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Quick Installation Guide 

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1-5.  (Russian) Краткое руководство по установке BG7mL 

Благодарим вас за приобретение материнской платы производства ABIT. Эта 
материнская плата предназначена для использования с процессорами Intel Socket 478. 
Она поддерживает структуру Intel Socket 478, максимальный объем памяти DDR 
составляет 2 Гбайт. 

Более подробные сведения о материнской плате приведены в руководстве пользователя. 
Краткое руководство по установке предназначено для опытных специалистов. Если вы 
собираете компьютер впервые, ознакомьтесь сперва с руководством пользователя или 
попросите техника помочь в настройке компьютерной системы. 

Расположение компонентов BG7mL 

 

User’s Manual 

Summary of Contents for BG7ML

Page 1: ...cidental 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...

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Page 3: ...AGRAM 2 4 CHAPTER 3 HARDWARE SETUP 3 1 3 1 INSTALL THE MOTHERBOARD 3 1 3 2 INSTALL PENTIUM 4 CPU AND HEATSINK SUPPORTING BASE 3 2 3 3 INSTALL SYSTEM MEMORY 3 3 3 4 CONNECTORS HEADERS AND SWITCHES 3 4 CHAPTER 4 BIOS SETUP 4 1 4 1 SOFTMENU SETUP 4 2 4 2 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES SETUP MENU 4 4 4 3 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES SETUP MENU 4 7 4 4 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP MENU 4 10 4 5 INTEGRATED PERIPHE...

Page 4: ...ALL VGA DRIVER C 1 APPENDIX D INSTALL AUDIO DRIVER D 1 APPENDIX E INSTALL LAN DRIVER E 1 APPENDIX F INSTALL USB2 0 DRIVER F 1 APPENDIX G BIOS UPDATE GUIDE G 1 APPENDIX H THE WINBOND HARDWARE DOCTOR UTILITY H 1 APPENDIX I INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR SUSPEND TO RAM I 1 APPENDIX J TROUBLESHOOTING NEED ASSISTANCE J 1 APPENDIX K HOW TO GET TECHNICAL SUPPORT K 1 BG7mL ...

Page 5: ...our first attempt at setting up computer system we suggest that you to read the full version manual first or ask a technician to help you set up the computer system 1 1 Chinese BG7mL 快速安裝指引 感謝您購買 ABIT 的主機板 此主機板是設計給 Intel Socket 478 Pentium 4 處理器使用 支援 Intel Socket 478 架構的處理器 並支援最高至 2GB 容量的 DDR 記憶體模組 如您要瞭解此主機板更詳細的資訊 請參閱我們的完整版使用手冊 裡面會有詳盡的說 明 此快速安裝手冊是給有經驗的系統組裝者使用 如果這是您第 次嘗試來組裝您的 電腦系統 我們建議您先去閱讀完整版的使用手冊...

Page 6: ...et 478 同時您必需檢視處理器溫 度偵測熱敏電阻的高度 如果有的話 然後再小心的將 Intel Pentium 4 處理器 安裝到 Socket 478 腳座 去 安裝散熱器與散熱風扇是必需的 那樣 可以讓您的處理器適當 散熱 未安裝 這些散熱裝置可能導致處理器過熱並且 會損壞您的處理器 Intel Socket 478 處理 器在運作時會產生大量的熱量 所以您 需要使用專門為 Intel Socket 478 處理器 設計的大型散熱風扇 否則 可能導致 過熱且會損壞您的處理器 處理器風扇 未裝置妥當並且風扇電源線尚未連接妥 當之前 請不要把 ATX 電源供應器的電 源纜線接到主機板 如此將可避免 些潛在損壞處理器的可能性 BG7mL ...

Page 7: ...組插入 DIMM 插槽 請注意記憶體模組的楔子是如何 對應到 DIMM 插槽 的卡榫之 此種 設計可確保 DDR DIMM 記憶體模組僅 能由 個方向插到 DIMM 插槽之 當 您將 DDR DIMM 記憶體模組完全插入 DIMM 插槽時 模組退出 固定 夾應該會將 DDR DIMM 記憶體模組自兩側卡緊並緊 緊 固定住記憶體模組 請依 DIMM1 DIMM2 插槽的順序來安裝記憶體模組 最後 您必需將所有必需的裝置纜線連接到主機板 相關的連接頭或是連接器 面 以 完成您系統的硬體安裝動作 連接器 連接頭以及附加卡的安裝 在任何 部電腦機殼的裡面 都必需連接 些纜線與插頭 這些纜線與插頭通常都是 對 的連接至主機板的連接埠 您必需注意任何 條纜線的連接方向 如果可能的 話 請 併注意連接埠第 根針腳的位置 您將會安裝 些特殊功能的附加卡到主機板 面 像是 SCSI 卡或是 AGP 顯示卡等...

Page 8: ...apter 1 將電源供應器的電源線連接頭與主機板 的 ATX1 ATX12V 連接頭連接起來 請將電源供應器的 ATX 電源接頭確實 壓入主機板 的 ATX1 ATX12V1 接頭 並確定連接妥當 註 請注意針腳的位置及方向 處理器參數的設定 當您將所有的硬體安裝完畢以後 就可以開啟電腦的電源並進入 BIOS 的選項 如您想 要瞭解相關且更為詳細的資訊 請參閱我們的完整版使用手冊 裡面會有詳盡的說明 BG7mL ...

Page 9: ...ー ボードは Intel Socket 478 Pentium 4 プロセッサ用に設計されています 最高 2GB の DDR メモリを搭載した Intel Socket 478 構造をサポートします このマザーボードの詳細については ユーザーズマニュアルの完全版を参照してくだ さい このクイックインストールガイドは 経験あるシステム構築者向けに書かれま した 今回始めてコンピュータシステムをセットアップする方は まず完全版のマニ ュアルをお読みになるか 専門技術者に連絡してコンピュータシステムのセットアッ プを行うようお勧めします レバー BG7mL マザーボードの配置 User s Manual ...

Page 10: ...ントが搭載されている場合 そ の後で プロセッサを Socket 478 にゆ っくり差し込むことができます ヒートシンクと冷却ファンの取り付け は コンピュータから熱を分散させる ために必要となります これらのアイ テムを取り付けないと 過熱してプロ セッサが破損する原因となります Intel Socket 478 プロセッサは動作中に 高熱を発生するため Intel Socket 478 プロセッサ用に特別に設計された大き なヒートシンクが必要となります そ うでないと 過熱してプロセッサが破 損することもあります プロセッサフ ァンとその電源ケーブルを正しく取り 付けるまでは ATX 電源ケーブルをマ ザーボードに決して差し込まないでく ださい これにより プロセッサの破 損を避けることができます BG7mL ...

Page 11: ...ジュールがソ ケットにどのように固定されているか 注意してください これにより DDR DIMM モジュールに差し込む方法が 1 つしかないことを確認できます DDR DIMM モジュールを DDR DIMM ソケットにしっかりと押し込み モジュールが DDR DIMM ソケットに完全に差し込まれていることを確認します これらのモジュールに対して DIMM1 から DIMM2 まで順に差し込むようにお勧め します 次に すべての必要なデバイスケーブルをマザーボードの関連ヘッダとコネクタに接 続して システムのハードウェア取付けを終了する必要があります コネクタ ヘッダ スイッチおよびアダプタ コンピュータのケース内部には 複数のケーブルやプラグを接続できます これらの ケーブルやプラグは 通常マザーボードにあるコネクタに 1 つずつ接続されます ケ ーブルの接続方向には十分な注意を払い ま...

Page 12: ...コネクタに差し込む 電源装置から出ている電源ブロックコ ネクタをこの ATX1 ATX12V1 に接続し ます コネクタが十分奥まで装着されて いることをご確認ください 注意 ピンの位置と方向を良く確認して ください BIOS のセットアップ ハードウェアの取り付けが完了したら コンピュータの電源をオンにし BIOS Setup アイテムに移動して プロセッサのパラメータをセットアップします 詳細について は ユーザーズマニュアルの完全版を参照してください BG7mL ...

Page 13: ...it der Kapazität von bis zu 2 GB RAM Beziehen Sie sich bitte für detaillierte Informationen über diese Hauptplatine auf die vollständige Version des Benutzerbuchs Diese Schnellinstallationsanleitung ist für erfahrene Systemaufbauer gedacht Ist es Ihr erster Versuch ein Computersystem aufzubauen dann empfehlen wir Ihnen zuerst das vollständige Benutzerhandbuch zu lesen oder einen Techniker zum Aufb...

Page 14: ...tte den Prozessor langsam in den Socket 478 ein Ein Kühlkörper und Lüfter ist erforderlich um die Hitze des Prozessors zu vertreiben Wurden die zwei Vorrichtungen nicht installiert kann eine Überhitzung und ein Schaden am Prozessor entstehen Ein Intel Socket 478 Prozessor erzeugt viel Hitze Deshalb müssen Sie einen speziell für einen Intel Socket 478 Prozessor ausgelegten großen Kühlkörper verwend...

Page 15: ...in den Steckplatz eingesteckt werden kann Drücken Sie das DDR DIMM Modul fest in den DDR DIMM Steckplatz bis es komplett und fest darin sitzt Für solche Module empfehlen wir Ihnen die Bestückung von DIMM1 zu DIMM2 in dieser Reihenfolge Danach müssen Sie alle nötigen Gerätekabel mit den entsprechenden Sockeln und Anschlüssen auf der Hauptplatine verbinden um die Hardwareinstallation Ihres Systems z...

Page 16: ... drücken um eine feste Verbindung zu garantieren Hinweis Achten Sie auf die richtige Ausrichtung und Position der Pole BIOS Setup Schalten Sie nach der vervollständigten Hardwareinstallation den Computer ein und gehen zur Option im BIOS um die Prozessorparameter einzustellen Für detaillierte Informationen beziehen Sie sich bitte auf das vollständige Benutzerhandbuch BG7mL ...

Page 17: ...formations relatives à cette carte mère plus détaillées veuillez vous référer à notre version complète du manuel utilisateur Ce guide d installation rapide est créé pour les assembleurs système expérimentés S il s agit de votre premier essai pour installer un ordinateur nous vous suggérons de lire d abord le manuel en version complète ou de demander l aide d un technicien pour vous aider à configu...

Page 18: ...t le processeur dans le Socket 478 Installer un dissipateur thermique et un ventilateur de refroidissement est nécessaire pour que la chaleur se dégage de votre processeur Ne pas installer ces composants pourrait provoquer une surchauffe et des dommages au processeur Le processeur Socket 478 Intel produira beaucoup de chaleur lors de son fonctionnement donc vous aurez à utiliser un grand dissipate...

Page 19: ...ment DDR DIMM assurez vous que le module est installé complètement dans l emplacement DDR DIMM Pour ces modules nous vous suggérons de remplir de DIMM1 à DIMM2 en respectant l ordre Ensuite vous aurez à connecter les câbles de tous les périphériques nécessaires dans les socles de connexion et connecteurs correspondants se trouvant sur la carte mère pour terminer l installation matérielle de votre ...

Page 20: ...ur ATX1 ATX12V1 pour assurer une bonne connexion Remarque Faites attention à la position des broches et à l orientation Configuration du BIOS Une fois le matériel installé complètement démarrez l ordinateur et allez sur l item dans le BIOS pour configurer les paramètres du processeur Pour les informations détaillées veuillez vous référer à la version complète du manuel utilisateur BG7mL ...

Page 21: ...на поддерживает структуру Intel Socket 478 максимальный объем памяти DDR составляет 2 Гбайт Более подробные сведения о материнской плате приведены в руководстве пользователя Краткое руководство по установке предназначено для опытных специалистов Если вы собираете компьютер впервые ознакомьтесь сперва с руководством пользователя или попросите техника помочь в настройке компьютерной системы Располож...

Page 22: ...ановка радиатора и вентилятора необходима для рассеивания тепла от процессора Неустановка радиатора и вентилятора может привести к перегреву и повреждению процессора Процессор Intel Socket 478 сильно нагревается в процессе работы поэтому необходимо пользоваться специальным радиатором разработанным для процессора Intel Socket 478 В противном случае процессор может перегреться и выйти из строя Не по...

Page 23: ...соб установки модуля DDR DIMM Вставьте модуль DDR DIMM в гнездо DDR DIMM и убедитесь что модуль надежно установлен в гнездо DDR DIMM Для этих модулей мы рекомендуем устанавливать память начиная с DIMM1 и далее по DIMM2 Подключите все необходимые кабели для подключения устройств к соответствующим разъемам на материнской плате чтобы завершить установку аппаратуры вашей системы Разъемы переключатели ...

Page 24: ...ATX1 ATX12V1 до упора чтобы обеспечить надежное соединение Примечание Обратите внимание на положение контактов и ориентацию разъема Настройка BIOS По окончании установки аппаратуры включите питание и перейдите в меню BIOS Setup чтобы настроить параметры процессора За более подробной информацией обращайтесь к руководству пользователя BG7mL ...

Page 25: ...ria DDR Per maggiori e dettagliate informazioni su questa scheda madre si prega di fare riferimento alla versione integrale del Manuale utente Questa guida all installazione veloce è intesa per costruttori esperi di sistemi Se questa è la prima volta che si cerca di installare un sistema si consiglia di leggere innanzi tutto la versione integrale del manuale oppure di chiedere aiuto ad un tecnico ...

Page 26: ...t 478 L installazione di un dispersore di calore e di una ventolina di raffreddamento è necessaria per dissipare il calore generano dal processore Diversamente si provocherà il surriscaldamento e conseguente danneggiamento del processore I processori Intel Socket 478 producono una gran quantità di calore è quindi necessario impiegare un dispersore di calore potente che sia progettato specialmente ...

Page 27: ...DR DIMM nello slot DDR DIMM assicurandosi che il modulo sia inserito completamente nello slot DDR DIMM Per questi moduli si suggerisce di inserire con ordine i chip elettronici da DIMM1 a DIMM2 Per completare l installazione dell hardware del sistema bisogna collegare tutti i cavi delle attrezzature necessarie ai relativi collettori e connettori sulla scheda madre Connettori collettori interruttor...

Page 28: ...X al connettore ATX1 ATX12V1 assicurando così un buon collegamento Nota Prestare attenzione alla posizione ed all orientamento dei pin Impostazione BIOS Quando l hardware è stato installato completamente accendere il computer ed andare alla voce BIOS per impostare i parametri del processore Per informazioni dettagliate si prega di fare riferimento alla versione integrale del Manuale utente BG7mL ...

Page 29: ...ful desktop and cost effective integrated solution available today The motherboard incorporates the 845 GL GMCH and 82801DB ICH4 chipsets which combines support for PS 2 keyboard and mouse connectors two USB ports a LAN connector a high speed serial port a VGA port an EPP ECP parallel port audio jacks for microphone line in line out and CD in and a game port as well as supporting Plug and Play In ...

Page 30: ...hannel Audio CODEC on board 5 System BIOS Award Plug and Play BIOS supports APM and ACPI Write Protect Anti Virus function by AWARD BIOS 6 Multi I O Functions 2 channels of Bus Master IDE Ports supporting up to Ultra ATA 100 PS 2 Keyboard and PS 2 Mouse connectors 1 floppy port up to 2 88MB 1 parallel port EPP ECP 1 serial port 2 USB 2 0 ports 1 RJ45 LAN port 1 standard 15 pin VGA connector 2 onbo...

Page 31: ...m temperature and one thermal header for other devices temperature monitoring Keyboard and Mouse Power On Built in IrDA TX RX header The Switching Power Supply must meet ATX 2 03 specification with ATX12V and AUX Power connectors Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice User s Manual ...

Page 32: ...2 4 Chapter 2 2 3 Layout Diagram BG7mL ...

Page 33: ...erboard to the chassis base use with studs or use with spacers Figure 2 1 shows the shape of studs and spacers There may be several types but all look similar In principle the best way to attach the board is to use with 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 ther...

Page 34: ...CPU socket lever sideways away from the socket and then upwards to 90 degree Insert the CPU with the correct orientation Do not use extra force to insert CPU it only fit in one orientation Closing down the socket lever while holding down the CPU 3 Put the heatsink faces down onto the CPU until it completely covers the CPU 4 Put the heatsink supporting cover onto the heatsink Make sure all the four...

Page 35: ...ctronic components of the computer or optional boards Before starting these procedures ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly 1 Power off the computer and disconnect the AC power cord 2 Locate the DDR DIMM slot 3 Push both ejector tabs of the DDR DIMM slot outward 4 Insert the memory module into the DDR DIMM slot Note how the module is keye...

Page 36: ...on Layout Diagram for all the position of connectors and headers on the board that you may refer to 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 remov...

Page 37: ... jumper to clear the CMOS memory Short pin 2 and pin 3 only when you want to clear the CMOS memory The default setting is pin 1 and pin 2 shorted for normal operation NOTE Turn the power off first including the 5V standby power before clearing the CMOS memory Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormally or malfunction User s Manual ...

Page 38: ...isable the onboard LAN and to use the add on LAN adapter The default setting is pin 1 and pin 2 shorted for onboard LAN adapter 5 SPEAKER1 Speaker Connection Header This header connects to the onboard or chassis speaker Remove the jumper hat for chassis speaker operation The default setting is pin 1 and pin 2 shorted for onboard speaker operation BG7mL ...

Page 39: ...onboard USB connectors four of them are available through these headers Pin Number Pin Assignment Pin Number Pin Assignment 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 Data0 4 Data1 5 Data0 6 Data1 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 NC 10 NC IR1 Infrared Device Header 7 This header connects to an optional IR device attached to chassis This motherboard supports standard IR transfer rates User s Manual ...

Page 40: ...ssis To use the audio connector at rear panel disconnect the extension cable attach the jumpers back at pin 5 6 and pin 9 10 default setting Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment 1 Audio Mic 2 Ground 3 Audio Mic Bias 4 VCC 5 Speaker Out Right Channel 6 Speaker Out Right Channel Return 7 X 8 NC 9 Speaker Out Left Channel 10 Speaker Out Left Channel Return 9 CDIN1 CDIN2 Internal Audio Connector Thes...

Page 41: ... connectors on each floppy cable providing two floppy disk drives connection Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to this FDC1 and the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives Generally you need only one floppy disk drive in your system Note The red line on the ribbon cable should be aligned with pin 1 on this connector User s Manual ...

Page 42: ...he ribbon cable to the connectors on hard drives If you want to connect two hard drives together through one IDE channel you must configure the second drive to Slave mode after the first Master drive Please refer to the drives documentation for jumper settings The first drive connected to IDE1 is usually referred to as Primary Master and the second drive as Primary Slave The first drive connected ...

Page 43: ... pay attention to connect these headers A wrong orientation will only cause the LED not lighting but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction Pin 1 3 HDD LED Connects to the HDD LED cable of chassis front panel Pin 5 7 RESET Connects to the Reset Switch cable of chassis front panel Pin 2 4 SP LED Connects to the Suspend LED cable if there is one of chassis front panel Pin ...

Page 44: ...on board COM1 connector and the other one is available with an extension cable and I O shield connected through the COM2 header VGA1 Connector Connects to monitor MIDI GAME Port Connector Connects to joystick game pad or other simulation hardware devices Line Out Connects to headphone or an external powered stereo speaker Line In Connects to the line out from external audio sources Mic In Connects...

Page 45: ...will not even be able to boot the computer after it has crashed We recommend that you do not change the parameters inside the BIOS unless you are very familiar with them If you are not able to boot your computer anymore please refer to the description of JP1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header in Chapter 3 When you start the computer the BIOS program controls it The BIOS first operates an auto diagnostic ...

Page 46: ...etup of BIOS parameters to save these parameters and to exit the BIOS Setup menu Press Page Up Page Down or keys when you want to modify the BIOS parameters for the active option 4 1 SoftMenu Setup This menu specifies your settings for CPU frequency and voltage control Figure 4 2 SoftMenu Setup CPU Operating Speed This option sets the CPU speed Select the CPU speed according the type and speed of ...

Page 47: ...s the multiplier factor of your CPU NOTE Some processors might have this multiplier factor locked so there is no way to choose a higher multiplier factor Speed Error Hold The default setting is Disabled If you change the setting to Enabled when the CPU speed setting is wrong the system will hold DRAM Ratio CPU DRAM This item determines the frequency ratio between CPU and DRAM CPU Core Voltage This...

Page 48: ... this item month mm date dd and year yy Time hh mm ss You can set the time in this item hour hh minute mm and second ss IDE Primary Master Slave and IDE Secondary Master Slave These items have a sub menu to let you choose further options You can refer to figure 4 4 to check what options are available Figure 4 4 IDE Primary Master Setup Screen Shot IDE HDD Auto Detection Press the Enter key for the...

Page 49: ...ccording to your operating system choose four operating modes NORMAL LBA LARGE Auto The HDD auto detection option in the sub menu will automatically detect the parameters of your hard disk and the mode supported Auto Lets the BIOS detect your HDD access mode and make the decisions Normal mode Standard normal mode supports hard disks of up to 528MB or less This mode directly uses positions indicate...

Page 50: ...G Setting a value of 65536 means no hard disk exists Landing Zone This is a non data area on the disk s inner cylinder where the heads can rest when the power is turned off The minimum number you can enter is 0 the maximum number you can enter is 65536 Sector The minimum segment of track length that can be assigned to stored data Sectors usually are grouped into blocks or logical blocks that funct...

Page 51: ...ting to access the hard disk CPU L1 L2 Cache This item is used to enable or to disable the CPU level 1 cache When the cache is set to Disabled it is much slower so the default setting for this item is Enabled since it will speed up memory access Some old and very poorly written programs will make the computer malfunction or crash if the system speed is too high In this case you should disable this...

Page 52: ...display a floppy disk drive error message If this item is disabled the BIOS will skip this test Boot Up NumLock Status On At boot up the Numeric Keypad is in numeric mode Default Settings Off At boot up the Numeric Keypad is in cursor control mode Gate A20 Option This item allows you to select how gate A20 is handled Gate A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbytes When set to Fast the s...

Page 53: ...l have to open the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up the system But by doing this you will have to reset all previously set options APIC Mode If you set to Enabled the next item will be available to choose When you set it to Disabled the system will use the default six PCI IRQs for all devices and will not increase the number of PCI IRQs MPS Ver Control Fo...

Page 54: ...ble or you will not be able to boot up If you don t know the hardware very well use default values i e use the LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS option The only time you might consider making any changes is if you discover that data is being lost while using your system Figure 4 6 Chipset Features Setup Screen DRAM Timing Selectable This item sets the optimal timings for the following four items depending on th...

Page 55: ...OS Cacheable You can select Enabled or Disabled The default setting is Enabled Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS resulting in better system performance However if any program writes to this memory area a system error may result Memory Hole At 15M 16M Two options are available Enabled and Disabled The default setting is Disabled This option is used to reserve the memory block 15M 16M for ISA...

Page 56: ... AGP device AGP Data Transfer Rate You can select the AGP device data transfer rate capability On Chip Video Window Size This option specifies the amount of system memory that can be used by the AGP graphic data On Chip Frame Buffer Size This option selects the size of on chip frame buffer Boot Display This item is used for Intel define ADD card only Leave this item to its default settings BG7mL ...

Page 57: ...so disable the Master Slave Drive PIO Mode and Master Slave Drive Ultra DMA Master Slave Drive PIO Mode Six options are available Auto Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 The five IDE PIO Programmed Input Output items let you set a PIO mode 0 4 for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance In Auto mode default s...

Page 58: ...Support Two options are available OS and BIOS The default setting is OS If you want to use USB keyboard in DOS environment please set it to BIOS USB Mouse Support Two options are available OS and BIOS The default setting is OS If you want to use USB mouse in DOS environment please set it to BIOS AC97 Audio When set to Auto it will allow the BIOS to detect the audio device you use If an audio devic...

Page 59: ...option allows you to set a password required in order to Power ON your computer You will be asked to enter your password and then to confirm it Do not forget your password Should you forget your password you will have to open your computer case clear the CMOS and reset all parameters again in order to be able to utilize this function Hot Key Power ON There are twelve options are available Ctrl F1 ...

Page 60: ...of the onboard parallel port Four options are available Disable 378 IRQ7 278 IRQ5 3BC IRQ7 Default setting is 378 IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode Four options are available SPP EPP ECP ECP EPP The default setting is SPP mode EPP Mode Select Two options are available EPP1 7 EPP1 9 The default setting is EPP 1 7 When the mode selected for the parallel port mode is EPP the two EPP version options are availab...

Page 61: ... Suspend to RAM Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume This item decides to run the VGABIOS or not if the S3 status resumes USB Dev Wake Up From S3 This item allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system that is in the S3 STR state Modem Use IRQ You can specify the IRQ for modem use Eight options are available NA 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 The default setting is NA Soft Off by PBTN Two options are available Instant o...

Page 62: ...he system through the onboard LAN Resume by Alarm Two options are available Enabled and Disabled Default setting is Disabled The RTC alarm can turn on the system You can set Date of month and Time hour minute and second when you set this item to Enabled Reload Global Timer Events When one of the specified events occur the count down made for entry in power saving mode goes back to zero Since the c...

Page 63: ... allows I O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings Figure 4 9 PnP PCI Configurations Setup Screen Shot Resources Controlled By Two options are available Auto ESCD and M...

Page 64: ... default setting is Enabled Name the interrupt request IRQ line assigned to the USB VGA ACPI if any on your system Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system You can assign an IRQ for the PCI VGA or Disabled Allocate IRQ to USB Two options are available Disabled or Enabled The default setting is Enabled If you need another IRQ to be freed up you can choose to disable this item and you ...

Page 65: ...gs This feature is for the operating system that will record and fix the PCI configuration status if you want to change it For the relations between the hardware layout of PIRQ the signals from the ICH chipset INT means PCI slot IRQ signals and devices please refer to the table below Signals PCI 1 PCI 2 PCI 3 PCI 4 PIRQ_0 Assignment PIRQ_1 Assignment INT A INT D INT C INT B PIRQ_2 Assignment INT B...

Page 66: ...ature specified the CPU will shutdown automatically to avoid damaging This function only works for an ACPI OS such as Windows 98 Windows 2000 with ACPI activated CPU Warning Temperature This item lets you select the temperature at which you want the system to send out a warning message to the PC speakers of when the temperature goes beyond either limit You can select the temperatures you want The ...

Page 67: ...ion for the BIOS configuration options or to restrict access to computer itself When enabled User Password will request all users to enter a password in order to use the system and or enter the BIOS setup but can t change its contents A Supervisor Password is used to protect the stored CMOS options from being changed by unauthorized users Keep in mind that when set a password is required only when...

Page 68: ...sword checking follow the procedure for changing the password When Setup prompts for the new password simply press Enter You will see a message indicating that the password is disabled If you do not know the current password the CMOS must be cleared by the CMOS clearing jumper This will clear all user defined BIOS Setup options 4 12 Save Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Selecting Save Exit Setup to ...

Page 69: ...are based on Windows 2000 operating system Please follow the on screen instruction for those of other operating system Insert the Installation Disk into CD ROM drive it should execute the installation program automatically If not double click the execution file at the main directory of this Installation Disk to enter the installation menu Click Yes 3 Click Intel Chipset Driver 1 Click Next 4 Click...

Page 70: ...A 2 Appendix A 5 Choose Yes I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to end the installation BG7mL ...

Page 71: ...and screen shots in this chapter are based on Windows 2000 operating system Please follow the on screen instruction for those of other operating system Insert the Installation Disk into CD ROM drive it should execute the installation program automatically If not double click the execution file at the main directory of this Installation Disk to enter the installation menu Click Yes 3 Click Intel Ap...

Page 72: ...B 2 Appendix B Click Next 5 6 Choose Yes I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to end the installation BG7mL ...

Page 73: ...e of other operating system Insert the Installation Disk into CD ROM drive it should execute the installation program automatically If not double click the execution file at the main directory of this Installation Disk to enter the installation menu Click Yes 3 Click VGA Driver 1 Click Yes 4 Click Next 2 5 Choose Yes I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to end the installation User s...

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Page 75: ... the on screen instruction for those of other operating system Insert the Installation Disk into CD ROM drive it should execute the installation program automatically If not double click the execution file at the main directory of this Installation Disk to enter the installation menu Click Next 3 Click AC97 Audio Driver 1 Click Next 4 Click Next 2 Click Next 5 User s Manual ...

Page 76: ...D 2 Appendix D Click Next 6 Click Finish 9 10 Click Yes to end the installation and to restart the computer now Click Yes 7 Click Yes 8 BG7mL ...

Page 77: ...Please follow the on screen instruction for those of other operating system Insert the Installation Disk into CD ROM drive it should execute the installation program automatically If not double click the execution file at the main directory of this Installation Disk to enter the installation menu Click Finish 3 Click LAN Driver 1 Click Next 2 User s Manual ...

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Page 79: ...0 Driver F 1 Appendix F Install USB2 0 Driver For Intel ICH4 USB 2 0 Driver Please look into our Web site at http www abit com tw abitweb webjsp english faqs ich4usb2 htm for the formal driver release User s Manual ...

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Page 81: ...the model name and version number of this motherboard You can find a sticker with model name and version number on one slot or at the back of the motherboard 2 Find out the current BIOS ID For example in this case the current BIOS ID is 00 If you already have the latest BIOS no any update action is necessary If your BIOS is not the latest BIOS go on to the next step User s Manual ...

Page 82: ... it will self extract to bin file 5 Make a bootable floppy disk and copy the necessary files onto it You may make a floppy disk bootable either in Explorer or in the DOS prompt mode After formatting and transferring the system to the floppy disk copy two files into it One is the BIOS flash utility awdflash exe and the other is the decompressed BIOS binary file BG7mL ...

Page 83: ...BIOS Update Guide G 3 6 Boot off floppy disk Please set the first boot sequence as floppy in BIOS and boot off the floppy disk User s Manual ...

Page 84: ... file Otherwise it may cause system malfunctions Please do not use the Award flash memory writer version earlier than Version 7 52C to flash the BIOS Otherwise it may cause flash fail or un anticipated problems During the updating the progress will be measured by white blocks The last four blue blocks of the flash update process represent the BIOS boot block The BIOS boot block is used to prevent ...

Page 85: ...res These items are important for the system operation Errors may result in permanent damage to the PC Once any item is out of its normal range a warning message pops up reminding you to take proper measures Insert the Installation Disk into CD ROM drive it should execute the installation program automatically If not double click the execution file at the main directory of this Installation Disk t...

Page 86: ... exceed the proper temperature 7 Execute the Hardware Doctor by entering the Windows Menu Start Programs Winbond Hardware Doctor Pay attention to two things when you want to make any change to the Configuration option Firstly you have to make sure your new setting is in the proper range Secondly after you finished the configuration you have to save it Otherwise the program will start with the defa...

Page 87: ...an let the STR function take over and not have to worry about using power to run all the electronics fans and disks When needed a PC with STR function can restore all applications and features to an operational state within a few seconds The following description will tell you how to install the STR function and use it NOTE To get Windows 98 to enable the ACPI BIOS function you have to type the pa...

Page 88: ...n There are two ways to put your system into STR mode Method 1 Select Stand by in the Shut Down Windows area 1 Open Control Panel and then enter Power Management 1 Click Start in the Windows Tools Bar and then select Shut Down 2 Select Advanced and then set the Power Buttons to Standby Restart your computer to put these settings into effect Now you will only need to press the Power button on the f...

Page 89: ... technical support personnel quickly determine the problem with your motherboard and give you the answers you need before filling in the technical support form eliminate any peripheral that is not related to the problem and indicate it on the form Fax this form to your dealer or to the company where you bought the hardware in order to benefit from our technical support You can refer to the example...

Page 90: ...S key to skip CONFIG SYS and AUTOEXEC BAT edit CONFIG SYS with a text editor and in function the line that loads the Sound Card Driver add a remark REM in order to disable the Sound Card Driver See the example below CONFIG SYS DEVICE C DOS HIMEM SYS DEVICE C DOS EMM386 EXE HIGHSCAN DOS HIGH UMB FILES 40 BUFFERS 36 REM DEVICEHIGH C PLUGPLAY DWCFGMG SYS LASTDRIVE Z Restart the system If the system s...

Page 91: ...your CD ROM drive Specify if it uses IDE1 or IDE2 and check in case you give no indication we will consider that your CD ROM is IDE2 Master Example In the CD ROM drive space check the box in the Brand space write Mitsumi in the Specifications space write FX 400D 9 System Memory DDR SDRAM Indicate the brand and specifications DDR DIMM of your system memory Such as Density Description Module Compone...

Page 92: ...mpany 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 ...

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Page 94: ...integrated and sold the system to you They should know best what your system configuration is and your problem They should have reasonable return or refund policies How they serve you is also a good reference for your next purchase 6 Contacting ABIT If you feel that you need to contact ABIT directly you can send email to the ABIT technical support department First please contact the support team f...

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Page 96: ... that is reported to us giving detailed system configuration information and error symptoms will receive the highest priority For the other questions we regret that we may not be able to reply directly But your questions may be posted to the Internet news group in order that a larger number of users can have the benefit of the information Please check the news group from time to time 9 The informa...

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