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Item Checklist:

Thank for your purchasing Foxconn’s 600A01 series motherboard. Please check

the package; if there are missing or damaged items, contact your distributor as

soon as possible.

600A01 Series Motherboard (x1)

Foxconn Utility CD (x1)

User’s Manual (x1)

600A01 Flyer (x1)

IDE Ribbon Cable (x1)

FDD Ribbon Cable (x1)

I/O Shield (x1)

SPDIF Cable (x1) (optional)

USB 2.0 Cable (x1) (optional)

S-ATA Signal Cable (x1) (optional)

S-ATA Power Cable (x1) (optional)

Serial ATA RAID Floppy Disk (x1) (optional)

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Declaration of conformity

HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD

66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,

TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.

declares that the product

Motherboard

600A01 series

is in conformity with

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

 EN 55022/A1: 2000 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance

characteristics of information technology equipment

 EN 61000-3-2/A14:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)

 EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage
supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A

 EN 55024/A1:2001 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics limits

and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2004

Printed Name : James Liang Position/ Title : Assistant President

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Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: Foxconn

Model Name:

600A01

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: [phone]

Facsimile: 714-738-8838

Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly

Type of Product: Motherboard

Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY

COMPANY LTD

Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,

TAIWAN, R.O.C.

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Tested to comply with FCC standards.

Signature : Date : 2004

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Product Introduction

Main Features .............................................................................................. 2

Motherboard Layout .................................................................................... 5

Installation Instructions

CPU .............................................................................................................11

Memory ...................................................................................................... 13

Power Supply ............................................................................................ 16

Rear Panel Connectors .............................................................................. 17

Other Connectors ...................................................................................... 19

Expansion Slots ......................................................................................... 27

Jumpers ..................................................................................................... 30

BIOS Description

Enter BIOS Setup ....................................................................................... 34

Main Menu ................................................................................................. 34

Standard CMOS Features .......................................................................... 36

BIOS Features ........................................................................................... 39

Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................................... 40

Advanced Chipset Features ...................................................................... 43

Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................ 48

Power Management Setup ......................................................................... 52

PnP/PCI Configurations ............................................................................... 58

PC Health Status ........................................................................................ 60

Frequency/Voltage Control ......................................................................... 61

Load Fail-Safe Defaults ............................................................................. 62

Load Optimized Defaults ............................................................................ 62

Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................................. 62

Save & Exit Setup ...................................................................................... 63

Exit Without Saving .................................................................................... 63

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter

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Driver CD Introduction

Utility CD content ........................................................................................ 65

Start to install drivers ................................................................................. 66

Install VIA 4in1 Driver ................................................................................. 66

Install DirectX 9.0b ..................................................................................... 68

Install VIA RAID (optional) .......................................................................... 69

Install USB 2.0 Driver ................................................................................. 70

Using 6-Channel Audio ............................................................................... 70

Install LAN Driver ....................................................................................... 74

Install IR Driver ........................................................................................... 75

Install Norton Internet Security 2004 .......................................................... 76

Directions for Bundled Software

SuperStep ................................................................................................. 78

SuperLogo ................................................................................................. 81

SuperUpdate .............................................................................................. 83

Special BIOS Functions

SuperSpeed ............................................................................................... 89

SuperBoot ................................................................................................. 90

SuperBIOS-Protect .................................................................................... 91

SuperRecovery ......................................................................................... 92

Appendix

Using Serial ATA RAID (optional) .............................................................. 101

Table of Contents

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1. Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact.

2. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid

damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperatures.

3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed.

4. Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before inserting or

removing expansion cards or other peripherals, especially when

you insert or remove a memory module. Failure to switch off the DC

power supply may result in serious damage to your system or

memory module.

Warning:

We cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while

over-clocked. Normal operation depends on the over-clock capacity of

your device.

Warning:

Attention:

Since BIOS programs are upgraded from time to time, the BIOS de-

scription in this manual is just for reference. We do not guarantee that

the content of this manual will remain consistent with the actual BIOS

version at any given time in the future.

Attention:

The pictures of objects used in this manual are just for your reference.

Please refer to the physical motherboard.

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Chapter

Thank you for your buying Foxconn’s 600A01 series

motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new

products and offers superior performance, reliability and

quality, at a reasonable price. This motherboard adopts the

advanced VIA KT600 +

VT8237 chipset, providing users a

computer platform with a high integration-compatibility-per-

formance price ratio.

This chapter includes the following information:

 Main Features

 Motherboard Layout

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Main Features

Size

ATX form factor of 12”x 8.1”

Microprocessor

Supports AMD socket 462 K7, DuronTM, AthlonTM, AthlonTM XP processors

Supports FSB at 200MHz/266MHz/333MHz/400MHz

Chipset

VIA chipset: KT600 (North Bridge)+VT8237 (South Bridge)

System Memory

Three 184-pin DIMM slots

Supports PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 memory

Supports 128/256/512 Mb technology up to 3GB

Onboard IDE

Supports up to 4 independent drives

Supports Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33

Two fast IDE interfaces supporting four IDE devices, including IDE hard disk

and CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drives

Onboard Serial ATA (optional)

150MB/s transfer rate

Supports two S-ATA devices

Supports Raid0, Raid1 and JBOD

USB 2.0 Ports

Supports hot plug

Eight USB 2.0 ports (four rear panel ports, two onboard USB headers provid-

ing four extra ports)

Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode

Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate

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Onboard 1394 (optional)

Supports hot plug

With rate of transmission up to 400Mbps

Self-configured addressing

Can connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most, such

as HDD, CD-ROM

Onboard LAN

VIA VT6103L 10/100Mbps Ethernet PHY

LAN interface built-in on board

Onboard Audio

AC’ 97 2.2 Specification Compliant

Supports 48KHz of S/PDIF output

Onboard Line-in jack, Microphone jack, Line-out jack

Supports 5.1 channels audio (setting via software)

AGP 8X support

AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enabled enhanced

graphics performance with high handwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s

Expansion Slots

Five PCI slots

One AGP slot

One CNR slot (optional)

BIOS

Licensed advanced AWARD (Phoenix) BIOS, supports flash ROM, plug-

and-play ready

Supports HDD, CD-ROM, SCSI HDD, LAN or USB device boot up

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Green Function

Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)

Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4

(suspend to disk – depends on OS) and S5 (soft-off)

Advanced Features

PCI 2.2 Specification Compliant

Supports Windows 98/ME/2000/XP soft-off

Supports Wake-on-LAN, Wake-on-Modem

Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU

temperature, system temperature and fan speed)

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Motherboard Layout

Note:

The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only;

please refer to the physical motherboard.

3

4

5

6

8

15

12

11

10

13

14

2

7

9

1

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Super I/O controller

The VIA VT1211 I/O controller offers support for a variety of I/O function.

Provides a high-performance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/

2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two serial ports, and

a Flash ROM interface.

ATX power connector

This 20-pin connector connects to an ATX power supply. The power supply

must have at least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB).

AGP slot

This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP 8X/4X mode

graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.

CPU socket

Socket 462 (socket A)

Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) for the AMD processor,

with 200/266/333/400MHz system bus.

North Bridge controller

The VIA KT600 controller integrates a high performance host interface for

the AMD processor, a DDR memory controller, and support AGP 8X

technology.

DDR DIMM sockets

These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 3GB system memory

using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 DDR DIMMs.

South Bridge controller

The VIA VT8237 integrated peripheral South Bridge controller communicates

with the North Bridge at the rates of up to 533MB/s using the VIA 8X VLink

technology. This controller supports standard UltraATA 133/100/66/33 and

provides separate data paths for each IDE channel for up to two IDE devices.

This controller also integrates SATA RAID controller, Ethernet MAC, Universal

Serial Bus Host controller.

Serial ATA connectors (optional)

These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and allow for up to 150MB/s

data transfer rate, faster than the standard Parallel ATA with 133MB/s.

3

4

1

2

5

6

7

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IDE connectors

These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA 133/

100/66/33 devices. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (white)

connectors are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.

Floppy disk connector

This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk

drive. One side of the connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of

the floppy disk cable.

PCI slots

These five 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards

like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput.

CNR slot (optional)

This slot is specifically designed for the Communication and Networking

Riser (CNR) card. The CNR supports V.90 analog modem only.

Flash Rom

This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program.

Audio CODEC

The VIA VT1616 provides 6-channel outputs fully supporting surround sound

applications, along with 4 stereo and 2 mono inputs. Supporting the AC’97

2.2 specification, the VIA VT1616 enables 20-bit resolution, and a variable

sampling rate with 1Hz resolution.

1394 controller (optional)

VT6307 is the controller for IEEE1394a on motherboard. The VT6307 is a

complete small package single chip PCI solution at 400Mbps, low power

seamless plug and play connections to the latest IEEE 1394 enabled

devices.

10/100M LAN PHY

The VT6103L is a single-port PHY transceiver with an MII (Media

Independent Interface) and supports 10/100 Mbps data transfer rate.

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This chapter introduces the hardware installation process,

including the installation of the CPU and memory. It also

addresses the connection of your power supply, use of the

rear panel connectors, connection of hard drive and floppy

drive data cables, and setting up various other feature of the

motherboard. Caution should be exercised during the in-

stallation process. Please refer to the motherboard lay-

out prior to any installation and read the contents in this

chapter carefully.

This chapter includes the following information:

 CPU

 Memory

 Power Supply

 Rear Panel Connectors

 Other Connectors

 Expansion Slots

 Jumpers

Chapter

2

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Notes:

Take note of the following precautions before you install compo-

nents or change settings.

1. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object,

such as an attached power supply, before handling compo-

nents to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

2. Unplug the power cord before opening your chassis or touching

any component.

3. Hold components by their edges to avoid touching any exposed

integrated circuits (ICs).

4. Whenever you uninstall a component, place it on a grounded

anti-static pad or into anti-static bag that it came in.

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CPU

This motherboard accepts socket 462 processors (CPUs) with a front side bus

(FSB) of 200/266/333/400MHz.

Installation of CPU

Follow these steps to install a CPU.

1. Unlock the socket by pressing the

lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90

0

angle.

2. Align the cut edge to the gap in the

base of the socket. Carefully insert

the CPU into the socket until it fits in

place.

3. When the CPU is in place, press it

firmly on the socket while you push

down the socket lever to secure the

CPU. The lever clicks on the side

tab to indicate that it is locked.

Cut edge

90°

Gap in the base

Push down the socket
lever to secure the CPU

Warning :

The CPU pins must be properly aligned with the holes in the

socket, otherwise the CPU may be damaged.

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Warning :

Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and

system. Therefore, make sure that the cooling fan works normally

at all times in order to prevent overheating and damaging to the

CPU.

1. Locate the CPU retention mechanism
base (surrounds the CPU socket).

3. Attach the fan to the base.

Installation of CPU Fan

New technology allows processors to run at higher and higher frequencies. To

avoid problems arising from high-speed operation, for example, overheating, you

need to install the proper fan. The following procedures are provided for refer-

ence only, please refer to your CPU fan user guide to install it.

2. If required, apply a light coating
of silica gel to the top of the CPU.

Note: The CPU heatsink may have a
pre-applied thermal compound. In that

case, the silica gel is not required.

4. Connect the power fan’s power

cable to the appropriate 3-pin
connector on the motherboard.

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CPU Qualified Vendor List

The following table lists the CPU modules that have been tested and qualified

for use with this motherboard.

Vendor Type FSB

AMD Athlon3200+ 400MHz

AMD Athlon3000+ 333MHz

AMD Athlon2800+ 333MHz

AMD Athlon2600+ 333MHz

AMD Athlon2500+ 333MHz

AMD Athlon2400+ 266MHz

AMD Athlon2200+ 266MHz

AMD Athlon1700+ 266MHz

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Memory

This motherboard includes three, 184-pin, dual in-line memory module (DIMM)

sockets. You can install corresponding PC3200 (DDR400), PC2700

(DDR333), PC2100 (DDR266) memory modules. You must install at least

one memory module to ensure normal operation. If you install two modules,

they must be the same speed. Mixing memory modules from different

manufacturers is not recommended.

DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3

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Vender Type Size

Transcend PC3200 (DDR 400) 512MB

MT PC2700 (DDR 333) 256MB

KingMax PC2100 (DDR 266) 256MB

TwinMos PC3200 (DDR 400) 512MB

KingMax PC2700 (DDR 333) 256MB

ADATA PC2700 (DDR 333) 256MB

Samsung PC3200 (DDR 400) 256MB

Rambo PC3200 (DDR 400) 256MB

Hynix PC3200 (DDR 400) 256MB

Hynix PC2700 (DDR 333) 256MB

Rambo PC2700 (DDR 333) 512MB

Hynix PC2100 (DDR 266) 256MB

MT PC3200 (DDR 400) 256MB

MT PC3200 (DDR 400) 512MB

Nanya PC2100 (DDR266) 512MB

Kingston PC3200 (DDR 400) 512MB

Note:

Make sure to use only the tested and qualified DDR DIMMs

listed above. Other DDR DIMMs manufactured by other ven-

dors may not be suitable for this motherboard.

Memory Qualified Vendor List

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Installation of DDR Memory

1. There is only one gap in the center of the DIMM socket, and the memory

module can be fixed in one direction only. Unlock a DIMM socket by

pressing the module clips outward.

2. Align the memory module to the DIMM socket and insert the module verti-

cally into the DIMM socket.

3. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM socket will lock automatically.

104

Pins

80

Pins

Warning :

Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or remov-

ing expansion cards or other system peripherals, especially the

memory devices, otherwise your motherboard or the system

memory might be seriously damaged.

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Power Supply

This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging any

devices, make sure that they have been installed properly prior to connecting

the power supply.

20-pin ATX power connector: PWR1

PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply

cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard.

Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.

Attention:

You have to press the power button for more than four seconds if

you change the default “Instant-Off” setting to “Delay 4 Sec.” from

the “Soft-Off by PWRBTN” option in the BIOS “Power Manage-

ment Setup”.

20-pin ATX power connector

1

11

-12V_SYS

Ground

NC 5V_SYS Ground

Ground

PS-ON

Ground 5V_SYS

10

20

12V_SYS

Ground

Power OK

3D3V_SYS

5V_SB

3D3V_SYS

3D3V_SYS

Ground

Ground

5V_SYS 5V_SYS

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Rear Panel Connectors

This motherboard provides the ports as below:

PS/2 Mouse Connector

This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

Serial Port (COM1)

This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

Parallel Port (Printer Port)

This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices.

Serial Port (COM2)

This 9-pin COM2 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

USB 2.0 Ports

These four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB

2.0/1.1 devices.

1394 Port (optional)

This digital interface supports electronic devices such as digital cameras,

scanners and printers.

1

2

3

5

4

6

7

Serial Port

(COM1)

Serial Port

(COM2)

USB 2.0 Port x 4

PS/2 Mouse
Connector

Parallel Port
(Printer Port)

LAN Connector

Line-in jack

Line-out jack

Microphone

jack

1

2

3

4

6

5

8

9

1394 Port
(optional)

7

PS/2 Keyboard
Connector

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LAN Connector

This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network

hub.

Line-in jack, Line-out jack, Microphone jack

The Line-in jack connects a tape player or other audio sources. In 6-Channel

mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.

The Line-out jack connects a headphone or a speaker. In 6-Channel mode, the

function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out.

The Microphone jack connects a microphone. In 6-Channel mode, the function

of this jack becomes Center/Subwoofer Speaker.

8

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Other Connectors

This motherboard includes connectors for FDD, IDE HDD, USB, CPU fan, system

fan, and others.

FDD Connector: FLOPPY

This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360K, 720K,

1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M FDDs.

HDD Connectors: PIDE & SIDE

The connectors support the provided UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 IDE hard disk

ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary

(recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connec-

tor to the Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black

connector to the Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 master device. If you install two hard

disks, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its

jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper

settings.

Attention:

Ribbon cables are directional, therefore, make sure to always

connect with the cable on the same side as pin 1 of the PIDE/

SIDE or FDD connector on the motherboard.

FDD connector

1

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PIDE SIDE

Front Panel Connector: FP1

This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch

and LED indicators.

Hard Disk LED Connector (IDE_LED)
The connector connects to the case’s IDE indicator LED indicating the activity
status of hard disk.

Reset Switch (RESET)
Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the

system will restart when the switch is pressed.

Power LED Connector (PLED)

Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the case. The Power

LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is in S0 status, the LED is

on. When the system is in S1 status, the LED is blink. When the system is in S3,

S4, S5 status, the LED is off.

1

FP1

1 +

-

NC

IDE_LED

RESET

PLED

PWRBTN#

+

-

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IrDA Header: IR

This connector supports wireless transmitting and receiving device. Before using

this function, set the item “Onboard Fast IR” to enabled from the “Integrated

Peripherals” section of the CMOS Setup. Then install IR driver to make sure this

function takes effect.

Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, FAN1

The speed of CPU_FAN and FAN1 can be detected and viewed in “PC Health
Status” section of the CMOS Setup.

FAN1

CPU_FAN

1

IR

+5V

Ground

RX

TX

Empty

1

GND

SENSE

+12V

GND

SENSE
+12V

1

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USB Headers: F_USB1, F_USB2

Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also have

two 10-pin headers on board which may connect to front panel USB cable

(optional) to provide additional four USB ports. The USB headers complies with

USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Note:

1. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0

function.

2. NEVER connect a 1394 cable to the F_USB1 or F_USB2

connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

3. The USB cable is an optional item.

F_USB1

VCC

D4+

D4-

Empty

GND

GND

D0+

D0-

GND

VCC

1

F_USB2

VCC

D6+

D6-

Empty

GND

GND

D7+

D7-

GND

VCC

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Audio Connector: CD_IN, AUX_IN

CD_IN, AUX_IN is Sony standard CD audio connector, it can be connected to a
CD-ROM drive through a CD audio cable.

1394 Header: F_1394 (optional)

The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to either the front (provided that

the front panel of your chassis is equipped with the appropriate interface) or

real panel of the chassis.

F_1394

GND

12V

TPB -

GND

TPA -

1

12V

TPB +

GND

Empty

TPA +

CD_IN

CD_RGND CD_L

1

AUX_IN

AUX_LGNDAUX_R

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Wake-Up On LAN: WOL

Through the Wake-Up On LAN function, a wake event occurring from the net-

work can wake up the system. To utilize this function, please be sure an ATX 12V

power supply with a 5VSB line capable of delivering a current of at least 1A, and

a LAN adapter which supports this function. Then connect the header to the

relevant connector on the LAN adapter, set

“PowerOn by PCI Card” to enabled

in the

“Power Management Setup” section of the CMOS Setup. Save and exit,

then boot the operating system once to make sure this function takes effect.

Wake-Up On Internal Modem: WOM

Through this function, the system which is in the suspend or soft-off status can

be waked up by a ring signal received from the internal modem. When this

function is used, be sure an internal modem card which supports this function

is used. Then connect the header to the relevant connector on the modem card,

set “Modem Ring Resume” to enabled in the “Power Management Setup” sec-

tion of the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then boot the operating system once to

make sure this function takes effect.

WOM

5VSB

GND

1

Signal for waking up

WOL

5VSB

GND

1

Signal for waking up

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Serial ATA Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2 (optional)

The Serial ATA header is used to connect the Serial ATA device to the

motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary

internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150MB/s

data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (Ultra ATA/

133).

Audio Interface: F_AUDIO

The audio interface provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio,
the Rear Audio. Their priority is sequenced from high to low (Front Audio to Rear

Audio). If headphones are plugged into the front panel of the chassis (using the

Front Audio), then the Line-out (Rear Audio) on the rear panel will not work. If you

do not want to use the Front Audio, pin 5 and 6, pin9 and 10 must be short, and

then the signal will be sent to the rear audio port.

SATA_1/SATA_2

GND

GND

GND

RX+

RX-

TX+

TX-

MIC_IN

OUT_L

OUT-R

F_AUDIO

MIC_PWR

MIC_GND

+5VA

RET_R

Empty

RET_L

1

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SPDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT

The SPDIF output connector is capable of providing digital audio to external

speakers, or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder.

Chassis Intruder Jumper: INTR

To utilize this function, please connect the header to the relevant connector on

the chassis. Then set “Chassis intrude detection” to ON in the “Power Manage-

ment Setup” section of the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then boot the opeating

system once to make sure this function takes effect.

SPDIF_OUT

OUT

+5V

Empty

GND

1

INTR

1

2

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Expansion Slots

This motherboard includes five 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one AGP slot, one

CNR slot (optional).

PCI Slots

The expansion cards can be installed in the five PCI slots. When you install or

take out such cards, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled

out. Please read carefully the instructions provided for such cards, and install

and set the necessary hardware and software for such cards, such as the

jumper or BIOS setup.

PCI Slots

AGP Slot

This motherboard has an AGP slot that supports 1.5V AGP card. AGP is an

interfacing specification designed to display 3D images. It provides a special-

ized 66Mhz, 32-bit channel to allow the graphic controller to directly access the

master memory, and supports 4X and 8X speeds.

AGP slot

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Warning:

The motherboard may be damaged if a 3.3V AGP card is used. Make

sure that your AGP card is 1.5V specification. Note the notches on

the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your

motherboard.

Installing an expansion card

1. Before installing the expansion card, read carefully the documentation that

came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing any expan-

sion cards.

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated in the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

AGP Qualified Vendor List

The following table lists the AGP cards that have been tested and qualified for

use with this Motherboard.

Vender Type Video Memory

CP ATI Radeon 7000 64MB DDR

CP ATI 9700 AGP 128MB DDR

CP ATI 9800 AGP 128MB DDR

ECS ECS-315T 32MB SDRAM

UNIKA GeForce 4 MX400 32MB SDRAM

LeadTek S650 128MB DDR

GA GA-GF 1280 GeForce 2 MX 32MB SDRAM

Elsa Elsa 511 64MB DDR

MSI MSI 8912 (FX5600) 128MB DDR

MSI MSI 8911(FX5200) 128MB DDR

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Note:

Make sure to use only the tested and qualified AGP cards listed

above. Other AGP cards manufactured by other vendors may not

be suitable for this motherboard.

CNR Slot (optional)

The motherboard provides this Communication and Networking Riser (CNR)

interface which can support modem function. Mechanically the CNR shares the

PCI5 slot, thus when you insert the CNR card, the neighboring PCI5 slot cannot

be used.

CNR

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Jumpers

The users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. This

section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by

changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following contents

carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings.

Description of Jumpers

1. For the jumpers on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identified by the silk-

screen printed “ ” next to it. However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply

labeled as “1”.

2. The following table provides some explanation of the jumper pin settings.

User should refer to this when adjusting jumper settings.

Jumper Diagram Definition Description

1-2 Set pin1 and pin2 closed

2-3 Set pin2 and pin3 closed

Closed Set the pin closed

Open Set the pin opened

1

1

1

1

1

1

CPU Selection Jumper: J21

Set the jumper as close when the CPU’s external frequency you used is 100MHz.

Otherwise leave this jumper to default.

1

2

Open

(Default)

J21

Close

1

2

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Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS

This motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all the set parameters. The

CMOS can be cleared by removing the CMOS jumper.

How to clear CMOS?

1. Turn off the AC power supply and quickly connect pins 1 and 2 together using

the jumper cap.

2. Return the jumper setting to normal (pins 2 and 3 locked together with the

jumper cap).

3. Turn the AC power supply back on.

CLR_CMOS

Normal Status

(Default)

Clear CMOS

Warning:

1. Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.

2. Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.

3

2

1

3

2

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Starting up for the first time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Turn on the devices in the following order.

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

4. After applying power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For ATX

power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power

switch. If your monitor complies with green standards or if it has a power

standby feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and

green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on

tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages

appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the

time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test.

Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

5. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions

in Chapter 3.

Powering off the computer

1. Using the OS shut down function

If you use windows 98/ME/2000/XP, click the Start button, click Shut Down,

then click the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should

turn off after Windows shuts down.

2. Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds

puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS

setting. Pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds lets the system

enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.

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This chapter tells how to change system settings through the

BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters

are also provided.

You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases

occur:

1. An error message appears on the screen during the system

POST process.

2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.

This chapter includes the following information:

 Enter BIOS Setup

 Main Menu

 Standard CMOS Features

 BIOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Advanced Chipset Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 Frequency/Voltage Control

 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

 Load Optimized Defaults

 Set Supervisor/User Password

 Save & Exit Setup

 Exit Without Saving

Chapter

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Enter BIOS Setup

The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software,

correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system

performance. Power on the computer, when the following message briefly

appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test),

press <Del> key to enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.

Press TAB to show POST Screen, DEL to enter SETUP.

Main Menu

The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit

choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to

accept or go to the sub-menu.

The items in the main menu are explained as below:

Standard CMOS Features

The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu.

BIOS Features

The special features can be set up through this menu.

Main Menu

Note:

We do not suggest that you change the default parameters in the

BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage that

result from any changes that you make.

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Advanced BIOS Features

The advanced system features can be set up through this menu.

Advanced Chipset Features

The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the sys-

tem performance can be optimized.

Integrated Peripherals

All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.

Power Management Setup

All the items of Green function features can be set up through this menu.

PnP/PCI Configurations

The system’s PnP/PCI settings and parameters can be modified through

this menu.

PC Health Status

This will display the current status of your PC.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Frequency and voltage settings can be adjusted through this menu.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

The default BIOS settings can be loaded through this menu.

Load Optimized Defaults

The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu,

however, the stable default values may be affected.

Set Supervisor Password

The supervisor password can be set up through this menu.

Set User Password

The user password can be set up through this menu.

Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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Standard CMOS Features

This sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date,

time, HDD model and so on. Use the arrow keys select the item to set up, and

then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values.

Date

This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current date)

with the <day><month><date><year> format.

Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., defined by BIOS (read-only).

Month—month from Jan. to Dec..

Date—date from 1

st

to 31st, can be changed using the keyboard.

Year—year, set up by users.

Time

This option allows you to set up the desired time (usually the current time) with

<hour><minute><second> format.

IDE Channel 0/1 Master/ Slave

These categories identify the HDD types of 2 IDE channels installed in the

computer system. There are three choices provided for the Enhanced IDE BIOS:

None, Auto, and Manual. “None” means no HDD is installed or set; “Auto” means

the system can auto-detect the hard disk when booting up; by choosing “Manual”

and changing Access Mode to “CHS”, the related information should be entered

manually. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press < Enter>:

Cylinder number of cylinders Head number of heads

Precomp write pre-compensation Landing Zone landing zone

Sector number of sectors

Standard CMOS Features Menu

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Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or Auto mode.

CHS For HDD<528MB

LBA For HDD>528MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing)

Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA

Auto Recommended mode

IDE Channel 2/3 Master (optional)

These two items will show after you set “SATA Mode” as IDE in CMOS Setup and

restart your computer. In this way, Serial ATA hard disk will be used to IDE hard

disk.

Drive A/B

This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed, including “None”,

[360K, 5.25 in], [1.2M, 5.25 in], [720K, 3.5 in], [1.44M, 3.5 in] and [2.88 M, 3.5 in].

Video

The following table is provided for your reference in setting the display mode for

your system.

EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter / Video Graphic Array. For EGA,

VGA, SEGA, SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters.

CGA 40 Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 40 column mode.

CGA 80 Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 80 column mode.

MONO Monochrome adapter, including high resolution monochrome

adapters.

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Memory

This is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of
the BIOS.

Base Memory The BIOS POST will determine the amount of base (or

conventional) memory installed in the system.

Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory

is present during the POST.

Total Memory Total memory of the system.

Halt On

This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is
detected during powering up.

All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system

will stop and you will be prompted.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors that may

be detected.

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; but

it will stop for all other errors.

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a diskette error; but

it will stop for all other errors.

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk

error, but it will stop for all other errors.

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BIOS Features

[SuperBoot] SuperBoot (Default: Disabled)

SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CMOS upon the
first normal start-up of your PC, and the relevant parameters will be restored
to help the system start up more quickly on each subsequent start-up. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

[SuperBIOS-Protect] SuperBIOS-Protect (Default: Disabled)

SuperBIOS-Protect function protects your PC from being affected by viruses,
e.g. CIH. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

[SuperRecovery] SuperRecovery Hotkey (Default: LSHIFT+F12)

SuperRecovery provides the users with an excellent data protection and HDD
recovery function. There are 12 optional hotkey and the default hotkey is
LSHIFT+F12.

[SuperSpeed] CPU Clock (Depending on the specification of the CPU)

The conventional over-clock method uses the jumpers on the motherboard,
and it is both troublesome and apt to errors. By using SuperSpeed, a CPU

can be overclocked by keying in the desired in the CPU clock range.

Warning:

Be sure your selection is right. CPU overclock will be dangerous!

We will not be responsible for any damage caused.

BIOS Features Menu

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Advanced BIOS Features

Hard Disk Boot Priority

This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After pressing
<Enter>, you can select the HDD using the <PageUp>/<PageDown> or up/
down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <+> or <->; you can
exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.

Virus Warning (Default: Disabled)

Allows you to choose the VIRUS warning feature for IDE hard disk boot sector
protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into
this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and an alarm will
beep. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Note: Such function provides protection to the start-up sector only; it does

not protect the entire hard disk.

CPU L1 & L2 Cache (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable the L1 and L2 CPU cache. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable CPU L2 cache ECC Checking. The
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Quick Power On Self Test (Default: Enabled)

Enable this option to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your sys­tem start up faster. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

First/Second/Third Boot Device (Default: Floppy/Hard Disk/CDROM)

This option allows you to set the boot device’s sequence. The setting
values are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP100, USB-FDD, USB­ZIP, USB-CDROM, LAN and Disabled.

Advanced BIOS Features Menu

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Boot Other Device (Default: Enabled)

With this function set to enable, the system will boot from some other de­vices if the first/second/third boot devices failed. The setting values are: Dis­abled and Enabled.

Swap Floppy Drive (Default: Disabled)

If you have two floppy diskette drives in your system, this option allows you to
swap the assigned drive letters. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Boot Up Floppy Seek (Default: Enabled)

If this option is enabled, BIOS will tests floppy drives to determine whether
they have 40 or 80 tracks.The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Boot Up NumLock Status (Default: On)

This option defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system

is started. The setting values are: On and Off.

Typematic Rate Setting (Default: Disabled)

If this option is enabled, you can use the following two items to see the
typematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard. The avail­able setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) (Default: 6)

Use this option to define how many characters per second a held-down

key generated.

Typematic Delay (Msec) (Default: 250)

Use this option to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held­down key beings generating repeat characters.

Security Option (Default: Setup)

When it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup
screen; When it is set to “System”, a password is required not only to enter
CMOS Setup, but also to start up your PC.

APIC Mode (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable APIC mode. The available setting

values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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OS Select For DRAM > 64MB (Default: Non-OS2)

This option is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of memory
and you are running the OS/2 operating system. Otherwise, leave this option

at the default.

Video BIOS Shadow (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable Video BIOS Shadow. If you enable
this option, the video BIOS will be copied to RAM. Video shadow will increase
the video speed. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Small Logo (EPA) Show (Default: Disabled)

This option allows you to enable or disable the EPA logo. The available setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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Advanced Chipset Features

DRAM Clock/Drive Control

Press enter to set the items about DRAM Clock/Drive. Please refer to page 44.

AGP & P2P Bridge Control

Press enter to set the items about AGP & P2P bridge. Please refer to page 46.

CPU & PCI Bus Control

Press enter to set the items about CPU & PCI bus. Please refer to page 47.

Memory Hole (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to select memory hole. The setting values are: Disabled,

15M-16M.

System BIOS Cacheable (Default: Disabled)

Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the system BIOS which may improve
performance. If any other program writes to this memory area, a system error

may result. The available setting values are: Enabled and Disabled.

Advanced Chipset Features Menu

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Current FSB Frequency

This option is used to show current FSB frequency.

Current DRAM Frequency

This option is used to show current DRAM frequency.

DRAM Clock (Default: By SPD)

This option is used to set DRAM clock.

DRAM Timing (Default: Auto By SPD)

Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to “Auto By SPD” enables DRAM tim­ings to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD.
Selecting “Manual” allows users to configure the DRAM timings manually.
The setting values are:Manual, Auto By SPD, Turbo, Ultra.

DRAM CAS Latency (Default: Depend on Memory)

When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS
latency depends on the DRAM timing.

Bank Interleave (Default: Depend on Memory)

This field selects 2-bank or 4-bank interleave for the installed SDRAM. Dis-

able the function if 16MB SDRAM is installed.

Precharge to Active (Trp) (Default: Depend on Memory)

This option controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to
be allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to

accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete

and DRAM may fail to retain data. This option applies only when synchro-

nous DRAM is installed in the system.

DRAM Clock/Drive Control Menu

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 Active to Precharge(Tras) (Default: Depend on Memory)

This option is used to set active to precharge(Tras).

 Active to CMD<Trcd> (Default: Depend on Memory)

When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately.

This setup option allows you to determine the timing of the transition from

RAS (row address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the

clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance.

DRAM Command Rate (Default: Depend on Memory)

This setting controls the SDRAM command rate. Selecting 1T allows SDRAM
signal controller to run at 1T (T=clock cycles) rate. Selecting 2T makes SDRAM
signal controller run at 2T rate. 1T is faster than 2T.

DRAM Burst Length (Default: Depend on Memory)

This setting allows you to set the size of Burst-Length for DRAM. Bursting

feature is a technique that DRAM itself predicts the address of the next memory

location to be accessed after the first address is accessed. To use the feature,

you need to define the burst length, which is the actual length of burst plus the

starting address and allows internal address counter to properly generate

the next memory location. The bigger the size, the faster the DRAM

performance.

Write Recovery Time (Default: Depend on Memory)

This option allows you to set write recovery time. The setting values are: 2T, 3T.

TWTR for DDR400 ONLY (Default: Depend on Memory)

Increase DRAM performance.

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AGP Aperture Size (Default: 64 M)

This option defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter.
The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for
graphic memory address space.
Note: This function does not work when onboard VGA is used.

AGP Mode (Default: 4X)

This option is used to set an appropriate mode for the installed AGP card.

AGP Fast Write (Default: Enabled)

This option enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. The Fast Write
technology allows the CPU to write directly to the graphics card without pass­ing anything through the system memory and improves the AGP 4X speed.
Select “Enabled” only when your AGP card supports the feature. The setting

values are: Disabled and Enabled.

AGP Master 1 WS Write (Default: Disabled)

When “Enabled”, writes to the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) are executed
with one wait states. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

AGP Master 1 WS Read (Default: Disabled)

When “Enabled”, reads to the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) are executed
with one wait states. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

AGP 3.0 Calibration cycle (Default: Enabled)

This option allows you to enable or disable the AGP 3.0 calibration cycle. This
cycle ensures that the on-die termination impedance signal swing and slew
rate of the AGP signals are calibrated on a periodic basis to ensure signal
integrity. It is recommended to keep this setting enabled.

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PCI Master 0 WS Write (Default: Enabled)

This option allows you to enable or disable the support of PCI Master 0 Wait
State Write. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

PCI Delay Transaction (Default: Enabled)

This option allows you to enable or disable PCI delay transaction. The setting
value are: Disabled and Enabled.

VLink 8X Support (Default: Enabled)

This option allows you to enable or disable the VLink 8X support. When
“Enabled”, it may increase system performance. The setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled.

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Integrated Peripherals

VIA OnChip IDE Device

Press enter to set onchip IDE device. Please refer to page 49.

VIA OnChip PCI Device

Press enter to set onchip PCI device. Please refer to page 50.

SuperIO Device

Press enter to set onboard SuperIO device. Please refer to page 51.

 Init Display First (Default: PCI Slot)

This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC

starts up. The setting values are: AGP and PCI Slot.

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OnChip SATA (Default: Enabled)(optional)

This option is used to enable or disable onchip SATA. The setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled.

SATA Mode(Default: RAID)(optional)

This option is used to select SATA mode. The setting values are: RAID and
IDE.

IDE DMA transfer access (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access. The setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.

OnChip IDE Channel0/1 (Default: Enabled)

The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for
two IDE channels. Choose “Enabled” to activate each channel separately.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

IDE Prefetch Mode (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IDE prefetch mode. The setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Primary/Secondary Master/Salve PIO (Default: Auto)

These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output)
is used by IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO
mode is best or select a PIO mode from 0-4.

Primary/Secondary Master/Salve UDMA (Default: Auto)

UltraDMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a
device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this list to
Auto. The available setting values are: Disabled and Auto.

IDE HDD Block Mode (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD Block Mode is allowed. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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VIA-3058 AC97 Audio (Default: Auto)

“Auto” allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you’re using any
audio devices. If so, the onboard audio controller will be enabled. If not, the
onboard audio controller will be disabled. If you want to use different control­ler cards to connect audio connectors, set the option to “Disabled”. The set­ting values are: Disabled and Auto.

VIA-3068 MC97 Modem (Default: Disabled) (optional)

Setting to “Auto” allows the BIOS to auto-detect whether you’re using any
modem devices. If so, the onboard modem controller will be enabled. If not,
the onboard modem controller will be disabled. The setting values are: Dis­abled and Auto.

VIA-3043 OnChip LAN (Default: Enabled)

Setting to “Auto” allows the BIOS to auto-detect the LAN controller and

enable it. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

 Onboard Lan Boot ROM (Default: Disabled)

The option enables or disables the initialization of the onboard LAN Boot

ROM during bootup. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

OnChip USB Controller (Default: All Enabled)

This option is used to set onchip USB controller.

OnChip EHCI Controller (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable onchip EHCI controller. The setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.

USB Keyboard/Mouse Support (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to enable or disable USB keyboard/mouse support. The
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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Onboard FDC Controller (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled.
The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Onboard Serial Port1/2 (Default: 3F8/IRQ4 / 2F8/IRQ3)

This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for
the onboard serial port 1/2.

Note: Do not try to set the same values for serial ports 1 and 2.

Onboard Parallel Port (Default: 378/IRQ7)

This option allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I/O ad­dress and interrupt request (IRQ). The setting values are: Disabled, 378/IRQ7,
278/IRQ5 and 3BC/IRQ7.

Parallel Port Mode (Default: SPP)

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the onboard parallel port.
The setting values are: SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP.

ECP Mode Use DMA (Default: 3)

When the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+ EPP, this option is used to
select the channel for the ECP mode. The setting values are: 1 and 3.

Onboard Fast IR (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to enable or disable onboard fast IR. The setting values
are: Disabled and Enabled.

Fast IR IRQ (Default: 11)

This option is used to set fast IR IRQ. The setting values are: 11, 5, 3, 4.

Fast IR DMA (Default: 6)

This option is used to set fast IR DMA. The setting values are: 6, 5.

SuperIO Device Menu

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ACPI function (Default: Enabled)

ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a
standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces be­tween an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard that
describes how computer components work together to manage system
hardware. In order to use this function the ACPI specification must be sup­ported by the OS (for example, Windows2000 or WindowsXP). The available
setting values are: Enabled and Disabled.

 ACPI Suspend Type (Default: S1(POS))

This option is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function.
When you select “S1 (POS)” mode, the power will not shut off and the
supply status will remain as it is, in S1 mode the computer can be resumed
at any time. When you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be cut off after
a delay period. The status of the computer before it enters STR will be saved
in memory, and the computer can quickly return to previous status when the
STR function wakes. When you select “S1 & S3” mode, the system will
automatically select the delay time.

Power Management Option (Default: User Define)

This option is used to set the power management scheme. The available

settings are: User Define, Min Saving and Max Saving.

HDD Power Down (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to define the continuous HDD idle time before the HDD
enters power saving mode. The setting values are: Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 3
Min, 4 Min, 5 Min, 6 Min, 7 Min, 8 Min, 9 Min, 10 Min, 11 Min, 12 Min, 13 Min, 14
Min, 15 Min.

Power Management Setup Menu

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Suspend Mode (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to set the idle time before the system enters into sleep
status. The setting values are: Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 6 Min, 8 Min, 12
Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min, 1 Hour.

Video Off Option (Default: Suspend -> Off)

This option is used to set video off option. The setting values are: Always On,
Suspend -> Off.

Video Off Method (Default: V/H SYNC+Blank)

This option is used to define the video off method. “Blank Screen” mode
means that after the computer enters into power saving mode, only the monitor
will close, however, the vertical and horizontal scanning movement of the screen
continues. When you select the “V/H SYNC + Blank” mode the vertical and horizon­tal scanning movement of screen stops when the computer enters power
saving mode. “DPMS Support” mode is a new screen power management
system, and it needs to be supported by the monitor you’re using.

MODEM Use IRQ (Default: 3)

This option is used to set the IRQ in which the modem can use. The setting
values are: NA, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11.

Soft-Off by PWRBTN (Default: Instant-Off)

This option is used to set the power down method. This function is only valid
for systems using an ATX power supply.
When “Instant-Off” is selected, press the power switch to immediately turn
off power.
When “Delay 4 Sec” is selected, press and hold the power button for four
seconds to turn off power.

Ac Loss Auto Restart (Default: Off)

The system will switch which status when power comes back after a power

failure. The setting values are: Auto, On, Off.

 IRQ/Event Activity Detect

Press Enter to set IRQ/Event Activity Detect. Please refer to page 54.

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PS2KB Wakeup Select (Default: Hot key)

This option is used to select which action will wake up PS/2 keyboard from S3
/S4/S5 staus. Use <PgUp> or <PgDn> to select the desired item. The setting
values are: Hot key, Password.

PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to select which hotkey will wake up by PS/2 keyboard from
S3/S4/S5 staus or disable it. The setting values are: Disabled, Ctrl + F1~F12,
Power, Wake, Any Key.

Power Button Lock (Default: Disabled)

This option allows you to enable or disable power button lock function. The
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to enable or disable the system to be waken up by PS/2
mouse from S3/S4/S5 staus. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

USB Resume from S3 (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to enable or disable the USB to be resume from S3. The
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Chassis intrude detection (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to enable or disable chassis intrude detection function.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

VGA (Default: OFF)

When on of VGA, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral
devices or IRQs wakes up the system.The setting values are: ON and OFF.

LPT & COM (Default: LPT/COM)

When on of LPT & COM, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral
devices or IRQs wakes up the system. If select “NONE”, cannot wake up the
system. The setting values are: NONE, LPT, COM and LPT/COM.

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HDD & FDD (Default: ON)

When on of HDD & FDD, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral
devices or IRQs wakes up the system. The setting values are: OFF, ON.

PCI Master (Default: OFF)

When on of PCI master, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral
devices or IRQs wakes up the system. The setting values are: OFF and ON.

PowerOn by PCI Card (Default: Disabled)

If “Enabled” any PCI interrupt will wake up the system. The setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled.

Modem Ring Resume (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to set the system to be waked up by the modem ring. The
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

RTC Alarm Resume (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to set alarm to power on the system by the date (1-31) or
time (hh:mm:ss). The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Date (of Month)

This option is used to set the timing for the start-up day of the month. The setting
values contain 0 – 31.

Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)

This option is used to set the timing for the start-up time. The setting values
contain hh:0 – 23; mm:0 – 59; ss:0 – 59.

IRQs Activity Monitoring

Press enter to set the items of IRQs activity monitoring. Please refer to page

56.

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IRQs Activity Monitoring Menu

 Primary INTR (Default: ON)

Selecting “ON” will cause the system to wake up from power saving modes
if activity is detected from any enabled IRQ channels. The setting values

are: ON and OFF.

IRQ3 (COM2) (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ3 (COM2) activity monitoring. The
setting value are: Disabled and Enabled.

IRQ4 (COM1) (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ4 (COM1) activity monitoring. The
setting value are: Disabled and Enabled.

IRQ5 (LPT2) (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ5 (LPT2) activity monitoring. The
setting value are: Disabled and Enabled.

IRQ6 (Floppy Disk) (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ6 (Floppy Disk) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

IRQ7 (LPT1) (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ7 (LPT1) activity monitoring. The
setting value are: Disabled and Enabled.

IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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IRQ10 (Reserved) (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ10 (Reserved) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

IRQ11 (Reserved) (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ11 (Reserved) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

IRQ13 (Coprocessor) (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ13 (Coprocessor) activity
monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

IRQ14 (Hard Disk) (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ14 (Hard Disk) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

IRQ15 (Reserved) (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable IRQ15 (Reserved) activity monitoring.
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

PnP/PCI Configurations Menu

 PNP OS Installed (Default: No)

Set this field to “Yes” if you are running Windows 95, which is PnP compatible.
It is recommended to keep the default setting. The setting values are: No, Yes.

 Reset Configuration Data (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically
distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time that the machine is
turned on. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Resources Controlled By (Default: Auto(ESCD))

This option is used to define the system resource control scheme. If all cards
you use support PnP, then select Auto (ESCD) and the BIOS automatically
distributes interruption resources. If you install ISA cards not supporting PnP,
you will need to select “Manual” and manually adjust interruption resources in
the event of hardware conflicts. However, since this motherboard has no ISA
slot, this option does not apply.

IRQ Resources

Press the <Enter> key, then manually set IRQ resources.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop (Default: Disabled)

If you use a non-standard VGA card, use this option to solve graphic accelera­tion card or MPEG audio card problems (e.g., colors not accurately displayed).
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Assign IRQ For VGA (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to set whether BIOS will assign IRQ for VGA. The setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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Assign IRQ For USB (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to set whether BIOS will assign IRQ for USB. The setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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PC Health Status

CPU Warning Temperature (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to set the warning temperature for the system. When the
temperature of CPU is higher than setting value, the motherboard will send
off warning information. The setting values are Disabled, 400C/1040F, 500C/
1220F, 600C/1400F.

CPU Vcore/ +12V/+5V

The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system.

CPU Temperature

The current CPU temperature will be automatically detected by the system.

System Temperature1

The system temperature1 will be automatically detected by the system.

CPU Fan Speed

The CPU fan speed will be automatically detected by the system.

System Fan1 Speed

The system fan1 speed will be automatically detected by the system.

PC Health Status Menu

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Frequency/Voltage Control

Auto Detect PCI/DIMM Clk (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI/DIMM slot will
be disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference. The setting values are
Disabled and Enabled.

Spread Spectrum (Default: Disabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro­Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. The setting values are
Disabled and Enabled.

Frequency/Voltage Control Menu

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Load Optimized Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Press <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up that allows you to

load the default BIOS settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to load the

defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading. The defaults set by

BIOS set the basic system functions in order to ensure system stability. But if

your computer cannot POST properly, you should load the fail-safe defaults to

restore the original settings. Then carry out failure testing. If you only want to

load the defaults for a single option, you can select the desired option and

press the <F6> key.

Select this option and press <Enter>, and a dialogue box will pop up to let you

load the optimized BIOS default settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to

load the optimized defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading.

The defaults set by BIOS are the optimized performance parameters for the

system, to improve the performance of your system components. However, if

the optimized performance parameters are not supported by your hardware

devices, it will likely cause system reliability and stability issues. If you only want

to load the optimized default for a single option, select the desired option and

press the <F7> key.

Set Supervisor/User Password

The access rights and permissions associated with the Supervisor password are

higher than those of a regular User password. The Supervisor password can be

used to start the system or modify the CMOS settings. The User password can

also start the system. While the User password can be used to view the current

CMOS settings, these settings cannot be modified using the User password.

When you select the Set Supervisor/User Password option, the following message

will appear in the center of the screen, which will help you to set the password:

Enter Password:

Enter your password, not exceeding 8 characters, then press <Enter>. The

password you enter will replace any previous password. When prompted, key in

the new password and press <Enter>.

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Save & Exit Setup

When you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will

appear in the center of the screen:

SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?Y

Press <Y> to save your changes in CMOS and exit the program; press <N> or

<ESC> to return to the main menu.

Exit Without Saving

If you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will appear

in the center of the screen:

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?N

Press <Y> to exit CMOS without saving your modifications; press <N> or <ESC>

to return to the main menu.

If you do not want to set a password, just press <Enter> when prompted to enter

a password, and in the screen the following message will appear. If no password

is keyed in, any user can enter the system and view/modify the CMOS settings.

Password Disabled!!!

Press any key to continue …

Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features”, if you select “System” from the

Security Option, you will be prompted to enter a password once the system is

started or whenever you want to enter the CMOS setting program. If the incorrect

password is entered, you will not be permitted to continue.

Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features”, if you select “Setup” from the Secu-

rity Option, you will be prompted to enter a password only when you enter the

CMOS setting program.

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The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains use-

ful software and several utility drivers that enhance the

motherboard features.

This chapter includes the following information:

 Utility CD content

 Start to install drivers

Install VIA 4in1

Install DirectX 9.0b

Install VIA RAID (optional)

Install USB2.0 Driver

Using 6-Channel Audio

Install LAN Driver

Install IR Driver

 Install Norton Internet Security 2004

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Utility CD content

This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simply

insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically displays the

main menu screen.

1. Install Driver

Using this choice, you can install all the drivers for your motherboard. You should
install the drivers in order and you need to restart your computer after the drivers
all installed.

A. VIA 4in1 B. DirectX 9.0b
C. VIA RAID (optional) D. USB2.0 Driver
E. Audio Driver F. LAN Driver
G. IR Driver

2.Accessories

Use this option to install additional software programs.

A. SuperUtility B. Adobe Reader
C. Norton Internet Security 2004

3. Browse CD

Click here to browse CD content.

4. Homepage

Click here to visit Foxconn motherboard homepage.

Note:

1. Install the latest patch first if your OS is Windows XP or Win-

dows 2000.

2. Follow the CD screen order to install your motherboard drivers.

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Start to Install divers

Select <Install Driver>, and click to enter the install driver screen. You can select

the driver that you want to install and begin the setup steps.

Install VIA 4in1 Driver

Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as

shown in fig. 1). Click <VIA 4in1> to start the installation.

Note:

The following setup steps are based on Windows XP environment.

There may be some differences with other operating systems.

1

2

Click here

4

3

Click here

Click here

Click here

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5 6

7

8

Select this option

Click here Click here

Click here

Click here

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Install DirectX 9.0b

Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu

(as shown in fig. 1). Click <DirectX 9.0b> to start the installation.

3

Click here

1 2

Click here

Click here

4

Click here

Select this option

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Install VIA RAID (optional)

Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu

(as shown in fig. 1). Click <VIA RAID> to start the installation.

3

4

Click here Click here

1

2

Click here

Click here

5 6

Click here

Click here

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Install USB 2.0 Driver

Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as

shown in fig. 1). Click <USB 2.0 Driver> to open the USB 2.0 setup guide. Please

read the guide carefully and select the relevant installation method.

Using 6-Channel Audio

The motherboard is equipped with the VIA VT1616 chip, which provides support

for 6-Channel audio output, including 2 front, 2 rear, 1 center and 1 subwoofer

channel. This section will tell you how to install and use the 6-Channel audio

function on the board.

1 2

Click here

STEP 1. Connect the front channels to Line-in jack, the rear channels to Line-

out jack, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to Microphone jack.

Front Left Front Right

Rear Left

Rear Right

Subwoofer

Center

Blue

Green

Red

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STEP 2. Install Audio Driver

You need to install the driver for the VIA VT1616 chip before you can use the 4-/

6-Channel audio function. Follow the procedures described below to install the

drivers for different operating systems.

1

2

Click here

3

Click here

Click here

4

Click here

STEP 3.

After installation of the audio driver, you’ll find an icon on the taskbar’s

status area. Right click the audio icon ”Volume” from the windows tray at the

bottom of the screen. Click the “Adjust Audio Properties”.

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STEP 4.

Click “Advanced”.

STEP 5.

Select the “5.1 surround sound

speakers” and click “OK”.

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STEP 6.

Left double click the audio icon from the windows tray at the bottom of the

screen.

STEP 7.

Click “Advanced Controls” from Options item.

STEP 7.

Click “Advanced ” .

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STEP 8.

Click “Smart5.1 Enable” and “Close”. Now you can use the 6-Channel audio

function.

Install LAN Driver

Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as

shown in fig. 1). Click <LAN Driver> to start the installation.

1

2

Click here

Click here

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Install IR Driver

Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as

shown in fig. 1). Click <IR Driver> to start the installation.

Note: Please make sure that you have set the item “Onboard Fast IR”

to“Enabled” in BIOS Integrated Peripherals Setup.

3

Click here

1

2

Click here

Click here

4

Click here

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Install Norton Internet Security 2004

From the main menu, select <Accessories> (as shown in following fig. 1).
Click <Norton Internet Security 2004> to start the setup.

Click here

Click here

Click here

1 2

3

4

5

Click here

Click here

Note:

If your system is Windows 98 or Windows ME, please make sure

that your Internet Explorer version is 5.01 with service pack 2 or

higher.

6

Click here

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This chapter will introduce how to use attached software.

This chapter provides the following information:

 SuperStep

 SuperLogo

 SuperUpdate

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SuperStep

SuperStep is a utility that allows users to change the frequency of the CPU. It

also displays system health information including CPU temperature, CPU

voltage, and PCI/AGP clock.

SuperStep features:

1. Supports Win98SE, WinME, Win2000 and WinXP.

2. Automatic alarm mechanism when system runs irregularly.

3. Adjusts the CPU frequency to speed up your system and achieve better system

performance.

4. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface.

Using SuperStep:

Go to Fan page System Fan1 speed

Exit Program

Minimize Window

SuperStep Help

CPU Fan

speed

Adjust CPU

Fan warning

criteria

Reset the warning

criteria to default

settings

Apply the

adjustments

Adjust system

Fan1 warning

criteria

About SuperStep

Link to Foxconn website

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Go to Voltage page

Reset the warning

criteria to default

settings

Apply the

adjustments

Current voltage

readings

Adjust voltage warning

criteria (upper limit)

Adjust voltage

warning criteria

(lower limit)

Go to Temperature page

Adjust CPU

temperature

warning criteria

Adjust system

temperature

warning criteria

Apply the adjustments

Reset the warning

criteria to default

settings

Current CPU

temperature

Current

system

temperature

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Go to Alarm page

Check for the system

to automatically

provide warning

message

Apply the changes

Reset to the

default settings

Go to Clock page

Current AGP Clock

Current PCI Clock

Current CPU

Clock

Reset to the default

settings

Adjust the

CPU Ratio

Adjust the CPU FSB

Apply the adjustments

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SuperLogo

SuperLogo is a Windows utility that allows users to change the BIOS sign on

logo. The utility is able to replace and backup the BIOS logo, and update and

backup the BIOS image within the Windows environment.

SuperLogo features:

1. Supports Win2000 and WinXP.

2. Supports 4Mb size flash parts, flash write method is independent with flash

type.

3. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface.

4. Supports BMP and JPEG graphic format files. The best color is 16 or 256

colors. The best resolution is 136x84 for top-right logo and 640x480 or 800x600

for full screen logo.

Using SuperLogo:

SuperLogo Help

About SuperLogo

Go to ROM Info page

Display the Flash Information

Exit Program

Minimize Window

Link to Foxconn website

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Follow the

Wizard to

complete the

logo update

Go to Change Logo page

Full screen mode

Top-Right mode

Boot without logo

Go to Backup page

Backup Logo

Follow the Wizard

to complete the

backup function

Backup whole

BIOS image

Go to Update BIOS page

Browse a BIN file

for updating the

BIOS

BIOS image

file location

Follow the

Wizard to

complete the

BIOS function

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SuperUpdate

SuperUpdate is a Windows utility that allows users to backup and upgrade

the system BIOS from local or internet.

SuperUpdate features:

1. Supports Win2000 and WinXP.

2. Supports 4Mb size flash parts; flash write method is independent of flash

type.

3. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface.

Using SuperUpdate:

Perform the BIOS update

from local image

Browse BIOS bin

file from local HDD

Exit Program

Minimize Window

SuperUpdate Help

Backup system
BIOS to an image

file

About SuperUpdate

Upgrading BIOS via

internet automati-

cally

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Backup BIOS to local image:

1. Click <Backup> to backup current BIOS file.

2. Click <OK> to finish the bakeup process.

Update BIOS from local image:

1. Click <Load> to load a new BIOS file.

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2. Click <Update>, the following message will appear.

3. Click <Yes> to backup the current BIOS, then the following picture will

appear.

4. Click <OK >, then click <Update>.

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5. Now is updating.

6. Click <Restart >.

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Update BIOS On-line:

1. Click <Liveupdate> to automatically update the BIOS from the internet.

2. The following procedure is the same as Update BIOS from local image.

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This chapter will introduce special functions of BIOS and how

to use them in detail. It can further exert the max potential

of motherboard to bring you super-value enjoyment.

This chapter introduces the following special functions of BIOS:

 SuperSpeed

 SuperBIOS-Protect

 SuperBoot

 SuperRecovery

Chapter

6

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SuperSpeed

SuperSpeed is a powerful and efficient Easy Technology for PC DIY fans. It

offers a friendly interface. Users can set the CPU Clock easily in the BIOS setup.

Procedures:

1. Correctly install your CPU.

2. Plug in other configurations and restore the system.

3. Switch on power to the system and press the <Del> key to enter BIOS Setup.

4. Enter the <BIOS Features> menu to set the CPU clock.

5. Save and exit BIOS Setup; your system will now boot successfully.

BIOS provides you a set of basic values for your processor selection instead of

the jumper settings. The processor speed can be manually set from the <BIOS

Features> menu screen.

Warning:

Be sure your selection is right. CPU overclock can be dangerous!
We will not be responsible for any damages caused.

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SuperBoot

SuperBoot technology greatly reduces the long boot process time of computers.

A BIOS without SuperBoot has to perform many routines every time when the

system starts, such as checking the system core and initializing system

peripherals. Now with SuperBoot, a PC can boot up without any unnecessary.

SuperBoot is quite easy to use: choose the right option in CMOS setup (refer to

BIOS features), SuperBoot saves the information when the PC boots up at the

first time and restores the parameters for the system, thus letting the PC boot

freely and rapidly.

Notes:

1. If the previous boot was not completed then the BIOS will perform a normal

POST, even if SuperBoot is enabled.

2. No matter whether SuperBoot is enabled or not, the BIOS will perform a
normal POST if the CMOS fails.

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SuperBIOS-Protect

The BIOS of the motherboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe viruses,

such as the CIH virus, are so dangerous that they may overwrite the BIOS. If the

BIOS has been damaged, the system will be unable to boot. We provide the

following solution which protects the system BIOS from being attacked by such

viruses.

The BIOS can be protect when you set SuperBIOS-Protect as enabled. In this

way, the BIOS cannot be overwritten, but the DMI information can be updated.

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SuperRecovery

SuperRecovery is an easy-to-operate tool for backing up or recovering your hard
disk data. It offers simplified user interfaces with hotkey access and allows you
to experience unprecedented high security and reliability with extra functions,
such as hotkey launch, and powerful anti-virus protection.

Features:

1. Password Protection:

You can set a password for each HDD.

2. Data Protection:

Hidden partitions can only be accessed during data back up or recovery. Even
reformatting the disk using FDISK or PQMAGIC will not allow access to the
disk. This means that data backed up in a hidden partition is very secure.

3. Intelligent Menu:

Unavailable items will be displayed in gray. For example, if you haven’t di
vided a hidden partition, items like “Release Hidden Partition”, “Back up” and
“Recovery” will be displayed in gray and can’t be selected. And, when you
select an item, the related information will appear on the bottom of the screen.

Disclaimer:

Please study this software program’s specification carefully before using it.
The vendor shall not be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection
with the use of this program, including liability for lost profit or data, or any
other damages whatsoever.

System Requirements:

1. ATA5 or above compliant IDE HDD.

2. FAT16, FAT32, NTFS files system.

3. PS/2 keyboard or USB keyboard.

You should enter the CMOS set up interface first by pressing <DEL> during
POST Power On Self Test). Then select the “SuperRecovery Hotkey” option to
adjust the hotkey settings in the “BIOS Features” menu.
There are 12 options: LSHIFT (Left Shift)+F1~F12. LSHIFT+F12 is the default.

Hotkey Selection:

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