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    IL8 Intel Pentium 4 System Board Socket 775 User’s Manual 4310-0000-40 Rev. 2.00[...]

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    Copyright and Warranty Notice The information in this document is subj ect 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, accu[...]

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    Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1 1-1. Features & Specifications ........................................................................ 1-1 1-2. Layout Diagram ....................................................................................... 1-3 Chapt[...]

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    3-13. Exit Without Saving ............................................................................... 3-20 Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility............................................... A-1 Appendix B. Install Audio Driver ......................................................................... B-1 Appendix C. Install LAN Dr[...]

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    Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU • Designed for Intel ® 90nm Pentium 4 / Pentium D LGA775 processors with 1066/800 MHz FSB • Supports Intel ® Hyper-Threading / XD-bit / EM64T / EIST Technology 2. Chipset • Intel ® 945P / Intel ® ICH7 Express Chipset 3. Memory • Four 240-pin DIMM slots (U[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1 • 1x FP-Audio header • 1x CD-IN header 10. Back Panel I/O • 1x PS/2 Keyboard, 1x PS/2 Mouse • 1x S/P DIF Out connector • 1x AUDIO connector (Surround-Left/Surround-Right, Rear-Left / Rear-Right, Center/Subwoofer) • 1x AUDIO connector (Mic-In, Line-In, Line-Out) • 4x USB connectors • 1x RJ-45 LAN connector 11. Miscellan[...]

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    Introduction 1-3 1-2. Layout Diagram User’s Manual[...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1 1-4 Chapter 1 IL8 IL8[...]

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    Hardware Setup 2-1 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 i nstalling or unplugging any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to do so may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged. 2-1. Install The[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2 2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly 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 cont act pins with fingers or any object. 3. Always put on the cap when the CPU is not in use. 1. Place the board so as to let the lever [...]

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    Hardware Setup 2-3 The cap plays an imp ortant role in protecting contact pins. In order to prevent bent pin, PUT ON the cap after operation or testing. 7. Lower the plate onto the CPU package. Engage the load lever while gently pressing down the load plate. 8. Secure the lever with the hook under retention tab. 9. Place the heatsink a nd fan assem[...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2 2-3. Install System Memory This motherboard provides four 240-pin DIMM slots for Dual Chan nel DDR2 667/533 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 4GB. • 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 [...]

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    Hardware Setup 2-5 • [Dual Channel Asymmetric]: both channels are populated, but each channel has a different amount of total memory. (Channel A ≠ Channel B) Channel A Channel B Method DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 1 512MB - 256MB - 2 - 256MB - 512MB 3 512MB - - 256MB 4 - 256MB 512MB - 5 256MB 256MB 256MB - 6 256MB 256MB - 256MB 7 256MB - 256MB 256MB[...]

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    2-6 Chapter 2 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches Here we will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches, an d how to connect them. Please read the entire section for necessary inform ation before attempting to finish all the hardwa re installation inside the computer chassis. A complete en larged layout diagram is shown in Chapter 1 f[...]

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    Hardware Setup 2-7 (2). 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, AUXFAN2: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. U[...]

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    2-8 Chapter 2 (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 (in cluding the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory. Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormall[...]

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    Hardware Setup 2-9 (4). 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 USB port. • USB-PWR2: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB2 port. Pi[...]

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    2-10 Chapter 2 (5). Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. • To use the audio connector at front panel, remove all the jumpers on this header, and then connect to front panel by the extension cable provided with the chassis. • To use the audio connector at rear panel, disconnec[...]

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    Hardware Setup 2-11 (6). 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 polarit y for the LED connection. Please pay attention to connec[...]

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    2-12 Chapter 2 (7). Additional USB Port Headers These headers each provide 2 addi tional USB 2.0 ports connection th rough an USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 Data0 - 4 Data1 - 5 Data0 + 6 Data1 + 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 NC 10 NC (8). Internal Audio Connectors This connector connects to [...]

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    Hardware Setup 2-13 (9). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. For more information on how to configure the function mode for SATA, please refer to the item “On-Chip SATA” in the BIOS menu of “On-Chip IDE Device”. (10). Status Indicators • LED1 (5VSB): Thi[...]

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    2-14 Chapter 2 (11). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors The FDC1 connector connects up to two floppy drives with a 34-w ire, 2-connector floppy cable. Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDC1 on t he board, the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives connector. Generally you need only one flo ppy d[...]

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    Hardware Setup 2-15 (12). PCI Express x16 Slot This slot is used to attach the next generation of graphics architecture. (13). PCI Express x1 Slots These slots are used to attach the next generation of I/O architecture. User’s Manual[...]

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    2-16 Chapter 2 (14). Back Panel Connectors • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • OPT-OUT1: This connector provides an S/P DIF Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. • AUDIO1: S.L./S.R. (Surround Left/Surround Right): Connects to the surround left and surround right channel in [...]

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    BIOS Setup 3-1 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM t hat you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a pr ogram that deals with the basi c level of communication between processor and peripher als. Use the BIOS Setup program only wh en installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or pr[...]

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    3-2 Chapter 3 3-1. SoftMenu Setup The SoftMenu utility is ABIT’s ex clusive and ultimate solution in pr ogramming the CPU operating speed. All the parameters regarding CPU FSB speed, multiplier factor, the AGP & PCI clock, and even the CPU core voltage are all available at your fingertips. Brand Name: This item displays the CPU model name. Fr[...]

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    BIOS Setup 3-3  Multiplier Factor: This item displays the multiplier factors for your CPU.  N/B Strap CPU As: This item sets the external hardwar e reset strap assigned to MCH (Memory Contro ller Hub). The options are: [PSB533], [PSB800], and [By CPU]. The default setting is By CPU . To set this option manually: • Select [PSB533] for CPU of[...]

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    3-4 Chapter 3 3-2. Standard CMOS Features This section contains the basic configuration parameters of t he BIOS. These paramet ers include date, hour, VGA card, FDD, and HDD settings. Date (mm:dd:yy): This item sets the date you specify (usually the current date) in the format of [Month], [Date], and [Year]. Time (hh:mm:ss): This item sets the time[...]

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    BIOS Setup 3-5 IDE HDD Auto-Detection: This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing <Enter > key. The parameters will be shown on the screen automatically. IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, Extended IDE Drive: When set to [Auto], the BIOS will au tomatically check what kind of IDE drive you are[...]

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    3-6 Chapter 3 Halt On: This item determines whether the system stops if an error is detected during system boot-up. [All Errors]: The system-boot will stop whenever the BIOS detect a non-fatal error. [No Errors]: The system-boot will not stop for any error detected. [All, But Keyboard]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a keyboard err[...]

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    BIOS Setup 3-7  CPU Feature: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Limit CPUID MaxVal When set to [Enabled], this item limits the CPUID maximum value to 3, whic h is usually required for older OS like Windows NT4.0. Leave this item to its default [Disabled] settings for OS like Windows XP. C1E Function This item appears only for certain [...]

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    3-8 Chapter 3 Boot Up Floppy Seek: When set to [Enabled], the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive is installed or not. Boot Up NumLock Status: This item determines the default state of the numeric keypad at system booting up. [On]: The numeric keypad functions as number keys. [Off]: The numeric keypad functions as arrow keys. Security Opt[...]

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    BIOS Setup 3-9 3-4. Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable: This item sets the optimal timings for the following fo ur items, depending on th e memory module you are using. The default setting “By SPD” configures these four items by re ading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module st or[...]

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    3-10 Chapter 3  PCI Express Root Port Func: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: PCI Express Slot 1 ~ PCI Express Slot 3: This option enables or disables the PCI Express port function. PCI-E Compliancy Mode: This item selects the mode for PCI Express add-on card.  Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu: PEG Force X1: When set t[...]

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    BIOS Setup 3-11 3-5. Integrated Peripherals  On-Chip IDE Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: IDE Bus Master: This option enables or disables the IDE bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. On-Chip IDE-1 Controller: This item selects whether to enable or disable the IDE-1 controller. On-Chip SATA Controller: This ite[...]

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    3-12 Chapter 3 NOTE: This option is configurable only when the item [SATA Mode] is set to [IDE]. Mode IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave IDE Channel 4 Master IDE Channel 4 Slave Enhanced IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave None None SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA4 Combined IDE1 Mast[...]

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    BIOS Setup 3-13  On-Chip PCI Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: On-Chip USB Controller: This option enables or disables the USB controller.  USB 2.0 Controller: This option enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller.  USB Keyboard Support: This item allows you to select [ BIOS ] for using USB keyboard in DOS environment,[...]

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    3-14 Chapter 3 Onboard LAN Controller : This option enables or disables the LAN controller.  Invoke Boot Agent: This item allows you to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly.  Super IO Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: OnBoard FDD Controller: This option[...]

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    BIOS Setup 3-15 3-6. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type: This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1(PowerOn-Suspend)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function. [S3(Suspend-To-RAM)]: Enables the Suspend to RAM function.  Resume by USB From S3: When set to [Enabled], this item allo ws you to use a USB device to wake up a system that is in[...]

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    3-16 Chapter 3 Wake-Up by Ring: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled . When set to Enabled , any event affecting from Modem Ring will awaken a system that has powered down. Wake-Up by Onboard LAN: When set to [Enabled], you can remotely wake up a PC in Soft-Off condition via a LAN card that support the wak[...]

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    BIOS Setup 3-17  KB Power ON Password: This item sets the password required in order to power on your computer. NOTE: Do not forget your password, or you will have to clear the CMOS and reset all parameters in order to utilize this function again.  Hot Key Power ON: This item powers on the system by pressing <Ctrl> key pl us one of each[...]

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    3-18 Chapter 3 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By: This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu.  IRQ Resources: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: This i[...]

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    BIOS Setup 3-19 Maximum Payload Size: This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. 3-8. PC Health Status ABIT FanEQ Control: This item allows you to control the ABIT FanEQ by pressing the <Enter> key. Shutdown Temperature: This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the syst em automatically in or der to pre[...]

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    3-20 Chapter 3 3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 3-10. Load Optimized Defaults This option loads the BIOS defau lt values that are fact ory settings for optima l-performance system operations. 3-11. Set Password This option protects the BIOS configurati[...]

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    Install Intel Chipset Software Utility A-1 Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility NOTE: Please install this Intel Chipset driver first after having installed the Windows operating system. The installation procedur es and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of othe r OS, please follow its on-s[...]

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    A-2 Appendix A A-2 Appendix A IL8 IL8[...]

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    Install Audio Driver B-1 Appendix B. Install Audio Driver The installation procedur es and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of othe r OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, dou[...]

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    B-2 Appendix B B-2 Appendix B IL8 IL8[...]

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    Install LAN Driver C-1 Appendix C. Install LAN Driver The installation procedur es and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of othe r OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically. If not, doubl e[...]

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    C-2 Appendix C IL8[...]

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    Install USB 2.0 Driver D-1 Appendix D. Install USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: To install the USB 2.0 Driver for Windows XP / Windows 2000, yo u have to download the latest SP2 (service pack 2) / SP4 (service pack 4) or later version first from Microsoft’s web site. User’s Manual[...]

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    D-2 Appendix D D-2 Appendix D IL8 IL8[...]

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    FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) E-1 Appendix E. FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) ABIT FlashMenu is the most stable Windows-bas ed BIOS flash available. No more worries from crashing. With one click of BIOS updating, ABIT users can flash their BIOS more easily and in less time. The installation procedur es and screen shots in this section are based o[...]

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    E-2 Appendix E IL8[...]

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    ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) F-1 Appendix F. ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) ABIT EQ is a self-diagnostic system for PC based on motherboards designed and manufactured by ABIT Computer Corporation. It will protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of Power Supply Voltage, CPU & System Fans Speed, and CPU & System Tempe[...]

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    F-2 Appendix F IL8[...]

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    Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) G-1 Appendix G. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Q & A: Q: Do I need to clear the CMOS before I use a new motherboard to ass emble 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 [...]

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    G-2 Appendix G 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 opera tion, in order to help our te chnical support personnel quickly determine the problem with your motherboard and give y ou t[...]

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    Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) G-3 Main instructions: To fill in this “ Technical Support Form ”, refer to the step-by-step instructions given below: 1 * . MODEL: Note the model number given in your user’s manual. Example: IL8 2 * . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**[...]

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    G-4 Appendix G  Technical Support Form  Company Name:  Phone Number:  Contact Person:  Fax Number:  E-mail Address: Model * BIOS ID # * Motherboard Model No. DRIVER REV OS/Application * Hardware Name Brand Specifications CPU * HDD IDE1 IDE2 CD-ROM-Drive IDE1 IDE2 System Memory ADD-ON CARD Problem Description: IL8[...]

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    How to Get Technical Support H-1 Appendix H. How to Get Technical Support (From our website) http://www.abit.com.tw (In North America) http://www.abit-usa.com (In Europe) http://www.abit.nl Thank you for choosing ABIT products. ABIT sells all our products through distributors, resellers and system integrators; we have no direct sales to end-users. [...]

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    H-2 Appendix H 4. Internet Newsgroups. They are a great source of information and many people there can offer help. ABIT's Internet News group, alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit , is an ideal forum for the public to exchange informati on and discuss experiences they have had with ABIT products. Many times you will see that your question has alre[...]

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    How to Get Technical Support H-3 North America and 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 Sales: sales@abit-usa.com Latin America Sales: ventas@abit-usa.com Marketing: marketing@abit-usa.com Web Site: http://www.abit-usa.com RMA Center: http://rma.abit-u[...]

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    H-4 Appendix H Poland ABIT Computer (Poland) Co. Ltd. Przedstawicielstwo w Polsce ul. Wita Stwosza 28, 50-149 Wrocław Tel: 48 71 780 78 65 / 66 Fax: 48 71 372 30 87 Japan Web Site: http://www.abit4u.jp Taiwan Head Office (Serving all other territories not listed above. Taiwan is 8+ GMT time, and may have different holiday calendar from yours.) ABI[...]