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Socket 478 System Board
User's Manual
4200-0370-12
Rev. 1.01

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  • Page 1 IC7-MAX3 Socket 478 System Board User’s Manual 4200-0370-12 Rev. 1.01...
  • 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. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IC7-MAX3 快速安裝指引................ 2 IC7-MAX3 のクイックインストールガイド ........4 IC7-MAX3 Schnellinstallationsanleitung ..........6 IC7-MAX3 Guide d’Installation Rapide..........8 Краткое руководство по установке IC7-MAX3 ....... 10 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre IC7-MAX3 ....12 Chapter 1. Introduction ................1-1 1-1. Features & Specifications ................1-1 1-2.
  • Page 4 Appendix G. BIOS Update Guide .................G-1 Appendix H. Hardware Monitoring (The Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility) ..H-1 Appendix I. Installation Guide for Suspend to RAM .......... I-1 Appendix J. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)..........J-1 Appendix K. How to Get Technical Support ............K-1 IC7-MAX3...
  • Page 5 User’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Ic7-Max3 快速安裝指引

    IC7-MAX3 快速安裝指引 IC7-MAX3 快速安裝指引 安裝處理器的散熱片以及風扇組件 (Zero Insertion Force, ZIF) ® ® Socket 478 Intel Pentium 4 CPU ® Pentium 4 Socket 478 Socket 478 ® 注意： Pentium 注意： IC7-MAX3...
  • Page 7 IC7-MAX3 快速安裝指引 將主機板安裝到機殼上 安裝記憶體模組 DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM 注意： 連接器、連接頭以及附加卡的安裝 SCSI 將電源供應器的電源線連接頭與主機板上的 ATX12V 電源接頭連接起來 ATX12V BIOS 的設定 BIOS User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Ic7-Max3 のクイックインストールガイド

    IC7-MAX3 のクイックインストールガイド IC7-MAX3 のクイックインストールガイド CPU ヒートシンクとファンアセンブリの取り付け ZIF ( ® ® ) Socket 478 Intel Pentium ® Pentium Socket 478 ® 注意：Pentium IC7-MAX3...
  • Page 9 IC7-MAX3 のクイックインストールガイド 注意： マザーボードをシャーシに取り付ける RAM モジュールの取り付け DIMM 2. DIMM DIMM DIMM 5. DIMM 注意 ： コネクタ、ヘッダ、スイッチおよびアダプタ SCSI 電源コネクタを ATX12V 電源コネクタに差し込む 出 ATX12V 奥 着 BIOS のセットアップ ハ ウ 了 BIOS Setup 移 User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Ic7-Max3 Schnellinstallationsanleitung

    IC7-MAX3 Schnellinstallationsanleitung IC7-MAX3 Schnellinstallationsanleitung Beziehen Sie sich bitte für detaillierte Informationen über diese Hauptplatine auf die vollständige Version des Benutzerbuchs. Diese Schnellinstallationsanleitung ist für erfahrene Systemaufbauer gedacht. Ist es Ihr erster Versuch ein Computersystem aufzubauen, dann empfehlen wir Ihnen zuerst das vollständige Benutzerhandbuch zu lesen oder einen Techniker zum Aufbauen des Systems zu Hilfe zu holen.
  • Page 11 IC7-MAX3 Schnellinstallationsanleitung Achtung: Vergessen Sie nicht, die korrekte Busfrequenz und -Multiplikator für Ihren Prozessor einzustellen. Installieren der Hauptplatine im Gehäuse Nach der Installation des Prozessors können Sie anfangen die Hauptplatine im Computergehäuse zu befestigen. Die meisten Gehäuse haben eine Bodenplatte, auf der sich eine Reihe von Befestigungslöcher befinden, mit deren Hilfe Sie die Hauptplatine sicher verankern können und zugleich Kurzschlüsse...

  • Page 12: Ic7-Max3 Guide D'installation Rapide

    IC7-MAX3 Guide d’Installation Rapide IC7-MAX3 Guide d’Installation Rapide Pour des informations relatives à cette carte mère plus détaillées, veuillez vous référer à notre version complète du manuel utilisateur. Ce guide d’installation rapide est créé pour les assembleurs système expérimentés. S’il s’agit de votre premier essai pour installer un ordinateur, nous vous suggérons de lire d’abord le manuel en version complète ou de demander l’aide d’un technicien pour vous aider à...
  • Page 13 IC7-MAX3 Guide d’Installation Rapide Attention: N’oubliez pas de programmer la fréquence de bus correcte et le multiple pour votre processeur. Installer la Carte Mre dans le Châssis Une fois que vous aurez installé le processeur sur la carte mère, vous pourrez commencer à fixer la carte mère sur le châssis.

  • Page 14: Краткое Руководство По Установке Ic7-Max3

    Краткое руководство по установке IC7-MAX3 Краткое руководство по установке IC7-MAX3 Более подробные сведения о материнской плате приведены в руководстве пользователя. Краткое руководство по установке предназначено для опытных специалистов. Если вы собираете компьютер впервые, ознакомьтесь сперва с руководством пользователя или попросите техника...
  • Page 15 Краткое руководство по установке IC7-MAX3 Внимание: Установите соответствующие частоту и кратность шины процессора. Установка материнской платы в корпус После установки процессора на материнскую плату можно начинать установку материнской платы в корпус. Большая часть корпусов оборудована основанием, в котором проделаны монтажные отверстия, которые позволяют надежно закрепить материнскую плату и предотвратить...

  • Page 16: Guida All'installazione Veloce Scheda Madre Ic7-Max3

    Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre IC7-MAX3 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre IC7-MAX3 Per maggiori e dettagliate informazioni su questa scheda madre si prega di fare riferimento alla versione integrale del Manuale utente. Questa guida all’installazione veloce è intesa per costruttori esperi di sistemi.
  • Page 17 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre IC7-MAX3 Attenzione: Non dimenticare di impostare la corretta frequenza multipla e BUS per il processore. Installazione della scheda madre sul telaio Dopo avere installato il processore sulla scheda madre si può iniziare a fissare la scheda madre sul telaio.
  • Page 18 14 14 IC7-MAX3 IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU • Supports Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 processor with 800MHz, 533MHz (for Northwood & Prescott), and 400MHz (for Northwood only) System Data Bus • Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 2. Chipset •...
  • Page 20 Supports Wake On LAN, Modem, but your ATX power supply 5V standby power must be able to provide at least a 720mA current capacity. Otherwise, the functions may not work normally. Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 21: Layout Diagram

    Introduction 1-2. Layout Diagram User’s Manual...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 IC7-MAX3 IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Before the Installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V standby power), or disconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to do so may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged. 2-1.

  • Page 24: Install Pentium ® 4 Cpu And Heatsink Supporting-Base

    Retention Module Base. 6. The Fan and Retention Mechanism Assembly and Retention Module Base should now firmly lock up with each other with the heatsink inside. ATTENTION: Do not forget to set the correct bus frequency and multiple for your processor. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 25: Install System Memory

    Hardware Setup 2-3. Install System Memory This motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR DIMM slots for Single/Dual Channel DDR 400/333/266 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 4GB. To reach the performance of Dual Channel DDR, the following rules must be obeyed: •...
  • Page 26 DIMM module. ATTENTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 27: Connectors, Headers And Switches

    Hardware Setup 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches Here we will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches, and how to connect them. Please read the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all the hardware installation inside the computer chassis.

  • Page 28: Fan Connectors

    CPU fan. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan • NBFAN1: Chipset Fan • SYSFAN1: OTES Fan • AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2: Auxiliary Fan (No monitoring support in BIOS menu) WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 29: Cmos Memory Clearing Header

    Hardware Setup (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. WARNING: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory.

  • Page 30: Wake-Up Header

    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 IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 31: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

    Hardware Setup (5). 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 32: Additional Usb Port Headers

    Chapter 2 (6). Additional USB Port Headers These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Data0 - Data1 - Data0 + Data1 + Ground Ground IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 33: Additional Ieee1394 Port Header

    Hardware Setup 2-11 (7). Additional IEEE1394 Port Header These headers each provide one additional IEEE1394 port connection through an extension cable and bracket. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment TPA0 + TPA0 - TPB0 + TPB0 - +12V +12V User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Front Panel Audio Connection Header

    5-6, and pin 9-10 (default setting). Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Audio Mic. Ground Audio Mic. Bias Speaker Out Right Speaker Out Right Channel Channel Return Speaker Out Left Speaker Out Left Channel Channel Return Ground S/PDIF In S/PDIF Out IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 35: System Management Bus Headers

    Hardware Setup 2-13 (9). System Management Bus Headers This header is reserved for system management bus (SM bus). The SM bus is a specific implementation of an I C bus. I C is a multi-master bus, which means that multiple chips can be connected to the same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating a data transfer.

  • Page 36: Accelerated Graphics Port Slot

    VGA card will require this retention piece back in its original position to keep the VGA card from sliding back and forth, or even damage the VGA card and/or motherboard. ATTENTION: This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Use only 1.5V or 0.8V AGP cards. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 37: Floppy Disk Drive Connector

    Hardware Setup 2-15 (12). Floppy Disk Drive Connector This connector supports two standard floppy disk drives via a 34-pin 34-conductor ribbon cable. Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Cable: 1. Install one end of the ribbon cable into the FDC1 connector. The colored edge of the ribbon cable should be aligned with pin-1 of FDC1 connector.

  • Page 38: Ide Connectors

    “Primary Slave”. The first drive connected to IDE2 is referred to as “Secondary Master” and the second drive as “Secondary Slave”. Keep away from connecting one legacy slow speed drive, like CD-ROM, together with another hard drive on the same IDE channel; this will drop your integral system performance. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 39: Serial Ata Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-17 (14). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. SATA1 and SATA2 are controlled by South Bridge. To enable the SATA1 and SATA2 controller, you have to enable the item “OnChip Serial ATA”...

  • Page 40: Status Indicators

    (15). Status Indicators • D1 (VCC): This LED lights up when the system power is on. • D2 (5VSB): This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 41: Back Panel Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-19 (16). Back Panel Connectors • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • OPT-IN1: This connector provides an S/PDIF in connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. • OPT-OUT1: This connector provides an S/PDIF out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices.
  • Page 42 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 IC7-MAX3 IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 43: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 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 44: Softmenu Setup

    Chapter 3 3-1. 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 45 BIOS Setup Multiplier Factor: This item selects the multiplier factors for your CPU if it is not locked. Estimated new CPU clock: This item displays the frequency sum up from the previous item [Ext. Clock] and [Multiplier Factor]. N/B Strap CPU As: This item sets the external hardware reset strap assigned to MCH (Memory Controller Hub).

  • Page 46: Standard Cmos Features

    NOTE: Item “IDE Channel 3 Master” and “IDE Channel 4 Master” appears only when the item “OnChip Serial ATA” in the “OnChip IDE Device” menu is set as [Enhanced Mode], and the item “OnChip Serial ATA Mode” in the “OnChip IDE Device” menu is set as [IDE]. IC7-MAX3...
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup IDE HDD Auto-Detection: This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing <Enter> key. The parameters will be shown on the screen automatically. IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, Extended IDE Drive: When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE drive you are using.
  • Page 48 640K for system 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. Total Memory: This item displays the total memory available in the system. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 49: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Hyper-Threading Technology: This option enables or disables the processor’s Hyper-Threading Technology Leave this item to its default setting to enable the simultaneous multi-threaded (SMT) processor so as to make one physical processor looks like two logical processors to the OS and applications. This option is for CPU with Hyper-Threading Technology only.
  • Page 50 This item allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in OS/2. Leave this item to its default [Non-OS2] setting for operating system other than OS/2. Report No FDD For OS: When set to [Yes], this item allows you to run some older operating system without floppy disk drive. Leave this item to its default setting. IC7-MAX3...
  • Page 51 BIOS Setup Delay IDE Initial (Secs): This item allows the BIOS to support some old or special IDE devices by prolonging this delay time. A larger value will give more delay time to the device for which to initialize and to prepare for activation. PCI Card Support for SMBus: This option enables or disables the SMBus function on PCI slots for PCI 2.3 specification.

  • Page 52: Advanced Chipset Features

    As with caching the system BIOS, enabling the Video BIOS cache will allow access to video BIOS addressed at C0000H to C7FFFH to be cached, if the cache controller is also enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the faster the video performance will be. IC7-MAX3...
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup 3-11 Memory Hole At 15M-16M: When set to [Enabled], the memory address space at 15M-16M will be reserved for ISA expansion cards that specifically requires this setting. This makes the memory from 15MB and up unavailable to the system.

  • Page 54: Integrated Peripherals

    [Auto]: The BIOS will select the best available mode after checking your disk drive. [Mode 0-4]: You can select a mode that matches your disk drive’s timing. Do not use the wrong setting or you will have drive errors. IC7-MAX3...
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup 3-13 Master/Slave Drive Ultra DMA This item allows you to set the Ultra DMA in use. [Auto]: The BIOS will select the best available option after checking your hard drive or CD-ROM. [Disabled]: The BIOS will not detect these categories. If problem arises in using Ultra DMA devices, try disabling this item.
  • Page 56 • SATA2 serves as IDE-2 Master IDE-1 Master IDE-2 Master • OnChip IDE-1 and IDE-2 controller disabled SATA Only • SATA1 serves as IDE-2 Master • SATA2 serves as IDE-1 Master IDE-2 Master IDE-1 Master • OnChip IDE-1 and IDE-2 controller disabled IC7-MAX3...
  • Page 57 BIOS Setup 3-15 OnChip PCI Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: OnChip 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 Via: This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB keyboard in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment.

  • Page 58: Superio Device

    This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller. Serial ATA Controller: This option enables or disables the Serial ATA controller of Silicon Image PCI Chip SATA RAID ROM: This item allows you to use the boot ROM of on-chip Serial ATA RAID to boot-up system. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 59: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup 3-17 3-6. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type: This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1(PowerOn Suspend)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function. [S3(Suspend To RAM)]: Enables the Suspend to RAM function. Resume by USB From S3: When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
  • Page 60 NOTE: Do not forget your password, or you will have to clear the CMOS and reset all parameters in order to utilize this function again. Hot Key Power ON: This item powers on the system by pressing <Ctrl> key plus one of each function key (<F1> ~ <F12>) simultaneously. IC7-MAX3...
  • Page 61 BIOS Setup 3-19 Restore On AC Power Loss: This item selects the system action after an AC power failure. [Power Off]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power remains off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system. [Power On]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power will be powered on automatically.

  • Page 62: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    [Enabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA. [Disabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards do not work with PCI/VGA. Allocate IRQ To Video: This item assigns an IRQ for the VGA card installed. [Enabled]: Automatically assign an IRQ for the VGA card installed. IC7-MAX3...
  • Page 63 BIOS Setup 3-21 [Disabled]: The IRQ that was previously occupied by the VGA card will be available for new device. Allocate IRQ To USB: This item assigns an IRQ for the USB device connected. [Enabled]: Automatically assign an IRQ for the USB device connected. [Disabled]: The IRQ that was previously occupied by the USB device connected will be available for new device.

  • Page 64: Pc Health Status

    “Hardware Doctor” utility. This utility is included in the “Driver & Utility CD” that came packed with this motherboard. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 65: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    BIOS Setup 3-23 All Voltages, Fans Speed and Thermal Monitoring: These unchangeable items list the current status of the CPU and environment temperatures, fan speeds, and system power voltage. NOTE: The hardware monitoring features for temperatures, fans and voltages will occupy the I/O address from 294H to 297H.
  • Page 66 3-24 3-24 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 IC7-MAX3 IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 67: Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility

    Install Intel Chipset Software Utility Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility NOTE: Please install this Intel Chipset driver first after having installed the Windows operating system. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system.
  • Page 68 Appendix A Appendix A IC7-MAX3 IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 69: Appendix B. Install Intel Application Accelerator Raid

    Install Intel Application Accelerator RAID Appendix B. Install Intel Application Accelerator RAID The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
  • Page 70 Appendix B Click [Next]. Click [Finish] to complete setup. IC7-MAX3...
  • Page 71 Install Intel Application Accelerator RAID Intel Serial ATA RAID Create RAID Volume Configuration Utility This item allows you to create a RAID array. The on-chip Serial ATA RAID supports the Stripe (RAID 0) and Mirror (RAID 1) RAID set. For the striped RAID set, the identical drives can read and write data in parallel to increase performance.
  • Page 72 ATA RAID Configuration Utility. Type <Y> if NOTE: After you have made and confirmed you want to exit. this selection, all the data stored in the hard disk will be lost. (The entire partition configuration will be deleted too.) IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 73: Appendix C. Install Audio Driver

    Install Audio Driver Appendix C. Install Audio Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
  • Page 74 Appendix C Appendix C IC7-MAX3 IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 75: Appendix D. Install Lan Driver

    Install LAN Driver Appendix D. Install LAN Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM 3.
  • Page 76 Appendix D Appendix D IC7-MAX3 IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 77: Appendix E. Install Silicon Serial Ata Raid Driver

    Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver Appendix E. Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver &...
  • Page 78 7. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer For more information on how to operate, please now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup. refer to the “Help” menu. 8. Check [Device Manager]. [Silicon Image SiI 3114 SATARaid Controller] is successfully installed. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 79: Raid Configuration Utility Menu

    Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver NOTE: If you want to create a RAID 0 (striping) array or RAID 0+1 array, all the data stored in BIOS Setup for Silicon Serial the hard disks will first be erased! Please ATA RAID backup the hard disk data before starting to create these RAID arrays.
  • Page 80 “Resolve Conflict”. The correct metadata, including correct drive connection information, will then be written to the replacement disk. NOTE: For more information on RAID function, please refer to the RAID Management Software enclosed in the CD that came packed with this motherboard. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 81: Appendix F. Install Usb 2.0 Driver

    Install USB 2.0 Driver Appendix F. Install USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: The “USB 2.0 Driver” packed in the “Driver & Utility CD” is currently available for Windows 9x and ME only. To install this driver for Windows XP or Windows 2000, you have to download their latest service pack first from Microsoft’s web site.
  • Page 82 Appendix F Appendix F IC7-MAX3 IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 83: Appendix G. Bios Update Guide

    BIOS Update Guide Appendix G. BIOS Update Guide The procedure illustrated here is based on the model SE6 as an example; all other models follow the same process. 1. First, find out the model name and version number of this motherboard. You can find a bar-code sticker typed with model name and version number on motherboard PCB.
  • Page 84 If this “BIOS boot block” remains intact when the BIOS becomes corrupt during programming, then you can boot from a bootable floppy next time you boot your computer. This allows you to flash your BIOS again without the need for technical support from the dealer. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 85: Appendix H. Hardware Monitoring (The Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility

    Hardware Monitoring (The Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility) Appendix H. Hardware Monitoring (The Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility) The Winbond Hardware Doctor is a self-diagnostic system for PCs used with Winbond W83627HF chipset. It protects PC hardware by monitoring several critical items including power supply voltages, CPU &...
  • Page 86 Winbond hardware doctor on-line help. It should give you enough information to answer your questions. 7. This screen appears. Hardware Doctor shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well. If any reading is IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 87: Appendix I. Installation Guide For Suspend To Ram

    Installation Guide for Suspend to RAM Appendix I. Installation Guide for Suspend to RAM Suspend To RAM (STR) is a cost-effective, optimal implementation of the ACPI 1.0 specification. The ACPI specification defines the S3 sleep state, in which all system context is lost except system memory. CPU, cache, and chip set context are lost in this state.
  • Page 88 2. Click [Stand by]. Restart your computer to put these settings into effect. Now you will only need to press the [Power] button on the front panel of the chassis when you want to put your computer into STR sleep mode. IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 89: Appendix J. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance

    Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Appendix J. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) 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 90 Sound Card Driver. Write down the Sound Card model, motherboard model, BIOS identification number on the technical support file (refer to main instructions), and describe the problem in the space provided. We will show you how to fill the “Technical Support Form”. IC7-MAX3...
  • Page 91 To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, refer to the step-by-step instructions given below: . MODEL: Note the model number given in your user’s manual. Example: IC7-MAX3 . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”.

  • Page 92: Technical Support Form

    Appendix J Technical Support Form Company Name: Phone Number: Contact Person: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Model BIOS ID # Motherboard Model No. DRIVER REV OS/Application Hardware Name Brand Specifications IDE1 IDE2 IDE1 CD-ROM-Drive IDE2 System Memory ADD-ON CARD Problem Description: IC7-MAX3...

  • Page 93: Appendix K. How To Get Technical Support

    Also please make sure you have the latest drivers from your peripheral cards makers! 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 94 They should have reasonable return or refund policies. 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 95 How to Get Technical Support North America and South America: Japan: ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation ABIT Computer (Japan) Co. Ltd. 45531 Northport Loop West, Fax: 81-3-5396-5110 Fremont, California 94538, U.S.A. http://www.abit4u.jp Tel: 1-510-623-0500 Fax: 1-510-623-1092 Shanghai: sales@abit-usa.com ABIT Computer (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
  • Page 96 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.

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