Table Of Contents - Abit AL8 User Manual

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 .........................................................2-6
(1). ATX Power Input Connectors .......................................................2-6
(2). FAN Power Connectors.................................................................2-7
(3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header..................................................2-8
(4). Wake-up Header............................................................................2-9
(5). Front Panel Audio Connection Header........................................2-10
(6). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ................................2-11
(7). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers ............................................2-12
(8). Additional USB Port Headers .....................................................2-13
(9). GURU Clock Connection Header ...............................................2-14
(10). Internal Audio Connectors ..........................................................2-14
(11). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors .....................................2-15
(12). POST Code Display ....................................................................2-16
(13). Serial ATA Connectors ................................................................2-17
(14). PCI Express x16 Slot ..................................................................2-18
(15). PCI Express x1 Slots...................................................................2-18
(16). Back Panel Connectors ...............................................................2-19
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup .......................................................................... 3-1
3-1. µGuru Utility...........................................................................................3-2
3-2. Standard CMOS Features......................................................................3-10
3-3. Advanced BIOS Features......................................................................3-13
3-4. Advanced Chipset Features...................................................................3-16
3-5. Integrated Peripherals ...........................................................................3-18
3-6. Power Management Setup.....................................................................3-24
3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations ........................................................................3-26
3-8. Load Fail-Safe Defaults ........................................................................3-27
3-9. Load Optimized Defaults ......................................................................3-27
3-10. Set Password .........................................................................................3-27
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