KU8 AMD Athlon™ 64 System Board Socket 754 User’s Manual 4200-0444-01 Rev. 1.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1. 1-1. 1-2. Chapter 2. 2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 2-4. Hardware Setup.................................................................... 2-1 Install The Motherboard...........................................................................2-1 Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly................................................2-2 Install System Memory ............................................................................2-4 Connectors, Headers and Switches .........................
3-11. 3-12. 3-13. Set Password ..........................................................................................3-25 Save & Exit Setup ..................................................................................3-25 Exit Without Saving...............................................................................3-25 Appendix A. Install ULi M1689 single chipset .................................................... A-1 Appendix B. Install Audio Driver ......................................
Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU • Supports AMD Socket 754 Athlon 64/Sempron Processor with 1.6GHz system bus using Hyper Transport™ Technology • Supports AMD CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology 2. Chipset • ULI M1689 single chip 3. Memory • • • Two 184-pin DIMM sockets Supports DDR400 non-ECC un-buffered memory Supports maximum memory capacity up to 2GB 4. ABIT Engineered • • ABIT SoftMenu™ Technology ABIT CPU ThermalGuard™ Technology 5.
1-2 Chapter 1 • 1x RJ-45 LAN Connector 10. Miscellaneous • ! KU8 ATX form factor: 305 x 225 mm Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.
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 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 came packed with the heatsink and fan assembly you bought.
2-4 Chapter 2 2-3. Install System Memory This system board provides two 184-pin DDR DIMM slots for DDR 400 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 2GB.
Hardware Setup 2-5 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.
2-6 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 WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.
Hardware Setup 2-7 (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.
2-8 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 “+” 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 (5). 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 (6). 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. • USBPWR1: 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. • USBPWR2: Pin 1-2 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at USB2 port.
Hardware Setup 2-11 (7). Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. • To use the audio connector at front panel, remove all the jumpers on this header, and then connect to front panel by the extension cable provided with the chassis. • To use the audio connector at rear panel, disconnect the extension cable, attach the jumpers back at pin 5-6, and pin 9-10 (default setting). Pin 1 3 5 7 9 Pin Assignment Audio Mic. Audio Mic.
2-12 (8). Internal Audio Connectors This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.
Hardware Setup 2-13 (9). Accelerated Graphics Port Slot This slot supports an optional AGP graphics card up to AGP 8X mode. ATTENTION: This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Use only 1.5V or 0.8V AGP cards.
2-14 Chapter 2 (10). 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. NOTE: The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the FDC1 port and the floppy connector.
Hardware Setup 2-15 (11). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable.
2-16 Chapter 2 (12). Status Indicators • LED2 (5VSB): This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source.
Hardware Setup 2-17 (13). 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. • AUDIO1: Mic In: Connects to the plug from external microphone. Line In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources. F.L./F.R.
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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.
BIOS Setup ! 3-3 Multiplier Factor: This item displays the multiplier factor for the CPU you installed. ! CPU FSB 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. ! AGP Clock(MHz): This item allows you to set the AGP clock speed from 66MHz to 75MHz.
3-4 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 – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Sat. Jan 1 2005 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 6 : 56 ► ► ► ► IDE IDE IDE IDE Channel Channel Channel Channel 0 0 1 1 Master Slave Master Slave Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory None None None None 1.
BIOS Setup # 3-5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave: Click key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Primary Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter IDE Channel 0 Master Access Mode Auto Auto Capacity 0 MB Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector 0 0 0 0 0 Item Help ↑↓: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 allow
3-6 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 numbers of sectors per track. # Back to Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu: Drive A: This item sets the type of floppy drives (usually only Drive A) installed.
BIOS Setup 3-7 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Quick Power on Self Test Enabled ► 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.
3-8 Chapter 3 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.
BIOS Setup 3-9 3-4.
3-10 Chapter 3 When set to [By SPD], the BIOS will read the DRAM module SPD data and automatically set the DRAM clock by the value stored in it. ! CAS Latency Time: Three options are available: 2 $ 2.5 $ 3. The default setting is 2.5. You can select SDRAM CAS (Column Address Strobe) latency time according your SDRAM specification. ! Row Cycle Time: This item specifies the RAS# active to RAS# active time or auto refresh time of the same bank.
BIOS Setup 3-11 32 bit Dram Memory Hole: This item selects the method to remap the 32 bit Dram memory hole. Leave this item to its default “Auto” Setting. MTRR mapping mode The item selects the MTRR mapping mode. The MTRR (Memory-Type and Range Registers) controls the access and cacheability of memory regions in the processor.
3-12 # Chapter 3 M1689 Configuration: Click key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility M1689 Configuration M1689 Gated Clock Disabled Item Help PCI/14M/USB CLK PowerDown Disabled ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults M1689 Gated Clock: This item enables or disables the M1689 Gated Clock.
BIOS Setup # 3-13 AGP Configuration: Click key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility AGP Configuration AGP 3.0 Transfer Mode 1x/2x/4x/8x Item Help Fast Write Enabled AGP Aperture Size (MB) 256 AGP Secondary Lat Timer 20h ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults AGP 3.0 Transfer Mode: This item selects the data transfer rate of AGP device.
3-14 # Chapter 3 HyperTransport Config: Click key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility HyperTransport Config Hammer to M1689 Freq. 800Mhz Item Help Hammer to M1689 Width 16bits/8 bits M1689 HTT Tristate Disabled ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Hammer to M1689 Freq.: This item selects the LDT Bus Frequency.
BIOS Setup 3-15 3-5.
3-16 Chapter 3 OnChip IDE-1 Controller/OnChip IDE-2 Controller: This item allows you to enable or disable the primary and secondary IDE controller. Select [Disabled] if you want to add a different hard drive controller. OnCip SATA: This item enables or disables the on-chip SATA controller. ! OnChip SATA Mode: This item determines the mode for on-chip Serial ATA. [IDE]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as IDE mode. [RAID]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as RAID mode.
BIOS Setup ! 3-17 USB Mouse Support Via: This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB mouse in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment. OnChip Audio Controller: This option enables or disables the audio controller. # Super IO Device: Click key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility SuperIO Device Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode SPP X - EPP Mode Select EPP1.
3-18 ! Chapter 3 ECP Mode Use DMA: Two options are available: 1 $ 3. The default setting is 3. When the mode selected for the parallel port mode is ECP, the DMA channel selected can be Channel 1 or Channel 3.
BIOS Setup 3-19 3-6.
3-20 Chapter 3 Wakeup by Alarm: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. When set to Enabled, you can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from Suspend mode. ! Day (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.
BIOS Setup 3-21 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_1 Use IRQ No. PIRQ_2 Use IRQ No. PIRQ_3 Use IRQ No. PIRQ_4 Use IRQ No. PIRQ_5 Use IRQ No. PIRQ_6 Use IRQ No. PIRQ_7 Use IRQ No. PIRQ_8 Use IRQ No.
3-22 # 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 1 Use IRQ No. ~ PIRQ 8 Use IRQ No.: This item specifies the IRQ number manually or automatically for the devices installed on PCI slots.
BIOS Setup 3-23 3-8. PC Health Status You can set the warning temperature for your computer system, and you can check the fan speeds and power supply voltages of your computer system. The features are useful for monitoring all the important parameters within your computer system. We call it the PC Health Status.
3-24 ! Chapter 3 FanEQ Start Control: This item sets a specific speed for the fan when it is turned on. The fan will be turned on once the CPU temperature exceeds the high limit temperature set by the above 2 items. ! FanEQ Stop Control: This item sets a minimum speed for the fan. The fan will be running at this speed when the CPU temperature is below the low limit temperature.
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 ULi M1689 single chipset A-1 Appendix A. Install ULi M1689 single chipset NOTE: Please install this ULi M1689 single 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.
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Install Audio Driver B-1 Appendix B. Install 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. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Drivers] tab.
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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 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. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Drivers] tab.
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Install ULi M5289 SATA Driver D-1 Appendix D. Install ULi M5289 SATA 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 Cool 'n' Quiet Driver E-1 Appendix E. Install Cool 'n' Quiet 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.
E-2 6. 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. 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.
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 the Windows XP operating system.
F-2 4. Execute the ABIT EQ by entering the Windows Menu [Start] $ [All Programs] $ [ABIT] $ [ABIT EQ]. 5. This screen appears. ABIT EQ shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well.
Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) G-1 Appendix G. 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.
G-2 Appendix G 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?) G-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: KU8 2*. Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”. Example: REV: 1.00 * 3 . BIOS ID and Part Number: See the on screen message. 4.
G-4 Appendix G ( Technical Support Form ! Company Name: ) Phone Number: " Contact Person: # Fax Number: * E-mail Address: Model * Motherboard Model No.
How to Get Technical Support H-1 Appendix H. 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.
H-2 Appendix H 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 North America and South America H-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.
H-4 Appendix H 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.
