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User’s Manual About this Manual: This user’s manual contains all the information you may need for setting up this motherboard. To read the user’s manual of PDF format (readable by Adobe the “Driver & Utility CD” into the CD-ROM drive in your system.
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No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer and authors of this manual. If you do not properly set the motherboard settings, causing the motherboard to malfunction or fail, we cannot guarantee any responsibility.
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3.4 Silicon Image 3132 SATA Driver... 3-3 3.5 AirPace Wi-Fi Wireless Driver ... 3-4 3.6 USB 2.0 Driver ... 3-4 3.7 abit μGuru ... 3-5 3.8 Build NVRaid Floppy Disk Under Windows Environment ... 3-6 3.9 Build SIL3132 SATA Floppy Disk Under Windows Environment... 3-7 3.10 Build SIL3132 RAID Floppy Disk Under Windows Environment ...
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5.1 POST Code Definitions... 5-1 5.1.1 AWARD POST Code Definitions... 5-1 5.1.2 AC2005 POST Code Definitions... 5-4 5.2 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?)... 5-5 5.2.1 Q & A ... 5-5 5.2.2 Technical Support Form... 5-8 5.2.3 Contact Information... 5-9 IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX...
※ mainly based on model “IN9 32X-MAX”, unless specifically stated. For model “IN9 32X”, still you may refer to “IN9 32X-MAX”. They both have the same location and definition in headers, connectors, and jumpers, except a different chipset heatsink assembly.
Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O shield of the chassis matches the I/O port configuration of this motherboard. You can find an I/O shield specifically designed for this motherboard in its package.
The C.C. POST Code appears when either the external “EZ-CCMOS1” switch or ※ the internal “CCMOS1” jumper is not set to its normal position. SHORT OPEN Pin 1~2 SHORT IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX OPEN Pin 2~3 SHORT...
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Danger of explosion may arise if the battery is incorrectly renewed. ※ Renew only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery ※ manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions. ※ IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX...
This connector supplies power to CPU. The system will not start without connecting power to this one. ATX4P1: Auxiliary 12V Power Connector This connector provides an auxiliary power source for devices added on PCI Express slots. IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
Connects to the Suspend LED cable (if there is one) of chassis front panel. • PWR (Pin 6, 8): Connects to the Power Switch cable of chassis front panel. • PLED (Pin 16, 18, 20): Connects to the Power LED cable of chassis front panel. IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX...
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. IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
To attach an additional chipset cooling fan for model Inside the motherboard package you can find a pair of retention clips. These retention clips are used to fasten an additional cooling-fan attached onto the north bridge heatsink to blow away the heatwave radiated from the heatsink.
1.7 Installing Hardware DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidental ※ scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the motherboard. In order to protect the contact pins, please pay attention to these notices: ※ 1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation is recommended.
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※ Nevertheless, stay alert to not touch any heatsink since a high temperature generated by the working system is still possible. IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX 8. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the socket. Align the four fasteners toward the four mounting holes on the motherboard.
DIMM module. Static electricity can damage the electronic 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. 1-12 IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
These slots support the connections of graphics cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. This motherboard provides triple PCI-Express X16 slots: One PCIE graphics card installation (Normal Mode): Insert your PCIE graphics card into [PCIEXP1] (MASTER) slot. The [PCIEXP3] slot supports up to X8 bandwidth only. ※ IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX 1-13...
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The following illustration is served for DEMO only. All the devices, including the ※ motherboard, the graphics cards, the SLI Bridge Connector, or the SLI bracket, may not be exactly the same type, shape, or model as the one you bought.
Make sure to configure the “Master” and “Slave” relation before connecting ※ two drives by one single ribbon cable. The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the IDE port and the hard-drive connector. IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX 1-15...
Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA device and connect the other end from the power supply. The motherboard in this photo is served for DEMO only, and may not be the ※ same type or model as the one described in this user’s manual.
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. Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment. ※ IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX Pin Assignment Data0 - Data0 +...
Pin 4 “AVCC” of this header. 1-18 Pin Assignment (HD AUDIO) MIC2 L AGND MIC2 R AVCC FRO-R MIC2_JD F_IO_SEN FRO-L LINE2_JD IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX Pin Assignment (AC’97 AUDIO) MIC In MIC Power Line Out (R) Line Out (L)
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The audio driver is originally configured to support HD Audio. For AC’97 audio connection, you may: Right-click the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon system tray. Click “Audio I/O” tab, and then click “Connector Settings”. Click “Disabled front panel jack detection”, and then click “OK” to confirm. IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX 1-19...
1.8.9 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. IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX 1-21...
This LED device also displays the “POST” Code of AC2005, an “uGuru” chipset developed exclusively by abit. The decimal point lights up during the AC2005 POST action. ※ See Appendix for both AWARD and AC2005 POST Code definitions. 1-22 IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
SLI_PWR1: This LED lights up when the “ATX4P1” connector is NOT connected with power. 1.9.3 Onboard Buttons • PWRSW1: Push this button to power on the system. • RESET1: Push this button to reset the system. IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX 1-23...
1.10 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices The rear I/O part of this motherboard provides the following I/O ports: • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • EZ-CCMOS1: This switch enables clearing the CMOS memory without uncovering the system chassis.
2. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM so 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 Setup”.
This item displays the CPU model name installed on this motherboard. Frequency This item displays the processor speed of the CPU installed on this motherboard. SLI-Ready Memory This item selects the SPD profile for SLI-Ready memories. The configuration options may vary depending on the type of module you installed.
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There will be no guaranty for the settings beyond specification. Any damage of ※ any component on this motherboard or peripherals resulting therein is not our responsibility. FSB <QDR> This item selects the external clock frequency. Due to the specification limit of the CPU you installed, the speed you set over its standard bus speed is supported, but not guaranteed.
DDR2 REF Voltage NB DDR2 REF Voltage CPU VTT Voltage NB Voltage SB Voltage HyperTransport Voltage μGuru Utility v1.00C @ 2.66GHz Item Help ► Auto Detect 1.3500 V 1.850 V 1.20 V 1.35 V 1.50 V 1.20 V IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F8:OC On The Fly F10:Save ESC:Exit These items display the power cycle statistics for each element. 2.1.2 ABIT EQ Click right-arrow <→> key to switch from OC Guru setup menu to ABIT EQ setup menu: ABIT EQ ABIT EQ Beep Control LED Effect Control ►...
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High/Low Limit These items set the high and low voltage limit. The value of high limit must be set above the one of low limit. ※ IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX μGuru Utility v1.00C Reading Shutdown Beep...
Low Limit These items set the low limit of fan speed. μGuru Utility v1.00C Reading Shutdown Enable 2440 RPM Beep Enable Limit 300 RPM 300 RPM 300 RPM 300 RPM 300 RPM 300 RPM F10:Save ESC:Exit IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
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This item selects the reference point for taking temperature among the available options of CPU, SYS, and PWM Temperature, but there is only one “CPU Temperature” item to choose for the “CPU FanEQ Control”. IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX μGuru Utility v1.00C Press Enter Press Enter μGuru Utility v1.00C...
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These items set the high and low voltage limit that you want to provide the fan with. The value of high limit must be set above the one of low limit. ※ 2-10 μGuru Utility V1.00C Enabled SYS Temperature 40°C/104°F 30°C/86°F 12.0 V 8.0 V Disabled Disabled Item Help ►►► F10:Save ESC:Exit IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX Standard CMOS Features Fri, Mar 9 2007 12 : 34 : 56 None None None None None None...
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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. 2-12 IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
Quick Power On Self Test When set to [Enabled], this item speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after powering on the system. The BIOS shorten or skip some check during the POST. IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX Advanced BIOS Features Enabled...
This option enables or disables to unlock the multiplier factor for the processor you installed. This item appears only with certain unlocked processors. ※ 2-14 CPU Feature Auto Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help F7: Optimized Defaults IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
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But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options. MPS Version Ctrl For OS This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. Leave this item at its default setting. Delay For HDD (Secs) This item allows the BIOS to support some old or special IDE devices by prolonging this delay time.
Disabled F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Memory Timing Setting Setting Current Value Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto(2) Auto(15) Auto(3) Auto(7) Auto 7.8uS Auto F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help F7: Optimized Defaults Item Help F7: Optimized Defaults IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
Press Enter PCI Slot V1.1+V2.0 Auto Auto Auto Disabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled F6: Fail-Safe Defaults OnChip IDE/RAID Device Press Enter Press Enter F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help F7: Optimized Defaults Item Help F7: Optimized Defaults IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
This item selects the mode for devices connected through eSATA1 ports. SATA Option ROM This item allows you to use the boot ROM of onboard SATA to boot up system. Onboard 1394 Controller This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller. 2-20 IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
(Resume On Ring/LAN) prior to the date and time set in these items, the system will give priority to the incoming calls or network instead. IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX Power Management Setup S3(Suspend To RAM)
If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns. 2-22 IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. 2.11 Save & Exit Setup This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu. 2.12 Exit Without Saving This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any changes. 2-24 IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
The screen shots in this chapter are snapped from model “IN9 32X-MAX”. ※ For model “IN9 32X”, the installation items remain the same, except a different background) 3.1 CD-ROM AUTORUN To run the CD-ROM automatically: Place the “Driver-&-Utility CD”...
The installation screen appears. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. After restarting the system, right-click the Sound Manager icon located at the desktop shortcut. Click item “Sound Manager”. The Realtek HD Audio Manager appears. IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
“eSATA1”. To install this program: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [Silicon Image 3132 SATA Driver] item. The installation screen appears. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX...
Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 3.6 USB 2.0 Driver There is no need to install this driver for Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4, ※ Windows XP with Service Pack 1, or their later version. IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
3.7 abit μGuru The abit μGuru combined with the optional Guru Panel allows you to access and select system performance of your system while playing games, listening music, browsing Internet or office applications in full screen with no need to stop or close the running application.
This procedure is necessary if you want to install operating system to a RAID configuration connected among “SATA1~SATA6” connectors: Prepare a 3.5” floppy disk drive and connect it to “FDC1” connector on this motherboard. Start install operating system. Insert this driver disk into floppy disk drive when the screen instruction prompts you to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
This procedure is necessary if you want to install operating system to a SATA configuration connected between “eSATA1” connectors: Prepare a 3.5” floppy disk drive and connect it to “FDC1” connector on this motherboard. Start install operating system. Insert this driver disk into floppy disk drive when the screen instruction prompts you to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
This procedure is necessary if you want to install operating system to a RAID configuration connected between “eSATA1” connectors: Prepare a 3.5” floppy disk drive and connect it to “FDC1” connector on this motherboard. Start install operating system. Insert this driver disk into floppy disk drive when the screen instruction prompts you to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
Enter and select the BIOS menu “Advanced BIOS Features”. Configure the option “First Boot Device” to “CD-ROM” by accessing the BIOS menu “Save & Exit Setup”. Restart the system. The system will now boot from CD, and enter the ABIT Boot Manager, the following options appear (0) Boot From First HDD...
Ce “Guide d’Installation rapide ” contient seulement l information de base dont vous pouvez avoir besoin lors de l’installation de votre carte mère abit. Pour des opérations plus avancées, vous devez vous reporter à la version complète. Précautions d’installation du matériel •...
4.2 Deutsch//Kurze Installationsanleitung Diese “Kurze Installationsanleitung” enthält nur die grundlegenden Hardwareinformationen, die Sie zur Installation Ihres abit-Motherboards benötigen. Details finden Sie im ausführlichen Handbuch. Vorsichtsmaßnahmen beim Einrichten der Hardware Vor Installation des Motherboards und Ändern von • Einstellungen müssen Sie immer die Stromversorgung ausschalten und den Stecker von der Steckdose abziehen.
4.3 Italiano//Guida all’installazione rapida Questa “Guida all’installazione rapida” contiene solamente le informazioni di base sull’hardware necessarie all’installazione della scheda madre abit. Fare riferimento alla versione completa della guida per eseguire le operazioni avanzate. Precauzioni sull’installazione dell’hardware • Spegnere sempre l’unità e scollegare il cavo d’alimentazione dalla presa CA prima di installare la scheda o modificare qualsiasi impostazione.
4.4 Español//Guía rápida de instalación Esta “Guía de instalación rápida” contiene solamente la información básica sobre el hardware que puede necesitar durante la instalación de la placa base abit. Para conocer el funcionamiento avanzado, es necesario consultar la versión completa.
Este “Guia de instalação rápida” contém apenas informação essencial sobre o hardware e necessária à instalação da sua placa principal abit. Para mais informações, terá de consultar a versão integral deste guia. Normas de segurança a ter em conta durante a montagem do hardware •...
4.6 Русский//Краткое руководство по установке В “Кратком руководстве по установке” содержится только основная информация о техническом обеспечении, которая вам может понадобиться при установке материнской платы abit. Описание дополнительных операций вы найдете в полной версии руководства. Предостережения по установке технического обеспечения •...
4.7 Eesti//Kiirpaigaldusjuhend Käesolev “Kiirpaigaldusjuhend” sisaldab ainult abit-emaplaadi paigaldamiseks vajalikku riistvaraalast põhiteavet. Edasijõudnud kasutamiseks tuleb teil ikkagi pöörduda täisversiooni poole. Ettevaatusabinõud riistvara paigaldamisel Enne emaplaadi paigaldamist või ümberseadistamist lülitage • alati eelnevalt toide välja ning lahutage toitejuhe vooluvõrgust. Enne plaadi antistaatilisest kotist välja võtmist maandage •...
4.8 Latviski//Ātrās instalēšanas instrukcija Šī “Ātrās instalēšanas instrukcija” ietver tikai pamata norādes iekārtai, kas nepieciešamas, instalējot abit mātesplati. Pilnīgākai darbībai nepieciešams iegūt instrukcijas paplašināto variantu. Piesardzības pasākumi iekārtas uzstādīšanā Vienmēr pirms plates pievienošanas vai jebkuru uzstādījumu • izmaiņām izslēdziet strāvas padevi un atvienojiet vadu no maiņstrāvas barošanas avota.
4.9 Lietuvių//Trumpas instaliavimo vadovas Šiame “Trumpame instaliavimo vadove” pateikta tik esminė informacija apie techninę įrangą, kurios jums gali prireikti instaliuojant pagrindinę plokštę abit. Papildomų operacijų aprašymą rasite pilnoje vadovo versijoje. Atsargumo priemonės instaliuojant techninę įrangą Prieš instaliuodami plokštę ar keisdami parametrus visuomet •...
4.10 Polski//Instrukcja szybkiej instalacji Ta “Instrukcja szybkiej instalacji” zawiera tylko podstawowe informacje dotyczące sprzętu, wymagane podczas instalacji płyty głównej abit. Przy zaawansowanych operacjach, niezbędne będzie skorzystanie z kompletnej wersji instrukcji. Środki bezpieczeństwa przy instalacji sprzętu Przed instalacją płyty lub zmianą jakichkolwiek ustawień, •...
4.11 Magyar//Gyorstelepítési útmutató Ez a “Gyorstelepítési útmutató” csak azt az alapvető hardver információt tartalmazza, amely az abit alaplap telepítéséhez szükséges. Az előrehaladott üzemeltetéshez, továbbra is a teljes útmutatót kell használnia. Hardver beállítási óvintézkedések Minding kapcsolják ki a tápot ás áramtalanítsák a készüléket •...
4.12 Türkçe//Hızlı Kurulum Kılavuzu Bu “Hızlı Kurulum Kılavuzu”, abit anakartınızı takmanızda gerekebilecek sadece temel donanım bilgisini içermektedir. İleri işlemler için daha geniş olan tam versiyonuna başvurmanız gerekecektir. Donanım Kurmada Alınacak Önlemler Anakartı takmadan veya ayarları değiştirmeden önce daima • güç beslemeyi kapatarak güç kablosunu elektrik prizinden çekin.
4.16 한국어//빠른 설치 가이드 본 “빠른 설치 가이드”는 빅빔 abit 메인보드 설치에 필요한 중요한 하드웨어 정보만을 포함하고 있습니다. 보다 상세한 정보 및 과정은 사용자 설명서를 참고하시기 바랍니다. 하드웨어 설치시 주의사항 • 메인보드 설치 또는 설정을 변경하시기 전에는 항상 전 원을 끄고, AC 콘센트를 제거하시기...
4.17 Bahasa Malaysia//Panduan Pemasangan Ringkas “Panduan Pemasangan Ringkas” ini hanya mengandungi maklumat perkakasan asas yang anda mungkin perlu semasa memasang papan induk abit anda. Untuk pengendalian lanjutan, anda perlu rujuk ke versi lengkapnya. Langkah Berjaga-jaga bagi Penyediaan Perkakasan Sentiasa matikan bekalan kuasa dan keluarkan kord kuasa •...
Prepare BIOS resource map for PCI & PnP use. If ESCD is valid, take into consideration of the ESCD’s legacy information. 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 IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX...
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2. Auto assign ports to onboard COM ports if the corresponding item in Setup is set to “AUTO” 1. Initialize floppy controller 2. Set up floppy related fields in 40:hardware Detect & install all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM … IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
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Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Build MP table 2. Build & update ESCD 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Build MSIRQ routing table Boot attempt (INT 19h) IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX E8POST.ASM starts...
Either the external “EZ-CCMOS1” switch or the internal “CCMOS1” jumper is not C.C. set to its normal position. F.0. Button reset F.1. SoftMenu reset F.2. Power on sequence timeout F.3. Power off sequence timeout Power On Sequence Power Off Sequence Others IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX...
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 the CMOS before installing a new motherboard.
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Motherboard: Type in the model name and revision number of your motherboard. Example: AA8XE REV: 1.00 • BIOS Version: Type in the BIOS version of your motherboard. (You can find it on the screen during the POST sequence.) • CPU: Type in the brand name and the speed (MHz) of your CPU. (Illustrate the over-clocking status if you had done so.)
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See the next page for a blank Technical Support Form, or visit our website to fill in the form on line (http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/contact/technical.php). Q. Is the motherboard dead? Do I need to return it to where I bought from or go through an RMA process? A: After you have gone through the troubleshooting procedures, yet the problem still exists, or you find an evident damage on the motherboard, please contact our RMA center.