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1. Fixes VIA On Chip LAN fail issue while �CPU Feq/DRAM Feq" is set to 100/133 or 100/166. 2. Supports Athlon XP 2600 (333), 2700 (335), 2800 (333) CPUs. 3. Adds "Disable unuse DIMM/PCI Clk" function to BIOS FEATURES SETUP, and moves "USB 2.0 Controller" setting to the "On Chip PCI Device" option. 4. Fills in ABIT SVID/SSID to IDE Controller register. 5. Fixes the Radeon 9700 display error issue in Windows. 6. HPT 372 BIOS Version 2.32. The RAID function is for KD7-RAID only. This BIOS version is also for non RAID boards and HPT BIOS will be automatically disabled while RAID controller chip not detected. 7. BIOS Compile Date:11/07/2002.Specifications:Based on the VIA KT400 chipset with supporting for the latest Athlon, Athlon XP, Barton, and Duron CPUs, the KD7-RAID offers unparalleled performance for your PC. The KD7-RAID features 4 DDR DIMM slots, two of which support high-speed DDR 400 memory. The KD7-RAID also supports the latest AGP 8X standard, providing you unprecedented graphic performance. ATA133 with RAID 0, 1, 0 1 function makes both the speed and the security of your data vastly improved. Combining the latest technologies with ABIT engineering and innovation, the KD7-RAID delivers the power to drive the most demanding applications. AGP 8XAGP 3.0 8X spec support high performance graphic process purpose and at a peak bandwidth of 2.1 GB/s. DDR400Supports up to 2GB of DDR333/400 at a peak bandwidth and 3.5GB of DDR200/266 of 2.7/3.2GB/s at 1.6/2.1 GB/s 5bit FID (Frequency ID)By ABIT 5-bits FID Override technology, users can get variety of CPU over-clocking sets. ABIT CPU H.T.P (Hardware Thermal Protection) ABIT CPU H.T.P. uses pure hardware detection, which not like others use software detection to prevent CPU overheating. ABIT CPU H.T.P provides more reliable result for customers' investment. ABIT SoftMenu OverclockingThe overclocking function includes CPU frequency, Vcore, multiplier, chipset & DDR voltage and AGP VDDQ voltage adjustment available to maximize your system performance. USB 2.0Support speed up to 480 Mbps. Approximately forty times faster than conventional USB 1.1 6-Channel Audio and S/PDIF OutLet you enjoy 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. RAID 0/1/0 1Supports the most advanced ATA133 HDDs with RAID 0/1/0 1 onboard HPT372 RAID controller enables enhanced functionality and HDDs performance without the cost of additional add-on cards.It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

1. Support Athlon XP 2400 , 2600 CPU. Please be noted that Athlon XP 2400 and 2600 CPU need AMD certified heatsink; otherwise, the system will be quite unstable or even fail to boot up. Please check AMD recommended CPU cooler in the following URL. http://www.amd.com/gb-uk/Processors/ComputingSolutions/0,,30_288_1274_3734^4348^4356,00.html 2. Provide CPU multiplier up to 22X in SoftMenu. 3. Enhance DDR333 stability while "Enhance DRAM Performance" enabled. 4. Fix LAN transfer error in 72 hours continuous LAN test while CPU/DRAM = 100/133 and 100/166. 5. Support AMD new coming 333 CPU. 6. In case over clock the CPU frequency higher than 180MHz, don't press reset button otherwise the system will refuse to boot up. It's a auto protect mechanism to prevent possible hardware damage caused by abnormal working environment. 7. HPT 372 BIOS Version 2.32. The RAID function is for KD7-RAID only. This BIOS version is also for non RAID boards and HPT BIOS will be automatically disabled while RAID controller chip not detected. 8. BIOS compile date: 9/9/2002.Specifications:Based on the VIA KT400 chipset with supporting for the latest Athlon, Athlon XP, Barton, and Duron CPUs, the KD7-RAID offers unparalleled performance for your PC. The KD7-RAID features 4 DDR DIMM slots, two of which support high-speed DDR 400 memory. The KD7-RAID also supports the latest AGP 8X standard, providing you unprecedented graphic performance. ATA133 with RAID 0, 1, 0 1 function makes both the speed and the security of your data vastly improved. Combining the latest technologies with ABIT engineering and innovation, the KD7-RAID delivers the power to drive the most demanding applications. AGP 8XAGP 3.0 8X spec support high performance graphic process purpose and at a peak bandwidth of 2.1 GB/s. DDR400Supports up to 2GB of DDR333/400 at a peak bandwidth and 3.5GB of DDR200/266 of 2.7/3.2GB/s at 1.6/2.1 GB/s 5bit FID (Frequency ID)By ABIT 5-bits FID Override technology, users can get variety of CPU over-clocking sets. ABIT CPU H.T.P (Hardware Thermal Protection) ABIT CPU H.T.P. uses pure hardware detection, which not like others use software detection to prevent CPU overheating. ABIT CPU H.T.P provides more reliable result for customers' investment. ABIT SoftMenu OverclockingThe overclocking function includes CPU frequency, Vcore, multiplier, chipset & DDR voltage and AGP VDDQ voltage adjustment available to maximize your system performance. USB 2.0Support speed up to 480 Mbps. Approximately forty times faster than conventional USB 1.1 6-Channel Audio and S/PDIF OutLet you enjoy 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. RAID 0/1/0 1Supports the most advanced ATA133 HDDs with RAID 0/1/0 1 onboard HPT372 RAID controller enables enhanced functionality and HDDs performance without the cost of additional add-on cards.It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

1. First release.HPT 372 BIOS Version 2.32. The RAID function is for KD7-RAID only. This BIOS version is also for non RAID boards and HPT BIOS will be automatically disabled while RAID controller chip not detected. 2. BIOS compile date: 8/12/2002.Specifications:Based on the VIA KT400 chipset with supporting for the latest Athlon, Athlon XP, Barton, and Duron CPUs, the KD7-RAID offers unparalleled performance for your PC. The KD7-RAID features 4 DDR DIMM slots, two of which support high-speed DDR 400 memory. The KD7-RAID also supports the latest AGP 8X standard, providing you unprecedented graphic performance. ATA133 with RAID 0, 1, 0 1 function makes both the speed and the security of your data vastly improved. Combining the latest technologies with ABIT engineering and innovation, the KD7-RAID delivers the power to drive the most demanding applications. AGP 8XAGP 3.0 8X spec support high performance graphic process purpose and at a peak bandwidth of 2.1 GB/s. DDR400Supports up to 2GB of DDR333/400 at a peak bandwidth and 3.5GB of DDR200/266 of 2.7/3.2GB/s at 1.6/2.1 GB/s 5bit FID (Frequency ID)By ABIT 5-bits FID Override technology, users can get variety of CPU over-clocking sets. ABIT CPU H.T.P (Hardware Thermal Protection) ABIT CPU H.T.P. uses pure hardware detection, which not like others use software detection to prevent CPU overheating. ABIT CPU H.T.P provides more reliable result for customers' investment. ABIT SoftMenu OverclockingThe overclocking function includes CPU frequency, Vcore, multiplier, chipset & DDR voltage and AGP VDDQ voltage adjustment available to maximize your system performance. USB 2.0Support speed up to 480 Mbps. Approximately forty times faster than conventional USB 1.1 6-Channel Audio and S/PDIF OutLet you enjoy 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. RAID 0/1/0 1Supports the most advanced ATA133 HDDs with RAID 0/1/0 1 onboard HPT372 RAID controller enables enhanced functionality and HDDs performance without the cost of additional add-on cards.It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

1. Change "CPU Disconnect Function" default setting. 2. Add AMD Duron 1400(133)/1600(133)/1800(133) support. 3. Fix the issue that the system occasionally hangs at post code 26 if the system is using 133/166 FSB CPU and the power was turned off during boot up procedure when the post code is AE. 4. BIOS compile date: 08/28/2003.Specifications:The KD7 Series also supports the latest AGP 8X standard, providing you unprecedented graphic performance. Serial ATA 150 with RAID 0, 1 function makes both the speed and the security of your data vastly improved. USB 2.0 enables you to be connected to today's hottest digital peripherals. Furthermore, With ABIT's SoftMenu?, 5bit FID and CPU H.T.P, the KD7 Series delivers the power of overclocking ability. KD7-G also provides Gigabit LAN for your option. 6-channel digital audio with optical S/PDIF OUT provides rich surround sound without the need for a discrete audio solution. drive the most demanding applications. AGP 8XAGP 3.0 8X spec support high performance graphic process purpose and at a peak bandwidth of 2.1 GB/s. DDR400Supports up to 2GB DDR400 at a peak bandwidth of 3.2GB/s for maximum gaming performance. Serial ATA 150Serial ATA is an evolutionary replacement for the Parallel ATA storage interface. This new high-speed interface burst data transfer rate up to 150 Mbytes/sec and more flexible power tolerances, cables can be smaller and more efficient. 5bit FID (Frequency ID)By ABIT 5-bits FID Override technology, users can get variety of CPU over-clocking sets. ABIT CPU H.T.P (Hardware Thermal Protection)ABIT CPU H.T.P. uses pure hardware detection, which not like others use software detection to prevent CPU overheating. ABIT CPU H.T.P provides more reliable result for customers' investment. Gigabit LANThe KD7-G with Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the future to handle large of data such as video. ABIT SoftMenu OverclockingThe overclocking function includes CPU frequency, Vcore, multiplier, chipset and DDR voltage adjustment available to maximize your system performance. USB 2.0Support speed up to 480 Mb/s. Approximately forty times faster than conventional USB 1.1It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

1. Follow AMD's recommendation that" CPU Disconnect Function "should be implemented to make CPU slow down in idle state, and the default value sets up to Enable. 2. Follow AMD's recommendation to revise the trigger timing of LM90 for Palomino CPU(model 6). 3. Updates Silicon Image Serial ATA RAID BIOS to 4.2.12. 4. Support Barton 2600 (333 FSB) and Thorton2000 (266 FSB)/2200 (266 FSB)/2400 (266 FSB)/2600 (333 FSB) 5. Revises some CPU frequency(1466,1666,1916,2166)to be AMD officially suggested figures.(1467,1667,1917,2167). 6. BIOS compile date 4/02/2003.Specifications:The KD7 Series also supports the latest AGP 8X standard, providing you unprecedented graphic performance. Serial ATA 150 with RAID 0, 1 function makes both the speed and the security of your data vastly improved. USB 2.0 enables you to be connected to today's hottest digital peripherals. Furthermore, With ABIT's SoftMenu?, 5bit FID and CPU H.T.P, the KD7 Series delivers the power of overclocking ability. KD7-G also provides Gigabit LAN for your option. 6-channel digital audio with optical S/PDIF OUT provides rich surround sound without the need for a discrete audio solution. drive the most demanding applications. AGP 8XAGP 3.0 8X spec support high performance graphic process purpose and at a peak bandwidth of 2.1 GB/s. DDR400Supports up to 2GB DDR400 at a peak bandwidth of 3.2GB/s for maximum gaming performance. Serial ATA 150Serial ATA is an evolutionary replacement for the Parallel ATA storage interface. This new high-speed interface burst data transfer rate up to 150 Mbytes/sec and more flexible power tolerances, cables can be smaller and more efficient. 5bit FID (Frequency ID)By ABIT 5-bits FID Override technology, users can get variety of CPU over-clocking sets. ABIT CPU H.T.P (Hardware Thermal Protection)ABIT CPU H.T.P. uses pure hardware detection, which not like others use software detection to prevent CPU overheating. ABIT CPU H.T.P provides more reliable result for customers' investment. Gigabit LANThe KD7-G with Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the future to handle large of data such as video. ABIT SoftMenu OverclockingThe overclocking function includes CPU frequency, Vcore, multiplier, chipset and DDR voltage adjustment available to maximize your system performance. USB 2.0Support speed up to 480 Mb/s. Approximately forty times faster than conventional USB 1.1It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

1. The default year in BIOS set to 2003. 2. Fix Athlon XP 1400(100) CPU failure to power up by special operations: a. Discharge CMOS data. b. Enter BIOS Setup page. c. Save& Exit without doing anything. 3. Fix the reading of CPU Working Frequency for 166MHz CPU. 4. Silicon Image Serial ATA RAID BIOS update from v4.1.50 to v4.2.00. 5. BIOS Compile Date: 01/08/2003.Specifications:The KD7 Series also supports the latest AGP 8X standard, providing you unprecedented graphic performance. Serial ATA 150 with RAID 0, 1 function makes both the speed and the security of your data vastly improved. USB 2.0 enables you to be connected to today's hottest digital peripherals. Furthermore, With ABIT's SoftMenu?, 5bit FID and CPU H.T.P, the KD7 Series delivers the power of overclocking ability. KD7-G also provides Gigabit LAN for your option. 6-channel digital audio with optical S/PDIF OUT provides rich surround sound without the need for a discrete audio solution. drive the most demanding applications. AGP 8XAGP 3.0 8X spec support high performance graphic process purpose and at a peak bandwidth of 2.1 GB/s. DDR400Supports up to 2GB DDR400 at a peak bandwidth of 3.2GB/s for maximum gaming performance. Serial ATA 150Serial ATA is an evolutionary replacement for the Parallel ATA storage interface. This new high-speed interface burst data transfer rate up to 150 Mbytes/sec and more flexible power tolerances, cables can be smaller and more efficient. 5bit FID (Frequency ID)By ABIT 5-bits FID Override technology, users can get variety of CPU over-clocking sets. ABIT CPU H.T.P (Hardware Thermal Protection)ABIT CPU H.T.P. uses pure hardware detection, which not like others use software detection to prevent CPU overheating. ABIT CPU H.T.P provides more reliable result for customers' investment. Gigabit LANThe KD7-G with Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the future to handle large of data such as video. ABIT SoftMenu OverclockingThe overclocking function includes CPU frequency, Vcore, multiplier, chipset and DDR voltage adjustment available to maximize your system performance. USB 2.0Support speed up to 480 Mb/s. Approximately forty times faster than conventional USB 1.1It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

1. Supports Athlon XP 2500 , 2800 , 3000 CPU. 2. ges the definition of UUID in DMI data- move the MAC address from top to bottom of the string. 3. Updates SiliconImage S-ATA RAID BIOS to rev. 4.1.50, and also updates the boot ROM of on board LAN BCM5702 to rev. 2.2.11. 4. BIOS Compile Date: 12/03/2002.Specifications:The KD7 Series also supports the latest AGP 8X standard, providing you unprecedented graphic performance. Serial ATA 150 with RAID 0, 1 function makes both the speed and the security of your data vastly improved. USB 2.0 enables you to be connected to today's hottest digital peripherals. Furthermore, With ABIT's SoftMenu?, 5bit FID and CPU H.T.P, the KD7 Series delivers the power of overclocking ability. KD7-G also provides Gigabit LAN for your option. 6-channel digital audio with optical S/PDIF OUT provides rich surround sound without the need for a discrete audio solution. drive the most demanding applications. AGP 8XAGP 3.0 8X spec support high performance graphic process purpose and at a peak bandwidth of 2.1 GB/s. DDR400Supports up to 2GB DDR400 at a peak bandwidth of 3.2GB/s for maximum gaming performance. Serial ATA 150Serial ATA is an evolutionary replacement for the Parallel ATA storage interface. This new high-speed interface burst data transfer rate up to 150 Mbytes/sec and more flexible power tolerances, cables can be smaller and more efficient. 5bit FID (Frequency ID)By ABIT 5-bits FID Override technology, users can get variety of CPU over-clocking sets. ABIT CPU H.T.P (Hardware Thermal Protection)ABIT CPU H.T.P. uses pure hardware detection, which not like others use software detection to prevent CPU overheating. ABIT CPU H.T.P provides more reliable result for customers' investment. Gigabit LANThe KD7-G with Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the future to handle large of data such as video. ABIT SoftMenu OverclockingThe overclocking function includes CPU frequency, Vcore, multiplier, chipset and DDR voltage adjustment available to maximize your system performance. USB 2.0Support speed up to 480 Mb/s. Approximately forty times faster than conventional USB 1.1It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

1. First release. 2. BIOS compile Date: 11/19/2002.Specifications:The KD7 Series also supports the latest AGP 8X standard, providing you unprecedented graphic performance. Serial ATA 150 with RAID 0, 1 function makes both the speed and the security of your data vastly improved. USB 2.0 enables you to be connected to today's hottest digital peripherals. Furthermore, With ABIT's SoftMenu?, 5bit FID and CPU H.T.P, the KD7 Series delivers the power of overclocking ability. KD7-G also provides Gigabit LAN for your option. 6-channel digital audio with optical S/PDIF OUT provides rich surround sound without the need for a discrete audio solution. drive the most demanding applications. AGP 8XAGP 3.0 8X spec support high performance graphic process purpose and at a peak bandwidth of 2.1 GB/s. DDR400Supports up to 2GB DDR400 at a peak bandwidth of 3.2GB/s for maximum gaming performance. Serial ATA 150Serial ATA is an evolutionary replacement for the Parallel ATA storage interface. This new high-speed interface burst data transfer rate up to 150 Mbytes/sec and more flexible power tolerances, cables can be smaller and more efficient. 5bit FID (Frequency ID)By ABIT 5-bits FID Override technology, users can get variety of CPU over-clocking sets. ABIT CPU H.T.P (Hardware Thermal Protection)ABIT CPU H.T.P. uses pure hardware detection, which not like others use software detection to prevent CPU overheating. ABIT CPU H.T.P provides more reliable result for customers' investment. Gigabit LANThe KD7-G with Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the future to handle large of data such as video. ABIT SoftMenu OverclockingThe overclocking function includes CPU frequency, Vcore, multiplier, chipset and DDR voltage adjustment available to maximize your system performance. USB 2.0Support speed up to 480 Mb/s. Approximately forty times faster than conventional USB 1.1It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

1. Fixed some temperature readings. 2. Fixed the issue that system may show the message "CPU is unworkable or has been changed" sometimes. 3. BIOS compiled date: 07/07/2005Specifications:The KW7 series based on the VIA KT880 chipset and supports AMD K7 processor with 400FSB, and dual DDR 400 that deliver up to a 50% increase in bandwidth. With SATA RAID, LAN, and 6 channels sound, this board can easily be your foundation for a superb system. IEEE 1394Supports 400/200/100 Mb/s data transfer rate, let you easily connect to most kinds of Digital Video and Digital Camera. Dual DDR 400Supports up to 3GB of Single/Dual channel DIMM modules, delivering bandwidth of 6.4GB/sec. Serial ATA 150 RAIDSerial ATA is an evolutionary replacement for the Parallel ATA storage interface. This new high-speed interface boosts data transfer rates to up to 150 MB/sec. More flexible power tolerances allow for smaller and more efficient cables. Gigabit LANLets you easily connect to the world wide web at high speeds without having to buy a separate 10/100 Ethernet card. 6-Channel AudioLets you enjoy 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. Thermal GuardABIT ThermalGuard technology prevents your CPU from overheating and burning up in case of any hardware-cooling malfunction. ThermalGuard? is hardware-based for maximum security and reliability.It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

1. Update RAID ROM (V4.60). 2. Fixed a problem where the system cannot boot into Windows if 1. The OS is installed in the SATA hard disk when both the SATA and PATA hard disks are present. 2. The PATA hard disk is removed after the OS installation. 3. BIOS compiled date: 03/21/2005Specifications:The KW7 series based on the VIA KT880 chipset and supports AMD K7 processor with 400FSB, and dual DDR 400 that deliver up to a 50% increase in bandwidth. With SATA RAID, LAN, and 6 channels sound, this board can easily be your foundation for a superb system. IEEE 1394Supports 400/200/100 Mb/s data transfer rate, let you easily connect to most kinds of Digital Video and Digital Camera. Dual DDR 400Supports up to 3GB of Single/Dual channel DIMM modules, delivering bandwidth of 6.4GB/sec. Serial ATA 150 RAIDSerial ATA is an evolutionary replacement for the Parallel ATA storage interface. This new high-speed interface boosts data transfer rates to up to 150 MB/sec. More flexible power tolerances allow for smaller and more efficient cables. Gigabit LANLets you easily connect to the world wide web at high speeds without having to buy a separate 10/100 Ethernet card. 6-Channel AudioLets you enjoy 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. Thermal GuardABIT ThermalGuard technology prevents your CPU from overheating and burning up in case of any hardware-cooling malfunction. ThermalGuard? is hardware-based for maximum security and reliability.It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.Do not forget to check with our site as often as possible in order to stay updated on the latest drivers, software and games.Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.