Foxconn 945P7MD, 945G7MD 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

945P7MD/945G7MD

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: 945P7MD/945G7MD

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........................................................................................17

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

Chapter

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

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

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

Fox Central Control Unit............................................................................25

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

Advanced Chipset Features.....................................................................31

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

Security Chip Configuration...........................................................................40

Power Management Setup........................................................................41

PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................................45

PC Health Status.......................................................................................46

Load Optimized Defaults...........................................................................48

Set Supervisor/User Password................................................................48

Save & Exit Setup.....................................................................................49

Exit Without Saving...................................................................................49

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2

3

Product Introduction

Installation Instructions

BIOS Description

Table of Contents

Chapter

Utility CD content......................................................................................51

Installing Drivers.......................................................................................52

Installing Utilities.......................................................................................52

Chapter

FOX ONE .................................................................................................54

Fox LiveUpdate.....................................................................................60

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4

5 Directions for Bundled Software

Driver CD Introduction

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 945P7MD/945G7MD.
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 945P7MD/945G7MD 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/945G + ICH7/ICH7R chipset, providing
users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibil­ity-performance 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 9.6 inch

Microprocessor

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

package

· Supports FSB at 1066 MHz /800 MHz /533 MHz

· Supports Hyper-Threading Technology

Chipset

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

System Memory

· Four 240-pin DIMM slots

· Supports Dual-Channel DDR2 667/533/400

· Supports up to 4GB DDR2 memory

TM

2 Duo,Core

TM

2 Extreme Edition, Pentium® 4 Extreme

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 (only for ICH7R)

· Supports up to four Serial ATA II devices

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

· LAN interface built-in onboard

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

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

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Onboard 1394 (-E ) (optional)

· Support hot plug

·With rate of transmission at 400 Mbps

·Connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most

Onboard Audio (-6) (optional)

· AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant

· Supports S/PDIF output

· Supports 6-channel audio

Onboard Audio (-8) (optional)

· Supports Intel® High Definition Audio

· Supports S/PDIF output

· Supports Jack-Sensing function

· Supports 8-channel audio

PCI Express x16 Support

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

· Low power consumption and power management features

Onboard Graphics (supported on 945G only)

· Supports integrated VGA display function

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

27

272829

26

25

24

1
2

3
4

5

6
7

8

10

1211

1.AUX_IN Connector (optional)

2.Front Audio Connector

3.S/PDIF OUT Connector

4.Speaker Connector (optional)

5.IDE Connectors

6.SPI Connector (optional)

7.Front USB Connectors

8.Front Panel Connector

9.SATA II Connectors

10.BIOS TBL Enable Jumper (optional)

11.TPM Connector (optional)

12.Clear CMOS Jumper

13.Chassis Intruder Connector

14.Floppy Connector

15.24-Pin ATX Power Connector

23

22

16. IrDA Connector

17.DDR2 DIMM Slots

18.COM2 Connector

19.CPU_FAN Connector

20.South Bridge:ICH7/ICH7R Chipset

21.CPU Socket

22.12V ATX Power Connector

23.North Bridge: 945P/945G Chipset

24.SYS_FAN Connector

25.PCI Express x16 Grahpics Slot

26.PCI Express x1 Slot

27.1394 Connector

28.PCI Slots

29.CD_IN Connector

21

149 13

15

22

20

19

18
17
16

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:

For -6 model (optional)

PS/2 Mouse

1

Port
PS/2 Keyboard

2

Port

33

10

VGA Port
(optional)

Parallel Port
(Printer Port)

3

4 6

S/PDIF Coaxial

Out Port

9

1394 Port
(optional)

5

ESATA 1 Port

For -8 model (optional)

7

Line-in jack,Line-outjack,Microphone jack (For -6 model)

LAN Port

8

(optional)

USB2.0 Ports

Line-in
(Rear)

Line-out
(Front)

Microphone
(CEN/LFE)

Line-out

Line-in

Surrr out

CEN/LFE

Side Surr out

Microphone

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.

7

11

11

Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, LEF/CEN, Side Jacks(For -8 model)
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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Chapter 1 Product Introduction

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

6

CPU

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

This motherboard supports single processor including Intel® Core

TM

2 Duo,Core

TM

2 Extreme Edition, Pentium® 4 Extreme Edition, Pentium® D, Pentium® 4, Celeron
D processors in an LGA775 package with Front Side Bus (FSB) of 1066/800/533
MHz.

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 four 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

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

Power Supply

This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging any
devices, make sure that they have been installed properly prior to connecting
the power supply.

24-pin ATX power connector: PWR2

PWR2 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: PWR1

The 8-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to
PWR1 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

1

4

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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 Connectors: PIDE & SIDE

The PIDE connector supports Ultra ATA 100/66/33 IDE hard disk drives. The
SIDE connector supports Ultra ATA 133/100/66 IDE hard disk drives. 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.

Audio Connectors: CD_IN, AUX_IN (optional)

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

1

AUX_IN

AUX_L

GND

AUX_R

1

CD_IN

CD_R

GND

CD_L

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.

CONTROL

POWER

SENSE

SYS_FAN

GND

1

GROUND

1

POWERCONTROL

CPU_FAN

SENSE

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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.

TPM Connector: TPM (optional)

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

CK_33M_TPM

GND

Empty

2

1

L_FRAMEJ

ICH_P_PCIRSTJ

NC

L_AD2

L_AD3

L_AD1

GNDNCSERIRQ NC

L_AD0 NC

3D3V_SYS

TPM

NC

GND

20

19

LPCPDJ

GND

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Audio Connector: F_AUDIO
For -6 model (optional)

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

For -8 model (optional)

The audio interface provides two kinds of audio output choices:the Front Audio,
the Rear Audio.Their priority is the same.Front Audio supports re-tasking
function.

PORT1_L

PORT1_R

PORT2_R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2_L

1

F_AUDIO

AUD_GND
PRESENCE_J

SENSE1_RETURN
Empty

SENSE2_RETURN

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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

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.

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.

NC

GND

D+

D-

5V_DUAL

3D3V_SYS

SPI_HOLDJ

ICH_SPI_CLK

ICH_SPI_MOSI

F_USB 1/2

2

1

7 8

SPI

Empty

GND
D+

D-

5V_DUAL

1

ICH_SPI_CSJ
ICH_SPI_MISO

Key

GND

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Additional COM Connector: COM2

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.

DTR#

CTS#

Empty

DSR# SIN

2

1

GND RLSD RI#

SOUT

COM2

10

9

RTS#

1394 Connector: F_1394 (optional)

The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to ei­ther the front (provided that the front panel of your
chassis is equipped with the appropriate interface)
or real panel of the chassis.

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.

S/PDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT

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.

GND

+12V
TPB ­GND
TPA -

1

Empty

SPDIF_OUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

F_1394

IR

+5V

+5V

Empty

IRRX

GND

IRTX

910

Empty

+12V

TPB +

GND

TPA +

12

1

Speaker Connector: SPEAKER(optional)

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

16

1

SPEAKER

SPKJ
Empty

NC

SPKJ

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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.

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NORMAL
(Default)

CLEAR

1 3 2

1 3 2

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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

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description

Chapter

20

3

3

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 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 Security Chip Configuration

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

Chapter 3 BIOS Description

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, ALT+F to enter

AWDFLASH

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.

Security Chip Configuration
The Security Chip Configuration 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 0/1/2/3 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].

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 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]

vSuperBIOS-Protect

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

vCurrent CPU Frequency

This option is used to show current CPU Frequency.

vCurrent FSB Frequency

This option is used to show Current FSB Frequency.

vCurrent DRAM Frequency

This option is used to show Current DRAM Frequency.

vCPU Clock Ratio

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

vFox Intelligent Stepping

This option is used to select different overclocking items.

vRatio Free

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

vDRAM Configuration

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

vCPU Clock

This option is used to set CPU Clock.

vPCI Express Clock

This option is used to show PCI Express Clock.

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vFSB Voltage Regualtor

This option is used to adjust FSB Voltage.

vCPU Voltage Regulator

This option is used to adjust CPU Voltage.

vDRAM Voltage Regulator

This option is used to adjust DRAM Voltage.

vICH Voltage Regulator

This option is used to adjust ICH Voltage.

vSpread Spectrum

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

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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.

vPrecharge delay(tRAS)

This item allows you to set the precharge delay time.

vSystem Memory Frequency

This item allows you to set System Memory Frequency.

vPCI Express Clock

This item allows you to set PCI Express Clock value.

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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

v Delay Prior to Thermal

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.

vThermal Management

This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal.

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.

vC1E Function (optional)

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

vExecute Disable Bit (optional)

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

vVirtualization Technology

When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provi-

ded by vendor pool technology.

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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.

vOn-Chip Frame Buffer Size

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

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

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vDVMT Mode

This option is used to set the mode of DVMT.

vDVMT/FIXED Memory Size

This option is used to set the DVMT(Dynamic Video Memory)memory/fixed
Memory size for onboard VGA. DVMT ensures the most efficient use of
available system memory resources for maximum 2D/3D graphics perform­ ance.

vBoot Display

This option is used to set the boot display device.

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PCI Express Root Port Menu

vPCI Express Port 1/2

This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express port 2/3.

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 onboard SuperIO device.

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vUSB Device Setting

Press enter to set USB device setting.

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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

vOnboard Audio Controller

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

vJMB361 IDE Controller

This option is used to set JMB361 IDE Controller mode.

vLan 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

vKB Power On Password

This option is used to set the Keyboard power on password.

vHot Key Power On

The option is used to set the hot key combination that turns on the system.

vOnboard FDC Controller

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

vOnboard IrDA Port

This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request(IRQ) for
the IrDA 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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USB Device Setting Menu

vUSB 1.0 Controller

This option is used to set whether the USB 1.0 Controller is enabled. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vUSB 2.0 Controller

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

vUSB Operation Mode

This item is used to set the operation mode of USB.

vUSB Keyboard Function

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

vUSB Mouse Function

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

vUSB Storage Function

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

vUSB Mass Storage Device Boot Setting

This option is used to set the simulation mode when boots from USB device.

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Security Chip Configuration

Security Chip Configuration Menu

vSecurity Chip

This option is used to set whether the TPM chipset is enabled.

vClear Security Chip

This option is used to clear the information that TPM chipset has saved.

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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.

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vVideo Off Method

This option is used to define the video off method.”Blank Screen” mode means
that after the computer enters power saving mode,only the monitor will close,
however ,the vertical and horizontal scanning movement of the screen conti-

nues. When you select the “V/H SYNC+Blank ” mode the vertical and horiz-
ontal scanning movement of screen stops when the computer enters power
saving mode .“-DPMS” mode is a new screeen power management system,
and it needs to be supported by the monitor you are using.

vVideo Off In Suspend

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

vSuspend Type

This option is used to set sleep mode.

vMODEM Use IRQ

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

vSuspend Mode

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

vHDD Power Down

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

vSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN

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

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%.

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vPower Management Events

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

vReload Global Timer Events

Primary/Secondary IDE 0/1

When these items are enabled, the system will restart the power saving timeout
counters when any activity is detected on any of the drivers or devices on
the primary or secondary 0/1 IDE channel.

vFDD,COM,LPT Port

When this item is enable,the system will restart the power saving time-out
counters when any activity is detected on the floppy disk drive,serial ports,or

the parallel port.

vPCI PIRQ[A-D]#

When this item 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 On LAN

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

vUSB KB 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 support­ing PNP, you will need to select “Manual” and manually adjust interruption
resources in the event of hardware conflicts.However,since this motherboard
has no ISA slot,this option 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 accelera­tion card or MPEG audio card problems (e.g., colors not accurately displayed).
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vINT Pin 1-8 Assignment

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

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.

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(optional)
C.Realtek LAN Driver D.Intel VGA Driver(optional)
E.Intel RAID Driver(optional) F.JMB 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.Nonton Internet Security F.Creat RAID Driver Floppy

G.Intel RAID Utility(optional)

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 auto. Click the drivers that you
want to install and begin the setup steps by manual. Or you just click “One Click
Setup” button to install the drivers by auto after install Intel Chipset Driver.

Install by manual

Install by auto

Installing Utilities

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

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Chapter

5

5

This chapter will introduce how to use attached software.

This chapter provides the following information:

v FOX ONE
v Fox LiveUpdate

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FOX ONE

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

With FOX ONE, you can

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

-Monitor hardware temperature, voltage, frequency and fan speed

Supported Operating Systems:

-Windows 2000

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

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

Using FOX ONE:

1. Main Page

Show CPU
Information

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Toolbar

Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan

speed/Temperature value

Alert Lamp

Switch
Button

Exit
Minimum
Configuration
Homepage

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software

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

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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

Apply the changes

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Fox LiveUpdate

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

Supported Operating Systems:

-Windows 2000

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

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

Using Fox LiveUpdate:

1.1 Local Update - BIOS Info.

This page lets you know your system BIOS information.

Toolbar

Link to website

Minimum

Exit

Show current

BIOS information

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1.2 Local Update - Backup

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

Key in a BIOS name

Click here

1.3 Local Update - Update

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

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

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Select BIOS to update

Browse detail
information

Update BIOS

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2.2 Online Update - Update Driver

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

Click here

Current information

Search new drivers
from Internet

Select the drivers to update

Browse detail
information

Install the selected
drivers

Close the window

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2.3 Online Update - Update Utility

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

Click here

Current information

Search new utilities
from Internet

2.4 Online Update - Update All

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

Click here

Current information

Search all new
BIOS/drivers/utilities
from Internet

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3.1 Configure - option

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

Click here

Set auto
search options

Select search
which kind of
versions

Apply the changes Reset to default value

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.

Double click here

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3.2 Configure - System

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

Click here

Set the location of
download files or
auto backup BIOS

Select different skin
of the software

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

Apply the changes

Reset to default value

4. About & Help

This page shows some information about Fox LiveUpdate.

Click here

Show information
about Fox
LiveUpdate

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