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AT7-MAX2 Motherboard User's Manual
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AT7-MAX2..................................................................... 2-5
INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD ..............................3-1
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INTRODUCING THE BIOS .................................................4-1
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RAID SETTING GUIDE .......................................................5-1
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    AT7-MAX2 Motherboard User’s Manual Index CHAPTER 2. INTRODUCTION OF AT7-MAX2 FEATURES ....2-1 2-1. AT7-MAX2 M ............2-1 EATURES OF OTHERBOARD 2-2...................... 2-2 PECIFICATIONS 2-3..................... 2-4 HECKLIST 2-4. AT7-MAX2..............2-5 AYOUT IAGRAM FOR CHAPTER 3. INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD ......3-1 ™...

  • Page 2: Chapter 2. Introduction Of At7-Max2 Features

    This feature improves system performance and speed, especially with multimedia environment applications. The AT7-MAX2 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 3: Specifications

    Part of the MAX Motherboard Series The AT7-MAX2 is part of the MAX Series of motherboard products, offering advanced features and extraordinary value. With its legacy-free operation, ABIT’s MAX Series frees up system resources to offer users a robust, high-performance computing platform.

  • Page 4: System Bios

    Introduction of AT7-MAX2 Features 5. Ultra DMA 133/RAID HighPoint HPT 374 IDE controller Supports Ultra DMA 133MB/sec data transfer rate Supports RAID0 (Stripping mode for boosting performance) mode Supports RAID1 (Mirroring mode for data security) mode Supports RAID 0+1 (Stripping and Mirroring) mode 6.

  • Page 5: Item Checklist

    Check that your package is complete. If you discover any damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer or dealer. One ABIT AT7-MAX2 motherboard 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 One ribbon cable for 3.5”...

  • Page 6: Layout Diagram For At7-Max2

    Introduction of AT7-MAX2 Features 2-4. Layout Diagram for AT7-MAX2 Figure 2-1. AT7-MAX2 motherboard component location User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 3. Installing The Motherboard

    Installing the Motherboard Chapter 3. Installing the Motherboard This AT7-MAX2 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, future upgrade ™...

  • Page 8: Installation Of The

    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. AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 9 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 10 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. AT7-MAX2...

  • Page 11: Installing The Motherboard To The Chassis

    Installing the Motherboard 3-2. 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 12: 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. AT7-MAX2...

  • Page 13: 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 3-6 for the details. This insures the DDR DIMM module will be plugged into the socket in one way only.
  • Page 14 Chapter 3 Figure 2-7. All connectors and headers for the AT7-MAX2 First, Let’s see the headers that AT7-MAX2 uses, and what their functions are. We will show you all the connectors and headers. (1). Plug the Power connectors to the ATX1 and ATX2 Connectors...
  • Page 15 Installing the Motherboard anything to the ATX2 connector). Remember you have to push the connector from the ATX power supply firmly to the end with the ATX1 and ATX2 connectors, insuring that you have a good connection. Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation. 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.
  • Page 16 (4). 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. AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 17 USB 2.0 specifications. Otherwise, it may cause an unstable or signal error situation. (6). IEEE1 Header: IEEE 1394 Header This header is reserved for connection to the ABIT Media XP product (Optional). The Media XP can provide the total solution for the front panel connections.
  • Page 18 Otherwise, your system may work abnormally. After updating your BIOS and before boot up, please clear the CMOS first. Then put the jumper to its default position. After that, you can reboot your system and ensure that your system is working fine. AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 19 Installing the Motherboard 3-13 (8). PN1 Headers: The Headers for Chassis’s Front Panel Indicators and Switches PN1 are for switches and indicators for the chassis’s front panel, there are several functions that come from this header. You have to watch the pin position and the orientation, or you may cause LED do not light up.
  • Page 20 (9). FPIO2 Header: Front Panel Input/Output Signals Header You’ll see this header on AT7-MAX2 motherboard. This header is designed to connect the ABIT Media XP product. This header can provide the analog audio output signals for front right and front left channel.
  • Page 21 Installing the Motherboard 3-15 (10). CD1 and AUX1 Headers: CD Audio and Auxiliary audio signal input headers These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. (11). CROM: S2K Mode Select Header You can set the S2K bus, the bus between CPU and North Brige, operating mode as figure below.
  • Page 22 (gray and black connector) at the shorter length of the ribbon cable to the connectors on hard drives. AT7-MAX2’s built-in HighPoint HPT 374 chipset gives you the capability to support Ultra DMA 133. It provides two IDE channels (IDE3 & IDE4) that also support Ultra DMA 133 specifications, and it allows for four additional IDE devices in your computer system.
  • Page 23 Installing the Motherboard 3-17 Figure 2-8. Ultra DMA 66 Ribbon Cable Outline Note The Master or Slave status of the hard disk drive is set on the hard disk itself. Please refer to the hard disk drive user’s manual. To connect Ultra DMA 100 & Ultra DMA 133 devices on IDE1 to IDE4, an Ultra DMA 66 cable is required.
  • Page 24 3-18 Figure 2-9. AT7-MAX2 back panel connectors Figure 2-9 shows the AT7-MAX2 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. (15). PS/2 Keyboard Connector Attach a PS/2 keyboard connector to this 6-pin Din-connector.
  • Page 25 Installing the Motherboard 3-19 The IEEE 1394 high-speed serial bus provides enhanced PC connectivity for consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices. Such as DV recoder, DVD recording, etc. IEEE 1394 provides a Plug and Play-compatible expansion interface for the PC. The 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps and 400 Mbps transfer rates currently specified in IEEE 1394.a and the enhancements in ®...

  • Page 26: Chapter 4. Introducing The Bios

    Introducing the BIOS Chapter 4. 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 27 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. AT7-MAX2...

  • Page 28: Cpu Setup [Soft Menu Iii]

    Introducing the BIOS 4-1. 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 29 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. AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 30 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 31: Standard Cmos Features Setup Menu

    Figure 3-3A. 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). AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 32 Introducing the BIOS 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 IDE HDD Auto-Detection: When you press the <Enter>...
  • Page 33 (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. AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 34 Introducing the BIOS  Landing Zone: This is a non-data area on the disk's inner cylinder where the heads can rest when the power is turned off. The minimum number you can enter is 0, the maximum number you can enter is 65535.  Sector: The minimum segment of track length that can be assigned to stored data.

  • Page 35: Advanced Bios Features Setup Menu

    When the computer boots up, the BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in these items: floppy disk drive A, LS120, ZIP100 devices, hard drive C, SCSI hard disk drive or CD-ROM. There are ten options for the boot sequence that you can choose (The default setting is Floppy.): AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 36 Introducing the BIOS 4-11 Twelve options are available: Floppy LS120 HDD-0 SCSI CDROM HDD-1 HDD-2 HDD-3 ZIP100 ATA133RAID Disabled Back to Floppy. The default setting is Floppy. Second Boot Device: Description is the same as the First Boot Device, the default setting is HDD-0. Third Boot Device: Description is same as the First Boot Device, the default setting is CDROM.
  • Page 37 You can adjust the value to fit such devices. Larger values will give more delay time to the device. The minimum number you can enter is 0, the maximum number you can enter is 15. The default setting is 0. AT7-MAX2...

  • Page 38: Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu

    Introducing the BIOS 4-13 4-4. 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 39 If you set to By SPD, the BIOS will read the DRAM module SPD data and automatically set the DRAM running speed to the value stored in it. AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 40 Introducing the BIOS 4-15 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. 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.
  • Page 41 Two options are available: Auto or Manual. The default setting is Auto. This item can allow you to use auto or manual method to control the DIMM1 to DIMM4 command drive strength. If you set to Manual, then the next item will be available. AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 42 Introducing the BIOS 4-17 DIMM1&2 CMD Drive: 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. Adjust the drive strength for command sent to DDR SDRAM (This adjustment for DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 only).
  • Page 43 Two options are available: Auto or Manual. The default setting is Manual. Choosing Manual to key in an AGP Driving Value is described within the next section. It is recommended this field be set to Auto in order to avoid any errors in your system. AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 44 Introducing the BIOS 4-19  AGP Driving Value: This item allows you to adjust the AGP driving force. You can key in the HEX number into this section. The minimum number is 0000, and maximum number is 00FF. AGP Fast Write: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled.
  • Page 45 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. AT7-MAX2...

  • Page 46: Integrated Peripherals

    Introducing the BIOS 4-21 4-5. 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 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 47 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. AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 48 Introducing the BIOS 4-23 OnChip PCI Device: Figure 3-6C. OnChip PCI Device Screen OnChip Audio Controller: Two options are available: Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. Your motherboard has the built-in audio controller. If you set this controller to Enabled, you can use onboard audio functions. OnChip LAN Controller: Two options are available: Enabled or Disabled.
  • Page 49 Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. This motherboard has the built-in IEEE 1394 chipset that can support IEEE 1394 specifications. If you set this controller to Enabled, you can use IEEE 1394 functions. AT7-MAX2...

  • Page 50: Power Management Setup Menu

    Introducing the BIOS 4-25 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 51 Less than four seconds Power on More than four seconds Fail safe power off Less than four seconds Soft off/Suspend Sleep Less than four seconds Wake up ACPI Suspend Type: Three options are available: S1 (PowerOn-Suspend) S3 (Suspend-To-RAM) Auto. The default AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 52 Introducing the BIOS 4-27 setting is S1 (PowerOn-Suspend). POS is “Power On Suspend”, and STR is “Suspend To RAM”. Generally, ACPI has six states: System S0 state, S1 state, S2 state, S3 state, S4 state, S5 state. S1 and S3 states are described below: The S1 (POS) State (POS means Power On Suspend): While the system is in the S1 sleeping state, its behavior is as described below:...
  • Page 53 (Power off by software). This is called the power button over-ride. Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume: Three options are available: Auto No. The default setting is Auto. This item can let you choose when S3 resume active, the VGA BIOS need to be initiative or not. AT7-MAX2...

  • Page 54: Pnp/Pci Configurations Setup Menu

    Introducing the BIOS 4-29 Restore On AC Power Loss: Three options are available: Auto Power On Power Off. The default setting is Power Off. This setting lets you set the system action after a power failure. This item lets you set the system power state when power recovers.
  • Page 55 VGA card to the MPEG Card. This option can set the display inversion to black after you have used the MPEG card. Allocate IRQ to Video: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. Name the interrupt AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 56 Introducing the BIOS 4-31 request (IRQ) line assigned to the VGA on your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. You can assign an IRQ for the either PCI or AGP VGA or Disabled. Allocate IRQ to USB: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled.

  • Page 57: Pc Health Status

    These items list the current states of the CPU and environment temperatures as well as fan speeds (CPU fan and chassis fan). It cann’t be changed by the user. The following items list the voltage states of the system power. It is also unchangeable. AT7-MAX2...

  • Page 58: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Introducing the BIOS 4-33 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 the use of those addresses. 4-9.

  • Page 59: Save & Exit Setup

    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. AT7-MAX2...

  • Page 60: Chapter 5. Raid Setting Guide

    Internet. We do not description it on this manual. 5-1. The features of RAID on the AT7-MAX2 The AT7-MAX2 supports Striping (RAID 0), Mirroring (RAID 1), or Striping/Mirroring (RAID 0+1) operation. For the striping operation, the identical drives can read and write data in parallel to increase performance.

  • Page 61: 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! AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 62 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 63 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. AT7-MAX2...
  • Page 64 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”...

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