Abit AI7 User Manual

AI7/AI7-G
Socket 478 System Board
User’s Manual
4200-0392-03
Rev. 1.01

Abit AI7 Specifications

General

Model	AI7
Form Factor	ATX
Socket Type	Socket 478
Chipset	Intel 865PE
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	4 GB
Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
Expansion Slots	1 x AGP 8x, 5 x PCI
SATA Ports	2
PATA Ports	2
Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC650
Audio	6-channel
LAN Speed	10/100 Mbps
Front Side Bus	800/533/400 MHz
Storage Interface	SATA, PATA
USB Ports	8

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1. Features & Specifications

Details the CPU, Chipset, Memory, AGP, LAN, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, Audio, and Internal I/O Connectors.

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

2-1. Install The Motherboard

Instructions on securely attaching the motherboard to the computer chassis using studs or spacers.

2-2. Install CPU and Heatsink

Step-by-step guide for installing the Intel Pentium 4 CPU and its heatsink supporting-base.

2-3. Install System Memory

Guidance on installing DDR DIMM modules for single/dual channel configurations.

2-4. ATX Power Input Connectors

Details on connecting the ATX12V power supply to the motherboard.

2-6. CMOS Memory Clearing Header

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3-1. SoftMenu Setup

Utility for programming CPU operating speed, FSB, multiplier, AGP/PCI clock, and core voltage.

3-2. Standard CMOS Features

Configuration of basic BIOS parameters including date, time, VGA, FDD, and HDD settings.

3-3. Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for Hyper-Threading, POST, HDD boot priority, and boot device selection.

3-4. Advanced Chipset Features

3-5. Integrated Peripherals

3-6. Power Management Setup

Configuration of ACPI suspend types, power-on functions, and wake-up events.

3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations

3-8. PC Health Status

Monitors CPU/System temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

Appendix B: Install Intel Application Accelerator RAID

Appendix H: Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)