AT8 AMD Athlon 64x2/64FX/64 System Board Socket 939 User’s Manual 4200-0467-01 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. 2-5. Hardware Setup.................................................................... 2-1 Install The Motherboard...........................................................................2-1 Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly................................................2-2 Install System Memory ............................................................................2-4 Install Graphics Card(s) ...........................
3-7. 3-8. 3-9. 3-10. 3-11. 3-12. PnP/PCI Configurations.........................................................................3-24 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .........................................................................3-26 Load Optimized Defaults .......................................................................3-26 Set Password ..........................................................................................3-26 Save & Exit Setup ..................................................
Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU • Socket 939 for AMD Athlon 64x2/ 64FX/ 64 Processors with 2000MT/s System Bus • Supports AMD K8 CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology 2. Chipset • ATI RD480 Radeon Xpress 200 chip • ULI 1575 SB chip • 4 Lanes PCI Express interface between NB and SB 3. Memory • • • Four 184-pin DIMM sockets Supports Dual channel DDR 400 ECC/non-ECC un-buffered memory Supports maximum memory capacity up to 4GB 4.
1-2 Chapter 1 10. Internal I/O Connectors • • • • • • 2x PCI-E X16 slot 2x PCI-E X1 slots 2x PCI slots 1x Floppy port supports up to 2.88MB 2x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors 4x SATA 3G connectors • 2x USB 2.0 headers • 1x IEEE 1394 header • 1 x FP-Audio header, • 1 x CD-IN 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 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].
2-6 Chapter 2 2-4. Install Graphics Card(s) This motherboard supports two graphics modes: Normal Mode for single PCIE graphics card and CrossFire Mode for one CrossFire Edition graphics card and one CrossFire compatible graphics card. NOTE: The ATI CrossFire technology currently supports the Windows XP Service Pack 2 operating system only. Normal Mode: Insert your PCIE graphics card into PCIEXP2 (Master) slot, and the ABIT Shadow Card into PCIEXP1 (Slave) Slot.
Hardware Setup 2-7 (1). Normal Mode: 1. Locate ABIT Shadow Card in the package. 3. .Insert a PCIE graphics card into PCIEXP2 (Master) slot. NOTE: Be sure to insert your ABIT Shadow Card into PCIEXP1 (Slave) slot, do not switch it with the graphics card. 2. Insert ABIT Shadow Card into PCIEXP1 (Slave) slot.
2-8 Chapter 2 (2). CrossFire Mode: To enable CrossFire Mode, you will need to: • Prepare one CrossFire Edition graphics card and one CrossFire compatible graphics card. • • Make sure the graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFire technology. Download the latest driver from ATI website (www.ati.com). Make sure your power supply unit is sufficient to provide the minimum power required. 1. You need a CrossFire Edition ATI graphics card to enable the CrossFire mode.
Hardware Setup 5. Locate the DMS-59 to interconnect cable in the package. 2-9 8. Connect the DVI-I Male connector on the cable to the DVI-I connector on the CrossFire compatible PCI Express graphics card. Then connect the DVI-I Female connector on the cable to your monitor. 6. There are 3 connectors on the DMS-59 interconnect cable as shown in above illustration. Connector 1 is a DMS-59 Male connector; Connector 2 is a DVI-I Female connector; Connector 3 is a DVI-I Male connector. 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 (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 • NBFAN1, AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2 AUXFAN3: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.
2-12 Chapter 2 (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. (4). Internal Audio Connectors These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.
Hardware Setup 2-13 (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 “+” 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.
2-14 (6). Chapter 2 Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. • 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. • USB-PWR2: Pin 1-2 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at USB2 port. Pin 2-3 shorted (default): Enable wake-up function support at USB2 port. • USB-PWR3: Pin 1-2 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at FP-USB1 port.
Hardware Setup (7). 2-15 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.
2-16 Chapter 2 (8). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. (9). Status 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. • NORMAL: This LED lights up when the system works under Normal Graphics Mode. • SLI1: This LED lights up if there’s a graphics card inserted in the PCIEXP2 slot.
Hardware Setup 2-17 (10). PCI Express x16 Slot This slot is used to attach the next generation of graphics architecture. (11). PCI Express x1 Slots These slots are used to attach the next generation of I/O architecture.
2-18 Chapter 2 (12). 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. Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 Data0 - 4 Data1 - 5 Data0 + 6 Data1 + 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 NC 10 NC (13). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers This header provides one additional IEEE1394 port connection through an extension cable and bracket.
Hardware Setup 2-19 (14). 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.
2-20 Chapter 2 (15). Back Panel Connectors • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • OPT-IN1: This connector provides an S/PDIF-In connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. • OPT-OUT1: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. • AUDIO1: S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connects to the surround left and surround right channel in the 7.1 channel audio system. R.L./R.R.
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 In the BIOS Setup main menu, you can see several options. We will explain these options step by step in the following pages of this chapter, but let us first see a short description of the function keys you may use here. Esc: Press this button to quit the BIOS Setup. ↑↓← →: Press these buttons to choose, in the main menu, the option you want to confirm or to modify.
BIOS Setup 3-3 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 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+ Frequency: 2200MHz CPU Operating Speed X - Multiplier Factor X - External Clock - Estimated New CUP Clock - PCIE Clock Item Help 2200(200) x11.0 AUTO 2200MHz 100 MHz Voltages Control - CPU Voltage - NB 1.
3-4 ! Chapter 3 Multiplier Factor: This item displays 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. ! 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.
BIOS Setup 3-5 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 0 Hours 107 Hours 532 Cycles 281 Cycles 288 Hours 228 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.
3-6 # Chapter 3 Temperature Monitoring: Click key to enter its submenu: OC Guru (*)CPU Temperature (*)NB Temperature (*)SYS Temperature (*)PWM Temperature µGuru Utility V1.00 ABIT EQ Temperature Monitoring Reading Shutdown Shutdown Enable Temp. 41°C/105°F (*) 85°/185°F 48°C/114°F ( ) 65°C/149°F 31°C/87°F ( ) 90°°C/194°F 31°C/87°F ( ) 90°°C/194°F ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value Beep Enable (*) (*) (*) (*) Beep Temp.
BIOS Setup # 3-7 Voltage Monitoring: Click key to enter its submenu: µGuru Utility V1.00 OC Guru ABIT EQ Voltage Monitoring Reading Shutdown Enable (*)CPU Core Voltage 1.32 V (*) (*)DDR Voltage 2.67 V ( ) (*)DDR VTT Voltage 1.32 V ( ) (*)HyperTransport 1.2V Voltage 1.23 V ( ) (*)1.8V Voltage 1.84 V ( ) (*)1.8V Dual Voltage 1.87 V ( ) (*)CPU VDDA 2.5V Voltage 2.65 V ( ) (*)ATX +12V (24-Pin Connector) 12.07 V ( ) (*)ATX +12V (4-Pin Connector) 12.13 V ( ) (*)ATX +5V 5.14 V ( ) (*)ATX +3.3V 3.
3-8 # Chapter 3 Fan Speed Monitoring: Click key to enter its submenu: µGuru Utility V1.
BIOS Setup # 3-9 FanEQ Control: µGuru Utility V1.00 ABIT EQ FanEQ Control CPU FanEQ Control Press Enter NB FanEQ Control Press Enter SYS FanEQ Control Press Enter AUX1 FanEQ Control Press Enter AUX2 FanEQ Control Press Enter AUX3 FanEQ Control Press Enter OC Guru ► ► ► ► ► ► ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value Item Help F10:Save ESC:Exit CPU/NB/SYS/AUX1/AUX2/AUX3 FanEQ Control: Click key to enter its submenu: µGuru Utility V1.
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) Mon.
BIOS Setup # 3-11 IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave: 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 30022 MB Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector 50160 16 0 50167 63 ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F
3-12 Chapter 3 Head: This item configures the number 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 number 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 3-13 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features ► Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter Item Help 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 OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Non-OS2 HDD S.M.A.R.T.
3-14 Chapter 3 [Setup]: The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup. [System]: The password is required each time the computer boots up. To disable security, select Set Password at main menu and then you will be asked to enter the password. Do not type anything and just press the key and it will disable security. Once security is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter the BIOS setup menu freely. NOTE: Don’t forget your password.
BIOS Setup 3-15 3-4.
3-16 ! Chapter 3 CAS Latency (Tcl): You can select SDRAM CAS (Column Address Strobe) latency time according your SDRAM specification. Bottom of 32-bit[31:24] IO: This item selects the mode for the Bottom of 32-bit[31:24] IO function. S/W memory hole Remapping: This item enables or disables the S/W memory hole Remapping function. H/W memory hole Remapping: This item enables or disables the H/W memory hole Remapping function. MTRR mapping mode The item selects the MTRR mapping mode.
BIOS Setup 3-17 Downstream LDT Bus Width: This item sets the value for the Downstream LDT Bus Width. LDT Bus Frequancy: This item allows you to select LDT Bus Frequency. PCIE Reset Delay: This item enables or disables the PCIE Reset Delay function. Dual Slot Configuration This item enables or disables the Dual Slot Configuration. It controls the system’s graphics mode along with the “GFX1 Link Width” and “GFX0 Link Width” functions.
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BIOS Setup # 3-19 Adavanced SATA Feature: Click key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility - Advanced SATA feature RAID Function Diaabled Item Help SATA Mode Select Emulated PATA Mode ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults RAID Function: This item allows you to enable or disable the IDE RAID function. SATA Mode Select: This item selects the SATA mode.
3-20 Chapter 3 Integrated Peripherals menu. ! USB 2.0 Controller: This item enables or disables the USB 2.0 Controller. ! 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.
BIOS Setup 3-21 3-6. Power Management Setup Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S1(PO5) Item Help Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Instant-Off ► PowerOn/WakeUp Function AMD K8 Cool’n’Quiet Control PWRON After PWR-Fail Press Enter Auto Off ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults ACPI Suspend Type: This item selects the type of Suspend mode.
3-22 Chapter 3 WakeUp\PowerOn by PCI Card: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. When set to Enabled, any event related to PCI cards (PME) will power on the system. Resume by USB: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. When set to Enabled, any event related to onchip USB will power on the system. Resume by Alarm: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
BIOS Setup 3-23 [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 occurs.
3-24 Chapter 3 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop Disbaled Item Help Assign IRQ For VGA Enabled Assign IRQ For USB Enabled PCI Latency Timer(CLK) 32 PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. Auto PIRQ_1 Use IRQ No. Auto PIRQ_2 Use IRQ No. Auto PIRQ_3 Use IRQ No. Auto PIRQ_4 Use IRQ No. Auto PIRQ_5 Use IRQ No. Auto PIRQ_6 Use IRQ No. Auto PIRQ_7 Use IRQ No.
BIOS Setup 3-25 PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. ~ PIRQ 7 Use IRQ No.: This item specifies the IRQ number manually or automatically for the devices installed on PCI slots. Maximum Payload Size: This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices.
3-26 3-8. Chapter 3 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.
Install Audio Driver A-1 Appendix A. 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. 3.
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Install Realtek LAN Driver B-1 Appendix B. Install Realtek 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.
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Install ULi1575 SATA RAID Driver C-1 Appendix C. Install ULi1575 SATA RAID 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 D-1 Appendix D. 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.
D-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.
Install USB 2.0 Driver E-1 Appendix E. 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.
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Install ABIT µGuru Utility F-1 Appendix F. 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.
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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 AT8 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 AT8 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 AC2005 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.
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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: AT8 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.
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 2901 Bayview Drive, 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.
