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Intel AW8D user manual PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots, Hardware Setup

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2.5.4 PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots

These slots support the connections of graphics cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. This motherboard provides dual PCI-Express X16 slots for one or two graphics cards installation:

One PCIE graphics card installation (Normal Mode):

Install one PCIE graphics card into [Master] slot (the PCIEXP1 slot on this motherboard).

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Two PCIE graphics cards installation (CrossFire Mode):

Install one CrossFire ™ Edition graphics card into [Master] slot (the PCIEXP1 slot on this motherboard), and one CrossFire™ Compatible graphics card into [Slave] slot (the PCIEXP2 slot on this motherboard).

※The ATI CrossFire™ technology currently supports the Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 only.

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Intel AW8D user manual PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots, Hardware Setup

Contents

AW8D Introduction Hardware Setup BIOS Setup Driver & Utility CD AppendixUser’s Manual Motherboard Intel Pentium SocketAW8D Contents 2. Hardware Setup3. BIOS Setup 1. Introduction5. Appendix 4. Driver & Utility CD SupportIntroduction 1.1 Features & Specifications1. Introduction Miscellaneous Internal I/O ConnectorsExpansion Slots Rear Panel I/OIntroduction 1.2 Motherboard LayoutAW8D 2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis 2. Hardware Setup2.2 Installing Motherboard Hardware SetupOPEN 2.3 Checking Jumper SettingsHardware Setup 2.3.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery2. Remove the exhausted battery CMOS Backup BatteryTo renew the backup battery 1. Power off the system and disconnect with AC power sourcePin 1-2 shorted default Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port 2.3.2 Wake-up HeaderHardware Setup These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function2.4.1 ATX Power Connectors 2.4 Connecting Chassis ComponentsHardware Setup 2.4.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators HeadersAUXFAN1~5 Auxiliary Fan Power Connector 2.4.3 FAN Power ConnectorsCPUFAN1 CPU Fan Power Connector NBFAN1 Chipset Fan Power Connector SYSFAN1 System Fan Power ConnectorHardware Setup 2.5 Installing Hardware2.5.1 CPU Socket AW8D 7. Secure the lever with the hook under retention tab2-10 Hardware Setup 2.5.2 DDR2 Memory Slots Hardware Setup 2.5.3 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors Hardware Setup 2.5.4 PCI Express X16 Add-on SlotsConnector 3 DVI-I Male connector To enable CrossFire Mode, you will need to3. There are 3 connectors on the DMS-59-to-interconnect cable Connector 1 DMS-59 Male connector Connector 2 DVI-I Female connectorSATA power cable optional 2.5.5 Serial ATA ConnectorsHardware Setup AW8D To connect SATA deviceTo convert between PATA and SATA 2-18Hardware Setup 2.5.6 AudioMAX Connection SlotFRO-L AGNDAVCC FRO-R2-21 Hardware Setup 2.5.8 PCI Add-on Slot2.5.7 PCI Express X1 Add-on Slots AW8D2.6.1 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers 2.6 Connecting Optional DevicesHardware 2.6.2 Additional IEEE1394 Port Header2.7.1 POST Code Displayer 2.7 Onboard Status DisplayAW8D 2.7.2 Power Source IndicatorsHardware Setup VCC This LED lights up when the system power is on2.8 Connecting I/O Devices BIOS Setup 3. BIOS Setup3.1.1 OC Guru 3.1 µGuru UtilityBIOS Setup ABIT EQ Beep Control 3.1.2 ABIT EQPower Cycle Statistics Click Enter key to enter its submenu These items display the power cycle statistics for each elementBIOS Setup Temperature MonitoringVoltage Monitoring BIOS Setup Fan Speed MonitoringFanEQ Control BIOS Setup AUX4~AUX5 FanEQ Control Reference TemperatureControl Temperature High/Low Click Enter key to enter its submenu 3rd FanEQ GroupBIOS Setup 3.2 Standard CMOS FeaturesBack to Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu Extended Memory No Errors The system-boot will not stop for any error detectedHalt On Base Memory3.3 Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Setup CPU FeatureBack to Advanced BIOS Features Setup Menu BIOS Setup 3.4 Advanced Chipset Features BIOS Setup Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup MenuPCI Express Root Port Func On-Chip IDE Device 3.5 Integrated PeripheralsBIOS Setup Super-IO Device On-Chip PCI DeviceBIOS Setup Onboard PCI Device3.6 Power Management Setup BIOS Setup This item selects the system action after an AC power failure KB Power ON PasswordHot Key Power ON Restore On AC Power LossBIOS Setup 3.7 PnP/PCI Configurations3.11 Save & Exit Setup 3.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults3.9 Load Optimized Defaults 3.10 Set PasswordDriver & Utility CD 4. Driver & Utility CD Support4.1 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility Driver & Utility CD 4.2 Intel Matrix Storage Technology Driver4.3 Realtek Audio Driver Driver & Utility CD 4.4 Realtek LAN Driver3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation 4.5 Silicon Image 3132 SATA DriverTo install this driver 1. Click on the Drivers tab in the installation menu screenDriver & Utility CD 4.6 Silicon Image 3132 SATA RAID Driver4.8 ABIT µGuru Utility 4.7 USB 2.0 Driver5.1.1 AWARD POST Code Definitions 5. Appendix5.1 POST Code Definitions AW8D Assign resources to all ISA PnP devices 5.1.2 AC2005 POST Code Definitions Appendix 5.2 Troubleshooting How to Get Technical Support?5.2.1 Q & A Upgrade the motherboard’s latest BIOS version Q How to get a quick response for my request on technical support?System boot-up fails after the system had been assembled If the trouble still exists, try another CPU and Power SupplyAppendix Graphics driver version Power supply maker Power supply wattage 5.2.2 Technical Support FormCountry First name Last Name Subject Motherboard BIOS Version CPU Memory brand Memory size Memory configuration Graphics cardRMA Center http//rma.abit-usa.com 5.2.3 ABIT Contact InformationAppendix P/N 4310-0000-05 Rev ABIT Computer Corporation