Abit KV8-MAX3 User manual

KV8/KV8-MAX3
AMD AthlonTM 64 System Board
Socket 754
User’s Manual
4200-0410-01
Rev. 1.00

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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1
1-1. Features & Specifications ........................................................................1-1
1-2. Layout Diagram .......................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup.................................................................... 2-1
2-1. Install The Motherboard...........................................................................2-1
2-2. Install CPU and Heatsink.........................................................................2-2
2-3. Install System Memory ............................................................................2-3
2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches ..........................................................2-5
(1). ATX Power Input Connectors........................................................2-5
(2). FAN Connectors.............................................................................2-6
(3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header ..................................................2-7
(4). Wake-up Header.............................................................................2-8
(5). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers ..................................2-9
(6). Additional USB Port Headers......................................................2-10
(7). Additional IEEE1394 Port Header (KV8-MAX3) ......................2-11
(8). Front Panel Audio Connection Header ........................................2-12
(9). Status Indicators...........................................................................2-13
(10). Accelerated Graphics Port Slot....................................................2-13
(11). Floppy Disk Drive Connector......................................................2-14
(12). Internal Audio Connectors ...........................................................2-14
(13). IDE Connectors............................................................................2-15
(14). POST Code Display .....................................................................2-16
(15). Serial ATA Connectors .................................................................2-17
(16). System Management Bus Headers...............................................2-17
(17). Back Panel Connectors ................................................................2-18
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup............................................................................ 3-1
3-1. SoftMenu Setup........................................................................................3-3
3-2. Standard CMOS Features.........................................................................3-5
3-3. Advanced BIOS Features.........................................................................3-8
3-4. Advanced Chipset Features....................................................................3-10
3-5. Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................3-14
3-6. Power Management Setup .....................................................................3-17
3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations.........................................................................3-19
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3-8. PC Health Status ....................................................................................3-21
3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults .........................................................................3-24
3-10. Load Optimized Defaults .......................................................................3-24
3-11. Set Password ..........................................................................................3-24
3-12. Save & Exit Setup ..................................................................................3-24
3-13. Exit Without Saving...............................................................................3-24
Appendix A. Install VIA 4-in-1 Driver ................................................................. A-1
Appendix B. Install Audio Driver ......................................................................... B-1
Appendix C. Install LAN Driver ........................................................................... C-1
Appendix D. Install VIA USB 2.0 Driver .............................................................D-1
Appendix E. Install VIA Serial ATA RAID Driver.............................................. E-1
Appendix F. Install Silicon Serial ATA RAID Driver (KV8-MAX3).................. F-1
Appendix G. Install ABIT µGuru Driver..............................................................G-1
Appendix H. POST Code Definition .....................................................................H-1
Appendix I. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)................................................ I-1
Appendix J. How to Get Technical Support .........................................................J-1
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Introduction 1-1
Chapter 1. Introduction
1-1. Features & Specifications
1. CPU
• Supports 64-bit AMD AthlonTM 64 processor (Socket 754)
• 1600MHz system bus using HyperTransportTM technology
2. CPU Integrated Memory Controller
• 72-bit memory controller supports DDR at 266, 333 and 400MHz
• Support 3 DIMM up to 2GB Max.
• Support 3 DIMM DDR 333
• Support 2 DIMM DDR 400
3. Chipset
• VIA K8T800 + VT8237
• Supports 1600MHz HyperTransport
• Supports Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface (ACPI)
• Accelerated Graphics Port connector supports AGP 8X/4X (0.8V/1.5V)
4. SATA RAID
• Supports SATA data transfer rates at 150 MB/s (1.5G bps)
• Supports SATA RAID 0/1 JBOD
5. 2nd SATA RAID (KV8-MAX3)
• On board Serial ATA RAID PCI Controller
• Supports 4 x SATA 150 RAID 0/1/0+1
6. Gigabit LAN
• On board 10/100/1000M PCI Ethernet Controller
7. IEEE 1394a (KV8-MAX3)
• Supports IEEE 1394a at 400/200/100 Mb/s transfer rate
8. Audio
• Onboard 6-Channel AC 97 CODEC
• Professional digital audio interface supports optical S/PDIF Input/Output
9. ABIT Engineered
• ABIT µGuruTM Technology
• ABIT OTESTM Technology
• ABIT SoftMenuTM Technology
• CPU ThermalGuardTM Technology
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10. Internal I/O Connectors
• 1x AGP 8X/4X slot
• 5x PCI slots
• 1x floppy port supports up to 2.88MB
• 2x Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 connectors
• 2x Serial ATA 150 RAID connectors
• 4x Serial ATA 150 RAID connectors (KV8-MAX3)
• 2x USB headers
• 2x IEEE 1394a headers (KV8-MAX3)
• 1x CD-IN, 1x AUX-IN header
11. Back Panel I/O
• 1x PS/2 keyboard, 1x PS/2 mouse
• 1x S/PDIF In connector
• 1x S/PDIF Out connector
• 5 holes Audio connector (Front Speaker, Line-In, Mic-In, Center/Sub, Surround Speaker)
• 4x USB, 1x RJ-45 LAN Connector
• 1x IEEE 1394a Connector (KV8-MAX3)
12. Miscellaneous
• ATX form factor: 305 x 245 mm
13. Order Information
Model Features
KV8 OTES, uGuru, GbE
KV8-MAX3 OTES, uGuru, GbE, Secure IDE, IEEE1394, Sil3114 SATA
 Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.
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Introduction 1-3
1-2. Layout Diagram
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Hardware Setup 2-1
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. Install The Motherboard
Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow motherboard to be securely
attached on and at the same time, prevented from short circuits. There are two ways to attach the
motherboard to the chassis base:
1. use with studs
2. or use with spacers
In principle, the best way to attach the board is to
use 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.
ATTENTION: 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.
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2-2. Install CPU and Heatsink
This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion
Force) Socket 754 to install AMD Socket 754
CPU. The CPU you bought should contain with a
kit of heatsink, cooling fan, retention frame and
blackplate. If that’s not the case, buy one specially
designed for Socket 754.
Please refer to the figure shown here to install
CPU and heatsink. (For reference only. Your
Heatsink & Fan Assembly may not be exactly the
same as this one.)
1. Locate the Socket 754 on this motherboard.
Pull the CPU release lever sideways to
unlatch and then raise it all the way up.
2. Drop the processor with its pin side down into
the CPU socket. Do not use extra force to
insert CPU; it only fits in one direction. Close
the CPU release lever.
3. Align the Backplate Standoffs with the
mounting holes on motherboard. Position the
backplate onto motherboard.
4. Place the Retention Frame onto the
motherboard and align it with the Backplate
Standoffs.
5. Place heatsink on top of CPU, and make sure
the heatsink fits properly on the retention
frame.
6. Hook both sides of the Spring Clip onto the
Mounting Tabs of Retention Frame. Tighten
screws until the Spring Clip is fully installed.
7. Attach the fan connector of Heatsink & Fan
Assembly with the CPU-FAN connector on
the motherboard.
ATTENTION: Do not forget to set the correct
bus frequency and multiple for your processor.
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