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AT8 32X
AMD Athlon 64x2/64FX/64 System Board
Socket 939
User's Manual
4310-0000-14
Rev. 2.00

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  • Page 1 AT8 32X AMD Athlon 64x2/64FX/64 System Board Socket 939 User’s Manual 4310-0000-14 Rev. 2.00...
  • 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. AT8 32X...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ................1-1 1-1. Features & Specifications ................1-1 1-2. Layout Diagram ..................1-3 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..............2-1 2-1. Install The Motherboard................2-1 2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly..........2-2 2-3. Install System Memory ................2-4 2-4. Install Graphics Card(s) ................2-6 CrossFire Mode:..................2-7 2-5.
  • Page 4 Install Sil3132 SATA Driver............D-1 Appendix E. Install Cool’n’Quiet Driver ............. E-1 Appendix F. Install USB 2.0 Driver ..............F-1 Appendix G. Install ABIT µGuru Utility ..............G-1 Appendix H. POST Code Definition ..............H-1 Appendix I. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)..........I-1 Appendix J.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    ™ Two PCI-Express X16 slots support Dual Graphic card by ATI CrossFire Technology • Two X16 graphics links for high performance Crossfire configurations 5. ABIT Engineered • ABIT Silent OTES Technology ™ • ABIT µGuru Technology 6. Serial ATA •...
  • Page 6 1x AUDIO2 connector (Mic-In, Line-In, Line-Out) • 4x USB 2.0 connector • 1x RJ-45 LAN connector • 1x IEEE1394 port 12. Miscellaneous • ATX form factor: 305 x 245 mm Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice. AT8 32X...

  • Page 7: Layout Diagram

    Introduction 1-2. Layout Diagram User’s Manual...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 AT8 32X AT8 32X...

  • Page 9: 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 10: Install Cpu, Heatsink And Fan Assembly

    5. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the socket. the retention frame. Match the heatsink clip with the socket mounting lug. Hook the spring clip to the mounting lug. AT8 32X...
  • Page 11 Hardware Setup 6. On the other side, push the retention clip 8. Attach the four-pin power plug from the straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU FAN retention frame. connector. For detailed information on how to install your heatsink and fan assembly, please refer to the instruction manual that came packed with the...

  • Page 12: Install System Memory

    Single rank Single rank Single rank DDR333 DDR400 Channel) Single rank Single rank Double rank Double rank DDR200 DDR400 Double rank Double rank Single rank Single rank DDR200 DDR400 Double rank Double rank Double rank Double rank DDR200 DDR333 AT8 32X...
  • Page 13 Hardware Setup To reach the performance of Dual Channel DDR, the following rules must be obeyed: • When installing TWO DIMM modules: Install DIMM modules of the same type and size for slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2] or slots [DIMM3]+[DIMM4]. • When installing FOUR DIMM modules: Install DIMM modules of the same type and size for slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2], and slots [DIMM3]+[DIMM4].

  • Page 14: Install Graphics Card(S)

    ™ Normal Mode: Insert your PCIE graphics CrossFire Mode: Insert one CrossFire card into PCIEXP1 or PCIEXP2 slot. Edition graphics card into PCIEXP1 ™ (Master) slot and one CrossFire compatible graphics card into PCIEXP2 (Slave) slots. AT8 32X...

  • Page 15: Crossfire Mode

    Hardware Setup CrossFire Mode: To enable CrossFire Mode, you will need to: ™ ™ • Prepare one CrossFire Edition graphics card and one CrossFire compatible graphics card. ™ • Make sure the graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFire technology. Download the latest driver from ATI website (www.ati.com).
  • Page 16 Male connector; Connector 2 is a DVI-I Female connector; Connector 3 is a DVI-I Male connector. ™ 7. Connect the DMS-59 Male connector on ™ the cable to the DMS-59 connector on the ™ CrossFire Edition graphics card. AT8 32X...

  • Page 17: Connectors, Headers And Switches

    Hardware Setup 2-5. 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 18: Fan Power Connectors

    • AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2 AUXFAN3: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. (3). GURU Clock Connection Header This header is reserved for connecting ABIT’s exclusive GURU Clock. AT8 32X...

  • Page 19: Cmos Memory Clearing Header

    Hardware Setup 2-11 (4). 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 20: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

    Connects to the Suspend LED cable (if there is one) of chassis front panel. • PWR-ON (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. AT8 32X...

  • Page 21: Wake-Up Header

    Hardware Setup 2-13 (7). Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. • USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted (default): Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port. •...

  • Page 22: Floppy And Ide Disk Drive Connectors

    NOTE: 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. AT8 32X...

  • Page 23: Serial Ata Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-15 (9). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Pci Express X1 Slots

    2-16 Chapter 2 (10). PCI Express x1 Slots These slots are used to attach the next generation of I/O architecture. (11). PCI Express x16 Slot This slot is used to attach the next generation of graphics architecture. AT8 32X...

  • Page 25: Additional Usb Port Headers

    Hardware Setup 2-17 (12). Additional USB Port Headers These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through a USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Data0 - Data1 - Data0 + Data1 + Ground Ground (13).

  • Page 26: Front Panel Audio Connection Header

    • 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 Assignment Pin Assignment MIC2 L AGND MIC2 R AVCC FRO-R MIC2_JD F_IO_SEN FRO-L LINE2_JD AT8 32X...

  • Page 27: Post Code Display

    POST Code in address 80h to find out where the problem lies. This LED device also displays the “POST” Code of AC2005, an “uGuru” chipset developed exclusively by ABIT computer. NOTE: The decimal point lights up when executing the AC2005 POST action.

  • Page 28: Back Panel Connectors

    Line-Out: Connects to the front left and front right channel in the 7.1-channel or regular 2-channel audio system. • IEEE1: Connects to devices of IEEE1394 protocol • LAN1: Connects to Local Area Network. • USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc. AT8 32X...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    F6 : Save PROFILE to BIOS F7 : Load PROFILE from BIOS OC Guru & ABIT EQ … NOTE: In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staffs are constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions illustrated in this manual are for your reference only and may not completely match what you see on your screen.

  • Page 30: Μguru Utility

    Press Enter ↑↓ → ←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3500+ 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. AT8 32X...
  • Page 31 BIOS Setup CPU Operating Speed: This item displays the CPU operating speed according to the type and speed of your CPU. You can also select the [User Define] option to enter the manual option. User Define: WARNING: The wrong settings of the multiplier and external clock in certain circumstances may cause CPU damage.
  • Page 32 ↑↓ → ←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit These items display the power cycle statistics for each element. ABIT EQ: Click right-arrow <→> key to switch from OC Guru setup menu to ABIT EQ setup menu: µGuru Utility V1.00 OC Guru ABIT EQ...

  • Page 33: Temperature Monitoring

    BIOS Setup Temperature Monitoring: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: µGuru Utility V1.00 OC Guru ABIT EQ Temperature Monitoring Reading Shutdown Shutdown Beep Beep Enable Temp. Enable Temp. (*)CPU Temperature 41°C/105°F (*) 85°/185°F 75°C/167°F (*)NB Temperature 48°C/114°F ( ) 85°C/185°F...
  • Page 34 Use <Space> key to enable warning beeps function. If the voltage of corresponding element is higher/lower than the high/low limit, warning beeps will sound. High/Low Limit: These items set the high and low voltage limit. NOTE: The value of high limit must be set above the one of low limit. AT8 32X...
  • Page 35 BIOS Setup Fan Speed Monitoring: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: µGuru Utility V1.00 OC Guru ABIT EQ Fan Speed Monitoring Reading Shutdown Beep Low Limit Enable Enable (*)CPU FAN Speed 4800 RPM 300 RPM ( )NB FAN Speed...
  • Page 36 This item sets the high and low temperature limits desired for the fan speed control. DC Fan Voltage High/Low: This item sets the high and low voltage limits for the fan. NOTE: The value of high limit must be set above the one of low limit. AT8 32X...

  • Page 37: Standard Cmos Features

    BIOS Setup 3-2. Standard CMOS Features This section contains the basic configuration parameters of the BIOS. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue. Feb. 14 2006 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 17 : 10 : 27 ►...
  • Page 38 HDD automatically. Capacity: This item displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the size is slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk-checking program. Cylinder: This item configures the number of cylinders. AT8 32X...
  • Page 39 BIOS Setup 3-11 Head: This item configures the number 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 number of sectors per track.

  • Page 40: Advanced Bios Features

    When the computer boots up, the BIOS detects if the system has a FDD or not. When this item is set to Enabled, if the BIOS detects no floppy drive, it will display a floppy disk drive error message. If this item is disabled, the BIOS will skip this test. The default setting is Disabled. AT8 32X...
  • Page 41 BIOS Setup 3-13 Boot Up NumLock Status: This item determines the default state of the numeric keypad at system booting up. [On]: The numeric keypad functions as number keys. [Off]: The numeric keypad functions as arrow keys. Security Option: This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the system boots or only when it enters the BIOS setup.

  • Page 42: Advanced Chipset Features

    ↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults DRAM Timing Selectable: This item selects the DRAM timing mode. When set to “By SPD”, the BIOS will read the DRAM module AT8 32X...
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup 3-15 SPD data and automatically set to the values stored in it. Leave this item to its default “Auto” setting. 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.
  • Page 44 When installed with the DRAM that support ECC feature, you may select [ECC] option, and then control the following sub-items. ECC Memory Interlock ECC MCE Enable Chip-Kill Mode Enable ECC Redirection DRAM Scrub Rate L2 Cache Scrub Rate DCache Scrub Rate AT8 32X...
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup 3-17 Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu: LDT & PCI Bus Control: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility LDT & PCI Bus Control LDT Configuration Enabled Item Help Upstream LDT Bus Width 16 bit Downstream LDT Bus Width 16 bit...

  • Page 46: Integrated Peripherals

    This item allows you to enable or disable the primary (IDE1) and secondary (IDE2) IDE controller. Select [Disabled] if you want to add a different hard drive controller. OnChip SATA Controller: This option enables or disables the on-chip SATA controller. AT8 32X...
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup 3-19 SATA Mode Selected: This item selects the SATA mode. Refer to the following table for the relationship among different configurations over the SATA connectors. [IDE Mode]: This is the default setting for running SATA devices in IDE mode. [RAID Mode]: Select this mode if you are running SATA devices in RAID mode.
  • Page 48 This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller. Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu: Onboard FDC Controller: Two options are available: Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. You can enable or disable the onboard FDC controller. AT8 32X...

  • Page 49: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup 3-21 3-6. Power Management Setup Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3(Suspend-to-RAM) Item Help - Resume by USB from S3 Enabled Power Button Function Instant-Off Wake Up by PME# of PCIE Disabled Wake Up by PME# of PCI Disabled Wake Up by Onboard LAN...
  • Page 50 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. AT8 32X...

  • Page 51: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup 3-23 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Init Display First PCI Slot Item Help Resources Controlled By Auto IRQ Resources Press Enter PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled PCI Latency Timer(CLK) PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. Auto PIRQ_1 Use IRQ No.

  • Page 52: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. 3-11. Save & Exit Setup This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu. 3-12. Exit Without Saving This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any change. AT8 32X...

  • Page 53: Appendix A. Install Audio Driver

    Install Audio Driver Appendix A. 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 54 Appendix A AT8 32X...

  • Page 55: Appendix B. Install Realtek Lan Driver

    Install Realtek LAN Driver Appendix B. Install Realtek 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 drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
  • Page 56 Appendix B Appendix B AT8 32X AT8 32X...

  • Page 57: Appendix C. Install Uli1575 Sata Raid Driver

    Install ULi1575 SATA RAID Driver Appendix C. Install ULi1575 SATA 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 & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
  • Page 58 Appendix C Appendix C AT8 32X AT8 32X...

  • Page 59: Appendix D. Install Sil3132 Sata Driver

    Install Sil3132 SATA Driver Appendix D. Install Sil3132 SATA 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 60 Appendix D Appendix D AT8 32X AT8 32X...

  • Page 61: Appendix E. Install Cool'n'quiet Driver

    Install Cool’n’Quiet Driver Appendix E. Install Cool’n’Quiet 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 62 NOTE: For Windows 2000 or ME system, an AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet tab will appear under “Power Options” when the Cool ‘n’ Quiet software for Windows 2000 and ME is installed. This must be set to “Automatic Mode” for Cool ‘n’ Quiet to be enabled. AT8 32X...

  • Page 63: Appendix F. Install Usb 2.0 Driver

    Install USB 2.0 Driver Appendix F. Install USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: The installation for USB 2.0 driver for Windows XP or Windows 2000 is currently available by updating the latest Service Pack from Microsoft’s web site. User’s Manual...
  • Page 64 Appendix F AT8 32X...

  • Page 65: Appendix G. Install Abit Μguru Utility

    CD to enter the installation menu. After entering the installation menu, move your cursor to the [ABIT Utility] tab. Click [ABIT µGuru]. The following screen appears. 3. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup.
  • Page 66 Appendix G AT8 32X...

  • Page 67: Appendix H. Post Code Definition

    POST Code Definition Appendix H. POST Code Definition AWARD POST Code Definitions 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 68 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) AT8 32X...
  • Page 69 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 70 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) AT8 32X...
  • Page 71 POST Code Definition AC2005 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 72 Appendix H Appendix H AT8 32X AT8 32X...

  • Page 73: 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 74 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”. AT8 32X...
  • Page 75 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: AT8 32X . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”.

  • Page 76: Technical Support Form

    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: AT8 32X...

  • Page 77: Appendix J. How To Get Technical Support

    Also please make sure you have the latest drivers from your peripheral card 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 78 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 79 Unit 3, 24-26 Boulton Road, Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QX, UK Tel: 44-1438-228888 Fax: 44-1438-226333 E-mail: sales@abitcomputer.co.uk Germany and Benelux (Belgium, AMOR Computer B.V. (ABIT's European Office) Jan van Riebeeckweg 15, 5928LG, Venlo, Netherlands, Luxembourg), The Netherlands France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Denmark, Norway, Tel: 31-77-3204428...
  • Page 80 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.

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