Abit NI8 SLI Advanced Chipset Features, Memory Timings, SLI Broadcast Aperture, LDT Frequency

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3-18Chapter 3

3-4. Advanced Chipset Features

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced Chipset Features

Memory	Timings	Optimal	Item Help
Current CAS-RCD-RP-RAS-RC		4-4-4-11-15(1T)
Target	CAS-RCD-RP-RAS-RC	4-4-4-11-15(1T)
X T(LAS)		Auto
X T(RCD)		Auto
X T(RP)		Auto
X T(RAS)		Auto
X T(RC)		Auto
X Addressing Mode		Auto
SLI Broadcast Aperture		Auto
LDT Frequency		4X

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Memory Timings

Two options are available: Optimal ∃ Expert. The default setting is Optimal. Choose Optimal for better memory compatibility; choose Expert for user-define.

SLI Broadcast Aperture

This item allows you to control the SLI Broadcast Aperture function.

LDT Frequency

Six options are available: 1X∃ 2X ∃ 3X∃ 4X ∃ 5X∃ 3.5X. The default setting is 4X.

NI8 SLI Series

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Contents NI8 SLI Series Copyright and Warranty Notice Table of Contents Appendix C Features & Specifications IntroductionNV Firewall Layout Diagram Chapter Hardware Setup Install The MotherboardInstall CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly User’s Manual Install System Memory Method Channel a Channel BDIMM1 Install two Graphics Cards with Nvidia SLI Technology Hardware Setup Chapter Connectors, Headers and Switches ATX Power Input ConnectorsFAN Power Connectors Pin 1-2 shorted default Normal operation Cmos Memory Clearing HeaderGuru Clock Connection Header Wake-up Header USB-PWR1AudioMAX Slot Pdif Connection Internal Audio Connector Front Panel Audio Connection HeaderFront Panel Switches & Indicators Headers Hled Pin 1RST Pin 5 Spkr Pin 13, 15, 17Status Indicator Additional USB Port HeadersFloppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors Post Code Display Serial ATA Connectors PCI Express x16 SlotSLI Switchboard Slot PCI Express x1 SlotsBack Panel Connectors NI8 SLI NI8 SLI GRBios Setup Press DEL to Enter SetupΜGuru Utility OC GuruCPU Operating Speed Multiplier FactorExternal Clock MEM ClockPower Cycle Statistics Click Enter key to enter its submenu Abit EQ Beep Control# Temperature Monitoring # Voltage Monitoring All VoltagesHigh/Low Limit # Fan Speed Monitoring CPU/NB/SYS/AUX/OTES FAN SpeedLow Limit # FanEQ Control Reference Temperature Control Temperature High/LowCPU FanEQ Control Fan PWM Duty Cycle High/LowAUX1 FanEQ Control NB/SYS/AUX/OTES FanEQ Control DC Fan Voltage High/LowStandard Cmos Features Date mmddyyTime hhmmss IDE HDD Auto-Detection CapacityCylinder Head# Back to Standard Cmos Features Setup Menu Advanced Bios Features # CPU FeatureThermal Management # Back to Advanced Bios Features Setup Menu Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock StatusDelay For HDD Secs Security OptionAdvanced Chipset Features Memory TimingsSLI Broadcast Aperture LDT FrequencyIntegrated Peripherals # OnChip IDE Device# RAID Config # OnChip PCI Device # Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu Sata ModeOnBoard Sata Controller Onboard FDC ControllerPower Management Setup Power Button FunctionAcpi Suspend Type Resume by USB From S3Power-On by Alarm Date of Month AlarmTime hhmmss Alarm Power on FunctionHot Key Power on Restore On AC Power LossPnP/PCI Configurations Init Display FirstResources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette SnoopMaximum Payload Size Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Password Save & Exit SetupAppendix A. Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver Click Next Appendix B. Install Realtek Audio Driver PDIF-In to S/PDIF-Out pass through mode No OutputOutput digital only Output digital and analogAppendix C. Install Silicon Image 3132 Sata Driver NI8-SLI Appendix C Appendix D. Install Silicon Image 3132 RAID Driver NI8-SLI Click Finish Appendix E. Install USB 2.0 Driver Appendix E Appendix F. Install uGuru Utility Appendix F Appendix G. Generate NVRaid Floppy Disk 32 bit/64 bit Appendix G Generate SIL3132Raid Floppy Disk 32 bit/64 bit NI8-SLI Appendix H Appendix I. Post Code Definition Award Post Code DefinitionsDescription Screen logo Auto E8POST.ASM startsInvoke all ISA adapter ROMs Hex Description Power On Sequence Power Off SequenceAC2005 Post Code Definition NI8 SLI Series Appendix J. Troubleshooting Need Assistance? Example Main instructions Technical Support Form Contact Person # Fax Number ∗ E-mail AddressAppendix K. How to Get Technical Support Product to you firstAppendix K North America Abit Computer U.S.A. Corporation South America Thank You Abit Computer Corporation