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Socket 478 System Board
User's Manual
4200-0374-02
Rev. 1.01

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  • Page 1 IC7-G Socket 478 System Board User’s Manual 4200-0374-02 Rev. 1.01...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer and authors of this manual. If you do not properly set the motherboard settings, causing the motherboard to malfunction or fail, we cannot guarantee any responsibility. IC7-G...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents IC7-G 快速安裝指引 ................1 IC7-G のクイックインストールガイド ..........3 IC7-G Schnellinstallationsanleitung ............5 IC7-G Guide d’Installation Rapide ............7 Краткое руководство по установке IC7-G ......... 9 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre IC7-G......11 Chapter 1. Introduction ................1-1 1-1.
  • Page 4 Appendix G. BIOS Update Guide .................G-1 Appendix H. Hardware Monitoring (The Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility) ..H-1 Appendix I. Installation Guide for Suspend to RAM .......... I-1 Appendix J. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)..........J-1 Appendix K. How to Get Technical Support ............K-1 IC7-G...

  • Page 5: Ic7-G 快速安裝指引

    IC7-G 快速安裝指引 IC7-G 快速安裝指引 安裝處理器的散熱片以及風扇組件 (Zero Insertion Force, ZIF) ® ® Socket 478 Intel Pentium 4 CPU ® Pentium 4 Socket 478 Socket 478 ® 注意： Pentium 注意： User’s Manual...
  • Page 6 IC7-G 快速安裝指引 將主機板安裝到機殼上 安裝記憶體模組 DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM DIMM 注意： 連接器、連接頭以及附加卡的安裝 SCSI 將電源供應器的電源線連接頭與主機板上的 ATX12V 電源接頭連接起來 ATX12V BIOS 的設定 BIOS IC7-G...

  • Page 7: Ic7-G のクイックインストールガイド

    IC7-G のクイックインストールガイド IC7-G のクイックインストールガイド CPU ヒートシンクとファンアセンブリの取り付け ZIF ( ® ® ) Socket 478 Intel Pentium ® Pentium Socket 478 ® 注意：Pentium User’s Manual...
  • Page 8 IC7-G のクイックインストールガイド 注意： マザーボードをシャーシに取り付ける RAM モジュールの取り付け DIMM 2. DIMM DIMM DIMM 5. DIMM 注意 ： コネクタ、ヘッダ、スイッチおよびアダプタ SCSI 電源コネクタを ATX12V 電源コネクタに差し込む 出 ATX12V 奥 着 BIOS のセットアップ ハ ウ 了 BIOS Setup 移 IC7-G...

  • Page 9: Ic7-G Schnellinstallationsanleitung

    IC7-G Schnellinstallationsanleitung IC7-G Schnellinstallationsanleitung Beziehen Sie sich bitte für detaillierte Informationen über diese Hauptplatine auf die vollständige Version des Benutzerbuchs. Diese Schnellinstallationsanleitung ist für erfahrene Systemaufbauer gedacht. Ist es Ihr erster Versuch ein Computersystem aufzubauen, dann empfehlen wir Ihnen zuerst das vollständige Benutzerhandbuch zu lesen oder einen Techniker zum Aufbauen des Systems zu Hilfe zu holen.
  • Page 10 IC7-G Schnellinstallationsanleitung verriegelt sein und das Kühlblech sich in ihrem Innern befinden.. 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.

  • Page 11: Ic7-G Guide D'installation Rapide

    IC7-G Guide d’Installation Rapide IC7-G Guide d’Installation Rapide Pour des informations relatives à cette carte mère plus détaillées, veuillez vous référer à notre version complète du manuel utilisateur. Ce guide d’installation rapide est créé pour les assembleurs système expérimentés. S’il s’agit de votre premier essai pour installer un ordinateur, nous vous suggérons de lire d’abord le manuel en version complète ou de demander l’aide d’un technicien pour vous aider à...
  • Page 12 IC7-G Guide d’Installation Rapide 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.

  • Page 13: Краткое Руководство По Установке Ic7-G

    Краткое руководство по установке IC7-G Краткое руководство по установке IC7-G 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...
  • Page 14 Краткое руководство по установке IC7-G 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...

  • Page 15: Guida All'installazione Veloce Scheda Madre Ic7-G

    Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre IC7-G Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre IC7-G 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.
  • Page 16 Guida all’installazione veloce Scheda madre IC7-G 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.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU • Supports Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 processor with 800MHz, 533MHz, and 400MHz (for Northwood only) System Data Bus • Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology 2. Chipset • Intel 82875P (MCH) + 82801ER (ICH5R) •...
  • Page 18 The Serial ATA controller only supports Ultra DMA/ATA100 or higher hard drive. Do not use hard drives under this specification, or it won’t work. Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice. IC7-G...

  • Page 19: Layout Diagram

    Introduction 1-2. Layout Diagram User’s Manual...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 IC7-G IC7-G...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Before the Installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V standby power), or disconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to do so may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged. 2-1.

  • Page 22: Install Pentium ® 4 Cpu And Heatsink Supporting-Base

    Retention Module Base. 6. The Fan and Retention Mechanism Assembly and Retention Module Base should now firmly lock up with each other with the heatsink inside. ATTENTION: Do not forget to set the correct bus frequency and multiple for your processor. IC7-G...

  • Page 23: Install System Memory

    Hardware Setup 2-3. Install System Memory 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: •...
  • Page 24 DIMM module. ATTENTION: 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. IC7-G...

  • Page 25: Connectors, Headers And Switches

    Hardware Setup 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches Here we will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches, and how to connect them. Please read the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all the hardware installation inside the computer chassis.

  • Page 26: Fan Connectors [Cpufan1, Nbfan1, Sysfan1, Auxfan1, Auxfan2]

    CPU fan. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan • NBFAN1: Chipset Fan • SYSFAN1: System Fan • AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2: Auxiliary Fan (No monitoring support in BIOS menu) WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. IC7-G...

  • Page 27: Cmos Memory Clearing Header [Ccmos1]

    Hardware Setup (3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header [CCMOS1] 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. WARNING: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory.

  • Page 28: Wake-Up Header [Ps2-Pwr1, Usb-Pwr1, Usb-Pwr2]

    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 IC7-G...

  • Page 29: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers [Fpio1]

    Hardware Setup (5). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers [FPIO1] This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection.

  • Page 30: Infrared Device Header [Fpio2]

    2-10 Chapter 2 (6). Infrared Device Header [FPIO2] This header connects to an optional IR device attached to chassis. This motherboard supports standard IR transfer rates. IC7-G...

  • Page 31: Additional Usb Port Headers [Fp-Usb1, Fp-Usb2]

    Hardware Setup 2-11 (7). Additional USB Port Headers [FP-USB1, FP-USB2] These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment Data0 - Data1 - Data0 + Data1 + Ground Ground User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Additional Ieee1394 Port Header [Fp-1394-1, Fp-1394-2]

    2-12 Chapter 2 (8). Additional IEEE1394 Port Header [FP-1394-1, FP-1394-2] These headers each provide one additional IEEE1394 port connection through an extension cable and bracket. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment TPA0 + TPA0 - TPB0 + TPB0 - +12V +12V IC7-G...

  • Page 33: Front Panel Audio Connection Header [Fp-Audio1]

    Hardware Setup 2-13 (9). Front Panel Audio Connection Header [FP-AUDIO1] This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. • To use the audio connector at front panel, remove all the jumpers on this header, and then connect to front panel by the extenson cable provided with the chassis.

  • Page 34: System Management Bus Headers [Smb1]

    If more than one master simultaneously tries to control the bus, an arbitration procedure decides which master gets priority. (11). Internal Audio Connectors [CD1, AUX1] These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. IC7-G...

  • Page 35: Accelerated Graphics Port Slot [Agp1]

    Hardware Setup 2-15 (12). Accelerated Graphics Port Slot [AGP1] This motherboard provides an “AGP Pro 50” slot with up to AGP8X support. To install an “AGP Pro 50” compliant card, the small plastic retention piece located in the AGP1 slot must be removed first (simply by your fingertips, and keep it for future use).

  • Page 36: Floppy Disk Drive Connector [Fdc1]

    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. IC7-G...

  • Page 37: Ide Connectors [Ide1, Ide2]

    Hardware Setup 2-17 (14). IDE Connectors [IDE1, IDE2] 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.

  • Page 38: Serial Ata Connectors [Sata1~Sata4]

    SATA Only / IDE Disabled 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”. IC7-G...

  • Page 39: Status Indicators [D1, D2]

    Hardware Setup 2-19 For more information on how to configure the function mode for SATA1 and SATA2, please refer to the item “Serial ATA 1 Mode” and “Serial ATA 2 Mode” in the BIOS menu of “OnChip IDE Device”. NOTE: The Serial ATA controller only supports Ultra DMA/ATA100 or higher hard drive. Do not use hard drives under this specification, or it won’t work.

  • Page 40: Back Panel Connectors [Mouse, Keyboard, Lpt1, Com1, Opt-In1, Opt-Out1, Audio1, Audio2, Ieee1394/Usb1, Lan/Usb2]

    5.1-channel or regular 2-channel audio system. • IEEE1394: Connects to devices of IEEE1394 protocol. • LAN: Connects to Local Area Network. • USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc. IC7-G...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to “Run Setup”.

  • Page 42: Softmenu 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.
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup Multiplier Factor: This item selects the multiplier factors for your CPU if it is not locked. Estimated new CPU clock: This item displays the frequency sum up from the previous item [Ext. Clock] and [Multiplier Factor]. N/B Strap CPU As: This item sets the external hardware reset strap assigned to MCH (Memory Controller Hub).

  • Page 44: Standard Cmos Features

    NOTE: Item “IDE Channel 3 Master” and “IDE Channel 4 Master” appears only when the item “OnChip Serial ATA” in the “OnChip IDE Device” menu is set as [Enhanced Mode], and the item “OnChip Serial ATA Mode” in the “OnChip IDE Device” menu is set as [IDE]. IC7-G...
  • Page 45 BIOS Setup IDE HDD Auto-Detection: This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing <Enter> key. The parameters will be shown on the screen automatically. IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, Extended IDE Drive: When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE drive you are using.
  • Page 46 640K for system with 640K or more memory size installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory: This item displays the amount of extended memory detected during system boot-up. Total Memory: This item displays the total memory available in the system. IC7-G...

  • Page 47: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS Setup 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning: When set to [Enabled], the BIOS will monitor the boot sector and partition table of the hard disk drive. If there is any attempt of writing to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive, the BIOS will halt the system and an error message will appear.
  • Page 48 1.1. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB: 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. IC7-G...
  • Page 49 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.

  • Page 50: Advanced Chipset Features

    C0000H to C7FFFH to be cached, if the cache controller is also enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the faster the video performance will be. Memory Hole At 15M-16M: When set to [Enabled], the memory address space at 15M-16M will be reserved for ISA expansion cards IC7-G...
  • Page 51 BIOS Setup 3-11 that specifically requires this setting. This makes the memory from 15MB and up unavailable to the system. Leave this item to its default setting. Delay Prior to Thermal: This item selects the delay time before thermal activation. AGP Aperture Size: This option specifies the amount of system memory that can be used by the AGP device.

  • Page 52: Integrated Peripherals

    [Auto]: The BIOS will select the best available mode after checking your disk drive. [Mode 0-4]: You can select a mode that matches your disk drive’s timing. Do not use the wrong setting or you will have drive errors. IC7-G...
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup 3-13 Master/Slave Drive Ultra DMA 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. [Disabled]: The BIOS will not detect these categories. If problem arises in using Ultra DMA devices, try disabling this item.
  • Page 54 • SATA2 serves as IDE-2 Master Logical IDE-1 Logical IDE-2 • OnChip IDE-1 and IDE-2 controller disabled SATA Only • SATA1 serves as IDE-2 Master • SATA2 serves as IDE-1 Master Logical IDE-2 Logical IDE-1 • OnChip IDE-1 and IDE-2 controller disabled IC7-G...
  • Page 55 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.

  • Page 56: Superio Device

    This item selects the Infrared (IR) function mode. RxD, TxD Active: This item sets the IR transmission/reception polarity. IR Transmission Delay: This option enables or disables the IR transmission delay. When set to [Enabled], the transmission will be slower. This is recommended when transmission problem arise. IC7-G...

  • Page 57: Onboard Pci Device

    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.
  • Page 58 This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller. Serial ATA Controller: 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. IC7-G...

  • Page 59: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup 3-19 3-6. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type: This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1(POS)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function. [S3(STR)]: Enables the Suspend to RAM function. Resume by USB From S3: When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
  • Page 60 Some PS/2 mice cannot wake up the system because of compatible problems. If the specs of your keyboard are too old, it may fail to power on. KB Power ON Password: This item sets the password required in order to power on your computer. IC7-G...
  • Page 61 BIOS Setup 3-21 NOTE: Do not forget your password, or you will have to clear the CMOS and reset all parameters in order to utilize this function again. Hot Key Power ON: This item powers on the system by pressing <Ctrl> key plus one of each function key (<F1> ~ <F12>) simultaneously.

  • Page 62: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    [Auto(ESCD)]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu. IRQ Resources: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved]. IC7-G...
  • Page 63 BIOS Setup 3-23 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: This item determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not. [Enabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA. [Disabled]: MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards do not work with PCI/VGA. Allocate IRQ To Video: This item assigns an IRQ for the VGA card installed.

  • Page 64: Pc Health Status

    This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats. CPU Warning Temperature: This item selects the CPU’s warning temperature limit. Once the system has detected that the CPU’s temperature exceeded the limit, warning beeps will sound. IC7-G...

  • Page 65: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    BIOS Setup 3-25 NOTE: The onboard hardware monitor function is capable of detecting these system health conditions. If you want a warning message to pop-up or a warning alarm to sound when an abnormal condition occurs, you must install the “Hardware Doctor” utility. This utility is included in the “Driver & Utility CD” that came packed with this motherboard.
  • Page 66 3-26 3-26 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 IC7-G IC7-G...

  • Page 67: Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility

    Install Intel Chipset Software Utility Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility NOTE: Please install this Intel Chipset driver first after having installed the Windows operating system. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system.
  • Page 68 Appendix A Appendix A IC7-G IC7-G...

  • Page 69: Appendix B. Install Intel Application Accelerator Raid

    Install Intel Application Accelerator RAID Appendix B. Install Intel Application Accelerator RAID 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.
  • Page 70 Appendix B Click [Finish] to complete setup. IC7-G...
  • Page 71 Install Intel Application Accelerator RAID Intel Serial ATA RAID Create RAID Volume Configuration Utility This item allows you to create a RAID array. The on-chip Serial ATA RAID supports the Striped RAID Array (RAID 0). It can read and write data in parallel to increase performance by two identical hard disks.
  • Page 72 ATA RAID Configuration Utility. Type <Y> if NOTE: After you have made and confirmed you want to exit. this selection, all the data stored in the hard disk will be lost. (The entire partition configuration will be deleted too.) IC7-G...

  • Page 73: Appendix C. Install Audio Driver

    Install Audio Driver Appendix C. Install Audio Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows 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.
  • Page 74 Appendix C Appendix C IC7-G IC7-G...

  • Page 75: Appendix D. Install Lan Driver

    Install LAN Driver Appendix D. Install LAN Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM 3.
  • Page 76 Appendix D Appendix D IC7-G IC7-G...

  • Page 77: Appendix E. Install Silicon Serial Ata Raid Driver

    Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver Appendix E. Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID 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 &...
  • Page 78 7. Choose [Yes, I want to restart my computer For more information on how to operate, please now.], and click [Finish] to complete setup. refer to the “Help” menu. 8. Check [Device Manager]. [Silicon Image SiI 3112 SATARaid Controller] is successfully installed. IC7-G...

  • Page 79: Raid Configuration Utility Menu

    Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver NOTE: If you want to create a RAID 0 (striping) array, all the data stored in the hard disks will BIOS Setup for Silicon Serial first be erased! Please backup the hard disk data ATA RAID before starting to create the RAID array.
  • Page 80 “Resolve Conflict”. The correct metadata, including correct drive connection information, will then be written to the replacement disk. NOTE: For more information on RAID function, please refer to the RAID Management Software enclosed in the CD that came packed with this motherboard. IC7-G...

  • Page 81: Appendix F. Install Usb 2.0 Driver

    Install USB 2.0 Driver Appendix F. Install USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: The “USB 2.0 Driver” packed in the “Driver & Utility CD” is currently available for Windows 9x and ME only. To install this driver for Windows XP or Windows 2000, you have to download their latest service pack first from Microsoft’s web site.
  • Page 82 Appendix F Appendix F IC7-G IC7-G...

  • Page 83: Appendix G. Bios Update Guide

    BIOS Update Guide Appendix G. BIOS Update Guide The procedure illustrated here is based on the model SE6 as an example; all other models follow the same process. 1. First, find out the model name and version number of this motherboard. You can find a bar-code sticker typed with model name and version number on motherboard PCB.
  • Page 84 If this “BIOS boot block” remains intact when the BIOS becomes corrupt during programming, then you can boot from a bootable floppy next time you boot your computer. This allows you to flash your BIOS again without the need for technical support from the dealer. IC7-G...

  • Page 85: Appendix H. Hardware Monitoring (The Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility

    Hardware Monitoring (The Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility) Appendix H. Hardware Monitoring (The Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility) The Winbond Hardware Doctor is a self-diagnostic system for PCs used with Winbond W83627HF chipset. It protects PC hardware by monitoring several critical items including power supply voltages, CPU &...
  • Page 86 Winbond hardware doctor on-line help. It should give you enough information to answer your questions. 7. This screen appears. Hardware Doctor shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well. If any reading is IC7-G...

  • Page 87: Appendix I. Installation Guide For Suspend To Ram

    Installation Guide for Suspend to RAM Appendix I. Installation Guide for Suspend to RAM Suspend To RAM (STR) is a cost-effective, optimal implementation of the ACPI 1.0 specification. The ACPI specification defines the S3 sleep state, in which all system context is lost except system memory. CPU, cache, and chip set context are lost in this state.
  • Page 88 2. Click [Stand by]. Restart your computer to put these settings into effect. Now you will only need to press the [Power] button on the front panel of the chassis when you want to put your computer into STR sleep mode. IC7-G...

  • Page 89: Appendix J. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance

    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.
  • Page 90 Sound Card Driver. Write down the Sound Card model, motherboard model, BIOS identification number on the technical support file (refer to main instructions), and describe the problem in the space provided. We will show you how to fill the “Technical Support Form”. IC7-G...
  • Page 91 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: IC7-G . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”.

  • Page 92: Technical Support Form

    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: IC7-G...

  • Page 93: Appendix K. How To Get Technical Support

    Also please make sure you have the latest drivers from your peripheral cards makers! 3. Check the ABIT Technical Terms Guide and FAQ on our Website. We are trying to expand and make the FAQs more helpful and information rich. Let us know if you have any suggestions.
  • Page 94 They should have reasonable return or refund policies. How they serve you is also a good reference for your next purchase. 6. Contacting ABIT. If you feel that you need to contact ABIT directly you can send email to the ABIT technical support department. First, please contact the support team for the branch office closest to you.
  • Page 95 How to Get Technical Support North America and South America: U.K. and Ireland: ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation ABIT Computer (U.K.) Corporation Ltd. 45531 Northport Loop West, Unit 3, 24-26 Boulton Road, Fremont, California 94538, U.S.A. Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QX, U.K.
  • Page 96 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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