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Abit KN8 ULTRA User Manual

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AMD Socket 939
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
the "Driver & Utility CD" into the CD-ROM drive in your
system. The auto-run screen will appear, click the
"Manual" tab to enter its submenu. If not, browse the
root directory of the CD-ROM via the File Manager, and
double click the "AUTORUN" file.
Adobe
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AMD Socket 939 K8 Dual Core
ATX Motherboard
NVIDIA Chipset:
NF4 Ultra/NF4 Single Chip
2GHz HT
Dual DDR 400 DIMM Slots
GbE LAN w/Firewall
4x SATA 3Gb/s with
RAID 0/1/0+1
ABIT Silent OTES™ Technology
7.1 Channel Audio
* See the "Features & Specifications" of each model in
this manual for details.

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  • Page 1 4x SATA 3Gb/s with RAID 0/1/0+1 About this Manual: This user’s manual contains all the information you may ABIT Silent OTES™ Technology need for setting up this motherboard. To read the user’s manual of PDF format (readable by Adobe Reader), place the “Driver &...
  • Page 2 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 User’s Manual English, 2 Edition May, 2006 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.7 Onboard Status Display .............. 2-19 2.7.1 Power Source Indicators ............ 2-19 2.8 Connecting I/O Devices.............. 2-20 3. BIOS Setup............... 3-1 3.1 SoftMenu Setup ................3-3 3.2 Standard CMOS Features..............3-5 3.3 Advanced BIOS Features ..............3-9 3.4 Advanced Chipset Features............3-11 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 4 4.1 nVidia nForce Chipset Driver............4-2 4.2 Realtek Audio Driver ..............4-3 4.3 Cool’n’Quiet Driver ...............4-4 4.4 USB 2.0 Driver................4-5 4.5 ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility)..........4-6 4.6 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) ...........4-8 4.7 NVRaid Floppy Disk..............4-10 5. Appendix ................5-1 5.1 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?) ......5-1...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Hyper Transport Technology • Supports AMD K8 CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology Chipset • NVIDIA NF4 Ultra single chip (For model “KN8 Ultra-SOTES” and “KN8 Ultra” only) • NVIDIA NF4 single chip (For model “KN8” only) Memory • Supports 4 DIMM Dual DDR 400 non-ECC un-buffered memory •...
  • Page 6 • 2x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors • 4x SATA 3Gb/s connectors (For model “KN8 Ultra-SOTES” and “KN8 Ultra” only) • 4x SATA 1.5Gb/s connectors (For model “KN8” only) • 3x USB 2.0 headers • 1x FP-AUDIO header • 1x CD-IN header Rear Panel I/O ™...

  • Page 7: Motherboard Layout

    1.2 Motherboard Layout 1.2.1 KN8 Ultra-SOTES KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 8: Kn8 Ultra/Kn8

    1.2.2 KN8 Ultra/KN8 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 9: Hardware Setup

    After doing this to all the slots, you can slide the board into position aligned with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before putting the chassis back on. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 10: Checking Jumper Settings

    (reserved for future use) will leave it at OPEN position. SHORT OPEN OPEN For 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be shorted by plugging the jumper cap in. Pin 1~2 SHORT Pin 2~3 SHORT KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 11: Cmos Memory Clearing Header And Backup Battery

    4. For incorrect CPU ratio/clock settings in the BIOS, press <Del> key to enter the BIOS setup menu right after powering on system. 5. Set the CPU operating speed back to its default or an appropriate value. 6. Save and exit the BIOS setup menu. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 12 ※ 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. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 13: Wake-Up Headers

    Pin 1-2 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at FP-USB2 port. Pin 2-3 shorted (Default): Enable wake-up function support at FP-USB2 port. • FP-PWR3: Pin 1-2 shorted: Disable wake-up function support at FP-USB3 port. Pin 2-3 shorted (Default): Enable wake-up function support at FP-USB3 port. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 14: Connecting Chassis Components

    This connector supplies power to CPU. The system will not start without connecting power to this one. Auxiliary 12V Power Connector: This connector provides an auxiliary power source for devices added on PCI Express slots. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 15: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

    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. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 16: Fan Power Connectors

    CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector • NBFAN1: Chipset Fan Power Connector • SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector • PWRFAN1, AUXFAN1~2: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector ※ These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 17: Installing Hardware

    Vertically place the CPU with its pin-side down into the socket. Be careful to insert the CPU into the socket. The CPU only fits in one orientation with the socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 18 6. On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the retention frame. 2-10 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 19 ※ A higher fan speed will be helpful for better airflow and heat-dissipation. Nevertheless, stay alert to touch any heatsink since the high temperature generated by the working system is still possible. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 2-11...

  • Page 20: Ddr Memory Slots

    [DIMM3] and [DIMM4] are made of another same color. Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup requires after adding or removing memory modules, but you will have to clear the CMOS memory first if any memory module related problem occurs. 2-12 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 21: Pci Express X16 Add-On Slot (Install Graphics Card)

    2.5.3 PCI Express X16 Add-on Slot (Install Graphics Card) This slot supports one PCI-Express X16 graphics card that complies with PCI Express specifications. Insert your PCI-Express X16 graphics card into this slot. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 2-13...

  • Page 22: Connecting Peripheral Devices

    ※ 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. 2-14 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 23: Serial Ata Connectors

    1. Attach either end of the signal cable to the SATA connector on motherboard. Attach the other end to SATA device. 2. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA device and connect the other end from the power supply. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 2-15...

  • Page 24: Additional Usb 2.0 Port Headers

    Data0 + Data1 + Ground Ground ※ Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment. 2.6.4 Internal Audio Connectors This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. 2-16 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 25: Front Panel Audio Connection Header

    This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. 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 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 2-17...

  • Page 26: Pci Express X1 Add-On Slots

    2.6.6 PCI Express X1 Add-on Slots These slots provide the connection of add-on cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 2.6.7 PCI Add-on Slots These slots provide the connection of add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2-18 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 27: Onboard Status Display

    These indicators work as a reminding device to display the power status of this motherboard with power source connected. • 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. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 2-19...

  • Page 28: Connecting I/O Devices

    : The Silent OTES (Silent Outside Thermal Exhaust System) is a device specifically designed to silently cool the motherboard's North Bridge chipset. (Keep the area for outgoing heat wave open.) (For model “KN8 Ultra-SOTES” only) 2-20 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 29 • OPT-OUT1: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. (For model “KN8 Ultra-SOTES” and “KN8 Ultra” only) • LPT1: Connects to printer or other devices that support this communication protocol. (For model “KN8 Ultra” and “KN8” only) •...
  • Page 30 2-22 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 31: Bios Setup

    ※ In order to increase system stability and performance, our engineering staff is constantly improving the BIOS menu. The BIOS setup screens and descriptions illustrated in this manual are for your reference only and may not completely match what you see on your screen. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 32 Press these buttons to choose, in the main menu, the option you want to confirm or to modify. F10: When you have completed the setup of BIOS parameters, press this button to save these parameters and to exit the BIOS Setup menu. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 33: Softmenu Setup

    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.
  • Page 34 This item selects the voltage for LDT Bus. ※ A wrong voltage setting may cause the system unstable or even damage the CPU. Please leave it to default settings unless you are fully aware of its consequences. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 35: Standard Cmos Features

    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]. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 36 HDD automatically. Capacity: This item displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the size is slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk-checking program. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 37 This item displays the amount of base memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 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. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 38 Total Memory: This item displays the total memory available in the system. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 39: Advanced Bios Features

    If this item is disabled, the BIOS will skip this test. The default setting is Disabled. Boot Up NumLock Status: This item determines the default state of the numeric keypad at system booting up. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 40 A larger value will give more delay time to the device for which to initialize and to prepare for activation. Full Screen LOGO Show: This item determines to show the full screen logo when booting. 3-10 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 41: Advanced Chipset Features

    X - Bank Interleaving Enabled X - Burst Length 4 beats MTRR mapping mode Continuous 32 bit Dram Memory Hole Auto ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 3-11...

  • Page 42: Kn8 Ultra-Sotes, Kn8 Ultra, Kn8

    Read to Write Delay: This item specifies the read to write delay. DRAM Command Rate: When the host (northbridge) locates the desired memory address, it then processes the wait state of commands. 3-12 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 43 This item allows you to Enable or Disable the SSE/SSE2 (Streaming SIMD Extensions) instruction set. The default setting is Enabled. System BIOS Cacheable: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. When you select Enabled, you get faster system BIOS executing speed via the L2 cache. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 3-13...

  • Page 44: Integrated Peripherals

    Phoenix – Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE/RAID Fuction Setup ► IDE Function Setup Press Enter Item Help ► RAID Config Press Enter ↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults 3-14 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 45: Ide Function Setup

    Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Enabled. The onboard IDE drive interfaces support IDE prefetching for faster drive accesses. If you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled if the interface does not support prefetching. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 3-15...

  • Page 46: Raid Config

    If you choose to disable this item, the “USB Keyboard Support” and “USB Mouse Support” items will not be able to select in Integrated Peripherals menu. USB Keyboard Support: This item allows you to select [Enabled] for using USB keyboard in DOS environment, or [Disabled] in OS environment. 3-16 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 47 Two options are available: Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. You can enable or disable the onboard FDC controller. Onboard Serial Port 1: (For model “KN8 Ultra” and “KN8” only) This is used to specify the I/O address and IRQ of Serial Port 1. Six options are available:...

  • Page 48: Power Management Setup

    Enabled, any event related to PCI cards (PME) will power on the system. Wake-Up by Ring: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. When set to Enabled, any event affecting from Modem Ring will awaken a system that has powered down. 3-18 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 49 [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. [Power On]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power will be powered on automatically. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 3-19...
  • Page 50 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. 3-20 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 51: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    F7: Optimized Defaults Resources Controlled By: This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto(ESCD)]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 3-21...

  • Page 52: Irq Resources

    PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. ~ PIRQ 3 Use IRQ No.: This item specifies the IRQ number manually or automatically for the devices installed on PCI slots. Maximum Payload Size: This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. 3-22 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 53: Pc Health Status

    This item sets the temperature limit that would activate the function of “CPU FanEQ Speed Control” option. Shutdown Temperature: You can set the processor shutdown temperature here. If the processor temperature exceeds the settings value, system will force to shutdown to protect the processor not overheat. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 3-23...
  • Page 54 PC speakers of when the temperature goes beyond either limit. You can select the temperatures you want. 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. 3-24 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 55: 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. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8 3-25...
  • Page 56 3-26 KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 57: Driver & Utility Cd

    • [Utility]: Click to enter the utilities installation menu. • [ABIT Utility]: Click on this tab to enter the menu for installing utilities exclusively developed by ABIT. • Browse CD]: Click to browse the contents of this “Driver & Utility CD”.

  • Page 58: Nvidia Nforce Chipset Driver

    Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. Restart the system for the driver to take effect. ※ Please install this nVidia nForce Chipset Driver first after having installed the Windows operating system. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 59: Realtek Audio Driver

    Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [Realtek Audio Driver] item under the [Drivers] tab. The following screen appears: Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. Restart the system for the driver to take effect. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 60: Cool'n'quiet Driver

    Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [Cool’n’Quiet Driver] item under the [Drivers] tab. The following screen appears: Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. Restart the system for the driver to take effect. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 61: Usb 2.0 Driver

    This must be set to “Automatic Mode” for Cool ‘n’ Quiet to be enabled. 4.4 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. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 62: Abit Eq (The Hardware Doctor Utility)

    4.5 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 & System Fans Speed, and CPU & System Temperature.
  • Page 63 Execute the ABIT EQ by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [All Programs] [ABIT] [ABIT EQ]. ABIT EQ shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 64: Flashmenu (Bios Update Utility)

    4.6 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) 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. To install this utility: Click on the [ABIT Utility] tab in the installation menu screen.
  • Page 65 Execute the FlashMenu by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [All Programs] [ABIT] [FlashMenu]. This FlashMenu screen appears. You can easily update the BIOS from clicking [Update From File], [One Click LiveUpdate], or [LiveUpdate Step by Step] button. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 66: Nvraid Floppy Disk

    To install this utility: Click on the [ABIT Utility] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [NVRaid Floppy Disk] item under the [ABIT Utility] tab. The following screen appears: Insert one blank floppy disk to the selected floppy drive and click [Build].

  • Page 67: Appendix

    Close the chassis and switch on the power supply unit or plug in the power cord. Press the power-on button to boot up system. If it works, hit <Del> key to enter the BIOS setup page to do the correct settings. If the situation remains the same, try Step 3. KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 68 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.) KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...
  • Page 69 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 had gone through the troubleshooting procedures, yet the problem still exists, or you find an evident damage on the motherboard. Please contact our RMA center. (http://www2.abit.com.tw/page/en/contact/index.php?pFUN_KEY=18000&pTITLE_IMG) KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 70: Technical Support Form

    First name: Last Name: Subject: Motherboard: BIOS Version: CPU: Memory brand: Memory size: Memory configuration: Graphics card: Graphics driver version: Power supply maker: Power supply wattage: Storage devices: Optical devices: Other devices: Operating system: Problem description: KN8 Ultra-SOTES, KN8 Ultra, KN8...

  • Page 71: Universal Abit Contact Information

    Schmalbachstrasse 5, A-2201 Gerasdorf / Wien, Austria Tel: 43-1-7346709 Fax: 43-1-7346713 Germany and Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland AMOR Computer B.V. (ABIT's European Office) Jan van Riebeeckweg 15, 5928LG, Venlo, The Netherlands Tel: 31-77-3204428 Fax: 31-77-3204420 Shanghai ABIT Computer (Shanghai) Co.
  • Page 72 P/N: 4310-0000-21 Rev. 2.00...

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