Foxconn G31MG User Manual

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G31MG Series

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User’s 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 G31MG-S

is in conformity with

(reference to the specication under which conformity is declared in

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

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

disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment

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

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

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

Part 3: Limits

Section 2: Limits of voltage uctuations and icker in low

voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A

■ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity

characteristics limits and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2008

Printed Name : James Liang

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: FOXCONN

Model Name: G31MG-S

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: 714-738-8868

Facsimile: 714-738-8838

Equipment Classication: 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 : 2008

Installation Precautions

Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :

■ It is suggested to select high-quality, certied fans in order to avoid damage

to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the computer if the CPU fan is not properly installed.

■ We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your CPU/Memory is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capacity of your device.

■ If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or

S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard.

■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system, we

recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to get the best performance.

■ Before turning on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input

voltage setting has been congured to the local standard.

■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact

with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

■ If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to

the use of the product, please consult a certied computer technician.

■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current

that ows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it

comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment. Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.

■ Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug the power supply cord may result in serious damage to your system.

TAble of CoNTeNTS

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Product Specications ..............................................................................2

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

Back Panel Connectors ............................................................................5

Chapter 2 Hardware Install

Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............................................................8

Install the Memory ..................................................................................11

Install an Expansion Card ......................................................................13

Install other Internal Connectors ............................................................14

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

Chapter 3 bIoS Setup

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

Main Menu..............................................................................................20

System Information ................................................................................22

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

Advanced BIOS Features.......................................................................29

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

Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................33

Green System Mode ..............................................................................38

BIOS Security Features..........................................................................43

Load Optimized Defaults ........................................................................44

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

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

Chapter 4 CD Instruction

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

Install driver and utility ............................................................................47

FOX ONE

Main Page ........................................................................................49

CPU Control .....................................................................................54

Frequency Control ............................................................................56

Limit Setting......................................................................................57

Voltage Control .................................................................................58

Fan Control.......................................................................................60

FOX LiveUpdate

Local Update ....................................................................................61

Online Update ..................................................................................63

Congure .........................................................................................66

About & Help ....................................................................................68

FOX LOGO .............................................................................................69

FOX DMI ................................................................................................70

FOX Kara Player

Main Page ........................................................................................71

Options .............................................................................................72

Recording .........................................................................................72

FOX Energy Management

Create New Power Plan ...................................................................76

Delete Power Plan............................................................................77

Turbo Function .................................................................................78

Technical Support :

Website :

http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Support Website :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com

Worldwide online contact Support :

http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx

CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website :

http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx

Support

Thank you for buying Foxconn G31MG Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for break-through performance.

With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, G31MG-S enables you to unleash more power from your computer.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ Product Specications

■ Layout

■ Back Panel Connectors

1-1 Product Specications

CPU Support LGA775 socket Intel

CPU: Core™2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo / Pentium® Dual-Core / Celeron® Dual-core / Celeron® processors

Supports 45nm processors

Front Side Bus 1600(oc*)/1333/1066/800MHz FSB (oc*: overclocking) Chipset North Bridge : Intel® G31 Chipset South Bridge : Intel® ICH7

Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

Support up to 4GB of system memory Dual channel DDR2 800/667MHz architecture Audio Realtek 8-channel audio chip

High Denition Audio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support Jack-Sensing function LAN Realtek Gigabit LAN chip Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots

Onboard Serial ATA 4 x SATA connectors

300MB/s data transfer rate Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing ) USB Support hot plug

Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 2 onboard USB

headers supporting 4 extra ports)

Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s

Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector

4 x SATA connectors

2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices)

1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)

1 x System fan connector (4-pin)

1 x Front Panel connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x IrDA connector 1 x Chassis Intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x S/PDIF OUT connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x PWR_BU header

Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial Port 1 x Parallel Port

4 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x RJ-45 LAN port

1 x VGA port 8-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control

PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth

Low power consumption and power management features

PCI Express x16 Support 4GB/s (8GB/s concurrent) bandwidth

Low power consumption and power management features

Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)

Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4

(suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - off)

Support GPS (Green Power Saving) features Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI FOX Kara Player FOX Energy Management Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000 Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.2 inches (24.4cm x 20.8cm)

For our Green series motherboard, we provide a specic Green Power Supply. Using the

Green Power Supply to work with motherboard, it can achieve minimum 80% efciency

under any loading condition. Please consult sales ofce to order the Green power supply

when purchasing our motherboard.

1-2 layout

Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical

motherboard for detail.

1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector

2. SYS_FAN Header

3. S/PDIF OUT Connector

4. PCI Express x16 Slot

5. PCI Express x1 Slot

6. PCI Slots

7. Front Audio Connector

8. CD_IN Connector

9. Floppy Connector

10. Front USB Connectors

11. Clear CMOS Jumper

12. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header

13. TPM Connector

14. PWR_BU Header

15. Front Panel Connector

16. SATA Connectors

17. Speaker Connector

18. IDE Connector

19. 24-pin ATX Power Connector

20. IrDA Connector

21. DDR2 DIMM Slots

22. CPU_FAN Header

23. South Bridge: Intel® ICH7

24. North Bridge: Intel

G31 chipset

25. LGA 775 CPU Socket

1715

3546

1-3 back Panel Connectors

1. PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse.

2. PS/2 Keyboard Port

Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

3. Parallel Port

This connector provides printer port interface.

4. Serial Port

This is output of RS232 COM1 port.

5. VGA Port

To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.

6. USb Ports

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as an

USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

7. Audio Ports

For the denition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :

VGA Port

USB Ports

LAN Port

PS/2 Keyboard Port

PS/2 Mouse Port

6 7

Serial Port

Audio Ports

Parallel Port

Line Out

Microphone

Subwoofer

Rear Speaker

Side Speaker

Line In

Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In

Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Out Center/Subwoofer Out

Black - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Grey - - - Side Speaker Out

8. RJ-45 lAN Port

The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.

Active

LED

Link LED

LAN Type

Left: Active Right: Link

Status Description Status Description

1000M

Off No Link Off No Link

Green

Blinking

Data

Activity

Off 10Mb/s Connection

Green 100Mb/s Connection

Orange 1000Mb/s Connection

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

■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

■ Install the Memory

■ Install an Expansion Card

■ Install other Internal Connectors

■ Jumpers

Please visit this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for your motherboard :

http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx

2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

Install the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

LGA775 CPU Socket

Alignment Key Pin-1 corner of the CPU

Socket

LGA775 CPU

Notch Pin-1 triangle marking

of CPU

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU :

■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before

installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

■ Locate the Pin-1 of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)

■ Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

■ Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating

and damage of the CPU may occur.

■ Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not

recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications

since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to

set the frequency beyond the standard specications, please do so according to your

hardware specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements: (Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)

■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology

■ A chipset that supports HT Technology

■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology

■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :

1. Remove protective socket cover. 2. Release the CPU socket lever.

3. Lift the metal cover on the CPU socket.

5. When CPU is properly seated,

replace the metal cover and push the CPU socket lever back to its locked position.

4. Check pin one marking (triangle)

with the pin one corner of the CPU socket, align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys and gently put the CPU onto the socket.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

Install the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.)

1. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the surface of CPU.

2. Place the four bolts of the CPU cooler to the holes of the motherboard, push them straight down from the top, and the bolts will be fastened on the motherboard. That's it.

3. Check the solder side of the motherboard, the push pin should be

xed as depicted in the picture.

4. Attach t he 4-wire C PU cooler

connector to the CPU FAN header on the motherboard .

Release bolts of CPU cooler from motherboard :

1.Turning the push pin (bolt) along with the direction of arrow (counterclockwise).

2. Pull the push pin straight up.

3. Turning push pin clockwise to its default position.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

2-2 Install the Memory

Dual Channel Memory Conguration

This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.

Two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels :

Channel 0 : DIMM1 Channel 1 : DIMM2

The combinations of DIMM modules are :

DIMM1 DIMM2

Single Channel DS/SS Single Channel - DS/SS

Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS

(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)

It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be

used and please select dual channel rst to achieve optimum performance.

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory :

■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory

of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before

installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Installing a Memory

If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated

by a notch in the middle, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install

your memory modules into the sockets.

Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module onto the socket, then put

your ngers on top edge of the module, and push it down rmly and seat it vertically into the memory

socket.

Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.

112-Pin128-Pin

Notch

2-3 Install an expansion Card

follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.

2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover.

6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s).

7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Installing and Removing a PCI express x16 Graphics Card :

• Installing a Graphics Card:

Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot.

• Removing the Card:

Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

PCI

■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that

came with your expansion card.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before

installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PCI Express x1

PCI Express x16

2-4 Install other Internal Connectors

Power Connectors

This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all the devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply.

24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1

PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.

4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2

Connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.

We recommend you using a 24-pin power supply.

If you are using a 20-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX power connector according to the picture.

20-Pin Power

Pin No. 24

Pin # Denition

1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V

3 1

GND

+12V

4 2

PWR2

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V 2 3.3V 14 -12V 3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off) 5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND 7 GND 19 GND 8 Power Good 20 NC

9 +5V SB(Stand by +5V) 21 +5V 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 3.3V 24 GND

PWR1

Audio Connector : CD_IN

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

Audio Connector : f_AUDIo

The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It provides the Front Audio output choice.

USb Connectors : f_USb1/2

In addition to the four USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides two 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another four USB ports on the front panel.

floppy Disk Drive Connectors : floPPY

This motherboard includes a standard oppy disk drive

(FDD) connector, supporting 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB,

1.44MB, and 2.88MB FDDs.

Speaker Connector : SPeAKeR

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

IDe Connectors : PIDe

With the provided Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE ribbon cable, you can connect to any IDE type of hard disk and CD/DVD ROM/RW drive.

S/PDIf oUT Connector : SPDIf_oUT

The connector is used for S/PDIF output.

IrDA Connector : IR

This connector supports infrared wireless transmitting and receiving device.

PORT1_L PORT1_R

PORT2_L

SENSE_SEND

SENSE1_RETURN

PRESENCEJ

EMPTY SENSE2_RETURN

AUD_GND

109

F_AUDIO

PORT2_R

GND

VCC

D+

D-

D+

GND

D-

VCC

EMPTY

F_USB 1/2

CD_IN

CD_L GND CD_R

SPKJ

EMPTY

SPEAKER

SPKJ

1 2 3

4 5

+5V

EMPTY IRRX GND IRTX

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

EMPTY

SPDIF_OUT

GND

1 2 3

front Panel Connector : fP1

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

Hard Disk leD Connector (HDD-leD)

Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- sign.

Reset Switch (ReSeT-SW)

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 (PWR-leD)

Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the chassis. The Power LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is on. When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is blinking; When

the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off mode (S5), the LED is off. This 2-pin connector is directional

with +/- sign.

Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW)

Connect to the power button on the front panel of the chassis. Push this switch allows the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button.

Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4

The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which supporting this feature. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate.

Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header : INTR

The connector can be connected to a security switch on the chassis. The system can detect the chassis intrusion through the function of this connector. If eventually the chassis was closed, the system will send a message out.

fan Headers : CPU_fAN, SYS_fAN2,

There are two main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “Green System Mode” section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters

S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states.

SATA _1/2/3/4

GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+

GND

EMPTY

HDD-LED

RESET-SW

PWR-SW

PWR-LED

FP1

INTR

GND

INTRUDERJ

CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN2

GND POWER SENSE CONTROL

TPM Connector : TPM

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

PWR_bU Header : PWR_bU

This Green Power Saving header can be connected to a special Green Power Supply to dramatically reduce the power consumption in standby mode. Our Green series motherboards are supporting this feature. When you connect the Green Power Supply to this mother-

board, and set the "Green Mode/Normal Mode" switch on the Green Power Supply to "Green Mode" position, the “System Mode” in BIOS will be changed to [Green System] automatically.

LCLK

LFRAMEn

LRESETn

LAD3

VDD

LAD0

NC_2

NC_1

GND

LPCPDn

GND EMPTY

LAD2

NC_3

LAD1 GND

NC_4

SERIRQ CLKRUNin

NC_5

1 2

19 20

TPM

1 2

POWER

BUTTON

POWER SUPPLY DETECTION

PWR_BU

2-5 Jumpers

For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them. 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 setting.

Description of Jumpers

1. For any jumper on this motherboard, Pin 1 can be identied by the bold silkscreen next to it.

However, in this manual, Pin 1 is simply labeled as “1”.

2. The following table explains different types of the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short them. The shorting can also be done by touching two pins by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. It can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem.

Clear CMoS Jumper: ClR_CMoS

The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to

factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modied.

The steps to clear CMOS data are :

1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

2. Remove jumper cap from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to short them. This will clear CMOS data.

3. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed.

4. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it on.

5. Go to BIOS Setup to congure new system as described in next chapter.

Jumper Diagram Denition Description

1-2 Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed 2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed

Clear

1 2 3

Normal (Default)

1 2 3

CLR_CMOS

■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.

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

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 Power On Self Test (POST) process.

2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.

This chapter includes the following information :

■ Enter BIOS Setup

■ Main Menu

■ System Information

■ Fox Central Control Unit

■ Advanced BIOS Features

■ Advanced Chipset Features

■ Integrated Peripherals

■ Green System Mode

■ BIOS Security Features

■ Load Optimized Defaults

■ Save & Exit Setup

■ Exit Without Saving

Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this manual is for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in the future. Please visit our website for updated manual if it is available.

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 message "Press <Del> to enter Setup, <eSC> to boot menu" appears at the bottom of the screen, you can press <Del> key to enter SETUP.

Main Menu

The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices.

Use the arrow keys to select a specic item and press <Enter> to go to the submenu.

Each item in the main menu is explained below:

► System Information

It displays the basic system conguration, such as BIOS version, system date and time. They all can be seen or set up through this menu.

► Fox Central Control Unit

Some special proprietary features (such as overclocking) can be set up through this menu.

► 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. There are IDE devices, Super I/O devices such as Serial I/O and other USB devices... etc.

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► System Information

► Green System Mode

► Fox Central Control Unit ► BIOS Security Features

► Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults

► Advanced Chipset Features Save & Exit Setup

► Integrated Peripherals Exit Without Saving

Esc : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item

F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

► System Information

We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage which resulted from the change you made.

► Green System Mode

All the items related with Green function features and PC health status can be set up through this menu.

► BIOS Security Features

The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your computer. If you set a password, the system will ask you to key in correct password before boot or access to Setup.

► Load Optimized Defaults

The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However, it may offer better performance in some ways (such as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may cause problem if you have more memory or I/O cards installed. It means, if your system loading is heavy, set to optimal default may sometimes come out an unstable system. What

you need now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to nd out the best setting

for your current system.

► Save & Exit Setup

Save setting values to CMOS and exit.

► Exit Without Saving

Do not change anything and exit the setup.

When we talk about <+> and <-> keys in this manual, they are the single-keypad keys of the numeric keypad which is located at the right hand side of your desktop keyboard. They are not the combination keys made by pressing and holding down

<Shift> key rst, then press <+ => or <-_> key the next.

System Information

This submenu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, IDE channel and so on. Use the arrow up/down keys to select an item, then use the <+> or <-> keys to change the setting.

► Date - <weekday><month><date> <year> format

Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., automatically displayed by BIOS (Read Only). Month—month from 1 to 12. Date—date from 1st to 31st. Year—year, set up by users.

Use <Enter>, <Tab> keys to select a eld. Use <+>, <->, <PageUp> or <PageDown> to select

a value.

► Time - <hour> : <minute> : <second> format

This item allows you to congure the desired time. Use <Enter>, <Tab> to move forward and

select a eld. Directly input a value or use <PageUp>, <PageDown>, <+> or <-> to select a

value.

► IDE Channel 0/1/2/3 Master/Slave

These categories identify the hard disks connected to the PATA and SATA ports in the system. The display of each channel will be different if the setting of SATA Controller (in OnChip IDE Device menu) is set to [Combined Mode], [Enhanced Mode] or [SATA Only] mode.

In each channel’s display, you can press [Enter] to go to its submenu. You can further cong-

ure specic drive settings. [None] and [Auto] settings allow you to enable or disable this drive.

[None] means no HDD is installed or set, and [Auto] means the system can auto-detect the hard disk when booting up. In Access Mode setting, selections of [CHS], [LBA], [Large] and [Auto] can help you to select hard drive for legacy compatibility.

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System Information

Date (mm:dd:yy) Mon, Apr 11 2008 Item Help

Time (hh:mm:ss)

11 : 59 : 49

Menu Level ►

► IDE Channel 0 Master

[ ]

► IDE Channel 0 Slave

[None] Press [Enter] to enter

x IDE Channel 1 Master None

next page for detailed

x IDE Channel 1 Slave None hard drive settings

► IDE Channel 2 Master

[ None]

► IDE Channel 2 Slave

[ None]

► IDE Channel 3 Master

[ None]

► IDE Channel 3 Slave

[ None]

Drive A

[1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Halt On

[All , But Keyboard]

Model Name : G31MG-S BIOS Version : B02

Memory :

2048MB

MAC Address 00-01-6C-20-F4-90

Genuine Intel[R] Core

CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz

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Maxtor 6Y080L0

Award (Phoenix) BIOS is supporting 3 HDD modes : CHS, LBA and Large.

Note: Set to [Auto] , the system can detect the hard disk and select the HDD mode

automatically. Suggest you select this option.

► Drive A

This option allows you to select which kind of the Floppy Disk Drive is installed in your system.

It can be [360KB, 5.25 in], [1.2MB, 5.25 in], [720KB, 3.5 in], [1.44MB, 3.5 in] and [2.88 MB, 3.5

in].

► Halt On

This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during powering up.

► Model Name

This item shows the model name.

► BIOS Version

This item shows the BIOS version.

► Memory

This item shows the information of the system memory, determined by POST(Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

► MAC Address

This item shows the onboard LAN MAC address.

► CPU Name

This item shows the CPU name installed in you system.

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.

CHS For HDD <528MB

LBA For HDD >528MB & Supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing)

Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA

fox Central Control Unit

► Smart BIOS/Fox Intelligent Stepping/ Voltage Options/ CPU Conguration/ DRAM Conguration

Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.

► Super BIOS Protect

To protect the system BIOS from virus attack, there is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Super BIOS Protect function protects your BIOS from being affected by viruses, e.g. CIH.

► Auto Detect PCI CLK

This option is used to auto detect PCI slot. When enabled, the system will turn off clock of the empty PCI slot to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).

Smart bIoS

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Fox Central Control Unit

► Smart BIOS

[ Press Enter] Item Help

► Fox Intelligent Stepping

[ Press Enter]

► Voltage Options [ Press Enter] Menu Level ►

► CPU Conguration

[ Press Enter]

► DRAM Conguration

[ Press Enter] Super BIOS Protect [ Disabled] Auto Detect PCI CLK [ Enabled]

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Press Enter

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Smart BIOS Smart Power LED [Enabled] Item Help

Smart Boot Menu

[Disabled]

Current CPU Speed 1866MHz Menu Level ►

Current FSB Speed 1066MHz Current CPU Multiplier 7

Smart Debug LED

Current DRAM Speed 800MHz

Function within Power

LED

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Enabled

► Smart Power LED

Smart Power LED is a feature built on your motherboard to indicate different states during Power On System Test (POST). The LED is located at the front panel, and it displays POST state by different long-short blinking intervals. You can always leave this state enabled.

► Smart Boot Menu

When PC starts, if [Enabled] is selected, a Boot Menu will be automatically displayed to inform

you to select a boot device. If no device is selected, the rst device will be used. If [Disabled] is

selected, then PC will ask you to press [Esc] key to get into Boot Menu. This setting simplies

multiple boot devices user from pressing [Esc] key to enter boot menu.

► Current CPU Speed

This item displays the current CPU speed.

► Current FSB Speed

This item displays the current Front Side Bus speed.

► Current CPU Multiplier

This item displays the current CPU Ratio.

► Current DRAM Speed

This item displays the current DRAM speed.

fox Intelligent Stepping

► FSB 1600 CPU Support ( Appears only if CPU supports FSB 1600)

This item will show and provide more options if your CPU is supporting FSB1600. If it is enabled, then FSB is set to 1600MHz and you can not overclock further. If it is disabled, then you

System Status Power LED Status Stop Blinking Condition Normal Always On Always On No Memory Continue blinking On (1sec.), Off (1sec.) Reboot & Memory OK No Display Continue blinking On (2sec.), Off (2sec.) Reboot & Display OK

Post Error Message

Quick blinking twice (1/3sec. On, 1/3sec. Off), one long On (1sec.), continuously.

Enter Setup or Skip

No CPU Fan Continue blinking On (1/2sec.), Off (1/2sec.) Reboot & Fan OK

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Fox Intelligent Stepping FSB 1600 CPU Support

[Disabled] Item Help

Fox Intelligent Stepping

[Default]

CPU Clock 266MHz Menu Level ►

PCI Express Clock 100MHz

Spread Spectrum Enabled

CPU Multiplier Adjust [12 X]

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Disabled

can use other items in this menu to congure your system.

► Fox Intelligent Stepping (FIS)

You can select different overclock option by this item. The available setting values are : [Default], [Manual], [Step1], [Step2] and [Step 3]. [Default] - System will automatically adjust its CPU clock based on the current loading in run-

ning O/S and application programs.

[Step 1] - CPU is overclocked by a BIOS preset value. Each CPU with different speed has its

own set of preset value.

[Step 2] - Same denition as [Step 1].

[Step 3] - Same denition as [Step 1].

[Manual] - It means you can manually select a CPU clock to run your system. Any selected

setting must be saved and exit BIOS to activate it. More detailed descriptions of FIS

feature can be found in FOX ONE utility of Chapter 4.

The following 3 settings are valid only when the Fox Intelligent Stepping is set to [Manual].

► CPU Clock

This option is used to adjust the CPU clock.

► PCI Express Clock

This option is used to adjust the speed of PCI Express slot. It may enhance the graphics card speed.

► Spread Spectrum

If you enabled this function, it can signicantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)

generated by the system, so to comply with FCC regulation. But if overclocking is activated, you had better disable it.

► CPU Multiplier Adjust

This option is used to adjust the CPU Clock Ratio. Multiply CPU clock with this ratio, you can get the CPU speed. Increase this ratio may overclock your CPU. This option will be displayed only if your CPU is supporting this feature.

Voltage options

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Voltage Options CPU Voltage [Default] Item Help

DRAM Voltage

[Default]

Menu Level ►

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Default

► CPU Voltage

This option is used to change the CPU voltage.

► DRAM Voltage

This option is used to change the memory voltage.

CPU Configuration

► Limit CPUID MaxVal

This item is used to enable or disable CPUID maximum value limit conguration. Set Limit

CPUID MaxVal to 3, it should be [Disabled] for WinXP.

► Execute Disable Bit

This item is used to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature. Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer

overow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.

Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit-enabled systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus-related repairs. By combining Execute Disable Bit with anti-virus,

rewall, spyware removal, e-mail ltering software, and other network security measures, IT

managers can free IT resources for other initiatives.

► Virtualization Technology (Appears only when CPU supports)

Virtualization (i.e. Intel® Vanderpool Technology) allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions or “containers.” One physical compute system can function as multiple “virtual” systems. Vanderpool Technology can help improve future virtualization solutions. This item will be displayed only when the CPU is supporting this feature and the setting is used to enable/disable it.

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CPU Conguration

Limit CPUID MaxVal

[Disabled] Item Help

Execute Disable Bit

[Enabled] Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Menu Level ►

Set Limit CPUID Maxval

to 3, it should be “Djisabled“ for WinXp

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Disabled

DRAM Configuration

► DRAM Timing Selectable

This item is used to enable/disable provision of DRAM timing by SPD device. The Serial Presence Detect (SPD) device is a small EEPROM chip, mounted on a DDR2 memory module. It contains important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode and various other parameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can better access the memory

device. Select [Manual], then you can congure the DRAM timing manually.

The following 5 settings are valid only when the DRAM Timing Selectable is set to [Manual].

► CAS Latency Time

This item controls the CAS latency. The CAS Latency is the number of clock cycles that elapse from the time the request for data is sent to the actual memory location until the data is transmitted from the module.

► DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

This item allows you to select a delay time (in clock cycles) between the CAS and RAS strobe signals.

► DRAM RAS# Precharge

This item allows you to select the DRAM RAS precharge time (in clock cycles).

► Precharge Delay

This item allows you to set the precharge delay time (in clock cycles).

► System Memory Speed

This item is used to manually select a DRAM speed. The options are [Auto], [533MHz], [667MHz]

and [800MHz].

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DRAM Conguration

DRAM Timing Selectable [By SPD] Item Help

x CAS Latency Time Auto x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay Auto

Menu Level ►

x DRAM RAS# Precharge Auto x Precharge Delay Auto x System Memory Speed Auto

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By SPD

Advanced bIoS features

► Removable Device Priority

This option is used to select the priority for removable device.

► Hard Disk Boot Priority

This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After pressing <Enter>, you can select the HDD using the Up/Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <PageUp>/ <PageDown>; you can exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.

► Hyper-Threading Technology

This option is used to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading technology. Enable this feature will always turn on APIC Mode. This option will be displayed only if your CPU is supporting this feature.

► CPU L1 & L2 Cache

Enable/Disable CPU cache setting. L1, L2 cache are small, fast memory caches that are built into a CPU and help speed access to important and frequently-used data. L1 cache is typically smaller and faster than L2 cache. L1 cache is an abbreviation of Level 1 cache.

► First/Second/Third Boot Device

These three options allow you to select the priority of boot sequence from different devices.

► Boot Other Device

With this function set to enable, the system will boot from some other devices provided that the

rst/second/third boot devices failed. The options are: Disabled and Enabled.

► Boot Up Floppy Seek

This item controls whether the BIOS will be checking for a floppy drive while booting up. If it cannot detect one (either due to improper configuration or physical unavailability), it will appear an error message. Disabling this function, then POST will not detect the floppy.

► Boot Up NumLock Status

This item denes if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. The

available settings are: On (default) and Off.

► Security Option

When it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen; When it

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Advanced BIOS Features

► Removable Device Priority [Press Enter] Item Help

► Hard Disk Boot Priority

[Press Enter]

Hyper-Threading Tecnology

[Enabled] Menu Level ►

CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled]

Select Removable Boot

First Boot Device [Hard Disk]

Device Priorty

Second Boot Device

[CDROM]

Third Boot Device

[Removable]

Boot Other Device

[Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]

Boot Up NumLock Status

[On]

Security Option

[Setup]

x APIC Mode Enabled Delay For HDD (Seconds)

[ 2]

Full Screen Logo Show

[Enabled]

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

► APIC Mode (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller)

This item is used to enable or disable APIC function.

APIC interrupt subsystems can have as many IRQs as are required in a specic machine.

APICs are benecial for the following reasons :

• APICs can contribute to resolving resource conicts in the PC platform.

• Windows operating systems have been designed with APICs in mind.

• APICs are necessary for enabling new features in the PCI specication.

►Delay For HDD (Seconds)

This item allows you to select the delay for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices while booting. Time

out value: 0~15s.

► Full Screen Logo Show

This item allows you to enable or disable full screen logo show.

Advanced Chipset features

► System 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.

► Video BIOS Cacheable

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

** VGA Setting **

► PEG/Onchip VGA Control

This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express graphics card or onboard VGA.

► On-Chip Frame Buffer Size

This pre-allocated memory selection is supplied for legacy VGA and SVGA graphics support and compatibility. Upon boot, the system BIOS will pre-allocate the amount selected (8MB) from the top of the main system memory, which will be dedicated for VGA/SVGA graphics. The VGA graphics memory is needed for applications run from a Microsoft MS-DOS or legacy operating system, where there is no Intel Graphics Driver loaded.

► DVMT Mode

Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) dynamically allocates system memory for use

as video memory to ensure the most efcient use of available resources for maximum 2D/3D

graphics performance. The amount of video memory allocated depends upon the amount requested by the operating system. When the memory is no longer required, it is returned to the operating system for use by other applications or system functions. DVMT allocates memory based on system needs. This BIOS option allows you to adjust the amount of memory available for DVMT.

Fixed is a memory allocation method addition to the Unied Memory Architecture (UMA) concept,

wherein a static amount of page-locked graphics memory is allocated during driver initialization.

This xed amount of memory will provide the user with a guaranteed graphics memory at all

times, and will no longer be available to the OS. DVMT is an enhancement of the UMA concept, where in the graphics driver allocates memory

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Advanced Chipset Features

System BIOS Cacheable

[Enabled] Item Help

Video BIOS Cacheable

[Disabled]

Menu Level ► ** VGA Setting ** PEG/Onchip VGA Control

[Auto]

On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 8MB DVMT Mode

[DVMT]

DVMT/FIXED Memory Size

[128MB] Init Display First [PCI Slot]

** PCI Express Relative Items **

PCI Express x1 Port [Auto] PCI-E Compliancy Mode

[v1.0a]

Maximum Payload Size

[128]

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Enabled

as needed for running graphics applications. If a user is not performing any graphics-intensive operations, most of the DVMT memory can be utilized by the OS for other uses. We recommend using DVMT setting for better overall system performance.

► DVMT/FIXED Memory Size

Select graphics memory size for Fixed or DVMT usage.

► Init Display First

Select PCI-Express graphics card as the default rst display device.

This option is used to select the source of primary display device. It can be onboard display or PCI-Express graphics card. Select Auto then if no PCI-E graphics card is installed, onboard VGA will be used.

**PCI express Relative Items**

► PCI Express x1 Port

This item is used to enable/disable PCI Express x1 port, or let it be auto-detected.

► PCI-E Compliancy Mode

This item is used to set the PCI-E compliancy mode. Setting options: [v1.0a]; [v1.0].

► Maximum Payload Size

This item is used to set maximum Transaction Layer Packets (TLP) payload size for PCI Express devices. The unit is byte.

Integrated Peripherals

► OnChip IDE Devices / OnBoard Devices / SuperIO Devices / USB Devices Setting

Press <Enter> to go to relative submenu.

onChip IDe Devices

► IDE HDD Block Mode

If your IDE hard drive supports block mode, select [Enabled] for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/write per sector.

► IDE DMA Transfer Access

[Disabled] : to disable DMA transfers for all IDE drives. They will revert to PIO mode transfers. [Enabled] : to enable DMA transfers for all IDE drives. The proper DMA mode will be detected at boot-up. If the drive does not support DMA transfers, then it will use PIO mode instead. Recommend leaving this BIOS feature at the default [Enabled] setting. You should only disable

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Integrated Peripherals

► OnChip IDE Devices [Press Enter] Item Help

► OnBoard Devices

[Press Enter]

► SuperIO Devices

[Press Enter] Menu Level ►

► USB Devices Setting

[Press Enter]

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Press Enter

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OnChip IDE Devices

IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled] Item Help

IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled]

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

[Enabled] Menu Level ►

IDE Primary Master PIO [Auto] If your IDE hard drive

IDE Primary Slave PIO [Auto]

supports block mode IDE Primary Master UDMA [Auto] select Enabled for

IDE Primary Slave UDMA [Auto]

automatic detection of

the optimal number of ** On-Chip Serial ATA Setting ** block read/writes per

SATA Controller [Enhanced Mode]

sector the drive can SATA Port Speed Settings [Disabled] support.

PATA IDE Mode primary

SATA Port SATA3,4 is Secondary

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Enabled

it for troubleshooting purposes. For example, certain IDE devices may not run properly using DMA transfers when the PCI bus is overclocked. Disabling DMA support will force the drive to use the slower PIO transfer mode. This may allow the drive to work properly with the higher PCI bus speed.

► On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

Enable/Disable Primary IDE port. It also relates to the drives displayed on the IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave in "System Information" menu.

► IDE Primary Master PIO

Specify a particular PIO mode (0,1,2,3,4) for legacy PIO operation or select Auto and let the

system automatically detect it.

► IDE Primary Slave PIO

Specify a particular PIO mode (0,1,2,3,4) for legacy PIO operation or select Auto and let the

system automatically detect it.

► IDE Primary Master UDMA

Disable UDMA operation or select Auto and let the system automatically detect it.

► IDE Primary Slave UDMA

Disable UDMA operation or select Auto and let the system automatically detect it.

**on-Chip Serial ATA Setting**

► SATA Controller

[Disabled] : Disable SATA Controller. Only 2 IDE drives are available at PATA port.

[Combined Mode] : SATA drives are acting as legacy IDE devices. Maximum there are four

IDE drives. If the "PATA IDE Mode" is set to "Primary" , SATA3 and SATA4

drives are displayed as IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave and two PATA drives are displayed as IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave in "System Information" menu. If the "PATA IDE Mode" is set to "Secondary" , SATA1 and SATA2 drives are displayed as IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and two PATA drives are displayed as IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave in "System Information" menu.

[Enhanced Mode] : Maximum of 6 IDE drives are supported. Two PATA drives are displayed

as IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, and four SATA drives are displayed as IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave and IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave in "System

Information" menu. [SATA Only] : Four SATA drives are displayed as IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave in "System Information" menu.

► SATA Port Speed Settings

When SATA is operating in [Enhanced Mode], you can select its speed to [Disabled], [Force GEN I] or [Force GEN II]. [Force GEN II] can get the best performance.

► PATA IDE Mode

When SATA is operating in [Combined Mode], you can further select which one of PATA or SATA is functioning as the Primary IDE and which one is functioning as the Secondary.

► SATA Port

When SATA is operating in [Combined Mode], you can refer to this display message to connect SATA drivers with the corresponding SATA ports on the motherboard for correct operations.

onboard Devices

► OnBoard Audio Controller

This item is used to enable or disable the onboard audio controller.

► OnBoard LAN Controller

This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

► OnBoard LAN Boot ROM

This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. A LAN boot ROM lets you set up a diskless workstation on the network. By installing a boot ROM in the network board, you can enable a client PC system on the network to be booted remotely.

SuperIo Devices

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OnBoard Devices

OnBoard Audio Controller [Enabled] Item Help

OnBoard LAN Controller

[Enabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Menu Level ►

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Enabled

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SuperIO Devices

OnBoard FDC Controller [Enabled] Item Help

OnBoard Serial Port 1

[3F8/IRQ4]

OnBoard IrDA Port

[2F8/IRQ3] Menu Level ►

IrDA Duplex Mode [Half] OnBoard Parallel Port

[378/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode

[SPP]

x ECP Mode Use DMA 3

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Enabled

► OnBoard FDC Controller

This item is used to enable or disable the onboard FDC controller.

► OnBoard Serial Port 1

This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port COM1.

► OnBoard IrDA Port

This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard IrDA port.

► IrDA Duplex Mode

This item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip.

► OnBoard Parallel Port

This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard parallel (or Printer) port.

► Parallel Port Mode

This item is used to select the operation modes for the onboard parallel (or Printer) port. They are [SPP] (default), [EPP], [ECP] and [ECP+EPP].

► ECP Mode Use DMA

When “ Parallel Port Mode “ is set to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] , this item is used to select the channel of ECP mode.

USb Devices Setting

► USB 1.1 Controller

This item is used to enable or disable the Universal Host Controller Interface for USB.

► USB 2.0 Controller

This item is used to enable or disable the Enhanced Host Controller Interface for USB.

► USB Operation Mode

This item is used to set the USB operation mode. If you select the [High Speed], then the USB operation mode is determined by the USB device; select [Full/Low Speed], the USB device operates on full/low speed.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

USB Devices Setting

USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] Item Help

USB 2.0 Controller

[Enabled]

USB Operation Mode [High Speed] Menu Level ► USB Keyboard Function [Enabled] USB Mouse Function [Enabled] [Enabled] / [Disabled] Universal Host *** USB Mass Storage Device Boot Setting *** Controller Interface

for Universal Serial Bus .

↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Enabled

► USB Keyboard Function

This item is used to enable the support for USB keyboard on legacy OS. If you have a USB keyboard, set to auto or enabled.

► USB Mouse Function

This item is used to enable the support for USB mouse on legacy OS. If you have a USB mouse, set to auto or enabled.

***USb Mass Storage Device boot Setting***

BIOS auto detects the presence of USB Mass Storage Devices, you can congure the Boot

setting mode for the detected USB MSD. Setting Options: [Auto]; [FDD Mode]; [HDD Mode].

Green System Mode

ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface) is an open industry standard that denes

power and conguration 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 specication must be

supported by the OS (for example, Windows2000 or WindowsXP).

ACPI denes ve sleeping states, they are :

S1 - The S1 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state. In this state, no system

context is lost (CPU or chip set) and hardware maintains all system context. (also called Power on Suspend)

S2 - The S2 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state. This state is similar to

the S1 sleeping state except that the CPU and system cache context is lost (the OS is responsible for maintaining the caches and CPU context). Control starts from the processor’s reset vector after the wake event.

S3 - The S3 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state where all system context is lost

except system memory. CPU, cache, and chip set context are lost in this state. Hardware

maintains memory context and restores some CPU and L2 conguration context. Control

starts from the processor’s reset vector after the wake event. (also called Suspend to RAM)

S4 - The S4 sleeping state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported

by ACPI. In order to reduce power to a minimum, it is assumed that the hardware platform has powered off all devices. Platform context is maintained. (also called Suspend to Disk)

S5 - The S5 state is similar to the S4 state except that the OS does not save any context. The

system is in the “soft” off state and requires a complete boot when it wakes. Software

uses a different state value to distinguish between the S5 state and the S4 state to allow

for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to wake from a saved memory image.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Green System Mode

System Mode [Normal System]

Item Help

Green On Demand

[Enabled]

ACPI Suspend Type

[S3(STR)] Menu Level ►

PWRON after PWR-Fail [Off] Wake Up by PCI Card

[Enabled]

Wake Up on LAN [Enabled] PCI Express PME [Enabled] USB Wake Up from S3 [Disabled] Power On by Mouse [Disabled] Power On by Keyboard [Disabled] x KB Power on by Possword Enter

x Hot key power On Ctrl-F1 Resume by Alarm [Disabled] x Date of Month Alarm 0 x Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0

C1E Function [Auto] EIST Function

[Enabled]

** Power Management Relative Items**

↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Normal System

► System Mode

This item allows you to select a power-saving function for your system, setting values are: [Normal System] and [Green System]. When you select [Green System], then your PC will enter energy saving mode. In this mode, the system does not support S3 state. For our Green series motherboard, we provide a Green Power Saving (GPS) feature which combines motherboard and power supply technology to deliver dramatically reduced power consump-

tion in standby mode. Also, a specic Green power supply is needed to work with it. This Green

power supply is different from normal power supply that there is one addtional switch located on power supply, and you need to switch it to "Green Mode" to turn on GPS function.

By default, the Green power supply is set to "Normal Mode". If you want to use GPS feature, you need to follow the below steps to turn it on. Step 1: Set the "Green Mode/Normal Mode" switch to "Green Mode" position.

Slide the switch to "Green Mode" to enable GPS function

Step 2: Connect the two-pin cable from Green power supply to PWR_BU header on the motherboard.

At the mean time, the BIOS "System Mode" setting will be changed to [Green System] automatically.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Green System Mode

System Mode [Normal System]

Item Help

Green On Demand

[Enabled]

ACPI Suspend Type

[S3(STR)] Menu Level ►

PWRON after PWR-Fail [Off]

Green System

In case you have not purchased this specic Green power supply, and you only have

a normal power supply, you still can achieve energy saving by setting this option to [Green System], but its power-saving is less evident than when a Green power supply is available.

The following settings are valid only when the System Mode is set to [Normal System].

► Green On Demand

This item is used to enable or disable the GoD (Green on Demand) function. It can improve the

energy efciency by reducing the number of power phases running when the computer is in idle

or low-loading states.

► ACPI Suspend Type

This item is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function. When you select “S1 (POS)” mode, the power is always on and computer can be resumed at any time. When you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be down after a period of time. The status of the computer before it entering STR will be saved in memory, and the computer can quickly return to previous state when the STR function wakes.

► PWRON after PWR-Fail

This item is used to set which state the PC will take with when it resumes after an AC power loss.

► Wake Up by PCI Card

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

► Wake Up on LAN

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

► PCI Express PME

This item is used to enabled/disabled PCI PME# event to generate a wake up. PME# is a signal which can be triggered from a PCI card. It represents Power Management Event.

► USB Wake Up from S3

This item is used to set the system to wake up by USB devices when it is staying at S3 (Suspend to RAM) state.

► Power On by Mouse

When enabled, it allows you to use the mouse to wake up the system from soft off. This feature requires an ATX power supply.

► Power On by Keyboard

This item allows you to use the keyboard to wake up the system from soft off. This feature requires an ATX power supply. The options are: [Disabled]; [Password]; [Hot KEY]; [Any KEY], and [Keyboard 98].

► KB Power On Password

When Power On by Keyboard is set to [Password], this item allows you to input a password to wake up the system from soft off.

► Hot Key Power On

When Power On by Keyboard is set to [Hot KEY], this item allows you to press a [Ctrl] + [Function] key to wake up the system from soft off.

► Resume 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 disabled. Also, the PC power source must not be turned off.

► Date of Month Alarm

When Resume by Alarm is set to “Enabled”, this item can be modied. It is used to set the timing for the start-up date.

► Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

When Resume by Alarm is set to “Enabled”, this item can be modied. It is used to set the tim-

ing for the start-up time.

► C1E Function (Appears only when CPU support)

C1E represents Enhanced HALT State. It is a feature which Intel CPU uses to reduce power consumption when in halt state. C1E drops the CPU's multiplier and voltage to lower levels when a HLT (halt) command is issued. This item is used to enable/disable the C1E support.

► EIST Function (Appears only when CPU support)

You can select the EIST (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology (EIST) allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Please refer to Intel Website for more information.

**Power Management Relative Items**

► ACPI Function

This item is used to enable or disable the ACPI function.

► Power Button

This item is used to set the power down method. This function is only valid for systems using

an ATX power supply. When set to [Delay 4 Sec.], the power button will put the system in

Suspend mode if you push the power button in less than 4 Second then release. If set to

[Instant-Off], the PC powers off immediately when the power button is pressed.

► HPET Support

HPET stands for High Precision Even Timer. If you have the HPET disabled, then windows does not have access to it and therefore falls back to less accurate timing methods. This item is used to enable or disable the HPET Support.

► HPET Mode

This item is used to set the HPET Mode. Conguration options: [32-bit mode]; [64-bit mode].

It can be available only when the HPET Support is enabled.

**PC Health Relative Items**

► Case Open Warning

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

► Shutdown Temperature

This item is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the temperature exceeds the set value, the system will shut down automatically.

► Warning Temperature

This option is used to set the warning temperature for the system. When the temperature of CPU is higher than the set value, the motherboard will send out warning information.

► CPU Vcore/+ 3.3V/+5V/+12V/VDDR

The current voltages are automatically detected and displayed by the system.

► CPU/System Temperature

The CPU/System temperature are automatically detected and displayed by the system.

► CPU Fan/System Fan Speed

The CPU fan/System fan/Chipset fan speed are automatically detected and displayed by the

system.

► CPU/System Smart Fan Control

This option is used to enable or disable CPU/system smart fan function. Only when this option is enabled, you can set some correlative parameters.

► PWM Start Temperature

It allows you set a temperature value from which smart fan starts its operation.

► Start PWM Value

It allows you to set an initial PWM value to drive the fan when the temperature reaches Start value and smart fan begins its operation. The higher PWM value can achieve the faster fan speed.

► Slope PWM Value

It controls the PWM value being stepped up or down versus temperature changes.

► Delta Temperature

It is used to set the delta value for temperature. When change of the temperature reaches plus/minus delta value, then the PWM will be increased or decreased by a step value based on the slope formula.

bIoS Security features

► Set Supervisor 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, while User password can only be used to start the system, view the CMOS settings, but modify CMOS settings is not allowable.

When you select the Set Supervisor/User Password option, the Enter Password message will appear :

The supervisor password can be set up through this menu. Key in a password, not exceeding 8 characters, save the change and exit. The next time, when you enter the BIOS, it will ask you to input this password

to conrm your access right. After you get the right to access the BIOS, you then can select

this setting again, and press <Enter> to disable this function or input a new password to replace the original one.

If you select “System” for the Security Option in “Advanced BIOS Features” menu, then you will be asked to enter a password when the system is started or when you try to enter the CMOS setting program. If an incorrect password is entered, you will be hold there. If you select “Setup” for the Security Option in “Advanced BIOS Features” menu, you will be asked to enter a password only when you enter the CMOS setting program.

► Set User Password

The user password can be set up through this menu. Only when there exists a Supervisor password, then this setting can be activated.

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

BIOS Security Features

Set Supervisor Password [Press Enter] Item Help

Set User Password Press Enter

Menu Level ►

Change/Set/Disabled Password

↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Press Enter

Enter Password:

PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue...

Load Optimized Defaults

Select this option and press <Enter>. A dialogue pops out, select <Y> then press <Enter> to load the defaults; press <N> to skip. By this default, BIOS have set the optimized performance parameters of system to improve the performances of system components. But if the optimized performance parameters to be set cannot be supported by your hardware devices, the system may fail to work. It may happen on when you installed too many add-on cards on your system, or overloaded the hardware until it can not afford.

Save & Exit Setup

When you select this option and press <Enter>, Select <Y> to save your changes to CMOS and exit the program; Select <N> or <ESC> to return to the main menu.

exit Without Saving

If you select this option and press <Enter>,

Select <Y> to exit CMOS without saving your modications;

Select <N> or <ESC> to return to the main menu.

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N

SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ Utility CD content

■ Install driver and utility

■ FOX ONE

■ FOX LiveUpdate

■ FOX LOGO

■ FOX DMI

■ FOX Kara Player

■ FOX Energy Management

Note : Because each module is independent, so the section number will be reorganized and unique to each module, please understand.

Utility CD content

This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you how to install.

1. Install Driver

Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You should install the drivers in order, and you need to restart your computer after all the drivers have been installed.

A. Intel Chipset Driver B. Realtek HDA Audio Driver C. Realtek 811X LAN Driver D. Intel VGA Driver

2. Software Utilities

Use these options to install additional software programs. FOX ONE is a very powerful user interface program which allows you to change your system setting without going to BIOS. Some auto features help user to improve (or overclock) your system without being a computer literate.

A. FOX ONE B. FOX LiveUpdate C. FOX LOGO D. FOX DMI E. FOX Kara Player F. FOX Energy Management G. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 H.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

I. Norton Internet Security

Install driver and utility

1. Install Driver

You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to install it rst. After that, you can click "One Click Setup" to

install all the other drivers left, or you can click on each individual driver to install it manually.

2. Install Utility

You can select the specic utility to install.

Manual Installation Step by Step

Automatic Installation by One Click.

Select to Install Utilities

Select to Install Drivers

Click to visit Foxconn's website

Browse CD

Exit the program

Drop to System Tray

foX oNe

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

With FOX ONE, you can :

■ Modify system performance settings, such as the CPU and memory bus speeds, CPU voltages, fan speeds, and other system performance options.

■ Monitor hardware temperatures, voltages, frequencies and fan speeds.

Supporting Operating Systems :

■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

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

Using FOX ONE :

The very rst time you run FOX ONE, F.I.S. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent

Stepping) will require you to calibrate the CPU’s loading. Click “OK” to proceed and start the Utility. F.I.S. is a feature of FOX ONE, which can automatically adjust your CPU clock based on your current system loading.

Before you running the FOX ONE program, the system parameters (such as CPU clock, voltage...etc.) are controlled by BIOS settings. After you run FOX ONE, it will take over, and the controlling right will be transferred to FOX ONE. Later, if you exit FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again.

Depending on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are optional and only supported in some models. If the option is selectable, it also means the feature is supported.

■ Voltage Monitoring is supported only in FOX ONE Premium & Deluxe products.

■ Fox Intelligent Stepping is supported only in FOX ONE Deluxe products.

In the Green Series motherboard, the default interface of FOX ONE is as below:

But in this chapter, we will use the traditional FOX ONE skin to introduce it, all features are the same, only the interface is different.

1. Main Page

Toolbar

Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.

Alert lamp

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

Switch button

Click this button, it will simplify the whole FOX ONE control panel to a smaller information bar (i.e. Simple Mode) as depicted below, you can drag this bar to any place on your screen to help you monitoring system status.

Click here to go back to FOX ONE full screen

Click here will drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray

Exit FOX ONE

Show CPU Information

Toolbar

Alert Lamp

Switch Button

Exit Minimum

Homepage

Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan speed/Temperature value

Conguration

Skin Button

Skin button

There are more choices of FOX ONE screen panels. Click this button, you can select your favorite skin (FOX ONE Panel).

exit

Click this button to exit the program.

Minimum

Click this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower right corner of your screen.

Homepage

Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Apply the changes

Click the new skin picture to select the new skin

Cancel the changes

Conguration

This menu allows you to congure :

1). Monitor interval (ms) :

This is to dene the interval of different messages of system settings which are to

be displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second.

2). Simple Mode :

To select which message of system settings are to be displayed in the Simple Mode. Messages such as CPU frequency, voltage...etc., they can be displayed one by one in Simple Mode.

3). F.I.S. Calibration (FOX Intelligent Stepping, Optional)

This function will re-calibrate the CPU's loading, and it may take several minutes to proceed. The FOX ONE calibration process will apply different loadings to your CPU, record PWM IC voltage together with the CPU clock running at these

loadings, so it can dene and estimate within a particular range of system loading,

what the CPU clock should be.

Step 1 : Click Calibration icon, a message pops out to ask for continue. Select Yes.

Step 2 : After data is collected, it will ask you to restart your computer now.

Later on, when the FOX ONE program is activated, and F.I.S. feature (in CPU Page) is also enabled, FOX ONE will automatically adjust your CPU clock according to your system loadings. (Loadings are like Power Gaming, Data Mining...etc.)

2. CPU Page - CPU Control

This page lets you select (or overclock) CPU clock to meet the current performance level of the system. The fastest and suitable CPU clock running for current system can be calculated by FOX ONE automatically or manually input by yourselves.

Manual :

You can press the up/down button to adjust your CPU clock.

Auto :

Click this button to let FOX ONE check the highest CPU clock you can use. System will raise the CPU clock step by step until it hangs, you can then push the RESET button on your PC panel to restart the system. When system restarts, run FOX ONE again, it will display a recommended highest CPU clock for you, click <Yes> to apply it.

A message informs you to push RESET button later if

the system hangs nally.

Click Yes to continue.

Press Auto button to let FOX ONE check the highest CPU clock you can use.

Go to CPU page

FIS Features : Select the different benchmarks

Adjust by manual

Apply the changes

Reset the changes

You can see the system is raising CPU clock until the system hangs. Push RESET button on the front panel of your system to restart the computer.

Run FOX ONE program again, it will inform you the previous test found

that 255MHz is the

recommended CPU clock for your system. Click Yes to apply it to your system.

Now, your system is running

at a CPU clock of 255MHz.

foX Intelligent Stepping (f.I.S., optional)

Select FOX Intelligent Stepping will allow your system to automatically adjust your CPU clock rate based on different system loadings. For example, if you select Power Gaming, CPU clock will be driven to run at its maximum speed. While in Energy Saving, CPU will lower down its speed to a minimum. The four benchmarks - Power

Gaming, Data Mining, Ofce and Energy Saving, the references of their system

loading were calculated and dened in the FIS Calibration option of Conguration

menu. Select Auto, CPU will automatically adjust its clock according to current system loading.

3. frequency Page - frequency Control

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

Go to Freq. page

Close this page

Reset the changes

Apply the changes

Select the option you want to set

Adjust by manual

4. limit Setting

4.1 limit Setting - CPU Temperature

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

4.2 limit Setting - System Temperature

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

Go to Limit Setting page

Set high limit by dragging the lever

Show current CPU temperature value

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

Show current high limit value of the CPU temperature

Set high limit by dragging the lever

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

4.3 limit Setting - CPU fan

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

4.4 limit Setting - System fan

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

Set low limit rpm by dragging the lever

Show current CPU fan rpm value

Enable alert function when the CPU fan runs slower than the low limit rpm value

Show current low limit rpm value of CPU fan

Set low limit rpm by dragging the lever

Show current system fan rpm value

Enable alert function when the system fan runs slower than low limit rpm value

Show current low limit rpm value of system fan

4.5 limit Setting - fAN1 fan (optional)

This page lets you to set FAN1 fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.

5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (optional)

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

manually. CPU voltage can be stepped up/down by a unit of 12.5mV, while memory is

0.05V/step, and North Bridge is 0.04V/step.

Set low limit rpm by dragging the lever

Show current FAN1 fan rpm value

Enable alert function when the FAN1 fan runs slower than low limit rpm value

Show current low limit rpm value of FAN1 fan

Go to Voltage page

Select the option you want to set

Adjust by manual

Reset the changes

Apply the changes

6. fan Page - fan Control

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

When Smart Fan is selected, you must use a 4-pin CPU cooler in your system.

Go to Fan page

Set fan speed by dragging the lever

Enable or disable smart fan function

Apply the changes

foX liveUpdate

FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online.

Supporting Operating Systems :

■ Windows 2000

■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using FOX LiveUpdate :

1. local Update

1-1 local Update - bIoS Information

This page lets you know your system BIOS information.

*** : please refer to the physical motherboard for detail.

Exit

Toolbar

Minimum

Show current BIOS information

Link to website

Please set the BIOS setting “BIOS Write Protect”(AMI) or “Super BIOS Protect” (Award)

to [Disabled] when running this application.

1-2 local Update - backup

This page can backup your system BIOS. You can click “Backup”, and key in a le name, then

click “Save” to nish the backup operation. The extension of this backup le is ".BIN" for Award

BIOS and ".ROM" for AMI BIOS. Default directory is "C:\Desktop\My Documents" in Windows XP

and "Documents" in Vista. Make sure you can remember the le name together with the directory

which it is stored, prevented that you may need them to recover your BIOS later.

1-3 local Update - Update

This page helps you to update your BIOS from a local le. After click “Update”, An alert message

will be displayed to ensure if you really want to continue, click “Yes” to conrm. A setup wizard

will guide you to load a local BIOS le to nish the operation. You must remember from which

directory to load your new BIOS le (with an extension of ".BIN" for Award BIOS, ".ROM" for AMI

BIOS) before the setup wizard starts.

Key in a BIOS name

Click here

FOX LiveUpdate can automatically backup old BIOS before update. This feature can be

enabled in the "Congure-System" setup. Please refer to "Congure-System" section

for more detail. The default backup directory is C:\LiveUpdate_Temp, but the backup

le name will be automatically generated. It is hard to nd it out from a backup directory,

and we recommend you using Explorer to check date/time message of this backup le

to nd it out and write its name down to remember it.

2. online Update

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 nish the update operation.

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 nish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new BIOS from Internet

Browse detailed information

Update BIOS

Close the window

Select BIOS to update

Click here

Current information

Search new drivers from Internet

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 nish the update operation.

Browse detailed information

Install the selected driver

Close the window

Select the driver to update

Click here

Current information

Search new utilities from Internet

Browse detailed information

Install the selected utility

Close the window

Select the utility to update

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 nish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search all new BIOS/ drivers/utilities from Internet

Browse detailed BIOS information

Close the window

Browse detailed driver information

Browse detailed utility information

3. Congure

3-1 Congure - option

This page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, FOX

LiveUpdate will start its searching from Internet and if any qualied item found, it will pop out a

message on the task bar to inform you to do the next step.

Double click on the icon as show below, you can see the detailed information.

Double click here

Apply the changes

Reset to default value

Click here

Set auto search options

Select search which kind of versions

Set auto search the latest FOX LiveUpdate

When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will auto search from internet and prompt you to install the new version.

3-2 Congure - System

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

Click here

Set the location of

download les or

auto backup BIOS

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

Select different skin of the software

Apply the changes

Reset to default value

Prompt you to install the new FOX LiveUpdate

3-3 Congure - Advance

This page lets you select to ash BIOS / Boot Block and clear CMOS. If you choose Flash Boot

Block, it means BIOS is not protective, and you must make sure the ash process is continuous

and without any interruption.

4. About & Help

This page shows some information about FOX LiveUpdate.

We recommend that you should better keep the default setting unchanged to avoid any damage.

Click here

Select which BIOS ROM

to ash(Only available to

motherboard with backup BIOS ROM )

Apply the changes

Reset to default value

Select to ash Boot Block

Select to clear CMOS

Click here

Show information about FOX LiveUpdate

foX loGo

FOX LOGO is a simple and useful utility to backup, change and delete the boot time Logo. The boot Logo is the image that appears on screen during POST (Power-On Self-Test).

You can prepare a JPG image (1024x768) le, then use FOX LOGO to open it and

change the boot time Logo. Boot time Logo will be displayed if you enable the BIOS "Full Screen Logo Show" setting in "Advanced BIOS Features" menu.

Supporting Operating Systems :

■ Windows 2000

■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using foX loGo:

Main Page

When you change Logo or delete current Logo, the system will ash BIOS le automatically. During this time, please DO NOT shut down the application and the system, or the motherboard will be damaged seriously.

Minimize

Exit

Website About

Backup

Change

Delete

Main screen

foX DMI

FOX DMI is a full Desktop Management Interface viewer, and it provides three DMI data formats : Report, Data Fields and Memory Dump. With DMI information, system maker can easily analyze and troubleshoot your motherboard if there is any problem occurred.

Supporting Operating Systems :

■ Windows 2000

■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using foX DMI:

Please operate this utility as the comments shows.

Click here to select the DMI Data format you need

Click here to select the type you want to view.

foX Kara Player

FOX Kara Player is a media player, it supports several features, such as Karaoke function, voice cancellation function and MP3 player. With it, you can set special environment, equalizer quality, and change the skin.

Supporting Operating Systems :

■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using foX Kara Player:

1. Main Page

LRC List

Play Status

Mic Settings

Voice On/Off

Voice Status

Recording

Mic Status

Play Tool Bar

Mute

Play List EQ Settings Open File

Exit

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2. options

Right click the mouse on the screen, a menu appears. There are several options available, such as Play Control, Play Mode, Change Skin, Sound Effects, Sound Environment... etc. You can

check each option rst and select the function as you like.

3. Recording

Besides normal features, FOX Kara Player provides a recording feature which allows you to cancel the background voices in recording. You can select and play a song in the background,

together with your voice input through microphone, and record them to generate a MP3 le. We

will introduce the feature for detail below.

Step 1. Open a music le, click on [Voice On/Off] button to enable background cancellation function, at the same time, the voice status changes to "Voice Off". Click on [Record] button, goes to

next step.

the status changes from "Voice On" to "Voice Off"

Step 3. Key in a le name of the song you want to

record, then click "Save" to save it.

Step 4. Click [Start] button to begin the recording.

ID3 Information(You have to input at least one item of these)

[Output File Name] button

[Start] button

[Stop] button

[Convert] button

[Save ID3] button

Step 2. The menu appears, click on [Output File Name] button.

Step 5. When the recording is nished, click on [Stop]

button, a message appears, click "Yes" to save the recording.

Step 6. Enter ID3 information for the le just recorded,

they are title, artist, album, year and comment. You can name whatever you want, then click on [Save ID3] button to save it.

Step 7. Click [Convert] button, recorded ".wav" le

converted to mp3 format. Now, you can use the FOX Kara player to play the song and enjoy it.

foX energy Management

FOX Energy Management is a windows application which can help managing your CPU and System power more easily. When this utility is running, you can see the current power management settings. At the same time, you also can establish a new power management setting for the system. FOX Energy Management features Turbo function.

Supporting Operating Systems :

■ Windows 2000

■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using foX energy Management:

Main Page

Show current Windows power Plan options

Create new power plan

Click here to see utility information

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Exit

Delete new power plan

Click here to enable or disable Turbo Function

Restore the changes Apply the changes

Select power plan

1. Create New Power Plan

When you click "+" button, a menu will show below. Key in a new power plan name, then select the parameters of "CPU Control", "Turn off display", "Turn off hard disks". In this example, we name it as "Power Plan 1", remain the default values, then click "next" to go to next step menu.

This menu allows you to congure other parameters, such as "System Standby", "System

Hibernates", "Schedule Power Off". When nished, you can click "Finish" to complete the settings

of new power plan.

Now, "Power Plan 1" is becoming the current power management.

Key in a new power

plan name

Clear the name by this button

Click here to the next step

Click here to nish the settings

2. Delete Power Plan

After you create a power plan, the "Delete Power Plan" button is becoming active. You can delete the power plan through this function.

Click on "Delete Power Plan" button, a message appears asking you to conrm the deletion,

select "Yes" to delete it.

Delete Power Plan Button

Turbo Function is turned on.

Turbo Function button

3. Turbo function

Turbo Function is disabled in default status. You can enable the feature by clicking "Turbo Fuction" button.

Click “Turbo Function“ button, the very rst time you click the button, a message pops out to tell

you the system will be overclocking by itself, click "OK" to continue.

After a couple of seconds, Turbo Function is turned on.

Foxconn G31MG User Manual

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