Foxconn H55M-S User Manual

H55M 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 H55M/H55M-S/H55M-V

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/2010

Printed Name : James Liang

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: FOXCONN

Model Name: H55M/H55M-S/H55M-V

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: 714-738-8868

Facsimile: 714-738-8838

Equipment Classication: FCC Class B Subassembly

Type of Product: Motherboard

Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY

COMPANY LTD

Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,

TAIWAN, R.O.C.

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Tested to comply with FCC standards.

Signature : Date : 2010

Installation Precautions

■ 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.

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 is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capac-

ity 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 ...................................................................................21

Main Menu..............................................................................................21

System Information ................................................................................23

Advanced BIOS Features.......................................................................25

Fox Central Control Unit .........................................................................28

Advanced Chipset Features ...................................................................32

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

Power Management Setup .....................................................................37

PC Health Status ....................................................................................39

BIOS Security Features..........................................................................40

Load Optimal Defaults ............................................................................41

Save Changes and Exit ..........................................................................41

Discard Changes and Exit ......................................................................41

Chapter 4 CD Instruction

Utility CD content....................................................................................43

Install driver and utility ............................................................................44

FOX ONE

Main Page ........................................................................................46

CPU Control .....................................................................................50

Frequency Control ............................................................................52

Limit Setting......................................................................................53

Voltage Control .................................................................................55

Fan Control.......................................................................................56

FOX LiveUpdate

Local Update ....................................................................................57

Online Update ..................................................................................59

Congure .........................................................................................62

About & Help ....................................................................................64

FOX LOGO .............................................................................................65

FOX DMI ................................................................................................66

Technical Support :

Support

Website :

http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Support Website :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com

Worldwide online contact Support :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx

CPU Support List :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Memory, VGA Compatibility List :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx

Thank you for buying Foxconn H55M Series motherboard. Foxconn

products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing

only what you need for break-through performance.

With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity

features for today multi-media computing requirements, H55M Series

enables you to unleash more power from your computer.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ Product Specications

■ Layout

■ Back Panel Connectors

1-1 Product Specications

CPU Support LGA 1156 socket Intel® CPU, Max processor power up to 95w

Chipset Intel® H55

Memory 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

VGA Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1.5

Storage H55 chipset:

LAN Giga Lan RTL8111DL

Audio ALC662/ALC888S,

USB Support hot plug

For the latest CPU information, please visit:

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Support up to 16GB of system memory

Dual channel DDR3 1600(oc*)/1333/1066 MHz architecture

(oc:Overclocking)

1 x PCI Express x1 slot

2 x PCI slots

Dual independent displays support with DVI-D and D-Sub

- 6 x SATA connectors

300MB/s data transfer rate

- Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing)

- High Denition Audio

- 2/4/5.1/7.1(ALC888S)-channel

- Support for S/PDIF OUT

- Support Jack- Sensing function

Supports up to 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 rear panel ports, 3 onboard USB

headers supporting 6 extra ports

Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s

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Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)

1 x System fan headers (4-pin)

1 x Front Audio connector

1 x SPDIF-OUT connector

1 x Speaker connector

3 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 6 x USB devices)

1 x Front Panel connector

6 x SATA connectors

1 x TPM connector (Optional)

1 x COM connector (Optional)

1 x INTR connector

1 x CIR connector

1 x LPT connector (Optional)

Back Panel

Connectors

Hardware Monitor System voltage detection

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

PCI Express x16

Gen2.0

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

Bundled Software FOX ONE

Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP

Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 9.0 inches (24.4cm x 22.9cm)

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

1 x COM1 port (Optional)

6 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x DVI-D port (Optional)

1 x VGA port

1 x RJ-45 LAN port

8-channel Audio Ports

CPU/System temperature detection

CPU/System fan speed detection

CPU overheating warning

CPU/System fan speed control

Low power consumption and power management features

Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth

Low power consumption and power management features

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

S4 (suspend to disk), S5 (soft - off)

Support EuP function

FOX LiveUpdate

FOX LOGO

FOX DMI

1-2 Layout

1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector

2. SYS_FAN Header

3. PCI Express x16 Slot

4. PCI Express x1 Slot

5. PCI Slots

6. Front Audio Connector

7. S/PDIF Out Connector

8. Speaker Connector

9. Intel® ME Jumper

10. Front USB Connectors

11. Clear CMOS Jumper

12. TPM Connector (Optional)

13. CIR Connector

14. LPT Connector (Optional)

15. Chipset: Intel® H55

16. SATA Connectors

17. Front Panel1

18. Connector 24-pin ATX Power Connector

19. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header

20. COM2 Connector (Optional)

21. DDR3 DIMM Slots

22. CPU_FAN Header

23. LGA1156 CPU Socket

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

motherboard for detail.

1-3 Back Panel Connectors

Back Panel of 8 Channel

PS/2 Mouse Port

PS/2 Keyboard

COM Port

Port

Back Panel of 6 Channel

VGA Port

DVI-D Port

LAN Port

USB Ports

Line Out

Line In

Rear Speaker

Subwoofer

Side Speaker

Microphone

Audio Ports

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. VGA Port

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

4. COM Port (Optional)

This connector provides printer port interface.

5. DVI-D Port (Optional)

The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specication. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connec-

tion to this port.

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 :

Audio Ports of 8 Channel

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

Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

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

Pink Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In

Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Out Center/Subwoofer Out

Black - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Grey - - - Side Speaker Out

Audio Ports of 6 Channel

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 install 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.

8. RJ-45 LAN Port

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

LAN Type

1000M

Left: Active Right: Link

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off No Link

Green

Blinking

Data

Activity

Off 10Mb/s Connection

Green 100Mb/s Connection

Orange 1000Mb/s Connection

Active

LED

Link

LED

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including

the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers

and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised during the

installation of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout

prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.

This chapter includes the following information :

■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

■ Install the Memory

■ Install an Expansion Card

■ Install other Internal Connectors

■ Jumpers

Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard.

CPU Support List:

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Memory, VGA Compatibility List:

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx

2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

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

■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

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

installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

■ Locate the pin 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 specications. It is not

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

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

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

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

Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:

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

■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology

■ A chipset that supports HT Technology

■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology

■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

Install the CPU

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

LGA1156 CPU Socket

Alignment Key

Pin-1 corner of

the CPU Socket

LGA1156 CPU

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. Release the CPU socket lever.

3. Remove protective socket cover.

2. Lift the metal cover on the CPU

socket.

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.

5. When CPU is properly seated,

replace the metal cover and push the

CPU socket lever back to its locked

position.

Install the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.

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.

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 p u s h 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.

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

2-2 Install the Memory

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 four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.

When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.

Four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory

sockets as following:

Channel 0 : DIMM1, DIMM2

Channel 1 : DIMM3, DIMM4

The combinations of DIMM modules are :

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

Single Channel DS/SS - - -

Single Channel DS/SS DS/SS - -

Single Channel - - DS/SS -

Single Channel - - DS/SS DS/SS

Dual Channel DS/SS - DS/SS -

Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

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

For this motherboard, DIMM(1,2), DIMM(3,4), are two pairs of channels. In each pair

of DIMM channel, you need to install white DIMM rst, then install blue DIMM the

second. Blue DIMM can not function if no white DIMM is installed. (Please refer to

the silkscreen next to the DIMM slots to identify the sequence of DIMM(1,2,3,4) on

the motherboard.)

Installing a Memory

■ 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.

144-Pin

96-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.

2-3 Install an Expansion Card

■ 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 x16

PCI Express x1

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 :

• 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.

2-4 Install other Internal Connectors

Power Connectors

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

24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1

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

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

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

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 NC

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

24 13

PWR1

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V 23 +5V

12 3.3V 24 GND

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

1 GND

+12V

4 2

GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

PWR2

Pin No. 24

Audio Connector : F_AUDIO

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

S/PDIF OUT Connector : SPDIF_OUT

The connector is used for S/PDIF output.

USB Connectors : F_USB1_A/2_A/3_A

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

VCC

DD+

GND

EMPTY

F_USB1_A/2_A/3_A

VCC DD+

GND NC

PORT1_L PORT1_R PORT2_R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2_L

EMPTY

SPDIF_OUT

F_AUDIO

+5V

GND

AUD_GND

PRESENCEJ SENSE1_RETURN EMPTY SENSE2_RETURN

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Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6

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.

Chassis Intruder 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 eventually the chassis is closed, the

system will send a message out.

CIR Connector : CIR

This connector support s infrared wireless tr ansmitting and receiving device.

SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6

INTRUDERJ

INTR

1 2

+5V

EMPTY

IRRX

GND

IRTX

9 10

CIR

GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+

GND

+5VSB

CIRRX

CIRTX

GND

EMPTY

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