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iL-90MV
Motherboard
Intel Socket 478
(Core Duo)
User's Manual
Intel Socket 478 (Core Duo)
Micro ATX Motherboard
Intel ViiV Technology Certified
Intel 945GT/ICH7m-DH
Intel GMA 950
HDMI 1.2 Technology
RoHS Compliant
7.1Ch HD Audio
Intel 82573L GbE LAN

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  • Page 1 Intel Socket 478 (Core Duo) iL-90MV Micro ATX Motherboard Intel ViiV Technology Certified Intel 945GT/ICH7m-DH Intel GMA 950 Motherboard Intel Socket 478 HDMI 1.2 Technology (Core Duo) RoHS Compliant 7.1Ch HD Audio User’s Manual Intel 82573L GbE LAN...
  • Page 2 iL-90MV User’s Manual English, 2 Edition August, 2006 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ..............1-1 1.1 Features & Specifications .............1-1 1.2 Motherboard Layout..............1-3 2. Hardware Setup ............... 2-1 2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis ............2-1 2.2 Installing Motherboard ..............2-1 2.3 Checking Jumper Settings ............2-2 2.3.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery ....2-3 2.3.2 Wake-up Headers..............2-5 2.4 Connecting Chassis Components...........2-6 2.4.1 ATX Power Connectors ............2-6...
  • Page 4 4.5 Intel PRO Network Connections Driver ..........4-9 4.6 USB 2.0 Driver................4-9 4.7 Intel SATA Driver Disk Maker............4-10 4.8 ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility)........4-11 4.9 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) ..........4-13 5. Appendix ................5-1 5.1 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?) ......5-1 5.1.1 Q &...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Features & Specifications ® • Designed for Intel Core Duo/Solo, Core 2 Duo socket 478 processors with 667/533MHz FSB ® • Supports Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology (EIST) ® • Supports Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) ® •...
  • Page 6 • Supports 2 Ports IEEE 1394 at 400Mb/s data transfer rate RoHS Compliancy • 100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliancy ABIT Engineered • ABIT OTES STREAM Thermal Solution Miscellaneous • Micro ATX form factor (245mm x 245mm) ※ Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 7: Motherboard Layout

    1.2 Motherboard Layout iL-90MV...
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  • Page 9: Hardware Setup

    2. Hardware Setup In this chapter we will elaborate all the information you need upon installing this motherboard to your computer system. ※ 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.

  • Page 10: Checking Jumper Settings

    To install this motherboard: 1. Locate all the screw holes on motherboard chassis base. 2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened. 3. Face the motherboard’s I/O ports toward the chassis’s rear panel.

  • Page 11: Cmos Memory Clearing Header And Backup Battery

    2.3.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a) the CMOS data becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot the supervisor or user password preset in the BIOS menu, (c) you are unable to boot-up the system because the CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS menu, or (d) whenever there is modification on the CPU or memory modules.
  • Page 12 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”...

  • Page 13: Wake-Up Headers

    2.3.2 Wake-up Headers These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. • USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port. • USB-PWR2: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB2 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB2 port iL-90MV...

  • Page 14: Connecting Chassis Components

    2.4 Connecting Chassis Components 2.4.1 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.

  • Page 15: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

    2.4.2 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.

  • Page 16: Fan Power Connectors

    2.4.3 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 • AUXFAN1~2: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector ※ These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.

  • Page 17: Installing Hardware

    2.5 Installing Hardware ※ DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidentally scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the motherboard. 2.5.1 CPU Socket 478 (Core Duo) ※ Be cautious when installing CPU into this socket. Prevent the contact pins of the socket and the CPU from breaking or bending.
  • Page 18 4. Peel off the protective film from the retention module. This will expose the adhesive sponge. 5. Face the retention module with the side of adhesive sponge toward the bottom side of the motherboard. Align the four screw holes from the retention module through the motherboard.
  • Page 19 7. Carefully place the heatsink onto CPU socket in the direction of blowing its airflow toward rear panel. Use a cross-head screw driver to lock the four screws around the heatsink. 8. Lock the screws diagonally in the order of (1) (4).

  • Page 20: Ddr2 Memory Slots

    2.5.2 DDR2 Memory Slots This motherboard provides two 240-pin DIMM slots for Dual Channel DDR2 667/533 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 2GB. ※ To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel configurations, install DDR DIMM pairs at the same density, DRAM technology and bus width for both slots. To install system memory: 1.

  • Page 21: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    2.6 Connecting Peripheral Devices 2.6.1 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.

  • Page 22: Serial Ata Connectors

    2.6.2 Serial ATA Connectors Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by a thin SATA cable. For more information on how to configure the function mode for SATA, please refer to the item “On-Chip SATA Controller” in the BIOS menu of “On-Chip IDE Device”. To connect SATA device: 1.

  • Page 23: Additional Usb 2.0 Port Headers

    2.6.3 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. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Data0 - Data1 - Data0 + Data1 + Ground...

  • Page 24: Internal Audio Connectors

    2.6.5 Internal Audio Connectors This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. 2.6.6 Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the front panel connection for HD (High Definition) Audio, yet for AC’97 Audio CODEC connection, you must carefully check the pin assignment before connecting from the front panel module.
  • Page 25 Driver Configuration for AC’97 audio connection: The audio driver is originally configured to support HD Audio. For AC’97 audio connection, you may: 1. Right-click the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon in system tray. 2. Click “Audio I/O” tab, and then click “Connector Settings”.

  • Page 26: Pci Express X1 Add-On Slot

    2.6.7 PCI Express X1 Add-on Slot This slot provides the connection of add-on cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 2.6.8 PCI Add-on Slots These slots provide the connection of add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2-18 iL-90MV...

  • Page 27: Onboard Status Display

    2.7 Onboard Status Display 2.7.1 Power Source Indicators These indicators work as a reminding device to display the power status of this motherboard with power source connected. • 5VSB: This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source. •...

  • Page 28: Connecting Rear I/O Devices

    2.8 Connecting Rear I/O Devices The rear I/O part of this motherboard provides the following I/O ports: • VGA1: Connects to monitor input. • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • HDMI1: Connects to multimedia devices of HDMI protocol. Connect your HDMI device from this connector only with an HDMI-to-HDMI cable.

  • Page 29: Bios Setup

    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 30: Standard Cmos Features

    3.1 Standard CMOS Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue. Aug 1 2006 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 12 : 34 : 56 ► IDE Channel 1 Master None ► IDE Channel 1 Slave None ►...
  • Page 31 IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Channel 1 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter Item Help IDE Channel 1 Master Auto Access Mode...
  • Page 32 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. Landing Zone This item displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read/write heads.
  • Page 33 Total Memory This item displays the total memory available in the system. iL-90MV...

  • Page 34: Advanced Bios Features

    3.2 Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Item Help ► CPU Feature Press Enter ► Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device Floppy Second Boot Device Hard Disk Third Boot Device IDE CDROM...
  • Page 35 C1E Function This item appears only for certain processors with the C1E (Enhanced Halt State) Function. When set to [Enabled], the processor will further reduce the total power consumption. Execute Disable Bit This item appears only for certain processors with the Execute Disable Bit (XD bit) feature. When set to [Enabled], this item allows the processor to prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute code and provide memory protection.
  • Page 36 ※ Don’t forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to open the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up the system. 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.

  • Page 37: Advanced Chipset Features

    3.3 Advanced Chipset Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable By SPD Item Help X - CAS Latency Time (tCL) Auto X - RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) Auto X - RAS# Precharge (tRP) Auto X - Precharge Delay (tRAS)
  • Page 38 PCI Express Root Port Func Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCI Express Root Port Func PCI Express Slot 1 Auto Item Help PCIe Compliancy Mode v1.0a :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults...
  • Page 39 An unmatched configuration will cause the display device abnormal. For example, an HDMI digital device connected to “HDMI Port” under the [DVI] selection will have no sound on the digital display, whereas a non-HDMI monitor connected to “HDMI Port” under the [Normal] selection will cause the screen flickering.

  • Page 40: Integrated Peripherals

    3.4 Integrated Peripherals Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals ► On-Chip IDE Device Press Enter Item Help ► On-Chip PCI Device Press Enter ► Super-IO 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 41 IDE Bus Master This option enables or disables the IDE bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. On-Chip IDE-1 Controller This item selects whether to enable or disable the IDE-1 controller. On-Chip SATA Mode This item determines the mode for on-chip Serial ATA. [IDE]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as IDE mode.
  • Page 42 ※ The option [Enhanced Mode] does not support the Windows 98/ME operating system. PATA IDE Mode This item determines the function mode for “IDE1”connector. [IDE-1]: “IDE1” connector served as [Primary Master] and [Primary Slave] channel. The remaining “SATA1” and “SATA2” connectors are disabled. [IDE-2]: “IDE1”...
  • Page 43 USB 2.0 Controller This option enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. USB Keyboard Support via Select [BIOS] (the default setting) for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB keyboard. USB Mouse Support via Select [BIOS] (the default setting) for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB mouse.
  • Page 44 Onboard PCI Device Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard PCI Device IEEE 1394 Controller Enabled Item Help Network Controller Enabled - Invoke Boot Agent 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 45: Power Management Setup

    3.5 Power Management Setup Phoenix – AwardBIOS 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 CPU THRM-Throttling 50.0% Wake Up by PME# of PCI Disabled Wake Up by WAKE# of PCIe Disabled...
  • Page 46 Wake Up by Wake# of PCIe When set to [Enabled], access through the add-on PCI Express card can remotely wake up the system that was in Soft-Off condition. The PCI Express card must support the wake up function. Wake Up by Onboard LAN When set to [Enabled], access through the onboard LAN port can remotely wake up the system that was in Soft-Off condition.
  • Page 47 ※ The mouse wake up function can only be used with the PS/2 mouse, not with the COM port or USB type. Some PS/2 mice cannot wake up the system because of compatible problems. If the specs of your keyboard are too old, it may fail to power on.

  • Page 48: Il-90Mv

    3.6 PnP/PCI Configurations Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By Auto Item Help X - IRQ Resources Press Enter PCI/VGA Pallete Snoop Disbaled PCI Latency Timer(CLK) ** PCI Express relative items ** Maximum Payload Size 4096 :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 49 IRQ Resources Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved]. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources IRQ-3 assigned to Reserved Item Help IRQ-4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-5 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-7 assigned to...

  • Page 50: Pc Health Status

    3.7 PC Health Status Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status ► ABIT FanEQ Control Press Enter Item Help FAN Fail Alarm Selectable Disabled Shutdown When FAN Fail Disabled CPU Shutdown Temperature Disabled 85 ° C/ 185 ° F CPU Warning Temperature 35 °...
  • Page 51 CPU FanEQ Control This item allows you to control the CPUFAN speed. When set to [Enabled], the following items become selectable. 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.”.

  • Page 52: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Back to PC Health Status Setup Menu FAN Fail Alarm Selectable This item selects the fan that will be monitored for malfunction. Shutdown When FAN Fail When set to [Enabled], the system will be shut down if the CPU fan is not running. CPU Shutdown Temperature This item sets the temperature that will shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats.

  • Page 53: Driver & Utility Cd

    [Manual]: Click to enter the user’s manual menu. • [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”.

  • Page 54: Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility

    4.1 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility This utility installs Windows [INF] files to the target system. These files outline to the operating system how to configure the Intel chipset components in order to ensure all the features function properly. To install this utility: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen.

  • Page 55: Intel Matrix Storage Technology Driver

    4.2 Intel Matrix Storage Technology Driver This driver provides functionality for the on-chip SATA Controller. ※ This driver installation is necessary for connectors SATA1~SATA2 only when after having enabled the RAID function in the BIOS setup menu. The path to enable the RAID function in the BIOS setup menu is: Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Device SATA Mode...

  • Page 56: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver

    4.3 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver This driver provides functionality for the on-chip Graphics Controller. To install this driver: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver] item. The installation screen appears: Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

  • Page 57: Tips On Hdmi Application

    4.3.1 Tips on HDMI application Connects to your HDMI device from the connector “HDMI1” only with an HDMI-to-HDMI cable. DO NOT connect with an HDMI-to-DVI cable. Connect your HDMI digital device to port “HDMI1” located at the rear I/O panel of this motherboard.
  • Page 58 (2) If it does, uncheck the item “Hide modes that this monitor cannot display” in the “Monitor settings” path: [Control Panel] [Display Properties] [Settings] [Advanced] [Monitor]. (3) Now you can raise the screen resolution from the [Display Properties] to the one of your HDMI digital device.
  • Page 59 Also, please remember that you will have to re-configure the “Display Device” every time after disconnecting HDMI cable. For example: If you pull out the HDMI cable from the HDMI port, no matter when the system power is on or off, and then plug it back in the same HDMI port, you must enter Hot Keys <Ctrl>...

  • Page 60: Realtek Audio Driver

    4.4 Realtek Audio Driver This driver provides functionality for the onboard High Definition Audio Codec. To install this driver: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [Audio Driver] item. The installation screen appears: Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. Restart the system for the driver to take effect.

  • Page 61: Intel Pro Network Connections Driver

    4.5 Intel PRO Network Connections Driver This driver provides functionality for the onboard Intel Gigabit Network Controller. To install this driver: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [LAN Driver] item. The installation screen appears: Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

  • Page 62: Intel Sata Driver Disk Maker

    4.7 Intel SATA Driver Disk Maker This procedure is necessary if you want to install operating system to a RAID configuration connected among “SATA1~SATA2” connectors: Prepare a 3.5” floppy disk drive and connect it to “FDC1” connector on this motherboard. Start install operating system.

  • Page 63: Abit Eq (The Hardware Doctor Utility)

    4.8 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 & System Fans Speed, and CPU & System Temperature.
  • Page 64 Execute the ABIT EQ by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [All Programs] [ABIT] [ABIT EQ]. ABIT EQ shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well. 4-12 iL-90MV...

  • Page 65: Flashmenu (Bios Update Utility)

    4.9 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) ABIT FlashMenu is the most stable Windows-based BIOS flash available. No more worries from crashing. With one click of BIOS updating, ABIT 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.
  • Page 66 4-14 iL-90MV...

  • Page 67: Appendix

    5. Appendix 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. Please move the CMOS jumper from its default 1-2 position to 2-3 for a few seconds, and then back.
  • Page 68 Step 3. The same procedure as Step 2, but while discharging the CMOS data, pull out the ATX power connectors from motherboard and remove the button battery during CMOS discharge. Q: How to get a quick response for my request on technical support? A: Please carry out a simple troubleshooting before sending “Technical Support Form”: System boot-up fails after the system had been assembled: Check the motherboard’s supporting specifications first to see if all the key components...
  • Page 69 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...

  • Page 70: Technical Support Form

    5.1.2 Technical Support Form Region: E-mail: First name: Last Name: Subject: Motherboard: BIOS Version: CPU: Memory brand: Memory size: Memory configuration: Graphics card: Graphics driver version: Power supply maker: Power supply wattage: Storage devices: Optical devices: Other devices: Operating system: Problem description: iL-90MV...

  • Page 71: Universal Abit Contact Information

    5.1.3 Universal ABIT Contact Information Taiwan Head Office Austria, Czech, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Universal ABIT Co., Ltd. Macedonia, Slovenia No. 323, Yang Guang St., Neihu, Universal ABIT Austria Computer Taipei, 114, Taiwan GmbH Tel: 886-2-8751-3380 Schmalbachstrasse 5, A-2201 Gerasdorf /...
  • Page 72 P/N: 4310-0000-37 Rev. 2.00...

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