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Abit NI8 SLI user manual PCI Express x1 Slots, SLI Switchboard Slot

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(16). PCI Express x1 Slots

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(16). PCI Express x1 Slots

These slots are used to attach the next generation of I/O architecture.

(17). SLI Switchboard Slot

This slot and the pre-installed ABIT SLI Switch set the graphic mode to either Normal or SLI mode.

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Abit NI8 SLI user manual PCI Express x1 Slots, SLI Switchboard Slot

Contents

4200-0460-05 Rev NI8 SLI SeriesIntel Pentium 4 System Board Socket User’s Manual NI8 SLI Series Copyright and Warranty NoticeBIOS Setup Hardware SetupChapter IntroductionLoad Fail-Safe Defaults ABIT Q-OTES Technology For model NI8 SLI only 1-1. Features & SpecificationsChapter 1. Introduction 2x SATA connectors For model NI8 SLI only 11. Internal I/O Connectors9. NV Firewall 10. AudioUser’s Manual 1-2. Layout DiagramIntroduction NI8 SLI Series Chapter2-1. Install The Motherboard Chapter 2. Hardware Setup2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly 8. Secure the lever with the hook under retention tab Method 2-3. Install System MemoryChannel A Channel BChannel A MethodChannel B DIMM12-4. Install two Graphics Cards with NVIDIA SLI Technology NOTE Please handle the switchboard with caution. Watch out for the sharp edges 6. Insert the SLI Bridge Connector into the SLI goldfingers on each graphics card 1. ATX Power Input Connectors 2-5. Connectors, Headers and SwitchesCPUFAN1 CPU Fan Power Connector NBFAN1 Chipset Fan Power Connector 2. FAN Power ConnectorsSYSFAN1 System Fan Power Connector AUXFAN1 Auxiliary Fan Power Connector4. GURU Clock Connection Header Pin 1-2 shorted default Normal operation3. CMOS Memory Clearing Header USB-PWR1 5. Wake-up HeaderUSB-PWR2 USB-PWR36. AudioMAX Slot S/PDIF Connection 8. Internal Audio Connector Hardware Setup2-15 7. Front Panel Audio Connection HeaderHLED Pin 1 9. Front Panel Switches & Indicators HeadersRST Pin 5 SPKR Pin 13, 15, 17FP-USB1 FP-USB2 FP-USB3 11. Status Indicator10. Additional USB Port Headers 12. Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors See Appendix for both AWARD and AC2005 POST Code definition 13. POST Code Display15. PCI Express x16 Slot 14. Serial ATA Connectors16. PCI Express x1 Slots 17. SLI Switchboard SlotLAN1 Connects to Local Area Network 18. Back Panel Connectors NI8 SLI NI8 SLI GRMouse Connects to PS/2 mouse Keyboard Connects to PS/2 keyboard Chapter 3. BIOS Setup OC Guru 3-1. µGuru UtilityOC Guru ABIT EQMultiplier Factor CPU Operating SpeedExternal Clock MEM ClockPower Cycle Statistics ABIT EQClick Enter key to enter its submenu OC GuruCPU Temperature/System Temperature/PWM Temperature # Temperature MonitoringShutdown Enable Beep EnableShutdown Enable # Voltage MonitoringBeep Enable All VoltagesShutdown Enable # Fan Speed MonitoringBeep Enable CPU/NB/SYS/AUX/OTES FAN SpeedPress # FanEQ ControlClick Enter key to enter its submenu Reference Temperature BIOS SetupControl Temperature High/Low CPU FanEQ ControlChapter 3-10Click Enter key to enter its submenu NI8 SLI SeriesControl Temperature High/Low Reference TemperatureClick Enter key to enter its submenu NB/SYS/AUX/OTES FanEQ ControlTime hhmmss 3-2. Standard CMOS FeaturesDate mmddyy IDE HDD Auto-Detection Access ModeCapacity CylinderPrecomp # Back to Standard CMOS Features Setup MenuLanding Zone SectorThermal Management 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features# CPU Feature Execute Disable Bit # Back to Advanced BIOS Features Setup MenuQuick Power On Self Test Hard Disk Boot PriorityBoot Up NumLock Status Boot Up Floppy SeekDelay For HDD Secs Security OptionMemory Timings 3-4. Advanced Chipset FeaturesSLI Broadcast Aperture LDT Frequency# OnChip IDE Device 3-5. Integrated PeripheralsRAID Enable # RAID ConfigIDE1/2 Master/Slave RAID, Serial-ATA 1/2 RAID OnChip IDE-1 ControllerLAN Boot ROM # OnChip PCI DeviceOnChip USB USB Keyboard Support Via# OnBoard PCI Device For model NI8 SLI only # Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup MenuOnBoard SATA Controller SATA ModePower Button Function 3-6. Power Management SetupACPI Suspend Type Resume by USB From S3Date of Month Alarm Power-On by AlarmTime hhmmss Alarm POWER ON FunctionRestore On AC Power Loss Hot Key Power ONResources Controlled By 3-7. PnP/PCI ConfigurationsInit Display First 3-27 BIOS SetupIRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette Snoop3-9. Load Optimized Defaults 3-8. Load Fail-Safe Defaults3-10. Set Password 3-11. Save & Exit SetupAppendix A. Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver 6. Click Next now., and click Finish to complete setup9. Click Next 7. Click NextAppendix B. Install Realtek Audio Driver Output digital only No OutputOutput digital and analog S/PDIF-In to S/PDIF-Out pass through modeUser’s Manual Appendix C. Install Silicon Image 3132 SATA Driver NI8-SLIInstall Silicon Image 3132 SATA Driver NI8-SLI Appendix C NI8 SLI Seriesenable the item “RAID” first in the BIOS menu Appendix D. Install Silicon Image 3132 RAID Driver NI8-SLIAfter entering the installation menu, move your Appendix D 5. Click Finish8. Click Finish Appendix E. Install USB 2.0 Driver Appendix E NI8 SLI SeriesAppendix F. Install uGuru Utility Appendix F NI8 SLI SeriesUser’s Manual Appendix G. Generate NVRaid Floppy Disk 32 bit/64 bitGenerate NVRaid Floppy Disk 32 bit/64 bit Appendix G NI8 SLI SeriesUser’s Manual Appendix H. Generate SIL3132Raid Floppy Disk 32 bit/64 bit NI8-SLIGenerate SIL3132Raid Floppy Disk 32 bit/64 bit NI8-SLI Appendix H NI8 SLI SeriesAWARD POST Code Definitions Appendix I. POST Code DefinitionPOST DescriptionAppendix E8POST.ASM starts Page Power On Sequence AC2005 POST Code DefinitionPower Off Sequence Button resetAppendix NI8 SLI SeriesQ & A Appendix J. Troubleshooting Need Assistance?Q How can I get a quick response to my request for technical support? CONFIG.SYSExample ExampleModule Part Number MT9VDDT1672AG, CAS Latency 2, Speed MHz 200 MHz Main instructionsCompany Name Technical Support FormContact Person # Fax NumberAppendix K. How to Get Technical Support alt.comp.hardware.overclocking alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chipsalt.comp.hardware.homebuilt alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt Appendix KMarketing marketing@abit-usa.com Sales sales@abit-usa.comRMA Center http//rma.abit-usa.com E-mail sales@abitcomputer.co.ukServing all other territories Thank You ABIT Computer CorporationNo. 323, Yang Guang St Neihu, Taipei, 114, Taiwan