Abit NV8 User Manual

NV8 Socket 754 System Board User’s Manual 4200-0440-01 Rev. 1.00

2-2 Chapter 2 2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan AssemblyPlease pay attention to the following notices before installing the CPU and heatsink/fan as

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 c

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

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.

2-6 Chapter 2 (2). FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Powe

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 ope

2-8 Chapter 2 (4). Additional USB Port Headers These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for US

Hardware Setup 2-9 (5). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis

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

Hardware Setup 2-11 (7). Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. • To use the au

Copyright and Warranty Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on part of th

2-12 Chapter 2 (8). Internal Audio Connectors This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. NV8

Hardware Setup 2-13 (9). PCI Express x16 Slot This slot is used to attach the next generation of graphics architecture. User’s Manual

2-14 Chapter 2 (10). PCI Express x1 Slots These slots are used to attach the next generation of I/O architecture. NV8

Hardware Setup 2-15 (11). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors The FDC1 connector connects up to two floppy drives with a 34-wire, 2-connect

2-16 Chapter 2 (12). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable.

Hardware Setup 2-17 (13). Status Indicators • LED1 (VCC): This LED lights up when the system power is on. • LED2 (5VSB): This LED lights up when th

2-18 Chapter 2 (14). Back Panel Connectors • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • LPT1: Connects to printer or

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/Out

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 para

BIOS Setup 3-3 ! CPU FSB Clock(MHz): This item selects the external clock frequency. Due to the specification limit of the CPU you installed, the sp

Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ... 1-1 1-1. Features & Specif

3-4 Chapter 3 3-2. Standard CMOS Features This section contains the basic configuration parameters of the BIOS. These parameters include date, hour,

BIOS Setup 3-5 # IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 3 Master, IDE Channel 4 Master, IDE Channel 5 Master, IDE Channe

3-6 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 w

BIOS Setup 3-7 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Item H

3-8 Chapter 3 Security Option: This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the system boots or only when it enters the

BIOS Setup 3-9 3-4. Advanced Chipset Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features HT Frequency AUTO Item Help ► DRA

3-10 Chapter 3 ! DRAM Clock: This item sets the DRAM clock of your DRAM module. The system may be unstable or unable to boot up if your DRAM module

BIOS Setup 3-11 ! Burst Length DDR SDRAM modules provide a Burst mode that means an auto precharge function for programmable READ or WRITE burst len

3-12 Chapter 3 3-5. Integrated Peripherals Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals ► IDE/RAID Function Press Enter Item Help

BIOS Setup 3-13 # IDE Function Setup: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Fuction Setup OnChip

3-10. Load Optimized Defaults ...3-23 3-11. Set Password ...

3-14 Chapter 3 # RAID Config: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility RAID Config RAID Enable Diaabled

BIOS Setup 3-15 OnChip Audio Controller: This option enables or disables the audio controller. OnChip LAN Controller: This option enables or disables

3-16 Chapter 3 3-6. Power Management Setup Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3(Suspend-to-RAM) Ite

BIOS Setup 3-17 Wake-Up by OnChip LAN: When set to [Enabled], you can remotely wake up a PC in Soft-Off condition via a LAN card that support the wak

3-18 Chapter 3 Restore on AC Power Loss: This item selects the system action after an AC power failure. [Power Off]: When power returns after an AC p

BIOS Setup 3-19 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By Auto(ESCD) Item

3-20 Chapter 3 # IRQ Resources: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserve

BIOS Setup 3-21 3-8. PC Health Status You can set the warning temperature for your computer system, and you can check the fan speeds and power suppl

3-22 Chapter 3 CPU Warning Temperature: This item lets you select the temperature at which you want the system to send out a warning message to the P

BIOS Setup 3-23 3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 3

Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU • Supports AMD Socket 754 Athlon 64/Sempron Processor with 1.6G

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Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver A-1 Appendix A. Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver NOTE: Please install this NVIDIA nForce Chipset driver fir

A-2 Appendix A 5. Click [Yes]. 6. Click [Next]. 7. Click [Next]. 8. Click [Next]. 9. Click [Next]. 10. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my

Install Realtek Audio Driver B-1 Appendix B. Install Realtek Audio Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on

B-2 Appendix B NV8

Install Cool’n’Quiet Driver Appendix C. Install Cool’n’Quiet Driver C-1 User’s Manual The installation procedures and screen shots in this section a

C-2 Appendix C 6. After the system restarted, open the “Power Options” from the control panel and choose the power scheme “Minimal Power Management

Install USB 2.0 Driver D-1 Appendix D. Install USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: The installation for USB 2.0 driver for Windows XP or Windows 2000 is currently

D-2 Appendix D NV8

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 moth

1-2 Chapter 1 • 2x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors • 4x SATA 150 connectors • 3x USB 2.0 headers • 1x CD-IN header 10. Back Panel I/O • 1

E-2 Appendix E 4. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and click [Finish] to complete setup. 5. Execute the ABIT EQ by entering the W

FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) Appendix F. FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) F-1 User’s Manual ABIT FlashMenu is the most stable Windows-based BIOS fl

F-2 Appendix F 5. Execute the FlashMenu by entering the Windows Menu [Start] $ [All Programs] $ [ABIT] $ [FlashMenu]. 6. This FlashMenu screen ap

NVRaid Floppy Disk Appendix G. NVRaid Floppy Disk G-1 User’s Manual If you lost or damaged the SATA Driver Disk that came with the package, use the N

G-2 Appendix G NV8

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

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 “Technic

Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) H-3 Main instructions: To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, refer to the step-by-step instructions given belo

H-4 Appendix H ( Technical Support Form ! Company Name: ) Phone Number: " Contact Person: # Fax Number: * E-mail Address: Model * BIOS

How to Get Technical Support I-1 Appendix I. How to Get Technical Support (From our website) http://www.abit.com.tw (In North America) http://www.ab

Introduction 1-3 1-2. Layout Diagram User’s Manual

I-2 Appendix E 4. Internet Newsgroups. These are a great source of information and many people there can offer help. ABIT's Internet News group,

How to Get Technical Support I-3 North America and South America ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation 2901 Bayview Drive Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: 1-510

I-4 Appendix E Poland ABIT Computer (Poland) Co. Ltd. Przedstawicielstwo w Polsce ul. Wita Stwosza 28, 50-149 Wrocław Tel: 48 71 780 78 65 / 66 Fax:

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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 di