Foxconn 945P7AA series User Manual

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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

945P7AA series

is in conformity with

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

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characteristics of information technology equipment

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Part 3: Limits
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(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)

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supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A

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and methods of measurement

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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 : 2005

Table of Contents

Chapter

Chapter

Supply ............................................................................................

Chapter

Standard CMOS Features .......................................................................... 31

BIOS Features ...........................................................................................

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

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

Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................

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

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

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

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

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

Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................................. 54

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

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

Product Introduction

Installation Instructions

BIOS Description

Table of Contents

Chapter

Utility CD content ........................................................................................ 57

Start to install drivers ................................................................................. 58

Chapter

SuperStep ................................................................................................. 61

SuperUpdate ............................................................................................. 64

SuperLogo................................................................................................. 68

Directions for Bundled Software

Chapter

SuperBoot ................................................................................................. 71

SuperBIOS-Protect .................................................................................... 72

SuperRecovery ......................................................................................... 73

SuperSpeed .............................................................................................. 82

Driver CD Introduction

Special BIOS Functions

Appendix

Using 8-channel Audio (optional) ............................................................... 83

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 945P7AA series.
Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who
wants diverse features.

-L with onboard 10Mb/100Mb LAN

-K with onboard 1Gb 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 10Mb/100Mb LAN (-L), SATA function(-S).

Chapter

1

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Thank you for purchasing FOXCONN 945P7AA 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® 945P+ ICH7/ICH7R chipset, providing users
a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility­performance price ratio.

This chapter includes the following information:

 Main Features
 Motherboard Layout

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Main Features

Size

ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.6 inch

Microprocessor

Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in an LGA775 package
Supports FSB at 533MHz/800MHz/1066 MHz
Supports Hyper-Threading technology
Supports FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI)

Chipset

Intel® 945P (North Bridge) + ICH7/ICH7R (South Bridge)

System Memory

Four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slots
Supports Dual-Channel DDR2 533/667 DIMMs
Available bandwidth up to 5.3GB/s (DDR2 667) for Single-Channel mode
and 10.7 GB/s (DDR2 667) in Dual-Channel Interleaved mode
Supports 256 Mb, 512 Mb, and 1 Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16
devices
Supports up to 4GB memory capacity
Supports non-ECC 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)

300 MBps transfer rate
Supports up to four S-ATA devices
Supports RAID 5, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, Matrix RAID (supported on ICH7R)

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Onboard IDE RAID Controller (IT8212)(optional)

Two Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE connectors
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configuration

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

PCI Express x16 Support

Supports 4 GB/sec (8 GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features

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).

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Expansion Slots

Three PCI slots
Two PCI Express x1 slots
One PCI Express x16 graphics slot

Advanced Features

PCI 2.3 specification compliant
Supports Windows 2000/XP soft-off
Supports Wake-on-LAN function (optional)
Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU/
system temperature, and fan speed)

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Motherboard Layout

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

ATA 133/100/66/33

ATA 100/66/33

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

please refer to the physical motherboard.

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Chapter

2

2

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:

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

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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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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

CPU

This motherboard supports Smithfield, Pentium® 4, Celeron® D Processor in
an LGA775 package.
Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI).

Installation of CPU

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

It also supports Hyper-Threading Technology and FSB

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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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
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel
Intel

Frequency

2.8G Prescott D0 533

3.0G Prescott D0 800
Celeron D2.93G Prescott E0 533

3.2G Prescott D0 800

3.4G Prescott D0 800

3.8G Prescott E0 800

3.73G Prescott 1066

3.6G Prescott E0 800

2.8G Prescott D0 800

2.66 Prescott E0 533

3.6G Prescott 3/ 800

3.0G Prescott 3/ 800

3.4G Prescott 3/ 800

3.2G Prescott 3/ 800

2.8G Prescott 4/ 800

3.0G Prescott 4/ 800

3.2G Prescott 4/ 800

Kernel

Stepping

FSB (MHz)

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Memory

This motherboard accomodates four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slots. These slots
support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices.
The available bandwidth is up to 5.3GB/s (DDR2 667) for Single-Channel mode
and 10.7 GB/s (DDR2 667) in Dual-Channel Interleaved mode.
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.

Memory Qualified Vendor List

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

Qualified DDR2 Memory Vendor List

Vendor

APACER 1G DDR2 533
APACER 512M DDR2 533
CORSAIR 256M DDR2 533
CORSAIR 256M DDR2 675
CORSAIR 512M DDR2 675
INFINEON 256M DDR2 533
INFINEON 512M DDR2 533
MT 128M DDR2 533
MT 512M DDR2 533
MT 512M DDR2 675
SAMSUNG 256M DDR2 533
SAMSUNG 512M DDR2 533

Size

Type

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Installation of 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.

128 Pins

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

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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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.
(For detailed location, please refer to Item 28 on
the motherboard layout in Chapter 1)

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.
(For detailed location, please refer to Item 19 on
the motherboard layout in Chapter 1 )

4-pin ATX_12V power connector

4

12V

GND

2

24-pin ATX power connector

+5V_AUX +5V

1

13

+3.3V

-12V

GND

GND

GND

GND

PSON

GND

+5V

GND

PWROK

RSVD

+5V

3

1

+12V

+5V

12V

GND

+12V

+5V

+3.3V

12

24

GND GND

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.

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align the connector

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Rear Panel Connectors

This motherboard provides the ports as below:

-6 models (optional)

4

Parallel Port (Printer Port)

PS/2 Mouse

1

Connector

2

PS/2 Keyboard
Connector

-8 models (optional)

Serial Port

3

3

(COM1)

S/PDIF Coaxial

5

Out Port

1394 Port

6

(optional)

8

LAN Ports (optional)

7

USB 2.0 Ports

Line-in

Line-out

Microphone

Line out

Line in

Rear

LFE/CEN

Side

Microphone

9

10

1

PS/2 Mouse Connector

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

2

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

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

3

Serial Port (COM1)

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

4

Parallel Port (Printer Port)

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

5

S/PDIF Coaxial Out Port

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

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6

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

7

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

2.0/1.1 devices.

8

LAN Ports (optional)
These ports allow 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.

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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 (Refer to Item 20 on motherboard layout in Chapter 1
for detailed location)

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

HDD connectors: PIDE, SIDE1/SIDE2 (Refer to Item 10, 9 on motherboard
layout in Chapter 1 for detailed location respectively)

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).

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 (Refer to Item 13 on motherboard layout in Chap-
ter 1 for detailed location)

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

PWRLED PWRSW

+ -

FP1

1

+ -

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 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.

RESET

NC

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 Switch 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: AUX_IN (optional), CD_IN (Refer to Item 2, 3 on motherboard
layout in Chapter 1 for detailed location respectively)

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

AUX_L

GND

AUX_R

AUX_IN (optional)

CD_R

GND

CD_L

CD_IN

Fan Connectors: SYS_FAN1, CPU_FAN (Refer to Item 16, 23 on motherboard
layout in Chapter 1 for detailed location respectively)

The fan speed of CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN can be detected and viewed in “PC
Health Status” section of the CMOS Setup. Connect the CPU fan/ system fan
power cable to the CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN1 connectors respectively.

1

CPU_FAN

CONTROL

GND

POWER
SENSE
CONTROL

POWER

SENSE

GND

SYS_FAN1

1

USB Connectors: F_USB1, F_USB2 Refer to Item 8 on motherboard layout
in Chapter 1 for detailed location)

Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also
have two 10-pin connectors on board which may connect to front panel USB
cable(optional) to provide additional four USB ports.

NC

GND
D5+

D5-

VCC

F_USB 1

Empty

GND

D4+

D4-

VCC

NC

GND
D7+

D7-

VCC

F_USB 2

Empty

GND

D6+

D6-

VCC

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IrDA Connector: IR (Refer to Item 21 on motherboard layout in Chapter 1 for
detailed location)

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.

1394 Connector (optional) : F_1394

Refer to Item 7 on motherboard layout in

Chapter 1 for detailed location)

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 rear
panel of the chassis.

S-ATA Connectors

: SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_3, SATA_4 (Refer to Item

GND
+12V
TPB -

TPA -

11 on motherboard layout in Chapter 1 for detailed location)

1

IR

2

F_1394

IRTX
GND
IRRX

Empty

+5V

910

Empty

+12V

TPB +
GND
TPA +

1

GND

RX-

TX-

GND

The S-ATA connector is used to connect the S-ATA de­vice to the motherboard. These connectors support the
thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage

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devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to

TX+

150MB/s data transfer rate.

SATA _1/SATA _2/
SATA _3/SATA _4

GND

RX+

SP (optional) (Refer to Item 1 on motherboard
layout in Chapter 1 for detailed location)

The out connector is capable of providing digital
audio to external speak-ers or compressed AC3 data to
an external Dolby digital decoder.

Note:The empty pin of SPDIF cable should be aligned

+5V

Empty

SPDIF_OUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

to empty pin of S/PDIF out connector.

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TPM Connector: TPM Refer to Item 12 on motherboard layout in Chapter
1 for detailed location)

The TPM (Trusted Platform Module )
provides the ability to the PC to run
applications more secure and to make
transactions and communication more
trustworthy. To utilize this function, you
should purchase addtional devices and
install the driver.

Pin Pin Definition

1 CK_33M_TPM
2 GND
3 L_FRAMEJ
4 Empty
5 ICH_P_PCIRSTJ
6NC
7 L_AD3
8 L_AD2
9 3D3V_SYS
10 L_AD1

1

2

Pin Pin Definition

11 L_AD0
12 GND
13 NC
14 NC
15 NC
16 SERIRQ
17 GND
18 GND
19 LPCPDJ
20 NC

19

TPM

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Front Audio Connector: F_AUDIO Refer to Item 4 on motherboard layout in
Chapter 1 for detailed location)
For -6 models (optional)

The audio connector 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.

For -8 models (optional)

The audio connector provides two kinds
of audio output choices: the Front Audio,
the Rear Audio. Front Audio supports re­tasking function. Their priority is the same.

MIC_IN

MIC_PWR

AUD_OUT-R

NA

AUD_OUT-L

PORT1_L

PORT1_R

PORT2_R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2_L

1

MIC_GND
+5VA

AUD_RET-R
Empty

AUD_RET-L

F_AUDIO

1

AUD_GND
PRESENCEJ
SENSE1_RETURN

Empty
SENSE2_RETURN

F_AUDIO

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Addtional COM

: COM2 (Refer to Item 17 on motherboard layout in

Chapter 1 for detailed location)

9

10

Empty

RI

RTS

DSR

CTS

COM2

GND

SOUT

1

2

SIN

DTR

This motherboard provides an additional serial COM
header for your machine.
Connect one side of a switching cable to the header,
then attach the serial COM device to the other side of
the cable.

Chassis Intruder Connector: INTR Refer to Item 14 on motherboard layout
in Chapter 1 for detailed location)

The connector connects to the chassis security switch
on the case. The system can detect the chassis intru-

INTRUDERJ

sion through the status of this connector. If the connec­tor has been closed once, the system will send a

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message. To utilize this function, set “Case Open Warn­ing” to “Enabled” in the “PC Health Status” section of
the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then boot the operating

GND

INTR

system once to make sure this function takes effect.

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Expansion Slots

This motherboard includes three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, two PCI Express
x1 slots, and one PCI Express x16 slot.

PCI Slots (Refer to Item 5 on motherboard layout in Chapter 1 for detailed
location)

The expansion card can be installed in the PCI slot. When you install or take out
such card, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled out.
Please carefully read the instructions provided for such card, and install and set
the necessary hardware and software for such card, such as the jumper or
BIOS setup.

PCI Express Slots (Refer to Item 6&27 on motherboard layout in Chapter 1 for
detailed locations)

PCI Express will offer the following design advantages over the PCI and AGP
interface:

-Compatible with existing PCI drivers and software and Operating Systems.

-High Bandwidth per Pin. Low overhead. Low latency.

-PCI Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5 Gb/s on the data pins. This
results in a real bandwidth per pair of 250 MB/s.

-A point to point connection, allows each device to have a dedicated connec­tion without sharing bandwidth.

-Ability to comprehend different data structure.

-Low power consumption and power management features.

PCI Express will take two forms, x16 and x1 PCI Express slots. Whereas the x16
slot is reserved for graphic/video cards, the x1 slots are designed to accommo­date less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card.

The difference in bandwidth between the x16 and x1 slots are notable to be
sure, with the x16 slot pushing 4GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent) of bandwidth,
and the x1 PCI Express slot offering 250 MB/sec.

Note:

If a performance graphics card was installed into x16 PCI
Express slot, 2X12 pin power supply was strongly recom­mended since that card may be drawn 75W power.

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Installing an expansion card

1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power sup­ply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the docu­mentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for
the card.

2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws
for later use.

3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.

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

Qualified PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards Vendor List

The following table lists the PCI Express x16 graphics cards that have been
tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

PCI-E VGA Card

ASD II 6600 Geforce 6600 128MB
ASD II 6200(EVGA) Geforce 6200 128MB
ASUS RADEON X300 128MB
ASUS EN6600GT/TD128M/A Geforce 6600GT 128MB
ASUS EAX600XT-A1814TD RADEON X600 XT 128MB
ASUS EAX600Pro 128 RADEON X600Pro 128MB
ASUS EN5750/A Geforce PCX5750 128MB
ATI X800 RADEON X800SE 128MB
DOOM3 Geforce 6600GT 128MB
MSI RX600XT-VTD128E RADEON X600XT 128MB
NVIDIAGeForce PCX5750 Geforce PCX5750 256MB
WinFast PX6600TD Geforce 6600 128MB
WinFast PX6600GT TDH Geforce 6600GT 128MB
WinFast PX6800GT Geforce 6800GT 256MB
WinFast PX68000 Ultra Geforce 6800 Ultra 256MB

MemoryVGA Chip

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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 silk­screen printed “
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

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

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: CLR_CMOS (Refer to Item 15 on motherboard layout in
Chapter 1 for detailed locations)

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 3 2

Normal

(Default)

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

together using the jumper cap.

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

1 3 2

Clear CMOS

together with the jumper cap).

3.Turn the AC power supply back on.

CLR_CMOS

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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BIOS TBL Jumper: TBL_EN Refer to Item 18 on motherboard layout in
Chapter 1 for detailed locations)

The system cannot boot, if the BIOS failed to be flashed
in conventional flash BIOS process. But you will have
no such worry when using the BIOS TBL function, which
is used to protect BIOS “Top Boot Block”. By using this
function, the system still can boot even if the BIOS fails
to flash. To utilize this function, you can short pin 2 and
3 with the jumper cap.

BIOS TBL

Enable

BIOS TBL

Disable

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
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

2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.

This chapter includes the following information:

3

3

POST process.

 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
 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
 Load Optimized Defaults
 Set Supervisor/User Password
 Save & Exit Setup
 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 to select the item and set up,
and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values.

Standard CMOS Features Menu

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..

st

Date—date from 1

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 0/1/2 Master/Slave

These categories identify the HDD types of 1 IDE channel 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

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

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/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.

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

[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 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 hotkeys and the default hotkey is
LSHIFT+F12.

[SuperSpeed] SuperSpeed

Press <Enter> to set the items of SuperSpeed. Setting these items are good
for overclocking. Please refer to the next page.

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

Ratio Free (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to limit CPU ratio to minimum if CPU supports, then user
can furthest overclock external frequency to improve performance.

CPU Clock Ratio (Default: Depend on CPU )

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

Auto Detect PCI Clk (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be
disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference.

Spread Spectrum (Default: Disabled)

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro­Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

Overclock (Default: Default)

This option is used to configure the overclocking and performance setting.
The available setting value are: Default, Manual, Optimal Reference.

1). “Default” indicates non-overclocking.

2). If “Manual” is selected, the following options will be activated and user can
set it personally;

System Memory Frequency (Default: Auto)

This option is used to set system memory frequency.

CPU Clock (Default: Depend on CPU)

This option is used to set CPU clock.

PCI Express Clock (Default: 100)

This option is used to set PCI Express clock.

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PCI Bus Clock (Default: 33.33Mhz)

This option is used to set PCI Bus clock.

CPU Voltage Regulator (Default: Default)

The option is used to adjust the CPU voltage.

Memory Voltage (Default: Default)

This option is used to set memory voltage.

System Core Voltage (Default: Default)

This option is used to set system core voltage.

3). If it is set as “Optimal Reference”, Super Level will be enabled and shown.

Super Level (Default: L1)

This option is used to set the overclock level. Frequency setting varies with the
level. The higher the level goes up, the higher frequency increases.

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Advanced BIOS Features Menu

CPU Feature

Press <Enter> to enter the following screen.

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CPU Feature Menu

 Delay Prior to Thermal (Default: 16Min)

This option is used to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto thermal
mode. The setting values are: 4 Min, 8 Min, 16 Min, 32 Min.

Thermal Management (Default: Thermal Monitor 1)

This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal.

Limit CPUID MaxVal (Default: Disabled)

The option is used to set limit CPUID MaxVal. The available setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled.

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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>/<PageDn> 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 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

CPU L1 & L2 Cache (Default: Enabled)

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

not protect the entire hard disk.

CPU L3 Cache (Default: Enabled) (optional)

This option is used to turn on or off the CPU L3 cache. The available setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Hyper-Threading Technology (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to turn on or off the Hyper-Threading function of the CPU.
The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Note: This function will not be displayed until a CPU that supports Hyper-

Threading has been installed.

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

This option allows you to set the boot device sequence. The available setting
values are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP100, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP,

USB-CDROM, LAN and Disabled.

Boot Other Device (Default: Enabled)

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

Swap Floppy Drive (Default: Disabled)

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

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Boot Up Floppy Seek (Default: Disabled)

This option controls whether the BIOS checks for a floppy drive while booting
up. If it cannot detect one (either due to improper configuration or physical
unavailability), it will appear an error message. The available setting values
are: Disabled and Enabled.

Boot Up NumLock Status (Default: On)

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is
started. The available setting values are: On and Off.

Gate A20 Option (Default: Fast)

This option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for access to
the 1MB memory. The available setting values are: Normal and Fast.

Typematic Rate Setting (Default: Disabled)

If this item 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 item to define how many characters per second a held-down key
generated.

Typematic Delay (Msec) (Default: 250)

Use this item to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held­down key begins generating repeated 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 startup your PC.

APIC Mode (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to enable or disable APIC function.

MPS Version Control For OS (Default: 1.4)

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

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

This item 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 item at

the default.

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Advanced Chipset Features

Advanced Chipset Features Menu

DRAM Timing Selectable (Default: By SPD)

This item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or manual configuration.
The available setting values are: By SPD and Manual.

CAS Latency Time (Default: depend on memory)

This item determines CAS Latency. The available setting values are: 3, 2.5, 2
and Auto.

DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay (Default: depend on memory)

This item allows you to select a delay time between the CAS and RAS strobe
signals. The available setting values are: 5, 4, 3, 2, and Auto.

DRAM RAS# Precharge (Default: depend on memory)

This item allows you to select the DRAM RAS# precharge time. The available
setting values are: 5, 4, 3, 2, and Auto.

Precharge delay(tRAS) (Default: depend on memory)

This item allows you to set the precharge delay time. The available setting
values are: Auto, 4 - 15.

System BIOS Cacheable (Default: Enabled)

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.

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Video BIOS Cacheable (Default: Disabled)

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. The available setting values are: Enabled and Disabled.

Memory Hole At 15M-16M (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to determine whether the 15M-16M address field of memory
is reserved for the ISA expansion card. The available setting values are:
Enabled and Disbled.

PCI Express Root Port Func

Press <Enter> to enter the following screen.

PCI Express Root Port Func Menu

PCI Express Port 1/ 2 (Default: Auto)

This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express port 1/2. The available
setting values are: Auto, Enabled, Disabled.

PCI-E Compliancy Mode (Default: v1.0a)

This option is used to select the PCI Express compliancy mode version. The
available setting values are: v1.0a, v1.0.

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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

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.

IDE DMA transfer access (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to set 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.

On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE (Default: Enabled)

Use this item to enable or disable the Primary/Secondary PCI IDE channel
that is integrated on the motherboard.

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IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave 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.

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave 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.

SATA Mode (Default: IDE)

This option is used to set the Serial ATA Mode. The available setting values
are: IDE, RAID, AHCI.

On-Chip Serial ATA (Default: Enhanced Mode)

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

PATA IDE Mode (Default: Primary)

When On-Chip Serial ATA set as “Combined Mode”, this option will be modified.
It is used to set the PATA IDE Mode. The available setting values are: Primary,
Secondary.

SATA Port (Default: P2, P4 is Secondary)

This option is used to set the Serial ATA Port.

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Onboard Device Menu

USB Controller (Default: Enabled)

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

USB 2.0 Controller (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to set whether the USB 2.0 Controller is enabled. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

USB Keyboard Support (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to set whether the USB keyboard controller is enabled in a
legacy operating system (such as DOS). The available setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled.

USB Mouse Support (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to set whether the USB mouse controller is enabled in a
legacy operating system (such as DOS). The available setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled.

Azalia/AC97 Audio Select (Default: Auto)

This option is used to set whether onboard Azalia/AC97 Audio is enabled. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Auto.

PCI LAN Controller (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to set whether the PCI LAN controller is enabled. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Onboard Lan Boot ROM (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard
LAN chip. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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Super IO Device Menu

Onboard Serial Port 1/2 (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. The onboard serial port 2 I/O address and IRQ is
for IrDA using.

UART Mode Select (Default: Normal)

Use this option to select the UART mode. Setting values include Normal,
IrDA, ASKIR. The setting value is determined by the infrared module installed
on the board.

UR2 Duplex Mode (Default:Half)

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.

Onboad Parallel Port (Default: 378/IRQ7)

This item allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I/O address
and interrupt request (IRQ). Setting values include Disabled, 378/IRQ7, 278/
IRQ5, and 3BC/IRQ7.

Parallel Port Mode (Default: SPP)

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the onboard parallel port.
Setting values include SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP.

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Power Management Setup

Power Management Setup Menu

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 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.

Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume (Default: Auto)

This option allows the system to initialize the VGABIOS from S3 (Suspend to
RAM) sleep state when you select “S3 (STR)” mode in the above option. The
available setting values are: Auto, Yes and No.

Power Management (Default: User Define)

This option is used to set the power management scheme. The available
setting values are: User Define, Min Saving, and Max Saving.

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Vdieo Off Method (Default: DPMS)

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
horizontal 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.

Video Off In Suspend (Default: Yes)

This option is used to determine whether the video is turned off when the
system enters sleep mode. The setting values are: No and Yes.

Suspend Type (Default: Stop Grant)

This option is used to set sleep mode. The setting values are Stop Grant
(saves the status of the whole system and then turns off power), and PwrOn
Suspend (CPU and core system go to low power mode, keeps power supply).

MODEM Use IRQ (Default: 3)

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.

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 and 1 Min-1 hour.

HDD Power Down (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to turn off hard disk power if the hard disk is idle for a given
period of time. The setting values are: Disabled and 1 Min-15 Min.

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN (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.

CPU THRM-Throttling (Default: 50.0%)

This option is used to specify the CPU speed (at percentage) to slow down
the CPU when it reaches the predetermined overheat temperature. The

setting values are 75.0%, 50.0%, 25.0%.

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PWRON After PWR-Fail (Default: Off)

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 (auto power on) and Former-Sts (resume with
the previous status).

Power Management Events

Press <Enter> to set the items of power management events. Please
refer to page 49.

Primary IDE 0/1, Secondary IDE 0/1 (Default: Disabled)

When these items are enabled, the system will restart the power saving timeout
counters when any activity is detected on any of the drives or devices on the
primary or secondary IDE channels. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled.

FDD, COM, LPT Port (Default: Disabled)

When this item is enabled, the system will restart the power saving timeout
counters when any activity is detected on the floppy disk drive, serial port, or
the parallel port.

PCI PIRQ[A-D]# (Default: Disabled)

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

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Power Management Events Menu

Wake-Up by PCI card (Default: Enabled)

This option is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card. The setting
values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Power On by Ring (Default: Enabled)

If this item is enabled, 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. This function needs to be supported by the relevant

hardware and software. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

USB KB Wake-Up From S3 (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to set the system to wake up by USB equipment when it is
in S3 (Suspend to RAM) mode. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Resume by Alarm (Default: Disabled)

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 cancelled. Also, the PC power
source must not be turned off. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Date (of Month) Alarm

When the Resume by Alarm set as “Enabled”, this option will be modified. It is
used to set the timing for the start-up date. The setting values contain 0 - 31.

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

When the Resume by Alarm set as “Enabled”, this option will be modified. It is
used to set the timing for the start-up time. The setting values contain hh:0 –
23; mm:0 – 59; ss:0 – 59.

Power on By Mouse (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to set the power-on method of your PC. The available
setting values are: Disabled, Mouse Move, Mouse Click.

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Power On By Keyboard (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to set the power-on method of your PC. The available
setting values are: Disabled, Password, Hot KEY, Any Key, Keyboard 98.

KB Power On Password (Default: Enter)

When the “Power On By Keyboard” is set as “Password”, use this item to set
the keyboard password that powers on the system.

Hot Key Power On (Default: Ctrl - F1)

When the “Power On By Keyboard” is set as “Hot KEY”, use this item to set the
hot key combination that awakes the system. The available setting values are:
Ctrl+F1-F12.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

PnP/PCI Configurations Menu

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 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 will automatically
distribute interruption resources. If the ISA cards you installed do not support
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

Only when the “Resoureces Controlled By” is set as “Manual” can this option
be modified. Press the <Enter> key, then manually set IRQ resources.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop (Default: Disabled)

If you use a nonstandard 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.

INT Pin 1-8 Assignment (Default: Auto)

This option is used to name the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to a
device connected to the PCI interface on your system.

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Maximum Payload Size (Default: 4096)

This option is used to set maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices.
The unit is byte. The available setting values are: 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048,

4096.

PC Health Status

PC Health Status Menu

Case Open Warning (Default: Disabled)

This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function. The
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

Shutdown Temperature (Default: Disabled)

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.

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.

CPU Vcore/Vddr/+3.3 V/+12 V/5.0V (optional)

The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system.

Voltage Battery (optional)

This option is used to show the voltage of battery.

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CPU Temperature

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

System Temperature

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

CPU Fan Speed

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

System Fan Speed

The current speed of the system fan will be automatically detected by the
system.

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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 original settings, then carry out failure testing. If you only want 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 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 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 enter 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 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 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 entered, 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
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.

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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:

 Utility CD content
 Start to install drivers

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 displays 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. Chipset Software B. IMSM Driver (optional)
C. ITE RAID Driver (optional) D. DirectX 9.0c
E. Audio Driver F. LAN 1000M Driver (optional)
G. LAN 100M Driver (optional) H. USB2.0 Driver

2. Accessories

Use this option to install additional software programs.

A. SuperUtility B. Adobe Reader
C. Norton Internet Security D. Word Perfect Office 12

3. Browse CD

Click here to browse CD content.

4. Manual

Click here to view multilingual user manual & RAID manual content.

5. Homepage

Click here to visit Foxconn motherboard homepage.

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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.

Start to install drivers

Install Drivers

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.

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Follow the
screen order
to install
the drivers

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Install Accessories

From the main menu screen, select <Accessories> (shown as below), then
follow the screen sequence to install the accessry software.

Click to
install the
accessory
software

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Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction

This chapter will introduce how to use attached software.

This chapter includes the following information:

 SuperStep
 SuperUpdate
 SuperLogo

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SuperStep

SuperStep is a utility that allows users to change the frequency of the CPU. It also
displays system health introduction including CPU temperature, CPU voltage,
and PCI/PCI Express clock.

SuperStep features:

1. Supports 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:

CPU Fan
speed

Adjust System
Fan1 warning
criteria

Adjust CPU
Fan warning
criteria

Go to Fan

page

Reset the
warning criteria
to default
settings

System Fan1

speed

System Fan2
speed

Minimize Window

Exit Program

About SuperStep
SuperStep Help

Link to FOXCONN
Website

Adjust System Fan2
warning criteria

Apply the
adjust­ments

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Current voltage
readings

Go to Voltage
page

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Adjust voltages warning
criteria (upper limit)

Current CPU
Temperature

Current system
Temperature

Reset the warning
criteria to default
settings

Apply the
adjustments

Adjust voltages
warning criteria
(Lower limit)

Adjust CPU tem­perature warning
criteria

Adjust system
temperature
warning criteria

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Reset the warn­ing criteria to
default settings

Apply the adjustments

Go to

Temperature

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Current CPU

Clock

Current CPU

Ratio

Reset to the default
settings

Go to

Clock page

Current PCI
Express clock

Current PCI clock

Adjust the CPU
External Frequency

Apply the

adjustments

Check for the
system to auto­matically provide
warning mes­sages

Adjust the
monitoring
Interval

Reset to the
default settings

Go to Alarm page

Apply the
changes

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SuperUpdate

SuperUpdate is a Windows utility that allows users to backup and upgrade the
system BIOS.

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:

Browse BIOS bin file
from local HDD

Current
BIOS
Information

Perform the BIOS update
from local image

Minimize Window

Exit Program
BIOS Update Setting

About SuperUpdate

SuperUpdate Help

Link to Foxconn
Website

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Show the latest
BIOS version

Backup system
BIOS to an image
file

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Backup BIOS to local image:

1. Click <Backup> and name your BIOS binary file to backup current BIOS.

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

Update BIOS from local image:

1. Click <Load> to load the 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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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 136 x 84 for top-right logo and 640 x 480 or 800
x 600 for full screen logo.

Using SuperLogo:

Display the Flash Information

Minimize Window

BIOS Write
Protect Status

Exit Program

About SuperLogo

BIOS Flash
Rom Free Space

Go to ROM Info. page

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Link to Foxconn
website

Full screen mode

Top-Right mode

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Boot without logo

Backup whole
BIOS image

Follow the
Wizard to
complete the
logo update

Go to Change Logo page

Backup Logo

Follow the Wizard
to complete the
backup function

BIOS image
file location

Go to Backup page

Browse a BIN file
for updating BIOS

Go to Update BIOS page

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Chapter

6

6

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:

 SuperBoot
 SuperBIOS-Protect
 SuperRecovery
 SuperSpeed

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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 bootup 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 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 way to implement this function:
Set “SuperBIOS-Protect” as “Enabled”, the BIOS will be protected.

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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 divided
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 should not be liable for any damage arising out of or in connection
with the use of this program, including liability for lost profit or data, or any
other damage whatsoever.

System Requirements:

1. ATA5 or above compliant IDE HDD.

2. FAT16, FAT32, NTFS files system.

3. PS/2 keyboard or USB keyboard.

Hotkey Selection:

You should enter the CMOS setup 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.

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Hard Disk Selection:

The hard disk selection menu will be displayed after you press the hotkey,
listing all the IDE HDDs installed in your system. You can switch the highlight
bar to make a selection and press <Enter> to confirm it.

Attention:

1. Make sure that you have selected a HDD before entering the main menu.

2. Make sure that the HDD you selected is ATA5 or higher. For HDDs lower
than ATA5, there will be a “No Support” message in the HDD list menu
listing beside the name of it.

3. Only one HDD can be operated at a time.

Note: If you have assigned a password to the selected HDD, you will be

prompted to provide it before proceeding.

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Main Menu:

Select a HDD to enter main menu. There are five function items, “Divide Hidden
Partition”, “Release Hidden Partition”, “Backup”, “Recovery” and “Change
Password”. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection on the opera­tion which should be performed on the HDD and confirm your selection by
pressing <Enter>. The following operation will be performed on the disk you
selected.

On-line help
message

Divide Hidden Partition:

1. What is a Hidden Partition?

SuperRecovery can be used to divide a hidden partition, which is to be
reserved for backing up HDD data. The partitioning will erase all the old data
saved in the HDD, to make sure that the following operations can be
continued. Once the division is done, any future variation to the HDD will
never affect the hidden partition, such as virus, causing turbulence, windows
system breaking down or data loss. SuperRecovery can recover all the data
backed up in hidden partition, letting you easily get your computer on track
again.

2. Divide Hidden Partition:

A. Enter a percentage of the HDD total capacity or an actual size in MB as the

size of the hidden partition, such as “30%” or “3000”. Press <Enter> to
confirm your input. As the average rate of compression is 50% or so, you
are suggested to divide 30% of the total as the capacity of the hidden
partition.

B. The system will then prompt you to Enter <Y> or <N> for confirmation.

Press <Y> to restart the computer, and the division for hidden partition
will go into effect after the system is restarted.

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Attention :

1. All the HDD data will be cleared by the partitioning process, so it is better

to do the division on an empty HDD.

2. At the same time, the overall HDD capacity will decrease in order to make

space for the hidden partition, which will be come unavailable for normal
use.

Release Hidden Partition:

This is used to release the hidden partition. If you choose this item and press
<Y> to confirm, the system will be restarted to release the hidden partition. But
the released partition is still unavailable for you after the system is restarted. It’s
necessary for you to enable it by using FDISK, PQMAGIC, or some other tools.

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Backup:

Select BACKUP to enter the Backup interface, where you can find the following
three sub-function items: “BACKUP CMOS SETUP”, “BACKUP PARTITION TABLE”
and “BACKUP HARDDISK DATA”. Switch the highlight bar by pressing the arrow
keys to make a selection and then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

1. Backup CMOS Setup:

A. Support backing up of the CMOS data.
B. The backing up or recovery of CMOS data should be done on a motherboard
of the same type.

2. Backup Partition Table:

This function can help to backup all partition tables including extended

partitions.

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3. Backup Hard disk Data:

A. If there are active partitions (system partition), you can choose to backup

an active partition or the whole disk. But only one can be taken between
the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed up data.

B. Backing up with the progress bar showing.

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C. A report with all the critical data on this operation will be displayed after the

backup is completed.
Original Size: The data size loaded in selected partition;
Valid Size: The size of valid data.
Elapsed Time: How long the procession cost.
Compressed Size: The size of data after compression.
Compressed Rate: Compressed Size/Valid Size.

4. Back to Main:

This item is used to exit the Backup interface.

Recovery:

Select RECOVERY to enter the Recovery interface. You will see the following
sub-function items: RECOVER CMOS SETUP, RECOVER PARTITION TABLE
and RECOVER HARDDISK DATA. You can switch the highlight bar by pressing
the arrow keys to make a selection and press <Enter> to confirm your selection.

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1. Recover CMOS Setup:

This function is used to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made.

2. Recover Partition Table:

This function is used to recover all partition tables including extended partitions.

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3. Recover Hard disk Data:

This item is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition.

4. Back to Main:

This item is used to exit the Recovery interface.

CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction:

Select CHANGE PASSWORD to enter the Change Password interface.

A. Enter the old password first. Press <Enter> if password is null.
B. Enter the new password. Then enter the same again to confirm it.
C. Press <Enter> for null password.
D. The password will be saved in the hidden partition.

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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 with 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 damage caused.

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Appendix

Using 8-channel Audio (optional)

1. Introduction

8-channel audio is the highest surround sound standard available adding two
speakers over existing 6-channel audio set-ups. 8-channel surround sound is
already a standard feature for premium consumer audio devices, so it only makes
sense that as users increasingly use their PCs to listen to the latest multimedia
content that 8-channel support makes the migration as a standard PC feature.

In the 8-channel surround sound configuration there are the standard front, center,
LFE (bass) speakers but also two surround speakers are placed at the sides of a
listener, and two speakers directly behind the listener. Some formats also support
a 6-channel audio configuration wherein there is only one speaker behind the
listener. However, since audio connections always come in stereo pairs most PC
hardware will automatically support the 8-channel configuration. It is also fully sup­ported in the Windows XP operating system.

2. Using 8-channel Audio

STEP 1. Connect the front channels to green jack, the rear channels to orange
jack, the Center/Subwoofer channels to black jack and Side channels to grey
jack. Please refer to below figure.

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Blue

Green

Red

Black

Orange

Grey

STEP 2. You need to install the driver for the audio chip before you can use
the 8-channel audio function.

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Appendix

STEP 3. After installation of the audio driver, you’ll find an icon on the taskbar’s
status area. Double click the icon, you will see the following picture.

STEP 4. Click “Speaker Configuration”. The following picture will appear.

STEP 5. Make sure you select “8CH Speaker” from the above picture. Now

you can enjoy the 8-channel audio function.

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