LG-95Z V2.

0
LG-95C
Motherboard
Intel Socket 775

Installation Guide
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Contents
1. Hardware Setup ................................................ 1 2. BIOS Setup ...................................................... 13
1.1 Specifications .............................................................1 3. Driver & Utility ................................................ 14
1.2 Choosing a Computer Chassis......................................2
4. Appendix ......................................................... 15
1.3 Installing Motherboard................................................2
4.1 規格（繁體中文）....................................................15
1.4 Checking Jumper Settings ...........................................3
1.4.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup 4.2 规格（简体中文）....................................................16
Battery ......................................................................3 4.3 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?) ......17
1.5 Connecting Chassis Components .................................4 4.3.1 Q & A..............................................................17
1.5.1 ATX Power Connectors .......................................4 4.3.2 Technical Support Form....................................18
1.5.2 Front Panel Switches and Indicators Headers.......5 4.4 Contact Information..................................................19
1.5.3 FAN Power Connectors .......................................5
1.6 Installing Hardware ....................................................6
1.6.1 CPU Socket 775 .................................................6
1.6.2 DDR2 Memory Slots ...........................................8
1.7 Connecting Peripheral Devices.....................................9
1.7.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors.................9
1.7.2 Serial ATA Connectors ........................................9
1.7.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers .......................10
1.7.4 Internal Audio Connectors ................................10
1.7.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header ...............11
1.7.6 PCI and PCI Express X16, X1 Slots ....................11
1.8 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices............................ 12

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LG-95Z V2.0 Layout LG-95C Layout

※ The motherboard and its component layouts illustrated in the

following chapter of this manual were mainly based on model
“LG-95Z V2.0”, unless specifically stated.

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1. Hardware Setup Expansion Slots
• 1x PCI-E X16 slot (PCI-E X16 bandwidth) (For LG-95C only)
1.1 Specifications • 1x PCI-E X16 slot (PCI-E X4 bandwidth)
• 2x PCI slots
CPU
Internal I/O Connectors
• LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Duo / Pentium Dual-Core /
• 1x Floppy port
Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D processor with 800MHz FSB
• 1x Ultra ATA 100 IDE connector
• Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
• 4x SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors
Chipset • 2x USB 2.0 headers
• LG-95Z V2.0: Intel 945GZ / ICH7 • 1x FP-Audio header
• LG-95C: Intel 945GC / ICH7 • 1x CD-In connector

Memory Rear Panel I/O

• 2x 240-pin DIMM slots support up to 2GB capacity • 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector
• Supports Dual Channel DDR2 533 Un-buffered Non-ECC memory • 1x PS/2 Mouse connector
(For LG-95Z V2.0 only) • 1x COM port
• Supports Dual Channel DDR2 667 Un-buffered Non-ECC memory • 1x LPT port
(For LG-95C only) • 1x VGA connector
• 4x USB 2.0 connectors
Graphics
• 1x RJ-45 LAN connector
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (GMA950)
• 1x 7.1-Channel Audio Connector
LAN
RoHS
• Onboard 10/100M PCI controller
• 100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliant
Audio
Miscellaneous
• Onboard 7.1-Channel HD Audio CODEC
• Micro ATX form factor (244mm x 220mm)
Serial ATA • Vista Premium HW ready
• 4x SATA 3Gb/s offered by Intel ICH7
※ Specifications and information contained herein are subject to
change without notice.

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 with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure
1.2 Choosing a Computer Chassis everything is OK before putting the chassis back on.
• Choose a chassis big enough to install this motherboard.
• As some features for this motherboard are implemented by ※ Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord
before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to
cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches so may cause severe damage to your motherboard and/or
or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis supports all the peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully
features required. checked everything.
• If there is a possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make
To install this motherboard:
sure your chassis has sufficient power and space for them.
1. Locate all the screw holes on the motherboard and the chassis
• Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear
base.
panel. Make sure the I/O shield of the chassis matches the I/O
2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have
port configuration of this motherboard. You can find an I/O shield
them tightened.
specifically designed for this motherboard in its package.
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
1.3 Installing Motherboard spacers on the chassis.
Most computer chassis 5. Install the motherboard with screws and have them tightened.
have a base with many
mounting holes to allow ※ To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs
or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are
the motherboard to be without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with.
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. This side faces
the chassis’s rear
Basically, the best way to attach the board is with studs. Only if you are panel.
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

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1.4 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 a 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be shorted by plugging the
jumper cap in. • Pin-2 and pin-3 shorted (Default): Normal operation.
• Pin-1 and pin-2 shorted: Clear CMOS memory.
To clear the CMOS memory and load in the default values:
1. Power off the system.
2. Set pin-1 and pin-2 shorted by the jumper cap. Wait for a few
seconds. Set the jumper cap back to its default settings --- pin-2
Pin 1~2 SHORT Pin 2~3 SHORT
and pin-3 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.
1.4.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup
5. Set the CPU operating speed back to its default or an appropriate
Battery value.
The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a) the CMOS data 6. Save and exit the BIOS setup menu.
becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot the supervisor or user password
preset in the BIOS menu, (c) you are unable to boot-up the system CMOS Backup Battery:
because the CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS menu, or (d) An onboard battery saves the CMOS memory to keep the BIOS
whenever there is modification on the CPU or memory modules. information stays on even after disconnected your system with power
This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory and have it source. Nevertheless, this backup battery exhausts after some five
reconfigured to the default values stored in BIOS. years. Once the error message like “CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED”

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or “CMOS checksum error” displays on monitor, this backup battery
is no longer functional and has to be renewed.
1.5 Connecting Chassis Components
1.5.1 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.

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. ATX 24-Pin Power Connector:
5. Enter the BIOS setup menu. Reconfigure the setup parameters if The power supply with 20-pin or 24-pin cables can both be connected
necessary. to this 24-pin connector. Connect from pin-1 for either type. However, a
CAUTION: 20-pin power supply may cause the system unstable or even
unbootable for the sake of insufficient electricity. A minimum power of
※ Danger of explosion may arise if the battery is incorrectly renewed. 300W or higher is recommended.
※ Renew only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the ATX 12V 4-Pin Power Connector:
battery manufacturer.
This connector supplies power to CPU. The system will not start without
※ Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s connecting power to this one.
instructions.

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1.5.2 Front Panel Switches and Indicators Headers 1.5.3 FAN Power Connectors
This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in
chassis front panel. your system.
Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align • CPU_FAN: CPU Fan Power Connector
to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED • SYS_FAN: System Fan Power Connector
connection. Please pay attention when connecting these headers. A
wrong orientation will only result in the LED not lighting, but a wrong • PWR_FAN: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector
connection of the switches could cause system malfunction. ※ These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps
on these connectors.

Pin Definition Pin Definition

1 HD LED + 2 Message LED +
3 HD LED - 4 Message LED -
5 RESET 6 Power Switch
7 RESET 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved

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1.6 Installing Hardware 2. Use your right-thumb to
raise the load plate. Lift
it up to fully open
※ DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An
accidental scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously position.
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.
3. Use your right thumb
1.6.1 CPU Socket 775 and forefinger to grasp
the CPU package. Be
※ The installation procedures vary with different types of CPU
sure to grasp on the
fan-and-heatsink assembly. The one shown here is served for demo
only. For detailed information on how to install the one you bought, edge of the substrate,
refer to its installation guidelines. and face the Pin-1
indicator toward the
1. Place the board so that bottom-left side. Aim at
the lever-hook of the the socket and place the
socket is on your left CPU package vertical
side. Use your left thumb down into the socket.
and forefinger to hold
the lever hook, pull it 4. Visually inspect if the
away from the retention CPU is seated well into
tab. Rotate the lever to the socket. The
fully open position. alignment key must be
located in the notch of
package.

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5. Use your left hand to 8. Place the heatsink and
hold the load plate, and fan assembly onto the
use your right thumb to socket. Align the four
peel the cap off. fasteners toward the
four mounting holes on
※ The cap plays an
the motherboard.
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 9. Press each of the four

CPU package. Engage fasteners down into the
the load lever while mounting holes. Rotate
gently pressing down the the fastener clock-wise
load plate. to lock the heatsink and
fan assembly into
position.

7. Secure the lever with the 10. Attach the four-pin

hook under retention power plug from the
tab. 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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1.6.2 DDR2 Memory Slots 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
• To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel touching its connectors.
configurations, install identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for each
channel. 4. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.
• Install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To reach the optimum 5. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both
compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor. sides of the slot automatically snap into the mounting notch. Do not
force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module
※ Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup required after adding or only fits in one direction.
removing memory modules, but you will have to clear the CMOS
memory first if any memory module related problem occurs. 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 Connecting Peripheral Devices 1.7.2 Serial ATA Connectors
Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA
1.7.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors device by SATA cable.

Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDD To connect SATA device:
on the board, the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk 1. Attach either end of the signal cable to the SATA connector on
drives connector. Generally you need only one floppy disk drive in your motherboard. Attach the other end to the SATA device.
system.
2. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA device and connect the
※ The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both other end from the power supply.
the FDD port and the floppy connector.
Connect the single end (blue connector) at the longer length of ribbon
cable to the IDE port of this board, the other two ends (gray and black
connector) at the shorter length of the ribbon cable to the connectors
of your hard drives.
※ 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 ※ The motherboard in this photo is served for DEMO only, and may not
be aligned with pin-1 on both the IDE be the same type or model as the one described in this manual.
port and the hard-drive connector.

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1.7.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers 1.7.4 Internal Audio Connectors
Each header supports 2x additional USB 2.0 ports by connecting This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive
bracket or cable to the rear I/O panel or the front-mounted USB ports or add-on card.
of your chassis.

Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment

1 VCC 2 VCC
3 Data0 - 4 Data1 -
5 Data0 + 6 Data1 +
7 Ground 8 Ground
10 NC

※ Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment.

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1.7.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header 1.7.6 PCI and PCI Express X16, X1 Slots
This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. Install PCI Express X16 graphics card into slot “PCIEX16” or “PCIEX4”.
Install PCI cards into slots “PCI1” and/or “PCI2”.
※ Slot PCIEX4 supports up to X4 bandwidth. Slot PCIEX16 supports up
to X16 bandwidth but is available for model LG-95C only.

Pin Signal Name Function

1 AUD_MIC Front Panel Microphone input signal
2 AUD_GND Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits
3 AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone Power
4 AUD_VCC Filtered +5V used by Analog Audio Circuits
5 AUD_F_R Right Channel audio signal to Front Panel
Right Channel Audio signal to Return
6 AUD_RET_R
from Front Panel
7 REVD Reserved
8 Key No Pin
9 AUD_F_L Left Channel Audio signal to Front Panel
Left Channel Audio signal to Return from
10 AUD_RET_L
Front Panel

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1.8 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices
The rear I/O part of this motherboard provides the following I/O ports:

• Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse.

• Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard.
• LPT1: Connects to printer or other devices that support this
communication protocol.
• COM1: Connects to external modem, mouse or other devices
that support this communication protocol.
• VGA1: Connects to monitor input.
• USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital
speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick
etc.
• LAN1: Connects to Local Area Network.
• AUDIO2:
Cen./Sub. (Center / Subwoofer): Connects to the center and
subwoofer channel.
R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left
and rear right channel.
S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connects to the
surround left and surround right channel.
Line-In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources.
Line-Out: Connects to the front left and front right channel.
Mic-In: Connects to the plug from external microphone.

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2. BIOS Setup
This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM so that you can
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
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 ► Standard CMOS Setup ► Frequency/Voltage Control
Setup”.
► Advanced Setup Load Optimal Defaults
After powering up the system, the BIOS message appears on the
screen, the memory count begins, and then the following message ► Advanced Chipset Setup ► Supervisor Password
appears on the screen:
► Integrated Peripherals ► User Password
PRESS DEL TO ENTER SETUP
► Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup
If this message disappears before you respond, restart the system by
pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> keys, or by pressing the Reset ► PCI/PnP Configuration Exit Without Saving

button on computer chassis. Only when these two methods fail should ► PC Health Status
you restart the system by powering it off and then back on.
After pressing <Del> key, the main menu screen appears.
‚€:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save and Exit
F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults Esc:Exit

v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.

※ 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.

※ Do not change the BIOS parameters unless you fully understand its
function.

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3. Driver & Utility • [Drivers]: Click to enter the driver installation menu.
The “Driver & Utility CD” that came packed with this motherboard • [Manual]: Click to enter the user’s manual menu.
contains drivers, utilities and software applications required for its basic • [Utility]: Click to enter the utilities installation menu.
and advanced features.
• [ Browse CD]: Click to browse the contents of this
Place the “Driver & Utility CD” into the CD-ROM drive in your system.
The following installation auto-run screen appears. If not, browse the “Driver & Utility CD”.
root directory of the CD-ROM via the File Manager, and double click the • [ Close]: Click to exit this installation menu.
“AUTORUN” file.

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4. Appendix 擴充插槽
• 1 個 PCI-E X16 插槽（PCI-E X16 頻寬）（只用於 LG-95C）
4.1 規格（繁體中文） • 1 個 PCI-E X16 插槽（PCI-E X4 頻寬）
• 2 個 PCI 插槽
處理器
內部輸入/輸出接頭
• 支援具備 800MHz 前端匯流排的 Intel Core 2 Duo / Pentium
• 1 個軟碟埠
Dual-Core / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D 處理器
• 1 個 Ultra ATA 100 IDE 接頭
• 支援 Intel Hyper-Threading 技術
• 4 個 SATA 3.0Gb/s 接頭
晶片組 • 2 個 USB 2.0 接頭
• LG-95Z V2.0：Intel 945GZ / ICH7 • 1 個 FP-Audio 接頭
• LG-95C：Intel 945GC / ICH7 • 1 個 CD-In 接頭

記憶體 後面板輸入/輸出接頭
• 2 條 240 針腳 DIMM 插槽，支援最大 2GB 記憶體容量 • 1 個 PS/2 鍵盤接頭
（只用於 LG-95Z V2.0）
• 支援雙通道 DDR2 533 無緩衝非 ECC 記憶體 • 1 個 PS/2 滑鼠接頭
• 支援雙通道 DDR2 667 無緩衝非 ECC 記憶體（只用於 LG-95C） • 1 個 COM 連接埠
• 1 個 LPT 連接埠
圖形埠 • 1 個 VGA 連接埠
• 整合 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (GMA950) • 4 個 USB 2.0 接頭
• 1 個 RJ-45 網路接頭
網路
• 1 個 7.1 聲道音效接頭
• 內建 10/100M PCI 網路控制器
RoHS
音效
• 100%無鉛製程符合 RoHS 規範
• 內建 7.1 聲道 HD 音效
其他
Serial ATA • Micro ATX 主機板規格（244mm x 220mm）
• Intel ICH7 提供 4 個 SATA 3.0Gb/s
• 符合 Vista Premium 硬體需求

※ 本手冊的規格與資訊若有變動，恕不另行通知。

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 • 2 个 PCI 插槽
4.2 规格（简体中文）
内部输入/输出接头
处理器
• 1 个软盘端口
• 支持具备 800MHz 前端总线的 Intel Core 2 Duo / Pentium
Dual-Core / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D 处理器 • 1 个 Ultra ATA 100 IDE 接头
• 支持 Intel 超线程技术 • 4 个 SATA 3.0Gb/s 接头
• 2 个 USB 2.0 接头
芯片组 • 1 个 FP-Audio 接头
• LG-95Z V2.0：Intel 945GZ / ICH7 • 1 个 CD-In 接头
• LG-95C：Intel 945GC / ICH7
后面板输入/输出接头
内存 • 1 个 PS/2 键盘接头
• 2 条 240 针脚 DIMM 插槽支持最大 2GB 内存容量 • 1 个 PS/2 鼠标接头
• 支持双信道 DDR2 533 无缓冲非 ECC 内存（只用于 LG-95Z V2.0） • 1 个 COM 连接埠
• 支持双信道 DDR2 667 无缓冲非 ECC 内存（只用于 LG-95C） • 1 个 LPT 连接埠
• 1 个 VGA 连接埠
图形端口
• 4 个 USB 2.0 接头
• 整合 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (GMA950)
• 1 个 RJ-45 网络接头
网络 • 1 个 7.1 声道音效接头
• 内建 10/100M PCI 网络控制器
RoHS
音效 • 100%无铅制程符合 RoHS 规范
• 支持 7.1 声道 HD 音效
其它
串行 ATA • Micro ATX 主机板规格（244mm x 220mm）
• Intel ICH7 提供 4 个 SATA 3.0Gb/s • 符合 Vista Premium 硬件需求

扩充插槽
• 1 个 PCI-E X16 插槽（PCI-E X16 频宽）（只用于 LG-95C）
• 1 个 PCI-E X16 插槽（PCI-E X4 频宽） ※ 本手册的规格与信息若有变动，恕不另行通知。

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 Q: How to get a quick response for my request on technical support?
4.3 Troubleshooting (How to Get A: Please carry out a simple troubleshooting before sending “Technical Support Form”:

Technical Support?) System boot-up fails after the system had been assembled:
Check the motherboard’s supporting specifications first to see if all the key components
attached in your system can meet.
4.3.1 Q & A To do so, you may:
Q: Do I need to clear the CMOS before I use a new motherboard to assemble my • Remove all the unnecessary add-on devices (except the CPU, VGA card, DRAM, and
new computer system? Power Supply), and then reboot.
A: Yes, we highly recommend that you clear the CMOS before installing a new motherboard.
Please move the CMOS jumper from its default 2-3 position to 1-2 for a few seconds, and • If the trouble still exists, try another VGA card of different brand/model to see if the
then back. When you boot up your system for the first time, follow the instructions in the system will start.
user's manual to load the optimized defaults. • If the trouble still exists, try another memory module of different brand/model.
Q: If my system hangs when I update the BIOS or set the wrong CPU parameters, • If the trouble still exists, try another CPU and Power Supply.
what should I do?
If the system runs successfully, shut it down and start re-installing the interface cards and
A: Whenever you update the BIOS or if the system hangs due to wrong CPU parameters devices that were previously installed in the system. Re-install and start the system one at
setting, always clear CMOS jumper before booting up again. a time until the system won’t start.
Q: Why does the system fail to boot up again right after a mechanical power-off? Malfunction in the OS:
A: Please keep a 30-second interval between each mechanical power On/Off. If the system hangs after resuming from S3 or some testing program, if the CPU cannot
Q: Why does the system fail to boot up and nothing displays on the screen after I be recognized properly, if the display resolution mixed, or if a certain program cannot be
did some over-clocking or non-standard settings inside the BIOS? executed, etc, you may:
A: It should not cause hardware or permanent damage to motherboard when BIOS settings
were changed from default to over-clocking or non-standard status.
• Upgrade the motherboard’s latest BIOS version.

We suggest the following three troubleshooting methods to discharge CMOS data, recover • Upgrade the add-on device’s latest driver version.
the hardware default status, and then making the motherboard work again. There is no • Check if there is any conflict in the “Control Panel/System Properties”.
need to bother returning the motherboard to where you bought it from or go through an Q: How to fill in the “Technical Support Form”?
RMA process.
A: To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, please refer to the following instructions:
Step 1. Switch off the power supply unit and then switch it on again after one minute.
If there is no power-switch on the power supply unit, disconnect its power cord • Region: Type in your country name.
for one minute and then reconnect. • E-mail: Type in your contact E-mail information.
Press and hold the <Insert> key on the keyboard, and press the power-on
• First name: Type in your first name.
button to boot up system. If it works, release the <Insert> key and hit <Del>
key to enter the BIOS setup page to apply the correct settings. • Last name: Type in your last name.
If the situation remains the same, repeat the procedures in Step 1 three times, • Subject: Type in the model name and the problem of your motherboard.
or try Step 2. Example 1: AA8XE and SCSI 29160 malfunction
Step 2. Switch off the power supply unit or disconnect the power cord. Open the Example 2: AA8XE boot fails, POST code AF
chassis cover. Locate the CCMOS jumper near the button battery. Change the Example 3: AA8XE (system hang when S3 resume)
jumper position from default 2-3 to 1-2 for one minute to discharge the CMOS • Motherboard: Type in the model name and revision number of your motherboard.
data, and then put it back to default 2-3 position. Example: AA8XE REV: 1.00
Close the chassis and switch on the power supply unit or plug in the power cord.
Press the power-on button to boot up system. If it works, hit <Del> key to • BIOS Version: Type in the BIOS version of your motherboard. (You can find it on
enter the BIOS setup page to do the correct settings. the screen during the POST sequence.)
If the situation remains the same, try Step 3. • CPU: Type in the brand name and the speed (MHz) of your CPU. (Illustrate the
Step 3. The same procedure as Step 2, but while discharging the CMOS data, pull out over-clocking status if you had done so.)
the ATX power connectors from motherboard and remove the button battery Example: Intel 650 3.4GHz (OC FSB=220MHz)
during CMOS discharge. • Memory brand: Type in the brand and model name of your memory module.

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• Memory size: Type in the size of your memory module.
Example: 512M* 4PCS
Region:
• Memory configuration: Type in the memory configuration in BIOS setting.
Example: Memory Timing: 2.5-3-3-7 @533MHz E-mail:
• Graphics information: Note Graphics card’s brand, model and driver version
First name:
• Graphics card: Type in the brand and model name of your graphics card.
Example: ATI RADEON X850 XT PE Last Name:
• Graphics driver version: Type in the driver version of your graphics card
Subject:
Example: Catalyst 5.12V
• Power supply maker: Type in the brand and model name of your power supply Motherboard:
unit.
BIOS Version:
• Power supply wattage: Type in the power wattage of your power supply unit.
• Storage devices: Type in the brand and specifications of your HDD drive and CPU:
quantity. Specify if it was inserted on IDE (Master or Slave) or SATA ports, including
the RAID allocation status. Memory brand:
Example 1: WD Caviar WD600 60GB (on IDE2 master), Maxtor DiamondMax 10
SATA 300GB (on SATA 3)
Memory size:
Example 2: Maxtor DiamondMax 10 SATA 300GB *2 (on SATA 3, SATA 4 RAID 1)
Memory configuration:
• Optical devices: Type in the brand and specifications of your optical drives and
quantity. Specify if it was inserted on IDE (Master or Slave) or SATA ports. Graphics card:
• Other devices: Indicate which add-on cards or USB devices you are absolutely sure Graphics driver
relate to the problem. If you cannot identify the problem’s origin, indicate all the
version:
add-on cards or USB devices inserted on your system.
Example: AHA 29160 (on PCI 2), Sandisk Cruzer mini 256MB USB Flash-disk. Power supply maker:
• Operating system: Indicate which OS and language version
Example: Microsoft Windows XP SP2, English version Power supply wattage:
Example: Microsoft Media Center Edition 2005, Korean version
Storage devices:
• Problem description: Describe the problem of your system configuration. Indicate
the steps to duplicate problem if possible. Optical devices:
See the 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). Other devices:
Q. Is the motherboard dead? Do I need to return it to where I bought from or go
through an RMA process?
Operating system:
A: After you have gone through the troubleshooting procedures, yet the problem still exists, Problem description:
or you find an evident damage on the motherboard, please contact our RMA center.
(http://www2.abit.com.tw/page/en/contact/index.php?pFUN_KEY=18000&pTITLE_IMG)

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Taiwan Head Office Germany and Benelux (Belgium, Poland
Universal ABIT Co., Ltd. Netherlands, Luxembourg), France, Italy, Universal ABIT Poland (Rep. office)
6F, No. 323, Yang Guang St., Neihu,
Spain, Portugal, Greece, Denmark, Strzegomska 310/2, 54-432 Wroclaw
Taipei, 114, Taiwan Norway, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland
Tel: +48-71-718-12-39
Tel: 886-2-8751-3380 Universal ABIT NL B.V. Fax: +48-71-718-12-38
Fax: 886-2-8751-3381 Jan van Riebeeckweg 15, 5928LG, Contact: gmorgiel@abit.com.tw
Sales: sales@abit.com.tw Venlo, The Netherlands
Marketing: market@abit.com.tw Tel: 31-77-3204428
Fax: 31-77-3204420 Turkey
Chamber of Commerce Venlo – number 12062448 Universal ABIT Turkey (Rep. office)
North America, South America Tel: 90 532 211 6860
Universal ABIT (USA) Corporation
Austria, Czech, Romania, Bulgaria,
2901 Bayview Drive, Iran
Slovakia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia,
Fremont, CA 94538, U.S.A.
Macedonia, Slovenia Universal ABIT (Rep. office)
Tel: 1-510-623-0500
Fax: 1-510-623-1092 Universal ABIT Austria Computer GmbH No.50, Valiasr Computer Center, Valiasr St. Tehran
Schmalbachstrasse 5, A-2201 Gerasdorf / Wien, Iran
Website: http://www.abit-usa.com
Austria Tel: 98-21-88944287
Latin America: raymond@abit-usa.com Fax: 98-21-88941655
Tel: 43-1-7346709
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RMA Center: http://rma.abit-usa.com Fax: 43-1-7346713 Contact: alireza_khoshdel@abit.com.tw

Contact: office@abit-austria.at
UK, Ireland Website: http://www.abit-austria.at
Universal ABIT UK Co. Ltd.
Unit 3, 24-26 Boulton Road, Stevenage, Herts SG1 Shanghai
4QX, United Kingdom
Universal ABIT (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Tel: +44-1438-228888
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Fax: +44-1438-226333
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For technical support and RMA return: The People's Republic of China
Tel: +44-1438-362088
Tel: (86-21) 54102211
technical@abitcomputer.co.uk
Fax: (86-21) 54104791
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