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AB-2003 DigiDice
Socket 478 Mini PC System
User's Manual
4200-0382-24
Rev. 1.01

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  • Page 1 AB-2003 DigiDice Socket 478 Mini PC System User’s Manual 4200-0382-24 Rev. 1.01...
  • 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 Safety Instructions 1. Please read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Please keep this User’s Manual for later reference. 3. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning or inserting any add-on card or module. 4. Don’t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning. Use moisture sheet or cloth for cleaning.
  • Page 4 AB-2003 DigiDice...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ... 1-1 1.1. Overview...1-1 1.2. Features...1-1 1.3. Installation Notice...1-2 1.4. Specifications...1-3 1.5. Parts Checklist ...1-5 1.6. Front Panel...1-7 1.7. Rear Panel ...1-8 1.8. Function Keys ...1-9 1.9. Dual Optical Drive Bays...1-10 1.10. LCD Screen ...1-11 1.11.
  • Page 6 2.2.13. Rear Panel I/O...2-15 Chapter 3. Hardware Setup... 3-1 3.1. Precautions...3-1 3.2. Remove The Chassis Cover...3-2 3.3. Install The Memory Module ...3-4 3.4. Install the CPU and Thermal Module ...3-5 3.5. Install & Connect the Optical Drive and Card Reader ...3-8 3.6.
  • Page 7 Easy OC (Over Clocking) Setting ...6-2 6.3. Powering On The System ...6-4 6.4. Hot Key Controlling ...6-5 6.5. ABIT EQ and ABIT Manager ...6-7 6.6. Memory Card Reading ...6-11 6.7. Powering Off The System ...6-12 Appendix A. How to Get Technical Support ... A-1...
  • Page 8 AB-2003 DigiDice...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    OTES Thermal Solution ABIT’s exclusive OTES thermal solutions are applied for two objectives: extremely low system temperature and system noise. OTES monitors both system loading and system temperature to meet the low noise requirement via controlling internal thermal system.

  • Page 10: Installation Notice

    Two different ways of Over Clocking your system are available. You can either go with 5-level automatic OC (EZ OC) by using knob controller in the front panel, or with ABIT’s exclusive SoftMenu BIOS setting. ABIT EQ System status can be monitored both through the LCD screen on front panel, and the “ABIT EQ”...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Two DDR DIMM sockets support DDR 266/333/400 memory module up to 2GB Expansion slot • 1x AGP slot, two standard slot space for ABIT OTES AGP card • 1x PCI slot • 2x ATA100 channels and 2x Serial ATA channels •...
  • Page 12 • 1x LCD display • 4x Hot-keys • 1x Knob button Back Panel I/O • 1x PS/2 Keyboard, 1x PS/2 Mouse • 1x VGA Out connector • 1x Audio connector (Speaker, Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in, Center/Sub-woofer and SPDIF Out connector) • 2x USB 2.0 Connectors, 1x RJ-45 LAN Connector Chassis Material •...

  • Page 13: Parts Checklist

    Introduction 1.5. Parts Checklist Item ATA/100 IDE Cable ATA/33 IDE Cable CPU Thermal Module Driver & Utility CD Fan Duct Power Cord (Types differ depending on version) System Fan User’s Manual Quick Installation Guide Photo Quantity User’s Manual...
  • Page 14 Carrying Bag (bonus parts for deluxe version) Essential Oil (bonus parts for deluxe version) Essential Oil Tank (bonus parts for deluxe version) Remote Controller (bonus parts for deluxe version) AB-2003 DigiDice Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Introduction 1.6. Front Panel Hot Keys LCD Screen IR Receiver Sensor Card Reader Slot 5.25” Empty Tray (For Optical Drive) Knob Controller Microphone Jack Headphone Jack USB 2.0 Connector 10. IEEE 1394 Connector User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    1.7. Rear Panel AC Power Cord Connector PS/2 Keyboard Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector VGA Out Connector S/PDIF Out Connector AB-2003 DigiDice Chapter 1 5.1 Audio Connector USB 2.0 Connector LAN Connector I/O Shield for AGP Slot 10. I/O Shield for PCI Slot...

  • Page 17: Function Keys

    Toggles the CD copy program (DigiBurner) (This function only works in the collocation of two optical disks (one CD/DVD-ROM and one CD-R/CD-RW). Infrared Receiver Sensor: • Infrared receiver sensor for remote controller. NOTE: These function keys work only after the [ABIT Manager] utility is toggled on. User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Dual Optical Drive Bays

    1-10 1.9. Dual Optical Drive Bays Two 5.25-inch empty bays at the front panel are available for installing two optical drives. Dust Cover: The disk plate of your optical drive will be ejected through this cover plate after pressing the eject button. Eject Button: Press this button to eject the optical drive.

  • Page 19: Lcd Screen

    Introduction 1.10. LCD Screen Video Playing Audio Playing Photo Viewing Copying Mode Volume Level Alarm Alert 1-11 Temperature Fan Running Disk Over-load Network Connecting System Suspend User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Remote Controller

    1-12 Chapter 1 1.11. Remote Controller This mini PC is equipped with a remote controller, supporting the control function of WinDVD, WinRip, and Photo Review from distance. This easy control grants you an easy-to-reach AV entertainment. This remote controller is powered by two AAA-size batteries. Point the infrared transmitter of the remote controller to the infrared receiver sensor on the front panel when accessing a remote command.

  • Page 21: Windvd Operation

    Introduction 1.11.1. WinDVD Operation System power on/off WinDVD Launch/Close WinDVD Mute Mute the volume Root Menu Enter the rootmenu Enter the bookmark Bookmark menu Screen Full Screen/Windows Audio Language Selection Subtitle Enter the subtitle Viewangle Adjust the viewing angle Playlist View the play list Volume Increase Volume Decrease Escape...

  • Page 22: Winrip Operation

    1-14 1.11.2. WinRip Operation Power On/Off WinRip Launch/Close WinRip Mute Mute the volume Playlist View the play list Volume Increase Volume Decrease Escape Up, Down, Left, Right Arrow, and Enter button Record Shuffle (Random play) Play/Pause Repeat Last Track Stop Next Track Jukebox DSP (Enter digital signal...

  • Page 23: Photo Review Operation

    Introduction 1.11.3. Photo Review Operation Power On/Off Up, Down, Left, Right Arrow, and Enter button Launch Photo Review Last Page Start/Pause (Automatic Viewing) Next Page Rotate Left Stop (Automatic Viewing) Rotate Right Zoom In Zoom Out Print 1-15 User’s Manual...
  • Page 24 1-16 1-16 AB-2003 DigiDice AB-2003 DigiDice Chapter 1 Chapter 1...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Knowing Your Motherboard

    Knowing Your Motherboard Chapter 2. Knowing Your Motherboard 2.1. Layout Diagram User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Connectors, Headers And Switches

    Chapter 2 2.2. Connectors, Headers and Switches WARNING: Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to so may cause severe damage to your motherboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything.

  • Page 27: Fan Connectors

    Knowing Your Motherboard 2.2.2. FAN Connectors These 3-pin connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. The CPU must be kept cool by using a powerful fan with heatsink. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the CPU fan. •...

  • Page 28: Cmos Memory Clearing Header

    2.2.3. 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. ATTENTION: Turn the system power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory.

  • Page 29: Accelerated Graphics Port Slot

    Knowing Your Motherboard 2.2.4. Accelerated Graphics Port Slot This slot allows you to connect monitor through an optional AGP card instead of the onboard VGA Out Connector. ATTENTION: This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Use only 1.5V or 0.8V AGP cards. User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Pci Slot

    Chapter 2 2.2.5. PCI Slot The PCI slot allows you to insert PCI card or TV Tuner card. AB-2003 DigiDice...

  • Page 31: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Connection Headers

    Knowing Your Motherboard 2.2.6. Front Panel Switches & Indicators Connection Headers These headers are used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection.
  • Page 32 • 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. AB-2003 DigiDice Chapter 2...

  • Page 33: Additional Usb Port Connection Header

    Knowing Your Motherboard 2.2.7. Additional USB Port Connection Header This header provides 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. Pin Assignment Data0 - Data0 + Ground Pin Assignment Data1 - Data1 + Ground User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Lcm1 Connector

    2-10 Chapter 2 2.2.8. LCM1 Connector This connector connects to the LM-01 controller board located inside front panel. AB-2003 DigiDice...

  • Page 35: Internal Audio Source Connectors

    Knowing Your Motherboard 2-11 2.2.9. Internal Audio Source Connectors These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Ide Disk Drive Connectors

    2-12 Chapter 2 2.2.10. IDE Disk Drive Connectors These IDE ports each connects up to two IDE drives at Ultra ATA/100 mode by one 40-pin, 80-conductor, and 3-connector Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables. Connect the single end (blue connector) at the longer length of ribbon cable to the IDE port on system board, and the other two ends (gray and black connector) at the shorter length of the...

  • Page 37: Serial Ata Connectors

    Knowing Your Motherboard 2-13 2.2.11. Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Front Panel I/O

    2-14 2.2.12. Front Panel I/O • JK2: Microphone Jack • JK1: Headphone Jack • USB1: USB 2.0 Connectors • FP-1394-1: IEEE 1394 Connector AB-2003 DigiDice Chapter 2...

  • Page 39: Rear Panel I/O

    Knowing Your Motherboard 2.2.13. Rear Panel I/O • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • VGA1: Connects to monitor input. • AUDIO1: R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel in the 5.1 channel audio system.
  • Page 40 2-16 Chapter 2 AB-2003 DigiDice...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 3. Hardware Setup 3.1. Precautions Please pay attention to the following precautions before setting up any hardware. 1. Always switch off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before installing the board or changing any settings. 2.

  • Page 42: Remove The Chassis Cover

    3.2. Remove The Chassis Cover AB-2003 DigiDice Unscrew the four screws at the rear side of the system chassis by fingers. Pull the upper cover backward for about 2cm. Lift up the upper cover. Chapter 3...
  • Page 43 Hardware Setup Pull out the card-reader plug from FP-USB1 header. Unscrew optical-drive hard-drive holder. Take optical-drive hard-drive holder. This system is now ready to install the interior devices. User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Install The Memory Module

    3.3. Install The Memory Module AB-2003 DigiDice Locate the DIMM slot on the motherboard. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away of touching its connectors. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot. Watch out for the direction, since the module fits in one direction only.

  • Page 45: Install The Cpu And Thermal Module

    Hardware Setup 3.4. Install the CPU and Thermal Module Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Pull the CPU socket lever sideways away from the socket and then upwards to vertical position. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. Do not use extra force to insert CPU;...
  • Page 46 AB-2003 DigiDice Put the thermal module onto the CPU die. Align the four screws on thermal module with the four screw holes on motherboard. Use the rubber buckle to fasten the fan-duct by the order of 1 through 3. Pass the fan-power plug of the fan-duct through the I/O shield into the chassis.
  • Page 47 Hardware Setup Use one rubber buckle to fasten the fan-duct through the chassis with the external heat sink of thermal module. Fasten the screw hole of fan-duct onto rear panel. Watch out for the tension laid on screws when fastening. Fasten the four screws on thermal module by the order of 1 through 4.

  • Page 48: Install & Connect The Optical Drive And Card Reader

    3.5. Install & Connect the Optical Drive and Card Reader The optical-drive holder of this system is capable of installing two 5.25” optical drives. The diagrams illustrated here are using one optical drive for example. Don’t forget the Master/Slave configuration when installing two optical drives. AB-2003 DigiDice The card reader is already installed beneath the lower layer of the optical...
  • Page 49 Hardware Setup Pass the optical drive cable through the cable hole. Connect the signal and audio cable to the optical drive. Connect the power cord to optical drive. Slide in the holder into the chassis by 45 degree. User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 3-10 AB-2003 DigiDice Align the screw holes with the holes on the chassis. Fasten the optical-drive holder to the chassis. Connect the card-reader plug back to FP-USB1 header. Connect the audio cable from the connector audio-out optical-drive motherboard. Chapter 3...
  • Page 51 Hardware Setup 3-11 Connect the other side of the optical-drive cable to the IDE2 connector on motherboard. User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Install The System Fan

    3-12 3.6. Install the System Fan AB-2003 DigiDice Take out system fan and its rubber buckle. Fasten the system fan to the chassis with four rubber buckles. Identify the air-blow direction. Make sure to install the fan so as to blow the air out.
  • Page 53 Hardware Setup 3-13 Firmly press in the four rubber buckles. Connect the fan-power plug of the system fan to the AUX FAN1 header on motherboard. User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Install The Agp Or Pci Expansion Card

    3-14 3.7. Install the AGP or PCI Expansion Card Besides the onboard VGA out, the motherboard of this system also provides one extra AGP and one PCI slot to install AGP or PCI add-on card, such as VGA card, Modem card, or LAN card.
  • Page 55 Hardware Setup The dimension of add-on VGA and PCI card is limited to 113mm high and 217mm deep (not including the I/O shield plate). Connect your monitor to the VGA output on this add-on AGP card. Connect the AGP or PCI add-on card (read its instruction manual first).

  • Page 56: Install The Ide Hard Drive

    3-16 3.8. Install the IDE Hard Drive The hard-drive holder of this system is capable of installing two 3.5” hard drives. The diagrams illustrated here are using one IDE hard drive for example. Don’t forget the Master/Slave configuration when installing two hard drives. If you want to install ATA and SATA hard drive together, make sure to install the SATA hard drive at the upper layer.
  • Page 57 Hardware Setup 3-17 Connect the power cord. Insert the hard-drive holder vertically down into the chassis. Fasten the hard-drive holder to the chassis. Connect the other side of the IDE cable to the IDE1 connector on motherboard. User’s Manual...
  • Page 58 3-18 AB-2003 DigiDice Do the final check to make sure everything is installed OK. Now you can put back the upper cover and screw the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 59: Install The Essential Oil Tank

    Hardware Setup 3.9. Install the Essential Oil Tank Safety and Storage Precautions when dealing with the essential oil • Never ignite the essential oil directly. • Never heat the essential by fire in any containers. • Never take by mouth. •...
  • Page 60 3-20 3-20 AB-2003 DigiDice AB-2003 DigiDice Chapter 3 Chapter 3...

  • Page 61: Chapter 4. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 4. 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 62: Softmenu Setup

    4.1. 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 63 BIOS Setup • Select [PSB533] for CPU of 133MHz FSB frequency. • Select [PSB800] for CPU of 200MHz FSB frequency. DRAM Ratio (CPU:DRAM): This item determines the frequency ratio between CPU and DRAM. AGP Ratio (CPU:AGP:PCI): This item determines the ratio among CPU, AGP, and PCI. Fixed AGP/PCI Frequency: This item determines the AGP/PCI bus frequency.

  • Page 64: Standard Cmos Features

    Chapter 4 4.2. Standard CMOS Features 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 65 BIOS Setup IDE Channel 1Master / Slave and IDE Channel 2 Master / Slave: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: IDE HDD Auto-Detection: This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing the <Enter> key. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen. IDE Channel 1 Master: When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE drive you are using.
  • Page 66 NOTE: The following [Cylinder], [Head], [Precomp], [Landing Zone], and [Sector] items are available when you set the item “IDE Primary Master” to “Manual”. Cylinder: This item configures the numbers of cylinders. Head: This item configures the numbers of read/write heads. Precomp: This item displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing.

  • Page 67: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup 4.3. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Protect Control: This option protects for accidentally BIOS writing attempt. NOTE: Make sure to set this item to “Unprotected” when flashing the BIOS. Hard Disk Boot Priority: This item selects the hard disks booting priority. By pressing <Enter> key, you can enter its submenu where the hard disks detected can be selected for the booting sequence to boot up system.
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 Hard Disk Boot Priority: This item selects the hard disks booting priority. By pressing <Enter> key, you can enter its submenu where the hard disks detected can be selected for the booting sequence to boot up system. This item functions only when there is the option of [Hard Disk] in any one of the First/Second/Third Boot Device items.
  • Page 69 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 70: Advanced Chipset Features

    4-10 4.4. Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable: This item sets the optimal timings for the following four items, depending on the memory module you are using. The default setting “By SPD” configures these four items by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks.
  • Page 71 BIOS Setup AGP Aperture Size: This option specifies the amount of system memory that can be used by the AGP device. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. Init Display First: This item selects to initialize AGP or PCI Slot first when the system boots.

  • Page 72: Integrated Peripherals

    4-12 Chapter 4 4.5. Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: AB-2003 DigiDice...
  • Page 73 BIOS Setup 4-13 IDE Bus Master: This option enables or disables the IDE bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. Onboard IDE-1 Controller: This item enables or disables the onboard IDE-1 controller. Onboard IDE-2 Controller: This item enables or disables the onboard IDE-2 controller. Onboard S-ATA Controller: This item determines the function for on-chip Serial ATA.
  • Page 74 4-14 Serial ATA Port1 Mode / Serial ATA Port2 Mode: This item determines the function mode for Serial ATA Port 1 (i.e. The SATA1 connector in this model) and Serial ATA Port 2 (i.e. The SATA2 connector in this model). Both SATA1 and SATA2 will be served each as one single IDE connector after selected as the following modes: Serial ATA Mode...
  • Page 75 BIOS Setup Onboard PCI Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: USB Controller: This option enables or disables the USB controller. USB 2.0 Controller: This option enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. USB Keyboard Support: This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB keyboard in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment.
  • Page 76 4-16 Onboard LAN Boot ROM: When set to [Enabled], this item allows the system to boot from network by the onboard LAN controller boot ROM. Onboard 1394 Controller: This item enables or disables the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. SuperIO Device: Click <Enter>...
  • Page 77 BIOS Setup [Button Only]: Use only the power button to power on the system. [Keyboard 98]: Use the power-on button on the “Keyboard 98” compatible keyboard to power on the system. NOTE: The mouse wake up function can only be used with the PS/2 mouse, not with the COM port or USB type.

  • Page 78: Power Management Setup

    4-18 4.6. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type: This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1(POS)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function. [S3(STR)]: Enables the Suspend to RAM function. Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume: Three options are available: Auto item can let you choose when S3 resume active, the VGA BIOS need to be initiative or not.
  • Page 79 BIOS Setup [Hold 4 Sec.]: Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. This will prevent the system from powering off in case you accidentally hit or pushed the power button. [Instant-Off]: Pressing and then releasing the power button at once will immediately power off the system.

  • Page 80: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    4-20 Chapter 4 4.7. PnP/PCI Configurations Force Update ESCD: When set to [Enabled], the BIOS will reset the ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) once automatically next time you boot up. It will then recreate a new set of configuration data. But the next time you boot up, this option will automatically be set as Disabled.
  • Page 81 BIOS Setup 4-21 [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu. IRQ Resources: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved]. User’s Manual...

  • Page 82: Pc Health Status

    4-22 Chapter 4 4.8. PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature: This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats. CPU Warning Temperature: This item selects the CPU’s warning temperature limit. Once the system has detected that the CPU’s temperature exceeded the limit, warning beeps will sound.
  • Page 83 BIOS Setup 4-23 The CPU fan speed will run at 100% regardless of what the percentage you set in this item if the temperature limit set in the item “Active Temperature” is exceeded. Active Temperature: This item sets the temperature limit that would activate the function of “CPU FanEQ Speed Control”...

  • Page 84: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    4-24 Chapter 4 4.9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 4.10. Load Optimized Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. 4.11.

  • Page 85: Chapter 5. Driver Setup

    Driver Setup Chapter 5. Driver Setup After completed the hardware installation and the Windows operation system, the next procedure will be the driver setup. To set up the driver programs, all you need to do is: 1. Enter the Windows Operation System. 2.

  • Page 86: Setup Items

    Click to enter the sub-screen for installing Win Cinema, Card Reader, DirectX, Acrobat Reader, and Award Flash utility software. • ABIT Utility Click to enter the sub-screen for installing “ABIT Manager” and “ABIT FlashMenu” utility. • Browse CD Browse the contents of this CD-ROM.

  • Page 87: Chapter 6. Exercising Your Digidice

    Exercising Your DigiDice Chapter 6. Exercising Your DigiDice 6.1. Prior To Powering On The System Connect your mini PC with keyboard, mouse, monitor, and power cord. Gently pressing the Knob Controller or the Controller will power on the system. After plugged in with AC power, the LCD screen displays the time elapsed. The time elapsed will be reset to zero if the AC power had been disconnected.

  • Page 88: Easy Oc (Over Clocking) Setting

    6.2. Easy OC (Over Clocking) Setting One of the most distinguished features of this mini PC system is the Over Clocking function. ABIT is now bringing you a non-overclocker proof technology with only 1-2-3 steps. This Easy OC setting increases the CPU Front Side Bus speed from 3% to 15% in the beginning of powering on your system.
  • Page 89 Exercising Your DigiDice OC 2: OC 3: OC 4: OC 5: Dial the Knob Controller one clockwise click in the [OC 1] status; the LCD screen displays the OC step 2. This [OC 2] setting increases the CPU speed 6% up.

  • Page 90: Powering On The System

    6.3. Powering On The System To power on the system, you may: (1) Press the Knob Controller after finished the OC setting. (2) Press the Knob Controller without making the OC setting. (3) Press the <Power> button on Remote Controller. Screen Shot 1: Screen Shot 2: Screen Shot 3:...

  • Page 91: Hot Key Controlling

    Exercising Your DigiDice 6.4. Hot Key Controlling Video Playing: Audio Playing: Press the [Video Control] hot key on the front panel or on the remote controller, the system toggles on the [WinDVD] program. The video icon lights up. Press the [Video Control] hot key on the front panel or on the remote controller when the WinDVD program is launched will toggle it off.
  • Page 92 Photo Viewing: CD Copying: AB-2003 DigiDice Press the [Photo Control] hot key on the front panel or on the remote controller, the system toggles on the [Windows XP Photo Browser] program. The photo icon lights up. The [Windows XP Photo Browser] program appears.

  • Page 93: Abit Eq And Abit Manager

    Exercising Your DigiDice 6.5. ABIT EQ and ABIT Manager The application [ABIT EQ] bundled in the [Drivers & Utilities] CD is a self-diagnostic system to protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of Power Supply Voltage, CPU & System Fans Speed, and CPU & System Temperature.
  • Page 94 After the system is powered on, enter the [Program] in the Windows menu bar to click the [ABIT EQ] icon, all the hardware-monitoring parameters appear on the LCD screen one after another in serial mode. Press the knob controller will enter the fixed mode.
  • Page 95 Exercising Your DigiDice System Fan Speed: The ABIT EQ graphic table will also appears on your monitor screen. This graphic table illustrates all the hardware information in these three circles one after another. Move your mouse cursor and click on the down-arrow button in this graphic will pull down a detailed monitoring sub-screen.
  • Page 96 6-10 Note: To enable the ABIT EQ, the “Run ABIT EQ when system start up.” box must be checked (default setting) in the [Display Setting] tab of [ABIT EQ]. The [ABIT Manager] utility is the interface to transfer monitoring parameters of your system to LCD screen.

  • Page 97: Memory Card Reading

    Exercising Your DigiDice 6.6. Memory Card Reading This mini PC is also equipped with two slots for digital storage card available for the following formats: Upper Slot: • SmartMedia Card (Up to 128MB) • MultiMediaCard (From 16MB up to 128MB) •...

  • Page 98: Powering Off The System

    6-12 6.7. Powering Off The System To power off the system, you may: (1) Keep pressing the Knob Controller for more than four (4) seconds. (2) The <PWR> characters appear on LCD screen. Press the Knob Controller once again within seven (7) seconds. (If not, the system will be back to its former power-on status.) The system will be shut down automatically.

  • Page 99: Appendix A. How To Get Technical Support

    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 100 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 101 Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QX, U.K. Tel: 44-1438-228888 Fax: 44-1438-226333 sales@abitcomputer.co.uk technical@abitcomputer.co.uk Germany, Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Switzerland: AMOR Computer B.V. (ABIT’s European Office) Van Coehoornstraat 7, 5916 PH Venlo, The Netherlands Tel: 31-77-3204428 Fax: 31-77-3204420 sales@abit.nl technical@abit.nl http://www.abit.nl...
  • Page 102 Appendix A Japan: ABIT Computer (Japan) Co. Ltd. Fax: 81-3-5396-5110 http://www.abit4u.jp Shanghai: ABIT Computer (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Tel: 86-21-6235-1829 Fax: 86-21-6235-1832 http://www.abit.com.cn Russia: ABIT Computer (Russia) Co. Ltd. Fax: 7-095-937-2837 techrussia@abit.com.tw http://www.abit.ru France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece: ABIT Computer France SARL...

  • Page 103: Thank You

    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.

  • Page 104: Technical Support Form

    Company Name: Contact Person: E-mail Address: Model Motherboard Model No. OS/Application Hardware Name IDE1 IDE2 IDE1 CD-ROM-Drive IDE2 System Memory ADD-ON CARD Problem Description: AB-2003 DigiDice Technical Support Form Phone Number: Fax Number: BIOS ID # DRIVER REV Brand Specifications Appendix A...

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