This user’s manual contains all the information you may
need for setting up this motherboard. To read the user’s
manual of PDF format (readable by Adobe Reader), place
the “Driver & Utility CD” into the CD-ROM drive in your
system. The auto-run screen will appear, click the
“Manual” tab to enter its submenu. If not, browse the
root directory of the CD-ROM via the File Mana
double click the “AUTORUN” file.
er, and
Dual DDR2 800 DIMM Slots
NVIDIA SLI Technology
Dual PCI-E X16 Slots
Dual GbE LAN
IEEE 1394a
6x SATA 3Gb/s with
RAID 0/1/0+1/5/JBOD
ABIT Silent OTES™
7.1 Channel HD Audio
* See the “Features & Specifications” of each model in
this manual for details.
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KN9 SLI, KN9 Ultra, KN9S
User’s Manual
nd
English, 2
July, 2006
Edition
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.
No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality,
accuracy or fitness for any particular part of this document. In no event shall the manufacturer be
liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising from any defect or
error in this manual or product.
Product names appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and trademarks and
product names or brand names appearing in this document are the property of their respective
owners.
This document contains materials protected under International Copyright Laws. All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed written
permission of the manufacturer and authors of this manual.
If you do not properly set the motherboard settings, causing the motherboard to malfunction or fail,
we cannot guarantee any responsibility.
Rear-Left / Rear-Right, Center / Subwoofer, Mic-In, Line-In,
Line-Out)
1x RJ-45 LAN port
4x USB 2.0 ports
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Silent OTES™ Technology
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Introduction
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1.2 Motherboard Layout
1.2.1 KN9 SLI
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1.2.2 KN9 Ultra
Introduction
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1.2.3 KN9S
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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.
The motherboard and its component layouts illustrated in this chapter were based
mainly on model “KN9 SLI”, unless specifically stated.
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis
Hardware Setup
• This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 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
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. use studs, or
2. use 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.
Hardware Setup
• PS2-PWR1:
Pin 1-2 shorted (Default): Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port.
Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port.
• USB-PWR1:
Pin 1-2 shorted: 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.
• FP-PWR1:
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.
• FP-PWR2:
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.
• FP-PWR3:
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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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.
Auxiliary 12V Power Connector: (For model “KN9 SLI” only)
This connector provides an auxiliary power source for devices added on PCI
Express slots.
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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.
Hardware Setup
• 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 AM2
※ DO NOT touch or bend the delicate pins on the CPU whenever you are holding it.
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. Pull out the socket lever away from the
socket and fully lift it up over 90-degree
angle.
Locate and align the triangle mark with
both the CPU and the socket body.
Vertically place the CPU with its pin-side
down into the socket.
Be careful to insert the CPU into the
socket. The CPU only fits in one
orientation with the socket. DO NOT
force the CPU into the socket.
2. After placing the CPU into position, push
the socket lever down into its locked
position to secure the CPU. The lever
clicks when it’s locked into position.
3. The heatsink for CPU may have thermal
interface material attached to its
bottom. If not, applying a few squeeze
of thermal paste to the CPU die will help
to increase the contact.
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4. 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.
5. On the other side, push the retention
clip straight down to lock into the plastic
lug on the retention frame.
6. Connect the CPU cooling fan power
cable to the CPUFAN1 connector on this
motherboard.
※ The “CPUFAN1” connector can be
connected either with a 3-Pin or
4-Pin CPU cooling fan. For a 3-Pin
connection, there will be no speed
control available in the BIOS setup
menu; the CPU fan will run at full
speed.
lso, please watch out for the
orientation when inserting 3-Pin
plug into this 4-Pin fan connector.
※ The motherboard in this illustration is served for DEMO only, may not be the
same type or model as the one described in this user’s manual.
※ 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 four 240-pin DIMM slots for Dual Channel DDR2 800 memory
modules with memory expansion size up to 8GB.
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]+[DIMM2], or slots
[DIMM3]+[DIMM4].
• For a 4-DIMM dual-channel installation:
Populate 2 DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2], and
another 2 DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM3]+[DIMM4].
※ [DIMM1] and [DIMM2] slots are made of the same color.
[DIMM3] and [DIMM4] are made of another same color.
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.
Hardware Setup
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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.
These slots support the connections of graphics cards that comply with PCI Express
specifications. This motherboard provides dual PCI-Express X16 slots for one or two graphics
cards installation:
One PCIE graphics card installation (Normal Mode):
Insert your PCIE graphics card into [PCIEXP1]
or [PCIEXP2] slot.
※ One PCIE graphics card installation on
the [PCIEXP2] slot supports the speed
up to x8 only.
Hardware Setup
Two PCIE graphics cards installation (SLI Mode): (For model “KN9 SLI” only)
Insert 2 identical SLI-ready graphics cards into
PCIEXP1 and PCIEXP2 slots.
※ The NVIDIA SLI technology currently
supports the Windows XP operating
system only.
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To install two SLI-ready graphics cards under SLI Mode, you will need to:
• Prepare two identical NVIDIA certified, SLI-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards (the same
model from the same manufacturer).
• Make sure the graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the
latest driver form NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com
).
• Make sure your power supply unit is sufficient to provide the minimum power required.
※ The following illustration is served for DEMO only. All the devices, including the
motherboard, the graphics cards, the SLI Bridge Connector, or the SLI bracket,
may not be exactly the same type, shape, or model as the one you bought.
1. Insert the two graphics cards into
PCIEXP1 and PCIEXP2 slots on the
motherboard.
2. There are goldfingers on your SLI
Graphics Cards reserved for the SLI
Bridge Connector.
3. Locate the SLI Bridge Connector in the
package.
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4. Insert the SLI Bridge Connector into the
SLI goldfingers on each graphics card.
5. The SLI bracket included in the package
is used for supporting the SLI bridge
connector and the two SLI graphics
cards.
6. Insert the SLI bracket into the bracket
slot between the graphics cards. Secure
the SLI bracket and the graphics cards
to the chassis with screws.
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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.
※ 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.
The RAID 0/1/0+1/5/JBOD configuration is also possible through the combination of disk arrays
through these SATA connectors:
※ Both SATA 5 and SATA 6 are available only for models “KN9 SLI” and “KN9
Ultra”.
Hardware Setup
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.
2.
ttach the SATA power cable to the
SATA device and connect the other end
from the power supply.
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2.6.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers
Besides the 4x USB 2.0 ports located at rear I/O part, this motherboard also features 3x more
USB 2.0 headers onboard. 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.
※ Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment.
2.6.4 Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers
Each header supports 1x additional IEEE1394 port by connecting bracket or cable to the rear
I/O panel or the front-mounted IEEE1394 port of your chassis.
※ The IEEE1394 Port Headers are available only for models “KN9 SLI” and “KN9
※ Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment.
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2.6.5 Internal Audio Connectors
This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.
2.6.6 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.
Hardware Setup
Pin Assignment
Pin
(HD AUDIO)
1MIC2 L 1MIC In
2AGND 2GND
3MIC2 R 3MIC Power
4AVCC 4NC
5FRO-R 5Line Out (R)
6MIC2_JD 6NC
7F_IO_SEN 7NC
9FRO-L 9Line Out (L)
10LINE2_JD 10NC
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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
in system tray.
2. Click “Audio I/O” tab, and then click
“Connector Settings”.
3. Click “Disabled front panel jack detection”, and then click “OK” to
confirm.
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2.6.7 PCI Express X1 Add-on Slots
These slots provide the connection of add-on cards that comply with PCI Express specifications.
KN9 SLI: PCIE1 ~ PCIE2
Hardware Setup
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2.6.8 PCI Add-on Slots
These slots provide the connection of add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
2.7 Onboard Status Display
2.7.1 Power Source Indicators
These indicators work as a reminding device to display the power status of this motherboard
with power source connected.
• 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.
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2.8 Connecting I/O Devices
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Hardware Setup
KN9S
• Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse.
• Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard.
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• Silent OTES
specifically designed to silently cool the motherboard's North Bridge chipset.
(Keep the area for outgoing heat wave open.)
• OPT-OUT1: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to
digital multimedia devices. (For model “KN9 SLI” and “KN9 Ultra” only)
• AUDIO1:
S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connects to the surround left and
surround right channel in the 7.1 channel audio system.
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.
Line-In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources.
: The Silent OTES™ (Silent Outside Thermal Exhaust System) is a device
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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.
• LAN2: Connects to Local Area Network. (For model “KN9 SLI” and “KN9 Ultra” only)
• USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse,
keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc.
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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 – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
► SoftMenu Setup ► PC Health Status
► 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
► PnP/PCI Configurations
Esc: Quit
F10: Save & Exit Setup
Change CPU’s Clock & Voltage
※ In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staff is
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 with what you see on your screen.
↓↑→← : Select Item
(NF-MCP55-6A61JA1AC-00)
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3.1 SoftMenu Setup
This option configures the CPU’s clock and voltage.
Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3500+ Item Help
Frequency : 2000MHz
CPU Operating Speed Default
x - CPU External Clock(MHz) 200.0
x - Multiplier Factor x10
x - PCIe Clock 100MHz
Voltages Control Default
x - CPU Core Voltage 1.350 V
x - DDR2 RAM Voltage 1.80 V
x - DDR2 Ref Voltage Default
x - MCP55P Voltage 1.20V
x - HyperTransport Voltage 1.20V
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
This item displays the CPU model name installed on this motherboard.
SoftMenu Setup
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:
※ 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 lose, 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 resulting therein is not our
responsibility.
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- Multiplier Factor
This item displays the multiplier factor for the CPU you installed.
- 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.
- PCIE Clock
This item selects the clock frequency for PCI Express slot.
Voltages Control
This option allows you to switch between the default and user-defined voltages. Leave this
setting at 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
- DDR2 RAM Voltage
- DDR2 Ref Voltage
- MCP55P Voltage
- HyperTransport Voltage
BIOS Setup
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3.2 Standard CMOS Features
Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Date (mm:dd:yy) Thu. Jun 29 2006 Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss) 12 : 34 : 56
► IDE Channel 1 Master None
► IDE Channel 1 Slave None
► IDE Channel 3 Master None
► IDE Channel 4 Master None
► IDE Channel 5 Master None
► IDE Channel 6 Master None
► IDE Channel 7 Master None
► IDE Channel 8 Master None
Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled
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
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
BIOS Setup
IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 3~8 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 at 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
This item sets the type of floppy drives (usually only Drive A) installed.
Floppy 3 Mode Support
This item allows you to use “3 Mode Floppy Drive” in Japanese computer system by selecting
drive A, B, or both. Leave this item at its default [Disabled] setting if you are not using this
Japanese standard floppy drive.
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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Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Item Help
► Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter
First Boot Device Floppy
Second Boot Device Hard Disk
Third Boot Device CDROM
Boot Other Device Enabled
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 Enabled
↓↑→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
When set to [Enabled], this item speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after powering on
the system. The BIOS shorten or skip some check during the POST.
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.
BIOS Setup
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.
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.
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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.
※ 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 at 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 if the full screen logo is shown when booting.
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3.4 Advanced Chipset Features
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K8<->MCP55 HT Speed Auto Item Help
K8<->MCP55 HT Width ↓16 ↑16
► DRAM Configuration Press Enter
x HT Spread Spectrum Disabled
SSE/SSE2 Instructions Enabled
Init Display First PCIe-1
System BIOS Cacheable Enabled
↓↑→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
This item selects the LDT Bus Frequency between CPU and MCP55 Chipset.
K8<->MCP55 HT Width
This item selects the LDT Bus Width between CPU and MCP55 Chipset.
Advanced Chipset Features
BIOS Setup
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DRAM Configuration:
Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu.
You may manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the following sub-items, or leave
them at their default settings according to the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) data stored in the
DRAM.
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DRAM Timing Selectable Auto Item Help
x - DRAM Clock DDR2 533
- Bank Interleaving Enabled
- DQS Timing Training Skip DQS
- CKE Base Power Down Mode Enabled
- CKE Base Power Down By Channel
- Memclock Tri-Stating Disabled
x - TwTr Command Delay 2 Clocks
x - Trfc0 for DIMM1 75 ns
x - Trfc1 for DIMM2 75 ns
x - Trfc2 for DIMM3 75 ns
x - Trfc3 for DIMM4 75 ns
x - Write Recovery Time(Twr) 4 Clocks
x - Precharge Time(Trtp) 2 Clocks
x - Row Cycle Time(Trc) 17 Clocks
x - RAS to CAS Delay(Trcd) 4 Clocks
x - RAS to RAS Delay(Trrd) 2 Clocks
x - Row Precharge Time(Trp) 4 Clocks
x - Min. RAS Act-Time(Tras) 12 Clocks
- CAS Latency Auto
- Command Rate Auto
Memory Hole remapping Enabled
Auto Optimize Bottom IO Enabled
↓↑→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
This item allows you to Enable or Disable the SSE/SSE2 (Streaming SIMD Extensions)
instruction set.
Init Display First
This item selects which display slot to initialize first when the system boots.
System BIOS Cacheable
This item enables or disables caching the system BIOS for faster execution.
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3.5 Integrated Peripherals
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► On-Chip IDE/RAID Function Press Enter Item Help
On-Chip USB V1.1+V2.0
- USB Keyboard Support via OS
- USB Mouse Support via OS
On-Chip Audio Controller Auto
On-Chip LAN1 Controller Auto
On-Chip LAN2 Controller Auto
On-Chip LAN Boot ROM Disabled
Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled
Onboard FDD Controller Enabled
↓↑→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
This item allows you to enable or disable the IDE1 controller.
IDE DMA Transfer access:
This item selects the DMA mode for devices connected through IDE channels.
IDE Function Setup
IDE HDD Block Mode
This item enables or disables the IDE HDD Block Mode.
On-Chip SATA Controllers
This item enables or disables the on-chip SATA controller.
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RAID Configuration:
Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu:
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RAID Function Disabled Item Help
x - Serial-ATA 1 RAID Disabled
x - Serial-ATA 2 RAID Disabled
x - Serial-ATA 3 RAID Disabled
x - Serial-ATA 4 RAID Disabled
x - Serial-ATA 5 RAID Disabled
x - Serial-ATA 6 RAID Disabled
x - RAID ROM Enabled
↓↑→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
This item allows you to enable or disable the RAID function for Serial-ATA 1~6 ports.
- Serial-ATA 1 RAID ~ Serial-ATA 6 RAID
This item allows you to enable or disable the RAID function for each of the Serial-ATA 1~6 port
individually.
- RAID ROM
This item allows you to use the boot ROM of OnChip SATA to boot up system.
RAID Configuration
BIOS Setup
Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu:
On-Chip USB
Select the type of 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 Keyboard
Support” and“USB Mouse Support” items will not be available to select in Integrated
Peripherals menu.
- USB Keyboard Support via
Select [BIOS] for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB
keyboard.
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- USB Mouse Support via
Select [BIOS] for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB
mouse.
On-Chip Audio Controller
This option enables or disables the audio controller.
On-Chip LAN1 Controller
This option enables or disables the LAN1 controller.
On-Chip LAN2 Controller
This option enables or disables the LAN2 controller.
On-Chip 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.
Onboard 1394 Controller:
This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller.
Onboard FDD Controller
Two options are available: Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. You can
enable or disable the onboard FDD 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 Disabled
Power Button Function Instant-Off
Wake up by PME# of PCI Disabled
Wake up by On-Chip LAN Disabled
Wake up by Alarm Disabled
x - Day of Month Alarm 0
x - Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0: 0 : 0
AMD Cool’n’Quiet Control Auto
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
[S1(PowerOn-Suspend)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function.
[S3(Suspend-To-RAM)]: Enables the Suspend to RAM function.
- USB Resume from S3
When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system that is in
the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. This item can be configured only if the item “ACPI
Suspend Type” is set to [S3(STR)].
BIOS Setup
Power Button Function
This item selects the method of powering off your system:
[Delay 4 Sec.]: Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power off the system.
This will prevent the system from powering off in case you accidentally hit or pushed the power
button.
[Instant-Off]: Pressing and then releasing the power button at once will immediately power
off the system.
Wake up by PME# of PCI
When set to [Enabled], access through the add-on PCI card can remotely wake up the system
that was in Soft-Off condition. The PCI card must support the wake up function.
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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
When set to [Enabled], you can set the date and time you would like the Soft-Off PC to
power-on in the “Date (of Month) Alarm” and “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” items. However,
if the system is being accessed by incoming calls or the network (Resume On Ring/LAN) prior to
the date and time set in these items, the system will give priority to the incoming calls or
network instead.
- Day of Month Alarm
[0]: This option power-on the system everyday according to the time set in the “Time
(hh:mm:ss) Alarm” item.
[1-31]: This option selects a date you would like the system to power-on. The system will
power-on on the date set, and the time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” item.
- Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
This item sets the time you would like the system to power-on.
AMD Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology:
This option enables or disables the AMD K8 cool and quiet function.
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 keys 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.
※ The mouse wake up function can only be used with the PS/2 mouse, not with
the COM port or USB type. Some PS/2 mice cannot wake up the system because
of compatible problems. If the specs of your keyboard are too old, it may fail to
power on.
- KB Power ON Password
This item sets the password required in order to power on your computer.
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※ Do not forget your password, or you will have to clear the CMOS and reset all
parameters in order to utilize this function again.
- Hot Key Power ON
This item powers on the system by pressing <Ctrl> key plus one of each function key (<F1> ~
<F12>) simultaneously.
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.
BIOS Setup
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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
** PCI Express relative items **
Maximum Payload Size 4096
↓↑→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
You can set the processor shutdown temperature here. If the processor temperature exceeds
the settings value, system will force to shutdown to protect the processor not overheat.
CPU Warning Temperature
This item lets you select the temperature at which you want the system to send out a warning
message to the PC speakers of when the temperature goes beyond either limit. You can select
the temperatures you want.
FAN Fail Alarm Selectable
This item selects the fan that will be monitored for malfunction.
CPU FANEQ Control
This item allows you to control the CPU fan speed. When set to [enabled], the following items
become selectable.
- FanEQ Target Temperature
This item allows you to set a wanted temperature for the CPU.
- FanEQ Temp. Tolerance
This item sets the high/low limits of the target temperature.
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- FanEQ Start Control
This item sets a specific speed for the fan when it is turned on. The fan will be turned on once
the CPU temperature exceeds the high limit temperature set by the above 2 items.
- FanEQ Stop Control
This item sets a minimum speed for the fan. The fan will be running at this speed when the
CPU temperature is below the low limit temperature.
All Voltages, Fans Speed and Thermal Monitoring
These unchangeable items list the current status of the CPU and environment temperatures, fan
speeds, and system power voltage.
3.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system
operations.
3.10 Load Optimized Defaults
This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance
system operations.
3.11 Set Password
This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself.
BIOS Setup
3.12 Save & Exit Setup
This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu.
3.13 Exit Without Saving
This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any changes.
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4. Driver & Utility CD
The “Driver & Utility CD” that came packed with this motherboard contains drivers, utilities and
software applications required for its basic and advanced features.
Place the “Driver & Utility CD” into the CD-ROM drive in your system. The following installation
auto-run screen appears. If not, browse the root directory of the CD-ROM via the File Manager,
and double click the “AUTORUN” file.
• [Drivers]: Click to enter the driver installation menu.
• [Manual]: Click to enter the user’s manual menu.
• [Utility]: Click to enter the utilities installation menu.
• [ABIT Utility]: Click on this tab to enter the menu for installing utilities exclusively
developed by ABIT.
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Browse CD]: Click to browse the contents of this “Driver & Utility CD”.
Close]: Click to exit this installation menu.
Driver & Utility CD
4.1 nVidia nForce Chipset Driver
To install this driver:
1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [nVidia nForce Chipset Driver] item. The following screen appears:
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
4. Restart the system for the driver to take effect.
※ Please install this nVidia nForce Chipset Driver first after having installed the
Windows operating system.
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4.2 Realtek HD Audio Driver
To install this driver:
1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [Realtek HD Audio Driver] item. The following screen appears:
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
4. Restart the system for the driver to take effect.
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Driver & Utility CD
4.3 Cool’n’Quiet Driver
To install this driver:
1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [Cool’n’Quiet Driver] item. The following screen appears:
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
4. Restart the system for the driver to take effect.
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5. 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.
※ 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. This must be set to “Automatic Mode” for Cool ‘n’ Quiet to be enabled.
4.4 USB 2.0 Driver
※ There is no need to install this driver for Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4,
Windows XP with Service Pack 1, or their later version.
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Driver & Utility CD
4.5 ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility)
ABIT EQ is a self-diagnostic system for PC based on motherboards designed and manufactured
by ABIT Computer Corporation. It will protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of
Power Supply Voltage, CPU & System Fans Speed, and CPU & System Temperature.
To install this utility:
1. Click on the [ABIT Utility] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [ABITEQ] item. The following screen appears:
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
4. Restart the system for the driver to take effect.
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5. Execute the ABIT EQ by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [All Programs] [ABIT]
[ABIT EQ].
6. ABIT EQ shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well.
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Driver & Utility CD
4.6 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility)
ABIT FlashMenu is the most stable Windows-based BIOS flash available. No more worries from
crashing. With one click of BIOS updating, ABIT users can flash their BIOS more easily and in
less time.
To install this utility:
1. Click on the [ABIT Utility] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [FlashMenu] item. The following screen appears:
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
4. Restart the system for the driver to take effect.
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5. Execute the FlashMenu by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [All Programs] [ABIT]
[FlashMenu].
6. This FlashMenu screen appears. You can easily update the BIOS from clicking [Update
From File], [One Click LiveUpdate], or [LiveUpdate Step by Step] button.
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Driver & Utility CD
4.7 NVRaid Floppy Disk
If you lost or damaged the SATA Driver Disk that came with the package, use the NVRaid
Floppy Disk to create another one.
To install this utility:
1. Click on the [ABIT Utility] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [Generate NVRaid Floppy Disk] item. The following screen appears:
Insert one blank floppy disk to the selected floppy drive and click [Build].
3. Click [OK] to finish building the SATA Driver Disk.
※ If you are using a windows 2000 operating system, please update your system
to Service Pack 4 before starting to setup the NVIDIA RAID.
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5. Appendix
5.1 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?)
5.1.1 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 over-clocking or non-standard settings inside the BIOS?
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.
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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.
Q: How to get a quick response for my request on technical support?
A: Please carry out a simple troubleshooting before sending “Technical Support Form”:
System boot-up fails after the system had been assembled:
Check the motherboard’s supporting specifications first to see if all the key components
attached in your system can meet.
To do so, you may:
• Remove all the unnecessary add-on devices (except the CPU, VGA card, DRAM, and
Power Supply), and then reboot.
• If the trouble still exists, try another VGA card of different brand/model to see if the
system will start.
• If the trouble still exists, try another memory module of different brand/model.
• If the trouble still exists, try another CPU and Power Supply.
If the system runs successfully, shut it down and start re-installing the interface cards and
devices that were previously installed in the system. Re-install and start the system one at a
time until the system won’t start.
Malfunction in the OS:
If the system hangs after resuming from S3 or some testing program, if the CPU cannot be
recognized properly, if the display resolution mixed, or if a certain program cannot be
executed, etc, you may:
• Upgrade the motherboard’s latest BIOS version.
• Upgrade the add-on device’s latest driver version.
• Check if there is any conflict in the “Control Panel/System Properties”.
Q: How to fill in the “Technical Support Form”?
A: To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, please refer to the following instructions:
• Region: Type in your country name.
• E-mail: Type in your contact E-mail information.
• First name: Type in your first name.
• Last name: Type in your last name.
• Subject: Type in the model name and the problem of your motherboard.
Example 1: AA8XE and SCSI 29160 malfunction
Example 2: AA8XE boot fails, POST code AF
Example 3: AA8XE (system hang when S3 resume)
• Motherboard: Type in the model name and revision number of your motherboard.
Example: AA8XE REV: 1.00
• BIOS Version: Type in the BIOS version of your motherboard. (You can find it on the
screen during the POST sequence.)
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• CPU: Type in the brand name and the speed (MHz) of your CPU. (Illustrate the
over-clocking status if you had done so.)
Example: Intel 650 3.4GHz (OC FSB=220MHz)
• Memory brand: Type in the brand and model name of your memory module.
Example: Memory brand: Kingston (KVR533D2N4/1G)
• Memory size: Type in the size of your memory module.
Example: 512M* 4PCS
• Memory configuration: Type in the memory configuration in BIOS setting.
Example: Memory Timing: 2.5-3-3-7 @533MHz
• Graphics information: Note Graphics card’s brand, model and driver version
• Graphics card: Type in the brand and model name of your graphics card.
Example: ATI RADEON X850 XT PE
• Graphics driver version: Type in the driver version of your graphics card
Example: Catalyst 5.12V
• Power supply maker: Type in the brand and model name of your power supply unit.
• Power supply wattage: Type in the power wattage of your power supply unit.
• Storage devices: Type in the brand and specifications of your HDD drive and quantity.
Specify if it was inserted on IDE (Master or Slave) or SATA ports, including the RAID
allocation status.
Example 1: WD Caviar WD600 60GB (on IDE2 master), Maxtor DiamondMax 10 SATA
300GB (on SATA 3)
Example 2: Maxtor DiamondMax 10 SATA 300GB *2 (on SATA 3, SATA 4 RAID 1)
• Optical devices: Type in the brand and specifications of your optical drives and
quantity. Specify if it was inserted on IDE (Master or Slave) or SATA ports.
• Other devices: Indicate which add-on cards or USB devices that you absolutely sure
are related to the problem. If you cannot identify the problem’s origin, indicate all the
add-on cards or USB devices inserted on your system.
Example: AHA 29160 (on PCI 2), Sandisk Cruzer mini 256MB USB Flash-disk.
• Operating system: Indicate which OS and language version
Example: Microsoft Windows XP SP2, English version
Example: Microsoft Media Center Edition 2005, Korean version
• Problem description: Describe the problem of your system configuration. Indicate
the steps to duplicate problem if possible.
See the next page for a blank Technical Support Form, or visit our website to fill in the
form on line (http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/contact/technical.php
).
Q. Is the motherboard dead? Do I need to return it to where I bought from or go
through an RMA process?
A: After you had gone through the troubleshooting procedures, yet the problem still exists, or
you find an evident damage on the motherboard. Please contact our RMA center.
(http://www2.abit.com.tw/page/en/contact/index.php?pFUN_KEY=18000&pTITLE_IMG
KN9 SLI, KN9 Ultra, KN9S 5-3
)
Appendix
5.1.2 Technical Support Form
Region:
E-mail:
First name:
Last Name:
Subject:
Motherboard:
BIOS Version:
CPU:
Memory brand:
Memory size:
Memory configuration:
Graphics card:
Graphics driver version:
Power supply maker:
Power supply wattage:
Storage devices:
Optical devices:
Other devices:
Operating system:
Problem description:
5-4 KN9 SLI, KN9 Ultra, KN9S
5.1.3 Universal ABIT Contact Information
Taiwan Head Office
Universal ABIT Co., Ltd.
No. 323, Yang Guang St., Neihu,
Taipei, 114, Taiwan