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Abit KD7-B User Manual

Kd7 series socket 462 system board
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KD7 Series
(KD7-G, KD7-S, KD7-RAID, KD7-B, KD7)
Socket 462 System Board
User's Manual
4200-0347-02
Rev. 1.00

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  • Page 1 KD7 Series (KD7-G, KD7-S, KD7-RAID, KD7-B, KD7) Socket 462 System Board User’s Manual 4200-0347-02 Rev. 1.00...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    1-2. (KD7-G)............1-4 AYOUT IAGRAM 1-3. (KD7-S)............1-5 AYOUT IAGRAM 1-4. (KD7-RAID) ..........1-6 AYOUT IAGRAM 1-5. (KD7-B) ............1-7 AYOUT IAGRAM 1-6. (KD7) ............1-8 AYOUT IAGRAM CHAPTER 2. HARDWARE SETUP ..........2-1 2-1............2-1 NSTALL OTHERBOARD 2-2.
  • Page 4 3-11. S ................3-31 ASSWORD 3-12. S & E ..............3-32 ETUP 3-13. E .............. 3-32 ITHOUT AVING APPENDIX A. INSTALL VIA 4-IN-1 DRIVER....... A-1 APPENDIX B. INSTALL AUDIO DRIVER........B-1 APPENDIX C. INSTALL LAN DRIVER.......... C-1 APPENDIX D. INSTALL VIA USB 2.0 DRIVER ......D-1 APPENDIX E.

  • Page 5: Kd7 系列快速安裝指引

    KD7 系列快速安裝指引 KD7 系列快速安裝指引 處理器的安裝 Zero Insertion Force, ZIF Socket 462 AMD Socket A Socket A Socket 462 “Socket 462” 注意： User’s Manual...
  • Page 6 KD7 系列快速安裝指引 將主機板安裝到機殼上 安裝系統記憶體 DDR DIMM DDR SDRAM 64MB 3.5GB DDR DIMM DIMM DIMM DDR DIMM DIMM DDR DIMM DIMM DDR DIMM DIMM1~DIMM4 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 ATX1/ATX2 連接頭連接起來 ATX1/ATX2 BIOS 的設定 BIOS KD7 Series...

  • Page 7: Kd7 シリーズのクイックインストールガイド

    KD7 シリーズのクイックインストールガイド KD7 シリーズのクイックインストールガイド Socket 462 AMD Socket A CPU Socket A Socket 462 2. CPU “Socket 462” User’s Manual...
  • Page 8 KD7 シリーズのクイックインストールガイド プロセッサに対して、正しいバス周波数とマルチプルに設定することを忘れないでください。 DDR DIMM 64 MB 3.5GB DDR SDRAM DDR DIMM DDR DIMM DDR DIMM DDR DIMM DIMM DIMM1 DIMM4 SCSI ATX1/ATX2 ATX1/ATX2 BIOS BIOS Setup KD7 Series...

  • Page 9: Kd7-Serie Schnellinstallationsanleitung

    KD7-Serie Schnellinstallationsanleitung KD7-Serie 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 10 KD7-Serie 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 verhindern.

  • Page 11: Série Kd7 Guide D'installation Rapide

    Série KD7 Guide d’Installation Rapide Série KD7 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.
  • Page 12 Série KD7 Guide d’Installation Rapide Attention: N'oubliez pas de régler une fréquence de Bus et un coefficient multiplicateur corrects 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 13: Краткое Руководство По Установке Kd7 Cерия

    Краткое руководство по установке KD7 cерия Краткое руководство по установке KD7 cерия 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 помочь...
  • Page 14 Краткое руководство по установке KD7 cерия должны быть надежно скреплены к гнезду процессора. 6. Подключите разъём раздиатора и комплекта вентилятора к разъёму вентилятора на материнской плате. Внимание: Не забудьте установить для процессора надлежащую частоту шины и множитель. Установка материнской платы в корпус После...

  • Page 15: Guida All'installazione Veloce Scheda Madre Serie Kd7

    Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre serie KD7 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre serie KD7 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 16 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre serie KD7 Attenzione: Non dimenticare di impostare la corretta frequenza BUS e multiplier 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. Innanzi tutto è...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Supports 4 DIMM Registered DDR 200/266 (Max. 3.5GB) 4. LAN Onboard Broadcom Gigabit PCI Ethernet Controller (For KD7-G) Onboard 10/100M PCI Fast Ethernet Controller (For KD7-S, KD7-RAID, KD7-B, KD7) 5. Serial ATA 150 (For KD7-G & KD7-S) Onboard Silicon Image SIL3112A Controller Support 2 ports SATA 150 (1.5G bps)

  • Page 18: System Bios

    9. Internal I/O Connectors 1x AGP slot 6x PCI slots 1x floppy port supports up to 2.88MB 2x Ultra ATA 33/66/100/133 connectors (KD7-G, KD7-S, KD7-B, KD7) 4x Ultra ATA 33/66/100/133 connectors (KD7-RAID) 2x Serial ATA 150 connectors (KD7-G, KD7-S) 2x USB headers...
  • Page 19 Introduction 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. For KD7-RAID: PCI slot 5 shares IRQ signals with the HPT 372 IDE controller (supports Ultra ATA/133).

  • Page 20: Layout Diagram (Kd7-G)

    Chapter 1 1-2. Layout Diagram (KD7-G) KD7 Series...

  • Page 21: Layout Diagram (Kd7-S)

    Introduction 1-3. Layout Diagram (KD7-S) User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Layout Diagram (Kd7-Raid)

    Chapter 1 1-4. Layout Diagram (KD7-RAID) KD7 Series...

  • Page 23: Layout Diagram (Kd7-B)

    Introduction 1-5. Layout Diagram (KD7-B) User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Layout Diagram (Kd7)

    Chapter 1 1-6. Layout Diagram (KD7) KD7 Series...

  • Page 25: 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 26 Chapter 2 This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 462 to install AMD Socket A CPU. The CPU you bought should have a kit of heatsink and cooling fan along with. If that’s not the case, buy one specially designed for Socket A. Please refer to the figure shown here to install CPU and heatsink.

  • Page 27: Install System Memory

    Hardware Setup 2-3. Install System Memory This motherboard provides 4 184-pin DDR DIMM sites for memory expansion available from minimum 64MB to maximum 3.5GB. Table 2-1. Valid Memory Configurations Bank Memory Module Total Memory Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 64MB ~ 1GB Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) 64, 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB...

  • Page 28: Connectors, Headers And Switches

    Chapter 2 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 29 Hardware Setup (2). FAN Connectors: FAN1: CPU Fan FAN2: Chassis Fan FAN3, 4: System Fan FAN5: Chipset Fan User’s Manual...
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 (3). CCMOS1: CMOS Memory Clearing Header This header uses a jumper to clear the CMOS memory. Short pin-2 and pin-3 only when you want to clear the CMOS memory. The default setting is pin-1 and pin-2 shorted for normal operation. NOTE: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory.
  • Page 31 Hardware Setup (4). CROM1: S2K Mode Select Header This header uses a jumper to select the S2K mode. Short pin-2 and pin-3 for “Strapping from Hardware” to allow the CPU hardware controls the timing of S2K bus for a better system flexibility. The default setting is pin-1 and pin-2 shorted for “Strapping from boot ROM”...
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 (5). USB2/USB3: 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 KD7 Series...
  • Page 33 Hardware Setup (6). IR1: Infrared Device Header This header connects to an optional IR device attached to chassis. This motherboard supports standard IR transfer rates. User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 2-10 Chapter 2 (7). PN1: 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 35 Hardware Setup 2-11 • Pin-6/8: PWR-ON Connects to the Power Switch cable of chassis front panel. • Pin-16/18/20: PWR-LED Connects to the Power LED cable of chassis front panel. • Pin-22/24: KEYLOCK Connects to the Keylock cable (if there is one) of chassis front panel. (8).
  • Page 36 (9). FPIO2: Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel (ABIT Media XP). • To use the audio connector at front panel, remove all the jumpers on this header, and then connect to front panel by the extenson cable provided with the chassis.
  • Page 37 Hardware Setup 2-13 (10). SMB1: 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 38 2-14 Chapter 2 (11). CD1, AUX1: Internal Audio Connector These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. KD7 Series...
  • Page 39 Hardware Setup 2-15 (12). AGP1: Accelerated Graphics Port Slot This slot supports an optional AGP graphics card up to AGP 8X mode. Please refer to our Web site for more information on graphics cards. User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 2-16 Chapter 2 (13). FDD1 Connector There are 34 wires and two connectors on each floppy cable providing two floppy disk drives connection. Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to this FDD1, and the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives.
  • Page 41 Hardware Setup 2-17 (14). IDE1/IDE2 and IDE3/IDE4 Connectors This motherboard provides two IDE ports to connect up to four IDE drives at Ultra ATA/133 mode by Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables. Each cable has 40-pin 80-conductor and three connectors, providing two hard drives connection with motherboard.
  • Page 42 2-18 Chapter 2 If you want to connect two hard drives together through one IDE channel, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode after the first Master drive. Please refer to the drives’ documentation for jumper settings. The first drive connected to IDE1 is usually referred to as “Primary Master”, and the second drive as “Primary Slave”.
  • Page 43 Hardware Setup 2-19 (15). J1/J2: Serial ATA Connector (For KD7-G & KD7-S) These two connectors are provided to attach one serial ATA device at each channel through Serial ATA cable. It is also possible to connect legacy IDE hard disk through an optional SERILLEL Converter. User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 2-20 Chapter 2 (16). Back Panel Connectors • Mouse Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • LPT1 Connects to printer or other devices that support this communication protocol. • COM1/COM2 This motherboard provides two COM ports to connect external modem, mouse or other devices that support this communication protocol.

  • Page 45: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory chip on the motherboard. This program will not be lost when you turn the computer off. This program is also referred to as the boot program. It is the only channel the hardware circuit has to communicate with the operating system.

  • Page 46: Cpu Setup [Softmenu Iii]

    Chapter 3 In the BIOS Setup main menu of Figure 3-1, you can see several options. We will explain these options step by step in the following pages of this chapter, but let us first see a short description of the function keys you may use here: •...
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup Normally, we do not recommend that you use the “User Define” option to setup CPU speed and multiplier factors. This option is for setup of future CPUs whose specifications are still unknown. The specifications of all present CPUs are included in the default settings. Unless you are very familiar with all CPU parameters, it is very easy to make mistakes when you define the external clock and the multiplier factor by yourself.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 ™ through SoftMenu III. However, if the new CPU is slower than the old one (and is the same brand and type), we offer you two methods to successfully complete the CPU change operation. Method 1: Setup up the CPU for the lowest speed for its brand. Turn the power supply off and change the ™...

  • Page 49: Standard Cmos Features Setup Menu

    BIOS Setup 3-2. Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu This section contains the basic configuration parameters of the BIOS. These parameters include date, hour, VGA card, FDD and HDD settings. Figure 3-3. Standard CMOS Setup Screen Shot Date (mm:dd:yy): You can set the date in this item: month (mm), date (dd) and year (yy). Time (hh:mm:ss): You can set the time in this item: hour (hh), minute (mm) and second (ss).
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 NOTE: A new IDE HDD must be first formatted, otherwise it can not read/write. The basic step in using a HDD is to make a HDD low-level format, then run FDISK, and then FORMAT the drive. Most current HDDs have already been subjected to low-level format at the factory, so you can probably skip this operation.
  • Page 51 BIOS Setup Head: This is the tiny electromagnetic coil and metal pole used to create and read back the magnetic patterns on the disk (also called the read/write head). You can configure the number of read/write heads. The minimum number you can enter is 0, the maximum number you can enter is 255. Precomp: The minimum number you can enter is 0, the maximum number you can enter is 65535.

  • Page 52: Advanced Bios Features Setup Menu

    Chapter 3 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Setup Menu Figure 3-5. Advanced BIOS Features Setup Screen Virus Warning: When this feature is enabled, if there is any attempt from a software or an application to access the boot sector or the partition table, the BIOS will warn you that a boot virus is attempting to access the hard disk. Quick Power On Self Test: After the computer has been powered on, the BIOS of the motherboard will run a series of tests in order to check the system and its peripherals.
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup you don’t need to open the computer case to swap the position of floppy disk drive connectors. Drive A can be set as drive B and drive B can be set as drive A. Boot Up Floppy Seek: When the computer boots up, the BIOS detects if the system has an FDD or not.

  • Page 54: Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu

    3-10 Chapter 3 Report No FDD For OS: When you are running some older Windows version without floppy drive, set this item to Yes. Otherwise, set it to No. The default setting is No. Delay IDE Initial (Secs): This item is used to support some old models or special types of hard disks or CD-ROMs. They may need a longer amount of time to initialize and prepare for activation.
  • Page 55 BIOS Setup 3-11 Current FSB Frequency: This item will show you the current system front side bus speed. Current DRAM Frequency: This item will show you the current DRAM bus speed. DRAM Clock: This item sets the DRAM clock of your DRAM module. The system may be unstable or unable to boot up if your DRAM module does not support the clock you set.
  • Page 56 3-12 Chapter 3 Precharge to Active (Trp): Trip timing value (Precharge time – time from precharge command to when back can be activated). Active to Precharge (Tras): Tras timing value = Minimum bank active time from activate to precharge of same bank. Active to CMD (Trcd): Trcd timing value = RAS to CAS latency + rd/wr command delay DRAM Burst Length...
  • Page 57 BIOS Setup 3-13 Drive Value: This item allows you to adjust the memory data drive strength. You can key in the HEX number into this section. The minimum number is 0000, and maximum number is 00FF. DIMM1-4 CMD Drive Control: Two options are available: Auto or Manual.
  • Page 58 3-14 Chapter 3 module, then clock buffer will feedback a signal to northbridge. The value you set will effect the delay time for DCLK output signal. This item will effect the DRAM module’s stability, we suggestion you set to 0 ps. Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu: AGP &...
  • Page 59 BIOS Setup 3-15 AGP Master 1 WS Write: Two options are available: Disabled Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. This implements a single delay when writing to the AGP Bus. When you set it to Enabled, two-wait states are used by the system, allowing for greater stability.
  • Page 60 3-16 Chapter 3 CPU to PCI Post Write Two options are available: Enabled or Disabled. The default is Enabled, When Enable, data transmission from CPU to PCI bus are buffered and compensate for the different speed between CPU and PCI bus. If it is set to Disabled, data transmissions are not buffered and CPU must wait until the data transmission is complete and then start another transmission cycle.

  • Page 61: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup 3-17 3-5. Integrated Peripherals In this menu, you can change the onboard I/O device, I/O port address and other hardware settings. Figure 3-7. Integrated Peripherals Menu Screen OnChip IDE Device: Press <Enter> key to enter the OnChip IDE Device menu. IDE Prefetch Mode: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled.
  • Page 62 3-18 Chapter 3 Master/Slave Drive PIO Mode Six options are available: Auto Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4. The five IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) items let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports.
  • Page 63 BIOS Setup 3-19 OnChip USB Controller: Two options are available: Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. This motherboard provides two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, thus supporting USB devices. If you don't want to use USB devices, set it to Disabled, then the item USB Keyboard Support Via, USB Mouse Support Via, and USB 2.0 Controller will also be disabled.
  • Page 64 3-20 Chapter 3 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 AUTO. The default setting is 2F8/IRQ3. Onboard IR Function: Three options are available: IrDA (HPSIR) mode ASK IR (Amplitude Shift Keyed IR) mode Disabled. The default setting is Disabled. RxD , TxD Active: Four options are available: Hi, Hi Hi, Lo Lo, Hi Lo, Lo.
  • Page 65 BIOS Setup 3-21 ATA133RAID IDE Controller (For KD7-RAID): This item selects the onboard ATA133RAID controller. When set to [Enabled], two additional channels will be provided for adding high performance devices to system. Serial ATA Controller (For KD7-G and KD7-S): This item selects the onboard Serial ATA controller. When set to [Enabled], two additional channels will be provided for adding high performance devices to system.

  • Page 66: Power Management Setup Menu

    3-22 Chapter 3 3-6. Power Management Setup Menu This menu allows you to set up the power management in order to reduce power consumption. Figure 3-8. Power Management Setup Menu If you want ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) functions to work normally, you should notice two things.
  • Page 67 BIOS Setup 3-23 Table 3-1: Wake Up Device and Events The table below describes which devices or specific events can wake the computer from specific states. These device/events can wake up the computer…… ……from this state Power switch Sleeping mode or power off mode RTC alarm Sleeping mode or power off mode Sleeping mode or power off mode...
  • Page 68 3-24 Chapter 3 The S3 (STR) State (STR means Suspend to RAM): The S3 state is logically lower then the S2 state and is assumed to conserve more power. The behavior of this state is defined as follows: • Processor is not executing instructions. The processor complex context is not maintained. •...
  • Page 69 BIOS Setup 3-25 Wakeup by PME# of PCI: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. When set to Enabled, any event affecting from PCI card (PME) will awaken a system that has powered down. Resume by Ring: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled.

  • Page 70: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    3-26 Chapter 3 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations In this menu, you can change the INT# and IRQ# of the PCI bus and other hardware settings. Figure 3-9. PnP/PCI Configurations Setup Screen Shot Force Update ESCD: If you want to clear ESCD data next time you boot up, and ask the BIOS to reset the settings for the Plug &...
  • Page 71 BIOS Setup 3-27 Figure 3-10. IRQ Resources Setup Screen Shot Back to PnP/PCI Configurations Setup Menu: PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: This option allows the BIOS to preview VGA Status, and to modify the information delivered from the Feature Connector of the VGA card to the MPEG Card. This option can solve the display inversion to black after you have used the MPEG card.
  • Page 72 • PCI slot 1 shares IRQ signals with AGP slot. • PCI slot 2 shares IRQ signals with PCI slot 6, and LAN (KD7-G, KD7-S, KD7-B). • PCI slot 3 shares IRQ signals with PCI slot 4, and LAN (KD7/KD7-RAID).

  • Page 73: Pc Health Status

    BIOS Setup 3-29 3-8. PC Health Status You can set the warning temperature for your computer system, and you can check the fan speeds and power supply voltages of your computer system. The features are useful for monitoring all the important parameters within your computer system.

  • Page 74: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    3-30 Chapter 3 3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 3-12. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Screen Shot When you press <Enter> on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? N Pressing “Y” loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 3-10.

  • Page 75: Set Password

    BIOS Setup 3-31 3-11. Set Password Figure 3-14. Set Password Screen Shot Set Password: You can enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

  • Page 76: Save & Exit Setup

    3-32 Chapter 3 3-12. Save & Exit Setup Figure 3-16. Save & Exit Setup Screen Shot Pressing <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation: Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Pressing “Y” stores the selections made in the menus in CMOS - a special section of memory that stays on after you turn your system off.

  • Page 77: Appendix A. Install Via 4-In-1 Driver

    Install VIA 4-in-1 Driver Appendix A. Install VIA 4-in-1 Driver NOTE: Please install this VIA 4-in-1 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 78 Appendix A 6. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [OK] to complete setup. KD7 Series...

  • Page 79: Appendix B. Install Audio Driver

    Install Audio Driver Appendix B. 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 80 Appendix B Note: To keep a normal operation of 5.1 speakers output, please do not change the settings of “Line In” and “Mic In” in this menu. 6. To run the [AvRack] control panel, click [Start] [All Programs] [Avance Sound Manager] [AvRack].

  • Page 81: Appendix C. Install Lan Driver

    Install LAN Driver Appendix C. 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 drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
  • Page 82 Appendix C For KD7-S and KD7-B: After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Driver] tab. Click [Broadcom 10/100 LAN Driver]. The following screen appears. Click [Next]. 1. Click [Next]. Click [Yes]. 2. Click [Continue Anyway]. Click [Next]. 3. Click [Yes].
  • Page 83 Install LAN Driver Note: In order to enable the WOL (Wake-up On LAN) function for KD7-S and KD7-B model in Windows 2000 and Windows XP, it is necessary to change the value of the “Wake Up Capabilities” property into “Magic Frame”.
  • Page 84 Appendix C For KD7-G: After entering the installation menu, move your curser to [Driver] tab. Click [Broadcom Gigabit LAN Driver]. The following screen appears. 2. Select [Driver] tab in the [Ethernet Controller Properties]. Click [Update Driver]. 1. Check [Device Manager]. Click [Ethernet Controller].
  • Page 85 Install LAN Driver 4. Check [Include this location in the search]. Click [Browse] button to locate the driver or type path [D:\Drivers\lan\Broadcom\5702]. CD-ROM drive. Click [Next] to continue. 6. Back to the [Ethernet Controller Properties]. Click [Close] to finish driver update. 5.
  • Page 86 Appendix C KD7 Series...

  • Page 87: Appendix D. Install Via Usb 2.0 Driver

    Install VIA USB 2.0 Driver Appendix D. Install VIA USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: The final release version of the Microsoft USB 2.0 drivers for Windows XP and Windows 2000 are available at the Windows Update Site. The easiest and surest way to use these drivers is to allow Windows Update to install them automatically.
  • Page 88 Appendix D 4. Click [Other Hardware]. 7. Type or browse to the download location of your choice. Click [Download Now]. 5. (1) Select [Microsoft Corporation] in [Manufacturer name]. (2) Select [Windows XP family] in [Operating system]. (3) Select [English] in [Language]. Click [Search] to continue.

  • Page 89: Appendix E. Install Serial Ata Raid Driver (For Kd7-G & Kd7-S

    Install Serial ATA RAID Driver (For KD7-G & KD7-S) Appendix E. Install Serial ATA RAID Driver (For KD7-G & KD7-S) Driver Installation 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.
  • Page 90 Appendix E 9. To run the [SATARaid] application, click 6. Click [Next]. [Start] [All Programs] [SATARaid]. 10. This is the SATALink configuration menu. 7. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer For more information on how to operate, please now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup.

  • Page 91: Raid Configuration Utility Menu

    Install Serial ATA RAID Driver (For KD7-G & KD7-S) NOTE: If you want to create a RAID 0 (striping) array, all the data stored in the hard disks will BIOS Setup for Serial ATA first be erased! Please backup the hard disk data RAID before starting to create the RAID array.
  • Page 92 Appendix E Option 2 Delete RAID set This item allows you to remove a RAID Array on this onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. NOTE: After you have made and confirmed this selection, all the data stored in the hard disk will be lost.

  • Page 93: Appendix F. Install Hpt 372 Ide Raid Driver (For Kd7-Raid

    Install HPT 372 IDE RAID Driver (For KD7-RAID) Appendix F. Install HPT 372 IDE RAID Driver (For KD7-RAID) Driver Installation 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.
  • Page 94 Appendix F 9. Click [Yes] if you want to add a shortcut to startup folder. 6. Click [Yes]. Click [Finish] to end the setup. 7. Click [Next]. 11. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup]. 8.
  • Page 95 Install HPT 372 IDE RAID Driver (For KD7-RAID) BIOS Setup for RAID For further information on RAID concept, you can find it on the “Technological Terms” from our WEB site, or you can search the related information on the Internet. This motherboard supports the RAID operation of “Striping (RAID 0)”, “Mirroring (RAID 1)”, or “Striping/Mirroring (RAID 0+1)”.
  • Page 96 Appendix F Option 1 Create RAID BIOS Setting Utility This item allows you to create a RAID array. Main Menu Reboot your system. Press <CTRL> and <H> key while booting up the system to enter the BIOS setting menu. The main menu of BIOS Setting Utility appears as shown below: •...
  • Page 97 Install HPT 372 IDE RAID Driver (For KD7-RAID) • • Select Disk Drives: Select Source Disk: This item allows you to select the disk This item selects the source disk. The size drives to be used with the RAID array. of source disk must be smaller or equal to the size of target disk.
  • Page 98 Appendix F Option 5 Remove Spare Disk To remove the spare disk: 1. Select “5. Remove Spare Disk” in the Main Menu, and press <Enter> to confirm. 2. The item “1. Select Mirror Array: None” appears in the menu zone of pop up sub interface.

  • Page 99: 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 100 Appendix G 6. Please set the first boot sequence as “Floppy” in BIOS and boot off the floppy disk. 7. Flash the BIOS in pure DOS mode. A:\>awdflash se6_sw.bin /cc /cd /cp /py /sn /cks /r_ Note • We strongly recommend you use the above parameters following ‘awdflash’ to flash your BIOS. DO NOT just type “awdflash se6_sw.bin”...

  • Page 101: 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. It protects PC hardware by monitoring several critical items including power supply voltages, CPU & system fan speeds and CPU and system temperatures.
  • Page 102 Appendix H red. Also, a pop-up window appears warning you the system has a problem! 5. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] and click [Finish] to complete setup. This is the warning message window: Ignore: You can ignore the warning message of the item, but it will pop up again when an error of the same item reoccurs.

  • Page 103: Appendix I. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance

    Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Appendix I. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Motherboard Troubleshooting: 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 104 Appendix I Q: How can I get a quick response to my request for technical support? A: Be sure to follow the guidelines as stated in the “Technical Support Form” section of this manual. If you have a problem during operation, in order to help our technical support personnel quickly determine the problem with your motherboard and give you the answers you need, before filling in the technical support form, eliminate any peripheral that is not related to the problem, and indicate it on the form.
  • Page 105 Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Main instructions: 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: KD7/KD7-RAID. . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”.

  • Page 106: Raid Troubleshooting

    Appendix I Please give us the detailed information of your DDR SDRAM module; it will help us to simulate the problems you met. 10. ADD-ON CARD: Indicate which add-on cards you are absolutely sure are related to the problem. If you cannot identify the problem’s origin, indicate all the add-on cards inserted into your system. NOTE: Items between the “*”...
  • Page 107 Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Q: How to rebuild a mirror array when one of the drives corrupts? A: You need to delete previous array setting, duplicate the data, and then rebuild a new array setting (See Appendix G for detailed information). 1.

  • Page 108: Technical Support Form

    Appendix I 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: KD7 Series...

  • Page 109: Appendix J. 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 110 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 111 How to Get Technical Support North America and South America: U.K. and Ireland: ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation ABIT Computer (U.K.) Corporation Ltd. 45531 Northport Loop West, Unit 3, 24-26 Boulton Road, Fremont, California 94538, U.S.A. Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QX, U.K.
  • Page 112 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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