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BD7III
Socket 478 System Board
User's Manual
4200-0393-01
Rev. 1.00

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  • Page 1 BD7III Socket 478 System Board User’s Manual 4200-0393-01 Rev. 1.00...
  • 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. BD7III...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents 快速安裝指引 .................... 1 クイックインストールガイド..............3 Schnellinstallationsanleitung..............5 Guide d’Installation Rapide ..............7 Краткое руководство по установке ............. 9 Guida all’installazione veloce ..............11 Chapter 1. Introduction ................1-1 1-1. Features & Specifications ................1-1 1-2. Layout Diagram ..................1-2 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..............
  • Page 4 Install Audio Driver ................. C-1 Appendix D. Install LAN Driver ................D-1 Appendix E. Install USB 2.0 Driver ..............E-1 Appendix F. ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) ........F-1 Appendix G. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)..........G-1 Appendix H. How to Get Technical Support ............H-1 BD7III...

  • Page 5: 快速安裝指引

    快速安裝指引 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： User’s Manual...
  • Page 6 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 BD7III...

  • Page 7: クイックインストールガイド

    クイックインストールガイド クイックインストールガイド ZIF ( ® ® ) Socket 478 Intel Pentium ® Pentium Socket 478 ® Pentium User’s Manual...
  • Page 8 クイックインストールガイド DIMM 2. DIMM DIMM DIMM 5. DIMM SCSI ATX12V 出 ATX12V 奥 着 BIOS ハ ウ 了 BIOS Setup 移 BD7III...

  • Page 9: Schnellinstallationsanleitung

    Schnellinstallationsanleitung 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 Denken Sie daran, den Anschluss des ATX-Netzteils fest in das Ende mit dem ATX12V-Anschluss zu drücken, um eine feste Verbindung zu garantieren. BIOS-Setup Schalten Sie nach der vervollständigten Hardwareinstallation den Computer ein und gehen zur Option im BIOS, um die Prozessorparameter einzustellen. Für detaillierte Informationen beziehen Sie sich bitte auf das vollständige Benutzerhandbuch. BD7III...

  • Page 11: Guide D'installation Rapide

    Guide d’Installation Rapide 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 12 ATX12V pour assurer une bonne connexion. Configuration du BIOS Une fois le matériel installé complètement, démarrez l'ordinateur et allez sur l'item dans le BIOS pour configurer les paramètres du processeur. Pour les informations détaillées, veuillez vous référer à la version complète du manuel utilisateur. BD7III...

  • Page 13: Краткое Руководство По Установке

    Краткое руководство по установке Краткое руководство по установке 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 в настройке компьютерной системы. Установка...
  • Page 14 Обратите внимание, разъем блока питания ATX необходимо вставить в разъем ATX12V до упора, чтобы обеспечить надежное соединение. Настройка BIOS По окончании установки аппаратуры включите питание и перейдите в меню BIOS Setup, чтобы настроить параметры процессора. За более подробной информацией обращайтесь к руководству пользователя. BD7III...

  • Page 15: Guida All'installazione Veloce

    Guida all’installazione veloce Guida all’installazione veloce 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. Se questa è la prima volta che si cerca di installare un sistema, si consiglia di leggere, innanzi tutto, la versione integrale del manuale oppure di chiedere aiuto ad un tecnico per l’installazione.
  • Page 16 ATX al connettore ATX12V, assicurando così un buon collegamento. Impostazione BIOS Quando l’hardware è stato installato completamente, accendere il computer ed andare alla voce BIOS per impostare i parametri del processore. Per informazioni dettagliate si prega di fare riferimento alla versione integrale del Manuale utente. BD7III...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU • Supports Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 processor with 533/400 MHz FSB • Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 2. Chipset • Intel 82845E (MCH) + 82801DB (ICH4) • Supports Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) 3.

  • Page 18: Layout Diagram

    Chapter 1 1-2. Layout Diagram BD7III...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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. BD7III...

  • Page 21: Install System Memory

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

  • Page 22: Connectors, Headers And Switches

    ATX Power Input Connectors The Pentium 4 requires a power supplier different from the regular one. It’s a newly designed ATX12V power with 300W, 20A +5VDC capacity at least for heavily loaded system, and 720mA +5VSB at least for supporting Wake-On-LAN feature. BD7III...

  • Page 23: Fan Connectors

    Hardware Setup (2). FAN Connectors These 3-pin connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. The CPU must be kept cool by using a powerful fan with heatsink. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the CPU fan. •...

  • Page 24: Cmos Memory Clearing Header

    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. Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormally or malfunction. BD7III...

  • Page 25: Front Panel Audio Connection Header

    Hardware Setup (4). Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. • To use the audio connector at front panel, remove all the jumpers on this header, and then connect to front panel by the extension cable provided with the chassis. •...

  • Page 26: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

    Connects to the Suspend LED cable (if there is one) of chassis front panel. • PWR-ON (Pin 6, 8): Connects to the Power Switch cable of chassis front panel. • PLED (Pin 16, 18, 20): Connects to the Power LED cable of chassis front panel. BD7III...

  • Page 27: Additional Usb Port Headers

    Hardware Setup (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 User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: System Management Bus Headers

    If more than one master simultaneously tries to control the bus, an arbitration procedure decides which master gets priority. (8). Internal Audio Connectors These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. BD7III...

  • Page 29: Accelerated Graphics Port Slot

    Hardware Setup 2-11 (9). Accelerated Graphics Port Slot This slot supports an optional AGP graphics card up to AGP 4X mode. Please refer to our Web site for more information on graphics cards. ATTENTION: This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Use only 1.5V AGP cards. (10).

  • Page 30: Floppy Disk Drive Connector

    2. Install the other end(s) of ribbon cable into the disk drive connector(s). The colored edge of the ribbon cable should be also aligned with pin-1 of disk drive connector. The endmost connector should be attached to the drive designated as Drive A. BD7III...

  • Page 31: Ide Connectors

    Hardware Setup 2-13 (12). IDE Connectors This motherboard provides two IDE ports to connect up to four IDE drives at Ultra ATA/100 mode by Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables. Each cable has 40-pin 80-conductor and three connectors, providing two hard drives connection with motherboard. Connect the single end (blue connector) at the longer length of ribbon cable to the IDE port on motherboard, and the other two ends (gray and black connector) at the shorter length of the ribbon cable to the connectors on hard drives.

  • Page 32: Back Panel Connectors

    JK2 (Line In): Connects to the line out from external audio sources. • JK1 (Mic In): Connects to the plug from external microphone. • LAN: Connects to Local Area Network. • USB1: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc. BD7III...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Standard Cmos Features

    IDE Primary Master/Slave, IDE Secondary Master/Slave: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: 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. BD7III...
  • Page 35 BIOS Setup IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE drive you are using. If you want to define your own drive by yourself, set it to [Manual] and make sure you fully understand the meaning of the parameters.
  • Page 36 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. BD7III...

  • Page 37: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup 3-2. Advanced BIOS Features Hyper-Threading Technology This item is used to enable the functionality of the processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and will appear only when using such processor. The Hyper-Threading Technology helps your PC work more efficiently by maximizing processor resources and enabling a single processor to run two separate threads of software simultaneously, bringing forth greater performance and system responsiveness when running multiple applications at once.
  • Page 38 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. BD7III...

  • Page 39: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup 3-3. Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable: This item sets the optimal timings for the following four items, depending on the memory module you are using. The default setting “By SPD” configures these four items by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.
  • Page 40 PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. AGP Data Transfer Rate: This item selects the data transfer rate of AGP device. A higher rate delivers faster and better graphics to your system. Make sure your graphics card supports the mode you select. BD7III...

  • Page 41: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup 3-4. Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Device(s): Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: IDE Bus Master: This option enables or disables the IDE Bus Master controller. OnChip IDE-1 Controller: This item allows you to enable or disable the primary and secondary IDE controller. Select [Disabled] if you want to add a different hard drive controller.
  • Page 42 Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu: Init Display First: This item selects to initialize AGP or PCI Slot first when the system boots. [AGP]: When the system boots, it will first initialize AGP. [PCI Slot]: When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI. BD7III...
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup 3-11 Onboard PCI Device(s): Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: LAN Controller: This option enables or disables the LAN controller. LAN Boot ROM: This item allows you to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly.
  • Page 44 [ECP+EPP]: Allows parallel port operation at ECP and EPP mode. EPP Mode Select: This item selects the EPP mode. ECP Mode Use DMA: This item selects the DMA channel of the parallel port. BD7III...

  • Page 45: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup 3-13 3-5. 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 46 KB Power ON Password: This item sets the password required in order to power on your computer. 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. BD7III...
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup 3-15 Hot Key Power ON: This item powers on the system by pressing <Ctrl> key plus one of each function key (<F1> ~ <F12>) simultaneously. Restore On AC After 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.

  • Page 48: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved]. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: This item determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not. [Enabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA. [Disabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards do not work with PCI/VGA. BD7III...
  • Page 49 BIOS Setup 3-17 PCI Latency Timer(CLK): This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth.

  • Page 50: Pc Health Status

    NOTE: The hardware monitoring features for temperatures, fans and voltages will occupy the I/O address from 294H to 297H. If you have a network adapter, sound card or other add-on cards that might use those I/O addresses, please adjust your add-on card I/O address to avoid using these addresses. BD7III...

  • Page 51: Frequency Control

    BIOS Setup 3-19 3-8. Frequency Control CPU Host/AGP/PCI Clock: This item determines the ratio among CPU, AGP, and PCI. CPU Clock Ratio: This item selects the multiplier factors for your CPU if it is not locked. Memory Freq. (CPU:DRAM): This item determines the frequency ratio between CPU and DRAM. User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. 3-12. Save & Exit Setup This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu. 3-13. Exit Without Saving This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any change. BD7III...

  • Page 53: 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 2000 operating system.
  • Page 54 Appendix A Appendix A BD7III BD7III...

  • Page 55: Appendix B. Install Intel Application Accelerator

    Install Intel Application Accelerator Appendix B. Install Intel Application Accelerator The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 2000 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 56 Appendix B Appendix B BD7III BD7III...

  • Page 57: 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 2000 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 58 Appendix C Appendix C BD7III BD7III...

  • Page 59: 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 2000 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 60 Appendix D Appendix D BD7III BD7III...

  • Page 61: Appendix E. Install Usb 2.0 Driver

    Install USB 2.0 Driver Appendix E. 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 62 Appendix E Appendix E BD7III BD7III...

  • Page 63: Appendix F. Abit Eq (The Hardware Doctor Utility

    ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) Appendix F. ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) ABIT EQ is a self-diagnostic system for PC based on motherboards designed and manufactured by ABIT Computer Corporation. It will protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of Power Supply Voltage, CPU &...
  • Page 64 Appendix F 6. This screen appears. ABIT EQ shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well. BD7III...

  • Page 65: Appendix G. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance

    Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Appendix G. 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 66 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”. BD7III...
  • Page 67 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: BD7III. . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”.

  • Page 68: Technical Support Form

    Appendix G 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: BD7III...

  • Page 69: Appendix H. 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 70 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 71 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 72 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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