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  • Page 1 Socket 939 System Board User’s Manual For more information: www.abit.com.tw 4200-0453-03 Rev. 1.01...
  • Page 2 The Fatal1ty name, Fatal1ty logos and the Fatal1ty likeness are trademarks of Fatal1ty, Inc. All rights reserved. Built to Kill is a trademark of PWX, LLC. © 2005 ABIT Computer Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ................1-1 1-1. Fatal1ty.....................1-1 1-2. Features & Specifications ................1-3 1-3. Layout Diagram ..................1-5 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..............2-1 2-1. Install The Motherboard................2-1 2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly..........2-2 2-3. Install System Memory ................2-4 2-4.
  • Page 4 Install Realtek Audio Driver............B-1 Appendix C. Install USB 2.0 Driver ..............C-1 Appendix D. Install AMD64 Processor Driver.............D-1 Appendix E. Install ABIT µGuru Utility .............. E-1 Appendix F. AN8 NVRaid Floppy Disk ............... F-1 Appendix G. POST Code Definition ..............G-1 Appendix H.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Fatal1ty FATAL1TY STORY Who knew that at age 19, I would be a World Champion PC gamer. When I was 13, I actually played competitive billiards in professional tournaments and won four or five games off guys who played at the highest level.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 LIVIN’ LARGE Since my first big tournament wins, I have been a “Professional Cyberathlete”, traveling the world and livin’ large with lots of International media coverage on outlets such as MTV, ESPN and G4TV to name only a few. It's unreal - it's crazy. I’m living a dream by playing video games for a living.

  • Page 7: Features & Specifications

    60x the bandwidth of PCI 4. Memory • Four 184-pin DIMM sockets • Supports 4 DIMM Dual DDR 400/333/266 non-ECC un-buffered memory • Supports maximum memory capacity up to 4GB 5. ABIT Engineered • ABIT uGuru ™ 2003 Technology • ABIT OTES ™...
  • Page 8 1x PS/2 keyboard, 1x PS/2 mouse • 4x USB, 1x RJ-45 LAN Connector • 1x Dual OTES 13. Miscellaneous • ATX form factor: 305 x 245 mm Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice. For more information: www.abit.com.tw Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 9: Layout Diagram

    Introduction 1-3. Layout Diagram User’s Manual...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 For more information: www.abit.com.tw Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup 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 be damaged. 2-1.

  • Page 12: Install Cpu, Heatsink And Fan Assembly

    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.
  • Page 13 Hardware Setup 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.

  • Page 14: Install System Memory

    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) 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128MB ~ 1GB Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2)
  • Page 15 Hardware Setup 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].

  • Page 16: Install Two Graphics Cards With Nvidia Sli Technology

    NOTE: When PCIEXP2 slot functions as a PCIE x1 slot under Normal mode, insert the PCIE x1 card into the marked area of PCIEXP2 slot. This motherboard is factory pre-installed with an ABIT SLI switchboard. By the default “Normal” mode, this motherboard is set for one single graphics card operation. To operate two graphics cards on this motherboard, you will have to set the switchboard to “SLI”...
  • Page 17 Hardware Setup Please follow the instructions below to set the system to SLI mode and install your graphics cards. NOTE: Please handle the switchboard with caution. Watch out for the sharp edges. 3. Slightly push down the switchboard until the retention clip snap into places. Make sure the switchboard is completely inserted into the slot.
  • Page 18 7. The SLI bracket included in the package is in “Chapter 3. BIOS Setup”. used for supporting the SLI bridge connector and the two SLI graphics cards. For more information: www.abit.com.tw Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 19: Connectors, Headers And Switches

    Hardware Setup 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.

  • Page 20: Fan Power Connectors

    2-10 Chapter 2 (2). FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector • NBFAN1: Chipset Fan Power Connector • SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector • AUXFAN1: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector •...

  • Page 21: Cmos Memory Clearing Header

    Hardware Setup 2-11 (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.

  • Page 22: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

    2-12 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 “+” aligning to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection.

  • Page 23: Additional Usb Port Headers

    Hardware Setup 2-13 (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. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Data0 - Data1 - Data0 + Data1 + Ground Ground (6).

  • Page 24: Wake-Up Header

    2-14 Chapter 2 (7). Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. • PS2-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. Pin 2-3 shorted (default): Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. •...

  • Page 25: Guru Panel Connection Header

    Hardware Setup 2-15 (8). GURU Panel Connection Header This header is reserved for connecting ABIT’s exclusive GURU Panel. For more information, please refer to the included GURU Panel Installation Guide. User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Floppy And Ide Disk Drive Connectors

    2-16 Chapter 2 (9). 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.

  • Page 27: Serial Ata Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-17 (10). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Status Indicators

    2-18 Chapter 2 (11). 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. • LED3: This LED lights up when the system works on SLI mode. Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 29: Post Code Display

    POST Code in address 80h to find out where the problem lies. This LED device also displays the “POST” Code of AC2003, an “uGuru” chipset developed exclusively by ABIT computer. NOTE: The decimal point lights up when executing the AC2003 POST action.

  • Page 30: Pci Express X1 Slots

    2-20 Chapter 2 (13). PCI Express x1 Slots These slots are used to attach the next generation of I/O architecture. Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 31: Pci Express X16 Slot

    Hardware Setup 2-21 (14). PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports the operation of one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with PCI Express x16 specifications. By the default “Normal” mode, this motherboard is set for one single graphics card operation. The “PCIEXP1”...

  • Page 32: Sli Switchboard Slot

    2-22 Chapter 2 (15). SLI Switchboard Slot This slot and the pre-installed ABIT SLI Switch set the graphic mode to either Normal or SLI mode. Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 33: Audiomax Slot

    Hardware Setup 2-23 (16). AUDIOMAX Slot The slot “AUDIOMAX1” provides the audio input/output connection at back panel through an audio daughter-card. NOTE: Install this daughter-card at slot “AUDIOMAX1”. • SPDIF OUT: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices.
  • Page 34 2-24 Chapter 2 S/PDIF Connection: Note: Remove the rubber protection-caps before using this optical fiber cable. Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...
  • Page 35 Hardware Setup 2-25 • S/PDIF Output Connection: 1. Pull out the 3.5mm adapter at one end. Plug the rest of this end into the [SPDIF OUT] jack on the daughter-card. 2. Plug another end into the [S/PDIF In] (Digital In) jack on your digital multimedia device. User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 2-26 Chapter 2 • S/PDIF Input Connection: 1. Plug the end with 3.5mm adapter into the [Line-in/IN] jack on this daughter-card. (This jack is used for either optical or line input.) 2. Plug another end into the [S/PDIF Out] (Digital Out) jack on your digital multimedia device Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...
  • Page 37 Hardware Setup 2-27 • Line-in connection: 1. Plug one end of a standard 3.5mm audio stereo cable into the [Line-in/IN] jack on this daughter card. 2. Plug another end into the [Line-out] jack on your multimedia device User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 2-28 Chapter 2 Analog connection for 7.1 channel audio system: Please follow the below diagram to connect your sound system to the audio daughter card. Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 39: Front Panel Audio Connection Header

    Hardware Setup 2-29 (17). Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Audio Mic. Ground Audio Mic. Bias Speaker Out Right Speaker Out Right Channel Channel Return Speaker Out Left Speaker Out Left Channel Channel Return...

  • Page 40: Internal Audio Connectors

    2-30 Chapter 2 (18). Internal Audio Connectors These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 41: Back Panel Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-31 (19). Back Panel Connectors • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • IEEE1: Connects to devices of IEEE1394 protocol • LAN1: Connects to Local Area Network. • USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc.
  • Page 42 2-32 Chapter 2 For more information: www.abit.com.tw Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    F6 : Save PROFILE to BIOS F7 :Load PROFILE from BIOS OC Guru & ABIT EQ NOTE: In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staffs are constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions illustrated in this manual are for your reference only and may not completely match what you see on your screen.

  • Page 44: 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 Brand Name: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ Item Help Frequency: 2200MHz CPU Operating Speed...
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup 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. 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.

  • Page 46: Temperature Monitoring

    ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F8: On The Fly F10:Save ESC:Exit These items display the power cycle statistics for each element. ABIT EQ: Click right-arrow <→> key to switch from OC Guru setup menu to ABIT EQ setup menu: µGuru Utility V1 00 OC Guru...
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup µGuru Utility V1 00 OC Guru ABIT EQ Temperature Monitoring Reading Shutdow Shutdown Beep Beep Enab Temp. Enable Temp. (*)CPU Temperature 51 C/123 °F (*) 85 /185 F 75 C/167 F ° ° ° ° ° (*)SYS Temperature...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 Voltage Monitoring: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: µGuru Utility V1.00 OC Guru ABIT EQ Voltage Monito ing Reading Shutdow Beep High Enab Enab Limit Limit (*)CPU Core Voltage 1.550V 1.89V 1.00V (*)DDR Voltage 2.70V 2.90V 2.10V (*)DDR VTT Voltage 1.35V...
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup Fan Speed Monitoring: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: µGuru Utility V1.00 OC Guru ABIT EQ Fan Spe ed Monit Reading Shutdow Beep Low Limit Enab Enab (*)CPU FAN Speed 4020 RPM 1200 RPM (*)NB FAN Speed...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 FanEQ1 Control: µGuru Utility V1.00 OC Guru ABIT EQ FanEQ1 Control CPU FanEQ Control Enabled Item Help -Reference Temperature Temper ature -Control Temperature High 65°C/149°F -Control Temperature Low 35°C/95°F -DC Fan Voltage High 12.0V -DC Fan Voltage Low 8.0V...
  • Page 51 BIOS Setup Reference Temperature: This item selects the reference point for taking temperature among the available options of CPU, SYS, and PWM Temperature, but there is only one “CPU Temperature” item to choose for the “CPU FanEQ Control”. Control Temperature High/Low: This item sets the high and low temperature limits desired for the fan speed control.

  • Page 52: Standard Cmos Features

    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) Thu.
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup 3-11 Click <Enter> 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 Auto Access Mode Auto Capacity 0 MB Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone...
  • Page 54 3-12 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 number of sectors per track. Back to Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu: Drive A &...

  • Page 55: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup 3-13 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features ► Removable Device Priority Press Enter Item Help ► Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter ► CD-ROM Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device Removable Second Boot Device CD-ROM...
  • Page 56 3-14 Chapter 3 Boot Up Floppy Seek: When the computer boots up, the BIOS detects if the system has a FDD or not. When this item is set to Enabled, if the BIOS detects no floppy drive, it will display a floppy disk drive error message. If this item is disabled, the BIOS will skip this test.

  • Page 57: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup 3-15 3-4. Advanced Chipset Features Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features HT Frequency Item Help HT Width ↓16 ↑16 ► DRAM Configuration Press Enter SSE/SSE2 Instructions Enable System BIOS Cachable Disable ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 58 3-16 Chapter 3 DRAM Timing Selectable: This item selects the DRAM timing mode. When set to “By SPD”, the BIOS will read the DRAM module SPD data and automatically set to the values stored in it. Leave this item to its default “Auto” setting. DRAM Clock: This item sets the DRAM clock of your DRAM module.
  • Page 59 BIOS Setup 3-17 Bank Interleaving: Three options are available: Disabled $ 2 Way $ 4 Way. The default setting is Disabled. Depending on your SDRAM module structure, the 4-Way setting can offer the best performance. If you choose the wrong setting, the computer system will not run in a stable manner. For detailed information on your SDRAM module, please ask your SDRAM module manufacturer.

  • Page 60: Integrated Peripherals

    3-18 Chapter 3 3-5. Integrated Peripherals Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals ► Onchip PCI Device Press Enter Item Help ► IDE/RAID Function Press Enter USB Park Mode Disabled USB TD Reads ISO Queue USB Periodic Data Reads ISO Queue USB Asyn Data Reads Non-ISO Queue...

  • Page 61: Ide Function Setup

    BIOS Setup 3-19 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.

  • Page 62: Ide Prefetch Mode

    3-20 Chapter 3 IDE Function Setup: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE F uction Se Onboard IDE-1 Controller Enabled Item Help Onboard IDE-2 Controller Enabled IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Serial-ATA 1 Enabled - SATA DMA transfer Enabled...

  • Page 63: Raid Config

    BIOS Setup 3-21 RAID Config: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility RAID Config - RAID Enable Enabled Item Help X - IDE Primary Master RAID Disabled X - IDE Primary Slave RAID Disabled X - IDE Secondary Master RAID Disabled...
  • Page 64 3-22 Chapter 3 Init Display First: This item selects which display slot to be initialized first when the system boots. [PCI Slot]: When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI. [PCIEx]: When the system boots, it will first initialize PCIE. Onboard IEEE1394 Controller: This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller.

  • Page 65: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup 3-23 3-6. Power Management Setup Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3(Suspend-to-RAM Item Help - USB Resume from S3 Enabled Power Button Function Instant-Off Wake-Up by PME# of PCI Enabled Wake-Up by OnChip LAN Enabled Wake-Up by Alarm Disabled...
  • Page 66 3-24 Chapter 3 mode. Date (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. Cool ’n’ Quiet Technology: This option enables or disables the AMD K8 cool and quiet function. NOTE: Please disable this item while running under SLI mode.

  • Page 67: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup 3-25 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 Disbaled PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. Auto PIRQ_1 Use IRQ No. Auto PIRQ_2 Use IRQ No.
  • Page 68 3-26 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_0 Use IRQ No.

  • Page 69: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    BIOS Setup 3-27 3-8. 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.
  • Page 70 3-28 Chapter 3 For more information: www.abit.com.tw Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 71: Appendix A. Install Nvidia Nforce Chipset Driver

    Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver 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 the Windows XP operating system.
  • Page 72 Appendix A 5. Click [Yes]. 9. Click [Yes]. 6. Click [Next]. 10. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup. 7. Click [Next]. 8. Click [Next]. Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 73: Appendix B. Install Realtek Audio Driver

    Install Realtek Audio Driver Appendix B. Install Realtek 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.
  • Page 74 Appendix B For more information: www.abit.com.tw Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 75: Appendix C. Install Usb 2.0 Driver

    Install USB 2.0 Driver Appendix C. 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. User’s Manual...
  • Page 76 Appendix C For more information: www.abit.com.tw Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 77: Appendix D. Install Amd64 Processor Driver

    Install AMD64 Processor Driver Appendix D. Install AMD64 Processor 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.
  • Page 78 Appendix D 6. Click [Next]. 9. 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”...

  • Page 79: Appendix E. Install Abit Μguru Utility

    CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your cursor to the [ABIT Utility] tab. Click [ABIT µGuru]. The following screen appears. 3. Click [Finish] to complete setup. 1. Click [Next].
  • Page 80 Appendix E For more information: www.abit.com.tw Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 81: Appendix F. An8 Nvraid Floppy Disk

    CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [ABIT Utility] tab. Click [AN8 NVRaid Floppy Disk]. The following screen appears. 1. Insert one blank floppy disk to the selected floppy drive and click [Build].
  • Page 82 Appendix F For more information: www.abit.com.tw Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 83: Appendix G. Post Code Definition

    POST Code Definition Appendix G. POST Code Definition AWARD POST Code Definition: POST Description (hex) Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC -Auto-detection of L2 cache (socket 7 or below) Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to E000 &...
  • Page 84 Appendix G 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.
  • Page 85 POST Code Definition Clear password according to H/W jumper (Optional) 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.
  • Page 86 Appendix G 1. Assign IRQs to PCI devices 2. Set up ACPI table at top of the memory. 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.
  • Page 87 POST Code Definition AC2003 POST Code Definition: POST Description (hex) Power On Sequence 8.1. Start power on sequence 8.2. Enable ATX power supply 8.3. ATX power supply ready 8.4. DDR voltage ready 8.5. Setup PWM for CPU core voltage 8.6. Assert PWM for CPU core voltage 8.7.
  • Page 88 Appendix G For more information: www.abit.com.tw Fatal1ty AN8 SLI...

  • Page 89: Appendix H. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance

    Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) 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.
  • Page 90 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.
  • Page 91 Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Main instructions: To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, refer to the step-by-step instructions given below: . MODEL: Note the model number given in your user’s manual. Example: Fatal1ty AN8 SLI . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”.

  • Page 92: Technical Support Form

    Appendix H ( Technical Support Form ) Phone Number: ! Company Name: " Contact Person: # Fax Number: * E-mail Address: Model BIOS ID # Motherboard Model No. DRIVER REV OS/Application Hardware Name Brand Specifications IDE1 IDE2 IDE1 CD-ROM-Drive IDE2 System Memory ADD-ON CARD Problem Description:...

  • Page 93: Appendix I. How To Get Technical Support

    Also please make sure you have the latest drivers from your peripheral card makers! 3. Check the ABIT Technical Terms Guide and FAQ on our website. We are trying to expand and make the FAQs more helpful and information rich. Let us know if you have any suggestions.
  • Page 94 They should have reasonable return or refund policies. How they serve you is also a good reference for your next purchase. 8. Contacting ABIT. If you feel that you need to contact ABIT directly you can send email to the ABIT technical support department. First, please contact the support team for the branch office closest to you.
  • Page 95 Unit 3, 24-26 Boulton Road, Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QX, UK Tel: 44-1438-228888 Fax: 44-1438-226333 E-mail: sales@abitcomputer.co.uk Germany and Benelux (Belgium, AMOR Computer B.V. (ABIT's European Office) Netherlands, Luxembourg), Jan van Riebeeckweg 15, 5928LG, Venlo, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands Greece, Denmark, Norway, Tel: 31-77-3204428...
  • Page 96 Please contact the reseller from whom you bought the product. You should be able to get RMA service there. 10. Reporting Compatibility Problems to ABIT. Because of the tremendous number of email messages we receive every day, we are forced to give greater weight to certain types of messages than to others.

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