Abit KR7A-RAID User Manual
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Index
CHAPTER 1.
1-1. F
1-2. S
1-3. I
1-4. L
CHAPTER 2.
2-1. I
2-2. I
2-3. I
2-4. C
CHAPTER 3.
3-1. CPU S
3-2. S
3-3. A
3-4. A
3-5. I
3-6. P
3-7. PNP/PCI C
3-8. PC H
3-9. L
3-10. L
3-11. S
3-12. S
3-13. E
CHAPTER 4.
4-1. T
4-2. RAID SETUP
4-3. T
EATURES OF
PECIFICATION S
TEM CHECKLIS T
AYOUT DIAGRAM FOR
NSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD TO THE CHASSIS
NSTALLATION OF THE
NSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
ONNECTORS
TANDARD
DVANCED
DVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP MENU
NTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
OWER MANAGEMENT SETUP MENU
OAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
OAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
ET PASSWORD
AVE
XIT WITHOUT SAVING
HE FEATURES OF
BIOS S
HE
INTRODUCTION OF KR7A/KR7A-RAID FEATURES.. 1-1
KR7A/KR7A-RAID M
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KR7A/KR7A-RAID ....................................................... 1-5
OTHERBOARD
.............................................1-1
INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD.............................. 2-1
AMD A
, H
EADERS AND SWITCHES
INTRODUCING THE BIOS ................................................3-1
[SOFT MENU
ETUP
CMOS F
BIOS F
ONFIGURATIONS SETUP MENU
EALTH STATUS
...................................................................................................3-36
& E
XIT SETUP
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EATURES SETUP MENU
EATURES SETUP MENU
.................................................................................3-20
...........................................................................................3-34
...............................................................................3-35
..............................................................................3-35
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, A
THLON
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...............................................................2-7
III].........................................................................3-3
..................................................................3-24
................................................2-2
THLON™
...........................................................3-9
...........................................................3-31
XP
AND DURON™
.........................................................3-6
.....................................................3-13
CPU.........2-3
RAID SETTING GUIDE ...................................................... 4-1
RAID
KR7A-RAID....................................................................4-1
ON THE
ETTING MENU
KR7A-RAID ....................................................4-1
ON THE
...................................................................................4-2
CHAPTER 5.
5-1. DOS®...................................................................................................................5-1
5-2. W
5-3. W
CHAPTER 6.
HPT 372 DRIVER INSTALLATION ..................................5-1
INDOWS®
INDOWS®
98 SE ................................................................................................ 5-1
2000.................................................................................................. 5-3
HPT 372 RAID ADMINISTRATOR INSTALLATION
GUIDE ....................................................................................6-1
APPENDIX A. VIA 4 IN 1 DRIVERS INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS® 98
SE & WINDOWS
®
2000 ........................................................ A-1
APPENDIX B. INSTALLING THE HARDWARE MONITOR SYSTEM ... B-1
4200-0227-02 Rev. 1.01
APPENDIX C. BIOS UPDATE GUIDE ........................................................ C-1
APPENDIX D. TROUBLESHOOTING (NEED ASSISTANCE?) ............... D-1
APPENDIX E. HOW TO GET TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................. E-1
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Chapter 1. Introduction of KR7A/KR7A-RAID
Features
1-1. Features of KR7A/KR7A-RAID Motherboard
This motherboard is designed for AMD Socket A Athlon™ XP, Athlon™ and Duron™ CPUs. It supports
the AMD Socket-A structure, with up to 3 GB (Unbuffered) or 4 GB (Registered) of memory, super I/O,
and Green PC functions.
The KR7A/KR7A-RAID uses the VIA VT8366A and VT8233 chipsets (KT266A) to make the
evolutionary move from PC 100/PC 133 SDRAM to PC 1600/PC 2100 DDR SDRAM, increasing the
speed of the system and memory buses from 100 MHz to 133 MHz. Its 200/266 MHz memory interface
supports the wide range of PC 1600/PC 2100 DDR SDRAM memory devices now on the market.
VIA VT8366A is a system bus controller, or northbridge, that houses the high-speed system elements
critical to overall system performance while also containing the system interface to the processor. The
key functions of the VT8366A System Controller include the 266 MHz Athlon System Bus, the 266 MHz
DDR Memory Subsystem, the AGP 4X/2X/1X modes Graphics Interface (AGP 2.0 Compliant) and the
33 MHz/32-bit PCI Bus Interface (PCI 2.2 Compliant), including arbiter.
DDR SDRAM is the newest memory standard, it provides the maximum translation bandwith and also
greatly improves data transaction delays. This feature improves whole system performance and speed,
especially multimedia environment applications.
The KR7A/KR7A-RAID has a built in Ultra DMA 100 function. This means that it provides speedier
HDD throughput boosting overall system performance. Ultra DMA 100 is the new standard for IDE
devices. It enhances existing Ultra DMA 33 technology by increasing both performance and data integrity.
This new high-speed interface almost doubles the Ultra DMA 66 burst data transfer rate to 100
Mbytes/sec. The result is maximum disc performance using the current PCI local bus environment.
Another benefit is you can connect four IDE devices in your system through either Ultra DMA 66 or
Ultra DMA 100. You will have more flexibility to expand your computer system.
KR7A-RAID’s built-in HighPoint HPT 372 chipset gives you the capability to support Ultra DMA 133.
Ultra DMA 133 is the newest standard for IDE devices. It provides two IDE channels (IDE3, IDE4) that
also support Ultra DMA 133 specifications, and it allows for four additional IDE devices in your
computer system. It can give you high performance and efficiency data transfer rate through the IDE
channels. This also means that your computer, in total, can connect up to eight IDE devices (IDE1 ~
IDE4). This allows for maximum expandability for future hardware demands. This chipset also supports
IDE RAID, inlcuding RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1. This feature enables you to maximize your data
storage performance and security. (KR7A-RAID Only)
™
KR7A/KR7A-RAID provides high flexibility to users building AMD Socket A Athlon
™
systems. It provides the option of 133MHz/133MHz CPU and memory bus combinations.
Duron
The KR7A/KR7A-RAID has built-in hardware monitoring functions (refer to Appendix B for detailed
information) to ensure a safe computing environment.
XP, Athlon™ and
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1-2. Specifications
1. CPU
Supports AMD Athlon™ XP 1500+ ~ 1900+ or future Socket A processors based on 200 MHz/266
MHz (100 MHz/133 MHz Double Data Rate)
Supports AMD Athlon
MHz (100 MHz/133 MHz Double Data Rate)
Supports AMD Duron
(100 MHz Double Data Rate)
Supports 200 MHz Alpha EV6 bus for the AMD Athlon
2. Chipset:
VIA VT8366A and VT8233 chipsets (KT266A)
Supports Ultra DMA 33, Ultra DMA 66 and Ultra DMA 100 IDE protocol
Supports Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface (ACPI)
Accelerated Graphics Port connector supports AGP 2X (3.3V) and 4X (1.5V) mode
(Sideband) device
Supports 200 MHz/266 MHz (100 MHz/133 MHz Double Data Rate) memory bus settings
Ultra DMA 133/RAID (For KR7A-RAID Only)
HighPoint HPT 372 IDE controller
Supports Ultra DMA 133MB/sec data transfer rate
Supports RAID0 (Stripping mode for boosting performance) mode
Supports RAID1 (Mirroring mode for data security) mode
Supports RAID 0+1 (Stripping and Mirroring) mode
3. Memory (System Memory)
Four 184-pin DIMM slots support PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM modules
Supports four DIMMs of unbuffered DDR SDRAM for a maximum of 3GB (64, 128, 256,
512 and 1024 MB DDR SDRAM modules)
Supports four DIMMs of registered DDR SDRAM for a maximum of 4GB (64, 128, 256,
512 and 1024 MB DDR SDRAM modules)
4. System BIOS
SOFT MENU™ III technology, can easily set the processor parameters
Award Plug and Play BIOS supports APM and DMI
Write-Protect Anti-Virus function by AWARD BIOS
5. Multi I/O Functions
Two channels of Bus Master IDE ports supporting up to four Ultra DMA 33/66/100 devices (KR7A
Only). And two channels (IDE3 & IDE4) of Bus Master IDE ports supporting up to four Ultra DMA
33/66/100/133 specifications HDD devices (KR7A-RAID Only)
One PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
One floppy port connector (up to 2.88MB)
One parallel port connector (Standard/EPP/ECP)
Two serial ports connectors
Two USB connectors
Two USB header for four extra USB channels
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700 MHz ~ 1.4 GHz or future Socket A processors based on 200 MHz/266
™
600 MHz ~ 1000 MHz or future Socket A processors based on 200 MHz
™
XP, Athlon™ and Duron™ processors
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6. Miscellaneous
ATX form factor
One AGP slot, six PCI slots
Built-in Wake on LAN header
Built-in IrDA TX/RX header
Built-in Wake On Ring header
One built-in SM-Bus header
Hardware monitoring： Included fan speed, voltages, CPU and system environment temperature
Board size: 305 * 245mm
Supports Wake On LAN, Modem, but your ATX power supply 5V standby power must be
able to provide at least a 720mA current capacity. Otherwise, the functions may not work
normally.
PCI slot 5 shares IRQ signals with the HPT 372 IDE controller (supports Ultra DMA 133). The
driver for HPT 372 IDE controller supports IRQ sharing with other PCI devices. But if you
install a PCI card that doesn’t allow IRQ sharing with other devices into PCI slot 5, you may
encounter some problems. Furthermore, if your Operating System doesn’t allow peripheral
devices to share IRQ signals with each other, such as Windows
install a PCI card into PCI slot 5. (KR7A-RAID Only)
HPT 372 IDE controller is designed to support high-speed and high performance mass storage
devices. Thus we suggest that you don’t connect non-disk devices that use ATA/ATAPI
interfaces, such as CD-ROM to HPT 372 IDE connector (IDE3 & IDE4). (KR7A-RAID Only)
This motherboard supports the standard bus speeds of 66MHz/100MHz/133MHz that are used
by specific PCI, processor and chipset specifications. Exceeding these standard bus speeds is
not guaranteed due to the specific component specifications.
Specifications and information contained in this manual are subject to change without notice.
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NT for example, you can’t
Note
All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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1-3. Item Checklist
Check that your package is complete. If you discover any damaged or missing items, please contact your
retailer or dealer.
% One ABIT Motherboard
% One 80-wire/40-pin ribbon cable for master and slave Ultra DMA 100, Ultra DMA 66 or Ultra DMA
33 IDE devices (KR7A Only)
% Two 80-wire/40-pin ribbon cable for master and slave Ultra DMA 133, Ultra DMA 100, Ultra DMA
66 or Ultra DMA 33 IDE devices (KR7A-RAID Only)
% One ribbon cable for 5.25” and 3.5” floppy disk devices
% One compact disc for support drivers and utilities
% One USB cable (UB-20)
% One user’s manual for the motherboard
% One floppy disk of HPT 372 drivers (KR7A-RAID Only)
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1-4. Layout Diagram for KR7A/KR7A-RAID
Figure 1-1. KR7A/KR7A-RAID motherboard component location
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Chapter 2. Installing the Motherboard
This KR7A/KR7A-RAID motherboard not only provides all standard equipment for classic personal
computers, but also provides great flexibility for meeting future upgrade demands. This chapter will
introduce step by step all of the standard equipment and will also present, as completely as possible,
future upgrade capabilities. This motherboard is able to supports all AMD Socket A Athlon
™
and Duron™ processors now on the market. (For details, see specifications in Chapter 1.)
Athlon
This chapter is organized according the following features:
Installing the Motherboard to the Chassis
1.
Installation of the AMD Socket A Athlon™ XP, Athlon™ and Duron™ CPU
2.
Installing System Memory
3.
Connectors, Headers and Switches
4.
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XP,
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Before you install or unplug any connectors or add-on cards, please remember to turn the ATX power
supply switch off (fully turn the +5V standby power off), or take the power cord off. Otherwise, you may
cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or be damaged.
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Please read our instructions carefully and follow them step-by-step. Our objective is to enable the novice
computer user to perform the installation by himself. We have attempted to write this document in a very
clear, concise and descriptive manner to help overcome any obstacles you may face during installation.
This chapter contains many color drawings, diagrams and photos, we strongly recommend you read this
chapter use the PDF file that is stored on the CD-Title. Color improves the clarity and quality of the
diagrams. For the downloadable edition, as files larger than 3 MB are difficult to download, we will cut
the graphics and photo resolution to reduce the manual file size. In such this case, if your manual is
downloaded from our WEB site and not from a CD-ROM, enlarging graphics or photos will distort the
image.
Before Proceeding with the Installation
User Friendly Instructions
Diagram and Photos
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2-1. Installing the Motherboard to the Chassis
Most computer chassis will have a base on which there will be many mounting holes that allows the
motherboard to be securely attached and at the same time, prevents short circuits. There are two ways to
attach the motherboard to the base of chassis:
! with studs
! or with spacers
Please refer to figure 2-1, which shows the studs and spacers. There may be several types, but all look
like the figures below:
In principle, the best way to attach the motherboard is with
studs. Only if you are unable to do this should you attach
the board with spacers. Take a careful look at the
motherboard and you will see many mounting holes on it.
Line these holes up with the mounting holes on the base. If
the holes line up and there are screw holes this means you
can attach the motherboard with studs. If the holes line up
and there are only slots, this means you can only attach the
motherboard 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 motherboard into position aligned with
the slots. After the motherboard has been positioned,
check to make sure everything is OK before putting the
casing back on.
Figure 2-2 shows you the way to affix the motherboard
using studs or spacers.
Note
If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and there are
no slots to attach the spacers, don’t worry, you can still attach the spacers to the mounting holes. Just
cut the bottom portion of spacers (the spacer they may be a little hard to cut, so be careful with your
hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short
circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard
PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don’t let the screw contact
any the printed circuit wire or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage
the board or cause board malfunctioning.
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2-2. Installation of the AMD Athlon™ XP, Athlon™ and Duron™
CPU
Note
! Installing a heatsink and cooling fan is necessary for heat to dissipate from your processor. Failing
to install these items may result in overheating and processor damage.
! The AMD Socket A processor will produce a lot of heat while operating, so you need to use a large
heat sink that is especially designed for the AMD socket A processor. Otherwise, it may result in
overheating and processor damage.
! If your processor fan and its power cable are not installed properly, never plug the ATX power
cable into the motherboard. This can prevent possible processor damage.
! Please refer to your processor installation manual or other documentation with your processor for
detailed installation instructions.
The AMD Socket A Athlon™ XP, Athlon™ and Duron™ processor installation is easy, like Socket 7
®
Pentium
easily fix the processor firmly into position. Figure 2-3 shows you what the socket A looks like, and how
to open the lever. The socket A has more pins than the socket 7. Therefore, a Pentium level processor
cannot be inserted into a socket A.
processors before. Because it uses the “Socket A” ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket, you can
When you raise the lever, you have to loosen the socket lock. Please raise the lever to the end, and
prepare to insert the processor. Next, you need to align the processor pin 1 to the socket pin 1. If you put
it in the wrong direction, you will not be able to insert the processor easily, and processor pins will not
fully go into the socket. If this is the case, please change the direction, until it easily and fully inserts into
the socket A. See Figure 2-4. At the same time check the processor temperature detection thermistor
height (if your motherboard has this component), then you can slowly insert the processor into the Scoket
A. Finally, you need to check that the processor edge and the Socket A edge is parallel. It should be
parallel and not tilted.
When you finish the above, push the lever down to its original position, you should feel the lever lock the
socket A. You have then finished the processor installation.
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Heatsink Installation Hints
Because the processor will produce a lot of heat while operating, we suggest you use a heatsink approved
by AMD to be safe and to keep the processor temperature within normal operation temperatures. The
heatsink will be large and heavy, so the fixing plate has a strong tension. When you install the heatsink on
to the processor and its socket, you have to very carefully fix the fixing plate to the processor socket hook
on both sides. If you do not pay attention to this, you may make the fixing plate scratch the PCB surface
and cause circuit damage, break socket hooks or damage the die on the top of processor.
Please follow the sequence metioned below, Do Not
inverse the sequence. Otherwise, you may have a
situation like the photo on the left. Because of the
design of the CPU socket, the left side hooks are not
as strong as the right side hooks. If you follow our
suggestions you will prevent your processor and
socket from damage.
Note
Considering the chassis structure problem, please
always take off the motherboard from chassis,
before adding or removing a heatsink kit.
The proper procedure to install the heatsink kit:
First, install the processor into the processor socket.
Insert the heatsink left side fix plate into the
processor socket left side fix hooks. Make sure the fit
is very tight. Check the photo on the left.
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Insert a flat screwdriver into the middle slot of the
right side fix plate and push down. Then you can
push the fix plate over the socket hooks on the right
side. Check the photo on the left.
Check the photo on the left. You have finished the
heatsink installation.
Now hold the whole heatsink and slightly shake it,
make sure the buttom right side of the heaksink does
not contact the right side of the Socket (see bottom
picture). Otherwise, the processor die does not have
proper contact with the heatsink. This situation may
cause processor damage.
Remember to install the heatsink fan power cable to
the CPU fan header on the motherboard.
Now you can reinstall the motherboard back into the
chassis.
When all above procedures done, you can connect
the ATX power cable to the motherboard.
If you have different types of heatsink kit, please
refer to the manual that came with the heatsink kit.
The left photo shows another type of heatsink fix
plate design. The install sequences are still the same,
from right side to left side. Just remember that.
We strongly recommand you to buy a heatsink
with three holes in the fix plate. This will provide
the best stabability and won’t cause the Socket fix
hooks to be broken or damaged.
The left photo shows the bottom right side of the
heaksink in contact with the right side of the Socket.
In this situation, the processor die does not properly
contact the heatsink. If you start the computer at this
monent, it will immediately cause the processor
damage. Always check this place when you finish the
heatsink installation.
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2-3. Installing System Memory
This motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR DIMM sites for memory expansion. The DDR DIMM
sockets support 8Mx64 (64MB), 16Mx64 (128MB), 32Mx64 (256MB), 64Mx64 (512MB), and 128Mx64
(1024MB) or double density DDR DIMM modules. Minimum memory is 64 MB and the maximum
memory is 3 GB (Unbuffered) or 4 GB (Registered) DDR SDRAM. There are four memory module
sockets on the system board (for a total of eight banks). In order to create a memory array, following rules
must be followed.
! The memory array is 64 or 72 bits wide. (Depending on with or without parity)
! For those modules, we suggest that you be populate DIMM1 to DIMM4 in order.
! Supports single and double density DDR DIMMS.
Table 2-1. Valid Memory Configurations
Bank Memory Module Total Memory
Bank 0, 1
(DDR DIMM1)
Bank 2, 3
(DDR DIMM2)
Bank 4, 5
(DDR DIMM3)
Bank 6, 7
(DDR DIMM4)
Total System Memory for Unbuffered DDR DIMM
Total System Memory for Registered DDR DIMM
module doesn't seem to fit, please do not force it into the socket as you may damaged your memory
module or DDR DIMM socket.
The following procedure will show you how to install a DDR DIMM module into a DDR DIMM socket.
Step 1. Before you install the memory module, please place the computer power switch in the off
position and disconnect the AC power cord from your computer.
Step 2. Remove the computer’s chassis cover.
Step 3. Before touching any electronic components, make sure you first touch an unpainted, grounded
metal object to discharge any static electricity stored on your clothing or body.
Step 4. Locate your computer’s 184-pin memory expansion DDR DIMM socket.
64MB, 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, 1024MB
64MB, 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, 1024MB
64MB, 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, 1024MB
64MB, 128MB, 256MB,
512MB, 1024MB
Generally, installing DDR SDRAM modules to your
motherboard is an easy thing to do. You can refer to
Figure 2-5 to see what a 184-pin PC1600 & PC2100
DDR SDRAM module looks like.
Unlike installing SIMMs, DIMMs may be “snapped”
directly into the socket. Note: Certain DDR DIMM
sockets have minor physical differences. If your
64MB ~ 1GB
64MB ~ 1GB
64MB ~ 1GB
64MB ~ 1GB
64MB ~ 3GB
64MB ~ 4GB
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Step 5. Insert the DDR DIMM module into the expansion
socket as shown in the illustration. Note how the
module is keyed to the socket. You can refer to
Figure 2-6 for the details. This insures the DDR
DIMM module will be plugged into the socket in
one way only. Firmly press the DDR DIMM
module into DDR DIMM socket, making certain
the module is completely seated in the DDR
DIMM socket.
Step 6. Once the DDR DIMM module has been installed,
the installation is complete and the computer’s
cover can be replaced. Or you can continue to
install other devices and add-on cards that are
mentioned in the following section.
Note
When you install a DDR DIMM module fully into the DDR DIMM socket, the eject tab should be
locked into the DDR DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on the both sides.
It is difficult to differentiate between the PC1600 and PC2100 DDR SDRAM modules from the exterior.
The only way you can identify them is to look at the sticker on the DDR SDRAM module. The sticker
will tell you which kind of structure module the DDR SDRAM is.
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2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches
Inside the case of any computer several cables and plugs have to be connected. These cables and plugs are
usually connected one-by-one to connectors located on the motherboard. You need to carefully pay
attention to any connection orientation the cables may have and, if any, notice the position of the first pin
of the connector. In the explanations that follow, we will describe the significance of the first pin.
We will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches here, and tell you how to connect them.
Please pay attention and read the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all of
the hardware installation inside the computer chassis.
Figure 2-7 shows you all of the connectors and headers that we’ll discuss in the next section, you can use
this diagram to visually locate each connector and header we describe.
Note
This components diagram will be slightly different because there are a number of models. We’ll use
the KR7A-RAID motherboard as standard; all descriptions of connector and header will be based on
the KR7A-RAID motherboard.
All connectors, headers and switches mentioned here, will depend on your system configuration. Some
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features you may (or may not) have and need to connect or configure depending on the peripheral. If your
system doesn't have such add-on cards or switches you can ignore some special feature connectors.
Figure 2-7. All Connectors and Headers for the KR7A -RAID
First, Let’s see the headers that KR7A -RAID uses, and what their functions are. We will show you all the
connectors and headers.
(1). ATX1: ATX Power Input Connector
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Attach the connector from the power supply to the
ATX1 connector here. Remember you have to push
the connector from the ATX power supply firmly to
the end with the ATX1 connector, insuring that you
have a good connection.
Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation.
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Caution
If the power supply connectors are not properly attached to the ATX power supply, the power supply
or add-on cards may be damaged.
One end of AC power core connects to ATX power supply, and the other end (AC plug) will plug into
the wall outlet. Be aware that when facing the wall outlet, the round hole is in the middle. The right
side slot is called ground wire slot. It has a longer slot length than the left side slot. The left side slot is
called the live wire slot. You can use an electroscope to detect its polarity or you can use a voltage
meter to measure the voltage of both slot sides. If you insert an electroscope into the live wire slot, the
electroscope will light up. Using a voltage meter, you will find that the live wire slot will register a
higher voltage.
If you reverse the polarity of AC plug, it may affect the life of computer equipment, or cause an
electric shock when you touch the computer chassis. We suggest that you plug the computer AC plug
to a three-hole wall outlet for better safety and to avoid electric shock.
(2). FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, FAN4 & FAN5 header
Attach the connector from the CPU fan to the header
named FAN1 ond connector from the chassis fan to
the header FAN2 (These two fan headers have a
sense signal that can detect fan rotation speeds) or
FAN4 and attach the connector from the power fan to
FAN3 header. FAN5 is for the northbridge chipset
fan.
You must attach the CPU fan to the processor, or
your processor will work abnormally or may be
damaged by overheating. To prevent the computer
chassis internal temperature from getting too high,
also connect the chassis fan.
Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation
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(3). IR1: IR Header (Infrared)
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There is a specific orientation for pins 1 through 5,
attach the connector from the IR KIT or IR device to
the IR1 header. This motherboard supports standard
IR transfer rates.
Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation
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Pin Number Name or significance of signal Pin Number Name or significance of signal
1 +5V 4 Ground
2 No Connection 5 IR_TX
3 IR_RX
(4). WOR1: Wake On Ring Header
If you have an internal modem adapter that supports
this feature, then you can connect the specific cable
from the internal modem adapter to this header. This
feature lets you wake up your computer via remote
control through the modem.
Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation
(5). WOL1: Wake on LAN Header
If you have a network adapter that supports this
feature, then you can connect the specific cable from
the network adapter to this header. This feature lets
you wake up your computer via remote control
through a local area network. You may need a
specific utility to control the wake up event, like
using the PCnet Magic Packet utility or other similar
utilities.
There are three types of WOL, “Remote Wake-Up
high (RWU-high)”, “Remote Wake-Up low
(RWU-low)”, and “Power Management Event
(PME)”. This motherboard supports the type of
“Remote Wake-Up low (RWU-low)” only.
Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation
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(6). SMB1 header: System Management Bus (SM-Bus) Connector
This connector is reserved for the system
management bus (SM-Bus). The SM-Bus is a
specific implementation of an I
2
C bus. I2C is a
multi-master bus, this means that multiple chips can
be connected to the same bus and each one can act as
a master by initiating a data transfer. If more than one
master simultaneously tries to control the bus, an
arbitration procedure decides which master gets
priority. You can connect the ABIT
™
Postman® to
this header, or other devices which utilizes the
SM-Bus.
Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation
(7). TCPU1 & TSYS1: Temperature Thermistor
The TCPU1 is used to detect the CPU temperature.
The TSYS1 is used to detect the system environment
temperature. You can see the readings in the BIOS or
the hardware monitoring screen.
(8). USB2 and USB3 Headers: Additional USB Plugs Header
This header is for connecting the additional USB port
plugs. You can use the special USB port expansion
cable (UB-20). It provides four additional USB plugs.
These USB plugs can be fixed on the back panel.
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Pin number Name or significance of signal
1 VCC0
2 VCC1
3 Data0 4 Data0 +
5 Data1 6 Data1 +
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 NC
10 NC
(9). CCMOS1: CMOS Discharge Jumper
Jumper CCMOS1 discharge CMOS memory. When
you install the motherboard, make sure this jumper is
set for normal operation (pin 1 and 2 shorted). See
Figure 2-8.
Figure 2-8. CCMOS1 jumper setting
Note
Before you clear the CMOS, you have to first turn the power off (including the +5V standby power).
Otherwise, your system may work abnormally.
After updating your BIOS and before boot up, please clear the CMOS first. Then put the jumper to its
default position. After that, you can reboot your system and ensure that your system is working fine.
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(10). PN1 and PN2 Headers
PN1 and PN2 are for switches and indicators for the
chassis’s front panel, there are several functions that
come from these two headers. You have to watch the
pin position and the orientation, or you may cause
system malfunctions. Figure 2-9 shows you the PN1
and PN2 functions of the pins.
Figure 2-9. The definition of PN1 and PN2 pins
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PN1 (Pin 1-2-3): Power LED Headers
There is a specific orientation for pins 1 through 3. Insert the three-threaded power LED cable to pins 1~3.
Check to make sure the correct pins go to the correct connectors on the motherboard. If you install them
in the wrong direction, the power LED light will not illuminate correctly.
Note: Watch the power LED pin position and orientation.
PN1 (Pin 6-7): HDD LED Header
Attach the cable from the case’s front panel HDD LED to this header. If you install it in the wrong
direction, the LED light will not illuminate correctly.
Note: Watch the HDD LED pin position and the orientation.
PN1 (Pin 8-9): Power on Switch Header
Attach the cable from the case’s front panel power switch to this header.
PN1 (Pin 10-11): Hardware Suspend Switch (SMI Switch) Header
Attach the cable from the case’s front panel suspend switch (if there is one) to this header. Use this switch
to enable/disable the power management function by hardware.
PN2 (Pin 1-2): Hardware Reset Switch Header
Attach the cable from the case’s front panel Reset switch to this header. Press and hold the reset button
for at least one second to reset the system.
PN2 (Pin 4-5-6-7): Speaker Header
Attach the cable from the system speaker to this header.
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PN2 (Pin 9-10): Suspend LED Header
Insert the two-threaded suspend LED cable into pin 9 and pin 10. If you install it in the wrong direction,
the LED light will not illuminate correctly.
Note: Watch the Suspend LED pin position and the orientation. For pin count-name list for PN1 and PN2,
please refer to table 2-2.
For the PN1 and PN2 pin’s count-name list, please refer to table 2-2.
Table 2-2. PN1 and PN2 pin count name list
PIN Name Significance of signal PIN Name Significance of signal
PIN 1 +5VDC PIN 1 Ground
PIN 2 No connection PIN 2 Reset input
PIN 3 Ground PIN 3 No connection
PIN 4 No connection PIN 4 +5VDC
PIN 5 No connection PIN 5
PIN6 LED power PIN6 Ground
PN1
PIN 7 HDD active PIN 7 Speaker data
PIN 8 Ground PIN 8 No connection
PIN 9 Power On/Off signal PIN 9 LED power
PIN 10 Ground PIN 10 Suspend active
PIN 11 Suspend signal
(11). FDC1 Connector
PN2
PIN 11 No connection
This 34-pin connector is called the “floppy disk drive
connector”. You can connect a 360K, 5.25”, 1.2M,
5.25”, 720K, 3.5’’, 1.44M, 3.5” or 2.88M, 3.5”
floppy disk drive, you can even connect a 3 Mode
floppy disk drive (it’s a 3 1/2” drive used in Japanese
computer systems).
A floppy disk drive ribbon cable has 34 wires and
two connectors to provide the connection of two
floppy disk drives. After connecting the single end to
the FDD1, connect the two connectors on the other
end to the floppy disk drives. In general, people only
install one floppy disk drive on their computer
system.
Ground
Note
A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. You need to align the wire pin 1 to the
FDC1 connector pin 1, then insert the wire connector into the FDC1 connector.
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(12). IDE1, IDE2, IDE3 and IDE4 Connectors
This motherboard provides two IDE ports (IDE1 &
IDE2) to connect up to four IDE devices in Ultra
DMA 100 mode by Ultra DMA 66 ribbon cables.
Each cable has 40-pin 80-conductor and three
connectors, providing two hard drive connections
with the motherboard. Connect the single end (blue
connector) at the longer length of ribbon cable to the
IDE port on motherboard, and the other two ends
(gray and black connector) at the shorter length of the
ribbon cable to the connectors on hard drives.
KR7A-RAID’s built-in HighPoint HPT 372 chipset
gives you the capability to support Ultra DMA 133.
It provides two IDE channels (IDE3 & IDE4) that
also support Ultra DMA 133 specifications, and it
allows for four additional IDE devices in your computer system. Especially, if you want to connect two or
four HDDs to get RAID functions, it is very convenient for you to install the HDDs to IDE3 and IDE4.
See the Chapter 4 for detailed information about RAID settings.
If you want to connect two hard drives together through one IDE channel, you must configure the second
drive to Slave mode after the first Master drive. Please refer to the HDD documentation for jumper
settings. The first drive connected to IDE1 is usually referred to as “Primary Master”, and the second
drive as “Primary Slave”. The first drive connected to IDE2 is referred to as “Secondary Master” and the
second drive as “Secondary Slave”.
Keep away from connecting one legacy slow speed device, like CD-ROM, together with another hard
drive on the same IDE channel; this will decrease your integral system performance.
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Figure 2-10. Ultra DMA 66
Ribbon Cable Outline
Note
! The Master or Slave status of the hard disk drive is set on the hard disk itself. Please refer to the
hard disk drive user’s manual.
! To connect Ultra DMA 100 devices on IDE1, IDE2 and Ultra DMA 100 & 133 devices on IDE3 or
IDE4, an Ultra DMA 66 cable is required.
! A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. You need to align the wire pin 1 to
the IDE connector pin 1, before inserting the wire connector into the IDE connector.
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(13). D14, D16 and D17 LEDs Indicator: Status LEDs indicators
There are three indicators on the motherboard.
D14 is a standby power indicator. When the +5VSB
supplies power to the motherboard, this LED
indicator will light up.
D16 is a power on indicator. When the power button
is pressed, this LED indicator will light up.
D17 is a reset indicator. When you press the reset
button, this LED indicator will light up. If you
release the reset button, this indicator will turn off.
Figure 2-11. KR7A/KR7A-RAID back panel connectors
Figure 2-11 shows the KR7A/KR7A-RAID back panel connectors, these connectors are for connection to
outside devices to the motherboard. We will describe which devices will attach to these connectors below.
(14). PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(15). PS/2 Mouse Connector
Attach a PS/2 mouse to this 6-pin Din-connector.
(16). USB Port Connectors
This motherboard provides two USB ports. Attach the USB connector from the individual device to these
connectors.
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Attach a PS/2 keyboard connector to this 6-pin Din-connector.
If you use an AT keyboard, you can go to a computer store to
purchase an AT to ATX converter adapter, then you can
connect your AT keyboard to this connector. We suggest you
use a PS/2 keyboard for best compatibility.
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You can attach USB devices such as a, scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital
(17). Serial Port COM1 & COM2 Port Connectors
This motherboard provides two COM ports, you can connect an external modem, mouse or other devices
that support this communication protocol to these connectors.
You can decide which external devices you want to connect to COM1 and COM2. Each COM port can
only have one device connected at a time.
(18). Parallel Port Connector
This parallel port is also called an “LPT” port, because it usually connects to the printer. You can connect
other devices that support this communication protocol, like an EPP/ECP scanner, etc.
camera, joystick etc. to one of each
USB connector. You must make
sure your operating system supports
this feature and you may need to
install an additional driver for
individual devices. In Please refer to
your device user’s manual for
detailed information.
Note
This chapter contains many color drawing diagram and photos, we strongly recommend you to read
this chapter use the PDF file we gave you that store in the CD-Title. It will provide you the better look
and clearly color identify.
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Chapter 3. Introducing the BIOS
The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory chip on the motherboard. This program will not be
lost when you turn the computer off. This program is also referred to as the boot program. It is the only
channel the hardware circuit has to communicate with the operating system. Its main function is to
manage the setup of the motherboard and interface card parameters, including simple parameters such as
time, date, hard disk drive, as well as more complex parameters such as hardware synchronization, device
operating mode, SOFT MENU
normally, or will operate at its best, only if all of these parameters are correctly configured through the
BIOS.
Don’t change the parameters inside the BIOS unless you fully understand the meanings
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and consequences
The parameters inside the BIOS are used to setup the hardware synchronization or the
device-operating mode. If the parameters are not correct, they will produce errors, the computer will
crash, and sometimes you will even not be able to boot the computer after it has crashed. We
recommend that you do not change the parameters inside the BIOS unless you are very familiar with
them. If you are not able to boot your computer anymore, please refer to the section “Erase CMOS
data” in Chapter 2.
When you start the computer, the BIOS program controls it. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic
test called POST (Power On Self Test) for all of the necessary hardware. It then configures the parameters
of the hardware synchronization, and detects all of the hardware. Only when these tasks are completed
does it give up control of the computer to the program to the next level, which is the operating system
(OS). Since the BIOS is the only channel for hardware and software to communicate, it is the key factor
for system stability, and in insuring that your system performs at its best. After the BIOS has achieved the
auto-diagnostic and auto-detection operations, it will display the following message:
The message will be displayed for three to five seconds, if you press the Del key, you will access the
BIOS Setup menu. At that moment, the BIOS will display the following message:
™
III features and setup of CPU speed. The computer will operate
PRESS DEL TO ENTER SETUP
Figure 3-1. CMOS Setup Utility
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In the BIOS Setup main menu of Figure 3-1, you can see several options. We will explain these options
step by step in the following pages of this chapter, but let us first see a short description of the function
keys you may use here:
! Press Esc to quit the BIOS Setup.
! Press ↑↓←→ (up, down, left, right) to choose, in the main menu, the option you want to confirm
or to modify.
! Press F10 when you have completed the setup of BIOS parameters to save these parameters and to
exit the BIOS Setup menu.
! Press Page Up/Page Down or +/- keys when you want to modify the BIOS parameters for the active
option.
Note
Parts of the screenshot may not same as you see on your screen, because the BIOS version may
change periodically. However, most of the functions covered in this manual will work. We suggest
that you go to our WEB site often to see if there are new manual releases. Then you can check the
newly updated BIOS items.
Computer Knowledge: CMOS Data
Maybe you have heard somebody saying that his or her CMOS DATA was lost. What is the CMOS?
Is it important? The CMOS is the memory used to store the BIOS parameters that you have
configured. This memory is passive. You can read its data, and you can also store data in it. But this
memory has to be powered by a battery, in order to avoid any loss of its data when the computer is
turned off. Since you may have to change the CMOS battery when it is out of power and if doing so,
you will loose all CMOS data, therefore, we recommend that you write down all the parameters of
your hardware, or to put a label with these parameters on your hard disk.
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