Abit NI8 SLI Load Fail-Safe Defaults, Load Optimized Defaults, Set Password, Save & Exit Setup

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3-8. Load Fail-Safe Defaults

This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.

3-9. Load Optimized Defaults

This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.

3-10. Set Password

This option protects the BIOS configuration or restricts access to the computer itself.

3-11. Save & Exit Setup

This option saves your selections and exits the BIOS setup menu.

3-12. Exit Without Saving

This option exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any changes.

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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 Cmos Memory Clearing Header Pin 1-2 shorted default Normal operationGuru Clock Connection Header Wake-up Header USB-PWR1AudioMAX Slot Pdif Connection Internal Audio Connector Front Panel Audio Connection HeaderRST Pin 5 Front Panel Switches & Indicators HeadersHled Pin 1 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 GuruExternal Clock CPU Operating SpeedMultiplier Factor MEM ClockPower Cycle Statistics Click Enter key to enter its submenu Abit EQ Beep Control# Temperature Monitoring All Voltages # Voltage MonitoringHigh/Low Limit CPU/NB/SYS/AUX/OTES FAN Speed # Fan Speed MonitoringLow Limit # FanEQ Control CPU FanEQ Control Reference TemperatureControl Temperature High/Low Fan PWM Duty Cycle High/LowAUX1 FanEQ Control NB/SYS/AUX/OTES FanEQ Control DC Fan Voltage High/LowDate mmddyy Standard Cmos FeaturesTime hhmmss Cylinder IDE HDD Auto-DetectionCapacity Head# Back to Standard Cmos Features Setup Menu # CPU Feature Advanced Bios FeaturesThermal Management # Back to Advanced Bios Features Setup Menu Delay For HDD Secs Boot Up Floppy SeekBoot Up NumLock Status Security OptionSLI Broadcast Aperture Advanced Chipset FeaturesMemory Timings LDT FrequencyIntegrated Peripherals # OnChip IDE Device# RAID Config # OnChip PCI Device OnBoard Sata Controller # Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup MenuSata Mode Onboard FDC ControllerAcpi Suspend Type Power Management SetupPower Button Function Resume by USB From S3Time hhmmss Alarm Power-On by AlarmDate of Month Alarm Power on FunctionHot Key Power on Restore On AC Power LossInit Display First PnP/PCI ConfigurationsResources Controlled By PCI/VGA Palette Snoop IRQ ResourcesMaximum Payload Size Set Password Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults Save & Exit SetupAppendix A. Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver Click Next Appendix B. Install Realtek Audio Driver Output digital only PDIF-In to S/PDIF-Out pass through modeNo Output 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 Award Post Code Definitions Appendix I. Post Code DefinitionDescription Screen logo Auto E8POST.ASM startsInvoke all ISA adapter ROMs Power Off Sequence Hex Description Power On 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