The IT5 series mainboards are designed for file servers, workstations, and professional users and support Intel P54C and P55C processors, as well as AMD-K5 and Cyrix 6x86/6x86L processors, and can also support future processors. This series uses SOFT MEN
The ABIT IT5 series motherboard is designed for file servers, workstations, and professional users. It supports a wide range of processors, including Intel Pentium (75‑200 MHz, with MMX), AMD K5/K6, and Cyrix 6x86 CPUs, and uses the Intel 430VX/HX chipset with configurable CPU frequency and voltage via a Soft Menu.
The manual provides installation guidance for the mainboard, explains BIOS features such as Plug‑and‑Play, APM, and DMI, and includes detailed Flash BIOS update procedures using the AWDFLASH utility. It also lists the I/O options, memory configurations, and other hardware features of the IT5 series.
| CPU socket | ZIF Socket 7 |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | Intel Pentium 75‑200 MHz (P55C with MMX), AMD K5 75‑166 MHz, AMD K6 200‑233 MHz, Cyrix 6x86 P120+‑P166+ |
| Chipset | Intel 430VX / 430HX |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB or 512 KB Pipeline Burst SRAM, upgradeable to 512 KB |
| Maximum memory | Up to 128 MB (or 512 MB) using DIMM and SIMM slots |
The IT5 supports Intel Pentium CPUs from 75 MHz to 200 MHz (including MMX models), AMD K5 and K6 CPUs, and Cyrix 6x86 CPUs up to the P166+ version.
Use the AWDFLASH utility with commands such as "AWDFLASH NEWBIOS /Py SAVEBIOS /Sy" to flash a new BIOS, create a backup, and optionally clear CMOS or PnP data.
The motherboard includes two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports.