AN8 Series (AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra/AN8-3rd Eye /AN8 V2.0/AN8/AN8-V) AMD Athlon 64/64FX System Board Socket 939 User’s Manual 4200-0438-11 Rev. 1.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1. 1-1. 1-2. 1-3. 1-4. 1-5. 1-6. Chapter 2. 2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 2-4. 2-5. Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1 Features & Specifications ........................................................................1-1 Layout Diagram (AN8 SLI) ......................................................................1-3 Layout Diagram (AN8 Ultra)...................................................................
Chapter 3. 3-1. 3-2. 3-3. 3-4. 3-5. 3-6. 3-7. 3-8. 3-9. 3-10. 3-11. 3-12. BIOS Setup............................................................................ 3-1 µGuru™ Utility .........................................................................................3-2 Standard CMOS Features.......................................................................3-10 Advanced BIOS Features.......................................................................3-13 Advanced Chipset Features................
Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU • Supports AMD Athlon 64/64FX 939-pin K8 CPU with 2GHz system bus using Hyper Transport Technology • Supports AMD K8 CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology 2. Memory • • • Four 184-pin DIMM sockets Supports 4 DIMM Dual DDR 400/333/266 non-ECC un-buffered memory Supports maximum memory capacity up to 4GB 3. Chipset • NVIDIA nForce4 single chip (AN8-3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.
1-2 Chapter 1 10. ABIT Engineered • ABIT uGuru Technology • ABIT OTES Technology (AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra/AN8-3rd Eye/AN8 V2.0/AN8) • ABIT AudioMAX Technology • ABIT CPU ThermalGuard Technology 11. Internal I/O Connectors • • • • • • • • • • 1x PCI-E X16 slot (AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V) 2x PCI-E X16 slot (AN8 SLI) 2x PCI-E X1 slots 3x PCI slots (AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V) 2x PCI slots (AN8 SLI) 1x Audio daughter card port 1x Floppy port supports up to 2.
Introduction 1-3 1-2.
1-4 1-3.
Introduction 1-5 1-4.
1-6 1-5. Layout Diagram (AN8 V2.
Introduction 1-7 1-6.
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Hardware Setup 2-1 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Before the Installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V standby power), or disconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to do so may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged. 2-1.
2-2 Chapter 2 2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly Please pay attention to the following notices before installing the CPU and heatsink/fan assembly. 1. Always use the processor with the Heatsink and Fan Assembly installed. 2. Do not touch the pins on the processor. 3. If you ever need to reinstall the Heatsink and fan Assembly, please clean the heatsink surface and apply new thermal interface material first. 3. Lower the locking lever to the fully locked position. 1.
Hardware Setup 2-3 6. On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the retention frame. 7. Turn the cam lever to lock into the retention frame. 8. Attach the four-pin power plug from the heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU FAN connector. For detailed information on how to install your heatsink and fan assembly, please refer to the instruction manual that came packed with the heatsink and fan assembly you bought.
2-4 Chapter 2 2-3. Install System Memory This motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR DIMM slots for Single/Dual Channel DDR 400/333/266 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 4GB. Table 2-1. Valid Memory Configurations Bank Memory Module Total Memory Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) 256, 512MB, 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) 256, 512MB, 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB Bank 4, 5 (DIMM3) 256, 512MB, 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB Bank 6, 7 (DIMM4) 256, 512MB, 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB Total System Memory 256MB ~ 4GB Table 2-2.
Hardware Setup 2-5 To reach the performance of Dual Channel DDR, the following rules must be obeyed: • When installing TWO DIMM modules: Install DIMM modules of the same type and size for slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2] or slots [DIMM3]+[DIMM4]. • When installing FOUR DIMM modules: Install DIMM modules of the same type and size for slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2], and slots [DIMM3]+[DIMM4]. AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V NOTE: This illustration is based on the model AN8 Ultra.
2-6 Chapter 2 Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules. 1. Locate the DIMM slot on the board. 2. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away of touching its connectors. 3. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot. 4. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot automatically snaps into the mounting notch.
Hardware Setup 2-7 2-4. Install two Graphics Cards with NVIDIA SLI Technology (AN8 SLI) This motherboard supports the NVIDIA SLI (Scalable-Link-Interface) technology, allowing the operation of two identical (the same model from the same manufacturer) PCI Express x16 graphics cards. NOTE: The NVIDIA SLI technology currently supports the Windows XP operating system only. Normal Mode: Leave the SLI Switch to its default Normal mode and insert the graphics card into PCIEXP1 slot.
2-8 Chapter 2 Please follow the instructions below to set the system to SLI mode and install your graphics cards. NOTE: Please handle the switchboard with caution. Watch out for the sharp edges. 3. Slightly push down the switchboard until the retention clip snap into places. Make sure the switchboard is completely inserted into the slot. 1. Simultaneously push the two retention clips at both ends outward to release the switchboard. Carefully pull the switchboard out of the slot. 4.
Hardware Setup 2-9 IMPORTANT: Please disable the following items in BIOS setup while running under SLI mode: All the “FanEQ controls” (CPU, NB, SYS, OTES1, OTES2 and AUX FanEQ Control) and “Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology”. The system may be unstable without doing so. Detail information about these items will be described in “Chapter 3. BIOS Setup”. 6. Insert the SLI Bridge Connector into the SLI goldfingers on each graphics card. 7.
2-10 Chapter 2 2-5. Connectors, Headers and Switches Here we will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches, and how to connect them. Please read the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all the hardware installation inside the computer chassis. A complete enlarged layout diagram is shown in Chapter 1 for all the positions of connectors and headers on the board that you may refer to.
Hardware Setup 2-11 AN8 SLI Note: It is recommended to connect to a power with 350W, 20A +5VDC capacity at least for heavily loaded system, and a 2A +5VSB capacity at least for supporting wake-up features. The auxiliary 12V power connector [ATX4P1] provides an additional power source for devices added on PCI Express slots. It is highly recommended to attach 12V power from the power supplier for the best system stability.
2-12 Chapter 2 (2). 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: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector • NBFAN1: Chipset Fan Power Connector • OTESFAN1, OTESFAN2: OTES Fan Power Connector WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.
Hardware Setup 2-13 (3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory. • Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Normal operation. • Pin 2-3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory. WARNING: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory. Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormally or malfunction. AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.
2-14 Chapter 2 (4). 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 “+” aligning to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection. Please pay attention to connect these headers. A wrong orientation will simply cause the LED to not light, but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
Hardware Setup 2-15 (5). Additional USB Port Headers These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through a USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.
2-16 Chapter 2 (6). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers This header provides one additional IEEE1394 port connection through an extension cable and bracket. AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.
Hardware Setup 2-17 (7). Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V AN8 SLI • PS2-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. Pin 2-3 shorted (default): Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. • USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted (default): Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port.
2-18 Chapter 2 • USB-PWR3: Pin 1-2 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at FP-USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted (default): Enable wake-up function support at FP-USB1 port. • USB-PWR4: Pin 1-2 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at FP-USB2 port. Pin 2-3 shorted (default): Enable wake-up function support at FP-USB2 port. • USB-PWR5: Pin 1-2 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at FP-USB3 port. Pin 2-3 shorted (default): Enable wake-up function support at FP-USB3 port.
Hardware Setup 2-19 (8). GURU Clock Connection Header This header is reserved for connecting ABIT’s exclusive GURU Clock. AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.
2-20 Chapter 2 (9). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V AN8 SLI 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.
Hardware Setup 2-21 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.
2-22 Chapter 2 (10). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.
Hardware Setup 2-23 (11). Status Indicators • LED1 (5VSB): This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source. • LED2 (VCC): This LED lights up when the system power is on. • LED3: This LED lights up when the system works on SLI mode. (AN8 SLI) AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.
2-24 Chapter 2 (12). POST Code Display This is an LED device to display the “POST” Code, the acronym of 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.
Hardware Setup 2-25 (13). PCI Express x16 Slot This slot is used to attach the next generation of graphics architecture. AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.
2-26 Chapter 2 (14). PCI Express x1 Slots These slots are used to attach the next generation of I/O architecture. AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V AN8 SLI (15). SLI Switchboard Slot (AN8 SLI) This slot and the pre-installed ABIT SLI Switch set the graphic mode to either Normal or SLI mode.
Hardware Setup 2-27 (16). AUDIOMAX Slot The slot “AUDIOMAX1” provides the audio input/output connection at back panel through an audio daughter-card. NOTE: Install this daughter-card at slot “AUDIOMAX1”. # AudioMAX 7.1 (AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra) • SPDIF OUT: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. • Line-in/IN: This is a multi-functional connector. This connector provides an S/PDIF-In connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices.
2-28 S/PDIF Connection: Note: Remove the rubber protection-caps before using this optical fiber cable.
Hardware Setup 2-29 • S/PDIF Output Connection: 1. Pull out the 3.5mm adapter at one end. Plug the rest of this end into the [SPDIF OUT] jack on the daughter-card. 2. Plug another end into the [S/PDIF In] (Digital In) jack on your digital multimedia device.
2-30 Chapter 2 • S/PDIF Input Connection: 1. Plug the end with 3.5mm adapter into the [Line-in/IN] jack on this daughter-card. (This jack is used for either optical or line input.) 2.
Hardware Setup 2-31 • Line-in connection: 1. Plug one end of a standard 3.5mm audio stereo cable into the [Line-in/IN] jack on this daughter card. 2.
2-32 Analog connection for 7.1 channel audio system: Please follow the below diagram to connect your sound system to the audio daughter card.
Hardware Setup # 2-33 AudioMAX 5.1 (AN8 3rd EYE/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V) • SPDIF IN: This connector provides an S/PDIF-In connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. • SPDIF OUT: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. • Mic-in: Connects to the plug from external microphone. • Line-in: Connects to the line out from external audio sources. • Line-out: Connects to the front left and front right channel in the 5.
2-34 Chapter 2 S/PDIF Connection: • S/PDIF Input Connection: 1. Remove the rubber protection-caps from both ends of the cable. 2. Plug one end of the cable into the [SPDIF IN] jack on this daughter-card. 3. Plug another end into the [Digital-Out] (SPDIF-Out) jack on your digital multimedia device. • S/PDIF Output Connection: 1. Remove the rubber protection-caps from both ends of the cable. 2. Plug one end of the cable into the [SPDIF OUT] jack on this daughter-card. 3.
Hardware Setup 2-35 Analog connection for 5.1 channel audio system: Please follow the below diagram to connect your sound system to the audio daughter card.
2-36 Chapter 2 (17). Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0/AN8-V Pin 1 3 5 7 9 AN8 Series AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra Pin Assignment Audio Mic. Audio Mic.
Hardware Setup 2-37 (18). Internal Audio Connectors These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.
2-38 Chapter 2 (19). Back Panel Connectors AN8 SLI/AN8 Ultra/AN8 3rd Eye/AN8/AN8 V2.0 AN8-V • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • IEEE1: Connects to devices of IEEE1394 protocol • LAN1: Connects to Local Area Network. • USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc.
BIOS Setup 3-1 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM 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.
3-2 Chapter 3 3-1. 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: OC Guru: µGuru Utility V1.00 OC Guru ABIT EQ Brand Name: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ Frequency: 2200MHz CPU Operating Speed - External Clock - Multiplier Factor - PCIE Clock 2200(200) 200 MHz x11.0 100 MHz Voltages Control - CPU Core Voltage - DDR SDRAM Voltage - DDR VTT Voltage - nForce4 Voltage - HyperTransport Voltage DDR Ref.
BIOS Setup ! 3-3 External Clock: 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. ! PCIE Clock This item selects the PCI Express frequency. Voltages Control: This option allows you to switch between the default and user-defined voltages.
3-4 Chapter 3 Power Cycle Statistics: Click key to enter its submenu: µGuru Utility V1.00 OC Guru ABIT EQ Power Cycle Statistics PC PC PC PC AC AC Up Time Up Time Total Power Cycles Reset Button Cycles Power On Total Time Power Cycles Item Help 1 Hours 8 Hours 44 Cycles 0 Cycles 16 Hours 24 Cycles ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F8: On The Fly F10:Save ESC:Exit These items display the power cycle statistics for each element.
BIOS Setup OC Guru (*)CPU Temperature (*)SYS Temperature (*)PWM Temperature 3-5 µGuru Utility V1.00 ABIT EQ Temperature Monitoring Reading Shutdown Shutdown Enable Temp. 51°C/123°F (*) 85°/185°F 33°C/99°F ( ) 65°C/149 °F 43°C/109°F ( ) 90°°C/194°F ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value Beep Enable (*) (*) (*) Beep Temp. 75°C/167°F 55°C/131°F 88°C/176°F F10:Save ESC:Exit CPU Temperature/System Temperature/PWM Temperature: These items display the temperatures of CPU, System, and Power Module.
3-6 $ Chapter 3 Voltage Monitoring: Click key to enter its submenu: µGuru Utility V1.00 OC Guru ABIT EQ Voltage Monitoring Reading Shutdown Enable (*)CPU Core Voltage 1.550V (*) (*)DDR Voltage 2.70V ( ) (*)DDR VTT Voltage 1.35V ( ) (*)nForce4 Voltage 1.52V ( ) (*)nForce4 Standby Voltage 1.50V ( ) (*)HyperTransport Voltage 1.19V ( ) (*)CPU VDDA 2.5V Voltage 2.58V ( ) (*)ATX +12V 11.70V ( ) (*)ATX +5V 5.03V ( ) (*)ATX +3.3V 3.39V ( ) (*)ATX 5VSB 5.
BIOS Setup $ 3-7 Fan Speed Monitoring: Click key to enter its submenu: µGuru Utility V1.
3-8 $ Chapter 3 FanEQ1 Control: µGuru Utility V1.00 ABIT EQ FanEQ1 Control CPU FanEQ Control Enabled -Reference Temperature CPU Temperature -Control Temperature High 65°C/149°F -Control Temperature Low 35°C/95°F -DC Fan Voltage High 12.0V -DC Fan Voltage Low 8.0V NF4 FanEQ Control Enable -Reference Temperature SYS Temperature -Control Temperature High 45°C/113°F -Control Temperature Low 35°C/95°F -DC Fan Voltage High 12.0V -DC Fan Voltage Low 8.
BIOS Setup ! 3-9 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: This item sets the high and low temperature limits desired for the fan speed control. ! DC Fan Voltage High/Low: This item sets the high and low voltage limits for the fan.
3-10 Chapter 3 3-2. Standard CMOS Features This section contains the basic configuration parameters of the BIOS. These parameters include date, hour, VGA card, FDD and HDD settings. Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Thu.
BIOS Setup 3-11 Click key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Channel 1 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter Item Help IDE Channel 1 Master Access Mode Auto Auto Capacity 0 MB Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector 0 0 0 0 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 b
3-12 Chapter 3 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 number 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.
BIOS Setup 3-13 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features ► Removable Device Priority Press Enter Item Help ► Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter ► CD-ROM Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device Removable Second Boot Device CD-ROM Third Boot Device Hard Disk Boot Other Device Enabled Swap Floppy Drive Disabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled Boot Up NumLock Status On Security Option Setup MPS Version Ctrl For OS 1.
3-14 Chapter 3 Boot Up Floppy Seek: When the computer boots up, the BIOS detects if the system has a FDD or not. When this item is set to Enabled, if the BIOS detects no floppy drive, it will display a floppy disk drive error message. If this item is disabled, the BIOS will skip this test. The default setting is Disabled. 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.
BIOS Setup 3-15 3-4. Advanced Chipset Features Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features HT Frequency 4X Item Help HT Width ↓16 ↑16 ► DRAM Configuration Press Enter SSE/SSE2 Instructions Enable System BIOS Cachable Disable ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults HT Frequency: This item selects the LDT Bus Frequency. HT Width: This item selects the LDT Bus Width.
3-16 Chapter 3 DRAM Timing Selectable: This item selects the DRAM timing mode. When set to “By SPD”, the BIOS will read the DRAM module SPD data and automatically set to the values stored in it. Leave this item to its default “Auto” setting. ! DRAM Clock: This item sets the DRAM clock of your DRAM module. The system may be unstable or unable to boot up if your DRAM module does not support the clock you set.
BIOS Setup ! 3-17 Bank Interleaving: Three options are available: Disabled % 2 Way % 4 Way. The default setting is Disabled. Depending on your SDRAM module structure, the 4-Way setting can offer the best performance. If you choose the wrong setting, the computer system will not run in a stable manner. For detailed information on your SDRAM module, please ask your SDRAM module manufacturer. 32 bit Dram Memory Hole: This item selects the method to remap the 32 bit Dram memory hole.
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BIOS Setup ! 3-19 USB Keyboard Support: This item allows you to select [Enabled] for using USB keyboard in DOS environment, or [Disabled] in OS environment. ! USB Mouse Support: This item allows you to select [Enabled] for using USB mouse in DOS environment, or [Disabled] in OS environment. LAN Controller: This option enables or disables the LAN controller.
3-20 $ Chapter 3 IDE Function Setup: Click key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Fuction Setup Onboard IDE-1 Controller Enabled Item Help Onboard IDE-2 Controller Enabled IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Serial-ATA 1 Enabled - SATA DMA transfer Enabled Serial-ATA 2 Enabled - SATA 2 DMA transfer Enabled IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized
BIOS Setup $ 3-21 RAID Config: Click key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility RAID Config - RAID Enable Enabled Item Help X - IDE Primary Master RAID Disabled X - IDE Primary Slave RAID Disabled X - IDE Secondary Master RAID Disabled X - IDE Secondary Slave RAID Disabled X - SATA 1 Primary Master RAID Disabled X - SATA 1 Secondary Master RAID Disabled X - SATA 2 Primary Master RAID Disabled X - SATA 2 Secondary Master RAID Disabled ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU
3-22 Init Display First: This item selects which display slot to be initialized first when the system boots. [PCI Slot]: When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI. [PCIEx]: When the system boots, it will first initialize PCIE. Onboard IEEE1394 Controller: This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller.
BIOS Setup 3-23 3-6.
3-24 Chapter 3 mode. ! Date (of Month) Alarm/ Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm: You can set the Date (month) Alarm and Time Alarm (hh:mm:ss). Any event occurring will awaken a system that has powered down. Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology: This option enables or disables the AMD K8 cool and quiet function. NOTE: Please disable this item while running under SLI mode. Power On Function: This item selects the way you want your system to power on.
BIOS Setup 3-25 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By Auto(ESCD) Item Help x IRQ Resources Press Enter PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. PIRQ_1 Use IRQ No. PIRQ_2 Use IRQ No. PIRQ_3 Use IRQ No.
3-26 $ Chapter 3 Back to PnP/PCI Configurations Setup Menu: PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: This item determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not. [Disabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards do not work with PCI/VGA. [Enabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA. PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. ~ PIRQ 3 Use IRQ No.: This item specifies the IRQ number manually or automatically for the devices installed on PCI slots.
BIOS Setup 3-8. 3-27 Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 3-9. Load Optimized Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. 3-10. Set Password This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. 3-11. Save & Exit Setup This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu. 3-12.
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Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver A-1 Appendix A. Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver NOTE: Please install this NVIDIA nForce Chipset driver first after having installed the Windows operating system. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on the Windows XP operating system. For other operating systems, please follow the on-screen instructions. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive. It should execute the installation program automatically.
A-2 5. Appendix A Click [Yes]. 9. 6. Click [Yes]. Click [Next]. 10. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup. 7. Click [Next]. 8. Click [Next].
Install Realtek Audio Driver B-1 Appendix B. Install Realtek Audio Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu.
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Install USB 2.0 Driver C-1 Appendix C. Install USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: The installation for USB 2.0 driver for Windows XP or Windows 2000 is currently available by updating the latest Service Pack from Microsoft’s web site.
C-2 AN8 Series Appendix C
Install AMD64 Processor Driver D-1 Appendix D. Install AMD64 Processor Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu.
D-2 6. Appendix D Click [Next]. 9. 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. 7. Click [Finish]. 8. Click [Yes] to restart your system. AN8 Series NOTE: 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.
Install ABIT µGuru Utility E-1 Appendix E. Install ABIT µGuru Utility The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on the Windows XP operating system. For other operating systems, please follow the on-screen instructions. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into the CD-ROM drive. It should execute the installation program automatically. If not, double-click the executable file located in the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu.
E-2 AN8 Series Appendix E
Appendix FAN8 NVRaid Floppy Disk F-1 Appendix F. AN8 NVRaid Floppy Disk If you lost or damaged the SATA Driver Disk that came with the package, use the NF8 NVRaid Floppy Disk to create another one. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
F-2 AN8 Series Appendix F
POST Code Definition G-1 Appendix G.
G-2 Appendix G 1F 21 23 24 25 26 27 29 2B 2D 33 35 37 39 3C 3E 40 43 47 49 4E 50 52 53 AN8 Series Load keyboard matrix (notebook platform) HPM initialization (notebook platform) 1. Check validity of RTC value: e.g. a value of 5Ah is an invalid value for RTC minute. 2. Load CMOS settings into BIOS stack. If CMOS checksum fails, use default value instead. Prepare BIOS resource map for PCI & PnP use. If ESCD is valid, take into consideration of the ESCD’s legacy information.
POST Code Definition 55 57 59 5B 5D 60 63 65 67 69 6B 6D 6F 75 76 77 7A 7C 7F G-3 Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) Display PnP logo Early ISA PnP initialization -Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code (Optional Feature) Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional) 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO 2. Initialize Init_Onbaord_AUDIO Okay to enter Setup utility; i.e.
G-4 Appendix G 8B 8D 8F 93 94 95 96 FF AN8 Series 1. Invoke all ISA adapter ROMs 2. Invoke all PCI ROMs (except VGA) 1. Enable/Disable Parity Check according to CMOS setup 2. APM Initialization Clear noise of IRQs Read HDD boot sector information for Trend Anti-Virus code 1. Enable L2 cache 2. Program Daylight Saving 3. Program boot up speed 4. Chipset final initialization. 5. Power management final initialization 6. Clear screen & display summary table 7. Program K6 write allocation 8.
POST Code Definition G-5 AC2003 POST Code Definition: POST (hex) Description Power On Sequence 8.1. 8.2. 8.3. 8.4. 8.5. 8.6. 8.7. 8.8. 8.9. 8.A. 8.B. 8.C. 8.D. 8.D. 8.E. 8.F. 9.0. Start power on sequence Enable ATX power supply ATX power supply ready DDR voltage ready Setup PWM for CPU core voltage Assert PWM for CPU core voltage Check CPU core voltage CPU core voltage ready Initial clock generator IC North Bridge chipset voltage ready AGP voltage ready 3VDUAL voltage ready VDDA 2.
G-6 AN8 Series Appendix G
Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) H-1 Appendix H. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Q & A: Q: Do I need to clear the CMOS before I use a new motherboard to assemble my new computer system? A: Yes, we highly recommend that you clear the CMOS before installing a new motherboard. Please move the CMOS jumper from its default 1-2 position to 2-3 for a few seconds, and then back. When you boot up your system for the first time, follow the instructions in the user's manual to load the optimized defaults.
H-2 Appendix H Q: How can I get a quick response to my request for technical support? A: Be sure to follow the guidelines as stated in the “Technical Support Form” section of this manual. If you have a problem during operation, in order to help our technical support personnel quickly determine the problem with your motherboard and give you the answers you need, eliminate any peripheral that is not related to the problem, and indicate it on the form.
Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) H-3 Main instructions: To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, refer to the step-by-step instructions given below: 1*. MODEL: Note the model number given in your user’s manual. Example: AN8 SLI, AN8 Ultra, AN8-3rd Eye, AN8, AN8 V2.0, AN8-V 2*. Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”. Example: REV: 1.02 * 3 . BIOS ID and Part Number: See the on screen message. 4.
H-4 Appendix H ) Technical Support Form ! Company Name: * Phone Number: " Contact Person: # Fax Number: + E-mail Address: Model * Motherboard Model No.
How to Get Technical Support Appendix I. I-1 How to Get Technical Support (From our website) http://www.abit.com.tw (In North America) http://www.abit-usa.com (In Europe) http://www.abit.nl Thank you for choosing ABIT products. ABIT sells all our products through distributors, resellers and system integrators; we have no direct sales to end-users.
I-2 Appendix I 4. Internet Newsgroups. These are a great source of information and many people there can offer help. ABIT's Internet News group, alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit, is an ideal forum for the public to exchange information and discuss experiences they have had with ABIT products. Many times you will see that your question has already been asked before. This is a public Internet news group and it is reserved for free discussions. Here is a list of some of the more popular ones: alt.comp.
How to Get Technical Support North America and South America I-3 ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation 45531 Northport Loop West, Fremont CA, 94538, U.S.A. Tel: 1-510-623-0500 Fax: 1-510-623-1092 Sales: sales@abit-usa.com Latin America Sales: ventas@abit-usa.com Marketing: marketing@abit-usa.com Web Site: http://www.abit-usa.com RMA Center: http://rma.abit-usa.
I-4 Appendix I Poland Japan Taiwan Head Office (Serving all other territories not listed above. Taiwan is 8+ GMT time, and may have different holiday calendar from yours.) ABIT Computer (Poland) Co. Ltd. Przedstawicielstwo w Polsce ul. Wita Stwosza 28, 50-149 Wrocław Tel: 48 71 780 78 65 / 66 Fax: 48 71 372 30 87 Web Site: http://www.abit4u.jp ABIT Computer Corporation No. 323, Yang Guang St., Neihu, Taipei, 114, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-8751-8888 Fax: 886-2-8751-3382 Sales: sales@abit.com.
