Albatron K8Ultra-U Series User manual

K8Ultra-U Series
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
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You have to know !!!
0The images and pictures in this manual are for reference only and
may vary slightly from actual product installation depending on
specific hardware models, third party components and software
versions.
0Unplug your computer when installing components and
configuring switches and pins.
0This mainboard contains very delicate IC chips. Use a grounded
wrist strap when working with the system.
0Do not touch the IC chips, leads, connectors or other components.
0Unplug the AC power when you install or remove any device on
the mainboard.
Package Contents
K8Ultra-U series mainboard
IDE Cable/ FDC Cable
USB Bracket (optional)
Game Port Bracket (optional)
SPDIF & FRONT AUDIO Port Bracket (optional)
SATA Power cord/ SATA Cable (optional)
I/O Shield (optional)
Installation and Setup Driver CD
K8Ultra-U Series User Manual
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K8Ultra-U Series
ULi® M1689
Supports Socket 754 AMD® AthlonTM 64/ SempronTM Processors
USER Manual
Dimensions (ATX form-factor):
z194mm x 295mm (WxL)
Operating System:
zSupports most popular operating systems: Windows®98/ME/2000/XP etc.

Contents
CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED ............................................................1
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATION .......................................................................................................... 2
CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................... 5
Layout of K8Ultra-U PRO................................................................................................. 5
Layout of K8Ultra-U ......................................................................................................... 6
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................... 7
CPU Processor Installation ................................................................................................ 7
Memory Installation .......................................................................................................... 8
Back Panel Configuration................................................................................................ 10
Front Panel Indicator: SW/LED、PWRLED、SPEAKER............................................. 12
Connectors....................................................................................................................... 13
Headers & Jumpers.......................................................................................................... 14
Audio Connectors ............................................................................................................ 15
Slots ................................................................................................................................. 17
Power Supply Attachments.............................................................................................. 17
CHAPTER 2. BIOS SETUP..........................................................................18
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 18
MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................ 20
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES .................................................................................. 22
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS..................................................................................... 27
POWER MANAGEMENT............................................................................................ 31
HARDWARE MONITOR ............................................................................................ 34
LOAD DEFAULTS ..................................................................................................... 35
EXIT MENU.............................................................................................................. 36
CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE SETUP............................................................37
SOFTWARE LIST ...................................................................................................... 37
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 37
CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................40
APPENDIX I: SUPER 5.1 CHANNEL SETUP ............................................................... 43

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Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing the K8Ultra-U Series mainboard! The K8Ultra-U series
includes the K8Ultra-U PRO and K8Ultra-U. The K8Ultra-U series is based on ULi® M1689 chip.
It also supports AMD®AthlonTM 64 / SempronTM processors.
The series provide 2 sockets using 184 pin DDR SDRAM. You can install DDR400/ 333/ 266/
200 (PC3200/ 2700/ 2100/ 1600) SDRAM. It supports a total capacity of up to 2GB.
The series provide one AGP Slot for 2X/ 4X/ 8X (1.5V only) AGP cards.
The series include built in IDE facilities that support Ultra ATA 66/ 100/ 133. It also includes
built in Serial ATA facilities that support transfer rate to 150 MB/s per channel.
The series also come with an AC’97 codec which supports 6 channel audio (5.1 channel
audio effect). All of them also support Sony/ Philips Digital Interface.
The series also come with 8 USB 2.0 ports.
The K8Ultra-U PRO also includes built in LAN facility that supports a back panel LAN port
capable of 10/ 100 Mbit/s transmission speeds.
The company’s 3 Year Limited Warranty for this product covers both labor costs and
replacement parts during the 1st year. Only labor costs are covered during the 2nd and 3rd
years (replacement parts will be charged during the 2nd and 3rd years).
All of the information in this manual only for reference. This specification is subject to
change without notice.

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Specification
CPU
zSupports Socket 754
zSupports AMD®AthlonTM 64/ SempronTM processors
zHyperTransportTM Link
-supports 16-bit to be capable of operating up to 800MHz (1600 MT/s) with a
bandwidth of up to 3.2 GB/s in each direction
Speed
z33 MHz, 32 bit PCI interface (PCI 2.3 compliant)
z66 MHz AGP 2.0 compliant interface that supports 2X/ 4X data transfer modes
z66 MHz AGP 3.0 compliant interface that supports 8X data transfer modes
Chipset
zSingle chip – ULi M1689
zI/O Controller – Winbond Super I/O W83627HF
zAC’97 Codec – Realtek ALC655
zLAN PHY Chip – Realtek RTL8201CL (only for K8Ultra-U PRO)
DRAM Memory
zSupports DDR400 (PC3200)/ DDR333 (PC2700)/ DDR266 (PC2100) SDRAM
zSupports 64 MB/ 128 MB/ 256 MB/ 512 MB/ 1 GB unbuffered with (or without) ECC
DIMM modules
zSupports up to two memory modules with a total capacity of 2 GB
Shadow RAM
zThis mainboard is equipped with a memory controller providing shadow RAM
and support for ROM BIOS
BUS Slots
zProvides 1 AGP slot (1.5V only)
zProvides 4 PCI bus slots

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Flash Memory
zSupports flash memory functionality
zSupports ESCD functionality
Hardware Monitor Function
zMonitors CPU and Chassis Fan Speed
zMonitors CPU & system Temperature
zMonitors System Voltage
AC’97 Sound Codec Onboard
zHigh performance CODEC with high S/N ration (>90dB)
zCompliant with AC’97 2.3 specification
z6 audio playback channels capability (Super 5.1 channel audio effect)
z3D Stereo enhancement
zSony/ Philips Digital interface (S/PDIF)
LAN Function (only for K8Ulta-U PRO)
z10/ 100/ Mbps Ethernet support
IDE Facilities
zSupports Ultra ATA 66, Ultra ATA 100, Ultra ATA 133
zSupports IDE interface with CD-ROM
zSupports high capacity hard disk drives
zSupports installation of up to 4 drives, with separate IDE connections for
Primary and Secondary connectors
Universal Serial Bus:
zSupports up to 8 USB ports for USB interface devices
zSupports USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) and dual USB 1.1
Open Host Controller Interface (OHC1)
Serial ATA facilities
zCompatible with SATA Spec 1.0
zSupports Serial ATA specification of 150 MB/S transfers

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I/O facilities
zOne multi-mode Parallel Port capable of supporting the following
specifications:
1. Standard & Bi-direction Parallel Port
2. Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
3. Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)
zSupports two serial ports 16550 UART
zSupports PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
zSupports 360 KB, 720 KB, 1.2 MB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB floppy disk drives
zMIDI compatible
zSupports one game port header
BIOS
zPhoenix-Award™ BIOS
zSupports APM1.2
zSupports ACPI power management
Watch Dog Timer
zThe mainboard contains a special feature called the “Watch Dog Timer” which is
used to detect when the system is unable to handle over-clocking
configurations during POST stage. Once detected the system will reset the
configurations and reboot the system after five seconds.

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Configuration
Layout of K8Ultra-U PRO

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Layout of K8Ultra-U

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Hardware Installation
This section will assist you in quickly installing your system hardware. Wear a wrist
ground strap before handling components. Electrostatic discharge may damage your
system components.
CPU Processor Installation
This mainboard supports AMD® AthlonTM 64/ SempronTM processors using a Socket 754.
Before building your system, we suggest you visit the AMD website and review the
Processor installation procedures. http://www.amd.com
CPU Socket 754 Configuration Steps:
1. Locate the CPU socket on your mainboard and nudge the locking lever away from the
socket. Then lift the lever to a 90-degree angle.
2. On the socket, locate the corner which has the “diagonally cut-corner” on the
rectangular shaped pattern of pinholes (see diagram below-left). Match that corner
with the “gold triangle” on the CPU (see diagram below-right) and lower the CPU onto
the socket. The bottom of the CPU should be flush with the face of the socket.
3. Lower the lever until it snaps back into position. This will lock down the CPU.
4. Smear thermal grease on top of the CPU. Lower the CPU fan onto the CPU and use the
clasps on the fan to attach it to the socket. Finally, extend the power cable from the
fan and insert it onto the “CPUFAN” adapter.
Attention: Overheating may damage the CPU and other
sensitive components. Please check the installation
completely before starting the system. Make sure the
heatsink and the CPU fan are properly installed.
Diagonally
Cut-corner
Gold triangle

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FAN Headers
Three power headers are available for cooling fans, which play an important role in
maintaining the ambient temperature in your system.
Memory Installation
The K8Ultra-U series contain 2 sockets, which use 184- pin DDR SDRAM with a total memory
capacity of up to 2 GB. You can install unbuffered with (or without) ECC DDR400 (PC3200)/
DDR333 (PC2700)/ DDDR266 (PC2100)/ DDR200 (PC1600) SDRAM.
Attention: We strongly recommend that you use a CPU fan sink
with your CPU. You can attach the CPU fan to the CPUFAN header.

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Please refer the table below to install the memory DIMMs.
RAM Module Installation:
1. Pull the white plastic tabs on each side of the slot away from the slot.
2. Match the notch on the button of the RAM module with the corresponding pattern
in the DIMM slot. This ensures that the module is inserted PROperly.
3. Lower the RAM module into the DIMM Slot and press firmly using both thumbs until
the module snaps into place.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2 and 3 for the remaining RAM modules.
Maximum DRAM
SPEED
Number of DIMMs DIMM 1 DIMM 2
1T 2T
1 x8 or x16 single side X DDR400 DDR400
1 X x8 or x16 single side DDR400 DDR400
1 x8 double side X DDR400 DDR400
1 X x8 double side DDR400 DDR400
2 x8 or x16 single side x8 or x16 single side DDR400 DDR400
2 x8 or x16 single side x8 double side DDR400 DDR400
2 x8 double side x8 or x16 single side DDR400 DDR400
2 x8 double side x8 double side DDR333 DDR333
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Back Panel Configuration
PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: KB/MS
This series provides a standard PS/2 mouse connector and PS/2 Keyboard connector. The
pin assignments are described below:
USB & LAN Connectors: USB/ (LAN=>optional)
There are 4 USB connectors on the back panel. These USB connectors are used to attach
to USB devices such as: keyboards, mice and other USB devices. You can plug the USB
devices directly into this connector. The K8Ultra-U PRO also provides a LAN port. You can
plug LAN devices directly into this connector.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Data 4 +5 V (fused)
2 No connect 5 Clock
3 Ground 6 No connect
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 TX+ 5 TRD2-
2 TX- 6 RX-
3 RX+ 7 TRD3+
4 TRD2+ 8 TRD3-
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1/5 +5 V (fused) 3/7 USBP0+/P1+
2/6 USBP0-/P1- 4/8 Ground

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Serial and Parallel Interface Ports
The K8Ultra-U series come equipped with 2 serial ports and one parallel port on the back
panel. The interface ports will be explained below:
Parallel Interface Port: PRT
The parallel port on your system has a 25-pin, DB25 connector and is used to interface
with parallel printers and other devices using a parallel interface.
The Serial Interface: COM1/COM2
The serial interface port is sometimes referred to as a RS-232 port or an asynchronous
communication port. Mice, modems and other peripheral devices can be connected to a
serial port.
Audio Port Connectors: SOUND
The series comes equipped with 3Audio Ports. The three ports, Mic-in, Line-in and Front
Speaker-out are standard audio ports that provides basic audio functionality.
Front Speaker-Out (Green) Connects to standard audio speakers. This port becomes the
front speakers when 6 Channel Audio Effects driver is installed and enabled. Also note
that this port provides the most amperage of all the ports making it suitable for
headphones and speakers without power cables.
Line In (Blue) Connects to an external audio device such as a CD player, tape player or
other audio devices that provide audio out.
Mic In (Pink) Connects to a microphone.
This series supports 6 Channel Audio effects. See
appendix I for more information.

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Front Panel Indicator: SW/LED 、 PWRLED 、 SPEAKER
HD LED (Hard Drive LED Connector/ red)
This connector can be attached to an LED on the front panel of a computer case. The LED
will flicker during disk activity. This disk activity only applies to those IDE drives directly
attached to the system board.
RST SW (Reset Switch Connector/ blue)
This connector can be attached to a momentary SPST switch. This switch is normally left
open. When closed it will cause the mainboard to reset and run the POST (Power On Self
Test).
PWR-LED (2-pin Power LED Connector/ green)
The mainboard PROvides two power LED connector.If there is a 2-pin power LED cable on
the front panel of a computer case. You can attach it to the 2-pin power LED connector.
The LED will illuminate while the computer is powered on.
PWR SW (Power Button Connector/ orange)
This connector can be attached to a front panel power switch. The switch must pull the
Power Button pin to ground for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or
off (the time required is due to internal debounce circuitry on the system board). At
least two seconds must pass before the power supply will recognize another on/off
signal.
PWR-LED (3-Pin Power LED Connector/ green)
The mainboard provides two power LED connector. If there is a 3-pin power LED cable on
the front panel of a computer case. You can attach it to the 3-pin power LED connector.
SPEAKER (Speaker Header/ violet)
A front panel speaker can be connected to this connector. When you boot your
computer, the speaker sounds a short “beep”. If there is something wrong during the
Power On Self-Test, the speaker sounds “irregular beep” to warning you.

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Connectors
Floppy Disk Connector: FDC
The mainboard PROvides a standard floppy disk connector (FDC) that supports 360K, 720K,
1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy diskettes. This connector supports the floppy drive ribbon
cables provided in the packaging.
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/ IDE2、SATA1/ SATA2
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports Ultra ATA 33, Ultra
ATA 66, Ultra ATA 100 and Ultra ATA 133. It has two HDD connectors, IDE1 and IDE2.
IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
You can connect up to two hard drives to IDE1. If you attach two drives, you must use a
ribbon cable with three connectors. You must also configure one drive as the master and
one drive as the slave, using the jumpers located on each drive.
IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)
The IDE2 controller can also support a Master and a Slave drive. The configuration is
similar to IDE1.
SATA1/ SATA2
The SATA connectors support transfer rate to 150 MB/s. The connectors only can connect
one serial ATA hard disk device each. Please

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Headers & Jumpers
Front USB Headers: USB3/ USB4
The K8Ultra-U series also provides 2 USB headers on the board allowing for 4 more USB
ports. These attach to USB connectors embedded into the computer case or connected
to a USB bracket (optional).
Game Port Header: GAME PORT
This mainboard supports a front game port header. To use this header you can install a
COM port & Game port bracket (optional) with a Game port wire extending to this header.
You can then attach gaming devices to the game port on the bracket.
If you are using a USB 2.0 device with Windows 2000/XP, you will need
to install the USB 2.0 driver from the Microsoft®website. If you are
using Service pack 1 (or later) for Windows®XP, and using Service
pack4 (or later) for Windows® 2000,you will not have to install the
driver.

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Clear CMOS Jumper: JP1
The “Clear CMOS” jumper is used when you cannot boot your system due to some CMOS
configuration such as a password that is forgotten. This jumper allows you to reset the
CMOS configurations, and then reconfigure.
Audio Connectors
The following steps explain how to reset your CMOS configurations
when you have forgotten your system password.
1. Turn off your system and disconnect the AC power cable.
2. Set JP1 to OFF (2-3 Closed).
3. Wait several seconds.
4. Set JP1 to ON (1-2 closed).
5. Connect the AC power cable and turn on your system.
6. Reset your new password.

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CD-ROM Audio-In Header: CD-IN
This header is used to connect to the CD-ROM/ DVD audio cable.
Front Panel Audio Header: FRONT AUDIO
If your computer case has been designed with embedded audio equipment or you are
using an audio bracket (optional). You can attach these components to the FRONT_AUDIO
header of the mainboard. First remove the jumper caps covering the FRONT_AUDIO pins.
Use pins 1, 3 to connect to the case microphone. Use pins 9,5 to connect to the earphone.
If you do not intend to use the FRONT_AUDIO panel, do not remove the jumper caps. The
front panel audio & the back panel audio can not use simultaneously.
S/PDIF Header: SPDIF
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is an audio transfer file format, which provides high
quality audio using optical fiber and digital signals. This mainboard is capable of
delivering audio output and receiving audio input through the SPDIF header. One way
you would use this header is by using an SPDIF & FRONT AUDIO bracket (optional) attached
to your computer. This bracket will have two wires that you can attach to the SPDIF
header and the FRONT_AUDIO header. This bracket has RCA connectors similar to that
used with most consumer audio products. Using the RCA connectors, the data can then
be output to and input from an S/PDIF device. This bracket will also have the TOS-LINK
connectors. You can also use the TOS-LINK connectors to output and input audio from an
S/PDIF device. The devices that are receiving and sending information from this header
must be S/PDIF compliant for optimal effect. Note that the SPDIF bracket is optional in
the packaging that comes with this mainboard.
SPDIF & FRONT AUDIO bracket
You can connect the bracket to the SPDIF and FRONT AUDIO Headers.
If the jumper caps are in place, jumper cap 1 is on pin 5, pin
6 and jumper cap 2 is on pin 9, pin 10. If you do not intend
to use the FRONT_AUDIO panel, do not remove the jumper
caps.