Abit AB9 QuadGT User manual

Hardware Setup BIOS Setup Driver & Utility Multilingual QIG Appendix
AB9 QuadGT
Motherboard
Socket 775
Intel Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo /
Core 2 Extreme / Pentium Dual
Core / Pentium Extreme /
Pentium D / Pentium 4
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 Reader), place
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.
 LGA775 ATX
 Intel P965 / ICH8R
 FSB 1066/800/533 MHz
 Dual DDR2 800
 Dual PCI-E X16 Graphics Slots
 Gigabit LAN
 8x SATA 3Gb/s with RAID
 IEEE1394
 7.1 Channel HD Audio
 uGuru™Technology
 Silent OTES™ Technology
 External CMOS Clearing
Switch
 Quick Power & Reset Button
 Vista HW Ready

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AB9 QuadGT
User’s Manual
English + Multilingual QIG
2nd Edition, January 2007
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ht and Warranty Notice
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
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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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Contents
1. Hardware Setup ............................................................... 1-1
1.1 Specifications............................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard Layout ..................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis ....................................................... 1-3
1.4 Installing Motherboard ................................................................. 1-3
1.5 Checking Jumper Settings............................................................. 1-4
1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery .............. 1-4
1.5.2 Wake-up Header ................................................................. 1-6
1.6 Connecting Chassis Components ................................................... 1-7
1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors......................................................... 1-7
1.6.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ........................... 1-8
1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors ........................................................ 1-9
1.6.4 abit Silent OTES™Technology .............................................. 1-9
1.7 Installing Hardware.................................................................... 1-10
1.7.1 CPU Socket 775................................................................. 1-10
1.7.2 DDR2 Memory Slots........................................................... 1-12
1.7.3 PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots (Install Graphics Card) .......... 1-13
1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices .................................................... 1-15
1.8.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors ................................ 1-15
1.8.2 Serial ATA Connectors ....................................................... 1-16
1.8.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers......................................... 1-17
1.8.4 Additional IEEE1394 Port Header........................................ 1-17
1.8.5 Internal Audio Connectors.................................................. 1-18
1.8.6 Front Panel Audio Connection Header ................................. 1-18
1.8.7 S/PDIF Output Connection Header...................................... 1-20
1.8.8 PCI and PCI Express X1 Slot............................................... 1-20
1.8.9 Guru Panel Connection Header........................................... 1-21
1.9 Onboard Indicators and Buttons.................................................. 1-22
1.9.1 POST Code Displayer ......................................................... 1-22
1.9.2 Power Source Indicators .................................................... 1-23
1.9.3 Onboard Buttons ............................................................... 1-23
1.10 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices ........................................... 1-24
2. BIOS Setup....................................................................... 2-1
2.1 μGuru™Utility .............................................................................. 2-2
2.1.1 OC Guru ............................................................................. 2-2
2.1.2 ABIT EQ.............................................................................. 2-4
2.2 Standard CMOS Features............................................................ 2-10
2.3 Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................ 2-13
2.4 Advanced Chipset Features......................................................... 2-16

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2.5 Integrated Peripherals................................................................ 2-17
2.6 Power Management Setup .......................................................... 2-20
2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations .............................................................. 2-23
2.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................... 2-24
2.9 Load Optimized Defaults............................................................. 2-24
2.10 Set Password ........................................................................... 2-24
2.11 Save & Exit Setup..................................................................... 2-24
2.12 Exit Without Saving .................................................................. 2-24
3. Driver & Utility ................................................................. 3-1
3.1 CD-ROM AUTORUN ...................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility ....................................... 3-2
3.3 Intel Matrix Storage Manager........................................................ 3-2
3.4 Audio Driver ................................................................................ 3-3
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
........................................................................................................ 3-7
3.11 Build A Driver Disk Under DOS Environment ................................ 3-8
4. Multilingual Quick Installation Guide .............................. 4-1
4.1 Français//Guide d'Installation Rapide............................................. 4-1
4.2 Deutsch//Kurze Installationsanleitung............................................ 4-2
4.3 Italiano//Guida all’installazione rapida ........................................... 4-3
4.4 Español//Guía rápida de instalación............................................... 4-4
4.5 Português//Guia de instalação rápida ............................................ 4-5
4.6 Русский//Краткое руководство по установке .............................. 4-6
4.7 Eesti//Kiirpaigaldusjuhend ............................................................ 4-7
4.8 Latviski//Ātrās instalēšanas instrukcija........................................... 4-8
4.9 Lietuvių//Trumpas instaliavimo vadovas ........................................ 4-9
4.10 Polski//Instrukcja szybkiej instalacji........................................... 4-10
4.11 Magyar//Gyorstelepítési útmutató.............................................. 4-11
4.12 Türkçe//HızlıKurulum Kılavuzu.................................................. 4-12
4.13 اللغة العربية//دليل التركيب السريع....................... 4-13
4.14 فارسی// راﻩنمای نصب سریع............................................... 4-14
4.15 日本語//クイックインストールガイド ...................................... 4-15
4.16 한국어//빠른 설치 가이드 ....................................................... 4-16
4.17 Bahasa Malaysia//Panduan Pemasangan Ringkas ....................... 4-17
4.18 ไทย//คู่มือการติดตั้งอย่างย่อ ........................................................ 4-18

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4.19 繁體中文................................................................................. 4-19
4.19.1 規格............................................................................... 4-19
4.19.2 快速安裝略說.................................................................. 4-20
4.20 简体中文................................................................................. 4-21
4.20.1 规格............................................................................... 4-21
4.20.2 快速安装略说.................................................................. 4-22
5. Appendix .......................................................................... 5-1
5.1 POST Code Definitions.................................................................. 5-1
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

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1. Hardware Setup
1.1 Specifications
CPU
• LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Quad /
Core 2 Duo / Core 2 Extreme /
Pentium Dual Core / Pentium Extreme /
Pentium D / Pentium 4
• FSB 1066/800/533 MHz
Chipset
• Intel P965 / ICH8R
Memory
• 4x 240-pin DIMM slots support
maximum memory capacity up to 8GB
• Supports Dual Channel DDR2
800/667/533 Un-buffered Non-ECC
memory
LAN
• Onboard 10/100/1000M PCI Gigabit
controller
Audio
• Onboard 7.1 CH HD Audio CODEC
• Supports auto jack sensing and optical
S/PDIF In/Out
• HDMI Header ready (S/PDIF Header)
Serial ATA
• 6x SATA 3Gb/s offered by Intel ICH8R
support Intel Matrix Storage Tech (AHCI
& RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10)
• 2x SATA 3Gb/s offered by JMicron
JMB363 support RAID 0, 1, and JBOD
IEEE1394
• Supports 2 Ports IEEE1394 at 400Mb/s
transfer rate
Expansion Slots
• 1x PCI-E X16 slot (x16 bandwidth)
• 1x PCI-E X16 slot (x4 bandwidth)
• 1x PCI-E X1 slot
• 2x PCI slots
Internal I/O Connectors
• 1x Floppy port
• 1x ATA 100 IDE connector
• 6x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 3x USB 2.0 headers
• 1x IEEE1394 header
• 1x FP-Audio header
• 1x CD-In connector
• 1x S/PDIF Out header
• 1x GURU header
Rear Panel I/O
• 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector
• 1x PS/2 Mouse connector
• 1x External CMOS Clearing Switch
• 1x S/PDIF In connector
• 1x S/PDIF Out connector
• 2x eSATA connectors
• 1x 7.1CH Audio connector
• 4x USB 2.0 connectors
• 1x IEEE1394 connector
• 1x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN connector
abit Engineered
• abit uGuru™Technology
• abit Silent OTES™Technology
• External CMOS Clearing Switch
• Quick Power & Reset Button
RoHS
• 100% Lead-free process and RoHS
compliant
Miscellaneous
• ATX form factor (305mm x 245mm)
• Vista HW Ready
※ Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without
notice.

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1.2 Motherboard Layout

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1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis
• Choose a chassis big enough to install this motherboard.
• As some features for this motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the
motherboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis
supports all the features required.
• If there is a possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has
sufficient power and space for them.
• 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.
1.4 Installing Motherboard
Most computer chassis have a base with many
mounting holes to allow the motherboard to be
securely attached, and at the same time, prevent
the system from short circuits. There are two
ways to attach the motherboard to the chassis
base: (1) with studs, or (2) with spacers.
Basically, the best way to attach the board is
with studs. Only if you are unable to do this
should you attach the board with spacers. Line up the holes on the board with the mounting
holes on the chassis. If the holes line up and there are screw holes, you can attach the board
with studs. If the holes line up and there are only slots, you can only attach with spacers. Take
the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots. 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.
※ Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or
removing any peripheral or component. Failing to so may cause severe damage
to your motherboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after
you have carefully checked everything.
To install this motherboard:
1. Locate all the screw holes on the
motherboard and the chassis base.
2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on
the chassis base and have them tightened.
3. Face the motherboard’s I/O ports toward
the chassis’s rear panel.
4. Line up all the motherboard’s screw holes
with those studs or spacers on the chassis.
5. 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.
Face the chassis’s rear panel.

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1.5 Checking Jumper Settings
• For a 2-pin jumper, plug the
jumper cap on both pins will
make it CLOSE (SHORT).
Remove the jumper cap, or
plug it on either pin
(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
1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery
The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a)
the CMOS data becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot the
supervisor or user password preset in the BIOS menu,
(c) you are unable to boot-up the system because the
CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS menu,
or (d) whenever there is modification on the CPU or
memory modules.
This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS
memory and have it reconfigured to the default values
stored in BIOS.
• Pins 1 and 2 shorted
(Default): Normal
operation.
• Pins 2 and 3 shorted:
Clear CMOS memory.
To clear the CMOS memory and load in the default values:
1. Power off the system.
2. Set pin 2 and pin 3 shorted by the jumper cap. Wait for a few seconds. Set the jumper
cap back to its default settings --- pin 1 and pin 2 shorted.
3. Power on the system.
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.
※ Another easy way to clear the CMOS memory can be done by switching
“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.

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CMOS Backup Battery:
An onboard battery saves the CMOS memory to keep the BIOS information stays on even after
disconnected your system with power source. Nevertheless, this backup battery exhausts after
some five years. Once the error message like “CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED” or “CMOS
checksum error” displays on monitor, this backup battery is no longer functional and has to
be renewed.
To renew the backup battery:
1. Power off the system and disconnect with AC power source.
2. Remove the exhausted battery.
3. Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery. Pay attention to its polarity. The “+” side is its
positive polarity.
4. Connect AC power source and power on the system.
5. Enter the BIOS setup menu. Reconfigure the setup parameters if necessary.
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.

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1.5.2 Wake-up Header
These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function.
• USB-PWR1:
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

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1.6 Connecting Chassis Components
1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors
These connectors provide the connection from an ATX power supply. As the plugs from the
power supply fit in only one orientation, find the correct one and push firmly down into these
connectors.
ATXPWR1: ATX 24-Pin Power Connector
The power supply with 20-pin or 24-pin cables can both be connected to this 24-pin connector.
Connect from pin-1 for either type. However, a 20-pin power supply may cause the system
unstable or even unbootable for the sake of insufficient electricity. A minimum power of 300W
or higher is recommended.
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.

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1.6.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers
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. Please pay attention when connecting
these headers. A wrong orientation will only result in the LED not lighting, but a wrong
connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
• HLED (Pin 1, 3):
Connects to the HDD LED cable of chassis front panel.
• RST (Pin 5, 7):
Connects to the Reset Switch cable of chassis front panel.
• SPKR (Pin 13, 15, 17, 19):
Connects to the System Speaker cable of chassis.
• SLED (Pin 2, 4):
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.

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1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors
These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system.
• CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector
• SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector
• 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™Technology
The abit Silent OTES™Technology tremendously
condenses and dissipates the heatwave generated
together from both the NB chipset and the digital
PWM modules via a fin-type heatsink that is supposed
to be fanned outward by the air flowed from the CPU
cooler. DO NOT remove this heatsink.
Please take into consideration of the amount of high
temperature that could possibly generated from the
PWM modules if you intend to alter this design.

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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.
2. Never touch the contact pins with fingers or any object.
3. Always put on the cap when the CPU is not in use.
1.7.1 CPU Socket 775
※ The installation procedures vary with different types of CPU fan-and-heatsink
assembly. The one shown here is served for demo only. For detailed
information on how to install the one you bought, refer to its installation
guidelines.
1. Place the board so that the lever-hook of
the socket is on your left side. Use your left
thumb and forefinger to hold the lever hook,
pull it away from the retention tab. Rotate
the lever to fully open position.
2. Use your right-thumb to raise the load
plate. Lift it up to fully open position.
3. Use your right thumb and forefinger to
grasp the CPU package. Be sure to grasp on
the edge of the substrate, and face the Pin-1
indicator toward the bottom-left side. Aim at
the socket and place the CPU package
vertical down into the socket.
4. Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well
into the socket. The alignment key must be
located in the notch of package.

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5. Use your left hand to hold the load plate,
and use your right thumb to peel the cap off.
The cap plays an important role in
protecting contact pins. In order to
prevent bent pin, PUT ON the cap after
operation or testing.
6. Lower the plate onto the CPU package.
Engage the load lever while gently pressing
down the load plate.
7. Secure the lever with the hook under
retention tab.
8. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto
the socket. Align the four fasteners toward
the four mounting holes on the motherboard.
9. Press each of the four fasteners down
into the mounting holes. Rotate the fastener
clock-wise to lock the heatsink and fan
assembly into position.
10. Attach the four-pin power plug from the
heatsink and fan assembly to the CPU FAN
connector.
※ 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.

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1.7.2 DDR2 Memory Slots
• To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel configurations, install identical DDR2
DIMM pairs for each channel.
• Install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To reach the optimum compatibility, obtain
memory modules from the same vendor.
※ Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup required after adding or removing
memory modules, but you will have to clear the CMOS memory first if any
memory module related problem occurs.
To install system memory:
1. Power off the computer and unplug the
AC power cord before installing or
removing memory modules.
2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board.
3. Hold two edges of the DIMM module
carefully, keep away from touching its
connectors.
4. Align the notch key on the module with
the rib on the slot.
5. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot
automatically snap into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra
force as the DIMM module only fits in one direction.
6. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward
simultaneously, and then pull out the 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.

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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].
※ It is not recommended to install
only one PCIE graphics card on the
[PCIEXP2] slot, for such will pull
the speed down to x4 only.
Two PCIE graphics cards installation (CrossFire Mode):
Install one CrossFireEdition graphics card
into [Master] slot (the slot PCIEXP1 on this
motherboard), and one CrossFireCompatible
graphics card into [Slave] slot (the slot
PCIEXP2 on this motherboard).
※ The ATI CrossFire™technology
currently supports the Microsoft
Windows XP with Service Pack 2
only.

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To enable CrossFire Mode, you will need to:
• Prepare one CrossFireEdition graphics card and one CrossFireCompatible graphics
card.
• Make sure the graphics card driver supports the ATI CrossFiretechnology. Download the
latest driver from ATI website (http://www.ati.com).
• Make sure your power supply unit is sufficient to provide the minimum power required.
1. Insert the CrossFireEdition graphics
card [Master Card] into the [PCIEXP1]
master slot on motherboard.
2. Insert the CrossFirecompatible PCI
Express graphics card (Slave Card) into
the [PCIEXP2] slave slot.
3. There are 3 connectors on the
DMS-59-to-interconnect cable:
Connector 1: [DMS-59] Male connector
Connector 2: [DVI-I] Female connector
Connector 3: [DVI-I] Male connector
4. Connect the DMS-59Male plug to the
DMS-59connector on Master Card.
5. Connect the DVI-I Male-end to the DVI-I
connector on Salve Card.
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.