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Upgrade the motherboard’s latest BIOS version.

Upgrade the add-on device’s latest driver version.

Check if there is any conflict in the “Control Panel/System Properties”.

Q: How to fill in the “Technical Support Form”?

A:To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, please refer to the following instructions:

Region: Type in your country name.

E-mail: Type in your contact E-mail information.

First name: Type in your first name.

Last name: Type in your last name.

Subject: Type in the model name and the problem of your motherboard.

Example 1: AA8XE and SCSI 29160 malfunction

Example 2: AA8XE boot fails, POST code AF

Example 3: AA8XE (system hang when S3 resume)

Motherboard: Type in the model name and revision number of your motherboard.

Example: AA8XE REV: 1.00

BIOS Version: Type in the BIOS version of your motherboard. (You can find it on the screen during the POST sequence.)

CPU: Type in the brand name and the speed (MHz) of your CPU. (Illustrate the over-clocking status if you had done so.)

Example: Intel 650 3.4GHz (OC FSB=220MHz)

Memory brand: Type in the brand and model name of your memory module.

Example: Memory brand: Kingston (KVR533D2N4/1G)

Memory size: Type in the size of your memory module.

Example: 512M* 4PCS

Memory configuration: Type in the memory configuration in BIOS setting.

Example: Memory Timing: 2.5-3-3-7 @533MHz

Graphics information: Note Graphics card’s brand, model and driver version

Graphics card: Type in the brand and model name of your graphics card.

Example: ATI RADEON X850 XT PE

Graphics driver version: Type in the driver version of your graphics card

Example: Catalyst 5.12V

Power supply maker: Type in the brand and model name of your power supply unit.

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 quantity. Specify if it was inserted on IDE (Master or Slave) or SATA ports, including the RAID allocation status.

Example 1: WD Caviar WD600 60GB (on IDE2 master), Maxtor DiamondMax 10 SATA 300GB (on SATA 3)

Example 2: Maxtor DiamondMax 10 SATA 300GB *2 (on SATA 3, SATA 4 RAID 1)

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.

Other devices: Indicate which add-on cards or USB devices that you absolutely sure are related to the problem. If you cannot identify the problem’s origin, indicate all the add-on cards or USB devices inserted on your system.

Example: AHA 29160 (on PCI 2), Sandisk Cruzer mini 256MB USB Flash-disk.

Operating system: Indicate which OS and language version

Example: Microsoft Windows XP SP2, English version

Example: Microsoft Media Center Edition 2005, Korean version

Problem description: Describe the problem of your system configuration. Indicate the steps to duplicate problem if possible.

See the next page for a 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).

Q.Is the motherboard dead? Do I need to return it to where I bought from or go through an RMA process?

A:After you had gone through the troubleshooting procedures, yet the problem still exists, 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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Contents Installation Instruction AppendixSG-80DC Contents Bios Setup Driver & Utility Appendix Features & Specifications IntroductionIntroduction Miscellaneous Motherboard Layout Introduction SG-80DC Hardware Setup Hardware SetupInstalling Motherboard Choosing a Computer ChassisChecking Jumper Settings Short OpenCmos Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery SG-80DC Connecting Chassis Components ATX Power ConnectorsFAN Power Connectors Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers Installing Hardware CPU SocketSG-80DC Hardware Setup DDR Memory Slots DimmFloppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors Serial ATA Connectors Accelerated Graphics Port Slot PCI Add-on SlotsConnecting Optional Devices Internal Audio Source ConnectorAdditional USB 2.0 Port Headers Front Panel Audio Connection Header Connecting I/O Devices AudioBios Setup Bios SetupSG-80DC Driver & Utility Driver & UtilitySG-80DC Troubleshooting How to Get Technical Support? Appendix1 Q & a SG-80DC Technical Support Form Abit Computer Corporation