AX78 - Motherboard ABIT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AX78 ABIT

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 Manager, and double click the "AUTORUN" file.

AMD 770 / SB600
5200MT/s HT3.0
Dual Channel DDR2 1066
PCI Express 2.0
Gigabit LAN
SATA 3Gb/s RAID
USB2.0
7.1-Channel HD Audio
S/PDIF Out
abit SoftMenu™ Technology
abit Silent OTES™ Technology
External CMOS Clearing Switch
Vista Premium HW Ready

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If you do not properly set the motherboard settings, causing the motherboard to malfunction or fail, we cannot guarantee any responsibility.

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1.1 Specifications 1-1
1.2 Motherboard Layout 1-2
1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis 1-3
1.4 Installing Motherboard 1-3
1.5 Checking Jumper Settings 1-4

1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery 1-4

1.6 Connecting Chassis Components 1-6

1.6.1ATXPower Connectors. 1-6
1.6.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers 1-7
1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors 1-8

1.7 Installing Hardware 1-9

1.7.1 CPU Socket AM2 1-9
1.7.2 Memory Slots 1-11
1.7.3 PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots (Install Graphics Card) 1-12

1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 1-13

1.8.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors 1-13
1.8.2 Serial ATA Connectors 1-14
1.8.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers.. 1-15
1.8.4 Internal Audio Connector 1-15
1.8.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header 1-16
1.8.6 S/PDIF Output Connection Header 1-16
1.8.7 PCI and PCI Express X1 Slots 1-17

1.9 Onboard Indicators 1-18

1.9.1 POST Code Displayer 1-18
1.9.2 Power Source Indicators 1-19

1.10 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices 1-20

2. BIOS Setup 2-1

2.1 SoftMenu Setup 2-2
2.2 Standard CMOS Features 2-3
2.3 Advanced BIOS Features 2-6
2.4 Advanced Chipset Features 2-8
2.5 Integrated Peripherals 2-9
2.6 Power Management Setup 2-11
2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations 2-13
2.8 PC Health Status 2-14
2.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.. 2-16
2.10 Load Optimized Defaults 2-16
2.11 Set Password 2-16
2.12 Save & Exit Setup.. 2-16
2.13 Exit Without Saving 2-16

3. Driver & Utility 3-1

3.1 CD-ROM AUTORUN 3-1

3.2 Q-Install 3-2
3.3 ATI South Bridge Drivers 3-2
3.4 Marvel LAN Driver 3-3
3.5 Realtek Audio Driver 3-3
3.6 Cool'n'Quiet Driver 3-4
3.7 USB 2.0 Driver 3-5
3.8 Acrobat Reader 8.0 3-5
3.9 abit EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) 3-6
3.10 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) 3-7
3.11 SATA RAID Driver (for Windows Vista) 3-8
3.12 SATA RAID Driver (for Windows XP, 2003, or 2000) 3-8

4. Multilingual Quick Installation Guide 4-1

4.1 Français//Guide d'Installation Rapide 4-1
4.2 Deutsch//Kurze Installationsanleitung 4-2
4.3 Italiano//Guida all'installazione rapida 4-3
4.4 Espanol//Guía
4-4
4.5 Portugues//Guia de instalação rápida 4-5
4.6 Pycckn//KpaTkoe pykoBOdCTBO no yctaHOBKe 4-6
4.7 Eesti//Kiirpaigaldusjuhend 4-7
4.8 Latviski//Atras instalësanas instrukcija 4-8
4.9 Lietuviu//Trumpas instalavimo vadovas 4-9
4.10 Polski//Instrukcja szybkiej instalacji 4-10
4.11 Magyar//Gyorstelepiési utmutató 4-11
4.12 Türkçe//Hizl Kurulum Kilavuzu 4-12
4.13 UJg dUg/Us//UuU Uuur uur 4-13
4.14 /Jrws// Jouolss uu wwSε 4-14
4.15 日本語//ケイククインスートルガイド 4-15
4.16 韩国兒//珊在 陳切 女儿德 4-16
4.17 Bahasa Malaysia//Panduan Pemasangan Ringkas 4-17
4.18 1n//mnnnnnnnnnnnaa .4-18
4.19繁體中交 4-19

5.1 AWARD POST Code Definitions 5-1
5.2 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?) 5-5

5.2.1 Q & A 5-5
5.2.2 Technical Support Form.. 5-8
5.2.3 Contact Information.. 5-9

1. Hardware Setup

1.1 Specifications

CPU

Supports Socket AMD AM2+/AM2 Processor using Hyper Transport™ Technology up to 5200MT/s
AM2+ running HT3.0 5200MT/s
* AM2 running HT1.0 2000MT/s
Supports AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet Technology

Chipset

AMD 770 / SB600

Memory

• 4x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum memory capacity up to 8GB
  Supports Dual Channel DDR2 1066* Un-buffered ECC/Non-ECC memory ^* DDR2 1066 is supported by AM2+ CPU only.

LAN

• Onboard Gigabit LAN

Audio

• Onboard 7.1-Channel HD Audio CODEC
  Supports Auto Jack Sensing and S/PDIF Out

Serial ATA

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

Expansion Slots

• 1x PCI-E X16 Slot (X16 Bandwidth)
• 1x PCI-E X16 Slot (X4 Bandwidth)
  1x PCI-E X1 Slot
  3x PCI Slots

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1x Floppy port
  1x Ultra ATA 133 IDE connector
  4x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 3x USB 2.0 headers
  1xFP-Audio header
  1x CD-In connector
  1x S/PDIF Out Header

Rear Panel I/O

1x PS/2 Keyboard connector
1x PS/2 Mouse connector
- 1x External CMOS Clearing Switch
- 1x Optical S/PDIF Out Connector
1x 7.1-Channel Audio connector
4x USB 2.0 connectors
1x RJ-45 LAN connector

abit Engineered

• abit Softmenu™ Technology
• abit Silent OTES™ Technology
  External CMOS Clearing Switch

RoHS

100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliant

Miscellaneous

• ATX form factor (305mm x 245mm)
• Vista Premium HW Ready

※ Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.

1.2 Motherboard Layout

1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis

• Choose a chassis big enough to install this motherboard.
• As some features for this motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis supports all the features required.
• If there is a possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has sufficient power and space for them.
• Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O shield of the chassis matches the I/O port configuration of this motherboard. You can find an I/O shield specifically designed for this motherboard in its package.

1.4 Installing Motherboard

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

Basically, the best way to attach the board is with studs. Only if you are unable to do this

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

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

To install this motherboard:

1. Locate all the screw holes on the motherboard and the chassis base.
2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened.
3. Face the motherboard's I/O ports toward the chassis's rear panel.
4. Line up all the motherboard's screw holes with those studs or spacers on the chassis.
5. Install the motherboard with screws and have them tightened.
   ※ To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with.

1.5 Checking Jumper Settings

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

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

1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery

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

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

• Pins 1 and 2 shorted (Default): Normal operation.
• Pins 2 and 3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory.

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

1. Power off the system.
2. Set pin 2 and pin 3 shorted by the jumper cap. Wait for a few seconds. Set the jumper cap back to its default settings --- pin 1 and pin 2 shorted.
3. Power on the system.
4. For incorrect CPU ratio/clock settings in the BIOS, press 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.

Another easy way to clear the CMOS memory can be done by setting the "EZ-CCMOS1" switch, see the section of "Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices" in this manual for detail.

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.

1.6 Connecting Chassis Components

1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors

For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply of ATX12V 2.0 (or newer) specification compliant and of providing minimum 400W power output capability.

※

The following motherboard photos are served for DEMO only, and may not be the same type or model as the one described in this user's manual.

[ATXPWR1]: 24-pin power connector

You may connect either a 20-pin (ATX12V 1.3) or 24-pin (ATX12V 2.0) power source. However, it is recommended to connect the 24-pin ATX12V power source to meet the 240VA protection limits.

Plugged from a 24-pin ATX12V power.

Plugged from a 20-pin ATX12V power.

[ATX12V1]: 8-pin power connector

This connector supplies +12V power to CPU.

You may connect either a 4-pin ATX12V or an 8-pin EPS12V power source. However, it is recommended to connect the 8-pin EPS12V power source to meet the 240VA protection limits.

Plugged from a 4-pin ATX12V power.

Plugged from an 8-pin EPS12V power.

1.6.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

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

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

HLED (Pin 1, 3):
Connects to the HDD LED cable of chassis front panel.
RST (Pin 5, 7):

Connects to the Reset Switch cable of chassis front panel.
SPKR (Pin 13, 15, 17, 19):
Connects to the System Speaker cable of chassis.
- SLED (Pin 2, 4):
Connects to the Suspend LED cable (if there is one) of chassis front panel.
PWR (Pin 6, 8):
Connects to the Power Switch cable of chassis front panel.
PLED (Pin 16, 18, 20):
Connects to the Power LED cable of chassis front panel.

1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors

These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system.

• CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector
• SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector
  AUXFAN1~2: Auxiliary Fan Power Connectors

These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.

※ Either a 3-pin or 4-pin CPU cooling fan connected to the "CPUFAN1" connector is still capable of having its fan speed controlled. Please refer to the BIOS setup route: "PC Health Status" "CPU FANEQ Control" "CPU FAN Type" to select the one of your own.

1.7 Installing Hardware

DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidentally scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the motherboard.

1.7.1 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.

1. 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.
2. On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the retention frame.
3. Connect the CPU cooling fan power cable to the CPUFAN1 connector on this motherboard.
   Either a 3-pin or 4-pin CPU cooling fan connected to the "CPUFAN1" connector is still capable of having its fan speed controlled. Please refer to the BIOS setup route: "PC Health Status" "CPU FANEQ Control" "CPU FAN Type" to select the one of your own.

Also, 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 not touch any heatsink since a high temperature generated by the working system is still possible.

1.7.2 Memory Slots

To reach the performance of dual channel memory, 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.

To install system memory:

1. Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules.
2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board.
3. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away from touching its connectors.
4. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.
5. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot automatically snap into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fits in one direction.
6. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.
   Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly.

1.7.3 PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots (Install Graphics Card)

This motherboard provides dual PCI Express X16 slots for one or two graphics cards installation of graphics cards that comply with PCI Express specifications.

One PCI Express graphics card installation:

Insert your PCI Express graphics card into slot [PCIEXP1].

Do not install only one graphics card on slot [PCIEXP2], this will pull its speed down to x4 only.

Two PCI Express graphics cards installation:

Install the master graphics card into slot [PCIEXP1]. Install the slave graphics card into slot [PCIEXP2].

Both the graphics cards must be of the same GPU family.

※ Make sure your power supply is sufficient to provide the minimum power required. (For a fully configured system with two PCI Express X16 cards installed, a power supply with minimum 500W or more power output is recommended.)

Refer to the instruction guide that came with the graphics card on how to run its dual display mode.

1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices

1.8.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors

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

The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the FDC1 port and the floppy connector.

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

Connect the 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.

1.8.2 Serial ATA Connectors

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

To connect SATA device:

1. Attach either end of the signal cable to the SATA connector on motherboard. Attach the other end to the SATA device.
2. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA device and connect the other end from the power supply.

1.8.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers

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

Pin	Pin Assignment	Pin	Pin Assignment
1	VCC	2	VCC
3	Data0 -	4	Data1 -
5	Data0 +	6	Data1 +
7	Ground	8	Ground
		10	NC

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

1.8.4 Internal Audio Connector

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

1.8.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header

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

※ Please do not connect the "Ground" cable or "USB VCC" cable from the front panel module to the Pin 4 "AVCC" of this header.

Pin	Pin Assignment (HD AUDIO)
1	MIC2 L
2	AGND
3	MIC2 R
4	AVCC
5	FRO-R
6	MIC2_JD
7	F_IO_SEN
9	FRO-L
10	LINE2_JD

Pin	Pin Assignment (AC'97 AUDIO)
1	MIC In
2	GND
3	MIC Power
4	NC
5	Line Out (R)
6	NC
7	NC
9	Line Out (L)
10	NC

※ To configure AC'97 front panel audio connection, please enter the BIOS setup menu and select the option [AC97] via route: "Integrated Peripherals" "FP-Audio".

1.8.6 S/PDIF Output Connection Header

This header provides the S/PDIF output connection to your add-on HDMI VGA card.

Pin	Pin Assignment
1	VCC (5V)
2	x
3	S/PDIF Out
4	Ground

1.8.7 PCI and PCI Express X1 Slots

Install PCI Express X1 card into slot "PCIE1".

Install PCI cards into slots "PCI1", "PCI2", and/or "PCI3".

PCIE1

PCIEXP1

PCI1
PCIEXP2

X4

PCI2

PCI3

1.9 Onboard Indicators

1.9.1 POST Code Displayer

This is an LED device to display the "POST" Code, the acronym for Power On Self Test. The computer will execute the POST action whenever you power on the computer. The POST process is controlled by the BIOS. It is used to detect the status of the computer's main components and peripherals. Each POST Code corresponds to different checkpoints that are also defined by the BIOS in advance. For example, "memory presence test" is an important checkpoint and its POST Code is "C1". When the BIOS execute any POST item, it will write the corresponding POST Code into the address 80h. If the POST passes, the BIOS will process the next POST item and write the next POST Code into the address 80h. If the POST fails, we can check the POST Code in address 80h to find out where the problem lies.

See Appendix for AWARD POST Code definitions.

1.9.2 Power Source Indicators

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

1.10 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices

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

• Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse.
  Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard.
• EZ-CCMOS1: This switch enables clearing the CMOS memory without uncovering the system chassis.

To clear the CMOS memory by EZ-CCMOS1 switch:

Step 1: Power off the system.

Step 2: Turn left this switch to the "Clear CMOS" position.

Step 3: Turn right this switch to its default "Normal" position. The default CMOS memory is now reloaded.

Shut down the system power before setting this switch.
※ Set this switch back to its default "Normal" position before turning on the system power.
AUDIO1:

Normal(Default)

Clear CMOS

EZ-CCMOS1

Cen./Sub. (Center / Subwoofer): Connects to the center and subwoofer channel. R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel. S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connects to the surround left and surround right channel.

Line-In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources.

Line-Out: Connects to the front left and front right channel.

Mic-In: Connects to the plug from external microphone.

LAN1: Connects to Local Area Network.
- USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc.

2. BIOS Setup

This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM so 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 the computer chassis. Only when these two methods fail should 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► Standard CMOS Features► Advanced BIOS Features► Advanced Chipset Features► Integrated Peripherals► Power Management Setup► PnP/PCI Configurations	► PC Health StatusLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized DefaultsSet PasswordSave & Exit SetupExit Without Saving
Esc: Quit↑↓→← : Select ItemF10: Save & Exit Setup (AMD770-SB600-6A66AA1AC-10) B12
Abit Over Frequency & 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.

2.1 SoftMenu Setup

This option configures the CPU's clock and voltage.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility SoftMenu Setup
AMD Phenom(tm) 9600 Quad-Core Processor Frequency: 2300MHz
CPU Operating Speed	Default
x - CPU External Clock(MHz)	200
x - Multiplier Factor	x11.5
x - NB/SB A-LINK Clock	100
x - PCIe x16 Clock	100
x - PCIe Clock	100
Voltages Control	Default
x - CPU Core Voltage	+0.000V
x - CPU Core NB Voltage	+0.0V
x - DDR2 Voltage	1.80 V
x - DDR2 Reference Voltage	0.0%
x - NB 1.8V Voltage	1.800 V
x - NB 1.1V Voltage	1.100 V
x - SB 1.2V Voltage	1.2000 V
x - Hyper Transport Voltage	1.20 V
x - V1P2 Dual Voltage	1.2000 V
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Brand Name

This item displays the CPU model name installed on this motherboard.

Frequency

This item displays the current CPU frequency.

CPU Operating Speed

This item displays the motherboard operating speed according to the following menu combination. 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.

CPU External Clock(MHz)

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.

Multiplier Factor

This item (appears only with AM2 CPU) displays the multiplier factor for the CPU you installed.

NB/SBA-LINKClock

This item selects the clock frequency for A-LINK between NB and SB.

PCIe x16 Clock

This item selects the clock frequency for PCI Express slot [PCIEXP1].

PCIe Clock

This item selects the clock frequency for PCI Express slot [PCIE1].

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
CPU Core NB Voltage (This item appears only with AM2+ CPU)
DDR2 Voltage
DDR2 Reference Voltage
NB 1.8V Voltage
NB 1.1V Voltage
- SB 1.2V Voltage
- Hyper Transport Voltage
V1P2 Dual Voltage

2.2 Standard CMOS Features

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy)	Wed, Nov 28 2007	Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss)	12 : 34 : 56
IDE Channel 1 Master	None
IDE Channel 1 Slave	None
SATA Channel 1	None
SATA Channel 3	None
SATA Channel 2	None
SATA Channel 4	None
Drive A	1.44M, 3.5 in.
Floppy 3 Mode Support	Disabled
Halt On	All, But Keyboard
Base Memory	640K
Extended Memory	1047552K
Total Memory	1048576K
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Date (mm:dd:yy)

This item sets the date you specify (usually the current date) in the format of [Month], [Date], and [Year].

Time (hh:mm:ss)

This item sets the time you specify (usually the current time) in the format of [Hour], [Minute], and [Second].

IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Channel 1 4

Click key to enter its submenu:

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Channel 1 Master
IDE HDD Auto-Detection	Press Enter	Item Help
IDE Channel 1 Master	Auto
Access Mode	Auto
Capacity	0 MB
Cylinder	0
Head	0
Precomp	0
Landing Zone	0
Sector	0
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IDE HDD Auto-Detection

This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing key. The parameters will be shown on the screen automatically.

IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Channel 1~4

When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE or SATA hard drive you are using. If you want to define your own drive 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 or SATA 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 numbers of cylinders.

Head

This item configures the numbers of read/write heads.

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 numbers of sectors per track.

Back to Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu

Drive A

This item sets the type of floppy drive installed.

Floppy 3 Mode Support

This item allows you to use "3 Mode Floppy Drive" in Japanese computer systems 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 systems 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.

2.3 Advanced BIOS Features

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features
Quick Power On Self Test	Enabled	Item Help
CPU Feature	Press Enter
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 IDE Initial (Secs)	0
Full Screen LOGO Show	Enabled
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Quick Power On Self Test

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.

CPU Feature

Click key to enter its menu:

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Feature
Virtualization	Enabled	Item Help
Cool'n'Quiet Technology	Auto
x CPU-NB FID	X9
x CPU-FID	x11.5
Secure Virtual Machine Mode	Disabled
Always Update DMI Pool	Enabled
AMD CPU Stepping	P0
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Virtualization Technology

This option enables or disables the additional hardware capabilities provided by Virtualization Technology.

Cool 'n' Quiet Technology

This option enables or disables the AMD K8 cool and quiet function.

CPU-NB FID

This item (appears only with AM2 + CPU ) selects the processor to north-bridge frequency.

CPU-FID

This item (appears only with AM2 + CPU ) selects the processor frequency.

Secure Virtual Machine Mode

This option (appears only with AM2+ CPU) enables or disables the Secure Virtual Machine Mode.

Always Update DMI Pool

This option enables or disables updating the DMI Pool data at system booting up.

AMD CPU Stepping

This item (appears only with AM2 + CPU ) selects the CPU stepping type.

Back to Advanced BIOS Features Setup Menu

Hard Disk Boot Priority

This item selects the hard disks booting priority. By pressing 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.

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 set to [Enabled], the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive is installed or not.

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 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.

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 to show the full screen logo when booting.

2.4 Advanced Chipset Features

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features
DRAM Configuration Press Enter HT Link Control Press Enter PCIe Configuration Press Enter Init Display First PCI Slot	Item Help
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DRAM Configuration

Click key to enter its submenu.

You may manually set the DRAM timing parameters through its sub-items, or leave them at their default settings according to the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) data stored in the DRAM.

HT Link Control

Click key to enter its submenu. You may manually set the parameters through each sub-item, or leave them at their default settings.

PCIe Configuration

Click key to enter its submenu. You may manually set the parameters through each sub-item, or leave them at their default settings.

Init Display First

This item allows you to choose the primary display card.

2.5 Integrated Peripherals

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals
► OnChip Devices	Press Enter	Item Help
► Onboard Device	Press Enter
FDD Controller	Enabled
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OnChip Devices

Click key to enter its submenu:

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip Devices
IDE DMA Transfer Access	Enabled	Item Help
SATA Controller	Enabled
- SATA Type	Native IDE
OnChip USB	Enabled
- USB Keyboard Support	OS
- USB Mouse Support	OS
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IDE DMA Transfer Access

This item selects the DMA mode for devices connected through IDE channels.

SATA Controller

This item enables or disables the onchip SATA controller.

- SATA Type

This item determines the mode for OnChip SATA.

[Native IDE]: The on-chip SATA served as IDE mode.

[RAID]: The on-chip SATA served as RAID mode.

OnChip USB

This option enables or disables the USB controller.

USB Keyboard Support

Select [BIOS] for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB keyboard.

- USB Mouse Support

Select [BIOS] for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB mouse.

Onboard Devices

Click key to enter its submenu:

Audio Controller

This option enables or disables the audio controller.

- FP-Audio

This option selects the mode for front panel audio connection. The default is [HD-Audio], you may select [AC97] for AC'97 audio connection.

LAN Controller

This option enables or disables the LAN controller.

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.

Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu

FDD Controller

This option enables or disables the floppy disk controller.

2.6 Power Management Setup

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type	S3(Suspend-To-RAM)	Item Help
- USB Resume from S3	Disabled
ACPI XSDT Table	Disabled
Wake Up by PME# of PCI	Disabled
Wake Up by Onboard LAN	Disabled
Wake Up by Alarm	Disabled
X - Day of Month Alarm	0
X - Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm	0:0:0
Power On By PS/2 KB/MS	Disabled
x - KB Power ON Password	Enter
x - Hot Key Power ON	Ctrl-F1
Restore On AC Power Loss	Power Off
HPET Support	Enabled
Power Button Function	Instant-Off
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ACPI Suspend Type

This item selects the type of Suspend mode.

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)].

ACPI XSDT Table

Leave this item at its default [Disabled] setting for 32-bit mode OS. Set to [Enabled] only for 64-bit mode OS.

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.

Wake Up by Onboard LAN

When set to [Enabled], access through the onboard LAN port can remotely wake up the system that was in Soft-Off condition.

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.

Power On by PS2 KB/MS

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 your password. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly the same password to confirm, and then press .

[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.

[Keyboard 98]: Use the power-on button on the "Keyboard 98" compatible keyboard to power on the system.

KB Power ON Password

This item sets the password required in order to power on your computer.

※ 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 key plus one of each function key ( ~ ) 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 occurred. 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.

HPET Support

This item selects to support the "High Precision Event Timer" (HPET), a new timer hardware for use by the system software when generating interrupts for thread schedulers, kernels, and multimedia timer servers.

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.

2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations
Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop Assign IRQ For VGA PCI Latency Timer(CLK) **PCIe relative items ** Maximum Payload Size ↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults		Item Help

Resources Controlled By

This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices.

[Auto(ESCD)]: The system will automatically detect the settings.

[Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the "IRQ Resources" menu.

IRQ Resources

Click key to enter its submenu:

This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved].

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

This item determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not.

[Enabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA.

[Disabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards do not work with PCI/VGA.

Assign IRQ for VGA

This item assigns an IRQ for the VGA card installed.

[Enabled]: Automatically assign an IRQ for the VGA card installed.

[Disabled]: The IRQ that was previously occupied by the VGA card will be available for new device.

PCI Latency Timer(CLK)

This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance, you should set the item to higher values.

Maximum Payload Size

This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices.

2.8 PC Health Status

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status
CPU Shutdown Temperature	90°C/194°F	Item Help
CPU Warning Temperature	80°C/176°F
FAN Fail Alarm Selectable	Disabled
Shutdown When FAN Fail	Disabled
CPU FANEQ Control	Enabled
- CPU FAN Type	4 Pin
- FanEQ Target Temp.	50°C/122°F
- FanEQ Temp. Tolerance	5°C/ 41°F
- FanEQ Start Control	80%
- FanEQ Stop Control	50%
SYS FANEQ Control	Enabled
- FanEQ Select Source	System
- FanEQ Target Temp.	35°C/ 95°F
- FanEQ Temp. Tolerance	5°C/ 41°F
- FanEQ Start Control	70%
- FanEQ Stop Control	60%
CPU Temperature	42°C/107°F
System Temperature	30°C/100°F
PWM Temperature	42°C/107°F
CPU FAN Speed	3245 RPM
SYS FAN Speed	0 RPM
AUX1 FAN Speed	0 RPM
AUX2 FAN Speed	0 RPM
CPU Core Voltage	1.29 V
DDR2 Voltage	1.87 V
CPU VTT Voltage	1.20 V
PCIe Voltage	1.09 V
ATX +12V	12.00 V
ATX +3.3V	3.30 V
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CPU Shutdown Temperature

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.

Shutdown When FAN Fail

When set to [Enabled], the system will be shut down if the fan selected for monitoring is not running.

CPU FANEQ Control

This item allows you to control the CPU fan speed. When set to [Enabled], the following items become selectable.

CPU FAN Type

This item selects your CPU fan type.

[4 Pin]: Leave this item at its default [4 Pin] setting for connecting a 4-pin cooling fan to the "CPUFAN1" fan power header.

[3 Pin]: For a 3-pin cooling fan connection, you must configure this item to [3 Pin] in order to have the speed control function enabled.

A mismatched configuration will cause the fan speed control function out of order. Please select the correct option according to your fan type.

FanEQ Target Temp.

This item sets the temperature mark for the "CPU FanEQ" function to take effect.

FanEQ Temp. Tolerance

This item sets the temperature tolerance range for the item "FanEQ Target Temp."

FanEQ Start Control

This item sets the speed ratio for the 4-pin CPU fan assembly connected at "CPUFAN1" fan power connector to start running.

FanEQ Stop Control

This item sets the lowest speed ratio for the 4-pin CPU fan assembly connected at "CPUFAN1" fan power connector to run at when the CPU temperature detected is lower than the value of item "FanEQ Target Temp." plus the value of item "FanEQ Temp. Tolerance".

In the situation when the CPU temperature detected is higher than the value of item "FanEQ Target Temp." plus the value of item "FanEQ Temp. Tolerance", the speed ratio for the 4-pin CPU fan assembly connected at "CPUFAN1" fan power connector will first run at the speed ratio set by the item "FanEQ Start Control", and then up to 100% .

SYS FANEQ Control

This item allows you to control the SYSFAN speed. When set to [Enabled], the following items become selectable.

FanEQ Select Source

This item sets the reference point for taking temperature. The options are "System" and "CPU".

FanEQ Target Temp.

This item sets the temperature mark for the "SYS FanEQ" function to take effect.

FanEQ Temp. Tolerance

This item sets the temperature tolerance range for the item "FanEQ Target Temp."

FanEQ Start Control

This item sets the speed ratio for the 3-pin fan assembly connected at "SYSFAN1" fan power connector to start running.

FanEQ Stop Control

This item sets the lowest speed ratio for the 3-pin fan assembly connected at "SYSFAN1" fan power connector to run at when the temperature of "FanEQ Reference Temp." detected is lower than the value of item "FanEQ Target Temp." plus the value of item "FanEQ Temp. Tolerance".

In the situation when the temperature of "FanEQ Reference Temp." detected is higher than the value of item "FanEQ Target Temp." plus the value of item "FanEQ Temp. Tolerance", the speed ratio for the 3-pin fan assembly connected at "SYSFAN1" fan power connector will first run at the speed ratio set by the item "FanEQ Start Control", and then up to 100% .

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.

2.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.

2.10 Load Optimized Defaults

This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.

2.11 Set Password

This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself.

2.12 Save & Exit Setup

This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu.

2.13 Exit Without Saving

This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any changes.

3. Driver & Utility

The "Driver- & - Utility CD" that came packed with this motherboard contains drivers, utilities and software applications required for its basic and advanced features.

3.1 CD-ROM AUTORUN

To run the CD-ROM automatically:

1. 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.

2. Click the item needed for installation.

3. [Drivers]: Click to enter the driver installation menu.

4. [Manual]: Click to enter the user's manual menu.
5. [Utility]: Click to enter the utilities installation menu.
6. [abit Utility]: Click to enter the installation menu of utilities exclusively developed by abit.
7. [Browse CD]: Click to browse the contents of this "Driver-&-Utility CD".

8. [Close]: Click to exit this installation menu.

9. The Windows will automatically search for current and updated software by looking up your computer.

When this "Found New Hardware Wizard" window appears. Click [Cancel] to start the following procedures.

3.2 Q-Install

This button allows you to install all the drivers for this motherboard at one stroke.

To install all the drivers for this motherboard at one stroke:

1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [Q-Install] item. The installation screen appears.
3. Click the [Start] button to start installation for all the drivers you want to install.
4. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

※ You may skip the rest of the driver installation after having them installed by this quick button.

3.3 ATI South Bridge Drivers

To install this program:

1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [ATI South Bridge Drivers] item. The installation screen appears.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

3.4 Marvel LAN Driver

To install this program:

1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [Marvell LAN Driver] item. The installation screen appears.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

3.5 Realtek Audio Driver

To install this program:

1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [Realtek HD Audio Driver] item. The installation screen appears.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

1. After restarting the system, right-click the Sound Manager icon located at the desktop shortcut. Click item "Sound Manager". The Realtek HD Audio Manager appears.

1. Click the [Audio I/O] tab.
2. Click the pull down menu to select the channel configuration.
3. Click [OK] button to apply the Audio I/O settings and exit.

3.6 Cool'n'Quiet Driver

To install this program:

1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [Cool'n'Quiet Driver] item. The installation screen appears.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

4. Restart the system for the driver to take effect.

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.

3.7 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.

3.8 Acrobat Reader 8.0

To install this utility:

1. Click on the [Utility] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [Acrobat Reader 8.0] item.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

For Windows XP 64-bit and Windows 2003 32-bit/64-bit installation:

You must install the bus driver for [Microsoft High Definition Audio] first, and then install the following [Realtek HD Audio Driver] item separately to enable the audio function.

※ For Adobe Reader V8.0 installation in systems running versions of Windows prior to Windows XP:

You should have your Internet Explorer upgraded to the version later than 6.0.2600.0 before installing Adobe Reader V8.0 from the download site:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1E1550CB-5E5D-48F5-B02B20B602228DE6&displaylang=en

3.9 abit EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility)

The abitEQ is a self-diagnostic system that protects 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 [abit EQ] item. The following screen appears.

1. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

1. Execute the abitEQ by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [All Programs] [abit] [abitEQ].
2. The abitEQ shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well.

3.10 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility)

The FlashMenu is a utility to flash the BIOS in a more easily and quickly way.

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.

1. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

1. Execute the FlashMenu by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [All Programs] [abit] [FlashMenu] [FlashMenu].
2. This FlashMenu screen appears. You can easily update the BIOS from clicking [Update From File], [One Click LiveUpdate], or [LiveUpdate Step by Step] button.

3.11 SATA RAID Driver (for Windows Vista)

The Raid Driver needed when installing Windows Vista operating system is located at the following path of your CD-ROM drive after placing the "Driver- & Utility CD" into it:

For Vista 32bit CD-ROM Drive:\Drivers\SATARAID\ATi\Vista32

For Vista 64bit CD-ROM Drive:\Drivers\SATARAID\ATi\Vista64

3.12 SATA RAID Driver (for Windows XP, 2003, or 2000)

The "Driver Disk Maker" program bundled in the Driver-&-Utility CD is a utility to build the driver program needed for SATA controller into a floppy disk under DOS environment. This procedure is necessary only for installing Windows operating system to the hard disk connected to "SATA1~SATA4" connector.

To create a driver disk Under DOS Environment:

1. Before starting, connect a 3.5'' floppy disk drive to the "FDC1" connector, and connect a CD-ROM drive to your motherboard. Prepare a 3.5'' floppy disk.
2. After completing all the start-up preparation for hardware setup, power on the system.
3. Enter the BIOS Setup Menu by hitting <Del> key¹.

Enter and select the BIOS menu "Advanced BIOS Features". Configure the option "First Boot Device" to "CD-ROM" drive. Save this selection and exit BIOS setup menu by accessing the BIOS menu "Save & Exit Setup".

1. Restart the system. The system will now boot from CD, and enter the ABIT Boot Manager, the following options appear³:

(0) Boot From First HDD
(1) Make Driver Disk
(2) Boot From First Floppy Drive
(3) Skip CD-ROM Boot (Try Next Boot Device)

Type <1> and hit key. The following options appear:

(1) Make Driver Disk
(2) Exit

Type <1> and hit <Enter> key to start making.

1. The driver options appear:

(1) ATI SATA RAID Driver Disk for WinXP_2K_2003

Type the number of the actions you want and hit key.

1. Insert floppy disk to the floppy drive⁴. Press any key to continue.
2. Copying files to floppy now starts. After completed copying, hit the <n> key if you do not want to make another Driver Disk, and stop at the A:> prompt.
3. Take out the Driver- &- Utility CD from the CD-ROM drive now. Restart your system ^5 .

4. Multilingual Quick Installation Guide

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