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  • Page 1 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

    KX7-333/KX7-333R Motherboard User’s Manual Index CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION OF KX7-333/KX7-333R FEATURES . 1-1 1-1. KX7-333/KX7-333R M ..........1-1 EATURES OF OTHERBOARD 1-2.....................1-2 PECIFICATIONS 1-3....................1-3 HECKLIST 1-4. KX7-333/KX7-333R ............1-4 AYOUT IAGRAM FOR CHAPTER 2. INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD......2-1 ™ ™...
  • Page 4 APPENDIX C. BIOS UPDATE GUIDE ............C-1 APPENDIX D. TROUBLESHOOTING (NEED ASSISTANCE?) ....D-1 APPENDIX E. HOW TO GET TECHNICAL SUPPORT......E-1 KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction Of Kx7-333/Kx7-333R Features

    This feature improves whole system performance and speed, especially multimedia environment applications. The KX7-333/KX7-333R has a built in Ultra DMA 133 function. This means that it provides speedier HDD throughput boosting overall system performance. Ultra DMA 133 is the newest standard for IDE devices.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Two channels of Bus Master IDE ports supporting up to four Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 devices (KX7-333 Only). And two channels (IDE3 & IDE4) of Bus Master IDE ports supporting up to four Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 specifications HDD devices (KX7-333R Only) One floppy port connector (up to 2.88MB)

  • Page 7: Item Checklist

    $ One 80-wire/40-pin ribbon cable for master and slave Ultra DMA 133, Ultra DMA 100, Ultra DMA 66 or Ultra DMA 33 IDE devices (KX7-333 Only) $ Two 80-wire/40-pin ribbon cable for master and slave Ultra DMA 133, Ultra DMA 100, Ultra DMA 66 or Ultra DMA 33 IDE devices (KX7-333R Only) User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Layout Diagram For Kx7-333/Kx7-333R

    $ One compact disc for support drivers and utilities $ One USB cable with bracket $ One user’s manual for the motherboard $ One floppy disk of HPT 372 drivers (KX7-333R Only) 1-4. Layout Diagram for KX7-333/KX7-333R Figure 1-1. KX7-333/KX7-333R motherboard component location KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard Chapter 2. Installing the Motherboard This KX7-333/KX7-333R motherboard not only provides all standard equipment for classic personal computers, but also provides great flexibility for meeting future upgrade demands. This chapter will introduce step by step all of the standard equipment and will also present, as completely as possible, ™...
  • Page 10 A. Finally, you need to check that the processor edge and the Socket A edge is parallel. It should be parallel and not tilted. When you finish the above, push the lever down to its original position, you should feel the lever lock the socket A. You have then finished the processor installation. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 11 Installing the Motherboard Heatsink Installation Hints Because the processor will produce a lot of heat while operating, we suggest you use a heatsink approved by AMD to be safe and to keep the processor temperature within normal operation temperatures. The heatsink will be large and heavy, so the fixing plate has a strong tension.
  • Page 12 Socket. In this situation, the processor die does not properly contact the heatsink. If you start the computer at this monent, it will immediately cause the processor damage. Always check this place when you finish the heatsink installation. KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 13: Installing The Motherboard To The Chassis

    Installing the Motherboard 2-2. Installing the Motherboard to the Chassis After you install the processor to the motherboard, you can start to fix the motherboard into the chassis. Most computer chassis will have a base on which there will be many mounting holes that allows the motherboard to be securely attached and at the same time, prevents short circuits.

  • Page 14: Installing System Memory

    Step 3. Before touching any electronic components, make sure you first touch an unpainted, grounded metal object to discharge any static electricity stored on your clothing or body. Step 4. Locate your computer’s 184-pin memory expansion DDR DIMM socket. KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 15: Connectors, Headers And Switches

    Installing the Motherboard Step 5. Insert the DDR DIMM module into the expansion socket as shown in the illustration. Note how the module is keyed to the socket. You can refer to Figure 2-6 for the details. This insures the DDR DIMM module will be plugged into the socket in one way only.
  • Page 16 Attach the connector from the power supply to the ATX1 connector here. Remember you have to push the connector from the ATX power supply firmly to the end with the ATX1 connector, insuring that you have a good connection. Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 17 Installing the Motherboard Caution If the power supply connectors are not properly attached to the ATX power supply, the power supply or add-on cards may be damaged. One end of AC power core connects to ATX power supply, and the other end (AC plug) will plug into the wall outlet.
  • Page 18 There are three types of WOL, “Remote Wake-Up high (RWU-high)”, “Remote Wake-Up low (RWU-low)”, and “Power Management Event (PME)”. This motherboard supports the type of “Remote Wake-Up low (RWU-low)” only. Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 19 Installing the Motherboard 2-11 (6). TCPU1 & TSYS1: Temperature Thermistor The TCPU1 is used to detect the CPU temperature. The TSYS1 is used to detect the system environment temperature. You can see the readings in the BIOS or in the hardware monitoring application main screen.
  • Page 20 Check to make sure the correct pins go to the correct connectors on the motherboard. If you install them in the wrong direction, the power LED light will not illuminate correctly. Note: Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 21 Installing the Motherboard 2-13 PN1 (Pin 6-7): HDD LED Header Attach the cable from the case’s front panel HDD LED to this header. If you install it in the wrong direction, the LED light will not illuminate correctly. Note: Watch the HDD LED pin position and the orientation. PN1 (Pin 8-9): Power on Switch Header Attach the cable from the case’s front panel power switch to this header.
  • Page 22 “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 device, like CD-ROM, together with another hard drive on the same IDE channel; this will decrease your integral system performance. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 23 Figure 2-9. KX7-333/KX7-333R back panel connectors Figure 2-9 shows the KX7-333/KX7-333R back panel connectors, these connectors are for connection to outside devices to the motherboard. We will describe which devices will attach to these connectors below.
  • Page 24 (17). Parallel Port Connector This parallel port is also called an “LPT” port, because it usually connects to the printer. You can connect other devices that support this communication protocol, like an EPP/ECP scanner, etc. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 25 Installing the Motherboard 2-17 Note This chapter contains many color drawing diagram and photos, we strongly recommend you to read this chapter use the PDF file we gave you that store in the CD-Title. It will provide you the better look and clearly color identify.
  • Page 26 2-18 Chapter 2 KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 27: Introducing The Bios

    Introducing the BIOS Chapter 3. Introducing the BIOS 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 28 Since you may have to change the CMOS battery when it is out of power and if doing so, you will loose all CMOS data, therefore, we recommend that you write down all the parameters of your hardware, or to put a label with these parameters on your hard disk. KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 29: [Soft Menu ™ Iii]

    Introducing the BIOS ™ 3-1. CPU Setup [SOFT MENU III] ™ The CPU can be setup through a programmable switch (CPU SOFT MENU III), that replaces the traditional manual hardware configuration. This feature allows the user to more easily complete the installation procedures.
  • Page 30 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. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 31 Introducing the BIOS Solution in case of booting problem due to invalid clock setup: Normally, if the CPU clock setup is wrong, you will not be able to boot. In this case, turn the system off then on again. The CPU will automatically use its standard parameters to boot. You can then enter the BIOS Setup again and set up the CPU clock.

  • Page 32: Standard Cmos Features Setup Menu

    IDE Primary Master / Slave and IDE Secondary Master / Slave: These items have a sub-menu to let you choose further options. You can refer to figure 3-3B to check what options are available. Figure 3-3B. IDE Primary Master Setup Screen Shot KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 33 Introducing the BIOS IDE HDD Auto-Detection: Press the Enter key for the BIOS to auto detect all detailed parameters of the hard disk drivers (HDD). If auto detection is successful, the correct values will be shown in the remaining items of this menu. Note ) A new IDE HDD must be first formatted, otherwise it can not read/write.
  • Page 34 Mode floppy disk drives (FDD) are 3 1/2” drives used in Japanese computer systems. If you need to access data stored in this kind of floppy, you must select this mode, and of course you must have a 3 Mode floppy drive. KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 35: Advanced Bios Features Setup Menu

    Introducing the BIOS Video: You can select the VGA modes for your video adapter, four options are available: EGA/VGA ( CGA 40 ( CGA 80 ( MONO. The default setting is EGA/VGA. Halt On: You can select which type of error will cause the system to halt. Five options are available: All Errors ( No Errors ( All, But Keyboard ( All, But Diskette ( All, But Disk/Key.
  • Page 36 Floppy ( LS120 ( HDD-0 ( SCSI ( CDROM ( HDD-1 ( HDD-2 ( HDD-3 ( ZIP100 ( LAN ( Disabled ( Back to Floppy. (KX7-333 Only) Floppy ( LS120 ( HDD-0 ( SCSI ( CDROM ( HDD-1 ( HDD-2 ( HDD-3 ( ZIP100 ( LAN ( ATA133RAID ( Disabled ( Back to Floppy.
  • Page 37 Introducing the BIOS 3-11 Boot Up Floppy Seek: When the computer boots up, the BIOS detects if the system has a FDD or not. When this item is set to Enabled, if the BIOS detects no floppy drive, it will display a floppy disk drive error message. If this item is disabled, the BIOS will skip this test.
  • Page 38 15. The default setting is 0. Small Logo(EPA) Show: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. If you set to Enabled, when computer reboot then you can see the EPA logo on the up right corner of the screen. KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 39: Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu

    Introducing the BIOS 3-13 3-4. Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu The Chipset Features Setup Menu is used to modify the contents of the buffers in the chipset on the motherboard. Since the parameters of the buffers are closely related to hardware, if the setup is not correct or is false, the motherboard will become unstable or you will not be able to boot up.
  • Page 40 SPD data and automatically set the DRAM running speed to the value stored in it. Note The display of this item might be different when you installed the different type of DDR SDRAM. We just show you an example here. KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 41: Bank Interleave

    Introducing the BIOS 3-15 What’s SPD? SPD (Serial Presence Detect) is a feature available on a number of SDRAM/DDR SDRAM DIMM modules that solves industry-wide compatibility problems by making it easier for the BIOS to properly configure the system to fit SDRAM performance profiles. The SPD device is a small serial EEPROM chip that stores various information about the DIMM module’s size, speed, voltage, drive strength, latency timing and the number of row and column addresses.
  • Page 42 DRAM access time cycle. 2T gives you quicker DRAM access time than 3T; 3T is a general DRAM setting. DRAM Queue Depth: Three options are available: 2 Level ( 3 Level ( 4 level. The default setting is 4 Level. This item sets DRAM queue depth to accommodate maximum memory throughput. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 43 Introducing the BIOS 3-17 DRAM Command Rate: Two options are available: 2T Command or 1T Command. The default setting is 2T Command. When the host (northbridge) locates the desired memory address, it then processes the wait state of commands. Set it to 2T Command for system compatibility or to 1T Command for system performance.
  • Page 44 Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. This implements a single delay when reading to the AGP Bus. When you set it to Enabled, two-wait states are used by the system, allowing for greater stability. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 45 Introducing the BIOS 3-19 CPU & PCI Bus Control: This item can let you sets several items concerning the PCI parameters. If you do not understand what each item does, please keep the default settings as well. Wrong settings will cause system unstablity. Figure 3-5E.
  • Page 46 Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. When you select Enable, you get faster video RAM executing speed via the L2 cache. You must check your VGA adapter manual to find out if any compatibility problems will occur. KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 47: Integrated Peripherals

    Introducing the BIOS 3-21 3-5. Integrated Peripherals In this menu, you can change the onboard I/O device, I/O port address and other hardware settings. Figure 3-6A. Integrated Peripherals Menu Default Screen VIA OnChip IDE Device: This item can let you sets several items concerning the VIA OnChip IDE device parameters. Figure 3-6B.
  • Page 48 IDE device data transfer rate. However, it does not mean that the highest MODE value can be selected. You first have to be sure that your IDE device supports this MODE. Otherwise, the hard disk will not be able to operate normally. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 49 Introducing the BIOS 3-23 Super IO Device: This item can let you sets several items concerning the Super I/O device parameters. Figure 3-6C. Super IO Device Screen Onboard FDD Controller: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. This is used to enable or disable the Onboard FDD Controller.
  • Page 50 “No” and “Yes” to represent this item, you should set it to the same setting as the KX7-333/KX7-333R. This means that you should set it to “No, Yes” in order to match the transfer and receiving speed. If you fail to do so, you will not get an IR connection between the KX7-333/KX7-333R and the other computer.

  • Page 51: Power Management Setup Menu

    Introducing the BIOS 3-25 Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu Here: Init Display First: Two options are available: PCI Slot or AGP. The default setting is PCI Slot. When you install more than one display card, you can choose either a PCI display card (PCI Slot) or an AGP display card (AGP) to display the boot-up screen.
  • Page 52 ! Support for multiple wake-up events (see Table 3-6-1). ! Support for a front panel power and sleep mode switch. Table 3-6-2 describes the system states based on how long the power switch is pressed, depending on how ACPI is configured with an ACPI-aware operating system. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 53 Introducing the BIOS 3-27 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based on user preferences and knowledge of how devices are being used by applications.
  • Page 54 If you set it to On, when power returns, whatever state your computer was in before the power failure, the system will always turn on. If you set it to Auto, when the power returns, the computer return to the previous power state. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 55 Introducing the BIOS 3-29 IRQ/Event Activity Detect: The following is a list of IRQ’s (Interrupt ReQuests) and list of the events. When an I/O device wants to gain the attention of the operating system, it causes an IRQ or event to occur. When the operating system is ready to respond to the request, it interrupts itself and performs the service.
  • Page 56 Doze, Standby and Suspend modes) and after there has been no activity during this time period, any event will cause the computer to re-count the time elapsed. Resume events are operations or signals that cause the computer to resume time counting. Figure 3-7C. IRQ Activity Monitoring Setup Menu KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 57: Pnp/Pci Configurations Setup Menu

    Introducing the BIOS 3-31 All Interrupt Event: Two items available: Off or Manual. The default setting is Manual. When you set this item to Manual, the following IRQ events will be available for adjustment. When set to Disabled, activity will neither prevent the system from going into a power management mode nor awaken it.
  • Page 58 IRQ Resources: If you have trouble in assigning the interrupt resources automatically, you can select Manual to set which IRQis assigned to which PCI device or reserve it. See the screen shot below. Figure 3-8B. IRQ Resources Setup Menu KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 59 Introducing the BIOS 3-33 PCI /VGA Palette Snoop: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. 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.

  • Page 60: Pc Health Status

    You can set the warning and shutdown temperatures 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. We call it the PC Health Status. Figure 3-9. PC Health Status Screen Shot KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 61: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Introducing the BIOS 3-35 Temperature Warning: Eight options are available: Disabled ( 50℃/122℉ ( 53℃/127℉ ( 56℃/133℉ ( 60℃/140℉ ( 63℃/145℉ ( 66℃/151℉ ( 70℃/158℉. The default setting is Disabled. You can set the processor warning temperature here. If the processor temperature exceeds the settings value, the system will give you an alarm message or sound to remind you that the processor is overheating.

  • Page 62: Set Password

    Pressing <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation: Quit without saving (Y/N)? Y This allows you to exit Setup without storing in CMOS any change. The previous selections remain in effect. This exits the Setup utility and restarts your computer. KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 63: Chapter 4. Raid Setting Guide

    RAID Setting Guide Chapter 4. RAID Setting Guide For detail RAID introduce and concept, you can found it on our WEB site “Technological Terms”, or you can search the concerning information on Internet. We do not description it on this manual. 4-1.

  • Page 64: The Bios Setting Menu

    RAID 1 (mirroring) array, please be sure which hard disk is the source disk and which one is the destination disk. If you make a mistake, you may copy the blank data to the source disk, which will result in both hard disks becoming blank! KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 65 RAID Setting Guide 4-3-1. OPTION 1: Create Array This item allows you to create a RAID array. After you had selected the function from the main menu, press the <Enter> key to enter the sub menu as shown below: Array Mode: This item allows you to select the appropriate RAID mode for the desired array.
  • Page 66 RAID system. If you choose create the RAID system, then you can select the spare disk you want to creat. In the validated channel status zone, select the spare disk to be added and press <Enter> to confirm. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 67 RAID Setting Guide Delete Spare: In the menu zone, select item “3. Create/Delete Spare” and press <Enter> to confirm. In the validated channel status zone, select the spare disk to be removed and press <Enter> to confirm. Note You can creat more than one spare disk in the system, if you want to removed them, do the step mentioned in “Delete Spare”...
  • Page 68 Chapter 4 KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 69: Chapter 5. Dos

    HPT 372 Driver Installation Chapter 5. HPT 372 Driver Installation Here we will show you the driver installation procedure under various operating systems. ® 5-1. DOS ® ® This IDE RAID BIOS supports DOS 5.x (or above) and Windows 3.1x without the software driver. ®...
  • Page 70 Step 9: After rebooting the system, go to the “Control Panel” ( “System Properties” ( “Device Manager”. Now you can see that the new driver is installed under the item “SCSI controllers”. Step 7. Windows has completed installing the driver. Click “Finish” to end the installation. KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 71: Windows 2000

    HPT 372 Driver Installation ® 5-3. Windows 2000 Step 1: Insert the KX series CD into your CD-ROM drive. It should execute the program automatically. If not, you can go to the CD location and execute the execution file at the main directory of the CD.
  • Page 72 “S” key to add a device. 2. Press “S” key, and insert the HPT 372 driver diskette. Press <Enter> when prompted and allow ® Windows 2000 to install the HPT 372 drivers. ® 3. Windows 2000 will continue and complete the installation procedure. KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 73: Chapter 6. Hpt 372 Raid Management Software Installation Guide For Windows ® 2000

    ® HPT 372 RAID Management Software Installation Guide for Windows 2000 Chapter 6. HPT 372 RAID Management Software ® Installation Guide for Windows 2000 In order to enable the on-screen monitoring function displaying disk array device information, you may install the “HPT 37X RAID Administrator” onto your system. The main features of this administrator are described below: 1.
  • Page 74 Click “Next>” to go on. Step 10: After the system restart, you can run this “HighPoint ATA RAID Management Software” program show at above. Step 7: The system will start copying files. You can see the percentage bar on the screen. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 75 ® HPT 372 RAID Management Software Installation Guide for Windows 2000 This screen show you the first screen you will see This is the “View” Menu screen. when you starting the software. For detailed information of this software, you can refer to the “Help”...
  • Page 76 Chapter 6 KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 77: Appendix A. Via 4 In 1 Drivers Installation For Windows

    ® ® VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Installation for Windows 98 SE & Windows 2000 Appendix A. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Installation for ® ® Windows 98 SE & Windows 2000 ® ® After you’ve installed Windows 98 SE or Windows 2000, you will need to install the VIA 4 in 1 drivers.
  • Page 78 “Quickly Install” to install the VIA 4-in-1 drivers. If you choose “Quickly Install” mode, this driver will automatically detect and install the latest 4-in-1 drivers. For users who are upgrading VIA Drivers, we recommend installing the 4-in-1 using the KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 79: Se & Windows ® 2000

    ® ® VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Installation for Windows 98 SE & Windows 2000 Step 7: Choose the “Install VIA ATAPI Step 9: Choose “Install VIA AGP VxD in Vendor Support Driver” then click the “Next>” Turbo mode”, and then click the “Next>” button. ®...
  • Page 80 If the prompt dialogue box asks you to ® put the Windows 98 SE CD into the CD-ROM drive, just ignore this message and let it go to the next process. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 81 ® ® VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Installation for Windows 98 SE & Windows 2000 Step 13: You can then check the “System Properties” see that the devices are properly installed. ® (Windows 98 SE) Step 11: You can then check the “Device Manager” to see that the devices are properly installed. ®...
  • Page 82 Appendix A KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 83: Appendix B. Installing The Hardware Monitor System

    Installing The Hardware Monitor System Appendix B. Installing The Hardware Monitor System The Hardware Monitor System is a self-diagnostic system for PCs. It will protect PC hardware by monitoring several critical items including power supply voltage, CPU and system fan speeds, and CPU and system temperatures.
  • Page 84 Appendix B Then wizard will extract the files need to install. You will see the install shell wizard active. The welcome screen and its dialogue box will appear. Click the “Next>” button to go on. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 85 Installing The Hardware Monitor System Now you can choose the destination location where you want to install the drivers. We suggest that you use the default folder as the destination location. After checking the folder click “Next>” button. You can choose the name of the program folder. We suggest you use the default program folder name.
  • Page 86 You can select the program from Start toolbar, and then choose Programs. You will see the item called “Winbond” ! “Hardware Doctor”. Click it, and you will be able to see the screen below. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 87 Installing The Hardware Monitor System This screen shows the hardware monitor system screen. It shows information about system temperature, voltages and fan speed. Some items can let you set the warning range; you can optimize values by setting them in accordance your system. User’s Manual...
  • Page 88 Appendix B KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 89 BIOS Update Guide Appendix C. BIOS Update Guide We will use the SE6 motherboard as an example. All other models follow the same process. (The motherboard photo we show you below is SX7-533) 1. Know your motherboard’s PCB version number. You can find it at the front or back of the motherboard.
  • Page 90 4. Double click the download file-it will self-extract to awdflash.exe and .bin files. 5. Make a bootable floppy disk and copy the necessary files onto it. You may make a floppy disk bootable either in Explorer or in the DOS prompt mode. KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 91 BIOS Update Guide After formatting and transferring the system to the floppy disk, copy two files into it. One is the BIOS flash utility “awdflash.exe” and the other is the decompressed BIOS “.bin” file. 6. Boot off floppy disk. User’s Manual...
  • Page 92 Note Please do not use the Award flash memory writer version that earlier than Version 7.52C to flash your KX7-333/KX7-333R motherboard BIOS. Otherwise, it may cause flash fail or un-anticipate problems. Note During the updating, the progress will be measured by white blocks. The last four blue blocks of the flash update process represent the “BIOS boot block”.

  • Page 93: Motherboard Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Appendix D. 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 94 To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, refer to the step-by-step instructions given below: . Model Name: Note the model number given in your user’s manual. For example: KX7-333, KX7-333R, SD7-533, KR7A, KR7A-RAID, etc. . Motherboard PCB Version: Note the motherboard PCB version labeled on the motherboard slot or back side as “Rev:*.**”.
  • Page 95 Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) . OS/Applications: Indicate the operating system and the applications you are running on the system. ® ® ® For example: Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows XP, etc. . Processor Type: Indicate the brand and the speed (MHz) of your CPU. ™...
  • Page 96 Appendix D Note Items between the “*” are absolutely necessary. KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 97: Raid Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) RAID Troubleshooting Q & A: Q: May I use hard drives with different capacity or transfer mode? A: In order to get optimized performance, we suggest using hard drives with the same model. Q: How to assign a booting device? A: You may press <Ctrl>...
  • Page 98 4. Do always use 80 conductor cables please. 5. Don’t connect any ATAPI devices (CD-ROM, LS-120, MO, ZIP etc.) on the RAID card please. 6. For the best performance result, please do use the Ultra DMA 66/100/133 Hard Disks. KX7-333/KX7-333R...

  • Page 99: Technical Support Form

    Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Technical Support Form ! Phone Number: ! Company Name: " Contact Person: # Fax Number: " E-mail Address: BIOS ID & Part Number * Model Name Motherboard PCB Version Driver Version OS/Applications Hardware Name Brand Specifications Processor Type IDE1 Hard Disk Drive IDE2...
  • Page 100 Appendix D KX7-333/KX7-333R...
  • Page 101 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. For hot topics check out our HOT FAQ! 4.
  • Page 102 5. 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 103 You should be able to get RMA service there. 6. 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.
  • Page 104 Appendix E KX7-333/KX7-333R...

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