1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Abit Manuals
  4. Motherboard
  5. KV8-MAX3
  6. User manual

Abit KV8-MAX3 User Manual

Socket 754 system board
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

KV8-MAX3
Socket 754 System Board
User's Manual
4200-0389-13
Rev. 1.02

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Abit KV8-MAX3

Summary of Contents for Abit KV8-MAX3

  • Page 1 KV8-MAX3 Socket 754 System Board User’s Manual 4200-0389-13 Rev. 1.02...
  • Page 2 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. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents KV8-MAX3 快速安裝指引 ..............2 KV8-MAX3 のクイックインストールガイド........4 KV8-MAX3 Schnellinstallationsanleitung..........6 KV8-MAX3 Guide d’Installation Rapide ..........8 Краткое руководство по установке KV8-MAX3 ......10 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre KV8-MAX3....12 Chapter 1. Introduction ................1-1 1-1. Features & Specifications ................1-1 1-2.
  • Page 4 Install VIA USB 2.0 Driver .............D-1 Appendix E. Install VIA Serial ATA RAID Driver..........E-1 Appendix F. Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver ......... F-1 Appendix G. Install ABIT µGuru Driver..............G-1 Appendix H. POST Code Definition ..............H-1 Appendix I. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)..........I-1 Appendix J.
  • Page 5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Kv8-Max3 快速安裝指引

    KV8-MAX3 快速安裝指引 KV8-MAX3 快速安裝指引 處理器的安裝 Zero Insertion Force ZIF Socket 754 AMD Socket 754 CPU Socket 754 Socket 754 注意： KV8-MAX3...
  • Page 7 KV8-MAX3 快速安裝指引 將主機板安裝到機殼上 安裝記憶體模組 DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM 注意： 連接器、連接頭以及附加卡的安裝 SCSI 將電源供應器的電源線連接頭與主機板上的 ATX12V 電源接頭連接起來 ATX12V BIOS 的設定 BIOS User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Kv8-Max3 のクイックインストールガイド

    KV8-MAX3 のクイックインストールガイド KV8-MAX3 のクイックインストールガイド Socket 754 AMD Socket 754 CPU Socket 754 Socket 754 5. CPU CPU-FAN KV8-MAX3...
  • Page 9 KV8-MAX3 のクイックインストールガイド DIMM 2. DIMM DIMM DIMM 5. DIMM 対 SCSI 背面パ ATX12V 源装 出 源 源 ATX12V 奥 装着 BIOS ハ ウ 了 源 BIOS Setup 移 パ メ User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Kv8-Max3 Schnellinstallationsanleitung

    KV8-MAX3 Schnellinstallationsanleitung KV8-MAX3 Schnellinstallationsanleitung 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 Aufbauen des Systems zu Hilfe zu holen.
  • Page 11 KV8-MAX3 Schnellinstallationsanleitung Installieren der Hauptplatine im Gehäuse Nach der Installation des Prozessors können Sie anfangen die Hauptplatine im Computergehäuse zu befestigen. Die meisten Gehäuse haben eine Bodenplatte, auf der sich eine Reihe von Befestigungslöcher befinden, mit deren Hilfe Sie die Hauptplatine sicher verankern können und zugleich Kurzschlüsse verhindern.

  • Page 12: Kv8-Max3 Guide D'installation Rapide

    KV8-MAX3 Guide d’Installation Rapide KV8-MAX3 Guide d’Installation Rapide Pour des informations 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...
  • Page 13 KV8-MAX3 Guide d’Installation Rapide Attention: N’oubliez pas de programmer la fréquence de bus correcte et le multiple pour votre processeur. Installer la Carte Mre dans le Châssis Une fois que vous aurez installé le processeur sur la carte mère, vous pourrez commencer à fixer la carte mère sur le châssis.

  • Page 14: Краткое Руководство По Установке Kv8-Max3

    Краткое руководство по установке KV8-MAX3 Краткое руководство по установке KV8-MAX3 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...
  • Page 15 Краткое руководство по установке KV8-MAX3 Внимание: Установите соответствующие частоту и кратность шины процессора. Установка материнской платы в корпус После установки процессора на материнскую плату можно начинать установку материнской платы в корпус. Большая часть корпусов оборудована основанием, в котором проделаны монтажные отверстия, которые позволяют надежно закрепить материнскую плату и предотвратить...

  • Page 16: Guida All'installazione Veloce Scheda Madre Kv8-Max3

    Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre KV8-MAX3 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre KV8-MAX3 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.
  • Page 17 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre KV8-MAX3 Installazione della scheda madre sul telaio Dopo avere installato il processore sulla scheda madre si può iniziare a fissare la scheda madre sul telaio. Innanzi tutto è necessario fissare la scheda madre al telaio. La maggior parte dei telai ha una base sulla quale sono presenti diversi fori di montaggio che permettono di fissare in modo accurato la scheda madre e, allo stesso tempo, di prevenire corto circuiti.
  • Page 18 14 14 KV8-MAX3 KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1. Introduction

    7. IEEE 1394a • Supports IEEE 1394a at 400/200/100 Mb/s transfer rate 8. Audio • Onboard 6-Channel AC 97 CODEC • Professional digital audio interface supports S/PDIF Input/Output 9. ABIT Engineered • ABIT µGuru Technology • ABIT SoftMenu Technology •...
  • Page 20 2x USB, 1x IEEE 1394a Connector • 2x USB, 1x RJ-45 LAN Connector 12. Miscellaneous • ATX form factor • Hardware Monitoring – Including Fan speed, Voltages, CPU and system temperature Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 21: Layout Diagram

    Introduction 1-2. Layout Diagram User’s Manual...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup 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 installing 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.

  • Page 24: Install Cpu And Heatsink

    Spring Clip is fully installed. 7. Attach the fan connector of Heatsink & Fan Assembly with the CPU-FAN connector on the motherboard. ATTENTION: Do not forget to set the correct bus frequency and multiple for your processor. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 25: Install System Memory

    Hardware Setup 2-3. Install System Memory This motherboard provides 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sites for memory expansion available from minimum 128MB to maximum 2GB. Table 2-1. Valid Memory Configurations Bank Memory Module Total Memory Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128MB ~ 1GB Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB...
  • Page 26 DIMM module. ATTENTION: 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. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 27: Connectors, Headers And Switches

    Hardware Setup 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches Here we will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches, and how to connect them. Please read the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all the hardware installation inside the computer chassis.

  • Page 28: Fan Connectors

    These 3-pin connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan • NBFAN1: Chipset Fan • SYSFAN1: OTES Fan • AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2: Auxiliary Fan WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 29: Cmos Memory Clearing Header

    Hardware Setup (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 (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory.

  • Page 30: Wake-Up Header

    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. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 31: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

    Hardware Setup (5). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection.

  • Page 32: Additional Usb Port Headers

    Chapter 2 (6). Additional USB Port Headers These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Data0 - Data1 - Data0 + Data1 + Ground Ground KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 33: Additional Ieee1394 Port Header

    Hardware Setup 2-11 (7). Additional IEEE1394 Port Header These headers each provide one additional IEEE1394 port connection through an extension cable and bracket. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment TPA0 + TPA0 - TPB0 + TPB0 - +12V +12V User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Front Panel Audio Connection Header

    5-6, and pin 9-10 (default setting). Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Audio Mic. Ground Audio Mic. Bias Speaker Out Right Speaker Out Right Channel Channel Return Speaker Out Left Speaker Out Left Channel Channel Return Ground S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 35: Internal Audio Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-13 (9). Internal Audio Connectors These connectors connect to the audio output of internal 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.

  • Page 36: Floppy Disk Drive 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. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 37: Ide Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-15 (12). IDE Connectors This motherboard provides two IDE ports to connect up to four IDE drives at Ultra DMA mode by Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables. Each cable has 40-pin 80-conductor and three connectors, providing two hard drives connection with motherboard. Connect the single end (blue connector) at the longer length of ribbon cable to the IDE port on motherboard, and the other two ends (gray and black connector) at the shorter length of the ribbon cable to the connectors on hard drives.

  • Page 38: Post Code Display

    POST Code in address 80h to find out where the problem lies. This LED device also displays the “POST” Code of AC2003, an “uGuru” chipset developed exclusively by ABIT computer. NOTE: The decimal point lights up when executing the AC2003 POST action.

  • Page 39: Serial Ata Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-17 (14). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. User’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Status Indicators

    2-18 Chapter 2 (15). Status Indicators • LED1 (5VSB): This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source. • LED2 (VCC): This LED lights up when the system power is on. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 41: System Management Bus Headers

    Hardware Setup 2-19 (16). System Management Bus Headers This header is reserved for system management bus (SM bus). The SM bus is a specific implementation of an I C bus. I C is a multi-master bus, which means that multiple chips can be connected to the same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating a data transfer.

  • Page 42: Back Panel Connectors

    5.1-channel or regular 2-channel audio system. • IEEE1394: Connects to devices of IEEE1394 protocol. • LAN: Connects to Local Area Network. • USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM 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”.
  • Page 44 Press <F7> button in the main menu, a dialog box with five numbers (1~5) will appear on the screen. Select the profile you want, and press <Enter>. Then, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Profile From BIOS (Y/N)? Press “Y” to load the BIOS settings in this profile. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 45: Softmenu Setup

    BIOS Setup 3-1. SoftMenu Setup The SoftMenu utility is ABIT’s exclusive and ultimate solution in programming 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.
  • Page 46 After a new configuration on items “CPU FSB Clock (MHz)” and “Voltage”, pressing <F8> button now in this menu will make it become effective immediately. ATTENTION: An external clock too much over its specification may cause the system unstable or even fail, please proceed with highly attention. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 47: Standard Cmos Features

    BIOS Setup 3-2. Standard CMOS Features This section contains the basic configuration parameters of the BIOS. These parameters 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 you specify (usually the current time) in the format of [Hour], [Minute], and [Second].
  • Page 48 This item allows you to use “3 Mode Floppy Drive” in Japanese computer system by selecting drive A, B, or both. Leave this item to its default [Disabled] setting if you are not using this Japanese standard floppy drive. Halt On: This item determines whether the system stops if an error is detected during system boot-up. KV8-MAX3...
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup [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 error. [All, But Diskette]: The system-boot will stop for all errors except a diskette error.

  • Page 50: Advanced Bios Features

    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. KV8-MAX3...
  • Page 51 BIOS Setup 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 forget your password.

  • Page 52: Advanced Chipset Features

    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. KV8-MAX3...
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup 3-11 DRAM ECC Mode: When set to [ECC], your DRAM module will support the ECC Mode. CAS Latency Time: Three options are available: 2 3. The default setting is 2.5. You can select SDRAM CAS (Column Address Strobe) latency time according your SDRAM specification. Row Cycle Time: This item specifies the RAS# active to RAS# active time or auto refresh time of the same bank.
  • Page 54 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. KV8-MAX3...
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup 3-13 Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu: LDT & PCI Bus Control: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Upstream/Downstream LDT Bus Width: This item allows you to select LDT Bus Width. LDT Bus Frequency: This item allows you to select LDT Bus Frequency. PCI1/PCI2 Master 0 WS Write: Two options are available: Enabled or Disabled.

  • Page 56: Integrated Peripherals

    Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. The onboard IDE drive interfaces supports IDE prefetching for faster drive accesses. If you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled if the interface does not support prefetching. KV8-MAX3...
  • Page 57 BIOS Setup 3-15 IDE HDD Block Mode: This option enables or disables the IDE HDD block mode. 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. Onboard LAN Controller: This option enables or disables the LAN controller.
  • Page 58 [PCI Slot]: When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI. [AGP]: When the system boots, it will first initialize AGP. Onboard FDD Controller: Two options are available: Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. You can enable or disable the onboard FDD controller. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 59: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup 3-17 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. Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume: Three options are available: Auto No.
  • Page 60 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. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 61: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup 3-19 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations 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: Click <Enter>...
  • Page 62 • If you want to install two PCI cards into those PCI slots that share IRQ with one another at the same time, you must make sure that your OS and PCI devices’ driver supports the IRQ sharing function. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 63: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup 3-21 3-8. PC Health Status Temperature Monitoring: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: CPU Shutdown Temperature: This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats. NOTE: The CPU shutdown temperature limit must be higher than the CPU alarm temperature limit. CPU Alarm Temperature: This item selects the CPU’s warning temperature limit.

  • Page 64: Fan Speed Monitoring

    • Only the fans with 3-pin plugs provide the speed monitoring function. • The OTES fan connector is attached with the SYSTEM1 fan connector on the motherboard. Therefore, the SYS FAN Speed displayed here represents the OTES fan speed. KV8-MAX3...
  • Page 65 BIOS Setup 3-23 FanEQ Control: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: CPU FanEQ Control: When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to control the CPU fan speed by its setting combination of temperature and voltage high/low limit. FanEQ Control Temp. High/Low This item sets the high and low temperature limit that you want to do the fan speed control.

  • Page 66: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. 3-12. Save & Exit Setup This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu. 3-13. Exit Without Saving This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any change. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 67: Appendix A. Install Via 4-In-1 Driver

    Install VIA 4-in-1 Driver Appendix A. Install VIA 4-in-1 Driver NOTE: Please install this VIA 4-in-1 driver first after having installed the Windows operating system. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system.
  • Page 68 Appendix A Click [Next]. 7. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [OK] to complete setup. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 69: Appendix B. Install Audio Driver

    Install Audio Driver Appendix B. Install Audio Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP 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.
  • Page 70 Appendix B Appendix B KV8-MAX3 KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 71: Appendix C. Install Lan Driver

    Install LAN Driver Appendix C. Install LAN Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM Click [OK] to exit the installation.
  • Page 72 Appendix C Appendix C KV8-MAX3 KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 73: Appendix D. Install Via Usb 2.0 Driver

    Install VIA USB 2.0 Driver Appendix D. Install VIA USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: There is no need to install VIA USB 2.0 driver for the Windows XP operating system with Service Pack 1 already installed. Please run the Windows update for the latest Service Pack. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 2000 operating system.
  • Page 74 Appendix D Click [Yes]. Click [OK]. Click [Print to File]. Click [OK]. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 75: Appendix E. Install Via Serial Ata Raid Driver

    Install VIA Serial ATA RAID Driver Appendix E. Install VIA Serial ATA RAID Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver &...
  • Page 76 7. After the system restarted, a shortcut icon appears at the right corner of Windows task bar. 8. This is the “VIA RAID Tool” configuration menu. For more information on how to operate, please refer to the “Help” menu. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 77: Appendix F. Install Silicon Serial Ata Raid Driver

    Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver Appendix F. Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver &...
  • Page 78 7. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer For more information on how to operate, please now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup. refer to the “Help” menu. 8. Check [Device Manager]. [Silicon Image SiI 3114 SATARaid Controller] is successfully installed. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 79: Raid Configuration Utility Menu

    Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver NOTE: If you want to create a RAID 0 (striping) array or RAID 0+1 array, all the data stored in BIOS Setup for Silicon Serial the hard disks will first be erased! Please ATA RAID backup the hard disk data before starting to create these RAID arrays.
  • Page 80 “Resolve Conflict”. The correct metadata, including correct drive connection information, will then be written to the replacement disk. NOTE: For more information on RAID function, please refer to the RAID Management Software enclosed in the CD that came packed with this motherboard. KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 81: Appendix G. Install Abit Μguru Driver

    ABIT AudioEQ ABIT BlackBox To install the ABIT µGuru driver, please 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. The following screen appears.
  • Page 82 Appendix G KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 83: Appendix H. Post Code Definition

    POST Code Definition Appendix H. POST Code Definition AWARD POST Code Definition: POST Description (hex) Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC -Auto-detection of L2 cache (socket 7 or below) Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to E000 &...
  • Page 84 4. On MP platform, adjust the cacheable range to smaller one in case the cacheable ranges between each CPU are not identical Initialize USB Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) Clear password according to H/W jumper (Optional) KV8-MAX3...
  • Page 85 POST Code Definition Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) Display PnP logo Early ISA PnP initialization -Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code (Optional Feature) Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional) 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO 2.
  • Page 86 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) KV8-MAX3...
  • Page 87 POST Code Definition AC2003 POST Code Definition: POST Description (hex) Power On Sequence 8.1. Start power on sequence 8.2. Enable ATX power supply 8.3. ATX power supply ready 8.4. DDR voltage ready 8.5. Setup PWM for CPU core voltage 8.6. Assert PWM for CPU core voltage 8.7.
  • Page 88 Appendix H KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 89: Appendix I. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance

    Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Appendix I. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) 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. Please move the CMOS jumper from its default 1-2 position to 2-3 for a few seconds, and then back.
  • Page 90 Sound Card Driver. Write down the Sound Card model, motherboard model, BIOS identification number on the technical support file (refer to main instructions), and describe the problem in the space provided. We will show you how to fill the “Technical Support Form”. KV8-MAX3...
  • Page 91 To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, refer to the step-by-step instructions given below: . MODEL: Note the model number given in your user’s manual. Example: KV8-MAX3 . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”.

  • Page 92: Technical Support Form

    Appendix I 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 IDE1 IDE2 IDE1 CD-ROM-Drive IDE2 System Memory ADD-ON CARD Problem Description: KV8-MAX3...

  • Page 93: Appendix J. How To Get Technical Support

    Also please make sure you have the latest drivers from your peripheral cards makers! 3. Check the ABIT Technical Terms Guide and FAQ on our Website. We are trying to expand and make the FAQs more helpful and information rich. Let us know if you have any suggestions.
  • Page 94 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 for the branch office closest to you.
  • Page 95 How to Get Technical Support North America and South America: Japan: ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation ABIT Computer (Japan) Co. Ltd. 45531 Northport Loop West, Fax: 81-3-5396-5110 Fremont, California 94538, U.S.A. http://www.abit4u.jp Tel: 1-510-623-0500 Fax: 1-510-623-1092 Shanghai: sales@abit-usa.com ABIT Computer (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
  • Page 96 Please contact the reseller from whom you bought the product. You should be able to get RMA service there. 8. Reporting Compatibility Problems to ABIT. Because of tremendous number of email messages we receive every day, we are forced to give greater weight to certain types of messages than to others.

This manual is also suitable for:

Kv8

Table of Contents