Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
AMD AthlonTM XP / AthlonTM / DuronTM Socket 462 System Board User's Manual
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Rev. 1.00
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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1.
1.1. 1.2. 1.3.
Introduction .................................................... 1-1
Features & Specifications....................................................... 1-1 Layout Diagram...................................................................... 1-3 Jumpers & Connectors Description........................................ 1-4
Chapter 2.
2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4.
Hardware Setup.............................................. 2-1
Precautions ............................................................................. 2-1 Installing the System Board ................................................... 2-2 Install CPU and Heatsink ....................................................... 2-3 System Memory ..................................................................... 2-5 2.4.1. Memory Configuration Table ................................... 2-5 2.4.2. Installing and Removing Memory Modules............. 2-6 Connectors, Headers, and Switches ....................................... 2-7 2.5.1. ATX Power Connectors (ATX1).............................. 2-7 2.5.2. FAN Connectors (CPUFAN1, CASFAN1).............. 2-8 2.5.3. CMOS Memory Clearing Header (JP1) ................... 2-9 2.5.4. BIOS Write Protection Header (JP3)...................... 2-10 2.5.5. CPU FSB Frequency Selector (JP8, JP9) ............... 2-11 2.5.6. Front Panel Switches & Indicators Connection Headers (PANEL1)................................................. 2-12 2.5.7. Additional USB Port Connection Header (USB3, USB4) ..................................................................... 2-13 2.5.8. Front Panel Audio Connection Header (AUDIO1) 2-14 2.5.9. Accelerated Graphics Port Slot (AGP1)................. 2-15 2.5.10. Internal Audio Source Connectors (CDIN1, AUXIN1) ................................................................................ 2-15 2.5.11. Floppy Disk Drive Connector (FDD1)................... 2-16 2.5.12. IDE Disk Drive Connectors (IDE1, IDE2)............. 2-17 2.5.13. Additional COM Port Connection Header (COM2)2-18 2.5.14. Serial ATA connectors (SATA1, SATA2)............. 2-19 2.5.15. External I/O Panel................................................... 2-20
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Chapter 3.
3.1.
BIOS Setup...................................................... 3-1
About the Setup Utility........................................................... 3-1 3.1.1. The Standard Configuration ..................................... 3-1 3.1.2. Entering the Setup Utility ......................................... 3-2 3.1.3. Updating the BIOS ................................................... 3-3 Using BIOS ............................................................................ 3-4 3.2.1. Standard CMOS Features ......................................... 3-4 3.2.2. Advanced BIOS Features ......................................... 3-7 3.2.3. Advanced Chipset Features ...................................... 3-9 3.2.4. Integrated Peripherals ............................................. 3-14 3.2.5. Power Management Setup ...................................... 3-19 3.2.6. PnP/PCI Configurations.......................................... 3-24 3.2.7. PC Health Status ..................................................... 3-26 3.2.8. Frequency/Voltage Control .................................... 3-27 3.2.9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option.............................. 3-28 3.2.10. Load Optimized Defaults Option ........................... 3-28 3.2.11. Set Password ........................................................... 3-28 3.2.12. Save & Exit Setup Option....................................... 3-29 3.2.13. Exit Without Saving ............................................... 3-29
3.2.
Chapter 4.
4.1.
Driver Installation .......................................... 4-1
Setup Items ............................................................................. 4-2
Appendix A. How to Get Technical Support ..................... A-1
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Chapter 1.
Introduction
1.1. Features & Specifications
CPU
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Supports AMD Socket 462 Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron/Sempron Processor with 400/333/266MHz FSB VIA KM400A + VT8237 Two 184-pin DIMMs DDR400/333/266/200 un-buffered Memory Support DDR400 Memory up to 2GB Integrated UniChrome Pro Graphics with 2D/3D/video controller 2-channel SATA 150 support RAID 0 & RAID 1 Onboard 10/100Mb LAN (VIA VT6103L 10/100Mbps PHY) 6-Channel AC 97 CODEC onboard (Realtek ALC655) 1x AGP 8X/4X slot 3x PCI slots 1x Floppy Port supports up to 2.88MB 2x Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 Connectors 2x Serial ATA 150 Connectors 2x USB 2.0 headers (Each header support two USB 2.0 devices) 1x CD-IN, 1x AUX-IN 1x FP-Audio header 1x COM2 header
Chipset
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Memory
Graphics SATA RAID LAN Audio Internal I/O Connectors
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Back Panel I/O
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1x PS/2 Keyboard, 1x PS/2 Mouse 1x Parallel Port, 1x Serial Port, 1x VGA Port, 4x USB 2.0, 1x RJ-45 LAN Connector 3 holes Audio connectors (Line-out, Line-in, Microphone) Micro ATX form factor (244mm x 220mm)
Miscellaneous
All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This motherboard is customized for certain system configurations; and may not fit system integration in all DIY ways. Before purchase this product, please check ABIT web site for recommended device listings, or contact sales/tech support people. Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.
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1.2. Layout Diagram
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Chapter 1
1.3. Jumpers & Connectors Description
Jumpers JP1 JP3 JP8/JP9 Description CMOS Memory Clearing Header BIOS Write Protection Header CPU FSB Frequency Selector Default Setting Pins 1-2 Closed (Normal) Pins 1-2 Closed (Write Protect Enabled) JP8: Pins 2-3 Closed JP9: Pins 1-2 Closed (133MHz)
Connectors AGP1 ATX1 AUDIO1 CDIN1/AUXIN1 COM2 CPUFAN1/CASFAN1 DIMM1/DIMM2 FDD1 IDE1/IDE2 PANEL1 PCI1/PCI2/PCI3 SATA1/SATA2 USB3/USB4
Description Accelerated Graphics Port Slot 20-pin ATX12V Power Connector Front Panel Audio Connection Header Internal Audio Connectors Additional COM Port Connection Header Fan Power Connectors DDR DIMM Slots Floppy Disk Drive Connector Hard Disk Drive Connectors Front Panel Switch Connection Headers 32bit/33MHz PCI Slots Serial ATA connectors Additional USB Port Connection Headers
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Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup
2.1. Precautions
Please pay attention to the following precautions before setting up any hardware. 1. Always switch off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before installing the board or changing any settings. 2. Ground yourself properly by wearing a static safety wrist strap before removing the board from the antistatic bag. 3. Hold the board by its edges. Avoid touching any component on it. 4. Avoid touching module contacts and IC chips 5. Place the board on a grounded antistatic surface or on the antistatic bag that came with the board.
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2.2. Installing the System Board
Before installing the system board, exam your chassis to ensure this system board fits into it.
1. Face the side of the I/O ports toward the rear part of the chassis. 2. Locate the screw holes on the system board and the chassis base. 3. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened. 4. Line up all the screw holes on the board with those studs or spacers on the chassis. 5. Tightens all the screw holes. ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are already secured on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the system board to align with.
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2.3. Install CPU and Heatsink
· Installing a heatsink and cooling fan is necessary for heat to dissipate from your processor. Failing to install these items may result in overheating and processor damage. · The AMD Socket A processor will produce a lot of heat while operating, so you need to use a large heat sink that is especially designed for the AMD socket A processor. Otherwise, it may result in overheating and processor damage. · If your processor fan and its power cable are not installed properly, never plug the ATX power cable into the motherboard. This can prevent possible processor damage. · Please refer to your processor installation manual or other documentation with your processor for detailed installation instructions. 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.) User's Manual
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1. Locate the Socket 462 on this motherboard. Pull the CPU release lever sideways to unlatch and then raise it all the way up. 2. Align the CPU notch to the socket notch for CPU. Drop the processor with its pin side down into the CPU socket. Do not use extra force to insert CPU; it only fit in one direction. Close the CPU release lever. 3. Remove the plastic film adhesive on the heatsink. Make sure the stepped portion of the heatsink is facing toward the end of the socket that reads "Socket 462". Put the heatsink faces down onto the processor until it covers the processor completely. 4. Push down the short end of the retaining clip first to lock up with the center lug at the bottom of the socket. 5. Use a screwdriver to insert into the slot at the long end of the retaining clip. Push the clip downward to lock up with the center lug at the top of the socket. The heatsink & fan assembly is now firmly attached on the CPU socket. 6. Attach the fan connector of Heatsink & Fan Assembly with the fan connector on the motherboard. ATTENTION: Do not forget to set the correct bus frequency and multiple for your processor.
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2.4. System Memory
This system board provides two 184-pin DDR DIMM slots for DDR 400/333/266/200 un-buffered memory modules.
2.4.1.
DIMM 1 2
Memory Configuration Table
DIMM Module 256MB, 512MB, 1GB 256MB, 512MB, 1GB Total System Memory Total Memory 256MB ~ 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB 256MB ~ 2GB
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Installing and Removing Memory Modules
Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules. 1. Locate the DIMM slot on the board. 2. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away of touching its connectors. 3. Align the two notch keys on the module with the two ribs on the slot. 4. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot automatically snaps into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit in one orientation. 5. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module. ATTENTION: As the static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional modules, make sure you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly before starting these procedures.
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2.5. Connectors, Headers, and Switches
All the connectors, headers and switches mentioned here are depending on your system configuration. Some features you may (or may not) have to connect or to configure depending on the peripherals you have connected. WARNING: 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 system ...
