IN9 32X-MAX - Motherboard ABIT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL IN9 32X-MAX 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.

IN9 32X-MAX: NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP IN9 32X: NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP
FSB 1333 MHz
Dual Channel DDR2 800
Triple PCI-E X16 Slots
Dual Gigabit LAN
8x SATA 3Gb/s including 2x external SATA Connectors
USB2.0/IEEE1394
7.1-Channel HD Audio
abit uGuru™ Technology
abit Silent OTES™ Technology
External CMOS Clearing Switch
Quick Power & Reset Button
Vista HW Ready

IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX

User's Manual

English + Multilingual QIG

P/N: 4310-0000-76

Rev. 4.00, March 2007

Copyright and Warranty Notice

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1. Hardware Setup 1-1

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
1.6.4 Additional Cooling Fan for NB Heatsink 1-9

1.7 Installing Hardware 1-10

1.7.1 CPU Socket 775 1-10
1.7.2 DDR2 Memory Slots 1-12
1.7.3 PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots (Install Graphics Card) 1-13

1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 1-15

1.8.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors 1-15
1.8.2 Serial ATA Connectors 1-16
1.8.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers.. 1-17
1.8.4 Additional IEEE1394 Port Header 1-17
1.8.5 Internal Audio Connectors 1-18
1.8.6 Front Panel Audio Connection Header 1-18
1.8.7 S/PDIF Output Connection Header 1-20
1.8.8 PCI and PCI Express X1 Slot.. 1-20
1.8.9 Guru Panel Connection Header 1-21

1.9 Onboard Indicators and Buttons 1-22

1.9.1 POST Code Displayer 1-22
1.9.2 Power Source Indicators 1-23
1.9.3 Onboard Buttons 1-23

1.10 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices 1-24

2. BIOS Setup 2-1

2.1 μGuru™ Utility 2-2

2.1.1 OC Guru 2-2
2.1.2 ABIT EQ. 2-5

2.2 Standard CMOS Features 2-11
2.3 Advanced BIOS Features 2-13
2.4 Advanced Chipset Features 2-16
2.5 Integrated Peripherals 2-18

2.6 Power Management Setup 2-21
2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations 2-23
2.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 2-24
2.9 Load Optimized Defaults 2-24
2.10 Set Password 2-24
2.11 Save & Exit Setup 2-24
2.12 Exit Without Saving 2-24

3. Driver & Utility 3-1

3.1 CD-ROM AUTORUN 3-1
3.2 nVidia nForce Chipset Driver 3-2
3.3 Realtek HD Audio Driver 3-2
3.4 Silicon Image 3132 SATA Driver 3-3
3.5 AirPace Wi-Fi Wireless Driver 3-4
3.6 USB 2.0 Driver 3-4
3.7 abit μGuru 3-5
3.8 Build NVRaid Floppy Disk Under Windows Environment 3-6
3.9 Build SIL3132 SATA Floppy Disk Under Windows Environment..... 3-7
3.10 Build SIL3132 RAID Floppy Disk Under Windows Environment..... 3-8
3.11 Build A Driver Disk Under DOS Environment 3-9

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 rápida de instalación 4-4
4.5 Portugues//Guia de instalação rápida 4-5
4.6 Pycckn//KpaTkoe pykoBOcTBo no yCTaHOBKe 4-6
4.7 Eesti//Kiirpaigaldusjuhend 4-7
4.8 Latviski//Atras instalëšanas instrukcija 4-8
4.9 Lietuviu//Trumpas instaliavimo vadovas 4-9
4.10 Polski//Instrukcja szybkiej instalacji 4-10
4.11 Magyar//Gyorstelepitési utmutató 4-11
4.12 Türkç//Hizl Kurulum Kilavuzu 4-12
4.13 UJ UJ //UJU JUJU JUJU JUJS
4.14 /Jrss// Jorouo/su w
4.15 日本語//ケイックインスートルガイド 4-15
4.16 韩国..//..
4.17 Bahasa Malaysia//Panduan Pemasangan Ringkas 4-17
4.18 1n//n#
4.19 繁體中交 4-19

4.19.1 規格 4-19

4.19.2 快速安装略說 4-20

4.20 筒体中文 4-21

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

• LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Quad / EE / Duo & Pentium Dual Core / EE / D / 4 processor
  Supports FSB 1333MHz

Chipset

IN9 32X-MAX:

NB:NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI

SB:NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP

IN932X:

NB: NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI

SB: NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP

Memory

4x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum memory capacity up to 32GB
Supports Dual Channel DDR2 800 Un-buffered ECC/Non-ECC memory

Graphics

• Two PCI-Express X16 slots support NVIDIA Scalable Link Interface

LAN

• Dual NVIDIA Gigabit Ethernet

Audio

• Onboard 7.1-CH HD Audio CODEC
  Supports auto jack sensing and optical S/PDIF In/Out
• HDMI Header ready (S/PDIF Header)

Serial ATA

• 6x internal SATA 3Gb/s supports SATA RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, and JBOD
• 2x external SATA 3Gb/s connectors supports SATA RAID 0, 1

IEEE1394

Supports 2 Ports IEEE1394 at 400Mb/s transfer rate

Expansion Slots

2x PCI-E X16 slots (X16 bandwidth)
- 1x PCI-E X16 slot (X8 bandwidth)
- 2x PCI-E X1 slots
- 2x PCI slots

Internal I/O Connectors

1x Floppy port
1x Ultra ATA 133 IDE connector
- 6x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
- 3x USB 2.0 headers
2x IEEE1394 headers
- 1x FP-Audio header
1x CD-In connector
1x S/PDIF Out header
1x GURU header

Rear Panel I/O

1x PS/2 Keyboard connector
- 1x PS/2 Mouse connector
- 1x External CMOS Clearing Switch
1x S/PDIF In connector
1x S/PDIF Out connector
2x eSATA connectors
1x 7.1-CH Audio connector
4x USB 2.0 connectors
2x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN connectors

abit Engineered

• abit uGuru ™ Technology
• abit Silent OTES™ Technology
  External CMOS Clearing Switch
• Quick Power & Reset Button

RoHS

100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliant

Miscellaneous

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

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

1.2 Motherboard Layout

The motherboard and its component layouts illustrated in this manual were mainly based on model "IN9 32X-MAX", unless specifically stated.

For model "IN9 32X", still you may refer to "IN9 32X-MAX". They both have the same location and definition in headers, connectors, and jumpers, except a different chipset heatsink assembly.

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 switching "EZ-CCMOS1", see the section of "Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices" in this manual for detail.
   ※ The C.C. POST Code appears when either the external "EZ-CCMOS1" switch or the internal "CCMOS1" jumper is not set to its normal position.

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

These connectors provide the connection from an ATX power supply. As the plugs from the power supply fit in only one orientation, find the correct one and push firmly down into these connectors.

ATXPWR1: ATX 24-Pin Power Connector

The power supply with 20-pin or 24-pin cables can both be connected to this 24-pin connector. Connect from pin-1 for either type. However, a 20-pin power supply may cause the system unstable or even unbootable for the sake of insufficient electricity. A minimum power of 300W or higher is recommended.

ATX12V1:ATX 12V 8-Pin Power Connector

This connector supplies power to CPU. The system will not start without connecting power to this one.

ATX4P1: Auxiliary 12V Power Connector

This connector provides an auxiliary power source for devices added on PCI Express slots.

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
  AUXFAN1~4: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector

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

1.6.4 Additional Cooling Fan for NB Heatsink

To attach an additional chipset cooling fan for model "IN9 32X-MAX":

Inside the motherboard package you can find a pair of retention clips. These retention clips are used to fasten an additional cooling-fan attached onto the north bridge heatsink to blow away the heatwave radiated from the heatsink.

As shown in the photo, you will have to buy an additional three-wire cooling fan in 40 × 40 × 10 ~mm size: (You may have to consider the wire length according to which fan power connector you want to connect to.)

1. Power off your system.
2. Put the fan with its airflow direction down on the chipset heatsink.
3. Secure the retention clips. Make sure not to jam the fan blades.
4. Plug the fan power connector to the three-pin SYSFAN or AUXFAN header.
5. Check to see the fan will not be jiggled. Now you have finished the attachment.

To attach an additional chipset cooling fan for model "IN9 32X":

There are no retention clips provided. There are two screw-holes located at the bottom of the NB heatsink for fan attachment.

As shown in the photo, you will have to buy an additional three-wire cooling fan in 40 × 40 × 10 ~mm size, and prepare two Machine Screws (Pan Head M3 x P0.5 x 10 mm) for attachment: (You may have to consider the wire length according to which fan power connector you want to connect to.)

1. Power off your system. Remove the VGA card if you had it already installed on slot PCIEXP1.
2. Attach the fan to the NB heatsink, either with its airflow direction toward or away from the chipset heatsink.
3. Secure the fan with two screws. (Slot PCIEXP1 might be in the way when fastening the screw, please proceed with care.)
4. Plug the fan power connector to the three-pin SYSFAN or AUXFAN header.
5. Now you have finished the attachment.

1.7 Installing Hardware

※ DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidental scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the motherboard.
※ In order to protect the contact pins, please pay attention to these notices:

1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation is recommended.
2. Never touch the contact pins with fingers or any object.
3. Always put on the cap when the CPU is not in use.

1.7.1 CPU Socket 775

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. Place the board so that the lever-hook of the socket is on your left side. Use your left thumb and forefinger to hold the lever hook, pull it away from the retention tab. Rotate the lever to fully open position.

2. Use your right-thumb to raise the load plate. Lift it up to fully open position.

3. Use your right thumb and forefinger to grasp the CPU package. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the substrate, and face the Pin-1 indicator toward the bottom-left side. Aim at the socket and place the CPU package vertical down into the socket.

4. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. The alignment key must be located in the notch of package.

1. Use your left hand to hold the load plate, and use your right thumb to peel the cap off.

The cap plays an important role in protecting contact pins. In order to prevent bent pin, PUT ON the cap after operation or testing.

1. Lower the plate onto the CPU package. Engage the load lever while gently pressing down the load plate.

1. Secure the lever with the hook under retention tab.

1. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the socket. Align the four fasteners toward the four mounting holes on the motherboard.

1. Press each of the four fasteners down into the mounting holes. Rotate the fastener clock-wise to lock the heatsink and fan assembly into position.

1. Attach the four-pin power plug from the heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU FAN connector.

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 DDR2 Memory Slots

• To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel configurations, install identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel.
• Install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To reach the optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup required 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)

These slots support the connections of graphics cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. This motherboard provides triple PCI-Express X16 slots:

One PCIE graphics card installation (Normal Mode):

Insert your PCIE graphics card into [PCIEXP1] (MASTER) slot.

The [PCIEXP3] slot supports up to X8 bandwidth only.

Two PCIE graphics cards installation (SLI Mode):

To install two SLI-ready graphics cards under SLI Mode, you will need to:

Prepare two identical NVIDIA certified, SLI-ready PCI Express X16 graphics cards (the same model from the same manufacturer).
- Make sure the graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver form NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com).
- Make sure your power supply unit is sufficient to provide the minimum power required.

The following illustration is served for DEMO only. All the devices, including the motherboard, the graphics cards, the SLI Bridge Connector, or the SLI bracket, may not be exactly the same type, shape, or model as the one you bought.

1. Insert two identical SLI-ready graphics cards into both PCIEXP1 and PCIEXP2 slots.
   The NVIDIA SLI technology currently supports the Windows XP operating system only.

1. Bridge connecting two graphics cards with the "SLI Connector Card" (fit in both directions).

Insert and secure the SLI supporting bracket.

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.

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

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 Additional IEEE1394 Port Header

Each header supports 1x additional IEEE1394 port by connecting bracket or cable to the rear I/O panel or the front-mounted IEEE1394 port of your chassis.

Pin	Pin Assignment	Pin	Pin Assignment
1	TPA0 +	2	TPA0 -
3	Ground	4	Ground
5	TPB0 +	6	TPB0 -
7	+12V	8	+12V
		10	Ground

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

1.8.5 Internal Audio Connectors

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

1.8.6 Front Panel Audio Connection Header

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

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

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

Driver Configuration for AC'97 audio connection:

The audio driver is originally configured to support HD Audio. For AC'97 audio connection, you may:

1. Right-click the "Realtek HD Audio Manager" icon in system tray.

1. Click "Audio I/O" tab, and then click "Connector Settings".

1. Click "Disabled front panel jack detection", and then click "OK" to confirm.

1.8.7 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

1.8.8 PCI and PCI Express X1 Slot

Install PCI Express X1 cards into slots "PCIE1" and/or "PCIE2".

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

1.8.9 Guru Panel Connection Header

This header is reserved for connecting abit's exclusive Guru Panel. For more information, please refer to the included Guru Panel Installation Guide.

1.9 Onboard Indicators and Buttons

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.

This LED device also displays the "POST" Code of AC2005, an "uGuru" chipset developed exclusively by abit.

※ The decimal point lights up during the AC2005 POST action.

See Appendix for both AWARD and AC2005 POST Code definitions.

1.9.2 Power Source Indicators

5VSB/3VSB: This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source.
VCC: This LED lights up when the system power is on.
- SLI_PWR1: This LED lights up when the "ATX4P1" connector is NOT connected with power.

1.9.3 Onboard Buttons

• PwRSW1: Push this button to power on the system.
• RESET1: Push this button to reset the system.

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:

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.

The C.C. POST Code appears when either the external "EZ-CCMOS1" switch or the internal "CCMOS1" jumper is not set to its normal position.

• OPT-IN1: This connector provides an S/PDIF-In connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices.
• OPT-OUT1: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices.
  eSATA1: This connector supports the external SATA connection.
  AUDIO1:

Cen./Sub. (Center / Subwoofer): Connects to the center and subwoofer channel in the 7.1-channel audio system.

R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel in the 7.1-channel audio system.

S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connects to the surround left and surround right channel in the 7.1-channel audio system.

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

Line-Out: Connects to the front left and front right channel in the 7.1-channel or regular 2-channel audio system.

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

LAN1/LAN2: 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
uGuru Utility	PnP/PCI Configurations
Standard CMOS Features	Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Advanced BIOS Features	Load Optimized Defaults
Advanced Chipset Features	Set Password
Integrated Peripherals	Save & Exit Setup
Power Management Setup	Exit Without Saving
Esc: Quit	↑↓→← : Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup	(C55XE-MCP55PX-6A61IA1AC-00)
F6: Save PROFILE To BIOS	F7: Load PROFILE From BIOS
OC Guru & ABIT EQ ... NVIDIA Linkboost(TM) - Not Detected	SLI-Ready Memory - Not Detected

※

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 μGuru™ Utility

There are two setup menus in this μGuru utility. You may switch between these two by clicking the left or right arrow key on keyboard:

2.1.1 OC Guru

μGuru Utility v1.00C
OC Guru
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Frequency : 2666.7MHz		@ 2.66GHz
	Setting	Current
SLI-Ready Memory	Disabled	Detected
CPU Operating Speed	2666(266)
X - FSB <QDR>	Auto	1066.7
X - Multiplier Factor	X 10
X - Estimated New CPU Clock	2666.7MHz
X - MEM <DDR2>	Auto	666.7
X - FSB:Memory Ratio	Auto
X - N/B Strap CPU As	By CPU
X - Estimated DDR2 Data Rate	666.7
NB PCIe X16 Clock	Auto	100.0
SB PCIe X16 Clock	Auto	100.0
SB PCIe X8 Clock	Auto	100.0
SPP<-->MCP REF Clock	Auto	200.0
▶ Voltages Control	Press Enter
▶ Power Cycle Statistics	Press Enter
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F8:OC On The Fly F10:Save ESC:Exit

Genuine Intel(R) CPU

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

Frequency

This item displays the processor speed of the CPU installed on this motherboard.

SLI-Ready Memory

This item selects the SPD profile for SLI-Ready memories. The configuration options may vary depending on the type of module you installed.

The following items become configurable when the item "SLI-Ready Memory" is set to [Enabled].

CPU Operating Speed

This item displays the CPU operating speed according to the type and speed of your CPU. Select the [Linked] or [Unlinked] mode to enter the manual option.

Manual Option:

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.

• FSB

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 displays the multiplier factor for the CPU you installed.

• Estimated New CPU Clock

This item displays an estimated CPU processor speed.

• MEM

This item determines the DRAM frequency.

• FSB:Memory Ratio

This item selects the CPU-to-DRAM ratio.

Options: [Auto], [1:1], [5:4], [3:2], [Sync Mode].

N/B Strap CPU As

This item sets the external hardware reset strap assigned to NB.

Leave this item at its default [By CPU] setting to set the hardware strap according to the actual FSB rating of the processor. Select the other options if you want to circumvent the CPU-to-DRAM ratio limitation.

Options: [By CPU], [PSB533], [PSB800], [PSB1066].

• Estimated DDR2 Data Rate

This item displays an estimated DRAM speed.

NBPCIe X16Clock

This item selects the PCI Express bus frequency for connector [PCIEXP1/MASTER].

SBPCIeX16Clock

This item selects the PCI Express bus frequency for connector [PCIEXP2/SLAVE].

SBPCIeX8Clock

This item selects the PCI Express bus frequency for connector [PCIEXP3].

• SPP<->MCP REF Clock

This item selects the HT reference clock frequency for MCP.

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.

Click key to enter its submenu:

μGuru Utility v1.00C

OC Guru

Voltage Control

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.66GHz Frequency : 2666.7MHz

Voltage Control Auto Detect

X - CPU Core Voltage 1.3500 V

X - DDR2 SDRAM Voltage 1.850 V

X - DDR2 REF Voltage 0%

X - NB DDR2 REF Voltage 0%

X - CPU VTT Voltage 1.20 V

X - NB Voltage 1.35 V

X - SB Voltage 1.50 V

X - HyperTransport Voltage 1.20 V

↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F8:OC On The Fly F10:Save ESC:Exit

CPU Core Voltage
DDR2 SDRAM Voltage
DDR2 REF Voltage
NB DDR2 REF Voltage
CPU VTT Voltage
NB Voltage
SB Voltage
HyperTransport Voltage

Power Cycle Statistics

Click key to enter its submenu:

μGuru Utility v1.00C
OC Guru
Power Cycle Statistics
PC Up Time	0 Hours
PC Up Time Total	119 Hours
PC Power Cycles	538 Cycles
PC Reset Button Cycles	123 Cycles
AC Power On Total Time	288 Hours
AC Power Cycles	228 Cycles
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F8:OC On The Fly F10:Save ESC:Exit

These items display the power cycle statistics for each element.

2.1.2 ABIT EQ

Click right-arrow < > key to switch from OC Guru setup menu to ABIT EQ setup menu:

μGuru Utility v1.00C
ABIT EQ
ABIT EQ Beep Control	Enabled	Item Help ▲
LED Effect Control	MODE 1
Temperature Monitoring	Press Enter
Voltage Monitoring	Press Enter
Fan Speed Monitoring	Press Enter
FanEQ Control	Press Enter
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value	F10:Save ESC:Exit

ABIT EQ Beep Control

This item controls if the beeper sounds or not when any warning event occurred.

LED Effect Control

This item selects the displaying mode for all the LEDs located at the bottom side of the motherboard.

[All OFF]: All the LED lights off.

[All ON]: All the LED lights on without any flashing effect.

[MODE 1 ~ MODE 7]: All the LED lights on with the flashing effect by one of these modes.

Temperature Monitoring

Click key to enter its submenu:

μGuru Utility v1.00C
ABIT EQ
Temperature Monitoring
	Reading	Shutdown Enable	Shutdown Temp.	Beep Enable	Beep Temp.
(*)CPU Temperature	41°C/105°F	(*)	85°/185°F	(*)	75°C/167°F
(*)System Temperature	27°C/80°F	()	65°C/149°F	(*)	55°C/131°F
(*)PWM Phase1 Temperature	40°C/104°F	()	135°C/275°F	(*)	125°C/257°F
(*)PWM Phase2 Temperature	40°C/104°F	()	135°C/275°F	(*)	125°C/257°F
(*)PWM Phase3 Temperature	40°C/104°F	()	135°C/275°F	(*)	125°C/257°F
(*)PWM Phase4 Temperature	38°C/100°F	()	135°C/275°F	(*)	125°C/257°F
(*)PWM Phase5 Temperature	39°C/102°F	()	135°C/275°F	(*)	125°C/257°F
(*)PWM Average Current	54 A
(*)PWM Peak Current	54 A
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

CPU, System, PWM Phase1~5 Temperature/PWM Current

These items display the temperature of CPU, System, and Power Module. Both the average and peak current of PWM will be displayed as well.

- Shutdown Enable

Use key to enable system shutdown function. If the CPU/System/PWM's temperature exceeds the shutdown temperature limit, the system will shutdown automatically.

- Shutdown Temp.

This items sets the temperature that will shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheating.

- Beep Enable

Use key to enable warning beeps function. Once the system has detected that the CPU/System/PWM's temperature exceeded the beep temperature limit, warning beeps will sound.

- Beep Temp.

This item selects the warning temperature limit.

The shutdown temperature must be set above the warning temperature.

Click key to enter its menu:

μGuru Utility v1.00C
ABIT EQ
Voltage Monitoring
	Reading	Shutdown Enable	Beep Enable	High Limit	Low Limit
(*)CPU Core Voltage	1.31	V (*)	(*)	1.50	V 0.00 V
(*)DDR2 Voltage	1.87	V ( )	(*)	2.20	V 1.50 V
(*)DDR2 VTT Voltage	0.93	V ( )	(*)	1.10	V 0.75 V
(*)CPU VTT Voltage	1.20	V ( )	(*)	1.45	V 0.95 V
(*)NB Voltage	1.36	V ( )	(*)	1.45	V 0.95 V
(*)SB Voltage	1.50	V ( )	(*)	1.80	V 1.20 V
(*)HyperTransport Voltage	1.22	V ( )	(*)	1.45	V 0.95 V
(*)ATX +12V (24-Pin Connector)	12.00	V ( )	(*)	14.40	V 9.60 V
(*)ATX +12V (4-Pin Connector)	12.00	V ( )	(*)	14.40	V 9.60 V
(*)ATX +5V	5.00	V ( )	(*)	6.00	V 4.00 V
(*)ATX +3.3V	3.30	V ( )	(*)	3.95	V 2.65 V
(*)ATX 5VSB	5.00	V ( )	(*)	6.00	V 4.00 V
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

All Voltages

These items display the voltage of each element.

- Shutdown Enable

Use key to enable system shutdown function. If the voltage of corresponding element is higher/lower than the high/low limit, the system will automatically shutdown.

- Beep Enable

Use key to enable warning beeps function. If the voltage of corresponding element is higher/lower than the high/low limit, warning beeps will sound.

High/Low Limit

These items set the high and low voltage limit.

The value of high limit must be set above the one of low limit.

Click key to enter its submenu:

μGuru Utility v1.00C
ABIT EQ
Fan Speed Monitoring
	Reading	Shutdown Enable	Beep Enable	Low Limit
(*)CPU FAN Speed	2440 RPM	(*)	(*)	300 RPM
()SYS FAN Speed	N/A	()	()	300 RPM
(A)AUX1 FAN Speed	N/A	()	()	300 RPM
(A)AUX2 FAN Speed	N/A	()	()	300 RPM
(A)AUX3 FAN Speed	N/A	()	()	300 RPM
(A)AUX4 FAN Speed	N/A	()	()	300 RPM
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value			F10:Save	ESC:Exit

CPU/SYS/AUX1~4 FAN Speed

These items display the speed of the fans connected to CPU, SYS, and AUX1~4 fan connectors.

- Shutdown Enable

Use key to enable system shutdown function. Once the system has detected that the fan speed is lower than the low limit value, system will shutdown automatically.

- Beep Enable

Use key to enable warning beeps function. If the fan speed is lower than the low limit value, warning beeps will sound.

- Low Limit

These items set the low limit of fan speed.

μGuru Utility v1.00C
ABIT EQ
FanEQ Control
► 1st FanEQ Group	Press Enter
► 2nd FanEQ Group	Press Enter
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

1st FanEQ Group

Click key to enter its submenu (1st FanEQ Group):

μGuru Utility v1.00C
ABIT EQ
1st FanEQ Group
CPU FanEQ Control	Enabled	Item Help ▷□□
-Reference Temperature	CPU Temperature
-Control Temperature High	65°C/149°F
-Control Temperature Low	35°C/95°F
-Fan PWM Duty Cycle High	100 %
-Fan PWM Duty Cycle Low	30 %
SYS FanEQ Control	Enabled
-Reference Temperature	SYS Temperature
-Control Temperature High	40°C/104°F
-Control Temperature Low	30°C/86°F
-DC Fan Voltage High	12.0 V
-DC Fan Voltage Low	8.0 V
AUX1 FanEQ Control	Enabled
-Reference Temperature	SYS Temperature
-Control Temperature High	40°C/104°F
-Control Temperature Low	30°C/86°F
-DC Fan Voltage High	12.0 V
-DC Fan Voltage Low	8.0 V
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

CPU/SYS/AUX1 FanEQ Control

When set to [Enabled], these items control the CPU, SYS, and/or AUX1 fan speed by the following setting combinations.

Reference Temperature

This item selects the reference point for taking temperature among the available options of CPU, SYS, and PWM Temperature, but there is only one "CPU Temperature" item to choose for the "CPU FanEQ Control".

• Control Temperature High/Low

These items set the high and low temperature limit that you want to do the fan speed control.

Fan PWM Duty Cycle High/Low

These items set the high and low limit of PWM duty cycle that you want to provide the fan with.

DC Fan Voltage High/Low

These items set the high and low voltage limit that you want to provide the fan with.

The value of high limit must be set above the one of low limit.

2nd FanEQ Group

Click key to enter its submenu (2nd FanEQ Group):

μGuru Utility V1.00C
ABIT EQ
2nd FanEQ Group
AUX2 FanEQ Control	Enabled	Item Help ▷□□
-Reference Temperature	SYS Temperature
-Control Temperature High	40°C/104°F
-Control Temperature Low	30°C/86°F
-DC Fan Voltage High	12.0 V
-DC Fan Voltage Low	8.0 V
AUX3 FanEQ Control	Disabled
AUX4 FanEQ Control	Disabled
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit

AUX2\~AUX4 FanEQ Control

When set to [Enabled], these items control the AUX2~AUX4 fan speed by the following setting combinations.

Reference Temperature

This item selects the reference point for taking temperature among the available options of CPU, SYS, and PWM Temperature, but there is only one "CPU Temperature" item to choose for the "CPU FanEQ Control".

• Control Temperature High/Low

These items set the high and low temperature limit that you want to do the fan speed control.

DC Fan Voltage High/Low

These items set the high and low voltage limit that you want to provide the fan with.

The value of high limit must be set above the one of low limit.

2.2 Standard CMOS Features

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy)	Fri, Mar 9 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 2	None
SATA Channel 3	None
SATA Channel 4	None
SATA Channel 5	None
SATA Channel 6	None
Drive A	1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B	None
Floppy 3 Mode Support	Disabled
Halt On	All, But Keyboard
Base Memory	640K
Extended Memory	1047552K
Total Memory	1047552K
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

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 6

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
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
IDE HDD Auto-Detection This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing <Enter> key. The parameters will be shown on the screen automatically.
IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Channel 1~6 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 & Drive B This item sets the type of floppy drives (usually only Drive A) installed.
Floppy 3 Mode Support This item allows you to use "3 Mode Floppy Drive" in Japanese computer 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
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

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.

Click key to enter its submenu:

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Feature
EIST Function	Auto	Item Help
Thermal Control	Enabled
Limit CPUID MaxVal	Enabled
C1E Function	Disabled
Execute Disable Bit	Enabled
Virtualization Technology	Enabled
Frequency Unlimit	Enabled
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

EIST Function

This item appears only for certain processors with the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) Function. When set to [Enabled], EIST will dynamically switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to optimize the power and performance balance of the processor and system based on demand.

Thermal Control

This option enables or disables the thermal monitoring.

Limit CPUID MaxVal

When set to [Enabled], this item limits the CPUID maximum value to 3, which is usually required for older OS like Windows NT4.0.

Leave this item at its default [Disabled] settings for OS like Windows XP.

C1E Function

This item appears only for certain processors with the C1E (Enhanced Halt State) Function. When set to [Enabled], the processor will further reduce the total power consumption.

Execute Disable Bit

This item appears only for certain processors with the Execute Disable Bit (XD bit) feature. When set to [Enabled], this item allows the processor to prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute code and provide memory protection.

Virtualization Technology

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

Frequency Unlimit

This option enables or disables to unlock the multiplier factor for the processor you installed.

※ This item appears only with certain unlocked processors.

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
Memory Timing Setting	Press Enter	Item Help
SLI Broadcast Aperture	Disabled
LDT Frequency	5x
System BIOS Cacheable	Enabled
NVIDIA CPU Ex	Disable
LinkBoost	Enable
ECC Control	Disabled
ECC Uncorrectable	Disabled
ECC Correctable	Disabled
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Memory Timing Setting

Click key to enter its submenu:

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Memory Timing Setting
Parameters	Setting	Current Value
Memory Timing Setting	Auto
x tCL (CAS Latency)	Auto	5
x tRCD	Auto	5
x tRP	Auto	5
x tRAS	Auto	13
x Command Per Clock (CMD)	Auto	2T
** Advance Memory Settings **
x tRRD	Auto(2)	3
x tRC	Auto(15)	18
x tWR	Auto(3)	4
x tWTR	Auto(7)	9
x tREF	Auto	7.8uS
x tREC	Auto	35
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Memory Timing Setting

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

• tCL (CAS Latency)
  tRCD
• tRP

• tRAS
  Command Per Clock (CMD)

• tRRD

• tRC
  tWR
  tWTR
• tREF
• tRFC

Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu

SLI Broadcast Aperture Options: [Disabled], [Auto].

LDT Frequency Options: [1X], [2X], [3X], [4X], [5X].

System BIOS Cacheable This item enables or disables caching the system BIOS for faster execution.

NVIDIA CPU Ex Select [Enable] when installed with Optimized NVIDIA Ex Graphics Driver. ※ Requires NVIDIA ForceWare Graphics Driver with NVIDIA Ex support.

LinkBoost Select [Enable] to guarantee a higher clock with certified GPU.

ECC Control Options: [Disabled], [Auto].

ECC Uncorrectable Options: [Disabled], [No Notify], [MCERR], [NMI], [SCI], [SMI].

ECC Correctable Options: [Disabled], [No Notify], [MCERR], [NMI], [SCI], [SMI].

2.5 Integrated Peripherals

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals
►OnChip IDE/RAID Function Init Display First OnChip USB - USB Keyboard Support - USB Mouse Support OnChip Audio Controller OnChip LAN1 Controller OnChip LAN2 Controller - OnChip LAN Boot ROM Onboard FDD Controller Onboard SATA Controller - Onboard SATA Mode - SATA Option ROM Onboard 1394 Controller	Press Enter PCI Slot V1.1+V2.0 OS Auto Auto Auto Disabled Enabled Enabled IDE Enabled	Item Help

OnChip IDE/RAID Function

Click key to enter its submenu:

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip IDE/RAID Device
IDE Function Setup	Press Enter	Item Help
RAID Configuration	Press Enter
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Click key to enter its submenu:

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Function Setup
IDE 1 Controller	Enabled	Item Help
IDE DMA Transfer Access	Enabled
OnChip SATA Controllers	All Enabled
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IDE 1 Controller

This item allows you to enable or disable the IDE1 controller.

IDE DMA Transfer Access

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

OnChip SATA Controllers

This item enables or disables the onchip SATA controller.

RAID Configuration

Click key to enter its menu:

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility RAID Configuration
RAID Function	Disabled	Item Help
x - SATA1 RAID	Disabled
x - SATA2 RAID	Disabled
x - SATA3 RAID	Disabled
x - SATA4 RAID	Disabled
x - SATA5 RAID	Disabled
x - SATA6 RAID	Disabled
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RAID Function

This item allows you to enable or disable the RAID function.

- SATA1 RAID SATA6 RAID

This item allows you to enable or disable the RAID function for each of the SATA 1~6 port individually.

Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu

Init Display First

This item allows you to choose the primary display card.

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.

OnChip Audio Controller

This option enables or disables the audio controller.

OnChip LAN1 Controller

This option enables or disables the LAN1 controller.

OnChip LAN2 Controller

This option enables or disables the LAN2 controller.

- OnChip LAN Boot ROM

This item allows you to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly.

Onboard FDD Controller

This option enables or disables the floppy disk controller.

Onboard SATA Controller

This option enables or disables the onboard SATA controller that controls eSATA1 ports.

- Onboard SATA Mode

This item selects the mode for devices connected through eSATA1 ports.

- SATA Option ROM

This item allows you to use the boot ROM of onboard SATA to boot up system.

Onboard 1394 Controller

This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 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
Power Button Function	Instant-Off
Wake Up by PME# of PCI	Disabled
Wake Up by OnChip LAN	Enabled
Wake Up by Alarm	Disabled
X - Day of Month Alarm	0
X - Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm	0 : 0 : 0
Power On Function	Button Only
X - KB Power On Password	Enter
X - Hot Key Power On	Ctrl-F1
Restore On AC Power Loss	Power Off
HPET Support	Enabled
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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)].

Power Button Function

This item selects the method of powering off your system:

[Delay 4 Sec.]: Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. This will prevent the system from powering off in case you accidentally hit or pushed the power button.

[Instant-Off]: Pressing and then releasing the power button at once will immediately power off the system.

Wake Up by PME# of PCI

When set to [Enabled], access through the add-on PCI card can remotely wake up the system that was in Soft-Off condition. The PCI card must support the wake up function.

Wake Up by OnChip LAN

When set to [Enabled], access through the onchip 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 Function

This item selects the way you want your system to power on.

[Password]: Use a password to power on the system, select this option then press . Enter 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.

[Button Only]: Use only the power button to power on the system.

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

The mouse wake up function can only be used with the PS/2 mouse, not with the COM port or USB type. Some PS/2 mice cannot wake up the system because of compatible problems. If the specs of your keyboard are too old, it may fail to power on.

KB Power On Password

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

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

Options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations
Resources Controlled By X - IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop ** PCI Express relative items ** Maximum Payload Size	Auto(ESCD) Press Enter Disbaled 4096	Item Help
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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].

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources
IRQ-4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-5 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-7 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-10 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-11 assigned to PCI Device	Item Help
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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.

Maximum Payload Size

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

2.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

2.9 Load Optimized Defaults

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

2.10 Set Password

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

2.11 Save & Exit Setup

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

2.12 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.

The screen shots in this chapter are snapped from model "IN9 32X-MAX". For model "IN9 32X", the installation items remain the same, except a different background)

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 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.

Found New Hardware Wizard

Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard

Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer, on the hardware installation CD, or on the Windows Update Web site (with your permission). Read our privacy policy:

Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software?

Yes, this time only
Yes, now and every time I connect a device
No, not this time

Click Next to continue.

<Back

Next>

Cancel

3.2 nVidia nForce Chipset Driver

To install this program:

1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [nVidia nForce Chipset Driver] item. The installation screen appears.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
   ※ Please install this nVidia nForce Chipset Driver first after having installed the Windows operating system.

3.3 Realtek HD 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.

3.4 Silicon Image 3132 SATA Driver

This driver provides functionality for the external SATA RAID Controller.

※ This driver installation is necessary for the devices connected through connectors "eSATA1".

To install this program:

1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [Silicon Image 3132 SATA Driver] item. The installation screen appears.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

3.5 AirPace Wi-Fi Wireless Driver

This driver provides functionality for the optional AirPace Wi-Fi wireless network adapter.

This driver installation appears only when the AirPace Wi-Fi wireless network adapter is connected.

To install this program:

1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [AirPace Wi-Fi Wireless Driver] item. The installation screen appears.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

3.6 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.

3.7 abit μGuru

The abit μGuru combined with the optional Guru Panel allows you to access and select system performance of your system while playing games, listening music, browsing Internet or office applications in full screen with no need to stop or close the running application.

To install this utility:

1. Click on the [abit Utility] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [abit uGuru] item. The following screen appears.

1. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
2. Restart the system for the program to take effect.

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

3.8 Build NVRaid Floppy Disk Under Windows Environment

This procedure is necessary if you want to install operating system to a RAID configuration connected among "SATA1~SATA6" connectors:

1. Prepare a 3.5'' floppy disk drive and connect it to "FDC1" connector on this motherboard.
2. Start install operating system.
3. Insert this driver disk into floppy disk drive when the screen instruction prompts you to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
4. Press <F6> key, and then follow the screen instruction to complete the installation.

To create a driver disk:

1. Click on the [abit Utility] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [Generate NVRaid Floppy Disk[32bit]] item. The installation screen appears.

1. Insert one blank floppy disk to the selected floppy drive and click [Build].

1. Click [OK] to finish building the SATA Driver Disk.
2. Click [Exit] to exit this utility.

3.9 Build SIL3132 SATA Floppy Disk Under Windows Environment

This procedure is necessary if you want to install operating system to a SATA configuration connected between "eSATA1" connectors:

1. Prepare a 3.5'' floppy disk drive and connect it to "FDC1" connector on this motherboard.
2. Start install operating system.
3. Insert this driver disk into floppy disk drive when the screen instruction prompts you to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
4. Press <F6> key, and then follow the screen instruction to complete the installation.

To create a driver disk:

1. Click on the [abit Utility] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [Generate SIL3132 Sata Floppy Disk[32bit]] item. The installation screen appears.

1. Insert one blank floppy disk to the selected floppy drive and click [Build].

1. Click [OK] to finish building the SATA Driver Disk.
2. Click [Exit] to exit this utility.

3.10 Build SIL3132 RAID Floppy Disk Under Windows Environment

This procedure is necessary if you want to install operating system to a RAID configuration connected between "eSATA1" connectors:

1. Prepare a 3.5'' floppy disk drive and connect it to "FDC1" connector on this motherboard.
2. Start install operating system.
3. Insert this driver disk into floppy disk drive when the screen instruction prompts you to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
4. Press <F6> key, and then follow the screen instruction to complete the installation.

To create a driver disk:

1. Click on the [abit Utility] tab in the installation menu screen.
2. Click the [Generate SIL3132 RAID Floppy Disk[32bit]] item. The installation screen appears.

1. Insert one blank floppy disk to the selected floppy drive and click [Build].

1. Click [OK] to finish building the SATA Driver Disk.
2. Click [Exit] to exit this utility.

3.11 Build A Driver Disk Under DOS Environment

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 "eSATA1" or "SATA1~SATA6" connector.

To create a driver disk:

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> key ^1 . 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".
4. 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 <Enter> key. The following options appear:

(1) Make Driver Disk
(2) Exit

Type <1> and hit key to start making.

1. The driver options appear:

(1) Generate NVRaid Floppy Disk(32bit)
(2) Generate NVRaid Floppy Disk(64bit)
(3) Generate Sil3132 SATA 32bit Driver Disk
(4) Generate Sil3132 RAID 32bit Driver Disk
(5) Generate Sil3132 SATA 64bit Driver Disk
(6) Generate Sil3132 RAID 64bit Driver Disk

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

Interne Audioanschlüsse: [CD1], [AUX1]