Abit AN9 32X manual

Introduction Motherboard AMD Socket AM2 User’s Manual Hardware Setup BIOS Setup Driver & Utility CD Appendix For more information: www.abit.com.tw  AMD Socket AM2 ATX Motherboard  NB: NVIDIA C51XE  SB: NVIDIA MCP55PXE  2GHz HT  Dual DDR2 800 DIMM Slots  NVIDIA SLI Technology  Dual PCI-E X16 Slots  Dual GbE LAN  IEEE[...]

User’s Manual English, 1 st Edition May, 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 im [...]

Introduction Contents 1. Introduction ..................................................................... 1-1 Hardware Setup BIOS Setup Driver & Utility CD Appendix 1.1 Fatal1ty ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Features & Specifications .........................................[...]

3.2 Standard CMOS Features ..............................................................3-3 3.3 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................. 3-3 3.4 Advanced Chipset Features........................................................... 3-4 3.5 Integrated Peripherals............................................[...]

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Introduction 1.2 Features & Specifications CPU • Supports Socket 940 AM2 Processor with 2GHz system bus using Hyper-Transport™ Technology • Supports AMD CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology Chipset • Northbridge: NVIDIA ® C51XE Chipset • Southbridge: NVIDIA ® MCP55PXE Chipset Memory • Four 240-pin DIMM slots • Supports Dual Channel[...]

• 2x IEEE1394a headers Rear Panel I/O • OTES GT ™ • 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector • 1x PS/2 Mouse connector • 2x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN ports • 4x USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous • ATX form factor (305mm x 245mm) Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice. For more information: www.abit.com.tw 1-4[...]

Introduction 1.3 Motherboard Layout 1-5[...]

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Hardware Setup 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 .[...]

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 o r spacers on the chassis.[...]

Hardware Setup 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. This header uses a j[...]

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 batte[...]

Hardware Setup 2.3.2 Wake-up Headers These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. • PS2-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (Default): Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. • USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (Default): Disable wake-up function suppo[...]

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 connecte[...]

Hardware Setup 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 conn ection. Please pay attention to connect th[...]

2.4.3 FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector • SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector • AUXFAN1~4: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector ※ These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. 2-8[...]

Hardware Setup 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. 2.5.1 CPU Socket AM2 ※ DO NOT touch or bend the delicate pins on the CPU whenever you are holding it. The installation procedures vary with different ty[...]

4. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the retention frame. Match the heatsink clip with the socket mounting-lug. Hook the spring clip to the mounting-lug. 5. On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the retention frame. 6. Connect the CPU cooling fan power cable to the CPUFAN1 connector on this [...]

Hardware Setup 2.5.2 DDR2 Memory Slots This motherboard provides four 240-pin DIMM slots for Dual Channel DDR2 800 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 8GB. To reach the performance of Dual Channel DDR2, the following rules must be obeyed: • For a 2-DIMM dual-channel installation: Populate DIMM modules of the same type and size on slot[...]

To install system memory: 1. Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules. 2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board. 3. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away of touching its connectors. 4. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot. 5. Firmly press the module into the [...]

Hardware Setup 2.5.3 PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots (Install Graphics Card) These slots support the connections of graphics cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. This motherboard provides dual PCI-Express X16 slots for one or two graphics cards installation: One PCIE graphics card installation (Normal Mode): Insert your PCIE graphics car[...]

To install two SLI-ready graphics cards under SLI Mode, you will need to: • Prepare two identical NVIDIA certified, SLI-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards (the same model from the same manufacturer). • Make sure the graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver form NVIDIA website ( www.nvidia.com ). • [...]

Hardware Setup 4. To install together with the SLI supporting bracket, unscrew the central hole of the I/O panel, insert the SLI supporting bracket, and then have it secured. The default airflow direction blows the motherboard. To reverse the airflow, pull out the fan body from the frame, overturn and push it in. 5. To install without the SLI FAN a[...]

2.5.4 AudioMAX Connection Slot This slot provides the audio input/output connection over the rear I/O part through an add-on daughter-card. Find your “ AudioMAX ” daughter-card and its driver in the motherboard package. • S/PDIF Out: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. • S/PD[...]

Hardware Setup • FP-AUDIO1: This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. This header provides the front panel connection for HD (High Definition) Audio, yet for AC’97 Audio CODEC connection, you must carefully check the pin assignment before connecting from the front panel module. An incorrect connection may cause malf[...]

3. Click “ Disabled front panel jack detection ”, and then click “OK” to confirm. S/PDIF Connection: In the motherboard package you can find one audio daughter-card and one optical-fiber cable. • S/PDIF Input Connection: 1. Remove the rubber protection-cap. Attach one end of the optical cable with the 3.5mm Optical-to-Stereo adapter, and [...]

Hardware Setup 2.6 Connecting Peripheral Devices 2.6.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors The FDC1 connector connects up to two floppy dr ives 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. Gene[...]

2.6.2 Serial ATA Connectors Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by a thin SATA cable. The RAID 0/1/0+1/5/JBOD configuration is also possible through the combination of disk arrays through these SATA connectors: To connect SATA device: 1. A ttach either end of the si g nal cable to the SATA connector on mother[...]

Hardware Setup 2.6.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers Besides the 4x USB 2.0 ports located at rear I/ O part, this motherboard also features 3x more USB 2.0 headers onboard. Each header supports 2x additional USB 2.0 ports by connecting bracket or cable to the rear I/O panel or the front-mounted USB ports of your chassis. Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin [...]

2.6.4 Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers Each header supports 1x additional IEEE1394 port by connecting bracket or cable to the rear I/O panel or the front-mounted IEEE1394 port of your chassis. Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment 1 TPA0 + 2 TPA0 - 3 Ground 4 Ground 5 TPB0 + 6 TPB0 - 7 +12V 8 +12V 10 Ground ※ Make sure the connecting cable bears [...]

Hardware Setup 2.6.5 PCI Express X1 Add-on Slots These slots provide the connection of add-on cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 2.6.6 PCI Add-on Slots This slot provides the connection of add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2-23[...]

2.6.7 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. 2-24[...]

Hardware Setup 2.7 Onboard Status Display 2.7.1 POST Code Displayer This is an LED device to display the “ POST ” Code, the acronym of P ower O n S elf T est. The computer will execute the POST action whene ver you power on the computer. The POST process is controlled by the BIOS. It is used to detect the status of the computer’s main compone[...]

2.7.2 Power Source Indicators These indicators work as a reminding device to display the power status of this motherboard with power source connected. • 5VSB: Lights On: Your ATX power supplier is connected with power source, and its power switch is on. Lights Off: Your ATX power supplier is not connected with power source, or connected with powe[...]

Hardware Setup 2.8 Connecting I/O Devices • OTES GT™: This exclusive technology is served to cool the motherboard's heat-source by the cool-assembly consisted of fin-heatsink, heat pipe, and fans. (Keep the area for outgoing heat wave open.) • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • LAN1/LAN2: Connects[...]

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BIOS Setup 3. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPRO M that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to “Run[...]

3.1 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: 3.1.1 OC Guru This option configures the CPU’s clock and voltage. 3.1.2 ABIT EQ This option displays CPU/system temperature, fan speed, and voltage. 3-2[...]

BIOS Setup 3.2 Standard CMOS Features This option configures the time, date, and hard disk type, etc. 3.3 Advanced BIOS Features This option configures the boot sequence. 3-3[...]

3.4 Advanced Chipset Features This option configures the DRAM timing. 3.5 Integrated Peripherals This option configures onboard device control. 3-4[...]

BIOS Setup 3.6 Power Management Setup This option configures the power management. 3.7 PnP/PCI Configurations This option configures the IRQ settings, latency timers, etc. 3-5[...]

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 Set Password This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access[...]

Driver & Utility CD 4. Driver & Utility CD The “Driver & Utility CD” that came packed with this motherboard contains drivers, utilities and software applications required for its basic and advanced features. Place the “Driver & Utility CD” into the CD-ROM dr ive in your system. The following installation auto-run screen appe[...]

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Appendix 5. Appendix 5.1 POST Code Definitions 5.1.1 AWARD POST Code Definitions POST (hex) Description CF Test CMOS R/W functionality C0 Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers C1 Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC -Auto-detection of L2 cache (so[...]

25 Early PCI Initialization: -Enumerate PCI bus number. -Assign memory & I/O resource -Search for a valid VGA device & VGA BIOS, and put it into C000:0 26 1. If Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is not defined Onboard clock generator initialization. Disable respective clock resource to empty PCI & DIMM slots. 2. Init onboard PWM 3. Init onbo[...]

Appendix 6B Program chipset registers according to items described in Setup & Auto-configuration table 6D 1. Assign resources to all ISA PnP devices 2. Auto assign ports to onboard COM ports if the corresponding item in Setup is set to “AUTO” 6F 1. Initialize floppy controller 2. Set up floppy related fields in 40:hardware 75 Detect & i[...]

5.1.2 AC2005 POST Code Definitions POST (hex) Description 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. Check CPU core voltage 8.8. CPU core voltage ready 8.9. Initial clock generator IC 8.A.[...]

Appendix 5.2 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?) 5.2.1 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 th e CMOS before installing a new motherboard. Please move the CMOS jumper from its default 1-2 position to 2-3 for a few seconds, a[...]

Q: How to get a quick response for my request on technical support? A: Please carry out a simple troubleshooting before sending “ Technical Support Form ”: System boot-up fails after the system had been assembled: Check the motherboard’s supporting specifications first to see if all the key components attached in your system can meet. To do s[...]

Appendix • Memory size: Type in the size of your memory module. Example: 512M* 4PCS • Memory configuration: Type in the memory configuration in BIOS setting. Example: Memory Timing: 2.5-3-3-7 @533MHz • Graphics information: Note Graphics card’s brand, model and driver version • Graphics card: Type in the brand and model name of your graph[...]

5.2.2 Technical Support Form 5-8 Country: First name: Last Name: Subject: Motherboard: BIOS Version: CPU: Memory brand: Memory size: Memory configuration: Graphics card: Graphics driver version: Power supply maker: Power supply wattage: Storage devices: Optical devices: Other devices: Operating system: Problem description:[...]

Appendix 5.2.3 UNIVERSAL ABIT Contact Information Taiwan Head Office UNIVERSAL ABIT Co. Ltd. No. 323, Yang Guang St., Neihu, Taipei, 114, Taiwan Tel: 886-2-8751-8888 Fax: 886-2-8751-3382 North America, South America ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation 2901 Bayview Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, U.S.A. Tel: 1-510-623-0500 Fax: 1-510-623-1092 Website: http[...]

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