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Limit CPUID MaxVal:

When set to [Enabled], this item limits the CPUID maximum value to 3, which is usually required for older OS like Windows NT4.0.

Leave this item to its default [Disabled] settings for OS like Windows XP.

C1E Function:

This item appears only for certain processors with the C1E (Enhanced Halt State) Function. When set to [Enabled], the processor will further reduce the total power consumption.

Execute Disable Bit:

This item appears only for certain processors with the Execute Disable Bit (XD bit) feature. When set to [Enabled], this item allows the processor to prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute code and provide memory protection.

EIST Function

This item appears only for certain processors with the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) Function. When set to [Enabled], EIST will dynamically switch between multiple frequency and voltage points to optimize the power and performance balance of the processor and system based on demand.

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Hyper-Threading Technology:

This item is used to enable the functionality of the processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and will appear only when using such processor.

The Hyper-Threading Technology helps your PC work more efficiently by maximizing processor resources and enabling a single processor to run two separate threads of software simultaneously, bringing forth greater performance and system responsiveness when running multiple applications at once.

Quick Power On Self Test:

When set to [Enabled], this item speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after powering on the system. The BIOS shorten or skip some check during the POST.

Hard Disk Boot Priority:

This item selects the hard disks booting priority. By pressing <Enter> key, you can enter its submenu where the hard disks detected can be selected for the booting sequence to boot up system.

This item functions only when there is the option of [Hard Disk] in any one of the First/Second/Third Boot Device items.

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Contents

NI8 SLI Series Copyright and Warranty Notice Table of Contents Appendix C Features & Specifications Introduction NV Firewall Layout Diagram Chapter Hardware Setup Install The Motherboard Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly User’s Manual Install System Memory Method Channel a Channel B DIMM1 Install two Graphics Cards with Nvidia SLI Technology Hardware Setup Chapter Connectors, Headers and Switches ATX Power Input Connectors FAN Power Connectors Cmos Memory Clearing Header Pin 1-2 shorted default Normal operationGuru Clock Connection Header Wake-up Header USB-PWR1 AudioMAX Slot Pdif Connection Internal Audio Connector Front Panel Audio Connection Header RST Pin 5 Front Panel Switches & Indicators HeadersHled Pin 1 Spkr Pin 13, 15, 17 Status Indicator Additional USB Port Headers Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors Post Code Display Serial ATA Connectors PCI Express x16 Slot SLI Switchboard Slot PCI Express x1 Slots Back Panel Connectors NI8 SLI NI8 SLI GR Bios Setup Press DEL to Enter Setup ΜGuru Utility OC Guru External Clock CPU Operating SpeedMultiplier Factor MEM Clock Power 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/Low AUX1 FanEQ Control NB/SYS/AUX/OTES FanEQ Control DC Fan Voltage High/Low Date 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 Option SLI Broadcast Aperture Advanced Chipset FeaturesMemory Timings LDT Frequency Integrated Peripherals # OnChip IDE Device # RAID Config # OnChip PCI Device OnBoard Sata Controller # Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup MenuSata Mode Onboard FDC Controller Acpi Suspend Type Power Management SetupPower Button Function Resume by USB From S3 Time hhmmss Alarm Power-On by AlarmDate of Month Alarm Power on Function Hot Key Power on Restore On AC Power Loss Init 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 Setup Appendix 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 analog Appendix 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 starts Invoke 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 Address Appendix K. How to Get Technical Support Product to you first Appendix K North America Abit Computer U.S.A. Corporation South America Thank You Abit Computer Corporation