Foxconn 865G7MF User Manual

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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

865G/GV/PE7MF

is in conformity with

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

þ EN 55022: 1998/A2: 2003Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance

characteristics of information technology equipment

þ EN 61000-3-2: 2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

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

þ 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

þ EN 55024: 1998/A2:2003Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics limits

and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2006

Printed Name : James Liang Position/ Title : Assistant President

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: Foxconn

Model Name: 865G/GV/PE7MF

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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 : 2006

Table of Contents

Chapter

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

Motherboard Layout...................................................................................4

Rear Panel Connectors...............................................................................5

Chapter

CPU...........................................................................................................7

Memory....................................................................................................10

Power Supply...........................................................................................12

Other Connectors.....................................................................................13

Expansion Slots........................................................................................17

Jumpers...................................................................................................18

Chapter

Enter BIOS Setup......................................................................................21

Main menu................................................................................................21

Standard CMOS Features.........................................................................23

BIOS Features..........................................................................................26

Advanced BIOS Features.........................................................................28

Advanced Chipset Features.....................................................................32

Integrated Peripherals...............................................................................34

Power Management Setup........................................................................39

PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................................42

PC Health Status.......................................................................................43

Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................................44

Load Optimized Defaults...........................................................................44

Set Supervisor/User Password................................................................44

Save & Exit Setup.....................................................................................45

Exit Without Saving...................................................................................45

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3

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Product Introduction

Installation Instructions

BIOS Description

Chapter

Utility CD content......................................................................................47

Installing drivers.......................................................................................48

Installing Utilities.......................................................................................48

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Driver CD Introduction

Table of Contents

Chapter

FOX ONE..................................................................................................50

Fox LiveUpdate........................................................................................57

Directions for Bundled Software

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Attention:

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 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.

Attention:

We cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while

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

of your device.

Attention:

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

description 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.

This manual is suitable for motherboard of 865G7MF/

865GV7MF/865PE7MF series. Each motherboard is carefully

designed for the PC user who wants diverse features.

-L with onboard 10/100M LAN(Default is elliptical)

-Kwith onboard Gigabit LAN

-6with 6-channel audio(Default is elliptical)

-8with 8-channel audio

-Ewith 1394 function

-Swith SATA function

-Rwith RAID function

-2with DDR2 function

You can find PPID label on the motherboard. It indicates the

functions that the motherboard has.

For example:

On the black mark of the PPID label, it means the motherboard

supports 6-Channel Audio (-6),1394 function (-E), onboard 10/

100M LAN (-L), SATA function (-S).

Chapter

Thank you for buying Foxconn’s 865G/GV/PE7MF motherboard.

This series of motherboard is one of our new products, and

offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reason-

able price. This motherboard adopts the advanced Intel® 865G/

GV/PE+ ICH5 chipset, providing users a computer platform with

a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.

This chapter includes the following information:

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v Main Features

v Motherboard Layout

v Rear Panel Connectors

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Main Features

Size

· mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 8.8 inch

Microprocessor

· Supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 /Celeron® D in an LGA775 package

· Supports FSB at 533MHz/800MHz

· Supports Hyper-Threading technology

Chipset

· Intel

· Two 184-pin DIMM slots

· Supports PC 3200/2700/2100 memory

· Supports 128/256/512/1024 Mb technology up to 2GB

· Supports Dual-channel DDR

®

chipset: Intel® 865G/GV/PE (North Bridge) + ICH5 (South Bridge)

System Memory

USB 2.0 Ports

· Supports hot plug

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

providing four extra ports)

· Supports USB 2.0 Protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate

Onboard Serial ATA

· 150MBps transfer rate

· Supports two Serial ATA devices

Onboard LAN (optional)

· Supports 10/100/1000 (-K optional) Mbit/sec Ethernet

· LAN interface built-in on board

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Onboard Audio

· AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant

· Supports SPDIF output

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

· Supports 6-channels audio (setting via software)

Onboard VGA (supported on 865G/GV7MF)

· Supports integrated VGA display functions (Intel Extreme Graphics 2)

AGP 8X support (supported on 865G/PE7MF)

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

graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.13 GB/s.

F.G.E. I Function (supported on 865GV7MF)

· Compatible AGP 8X criterion

BIOS

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

play

· Supports IDE HDD, CD-ROM, SCSI HDD and USB device boot up

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).

Expansion Slots

· Three PCI slots

· One AGP slot (supported on 865G/PE7MF only)

· One F.G.E. I slot (supported on 865GV7MF only)

Advanced Features

· PCI 2.3 specification compliant

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

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

system temperature, and fan speed)

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Motherboard Layout

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction

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4

5

6

7

8
9

10

11

12

1.Front Audio connector

2.CD_IN connector

3.SPDIF_OUT connector

4.PCI slots

5.USB headers

6.South Bridge: ICH5 chipset

7.Chassis intruder connector

8.System Fan connector

9.Clear CMOS jumper

10.BIOS protection jumper

11.Front panel connector

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14

12.Serial ATA connectors

13.IDE connectors

14.FDD connector

15.IrDA header

16.20-pin ATX power connector

17.184-pin DIMM slots

18.CPU FAN connector

19.North Bridge: 865G/GV/PE chipset

20.CPU socket

21.AGP slot (only for 865G/PE7MF)/F.

G.E. I(only for 865GV7MF)

22.4-pin ATX_12V power connnector

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19

18

17

16

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Note: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only;

please refer to the physical motherboard.

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Rear Panel Connectors

This motherboard provides the ports as below:

Parallel Port

4

(Printer Port)

PS/2

1

Mouse
Connector

PS/2

2

Keyboard
Connector

Serial Port

3

3

(COM1)

8

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

VGA Port

5

(only for 865G/

GV7MF)

7

LAN Port

6

USB 2.0 Ports

Line-in

Line-out

Microphone

When using a two-channel sound source, the Line-out jack is used to connect

to speaker or headphone; the Line-in port connects to an external CD player,

tape player or other audio device. The Microphone jack is used to connect to the

microphone.

When using a 6-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the green

audio output; connect the surround sound speaker to the blue audio input; con-

nect the center speaker/subwoofer to the red Microphone input, as shown in the

following figure:

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Chapter

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in-

cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply,

slots and pin headers, and the mounting of jumpers. Cau-

tion should be exercised during the installation of these

modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any

installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.

This chapter includes the following information:

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2

v CPU

v Memory

v Power supply

v Other Connectors

v Expansion Slots

v Jumpers

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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

CPU

This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 /Celeron® D CPUs

in an LGA 775 package. It also supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

For the detailed CPU vendor list qualified on this motherboard, please visit

the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Installation of CPU

Below is the CPU socket illustration. Follow these procedures to install a CPU.

Load lever

Load plate

Protective cover

Load stiffener

1. Use thumb and forefinger to hold the hook of the load lever and pull the lever

down and away from socket to unlock it. Lift the load lever.

2. Push down the rear tab with your forefinger to bring the front end of the load

plate up slightly. Open the load plate with thumb. Be careful not to touch the

contacts.

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3. Hold CPU with thumb and forefinger. Ensure fingers align to socket cutouts.

Match the CPU triangle marker to Pin 1 position as shown below. The alignment

key also provides the orientation directed function. Lower the CPU straight down

without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket.

Alignment Key

Pin 1 position

Socket Cutouts

4. After installing the CPU, remove the protective cover from load plate. The

protective cover is used to protect the contacts of the socket. Do not discard the

protective cover. Always replace the socket cover if the CPU is removed from the

socket.

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5. Close the load plate, and slightly push down the tongue side.

6. Lower the lever and lock it to the load plate, then the CPU is locked completely.

Warning:

Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and

system. Therefore, you should install CPU cooling fan and make

sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to

prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU. Please refer to your

CPU fan user guide to install it properly.

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Memory

This motherboard includes two 184-pin slots with Double Data Rate (DDR)

Dual Memory Module (DIMM) sockets, so you can install PC3200/2700/2100

memory. Before you install memory modules, please make sure that all DIMMs

in one system are of the same type. To ensure normal operation, you must

install at least one memory bank.

For the lastest memory modules support list, please visit the website:

http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Installation of DDR Memory

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

can be fixed in one direction only. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module

clips outward.

2.Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically

into the DIMM slot.

104 Pins 80 Pins

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

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Warning :

Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing

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.

4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PWR2

The ATX power supply connects to PWR2 and pro-

vides power to the CPU.

4-pin ATX_12V power connector

GND

12V

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

20-pin ATX power connector

5V

5V

-5V GND PS-ON -12V

20

into the connector and make sure it is secure.

10

12V

Pw-OK

5VSB

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 PWR-BTTN” option in the BIOS Power Manage-

ment Setup.

1

3

GND

GND

2

GND

12V

4

GND

5V

GND

5V

GND

3.3V

GND 3.3V

3.3V

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Other Connectors

This motherboard includes connectors for FDD, IDE HDD, Serial ATA, USB,

IR module, 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

These connectors support the provided Ultra DMA 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 connector to the Ultra DMA

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

DMA 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 con-

nect with the cable on the same side as pin 1 of the SIDE/PIDE or

FDD connector on the motherboard.

Front Panel Connector: FP1

This motherboard includes one connector for connect-

ing the front panel switch and LED indicators.

HD_LED

RESET

NC

1

+

+

-

FP1

PWRLED

-

PWRSW

HDD LED Connector (HD_LED)
The connector connects to the case’s IDE indicator LED indicating the activity
status of hard disks.

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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 (PWR_LED)

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.

Power Button Connector (PWRSW)

Attach the connector to the power switch of the case. Pushing this switch allows

the system to be turned on and shut down.

Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN,SYS_FAN

The fan speed of CPU_FAN and FAN1 can be detected and viewed in “PC

Health Status” section of the CMOS Setup. These fans will be automatically

turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 mode.

1

GROUND

POWER

SENSE

CPU FAN

CONTROL

SENSE

+12V

FAN1

CD_IN Connector: CD_IN

CD_IN is Sony standard CD audio connectors, it can

be connected to a CD-ROM drive through a CD audio

cable.

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2

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 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).

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1

GND

1

GND

RX+

RX-

SATA _1/SATA _2

CD_R

GND

CD_L

GND GND

TX+

TX-

CD_IN

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Front Audio Connector : F_AUDIO

The audio interface provides two kinds of au-

dio 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, pin

9 and 10 must be SHORT, and then the signal

will be sent to the rear audio port.

2

1

MIC_IN

MIC_PWR +5VA

AUD_OUT-R

NA

AUD_OUT-L AUD_RET-L

9 10

F_AUDIO

MIC_GND

AUD_RET-R

Empty

S/PDIF_Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT

The S/PDIF out connector is capable of provid-

ing digital audio to external speakers or com-

pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital

decoder.

IrDA Header: IR

This connector supports wireless transmitting

and receiving device. Before using this

function, configure the settings of IR Mode from

the “Integrated Peripherals” section of the

CMOS Setup.

Chassis Intruder Connector: INTR

The connectors connect to the chassis secu-

rity switch on the case. The system can detect

the chasis intrusion through the status of this

connector. If the connector has been closed

once, the system will send a message. To uti-

lize this function, set “Case Open Warning” to

“Enabled” in the “ PC Heath Setups Menu” sec-

tion of the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then

boot the operating system once to make sure

this function takes effect.

1

SPDIF_OUT

1

IR

2 GND

1 INTRUDERJ

INTR

GND

SPDIF_OUT

Empty

5V_SYS

+5V

Empty

RX

GND

TX

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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.

NC

GND

D1+

D1-

VCC

10 9

Empty

GND

D0+

D0-

VCC

12

F_USB 1

VCC

D2-

D2+

GND

Empty

1 2

10

9

F_USB 2

VCC

D3-

D3+

GND

NC

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Expansion Slots

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

(only for 865G/PE7MF)/ one F.G.E. I (Foxconn Graphics Extension I) slot.

PCI Slots

The expansion cards can be installed in the three 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.

AGP Slot (only for 865G/PE7MF)

This motherboard has Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that only supports 1.

5V AGP card. When you use an AGP card, make sure that your AGP card with 1.

5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they

fit the AGP slot on your motherboard.

F.G.E. I Slot (only for 865GV7MF)

The F.G.E. I slot is is a special design that provides an expansion graphics

interface for AGP 8X VGA cards.

Installing an expansion card

1.Before installing the expansion card, read 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 expansion

cards.

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

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

completely seated on the slot.

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

Warning:

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

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

notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the

AGP slot on your motherboard.

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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 content 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

1

1

1

1

1

1-2 Set pin1 and pin2 closed

2-3 Set pin2 and pin3 closed

Closed Set the pin closed

Open Set the pin opened

Clear CMOS Jumper: CLS CMOS

This motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all the

set parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by remov-

ing the CMOS jumper.

How to clear CMOS?

1.Turn off the AC power supply and connect pins 1

and 2 together using the jumper cap.

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

gether with the jumper cap).

3.Turn the AC power supply on.

Warning:

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

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

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Normal

(Default)

Clear

3

2

1

3

2

1

CLS CMOS

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BIOS-Protection Jumper: TBL_EN

If the jumper TBL_EN is set as Lock (Pin2 & Pin3),

the system BIOS is protected from being attacked by

a serious virus, such as the CIH virus. You will be

unable to flash the BIOS to the motherboard when the

system BIOS is protected.

TBL_EN

Enabled

TBL_EN

Disabled

3

2
1

3

2
1

TBL_EN

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Appendix

Chapter

This chapter tells how to change system settings through

the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS pa-

rameters 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

2.You want to change the default CMOS settings.

This chapter includes the following information:

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3

POST process.

v Enter BIOS Setup

v Main Menu

v Standard CMOS Features

v BIOS Features

v Advanced BIOS Features

v Advanced Chipset Features

v Integrated Peripherals

v Power Management Setup

v PnP/PCI Configurations

v PC Health Status

v Load Fail-Safe Defaults

v Load Optimized Defaults

v Set Supervisor/User Password

v Save & Exit Setup

v Exit Without Saving

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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

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.

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.

Main Menu

The items in the main menu are explained 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.

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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 sys­tem performance can be optimized.

Integrated Peripherals

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.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

The fail-safe 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/User Password

The supervisor/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 1st 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 as 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

Drive A

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/VGAEnhanced 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.

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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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.

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BIOS Features

BIOS Features Menu

v[SuperBoot] SuperBoot

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.

v[SuperBIOS-Protect] SuperBIOS-Protect

SuperBIOS-Protect function protects your PC from viruses, e.g. CIH.

v[SuperRecovery] SuperRecovery Hotkey

SuperRecovery provides the users with an excellent data protection and HDD

recovery function.

v[SuperSpeed] SuperSpeed

Press <Enter> to set the items of SuperSpeed. Setting these items are good

for overlock.

Warning:

Be sure your selection is right. Overclocking will be dangerous!

We will not be responsible for any damage caused.

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SuperSpeed Menu

vCPU Clock Ratio

This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU. Using different CPU,

the setting values are different.

vAuto Detect PCI Clk

This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be

disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference.

vSpread Spectrum

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-

Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

vCPU Clock

This option is used to set the CPU clock.

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Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features Menu

vCPU Feature

Press <Enter> to set the items of CPU feature.

vHard 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>/<PageDn> or Up/Down arrow

keys, and change the HDD priority using <+> or <->; you can exit this menu by

pressing <Esc>.

vVirus Warning

Allows you to choose the VIRUS warning feature for IDE hard disk boot sector

protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempts 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.

vCPU L1 & L2 Cache

This option is used to enable or disable the CPU L1 and L2 cache.

vCPU L3 Cache

This option is used to enable or disable CPU L3 cache.

vHyper-Threading Technology

This option is used to turn on or off the Hyper-Threading function of the CPU.

Note: This function will not be displayed until a CPU that supports Hyper-

Threading has been installed.

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vFirst/Second/Third Boot Device

This option allows you to set the boot device sequence.

vBoot Other Device

With this function set to Enabled, the system will boot from some other

devices if the first/second/third boot devices failed.

vBoot Up Floppy Seek

If this option is enabled, BIOS will activate the floppy drive during the system

boot and the drive’s indicator will flash after the activation. The magnetic

head will move back and forth from A to B.

vBoot Up NumLock Status

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

is started.

vTypematic Rate Setting

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.

vTypematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

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

key generated.

vTypematic Delay (Msec)

Use this option to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a

held-down key begins generating repeat characters.

vSecurity Option

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.

vMPS Version Control For OS

This option is used to set up the version of MPS Table used in NT4.0 OS.

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vOS Select For DRAM > 64MB

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.

vReport No FDD For WIN OS

If you are using the Windows OS and running a system with on floppy drive,

select ”Yes” for this option to ensure compatibility with Windows OS logo

certification.

vDelay For HDD (Secs)

Some HDD require some spin-up time in order to be identified correctly. This

settings specifies how long the BIOS has to wait.

vFull Screen LOGO Show

This item allows you to enable or disable full screen logo.

vSmall Logo (EPA) Show

This option allows you to enable or disable the EPA logo.

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CPU Feature Menu

vDelay Prior to Thermal

This option is used to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto thermal

mode.

vThermal Management

This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal.

Note: This option will not be displayed until a Prescott CPU has been installed.

vTM2 Bus Ratio

Represents the frequency bus ratio of the throttled performance state that will

be initiated when the on-die sensor goes from not hot to hot.

vTM2 Bus VID

Represents the voltage of the throttled performance state that will be initi-

ated when the on-die sensor goes from not hot to hot.

vLimit CPUID MaxVal

The option is used to set limit CPUID Maxval.

vC1E Function

The option is used to enable or disable C1E(Enhanced Halt State) function.

vExecute Disable Bit

The option is used to enable or disabled execute disable bit function.

vVirtualization Technology

When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities

provided by vendor pool technology.

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Advanced Chipset Features

Advanced Chipset Features Menu

vDRAM Timing Selectable

This item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or manual configuration.

vCAS Latency Time

This item determines CAS Latency.

vActive to Precharge Delay

This item allows you to select DRAM Active to Precharge Delay.

v DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

This item allows you to select a delay time between the CAS and RAS strobe

signals.

vDRAM RAS# Precharge

This item allows you to select the DRAM RAS# precharge time.

vMemory Frequency For

This item allows you to select the frequency for memory.

vSystem BIOS Cacheable

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.

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vVideo BIOS Cacheable

Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the Video BIOS which may improve

performance. If any other program writes to this memory area, a system error

may result.

vMemory Hole At 15M-16M

This item is used to determine whether the 15M-16M address field of memory

is reserved for the ISA expansion card.

vAGP Aperture Size (MB)

This item 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.

vInit Display First

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

PC starts up.

Note: the following three options are applicable only to motherboard using the

865G/GV chipset.

vOn-Chip VGA

This item is used to enable/disable the Onboard VGA. The available setting

values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vOn-chip Frame Buffer Size

This item is used to set the VGA frame buffer size.

Note: this function does not work when the external display card is used.

vBoot Display

This item is used to select the display mode used when your PC starts up.

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Integrated Peripherals

Integrated Peripherals Menu

Use the arrow keys to select your options; press the <Enter> key to enter the

setup sub-menu. The options and setting methods are discussed below:

Onchip IDE Device Menu

vIDE HDD Block Mode

This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD Block Mode is allowed.

vIDE DMA transfer access

This option is used to set up the IDE transfer access—with it set to Enabled,

the IDE Transfer Access uses the DMA mode; with it set to Disabled, the IDE

Transfer Access uses the PIO mode

vOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE

Use this item to enabled or disable the Primary PCI IDE channel that is inte

grated on the motherboard.

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vIDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO

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.

vIDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA

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.

vOn-chip Secondary PCI IDE

Use this item to enable or disable the Secondary PCI IDE channel that is

integrated on the motherboard.

vOn-Chip Serial ATA

This option is used to set the On-chip Serial ATA function. When it is set to

Disabled, the function will be disabled; when it is set to Auto, the BIOS will

enable the function automatically; with it set to Combined Mode, four HDDs at

most will be supported; with it set to Enhanced Mode, six HDDs at most will be

supported (for those under Windows 2000 and Windows XP only); with it set to S-

ATA Only, only the S-ATA HDD can be used.

vSerial ATA Port 0/1 Mode

This option is used to set the Serial ATA Port 0/1 Mode—with it set to Primary

Master/Slave, the Primary IDE cannot be used, supporting the IDE/SATA boot;

with it set at Secondary Master/Slave, the Secondary IDE is inapplicable,

supporting the IDE/SATA boot; with it set at Primary/Secondary Master, the

SATA HDD can act as the primary or secondary drive in such case when the

SATA Only is selected; with it set at SATA 0/1 Master, it is used to select the

SATA HDD port when the SATA Enhanced Mode is selected.

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Onboard Device Menu

vUSB Controller

This option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled.

vUSB 2.0 Controller

This option is used to set whether the USB 2.0 Controller is enabled.

vUSB Keyboard Support

This option is used to set whether the USB Keyboard Controller is enabled in a

legacy operating system (such as DOS).

v USB Mouse Support

This option is used to set whether the USB Mouse Controller is enabled in a

legacy operating system (such as DOS).

vAC97 Audio

This option is used to set whether onboard AC97 Audio is enabled.

vOnboard LAN Device

This option is used to set whether the Onboard LAN chip is enabled.

vOnboard Lan Boot ROM

This option is used to decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard

LAN chip.

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Super IO Device Menu

vPOWER ON Function

This option is used to set the power on method for your PC.

vKB Power ON Password

When the POWER ON Function is set to Password, use this item to set the

password.

vHot Key Power ON

When the POWER ON Function is set to Hot-key, use this item to set the hot

key combination that turns on the system.

vOnboard FDC Controller

This option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled.

vOnboard Serial Port1

This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the

onboard serial port 1.

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

vUART Mode Select

Use this option to select the UART mode. Setting values include Normal,

IrDA, and ASKIR. The setting value is determined by the infrared module in

stalled on the board.

vRxD,TxD Active

This option is used to set the RxD and TxD parameters. It is recommended

to keep the default setting.

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vIR Transmission Delay

This option is used to set whether the IR Transmission Delay is enabled.

vUR2 Duplex Mode

This option is available when UART 2 mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA. This

item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip.

vUse IR Pins

It is recommended not to change the default setting.

vOnboard Parallel Port

This item allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I/O address

and interrupt request (IRQ).

vParallel Port Mode

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the onboard parallel port.

vECP Mode Use DMA

Select a DMA Channel for the parallel port when using the ECP mode. This

field is only configurable if Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP.

vPWRON After PWR-Fail

This option is used to set what action the PC will take with the power supply

when it resumes after a sudden power failure. The available options are Off

(remain in turn off status), On (restart) and Former-Sts (resume with the pre-

vious status).

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Power Management Setup

Power Management Setup Menu

vACPI Function

ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a

standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces be-

tween 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 sup-

ported by the OS (for example, Windows2000 or WindowsXP).

vACPI Suspend Type

This option is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function.

When you select “S1 (P0S)” mode, the power will not shut off and the power

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.

vRun VGABIOS if S3 Resume

This option allows the system to initialize the VGABIOS from S3 (Suspend to

RAM) sleep state.

vPower Management

This option is used to set the power management scheme.

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vVdieo Off Method

This option is used to define the video off method. “Blank Screen” mode

means that after the computer enters 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 hori-

zontal scanning movement of screen stops when the computer enters power

saving mode. “DPMS” mode is a new screen power management system, and

it needs to be supported by the monitor you’re using.

vVdieo Off In Suspend

This option is used to determine whether the audio is turned off when the

system enters sleep mode.

vSuspend Type

This option is used to set sleep mode.

vMODEM Use IRQ

This option is used to set the IRQ in which the MODEM can use. The system will

automatically wake up when the Modem receives an incoming call. In order for

this function to work, the Fax/Modem must be connected to the WOM header on

the motherboard.

vSuspend Mode

This option is used to set the idle time before the system enters into sleep

status.

vHDD Power Down

This option is used to turn off hard disk power if the hard disk is idle for a given

period of time.

vSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN

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.

v CPU THRM-Throttling

This option is used to specify the CPU speed (at percentage) to slow down

the CPU when it reaches the predetermined overheat temperature.

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vWake-Up by PCI card

This option is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card.

vPower On by Ring

If this item is enable, it allows the system to resume from a software power

down or power saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to an installed

fax/modem. This function needs to be supported by the relevant hardware and

software.

vUSB KB Wake-Up From S3

This option is used to set the system to wake up by USB equipment when it is

in S3 (Suspend to RAM) mode.

vResume by Alarm

This option is used to set the timing of the start-up function. In order to use this

function, the start-up password function must be canceled. Also, the PC power

source must not be turned off.

vDate (of Month) Alarm

This option is used to set the timing for the start-up date. The setting values contain

0-31.

vTime (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

This option is used to set the timing for the start-up time.

vPrimary IDE 0/1, Secondary IDE 0/1

When these items are enabled, the system will restart the power saving time-

out counters when any activity is detected on any of the drives or devices on the

primary or secondary IDE channels.

vFDD, COM, LPT Port

when this item is enabled, the system will restart the power saving time-out

counters when any activity is detected on the floppy disk drive, serial ports, or

the parallel port.

vPCI PIRQ[A-D]#

When this option is disabled, any PCI device set as the Master will not power
on the system.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

PnP/PCI Configurations Menu

vReset Configuration Data

This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically

distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time the machine is turned

on.

vResources Controlled By

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 will automatically

distributes interruption resources. If the ISA cards you installed not support-

ing 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.

vIRQ Resources

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

vPCI/VGA Palette Snoop

If you use a non-standard VGA card, use this option to solve graphic accelera-

tion card or MPEG audio card problems (e.g., colors not accurately displayed).

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PC Health Status

PC Health Status menu

vCase Open Warning

This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function.

vShutdown Temperature

This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the

temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut

off power to the computer.

vSystem/CPU Fan Temprerature

The current temprerature of System/CPU fan automatically detected by the
system/CPU.

vSystem/CPU Fan Speed

The current speed of System/CPU fan automatically detected by the system/

CPU.

vCPU Vcore/ +3.3V/+5.0V/+12V

Display current voltage value including all significant voltages of the mainboard

+3.3V, +5V, +12V are voltages from the power supply.

v Smart Fan Control

This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function.

vTarget Temp/Tolerance/PWM Out Start/PWM Out Max/PWM Out Min/PWM

Step Value, CPU temp offset

These options are used to set value of the target temperature/tolerance/PWM

Out start/PWM Out Max/PWM Out Min/PWM Step value, and CPU temperature

offset.

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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 default settings, then carry out failure testing. If you only intend to

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

press the <F6> key.

Load Optimized Defaults

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 opti-

mized 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 specific 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 entered will replace any previous password. When prompted,

key in the new password and press <Enter>.

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

a password, and the following message will appear on the screen. If no pass-

word 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 Setup”, 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 typed, you will not be permitted to continue.

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

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

the CMOS setting program.

Save & Exit Setup

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

pear 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 changes; press <N> or <ESC> to

return to the main menu screen.

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Chapter

4

4

The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains

useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the

motherboard features.

This chapter includes the following information:

v Utility CD content

v Installing drivers

v Installing Utilities

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction

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 display the main menu

screen.

1. Install Drivers

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 are all installed.

A.Intel Chipset Driver B.Realtek Audio Driver
C.Realtek LAN Driver D.Intel VGA Driver(optional)

2. Utility

Use this option to install additional software programs.

A. Foxconn ONE

B. Foxconn LiveUpdate

C. Microsoft DirectX 9.0

D. Adobe Acrobat Reader

E. Norton Security

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Installing Drivers

There are two ways to install drivers, manual or automatic. Click the drivers that
you want to install and begin the setup steps by manual. Or you just click“One

Click Setup” button to install the drivers by auto after install intel Chipset Drvier.

Install by manual

Install by auto-

matic

Installing Utilities

You can select the Utilities that you want to install and begin the setup steps.

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Chapter

5

5

This chapter will introduce how to use attached software.

This chapter provides the following information:

v FOX ONE

v Fox LiveUpdate

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FOX ONE

FOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows

users to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequency and fan

speed at any time.

With FOX ONE, you can

-Modify system performance settings, such as bus speeds, CPU voltages,

fan speed, and other system performance options that are supported by the

BIOS

-Monitor hardware temperature, voltage, frequency and fan speed

Supported Operating Systems:

-Windows 2000

-Windows XP (32-bit)

Using FOX ONE:

1. Main Page

Show CPU
Information

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Toolbar

Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan

speed/Temperature value

Alert Lamp

Switch
Button

Exit

Minimum

Configuration

Homepage

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Toolbar

Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.

Alert Lamp

When the system is in healthy status, the alert lamp color is green. When the

system is in abnormal status, the alert lamp color is red.

Switch Button

Click this button, it will shorten to below figure. It helps you to minitor your system

healthy status at any time.

Click here to return to

previous status

Exit

Click this button to exit the program.

Minimum

Click this button to minimize the window.

Configuration

Click this button to configurate the parameters for the program. It determines

which items will be shown in shorten mode.

Homepage

Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website.

2. CPU Page - CPU Control

This page lets you select and run the FOX ONE developed benchmarks to

determine the current performance level of the system. You can also adjust by

manual. Only this page is set to Manual Adjustment, the Freq., Vlotage, and Fan

pages can be adjusted by manual.

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Go to CPU page

Close this page

Ajust by manual

Reset the

changes

Select the different

benchmarks

Apply the
changes

Note:The FOX ONE developed benchmarks to determine the current perfor

mance level of the system is not supported on this motherboard.So

you can’t adjust by this manual.

3. Freq. Page - Frequency Control

This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequency by manual.

Go to Freq. page

Close this page

Select the option
you want to set

Adjust by manual

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4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp.

This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert

function.

Show current CPU

Go to Adjust page

temperature value

Enable alert function
when the CPU
temperature is higher
than high limit value

Show current high
limit value of CPU
temperature

Set high limit by

dragging the lever

4.2 Limit Setting - Sys Temp.

This page lets you to set system high limit temperature and enable the alert

function.

Show current system
temperature value

Set high limit by

dragging the lever

Enable alert function
when the system
temperature is higher
than high limit value

Show current high
limit value of system
temperature

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4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan

This page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.

Show current CPU

fan rpm value

Enable alert function

when the CPU fan rev

is lower than low limit

rpm value

Show current low limit

rpm value of CPU fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

4.4 Limit Setting - Sys Fan

This page lets you to set system low limit rpm and enable the alert function.

Show current system

fan rpm value

Enable alert function
when the system fan
is lower than low limit
rpm value

Show current low limit
rpm value of system fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

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4.5 Limit Setting - Chassis Fan

This page lets you to set chassis fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.

Show current Chassis

fan rpm value

Enable alert function when
the chassis fan is lower
than low limit rpm value

Show current low limit
rpm value of chassis fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control

This page lets you set CPU voltage, memory voltage and North Bridge voltage

by manual.

Go to Voltage page

Select the option
you want to set

Adjust by manual

Reset the changes Apply the changes

Note:The voltage control is not supported on this motherboard.So you can’t

adjust by this manual.

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6. Fan Page - Fan Control

This page lets you enable smart Fan function or set fan speed by manual.

Go to Fan page

Enable or disable
smart fan function

Set fan speed by
dragging the lever

Reset the changes

Apply the changes

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Fox LiveUpdate

Fox LiveUpdate is a useful utility for backuping and updating the system BIOS,

drivers and utilities by local or online.

Supported Operating Systems:

-Windows 2000

-Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

-Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using Fox LiveUpdate:

1.1 Local Update - BIOS Info.

This page lets you know your system BIOS information.

Toolbar

Link to website

Minimum

Exit

Show current

BIOS information

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1.2 Local Update - Backup

This page lets you backup your system BIOS. Click “Backup”, then give a name.

Click “Save” to finish the backup operation.

Key in a BIOS name

Click here

1.3 Local Update - Update

This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. After click “Update”,

there will show warning message, please read it carefully. If you still want to

continue, click “Yes”. Then load a local BIOS file and follow the wizard to finish the

operation.

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Note:

Fox LiveUpdate will auto backup BIOS before update because we

have enabled this function in Configure option.

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2.1 Online Update - Update BIOS

This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will

search the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update

operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new BIOS
from Internet

Select BIOS to update

Browse detail
information

Update BIOS

Close the window

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2.2 Online Update - Update Driver

This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will

search the new drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update

operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new drivers
from Internet

Select the drivers to update

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Browse detail
information

Install the selected
drivers

Close the window

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2.3 Online Update - Update Utility

This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new

utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new utilities
from Internet

2.4 Online Update - Update All

This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will

search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish

the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search all new

BIOS/drivers/utilities

from Internet

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3.1 Configure - option

This page lets you set auto search options. After your setting, the utility will start

searching and related information will show on the task bar.

Click here

Set auto
search options

Select search
which kind of
versions

Apply the changes Reset to default value

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When enable auto search function, Fox LiveUpdate will appear search-

ing result on task-bar. Double click the icon, you can see the detail

information.

Double click here

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3.2 Configure - System

This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of

the utility.

Click here

Set the location of
download files or
auto backup BIOS

Select different skin
of the software

Determine if the Fox LiveUpdate
can auto run when the system
starts up

Apply the changes

Reset to default value

4. About & Help

This page shows some information about Fox LiveUpdate.

Click here

Show information
about Fox LiveUpdate

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