VT7 Socket 478 System Board User’s Manual 4200-0387-02 Rev. 1.
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Table Of Contents VT7 快速安裝指引 ................................................................................... 2 VT7 のクイックインストールガイド ................................................... 4 VT7 Schnellinstallationsanleitung .......................................................... 6 VT7 Guide d’Installation Rapide............................................................ 8 Краткое руководство по установке VT7........................................... 10 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre VT7 ....
3-4. 3-5. 3-6. 3-7. 3-8. 3-9. 3-10. 3-11. 3-12. 3-13. Advanced Chipset Features....................................................................3-10 Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................3-14 Power Management Setup .....................................................................3-18 PnP/PCI Configurations.........................................................................3-21 PC Health Status .........................................
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VT7 快速安裝指引 2 VT7 快速安裝指引 如您要瞭解此主機板更詳細的資訊，請參閱我們的完整版使用手冊，裡面會有詳盡的說明。此快速 安裝手冊是給有經驗的系統組裝者使用，如果這是您第一次嘗試來組裝您的電腦系統，我們建議您 先去閱讀完整版的使用手冊，或是詢問技術人員來幫助您組裝您的電腦系統。（完整版的使用手冊 已包覆在隨本主機板所附的驅動程式與應用光碟之中。） 安裝處理器的散熱片以及風扇組件 本主機板提供零出力 (Zero Insertion Force, ZIF) 式 Socket 478，以方便安裝 Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU。您 所購買的 CPU 應已配備一組散熱套件及散熱片， 如果沒有，請購買專為 Pentium® 4 Socket 478 設計 的散熱套件及散熱片。 1. 請在主機板上面找出 Socket 478 插座的位置， 然後將固定模組基座固定在主機板上面。 注意：如果您使用專門為英特爾 Pentium® 4 處理器 所設計的機殼，請注意已經安裝在機箱上的金屬螺 栓或是間隔卡樁。請小心不要讓金屬螺栓或是間隔 卡樁接觸到印刷電路板上的線路或是零件。 2.
VT7 快速安裝指引 3 將主機板安裝到機殼上 當您將處理器安裝到主機板上之後，您便可以開始將主機板固定到電腦機殼裡去。首先；請您先將 主機板固定到電腦機殼。大多數的電腦機殼底座都有許多的固定孔位，請將主機板上的固定孔位與 機殼底座上的固定孔位對準。如果孔能對準並且有螺絲孔，就表示可使用銅柱來固定主機板。另外； 您可以使用塑膠墊片來讓螺絲與主機板的 PCB 表層隔離（絕緣）。 安裝記憶體模組 1. 找出您主機板上 DIMM 插槽的位置。 2. 請您小心地抓住 DIMM 模組的兩側，請勿碰 觸其接點。 3. 請將記憶體模組上的榫子與 DIMM 插槽上的 卡榫對準。 4. 穩固地施壓來將記憶體模組向下插入 DIMM 插槽，直到 DIMM 插槽兩側的模組固定夾自 動地扣入記憶體模組的固定夾缺口為止。切勿太過施力地來將 DIMM 模組插入插槽，因為您 只能以一個固定的方向來插入 DIMM 模組。 5.
VT7 のクイックインストールガイド 4 VT7 のクイックインストールガイド このマザーボードの詳細については、ユーザーズマニュアルの完全版を参照してください。この クイックインストールガイドは、経験あるシステム構築者向けに書かれました。今回始めてコン ピュータシステムをセットアップする方は、まず完全版のマニュアルをお読みになるか、専門技 術者に連絡してコンピュータシステムのセットアップを行うようお勧めします。（完全なユーザ ーズマニュアルはこのマザーボードに付属するドライバとユーティリティ CD を検索して入手 できます。） CPU ヒートシンクとファンアセンブリの取り付け このマザーボードは ZIF (ゼロインサーションフ ォース) Socket 478 を提供して Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU をインストールします。お買い上げになった CPU には、ヒートシンクと冷却ファンのキットが 付属しています。付属していない場合、Pentium® 4 Socket 478 向けに特別に設計されたキットをお求 めください。 1.
VT7 のクイックインストールガイド 5 注意：正しいバス周波数と倍数をプロセッサ用に設定するのを忘れないでください。 マザーボードをシャーシに取り付ける マザーボードにプロセッサを取り付けた後、シャーシにマザーボードを固定することができるよ うになります。まず、シャーシにマザーボードを固定する必要があります。ほとんどのコンピュ ータシャーシには、多くの取り付け穴の付いた台が付属しており、それを使用することでマザー ボードをしっかり取り付けたり、同時にショートを避けることができます。シャーシに付属する 飾りボタンかスペーサーを使用してマザーボードを固定します。 RAM モジュールの取り付け 1. ボードの DIMM スロットを探します。 2. DIMM モジュールの 2 つのエッジがそのコネ クタに触れないように、注意して持ちます。 3. モジュールのノッチキーをスロットのリブに 合わせます。 4.
6 VT7 Schnellinstallationsanleitung VT7 Schnellinstallationsanleitung Beziehen Sie sich bitte für detaillierte Informationen über diese Hauptplatine auf die vollständige Version des Benutzerbuchs. Diese Schnellinstallationsanleitung ist für erfahrene Systemaufbauer gedacht. Ist es Ihr erster Versuch ein Computersystem aufzubauen, dann empfehlen wir Ihnen zuerst das vollständige Benutzerhandbuch zu lesen oder einen Techniker zum Aufbauen des Systems zu Hilfe zu holen.
VT7 Schnellinstallationsanleitung 7 Achtung: Vergessen Sie nicht, die korrekte Busfrequenz und -Multiplikator für Ihren Prozessor einzustellen. Installieren der Hauptplatine im Gehäuse Nach der Installation des Prozessors können Sie anfangen die Hauptplatine im Computergehäuse zu befestigen. Die meisten Gehäuse haben eine Bodenplatte, auf der sich eine Reihe von Befestigungslöcher befinden, mit deren Hilfe Sie die Hauptplatine sicher verankern können und zugleich Kurzschlüsse verhindern.
8 VT7 Guide d’Installation Rapide VT7 Guide d’Installation Rapide Pour des informations relatives à cette carte mère plus détaillées, veuillez vous référer à notre version complète du manuel utilisateur. Ce guide d’installation rapide est créé pour les assembleurs système expérimentés. S’il s’agit de votre premier essai pour installer un ordinateur, nous vous suggérons de lire d’abord le manuel en version complète ou de demander l’aide d’un technicien pour vous aider à configurer le système ordinateur.
VT7 Guide d’Installation Rapide 9 Attention: N’oubliez pas de programmer la fréquence de bus correcte et le multiple pour votre processeur. Installer la Carte Mre dans le Châssis Une fois que vous aurez installé le processeur sur la carte mère, vous pourrez commencer à fixer la carte mère sur le châssis. Tout d’abord, vous avez besoin de fixer la carte mère sur le châssis.
10 Краткое руководство по установке VT7 Краткое руководство по установке VT7 Более подробные сведения о материнской плате приведены в руководстве пользователя. Краткое руководство по установке предназначено для опытных специалистов. Если вы собираете компьютер впервые, ознакомьтесь сперва с руководством пользователя или попросите техника помочь в настройке компьютерной системы.
Краткое руководство по установке VT7 11 Внимание: Установите соответствующие частоту и кратность шины процессора. Установка материнской платы в корпус После установки процессора на материнскую плату можно начинать установку материнской платы в корпус. Большая часть корпусов оборудована основанием, в котором проделаны монтажные отверстия, которые позволяют надежно закрепить материнскую плату и предотвратить короткие замыкания. Для крепления материнской платы к основанию используются винты и прокладки.
12 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre VT7 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre VT7 Per maggiori e dettagliate informazioni su questa scheda madre si prega di fare riferimento alla versione integrale del Manuale utente. Questa guida all’installazione veloce è intesa per costruttori esperi di sistemi.
Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre VT7 13 Attenzione: Non dimenticare di impostare la corretta frequenza multipla e BUS per il processore. Installazione della scheda madre sul telaio Dopo avere installato il processore sulla scheda madre si può iniziare a fissare la scheda madre sul telaio. Innanzi tutto è necessario fissare la scheda madre al telaio.
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Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU • • Supports Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 processor with 800MHz, 533MHz, and 400MHz (for Northwood only) System Data Bus Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 2. Chipset • • VIA PT880 + VT8237 Supports Hi-Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) 3. Memory • • Four 184-pin DIMM sockets (Un-buffered, Non-ECC DIMM) Supports Dual DDR 400/333/266 (Max. 4GB) 4.
1-2 Chapter 1 10. Back Panel I/O • • • • • • • • 1x PS/2 keyboard, 1x PS/2 mouse 1x Serial port connector, 1x Parallel port connector 1x S/PDIF In connector 1x S/PDIF Out connector 1x AUDIO1 connector (Rear-Left / Rear-Right, Center/Subwoofer) 1x AUDIO2 connector (Mic-In, Line-In, Front-Left/Front-Right) 2x USB connectors 2x USB connectors, 1x RJ-45 LAN connector 11.
Introduction 1-3 1-2.
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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 Pentium® 4 CPU and Heatsink Supporting-Base This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 478 to install Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU. The CPU you bought should have a kit of heatsink and cooling fan along with. If that’s not the case, buy one specially designed for Pentium® 4 Socket 478. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Fasten the Retention Module Base onto the motherboard.
Hardware Setup 2-3 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. 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]+[DIMM3] or slots [DIMM2]+[DIMM4].
2-4 Chapter 2 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches Here we will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches, and how to connect them. Please read the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all the hardware installation inside the computer chassis. A complete enlarged layout diagram is shown in Chapter 1 for all the position of connectors and headers on the board that you may refer to.
Hardware Setup (2). 2-5 FAN Connectors These 3-pin connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. The CPU must be kept cool by using a powerful fan with heatsink. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the CPU fan. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan • SYSFAN1: System Fan • AUXFAN1/AUXFAN2: Auxiliary Fan WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.
2-6 (3). Chapter 2 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.
Hardware Setup 2-7 (4). Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. • PS2-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port • USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port.
2-8 Chapter 2 (5). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection. Please pay attention to connect these headers. A wrong orientation will only cause the LED not lighting, but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
Hardware Setup 2-9 (6). Additional USB Port Headers These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications.
2-10 Chapter 2 (7). Internal Audio Connectors These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. (8). Accelerated Graphics Port Slot This slot supports an optional AGP graphics card up to AGP 8X mode. Please refer to our Web site for more information on graphics cards. ATTENTION: This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Use only 1.5V or 0.8V AGP cards.
Hardware Setup 2-11 (9). Floppy Disk Drive Connector This connector supports two standard floppy disk drives via a 34-pin 34-conductor ribbon cable. Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Cable: 1. Install one end of the ribbon cable into the FDC1 connector. The colored edge of the ribbon cable should be aligned with pin-1 of FDC1 connector. 2. Install the other end(s) of ribbon cable into the disk drive connector(s).
2-12 Chapter 2 (10). IDE Connectors This motherboard provides two IDE ports to connect up to four IDE drives at Ultra ATA/100 mode by Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables. Each cable has 40-pin 80-conductor and three connectors, providing two hard drives connection with motherboard. Connect the single end (blue connector) at the longer length of ribbon cable to the IDE port on motherboard, and the other two ends (gray and black connector) at the shorter length of the ribbon cable to the connectors on hard drives.
Hardware Setup 2-13 (11). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. A RAID 0 or RAID 1 array is also available by software configuration. (12). System Management Bus Headers This header is reserved for system management bus (SM bus). The SM bus is a specific implementation of an I2C bus.
2-14 Chapter 2 (13). Status Indicator • VT7 D18 (5VSB): This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source.
Hardware Setup 2-15 (14). Back Panel Connectors • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • LPT1: Connects to printer or other devices that support this communication protocol. • COM1: Connects to external modem, mouse or other devices that support this communication protocol. • OPT-IN1: This connector provides an S/PDIF-In connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices.
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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. SoftMenu Setup The SoftMenu utility is ABIT’s exclusive and ultimate solution in programming the CPU operating speed. All the parameters regarding CPU FSB speed, multiplier factor, the AGP & PCI clock, and even the CPU core voltage are all available at your fingertips. Brand Name: This item displays the CPU model name, for example: Intel Pentium (R) 4. Frequency: This item displays the processor speed. Cache Size: This item displays the L2 cache size of your CPU.
BIOS Setup 3-3 Multiplier Factor: This item sets the multiplier factor for the CPU you installed. NOTE: Some processors might have this multiplier factor locked, so there is no way to choose a higher multiplier factor. Estimated new CPU clock: This item displays the clock frequency sum up from the previous items [Ext. Clock] and [Multiplier Factor]. DRAM/PCI Ratio: This item determines the frequency ratio between [DRAM] and [PCI].
3-4 Chapter 3 3-2. Standard CMOS Features 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 0 Master/Slave and IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave: Click key to enter its submenu: IDE HDD Auto-Detection: This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing key.
BIOS Setup 3-5 Access Mode: This item selects the mode to access your IDE devices. Leave this item to 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.
3-6 Chapter 3 [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.
BIOS Setup 3-7 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Hyper-Threading Technology This item is used to enable the functionality of the processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and will appear only when using such processor. The Hyper-Threading Technology helps your PC work more efficiently by maximizing processor resources and enabling a single processor to run two separate threads of software simultaneously, bringing forth greater performance and system responsiveness when running multiple applications at once.
3-8 Chapter 3 Swap Floppy Drive: When set to [Enabled], and the system is booting from the floppy drive, the system will boot from drive B instead of the regular drive A. There must be two floppy drives connected in the system to use this function. 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.
BIOS Setup 3-9 NOTE: Set this option to [No] setting if there are adapters that cannot be automatically detected by the system and will cause malfunction. Intel OnScreen Branding: This item determines whether to display the “Intel Inside” logo or not at system boots up.
3-10 Chapter 3 3-4. Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Clock/Drive Control: Click key to enter its submenu: DRAM Timing: This item determines the timing method of the DRAM modules. [Manual]: This option allows you to select the best option in the following sub-items manually. [Auto By SPD]: This option allows the system to run the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) data structure stored in the DRAM module automatically.
BIOS Setup 3-11 DRAM BUS Selection: This item determines the channel of DRAM modules from [Single Channel] or [Dual Channel]. The [Single Channel] option allows a standard 64-bit access rate. The [Dual Channel] option will have a double 128-bit access rate. Leave this item to its default [Auto] setting to have it selected automatically.
3-12 Chapter 3 AGP Fast Write: This item determines the AGP Fast Write feature, a technology that allows the CPU to write directly to the graphics card without passing anything through the system memory so as to improve the AGP speed. Set to [Enabled] only when the installed AGP card supports the function. AGP Master 1 WS Write: When set to [Enabled], one wait state is inserted to the AGP write cycle, allowing for greater stability.
BIOS Setup 3-13 Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu: System BIOS Cacheable: When set to [Enabled], accesses to the system BIOS ROM addressed at F0000H-FFFFFH are cached, provided that the cache controller is enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the higher the efficiency of the system will be. Top Performance: This item enables the DRAM performance if there are no compatible issues occurred.
3-14 Chapter 3 3-5. Integrated Peripherals VIA OnChip IDE Device: Click key to enter its submenu: SATA RAID ROM: This item allows you to use the boot ROM of onchip Serial ATA RAID to boot-up system. IDE Bus Master: This option enables or disables the IDE bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. IDE Prefetch Mode: Leave this item to its default [Enabled] setting to allow the data and addresses to be stored in the internal chip buffer.
BIOS Setup 3-15 Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu: VIA OnChip PCI Device: Click key to enter its submenu: 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 enables or disables the Boot ROM on LAN controller. OnChip USB Controller: This option enables or disables the USB controller. USB 2.0 Controller: This option enables or disables the USB 2.
3-16 Chapter 3 Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu: SuperIO Device: Click key to enter its submenu: Onboard FDC Controller: This option enables or disables the onboard FDC controller. Onboard Serial Port 1: This item determines which I/O addresses the onboard Serial Port controller will access. [Auto]: The system automatically select an I/O address for the onboard Serial Port.
BIOS Setup 3-17 [ECP]: (Extended Capabilities Port) Allows bi-directional parallel port operation at a speed faster than the normal mode’s data transfer rate. [ECP+EPP]: Allows parallel port operation at ECP and EPP mode. EPP Mode Select: This item selects the EPP mode. ECP Mode Use DMA: This item selects the DMA channel of the parallel port.
3-18 Chapter 3 3-6. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type: This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1(PowerOn-Suspend)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function. [S3(Suspend-To-RAM)]: Enables the Suspend to RAM function. 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.
BIOS Setup 3-19 IRQ/Event Activity Detect: Click key to enter its submenu: Power On Function: This item selects the way to power on the system. [Button Only]: Power on the system by clicking the Power Button only. [Password]: Power on the system by typing the password you want for up to 8 characters. Please follow the on-screen instruction to confirm the password. [Hot Key]: Power on the system by clicking the hot-key combination you set.
3-20 Chapter 3 Resume by OnChip USB: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. When set to Enabled, any event affecting from onchip USB will awaken a system that has been powered down. Wake-Up by PME# of PCI: When set to [Enabled], access to the onboard LAN or a PCI card such as a modem or LAN card will cause the system to wake up. The PCI card must support the wake up function. Resume by Ring: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled.
BIOS Setup 3-21 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By: This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto]: 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].
3-22 Chapter 3 Allocate IRQ To Video: This item assigns an IRQ for the VGA card installed. [Enabled]: Automatically assign an IRQ for the VGA card installed. [Disabled]: The IRQ that was previously occupied by the VGA card will be available for new device. Allocate IRQ To USB: This item assigns an IRQ for the USB device connected. [Enabled]: Automatically assign an IRQ for the USB device connected.
BIOS Setup 3-23 3-8. PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature: This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats. NOTE: This item only works for the OS with ACPI activated. CPU Warning Temperature: This item selects the CPU’s warning temperature limit. Once the system has detected that the CPU’s temperature exceeded the limit, warning beeps will sound.
3-24 Chapter 3 Active Temperature: This item sets the temperature limit that would activate the function of “CPU FanEQ Speed Control” option. 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. NOTE: The hardware monitoring features for temperatures, fans and voltages will occupy the I/O address from 294H to 297H.
BIOS Setup 3-25 3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 3-10. Load Optimized Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. 3-11. Set Password This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. 3-12. Save & Exit Setup This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu. 3-13.
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Install VIA 4-in-1 Driver A-1 Appendix A. Install VIA 4-in-1 Driver NOTE: Please install this VIA 4-in-1 driver first after having installed the Windows operating system. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 2000 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.
A-2 6. Appendix A Click [Next]. 7. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [OK] to complete setup.
Install Audio Driver B-1 Appendix B. Install Audio Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 2000 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 LAN Driver C-1 Appendix C. Install LAN Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 2000 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. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Drivers] tab.
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Install VIA USB 2.0 Driver D-1 Appendix D. Install VIA USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: There is no need to install VIA USB 2.0 driver for the Windows XP operating system with Service Pack 1 already installed. Please run the Windows update for the latest Service Pack. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 2000 operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction.
D-2 Appendix D 6. Click [Yes]. 7. Click [OK]. 8. Click [Print to File]. 9. Click [OK].
Install Serial ATA RAID Driver E-1 Appendix E. Install Serial ATA RAID Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 2000 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.
E-2 6. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup. 7. Execute the “VIA RAID Tool” by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [Programs] [VIA] [RAID]. 8. This is the “VIA RAID Tool” configuration menu. For more information on how to operate, please refer to the “Help” menu.
ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) F-1 Appendix F. ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) ABIT EQ is a self-diagnostic system for PC based on motherboards designed and manufactured by ABIT Computer Corporation. It will protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of Power Supply Voltage, CPU & System Fans Speed, and CPU & System Temperature. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 2000 operating system.
F-2 5. Execute the ABIT EQ by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [Programs] [ABIT] [ABIT EQ]. 6. This screen appears. ABIT EQ shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well. (The item names in this screen shot are for reference only, may not be exactly the same as what you see on your monitor.
FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) G-1 Appendix G. FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) ABIT FlashMenu is the most stable Windows-based BIOS flash available. No more worries from crashing. With one click of BIOS updating, ABIT users can flash their BIOS more easily and in less time. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 2000 operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction.
G-2 6. This FlashMenu screen appears. You can easily update the BIOS from clicking [Update From File], [One Click LiveUpdate], or [LiveUpdate Step by Step] button.
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, before filling in the technical support form, 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: VT7 * 2 . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”. Example: REV: 1.01 * 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. They 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.periphs.
How to Get Technical Support I-3 North America and South America: Japan: ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation 45531 Northport Loop West, Fremont, California 94538, U.S.A. Tel: 1-510-623-0500 Fax: 1-510-623-1092 sales@abit-usa.com technical@abit-usa.com http://www.abit-usa.com ABIT Computer (Japan) Co. Ltd. Fax: 81-3-5396-5110 http://www.abit4u.jp U.K. and Ireland: ABIT Computer (U.K.) Corporation Ltd. Unit 3, 24-26 Boulton Road, Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QX, U.K.
I-4 Appendix I 7. RMA Service. If your system has been working but it just stopped, but you have not installed any new software or hardware recently, it is likely that you have a defective component. Please contact the reseller from whom you bought the product. You should be able to get RMA service there. 8. Reporting Compatibility Problems to ABIT. Because of tremendous number of email messages we receive every day, we are forced to give greater weight to certain types of messages than to others.
