Foxconn 915P7AD-8EKRS 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

915P7AD&915G7AD series

is in conformity with

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

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

characteristics of information technology equipment

þ 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)

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/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

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: FOXCONN

Model Name: 915P7AD&915G7AD

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: 714-738-8868

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

Table of Contents

Chapter

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

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

Chapter

CPU................................................................................................................8

Memory.........................................................................................................12

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

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

Other Connectors.........................................................................................20

Expansion Slots............................................................................................30

Jumpers.......................................................................................................35

Chapter

Enter BIOS Setup..........................................................................................40

Main menu....................................................................................................40

Standard CMOS Features............................................................................42

BIOS Features..............................................................................................45

Advanced BIOS Features............................................................................48

Advanced Chipset Features........................................................................52

Integrated Peripherals..................................................................................55

Power Management Setup...........................................................................60

PnP/PCI Configurations.................................................................................63

PC Health Status...........................................................................................64

Load Fail-Safe Defaults...............................................................................66

Load Optimized Defaults..............................................................................66

Set Supervisor/User Password...................................................................66

Save & Exit Setup........................................................................................67

Exit Without Saving......................................................................................67

Product Introduction

Installation Instructions

BIOS Description

Table of Contents

Chapter

Utility CD content..........................................................................................69

Start to install drivers...................................................................................70

Install Chipset Software...............................................................................70

Install IAA RAID (optional)............................................................................71

Install DirectX 9.0b.......................................................................................71

Install VGA Driver (optional).........................................................................72

Install Audio Driver (optional).......................................................................72

Install LAN Driver (optional).........................................................................73

Install USB2.0 Driver....................................................................................73

Install ITE Raid (optional)..............................................................................74

Install SuperUtility.........................................................................................74

Install Adobe Reader....................................................................................75

Install Norton Internet Security.....................................................................75

Install Word Perfect Office 12......................................................................76

Chapter

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

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

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

Driver CD Introduction

Directions for Bundled Software

Chapter

SuperBoot....................................................................................................89

SuperBIOS-Protect......................................................................................90

SuperRecovery...........................................................................................91

SuperSpeed...............................................................................................100

Special BIOS Functions

Appendix

Using 8-channel Audio (optional)...............................................................101

Warning:

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.

Warning:

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 915P7AD/ 915G7AD series. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features.

-L with onboard 100M LAN

-K with onbaord 1G LAN

-6 with 6-channel audio

-8 with 8-channel audio

-E with 1394 function

-S with SATA function

-R with RAID function

You can find PPID label on the motherboard. It indicates the functions that the motherboard has.

For example:

On the blue mark of the PPID label, it means the motherboard supports 6-channel audio(-6), 1394 port(-E), onboard 100M LAN (-L), SATA function(-S).

Chapter

Thank you for buying FOXCONN 915P7AD/915G7AD 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 Intel® 915G/P+ ICH6/ICH6R chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.

This chapter includes the following information:

v Main Features v Motherboard Layout

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Main Features

Size

· ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.6 inch

Microprocessor

· Supports Intel® Prescott-T processor in an LGA775 package

· Supports FSB at 533MHz/800MHz

· Supports Hyper-Threading technology

· Supports FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI)

Chipset

· Intel® 915G/P (North Bridge) + ICH6/6R (South Bridge)

System Memory

· Two 184-pin(DDR) & two 240-pin(DDR2) DIMM slots

· Supports Dual-Channel DDR 400/333&DDR2 533/400 DIMMs

· Supports 256 Mb, 512 Mb, and 1 Gb DDR/DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16

devices

· Supports non-ECC, unbuffered DIMMs only

USB 2.0 Ports

· Supports hot plug

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

providing four extra ports)

· Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode

· Supports USB 2.0 Protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate

Onboard Serial ATA (optional)

· 150 MBps transfer rate

· Supports up to four S-ATA devices

· Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, Matrix RAID (supported on ICH6R)

Onboard IDE RAID Controller (IT8212F)

· Two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors

· Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configuration

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Onboard LAN (-L/-K) (optional)

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

· LAN interface built-in on board

Onboard 1394 (-E ) (optional)

· Support hot plug

· With rate of transmission at 400Mbps

· Self-configured addressing

· Can connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most

Onboard Audio (-6)(optional)

· AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant

· Supports SPDIF output

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

· Supports 6-channel audio (setting via software)

Onboard Audio (-8)(optional)

· Supports 8-channel audio

· Supports SPDIF output

· Supports Intel High Definition Audio

· Supports high quality differential CD input

Onboard Graphics (only for 915G)

· Supports integrated VGA display functions (Intel GMA900 Graphics)

PCI Express x16 Support

· Supports 4 GB/sec (8 GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth

· Low power consumption and power management features

F.G.E. (Foxconn Graphics Extension) 8X Support

· Compatible with AGP8X/4X specification

· Supports Microsoft DirectX 9.0 standard

· Supports Facile Dual Monitor Feature

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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).

Expansion Slots

· Two PCI slots

· Two PCI Express x1 slots

· One PCI Express x16 graphics slot

· One F.G.E. slot (supports Facile Dual Monitor feature)

Advanced Features

· PCI 2.3 specification compliant

· Supports Windows 2000/XP soft-off

· Supports Wake-on-LAN function

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

system temperature, and fan speed)

Motherboard Layout

1 2 3 4

5 6 7

10 11

12 13

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30 29

28 27

1514 16

1.PCI Express x1 Slots

2.SPDIF_OUT Connector

3.PCI Expansion Slots

4.Front Audio Connector

5.CD_IN Connector

6.AUX_IN Connector (optional)

7.Speaker Connector

8.WOM Connector

9.F.G.E. Slot

10.USB Connectors

11.ATA 133/100/66/33 IDE Connectors

12.Clear CMOS Jumper

13.Serial ATA Connectors

14.Front Panel Connector

15.BIOS TBL Jumper

16.TPM Connector

17.Chassis Intruder Connector

18.South Bridge: ICH6/6R

19.System Fan Connector

20.FDD Connector

21.24-pin ATX Power Connector

22.IrDA Connector

23.ATA 100/66/33 IDE Connector

24.DIMM Slots

25.CPU Fan Connector

26.North Bridge: 915G/P

27.1394 Connector (optional)

28.CPU Socket

29.PCI Express x16 Slot

30.4-pin 12V ATX Power Connector

21 22

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

please refer to the physical motherboard.

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Chapter

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, rear panel and pin headers, and the mounting of jumpers. Caution 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:

v CPU v Memory v Power supply v Rear Panel Connectors v Other Connectors v Expansion Slots v Jumpers

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

Attention:

Take note of the following precautions before you install components or change settings.

1. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object, such as an attached power supply, before handling components 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 the anti-static bag that it came in.

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CPU

This motherboard supports single Pentium® 4 Processor including PrescottT processor in an LGA775 package. It also supports Hyper-Threading Technology and FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI).

Installation of CPU

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

Load lever

Load plate

Load cap

1. Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifted tab of the cap.

Lifted tab

2. Lift the cap up and pick to upload the cap completely from the socket.

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3. Use thumb & forefinger to hold the hook of the load lever and pull the lever sideways to unlock it.

Correct Wrong

Warning:

DO NOT use finger to lift the locking lever, the improper operation will cause finger hurt and the SKT in a poor operation condition.

4. Lift up the lever. Use thumb to open the load plate. Be careful not to touch the contacts.

5. Hold the CPU and tilt it to some degree since the contacts are designed to be hooked, then match the triangle marker to Pin 1 position as shown below. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

Alignment key

Pin 1 indicator

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

the tongue side

7. 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.

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

Qualified CPU Vendor List

The following table lists the CPUs that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Vendor

Intel Prescott 800 Intel Prescott 800 Intel Prescott 800 Intel Prescott 800 Intel Prescott 800 Intel Prescott 800 Intel Prescott 800 Intel Prescott 800 Intel Prescott 800 Intel Prescott 533 Intel Gallatin 800 Intel Celeron D 533 Intel Celeron D 533

Type

FSB (MHz) Frequency

2.8G

3.0G

3.2G

3.4G 64 bit 3.2G

3.8G

3.6G(2M)

3.2G(2M)

3.4G(2M)

2.8G P4EE 3.4G

2.93G

3.06G

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Memory

This motherboard accomodates two 184-pin(DDR) & two 240-pin (DDR2) slots. DIMM1 and DIMM3 slots support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices; DIMM2 and DIMM4 slots support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR technologies for x8 and x16 devices.

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

DIMM1/3

DIMM2/4

Type

DDR2

DDR

I/O VoltageDIMM#

1.8V

2.6V

Memory Configuration Table (Use any of the recommended configurations in the following table)

Channel Mode

Single-

Channel

Dual-Channel

DDR Type

DDR

DDR2

DDR

DDR2

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

x Populated x x x x x Populated Populated x x x x x Populated x x Populated x Populated Populated x Populated x

DIMM

Attention:

1.Before you install memory modules, please make sure that all DIMMsin one system are of the same type (e.g. all DDR or all DDR2, not mixed).

2.If DDR and DDR2 memory banks are installed simultaneously or or all four sockets are populated with DIMMs, the buzzer will alarm for memory error warning and power-on failure may result. But in this case, it can not cause any damage to your motherboard and memory banks since an exclusive protection circuit is specially designed for it.

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

Installation of DDR/DDR2 Memory

1.There is only one gap in the middle 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.

DDR memory

104 Pins

128 Pins

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

80 Pins

DDR2 memory

112 Pins

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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Memory Qualified Vendor List

The following table list is the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Qualified DDR Memory Vendor List

Vendor

CORSAIR DDR500 256MB CORSAIR DDR466 256MB CORSAIR DDR400 512MB LPT DDR500 256MB CRL DDR333 512MB NANYA DDR333 1GB NANYA DDR333 512MB GEIL DDR400 512MB TWINMOS DDR400 1GB K-DATA DDR400 512MB SAMSUNG DDR400 256MB SAMSUNG DDR400 128MB SAMSUNG DDR333 512MB SAMSUNG DDR333 256MB SAMSUNG DDR333 128MB INFINEON DDR400 256MB INFINEON DDR400 128MB INFINEON DDR333 128MB INFINEON DDR333 1GB MT DDR333 256MB MT DDR333 512MB MT DDR333 128MB HYNIX DDR333 128MB HYNIX DDR400 128MB CROTALUS DDR400 512MB KINGSTON DDR400 256MB APACER DDR333 256MB APACER DDR400 256MB KINGSTEK DDR400 512MB KINGSTEK DDR333 512MB

Type

Size

Qualified DDR2 Memory Vendor List

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Vendor

CORSAIR DDR2 675 512MB CORSAIR DDR2 675 256MB CORSAIR DDR2 533 256MB INFINEON DDR2 533 256MB INFINEON DDR2 533 512MB

Type

Size

Note:

Make sure to use the tested and qualified DDR/DDR2 modules listed above.

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

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 provides power to the CPU.

24-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.

4-pin ATX_12V power connector

GND

12V

GND

12V

Note: We strongly recommended you use 24pin power supply. If you want to use 20-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX power connector according to the right picture.

24-pin ATX power connector

+5V

+3.3V

-12V

GND

PSON

GND

+5V

GND

PWROK

RSVD

GND

align the connector

+5V_AUX

+12V

+5V GND

+5V

+12V

+5V

+3.3V

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Rear Panel Connectors

This motherboard provides the ports as below:

For 915G (-6 models)

PS/2 Mouse

Connector PS/2 Keyboard

Connector

3 7

For 915G (-8 models)

For 915P (-6 models)

Parallel Port (Printer Port) LAN Port (optional)4

Serial Port

(COM1)

5-1

VGA Port

(for 915 G)

1394 Port

USB 2.0 Ports

Line-in

Line-out

Microphone

Line out

Line in

Rear

LFE/CEN

Side

Microphone

PS/2 Mouse

Connector PS/2 Keyboard

Connector

Serial Port

(COM1)

Parallel Port (Printer Port)4

5-2

S/PDIF Coaxial

Out Port ( for

915 P)

1394 Port6

LAN Port (optional)

USB 2.0 Ports

Line-in

Line-out

Microphone

For 915P (-8 models)

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Line out

Line in

Rear

PS/2 Mouse Connector

LFE/CEN

Side

Microphone

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.

5-1

VGA Port (for 915 G)

The VGA Port is for output to a VGA-compatible device.

5-2

S/PDIF Coaxial Out Port (for 915 P)

This port connects to external audio output devices with coaxial cable connectors.

1394 Port (optional) This digital interface supports electronic devices such as digital cameras, scanners, and printers.

USB 2.0 Ports These four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB

2.0/1.1 devices.

LAN Port (optional) This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

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Line in, Line out, Microphone Jacks (for -6 models) When using a 2-channel sound source, the Line-out jack is used to connect to speaker or headphone; the Line-in jack 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 output; connect the center speaker/subwoofer to the red Microphone output.

Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, LEF/CEN, Side Jacks (for -8 models) When using an 8-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the green

audio output; connect the rear sound speaker to the black audio output; connect the center speaker/subwoofer to the orange audio output; connect the side sound speaker to the grey audio output.

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Other Connectors

This motherboard includes connectors for floppy devices, IDE HDD devices, Serial ATA devices, USB devices, IR module, and others.

FDD connector: FLOPPY

This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360 K, 720 K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M, and 2.88 M FDDs.

FDD connector

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

HDD connectors: PIDE, SIDE1, SIDE2

This motherboard includes one Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE connector (PIDE) and two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors(SIDE1, SIDE2). These connectors support the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cables. We suggest you connect the cable’s blue connector to the IDE connector, then connect the black connector to the master device and connect the grey connector to the slave device. The two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors support IDE RAID (You can reference the RAID MANUAL to install the IDE RAID).

SIDE1

SIDE2

PIDE

Attention:

Ribbon cables are directional, therefore, make sure to always connect with the cable on the same side as pin 1 of the PIDE/SIDE1/ SIDE2 or FDD connector on the motherboard.

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Front Panel Connector: FP1

This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED indicators.

PWRLEDPWRSW

+ -

FP1

+ -

HD-LED

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

RESET

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 (PWRLED) 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 Swith Connector (PWRSW) Attach the connector to the power button of the case. Pushing this switch allows the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button.

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Audio Connectors: CD_IN, AUX_IN (optional)

CD_IN, AUX_IN are Sony standard CD audio connectors, they can be connected to a CD-ROM drive through a CD audio cable.

CD_R

GND

CD_L

CD_IN

AUX_L

GND

AUX_R

AUX_IN

(optional)

Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN

The fan speed of CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN 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.

CPU_FAN

CONTROL

SENSE

SYS_FAN

GND

POWER SENSE CONTROL

POWER

GND

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