AN-M2HD - Motherboard ABIT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AN-M2HD ABIT

Rev. 3.00, April 2007

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1. Hardware Setup 1-1

1.1 Specifications 1-1

1.1.1 AN-M2 1-1
1.1.2 AN-M2HD 1-2

1.2 Motherboard Layout 1-3

1.2.1 AN-M2 1-3
1.2.2 AN-M2HD 1-4

1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis 1-5
1.4 Installing Motherboard 1-5
1.5 Checking Jumper Settings 1-6

1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery 1-6

1.6 Connecting Chassis Components 1-8

1.6.1 Power Connectors 1-8
1.6.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers 1-9
1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors 1-9

1.7 Installing Hardware 1-10

1.7.1 CPU Socket AM2 1-10
1.7.2 DDR2 Memory Slots 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 Additional IEEE1394 Port Header 1-15
1.8.5 Internal Audio Connectors 1-16
1.8.6 Front Panel Audio Connection Header 1-16
1.8.7 S/PDIF Output Connection Header 1-18
1.8.8 PCI and PCI Express X16, X1 Slots 1-18

1.9 Onboard Indicators 1-19

1.9.1 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 2-4
2.3 Advanced BIOS Features 2-7
2.4 Advanced Chipset Features 2-9
2.5 Integrated Peripherals 2-10
2.6 Power Management Setup 2-13
2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations 2-15
2.8 PC Health Status 2-16
2.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 2-18
2.10 Load Optimized Defaults 2-18
2.11 Set Password 2-18
2.12 Save & Exit Setup 2-18
2.13 Exit Without Saving 2-18

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 Cool'n'Quiet Driver 3-4
3.5 USB 2.0 Driver 3-4
3.6 abitEQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) 3-5
3.7 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) 3-6
3.8 SATA RAID Driver (for Windows Vista) 3-7
3.9 SATA RAID Driver (for Windows XP, 2003, or 2000) 3-7

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 /jss// jouo/su w sSg 4-14
4.15 日本語//ケイックインスートルガイド 4-15
4.16 韩国兒//珊在 电切 好德 4-16
4.17 Bahasa Malaysia//Panduan Pemasangan Ringkas 4-17
4.18//nuiyua
4.19繁體中交 4-19

5.1 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?) 5-1

5.1.1 Q & A 5-1
5.1.2 Technical Support Form 5-4
5.1.3 Contact Information 5-5

1. Hardware Setup

1.1 Specifications

1.1.1 AN-M2

CPU

Supports Socket AM2 940 Processor with 2000MT/s system bus using Hyper Transport™ Technology
Supports AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet Technology

Chipset

NVIDIA GeForce 7025 / nForce 630a

Memory

• 4x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum memory capacity up to 8GB
  Supports Dual Channel DDR2 800 Un-buffered ECC/Non-ECC memory

Graphics

• Integrated GeForce7 Series Graphics
• Support DirectX 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, nView
• Programmable PureVideo HD Video Processor

LAN

• Onboard Gigabit LAN

Audio

Onboard 7.1-CH HD Audio CODEC
Supports auto jack sensing and S/PDIF Out

Serial ATA

• 4x SATA 3Gb/s supports SATA RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, and JBOD

Expansion Slots

1x PCI-E X16 slot
- 1x PCI-E X1 slot
2x 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
• 1x FP-Audio header
  1x CD-In connector

Rear Panel I/O

• 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector
• 1x PS/2 Mouse connector
  1x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
• 1x D-Sub connector
  1x DVI connector
  1x 7.1-CH Audio connector
  4x USB 2.0 connectors
  1x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN connector

abit Engineered

• abit Softmenu™ Technology

RoHS

100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliant

Miscellaneous

• Micro ATX form factor (244mm x 244mm)
• Vista HW Ready

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

1.1.2 AN-M2HD

CPU

Supports Socket AM2 940 Processor with 2000MT/s system bus using Hyper Transport™ Technology
Supports AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet Technology

Chipset

NVIDIA GeForce 7050PV / nForce 630a

Memory

• 4x 240-pin DIMM slots support maximum memory capacity up to 8GB
  Supports Dual Channel DDR2 800 Un-buffered ECC/Non-ECC memory

Graphics

• Integrated GeForce7 Series Graphics
  Support DirectX 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, nView
• Programmable PureVideo HD Video Processor

HDMI

• Onboard HDMI connector support audio/video output

LAN

• Onboard Gigabit LAN

Audio

Onboard 7.1-CH HD Audio CODEC
Supports auto jack sensing and S/PDIF Out

Serial ATA

• 4x SATA 3Gb/s supports SATA RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5, and JBOD

Expansion Slots

• 1x PCI-E X16 slot
• 1x PCI-E X1 slot
• 2x PCI slots

Internal I/O Connectors

• 1x Floppy port
  1x Ultra ATA 133 IDE connector
  4x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
  4x USB 2.0 headers
  1x IEEE1394 header
  1x FP-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 Optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 1x HDMI connector
1xD-Sub connector
1x 7.1-CH Audio connector
1x IEEE1394 connector
- 4x USB 2.0 connectors
1x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN connector

abit Engineered

• abit Softmenu™ Technology

RoHS

100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliant

Miscellaneous

• Micro ATX form factor (244mm x 244mm)
• Vista HW Ready

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

1.2 Motherboard Layout

1.2.1 AN-M2

1.2.2 AN-M2HD

※ The motherboard and its component layouts illustrated in the following chapter of this manual were mainly based on model "AN-M2HD", unless specifically stated.

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.

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 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 4-Pin Power Connector

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

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 Connector

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

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.
   ※ The "CPUFAN1" connector can be connected either with a 3-Pin or 4-Pin CPU cooling fan. For a 3-Pin connection, there will be no speed control available in the BIOS setup menu; the CPU fan will run at full speed.

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 DDR2 Memory Slots

To reach the performance of Dual Channel DDR2, the following rules must be obeyed:

For a 2-DIMM dual-channel installation:

Populate DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM1] + [DIMM2], or slots [DIMM3] + [DIMM4].

For a 4-DIMM dual-channel installation:

Populate 2 DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM1] + [DIMM2], and another 2 DIMM modules of the same type and size on slots [DIMM3] + [DIMM4].

[DIMM1] and [DIMM2] slots are made of the same color.

[DIMM3] and [DIMM4] are made of another same color.

Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup requires after adding or removing memory modules, but you will have to clear the CMOS memory first if any memory module related problem occurs.

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.

1.8 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.

The header "FP-USB4" is available for model "AN-M2HD" only.

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. (For AN-M2HD only)

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. (For AN-M2HD only)

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

1.8.8 PCI and PCI Express X16, X1 Slots

Install PCI Express X16 graphics card into slot "PCIEXP1".

Install PCI Express X1 cards into slot "PCIE1".

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

1.9 Onboard Indicators

1.9.1 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:

AN-M2

AN-M2HD

• Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse.
  Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard.
• OPT-OUT1: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices.
• HDMI1: Connects to multimedia devices of HDMI protocol. (For AN-M2HD only)

To enable this HDMI function, you will have to select "HD Audio rear output" as the sound playback device in the "Sounds and Audio Devices Properties" by Windows' Control Panel.

VGA1/DVI1: Connects to monitor input.
AUDIO1:

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.
- IEEE1394: Connects to devices of IEEE1394 protocol. (For AN-M2HD only)
- 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 (NF-MCP68S-6A61MA1AC-00)
Change CPU's Clock & Voltage

In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staff is constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions illustrated in this manual are for your reference only, and may not completely match with what you see on your screen.

2.1 SoftMenu Setup

This option configures the CPU's clock and voltage.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility SoftMenu Setup
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4800+ Frequency : 2400MHz
CPU Operating Speed	Default
x - CPU External Clock(MHz)	200MHz
x - PCIe Clock	100MHz
x - Multiplier Factor	x12
Voltages Control	Default
x - CPU Core Voltage	1.300 V
x - DDR2 Voltage	1.85 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 processor speed of the CPU installed on this motherboard.

CPU Operating Speed

This item displays the CPU operating speed according to the type and speed of your CPU. You can also select the [User Define] option to enter the manual option.

User Define:

The wrong settings of the multiplier and external clock in certain circumstances may cause CPU damage. Setting the working frequency higher than the PCI chipset or processor specs, may cause abnormal memory module functioning, system hangs, hard disk drive data lose, abnormal functioning of the VGA card, or abnormal functioning with other add-on cards. Using non-specification settings for your CPU is not the intention of this explanation. These should be used for engineering testing, not for normal applications.

※ There will be no guaranty for the settings beyond specification. Any damage of any component on this motherboard or peripherals resulting therein is not our responsibility.

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.

• PCIe Clock

This item selects the clock frequency for PCI Express slot.

Multiplier Factor

This item displays the multiplier factor for the CPU you installed.

Voltages Control

This option allows you to switch between the default and user-defined voltages. Leave this setting at default unless the current voltage setting cannot be detected or is not correct. The option "User Define" enables you to select the following voltages manually.

CPU Core Voltage
DDR2 Voltage

2.2 Standard CMOS Features

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy)	Wed, Apr 12 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
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
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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 <Enter> 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 & 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
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.

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
K8<-->NB HT Speed	Auto	Item Help
K8<-->NB HT Width	Auto
DRAM Configuration	Press Enter
SSE/SSE2 Instructions	Enabled
iGPU Frame Buffer Control	Auto
x - VGA Share Memory	64M
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K8<->NB HT Speed

This item selects the LDT Bus Frequency between CPU and Chipset.

K8<-->NB HT Width

This item selects the LDT Bus Width between CPU and Chipset.

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.

SSE/SSE2 Instructions

This item allows you to Enable or Disable the SSE/SSE2 (Streaming SIMD Extensions) instruction set.

iGPU Frame Buffer Control

This item allows you to control the VGA frame buffer size automatically or manually.

VGA Share Memory

This item selects the VGA share memory size.

The total system memory must be twice the size of this parameter at least, or else a lesser one will replace this parameter automatically by the BIOS utility itself. For example: In a 256M selection with 256M total system memory size configuration, the BIOS utility will force it down to 128M automatically.

In the applications that require higher frame buffer size, such as 3-D game, HDMI, or Blu-ray DVD playing, please select the option [256MB] for higher video performance.

2.5 Integrated Peripherals

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals
►OnChip IDE/SATA Device Init Display First OnChip USB - USB Keyboard Support - USB Mouse Support OnChip Audio Controller OnChip LAN Controller - OnChip LAN Boot ROM Onboard FDD Controller Onboard 1394 Controller	Press Enter PCIe V1.1+V2.0 OS OS Enabled Enabled	Item Help
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OnChip IDE/SATA Device

Click key to enter its submenu:

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip IDE/SATA Device
IDE/SATA Function Setup	Press Enter	Item Help
RAID Configuration	Press Enter
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Click key to enter its submenu:

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

This item enables or disables the onchip SATA controller.

RAID Configuration

Click key to enter its submenu:

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility RAID Configuration
OnChip SATA Mode	IDE	Item Help
x - SATA1 RAID	Disabled
x - SATA2 RAID	Disabled
x - SATA3 RAID	Disabled
x - SATA4 RAID	Disabled
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OnChip SATA Mode

This item determines the mode for OnChip SATA.

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

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

- SATA1 RAID SATA4 RAID

This item allows you to enable or disable the RAID function for each of the SATA1 ~ SATA4 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 LAN Controller

This option enables or disables the LAN 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 1394 Controller (For AN-M2HD only)

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 WAKE# of PCIe	Disabled
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
Cool'n'Quiet Technology	Auto
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 WAKE# of PCIe

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

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.

Cool 'n' Quiet Technology

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

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.

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 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].

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 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 FanEQ Target Temp.	50°C/122°F
- CPU FanEQ Temp. Tolerance	5°C/ 41°F
- CPU FanEQ Start Control	80%
- CPU FanEQ Stop Control	50%
SYS FanEQ Control	Enabled
- SYS FanEQ Reference Temp.	System
- SYS FanEQ Target Temp.	35°C/ 95°F
- SYS FanEQ Temp. Tolerance	5°C/ 41°F
- SYS FanEQ Start Control	70%
- SYS FanEQ Stop Control	50%
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
DDR2 VTT Voltage	0.91 V
Chipset Core Voltage	1.18 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 FanEQ Target Temp.

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

CPU FanEQ Temp. Tolerance

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

CPU 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.

CPU 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 "CPU FanEQ Target Temp." plus the value of item "CPU FanEQ Temp. Tolerance".

In the situation when the CPU temperature detected is higher than the value of item "CPU FanEQ Target Temp." plus the value of item "CPU 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 "CPU FanEQ Start Control", and then up to 100% .

The 3-pin fan assembly connected at this 4-pin "CPUFAN1" fan power connector will have no speed control function.

SYS FanEQ Control

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

• SYS FanEQ Reference Temp.

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

※ In the situation when connecting a 3-pin CPU fan assembly, and you still want the speed control function to take effect, you must:

1. Plug the 3-pin CPU fan assembly to "SYSFAN1" fan power connector.

2. Set the "SYS FanEQ Reference Temp." item from the default "System" to "CPU".

3. SYS FanEQ Target Temp.

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

SYS FanEQ Temp. Tolerance

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

SYS FanEQ Start Control

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

SYS 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 "SYS FanEQ Reference Temp." detected is lower than the value of item "SYS FanEQ Target Temp." plus the value of item "SYS FanEQ Temp. Tolerance".

In the situation when the temperature of "SYS FanEQ Reference Temp." detected is higher than the value of item "SYS FanEQ Target Temp." plus the value of item "SYS 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 "SYS 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.

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 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.

1. 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.

3.5 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.

3.6 abitEQ (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 [abitEQ] 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.

3.7 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.

3.8 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\SATARIAID\MCP68\Vista32

For Vista 64bit CD-ROM Drive:\Drivers\SATARIAID\MCP68\Vista64

3.9 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) NVRaid Floppy Disk for WinXP_2K_2003 (32bit)
(2) NVRaid Floppy Disk for WinXP_2003 (64bit)

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]