The KV7 board's latest BIOS v. 1.2 (22 Sept. 2003) has a fairly serious bug that affects only the Athlon XP 2500+ cpu. Users with that model cpu will find that the system will not boot (i.e., black screen, no POST after saving initial BIOS settings). It's necessary to discharge the CMOS by jumper to get back to the BIOS setup.

The workaround is to change the default pin setting of the CROM1 jumper from 1-2 to 2-3, to select the CPU as Athlon 2500+ (no fudging for better performance) in the Softmenu setup, and to set the DRAM clock from the default SPD setting to the actual rated speed of the memory module. For those with PC 3200 memory modules, this means that FSB and memory bus will have to run asynchronously.

Abit promised to fix the bug in the next BIOS release. Although Abit does document the problem and the workaround on the technical assistance FAQ section of its Web site, I wonder why they don't add an instruction sheet in the MB package to help home installers (who may not have access to the Web site while trying in vain to get their new MB working), and I wonder how many buyers have returned motherboards, unaware of the bug and the workaround.

don't rule out com ports yet. They are still used in my inductrial app. They are easy to interface with and design in. Roger

hi i braught myself a KV7, and ive got a processor case, n hard drive, and everything..im jst having a few problems puttin it all together..if there is any1 in and around the london area, who could help me in their free time, i would much appreciate it?....thanks for your time, cheerz!

i need the BIOS OF ABIT KV7

what fsb speed for over long