( ) (*) 2.90V 2.10V
(*)DDR VTT Voltage 1.35V ( ) (*) 1.55V 1.05V
(*)nForce4 Voltage 1.52V ( ) (*) 1.80V 1.20V
(*)nForce4 Standby Voltage 1.50V ( ) (*) 1.85V 1.25V
(*)HyperTransport Voltage 1.19V ( ) (*) 1.45V 0.95V
(*)CPU VDDA 2.5V Voltage 2.58V ( ) (*) 3.00V 2.00V
(*)ATX +12V 11.70V ( ) (*) 14.40V 9.60V
(*)ATX +5V 5.03V ( ) (*) 6.00V 4.00V
(*)ATX +3.3V 3.39V ( ) (*) 3.95V 2.65V
(*)ATX 5VSB 5.06V ( ) (*) 6.00V 4.00V

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

All Voltages:

These items display the voltage of each element.

! Shutdown Enable:

Use <Space> key to enable system shutdown function. If the voltage of corresponding element is
higher/lower than the high/low limit, the system would automatically shutdown.

! Beep Enable:

Use <Space> key to enable warning beeps function. If the voltage of corresponding element is
higher/lower than the high/low limit, warning beeps will sound.

! High/Low Limit:

These items set the high and low voltage limit.

NOTE: The value of high limit must be set above the one of low limit.

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oltage r Monito ing

Reading Shutdow

Enab

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Beep

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High
Limit

Low
Limit

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$ Fan Speed Monitoring:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:

OC Guru ABIT EQ

(*)CPU FAN Speed 4020 RPM (*) (*) 1200 RPM
(*)NB FAN Speed N/A ( ) ( ) 1200 RPM
( )SYS FAN Speed N/A ( ) ( ) 1200 RPM
(*)OTES1 FAN Speed N/A ( ) ( ) 1200 RPM
(*)OTES2 FAN Speed N/A ( ) ( ) 1200 RPM
(*)AUX FAN Speed N/A ( ) ( ) 1200 RPM

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

CPU/NB/SYS/OTES1/OTES2/AUX FAN Speed:

These items display the speed of the fans connected to CPU, NB, SYS, OTES1, OTES2 and AUX FAN
headers.

! Shutdown Enable:

Use <Space> key to enable system shutdown function. Once the system has detected that the fan speed is
lower than the low limit value, system will shutdown automatically.

! Beep Enable:

Use <Space> key to enable warning beeps function. If the fan speed is lower than the low limit value,
warning beeps will sound.

! Low Limit:

This item sets the low limit of fan speed.

NOTE: Only the fans with 3-pin plugs provide the speed monitoring function.

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Reading Shutdow

Enab

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Beep

Low Limit

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$ FanEQ1 Control:

OC Guru ABIT EQ
FanEQ1 Control
CPU FanEQ Control Enabled Item Help

-Reference Temperature CP TemperU ature

-Control Temperature High 65°C/149°F

-Control Temperature Low 35°C/95°F

-DC Fan Voltage High 12.0V

-DC Fan Voltage Low 8.0V

NF4 FanEQ Control Enable

-Reference Temperature SY TemperS ature

-Control Temperature High 45°C/113°F

-Control Temperature Low 35°C/95°F

-DC Fan Voltage High 12.0V

-DC Fan Voltage Low 8.0V

SYS FanEQ Control Disabled

-Reference Temperature SY TemperS ature

-Control Temperature High 45°C/113°F

-Control Temperature Low 35°C/95°F

-DC Fan Voltage High 12.0V

-DC Fan Voltage Low 8.0V

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

µGuru Utility V1.00

$ FanEQ2 Control:

OC Guru ABIT EQ
FanEQ2 Control
OTES1 FanEQ Control Enabled Item Help

-Reference Temperature SY TemperS ature

-Control Temperature High 45 C/113 F° °

-Control Temperature Low 35 C/95° °F

-DC Fan Voltage High 12.0V

-DC Fan Voltage Low 6.0V

OTES2 FanEQ Control Enabled

-Reference Temperature SY TemperS ature

-Control Temperature High 45 C/113 F° °

-Control Temperature Low 35 C/95° °F

-DC Fan Voltage High 12.0V

-DC Fan Voltage Low 6.0V

AUX FanEQ Control Disabled

-Reference Temperature SY TemperS ature

-Control Temperature High 45 C/113 F° °

-Control Temperature Low 35 C/95° °F

-DC Fan Voltage High 12.0V

-DC Fan Voltage Low 8.0V

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

µGuru Utility V1.00

CPU/NB/SYS/OTES1/OTES2/AUX FanEQ Control:

When set to [Enabled], these items control the CPU, NB, SYS, OTES1, OTES2 and/or AUX fan speed by
the following setting combinations.

NOTE: Please disable all the FanEQ control items (CPU, NB, SYS, OTES1, OTES2 and AUX FanEQ
Control) while running under SLI mode.

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! Reference Temperature:

This item selects the reference point for taking temperature among the available options of CPU, SYS,
and PWM Temperature, but there is only one “CPU Temperature” item to choose for the “CPU FanEQ
Control”.

! Control Temperature High/Low:

This item sets the high and low temperature limits desired for the fan speed control.

! DC Fan Voltage High/Low:

This item sets the high and low voltage limits for the fan.

NOTE: The value of high limit must be set above the one of low limit.

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3-2. Standard CMOS Features

This section contains the basic configuration parameters of the BIOS. These parameters include date,
hour, VGA card, FDD and HDD settings.

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Date (mm:dd:yy) Thu. Jan 1 2005 Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss) 12 : 34 : 56

► IDE Channel 1 Master None
► IDE Channel 1 Slave None
► IDE Channel 2 Master None
► IDE Channel 2 Slave None
► IDE Channel 3 Master None
► IDE Channel 4 Master None
► IDE Channel 5 Master None
► IDE Channel 6 Master None

Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B None
Halt On All, But keyboard

Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 1046520K
Total Memory 1047552K

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Standard CMOS Features

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, IDE Channel 4 Master, IDE Channel 5 Master, IDE Channel 6
Master:

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BIOS Setup 3-11

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:

Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

IDE Channel 1 Master

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter Item Help

IDE Channel 1 Master Auto
Access Mode Auto

Capacity 0 MB

Cylinder 0
Head 0
Precomp 0
Landing Zone 0
Sector 0

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

IDE HDD Auto-Detection:

This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing <Enter> key. The parameters will
be shown on the screen automatically.

IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master, IDE Channel 5 Master, IDE Channel 6 Master:

When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE drive you are using. If you want
to define your own drive by yourself, set it to [Manual] and make sure you fully understand the meaning
of the parameters. Please refer to the instruction manual provided by the device’s manufacturer to get the
setting right.

Access Mode:

This item selects the mode to access your IDE devices. Leave this item to its default [Auto] setting to
detect the access mode of your HDD automatically.

Capacity:

This item displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the size is slightly greater than the
size of a formatted disk given by a disk-checking program.

Cylinder:

This item configures the number of cylinders.

Head:

This item configures the number of read/write heads.

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Precomp:

This item displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing.

Landing Zone:

This item displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read/write heads.

Sector:

This item configures the number of sectors per track.

$ Back to Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu:

Drive A & Drive B:

This item sets the type of floppy drives (usually only Drive A) installed.

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 system 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.

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3-3. Advanced BIOS Features

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► Removable Device Priority Press Enter Item Help
► Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter
► CD-ROM Boot Priority Press Enter

First Boot Device Removable
Second Boot Device CD-ROM
Third Boot Device Hard Disk
Boot Other Device Enabled
Swap Floppy Drive Disabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled
Boot Up NumLock Status On
Security Option Setup
MPS Version Ctrl For OS 1.4
Delay For HDD (Secs) 0
Full Screen Logo Show Disabled
Disable Unused PCI Clock Enable

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Removable Device Priority:

This item allows you to select the booting priority of removable devices.

Hard Disk Boot Priority:

This item selects the hard disks booting priority. By pressing <Enter> key, you can enter its submenu
where the hard disks detected can be selected for the booting sequence to boot up system.

This item functions only when there is the option of [Hard Disk] in any one of the First/Second/Third
Boot Device items.

Advanced BIOS Features

CD-ROM Boot Priority:

This item allows you to select the booting priority of CD-ROM devices.

NOTE: This item appears only if you install CD-ROM devices to your computer.

First Boot Device / Second Boot Device / Third Boot Device / Boot Other Device:

Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the [First Boot Device], [Second Boot Device], and
[Third Boot Device] items respectively. The BIOS will boot the operating system according to the
sequence of the drive selected. Set [Boot Other Device] to [Enabled] if you wish to boot from another
device other than these three items.

Swap Floppy Drive:

When set to [Enabled], and the system is booting from the floppy drive, the system will boot from drive B
instead of the regular drive A. There must be two floppy drives connected in the system to use this
function.

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Boot Up Floppy Seek:

When the computer boots up, the BIOS detects if the system has a FDD or not. When this item is set to
Enabled, if the BIOS detects no floppy drive, it will display a floppy disk drive error message. If this item
is disabled, the BIOS will skip this test. The default setting is Disabled.

Boot Up NumLock Status:

This item determines the default state of the numeric keypad at system booting up.

[On]: The numeric keypad functions as number keys.

[Off]: The numeric keypad functions as arrow keys.

Security Option:

This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the system boots or only
when it enters the BIOS setup.

[Setup]: The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup.

[System]: The password is required each time the computer boots up.

To disable security, select Set Password at main menu and then you will be asked to enter the password.
Do not type anything and just press the <Enter> key and it will disable security. Once security is disabled,
the system will boot and you can enter the BIOS setup menu freely.

NOTE: Don’t forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to open the computer case
and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up the system. But by doing this, you will
have to reset all previously set options.

MPS Version Ctrl For OS:

This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use.
Leave this item to its default setting.

Delay For HDD (Secs):

This item allows the BIOS to support some old or special IDE devices by prolonging this delay time. A
larger value will give more delay time to the device for which to initialize and to prepare for activation.

Full Screen LOGO Show:

This item determines to show the full screen logo when booting.

Disable unused PCI Clock:

This option disables the clock of PCI slot that is not in use.

[Enabled]: The system automatically detect the unused PCI slots, and stop sending clock signal to these
unused PCI slots.

[Disabled]: The system always send clock signal to all PCI slots.

NOTE: Set this option to [Disabled] setting if there are adapters that cannot be automatically detected by

the system and will cause malfunction.

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3-4. Advanced Chipset Features

Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

HT Frequency 4X Item Help
HT Width ↓16 ↑16

► DRAM Configuration Press Enter

SSE/SSE2 Instructions Enable
System BIOS Cachable Disable

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

HT Frequency:

This item selects the LDT Bus Frequency.

HT Width:

This item selects the LDT Bus Width.

Advanced Chipset Features

$ DRAM Configuration:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:

DRAM Timing Selectable Auto Item Help
X - DRAM Clock Auto
X - CAS latency Time Auto
X - Row Cycle Time Auto
X - Row Refresh Cycle Time Auto
X - RAS# to CAS# delay Auto
X - RAS# to RAS# delay Auto
X - Min RAS# Active time Auto
X - RAS# Precharge Time Auto
X - Write Recovery Time Auto
X - Write to Read Delay Auto
X - DRAM Command rate Auto
X - Burst Length 4 beats
X - Bank Interleaving Enabled

32 bit Dram Memory Hole Auto

MTRR mapping mode Continuous

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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DRAM Timing Selectable:

This item selects the DRAM timing mode. When set to “By SPD”, the BIOS will read the DRAM module
SPD data and automatically set to the values stored in it. Leave this item to its default “Auto” setting.

! DRAM Clock:

This item sets the DRAM clock of your DRAM module. The system may be unstable or unable to boot up
if your DRAM module does not support the clock you set.

When set to [By SPD], the BIOS will read the DRAM module SPD data and automatically set the DRAM
clock by the value stored in it.

! CAS Latency Time:

Three options are available: 2 % 2.5 % 3. The default setting is 2.5. You can select SDRAM CAS
(Column Address Strobe) latency time according your SDRAM specification.

! Row Cycle Time:

This item specifies the RAS# active to RAS# active time or auto refresh time of the same bank.

! Row Refresh Cycle Time:

This item specifies the auto refresh active to RAS# active time or RAS# auto refresh time.

! RAS# to CAS# Delay:

This item specifies the RAS# active to CAS# read write delay time to the same bank.

! RAS# to RAS# Delay:

This item specifies the RAS# active to RAS# active delay time of different bank.

! Min. RAS# Active Time:

This item specifies the minimum RAS# active time.

! RAS# Precharge Time:

This item specifies the RAS# precharge time.

! Write Recovery Time:

This item specifies the time measured from the last write datum is safely registered by the DRAM.

! Write to Read Delay:

This item specifies the time measured from the rising edge following the last non-masked data strobe to
the rising edge of the next read command.

! DRAM Command Rate:

Two options are available: 2T Command or 1T Command. The default setting is 2T Command. When the
host (northbridge) locates the desired memory address, it then processes the wait state of commands.

! Burst Length

DDR SDRAM modules provide a Burst mode that means an auto precharge function for programmable
READ or WRITE burst lengths of 4 or 8 locations.

This means that if we set burst length to 8, the address bus will access 8 bytes each cycle to precharge,
etc.

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! Bank Interleaving:

Three options are available: Disabled % 2 Way % 4 Way. The default setting is Disabled. Depending on
your SDRAM module structure, the 4-Way setting can offer the best performance. If you choose the
wrong setting, the computer system will not run in a stable manner. For detailed information on your
SDRAM module, please ask your SDRAM module manufacturer.

32 bit Dram Memory Hole:

This item selects the method to remap the 32 bit Dram memory hole. Leave this item to its default “Auto”
Setting.

MTRR mapping mode

The item selects the MTRR mapping mode. The MTRR (Memory-Type and Range Registers) controls
the access and cacheability of memory regions in the processor.

$ Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu:

SSE/SSE2 Instructions:

This item allows you to Enable or Disable the SSE/SSE2 (Streaming SIMD Extensions) instruction set.
The default setting is Enabled.

System BIOS Cacheable:

Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. When you select Enabled, you get faster system BIOS
executing speed via the L2 cache.

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3-5. Integrated Peripherals

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► Onchip PCI Device Press Enter Item Help
► IDE/RAID Function Press Enter

USB Park Mode Disabled

USB TD Reads ISO Queue

USB Periodic Data Reads ISO Queue

USB Asyn Data Reads Non-ISO Queue

Onboard FDC Controller Enabled

Init Display First PCI Slot

Onboard IEEE1394 Controller Enabled

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

$ Onchip PCI Device

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:

USB Controller V1.1+V2.0 Item Help

- USB Memory Type Shadow

- USB Keyboard Support Disable

- USB Mouse Support Disable

LAN Controller Auto

- LAN Boot ROM Disabled

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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Integrated Peripherals

Onchip PCI Device

USB Controller:

Three options are available: Disabled % V1.1+V2.0 % V1.1. The default setting is V1.1+V2.0. If you
choose to disable this item, the “USB Memory Type” “USB Keyboard Support” and “USB Mouse
Support” items will not be able to select in Integrated Peripherals menu.

! USB Memory Type:

This item selects the USB memory type. Choose “Base Memory(640K)” setting if the default “Shadow”
setting caused stability issues to your system.

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! USB Keyboard Support:

This item allows you to select [Enabled] for using USB keyboard in DOS environment, or [Disabled] in
OS environment.

! USB Mouse Support:

This item allows you to select [Enabled] for using USB mouse in DOS environment, or [Disabled] in OS
environment.

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.

$ IDE/RAID Function

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:

► IDE Function Setup Press Enter Item Help
► RAID Config Press Enter

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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$ IDE Function Setup:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:

Onboard IDE-1 Controller Enabled Item Help

Onboard IDE-2 Controller Enabled

IDE DMA transfer access Enabled

Serial-ATA 1 Enabled

- SATA DMA transfer Enabled

Serial-ATA 2 Enabled

- SATA 2 DMA transfer Enabled

IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Onboard IDE-1 Controller / Onboard IDE-2 Controller:

This item allows you to enable or disable the primary (IDE1) and secondary (IDE2) IDE controller. Select
[Disabled] if you want to add a different hard drive controller.

IDE DMA transfer access:

This item selects the DMA mode for devices connected through IDE channels.

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IDE F tup uction Se

Serial-ATA 1/Serial ATA 2:

This item enables or disables the on-chip SATA controller.

SATA DMA transfer/SATA 2 DMA transfer:

This item selects the DMA mode for devices connected through SATA channels.

IDE Prefetch Mode:

Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. The onboard IDE drive
interfaces support IDE prefetching for faster drive accesses. If you install a primary and/or secondary
add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled if the interface does not support prefetching.

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$ RAID Config:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:

- RAID Enable Enabled Item Help
X - IDE Primary Master RAID Disabled
X - IDE Primary Slave RAID Disabled
X - IDE Secondary Master RAID Disabled
X - IDE Secondary Slave RAID Disabled
X - SATA 1 Primary Master RAID Disabled
X - SATA 1 Secondary Master RAID Disabled
X - SATA 2 Primary Master RAID Disabled
X - SATA 2 Secondary Master RAID Disabled

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

RAID Enable:

This item allows you to enable or disable the IDE RAID function.

! IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave RAID, SATA 1/2 Primary/Secondary Master RAID:

Select the disks that you want to use as RAID disks.

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RAID Config

$ Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu:

USB Park Mode:

This item enables or disables the USB Park Mode. Leave this item to its default setting.

USB TD Reads:

This item selects the mode for the USB TD Reads. Leave this item to its default setting.

USB Periodic Data Reads:

This item selects the mode for the USB Periodic Data Reads. Leave this item to its default setting.

USB Asyn Data Reads:

This item selects the mode for the USB Asyn Data Reads. Leave this item to its default setting.

Onboard FDC Controller:

Two options are available: Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. You can enable or
disable the onboard FDC controller.

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Init Display First:

This item selects which display slot to be initialized first when the system boots.

[PCI Slot]: When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI.

[PCIEx]: When the system boots, it will first initialize PCIE.

Onboard IEEE1394 Controller:

This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller.

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3-6. Power Management Setup

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ACPI Suspend Type S3(Suspend-to-RAM Item Help

- USB Resume from S3 Enabled

Power Button Function Instant-Off
Wake-Up by PME# of PCI Enabled
Wake-Up by OnChip LAN Enabled

Wake-Up by Alarm Disabled
X - Date(of Month) Alarm 0
X - Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0

Cool’n’Quiet Technology Disabled

POWER ON Function BUTTON ONLY
X - KB Power ON Password Enter
X - Hot Key Power ON Ctrl-F1

Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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.

! USB Resume from S3:

Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. When set to Enabled,
any event related to onchip USB will power on the system. This item can be configured only if the item
“ACPI Suspend Type” is set to [S3(STR)].

Power Button Function:

Two options are available: Delay 4 Sec or Instant-Off. The default setting is Instant-Off. It is activated
when the user presses the power button for more than four seconds while the system is in the working
state, then the system will transition to the soft-off (Power off by software). This is called the power
button over-ride.

Power Management Setup

Wakeup by PME# of PCI:

Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. When set to Enabled, any
event related to PCI cards (PME) will power on the system.

Wake-Up by OnChip LAN:

When set to [Enabled], you can remotely wake up a PC in Soft-Off condition via a LAN card that support
the wake up function.

Wake-Up by Alarm:

Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. When set to Enabled,
you can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from Suspend

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mode.

! Date (of Month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm:

You can set the Date (month) Alarm and Time Alarm (hh:mm:ss). Any event occurring will awaken a
system that has powered down.

Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology:

This option enables or disables the AMD K8 cool and quiet function.

NOTE: Please disable this item while running under SLI mode.

Power On Function:

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 key to power on the system.

[BUTTON ONLY]: Use only the power button 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. Once the password has been set,
you can only power on the system by inputting the password.

! Hot Key Power On:

Fifteen options are available: Ctrl+F1 ~ Ctrl+F12, Power, Wake and Any Key. The default setting is
Ctrl+F1. You can choose the hot key you want to turn on computer power.

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 system’s 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 system’s 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 system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will
remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system
will power-on when power returns.

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3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations

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Resources Controlled By Auto(ESCD) Item Help
x IRQ Resources Press Enter

PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop Disbaled

PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. Auto

PIRQ_1 Use IRQ No. Auto

PIRQ_2 Use IRQ No. Auto

PIRQ_3 Use IRQ No. Auto

** PCI Express relative items **

Maximum Payload Size 4096

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Resources Controlled By:

This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices.

[Auto(ESCD)]: The system will automatically detect the settings.

[Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu.

PnP/PCI Configurations

$ IRQ Resources:

Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:

This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved].

IRQ-4 assigned to PCI Device

IRQ-5 assigned to PCI Device

IRQ-7 assigned to PCI Device

IRQ-10 assigned to PCI Device

IRQ-11 assigned to PCI Device

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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$ Back to PnP/PCI Configurations Setup Menu:

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop:

This item determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not.

[Disabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards do not work with PCI/VGA.

[Enabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA.

PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. ~ PIRQ 3 Use IRQ No.:

This item specifies the IRQ number manually or automatically for the devices installed on PCI slots.

Maximum Payload Size:

This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices.

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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 change.

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Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver A-1

Appendix A. Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver

NOTE: Please install this NVIDIA nForce Chipset driver first after having installed the Windows

operating system.

The installation procedures and screen shots in
this section are based on the Windows XP
operating system. For other operating systems,
please follow the on-screen instructions.

Insert the Driver & Utility CD into the
CD-ROM drive. It should execute the
installation program automatically. If not,
double-click the executable file at the main
directory of this CD to enter the installation
menu.

After entering the installation menu, move your
curser to [Drivers] tab. Click [nVidia nForce
Chipset Driver[32bit]]. The following screen
appears.

2. Click [Next].

1. Click [Next].

3. Click [Next].

4. Click [Yes].

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5. Click [Yes].

9. Click [Yes].

6. Click [Next].

10. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer

now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup.

7. Click [Next].

8. Click [Next].

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Install Realtek Audio Driver B-1

Appendix B. Install Realtek Audio Driver

The installation procedures and screen shots in
this section are based on Windows XP operating
system. For those of other OS, please follow its
on-screen instruction.

Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM
drive, it should execute the installation program
automatically. If not, double-click the execution
file at the main directory of this CD to enter the
installation menu.

After entering the installation menu, move your
curser to [Drivers] tab. Click [Realtek Audio
Driver]. The following screen appears.

1. Click [Next].

2. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer

now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup.

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Install USB 2.0 Driver C-1

Appendix C. Install USB 2.0 Driver

NOTE: The installation for USB 2.0 driver for Windows XP or Windows 2000 is currently available by

updating the latest Service Pack from Microsoft’s web site.

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Install AMD64 Processor Driver D-1

Appendix D. Install AMD64 Processor Driver

The installation procedures and screen shots in
this section are based on Windows XP operating
system. For those of other OS, please follow its
on-screen instruction.

Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM
drive, it should execute the installation program
automatically. If not, double-click the execution
file at the main directory of this CD to enter the
installation menu.

After entering the installation menu, move your
curser to [Drivers] tab. Click [AMD64
Processor Driver]. The following screen
appears.

NOTE: For Windows 2000 operating system,
this [AMD64 Processor Driver] button will be
replaced by [AMD Cool'n'Quiet Software].

1. Click [OK].

3. Check the item “I accept the license

agreement”. Click [Next] to go on next step.

2. Click [Next].

4. Click [Next].

5. Click [Next].

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6. Click [Next].

9. After the system restarted, open the “Power

Options” from the control panel and choose the
power scheme “Minimal Power Management”
to enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet.

NOTE: For Windows 2000 or ME system, an
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet tab will appear under
“Power Options” when the Cool ‘n’ Quiet
software for Windows 2000 and ME is installed.

7. Click [Finish].

This must be set to “Automatic Mode” for Cool
‘n’ Quiet to be enabled.

8. Click [Yes] to restart your system.

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Install ABIT µGuru Utility E-1

Appendix E. Install ABIT µGuru Utility

The installation procedures and screen shots in
this section are based on the Windows XP
operating system. For other operating systems,
please follow the on-screen instructions.

Insert the Driver & Utility CD into the
CD-ROM drive. It should execute the
installation program automatically. If not,
double-click the executable file located in the
main directory of this CD to enter the
installation menu.

After entering the installation menu, move your
cursor to the [ABIT Utility] tab. Click [ABIT
µGuru]. The following screen appears.

3. Click [Finish] to complete setup.

1. Click [Next].

2. Click [Next].

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Appendix FAN8 NVRaid Floppy Disk

Appendix F. AN8 NVRaid Floppy Disk

If you lost or damaged the SATA Driver Disk that came with the package, use the NF8 NVRaid Floppy
Disk to create another one.

The installation procedures and screen shots in
this section are based on Windows XP operating
system. For those of other OS, please follow its
on-screen instruction.

Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM
drive, it should execute the installation program
automatically. If not, double-click the execution
file at the main directory of this CD to enter the
installation menu.

After entering the installation menu, move your
curser to [ABIT Utility] tab. Click [AN8
NVRaid Floppy Disk]. The following screen
appears.

F-1

1. Insert one blank floppy disk to the selected
floppy drive and click [Build].

2. Click [OK] to finish building the SATA
Driver Disk.

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POST Code Definition G-1

Appendix G. POST Code Definition

AWARD POST Code Definition:

POST

(hex)

CF

C0

C1

C3

C5

01

03

05

07

08

0A

0E

10

12

14

16

18

1B

1D

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 1’s 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

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1F

21

23

24

25

26

27

29

2B

2D

33

35

37

39

3C

3E

40

43

47

49

4E

50

52

53

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 ESCD’s 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

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)

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55

57

59

5B

5D

60

63

65

67

69

6B

6D

6F

75

76

77

7A

7C

7F

82

83

84

85

87

89

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.

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.

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8B

8D

8F

93

94

95

96

FF

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)

AN8 Series

POST Code Definition G-5

AC2003 POST Code Definition:

POST

(hex)

8.1.

8.2.

8.3.

8.4.

8.5.

8.6.

8.7.

8.8.

8.9.

8.A.

8.B.

8.C.

8.D.

8.D.

8.E.

8.F.

9.0.

9.1.

9.2.

9.3.

9.4.

9.5.

9.6.

9.7.

9.8.

9.9.

F.0.

F.1.

F.2.

F.3.

NOTE: The decimal point lights up when executing the AC2003 POST action.

Description

Power On Sequence

Start power on sequence

Enable ATX power supply

ATX power supply ready

DDR voltage ready

Setup PWM for CPU core voltage

Assert PWM for CPU core voltage

Check CPU core voltage

CPU core voltage ready

Initial clock generator IC

North Bridge chipset voltage ready

AGP voltage ready

3VDUAL voltage ready

VDDA 2.5V voltage ready

GMCHVTT voltage ready

Check CPU fan speed

Assert all power ready

Complete uGuru initial process

AWARD BIOS take over booting job

Power Off Sequence

Start power off sequence

De-Assert all power

Se-Assert power on

De-Assert LDT Bus power

De-Assert PWM for CPU core voltage

De-Assert CPU core voltage

Check CPU core voltage

De-Assert ATX power supply

Complete power off sequence

Others

Button reset

SoftMenu reset

Power on sequence timeout

Power off sequence timeout

User’s Manual

G-6 Appendix G

AN8 Series

Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) H-1

Appendix H. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)

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

overclocking or non-standard settings inside the BIOS? Is the motherboard dead? Do I need to
return it to where I bought from or go through an RMA process?

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.

Step 3. The same procedure as Step 2, but while discharging the CMOS data, pull out the ATX

power connectors from motherboard and remove the button battery during CMOS discharge.

User’s Manual

H-2 Appendix H

Q: How can I get a quick response to my request for technical support?

A: Be sure to follow the guidelines as stated in the “Technical Support Form” section of this manual.

If you have a problem during operation, in order to help our technical support personnel quickly
determine the problem with your motherboard and give you the answers you need, eliminate any
peripheral that is not related to the problem, and indicate it on the form. Fax this form to your dealer
or to the company where you bought the hardware in order to receive prompt technical support. (You
can refer to the examples given below)

Example 1:

With a system including: motherboard (with CPU, DRAM...) HDD, CD-ROM, FDD, VGA CARD,
MPEG CARD, SCSI CARD, SOUND CARD, etc. If you cannot boot up after the system is
assembled, check the key components of the system using the procedure described below. First
remove all interface cards except the VGA card and try to reboot.

If you still cannot boot up: Try installing another brand/model VGA card and see if the system will
start. If it still does not start, note the VGA card model, motherboard model, Bios identification
number, and CPU on the technical support form (refer to main instructions), and describe the
problem in the space provided.

If you can boot up: Insert the interface cards you have removed back into the system one by one,
and try to start the system each time you insert a card until the system will not start. Keep the VGA
card and the interface card that caused the problem inserted on the motherboard, remove any other
cards or peripheral, and start again. If you still cannot start, note the information related to both cards
in the add-on Card space provided, and don’t forget to indicate the motherboard model, version,
BIOS identification number, CPU (refer to main instructions), and give a description of the problem.

Example 2:

With a system including the motherboard (with CPU, DRAM...) HDD, CD-ROM, FDD, VGA
CARD, LAN CARD, MPEG CARD, SCSI CARD, SOUND CARD, after assembly and after having
installed the sound card driver, when you restart the system, it resets automatically when it runs the
sound card Driver,. This problem may be due to the sound card driver. During the Starting DOS…
procedure, press SHIFT (BY-PASS) key, to skip CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT; edit
CONFIG.SYS with a text editor, and in line that loads the sound card driver, add a remark REM, in
order to disable the sound card driver. See the example below.

CONFIG.SYS:
DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS
DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE HIGHSCAN
DOS=HIGH, UMB
FILES=40
BUFFERS=36

REM DEVICEHIGH=C:\PLUGPLAY\DWCFGMG.SYS

LASTDRIVE=Z

Restart the system. If the system starts and does not reset, you can be sure that the problem is due to
the sound card driver. Write down the sound card model, motherboard model, BIOS identification
number on the technical support file (refer to main instructions), and describe the problem in the
space provided.

We will show you how to fill the “Technical Support Form”.

AN8 Series

Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) H-3

Main instructions:

To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, refer to the step-by-step instructions given below:

*

1

. MODEL: Note the model number given in your user’s manual.

Example: AN8 SLI, AN8 Ultra, AN8-3

*

2

. Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the

rd

Eye, AN8, AN8 V2.0, AN8-V

motherboard as “REV:*.**”.

Example: REV: 1.02

*

3

. BIOS ID and Part Number: See the on screen message.

4. DRIVER REV: Note the driver

version number indicated on the
DEVICE DRIVER disk (if any) as
“Release *.**”. For example:

*

. OS/APPLICATION: Indicate the

5

operating system and applications
you are running on the system.

®

Example: MS-DOS
Windows

*

6

. CPU: Indicate the brand and the speed (MHz) of your CPU.

®

98 SE, Windows® 2000, etc....

Example:(A) In the “Brand” space, write “Intel”; in the “Specifications” space, write “Pentium

6.22,

®

4

1.9GHz”.

7. HDD: Indicate the brand and specifications of your HDD(s); specify if the HDD is using &IDE1 or
&IDE2. If you know the disk capacity, indicate it and check (“'”) “

”; in case you give no

indication, we will consider that your HDD is “(IDE1” Master.

Example: In the “HDD” space, check the box; in the Brand space, write “Seagate”; in the
Specifications space, write “ST31621A (1.6GB)”.

8. CD-ROM Drive: Indicate the brand and specifications of your CD-ROM drive. Specify if it uses &
IDE1 or &IDE2， and check (“'”) “

”; in case you give no indication, we will consider that your

CD-ROM is “(IDE2” Master.

Example: In the “CD-ROM drive” space, check the box, in the Brand space, write “Mitsumi”, in the
Specifications space, write “FX-400D”.

9. System Memory (DDR SDRAM): Indicate the brand and specifications (DDR DIMM) of your
system memory. Such as Density, Description, Module Components, Module Part Number, CAS
Latency, and Speed (MHz).

For example: In the Brand space, write “Micron”; in the Specifications space, write: Density:
128MB, Description: SS 16 Megx72 2.5V ECC Gold, Module Components: (9) 16 Megx 8,
Module Part Number: MT9VDDT1672AG, CAS Latency: 2, Speed (MHz): 200 MHz.

Please give us the detailed information of your DDR SDRAM module; it will help us to simulate the
problems you met.

10. ADD-ON CARD: Indicate which add-on cards you are absolutely sure are related to the problem.

If you cannot identify the problem’s origin, indicate all the add-on cards inserted into your system.

NOTE: Items between the “*” are absolutely necessary.

User’s Manual

H-4 Appendix H

) Technical Support Form

! Company Name: * Phone Number:

" Contact Person: # Fax Number:

+ E-mail Address:

Model * BIOS ID # *

Motherboard Model No. DRIVER REV

OS/Application *

Hardware Name Brand Specifications

CPU *

HDD

CD-ROM-Drive

System Memory

ADD-ON CARD

IDE1
IDE2
IDE1
IDE2

Problem Description:

AN8 Series