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Hardware Setup

2-5

(2). FAN

Connectors

These 3-pin connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system.

The CPU must be kept cool by using a powerful fan with heatsink. The system is capable of monitoring
the speed of the CPU fan.

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CPUFAN1:

CPU Fan

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NBFAN1:

Chipset Fan

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SYSFAN1:

System Fan

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AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2:

Auxiliary

Fan

WARNING:

These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.

User’s Manual

Summary of Contents for KD7A

Page 1: ...KD7A Socket 462 System Board User s Manual 4200 0385 02 Rev 1 00 ...

Page 2: ...ental 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 ma...

Page 3: ...ll System Memory 2 3 2 4 Connectors Headers and Switches 2 4 1 ATX Power Input Connectors 2 4 2 FAN Connectors 2 5 3 CMOS Memory Clearing Header 2 6 4 S2K Mode Select Header 2 6 5 Wake up Header 2 7 6 Front Panel Switches Indicators Headers 2 8 7 Additional USB Port Headers 2 9 8 Front Panel Audio Connection Header 2 10 9 Internal Audio Connectors 2 11 10 Accelerated Graphics Port Slot 2 11 11 Flo...

Page 4: ...1 Set Password 3 26 3 12 Save Exit Setup 3 26 3 13 Exit Without Saving 3 26 Appendix A Install VIA 4 in 1 Driver A 1 Appendix B Install Audio Driver B 1 Appendix C Install LAN Driver C 1 Appendix D Install VIA USB 2 0 Driver D 1 Appendix E BIOS Update Guide E 1 Appendix F Hardware Monitoring The Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility F 1 Appendix G Troubleshooting Need Assistance G 1 Appendix H How to Ge...

Page 5: ...1 User s Manual ...

Page 6: ...專為 Socket A 設計的散熱套件及散熱片請參考這裡所表示的圖來安裝 CPU 中央處理器和散熱器僅供參考您的散熱器與風扇組合可能不見得與這一個完全相同 1 請找出這塊主機板的 Socket 462 位置將 CPU 插座桿拉出至插座旁然後將插座桿以 90 度角向上拉 2 將 CPU 的缺角對準 CPU 插座的缺角 CPU 插腳的一端向下置 CPU 插座因為只能朝著一個固定的方向插入 CPU 如果遇到阻礙時切勿勉強用力最後壓住 CPU 拴上插座桿 3 請將散熱器底面的自黏膠模移除散熱器底部凹角一端面向 CPU 插座標示 Socket 462 的一方散熱器面向下蓋住 CPU 直到完全蓋住 CPU 為止 4 先將固定夾具短的一邊壓下扣住 CPU 插座底端的中間鎖扣 5 再以螺絲起子插入固定夾具長的一邊的凹槽壓下扣住 CPU 插座底端的中間鎖扣現在...

Page 7: ...插入 DIMM 模組 5 要取出 DIMM 模組請您向外側同時地壓下 DIMM 插槽兩側的模組固定夾即可將 DIMM 模組抽取出來注意靜電會造成電腦或是附加卡上電子元件的損壞在您要進行這些程序之前請確認您已經藉由暫時地接觸已接地的金屬物體來放掉您身上所帶有的靜電連接器連接頭以及附加卡的安裝在任何一部電腦機殼的裡面都必需連接一些纜線與插頭這些纜線與插頭通常都是一對一的連接至主機板的連接埠上您必需注意任何一條纜線的連接方向如果可能的話請一併注意連接埠第一根針腳的位置您將會安裝一些特殊功能的附加卡到主機板上面像是 SCSI 卡或是 AGP 顯示卡等等當您將它們安裝到主機板上適當的插槽之後請以螺絲將這些附加卡與機殼背板牢牢地固定好避免有鬆動的情況發生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將電源供應器的電...

Page 8: ...キットをお求めくださいここに示した図を参照して CPU とヒートシンクを取り付けますこの図は参照専用ですお使いのヒートシンクとファンアセンブリはこの図と異なっていることがあります 1 このマザーボードの Socket 462 を探します CPU のリリースレバーを横に引っ張って掛け金を外し上まで引き上げます 2 CPU のノッチを CPU のソケットのノッチに合わせますそのピンの横側を下にして CPU のソケットに差し込みます CPU に差し込むときに無理な力を入れないでくださいピンは一方向にだけフィットするようになっています CPU のリリースレバーを閉じます 3 ヒートシンクのプラスチックフィルム接着剤をはがしますヒートシンクの段のある部分が Socket 462 の文字のある側を向いていることを確認してくださいヒートシンクの面を下にしてプロセッ...

Page 9: ...さい DIMM モジュールは一方向にしかフィットしません 5 DIMMモジュールはスロットの2つのイジェクタタブを外側に同時に引っ張ると外れます注意静電気はコンピュータやオプションのボードの電気コンポーネントを損傷させることがありますこれらの手順を開始する前にアースされた金属物体に軽く触れて静電気を必ず放電してください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た必要に応じコネクタの第 1 ピンの位置にも注目する必要があります SCSI アダプタ AGP アダプタのような特殊なニーズ向けにはそれに対応したアダプタを取り付けてくださいアダプタをマザーボードのスロットに取り...

Page 10: ...lech Lüftergefüge könnten sich von dieser Abbildung unterscheiden 1 Finden Sie Sockel 462 auf diesem Motherboard Ziehen Sie den CPU Haltehebel zur Seite um ihn zu entriegeln und ziehen ihn dann ganz hoch 2 Richten Sie die CPU Kerbe mit der Sockelkerbe der CPU aus Stecken Sie den Prozessor mit den Pins nach unten in den CPU Sockel Wenden Sie keine Gewalt beim Einsetzend der CPU an sie paßt nur in e...

Page 11: ...s an es paßt nur in eine Richtung hinein 5 Zum Ausbau der Module drücken Sie die beiden Auswurflaschen auf dem Steckplatz nach außen zusammen und ziehen das Modul heraus Anschlüsse Sockel Schalter und Adapter Im Inneren des Gehäuses findet man in jedem Computer viele Kabel und Stecker die angeschlossen werden müssen Diese Kabel und Stecker werden normalerweise einzeln mit den Anschlüssen auf der H...

Page 12: ... et de votre ventilateur peut ne pas être tout à fait identique à celui ci 1 Repérez le support Socket 462 situé sur cette carte mère Tirez le levier de maintien du processeur vers l extérieur pour le libérer puis soulevez le complètement vers le haut 2 Alignez l encoche du processeur avec celle du support pour processeur Installez le processeur avec sa broche faisant face au support pour processe...

Page 13: ...ndommager les composants électroniques de l ordinateur ou des cartes optionnelles Avant de commencer ces procédures assurez vous de bien décharger toute l électricité statique en touchant rapidement un objet métallique relié au sol Connecteurs Socles de connexion Interrupteurs et Adaptateurs A l intérieur du boîtier de n importe quel ordinateur il y a plusieurs câbles et prises qui doivent être co...

Page 14: ...нок здесь 1 Найтите на этой плате гнездо Socket 462 Вытяните рычаг гнезда процессора в сторону от гнезда затем поднимите его 2 Расположите зарубку процессора и зарубку гнезда для процессора по одной линии Положите процессор со стороной контактов в гнездо процессора Устанавливая процессор не прикладывайте чрезмерных усилий Его установка возможна только в одном положении Опустите рычаг гнезда процес...

Page 15: ...тащите модуль Внимание Статическое электричество может стать причиной выхода из строя электронных компонентов компьютера Перед началом данной процедуры снимите с себя статический заряд коснувшись заземленного металлического предмета Разъемы переключатели и адаптеры Внутри корпуса компьютера необходимо расположены несколько кабелей и вилок которые необходимо подключить Обычно эти кабели подключаютс...

Page 16: ...lla scheda madre Tirare lateralmente la leva di sblocco della CPU e sollevare la CPU completamente 2 Allineare la tacca della CPU con quella del socket CPU Appoggiare il processore con il lato di connessione verso il basso nel socket senza forzare La CPU può essere montata in una sola direzione Chiudere la leva di sblocco della CPU 3 Staccare la pellicola adesiva dal termodispersore the plastic fi...

Page 17: ...lle schede Prima di iniziare queste procedure assicurarsi di avere scaricato completamente l elettricità statica toccando brevemente un oggetto metallico con massa a terra Connettori collettori interruttori ed adattatori All interno della copertura di ogni computer ci sono diversi cavi e prese che devo essere collegati Questi cavi e prese sono solitamente collegati uno ad uno ai connettori situati...

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Page 19: ...interface supports 24 bit S PDIF Out 6 Internal I O Connectors 1x AGP slot 5x PCI slots 1x floppy port supports up to 2 88MB 2x Ultra ATA 133 100 66 33 connectors 1x USB header 1x CD IN 1x AUX IN header 7 Back Panel I O 1x PS 2 keyboard 1x PS 2 mouse 1x Serial port connector 1x Parallel port connector 1x AUDIO connector Rear Left Rear Right Center Subwoofer S PDIF Output Mic In Line In Front Left ...

Page 20: ...1 2 Chapter 1 1 2 Layout Diagram KD7A ...

Page 21: ... the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots After doing this to all the slots you can slide the board into position aligned with slots After the board has been positioned check to make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on ATTENTION To prevent shorting the PCB circuit please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are wit...

Page 22: ...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 cen...

Page 23: ...efore 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 notch key on the module with the rib 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...

Page 24: ...apter 1 for all the position of connectors and headers on the board that you may refer to 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 motherboard and or peripherals Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything ATX Power Input Connectors 1 This mot...

Page 25: ...ystem The CPU must be kept cool by using a powerful fan with heatsink The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the CPU fan CPUFAN1 CPU Fan NBFAN1 Chipset Fan SYSFAN1 System Fan AUXFAN1 AUXFAN2 Auxiliary Fan WARNING These fan connectors are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors User s Manual ...

Page 26: ...aring the CMOS memory Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormally or malfunction 4 S2K Mode Select Header This header uses a jumper to select the S2K mode Short pin 2 and pin 3 for Strapping from Hardware to allow the CPU hardware controls the timing of S2K bus for a better system flexibility The default setting is pin 1 and pin 2 shorted for Strapping from boot ROM to allow the inte...

Page 27: ...oard 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 support at USB1 port Pin 2 3 shorted Enable wake up function support at USB1 port USB PWR2 Pin 1 2 shorted default Disable wake up function support at USB2 port Pin 2 3 shorted Enable wake up function support at USB2 port User s Manual ...

Page 28: ...tation will only cause the LED not lighting but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction HLED Pin 1 3 Connects to the HDD LED cable of chassis front panel RST Pin 5 7 Connects to the Reset Switch cable of chassis front panel SPK Pin 15 17 19 21 Connects to the System Speaker cable of chassis SLED Pin 2 4 Connects to the Suspend LED cable if there is one of chassis front pa...

Page 29: ...ders This header provides 2 additional USB 2 0 ports connection through 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 User s Manual ...

Page 30: ... extenson cable provided with the chassis 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 11 Gro...

Page 31: ...al CD ROM drive or add on card 10 Accelerated Graphics Port Slot This slot supports an optional AGP graphics card up to AGP 8X mode Please refer to our Web site for more information on graphics cards ATTENTION This motherboard does not support 3 3V AGP cards Use only 1 5V or 0 8V AGP cards User s Manual ...

Page 32: ...ll one end of the ribbon cable into the FDC1 connector The colored edge of the ribbon cable should be aligned with pin 1 of FDC1 connector 2 Install the other end s of ribbon cable into the disk drive connector s The colored edge of the ribbon cable should be also aligned with pin 1 of disk drive connector The endmost connector should be attached to the drive designated as Drive A KD7A ...

Page 33: ...bon 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 to IDE...

Page 34: ...ter Subwoofer Connects to the center and subwoofer channel in the 5 1 channel audio system S PDIF Out This connector provides an S PDIF out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices Mic In Connects to the plug from external microphone Line In Connects to the line out from external audio sources F L F R Front Left Front Right Connects to the front left and front right channel i...

Page 35: ...e memory count begins and then the following message appears on the screen PRESS DEL TO ENTER SETUP If this message disappears before you respond restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Del keys or by pressing the Reset button on computer chassis Only when it failed by these two methods can you restart the system by powering it off and then back on After pressing Del key the main menu screen appea...

Page 36: ...y cause abnormal memory module functioning system hangs hard disk drive data lose abnormal functioning of the VGA card or abnormal functioning with other add on cards Using non specification settings for your CPU is not the intention of this explanation These should be used for engineering testing not for normal applications There will be no guaranty for the settings beyond specification any damag...

Page 37: ...voltage CPU Fast Command Decode Two options are available at Normal to Fast or at Fast to Normal This will depends which state you choose If you set this item from at Fast to to Normal when you reboot the system and finish the POST process the state will change to your new setting Here s to Normal After that if you go to view the BIOS menu again you will see this item shows at Normal if you press ...

Page 38: ...ly the current date in the format of Month Date and Year Time hh mm ss This item sets the time you specify usually the current time in the format of Hour Minute and Second IDE Primary Master Slave and IDE Secondary Master Slave Click Enter key to enter its submenu IDE HDD Auto Detection This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing Enter key The parameters will be shown o...

Page 39: ...formatted disk given by a disk checking program Cylinder This item configures the numbers of cylinders Head This item configures the numbers of read write heads Precomp This item displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing Landing Zone This item displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read write heads Sector This item configures the numbers o...

Page 40: ...s The system boot will not stop for any error detected All But Keyboard The system boot will stop for all errors except a keyboard error All But Diskette The system boot will stop for all errors except a diskette error All But Disk Key The system boot will stop for all errors except a diskette or keyboard error Base Memory This item displays the amount of base memory installed in the system The va...

Page 41: ...e will appear USB Flash Disk Type This item selects the type for your USB flash disk First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Select the drive to boot first second and third in the First Boot Device Second Boot Device and Third Boot Device items respectively The BIOS will boot the operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected Set Boot Other Device...

Page 42: ...to a certain rate Unit milliseconds Four options are available 250 500 750 1000 Back to 250 The default setting is 250 Security Option This item determines when the system will prompt for password every time the system boots or only when enters the BIOS setup Setup The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup System The password is required each time the computer boots up NOTE Don t...

Page 43: ...will give more delay time to the device for which to initialize and to prepare for activation Disable Unuse DIMM PCI Clk This option disables the clock of DIMM PCI slot that is not in use Yes The system automatically detect the unused DIMM and PCI slots and stop sending clock signal to these unused PCI slots No The system always send clock signal to all PCI slots NOTE Set this option to No setting...

Page 44: ... Frequency This item will show you the current DRAM bus speed DRAM Clock This item sets the DRAM clock of your DRAM module The system may be unstable or unable to boot up if your DRAM module does not support the clock you set When set to By SPD the BIOS will read the DRAM module SPD data and automatically set the DRAM clock by the value stored in it NOTE This item will be unchangeable at 333MHz FS...

Page 45: ...Precharge time time from precharge command to when back can be activated Active to Precharge Tras Tras timing value Minimum bank active time from activate to precharge of same bank Active to CMD Trcd Trcd timing value RAS to CAS latency rd wr command delay DRAM Burst Length DDR SDRAM modules provide a Burst mode that means an auto precharge function for programmable READ or WRITE burst lengths of ...

Page 46: ...ws you to adjust the data output strobe delay time of memory You can key in the HEX number into this section Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu AGP P2P Bridge Control Click Enter key to enter its submenu CPU to AGP Post Write Leave this item to its default setting AGP Aperture Size This option specifies the amount of system memory that can be used by the AGP device The aperture is a port...

Page 47: ...aster 1 WS Read Two options are available Disabled Enabled The default setting is Disabled This implements a single delay when reading to the AGP Bus When you set it to Enabled two wait states are used by the system allowing for greater stability AGP 3 0 Calibration cycle Leave this item to its default setting AGP Driving Control Leave this item to its default setting AGP Driving Value Leave this ...

Page 48: ...us CPU to PCI Post Write Two options are available Enabled or Disabled The default is Enabled When Enable data transmission from CPU to PCI bus are buffered and compensate for the different speed between CPU and PCI bus If it is set to Disabled data transmissions are not buffered and CPU must wait until the data transmission is complete and then start another transmission cycle Vlink 8X Support Tw...

Page 49: ...does not support prefetching OnChip IDE 1 Controller This item allows you to enable or disable the primary and secondary IDE controller Select Disabled if you want to add a different hard drive controller Master Slave Drive PIO Mode The PIO Programmed Input Output mode allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the complete task rather than...

Page 50: ...g this item OnChip IDE 2 Controller The description is same as the OnChip IDE 1 Controller Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu OnChip PCI Device Click Enter key to enter its submenu OnChip Audio Controller This option enables or disables the audio controller OnChip LAN Controller This option enables or disables the LAN controller OnChip LAN Boot ROM This item enables or disables the Boot ROM...

Page 51: ...l 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 ECP EPP 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 available ECP Mode Use DM...

Page 52: ...CI Slot When the system boots it will first initialize PCI Onboard FDD Controller Two options are available Enabled and Disabled The default setting is Enabled You can enable or disable the onboard FDD controller KD7A ...

Page 53: ...t the system from powering off in case you accidentally hit or pushed the power button Instant Off Pressing and then releasing the power button at once will immediately power off the system Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume Three options are available Auto Yes No The default setting is Auto This item can let you choose when S3 resume active the VGA BIOS need to be initiative or not Restore On AC Power Loss...

Page 54: ...y key on mouse to turn on the computer power NOTE To enable this Power On function the wake up header of PS2 PWR1 USB PWR1 USB PWR2 must be set to Enabled position Please refer to the configuration of Wake up Header PS2 PWR1 USB PWR1 and USB PWR2 in section 2 4 chapter 2 The mouse wake up function can only be used with the PS 2 mouse not with the COM port or USB type Some PS 2 mice cannot wake up ...

Page 55: ...wn PCI Master Two items are available OFF or ON The default setting is OFF When set to ON any event affecting the PCI Master signal will awaken a system that has powered down Wakeup by PME of PCI Two options are available Disabled or Enabled The default setting is Disabled When set to Enabled any event affecting from PCI card PME will awaken a system that has powered down Resume by Ring Two option...

Page 56: ...available Off or Manual The default setting is Manual When you set this item to Manual the following IRQ events will be available for adjustment When set to Disabled activity will neither prevent the system from going into a power management mode nor awaken it Each item has two options Enabled Disabled KD7A ...

Page 57: ...System Configuration Data contains the IRQ DMA I O port memory information of the system This is a specification and a feature specific to the Plug Play BIOS Resources Controlled By This item configures all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices Auto ESCD The system will automatically detect the settings Manual Choose the specific IRQ resources in the IRQ Resources menu IRQ Resources Cli...

Page 58: ... connected will be available for new device PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No PIRQ_3 Use IRQ No This item specifies the IRQ number manually or automatically for the devices installed on PCI slots For the relations between the hardware layout of PIRQ the signals from the VIA VT8235 chipset INT means PCI slot IRQ signals and devices please refer to the table below Signals AGP LAN PCI 1 PCI 2 PCI 3 PCI 4 PCI 5 PIRQ_...

Page 59: ...Driver Utility CD that came packed with this motherboard FAN Fail Alarm Selectable This item selects the fan that will be monitored for malfunction Shutdown When CPU Fan Fail When set to Enabled the system will be shut down if the CPU fan is not running CPU FanEQ Speed Control This item allows you to control the CPU fan speed down to a specific percentage When set to a specific percentage the CPU ...

Page 60: ...just your add on card I O address to avoid using these addresses 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 default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations 3 11 Set Password This option protects the BIOS configuration or res...

Page 61: ...tem For those of other 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 double click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu After entering the installation menu move your curser to Driver tab Click VIA 4in1 Driver The following screen appears 1 Click ...

Page 62: ...A 2 Appendix A Click Next 6 7 Choose Yes I want to restart my computer now and click OK to complete setup KD7A ...

Page 63: ...r Utility CD into CD ROM drive it should execute the installation program automatically If not double click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu After entering the installation menu move your curser to Driver tab Click Audio Driver The following screen appears 1 Click Next 2 Click Next Click Yes 3 4 Choose Yes I want to restart my computer now and clic...

Page 64: ...B 2 Appendix B B 2 Appendix B KD7A KD7A ...

Page 65: ...ts on screen instruction Insert the Driver Utility CD into CD ROM drive it should execute the installation program automatically If not double click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu After entering the installation menu move your curser to Driver tab Click LAN Driver The following screen appears Click OK to exit the installation 1 User s Manual ...

Page 66: ...C 2 Appendix C C 2 Appendix C KD7A KD7A ...

Page 67: ...on are based on Windows 2000 operating system For those of other 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 double click the execution file at the main directory of this CD to enter the installation menu After entering the installation menu move your curser to Driver tab Click VIA USB 2 0...

Page 68: ...D 2 Appendix D Click Yes 6 Click OK 7 Click Print to File 8 Click OK 9 KD7A ...

Page 69: ...lready have the latest BIOS no any update action is necessary If your BIOS is not the latest BIOS go on to the next step 3 Download the correct BIOS file from our Web site 4 Double click the downloaded file it will self extract to awdflash exe and bin files 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...

Page 70: ...e wrong BIOS 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...

Page 71: ... a warning message pops up reminding you to take proper measures The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 2000 operating system For those of other 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 double click the execution file at the main directory of t...

Page 72: ...wn Choosing this button will shutdown the computer Help You can read more information and self diagnose simple problems If the warning message pops up due to the wrong warning limit you can adjust it in the Configuration option For example if you set the temperature high limit to 40 C you will easily exceed the proper temperature Pay attention to two things when you want to make any change to the ...

Page 73: ...cover the hardware default status and then make the motherboard working again No need to bother returning the motherboard to where you bought from or go through an RMA process Step 1 Switch off the power supply unit and then switch it on again after one minute If there is no power switch on the power supply unit disconnect its power cord for one minute and then connect it back Press and hold the I...

Page 74: ... try to start the system each time you insert a card until the system will not start Keep the VGA card and the interface card that caused the problem inserted on the motherboard remove any other cards or peripheral and start again If you still cannot start note the information related to both cards in the add on Card space provided and don t forget to indicate the motherboard model version BIOS id...

Page 75: ...mple In the HDD space check the box in the Brand space write Seagate in the Specifications space write ST31621A 1 6GB 8 CD ROM Drive Indicate the brand and specifications of 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 th...

Page 76: ... 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 KD7A ...

Page 77: ...ts have the best quality and compatibility In case you need service or technical support please understand the constraint we have and always check with the reseller who sold the product to you first To expedite service we recommend that you follow the procedures outlined below before contacting us With your help we can meet our commitment to provide the best service to the greatest number of ABIT ...

Page 78: ... 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 ...

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Page 80: ...ported 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 information listed...

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