Appendix A. How to Get Technical Support

How to Get Technical Support	A-1

Appendix A. How to Get Technical Support

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Thank you for choosing ABIT products. ABIT sells all our products through distributors, resellers and system integrators; we have no direct sales to end-users. Before sending email for tech support please check with your resellers or integrators if you need any services, they are the ones who sold you your system and they should know best as to what can be done, how they serve you is a good reference for future purchases.

We appreciate every customer and would like to provide the best service to you. Providing fast service to our customers is our top priority. However we receive many phone calls and a huge amount of email from all over the world. At the present time it is impossible for us to respond to every single inquiry.

We have done many compatibility tests and reliability tests to make sure our products have the best quality and compatibility. In case you need service or technical support, please understand the constraints that we have and always check with the reseller who sold the product to you first.

To expedite service, we recommend that you follow the procedures outlined below before contacting us. With your help, we can meet our commitment to provide the best service to the greatest number of ABIT customers:

1.Check the Manual. It sounds simple but we have taken a lot of care in making a well-written and thorough manual. It is full of information that doesn't only pertain to motherboards. The CD-ROM included with your board will have the manual as well as drivers. If you don't have either one, go to our Program Download area of the website or our FTP server.

2.Download latest BIOS, software or drivers. Please go to our Program Download area on our website to check to see if you have the latest BIOS. They are developed over periods of time to fixes bugs or incompatibilities. Also please make sure you have the latest drivers from your peripheral card makers!

3.Check the ABIT Technical Terms Guide and FAQ on our website. We are trying to expand and make the FAQs more helpful and information rich. Let us know if you have any suggestions. For hot topics, check out our HOT FAQ!

User’s Manual

KV-85 specifications

The Abit KV-85 is a motherboar that marked a significant milestone in the evolution of computing technology. Launched in the early era of Socket A processors, it was designed to cater to the burgeoning demand for performance and stability in personal computing. Aimed primarily at enthusiasts and gamers, the KV-85 offered a robust platform equipped with numerous features that distinguished it from competing models.

One of the key features of the Abit KV-85 is its support for the AMD Athlon processors, allowing users to harness the power of AMD’s high-performance CPUs. The motherboard features a Socket A design, accommodating various AMD processors, thereby providing an excellent upgrade path. With its FSB (Front Side Bus) speed of 200/266 MHz, the KV-85 was capable of handling the next generation of processors, ensuring longevity and sustained performance.

Another notable characteristic is the inclusion of the VIA KT266 chipset. This chipset not only provided solid performance but also supported various memory types, including DDR SDRAM. With a maximum memory capacity of 2 GB, the KV-85 ensured that users could achieve optimal performance levels while running demanding applications, games, and multitasking environments.

Expansion capabilities were a significant focus in the KV-85’s design. It came with multiple PCI slots, allowing users to add graphic cards, sound cards, and other peripherals with ease. Additionally, the motherboard supported AGP slots, facilitating high-speed graphics performance for enhanced gaming experiences. The inclusion of USB 2.0 ports enhanced connectivity by allowing faster data transfer between devices.

Stability and reliability were key considerations for the Abit KV-85. The motherboard featured a durable design that included high-quality capacitors and thermal protection, making it suitable for long hours of intensive computing. Furthermore, Abit's renowned overclocking capabilities allowed users to push their hardware beyond standard specifications, appealing to a performance-oriented audience.

In terms of connectivity, the KV-85 included integrated audio capabilities, offering decent sound quality without the need for additional sound cards. It also featured IDE and SATA connectors, allowing users to connect multiple storage devices, thus catering to various storage requirements.

Overall, the Abit KV-85 was a well-rounded motherboard that combined performance, stability, and upgradeability. Its robust feature set and appeal to gaming enthusiasts helped pave the way for advanced computing solutions, making it a memorable model in the history of motherboard technology.