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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.
Schneller Installation Führer Schneller Installation Führer 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.
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Schneller Installation Führer 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.
Guide Rapide d'Installation Guide Rapide d'Installation 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...
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Guide Rapide d'Installation 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.
Быстро Направляющий выступ Установки Быстро Направляющий выступ Установки 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...
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Быстро Направляющий выступ Установки 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 короткие...
Guida Rapida Dell'Installazione Guida Rapida Dell'Installazione 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.
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Guida Rapida Dell'Installazione 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. Innanzi tutto è...
Onboard 2 channels of Serial ATA 150MB/s data transfer rate via ICH5 South Bridge (IS7-E/IS7-M/IS7-E2/IS7-V2) 7. USB 2.0 • 8x USB 2.0 ports support 480 Mb/s data transfer rate 8. IEEE 1394 • Supports IEEE 1394a at 400/200/100 Mb/s data transfer rate (IS7-G/IS7) User’s Manual...
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.
Chapter 2 ® 2-2. Install Pentium 4 CPU and Heatsink Supporting-Base This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion ® ® Force) Socket 478 to install Intel Pentium CPU. The CPU you bought should have a kit of heatsink and cooling fan along with. If that’s not ®...
Hardware Setup 2-3. Install System Memory IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E/IS7-M: 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: •...
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Chapter 2 IS7-E2/IS7-V2: This motherboard provides 2 184-pin DDR DIMM sites for memory expansion available from minimum 128MB to maximum 2GB. IS7-E2: IS7-V2: 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 Total System Memory...
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Hardware Setup Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules. 1. Locate the DIMM slot on the board. 2. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away touching connectors. 3. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.
Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything. (1). ATX Power Input Connectors This motherboard provides two power connectors to connect to an ATX12V power supply with 300W, 20A +5VDC, and 720mA +5VSB capacity at least. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M: IS7-E2: IS7-V2: IS7 Series...
• NBFAN1: Chipset Fan Power Connector • SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector • AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M: IS7-E2: IS7-V2: User’s Manual...
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. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M: IS7-E2: IS7-V2 WARNING: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory.
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 IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-E2: IS7-V2 User’s Manual...
• To use the audio connector at rear panel, disconnect the extension cable, attach the jumpers back at pin 5-6, and pin 9-10 (default setting). IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M: Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Audio Mic.
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Hardware Setup 2-11 IS7-E2: IS7-V2 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 User’s Manual...
LED connection. Please pay attention to connect these headers. A wrong orientation will only cause the LED not lighting, but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M: IS7-E2: IS7-V2:...
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Hardware Setup 2-13 • HLED (Pin 1, 3): Connects to the HDD LED cable of chassis front panel. • RST (Pin 5, 7): Connects to the Reset Switch cable of chassis front panel. • SPK (Pin 15, 17, 19, 21): Connects to the System Speaker cable of chassis.
2-14 Chapter 2 (7). Infrared Device Header This header connects to an optional IR device attached to chassis. This motherboard supports standard IR transfer rates. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M: IS7 Series...
Hardware Setup 2-15 (8). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers These headers each provide one additional IEEE1394 port connection through an extension cable and bracket. IS7-G/IS7: Pin Assignment Pin Assignment TPA0 + TPA0 - TPB0 + TPB0 - +12V +12V User’s Manual...
2-16 Chapter 2 (9). 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. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M: IS7-E2: IS7-V2: IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E/IS7-M IS7-E2/IS7-V2 Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Data0 - Data1 -...
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. If more than one master simultaneously tries to control the bus, an arbitration procedure decides which master gets priority. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M: IS7-E2: IS7-V2: User’s Manual...
2-18 Chapter 2 (11). Internal Audio Connectors These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M: IS7 Series...
Chapter 2 (12). Accelerated Graphics Port Slot This slot supports an optional AGP graphics card up to AGP 4X/8X mode. ATTENTION: This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Use only 1.5V or 0.8V AGP cards. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M: IS7-E2: IS7-V2:...
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. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M/IS7-E2/IS7-V2: IS7-M:...
2-22 Chapter 2 (14). IDE Connectors IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M: IS7-E2: IS7-V2: 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...
Hardware Setup 2-23 (15). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: (SATA3 and SATA4 are for IS7-G only) IS7-M: User’s Manual...
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SATA Only / IDE Disabled For IS7-G: SATA3 and SATA4 are controlled by Silicon Image PCI Chip. To enable the SATA3 and SATA4 controller, you have to enable the item “Serial ATA Controller” first in the BIOS menu of “Onboard PCI Device”.
Hardware Setup 2-25 (16). Status Indicator • 5VSB: This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source. • VCC: This LED lights up when the system power is on. IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E: IS7-M: User’s Manual...
COM1: Connects to external modem, mouse or other devices that support this communication protocol. • OPT1: This connector provides an S/PDIF-In connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. (IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E) • OPT2: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. (IS7-G/IS7/IS7-E) •...
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F.L./F.R. (Front Left / Front Right): Connects to the front left and front right channel in the 5.1-channel or regular 2-channel audio system. • IEEE1394: Connects to devices of IEEE1394 protocol. (IS7-G/IS7) • LAN: Connects to Local Area Network. •...
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”.
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.
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Select [PSB800] for CPU of 200MHz FSB frequency. DRAM Ratio (CPU:DRAM): This item determines the frequency ratio between CPU and DRAM. AGP Ratio (CPU:AGP:PCI): (For IS7-G, IS7, IS7-E, and IS7-M only) This item determines the ratio among CPU, AGP, and PCI. Fixed AGP/PCI Frequency: This item determines the AGP/PCI bus frequency.
Chapter 3 3-2. Standard CMOS Features This section contains the basic configuration parameters of the BIOS. These parameters include date, hour, VGA card, FDD, and HDD settings. Date (mm:dd:yy): This item sets the date you specify (usually the current date) in the format of [Month], [Date], and [Year]. Time (hh:mm:ss): This item sets the time you specify (usually the current time) in the format of [Hour], [Minute], and [Second].
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Leave this item to its default [Disabled] setting if you are not using this Japanese standard floppy drive. Video: (For IS7-G, IS7, IS7-E, and IS7-M only) This item selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system monitor.
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Chapter 3 [EGA/VGA]: (Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array) For EGA, VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters. [CGA 40]: (Color Graphics Adapter) Power up in 40-column mode. [CGA 80]: (Color Graphics Adapter) Power up in 80-column mode. [Mono]: (Monochrome adapter) Includes high-resolution monochrome adapters. Halt On: This item determines whether the system stops if an error is detected during system boot-up.
This item functions only when there is the option of [Hard Disk] in any one of the First/Second/Third Boot Device items. Bootable Add-in Device: (For IS7-G and IS7 only) This item allows you to select the add-in device among the [PCI Slot Device], [OnChip SATA], and [Onboard SATA] channel to serve as the bootable device listed in the item “Hard Disk Boot Priority”.
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Leave this item to its default setting. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB: (For IS7-G, IS7, IS7-E, and IS7-M only) 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.
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BIOS Setup 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. 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.
DRAM RAS# Precharge: This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DRAM. System BIOS Cacheable: (For IS7-G, IS7, IS7-E, and IS7-M only) When set to [Enabled], accesses to the system BIOS ROM addressed at F0000H-FFFFFH are cached, provided that the cache controller is enabled.
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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. Game Accelerator: (For IS7-G and IS7 only) This item selects the mode for Game Accelerator among the options of [Auto], [Turbo], [Street Racer], and [F1].
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. Master/Slave Drive PIO Mode (For IS7-G, IS7, IS7-E, and IS7-M only) The PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the complete task, rather than having the BIOS issue a series of commands to affect a transfer to or from the disk drive.
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BIOS Setup 3-13 Master/Slave Drive Ultra DMA (For IS7-G, IS7, IS7-E, and IS7-M only) 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.
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3-14 Chapter 3 Serial ATA 1 Mode / Serial ATA 2 Mode: This item determines the function mode for Serial ATA Port 1 (i.e. The SATA1 connector in this model) and Serial ATA Port 2 (i.e. The SATA2 connector in this model). Both SATA1 and SATA2 will be served each as one single IDE connector after selected as the following modes: Serial ATA Port 1 Serial ATA Port 2...
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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.
Serial Port. [Disabled]: Disables the onboard Serial Port. Onboard IR Port: (For IS7-G, IS7, IS7-E, and IS7-M only) This item determines which I/O addresses the onboard IR Port controller will access. [Auto]: The system automatically select an I/O address for the onboard IR Port.
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BIOS Setup 3-17 UR2 Duplex Mode: This item selects the duplex mode required by the IR device connected to the IR port. Full-duplex mode permits simultaneous two-direction transmission. Half-duplex mode permits transmission in one direction only at a time. Refer to your IR KIT user's guide to find out which setting is correct. Onboard Parallel Port: This item specifies the I/O address used by the parallel port.
Chapter 3 Onboard PCI Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: IEEE 1394 Controller: (For IS7-G and IS7 only) This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller. Serial ATA Controller: (For IS7-G only) 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.
BIOS Setup 3-19 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.
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[Keyboard 98]: Use the power-on button on the “Keyboard 98” compatible keyboard to power on the system. NOTE: (For IS7-G, IS7, IS7-E, IS7-E2, and IS7-V2 only) To enable this “Power On” function, the wake-up header of [PS2-PWR1], [USB-PWR1], [USB-PWR2] must be set to [Enabled] position. Please refer to the configuration of “Wake-up Header”...
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BIOS Setup 3-21 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 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.
[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: (For IS7-G, IS7, IS7-E, and IS7-M only) This item assigns an IRQ for the VGA card installed. IS7 Series...
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[Enabled]: Automatically assign an IRQ for the VGA card installed. [Disabled]: The IRQ that was previously occupied by the VGA card will be available for new device. Allocate IRQ To USB: (For IS7-G, IS7, IS7-E, and IS7-M only) This item assigns an IRQ for the USB device connected.
When set to [Enabled], the system will be shut down if the CPU fan is not running. CPU FanEQ Speed Control: (For IS7-G, IS7, IS7-E, and IS7-E2 only) This item allows you to control the CPU fan speed down to a specific percentage.
BIOS Setup 3-25 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.
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.
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Appendix A Appendix A IS7 Series IS7 Series...
Install Intel Application Accelerator RAID (IS7-G, IS7) Appendix B. Install Intel Application Accelerator RAID (IS7-G, IS7) 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.
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Appendix B Click [Next]. Click [Finish] to complete setup. IS7 Series...
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BIOS Update Guide Intel Serial ATA RAID Create RAID Volume Configuration Utility (IS7-G, This item allows you to create a RAID array. IS7) 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.
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Appendix B Delete RAID Volume Reset Disks to Non-RAID This item allows you to remove a RAID Array. This item allows you to reset all RAID data. Type <Y> if you want to reset all RAID data. • Press <↑↓> (up, down arrow) to select the RAID array you want to delete.
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.
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Install LAN Driver Appendix D. Install LAN Driver In spite of the various LAN chips that may be utilized on i865 (i848) series motherboard, the Driver & Utility CD came packed with this motherboard detects the one you have automatically. To install the LAN driver, please insert the Driver &...
Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver (IS7-G) Appendix E. Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver (IS7-G) 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.
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Appendix E 9. To run the [SATARaid] application, click 6. Click [Finish]. [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.
Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver (IS7-G) 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 (IS7-G) before starting to create the RAID array.
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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.
Install VGA Driver (IS7-M) Appendix F. Install VGA Driver (IS7-M) 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.
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Install USB 2.0 Driver Appendix G. 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.
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ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) Appendix H. 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 &...
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Appendix H 5. Execute the ABIT EQ by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [Programs] [ABIT] [ABIT EQ]. 6. This screen appears. ABIT EQ shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well. (The item names in this screen shot are for reference only, may not be exactly the same as what you see on your monitor.)
ABIT FlashMenu is the most stable Windows-based BIOS flash available. No more worries from crashing. With one click of BIOS updating, ABIT users can flash their BIOS more easily and in less time. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system.
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Appendix I 6. This FlashMenu screen appears. You can easily update the BIOS from clicking [Update From File], [One Click LiveUpdate], or [LiveUpdate Step by Step] button. IS7 Series...
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.
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Appendix J 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.
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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: IS7-G, IS7, IS7-E, IS7-E2, IS7-M, IS7-V2 . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”.
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: IS7 Series...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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