Abit NF7 User Manual
NF7 Series
(NF7/NF7-M/NF7-S/NF7-S2/NF7-S2G)
Socket 462 System Board
User’s Manual
4200-0316-10
Rev. 1.01
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1
1-1. Features & Specifications ........................................................................1-1
1-2. Layout Diagram (NF7/NF7-S)................................................................. 1-4
1-3. Layout Diagram (NF7-M)........................................................................1-5
1-4. Layout Diagram (NF7-S2/NF7-S2G, Ver. 0.22) .....................................1-6
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup.................................................................... 2-1
2-1. Install The Motherboard...........................................................................2-1
2-2. Install CPU and Heatsink.........................................................................2-1
2-3. Install System Memory ............................................................................2-3
2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches ..........................................................2-4
(1). ATX Power Input Connectors........................................................2-4
(2). FAN Connectors.............................................................................2-5
(3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header ..................................................2-6
(4). Wake-up Header.............................................................................2-7
(5). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ..................................2-9
(6). Infrared Device Header (NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M) ............................2-10
(7). Additional USB Port Headers......................................................2-11
(8). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers (NF7-S)...............................2-12
(9). Front Panel Audio Connection Header ........................................2-13
(10). Internal Audio Connectors ...........................................................2-15
(11). Accelerated Graphics Port Slot....................................................2-16
(12). Floppy Disk Drive Connector......................................................2-17
(13). IDE Connectors............................................................................2-18
(14). Serial ATA Connectors (NF7-S/NF7-S2/NF7-S2G) ....................2-20
(15). Status Indicators ...........................................................................2-21
(16). System Management Bus Headers...............................................2-22
(17). Back Panel Connectors ................................................................2-23
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup............................................................................ 3-1
3-1. SoftMenu Setup........................................................................................3-2
3-2. Standard CMOS Features.........................................................................3-6
3-3. Advanced BIOS Features....................................................................... 3-10
3-4. Advanced Chipset Features....................................................................3-13
3-5. Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................3-16
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3-6. Power Management Setup .....................................................................3-25
3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations.........................................................................3-28
3-8. PC Health Status ....................................................................................3-32
3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults .........................................................................3-33
3-10. Load Optimized Defaults.......................................................................3-33
3-11. Set Password ..........................................................................................3-33
3-12. Save & Exit Setup..................................................................................3-33
3-13. Exit Without Saving...............................................................................3-33
Appendix A. Install NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver .......................................... A-1
Appendix B. Install Integrated GPU Driver (NF7-M).........................................B-1
Appendix C. Install USB 2.0 Driver ..................................................................... C-1
Appendix D. Install LAN Driver (NF7-S2G) .......................................................D-1
Appendix E. Install Serial ATA Driver (NF7-S).................................................. E-1
Appendix F. BIOS Setup for NVRAID (NF7-S2/NF7-S2G)...............................F-1
Appendix G. ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) .......................................G-1
Appendix H. FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility)..................................................H-1
Appendix I. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)................................................ I-1
Appendix J. How to Get Technical Support .........................................................J-1
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Introduction 1-1
Chapter 1. Introduction
1-1. Features & Specifications
1. CPU
• Supports AMD-K7 Duron/Athlon/Athlon XP/Barton Socket A 200/266/333/400 MHz FSB
2. Chipset
• NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 chipset with MCP (NF7)
• NVIDIA nForce2 IGP chipset with MCP (NF7-M)
• NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 chipset with MCP-T (NF7-S)
• NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 chipset with RAID MCP (NF7-S2/NF7-S2G)
• Integrated 128-bit memory controller
• Supports Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
• AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) connector supports AGP 8X/4X (0.8V/1.5V)
3. Dual DDR
• Dual DDR architecture combines two independent 64-bit memory controllers
• Dual DDR 400 provides up to 6.4GB/s bandwidth for system memory
4. Memory
• Three 184-pin DIMM slots
• Supports 3 DIMMs DDR 200/266/333 (Max. 3GB)
• Supports 2 DIMM DDR 400 (Max. 2GB)
• Supports DDR 400 only when using an add-on VGA card (NF7-M)
5. Audio
• Onboard 6-Channel AC 97 CODEC
• Professional digital audio interface supports optical S/PDIF OUT (NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M)
• NVIDIA SoundStorm™ Technology with real-time Dolby Digital 5.1 encoder (NF7-S)
6. LAN
• Onboard 10/100M LAN Controller (NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M/ NF7-S2)
• Onboard 10/100/1000M LAN Controller (NF7-S2G)
7. ABIT Engineered
• ABIT SoftMenu™ Technology
• ABIT FanEQ
• ABIT CPU ThermalGuard™ Technology
• ABIT FlashMenu™
™
Technology
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8. Internal I/O Connectors
• 1 x 8X/4X AGP slot
• 5 x PCI slots
• 1 x floppy port supports up to 2.88 MB
• 2 x Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 connectors
• 2 x USB 2.0 headers
• 1 x CD-IN header
• 1 x IrDA (NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M)
• 2 x IEEE 1394a headers (NF7-S)
• 2 x Serial ATA 150 connectors (NF7-S/NF7-S2/NF7-S2G)
9. Back Panel I/O
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard, 1 x PS/2 mouse
• Audio connectors (Front Speaker, Line-in, Mic-in, Center/Sub, Surround Speaker)
• 1 x S/PDIF Out connector (NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M)
• 1 x Serial port connector, 1 x Parallel port connector (NF7-S2/NF7-S2G)
• 2 x Serial port connectors, 1 x Parallel port connector (NF7/NF7-S)
• 1 x Serial port connector, 1 x Parallel port connector, 1 x VGA Connector (NF7-M)
• 4 x USB, 1 x RJ-45 LAN connector (NF7-S2/NF7-S2G)
• 2 x USB, 1 x RJ-45 LAN connector (NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M)
10. SATA 150 RAID (NF7-S/NF7-S2/NF7-S2G)
• Onboard Silicon Image Sil 3112A SATA PCI Controller (NF7-S)
• Supports SATA 150 NV RAID (NF7-S2/NF7-S2G)
• Supports 2 channels of Serial ATA 150MB/s data transfer rate with RAID function (0/1)
11. IEEE 1394 (NF7-S)
• Supports IEEE 1394a at 400/200/100 Mb/s transfer rate
12. Graphics (NF7-M)
• NVIDIA GeForce4 MX class graphics processor
13. Miscellaneous
• ATX form factor
• Hardware Monitoring – Including Fan speed, Voltages, CPU and System temperature
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14. Order Information
Model Chipset Features
NF7-S nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
SATA RAID, IEEE1394, 6-ch Audio with
SoundStorm™, S/PDIF Out, 10/100M, SERILLEL2
NF7 nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP 10/100M, 6-ch Audio, S/PDIF Out
NF7-M nForce2 IGP + MCP
Integrated GeForce4 MX, 10/100M,
6-ch Audio, S/PDIF Out
NF7-S2 nForce2 Ultra 400 + RAID MCP NV SATA RAID, 6-ch Audio, 10/100M
NF7-S2G nForce2 Ultra 400 + RAID MCP NV SATA RAID, 6-ch Audio, GbE
The Serial ATA controller only supports Ultra DMA/ATA100 or higher hard drive. Do not
use hard drives under this specification, or it won’t work.
This motherboard supports the standard bus speeds of 66 MHz/100 MHz/133 MHz 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 herein are subject to change without notice.
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1-2. Layout Diagram (NF7/NF7-S)
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1-3. Layout Diagram (NF7-M)
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1-4. Layout Diagram (NF7-S2/NF7-S2G, Ver. 0.22)
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Before the Installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V standby power), or
disconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to do
so may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged.
2-1. Install The Motherboard
Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow motherboard to be securely
attached on and at the same time, prevented from short circuits. There are two ways to attach the
motherboard to the chassis base:
1. use with studs
2. or use with spacers
In principle, the best way to attach the board is to
use with studs. Only if you are unable to do this
should you attach the board with spacers. Line up
the holes on the board with the mounting holes on
the chassis. If the holes line up and there are
screw holes, you can attach the board with studs.
If the holes line up and there are only slots, you
can only attach with spacers. Take the tip of the
spacers and insert them into the slots. After doing
this to all the slots, you can slide the board into
position aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK
before putting the chassis back on.
ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they
are already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with.
2-2. Install CPU and Heatsink
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.
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This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion
Force) Socket 462 to install AMD Socket A CPU.
The CPU you bought should have a kit of
heatsink and cooling fan along with. If that’s not
the case, buy one specially designed for Socket A.
Please refer to the figure shown here to install
CPU and heatsink. (For reference only. Your
Heatsink & Fan Assembly may not be exactly the
same as this one.)
1. Locate the Socket 462 on this motherboard.
Pull the CPU release lever sideways to
unlatch and then raise it all the way up.
2. Align the CPU notch to the socket notch for
CPU. Drop the processor with its pin side
down into the CPU socket. Do not use extra
force to insert CPU; it only fit in one
direction. Close the CPU release lever.
3. Remove the plastic film adhesive on the
heatsink. Make sure the stepped portion of
the heatsink is facing toward the end of the
socket that reads “Socket 462”. Put the
heatsink faces down onto the processor until
it covers the processor completely.
4. Push down the short end of the retaining clip
first to lock up with the center lug at the
bottom of the socket.
5. Use a screwdriver to insert into the slot at the
long end of the retaining clip. Push the clip
downward to lock up with the center lug at
the top of the socket. The heatsink & fan
assembly is now firmly attached on the CPU
socket.
6. Attach the fan connector of Heatsink & Fan
Assembly with the fan connector on the
motherboard.
ATTENTION: Do not forget to set the correct
bus frequency and multiple for your processor.
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2-3. Install System Memory
This motherboard provides 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sites for memory expansion available from minimum
64MB to maximum 3GB.
Table 2-1. Valid Memory Configurations
Bank Memory Module Total Memory
Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 64MB ~ 1GB
Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 64MB ~ 1GB
Bank 4, 5 (DIMM3) 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 64MB ~ 1GB
Total System Memory for Un-buffered & Non-ECC DDR 200/266/333 DIMM 64MB ~ 3GB
Total System Memory for Un-buffered & Non-ECC DDR 400 DIMM 64MB ~ 2GB
NOTE: We suggest you to install DDR SDRAM modules from DIMM3 to DIMM1 sockets in order.
Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules.
1. Locate the DIMM slot on the board.
2. Hold two edges of the DIMM module
carefully, keep away of touching its
connectors.
3. Align the notch key on the module with the
rib on the slot.
4. Firmly press the module into the slots until
the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot
automatically snaps into the mounting notch.
Do not force the DIMM module in with extra
force as the DIMM module only fit in one direction.
5. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and
then pull out the DIMM module.
ATTENTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional
boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a
grounded metal object briefly.
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2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches
Here we will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches, and how to connect them. Please read
the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all the hardware installation inside
the computer chassis. A complete enlarged layout diagram is shown in Chapter 1 for all the position of
connectors and headers on the board that you may refer to.
WARNING: Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing
any peripheral or component. Failing to so may cause severe damage to your motherboard and/or
peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything.
ATX Power Input Connectors
(1).
This motherboard provides two power connectors to connect to an ATX12V power supply.
NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M: NF7-S2/NF7-S2G:
NOTE: It is recommended to connect to a power supply with 350W, 20A +5VDC capacity at least for
heavily loaded system, and 2A +5VSB capacity at least for supporting wake-up features.
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(2). FAN Connectors
These 3-pin connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system.
The CPU must be kept cool by using a powerful fan with heatsink. The system is capable of monitoring
the speed of the CPU fan.
• CPUFAN1: CPU Fan
• CHAFAN1/SYSFAN1: System Fan
• PWRFAN1: Auxiliary Fan (NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M)
• NBFAN1: Chipset Fan (NF7-S2/NF7-S2G)
WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.
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(3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header
This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory.
• Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Normal operation.
• Pin 2-3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory.
WARNING: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS
memory. Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormally or malfunction.
NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M:
NF7-S2/NF7-S2G:
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(4). Wake-up Header
These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function.
NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M:
• KBPWR1:
Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port.
Pin 2-3 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port.
• USBPWR1:
Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port.
Pin 2-3 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port.
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NF7-S2/NF7-S2G (Ver. 0.22):
• KBPWR1:
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.
• USBPWR1:
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.
• USBPWR2:
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.
• USBPWR3:
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.
• USBPWR4:
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.
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(5). 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.
NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M: NF7-S2/NF7-S2G:
• 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.
• SPK (Pin 15, 17, 19, 21):
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-ON (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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(6). Infrared Device Header (NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M)
This header connects to an optional IR device attached to chassis. This motherboard supports standard IR
transfer rates.
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(7). Additional USB Port Headers
These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for
USB 2.0 specifications.
NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M: NF7-S2/NF7-S2G:
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Pin
Pin Assignment
Pin Pin Assignment
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 Data0 - 4 Data1 -
5 Data0 + 6 Data1 +
7 Ground 8 Ground
9 NC 10 NC
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(8). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers (NF7-S)
These headers each provide one additional IEEE1394 port connection through an extension cable and
bracket.
Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment
1 TPA0 + 2 TPA0 -
3 GND 4 GND
5 TPB0 + 6 TPB0 -
7 +12V 8 +12V
9 NC 10 GND
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(9). Front Panel Audio Connection Header
This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel.
• To use the audio connector at front panel, remove all the jumpers on this header, and then connect
to front panel by the extension cable provided with the chassis.
• To use the audio connector at rear panel, disconnect the extension cable, attach the jumpers back at
pin 5-6, and pin 9-10 (default setting).
NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M:
Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment
1 Audio Mic. 2 Ground
3 Audio Mic. Bias 4 VCC
Speaker Out Right
5
Channel
Speaker Out Right
6
Channel Return
7 X 8 NC
Channel
Speaker Out Left
9
Speaker Out Left
10
Channel Return
11 Ground 12 S/PDIF In
13 VCC 14 S/PDIF Out
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Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment
1 Audio Mic. 2 Ground
3 Audio Mic. Bias 4 VCC
Speaker Out Right
5
Channel
7 X 8 NC
Speaker Out Left
9
Channel
Speaker Out Right
6
Channel Return
Speaker Out Left
10
Channel Return
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(10). Internal Audio Connectors
This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.
NF7/NF7-S/NF7-M:
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(11). Accelerated Graphics Port Slot
This slot supports an optional AGP graphics card up to AGP 8X mode.
ATTENTION: This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Use only 1.5V or 0.8V AGP cards.
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(12). Floppy Disk Drive Connector
This connector supports two standard floppy disk drives via a 34-pin 34-conductor
ribbon cable.
Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Cable:
1. Install one end of the ribbon cable into the FDC1 connector. The colored edge of
the ribbon cable should be aligned with pin-1 of FDC1 connector.
2. Install the other end(s) of ribbon cable into the disk drive connector(s). The
colored edge of the ribbon cable should be also aligned with pin-1 of disk drive
connector. The endmost connector should be attached to the drive designated as
Drive A.
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(13). IDE Connectors
This motherboard provides two IDE ports to connect up
to four IDE drives at Ultra DMA mode by Ultra ATA/66
ribbon cables. Each cable has 40-pin 80-conductor and
three connectors, providing two hard drives connection
with 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.
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 drives’ 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 drive, like CD-ROM, together with another hard drive
on the same IDE channel; this will drop your integral system performance.
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