Table Of Contents - Abit IL8 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 USB Port Headers......................................................2-12
(8). Internal Audio Connectors ...........................................................2-12
(9). Serial ATA Connectors .................................................................2-13
(10). Status Indicators...........................................................................2-13
(11). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors ......................................2-14
(12). PCI Express x16 Slot ...................................................................2-15
(13). PCI Express x1 Slots....................................................................2-15
(14). Back Panel Connectors ................................................................2-16
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup............................................................................ 3-1
3-1. SoftMenu Setup........................................................................................3-2
3-2. Standard CMOS Features.........................................................................3-4
3-3. Advanced BIOS Features.........................................................................3-6
3-4. Advanced Chipset Features......................................................................3-9
3-5. Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................3-11
3-6. Power Management Setup .....................................................................3-15
3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations.........................................................................3-18
3-8. PC Health Status ....................................................................................3-19
3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults .........................................................................3-20
3-10. Load Optimized Defaults .......................................................................3-20
3-11. Set Password ..........................................................................................3-20
3-12. Save & Exit Setup ..................................................................................3-20
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