Foxconn 945GZ, 945PL, 945G, 945P7MC 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

945GZ/PL/G/P7MC

is in conformity with

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

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

characteristics of information technology equipment

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

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

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

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

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

and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2006

Printed Name : James Liang Position/ Title : Assistant President

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: Foxconn

Model Name: 945GZ/PL/G/P7MC

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: [phone]

Facsimile: 714-738-8838

Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly

Type of Product: Motherboard

Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY

COMPANY LTD

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

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,
TAIWAN, R.O.C.

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Tested to comply with FCC standards.

Signature : Date : 2006

Table of Contents

Chapter

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

Layout........................................................................................................4

Rear I/O Ports.............................................................................................5

Chapter

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

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

Power Supply..........................................................................................11

Other Connectors.....................................................................................12

Expension Slots........................................................................................16

Jumpers...................................................................................................17

Chapter

Enter BIOS Setup......................................................................................20

Main menu................................................................................................20

Standard CMOS Features.........................................................................22

Fox Central Control Unit............................................................................24

Advanced BIOS Features.........................................................................27

Advanced Chipset Features.....................................................................30

Integrated Peripherals...............................................................................32

Power Management Setup........................................................................37

PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................................40

PC Health Status.......................................................................................41

Load Optimized Defaults...........................................................................43

Set Supervisor/User Password................................................................43

Save & Exit Setup.....................................................................................44

Exit Without Saving...................................................................................44

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2

3

Product Introduction

Installation Instructions

BIOS Description

Chapter

Utility CD content......................................................................................46

Installing Drivers.......................................................................................47

Installing Utilities.......................................................................................47

4

4

Driver CD Introduction

Table of Contents

Directions for Bundled Software

Chapter

FOX ONE .................................................................................................49

Fox LiveUpdate....................................................................................55

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Attention:

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

2.It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid
damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperatures.

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

4.Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before inserting or
removing expansion cards or other peripherals, especially when
you insert or remove a memory module. Failure to switch off the DC
power supply may result in serious damage to your system or
memory module.

Attention:

We cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while
over-clocked. Normal operation depends on the over-clock capacity of
your device.

Attention:

Since BIOS programs are upgraded from time to time, the BIOS
description in this manual is just for reference. We do not guarantee
that the content of this manual will remain consistent with the actual
BIOS version at any given time in the future.

Attention:

The pictures of objects used in this manual are just for your reference.
Please refer to the physical motherboard.

This manual is suitable for motherboard of 945GZ/PL/G/P7MC.
Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who
wants diverse features.

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

-K with onboard Gigabit LAN

-6 with 6-Channel audio (Default is omitted.)

-8 with 8-Channel audio

-E with 1394 connector

-S with SATA connector

-2 with DDR2 slots

-Rwith RAID function

-H comply with RoHS directives

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

For example:

The latters on the black mark of the PPID label mean that the
motherboard supports 6-channel Audio (-6), onboard 10/100M
LAN (-L), 1394 port (-E), SATA function (-S).

Chapter

Thank you for buying Foxconn 945GZ/PL/P/G7MC 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® 945GZ/PL/P/G + ICH7R chipset, providing us­ers a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility­performance price ratio.

This chapter includes the following information:

1

1

v Main Features
v Layout
v Rear I/O Ports

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Main Features

Size

· uATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 8.8 inch

Microprocessor

· Supports Intel® Core
Pentium® 4, Celeron® D processors in an LGA775 package

· 945G/P Supports FSB at 1066 MHz /800 MHz /533 MHz
945GZ/PL Supports FSB at 800 MHz /533 MHz

· Supports Hyper-Threading Technology

Chipset

· Intel® 945GZ/PL/G/P (North Bridge) + ICH7R (South Bridge)

System Memory

· Two 240-pin DIMM slots

· 945G/P Supports Dual-Channel DDR2 667/533/400

945GZ/PL Supports Dual-Channel DDR2 533/400

· 945G/P Supports up to 4GB DDR2 memory, 945GZ/PL up to 2GB DDR2
memory

TM

2 Duo, Pentium® 4 Extreme Edition, Pentium® D,

USB 2.0 Ports

· Supports hot plug

· Eight USB 2.0 ports

· Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode

· Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mbps transmission rate

Onboard Serial ATA II

· 300MBps data transfer rate

· Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1,RAID 5

· Supports up to four Serial ATA II devices

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

· LAN interface built-in onboard

· 945GZ/PL Supports 10/100(-L) Mbit/sec Ethernet

945G/P Supports 10/100/1000(-K) Mbit/sec Ethernet

Onboard Graphics (supported on 945G/GZ only)

· Supports integrated VGA display function

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Onboard Audio (-6)

· Supports Intel® High Definition Audio

· Supports S/PDIF output

· Supports 6-channel audio

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)

Expansion Slots

· Two PCI slots

· One PCI Express x16 Graphics slot

· One PCI Express x1 slot

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Layout

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

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1

2
3

4

5

6
7

8

9

1.S/PDIF OUT Connector (optional)

2.Front Audio Connector

3.CD_IN Connector

4.Speaker Connector (optional)

5.Front USB Connectors

6.SPI Connector (optional)

7.Clear CMOS Jumper

8.Front Panel Connector

9.SATA II Connectors

10.WP-EN Jumper

11.BIOS TBL Enable Jumper (optional)

12.FWH/LPC Connector (optional)

13.IDE Connectors

14.Chassis Intruder Connector

1110

12 13

242526

23
22

21

20

19

18
17

14

15.Floppy Connector

16.24-Pin ATX Power Connector

17.IrDA Connector

18.DDR2 DIMM Slots

19.CPU_FAN Connector

20.South Bridge:ICH7R Chipset

21.CPU Socket

22.North Bridge: 945GZ/PL/G/P Chipset

23.SYS_FAN Connector

24.12V ATX Power Connector

25.PCI Express x16 Grahpics Slot

26.PCI Express x1 Slot

27.PCI Slots

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

please refer to the physical motherboard.

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Rear I/O Ports

This motherboard provides the ports as below:

Parallel Port

8

(Printer Port)

PS/2 Mouse

1

Port
PS/2 Keyboard

2

Port

VGA Port

33

Com1 Port

6

Line-in jack,Line-outjack,Microphone jack

3

4

(optional)

LAN Port (-L/-K)

7

(optional)

5

USB2.0 Ports

Line-in
(Rear)

Line-out

(Front)
Microphone
(CEN/LFE)

When using a 2-channel sound source,the Line-out jack is used to connect to
speaker or headphone;the Line-in port connects to an external CD player,tape
player or other audio device. The Microphone jack is used to connect to the
microphone.
When using a 6-channel sound source,connect the front speaker to the green
audio output;connect the rear speaker to the blue audio output;connect the
center speaker/subwoofer to the red Microphone output.

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Chapter

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in­cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply,
slots, 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:

2

2

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

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CPU

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

This motherboard supports single processor including Intel® Core

TM

2 Duo,
Pentium® 4 Extreme Edition, Pentium® D, Pentium® 4, Celeron® D processors in
an LGA775 package.

For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the
website: http://w w w .fo xconn c h ann el.co m

Installation of CPU

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

Load lever

Load plate

Protective cover

1. Use thumb and forefinger to hold the hook of the load lever and pull the lever
down and away from socket to unlock it. Lift the load lever.

2. Push down the rear tab with your forefinger to bring the front end of the load
plate up slightly. Open the load plate with thumb. Be careful not to touch the
contacts.

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3. Hold CPU with thumb and forefinger. Ensure fingers align to socket cutouts.
Match the CPU triangle marker to Pin 1 position as shown below. The alignment
key also provides the orientation directed function. Lower the CPU straight down
without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket.

Alignment Key

Pin 1 position

Socket Cutouts

4. After installing the CPU, remove the protective cover from load plate. The
protective cover is used to protect the contacts of the socket. Do not discard the
protective cover. Always replace the socket cover if the CPU is removed from the
socket.

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

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

Note :

Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and
system. Therefore, you should install CPU cooling fan and make
sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to
prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU. Please refer to your
CPU fan user guide to install it properly.

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Memory

This motherboard includes two 240-pin DIMM slots. So You must install at least
one memory bank to ensure normal operation.

Installation of DDR2 Memory

1.There is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot, and the memory
module can be fixed in one direction only. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the
module clips outward.

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

128 Pins

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

For the detailed memory support list on this motherboard, please visit the
website: http://w w w .fo xconn c h ann el.co m

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112 Pins

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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.

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.

8-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector: PWR2

The 8-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to
PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.

24-pin ATX Power Connector

+5V

+3.3V

+3.3V

GND

1

+3.3V

GND GND

-12V

8-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector

12V

PSON

5

8

GND

GND

GND

+5V

GND

+5V_AUX

PWROK

NC

1

4

+12V

+12V

+5V GND

+5V

GND

+5V

+3.3V

12

2413

Note:

We recommend that you use 8-pin ATX 12V
power supply. If you want to use 4-pin power
supply, connect the 4-pin power connector as
shown.

Connect a 4-pin
power plug here

5

8

4

1

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Other Connectors

This motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE devices, Serial ATA
devices, USB devices, IR module, CPU fan, System fan and others.

FDD Connector: FLOPPY

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

1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs.

IDE Connector: PIDE

The PIDE connector supports Ultra ATA 100/66/33 IDE hard disk drive. Con­nect the cable’s blue connector to the IDE connector, then connect the gray
connector to the slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the
Ultra ATA master device.

Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN

The fan speed can be detected and viewed in “PC Health Status” section of the
CMOS Setup. These fans will be automatically turned off after the system enters
S3, S4 and S5 mode.

1

SYS_FAN

GROUND

+12V
SENSE

GROUND

1

SENSE

POWERCONTROL

CPU_FAN

USB Headers: F_USB1, F_USB2

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

NC

GND

D+

D-

5V_DUAL

F_USB 1/2

Empty

GND
D+

D-

5V_DUAL

1

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Front Panel Connector: FP1

This motherboard includes one connector for con-

PWRLED

+ -

PWRSW

Empty

necting the front panel switch and LED indicators.

1

+ -

NCHD-LED

RESET

FP1

HDD LED Connector (HD-LED)
The connector connects to the case’s HDD 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.

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.

Audio Connector: F_AUDIO

The audio interface provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio,
the Rear Audio.Their priority is sequenced from high to low(Front Audio to Rear
Audio).If headphones are plugged into the front panel of the chassis(using the
Front Audio),then the Line-out (Rear Audio) on the rear panel will not work. If
you don’t want to use the Front Audio, pin 5 and 6,pin 9 and 10 must be SHORT,
and then the signal will be sent to the rear audio port.

MIC_IN

MIC_PWR

AUD_OUT-R

NA

AUD_OUT-L

1

MIC_GND
+5VA

AUD_RET-R
Empty

AUD_RET-L

F_AUDIO

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Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2,
SATA_3, SATA_4

The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect
the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These
connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables
for primary storage devices. The current Serial
ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data trans­fer rate.

Chassis Intruder Connector: INTR

The connector connects to the chassis secu­rity switch on the case. The system can detect
the chassis intrusion through the status of this
connector. If the connector has been closed
once, the system will send a 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 system once to make sure this func­tion takes effect.

1

GND GND

GND

SATA_1/2/3/4

1 INTRUDERJ 2 GND

TX+

RX+

RX-TX-

INTR

IrDA Connector: IR

This header 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.

SPI Connector: SPI (optional)

This motherboard provides a SPI connector,
which is used to flash the SPI BIOS. Connect
one side of a cable to the connector, then attach
the BIOS Flash Card to the other side of the
cable.

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3D3V_SYS

SPI_HOLDJ

ICH_SPI_CLK

ICH_SPI_MOSI

1

IR

1

7 8

+5V

SPI

Empty

IRRX
GND
IRTX

2

ICH_SPI_CSJ
ICH_SPI_MISO

Key

GND

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S/PDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT (optional)

The SPDIF OUT connector is capable of providing
digital audio to external speaker or compressed AC3
data to an external Dolby digital decoder.

Note:The empty pin of SPDIF cable should be aligned
to empty pin of SPDIF out connector.

Speaker Connector: SPEAKER(optional)

The speaker connector is used to connect speaker
of the chassis.

+5V

Empty

SPDIF_OUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

1

SPEAKER

SPKJ
Empty
NC
SPKJ

1

Audio Connector: CD_IN

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

1

CD_IN

CD_R

GND

CD_L

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Expansion Slots

This motherboard includes two 32-bit master PCI slots, one PCI Express
x 1 slot,one PCI Express x 16 slot.

PCI Slots

The expansion cards can be installed in the two PCI slots. PCI slots support
cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply
with PCI specifications.

PCI Express x1 Slot

This motherboard has one PCI Express x1 slot that designed to accommodate
less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card.

PCI Express x16 Slot

This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slot that reserved for graphics or
video cards. The difference in bandwidth between the x16, x1 slot is notable to
be sure, with the x16 slot pushing 4GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent) of bandwidth,
and the PCI Express x1 slot offering 250MB/sec.

For the detailed PCI Express x16 graphics cards support list on this
motherboard, please visit the website: http://w w w .fo xc o n n c h ann el.co m

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Jumpers

The users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. This
section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by chang­ing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to
modifying any jumper settings.

Description of Jumpers

1. For the jumpers on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identified by the bold
silk-screen next to it. However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as
“1”.

2. The following table provides some explanation of the jumper pin settings.
User should refer to this when adjusting jumper settings.

Jumper Diagram Definition Description

1

1

1

1

1

1

1-2 Set pin1 and pin2 closed
2-3 Set pin2 and pin3 closed
Closed Set the pin closed
Open Set the pin opened

Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS

The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all
the set parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by
removing the CMOS jumper.
How to clear CMOS?

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

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

3. Turn the AC power supply back on.

Warning:

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

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

NORMAL
(Default)

CLEAR

1 3 2

1 3 2

CLR_CMOS

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BIOS TBL Enable Jumper: TBL_EN(optional)

If the BIOS failed to be flashed in conventional flash
BIOS process, the system can not boot. You will have
no such worry when using the BIOS TBL jumper
which is used to protect BIOS “Top Boot Block”. By
using this function, the system still can boot even if
the falsh BIOS fails and show some information to
recover the BIOS. To utilize this function, you just
leave this jumper as short pin 2 and pin 3 with the
jumper cap.

21 3

Enable

21 3

Disable

(Default)

TBL_EN

BIOS protection Jumper: WP_EN (optional)

If the jumper WP_EN is set as Enable, the system
BIOS is protected from being attacked by a serious
virus, such as the CIH virus. You will be unable to
flash the BIOS to the motherboard, when the sys­tem BIOS is protected.

Disabled
(Default)

Enable

3
2
1

3
2
1

WP_EN

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description

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
POST process.

2.You want to change the default CMOS settings.
This chapter includes the following information:

v Power Management Setup

3

3

v Enter BIOS Setup
v Main Menu
v Standard CMOS Features
v FOX Central Control Unit
v Advanced BIOS Features
v Advanced Chipset Features
v Integrated Peripherals

v PnP/PCI Configurations
v PC Health Status
v Load Fail-Safe Defaults
v Load Optimized Defaults
v Set Supervisor/User Password
v Save & Exit Setup
v Exit Without Saving

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Enter BIOS Setup

The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software,
correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system
performance. Power on the computer, when the following message briefly
appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test),
press <Del> key to enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.

Press TAB to show POST Screen, DEL to enter SETUP

Note:

We do not suggest that you change the default parameters in the
BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage that
result from any changes that you make.

Main Menu

The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit
choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to
accept or go to the sub-menu.

Main Menu

The items in the main menu are explained as below:

Standard CMOS Features

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

FOX Central Control Unit

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

All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.

Power Management Setup

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

PnP/PCI Configurations

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

PC Health Status

This will display the current status of your PC.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

The default BIOS settings can be loaded through this menu.

Load Optimized Defaults

The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu,
however, the stable default values may be affected.

Set Supervisor Password

The supervisor password can be set up through this menu.

Set User Password

The user password can be set up through this menu.

Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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Standard CMOS Features

This sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date,
time, HDD model and so on. Use the arrow keys select the item to set up, and
then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values.

Standard CMOS Features Menu

Date

This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current day) with
the <day><month><date><year> format.

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

Month—month from Jan. to Dec..
Date—date from 1st to 31st, can be changed using the keyboard.
Year—year, set up by users.

Time

This option allows you to set up the desired time (usually as the current time)
with <hour><minute><second> format.

IDE Channel 0/1/2 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-compensationLanding Zone landing zone
Sector number of sectors

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

CHS For HDD<528MB
LBA For HDD>528MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing)
Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA
Auto Recommended mode

Drive A

This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed, including “None”,
[360K, 5.25 in], [1.2M, 5.25 in], [720K, 3.5 in], [1.44M, 3.5 in] and [2.88 M, 3.5 in].

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 floppy disk 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.

Installed Memory

The option identifies the capacity of memory installed in the system.

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FOX Central Control Unit

FOX Central Control Unit Menu

[Smart BIOS]

v SuperBIOS-Protect

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

[SuperSpeed]

v SuperSpeed

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

vDRAM Configuration

Press <Enter> to set the items of DRAM Configuration.

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SuperSpeed Menu

vCPU Clock Ratio

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

vPCI Express Clock

This option is used to set PCI Express Clock Frequency.

vPCI Bus Clock

This option is used to set PCI Bus Clock Frequency.

vAuto Detect PCI Clk

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

disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference.

vSpread Spectrum

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

vCPU Clock

This option is used to set CPU Clock.

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DRAM Configuration Menu

vDRAM Timing Selectable

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

vCAS Latency Time

This item determines CAS Latency.

vDRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

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

vDRAM RAS# Precharge

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

v Precharge delay(tRAS)

This item allows you to set the precharge delay time.

vSystem Memory Frequency

This item allows you to set System Memory Frequency.

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Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features Menu

vCPU Feature

Press enter to set the items of CPU feature.

vHard Disk Boot Priority

This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After pressing
<Enter>, you can select the HDD using the <PageUp>/<PageDn> or Up/
Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <+> or <->; you can

exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.

vCPU L1 $ L2 Cache

This option allows you to turn on or off the L1 and L2 CPU Cache.

vHyper-Threading Technology

This option is used to turn on or off the Hyper-Threading function of the CPU.
Note: This function will not be displayed until a CPU that supports Hyper­ Threading has been installed.

vFirst/Second/Third Boot Device

This option allows you to set the boot device’s sequence.

vBoot Other Device

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

vBoot Up NumLock Status

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

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vGate A20 Option

This option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for system is
started.

vSecurity Option

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

vAPIC Mode

This option is used to enable or disable APIC function.

vMPS Version Control For OS

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

vOS Select For DRAM > 64MB

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

vDelay For HDD(secs)

This option is used to set the delay time of selecting the HDD controller.

vFull Screen LOGO Show

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

vSmall Logo (EPA) Show

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

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CPU Feature Menu

vLimit CPUID MaxVal

The option is used to set limit CPUID MaxVal. The available setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3, should be "Disabled" for
WinXP.

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Advanced Chipset Features

Advanced Chipset Features Menu

vSystem BIOS Cacheable

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

vVideo BIOS Cacheable

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

vMemory Hole At 15M-16M

This option is used to determine whether the 15M-16M address field of memory
is reserved for the ISA expansion card.

vPCI Express Root Port Func

Press <Enter> to enter PCI Express Root Port Func sub-menu.

vPEG/Onchip VGA Control

If you want to use onboard VGA, set this option as “Onchip VGA”;If you want to
use PCI Express X16 graphics card, set this option as “PEG Port”. Othewise,

BIOS will auto-detect and enable the device you have used, you can set this

option as Auto.

vPEG Force X1

This option is used to set whether the PEG Force X1 is enable.

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PCI Express Root Port FuncMenu

vPCI Express Port 1/5

This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express port 1/5.

vPCI-E Compliancy Mode

This option is used to select PCI-E compliancy mode.

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Integrated Peripherals

Integrated Peripherals Menu

vOnChip IDE Device

Press <Enter> to set onchip IDE device.

vOnboard Device

Press <Enter> to set onboard device.

vSuperIO Device

Press <Enter> to set SuperIO device.

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OnChip IDE Device Menu

v IDE HDD Block Mode

This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed.

vIDE DMA transfer access

This option is used to set the IDE transfer access—with it set to Enabled, the
IDE Transfer Access uses the DMA mode; with it set to Disabled, the IDE
Transfer Access uses the PIO mode.

vOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE

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

vIDE Primary Master/Slave PIO

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

vIDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA

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

vOn-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

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

vIDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO

These two items allow 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.

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vIDE Secondary Master/Slave UDMA

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

[On-Chip Serial ATA Setting]

vSATA Mode

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

vOn-Chip Serial ATA

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

vSATA PORT Speed Settings

This option is used to set SATA port speed settings.

vPATA IDE Mode

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.

vSATA Port

This option is used to set the Serial ATA Port.

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Onboard Device Menu

vUSB Controller

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

vUSB 2.0 Controller

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

vUSB Keyboard Support

This option is used to set whether the USB keyboard controller is enabled.

vUSB Mouse Support

This option is used to set whether the USB mouse controller is enabled.

vOnboard Audio Controller

This option is used to set whether the onboard audio Controller is enabled.

vPCI LAN Controller

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

vOnboard Lan Boot ROM

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

Lan chip.

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SuperIO Device Menu

vOnboard FDC Controller

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

vOnboard Serial Port

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

vIrDA Duplex Mode

This option is available when UART mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA. This
item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip.

vOnboard Parallel Port

This option allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I/O ad­dress and interrupt request (IRQ).

vParallel Port Mode

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

vECP Mode Use DMA

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

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Power Management Setup

Power Management Setup Menu

vACPI function

ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a
standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces 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.

v ACPI Suspend Type

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

v Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume

This option allows the system to initialize the VGABIOS from S3 (Suspend to
RAM) sleep state. The available setting values are: Auto, Yes and No.

vPower Management

This option is used to set the power management scheme.

vSuspend Type

This option is used to set sleep mode.

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vMODEM Use IRQ

This option is used to set the IRQ in which the modem can use.The system
will automatically wake up when the modem receives an incoming call. In
order for this function to work, the Fax/Modem must be connected to the WOM
header on the motherboard.

vSuspend Mode

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

vHDD Power Down

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

vSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN

This option is used to set the power down method.This function is only valid
for systems using an ATX power supply.

vCPU THRM-Throttling

This option is used to specify the CPU speed (at percentage) to slow down
the CPU when it reaches the predetermined overheat temperature. The set
ting values are 75.0%,50.0%,25.0%.

vPower Management Events

Press<Enter> to set the items of power management events.

vPrimary/Secondary IDE 0

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.

vFDD, COM,LPT Port

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

vPCI PIRQ [A-D]#

When this option is disabled, any PCI device set as the master will not power

on the system.

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Power Management Events Menu

vWake- up by PCI card

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

vPower On by Ring

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.

vWake up by Onboard LAN

This item is used to set the system to wake up On LAN.

vUSB Wake-Up From S3

This item is used to set the system to wake up by USB equipment when it is
in S3 (Suspend to RAM) mode.

vResume by Alarm

This item is used to set the timing of the start-up function. In order to use this
function, the start-up password function must be canceled. Also, the PC power
source must not be turned off. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vDate (of Month) Alarm

When the Resume by Alarm set as “Enabled ”, this item will be modified. It is
used to set the timing for the start-up date.

vTime (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

When the Resume by Alarm set as “Enabled ”, this item will be modified. It is
used to set the timing for the start-up time.

vPower On by Mouse/Keyboard

This option is used to set the power-on method of your PC. The default
setting is disabled.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

PnP/PCI Configurations Menu

v Init Display First

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

starts up.

v Reset Configuration Data

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 wil automatically

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

ing PNP, you will need to select “Manual” and manually adjust interruption

resources in the event of hardware conflicts.However,since this motherboard

has no ISA slot,this option doesn’t apply.

v Resources Controlled By

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

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

turned on. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vIRQ Resources

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

vPCI/VGA Palette Snoop

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

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

The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vMaximum Payload Size

This option is used to set maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices.

The unit is byte.

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PC Health Status

PC Health Status Menu

vCase Open Warning

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

vShutdown Temperature

This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the
temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut
off power to the computer.

vWarning Temperature

This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the tem
perature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut off
power to the computer.

vCPU VCore/VDDR/ +3.3V/ +12V/ +5.0V

The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system.

vCPU/System Temperature

The CPU/System temperature will be automatically detected by the system.

vCPU/System Fan Speed

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

vSmart Fan Control

This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function. “PWM Mode” can
enable smart fan function.

vPWM Start Temp ( 0C )

This option is used to set beginning temperature. when temperature gets to
this value, Smart Fan starts to take effect.

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vStart PWM Value (0-127)

This option is used to set the beginning rotated speed for Smart Fan.

vPWM Full-On Temp ( 0C)

This option is used to set PWM full-on temperature.

vSlope PWM Value

This option is used to set the rotated speed level which Smart Fan varies with

variational temperature. When temperature increase one degree, rotated speed

raises the set level.

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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 single 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 single option, select the desired option and
press the <F7> key.

Set Supervisor/User Password

The access rights and permissions associated with the Supervisor password are
higher than those of a regular User password. The Supervisor password can be
used to start the system or modify the CMOS settings. The User password can
also start the system. While the User password can be used to view the current
CMOS settings, these settings cannot be modified using the User password.
When you select the Set Supervisor/User Password option, the following message
will appear in the center of the screen, which will help you to set the password:

Enter Password:

Enter your password, not exceeding 8 characters, then press <Enter>. The
password you enter will replace any previous password. When prompted, key in
the new password and press <Enter>.

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If you do not want to set a password, just press <Enter> when prompted to enter
a password, and in the screen the following message will appear. If no password
is keyed in, any user can enter the system and view/modify the CMOS settings.

Password Disabled!!!

Press any key to continue …

Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features”, if you select “System” from the
Security Option, you will be prompted to enter a password once the system is
started or whenever you want to enter the CMOS setting program. If the incorrect
password is entered, you will not be permitted to continue.
Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features”, if you select “Setup” from the 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:

v Utility CD content
v Installing Drivers

v Installing Utilities

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Utility CD Content

This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simply
insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically displays the
main menu screen.

1. Install Driver

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

A.Intel Chipset Driver B.Realtek HDA Audio Driver
C.Realtek LAN Driver D.Intel VGA Driver
E.Intel RAID Driver

2. Utility

Use this option to install additional software programs.

A.FOX ONE B.Fox LiveUpdate
C.Microsoft DirectX 9.0 D.Adobe Acrobat Reader
E.Norton Security F.Creat RAID Driver Floppy

G.Intel RAID Utility

3.Link to Website

Click static Foxconn Logo to visit our homepage.

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Installing Divers

There are two ways to install drivers, manual or automatic. Click the drivers that
you want to install and begin the setup steps manually. Or you just click “One
Click Setup” button to install the drivers automatically after installing Intel Chipset
Driver.

Install manually

Install auto­matically

Installing Utilities

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

Click here

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Chapter

5

5

This chapter will introduce how to use attached software.

This chapter provides the following information:

v FOX ONE
v Fox LiveUpdate

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FOX ONE

FOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows
users to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequency and fan
speed at any time.

With FOX ONE, you can

-Modify system performance settings, such as bus speeds, CPU voltages,
fan speed, and other system performance options that are supported by the
BIOS

-Monitor hardware temperature, voltage, frequency and fan speed

Supported Operating Systems:

-Windows 2000

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

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

Using FOX ONE:

1. Main Page

Show CPU
Information

Toolbar

Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan

speed/Temperature value

Alert Lamp

Switch
Button

Exit
Minimum
Configuration
Homepage

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Toolbar

Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.

Alert Lamp

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

Switch Button

Click this button, it will shorten to below figure. It helps you to minitor your system
healthy status at any time.

Click here to return to
previous status

Exit

Click this button to exit the program.

Minimum

Click this button to minimize the window.

Configuration

Click this button to configurate the parameters for the program. It determines
which items will be shown in shorten mode.

Homepage

Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website.

2. CPU Page - CPU Control

This page lets you select and run the FOX ONE developed benchmarks to
determine the current performance level of the system. You can also adjust by
manual. Only this page is set to Manual Adjustment, the Freq., Vlotage, and Fan
pages can be adjusted by manual.

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Go to CPU page

Close this page

Ajust by manual

Reset the

changes

Select the different

benchmarks

Apply the
changes

3. Freq. Page - Frequency Control

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

Go to Freq. page

Close this page

Select the option
you want to set

Adjust by manual

Reset the changes

Apply the changes

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4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp.

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

Show current CPU

Go to Adjust page

temperature value

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

Show current high
limit value of CPU
temperature

Set high limit by

dragging the lever

4.2 Limit Setting - Sys Temp.

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

Show current system
temperature value

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

Show current high
limit value of system
temperature

Set high limit by

dragging the lever

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4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan

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

Show current CPU

fan rpm value

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

Show current low limit
rpm value of CPU fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

4.4 Limit Setting - Sys Fan

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

Show current system

fan rpm value

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

Show current low limit
rpm value of system fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

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4.5 Limit Setting - Chassis Fan

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

Show current Chassis

fan rpm value

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

Show current low limit
rpm value of chassis fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

5. Fan Page - Fan Control

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

Go to Fan page

Enable or disable
smart fan function

Set fan speed by
dragging the lever

Reset the changes

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Fox LiveUpdate

Fox LiveUpdate is a useful utility for backuping and updating the system BIOS,
drivers and utilities by local or online.

Supported Operating Systems:

-Windows 2000

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

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

Using Fox LiveUpdate:

1.1 Local Update - BIOS Info.

This page lets you know your system BIOS information.

Toolbar

Link to website

Minimum

Exit

Show current

BIOS information

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1.2 Local Update - Backup

This page lets you backup your system BIOS. Click “Backup”, then give a name.
Click “Save” to finish the backup operation.

Key in a BIOS name

Click here

1.3 Local Update - Update

This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. After click “Update”,
there will show warning message, please read it carefully. If you still want to
continue, click “Yes”. Then load a local BIOS file and follow the wizard to finish the
operation.

Note:

Fox LiveUpdate will auto backup BIOS before update because we
have enabled this function in Configure option.

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2.1 Online Update - Update BIOS

This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will
search the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update
operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new BIOS
from Internet

Select BIOS to update

Browse detail
information

Update BIOS

Close the window

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2.2 Online Update - Update Driver

This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will
search the new drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update
operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new drivers
from Internet

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Select the drivers to update

Browse detail
information

Install the selected
drivers

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2.3 Online Update - Update Utility

This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new
utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new utilities
from Internet

2.4 Online Update - Update All

This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will
search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish
the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search all new
BIOS/drivers/utilities
from Internet

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3.1 Configure - option

This page lets you set auto search options. After your setting, the utility will start
searching and related information will show on the task bar.

Click here

Set auto
search options

Select search
which kind of
versions

Apply the changes Reset to default value

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Note:

When enable auto search function, Fox LiveUpdate will appear search­ing result on task-bar. Double click the icon, you can see the detail
information.

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3.2 Configure - System

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

Click here

Set the location of
download files or
auto backup BIOS

Select different skin
of the software

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

Apply the changes

Reset to default value

4. About & Help

This page shows some information about Fox LiveUpdate.

Click here

Show information
about Fox
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