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Abit NI8 SLI Advanced Chipset Features, Memory Timings, SLI Broadcast Aperture, LDT Frequency

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3-4. Advanced Chipset Features

3-18Chapter 3

3-4. Advanced Chipset Features

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Advanced Chipset Features

Memory	Timings	Optimal	Item Help
Current CAS-RCD-RP-RAS-RC		4-4-4-11-15(1T)
Target	CAS-RCD-RP-RAS-RC	4-4-4-11-15(1T)
X T(LAS)		Auto
X T(RCD)		Auto
X T(RP)		Auto
X T(RAS)		Auto
X T(RC)		Auto
X Addressing Mode		Auto
SLI Broadcast Aperture		Auto
LDT Frequency		4X

↑↓:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Memory Timings

Two options are available: Optimal ∃ Expert. The default setting is Optimal. Choose Optimal for better memory compatibility; choose Expert for user-define.

SLI Broadcast Aperture

This item allows you to control the SLI Broadcast Aperture function.

LDT Frequency

Six options are available: 1X∃ 2X ∃ 3X∃ 4X ∃ 5X∃ 3.5X. The default setting is 4X.

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Abit NI8 SLI user manual Advanced Chipset Features, Memory Timings, SLI Broadcast Aperture, LDT Frequency

Contents

NI8 SLI Series Intel Pentium 4 System Board Socket User’s Manual4200-0460-05 Rev Copyright and Warranty Notice NI8 SLI SeriesHardware Setup BIOS SetupChapter IntroductionLoad Fail-Safe Defaults 1-1. Features & Specifications Chapter 1. IntroductionABIT Q-OTES Technology For model NI8 SLI only 11. Internal I/O Connectors 2x SATA connectors For model NI8 SLI only9. NV Firewall 10. Audio1-2. Layout Diagram IntroductionUser’s Manual Chapter NI8 SLI SeriesChapter 2. Hardware Setup 2-1. Install The Motherboard2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly 8. Secure the lever with the hook under retention tab 2-3. Install System Memory MethodChannel A Channel BMethod Channel AChannel 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 2-5. Connectors, Headers and Switches 1. ATX Power Input Connectors2. FAN Power Connectors CPUFAN1 CPU Fan Power Connector NBFAN1 Chipset Fan Power ConnectorSYSFAN1 System Fan Power Connector AUXFAN1 Auxiliary Fan Power ConnectorPin 1-2 shorted default Normal operation 3. CMOS Memory Clearing Header4. GURU Clock Connection Header 5. Wake-up Header USB-PWR1USB-PWR2 USB-PWR36. AudioMAX Slot S/PDIF Connection Hardware Setup 8. Internal Audio Connector2-15 7. Front Panel Audio Connection Header9. Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers HLED Pin 1RST Pin 5 SPKR Pin 13, 15, 1711. Status Indicator 10. Additional USB Port HeadersFP-USB1 FP-USB2 FP-USB3 12. Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors 13. POST Code Display See Appendix for both AWARD and AC2005 POST Code definition14. Serial ATA Connectors 15. PCI Express x16 Slot17. SLI Switchboard Slot 16. PCI Express x1 Slots18. Back Panel Connectors NI8 SLI NI8 SLI GR Mouse Connects to PS/2 mouse Keyboard Connects to PS/2 keyboardLAN1 Connects to Local Area Network Chapter 3. BIOS Setup 3-1. µGuru Utility OC GuruOC Guru ABIT EQCPU Operating Speed Multiplier FactorExternal Clock MEM ClockABIT EQ Power Cycle StatisticsClick Enter key to enter its submenu OC Guru# Temperature Monitoring CPU Temperature/System Temperature/PWM TemperatureShutdown Enable Beep Enable# Voltage Monitoring Shutdown EnableBeep Enable All Voltages# Fan Speed Monitoring Shutdown EnableBeep Enable CPU/NB/SYS/AUX/OTES FAN Speed# FanEQ Control Click Enter key to enter its submenuPress BIOS Setup Reference TemperatureControl Temperature High/Low CPU FanEQ Control3-10 ChapterClick Enter key to enter its submenu NI8 SLI SeriesReference Temperature Control Temperature High/LowClick Enter key to enter its submenu NB/SYS/AUX/OTES FanEQ Control3-2. Standard CMOS Features Date mmddyyTime hhmmss Access Mode IDE HDD Auto-DetectionCapacity Cylinder# Back to Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu PrecompLanding Zone Sector3-3. Advanced BIOS Features # CPU FeatureThermal Management # Back to Advanced BIOS Features Setup Menu Execute Disable BitQuick Power On Self Test Hard Disk Boot PriorityBoot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock StatusDelay For HDD Secs Security Option3-4. Advanced Chipset Features Memory TimingsSLI Broadcast Aperture LDT Frequency3-5. Integrated Peripherals # OnChip IDE Device# RAID Config RAID EnableIDE1/2 Master/Slave RAID, Serial-ATA 1/2 RAID OnChip IDE-1 Controller# OnChip PCI Device LAN Boot ROMOnChip USB USB Keyboard Support Via# Back to Integrated Peripherals Setup Menu # OnBoard PCI Device For model NI8 SLI onlyOnBoard SATA Controller SATA Mode3-6. Power Management Setup Power Button FunctionACPI Suspend Type Resume by USB From S3Power-On by Alarm Date of Month AlarmTime hhmmss Alarm POWER ON FunctionHot Key Power ON Restore On AC Power Loss3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations Init Display FirstResources Controlled By BIOS Setup 3-27IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette Snoop3-8. Load Fail-Safe Defaults 3-9. Load Optimized Defaults3-10. Set Password 3-11. Save & Exit SetupAppendix A. Install nVidia nForce Chipset Driver now., and click Finish to complete setup 6. Click Next9. Click Next 7. Click NextAppendix B. Install Realtek Audio Driver No Output Output digital onlyOutput digital and analog S/PDIF-In to S/PDIF-Out pass through modeAppendix C. Install Silicon Image 3132 SATA Driver NI8-SLI Install Silicon Image 3132 SATA Driver NI8-SLIUser’s Manual NI8 SLI Series Appendix CAppendix D. Install Silicon Image 3132 RAID Driver NI8-SLI After entering the installation menu, move yourenable the item “RAID” first in the BIOS menu 5. Click Finish 8. Click FinishAppendix D Appendix E. Install USB 2.0 Driver NI8 SLI Series Appendix EAppendix F. Install uGuru Utility NI8 SLI Series Appendix FAppendix G. Generate NVRaid Floppy Disk 32 bit/64 bit Generate NVRaid Floppy Disk 32 bit/64 bitUser’s Manual NI8 SLI Series Appendix GAppendix H. Generate SIL3132Raid Floppy Disk 32 bit/64 bit NI8-SLI Generate SIL3132Raid Floppy Disk 32 bit/64 bit NI8-SLIUser’s Manual NI8 SLI Series Appendix HAppendix I. POST Code Definition AWARD POST Code DefinitionsPOST DescriptionAppendix E8POST.ASM starts Page AC2005 POST Code Definition Power On SequencePower Off Sequence Button resetNI8 SLI Series AppendixAppendix J. Troubleshooting Need Assistance? Q & ACONFIG.SYS Q How can I get a quick response to my request for technical support?Example ExampleMain instructions Module Part Number MT9VDDT1672AG, CAS Latency 2, Speed MHz 200 MHzTechnical Support Form Company NameContact Person # Fax NumberAppendix K. How to Get Technical Support alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips alt.comp.hardware.overclockingalt.comp.hardware.homebuilt alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt Appendix KSales sales@abit-usa.com Marketing marketing@abit-usa.comRMA Center http//rma.abit-usa.com E-mail sales@abitcomputer.co.ukThank You ABIT Computer Corporation Serving all other territoriesNo. 323, Yang Guang St Neihu, Taipei, 114, Taiwan