ABIT FATAL1TY F-I90HD User Manual

F-I90HD

Hardware Setup

Motherboard
Socket 775

User’s Manual

 LGA775 Micro ATX

 NB: ATI Radeon Xpress 1250

SB: ATI SB600

 1066/800MHz FSB

 Dual Channel DDR2

800/667/533

BIOS Setup

Driver & Utility Multilingual QIG Appendix

For more information:

www.abit.com.tw

 ATI Radeon Xpress 1250

Integrated Graphics

 PCI Express Slot

 HDMI Support

 PCIE Gigabit LAN

 4x SATA 3Gb/s RAID

 7.1-Channel HD Audio

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User’s Manual
English + Multilingual QIG

P/N: 4310-0000-83
Rev. 2.00, April 2007

Copyright and Warranty Notice

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this manual.

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we cannot guarantee any responsibility.

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Inc. All rights reserved. Built to Kill is a trademark of PWX, LLC.

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Introduction

FATAL1TY STORY

Who knew that at age 19, I would
be a World Champion PC gamer.
When I was 13, I actually played
competitive billiards in professional
tournaments and won four or five
games off guys who played at the
highest level. I actually thought of
making a career of it, but at that
young age situations change rapidly.
Because I’ve been blessed with
great hand-eye coordination and a
grasp of mathematics (an important
element in video gaming) I
gravitated to that activity.

Hardware Setup

BIOS Setup

GOING PRO

I started professional gaming in 1999 when I entered the CPL (Cyberathlete Professional
League) tournament in Dallas and won $4,000 for coming in third place. Emerging as one of
the top players in the United States, a company interested in sponsoring me flew me to Sweden
to compete against the top 12 players in the world. I won 18 straight games, lost none, and
took first place, becoming the number one ranked Quake III player in the world in the process.
Two months later I followed that success by traveling to Dallas and defending my title as the
world’s best Quake III player, winning the $40,000 grand prize. Since then I’ve traveled the
globe to compete against the best in the world, winning prizes and acclaim, including the 2005
CPL World Tour Championship in New York City for a $150,000 first place finish.

LIVIN’ LARGE

Since my first big tournament wins, I have been a “Professional Cyberathlete”, traveling the
world and livin’ large with lots of International media coverage on outlets such as MTV, ESPN
and G4TV to name only a few. It's unreal - it's crazy. I’m living a dream by playing video
games for a living. I’ve always been athletic and took sports like hockey and football very
seriously, working out and training hard. This discipline helps me become a better gamer and
my drive to be the best has opened the doors necessary to become a professional.

A DREAM

Now, another dream is being realized – building the ultimate gaming computer, made up of the
best parts under my own brand. Quality hardware makes a huge difference in competitions…a
couple more frames per second and everything gets really nice. It's all about getting the
computer processing faster and allowing more fluid movement around the maps.

My vision for Fatal1ty hardware is to allow gamers to focus on the game without worrying
about their equipment, something I’ve preached since I began competing. I don’t want to
worry about my equipment. I want it to be there – over and done with - so I can focus on the
game. I want it to be the fastest and most stable computer equipment on the face of the
planet, so quality is what Fatal1ty brand products will represent.

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FATAL1TY PARTNERS

This is just the beginning. We’re already in development for several new products, and I’m
really grateful to all my Fatal1ty partners for helping make my dreams a reality.

I know there is a business side to all of this, but for me the true reward is making products that
are so good I can win with them – and making them available to fellow gamers. Gaming is my
life, and many fellow gamers around the world are also some of my best friends, so giving back
to the gaming community is really important to me.

Johnathan “Fatal1ty” Wendel

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Contents

1. Hardware Setup ............................................................... 1-1

1.1 Specifications............................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Motherboard Layout ..................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis ....................................................... 1-3

1.4 Installing Motherboard .................................................................1-3

1.5 Checking Jumper Settings............................................................. 1-4

1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery .............. 1-4

1.6 Connecting Chassis Components ................................................... 1-6

1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors......................................................... 1-6

1.6.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ........................... 1-7

1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors ........................................................ 1-7

1.7 Installing Hardware...................................................................... 1-8

1.7.1 CPU Socket 775................................................................... 1-8

1.7.2 DDR2 Memory Slots........................................................... 1-10

1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices .................................................... 1-11

1.8.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors ................................ 1-11

1.8.2 Serial ATA Connectors ....................................................... 1-12

1.8.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers......................................... 1-13

1.8.4 Internal Audio Connector ................................................... 1-14

1.8.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header ................................. 1-14

1.8.6 PCI and PCI Express X16, X1 Slots ..................................... 1-16

1.8.7 TV-OUT Header................................................................. 1-16

1.9 Onboard Indicators and Buttons.................................................. 1-17

1.9.1 LED Indicators................................................................... 1-17

1.10 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices ........................................... 1-18

Hardware Setup

BIOS Setup

Driver & Utility Multilingual QIG Appendix

2. BIOS Setup....................................................................... 2-1

2.1 SoftMenu Setup ...........................................................................2-2

2.2 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................. 2-3

2.3 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................. 2-6

2.4 Advanced Chipset Features........................................................... 2-9

2.5 Integrated Peripherals................................................................ 2-10

2.6 Power Management Setup .......................................................... 2-13

2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations .............................................................. 2-15

2.8 PC Health Status ........................................................................ 2-16

2.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................... 2-18

2.10 Load Optimized Defaults........................................................... 2-18

2.11 Set Password ........................................................................... 2-18

2.12 Save & Exit Setup..................................................................... 2-18

2.13 Exit Without Saving .................................................................. 2-18

3. Driver & Utility ................................................................. 3-1

3.1 CD-ROM AUTORUN ...................................................................... 3-1

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3.2 ATi South Bridge Driver ................................................................ 3-2

3.3 Microsoft.NET Framework............................................................. 3-2

3.4 ATi VGA Driver............................................................................. 3-3

3.5 Realtek LAN Driver....................................................................... 3-3

3.6 Realtek Audio Driver (ATi HDMI)................................................... 3-4

3.7 ATi RAID Driver ...........................................................................3-6

3.8 USB 2.0 Driver ............................................................................. 3-6

3.9 abit EQ........................................................................................ 3-7

3.10 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) ................................................. 3-8

3.11 SATA RAID Driver (for Windows Vista) ........................................ 3-9

3.12 SATA RAID Driver (for Windows XP, 2003, or 2000) ..................... 3-9

4. Multilingual Quick Installation Guide .............................. 4-1

4.1 Français//Guide d'Installation Rapide............................................. 4-1

4.2 Deutsch//Kurze Installationsanleitung............................................ 4-2

4.3 Italiano//Guida all’installazione rapida ........................................... 4-3

4.4 Español//Guía rápida de instalación............................................... 4-4

4.5 Português//Guia de instalação rápida ............................................ 4-5

4.6 Русский//Краткое руководство по установке .............................. 4-6

4.7 Eesti//Kiirpaigaldusjuhend ............................................................ 4-7

4.8 Latviski//Ātrās instalēšanas instrukcija........................................... 4-8

4.9 Lietuvių//Trumpas instaliavimo vadovas ........................................ 4-9

4.10 Polski//Instrukcja szybkiej instalacji........................................... 4-10

4.11 Magyar//Gyorstelepítési útmutató.............................................. 4-11

4.12 Türkçe//Hızlı Kurulum Kılavuzu.................................................. 4-12

4.13 اللغة العربية//دليل التركيب السريع....................... 4-13

4.14 فارسی// راﻩنمای نصب سریع............................................... 4-14

4.15 日本語//クイックインストールガイド ...................................... 4-15

4.16 한국어//빠른 설치 가이드 ....................................................... 4-16

4.17 Bahasa Malaysia//Panduan Pemasangan Ringkas ....................... 4-17

4.18 ไทย//คู่มือการติดตั้งอย่างย่อ ........................................................ 4-18

4.19 繁體中文................................................................................. 4-19

4.19.1 規格............................................................................... 4-19

4.19.2 快速安裝略說.................................................................. 4-20

4.20 简体中文................................................................................. 4-21

4.20.1 规格............................................................................... 4-21

4.20.2 快速安装略说.................................................................. 4-22

5. Appendix .......................................................................... 5-1

5.1 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?).......................... 5-1

5.1.1 Q & A .................................................................................5-1

5.1.2 Technical Support Form....................................................... 5-4

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5.1.3 Contact Information............................................................. 5-5

1. Hardware Setup

1.1 Specifications

Hardware Setup

CPU

• Designed for Intel Dual Core LGA775
processor with 1066/800MHz FSB

• Support Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2
Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium EE,
Pentium D, Pentium Dual Core, and
Pentium 4 Processor

Chipset

• NB: ATI Radeon Xpress 1250

• SB: ATI SB600

Memory

• 4x 240-pin DIMM slots support
maximum memory capacity up to 16GB

• Supports Dual Channel DDR2
800/667/533 Un-buffered ECC/Non-ECC
memory

Graphics

• ATI Radeon Xpress 1250 on-chip
(Radeon X700-based 2D/3D graphics)

HDMI

• Support HDMI

• Support High Definition Video Output

• Support 7.1-channel HD audio

LAN

• Onboard PCIE Gigabit LAN

Audio

• Onboard 7.1-channel HD audio

Serial ATA

• 4x SATA 3Gb/s supports SATA RAID 0,
1, and 0+1

※ Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without

notice.

Expansion Slots

• 1x PCI-E X16 slot

• 2x PCI-E X1 slots

• 1x PCI slot

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1x Floppy port

• 1x Ultra ATA 133 IDE connector

• 4x SATA 3Gb/s connectors

• 3x USB 2.0 headers

• 1x FP-Audio header

• 1x CD-In connector

• 1x TV-OUT header

Rear Panel I/O

• 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector

• 1x PS/2 Mouse connector

• 1x VGA connector

• 1x HDMI connector

• 1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector

• 1x 7.1-channel Audio connector

• 4x USB 2.0 connectors

• 1x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN connector

abit Engineered

• abit SoftMenu™ Technology

RoHS

• 100% Lead-free process and RoHS
compliant

Miscellaneous

• Micro ATX form factor (244mm x
244mm)

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1.2 Motherboard Layout

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1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis

• Choose a chassis big enough to install this motherboard.

• As some features for this motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the

motherboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis
supports all the features required.

• If there is a possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has
sufficient power and space for them.

• Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O
shield of the chassis matches the I/O port configuration of this motherboard. You can find
an I/O shield specifically designed for this motherboard in its package.

1.4 Installing Motherboard

Most computer chassis have a base with many
mounting holes to allow the motherboard to be
securely attached, and at the same time, prevent
the system from short circuits. There are two
ways to attach the motherboard to the chassis
base: (1) with studs, or (2) with spacers.

Basically, the best way to attach the board is
with studs. Only if you are unable to do this
should you attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on the board with the mounting
holes on the chassis. If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you can attach the board
with studs. If the holes line up and there are only slots, you can only attach with spacers. Take
the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can
slide the board into position aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to
make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on.

※ Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or

removing any peripheral or component. Failing to so may cause severe damage
to your motherboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after
you have carefully checked everything.

To install this motherboard:

1. Locate all the screw holes on the
motherboard and the chassis base.

2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on
the chassis base and have them tightened.

3. Face the motherboard’s I/O ports toward
the chassis’s rear panel.

4. Line up all the motherboard’s screw holes
with those studs or spacers on the chassis.

5. Install the motherboard with screws and
have them tightened.

※ 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.

Face the chassis’s rear panel.

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1.5 Checking Jumper Settings

• For a 2-pin jumper, plug the
jumper cap on both pins will
make it CLOSE (SHORT).
Remove the jumper cap, or
plug it on either pin
(reserved for future use) will
leave it at OPEN position.

• For 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be
shorted by plugging the jumper cap in.

SHORT OPEN

1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery

The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a)
the CMOS data becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot the
supervisor or user password preset in the BIOS menu,
(c) you are unable to boot-up the system because the
CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS menu,
or (d) whenever there is modification on the CPU or
memory modules.

This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS
memory and have it reconfigured to the default values
stored in BIOS.

• Pins 1 and 2 shorted
(Default): Normal

operation.

• Pins 2 and 3 shorted:
Clear CMOS memory.

To clear the CMOS memory and load in the default values:

1. Power off the system.

2. Set pin 2 and pin 3 shorted by the jumper cap. Wait for a few seconds. Set the jumper
cap back to its default settings --- pin 1 and pin 2 shorted.

3. Power on the system.

4. For incorrect CPU ratio/clock settings in the BIOS, press <Del> key to enter the BIOS
setup menu right after powering on system.

5. Set the CPU operating speed back to its default or an appropriate value.

6. Save and exit the BIOS setup menu.

Pin 1~2 SHORT Pin 2~3 SHORT

OPEN

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CMOS Backup Battery:

An onboard battery saves the CMOS memory to keep the BIOS information stays on even after
disconnected your system with power source. Nevertheless, this backup battery exhausts after
some five years. Once the error message like “CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED” or “CMOS
checksum error” displays on monitor, this backup battery is no longer functional and has to
be renewed.

Hardware Setup

To renew the backup battery:

1. Power off the system and disconnect with AC power source.

2. Remove the exhausted battery.

3. Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery. Pay attention to its polarity. The “+” side is its
positive polarity.

4. Connect AC power source and power on the system.

5. Enter the BIOS setup menu. Reconfigure the setup parameters if necessary.

CAUTION:

※ Danger of explosion may arise if the battery is incorrectly renewed.

※ Renew only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery

manufacturer.

※ Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

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1.6 Connecting Chassis Components

1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors

These connectors provide the connection from an ATX power supply. As the plugs from the
power supply fit in only one orientation, find the correct one and push firmly down into these
connectors.

ATXPWR1: ATX 24-Pin Power Connector

The power supply with 20-pin or 24-pin cables can both be connected to this 24-pin connector.
Connect from pin-1 for either type. However, a 20-pin power supply may cause the system
unstable or even unbootable for the sake of insufficient electricity. A minimum power of 300W
or higher is recommended.

ATX12V1: ATX 12V 4-Pin Power Connector

This connector supplies power to CPU. The system will not start without connecting power to
this one.

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1.6.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

This header is used for connecting switches and
LED indicators on the chassis front panel.

Watch the power LED pin position and orientation.
The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below
stands for positive polarity for the LED connection.
Please pay attention when connecting these
headers. A wrong orientation will only result in the
LED not lighting, but a wrong connection of the
switches could cause system malfunction.

• HLED (Pin 1, 3):

Connects to the HDD LED cable of chassis
front panel.

• RST (Pin 5, 7):

Connects to the Reset Switch cable of chassis
front panel.

• 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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1.6.3 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

• AUXFAN1~2: Auxiliary Fan Power
Connector

.

※ These fan connectors are not

jumpers. DO NOT place jumper
caps on these connectors.

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1.7 Installing Hardware

※ DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidental

scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the
motherboard.

※ In order to protect the contact pins, please pay attention to these notices:

1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation is recommended.

2. Never touch the contact pins with fingers or any object.

3. Always put on the cap when the CPU is not in use.

1.7.1 CPU Socket 775

※ The installation procedures vary with different types of CPU fan-and-heatsink

assembly. The one shown here is served for demo only. For detailed
information on how to install the one you bought, refer to its installation
guidelines.

1. Place the board so that the lever-hook of

the socket is on your left side. Use your left
thumb and forefinger to hold the lever hook,
pull it away from the retention tab. Rotate
the lever to fully open position.

2. Use your right-thumb to raise the load

plate. Lift it up to fully open position.

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3. Use your right thumb and forefinger to
grasp the CPU package. Be sure to grasp on
the edge of the substrate, and face the Pin-1
indicator toward the bottom-left side. Aim at
the socket and place the CPU package
vertical down into the socket.

4. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well
into the socket. The alignment key must be
located in the notch of package.

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5. Use your left hand to hold the load plate,

and use your right thumb to peel the cap off.

The cap plays an important role in
protecting contact pins. In order to
prevent bent pin, PUT ON the cap after
operation or testing.

6. Lower the plate onto the CPU package.

Engage the load lever while gently pressing
down the load plate.

8. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto
the socket. Align the four fasteners toward
the four mounting holes on the motherboard.

9. Press each of the four fasteners down
into the mounting holes. Rotate the fastener
clock-wise to lock the heatsink and fan
assembly into position.

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

7. Secure the lever with the hook under

retention tab.

※ A higher fan speed will be helpful for better airflow and heat-dissipation.

Nevertheless, stay alert to not touch any heatsink since a high temperature
generated by the working system is still possible.

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1.7.2 DDR2 Memory Slots

To reach the performance of Dual Channel DDR2, the following rules must be obeyed:

• For a 2-DIMM dual-channel installation:
Populate DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM3], or slots
[DIMM2]+[DIMM4].

• For a 4-DIMM dual-channel installation:
Populate 2 DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM3], and
another 2 DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM2]+[DIMM4].

※ [DIMM1] and [DIMM3] slots are made of the same color.

[DIMM2] and [DIMM4] are made of another same color.

※ Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup required after adding or removing

memory modules, but you will have to clear the CMOS memory first if any
memory module related problem occurs.

※

This motherboard does not support DDR2 memory modules of X4 device
width.

To install system memory:

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

2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board.

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

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

5. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot
automatically snap into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra
force as the DIMM module only fits in one direction.

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

※ Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or

optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are
discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly.

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1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices

1.8.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors

The FDC1 connector connects up to two floppy drives with a 34-wire, 2-connector floppy cable.
Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDC1 on the board, the two
connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives connector. Generally you need only one
floppy disk drive in your system.

※ The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the FDC1

port and the floppy connector.

Each of the IDE port connects up to two IDE drives
at Ultra ATA/100 mode by one 40-pin, 80-conductor,
and 3-connector Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables.

Connect the sin
length of ribbon cable to the IDE port of this board,
the other two ends (gray and black connector) at the
shorter length of the ribbon cable to the connectors
of your hard drives.

※ Make sure to configure the “Master” and “Slave” relation before connecting

two drives by one single ribbon cable. The red line on the ribbon cable must be
aligned with pin-1 on both the IDE port and the hard-drive connector.

le end (blue connector) at the longer

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1.8.2 Serial ATA Connectors

Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by SATA cable.

The RAID 0/1/0+1 configuration is also possible by the combination of disk arrays through
these SATA connectors:

For more information on how to configure the function mode for SATA, please refer to the item
“OnChip SATA Mode” in the BIOS setup menu of “OnChip IDE Device”.

To connect SATA device:

1. Attach either end of the signal cable
to the SATA connector on
motherboard. Attach the other end to
the SATA device.

2. Attach the SATA power cable to the
SATA device and connect the other
end from the power supply.

※ The motherboard in this photo is served for DEMO only, and may not be the

same type or model as the one described in this user’s manual.

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1.8.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers

Each header supports 2x additional USB 2.0 ports by connecting bracket or cable to the rear I/O
panel or the front-mounted USB ports of your chassis.

Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment

1 VCC 2 VCC
3 Data0 - 4 Data1 ­5 Data0 + 6 Data1 +
7 Ground 8 Ground

10 NC

※ Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment.

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1.8.4 Internal Audio Connector

This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.

1.8.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header

This header provides the front panel connection for HD (High Definition)
Audio, yet for AC’97 Audio CODEC connection, you must carefully check the
pin assignment before connecting from the front panel module. An incorrect
connection may cause malfunction or even damage the motherboard.

※ Please do not connect the “Ground” cable or “USB VCC” cable

from the front panel module to the Pin 4 “AVCC” of this header.

Pin Assignment

Pin

(HD AUDIO)

1 MIC2 L 1 MIC In

2 AGND 2 GND

3 MIC2 R 3 MIC Power

4 AVCC 4NC

5 FRO-R 5 Line Out (R)

6 MIC2_JD 6 NC

7F_IO_SEN 7 NC

9 FRO-L 9 Line Out (L)

10 LINE2_JD 10 NC

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Pin Assignment

Pin

(AC’97 AUDIO)

Driver Configuration for AC’97 audio connection:

The audio driver is originally configured to support HD Audio. For AC’97 audio connection, you
may:

1. Right-click the “Realtek HD
Audio Manager” icon
system tray.

2. Click “Audio I/O” tab, and then
click “Connector Settings”.

in

Hardware Setup

3. Click “Disabled front panel
jack detection”, and then click

“OK” to confirm.

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1.8.6 PCI and PCI Express X16, X1 Slots

Install PCI Express X16 graphics card into slot “PCIEXP1”.

Install PCI Express X1 card into slot “PCIE1” and/or “PCIE2”.

Install PCI card into slot “PCI1”.

1.8.7 TV-OUT Header

This header is reserved for connecting an optional TV-Out card (Model name: HDTV-10).

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1.9 Onboard Indicators and Buttons

1.9.1 LED Indicators

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

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

Hardware Setup

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1.10 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices

The rear I/O part of this motherboard provides the following I/O ports:

• Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse.

• Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard.

• VGA1: Connects to monitor input.

• HDMI1: Connects to multimedia devices of HDMI protocol.

To enable this HDMI function, you will have to:
(1) Select the option [Normal] for the “HDMI Port Display” in BIOS Setup Menu

“Advanced Chipset Features”.
(2) Install the “Realtek Audio Driver (ATi HDMI)”.
(3) Make sure to select “HD Audio rear output” as the sound playback device in the

“Sounds and Audio Devices Properties” through Windows’ Control Panel.

• OPT-OUT1: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to
digital multimedia devices.

• AUDIO1:
Cen./Sub. (Center / Subwoofer): 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.

Line-In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources.
Line-Out: Connects to the front left and front right channel in the 7.1-channel or regular

2-channel audio system.
Mic-In: Connects to the plug from external microphone.

• 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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