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Hardware Setup BIOS Setup Driver & Utility Multilingual QIG Appendix
IN9 32X
IN9 32X-MAX
Motherboard
Socket 775
User’s Manual
IN9 32X-MAX:
NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI
NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP
IN9 32X:
NVIDIA nForce 680i LT SLI
NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP
FSB 1333 MHz
Dual Channel DDR2 800
Triple PCI-E X16 Slots
Dual Gigabit LAN
8x SATA 3Gb/s including 2x
external SATA Connectors
USB 2.0 / IEEE1394
7.1-Channel HD Audio
abit uGuru™ Technology
abit Silent OT
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IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX User’s Manual English + Multilingual QIG P/N: 4310-0000-76 Rev. 4.00, March 2007 Copyright and Warranty Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any particula
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Hardware Setup BIOS Setup Driver & Utility Multilingual QIG Appendix Contents 1. Hardware Setup ............................................................... 1-1 1.1 Specifications............................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Motherboard Layout..................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis ....................................................... 1-3 1.4 Installing Motherboard .......
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2.6 Power Management Setup.......................................................... 2-21 2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations .............................................................. 2-23 2.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................... 2-24 2.9 Load Optimized Defaults............................................................. 2-24 2.10 Set Password ........................................................................... 2-24 2.11 Save & Exit Se
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Hardware Setup BIOS Setup Driver & Utility Multilingual QIG Appendix 4.19.2 快速安裝略說.................................................................. 4-20 4.20 简体中文................................................................................. 4-21 4.20.1 规格............................................................................... 4-21 4.20.2 快速安装略说.................................................................. 4-22 5. Appendix ................................................
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Hardware Setup 1. Hardware Setup 1.1 Specifications CPU Expansion Slots • LGA775 socket for Intel Core 2 Quad / • 2x PCI-E X16 slots (X16 bandwidth) EE / Duo & Pentium Dual Core / EE / D • 1x PCI-E X16 slot (X8 bandwidth) / 4 processor • 2x PCI-E X1 slots • Supports FSB 1333MHz • 2x PCI slots Chipset Internal I/O Connectors • IN9 32X-MAX: • 1x Floppy port NB: NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI • 1x Ultra ATA 133 IDE connector SB: NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI MCP • 6x SATA 3Gb/s connectors •
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1.2 Motherboard Layout ※ The motherboard and its component layouts illustrated in this manual were mainly based on model “IN9 32X-MAX”, unless specifically stated. For model “IN9 32X”, still you may refer to “IN9 32X-MAX”. They both have the same location and definition in headers, connectors, and jumpers, except a different chipset heatsink assembly. 1-2 IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX
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Hardware Setup 1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis • Choose a chassis big enough to install this motherboard. • As some features for this motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis supports all the features required. • If there is a possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make sure your chassis has sufficient power and space for them. • Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shiel
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1.5 Checking Jumper Settings • For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both pins will make it CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the jumper cap, or plug it on either pin (reserved for future use) will SHORT OPEN OPEN leave it at OPEN position. • For 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be shorted by plugging the jumper cap in. Pin 1~2 SHORT Pin 2~3 SHORT 1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a) the CMOS data becomes corrup
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Hardware Setup CMOS Backup Battery: An onboard battery saves the CMOS memory to keep the BIOS information stays on even after disconnected your system with power source. Nevertheless, this backup battery exhausts after some five years. Once the error message like “CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED” or “CMOS checksum error” displays on monitor, this backup battery is no longer functional and has to be renewed. To renew the backup battery: 1. Power off the system and disconnect with AC p
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1.6 Connecting Chassis Components 1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors These connectors provide the connection from an ATX power supply. As the plugs from the power supply fit in only one orientation, find the correct one and push firmly down into these connectors. ATXPWR1: ATX 24-Pin Power Connector The power supply with 20-pin or 24-pin cables can both be connected to this 24-pin connector. Connect from pin-1 for either type. However, a 20-pin power supply may cause the system unstable or ev
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Hardware Setup 1.6.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection. Please pay attention when connecting these headers. A wrong orientation will only result in the LED not lighting, but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
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1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector • SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector • AUXFAN1~4: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector ※ These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. 1-8 IN9 32X/IN9 32X -MAX
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Hardware Setup 1.6.4 Additional Cooling Fan for NB Heatsink To attach an additional chipset cooling fan for model “IN9 32X-MAX”: Inside the motherboard package you can find a pair of retention clips. These retention clips are used to fasten an additional cooling-fan attached onto the north bridge heatsink to blow away the heatwave radiated from the heatsink. As shown in the photo, you will have to buy an additional three-wire cooling fan in 40x40x10mm size: (You may have to consider
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1.7 Installing Hardware ※ DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidental scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the motherboard. ※ In order to protect the contact pins, please pay attention to these notices: 1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation is recommended. 2. Never touch the contact pins with fingers or any object. 3. Always put on the cap when the CPU is not in use. 1.7.1 CPU Socket 775 ※ The installation procedures vary wit
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Hardware Setup 5. Use your left hand to hold the load plate, 8. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto and use your right thumb to peel the cap off. the socket. Align the four fasteners toward the four mounting holes on the motherboard. The cap plays an important role in protecting contact pins. In order to prevent bent pin, PUT ON the cap after operation or testing. 9. Press each of the four fasteners down into the mounting holes. Rotate the fastener clock-wise to lock the
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1.7.2 DDR2 Memory Slots • To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel configurations, install identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel. • Install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To reach the optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ※ Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup required after adding or removing memory modules, but you will have to clear the CMOS memory first if any memory module related problem occurs. To install system memory: 1.
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Hardware Setup 1.7.3 PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots (Install Graphics Card) These slots support the connections of graphics cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. This motherboard provides triple PCI-Express X16 slots: One PCIE graphics card installation (Normal Mode): Insert your PCIE graphics card into [PCIEXP1] (MASTER) slot. ※ The [PCIEXP3] slot supports up to X8 bandwidth only. IN9 32X/IN9 32X-MAX 1-13
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Two PCIE graphics cards installation (SLI Mode): To install two SLI-ready graphics cards under SLI Mode, you will need to: • Prepare two identical NVIDIA certified, SLI-ready PCI Express X16 graphics cards (the same model from the same manufacturer). • Make sure the graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver form NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure your power supply unit is sufficient to provide the minimum power required. ※ The followin
