User manual ABIT AB9 SERIES

Introduction AB9 Pro/AB9 Motherboard Socket 775 Intel Core 2 Duo Intel Pentium 4 Intel Pentium D Hardware Setup User's Manual BIOS Setup Driver & Utility CD LGA775 ATX Motherboard Intel 965 / ICH8R (AB9 Pro) 1066MHz FSB Dual DDR2 800 Dual GbE LAN (AB9 Pro) IEEE 1394 About this Manual: This user's manual contains all the information you may need for setting up this motherboard. To read the user's manual of PDF format (readable by Adobe Reader), place the "Driver & Utility CD" into the CD-ROM drive in your system. The auto-run screen will appear, click the "Manual" tab to enter its submenu. If not, browse the root directory of the CD-ROM via the File Manager, and double click the "AUTORUN" file. 10x SATA 3Gb/s (AB9 Pro) HD 7.1 Silent OTESTM Technology uGuruTM Technology Appendix AB9 Pro, AB9 User's Manual English, 2nd Edition August, 2006 Copyright and Warranty Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any particular part of this document. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising from any defect or error in this manual or product. Product names appearing in this manual are for identification purpose only and trademarks and product names or brand names appearing in this document are the property of their respective owners. This document contains materials protected under International Copyright Laws. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer and authors of this manual. If you do not properly set the motherboard settings, causing the motherboard to malfunction or fail, we cannot guarantee any responsibility. ii AB9 Pro, AB9 Introduction Contents 1. Introduction ..................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Features & Specifications .............................................................1-1 1.2 Motherboard Layout.....................................................................1-3 1.2.1 AB9 Pro ..............................................................................1-3 1.2.2 AB9....................................................................................1-4 Hardware Setup BIOS Setup Driver & Utility CD Appendix 2. Hardware Setup ............................................................... 2-1 2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis .......................................................2-1 2.2 Installing Motherboard .................................................................2-1 2.3 Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................2-2 2.3.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery ..............2-3 2.3.2 Wake-up Header .................................................................2-5 2.4 Connecting Chassis Components...................................................2-6 2.4.1 ATX Power Connectors ........................................................2-6 2.4.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers............................2-7 2.4.3 FAN Power Connectors ........................................................2-8 2.5 Installing Hardware......................................................................2-9 2.5.1 CPU Socket 775 ..................................................................2-9 2.5.2 DDR2 Memory Slots .......................................................... 2-12 2.6 Connecting Peripheral Devices .................................................... 2-14 2.6.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors ................................ 2-14 2.6.2 Serial ATA Connectors ....................................................... 2-15 2.6.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers......................................... 2-16 2.6.4 Additional IEEE1394 Port Header........................................ 2-16 2.6.5 Internal Audio Connectors.................................................. 2-17 2.6.6 Front Panel Audio Connection Header ................................. 2-17 2.6.7 PCI and PCI Express X16, X1 Slots ..................................... 2-19 2.6.8 GURU Panel Connection Header ......................................... 2-20 2.7 Onboard Status Display .............................................................. 2-21 2.7.1 POST Code Displayer......................................................... 2-21 2.7.2 Power Source Indicators .................................................... 2-22 2.8 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices ............................................. 2-23 3. BIOS Setup....................................................................... 3-1 3.1 µGuruTM Utility..............................................................................3-2 3.1.1 OC Guru .............................................................................3-2 3.1.2 ABIT EQ .............................................................................3-4 AB9 Pro, AB9 iii 3.2 Standard CMOS Features............................................................ 3-11 3.3 Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................ 3-14 3.4 Advanced Chipset Features......................................................... 3-17 3.5 Integrated Peripherals................................................................ 3-18 3.6 Power Management Setup.......................................................... 3-21 3.7 PnP/PCI Configurations .............................................................. 3-24 3.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .............................................................. 3-26 3.9 Load Optimized Defaults ............................................................ 3-26 3.10 Set Password........................................................................... 3-26 3.11 Save & Exit Setup .................................................................... 3-26 3.12 Exit Without Saving.................................................................. 3-26 4. Driver & Utility CD............................................................ 4-1 4.1 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility .......................................4-2 4.2 Intel Matrix Storage Technology Driver..........................................4-3 4.3 Realtek Audio Driver ....................................................................4-4 4.4 Realtek LAN Driver.......................................................................4-5 4.5 Silicon Image 3132 SATA Driver....................................................4-6 4.6 JMicron SATA Driver ....................................................................4-7 4.7 USB 2.0 Driver.............................................................................4-8 4.8 ABIT µGuru Utility........................................................................4-8 4.9 Intel SATA RAID Driver Disk Maker ...............................................4-9 4.10 Sil3132 SATA RAID Driver Disk Maker........................................ 4-10 4.11 JMicron SATA RAID Driver Disk Maker ....................................... 4-11 5. Appendix .......................................................................... 5-1 5.1 POST Code Definitions .................................................................5-1 5.1.1 AWARD POST Code Definitions.............................................5-1 5.1.2 AC2005 POST Code Definitions.............................................5-4 5.2 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?) ..........................5-5 5.2.1 Q & A .................................................................................5-5 5.2.2 Technical Support Form ......................................................5-8 5.2.3 Universal ABIT Contact Information ......................................5-9 iv AB9 Pro, AB9 Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 Features & Specifications CPU · Support Intel® Core 2 Duo, Pentium® 4, & Pentium® D processor with 1066/800/533MHz FSB Chipset · Intel P965 / ICH8R (AB9 Pro) · Intel P965 / ICH8 (AB9) Memory · 4x 240-pin DIMM slots · Supports Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533 Un-buffered Non-ECC memory · Supports maximum memory capacity up to 8GB LAN · Onboard dual PCI-E Gigabit LAN controllers support 10/100/1000M Ethernet (AB9 Pro) · Onboard PCI-E Gigabit LAN controller supports 10/100/1000M Ethernet (AB9) IEEE 1394 · Supports 2 Ports IEEE 1394 at 400Mb/s transfer rate Audio · Onboard 7.1 CH HD Audio CODEC · Supports auto jack sensing and optical S/PDIF In/Out Expansion Slots · 1x PCI-E X16 slot · 2x PCI-E X1 slots · 2x PCI slots Internal I/O Connectors · · · · · · · · 1x 1x 9x 6x 3x 2x 1x 1x Floppy port ATA 100/66/33 IDE connector SATA connectors (AB9 Pro) SATA connectors (AB9) USB 2.0 headers IEEE1394 headers FP-Audio header CD-In connector AB9 Pro, AB9 1-1 Rear Panel I/O · · · · · · · 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector 1x PS/2 Mouse connector ABIT Silent OTESTM 1x OPT-IN1 connector 1x OPT-OUT1 connector 1x eSATA1 connector (AB9 Pro) 1x AUDIO1 Connector (Surround-Left / Surround-Right, Rear-Left / Rear-Right, Center/Subwoofer, Mic-In, Line-In, Line-Out) · 4x USB 2.0 connectors · 2x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN connectors (AB9 Pro) · 1x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN connector (AB9) Serial ATA · 6x SATA 3Gb/s offered by Intel ICH8R supports Intel Matrix Storage Tech (AHCI & RAID 0/1/5/10) (AB9 Pro) · 4x SATA 3Gb/s offered by Intel ICH8 (AB9) · 2x SATA 3Gb/s offered by JMicron JMB363 supports up to 0, 1, JBOD RAID function · 2x SATA 3Gb/s offered by Silicon Image 3132 (AB9 Pro) ABIT Engineered · ABIT SoftMenuTM Technology · ABIT uGuruTM Technology · ABIT Silent OTESTM Technology RoHS Compliancy · 100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliancy Miscellaneous · ATX form factor (305mm x 245mm) Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice. 1-2 AB9 Pro, AB9 Introduction 1.2 Motherboard Layout 1.2.1 AB9 Pro AB9 Pro, AB9 1-3 1.2.2 AB9 1-4 AB9 Pro, AB9 2. Hardware Setup In this chapter we will elaborate all the information you need upon installing this motherboard to your computer system. Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to so may cause severe damage to your motherboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything. Hardware Setup 2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis · · This motherboard carries an ATX form factor of 305 x 245 mm. Choose a chassis big enough to install this motherboard. As some features for this motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis supports all the features required. If there is possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has sufficient power and space for them. Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O shield of the chassis matches the I/O port configuration of this motherboard. You can find an I/O shield specifically designed for this motherboard in its package. · · 2.2 Installing Motherboard Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow the motherboard to be securely attached, and at the same time, prevent the system from short circuits. There are two ways to attach the motherboard to the chassis base: 1. With studs, 2. Or with spacers In principle, the best way to attach the board is with use studs. Only if you are unable to do this should you attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on the board with the mounting holes on the chassis. If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you can attach the board with studs. If the holes line up and there are only slots, you can only attach with spacers. Take the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can slide the board into position aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on. AB9 Pro, AB9 2-1 To install this motherboard: 1. Locate all the screw holes on the motherboard and the chassis base. 2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened. 3. Face the motherboard's I/O ports toward the chassis's rear panel. 4. Line up all the motherboard's screw holes with those studs or spacers on the chassis. 5. Install the motherboard with screws and have them tightened. To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with. 2.3 Checking Jumper Settings For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both pins will make it CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the jumper cap, or plug it on either pin (reserved for future use) will leave it at OPEN position. SHORT Face the chassis's rear panel. OPEN OPEN For 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be shorted by plugging the jumper cap in. Pin 1~2 SHORT Pin 2~3 SHORT 2-2 AB9 Pro, AB9 2.3.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a) the CMOS data becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot the supervisor or user password preset in the BIOS menu, (c) you are unable to boot-up the system because the CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS menu, or (d) whenever there is modification on the CPU or memory modules. This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory and have it reconfigured to the default values stored in BIOS. Hardware Setup · · Pins 1 and 2 shorted (Default): Normal operation. Pins 2 and 3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory. To clear the CMOS memory and load in the default values: 1. Power off the system. 2. Set pin 2 and pin 3 shorted by the jumper cap. Wait for a few seconds. Set the jumper cap back to its default settings --- pin 1 and pin 2 shorted. 3. Power on the system. 4. For incorrect CPU ratio/clock settings in the BIOS, press key to enter the BIOS setup menu right after powering on system. 5. Set the CPU operating speed back to its default or an appropriate value. 6. Save and exit the BIOS setup menu. AB9 Pro, AB9 2-3 CMOS Backup Battery: An onboard battery saves the CMOS memory to keep the BIOS information stays on even after disconnected your system with power source. Nevertheless, this backup battery exhausts after some five years. Once the error message like "CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED" or "CMOS checksum error" displays on monitor, this backup battery is no longer functional and has to be renewed. To renew the backup battery: 1. Power off the system and disconnect with AC power source. 2. Remove the exhausted battery. 3. Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery. Pay attention to its polarity. The "+" side is its positive polarity. 4. Connect AC power source and power on the system. 5. Enter the BIOS setup menu. Reconfigure the setup parameters if necessary. CAUTION: Danger of explosion may arise if the battery is incorrectly renewed. Renew only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer's instructions. 2-4 AB9 Pro, AB9 2.3.2 Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. · USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (Default): Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port. USB-PWR2: Pin 1-2 shorted (Default): Disable wake-up function support at USB2 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB2 port · Hardware Setup AB9 Pro, AB9 2-5 2.4 Connecting Chassis Components 2.4.1 ATX Power Connectors These connectors provide the connection from an ATX power supply. As the plugs from the power supply fit in only one orientation, find the correct one and push firmly down into these connectors. ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: The power supply with 20-pin or 24-pin cables can both be connected to this 24-pin connector. Connect from pin-1 for either type. However, a 20-pin power supply may cause the system unstable or even unbootable for the sake of insufficient electricity. A minimum power of 300W or higher is recommended. ATX 12V 4-Pin Power Connector: This connector supplies power to CPU. The system will not start without connecting power to this one. Auxiliary 12V Power Connector: This connector provides an auxiliary power source for devices added on PCI Express slots. 2-6 AB9 Pro, AB9 2.4.2 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 when connecting 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 · · · · · · HLED (Pin 1, 3): Connects to the HDD LED cable of chassis front panel. RST (Pin 5, 7): Connects to the Reset Switch cable of chassis front panel. SPKR (Pin 13, 15, 17, 19): Connects to the System Speaker cable of chassis. SLED (Pin 2, 4): Connects to the Suspend LED cable (if there is one) of chassis front panel. PWR (Pin 6, 8): Connects to the Power Switch cable of chassis front panel. PLED (Pin 16, 18, 20): Connects to the Power LED cable of chassis front panel. AB9 Pro, AB9 2-7 2.4.3 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 AUXFAN1~3: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. 2-8 AB9 Pro, AB9 2.5 Installing Hardware DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidentally scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the motherboard. In order to protect the contact pins, please pay attention to these notices: 1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation is recommended. 2. Never touch the contact pins with fingers or any object. 3. Always put on the cap when the CPU is not in use. Hardware Setup 2.5.1 CPU Socket 775 1. Place the board so as to let the lever-hook of the socket is on your left side. Use your left thumb and forefinger to hold the lever hook, pull it away from the retention tab. Rotate the lever to fully open position. 2. Use your right thumb on the bottom-right side of the load plate and lift it up to fully open position. 3. Use your right thumb and forefinger to grasp the CPU package. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the substrate, and face the Pin-1 indicator toward the bottom-left side. Aim at the socket and place the CPU package vertical down into the socket. AB9 Pro, AB9 2-9 4. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. The alignment key must be located in the notch of package. 5. Use your left hand to hold the load plate, and use your right thumb to peel the cap off. The cap plays an important role in protecting contact pins. In order to prevent bent pin, PUT ON the cap after operation or testing. 6. Lower the plate onto the CPU package. Engage the load lever while gently pressing down the load plate. 7. Secure the lever with the hook under retention tab. 2-10 AB9 Pro, AB9 8. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the socket. Align the four fasteners toward the four mounting holes on the motherboard. Hardware Setup 9. Press each of the four fasteners down into the mounting holes. Rotate the fastener clock-wise to lock the heatsink and fan assembly into position. 10. Attach the four-pin power plug from the heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU FAN connector. The installation procedures vary with different types of CPU fan-and-heatsink assembly. The one shown here is served for demo only. For detailed information on how to install the one you bought, refer to its installation guidelines. A higher fan speed will be helpful for better airflow and heat-dissipation. Nevertheless, stay alert to touch any heatsink since the high temperature generated by the working system is still possible. AB9 Pro, AB9 2-11 2.5.2 DDR2 Memory Slots This motherboard provides four 240-pin DIMM slots for Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 8GB. · · · To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel configurations, install identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel. Install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To reach the optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4GB of system memory in the installation of four 1GB DDR2 memory modules. Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup required after adding or removing memory modules, but you will have to clear the CMOS memory first if any memory module related problem occurs. There are several methods of different DDR2 configurations depending on how the DIMMs are populated on each system memory channel: · [Single Channel]: only one channel is populated. Method 1 2 3 4 5 6 Channel A DIMM1 512MB 512MB DIMM2 512MB 512MB DIMM3 512MB 512MB Channel B DIMM4 512MB 512MB 2-12 AB9 Pro, AB9