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 one 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 specications. It is not
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications
since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to
set the frequency beyond the standard specications, please do so according to your
hardware specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:
(Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)
■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology
■ A chipset that supports HT Technology
■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology
■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled
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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8
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.2. 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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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 Conguration
This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.
Two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels :
Channel 0 : DIMM1
Channel 1 : DIMM2
The combinations of DIMM modules are :
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DIMM1DIMM2
Single ChannelDS/SS-
Single Channel-DS/SS
Dual ChannelDS/SSDS/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
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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 DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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144-Pin96-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
that came with your expansion card.
■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PCI Express x1
PCI Express x16
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 #DenitionPin #Denition
13.3V133.3V
23.3V14-12V
3GND15GND
4+5V16PS_ON(Soft On/Off)
5GND17GND
6+5V18GND
7GND19GND
8Power Good20NC
24
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PWR1
13
1
9+5V SB(Stand by +5V)21+5V
10+12V22+5V
11+12V 23+5V
123.3V 24GND
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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 #Denition
+12V
GND
4 2
PWR2
1GND
2GND
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.
COM Connector : COM2
User must purchase another RS232 cable with a 9pin D-sub connector at one end to connect with the
external RS232 device and another end with 10-pin
female connector to connect with COM2 connector in
the motherboard.
Audio Connector : F_AUDIO
The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It
provides the Front Audio output choice.
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PORT1_L
PORT1_R
PORT2_R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2_L
1
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F_AUDIO
AUD_GND
PRESENCEJ
SENSE1_RETURN
EMPTY
SENSE2_RETURN
CD_L GND CD_R
1
CD_IN
1 2
RLSD
SOUT
GND
RTS
RI
COM2
2
SIN
DTR
DSR
CTS
EMPTY
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Fan Connectors : 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.
Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with SATA
Hard Disk or CD devices which support this feature.
The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s
data transfer rate.
Speaker Connector : SPEAKER
The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of
the chassis.
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1
GND
POWER
SENSE
CONTROL
CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN
1
GND
TX+
TXGND
RXRX+
GND
SATA_1/2/3/4
SPKJ
EMPTY
NC
SPKJ
SPEAKER
S/PDIF OUT Connector : SPDIF_OUT
The connector is used for S/PDIF output.
Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector : 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
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eventually the chassis is closed, the system will
send a message out.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector : FLOPPY
This motherboard includes a standard oppy disk
drive (FDD) connector, supporting 360KB, 720KB,
1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB FDDs.
Front Panel Connector : FP1
This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators.
Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED)
Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator
LED. It indicates the active status of the hard disks.
This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- sign.
Reset Switch (RESET-SW)
Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front
panel of the case; the system will restart when the
switch is pressed.
Power LED Connector (PWR-LED)
Connect to the power LED indicator on the front
panel of the chassis. The Power LED indicates the
system’s status. When the system is in operation
(S0 status), the LED is on. When the system gets
into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is blinking; When
the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off
mode (S5), the LED is off. This 2-pin connector is
directional with +/- sign.
Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW)
Connect to the power button on the front panel of
the chassis. Push this switch allows the system to
be turned on and off rather than using the power
supply button.
F_USB1/2
In addition to the four USB ports on the rear panel, this
product also provides two 10-pin USB header on its
motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with
them, user can quickly expand another four USB ports
on the front panel.
SPDIF_OUT
INTRUDERJ
HDD-LED
RESET-SW
NC
VCC
DD+
GND
EMPTY
+5V
EMPTY
GND
SPDIF_OUT
1
INTR
1
2
+
+
PWR-LED
-
-
PWR-SW
EMPTY
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FP1
1
2
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F-USB 1/2
1
2
3
4
VCC
D-
D+
GND
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
1. For any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identied 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
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 modied.
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 congure new system as described in next chapter.
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Clear
Normal
(Default)
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3
1
2
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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.
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Over Memory Frequency Jumper: OC_MEM_1333
When you use 1333MHz/1066MHz memory, the jumper can make the memory work in the 1333MHz
frequency.
By default, set the JP pins 2 to 3(as Status1), the memory frequency is 1066MHz; when you set JP
pins 1 to 2(as Status2), the memory frequency is 1333MHz.
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Status1
(default)
Status2
1
2
3
1
2
3
OC_MEM
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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
■ Advanced BIOS Features
■ Fox Central Control Unit
■ Advanced Chipset Features
■ Integrated Peripherals
■ Power Management Setup
■ PC Health Status
■ BIOS Security Features
■ Load Optimal Defaults
■ Save & Exit Setup
■ Exit Without Saving
Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described
in this manual is for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of this
manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in
the future. Please visit our website for updated manual if it is available.
Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the
BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer,
when the message "Press <Del> to enter Setup, <Esc> to boot menu" appears at the bottom
of the screen, you can press <DEL> key to enter Setup.
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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 specic item and press <Enter> to go to the sub-menu.
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► System Information
► System Information ► PC Health Status
►Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features
►Fox Central Control Unit Load Optimal Defaults
► Advanced Chipset Features Save & Exit Setup
► Integrated Peripherals Exit Without Saving
► Power Management Setup
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
Configure Time and Date. Display System Information...
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Each item in the main menu is explained below:
► System Information
It displays the basic system conguration, such as BIOS version, CPU Name, memory size
plus system date, time and Floppy drive. They all can be viewed or set up through this menu.
► Advanced BIOS Features
The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. There are boot up settings.
► Fox Central Control Unit
Some special proprietary features (such as overclocking) can be set up through this menu.
► Advanced Chipset Features
The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance
can be optimized.
► Integrated Peripherals
All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. There are IDE devices, Super I/O
devices such as Serial I/O and other USB devices... etc.
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► Power Management Setup
All the items related with Green function features can be setup through this menu.
► PC Health Status
This setup enables you to read/change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of
your CPU/System.
► BIOS Security Features
The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use
of your computer. If you set a password, the system will ask you to key in correct password
before boot or access to Setup.
► Load Optimal Defaults
The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However, it may offer bet-
ter performance in some ways (such as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may cause
problem if you have more memory or I/O cards installed. It means, if your system loading is
heavy, set to optimal default may sometimes come out an unstable system. What you need
now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to nd out the best setting for your
current system.
► Save & Exit Setup
Save setting values to CMOS and exit.
► Exit Without Saving
Do not change anything and exit the setup.
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System Information
This sub-menu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, oppy drive
and so on. Use the arrow up/down keys to select an item, then use the <+> or <-> keys to change
the setting.
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System Information
System Time [17 : 33 : 49] Help Item
System Date [Fri 11/13/2009]
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
► Primary IDE Master
► Primary IDE Slave
► Secondary IDE Master
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► Secondary IDE Slave
► Third IDE Master
► Third IDE Slave
Floppy A [1.44 MB 3
Halt On [All Errors, But ...]
Keyboard [Disabled]
Mouse [Disabled]
Floppy [Disabled]
Model Name :G41AP/G41AP-S
BIOS Version :P01
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Not Detected]
► System Time
This item allows you to congure the desired time. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a eld. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.
The three elds of the setting are <hour> : <minute> : <second> respectively.
► System Date
<weekday><month><date> <year> format.
Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., this message is automatically displayed by BIOS (Read
Only).
Month—month from 1 to 12.
Date—date from 1 to 31.
Year—year, set up by users.
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.
► Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave
While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. This item
displays the drive information of IDE devices.
► Floppy A
This option allows you to select which kind of the Floppy Disk Drive is installed in your system.
It can be [360KB, 51/4"], [1.2MB, 51/4"], [720KB, 31/2"], [1.44MB, 31/2"], [2.88 MB, 31/2"] and
[Disabled].
► Halt On
This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during
powering up.
[All Errors] : All errors can result in system halt.
[All Errors But...] : All errors but keyboard or mouse or oppy can result in system halt. The
halt condition can be enabled/disabled in the next three settings.
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[Not Detected]or [SHIFT-TAB] to
[Not Detected]select a eld.
[Not Detected]
[Not Detected]Use [+] or [-] to
[Not Detected]congure system Time.
1
/2"]
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► Keyboard
The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error if you enabled this item.
► Mouse
The system boot will not stop for a mouse error if you enabled this item.
► Floppy
The system boot will not stop for a floppy error if you enabled this item.
► Model Name
Model name of this product.
► BIOS Version
It displays the current BIOS version. User can check this information and discuss with the eld
service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed.
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Advanced BIOS Features
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C1E Support [Enabled]Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
EIST Function
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
CPU Conguration
Help Item
Halt State”.
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
► C1E Support
C1E represents Enhanced HALT State. It is a feature which Intel CPU uses to reduce power
consumption when in halt state. C1E drops the CPU's multiplier and voltage to lower levels
when a HLT (halt) command is issued. This item is used to enable/disable the C1E support.
► Limit CPUID MaxVal
This item is used to enable or disable CPUID maximum value limit conguration. Set Limit
CPUID MaxVal to 3, it should be [Disabled] for WinXP.
► Virtualization Technology
This item is used to enable/disable the Virtualization Technology feature.
Virtualization (i.e. Intel® Vanderpool Technology) allows a platform to run multiple operating
systems and applications in independent partitions or “containers.” One physical compute
system can function as multiple “virtual” systems. Vanderpool Technology can help improve
future virtualization solutions. This item will be displayed only when the CPU is supporting this
feature and the setting is used to enable/disable it.
► 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
overow 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.
Voltage Options
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Voltage Options
DRAM Voltage Control [Default]
Default
+0.05V
+0.10V
+0.15V
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
► DRAM Voltage Control
This option is used to set the DRAM Voltage.
Voltage Options
Help Item
[Default]
Options
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Advanced Chipset Features
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Advanced Chipset Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections Configure North Bridge
may cause system to malfunction. features.
► North Bridge Conguration
► South Bridge Conguration
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
► North Bridge Conguration/ South Bridge Conguration
Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.
Advanced Chipset Features
Help Item
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
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North Bridge Conguration
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North Bridge Chipset Conguration
► Video Function Congure
Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]
PCI MMIO Allocation:4GB To 3328MB
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
Memory Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Memory Hole [Disabled]
Initate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI]
IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 64MB]
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IGD GTT Graphic smemory size [No VT mode, 2MB]
PEG Port [Auto]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
► Video Function Congure
Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.
► Memory Remap Feature
This item is used to enable/disable memory remap feature. Its mainly for if you have a 64bit
OS and 4GB of RAM. Basically it allows you to remap the overlapped PCI memory above the
total physical memory.
► DRAM Frequency
This item is used to adjust the DRAM frequency. Select [Auto] for SPD enable mode. You also
can select a value manually such as [800 MHz].
► Memory Timing by SPD
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 memory module. It
contains important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode and various
other parameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can better access the
memory device.
► Memory Hole
This item is used to determine whether the 15M-16M address eld of memory is reserved for
the ISA expansion card.
► Initate Graphic Adapter
This item is used to choose the initate graphics controller which will be used as the primary
boot device.
► IGD Graphics Mode Select
This item is used to select the amount of system memory used by internal graphics device.
► PEG Port
This item is used to enable/disable PCI Express graphics port.
North Bridge Conguration
Help Item
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
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Video Function Congure
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↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
► DVMT Mode Select
Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) dynamically allocates system memory for use
as video memory to ensure the most efcient 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 Unied Memory Architecture (UMA) concept,
wherein a static amount of page-locked graphics memory is allocated during driver initialization.
This xed amount of memory will provide the user with a guaranteed graphics memory at all
times, and will no longer be available to the OS.
DVMT is an enhancement of the UMA concept, where in the graphics driver allocates memory
as needed for running graphics applications. If a user is not performing any graphics-intensive
operations, most of the DVMT memory can be utilized by the OS for other uses. We recommend
using DVMT setting for better overall system performance.
► DVMT/FIXED Memory
Select graphics memory size for Fixed or DVMT usage.
Video Function Congure
Help Item
[DVMT Mode]
Options
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South Bridge Conguration
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
South Bridge Chipset Conguration
SMBUS Controller [Enabled]
SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds] Enabled
Disabled
ASPM [Disabled]
South Bridge Conguration
Help Item
[Enabled]
Options
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↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
► SMBUS Controller
The System Management Bus is a specic implementation of an I2C bus. The SMBus speci-
cation describes the data protocols, device addresses, and electrical requirements that are
superimposed on the I2C bus specication. The SMBus is used to physically transport com-
mands and information between the Smart Battery, SMBus Host, Smart Battery Charger, and
other SMBus Devices. This item is used to enable/disable System Management Bus controller.
► SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width
SLP_S4# is a signal for power plane control. This signal shuts off power to all non-critical
systems when in the S4 (Suspend to Disk) or S5 (Soft Off) state.
This setting indicates the minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal to ensure that the
DRAMs have been safely power-cycled. Setting values are: [4 to 5 seconds], [3 to 4 seconds],
[2 to 3 seconds], [1 to 2 seconds].
► ASPM
Active State Power Management (ASPM) allows power to be incrementally reduced to
individual serial links in a PCI Express fabric as a link becomes less active. ASPM is dened
in the PCI Express base specication. Enables or disables ASPM for a Link, based on the
overall system power policy, the hardware capabilities of the Link, and the latency of the
Link. Hardware performs the actual power management operations of transitioning Links
between Link power states and resynchronizing Links. The conguration of the PCI Express
implementation on a system affects the amount of power savings that can actually be
achieved.
This item is used to enable/disable this feature.
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Integrated Peripherals
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
Integrated Peripherals
► IDE Conguration
► OnBoard Conguration
► SuperIO Conguration
► USB Conguration
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
► IDE Configuration/OnBoard Configuration/SuperIO Configuration/USB Configuration
Press <Enter> to go to relative submenu.
IDE Conguration
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
IDE Conguration
SATA Controller
Congure SATA Channels [Before PATA]
DisabledCompatibleEnhanced
[Enhanced]
[Press Enter] Help Item
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]Congure the IDE
[Press Enter] device(s) .
IDE Conguration
Help Item
[Enhanced]
Options
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↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
► SATA Controller
This item allows you to select the mode of the SATA ports. Setting values are: [Disabled],
[Compatible], [Enhanced].
► Configure SATA Channels
This item allows you to congure the location of SATA ports in "System Information" menu.
Setting values are: [Before PATA] and [Behind PATA]. When set to [Before PATA], SATA drives
are displayed as Primary IDE Master/Slave and Secondary IDE Master/Slave in "System
Information" menu; when set to [Behind PATA], SATA drives are displayed as Secondary IDE
Master/Slave and Third IDE Master/Slave in "System Information" menu.
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OnBoard Conguration
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
OnBoard Configuration Help Item
OnBoard Audio Controller
OnBoard LAN Controller
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
Disabled
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↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized 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.
OnBoard Conguration
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled] Enabled
Options
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SuperIO Conguration
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
SuperIO Configuration Help Item
EuP Function S1/S3/S4 is normal,
OnBoard Floppy Controller
Serial Port1 Address
Serial Port1 Mode
Serial Port2 Address
Serial Port2 Mode
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
► EuP Function
This item is used to enable/disable the EuP(Energy-using Products) feature. When enable, the
suspend power of the chipset will be cut off in S5 suspend mode in order to reduce the power
consumption of motherboard.
Enable: S1/S3/S4 is normal, S5 wake up only by pressing the power button.
Disable: Normal ACPI function.
► OnBoard Floppy Controller
This item is used to enable/disable Floppy Controller.
► Serial Port1 Address
This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial
port 1.
► Serial Port1 Mode
This item enables you to determine the transfer mode of the serial port 1.
► Serial Port2 Address
This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial
port 2.
► Serial Port2 Mode
This item enables you to determine the transfer mode of the serial port 2.
►Parallel Port Address
This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard parallel
port.
►Parallel Port Mode
This item is used to set paraller port mode.
► Parallel Port IRQ
This item is used to assign the interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard parallel port .
SuperIO Conguration
[Enabled]
[Enabled] S5 wake up only by press-
[3F8/IRQ4] ing the power button.
[Normal]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[Normal]
[378]
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USB Conguration
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
USB Conguration
Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4Enables support for
legacy USB. AUTO
USB Devices Enabled :
no USB devices areLegacy USB Support [Enabled] connected.
USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller
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↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
Nonelegacy support if
[Enabled]
► Legacy USB Support
This item is used to enable the support for USB devices on legacy OS. If you have a USB
keyboard or mouse, set to auto or enabled.
► USB 1.1 Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the Universal Host Controller Interface for USB.
► USB 2.0 Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the Enhanced Host Controller Interface for USB.
USB Conguration
Help Item
option disables
[Enabled]
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Power Management Setup
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
ACPI Suspend Type [S3 (STR)] Help Item
Power On after Power Fail [Power Off]
HPET [Enabled] Select the ACPI
Resume by Ring [Disabled] state used for
Resume by LAN [Enabled] System Suspend .
Resume by PCIE PME [Enabled]
Resume by PCI Card [Enabled]
Resume by USB Devices [Enabled]
Resume by PS2 Keyboard [Enabled]
Resume by PS2 Mouse [Enabled]
Resume by RTC [Disabled]
Power Management Setup
[S3 (STR)]
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↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface) is an open industry standard interfaces
enabling OS-directed conguration, power management, and thermal management of mobile,
desktop, and server platforms. It denes 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 respon-
sible 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 conguration 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 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 On after Power Fail
This item is used to set which state the PC will take with when it resumes after an AC power
loss.
► HPET
HPET stands for High Precision Even Timer. If you have the HPET disabled, then windows
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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.
► Resume by Ring
This item is used to enable/disable the modem of serial port to generate a wake up from an
ACPI sleep state.
► Resume by LAN
This item is used to enable/disable the LAN device to generate a wake up.
*Only when Super IO EuP function is disabled, you can set some functions as below.
► Resume by PCIE PME
This item is used to enable/disable a PCI Express device to generate a wake up.
► Resume by PCI Card
This item is used to enable/disable a PCI card to generate a wake up.
► Resume by USB Devices
This item is used to enable/disable the USB keyboard or mouse to generate a wake up.
► Resume by PS2 Keyboard
This item is used to enable/disable the PS2 keyboard to generate a wake up.
► Resume by PS2 Mouse
This item is used to enable/disable the PS2 mouse to generate a wake up.
► Resume by RTC
This item is used to enable/disable RTC alarm event to generate a wake up.
RTC is system real time clock.
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PC Health Status
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
Help Item
Warning Temperature [Disabled]
Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]
Case Open Warning [Disabled]
CPU Temperature :25 oC/77 oF Disabled
System Temperature :25
55 oC/131 oF
CPU Fan Speed :3552RPM 60 oC/140 oF
System Fan Speed :N/A 65 oC/149 oF
70 oC/158 oF
CPU Core :1.080 V75 oC/167 oF
DRAM Voltage :1.644 V 80 oC/176 oF
+3.30V :3.346 V
+5.00V :5.076 V 90 oC/194 oF
+12.0V :11.971 V
System Smart Fan Control [Disabled]
CPU Smart Fan Control [Disabled]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
► 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.
► 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.
This function works only when your operating system is supporting ACPI.
► Case Open Warning
This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function.
► 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 Core/ DRAM Voltage/ + 3.30V/+5.00V/+12.0V
The current voltages are automatically detected and displayed by the system.
► CPU/System Smart Fan Control
This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function.
PC Health Status
[Disabled]
o
C/77oF 50 oC/122 oF
Options
85 oC/185 oF
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BIOS Security Features
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
Supervisor Password : Not Installed Help ItemUser Password : Not Installed
Install or Change the
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
BIOS Security Features
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter] password.
[Press Enter]
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↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
► Change Supervisor Password
This item is used to install or change supervisor password.
After you input Supervisor password, it then will ask you to input
user password optionally.
► Change User Password
This item is used to install or change user password.
► Boot Sector Virus Protection
This item is used to enable/disable boot sector virus protection.
Enter New Password :
Enter New Password :
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Load Optimal Defaults
Optimal defaults are the best settings of this motherboard. Always load
the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS
values.
Select this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to let
you load the defaults. Select <OK> and then press <Enter> to load the
defaults. Select <Cancel> and press <Enter>, it will not load.
By this default, BIOS have set the optimal performance parameters of system to improve the
performances of system components. But if the optimal performance parameters to be set cannot
be supported by your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were installed),
the system might fail to work.
Load Optimal Defaults?
[OK]
[OK] [Cancel]
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Save & Exit Setup
When you select this option and press <Enter>, a message
will be displayed in the center of the screen:
Select [OK] to save your changes to CMOS and exit the
program, select [Cancel] or <ESC> to return to the main
menu.
Save configuration changes and exit setup?
Exit Without Saving
If you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message
will be displayed in the center of the screen:
Select [OK] to exit CMOS without saving your modications,
select [Cancel] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.
[OK] [Cancel]
[OK]
Discard changes and exit setup?
[OK]
[OK] [Cancel]
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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 reorganized and unique to each
module, please understand.
Utility CD content
This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive,
and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you how to install.
1. Install Driver
Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You should install the drivers in order,
and you need to restart your computer after all the drivers have been installed.
A. Intel Chipset Driver
B. Realtek HDA Audio Driver
C. Realtek LAN Driver
D. Intel VGA Driver
2. Software Utilities
Use these options to install additional software programs. FOX ONE is a very powerful user
interface program which allows you to change your system setting without going to BIOS. Some
auto features help user to improve (or overclock) your system without being a computer literate.
A. FOX ONE
B. FOX LiveUpdate
C. FOX LOGO
D. FOX DMI
E. 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
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Click to visit
Foxconn's
website
2. Install Utility
You can select the specic utility to install.
Select to Install
Utilities
Select to
Install Drivers
Automatic Installation
by One Click.
Exit the program
Drop to System
Tray
Browse CD
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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)
■ Windows 7 (32-bit/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
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Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan
speed/Temperature value
Toolbar
Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.
Alert Lamp
Switch Button
Skin Button
Exit
Minimum
Conguration
Homepage
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.
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
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
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Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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Conguration
This menu allows you to congure :
1). Monitor interval (ms) :
This is to dene the interval of different messages of system settings which are to
be displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second.
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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