Kv7 series amd athlon xp system board socket 462 (72 pages)
Summary of Contents for Abit Fatal1ty F-I90HD
Page 1
Motherboard Socket 775 User’s Manual For more information: www.abit.com.tw F-I90HD LGA775 Micro ATX NB: ATI Radeon Xpress 1250 SB: ATI SB600 1066/800MHz FSB Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533 ATI Radeon Xpress 1250 Integrated Graphics PCI Express Slot HDMI Support PCIE Gigabit LAN 4x SATA 3Gb/s RAID 7.1-Channel HD Audio...
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.
Page 3
Introduction FATAL1TY STORY Who knew that at age 19, I would be a World Champion PC gamer. When I was 13, I actually played competitive billiards in professional tournaments and won four or five games off guys who played at the highest level.
Page 4
FATAL1TY PARTNERS This is just the beginning. We’re already in development for several new products, and I’m really grateful to all my Fatal1ty partners for helping make my dreams a reality. I know there is a business side to all of this, but for me the true reward is making products that are so good I can win with them –...
Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O shield of the chassis matches the I/O port configuration of this motherboard. You can find an I/O shield specifically designed for this motherboard in its package.
1.5 Checking Jumper Settings • For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both pins will make it CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the jumper cap, or plug it on either pin (reserved for future use) will leave it at OPEN position. •...
Page 11
CMOS Backup Battery: An onboard battery saves the CMOS memory to keep the BIOS information stays on even after disconnected your system with power source. Nevertheless, this backup battery exhausts after some five years. Once the error message like “CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED” or “CMOS checksum error”...
1.6 Connecting Chassis Components 1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors These connectors provide the connection from an ATX power supply. As the plugs from the power supply fit in only one orientation, find the correct one and push firmly down into these connectors.
1.6.2 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.
1.7 Installing Hardware DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidental ※ scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the motherboard. In order to protect the contact pins, please pay attention to these notices: ※ 1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation is recommended.
Page 15
F-I90HD 8. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the socket. Align the four fasteners toward the four mounting holes on the motherboard. 9. Press each of the four fasteners down into the mounting holes. Rotate the fastener clock-wise to lock the heatsink and fan assembly into position.
Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup required after adding or removing ※ memory modules, but you will have to clear the CMOS memory first if any memory module related problem occurs. This motherboard does not support DDR2 memory modules of X4 device ※ width. To install system memory:...
1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices 1.8.1 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.
Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA device and connect the other end from the power supply. The motherboard in this photo is served for DEMO only, and may not be the ※ same type or model as the one described in this user’s manual.
1.8.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers Each header supports 2x additional USB 2.0 ports by connecting bracket or cable to the rear I/O panel or the front-mounted USB ports of your chassis. Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment. ※...
Audio, yet for AC’97 Audio CODEC connection, you must carefully check the pin assignment before connecting from the front panel module. An incorrect connection may cause malfunction or even damage the motherboard. Please do not connect the “Ground” cable or “USB VCC” cable ※...
Page 21
Driver Configuration for AC’97 audio connection: The audio driver is originally configured to support HD Audio. For AC’97 audio connection, you may: Right-click the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon system tray. Click “Audio I/O” tab, and then click “Connector Settings”. Click “Disabled front panel jack detection”, and then click “OK”...
1.9 Onboard Indicators and Buttons 1.9.1 LED Indicators • 5VSB: This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source. • VCC: This LED lights up when the system power is on. F-I90HD 1-17...
1.10 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices The rear I/O part of this motherboard provides the following I/O ports: • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • VGA1: Connects to monitor input. • HDMI1: Connects to multimedia devices of HDMI protocol.
2. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM so 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”.
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. CPU Operating Speed This item displays the CPU operating speed according to the type and speed of your CPU. Select the [User Defined] mode to enter the manual option.
Estimated New CPU Clock This item displays an estimated CPU processor speed. DRAM Spec. (CPU:DRAM) This item determines the DRAM frequency. Voltages Control This option allows you to switch between the default and user-defined voltages. Leave this setting at default unless the current voltage setting cannot be detected or is not correct. The option “User Define”...
Page 28
IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, SATA Channel 1~4 Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE HDD Auto-Detection IDE Channel 1 Master Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values IDE HDD Auto-Detection This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE or SATA drives by pressing <Enter>...
This item displays the amount of base memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 640K for systems with 640K or more memory size installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory This item displays the amount of extended memory detected during system boot-up.
2.3 Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Hyper-Threading Technology Quick Power On Self Test ► CPU Feature ► Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status Security Option MPS Version Ctrl For OS...
Thermal Control This option enables or disables the thermal monitoring. Limit CPUID MaxVal When set to [Enabled], this item limits the CPUID maximum value to 3, which is usually required for older OS like Windows NT4.0. Leave this item at its default [Disabled] settings for OS like Windows XP. C1E Function This item appears only for certain processors with the C1E (Enhanced Halt State) Function.
But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options. MPS Version Ctrl For OS This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. Leave this item at its default setting. Delay IDE Initial (Secs) This item allows the BIOS to support some old or special IDE devices by prolonging this delay time.
2.4 Advanced Chipset Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Timing Selectable x - CAS Latency Time (tCL) x - RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) x - RAS# Precharge (tRP) x - Precharge Delay (tRAS) x - Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC) GFX Link Width Surround View Function Init Display First...
[DVI]: Select this option if you are connecting a non-HDMI monitor through the “HDMI Port” on this motherboard. This is the default setting. [Normal]: Select this option if you are connecting HDMI digital display through the “HDMI Port” on this motherboard.
Bus Master This option enables or disables the IDE bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. OnChip SATA Controller This option enables or disables the onchip SATA controller. OnChip SATA Mode This item selects the mode for devices connected through SATA ports. OnChip PCI Device Click <Enter>...
Super-IO Device Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Floppy Disk Controller :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values Floppy Disk Controller This option enables or disables the floppy disk controller. Onboard PCI Device Click <Enter>...
2.6 Power Management Setup Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility ACPI Suspend Type - Resume by USB From S3 Power Button Function Wake Up by PME# of PCI Wake Up by Onboard LAN Wake Up by Wake# of PCIe Wake Up by Alarm X - Date(of Month) Alarm X - Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On Function...
Date (of Month) Alarm [0]: This option power-on the system everyday according to the time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” item. [1-31]: This option selects a date you would like the system to power-on. The system will power-on on the date set, and the time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” item. Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm This item sets the time you would like the system to power-on.
This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. 2.8 PC Health Status Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility ► ABIT FanEQ Control FAN Fail Alarm Selectable Shutdown When FAN Fail CPU Shutdown Temperature CPU Warning Temperature...
Page 41
CPU FanEQ Control This item allows you to control the CPUFAN speed. When set to [Enabled], the following items become configurable. FanEQ Target Temp. This item sets the temperature mark for the “CPU FanEQ” function to take effect. FanEQ Temp. Tolerance This item sets the temperature tolerance range for the item “FanEQ Target Temp.”.
This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. 2.12 Save & Exit Setup This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu. 2.13 Exit Without Saving This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any changes. For more information: www.abit.com.tw 2-18 F-I90HD...
• [Utility]: Click to enter the utilities installation menu. • [abit Utility]: Click to enter the installation menu of utilities exclusively developed by abit. • Browse CD]: Click to browse the contents of this “Driver-&-Utility CD”. • Close]: Click to exit this installation menu.
3.2 ATi South Bridge Driver This program enables the chipset function. Please install this driver first after having installed the Windows operating ※ system. To install this program: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [ATi South Bridge Driver] item.
3.4 ATi VGA Driver This program enables the [VGA1] connector function. To install this program: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [ATi VGA Driver] item. The installation screen appears. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
3.6 Realtek Audio Driver (ATi HDMI) This program is capable of enabling function for both [AUDIO1] and [HDMI] connectors located at rear I/O panel. Before installing the ATi HDMI driver together with the Realtek audio driver, ※ you will have to select the option [Normal] for the “HDMI Port Display” in BIOS Setup Menu “Advanced Chipset Features”.
Page 47
To enable the audio function through HDMI connector: Double-click the “Sounds and Audio Devices” icon through Windows’ Control Panel to enter its properties. You may also get in the “Multimedia” menu directly by right-clicking your mouse button on the “Sound Manager”...
3.7 ATi RAID Driver This program enables the RAID function for [SATA] connectors. To install this program: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [ATi RAID Driver] item. The installation screen appears. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
3.9 abit EQ The [abit EQ] is a self-diagnostic system designed to protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of Power Supply Voltage, CPU & System Fans Speed, and CPU & System Temperature. To install this utility: Click on the [abit Utility] tab in the installation menu screen.
With one click of BIOS updating, users can flash their BIOS more easily and in less time. To install this utility: Click on the [abit Utility] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [FlashMenu] item. The following screen appears.
Enter and select the BIOS menu “Advanced BIOS Features”. Configure the option “First Boot Device” to “CD-ROM” by accessing the BIOS menu “Save & Exit Setup”. Restart the system. The system will now boot from CD, and enter the ABIT Boot Manager, the following options appear (0) Boot From First HDD...
Ce “Guide d’Installation rapide ” contient seulement l information de base dont vous pouvez avoir besoin lors de l’installation de votre carte mère abit. Pour des opérations plus avancées, vous devez vous reporter à la version complète. Précautions d’installation du matériel •...
4.2 Deutsch//Kurze Installationsanleitung Diese “Kurze Installationsanleitung” enthält nur die grundlegenden Hardwareinformationen, die Sie zur Installation Ihres abit-Motherboards benötigen. Details finden Sie im ausführlichen Handbuch. Vorsichtsmaßnahmen beim Einrichten der Hardware Vor Installation des Motherboards und Ändern von • Einstellungen müssen Sie immer die Stromversorgung ausschalten und den Stecker von der Steckdose abziehen.
4.3 Italiano//Guida all’installazione rapida Questa “Guida all’installazione rapida” contiene solamente le informazioni di base sull’hardware necessarie all’installazione della scheda madre abit. Fare riferimento alla versione completa della guida per eseguire le operazioni avanzate. Precauzioni sull’installazione dell’hardware • Spegnere sempre l’unità e scollegare il cavo d’alimentazione dalla presa CA prima di installare la scheda o modificare qualsiasi impostazione.
4.4 Español//Guía rápida de instalación Esta “Guía de instalación rápida” contiene solamente la información básica sobre el hardware que puede necesitar durante la instalación de la placa base abit. Para conocer el funcionamiento avanzado, es necesario consultar la versión completa.
Este “Guia de instalação rápida” contém apenas informação essencial sobre o hardware e necessária à instalação da sua placa principal abit. Para mais informações, terá de consultar a versão integral deste guia. Normas de segurança a ter em conta durante a montagem do hardware •...
4.6 Русский//Краткое руководство по установке В “Кратком руководстве по установке” содержится только основная информация о техническом обеспечении, которая вам может понадобиться при установке материнской платы abit. Описание дополнительных операций вы найдете в полной версии руководства. Предостережения по установке технического обеспечения •...
4.7 Eesti//Kiirpaigaldusjuhend Käesolev “Kiirpaigaldusjuhend” sisaldab ainult abit-emaplaadi paigaldamiseks vajalikku riistvaraalast põhiteavet. Edasijõudnud kasutamiseks tuleb teil ikkagi pöörduda täisversiooni poole. Ettevaatusabinõud riistvara paigaldamisel Enne emaplaadi paigaldamist või ümberseadistamist lülitage • alati eelnevalt toide välja ning lahutage toitejuhe vooluvõrgust. Enne plaadi antistaatilisest kotist välja võtmist maandage •...
4.8 Latviski//Ātrās instalēšanas instrukcija Šī “Ātrās instalēšanas instrukcija” ietver tikai pamata norādes iekārtai, kas nepieciešamas, instalējot abit mātesplati. Pilnīgākai darbībai nepieciešams iegūt instrukcijas paplašināto variantu. Piesardzības pasākumi iekārtas uzstādīšanā Vienmēr pirms plates pievienošanas vai jebkuru uzstādījumu • izmaiņām izslēdziet strāvas padevi un atvienojiet vadu no maiņstrāvas barošanas avota.
4.9 Lietuvių//Trumpas instaliavimo vadovas Šiame “Trumpame instaliavimo vadove” pateikta tik esminė informacija apie techninę įrangą, kurios jums gali prireikti instaliuojant pagrindinę plokštę abit. Papildomų operacijų aprašymą rasite pilnoje vadovo versijoje. Atsargumo priemonės instaliuojant techninę įrangą Prieš instaliuodami plokštę ar keisdami parametrus visuomet •...
4.10 Polski//Instrukcja szybkiej instalacji Ta “Instrukcja szybkiej instalacji” zawiera tylko podstawowe informacje dotyczące sprzętu, wymagane podczas instalacji płyty głównej abit. Przy zaawansowanych operacjach, niezbędne będzie skorzystanie z kompletnej wersji instrukcji. Środki bezpieczeństwa przy instalacji sprzętu • Przed instalacją płyty lub zmianą jakichkolwiek ustawień, należy zawsze wyłączyć...
4.11 Magyar//Gyorstelepítési útmutató Ez a “Gyorstelepítési útmutató” csak azt az alapvető hardver információt tartalmazza, amely az abit alaplap telepítéséhez szükséges. Az előrehaladott üzemeltetéshez, továbbra is a teljes útmutatót kell használnia. Hardver beállítási óvintézkedések Minding kapcsolják ki a tápot ás áramtalanítsák a készüléket •...
4.12 Türkçe//Hızlı Kurulum Kılavuzu Bu “Hızlı Kurulum Kılavuzu”, abit anakartınızı takmanızda gerekebilecek sadece temel donanım bilgisini içermektedir. İleri işlemler için daha geniş olan tam versiyonuna başvurmanız gerekecektir. Donanım Kurmada Alınacak Önlemler Anakartı takmadan veya ayarları değiştirmeden önce daima • güç beslemeyi kapatarak güç kablosunu elektrik prizinden çekin.
4.16 한국어//빠른 설치 가이드 본 “빠른 설치 가이드”는 빅빔 abit 메인보드 설치에 필요한 중요한 하드웨어 정보만을 포함하고 있습니다. 보다 상세한 정보 및 과정은 사용자 설명서를 참고하시기 바랍니다. 하드웨어 설치시 주의사항 • 메인보드 설치 또는 설정을 변경하시기 전에는 항상 전 원을 끄고, AC 콘센트를 제거하시기...
4.17 Bahasa Malaysia//Panduan Pemasangan Ringkas “Panduan Pemasangan Ringkas” ini hanya mengandungi maklumat perkakasan asas yang anda mungkin perlu semasa memasang papan induk abit anda. Untuk pengendalian lanjutan, anda perlu rujuk ke versi lengkapnya. Langkah Berjaga-jaga bagi Penyediaan Perkakasan Sentiasa matikan bekalan kuasa dan keluarkan kord kuasa •...
5.1 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?) 5.1.1 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.
Page 76
Motherboard: Type in the model name and revision number of your motherboard. Example: AA8XE REV: 1.00 • BIOS Version: Type in the BIOS version of your motherboard. (You can find it on the screen during the POST sequence.) • CPU: Type in the brand name and the speed (MHz) of your CPU. (Illustrate the over-clocking status if you had done so.)
Page 77
See the next page for a blank Technical Support Form, or visit our website to fill in the form on line (http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/contact/technical.php). Q. Is the motherboard dead? Do I need to return it to where I bought from or go through an RMA process? A: After you have gone through the troubleshooting procedures, yet the problem still exists, or you find an evident damage on the motherboard, please contact our RMA center.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Fatal1ty F-I90HD and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers