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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. AT7/AT7E Motherboard User's Manual Index CHAPTER 1. 1-1. 1-2. 1-3. 1-4. 2-1. 2-2. 2-3. 2-4. FEATURES OF AT7/AT7E MOTHERBOARD ...........................................................1-1 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................................1-2 ITEM CHECKLIST ..................................................................................................1-4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM FOR AT7/AT7E......................................................................1-5 INTRODUCTION OF AT7/AT7E FEATURES ................. 1-1 CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION OF THE AMD ATHLONTM XP, ATHLONTM AND DURONTM CPU .........2-2 INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD TO THE CHASSIS ................................................2-5 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY .............................................................................2-6 CONNECTORS, HEADERS AND SWITCHES...............................................................2-7 CPU SETUP [SOFT MENUTM III] .........................................................................3-3 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES SETUP MENU .........................................................3-6 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES SETUP MENU.........................................................3-10 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP MENU.....................................................3-14 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS .................................................................................3-22 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP MENU ..................................................................3-25 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS SETUP MENU...........................................................3-31 PC HEALTH STATUS...........................................................................................3-34 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS ...............................................................................3-35 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ..............................................................................3-35 SET PASSWORD...................................................................................................3-35 SAVE & EXIT SETUP ...........................................................................................3-36 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ......................................................................................3-36 THE FEATURES OF RAID ON THE AT7 ..................................................................4-1 RAID SETUP ON THE AT7..................................................................................4-1 THE BIOS SETTING MENU ...................................................................................4-2 DOS®...................................................................................................................5-1 WINDOWS® 2000..................................................................................................5-1 INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD.............................. 2-1 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. 4-1. 4-2. 4-3. 5-1. 5-2. INTRODUCING THE BIOS ................................................ 3-1 CHAPTER 4. RAID SETTING GUIDE ...................................................... 4-1 CHAPTER 5. HPT 374 DRIVER INSTALLATION .................................. 5-1 CHAPTER 6. APPENDIX A. APPENDIX B. HPT 374 RAID MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR WINDOWS® 2000 ........... 6-1 VIA 4 IN 1 DRIVERS INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS® 2000 ........................................................................................ A-1 AUDIO DRIVERS INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS® 2000 ................................................................................................ B-1 Rev. 1.00 4200-0283-02 APPENDIX C. APPENDIX D. APPENDIX E. APPENDIX F. APPENDIX G. APPENDIX H. LAN DRIVERS INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS® 2000 C-1 USB 2.0 DRIVERS INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS® 2000 ................................................................................................ D-1 INSTALLING THE WINBOND HARDWARE MONITOR SOFTWARE........................................................................... E-1 BIOS UPDATE GUIDE ........................................................ F-1 TROUBLESHOOTING (NEED ASSISTANCE?) ............... G-1 HOW TO GET TECHNICAL SUPPORT.............................H-1 AT7/AT7E Introduction of AT7/AT7E Features 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction of AT7/AT7E Features 1-1. Features of AT7/AT7E Motherboard This motherboard is designed for AMD Socket A AthlonTM XP, AthlonTM and DuronTM processors. It supports the AMD Socket-A structure, with up to 3 GB (Unbuffered) or 3.5 GB (Registered) of memory, super I/O, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 (For AT7 Full Version Only) and Green PC functions. The AT7/AT7E uses the VIA KT333 and VT8233A chipsets to make the evolutionary move from PC 100/PC 133 SDRAM to PC 1600/PC 2100/PC 2700 DDR SDRAM, increasing the speed of the system and memory buses from 100 MHz to 166 MHz. Its 200/266/333 MHz memory interface supports a wide range of PC 1600/PC 2100/PC 2700 DDR SDRAM memory devices now on the market. VIA KT333 is a system bus controller, or northbridge, that houses the high-speed system elements critical to overall system performance while also containing the system interface to the processor. The key functions of the KT333 System Controller include the 266 MHz Athlon System Bus, the 333 MHz DDR Memory Subsystem, the AGP 4X/2X/1X modes Graphics Interface (AGP 2.0 Compliant) and the 33 MHz/32-bit PCI Bus Interface (PCI 2.2 Compliant), including arbiter. DDR SDRAM is the newest memory standard. It provides the maximum translation bandwith and also greatly improves data transaction delays. This feature improves system performance and speed, especially with multimedia environment applications. The AT7/AT7E has a built in Ultra DMA 133 function. This means that it provides speedier HDD throughput boosting overall system performance. Ultra DMA 133 is the newest standard for IDE devices. It enhances existing Ultra DMA 33 technology by increasing both performance and data integrity. This new high-speed interface almost doubles the Ultra DMA 66 burst data transfer rate to 133 Mbytes/sec. The result is maximum disc performance using the current PCI local bus environment. Another benefit is the ability to connect four IDE devices to your system, either through Ultra DMA 66, Ultra DMA 100 or Ultra DMA 133. With this, you will have more flexibility to expand your computer system. AT7`s built-in HighPoint HPT 374 chipset gives you the capability to support Ultra DMA 133. Ultra DMA 133 is the newest standard for IDE devices. It provides four IDE channels (IDE3, IDE4, IDE5, IDE6) that also support Ultra DMA 133 specifications, and it allows for four additional IDE devices in your computer system. It can give you high performance and efficiency data transfer rate through the IDE channels. This also means that your computer, in total, can connect up to twelve IDE devices (IDE1 ~ IDE6). This allows for maximum expandability for future hardware demands. This chipset also supports IDE RAID, inlcuding RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1. This feature enables you to maximize your data storage performance and security. (For AT7 Full Version Only) AT7/AT7E provides high flexibility to users building AMD Socket A AthlonTM XP, AthlonTM and DuronTM systems. It provides the option of 133MHz/133MHz CPU and memory bus combinations. The AT7/AT7E has built-in hardware monitoring functions (refer to Appendix E for detailed information) to ensure a safe computing environment. Part of the MAX Motherboard Series The AT7/AT7E is part of the MAX Series of motherboard products, offering advanced features and extraordinary value. With its legacy-free operation, ABIT's MAX Series frees up system resources to offer users a robust, high-performance computing platform. Moreover, expanded connectivity via USB and Firewire ports gives users an easy way to connect to today's hottest audio and video peripherals. On-board 10/100 LAN provides high-speed networking capabililites, and built in 6-channel audio delivers a rich multimedia experience. Highly integrated with the latest technologies, ABIT's MAX Series looks User's Manual 1-2 Chapter 1 to the future, giving users a new level of system longevity and flexibility. 1-2. Specifications 1. ! ! ! ! Processor Supports AMD AthlonTM XP 1500+ ~ 2200+ or future Socket A processors based on 200 MHz/266 MHz (100 MHz/133 MHz Double Data Rate) Supports AMD AthlonTM 700 MHz ~ 1.4 GHz or future Socket A processors based on 200 MHz/266 MHz (100 MHz/133 MHz Double Data Rate) Supports AMD DuronTM 600 MHz ~ 1.2 GHz or future Socket A processors based on 200 MHz (100 MHz Double Data Rate) Supports 200 MHz Alpha EV6 bus for the AMD AthlonTM XP, AthlonTM and DuronTM processors 2. ! ! ! ! Chipset (VIA KT333 and VT8233A): Supports Ultra DMA 33, Ultra DMA 66, Ultra DMA 100 and Ultra DMA 133 IDE protocol Supports Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface (ACPI) Accelerated Graphics Port connector supports AGP 2X (3.3V) and 4X (1.5V) mode (Sideband) device Supports 200 MHz/266 MHz/333 MHz (100 MHz/133 MHz/166 MHz Double Data Rate) memory bus settings 3. ! ! ! ! ! Ultra DMA 133/RAID (For AT7 Full Version Only) HighPoint HPT 374 IDE controller Supports Ultra DMA 133MB/sec data transfer rate Supports RAID0 (Stripping mode for boosting performance) mode Supports RAID1 (Mirroring mode for data security) mode Supports RAID 0+1 (Stripping and Mirroring) mode 4. ! ! ! Memory (System Memory) Four 184-pin DIMM slots support PC 1600, PC 2100 and PC 2700 DDR SDRAM modules Supports 6 banks up to 3 GB DRAMs for unbuffered DDR/SDRAM modules. (64, 128, 256, 512 MB and 1 GB DDR SDRAM). For PC 2700 DDR SDRAM modules, it supports 4 banks up to 2 GB DRAMs for unbuffered DDR/SDR modules. (64, 128, 256, 512 MB and 1 GB DDR SDRAM). Supports 8 banks up to 3.5 GB DRAMs for registered DDR/SDRAM modules. (64, 128, 256, 512 MB and 1 GB DDR SDRAM). For PC 2700 DDR SDRAM modules, it supports 6 banks up to 3 GB DRAMs for registered DDR/SDRAM modules. (64, 128, 256, 512 MB and 1 GB DDR SDRAM). 5. ! ! ! ! System BIOS SOFT MENUTM III technology, can easily set the processor parameters Award PnP (Plug and Play) BIOS supports APM and DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Write-Protect Anti-Virus function by AWARD BIOS AT7/AT7E Introduction of AT7/AT7E Features 1-3 6. ! ! ! Audio Realtek ALC650 (AC-Link) Supports 6 CH DAC for AC3 5.1 CH purpose Professional digital audio interface supporting 24-bit S/PDIF OUT 7. ! ! ! LAN Onboard Realtek 8100B single chip Ethernet controller interface 10/100 Mb Operation User friendly driver included 8. ! ! ! ! ABIT Media XP (Optional) Supports memory card (MS, SD, CF and MicroDrive) interface Supports LPC (Low Pin Count) bus Supports SONY MS (Memory Stick) interface/SD (Secure Digital) memory card interface Supports CF (Compact Flash) ROM interface (Both Type I & Type II) 9. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Multi I/O Functions Two channels of bus master IDE ports supporting up to four Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 devices (IDE1 & IDE2) Four channels (IDE3, IDE4, IDE5 and IDE6) of bus master IDE ports supporting up to eight Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 (RAID 0/1/0+1) specifications HDD devices (For AT7 full version only) One floppy port connector (up to 2.88MB) Four USB 1.1 connectors (Located at USB1 and USB2 connectors) One USB header (USB 3) for two extra USB channels (USB 1.1) Onboard VIA VT6202 chipset, provide two USB 2.0 connectors (Located at U30 connector) Onboard VIA VT6202 chipset, provide one USB 2.0 header (USB4) for two extra USB 2.0 channels Two IEEE 1394 connectors (For AT7 full version only) One S/PDIF-Out connector (OPT1) One 10/100 Mb port conn ...