Foxconn 945PL7AE-8KRS2HV User Manual

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HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD

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Motherboard

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undesired operation.

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Table of Contents

Chapter

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

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

Rear Panel Ports...................................................................................5

Chapter

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter

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

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

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

FOX Central Control Unit.....................................................................25

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

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

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

Power Management Setup.................................................................38

PnP/PCI Configurations......................................................................43

PC Health Status.................................................................................44

Load Fail-Safe Defaults.....................................................................46

Load Optimized Defaults..................................................................46

Set Supervisor/User Password.........................................................46

Save & Exit Setup.................................................................................47

Exit Without Saving..............................................................................47

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Product Introduction

1

2

Installation Instructions

2

3

3

BIOS Description

Table of Contents

Chapter

Utility CD content.................................................................................49

Installing drivers..................................................................................50

Installing utilities..................................................................................50

Chapter

FOX ONE ................................................................................................. 52

Fox LiveUpdate....................................................................................59

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4

5

5

Driver CD Introduction

Directions for Bundled Software

Attention:

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

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

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

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

memory module.

Attention:

We cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while

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

of your device.

Attention:

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

description in this manual is just for reference. We do not guarantee

that the content of this manual will remain consistent with the actual

BIOS version at any given time in the future.

Attention:

The pictures of objects used in this manual are just for your reference.

Please refer to the physical motherboard.

This manual is suitable for motherboard of 945PL7AE/

945P7AE. 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

-S with SATA

-2 with DDR2

-Rwith RAID

-Hcomply with RoHS directives

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

functions that the motherboard has.

For example:

The letters on the black mark of the PPID label mean that the

motherboard supports 6-Channel Audio (-6)(default), onboard

10/100M LAN (-L)(default), 1394 port (-E),SATA connectors

(-S).

Chapter

Thank you for buying Foxconn’s 945PL7AE/945P7AE 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® 945PL/945P + ICH7/ICH7R chipset, providing

users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibil-

ity-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

· ATX form factor of 11.6 inch x 8.6 inch

Microprocessor

· Supports Intel® Core

4 Extreme Edition, Pentium® 4, Celeron® D processors in an LGA775

package

· Supports FSB at 1066 MHz /800 MHz /533 MHz(1066 only for 945P7AE)

Chipset

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

System Memory

· Two 240-pin DIMM slots

· Supports Dual-Channel DDR2 667/533/400(667 only for 945P7AE)

· Supports up to 4GB DDR2 memory

USB 2.0 Ports

TM

2 Extreme Edition,Core

TM

2 Duo, Pentium® D,Pentium

· Supports hot plug

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

ing four ports)

· Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mbps transmission rate

®

Onboard Serial ATA II

· 300MBps data transfer rate

· Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (only for ICH7R)

·Four internal Serial ATA II connectors

Onboard LAN (-K)

· One LAN interface built-in onboard

· Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet

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Onboard Audio (-6)(optional)

· AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant

· Supports S/PDIF output

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

· Supports 6-channel audio(setting via software)

Onboard Audio (-8)(optional)

· Supports S/PDIF output

· Supports Jack-Sensing function

· Supports Intel® High Definition Audio

PCI Express x16

· 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

· Three PCI slots

· one PCI Express x16 Graphics slot

· two PCI Express x1 slots

3

Layout

8

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3 2

4

5

6

7

1

27

26

25

9

10

11

12

13

14

1. PCI Express x16 Slot

2. PCI Express x1 Slots

3. Speaker Connector

4. CD_IN Connector

5. AUX_IN Connector(optional)

6. Front Audio Connector

7. PCI Slots

8. SPIDF_OUT Connector

9. Front USB Connectors

10.Chassis Intruder Connector

11.FDD Connector

12.SPI Connector

13.Front Panel Connector

14.SATA II Connectors

16 17 18 19

15

24

23

22

21

20

15. FWH/LPC Connector

16. SYS_FAN Connector

17. BIOS WP Protect Jumper(optional)

18. Clear CMOS Jumper

19. IDE Connector: PIDE

20. 24-pin ATX Power Connector: PWR2

21. DDR2 DIMM Slots

22. CPU_Fan Connector

23. South Bridge: Intel®ICH7/ICH7R Chipset

24. North Bridge: Intel® 945P/PL Chipset

25. LGA 775 CPU Socket

26. IrDA Header

27. 8-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PWR1

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:

Serial Port

3

3

(COM1)

Parallel Port

4

(Print Port)

coaxial SPDIF

5

out Port

7

6

USB2.0 Port

LAN Port(-K)

Line-in

(Rear)

Line-out

(Front)
Microphone
(CEN/LFE)

For -6 models

1

PS/2 Mouse

Port

PS/2 Keyboard

2

Port

For -8 models

Line-out

Line-in

Surrr out

CEN/LFE

Side Surr out

Microphone

8.Line-in jack,Line-outjack,Microphone jack (for -6models)

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.

8

9

9. Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, LEF/CEN, Side Jacks(for -8models)

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; con-

nect 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, in-

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

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

tion should be exercised during the installation of these

modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any

installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.

This chapter includes the following information:

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

Edition,Core

TM

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

TM

2 Extreme

Celeron® D processors in an LGA775 package with a Front Side Bus (FSB) of

533/800/1066 MHz(1066 for 945P7AE).

For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the

website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Installation of CPU

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

Load lever

Load plate

Protective cover

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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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

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://www.foxconnchannel.com

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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.

24-pin ATX Power Connector

RSVD

+5V

+5V

12

GND

24

+3.3V

+12V

+12V

+

5V_AUX

PWROK

GND

GND

GND

+5V

GND

GND

PS-ON

+5V

GND+5V

GND

-12V

+3.3V

+3.3V

+3.3V

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13

1

8-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector: PWR1

The 8-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to

PWR1 and provides power to the CPU.

Note:

We strongly recommend that you use 8-pin ATX

12V power supply. If you want to use 4-pin

power supply, connect the 4-pin power con-

nector as shown.

8-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector

12V

5

8

Connect a 4-pin

power plug here

5

8

1

GND

4

1

4

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Other Connectors

This motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE devices, Serial ATA

devices, USB devices, IR module, and others.

FDD Connector: FLOPPY

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

1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs.

IDE Connectors: PIDE

The PIDE connector supports Ultra ATA 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. If you install two hard disks, you must configure the

second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard

disk documentation for the jumper settings.

Front Panel Connector: FP1

This motherboard includes one connector for con-

necting the front panel switch and LED indicators.

HDD LED Connector (HDD-LED)
The connector connects to the case’s HDD indicator LED indicating the activity

status of hard disks.

PWRLED

+ -

1

+ -

PWRSW

RESET

FP1

Empty

NCHDD-LED

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.

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Audio Connector: F_AUDIO(for -6

models)

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 Au-

dio 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.

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MIC_IN

MIC_PWR

AUD_OUT-R

NA

AUD_OUT-L

1

F_AUDIO

MIC_GND

+5VA

AUD_RET-R

Empty

AUD_RET-L

Audio Connector: F_AUDIO(for -8

models)

The audio interface provides two kinds

of audio output choices:the Front Audio,

the Rear Audio.Their priority is the

same.Front Audio supports retasking

function.

Speaker Connector: SPEAKER

The speaker connector is used to con-

nect speaker of the chassis.

PORT1_L

PORT1_R

PORT2_R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2_L

1

F_AUDIO

1

SPKJ
Empty

SPKJ

SPEAKER

AUD_GND

PRESENCE_J

SENSE1_RETURN

Empty

SENSE2_RETURN

NC

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Audio Connectors: CD_IN,AUX_IN(optional)

CD_IN and AUX_IN are Sony standard CDaudioconnectors,they can be con-

nected to a CD-ROM drive through a CD audio cable.

1

AUX_L

GND

AUX_R

AUX_IN

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 en-

ters S3, S4 and S5 mode.

SENSEGROUND

1

CONTROL

POWER

CPU_FAN SYS_FAN

CONTROL

SENSE

POWER

1

GND

S/PDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT

The S/PDIF 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 S/PDIF cable should be aligned

+5V

Empty

SPDIF_OUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

1

to empty pin of S/PDIF out connector.

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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 trans-

fer 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

RX+

TX+

RX-TX-

SATA_1/2/3/4

1 INTRUDERJ 2 GND

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.

NC

GND

D+

D-

5V_DUAL

F_USB 1/2

Empty

GND

D+

D-

5V_DUAL

1

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IrDA Connector: IR

This header supports wireless trans-

mitting and receiving device. Before

using this function, configure the set-

tings of IR Mode from the “Integrated

Peripherals” section of the CMOS

Setup.

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

1

+5V

Empty
IRRX
GND
IRTX

IR

SPI Connector: SPI

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.

FWH/LPC Connector: FWH/LPC

This motherboard provides a LPC

connector, which is used to flash the

LPC BIOS.Connect one side of a cable

to the connector, then attach the BIOS

Flash Card to the other side of the cable.

3D3V_SYS

SPI_HOLDJ

ICH_SPI_CLK

ICH_SPI_MOSI

CK_33M_FWH

PLTRSTJ

L_AD[0…3]

L_AD[0…3]

L_AD[0…3]

L_AD[0…3]

L_FRAMEJ

2

1

7 8

SPI

1

2

14

FWH/LPC

ICH_SPI_CSJ

ICH_SPI_MISO

Key

GND

INITJ_3D3V

3D3V_SYS

LPC_ID0

NC

Key

GND

GND

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Expansion Slots

This motherboard includes three 32-bit master PCI slots,two PCI Express

x 1 slots,one PCI Express x 16 slot.

PCI Slots

The expansion cards can be installed in the three 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 Slots

This motherboard has two PCI Express x1 slots 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 slots that reserved for graphics or

video cards. The difference in bandwidth between the x16, x1 slots 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://www.foxconnchannel.com

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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 chang-

ing 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. 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

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.

1-2 Set pin1 and pin2 closed

2-3 Set pin2 and pin3 closed

Closed Set the pin closed

Open Set the pin opened

NORMAL

(Default)

1 3 2

CLEAR

1 3 2

CLR_CMOS

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Warning:

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

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

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BIOS Write Protect Jumper: WP_EN

To protect the system BIOS from viruses, this

motherboard is designed with a BIOS write-pro-

tection jumper (WP_EN). Link pins 1 and 2 on

WP_EN , the BIOS can be flashed, which means

the BIOS Lock is unlock.While link pin 2 and 3

on WP_EN, your system will be protected, and

will not be infected by virus such as CIH,but it

can not be flashed.

BIOS Lock

Lock

BIOS Lock

Unlock

WP_EN

1
2
3

1
2
3

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Chapter

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3

3

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the

BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param-

eters 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 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.

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 sys-

tem 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 0/1/2/3 Master/Slave

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

Floppy 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 diskette error; but

it will stop for all other errors.

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk

error, but it will stop for all other errors.

Memory

This is a Display-Only Category, showing the capacity of your installed

memory.

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FOX Central Control Unit

FOX Central Control Unit Menu

[SuperBIOS-Protect]

vSuperBIOS-Protect

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

[SuperSpeed]

vRatio Free

This option is used to limit CPU ratio to minimum if CPU supports, then

user can furthest overclock extrnal frequency to improve performance.

vDRAM Configuration

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

vCPU Clock

This option is used to set the CPU clock.

vPCI Bus Clock

This option is used to set the PCI bus clock.

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.The setting values are Dis

abled and Enabled.

vSpread Spectrum

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

Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. The setting values are

Disabled and Enabled.

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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.

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Advanced Chipset Features

Advanced Chipset Features Menu

vSystem/Video BIOS Cacheble

Select ”Enabled” to allow caching of the system/video BIOS which may im

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

error may result.

vMemory Hole At 15M-16M

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

is reserved for the ISA expansion card.

vPCI Express Root Port Func

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

vPCI Express Root Port Func

This option is used to set the value of PEG Force X1.

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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 1/2.

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.

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OnChip IDE Device Menu

vIDE HDD Block Mode

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

vIDE DMA transfer access

This option is used to set 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 inte-

grated 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 in

tegrated 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

vAzalia/AC97 Audio Select

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

v LAN Controller

This option is used to enable or disable onboard Marvell LAN .

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SuperIO Device Menu

vOnboard FDC Controller

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

vOnboard Serial/IrDA Port

This option is used to set the serial and IrDA ports.

vIrDA Duplex Mode

This option is used to set the mode of IrDA .

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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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.

vRun 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

continues.When you select the “V/H SYNC+Blank ” mode the vertical and

horizontal scanning movement of screen stops when the computer enters

power saving mode .“-DPMS” mode is a new 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-BTN

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 channels. The setting values are:Disabled and

Enabled.

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 be waked 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 item is used to set the system to be waked up by Mouse/Keyboard.

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vKB Power On Password

This item is used to set the password when KB power is using.

vHot Key Power ON

You can use the item to set the hot key combination that turns on the system

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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 intertupt request(IRQ) line assigned to a
device connected to the PCI interface on your system.

vPCI Express relative items

Maximum 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.The

setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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 warning temperature for the system. When the

temperature of CPU is higher than setting value, the motherboard will send

off warning information.

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

The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system.

vCPU/System Temperature

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

system.

vSystem Fan

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

vCPU Fan Speed

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

vSmart FAN Control

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

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vPWM Start Temp

This option is used to set PWM Start Temperature.

vStart/Slope PWM Value

These items are used to set Start/Slope PWM Value.

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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 Secu-

rity 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 use-

ful 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

945P7AE:

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

945PL7AE:

A.Intel Chipset Driver B.Realtek LAN Driver
C.Realtek Audio Driver

2. Utility

A.FOX ONE B.FOX LiveUpdate

C.Microsoft DirectX 9.0 D.Adobe Acrobat Reader

E.Norton Internet Security F.Creat RAID Driver Floppy

G.Intel RAID Utility(only for 945P7AE)

3. Click on dynamic Foxconn Logo to visit our homepage.

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Installing Drivers

There are two ways to install driver: manual and auto. Click the drivers that you

want to install and begin the setup steps by manual. Or you just chick “one click

Setup” button to install the drivers by auto after installing Intel Chipset Driver.

(below pictures are drivers of 945P7AE)

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

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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

Set high limit by

dragging the lever

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

Show current high
limit value of system
temperature

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4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan

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

Show current CPU

fan rpm value

Enable alert function

when the CPU fan rev

is lower than low limit

rpm value

Show current low limit

rpm value of CPU fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

4.4 Limit Setting - Sys Fan

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

Show current system

fan rpm value

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

Show current low limit
rpm value of system fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

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4.5 Limit Setting - Chassis Fan

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

Show current Chassis

fan rpm value

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

Show current low limit
rpm value of chassis fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control

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

by manual.

Go to Voltage page

Select the option
you want to set

Adjust by manual

Reset the changes Apply the changes

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6. Fan Page - Fan Control

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

Go to Fan page

Enable or disable
smart fan function

Set fan speed by
dragging the lever

Reset the changes

Apply the changes

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Fox LiveUpdate

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

drivers and utilities by local or online.

Supported Operating Systems:

-Windows 2000

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

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

Using Fox LiveUpdate:

1.1 Local Update - BIOS Info.

This page lets you know your system BIOS information.

Toolbar

Link to website

Minimum

Exit

Show current

BIOS information

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1.2 Local Update - Backup

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

Click “Save” to finish the backup operation.

Key in a BIOS name

Click here

1.3 Local Update - Update

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

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

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

operation.

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Note:

Fox LiveUpdate will auto backup BIOS before update because we

have enabled this function in Configure option.

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2.1 Online Update - Update BIOS

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

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

operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new BIOS
from Internet

Select BIOS to update

Browse detail
information

Update BIOS

Close the window

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2.2 Online Update - Update Driver

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

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

operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new drivers
from Internet

Select the drivers to update

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Browse detail
information

Install the selected
drivers

Close the window

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2.3 Online Update - Update Utility

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

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

Click here

Current information

Search new utilities
from Internet

2.4 Online Update - Update All

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

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

the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search all new

BIOS/drivers/utilities

from Internet

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3.1 Configure - option

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

searching and related information will show on the task bar.

Click here

Set auto
search options

Select search
which kind of
versions

Apply the changes Reset to default value

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

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

information.

Double click here

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3.2 Configure - System

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

the utility.

Click here

Set the location of
download files or
auto backup BIOS

Select different skin
of the software

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

Apply the changes

Reset to default value

4. About & Help

This page shows some information about Fox LiveUpdate.

Click here

Show information
about Fox LiveUpdate

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