Foxconn G31MXP, G31MXP-K User Manual

G31MXP Series

Motherboard

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 G31MXP/G31MXP-K

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: G31MXP/G31MXP-K

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: [phone]

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

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■ 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.

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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 connec-

tors.

■ 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.

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 ....................................................................... 22

Main Menu ..................................................................................22

System Information .................................................................... 24

Fox Central Control Unit ............................................................. 26

Advanced BIOS Features ........................................................... 32

Advanced Chipset FeaturesAdvanced Chipset Features ....................................................... 34

Integrated Peripherals ................................................................36

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

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

Load Optimi�ed DefaultsOptimi�ed DefaultsDefaults ............................................................ 46

Set Supervisor Password ........................................................... 46

Set User Password .....................................................................46

Save & Exit Setup ...................................................................... 46

Exit Without Saving ....................................................................46

Chapter 4 CD Instruction

Utility CD contentUtility CD content ........................................................................ 48

Install driver and utility ................................................................ 49

FOX ONE

Main Page ............................................................................. 51

CPU Control .......................................................................... 55

Frequency Control ................................................................57

Limit Setting ..........................................................................58

Voltage Control .....................................................................60

Fan Control ...........................................................................61

FOX LiveUpdate

Local Update ......................................................................... 62

Online Update ....................................................................... 64

Congure .............................................................................67

About & Help ......................................................................... 69

FOX LOGO .................................................................................70

FOX DMI .................................................................................... 71

Technical Support :

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

Thank you for buying Foxconn G31MXP Series motherboard. Foxconn

products are engineered to maximi�e 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, G31MXP/G31MXP/

G3 1MXP-K ena bles yo u t o unle ash mor e p owe r f rom you r ena bles you to unl eash more powe r 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:

CoreTM 2 Quad / CoreTM 2 Duo /Pentium® Dual-Core /

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Celeron® Dual-core/Celeron® processors

Supports 45nm processors

Front Side Bus 1600(oc*)/1333/1066/800MH� 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 800/667MH� architecture

Audio Realtek 6-channel audio chip

High Denition Audio

2/4/5.1-channel

Support Jack-Sensing function

LAN Realtek 10/100Mb/s LAN chip (G31MXP)

Realtek Gigabit LAN chip (G31MXP-K)

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x1 slot

1 x PCI Express x16 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 Chassis Intrusion alarm header (INTR)

1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector

1 x TPM Connector

1 x IR/CIR Connector

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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

6-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)

Bundled Software FOX ONE

FOX LiveUpdate

FOX LOGO

FOX DMI

Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000

Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.0 inches (24.4cm x 20.3cm)

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1-2 Layout

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1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector

2. USBPW1357_1 Jumper

3. IR/CIR Connector

4. CD_IN Connector

5. PCI Express x1 Slot

6. PCI Express x16 Slot

7. PCI Slots

8. Front Audio Connector

9. Floppy Connector

10. S/PDIF_OUT Connector

11. SYS_FAN Header

12. TPM Connecter

13. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header

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15. USBPW0246_1 Jumper

16. South Bridge: Intel® ICH7

17. Front Panel Connector

18. SATA Connectors

19. Clear CMOS Jumper

20. Speaker Connector

21. IDE Connector

22. 24-pin ATX Power Connector

23. DDR2 DIMM Slots

24. CPU_FAN Header

25. North Bridge: Intel® G31 chipset

26. LGA 775 CPU Socket

27. Over Memory Fequency JumperJP1, JP2

14. Front USB Connectors

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

motherboard for detail.

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1-3 Back Panel Connectors

PS/2 Mouse Port

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PS/2 Keyboard Port

Parallel Port

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Serial Port

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VGA Port

LAN Port

6 7

USB Ports

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Line In

Line Out

Microphone

Audio Ports

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 :

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Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel

Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out* Rear Speaker Out*

Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Microphone In Microphone In Center/Subwoofer Out*

* : Please refer to Chapter 4, and run the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio output

ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels. The fundamental audio outputs are depicted

in the table above.

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8. RJ-45 LAN Port

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

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LAN Type

Left: Active Right: Link

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off No Link

100M

Green

Blinking

Data Activity Orange 10/100Mb/s Connection

Off No Link Off No Link

1000M

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G31MXP supports 10/100Mb/s Ethernet.

Green

Blinking

Data Activity

Off 10Mb/s Connection

Green 100Mb/s Connection

Orange 1000Mb/s Connection

Active

LED

Link

LED

G31MXP-K supports 1Gb/s Ethernet.

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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

This motherboard supports CPUs with a power rating no more than 105W, which

include Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad, CoreTM 2 Duo, Pentium® Dual-Core, Celeron

Dual-Core, Celeron® and 45nm CPUs. For further information, please refer to

website http://www.foxconnchannel.com for CPU Support List. We cannot

guarantee that your system can operate normally if you use a CPU not included in

the CPU Support List.

Please visit this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and

VGA for your motherboard :

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

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2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

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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

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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 optimi�ed for HT Technology

■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

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

LGA775 CPU

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Socket

Notch

Pin-1 triangle marking

of CPU

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.)

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

3. Chec k the sol de r side of the
motherboard, the push pin should be

xed as depicted in the picture.

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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.

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.Tu r n i n g the push p i n ( b o l t )
along with the direction of arrow
(counterclockwise).

2. Pull the push pin straight up.

3. Turning push pin clockwise to its
default position.

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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.

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2-2 Install the Memory

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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.

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 :

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DIMM1 DIMM2

Single Channel DS/SS -

Single Channel - DS/SS

Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS

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

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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.

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Installing a Memory

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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.

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112-Pin128-Pin

Notch

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.

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2-3 Install an Expansion Card

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

PCI

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 :

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• 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.

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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

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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.

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

24

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PWR1

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9 +5V SB(Stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V 23 +5V

12 3.3V 24 GND

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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

4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2

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

3 1

Pin # Denition

+12V

GND

4 2

PWR2

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

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Pin No. 24

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.

CD_L GND CD_R

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CD_IN

Audio Connector : F_AUDIO

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

Floppy Disk Drive Connectors : FLOPPY

This motherboa rd inc ludes a standard floppy disk
drive(FDD) connector, supporting 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB,

1.44MB, and 2.88MB FDDs.

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.

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2

VCC

GND

EMPTY

D­D+

F_USB 1/2

VCC
D­D+

GND
NC

10

9

PORT1_L
PORT1_R
PORT2_R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2_L

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2

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F_AUDIO

AUD_GND

PRESENCEJ
SENSE1_RETURN
EMPTY
SENSE2_RETURN

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Speaker Connector : SPEAKER

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

IDE Connectors : PIDE

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

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SPKJ

EMPTY

NC

SPKJ

SPEAKER

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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

2

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

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.

HDD-LED

RESET-SW

NC

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2

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+

PWR-LED

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PWR-SW

EMPTY

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9

FP1

1

GND
TX+
TX­GND
RX­RX+

GND

Fan Headers : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN

There are two main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan
speed can be controlled and monitored in “PC Health Status”
section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically

turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping

states.

IR/CIR Connector : IR/CIR

This connector supports infrared wireless transmitting and
receiving device.

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SATA _1/2

1

GND
POWER
SENSE
CONTROL

CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN

1 2

+5V

EMPTY

IRRX

GND

IRTX

+5VSB

CIRRX

CIRTX

GND

EMPTY

9 10

IR/CIR

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.

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 utili�e this function,
you should purchase additional device and install it..

INTRUDERJ

1

GND

INTR

2

LCLK#

LFRAME#

LRESET#

LAD3

VDD

LAD0

SB3V

GND

LPCPD#

NC

GND

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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

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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

ha�ardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem.

Jumper Diagram Denition Description

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1

1

1-2 Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed

2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed

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Closed Set two pins closed

Opened Set two pins opened

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.

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Normal
(Default)

CLR_CMOS

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■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.

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

USB device wake-up Jumper: USBPW1357_1 / USBPW0246_1

1. Set the jumper to pins 1-2 (+5V) to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode using the
connected USB devices.

2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes

using the connected USB devices. At the same time, a corresponding setting must be set in
BIOS as below:

Set “CMOS Setup” -> “Power Management Setup” -> “USB Wake Up From S3” to “Enabled”.

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+5V
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+5VSB

USBPW1357_1/ USBPW0246_1

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■ USBPW1357_1 is for the rear USB connectors, USBPW0246_1 is for the internal

USB ports.

■ The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA

on +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up.

■ The total current consumed must not exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB)

whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

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Over Memory Frequency Jumper: JP1, JP2

When you use the memory which support 1066, the jump-

ers are used to overclock memory frequency. At the same

time, the overclock bound depend on CPU FSB, you can

achieve the function as below.

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1. When the CPU FSB is 1066MH�, set the JP1 pins to

2-3 (as Status 1) , and set “CMOS Setup” -> “Fox Central

Control Unit” ->“DRAM Conguration” -> “DRAM Timing

Selectable” to “Manual”, “System Memory Speed“ will
show 886 and 1066.

2. When the CPU FSB is 1333MH�, set the JP2 pins to

2-3 (as Status 2) , and set “CMOS Setup” -> “Fox Central

Control Unit” ->“DRAM Conguration” -> “DRAM Timing

Selectable” to “Manual”, “System Memory Speed“ will
show 1000.

JP1 JP2

Default

Status 1

Status 2

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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

■ Power Management Setup

■ PC Health Status

■ Load Optimi�ed Defaults

■ Set Supervisor Password

■ Set User Password

■ 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.

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not be responsible for any damage which resulted from the change you made.

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.

► System Information ► PC Health Status

► System Information

► Fox Central Control Unit Load Optimized Defaults

► Advanced BIOS Features Set Supervisor Password

► Advanced Chipset Features Set User Password

► Integrated Peripherals Save & Exit Setup

► Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving

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Esc : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item

F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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 alland time. They alltime. 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 optimi�ed.

► Integrated Peripherals

All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. There are IDE devices, Super I/OThere are IDE devices, Super I/O

devices such as Serial I/O and other USB devices... etc.

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► Power Management Setup

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

► PC Health Status

This setup enables you to read/change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages

of your CPU/System.

► 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.

► Set Supervisor Password

The supervisor password can be set up through this menu.

► Set User Password

The user password can be set up through this menu.

► Save & Exit Setup

Save setting values to CMOS and exit.

► Exit Without Saving

Do not change anything and exit the setup.

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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.

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System Information

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System Information

Date (mm:dd:yy) Sat, Jul 29 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

►IDE Channel 1 Master [ None] next page for detailed
►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]

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Drive A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Halt On [All , But Keyboard]

Model Name : G31MXP/G31MXP-K
BIOS Version : P01

Memory : 2048MB

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

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6700 @ 2.66GH�

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

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], [Lage] and

[Auto] can help you to select hard drive for legacy compatibility.

Maxtor 6Y080L0

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

CHS For HDD <528MB

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

Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA

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

automatically. Suggest you select this option.

► Floppy 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"], [1.2MB, 5.25"], [720KB, 3.5"], [1.44MB, 3.5"] and [2.88 MB, 3.5"].

► Halt On

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

powering up.

All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system will stop

and you will be prompted.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors that may be

detected.

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; but it will stop

for all other errors.

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a diskette error; but it will stop

for all other errors.

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

will stop for all other errors.

► Model Name

This item shows the model name.

► BIOS Version

This item shows the BIOS version.

► CPU Name

This item shows the CPU name installed in you system.

► 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.

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Fox Central Control Unit

Fox Central Control Unit

► Smart BIOS► Smart BIOS [ Press Enter] Item HelpItem Help
► Fox Intelligent Stepping► Fox Intelligent Stepping [ Press Enter]

► Voltage Options [ Press Enter] Menu Level ►Menu Level ►

► CPU CongurationCPU Conguration [ Press Enter]
► DRAM Conguration [ Press Enter]

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

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

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Press Enter

► 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).

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Smart BIOS

Smart BIOS

Smart Power LED [Enabled] Item Help
Smart Boot MenuSmart Boot Menu [Disabled]
Current CPU Speed 1866MH� Menu Level ►

Current FSB Speed 1066MH�
Current CPU Multiplier 7 Smart Debug LED
Current DRAM Speed 800MH� function within Power

LED

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

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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.

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

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

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

Enter Setup or Skip

► 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.

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Fox Intelligent Stepping

Fox Intelligent Stepping

Fox 1600 CPU SupportFox 1600 CPU Support [Disabled] Item Help
Fox Intelligent Stepping [Fox Intelligent Stepping [Default]
CPU Clock 266MH� Menu Level ►

PCI Express Clock 100MH�

Spread Spectrum Enabled Enabled

CPU Multiplier Adjust [ 12 X]

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Disabled

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

► 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 ena

bled, then FSB is set to 1600MH� and you can not overclock further. If it is disabled, then you

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 : [De-

fault], [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.

Note: Before you adjust CPU Clock, it is recommended to adjust PCI Express Clock rstly. If

you directly adjust CPU Clock, maybe the system will not work at the speed you adjusted or

the system will hang.

► 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,

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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

Voltage Options

CPU Voltage [Default] Item Help
DRAM Voltage [Default]

Menu Level ►

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

► CPU Voltage

This option is used to change the CPU voltage.

► DRAM Voltage

This option is used to change the DRAM voltage.

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Default

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CPU Configuration

CPU Conguration

Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] Item Help

C1E Function [Auto]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Menu Level ►

EIST Function [Enabled]

Virtuali�ation Technology [Enabled] Set Limit CPUID MaxVal

to 3, it should be

“Disabled” for WinXp

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

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► 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.

► C1E Function

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.

► 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

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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.

► EIST Function

You can enable/disable the EIST (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item.

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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.

► Virtualization Technology (Appears only when CPU supports)(Appears only when CPU supports)

Virtuali�ation (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 virtuali�ation 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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DRAM Configuration

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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

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

► 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, si�e, 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], [533MH�], [667MH�]

and [800MH�].

By SPD

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Advanced BIOS Features

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Advanced BIOS Features

► Removable Device Priority [Press Enter] Item Help

► Hard Disk Boot Priority► Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]
CPU L1 & L2 CacheCPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] Menu Level ►
Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled]
First Boot Device [Hard Disk] Select Removable Boot
Second Boot Device [CDROM] Device Priorty
Third Boot Device [Removable]
Boot Other Device [Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]

Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
Security Option [Setup]

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Delay For HDD (Seconds) [ 2]
Full Screen Logo Show [Enabled]

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

► 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>.

► 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.

► 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.

► 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.The options are: Disabled and Enabled.: 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

Press Enter

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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.

►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.

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Advanced Chipset Features

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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]Auto]
On-Chip Frame Buffer Si�e 8MB
DVMT Mode [DVMT]
DVMT/FIXED Memory Si�e [256MB]

Init Display First [PCI Slot]

** PCI Express Relative items **

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PCI Express x1 Port [Auto]
PCI-E Compliancy Mode [v1.0a]
Maximum Payload Si�e [128]

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

► 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.

Enabled

** 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 initiali�ation.

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.

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DVMT is an enhancement of the UMA concept, where in the graphics driver allocates memory

as needed for running graphics applications. If a user is not performing any graphics-intensive

operations, most of the DVMT memory can be utili�ed by the OS for other uses. We recommend

using DVMT setting for better overall system performance.

► DVMT/FIXED Memory Size

Select graphics memory si�e 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-dectected.

► 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 si�e for PCI

Express devices. The unit is byte.

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Integrated Peripherals

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Integrated Peripherals

► OnChip IDE Devices [Press Enter] Item Help

► OnBoard Devices [Press Enter]
► SuperIO Devices [Press Enter] Menu Level ►
► USB Devices Setting [Press Enter]

Press Enter

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

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

Press <Enter> to go to relative submenu.

OnChip IDE Devices

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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]

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

IDE Primary Master UDMA [Auto] supports block mode

IDE Primary Slave UDMA [Auto] select Enabled for

automatic detection of
** On-Chip Serial ATA Setting ** the optimal number of

SATA Controller [Enhanced Mode] block read/writes per

SATA Port Speed SettingsSATA Port Speed Settings [Disabled] sector the drive can

PATA IDE Mode Primary support.

SATA Port SATA3,4 is Sencondary

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

Enabled

► 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

it for troubleshooting purposes. For example, certain IDE devices may not run properly using

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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. Two SATA 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 4 IDE drives are supported. Two PATA drives are displayed as

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave, and two SATA drives are displayed as IDE

Channel 2 Master/Slave in "System Information" menu.System Information" menu." menu.

[SATA Only] : Two SATA drives are displayed as IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave in "SystemSystem

Information" menu." 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 drives with the corresponding SATA ports on the motherboard for correct operations.

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OnBoard Devices

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OnBoard Audio ControllerAudio ControllerController [Enabled] Item Help

OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Menu Level ►

OnBoard Devices

Enabled

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

► 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

OnBoard FDC Controller [Enabled] Item Help

OnBoard Serial Port 1OnBoard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
OnBoard IrDA PortOnBoard IrDA Port [2F8/IRQ3] Menu Level ►
IrDA Duplex Mode [Half]
OnBoard Parrallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parrallel Port Mode [SPP]
ECP Mode Use DMA 3

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

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SuperIO Devices

Enabled

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► 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 1.

► 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", the item is used to select the

channel of ECP mode.

USB Devices Setting

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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
Controller InterfaceInterface

*** USB Mass Storage Device Boot Setting *** for Universal SerialSerial
Bus .

Enabled

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

► 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.

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► 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.

► 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.

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► ***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].

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Pow er Management Setup

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Power Management Setup

ACPI Function [Enabled] Item Help
ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)]
Power Button [Instant-off] Menu Level ►
PWRON after PWR-FailPWRON after PWR-Fail [Off]
PCI Express PME [Enabled]
Wake Up by PCI Card [Enabled]
Wake Up on LANWake Up on LAN [Enabled]
Resume by Alarm [Disabled]

Date of Month Alarm 0
Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0

** Power Management Relativ...

HPET Support [Enabled]

HPET Mode [32-bit mode]
USB Wake Up from S3 [Disabled]
Power On by Mouse [Disabled]

Power On by Keyboard [Disabled]

KB Power On Password Enter
Hot Key Power On Ctrl-F1

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

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.

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► ACPI Function

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

► 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.

► 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

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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.

► 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.

► PCI Express PME

This item is used to enable/disable 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.

► 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.

► 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

timing for the start-up time.

**Power Management Relativ...

► 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.

► 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.

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► Power On by Mouse

When enabled, it allows you to use the mouse to wake up the system from soft off and green

mode. 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 and green mode.

This feature requires an ATX power supply. The options are: [Disabled]; [Password]; [HotThe options are: [Disabled]; [Password]; [Hot: [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 and green mode.

► 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 and green mode.

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PC Health Status

Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Case Open Warning [Disabled] Item Help

Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]
CPU Vcore 1.20 V Menu Level ►
+3.3V 3.39 V
+5V 5.02 V
+12V 11.84 V
VDDR 1.79V
CPU Temperature 51oC
System Temperature 38oC
CPU Fan Speed 2566 RPM
System Fan Speed 0 RPM

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CPU Smart Fan Control [Disabled]

PWM Start Temperature [35]
Start PWM Value [64]
Slope PWM Value [2]
Delta Temperature [2]

System Smart Fan Control [Disabled]

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

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimi�ed Defaults

► 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 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 TemperatureStart Temperature

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

► Start PWM ValueStart 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 ValueSlope PWM Value

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

PC Health Status

Disabled

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► Delta Tempertureerture

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.

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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 optimi�ed performance
parameters of system to improve the performances of system
components. But if the optimi�ed 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.

Load Optimi�ed Defaults (Y/N)? N

Set Supervisor Password

The access rights and permissions associated with the Supervisor password are higher than those

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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

Enter Password:

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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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

Note : Because each module is independent, so the section number

will be reorgani�ed 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

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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 LOGOFOX LOGO
D. FOX DMI
E. Microsoft DirectX 9.0
F. Adobe Acrobat Reader
G. Norton Internet Security

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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.

Manual
Installation
Step by Step

Automatic
Installation by
One Click.

Exit the

program

Click to visit

Foxconn's

website

Select to Install

Utilities

Select to

Install Drivers

Browse CD

Drop to System Tray

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2. Install Utility

You can select the specic utility to install.

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FOX ONE

FOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users

to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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1. Main Page

Show CPU

Information

Toolbar

Alert Lamp

Switch Button

Skin Button

Exit

Minimum

Conguration

Homepage

Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan

speed/Temperature value

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.

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Exit FOX ONE

Click here will drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray

Click here to go back to

FOX ONE full screen

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Skin Button

There are more choices of FOX ONE screen panels. Click this button, you can select

your favorite skin (FOX ONE Panel).

Click the new skin

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picture to select

the new skin

Apply the changes

Cancel the changes

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

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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 towhich are toare 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.

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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.

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

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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.)

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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.

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Go to CPU page

Reset the

changes

Adjust by manual

FIS Features :

Select the different

benchmarks

Press Auto button to let FOX

ONE check the highest CPU

clock you can use.

Apply the

changes

A message informs you to

push RESET button later if

the system hangs nally.

Click Yes to continue.

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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.

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Run FOX ONE program

again, it will inform you

the previous test found

that 255MH� is the

recommended CPU clock for

your system.

Click Yes to apply it to your

system.

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Now, your system is running

at a CPU clock of 255MH�.

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.

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3. Frequency Page - Frequency Control

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

Go to Freq. page

Close this page

Select the option

you want to set

Adjust by manual

Reset the changes

Apply the changes

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4. Limit Setting

4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temperature

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

Go to Limit Setting

page

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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

4.2 Limit Setting - System Temperature

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

Show current system

temperature value

Set high limit by

dragging the lever

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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.

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

4.4 Limit Setting - System Fan

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

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Show current system

fan rpm value

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Enable alert function

when the system fan

runs slower than low

limit rpm value

Show current low limit

rpm value of system

fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

4.5 Limit Setting - FAN1 Fan (Optional)

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

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

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Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

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.

Reset the changes

Go to Voltage page

Select the option

you want to set

Adjust by manual

Apply the changes

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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

Enable or disable

smart fan function

Set fan speed by

dragging the lever

Apply the changes

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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)

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Please set the BIOS setting “BIOS Write Protect” or “Super BIOS Protect” to [Disabled]

when running this application.

Using FOX LiveUpdate :

1. Local Update

1-1 Local Update - BIOS Information

This page lets you know your system BIOS information.

Link to website

Toolbar

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

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Minimum

Exit

Show current

BIOS information

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

Key in a BIOS name

Click here

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 wi�ard starts.

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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.

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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.

Click here

Current information

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Search new BIOS

from Internet

Select BIOS to update

Browse detailed

information

Update BIOS

Close the window

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 drivers

from Internet

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Select the driver to update

Browse detailed

information

Install the selected

driver

Close the window

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.

Click here

Current information

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Select the utility to update

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Search new utilities

from Internet

Browse detailed

information

Install the selected

utility

Close the window

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

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Close the window

Search all new BIOS/

drivers/utilities from

Internet

Browse detailed

BIOS information

Browse detailed

driver information

Browse detailed

utility information

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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.

Click here

Set auto

search options

Set auto search

the latest

FOX LiveUpdate

Select search

which kind of

versions

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Apply the changes

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

Reset to default value

Double click here

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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.

Prompt you to

install the new

FOX LiveUpdate

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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

Determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can

auto run when the system starts up

Set the location of

download les or

auto backup BIOS

Select different skin

of the software

Reset to default value

Apply the changes

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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.

Click here

Select which BIOS ROM

to ash(Only available to

motherboard with backup

BIOS ROM )

Select to ash Boot Block

Select to clear CMOS

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Apply the changes

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

Reset to default value

damage.

4. About & Help

This page shows some information about FOX LiveUpdate.

Click here

Show information about

FOX LiveUpdate

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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

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■ 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

Main screen

Backup

Change

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Minimi�e

Website

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When you change Logo or delete current Logo, the system will ash BIOS le auto-

matically. During this time, please DO NOT shut down the application and the system,

or the motherboard will be damaged seriously.

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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 analy�e and troubleshoot your mother-

board 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.

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Click here to select
the type you want
to view.

Click here to select
the DMI Data format
you need

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