NF7/NF7-M/NF7-S Socket 462 System Board User’s Manual 4200-0316-06 Rev. 1.
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Table Of Contents 快速安裝指引 ............................................................................................ 2 クイックインストールガイド................................................................ 4 Schnellinstallationsanleitung................................................................... 6 Guide d’Installation Rapide .................................................................... 8 Краткое руководство по установке ...................................................
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. 3-13. BIOS Setup............................................................................ 3-1 SoftMenu Setup........................................................................................3-2 Standard CMOS Features.........................................................................3-5 Advanced BIOS Features.........................................................................3-8 Advanced Chipset Features..........
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快速安裝指引 2 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。） 處理器的安裝 本主機板提供零出力（Zero Insertion Force, ZIF） 式 Socket 462，以方便安裝 AMD Socket A。您所 購買的 CPU 應已配備一組散熱套件及散熱片，如 果沒有，請另行購買專為 Socket A 設計的散熱套 件及散熱片。 請參考這裡所表示的圖來安裝 CPU 中央處理器和 散熱器。（僅供參考。您的散熱器與風扇組合可 能不見得與這一個完全相同。） 1. 請找出這塊主機板的 Socket 462 位置。將 CPU 插座桿拉出至插座旁，然後將插座桿以 90 度 角向上拉。 2.
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.
4 クイックインストールガイド 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。） プロセッサの取り付け このマザーボードは ZIF（ゼロインサーションフォー ス）Socket 462 を提供して AMD Socket A 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、Socket A 向けに特別に設計され たキットをお求めください。 ここに示した図を参照して、CPU とヒートシンクを 取り付けます（この図は参照専用です。お使いのヒー トシンクとファンアセンブリはこの図と異なってい ること
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 Schnellinstallationsanleitung 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.
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 Guide d’Installation Rapide 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.
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 Краткое руководство по установке 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 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 Guida all’installazione veloce 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. Se questa è la prima volta che si cerca di installare un sistema, si consiglia di leggere, innanzi tutto, la versione integrale del manuale oppure di chiedere aiuto ad un tecnico per l’installazione.
Guida all’installazione veloce 13 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. La maggior parte dei telai ha una base sulla quale sono presenti diversi fori di montaggio che permettono di fissare in modo accurato la scheda madre e, allo stesso tempo, di prevenire corto circuiti.
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Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU • Supports AMD-K7 Duron/Athlon/Athlon XP/Barton Socket A 200/266/333/400 MHz FSB 2. Chipset • • • • • • NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 chipset with MCP (NF7) NVIDIA nForce2 IGP chipset with MCP (NF7-M) NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 chipset with MCP-T (NF7-S) Integrated 128-bit memory controller Supports Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface (ACPI) AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) connector supports AGP 8X/4X (0.8V/1.
1-2 Chapter 1 • • • • • 2 x USB 2.0 headers 1 x CD-IN 1 x IrDA 2 x IEEE 1394a headers (NF7-S) 2 x Serial ATA 150 connectors (NF7-S) 9. Back Panel I/O • • • • • • 1 x PS/2 keyboard, 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x S/PDIF Out connector Audio connectors (Front Speaker, Line-in, Mic-in, Center/Sub, Surround Speaker) 2 x USB, 1 x RJ-45 LAN connector 2 x Serial port connector, 1 x Parallel port connector (NF7/NF7-S) 1 x Serial port connector, 1 x Parallel port connector, 1 x VGA Connector (NF7-M) 10.
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 This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 462 to install AMD Socket A 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 Socket A. Please refer to the figure shown here to install CPU and heatsink. (For reference only. Your Heatsink & Fan Assembly may not be exactly the same as this one.) 1. Locate the Socket 462 on this motherboard.
Hardware Setup 2-3 2-3. Install System Memory This motherboard provides 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sites for memory expansion available from minimum 64MB to maximum 3GB. Table 2-1.
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 2-5 (2). 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 • CHAFAN1: System Fan • PWRFAN1: Auxiliary Fan WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.
2-6 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.
Hardware Setup (4). 2-7 Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. • KBPWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. • USBPWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Disable 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). Infrared Device Header This header connects to an optional IR device attached to chassis. This motherboard supports standard IR transfer rates.
2-10 Chapter 2 (7). 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.
Hardware Setup 2-11 (8). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers (NF7-S) These headers each provide one additional IEEE1394 port connection through an extension cable and bracket.
2-12 Chapter 2 (9). 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 11 13 NF7/NF7-M/NF7-S Pin Assignment Audio Mic.
Hardware Setup 2-13 (10). Internal Audio Connectors This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.
2-14 Chapter 2 (11). 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 2-15 (12). 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).
2-16 Chapter 2 (13). IDE Connectors This motherboard provides two IDE ports to connect up to four IDE drives at Ultra DMA 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 2-17 (14). Serial ATA Connectors (NF7-S) These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. To enable the SATA1 and SATA2 controller, the item “Serial ATA Controller” must be kept enabled (default setting) in the BIOS menu of “Onboard PCI Device”.
2-18 Chapter 2 (15). 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.
Hardware Setup 2-19 (16). 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. I2C is a multi-master bus, which means that multiple chips can be connected to the same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating a data transfer. If more than one master simultaneously tries to control the bus, an arbitration procedure decides which master gets priority.
2-20 Chapter 2 (17). Back Panel Connectors NF7/NF7-S: NF7-M: • 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. • COM2: Connects to external modem, mouse or other devices that support this communication protocol. (NF7/NF7-S) • VGA1: Connects to monitor input.
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. CPU Name Is: This item displays the CPU model name, for example: AMD Athlon(tm) XP. CPU Internal Frequency: This item displays the CPU internal clock speed.
BIOS Setup 3-3 NOTE: Some processors might have this multiplier factor locked, so there is no way to choose a higher multiplier factor. AGP Frequency: This item allows you to set the AGP clock speed from 66MHz to 99MHz. Due to the AGP specification limit, the speed you set over its standard clock speed is supported, but not guaranteed. CPU FSB/DRAM ratio: This item allows you to set the frequency ratio between CPU and DRAM. The default setting is Auto.
3-4 Chapter 3 CPU Core Voltage: This item selects the CPU core voltage. DDR SDRAM Voltage: This item selects the voltage for DRAM slot. Chipset Voltage: This item selects the Chipset voltage. AGP Voltage: This item selects the voltage for AGP slot. ATTENTION: A wrong voltage setting may cause the system unstable or even damage the CPU. Please leave it to default settings unless you are fully aware of its consequences. CPU Over Temp.
BIOS Setup 3-5 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. 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].
3-6 Chapter 3 NOTE: A new IDE HDD must be first formatted, otherwise it can not read/write. The basic step in using a HDD is to make a HDD low-level format, then run FDISK, and then FORMAT the drive. Most current HDDs have already been subjected to low-level format at the factory, so you can probably skip this operation. Remember though, the primary IDE HDD must have its partition set to active within the FDISK procedure.
BIOS Setup 3-7 Precomp: This item displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing. Landing Zone: This item displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read/write heads. Sector: This item configures the numbers of sectors per track. Back to Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu: Drive A & Drive B: This item sets the type of floppy drives (usually only Drive A) installed.
3-8 Chapter 3 Extended Memory: This item displays the amount of extended memory detected during system boot-up. Total Memory: This item displays the total memory available in the system. 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning: When set to [Enabled], the BIOS will monitor the boot sector and partition table of the hard disk drive. If there is any attempt of writing to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive, the BIOS will halt the system and an error message will appear.
BIOS Setup 3-9 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.
3-10 Chapter 3 3-4. Advanced Chipset Features Memory Timings: Five options are available: Optimal Aggressive Turbo By SPD Expert. The default setting is Optimal. Choose Optimal for better memory compatibility; choose Aggressive/Turbo for better memory performance; choose Expert for user-define. When set to By SPD, the BIOS will read the DRAM module SPD data and automatically set to the values stored in it. Row-active delay: Fifteen options are available: from 1 to 15.
BIOS Setup 3-11 AGP Aperture Size: This option specifies the amount of system memory that can be used by the AGP device. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. Frame Buffer Size: (For NF7-M only) Six options are available: 8M 16M 32M 64M 128M Disabled. The default setting is 32M. This item can let you select the frame buffer memory size for onboard VGA accelerator. FSB Spread Spectrum: Three options are available: Disabled 0.
3-12 Chapter 3 3-5. Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Device: Click key to enter its submenu: OnChip IDE1 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.
BIOS Setup 3-13 [Disabled]: The BIOS will not detect these categories. If problem arises in using Ultra DMA devices, try disabling this item. OnChip IDE2 Controller: The description is same as the OnChip IDE1 Controller. IDE Prefetch Mode: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. The onboard IDE drive interfaces supports IDE prefetching for faster drive accesses.
3-14 Chapter 3 LAN Controller: This option enables or disables the LAN controller. LAN Boot ROM: This item allows you to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly. IEEE1394 Controller (For NF7-S Only): This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller.
BIOS Setup 3-15 Onboard Serial Port 1: This is used to specify the I/O address and IRQ of Serial Port 1. Six options are available: Disabled 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 AUTO. The default setting is 3F8/IRQ4. Onboard Serial Port 2: This is used to specify the I/O address and IRQ of Serial Port 2. Six options are available: Disabled 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 AUTO. The default setting is 2F8/IRQ3. If you choose Disabled, the following items will not be available to set.
3-16 Chapter 3 EPP Mode Select: Two options are available: EPP1.7 EPP1.9. The default setting is EPP 1.9. When the mode selected for the parallel port mode is EPP, the two EPP version options are available. 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. 3-6.
BIOS Setup 3-17 Table 3-1: Wake Up Device and Events The table below describes which devices or specific events can wake the computer from specific states.
3-18 Chapter 3 The S3 (STR) State (STR means Suspend to RAM): The S3 state is logically lower then the S2 state and is assumed to conserve more power. The behavior of this state is defined as follows: • Processor is not executing instructions. The processor complex context is not maintained. • Dynamic RAM context is maintained. • Power Resources are in a state compatible with the system S3 state. All Power Resources that supply a System Level reference of S0, S1, or S2 are in the OFF state.
BIOS Setup 3-19 Time (hh:mm:ss) of 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. Power On Function: This item selects the way you want your system to power on. [Password]: Use a password to power on the system, select this option then press . Enter your password. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly the same password to confirm, and then press .
3-20 Chapter 3 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations Force Update ESCD: If you want to clear ESCD data next time you boot up, and ask the BIOS to reset the settings for the Plug & Play ISA Card and the PCI Card, select Enabled. But the next time you boot up, this option will automatically be set as Disabled. NOTE: The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) contains the IRQ, DMA, I/O port, memory information of the system. This is a specification and a feature specific to the Plug & Play BIOS.
BIOS Setup 3-21 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. Allocate IRQ to Video: This item assigns an IRQ for the VGA card installed. [Enabled]: Automatically assign an IRQ for the VGA card installed.
3-22 Chapter 3 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. Shutdown When CPUFAN Fail: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled.
BIOS Setup 3-23 3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults When you press on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing “Y” loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 3-10.
3-24 Chapter 3 3-12. Save & Exit Setup Pressing on this item asks for confirmation: Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Pressing “Y” stores the selections made in the menus in CMOS - a special section of memory that stays on after you turn your system off. The next time you boot your computer, the BIOS configures your system according to the Setup selections stored in CMOS. After saving the values the system is restarted again. 3-13.
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 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.
A-2 NF7/NF7-M/NF7-S Appendix A
Install Integrated GPU Driver (NF7-M) B-1 Appendix B. Install Integrated GPU Driver (NF7-M) 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.
B-2 NF7/NF7-M/NF7-S Appendix B
Install USB 2.0 Driver C-1 Appendix C. Install USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: The “USB 2.0 Driver” packed in the “Driver & Utility CD” is currently available for Windows 9x and ME only. To install this driver for Windows XP or Windows 2000, you have to download their latest service pack first from Microsoft’s web site. To install the USB 2.0 driver for Windows 9x and ME, please insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive. It should execute the installation program automatically.
C-2 NF7/NF7-M/NF7-S Appendix C
Install Serial ATA Driver (NF7-S) D-1 Appendix D. Install Serial ATA Driver (NF7-S) 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 [Finish]. 7. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup. 8. Check [Device Manager]. [Silicon Image SiI 3112 SATARaid Controller] is successfully installed. NF7/NF7-M/NF7-S 9. To run the [SATARaid] application, click [Start] [All Programs] [SATARaid]. 10. This is the SATALink configuration menu. For more information on how to operate, please refer to the “Help” menu.
Install Serial ATA Driver (NF7-S) BIOS Setup for Serial ATA RAID This motherboard supports Striped (RAID 0) and Mirrored (RAID 1) RAID set. For the striped RAID set, the identical drives can read and write data in parallel to increase performance. The Mirrored RAID set creates a complete backup of your files. Striped and Mirrored RAID set requires 2 hard disks to do so.
D-4 Appendix D Option 2 Delete RAID set This item allows you to remove a RAID Array on this onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. NOTE: After you have made and confirmed this selection, all the data stored in the hard disk will be lost. (The entire partition configuration will be deleted too.) Option 3 Rebuild Mirrored set This item allows you to rebuild only “Mirrored” RAID set.
ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) E-1 Appendix E. 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 XP operating system.
E-2 5. Execute the ABIT EQ by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [All Programs] [ABIT] [ABIT EQ]. 6. This screen appears. ABIT EQ shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well.
BIOS Update Guide F-1 Appendix F. BIOS Update Guide The procedure illustrated here is based on the model SE6 as an example; all other models follow the same process. 1. First, find out the model name and version number of this motherboard. You can find a bar-code sticker typed with model name and version number on motherboard PCB. 2. Find out the current BIOS ID. For example, in this case, the current BIOS ID is [00]. If you already have the latest BIOS, no any update action is necessary.
F-2 Appendix F 6. Please set the first boot sequence as “Floppy” in BIOS and boot off the floppy disk. 7. Flash the BIOS in pure DOS mode. A:\>awdflash se6_sw.bin /cc /cd /cp /py /sn /cks /r_ Note • We strongly recommend you use the above parameters following ‘awdflash’ to flash your BIOS. DO NOT just type “awdflash se6_sw.bin” without the above parameters following the “.bin” file. • The Award flash utility cannot be completed under the Windows environment.
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, 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?) 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: NF7/NF7-M/NF7-S * 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.
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 H-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.
H-4 Appendix H 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.
