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KU8
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AMD Athlon
64 System Board
Socket 754
User's Manual
4200-0444-01
Rev. 1.00

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  • Page 1 ™ AMD Athlon 64 System Board Socket 754 User’s Manual 4200-0444-01 Rev. 1.00...
  • Page 2 Copyright and Warranty Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any particular part of this document.

  • 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. Connectors, Headers and Switches ............2-5 (1).
  • Page 4 Install LAN Driver ................C-1 Appendix D. Install ULi M5289 SATA Driver .............D-1 Appendix E. Install Cool 'n' Quiet Driver............E-1 Appendix F. ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) ........F-1 Appendix G. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)..........G-1 Appendix H. How to Get Technical Support ............H-1...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    • ULI M1689 single chip 3. Memory • Two 184-pin DIMM sockets • Supports DDR400 non-ECC un-buffered memory • Supports maximum memory capacity up to 2GB 4. ABIT Engineered • ™ ABIT SoftMenu Technology • ™ ABIT CPU ThermalGuard Technology 5.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 • 1x RJ-45 LAN Connector 10. Miscellaneous • ATX form factor: 305 x 225 mm Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 7: Layout Diagram

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

  • 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

    Chapter 2 2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly Please pay attention to the following notices before installing the CPU and heatsink/fan assembly. 1. Always use the processor with the Heatsink and Fan Assembly installed. 2. Do not touch the pins on the processor. 3.
  • Page 11 Hardware Setup 6. On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the retention frame. 7. Turn the cam lever to lock into the retention frame. 8. Attach the four-pin power plug from the heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU FAN connector.

  • Page 12: Install System Memory

    Chapter 2 2-3. Install System Memory This system board provides two 184-pin DDR DIMM slots for DDR 400 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 2GB. Bank Memory Module Total Memory Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) 256MB, 512MB, 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) 256MB, 512MB, 1GB 256MB ~ 1GB...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Fan Power Connectors

    Chapter 2 (2). FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector • SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector • AUXFAN1: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

    Chapter 2 (4). 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 17: Additional Usb Port Headers

    Hardware Setup (5). 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 User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Wake-Up Header

    2-10 Chapter 2 (6). Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. • PS2-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. •...

  • Page 19: Front Panel Audio Connection Header

    Hardware Setup 2-11 (7). Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. • To use the audio connector at front panel, remove all the jumpers on this header, and then connect to front panel by the extension cable provided with the chassis. •...

  • Page 20: Internal Audio Connectors

    2-12 Chapter 2 (8). Internal Audio Connectors This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.

  • Page 21: Accelerated Graphics Port Slot

    Hardware Setup 2-13 (9). Accelerated Graphics Port Slot This slot supports an optional AGP graphics card up to AGP 8X mode. ATTENTION: This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Use only 1.5V or 0.8V AGP cards. User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Floppy And Ide Disk Drive Connectors

    2-14 Chapter 2 (10). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors The FDC1 connector connects up to two floppy drives with a 34-wire, 2-connector floppy cable. Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDC1 on the board, the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives connector.

  • Page 23: Serial Ata Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-15 (11). 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: Status Indicators

    2-16 Chapter 2 (12). Status Indicators • LED2 (5VSB): This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source.

  • Page 25: Back Panel Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-17 (13). Back Panel Connectors • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • LPT1: Connects to printer or other devices that support this communication protocol. • COM1: Connects to external modem, mouse or other devices that support this communication protocol.
  • Page 26 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2 Chapter 2...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Softmenu Setup

    Chapter 3 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 29 BIOS Setup Multiplier Factor: This item displays the multiplier factor for the CPU you installed. CPU FSB Clock(MHz): 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. AGP Clock(MHz): This item allows you to set the AGP clock speed from 66MHz to 75MHz.

  • Page 30: Standard Cmos Features

    Chapter 3 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. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Sat. Jan 1 2005 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 6 : 56...
  • Page 31 BIOS Setup IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Primary Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter Item Help IDE Channel 0 Master Auto Access Mode Auto Capacity 0 MB...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 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 of sectors per track. Back to Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu: Drive A: This item sets the type of floppy drives (usually only Drive A) installed.

  • Page 33: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Item Help ► Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device Floppy Second Boot Device Hard Disk Third Boot Device CDROM Boot Other Device Enabled...
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 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 enters the BIOS setup.

  • Page 35: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup 3-4. Advanced Chipset Features Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features ► DRAM Configuration Press Enter Item Help ► M1689 Configuration Press Enter ► AGP Configuration Press Enter ► HyperTransport Config Press Enter ALI HPET Disabled Init Display First PCI Slot...
  • Page 36 3-10 Chapter 3 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. CAS Latency Time: Three options are available: 2 $ 2.5 $ 3. The default setting is 2.5. You can select SDRAM CAS (Column Address Strobe) latency time according your SDRAM specification.
  • Page 37 BIOS Setup 3-11 32 bit Dram Memory Hole: This item selects the method to remap the 32 bit Dram memory hole. Leave this item to its default “Auto” Setting. MTRR mapping mode The item selects the MTRR mapping mode. The MTRR (Memory-Type and Range Registers) controls the access and cacheability of memory regions in the processor.
  • Page 38 3-12 Chapter 3 M1689 Configuration: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility M1689 Configuration M1689 Gated Clock Disabled Item Help PCI/14M/USB CLK PowerDown Disabled ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults M1689 Gated Clock:...

  • Page 39: Agp Configuration

    BIOS Setup 3-13 AGP Configuration: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility AGP Configuration AGP 3.0 Transfer Mode 1x/2x/4x/8x Item Help Fast Write Enabled AGP Aperture Size (MB) AGP Secondary Lat Timer ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 40 3-14 Chapter 3 HyperTransport Config: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility HyperTransport Config Hammer to M1689 Freq. 800Mhz Item Help Hammer to M1689 Width 16bits/8 bits M1689 HTT Tristate Disabled ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 41: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup 3-15 3-5. Integrated Peripherals Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals ► OnChip IDE Device Press Enter Item Help ► OnChip PCI Device Press Enter ► SuperIO Device Press Enter ► Onboard PCI Device Press Enter ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 42 3-16 Chapter 3 OnChip IDE-1 Controller/OnChip IDE-2 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. OnCip SATA: This item enables or disables the on-chip SATA controller. OnChip SATA Mode: This item determines the mode for on-chip Serial ATA.

  • Page 43: Super Io Device

    BIOS Setup 3-17 USB Mouse Support Via: This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB mouse in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment. OnChip Audio Controller: This option enables or disables the audio controller. Super IO Device: Click <Enter>...
  • Page 44 3-18 Chapter 3 ECP Mode Use DMA: Two options are available: 1 $ 3. The default setting is 3. When the mode selected for the parallel port mode is ECP, the DMA channel selected can be Channel 1 or Channel 3. Onboard PCI Device: Click <Enter>...

  • Page 45: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup 3-19 3-6. Power Management Setup Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS 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 PCI Enabled Resume by Ring Disabled Wakeup by Alarm...
  • Page 46 3-20 Chapter 3 Wakeup by Alarm: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. When set to Enabled, you can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from Suspend mode.

  • Page 47: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    BIOS Setup 3-21 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By Auto(ESCD) Item Help x IRQ Resources Press Enter PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop Disbaled PIRQ_1 Use IRQ No. Auto PIRQ_2 Use IRQ No. Auto PIRQ_3 Use IRQ No.
  • Page 48 3-22 Chapter 3 Back to PnP/PCI Configurations Setup Menu: PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: This item determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not. [Disabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards do not work with PCI/VGA. [Enabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA. PIRQ 1 Use IRQ No.

  • Page 49: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup 3-23 3-8. PC Health Status You can set the warning temperature for your computer system, and you can check the fan speeds and power supply voltages of your computer system. The features are useful for monitoring all the important parameters within your computer system.
  • Page 50 3-24 Chapter 3 FanEQ Start Control: This item sets a specific speed for the fan when it is turned on. The fan will be turned on once the CPU temperature exceeds the high limit temperature set by the above 2 items. FanEQ Stop Control: This item sets a minimum speed for the fan.

  • Page 51: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    BIOS Setup 3-25 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.
  • Page 52 3-26 3-26 Chapter 3 Chapter 3...

  • Page 53: Appendix A. Install Uli M1689 Single Chipset

    Install ULi M1689 single chipset Appendix A. Install ULi M1689 single chipset NOTE: Please install this ULi M1689 single chipset driver first after having installed the Windows operating system. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on the Windows XP operating system.
  • Page 54 Appendix A...

  • Page 55: 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 56 Appendix B Appendix B...

  • Page 57: 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 drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
  • Page 58 Appendix C Appendix C...

  • Page 59: Appendix D. Install Uli M5289 Sata Driver

    Install ULi M5289 SATA Driver Appendix D. Install ULi M5289 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...

  • 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 Appendix E 6. After the system restarted, open the “Power Options” from the control panel and choose the power scheme “Minimal Power Management” to enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet. NOTE: For Windows 2000 or ME system, an AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet tab will appear under “Power Options”...

  • Page 63: Appendix F. Abit Eq (The Hardware Doctor Utility

    ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) Appendix F. ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) ABIT EQ is a self-diagnostic system for PC based on motherboards designed and manufactured by ABIT Computer Corporation. It will protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of Power Supply Voltage, CPU &...
  • Page 64 Appendix F 4. Execute the ABIT EQ by entering the Windows Menu [Start] $ [All Programs] $ [ABIT] $ [ABIT EQ]. 5. This screen appears. ABIT EQ shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well.

  • Page 65: Appendix G. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance

    Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Appendix G. 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 66 Appendix G Q: How can I get a quick response to my request for technical support? A: Be sure to follow the guidelines as stated in the “Technical Support Form” section of this manual. If you have a problem during operation, in order to help our technical support personnel quickly determine the problem with your motherboard and give you the answers you need, eliminate any peripheral that is not related to the problem, and indicate it on the form.
  • Page 67 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: KU8 . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”.

  • Page 68: Technical Support Form

    Appendix G ( Technical Support Form ) Phone Number: ! Company Name: " 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:...

  • Page 69: Appendix H. 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 70 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 71 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) Netherlands, Luxembourg), Jan van Riebeeckweg 15, 5928LG, Venlo, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands Greece, Denmark, Norway, Tel: 31-77-3204428...
  • Page 72 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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