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3Gb/s Connectors USB 2.0 / IEEE 1394 7.1-Channel HD Audio abit uGuru™ Technology abit Silent OTES™ Technology About this Manual: External CMOS Clearing This user’s manual contains all the information you may need for setting up this motherboard. To read the user’s...
Install the motherboard with screws and have them tightened. To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, ※ please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with. IX38 QuadGT...
Save and exit the BIOS setup menu. Another easy way to clear the CMOS memory can be done by pushing the ※ external “EZ-CCMOS1” button, see the section of “Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices” in this manual for detail. IX38 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. ※ IX38 QuadGT...
You may connect either a 4-pin ATX12V or an 8-pin EPS12V power source. However, it is recommended to connect the 8-pin EPS12V power source to meet the 240VA Plugged from a 4-pin Plugged from an 8-pin protection limits. ATX12V power. EPS12V power. IX38 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. IX38 QuadGT...
CPU cooling fan connected to the “CPUFAN1” connector ※ is still capable of having its fan speed controlled. Please refer to the BIOS setup route: “PC Health Status” “ABIT FanEQ Control” “CPU FAN Type” to select the one of your own. IX38 QuadGT...
Enclosed in the motherboard package you can find a pair of retention clips. This bundled accessory is used to hold the fan itself. Connect the fan power plug to one of the fan power connectors. IX38 QuadGT...
2. Use your right-thumb to raise the load plate. Lift it up to fully open position. 4. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. The alignment key must be located in the notch of package. 1-10 IX38 QuadGT...
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7. Secure the lever with the hook under retention tab. A higher fan speed will be helpful for better airflow and heat-dissipation. ※ Nevertheless, stay alert to not touch any heatsink since a high temperature generated by the working system is still possible. IX38 QuadGT 1-11...
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 IX38 QuadGT...
(For a fully configured system with two PCI Express X16 cards installed, a power supply with minimum 500W or more power output is recommended.) Refer to the instruction guide that came with the graphics card on how to run ※ its dual display mode. IX38 QuadGT 1-13...
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. 1-14 IX38 QuadGT...
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 exactly ※ the same type or model as the one described in this user’s manual. IX38 QuadGT 1-15...
I/O panel or the front-mounted IEEE 1394 port of your chassis. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment TPA0 + TPA0 - Ground Ground TPB0 + TPB0 - +12V +12V Ground Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment. ※ 1-16 IX38 QuadGT...
Line Out (R) MIC2_JD F_IO_SEN FRO-L Line Out (L) LINE2_JD To configure AC’97 front panel audio connection, please enter the BIOS setup ※ menu and select the option [AC97] via route: “Integrated Peripherals” “OnChip PCI Device” “FP-Audio”. IX38 QuadGT 1-17...
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. IX38 QuadGT 1-19...
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.
3VSB: 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 • PWRSW1: Push this button to power on the system. • RESET1: Push this button to reset the system. IX38 QuadGT 1-21...
Mic-In: Connects to the plug from external microphone. • IEEE1394-1: Connects to devices of IEEE1394 protocol. • LAN1: Connects to Local Area Network. • USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick etc. 1-22 IX38 QuadGT...
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 with what you see on your screen. IX38 QuadGT...
External Clock This item selects the external clock frequency. Due to the specification limit of the CPU you installed, the speed you set over its standard bus speed is supported, but not guaranteed. IX38 QuadGT...
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This item selects the voltage for DRAM memory modules. CPU VTT Voltage This item selects the VTT voltage for CPU. MCH 1.25V Voltage This item selects the voltage for MCH (NB). ICH 1.05V Voltage This item selects the Core voltage for ICH (SB). IX38 QuadGT...
: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. 2.1.2 ABIT EQ Click right-arrow <→> key to switch from OC Guru setup menu to ABIT EQ setup menu: μGuru Utility v1.01C ABIT EQ...
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ABIT EQ Beep Control This item controls if the beeper sounds or not when any warning event occurred. Temperature Monitoring Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: μGuru Utility v1.01C ABIT EQ Temperature Monitoring Reading Shutdown Shutdown Beep Beep Enable Temp.
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2440 RPM 300 RPM ( )SYS FAN Speed 300 RPM ( )AUX1 FAN Speed 300 RPM ( )AUX2 FAN Speed 300 RPM ( )AUX3 FAN Speed 300 RPM ( )AUX4 FAN Speed 300 RPM :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit IX38 QuadGT...
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-Reference Temperature CPU Temperature -Control Temperature High 66°C/150°F -Control Temperature Low 35°C/95°F -Fan PWM Duty Cycle High 100 % -Fan PWM Duty Cycle Low 60 % SYS FanEQ Control Disabled AUX1 FanEQ Control Disabled :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit IX38 QuadGT...
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These items set the high and low temperature limit that you want to do the fan speed control. DC Fan Voltage High/Low These items set the high and low voltage limit that you want to provide the fan with. The high limit voltage must be set higher than the low limit voltage. ※ IX38 QuadGT...
HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter Item Help SATA Channel 1 Auto Access Mode Auto Capacity 0 MB Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults IX38 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. 2-10 IX38 QuadGT...
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults CPU L3 Cache This item is used to enable the L3 cache (default setting), and appears only for certain CPU (Intel Pentium 4 processor with HT Technology Extreme Edition) that possesses L3 cache. IX38 QuadGT 2-11...
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This item appears only for certain processors with the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) Function. When set to [Enabled], EIST will dynamically switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to optimize the power and performance balance of the processor and system based on demand. 2-12 IX38 QuadGT...
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Don’t forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to open ※ the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options. IX38 QuadGT 2-13...
The default setting “By SPD” configures these four items by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, 2-14 IX38 QuadGT...
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Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu PEG Force X1 When set to [Enabled], this item forces the PEG port down to x1 mode. Init Display First This item allows you to choose the primary display card. IX38 QuadGT 2-15...
This option enables or disables the bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. OnChip SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onchip SATA controller. SATA Mode This item selects the mode for devices connected through SATA ports. [IDE]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as IDE mode. 2-16 IX38 QuadGT...
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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. FP-Audio This option selects the mode for front panel audio connection. The default is [HD-Audio], you may select [AC97] for AC’97 audio connection. IX38 QuadGT 2-17...
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. This item can be configured only if the item “ACPI Suspend Type” is set to [S3(STR)]. IX38 QuadGT 2-19...
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[Mouse Left]: Double click the mouse left button to power on the system. [Mouse Right]: Double click the mouse right button to power on the system. [Any KEY]: Use any keyboard keys to power on the system. 2-20 IX38 QuadGT...
F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Resources Controlled By This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu. IX38 QuadGT 2-21...
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. 2-22 IX38 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.
3.3 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility To install this program: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility] item. The installation screen appears. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. IX38 QuadGT...
Click the [Audio Driver] item. The installation screen appears. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. After restarting the system, right-click the Sound Manager icon located at the desktop shortcut. Click item “Sound Manager”. The Realtek HD Audio Manager appears. IX38 QuadGT...
I/O settings and exit. 3.6 LAN Driver To install this program: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. Click the [LAN Driver] item. The installation screen appears. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. IX38 QuadGT...
Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 3.8 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. IX38 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.
For Adobe Reader V8.0 installation in systems running versions of Windows ※ prior to Windows XP: You should have your Internet Explorer upgraded to the version later than 6.0.2600.0 before installing Adobe Reader V8.0 from the download site: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1E1550CB-5E5D-48F5-B02B- 20B602228DE6&displaylang=en IX38 QuadGT...
Save this selection and exit BIOS setup menu 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...
• [SLED]: Connecte au câble de la DEL de veille. l’installation de votre carte mère abit. Pour des opérations plus • [PWR]: Connecte au câble de l’interrupteur de l’alimentation avancées, vous devez vous reporter à la version complète.
Diese “Kurze Installationsanleitung” enthält nur die Anschlüsse auf der Vorderseite: [FPIO1] grundlegenden Hardwareinformationen, die Sie zur [HLED]: Kabelanschluss für Festplattenzugriffsanzeige. • Installation Ihres abit-Motherboards benötigen. Details [RST]: Kabelanschluss für Rücksetzschalter. • finden Sie im ausführlichen Handbuch. [SPKR]: Kabelanschluss für Kabelanschluss für •...
• [PLED]: collega al cavo LED alimentazione. le informazioni di base sull’hardware necessarie all’installazione della scheda madre abit. Fare riferimento Collettore porta USB aggiuntiva: [FP-USB1], [FP-USB2] alla versione completa della guida per eseguire le Collettore porta IEEE 1394 aggiuntiva: [FP-1394-1], [FP-1394-2] operazioni avanzate.
[PWR]: Conecte el cable del interruptor de encendido. • durante la instalación de la placa base abit. Para conocer el [PLED]: Conecte el cable del LED de encendido. • funcionamiento avanzado, es necesario consultar la Terminal de puerto USB adicional: [FP-USB1], [FP-USB2] versión completa.
à • [PWR]: Faz a ligação ao cabo do botão de alimentação. instalação da sua placa principal abit. Para mais • [PLED]: Faz a ligação ao cabo do LED do botão de alimentação.
основная информация о техническом обеспечении, которая • [PLED]: Соединяется с кабелем индикатора питания. вам может понадобиться при установке материнской платы abit. Описание дополнительных операций вы найдете в Дополнительная насадка порта USB: [FP-USB1], [FP-USB2] полной версии руководства. Дополнительная насадка порта IEEE 1394: [FP-1394-1], [FP-1394-2] Предостережения...
4.8 Latviski//Ātrās instalēšanas instrukcija Šī “Ātrās instalēšanas instrukcija” ietver tikai pamata [RST]: Pievieno atiestates slēdža kabeli. • norādes iekārtai, kas nepieciešamas, instalējot abit [SPKR]: Pievieno sistēmas skaļruņa kabeli. • mātesplati. Pilnīgākai darbībai nepieciešams iegūt [SLED]: Pievieno LED pārtraukšanas kabeli. •...
[SLED]: Sujunkite su darbo pristabdymo indikatoriaus • informacija apie techninę įrangą, kurios jums gali prireikti kabeliu. instaliuojant pagrindinę plokštę abit. Papildomų operacijų [PWR]: Sujunkite su maitinimo tinklo jungiklio kabeliu. • aprašymą rasite pilnoje vadovo versijoje. [PLED]: Sujunkite su maitinimo indikatoriaus kabeliu.
[SLED]: Podłączenie kabla diody LED wstrzymania pracy. • podstawowe informacje dotyczące sprzętu, wymagane [PWR]: Podłączenie kabla przełącznika zasilania. • podczas instalacji płyty głównej abit. Przy [PLED]: Podłączenie kabla diody LED zasilania. • zaawansowanych operacjach, niezbędne będzie skorzystanie z kompletnej wersji instrukcji.
4.11 Magyar//Gyorstelepítési útmutató Ez a “Gyorstelepítési útmutató” csak azt az alapvető [PWR]: Csatlakoztassa a tápkapcsoló kábelhez. • hardver információt tartalmazza, amely az abit alaplap [PLED]: Csatlakoztasson a táp LED kábelhez • telepítéséhez szükséges. Az előrehaladott üzemeltetéshez, Kiegészítő USB port fejrész: [FP-USB1], [FP-USB2] továbbra is a teljes útmutatót kell használnia.
4.12 Türkçe//Hızlı Kurulum Kılavuzu Bu “Hızlı Kurulum Kılavuzu”, abit anakartınızı takmanızda Ön Panel Konnektörleri: [FPIO1] gerekebilecek sadece temel donanım bilgisini içermektedir. [HLED]: Sabit Disk Sürücü LED kablosuna bağlayın. • İleri işlemler için daha geniş olan tam versiyonuna [RST]: Sıfırlama Anahtarı kablosuna bağlayın.
4.16 한국어//빠른 설치 가이드 본 “빠른 설치 가이드”는 빅빔 abit 메인보드 • [SPKR]: 시스템 스피커 케이블에 연결하세요. [SLED]: 유휴(Suspend) LED 케이블에 연결하세요. • 설치에 필요한 중요한 하드웨어 정보만을 • [PWR]: 전원 스위치 케이블에 연결하세요. 포함하고 있습니다. 보다 상세한 정보 및 과정은...
• maklumat perkakasan asas yang anda mungkin perlu [SPKR]: Sambungkan ke kabel Sistem Pembesar Suara. • semasa memasang papan induk abit anda. Untuk [SLED]: Sambungkan ke kabel Gantung LED. • pengendalian lanjutan, anda perlu rujuk ke versi [PWR]: Sambungkan ke kabel Suis 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 IX38 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 … IX38 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) IX38 QuadGT...
Complete power off sequence Others Either the external “EZ-CCMOS1” switch or the internal “CCMOS1” jumper is not C.C. set to its normal position. F.0. Button reset F.1. SoftMenu reset F.2. Power on sequence timeout F.3. Power off sequence timeout IX38 QuadGT...
If the situation remains the same, try Step 3. Step 3. The same procedure as Step 2, but while discharging the CMOS data, pull out the ATX power connectors from motherboard and remove the button battery during CMOS discharge. IX38 QuadGT...
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Example: Intel 650 3.4GHz (OC FSB=220MHz) • Memory brand: Type in the brand and model name of your memory module. Example: Memory brand: Kingston (KVR533D2N4/1G) • Memory size: Type in the size of your memory module. Example: 512M* 4PCS IX38 QuadGT...
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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...