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User’s Manual About this Manual: This user’s manual contains all the information you may need for setting up this motherboard. To read the user’s manual of PDF format (readable by Adobe the “Driver & Utility CD” into the CD-ROM drive in your system.
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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.
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3.5 LAN Driver... 3-4 3.6 JMicron SATA Driver... 3-4 3.7 USB 2.0 Driver ... 3-4 3.8 ABIT μGuru Utility ... 3-5 3.9 Build Intel SATA RAID Driver Disk Under Windows Environment ... 3-6 3.10 Build JMicron SATA RAID Driver Disk Under Windows Environment ...
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5.1.1 AWARD POST Code Definitions... 5-1 5.1.2 AC2005 POST Code Definitions... 5-4 5.2 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?)... 5-5 5.2.1 Q & A ... 5-5 5.2.2 Technical Support Form... 5-8 5.2.3 Universal ABIT Contact Information ... 5-9 AB9 QuadGT...
Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear panel. Make sure the I/O shield of the chassis matches the I/O port configuration of this motherboard. You can find an I/O shield specifically designed for this motherboard in its package.
“EZ-CCMOS1”, see the section of “Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices” in this manual for detail. The C.C. POST Code appears when either the external “EZ-CCMOS1” switch or ※ the internal “CCMOS1” jumper is not set to its normal position. SHORT OPEN Pin 1~2 SHORT OPEN Pin 2~3 SHORT AB9 QuadGT...
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CAUTION: Danger of explosion may arise if the battery is incorrectly renewed. ※ Renew only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery ※ manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions. ※ AB9 QuadGT...
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 AB9 QuadGT...
ATX12V1: ATX 12V 8-Pin Power Connector This connector supplies power to CPU. The system will not start without connecting power to this one. ATX4P1: Auxiliary 12V Power Connector This connector provides an auxiliary power source for devices added on PCI Express slots. AB9 QuadGT...
Connects to the Suspend LED cable (if there is one) of chassis front panel. • PWR (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. AB9 QuadGT...
• AUXFAN1~4: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these ※ connectors. ™ 1.6.4 abit Silent OTES AB9 QuadGT Technology ™ The abit Silent OTES condenses and dissipates the heatwave generated...
1.7 Installing Hardware DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidental ※ scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the motherboard. In order to protect the contact pins, please pay attention to these notices: ※ 1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation is recommended.
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※ Nevertheless, stay alert to not touch any heatsink since a high temperature generated by the working system is still possible. AB9 QuadGT 8. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the socket. Align the four fasteners toward the four mounting holes on the motherboard.
DIMM module. Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or ※ optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly. 1-12 AB9 QuadGT...
1.7.3 PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots (Install Graphics Card) These slots support the connections of graphics cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. This motherboard provides dual PCI-Express X16 slots for one or two graphics cards installation: One PCIE graphics card installation (Normal Mode): Insert your PCIE graphics card into slot [PCIEXP1].
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6. Connect the video output to your monitor from the remaining DVI-I Female-end. The motherboard in this illustration is served for demonstration only, may not ※ be the same type or model as the one described in this user’s manual.
Make sure to configure the “Master” and “Slave” relation before connecting ※ two drives by one single ribbon cable. The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both the IDE port and the hard-drive connector. AB9 QuadGT 1-15...
Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA device and connect the other end from the power supply. The motherboard in this photo is served for DEMO only, and may not be the ※ same type or model as the one described in this user’s manual.
Each header supports 1x additional IEEE1394 port by connecting bracket or cable to the rear I/O panel or the front-mounted IEEE1394 port of your chassis. Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment. ※ AB9 QuadGT Pin Assignment Data0 - Data0 +...
Audio, yet for AC’97 Audio CODEC connection, you must carefully check the pin assignment before connecting from the front panel module. An incorrect connection may cause malfunction or even damage the motherboard. Please do not connect the “Ground” cable or “USB VCC” cable ※...
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The audio driver is originally configured to support HD Audio. For AC’97 audio connection, you may: Right-click the “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon system tray. Click “Audio I/O” tab, and then click “Connector Settings”. Click “Disabled front panel jack detection”, and then click “OK” to confirm. AB9 QuadGT 1-19...
1.8.9 Guru Panel Connection Header This header is reserved for connecting abit’s exclusive Guru Panel. For more information, please refer to the included Guru Panel Installation Guide. AB9 QuadGT 1-21...
POST Code in address 80h to find out where the problem lies. This LED device also displays the “POST” Code of AC2005, an “uGuru” chipset developed exclusively by abit. The decimal point lights up during the AC2005 POST action.
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. 1.9.3 Onboard Buttons • PWR_ON: Push this button to power on the system. • RESET: Push this button to reset the system. AB9 QuadGT 1-23...
1.10 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices The rear I/O part of this motherboard provides the following I/O ports: • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • EZ-CCMOS1: This switch enables clearing the CMOS memory without uncovering the system chassis.
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• LAN1: Connects to Local Area Network. • IEEE1394: Connects to devices of IEEE1394 protocol. • USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc. AB9 QuadGT 1-25...
2. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM so 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”.
This item displays the CPU model name installed on this motherboard. Frequency This item displays the processor speed of the CPU installed on this motherboard. CPU Operating Speed This item displays the CPU operating speed according to the type and speed of your CPU. You can also select the [User Define] option to enter the manual option.
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PC Reset Button Cycles AC Power On Total Time AC Power Cycles :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F8:OC On The Fly F10:Save ESC:Exit These items display the power cycle statistics for each element. AB9 QuadGT μGuru Utility v1.01C 0 Hours 119 Hours 538 Cycles...
2.1.2 ABIT EQ Click right-arrow <→> key to switch from OC Guru setup menu to ABIT EQ setup menu: ABIT EQ ABIT EQ Beep Control LED Effect Control ► Temperature Monitoring ► Voltage Monitoring ► Fan Speed Monitoring ► FanEQ Control...
CPU/System/PWM’s temperature exceeded the beep temperature limit, warning beeps will sound. Beep Temp. This item selects the warning temperature limit. The shutdown temperature must be set above the warning temperature. ※ AB9 QuadGT μGuru Utility v1.01C Reading Shutdown Shutdown Enable Temp.
1.45 V 0.95 V 1.50 V 1.00 V 1.80 V 1.20 V 1.25 V 0.85 V 14.40 V 9.60 V 14.40 V 9.60 V 6.00 V 4.00 V 3.95 V 2.65 V 6.00 V 4.00 V F10:Save ESC:Exit AB9 QuadGT...
Use <Space> key to enable warning beeps function. If the fan speed is lower than the low limit value, warning beeps will sound. Low Limit These items set the low limit of fan speed. AB9 QuadGT μGuru Utility v1.01C Reading Shutdown...
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μGuru Utility v1.01C Enabled CPU Temperature 66°C/150°F 56°C/132°F 100 % 60 % Enabled SYS Temperature 40°C/104°F 30°C/86°F 12.0 V 8.0 V Enabled SYS Temperature 40°C/104°F 30°C/86°F 12.0 V 8.0 V Item Help ►► F10:Save ESC:Exit Item Help ►►► F10:Save ESC:Exit AB9 QuadGT...
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These items set the high and low voltage limit that you want to provide the fan with. The value of high limit must be set above the one of low limit. ※ AB9 QuadGT μGuru Utility V1.01C Enabled SYS Temperature 40°C/104°F...
None None 1.44M, 3.5 in. None Disabled All, But Keyboard 640K 1047552K 1047552K F6: Fail-Safe Defaults SATA Channel 1 Press Enter Auto Auto 0 MB F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help F7: Optimized Defaults Item Help F7: Optimized Defaults AB9 QuadGT...
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This item determines whether the system stops if an error is detected during system boot-up. [All Errors]: The system-boot will stop whenever the BIOS detect a non-fatal error. [No Errors]: The system-boot will not stop for any error detected. AB9 QuadGT 2-11...
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640K for systems 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. 2-12 AB9 QuadGT...
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values Thermal Control This option enables or disables the thermal monitoring. Thermal Management This item selects the type of thermal monitoring. AB9 QuadGT Advanced BIOS Features Enabled Press Enter Press Enter Enabled...
Quick Power On Self Test When set to [Enabled], this item speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after powering on the system. The BIOS shorten or skip some check during the POST. 2-14 AB9 QuadGT...
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But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options. MPS Version Ctrl For OS This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. Leave this item at its default setting. Report No FDD For OS When set to [Yes], this item allows you to run some older operating system without floppy disk drive.
Init Display First This item allows you to choose the primary display card. 2-16 Advanced Chipset Features By SPD (tCL) Auto Auto (tRP) Auto (tRAS) Auto Auto Auto V1.0a Disabled PCI Slot F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help F7: Optimized Defaults AB9 QuadGT...
[IDE]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as IDE mode. [RAID]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as RAID mode. [AHCI]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) mode for advanced performance and usability. AB9 QuadGT Integrated Peripherals Press Enter Press Enter...
Select [BIOS] for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB mouse. OnChip Audio Controller This option enables or disables the audio controller. 2-18 OnChip PCI Device Enabled Enabled Enabled F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help F7: Optimized Defaults AB9 QuadGT...
This item selects the mode for devices connected through eSATA1 ports. Options: [IDE], [RAID], [AHCI]. Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu Onboard FDC Controller This option enables or disables the floppy disk controller. AB9 QuadGT Onboard PCI Device Enabled Enabled Disabled...
When set to [Enabled], access through the onboard LAN port can remotely wake up the system that was in Soft-Off condition. 2-20 Power Management Setup S3(Suspend To RAM) Enabled Instant-Off Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled 0 : 0 : 0 Button Only Enter Ctrl-F1 Power Off F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help F7: Optimized Defaults AB9 QuadGT...
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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. You must press the Power button to power-on the system. AB9 QuadGT 2-21...
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If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns. 2-22 AB9 QuadGT...
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values 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. AB9 QuadGT PnP/PCI Configurations Auto(ESCD) Press Enter Disbaled...
This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself. 2.11 Save & Exit Setup This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu. 2.12 Exit Without Saving This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any changes. 2-24 AB9 QuadGT...
• [Utility]: Click to enter the utilities installation menu. • [abit Utility]: Click to enter the installation menu of utilities exclusively developed by abit. • Browse CD]: Click to browse the contents of this “Driver-&-Utility CD”. • Close]: Click to exit this installation menu.
To install this program: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [Intel Matrix Storage Technology Driver] item. The installation screen appears. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. SATA Mode Select “RAID”. AB9 QuadGT...
Click item “Sound Manager”. The Realtek HD Audio Manager appears. Click the [Audio I/O] tab. Click the pull down menu to select the channel configuration. Click [OK] button to apply the Audio I/O settings and exit. AB9 QuadGT...
Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 3.7 USB 2.0 Driver There is no need to install this driver for Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4, ※ Windows XP with Service Pack 1, or their later version. AB9 QuadGT...
Internet or office applications in full screen with no need to stop or close the running application. To install this utility: Click on the [abit Utility] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [abit uGuru] item. The following screen appears.
This procedure is necessary if you want to install operating system to a RAID configuration connected among “SATA1~SATA6” connectors: Prepare a 3.5” floppy disk drive and connect it to “FDC1” connector on this motherboard. Start install operating system. Insert this driver disk into floppy disk drive when the screen instruction prompts you to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
This procedure is necessary if there is access to the devices connected to connectors “eSATA1” during the OS installation: Prepare a 3.5” floppy disk drive and connect it to “FDC1” connector on this motherboard. Start install operating system. Insert this driver disk into floppy disk drive when the screen instruction prompts you to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
Enter and select the BIOS menu “Advanced BIOS Features”. Configure the option “First Boot Device” to “CD-ROM” by accessing the BIOS menu “Save & Exit Setup”. Restart the system. The system will now boot from CD, and enter the ABIT Boot Manager, the following options appear (0) Boot From First HDD...
Ce “Guide d’Installation rapide ” contient seulement l information de base dont vous pouvez avoir besoin lors de l’installation de votre carte mère abit. Pour des opérations plus avancées, vous devez vous reporter à la version complète. Précautions d’installation du matériel •...
4.2 Deutsch//Kurze Installationsanleitung Diese “Kurze Installationsanleitung” enthält nur die grundlegenden Hardwareinformationen, die Sie zur Installation Ihres abit-Motherboards benötigen. Details finden Sie im ausführlichen Handbuch. Vorsichtsmaßnahmen beim Einrichten der Hardware Vor Installation des Motherboards und Ändern von • Einstellungen müssen Sie immer die Stromversorgung ausschalten und den Stecker von der Steckdose abziehen.
4.3 Italiano//Guida all’installazione rapida Questa “Guida all’installazione rapida” contiene solamente le informazioni di base sull’hardware necessarie all’installazione della scheda madre abit. Fare riferimento alla versione completa della guida per eseguire le operazioni avanzate. Precauzioni sull’installazione dell’hardware • Spegnere sempre l’unità e scollegare il cavo d’alimentazione dalla presa CA prima di installare la scheda o modificare qualsiasi impostazione.
4.4 Español//Guía rápida de instalación Esta “Guía de instalación rápida” contiene solamente la información básica sobre el hardware que puede necesitar durante la instalación de la placa base abit. Para conocer el funcionamiento avanzado, es necesario consultar la versión completa.
Este “Guia de instalação rápida” contém apenas informação essencial sobre o hardware e necessária à instalação da sua placa principal abit. Para mais informações, terá de consultar a versão integral deste guia. Normas de segurança a ter em conta durante a montagem do hardware •...
4.6 Русский//Краткое руководство по установке В “Кратком руководстве по установке” содержится только основная информация о техническом обеспечении, которая вам может понадобиться при установке материнской платы abit. Описание дополнительных операций вы найдете в полной версии руководства. Предостережения по установке технического обеспечения •...
4.7 Eesti//Kiirpaigaldusjuhend Käesolev “Kiirpaigaldusjuhend” sisaldab ainult abit-emaplaadi paigaldamiseks vajalikku riistvaraalast põhiteavet. Edasijõudnud kasutamiseks tuleb teil ikkagi pöörduda täisversiooni poole. Ettevaatusabinõud riistvara paigaldamisel Enne emaplaadi paigaldamist või ümberseadistamist lülitage • alati eelnevalt toide välja ning lahutage toitejuhe vooluvõrgust. Enne plaadi antistaatilisest kotist välja võtmist maandage •...
4.8 Latviski//Ātrās instalēšanas instrukcija Šī “Ātrās instalēšanas instrukcija” ietver tikai pamata norādes iekārtai, kas nepieciešamas, instalējot abit mātesplati. Pilnīgākai darbībai nepieciešams iegūt instrukcijas paplašināto variantu. Piesardzības pasākumi iekārtas uzstādīšanā Vienmēr pirms plates pievienošanas vai jebkuru uzstādījumu • izmaiņām izslēdziet strāvas padevi un atvienojiet vadu no maiņstrāvas barošanas avota.
4.9 Lietuvių//Trumpas instaliavimo vadovas Šiame “Trumpame instaliavimo vadove” pateikta tik esminė informacija apie techninę įrangą, kurios jums gali prireikti instaliuojant pagrindinę plokštę abit. Papildomų operacijų aprašymą rasite pilnoje vadovo versijoje. Atsargumo priemonės instaliuojant techninę įrangą Prieš instaliuodami plokštę ar keisdami parametrus visuomet •...
4.10 Polski//Instrukcja szybkiej instalacji Ta “Instrukcja szybkiej instalacji” zawiera tylko podstawowe informacje dotyczące sprzętu, wymagane podczas instalacji płyty głównej abit. Przy zaawansowanych operacjach, niezbędne będzie skorzystanie z kompletnej wersji instrukcji. Środki bezpieczeństwa przy instalacji sprzętu • Przed instalacją płyty lub zmianą jakichkolwiek ustawień, należy zawsze wyłączyć...
4.11 Magyar//Gyorstelepítési útmutató Ez a “Gyorstelepítési útmutató” csak azt az alapvető hardver információt tartalmazza, amely az abit alaplap telepítéséhez szükséges. Az előrehaladott üzemeltetéshez, továbbra is a teljes útmutatót kell használnia. Hardver beállítási óvintézkedések Minding kapcsolják ki a tápot ás áramtalanítsák a készüléket •...
4.12 Türkçe//Hızlı Kurulum Kılavuzu Bu “Hızlı Kurulum Kılavuzu”, abit anakartınızı takmanızda gerekebilecek sadece temel donanım bilgisini içermektedir. İleri işlemler için daha geniş olan tam versiyonuna başvurmanız gerekecektir. Donanım Kurmada Alınacak Önlemler Anakartı takmadan veya ayarları değiştirmeden önce daima • güç beslemeyi kapatarak güç kablosunu elektrik prizinden çekin.
4.16 한국어//빠른 설치 가이드 본 “빠른 설치 가이드”는 빅빔 abit 메인보드 설치에 필요한 중요한 하드웨어 정보만을 포함하고 있습니다. 보다 상세한 정보 및 과정은 사용자 설명서를 참고하시기 바랍니다. 하드웨어 설치시 주의사항 • 메인보드 설치 또는 설정을 변경하시기 전에는 항상 전 원을 끄고, AC 콘센트를 제거하시기...
4.17 Bahasa Malaysia//Panduan Pemasangan Ringkas “Panduan Pemasangan Ringkas” ini hanya mengandungi maklumat perkakasan asas yang anda mungkin perlu semasa memasang papan induk abit anda. Untuk pengendalian lanjutan, anda perlu rujuk ke versi lengkapnya. Langkah Berjaga-jaga bagi Penyediaan Perkakasan Sentiasa matikan bekalan kuasa dan keluarkan kord kuasa •...
Prepare BIOS resource map for PCI & PnP use. If ESCD is valid, take into consideration of the ESCD’s legacy information. Early PCI Initialization: -Enumerate PCI bus number. -Assign memory & I/O resource -Search for a valid VGA device & VGA BIOS, and put it into C000:0 AB9 QuadGT...
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2. Auto assign ports to onboard COM ports if the corresponding item in Setup is set to “AUTO” 1. Initialize floppy controller 2. Set up floppy related fields in 40:hardware Detect & install all IDE devices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM … AB9 QuadGT...
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Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Build MP table 2. Build & update ESCD 3. Set CMOS century to 20h or 19h 4. Load CMOS time into DOS timer tick 5. Build MSIRQ routing table Boot attempt (INT 19h) AB9 QuadGT E8POST.ASM starts...
De-Assert ATX power supply 9.9. Complete power off sequence C.C. “EZ-CCMOS1” switch not in normal position F.0. Button reset F.1. SoftMenu reset F.2. Power on sequence timeout F.3. Power off sequence timeout Power On Sequence Power Off Sequence Others AB9 QuadGT...
5.2 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?) 5.2.1 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.
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Motherboard: Type in the model name and revision number of your motherboard. Example: AA8XE REV: 1.00 • BIOS Version: Type in the BIOS version of your motherboard. (You can find it on the screen during the POST sequence.) • CPU: Type in the brand name and the speed (MHz) of your CPU. (Illustrate the over-clocking status if you had done so.)
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See the next page for a blank Technical Support Form, or visit our website to fill in the form on line (http://www.abit.com.tw/page/en/contact/technical.php). Q. Is the motherboard dead? Do I need to return it to where I bought from or go through an RMA process? A: After you have gone through the troubleshooting procedures, yet the problem still exists, or you find an evident damage on the motherboard, please contact our RMA center.
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