Abit IL-90MV User Manual
Introduction
Hardware Setup
BIOS Setup Driver & Utility CD Appendix
iL-90MV
Motherboard
Intel Socket 478
(Core Duo)
User’s Manual
Intel Socket 478 (Core Duo)
Micro ATX Motherboard
Intel ViiV Technology Certified
Intel 945GT/ICH7m-DH
Intel GMA 950
HDMI 1.2 Technology
RoHS Compliant
7.1Ch HD Audio
Intel 82573L GbE LAN
iL-90MV
User’s Manual
English, 2
August, 2006
nd
Edition
Copyright and Warranty Notice
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
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appear in this manual.
No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality,
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed written
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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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Contents
Introduction
1. Introduction..................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Features & Specifications .............................................................1-1
1.2 Motherboard Layout.....................................................................1-3
2. Hardware Setup ............................................................... 2-1
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis.......................................................2-1
2.2 Installing Motherboard .................................................................2-1
2.3 Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................2-2
2.3.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery ..............2-3
2.3.2 Wake-up Headers................................................................2-5
2.4 Connecting Chassis Components...................................................2-6
2.4.1 ATX Power Connectors ........................................................2-6
2.4.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers............................2-7
2.4.3 FAN Power Connectors ........................................................2-8
2.5 Installing Hardware......................................................................2-9
2.5.1 CPU Socket 478 (Core Duo) .................................................2-9
2.5.2 DDR2 Memory Slots ..........................................................2-12
2.6 Connecting Peripheral Devices .................................................... 2-13
2.6.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors ................................ 2-13
2.6.2 Serial ATA Connectors .......................................................2-14
2.6.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers......................................... 2-15
2.6.4 Additional IEEE1394 Port Header........................................ 2-15
2.6.5 Internal Audio Connectors..................................................2-16
2.6.6 Front Panel Audio Connection Header ................................. 2-16
2.6.7 PCI Express X1 Add-on Slot ...............................................2-18
2.6.8 PCI Add-on Slots ...............................................................2-18
2.7 Onboard Status Display..............................................................2-19
2.7.1 Power Source Indicators .................................................... 2-19
2.8 Connecting Rear I/O Devices ...................................................... 2-20
Hardware Setup
BIOS Setup Driver & Utility CD Appendix
3. BIOS Setup....................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Standard CMOS Features..............................................................3-2
3.2 Advanced BIOS Features ..............................................................3-6
3.3 Advanced Chipset Features...........................................................3-9
3.4 Integrated Peripherals................................................................ 3-12
3.5 Power Management Setup.......................................................... 3-17
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3.6 PnP/PCI Configurations ..............................................................3-20
3.7 PC Health Status........................................................................ 3-22
3.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ..............................................................3-24
3.9 Load Optimized Defaults ............................................................3-24
3.10 Set Password........................................................................... 3-24
3.11 Save & Exit Setup ....................................................................3-24
3.12 Exit Without Saving.................................................................. 3-24
4. Driver & Utility CD............................................................ 4-1
4.1 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility .......................................4-2
4.2 Intel Matrix Storage Technology Driver..........................................4-3
4.3 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver .........................................4-4
4.3.1 Tips on HDMI application.....................................................4-5
4.4 Realtek Audio Driver ....................................................................4-8
4.5 Intel PRO Network Connections Driver ..........................................4-9
4.6 USB 2.0 Driver.............................................................................4-9
4.7 Intel SATA Driver Disk Maker......................................................4-10
4.8 ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility)........................................4-11
4.9 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility).................................................4-13
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
5.1.3 Universal ABIT Contact Information......................................5-5
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1. Introduction
Introduction
1.1 Features & Specifications
CPU
• Designed for Intel® Core Duo/Solo, Core 2 Duo socket 478 processors with
667/533MHz FSB
• Supports Enhanced Intel Speedstep
• Supports Intel
• Supports Intel
®
Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)
®
Execute Disable Bit capability
Chipset
• Northbridge: Intel® 945GT
• Southbridge: Intel
®
ICH7m-DH
Memory
• Two 240-pin DIMM slots
• Supports Dual Channel DDR2 667/533 Un-buffered Non-ECC memory
• Supports maximum memory capacity up to 2GB
Graphics
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 Supports DirectX 9
HDMI 1.2
• Support 1080p and UXGA 1600X1200 @60MHz
• Support 7.1 ch HD audio
LAN
• Onboard Intel 82573L 10/100/1000M controller
Audio
• Onboard 7.1 channels Intel High Definition Audio CODEC
• Supports auto jack sensing and optical S/PDIF In/Out
• Dolby Master Studio Certificated
Expansion Slots
• 1x PCI-E X1 slot
• 2x PCI slots
Internal I/O Connectors
• 1x Floppy port
• 1x ATA 100/66/33 connector
• 2x SATA 1.5Gb/s connectors
• 2x USB 2.0 headers
• 1x IEEE1394 header
®
Technology (EIST)
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• 1x FP-Audio header
• 1x CD-IN connector
Rear Panel I/O
• 1x VGA connector
• 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector
• 1x PS/2 Mouse connector
• 1x HDMI 1.2 connector
• 1x OPT-IN1 connector
• 1x OPT-OUT1 connector
• 1x AUDIO Connector (Surround-Left / Surround-Right, Rear-Left / Rear-Right,
Center/Subwoofer, Mic-In, Line-In, Line-Out)
• 1x IEEE 1394 connector
• 4x USB 2.0 connectors
• 1x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN connector
Serial ATA
• Supports 2 Ports Serial ATA at 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate
• Support RAID 0/1
• Supports SATA AHCI, providing native command queuing and native hot plug
IEEE 1394
• Supports 2 Ports IEEE 1394 at 400Mb/s data transfer rate
RoHS Compliancy
• 100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliancy
ABIT Engineered
• ABIT OTES STREAM Thermal Solution
Miscellaneous
• Micro ATX form factor (245mm x 245mm)
※ Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without
notice.
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1.2 Motherboard Layout
Introduction
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2. Hardware Setup
In this chapter we will elaborate all the information you need upon installing this motherboard
to your computer system.
※ 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.
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis
• This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 245 x 245 mm. 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 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.
2.2 Installing Motherboard
Hardware Setup
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,
2. or with spacers
In principle, the best way to attach the board
is to use 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.
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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 o
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.
2.3 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.
SHORT OPEN OPEN
For 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be shorted by plugging the jumper cap in.
Pin 1~2 SHORT Pin 2~3 SHORT
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2.3.1 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 and disconnect with AC power source.
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.
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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.
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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2.3.2 Wake-up Headers
These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function.
• USB-PWR1:
Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port.
Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port.
• USB-PWR2:
Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB2 port.
Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB2 port
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2.4 Connecting Chassis Components
2.4.1 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.
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.
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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2.4.2 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 to connect these
headers. A wrong orientation will only cause 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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2.4.3 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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2.5 Installing Hardware
※ DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidentally
scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the
motherboard.
2.5.1 CPU Socket 478 (Core Duo)
※ Be cautious when installing CPU into this socket. Prevent the contact pins of the
socket and the CPU from breaking or bending.
1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the
screw bolt counter clockwise to unlock
position.
2. Carefully hold the CPU by both of its
edges above the CPU socket. Align the
gold-triangle mark with the Pin-1 of CPU
socket. Place the CPU vertically and
easily down into the socket.
Do not force the CPU in; it only fits in
one orientation.
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3. Use a flat-head screw driver to turn the
screw bolt clockwise from its unlock
position to the lock position.
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4. Peel off the protective film from the
retention module. This will expose the
adhesive sponge.
5. Face the retention module with the side
of adhesive sponge toward the bottom
side of the motherboard. Align the four
screw holes from the retention module
through the motherboard.
6. Peel off the protecting film that was
originally attached to the bottom of CPU
heatsink. This film prevents the thermal
paste from being touched by anything
but the CPU die, and so it has to be
removed to increase the contact with
the CPU die after having installed the
heatsink.
Forgetting to do so may cause the
CPU over-heated and eventually
ruined!
※ Watch out for the integrity and usability of the thermal paste each time when
re-installing the heatsink. Applying a few drop of thermal paste will help to
increase the contact in between the CPU die and heatsink, especially when
having installed and removed the heatsink for several times.
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7. Carefully place the heatsink onto CPU
socket in the direction of blowing its
airflow toward rear panel.
Use a cross-head screw driver to lock
the four screws around the heatsink.
8. Lock the screws diagonally in the order
of (1) (2) (3) (4).
Turn the screw halfway down the screw
hole. Do not over-tighten the screw all
the way down into the screw hole one at
a time. Avoid CPU damage caused by
unbalanced forcing.
9. Plug the fan power connector from the
CPU cooler to the “CPUFAN1” connector
on this motherboard.
Now complete the CPU and heatsink
installation.
Hardware Setup
※ 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.
※ A higher fan speed will be helpful for better airflow and heat-dissipation.
Nevertheless, stay alert to touch any heatsink since the high temperature
generated by the working system is still possible.
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2.5.2 DDR2 Memory Slots
This motherboard provides two 240-pin DIMM slots for Dual Channel DDR2 667/533 memory
modules with memory expansion size up to 2GB.
※ To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel configurations, install DDR
DIMM pairs at the same density, DRAM technology and bus width for both slots.
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 of 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 snaps into the mounting notch.
Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit 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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2.6 Connecting Peripheral Devices
2.6.1 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 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.
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※ 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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2.6.2 Serial ATA Connectors
Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by a thin SATA
cable.
For more information on how to configure the function mode for SATA, please refer to the item
“On-Chip SATA Controller” in the BIOS menu of “On-Chip IDE Device”.
To connect SATA device:
ttach either end of the signal cable to
1.
the SATA connector on motherboard.
Attach the other end to SATA device.
ttach the SATA power cable to the
2.
SATA device and connect the other end
from the power supply.
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