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Table of Contents
Chapter
Main Features........................................................................................2
Layout......................................................................................................4
Rear Panel Ports...................................................................................5
Chapter
CPU.........................................................................................................7
Memory....................................................................................................8
Power Supply.........................................................................................9
Other Connectors................................................................................10
Expansion Slots...................................................................................16
Jumpers...............................................................................................17
Chapter
Enter BIOS Setup.................................................................................19
Main menu............................................................................................19
Standard CMOS Features...................................................................21
Central Control Unit.............................................................................23
Advanced BIOS Features....................................................................25
Advanced Chipset Features...............................................................27
Integrated Peripherals........................................................................28
Power Management Setup.................................................................32
PnP/PCI Configurations......................................................................34
PC Health Status.................................................................................35
Load Optimized Defaults..................................................................36
Set Supervisor/User Password.........................................................36
Save & Exit Setup.................................................................................37
Exit Without Saving..............................................................................37
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1
2
2
3
3
Product Introduction
Installation Instructions
BIOS Description
Table of Contents
Chapter
Utility CD content.................................................................................39
Installing Drivers..................................................................................40
Installing Utilities.................................................................................40
TIGER ONE .............................................................................................42
Fox LiveUpdate....................................................................................48
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5
5Chapter
Driver CD Introduction
Directions for Bundled Software
Attention:
1.Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact.
2.It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid
damage to the motherboard and CPU due high temperatures.
3.Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed.
4.Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before inserting or
removing expansion cards or other peripherals, especially when
you insert or remove a memory module. Failure to switch off the DC
power supply may result in serious damage to your system or
memory module.
Attention:
We cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while
over-clocked. Normal operation depends on the over-clock capacity
of your device.
Attention:
Since BIOS programs are upgraded from time to time, the BIOS
description in this manual is just for reference. We do not guarantee
that the content of this manual will remain consistent with the actual
BIOS version at any given time in the future.
Attention:
The pictures of objects used in this manual are just for your reference.
Please refer to the physical motherboard.
Attention:
This product is only designed for desktop CPU.
This manual is suitable for motherboard of MCP61PM2MA/
MCP61SM2MA/MCP61VM2MA. Each motherboard is carefully
designed for the PC user who wants diverse features.
-L with onboard 10/100M LAN (Default is omitted.)
-K with onboard Gigabit LAN
-6 with 6-Channel audio (Default is omitted.)
-8 with 8-Channel audio
-E with 1394 function
-S with SATA function
-2 with DDR2 function
-Rwith RAID function
-H comply with RoHS directives
You can find PPID label on the motherboard. It indicates the
functions that the motherboard has.
For example:
The letters on the black mark of the PPID label, it means that
the motherboard supports 6-Channel Audio(-6)(default),
onboard 10/100M LAN(-L)(default),1394 port (-E), SATA func-
tion (-S).
Chapter
Thank you for buying WinFast MCP61PM2MA/MCP61SM2MA/
MCP61VM2MA series motherboard. This series of motherboard
is one of our new products, and offers superior performance,
reliability and quality, at a reasonable price. This motherboard
adopts the advanced nVIDIA MCP61P / MCP61S / MCP61V
chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high inte-
gration-compatibility-performance price ratio.
This chapter includes the following information:
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1
v Main Features
v Layout
v Rear I/O Ports
Main Features
Size
· mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Microprocessor
· Supports socket AM2 for AMD® Athlon
SempronTM processors
· Supports HyperTransport TM up to 2000MT/s
Chipset
· nVIDIA Chipset: MCP61P/MCP61S/MCP61V
System Memory
· Four 240-pin DIMM slots
· Supports Dual-Channel DDR2 800/667/533
· Supports up to 4GB DDR2 memory
USB 2.0 Ports
Microprocessor
TM
64X2 Dual Core,AthlonTM 64 and
· Supports hot plug
·eight USB 2.0 ports
· Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode
·Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mbps transmission rate
Onboard Serial ATA II
· 300MBps data transfer rate
· Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,RAID 10,JBOD (only for MCP61P)
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 (only for MCP61V and MCP61S)
· Four internal Serial ATA II connectors
Onboard LAN (-L/-K) (optional)
· LAN interface built-in onboard
· Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet
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Onboard 1394 (-E ) (optional)
· Support hot plug
·With rate of transmission at 400 Mbps
·Can connect with two independent 1394 units synchronously at most
Onboard Audio (-6) (optional)
· AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant
· Supports S/PDIF output
· Onboard Line-in jack,Microphone-in jack,Line-out jack
· Supports 6-channel audio(setting via software)
Onboard Audio (-8) (optional)
· Supports SPDIF output
· Supports Jack-Sensing function
· Supports Intel® High Definition Audio
PCI Express x16 Support
·PCI-E(16X) slot Supports 4 GB/sec bandwidth
(supported on MCP61PM2MA only)
PCI-E(16X) slot Supports 2 GB/sec bandwidth
(supported on MCP61SM2MA only)
PCI-E(16X) slot Supports 250MB/sec bandwidth
(supported on MCP61VM2M only)
·MCP61PM2MA/MCP61SM2MA don’t support some old version ATi graphics
cards,such as ATi X300, X550,X700,X800 series graphics cards.
·Low power consumption and power management features
Green Function
· Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
· Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4
(Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off)
Expansion Slots
· two PCI slots
· one PCI Express x16 Graphics slot
· one PCI Express x1 slot
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Layout
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
4 3 2
1
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
14 15 16 17 18 19
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1. CPU_Fan Connector
2. PCI Express x16 Slot
3. PCI Express x1 Slot
4. PCI Slots
5. Front Audio Connector
6. CD_IN Connector
7. SPIDF_OUT Connector
8. 1394 Connector (optional)
9. Clear CMOS Jumper
10.nVIDIA Chipset: MCP61P/MCP61S/MCP61V
11.SYS_FAN Connector
12.Front Panel Connector
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23
22
21
20
13. Front USB Connectors
14. Chassis Intruder Connector
15. SATA II Connector (optional)
16. Speaker Connector
17. IDE Connector: PIDE
18. FDD Connector
19. IrDA Header
20. 24-pin ATX Power Connector: PWR2
21. DDR2 DIMM Slots
22. CPU Socket
23. COM2 Connector
24. 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PWR1
Note: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only, please refer
to the physical motherboard.
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Rear I/O Ports
This motherboard provides the ports as below:
For -6 models
VGA Port
7
1394
Connector
(optional)
6
8
Connector
USB 2.0 Ports
LAN
Line-in jack
Line-out jack
Microphone jack
Line out
Line in
Rear
LFE/CEN
Side
Microphone
10
1010
4
Parallel Port
(Printer Port)
PS/2 Mouse
1
Connector
PS/2 Keyboard
2
Connector
Serial Port
3
(COM1)
5
For -8 models
9
When using a 6-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the
green audio output; connect the rear speaker to the blue audio output; connect
the center speaker/subwoofer to the red Microphone output.
9
10
When using an 8-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the
green audio output; connect the rear sound speaker to the black audio output;
connect the center speaker/subwoofer to the orange audio output; connect the
side sound speaker to the grey audio output.
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Chapter
This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in-
cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply,
slots, and pin headers, and the mounting of jumpers. Cau-
tion should be exercised during the installation of these
modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any
installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.
This chapter includes the following information:
2
2
v CPU
v Memory
v Power supply
v Other Connectors
v Expansion Slots
v Jumpers
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CPU
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
This motherboard Supports socket AM2 for AMD® Athlon
TM
64X2 Dual Core,
AthlonTM 64 and SempronTM processors .
For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the
website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com
Attention:
The CPU pins must be properly aligned with the holes in the
socket, otherwise the CPU may be damaged.
Installation of CPU
Follow these steps to install the CPU.
o
1.Unlock the socket by pressing the le-
ver sideways, then lift it up to a 90
o
angle.
90
Gap in the base
2.Align the cut edge to the gap in the base
of the socket. Carefully insert the CPU
into the socket until it fits in place.
3.When the CPU is in place, press it
firmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the
CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
Cut edge
Push down the socket
lever to secure the CPU.
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Memory
This motherboard includes four 240-pin DIMM slots. So You must install at least
one memory bank to ensure normal operation.
Installation of DDR2 Memory
1.There is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot, and the memory
module can be fixed in one direction only. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the
module clips outward.
2.Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically
into the DIMM slot.
128 Pins
3.The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot will lock automatically.
For the detailed memory support list on this motherboard, please visit the
website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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112 Pins
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
Power Supply
This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging any
devices, make sure that they have been installed properly prior to connecting
the power supply.
24-pin ATX power connector: PWR1
PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector.
Make sure that the power supply cable and
pins are properly aligned with the connec-
tor on the motherboard. Firmly plug the
power supply cable into the connector and
make sure it is secure.
4-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector: PWR2
The 4-pin ATX 12V power supply connects
to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.
24-pin ATX Power Connector
1
3
GND
GND
PS-ON
GND
GND
GND
+5V
RSVD
+5V
+5V
GND
24
12
+3.3V
+12V
+12V
PWROK
+
5V_AUX
4-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector
GND
12V
+5V
GND+5V
GND
2
4
-12V
+3.3V
GND
12V
+3.3V
13
1
+3.3V
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Other Connectors
This motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE devices, Serial ATA
devices, USB devices, IR module, and others.
FDD Connector: FLOPPY
This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360K, 720K,
1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs.
IDE Connectors: PIDE
The PIDE connector supports Ultra ATA 133/100 IDE hard disk drives.
Connect the cable’s blue connector to the IDE connector, then connect the gray
connector to the slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the
Ultra ATA master device. If you install two hard disks, you must configure the
second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard
disk documentation for the jumper settings.
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Front Panel Connector: FP1
This motherboard includes one connector for con-
PWRLED
+ -
PWRSW
Empty
necting the front panel switch and LED indicators.
1
+ -
NCHD-LED
RESET
HDD LED Connector (HD-LED)
FP1
The connector connects to the case’s HDD indicator LED indicating the activity
status of hard disks.
Reset Switch (RESET)
Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the
system will restart when the switch is pressed.
Power LED Connector (PWRLED)
Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the case. The Power
LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is in S0 status, the LED is
on. When the system is in S1 status, the LED is blink; When the system is in S3,
S4, S5 status, the LED is off.
Power Switch Connector (PWRSW)
Attach the connector to the power button of the case. Pushing this switch allows
the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button.
Audio Connector: F_AUDIO(for -6
models) (optional)
The audio interface provides two kinds
of audio output choices: the Front Audio,
the Rear Audio.Their priority is se-
quenced from high to low(Front Audio
to Rear Audio).If headphones are
plugged into the front panel of the
chassis(using the Front Audio),then
the Line-out (Rear Audio) on the rear
panel will not work. If you don’t want to
use the Front Audio, pin 5 and 6,pin 9
and 10 must be SHORT, and then the
signal will be sent to the rear audio port.
PORT1_L
PORT1_R
PORT2_R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2_L
1
F_AUDIO
AUD_GND
PRESENCE_J
SENSE1_RETURN
Empty
SENSE2_RETURN
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Audio Connector: F_AUDIO(for -8
models) (optional)
The audio interface provides two kinds
of audio output choices:the Front
Audio,the Rear Audio.Their priority is
the same.Front Audio supports re-
tasking function.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
PORT1_L
PORT1_R
PORT2_R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2_L
1
F_AUDIO
AUD_GND
PRESENCE_J
SENSE1_RETURN
Empty
SENSE2_RETURN
Audio Connectors: CD_IN
CD_IN and AUX_IN are Sony standard
CDaudioconnectors,they can be con-
nected to a CD-ROM drive through a
CD audio cable.
Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN
The fan speed can be detected and
viewed in “PC Health Status” section
of the CMOS Setup. These fans will
be automatically turned off after the
system enters S3, S4 and S5 mode.
CD_R
GND
CD_L
1
CD_IN
CONTROL
GROUND
1
POWER
SENSE
SYS_FAN
SENSE
POWERCONTROL
CPU_FAN
1
GND
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Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2,
SATA_3, SATA_4 (optional) ;
The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect
the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These
connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables
for primary storage devices. The current Serial
ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data trans-
fer rate.
Chassis Intruder Connector: INTR
The connector connects to the chassis security switch on the case. The system can detect
the chassis intrusion through the status of this
connector. If the connector has been closed
once, the system will send a message. To utilize this function, set “Case Open Warning” to
“Enabled” in the “Power Management Setup”
section of the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then
boot the operating system once to make sure
this function takes effect.
1
GND GND
GND
RX+
TX+
RX-TX-
SATA_1/2/3/4
1 INTRUDERJ 2 GND
INTR
USB Headers: F_USB1, F_USB2,
Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the
series of motherboards also have two headers
on board which may connect to front panel USB
cable (optional) to provide additional four USB
ports.
NC
GND
D+
D-
5V_DUAL
F_USB 1/2
Empty
GND
D+
D-
5V_DUAL
1
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Additional COM Connector: COM2
This motherboard provides an additional serial
COM header for your machine.
Connect one side of a switching cable to the
header, then attach the serial COM device to the
other side of the cable.
DTR#
CTS#
Empty
DSR# SIN
2
1
GND RLSD RI#
SOUT
COM2
10
9
RTS#
1394 Connector: F_1394 (optional)
The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to
either the front (provided that the front panel of
your chassis is equipped with the appropriate
interface) or real panel of the chassis.
IrDA Connector: IR
This header supports wireless transmitting and
receiving device. Before using this function, con-
figure the settings of IR Mode from the “Integrated
Peripherals” section of the CMOS Setup.
Speaker Connector: SPEAKER
The speaker connector is used to connect speaker
of the chassis.
GND
+12V
TPB -
GND
TPA -
F_1394
1
+5V
Empty
IRRX
GND
IRTX
IR
1
SPKJ
Empty
NC
SPKJ
SPEAKER
910
Empty
+12V
TPB +
GND
TPA +
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S/PDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT
The SPDIF OUT connector is capable of provid-
ing digital audio to external speaker or com-
pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital
decoder.
Note:The empty pin of SPDIF cable should be
aligned to empty pin of SPDIF out connector.
+5V
Empty
SPDIF_OUT
GND
SPDIF_OUT
1
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Expansion Slots
This motherboard includes two 32-bit master PCI slots,one PCI Express
x 1 slot,one PCI Express x 16 slot.
PCI Slots
The expansion cards can be installed in the two PCI slots. PCI slots support
cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply
with PCI specifications.
PCI Express x1 Slots
This motherboard has one PCI Express x1 slot that designed to accommodate
less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card.
PCI Express x16 Slots
This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slot that reserved for graphics or
video cards.
Installing an expansion card
1.Before installing the expansion card, read carefully the documentation that
came withit and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2.Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing any expan-
sion cards.
3.Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use.
4.Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated in the slot.
5.Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
For the detailed AGP graphics cards support list on this motherboard, please
visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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Jumpers
The users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. This
section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by chang-
ing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to
modifying any jumper settings.
Description of Jumpers
1. For the jumpers on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identified by the bold
silk-screen. However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as “ 1”.
2. The following table provides some explanation of the jumper pin settings.
User should refer to this when adjusting jumper settings.
Jumper Diagram Definition Description
1
1
1
1
1
1
1-2 Set pin1 and pin2 closed
2-3 Set pin2 and pin3 closed
Closed Set the pin closed
Open Set the pin opened
Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS
The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all
the set parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by
removing the CMOS jumper.
How to clear CMOS?
1. Turn off the AC power supply and connect pins 1
and 2 together using the jumper cap.
2. Return the jumper setting to normal (pins 2 and
3 together with the jumper cap).
3. Turn the AC power supply back on.
Warning:
1. Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.
2. Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.
NORMAL
(Default)
CLEAR
1 3 2
1 3 2
CLR_CMOS
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description
Chapter
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the
BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param-
eters are also provided.
You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases
occur:
1.An error message appears on the screen during the system
2.You want to change the default CMOS settings.
This chapter includes the following information:
3
3
POST process.
v Enter BIOS Setup
v Main Menu
v Standard CMOS Features
v Central Control Unit
v Advanced BIOS Features
v Advanced Chipset Features
v Integrated Peripherals
v Power Management Setup
v PnP/PCI Configurations
v PC Health Status
v Load Optimized Defaults
v Set Supervisor/User Password
v Save & Exit Setup
v Exit Without Saving
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Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software,
correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system
performance. Power on the computer, when the following message briefly
appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test),
press <Del> key to enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.
Press TAB to show POST Screen, DEL to enter SETUP, ESC to enter Boot Menu.
Note:
We do not suggest that you change the default parameters in the
BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage that
result from any changes that you make.
Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit
choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to
accept or go to the sub-menu.
Main Menu
The items in the main menu are explained as below:
Standard CMOS Features
The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu.
Central Control Unit
The special features can be set up through this menu.
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Advanced BIOS Features
The advanced system features can be set up through this menu.
Advanced Chipset Features
The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the sys-
tem performance can be optimized.
Integrated Peripherals
All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.
Power Management Setup
All the items of Green function features can be set up through this menu.
PnP/PCI Configurations
The system’s PnP/PCI settings and parameters can be modified through
this menu.
PC Health Status
This will display the current status of your PC.
Load Optimized Defaults
The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu,
however, the stable default values may be affected.
Set Supervisor Password
The supervisor password can be set up through this menu.
Set User Password
The user password can be set up through this menu.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
This sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date,
time, HDD model and so on. Use the arrow keys select the item to set up, and
then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values.
Standard CMOS Features Menu
Date
This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current day) with
the <day><month><date><year> format.
Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., defined by BIOS (read-only).
Month—month from Jan. to Dec..
Date—date from 1st to 31st, can be changed using the keyboard.
Year—year, set up by users.
Time
This option allows you to set up the desired time (usually as the current time)
with <hour><minute><second> format.
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave and SATA Channel 0/1/2/3 Master
These categories identify the HDD types of 1 IDE channel installed in the com-
puter system. There are three choices provided for the Enhanced IDE BIOS:
None, Auto, and Manual. “None” means no HDD is installed or set; “Auto” means
the system can auto-detect the hard disk when booting up; by choosing “Manual”
and changing Access Mode to “CHS”, the related information should be entered
manually. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press < Enter>:
Cylinder number of cylinders Head number of heads
Precomp write pre-compensationLanding Zone landing zone
Sector number of sectors
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Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or Auto mode.
CHS For HDD<528MB
LBA For HDD>528MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing)
Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA
Auto Recommended mode
Floppy Drive A
This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed, including “None”,
[360K, 5.25 in], [1.2M, 5.25 in], [720K, 3.5 in], [1.44M, 3.5 in] and [2.88 M, 3.5 in].
Halt On
This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is
detected during powering up.
All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system
will stop and you will be prompted.
No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors that may
be detected.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; but
it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a diskette error; but
it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk
error, but it will stop for all other errors.
Memory
This is a Display-Only Category, which identifies the amount of memory installed in the system.
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Central Control Unit
Central Control Unit Menu
[Smart BIOS]
vSmart Power LED
Smart debug LED function within power LED. Enable this function, the power
LED status can show the system status of POST process.
System Status Power LED Status
Normal on
No CPU Fan blinking once (blinking 0.5 sec., off 0.5 sec.)
No Display blinking once (blinking 2 sec., off 2 sec.)
No Memory blinking twice
Post Error Message blinking thrice
vSmart Boot Menu
Smart boot menu with a timer to let user to control boot device easily.
vAuto Detect PCIClk
This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be
disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference.
vCPU Frequency
This option is used to set CPU Frequency .
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vK8<->NB HT Speed
These options are used to set the bandspeed of the link’s transmitter of K8
<->NB.
vK8<->NB HT Width
These options are used to set the bandwidth of the link’s transmitter of K8
<->NB.
vDRAM Configuration
Press <Enter> to set the items of DRAM Configuration.
vPCIE/SATA/HT Spread Spectrum
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) generated by PCIE / SATA / HT.
vPCIE Clock
This option is used to set PCI Express Clock.
vDRAM/VTT Voltage Select
This option is used to set DRAM / VTT Voltage.
DRAM Configuration Menu
vTiming Mode
This item allows you to set Timing Mode.
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Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features Menu
vRemovable Device Priority
This option is used to select the priority for removable device startup. After
pressing <Enter>, you can select the removable device using the <PageUp>/
<PageDn> or Up/Down arrow keys, and change the removable device priority
using <+> or <->; you can exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.
vHard Disk Boot Priority
This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After pressing
<Enter>, you can select the HDD using the <PageUp>/<PageDn> or Up/
Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <+> or <->; you can
exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.
vCD-ROM Boot Priority
This option is used to select the priority for CD-ROM startup. After pressing
<Enter>, you can select the CD-ROM using the <PageUp>/<PageDn> or Up/
Down arrow keys, and change the CD-ROM priority using <+> or <->; you can
exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.
vFirst/Second/Third Boot Device
This option allows you to set the boot device’s sequence.
vBoot Other Device
With this function set to enable, the system will boot from some other devices if the first/second/third boot devices failed.
vBoot Up Floppy Seek
If this option is enabled, BIOS will activate the floppy drive during the system
boot and the drive’s indicator will flash after the activation. The magnetic
head will move back and forth from A to B.
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vBoot Up NumLock Status
This option defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system
is started.
vSecurity Option
When it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup
screen; When it is set to “System”, a password is required not only to enter
CMOS Setup, but also to start up your PC.
vMPS Version Control For OS
This option is used to set up the version of MPS Table used in OS.
vFull Screen LOGO Show
This option allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo.
vSmall Logo (EPA) Show
This item allows you to enable or disable the EPA logo.
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Advanced Chipset Features
Advanced Chipset Features Menu
vDual Monitor Support
This option is used to set Dual Monitor Support.
vFrame Buffer Size
This option is used to set Frame Buffer Size.
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Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals Menu
vIDE Function Setup
Press enter to set IDE Function Setup.
vRAID Config
Press enter to set RAID Config device.
vOnboard Device
Press enter to set onboard device.
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vSuperIO Device
Press enter to set onboard SuperIO device.
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IDE Fuction Setup Menu
vOnChip IDE Channel 0
This option is used to set the onchip IDE channel 0.
vIDE DMA transfer access
This option is used to set the IDE transfer access—with it set to Enabled, the
IDE Transfer Access uses the DMA mode; with it set to Disabled, the IDE
Transfer Access uses the PIO mode.
vSerial-ATA Cotroller
This option is used to enable or disable Serial-ATA cotroller.
RAID Config Menu
v RAID Enable
This option is used to disable or enable the RAID function. When enabled,
the following grayed items will be activated.
vSATA 1/2 Primary/Secondary RAID
These feature allow users to enable or disable the RAID function for each
SATA hard disk drive.
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Onboard Device Menu
vOnchip USB
This option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled.
vUSB Keyboard Support
This option is used to set whether the USB keyboard controller is enabled in a
legacy operating system (such as DOS).
vHD Audio
This option is used to set whether onboard HD Audio is enabled.
vMAC LAN
This option is used to set whether MAC LAN device is enalbed.
vMAC Media Interface
This option is used to set MAC Media Interface.
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SuperIO Device Menu
vOnboard FDC Controller
This option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled.
The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vOnboard Serial Port1/2
This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for
the onboard serial port 1/2.
Note: Do not try to set the same values for serial ports 1 and 2.
vUART Mode Select
Use this option to select the UART mode. Setting values include Normal,
IrDA, and ASKIR. The setting value is determined by the infrared module in
stalled on the board.
vUR2 Duplex Mode
This option is available when UART 2 mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA. This
item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip.
vOnboard Parallel Port
This option allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ).
vParallel Port Mode
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the onboard parallel port.
vECP Mode Use DMA
When the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+ EPP, this option is used to
select the channel for the ECP mode.
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Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup Menu
vACPI function
ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a
standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces between an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard that
describes how computer components work together to manage system
hardware. In order to use this function the ACPI specification must be supported by the OS (for example, Windows2000 or WindowsXP). The available
setting values are: Enabled and Disabled.
v ACPI Suspend Type
This option is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function.
When you select “S1 (POS)” mode, the power will not shut off and the
supply status will remain as it is, in S1 mode the computer can be resumed
at any time. When you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be cut off after
a delay period. The status of the computer before it enters STR will be saved
in memory, and the computer can quickly return to previous status when the
STR function wakes. When you select “S1 & S3” mode, the system will
automatically select the delay time.
vPower Buttom
This option is used to set the Power Buttom.
vResume by PCI card
This item is used to set the Resume by PCI card.
vResume by Ring
This option is used to set the Resume by Ring.
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vUSB Resume from S3
This item is used to set the system to wake up by USB equipment when it is
in S3(Suspend to RAM)mode.
vResume by Alarm
This item is used to set the timing of the start-up function. In order to use this
function, the start-up password function must be canceled. Also, the PC power
source must not be turned off. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vDate (of Month) Alarm
When the Resume by Alarm set as “Enabled”, this item will be modified. It is
used to set the timing for the start-up date.
vTime (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
When the Resume by Alarm set as “Enabled”, this item will be modified. It is
used to set the timing for the start-up time.
vHPET Support
This option is used to enable or disable the High Precision Event Timer
Support.
vPWRON After PWR-Fail
This item is used to set what action the PC will take with the power supply
when it resumes after a sudden power failure.
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PnP/PCI Configurations Menu
v Init Display First
This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC
starts up.
v Resources Controlled By
This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically
distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time that the machine is
turned on. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ Resources
Press the <Enter> key, then manually set IRQ resources.
vPCI/VGA Palette Snoop
If you use a non-standard VGA card, use this option to solve graphic acceleration card or MPEG audio card problems (e.g., colors not accurately displayed).
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vMaximum Payload Size
This option is used to set maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices.
The unit is byte.
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PC Health Status
PC Health Status Menu
vCase Open Warning
This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function.
vShutdown Temperature
This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the
temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut
off power to the computer.
vCPU Smart Fan Control
This option is used to set CPU Smart Fan Control.
vSmart Fan1 Temp1 Value
The Smart Fan1 Temp1 Value will be automatically detected by the system.
vSmart Fan1 PWM Start Duty
The Smart Fan1 PWM Start Duty will be automatically detected by the system.
vFan1 Slope PWM Value/0C
The Fan1 Slope PWM Value/0C will be automatically detected by the system.
vVcore/VTT(V)/+3.3V/+5V/+12V/5VSB(V)/Voltage Battery
The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system.
vCurrent CPU/SYSTEM Temperature
The CPU/system Temperature will be automatically detected by the system.
vCurrent CPU/SYSTEM Fan Speed
The CPU/system fan speed will be automatically detected by the system.
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Load Optimized Defaults
Select this option and press <Enter>, and a dialogue box will pop up to let you
load the optimized BIOS default settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to
load the optimized defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading.
The defaults set by BIOS are the optimized performance parameters for the
system, to improve the performance of your system components. However, if
the optimized performance parameters are not supported by your hardware
devices, it will likely cause system reliability and stability issues. If you only want
to load the optimized default for a single option, select the desired option and
press the <F7> key.
Set Supervisor/User Password
The access rights and permissions associated with the Supervisor password are
higher than those of a regular User password. The Supervisor password can be
used to start the system or modify the CMOS settings. The User password can
also start the system. While the User password can be used to view the current
CMOS settings, these settings cannot be modified using the User password.
When you select the Set Supervisor/User Password option, the following message
will appear in the center of the screen, which will help you to set the password:
Enter Password:
Enter your password, not exceeding 8 characters, then press <Enter>. The
password you enter will replace any previous password. When prompted, key in
the new password and press <Enter>.
If you do not want to set a password, just press <Enter> when prompted to enter
a password, and in the screen the following message will appear. If no password
is keyed in, any user can enter the system and view/modify the CMOS settings.
Password Disabled!!!
Press any key to continue …
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Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features”, if you select “ System” from the
Security Option, you will be prompted to enter a password once the system is
started or whenever you want to enter the CMOS setting program. If the incorrect
password is entered, you will not be permitted to continue.
Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features”, if you select “Setup” from the Secu-
rity Option, you will be prompted to enter a password only when you enter the
CMOS setting program.
Save & Exit Setup
When you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will
appear in the center of the screen:
SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?Y
Press <Y> to save your changes in CMOS and exit the program; press <N> or
<ESC> to return to the main menu.
Exit Without Saving
If you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will appear
in the center of the screen:
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?N
Press <Y> to exit CMOS without saving your modifications; press <N> or <ESC>
to return to the main menu.
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Chapter
4
4
The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains use-
ful software and several utility drivers that enhance the
motherboard features.
This chapter includes the following information:
v Utility CD content
v Installing Drivers
v Installing Utilities
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Utility CD content
This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simply
insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically displays the
main menu screen.
1. Install Driver
Using this choice, you can install all the drivers for your motherboard. You should
install the drivers in order and you need to restart your computer after the drivers
all installed.
A.NVIDIA Chipset Driver B.Realtek HDA Audio Driver
C.NVIDIA VGA Driver
2. Utility
Use this option to install additional software programs.
A.TIGER ONE B. Fox LiveUpdate
C.Microsoft DirectX 9.0 D. Adobe Acrobat Reader
E.Norton Internet Security F. Creat RAID Driver Floppy
3. Click on dynamic Foxconn Logo to visit our homepage.
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Installing Drivers
There are two ways to install drivers, manual or automatic. Click the drivers that
you want to install and begin the setup steps by manual. Or you just click “One
Click Setup” button to install the drivers by automatic after install Intel Chipset
Driver.
Install by manual
Install by
automatic
Installing Utilities
You can select the utilities that you want to install and begin the setup steps.
Click here
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Chapter
5
5
This chapter will introduce how to use attached software.
This chapter provides the following information:
v TIGER ONE
v Fox LiveUpdate
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TIGER ONE
TIGER ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also
allows users to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequency
and fan speed at any time.
With TIGER ONE, you can
-Modify system performance settings, such as bus speeds, CPU voltages,
fan speed, and other system performance options that are supported by the
BIOS
-Monitor hardware temperature, voltage, frequency and fan speed
Supported Operating Systems:
-Windows 2000
-Windows XP
-Windows 2003
Using TIGER ONE:
1. Main Page
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Show CPU
Information
Toolbar
Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan
speed/Temperature value
Alert Lamp
Switch
Button
Exit
Minimum
Configuration
Homepage
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Toolbar
Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.
Alert Lamp
When the system is in healthy status, the alert lamp color is green. When the
system is in abnormal status, the alert lamp color is red.
Switch Button
Click this button, it will shorten to below figure. It helps you to minitor your
system healthy status at any time.
Click here to return to
previous status
Exit
Click this button to exit the program.
Minimum
Click this button to minimize the window.
Configuration
Click this button to configurate the parameters for the program. It determines
which items will be shown in shorten mode.
Homepage
Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website.
2. CPU Page - CPU Control
This page lets you select and run the TIGER ONE developed benchmarks to
determine the current performance level of the system. You can also adjust by
manual. Only this page is set to Manual Adjustment, the Freq., Vlotage, and Fan
pages can be adjusted by manual.
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Go to CPU page
Close this page
Ajust by manual
Reset the
changes
Select the different
benchmarks
Apply the
changes
3. Freq. Page - Frequency Control
This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequency by manual.
Go to Freq. page
Close this page
Select the option
you want to set
Adjust by manual
Reset the changes Apply the changes
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4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp.
This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert
function.
Show current CPU
Go to Adjust page
temperature value
Enable alert function
when the CPU
temperature is higher
than high limit value
Show current high
limit value of CPU
temperature
Set high limit by
dragging the lever
4.2 Limit Setting - Sys Temp.
This page lets you to set system high limit temperature and enable the alert
function.
Show current system
temperature value
Set high limit by
dragging the lever
Enable alert function
when the system
temperature is higher
than high limit value
Show current high
limit value of system
temperature
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4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan
This page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
Show current CPU
fan rpm value
Enable alert function
when the CPU fan rev
is lower than low limit
rpm value
Show current low limit
rpm value of CPU fan
Set low limit rpm by
dragging the lever
4.4 Limit Setting - Sys Fan
This page lets you to set system low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
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Show current system
fan rpm value
Enable alert function
when the system fan
is lower than low limit
rpm value
Show current low limit
rpm value of system fan
Set low limit rpm by
dragging the lever
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5. Fan Page - Fan Control
This page lets you enable smart Fan function or set fan speed by manual.
Go to Fan page
Enable or disable
smart fan function
Set fan speed by
dragging the lever
Reset the changes
Apply the changes
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Fox LiveUpdate
Fox LiveUpdate is a useful utility for backuping and updating the system BIOS,
drivers and utilities by local or online.
Supported Operating Systems:
-Windows 2000
-Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
-Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Using Fox LiveUpdate:
1.1 Local Update - BIOS Info.
This page lets you know your system BIOS information.
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Toolbar
Link to website
Minimum
Exit
Show current
BIOS information
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1.2 Local Update - Backup
This page lets you backup your system BIOS. Click “Backup”, then give a name.
Click “Save” to finish the backup operation.
Key in a BIOS name
Click here
1.3 Local Update - Update
This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. After click “Update”,
there will show warning message, please read it carefully. If you still want to
continue, click “Yes”. Then load a local BIOS file and follow the wizard to finish
the operation.
Note:
Fox LiveUpdate will auto backup BIOS before update because
we have enabled this function in Configure option.
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2.1 Online Update - Update BIOS
This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will
search the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update
operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new BIOS
from Internet
Select BIOS to update
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Browse detail
information
Update BIOS
Close the window
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2.2 Online Update - Update Driver
This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will
search the new drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update
operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new drivers
from Internet
Select the drivers to update
Browse detail
information
Install the selected
drivers
Close the window
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2.3 Online Update - Update Utility
This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new
utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new utilities
from Internet
2.4 Online Update - Update All
This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will
search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish
the update operation.
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Click here
Current information
Search all new
BIOS/drivers/utilities
from Internet
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3.1 Configure - option
This page lets you set auto search options. After your setting, the utility will
start searching and related information will show on the task bar.
Click here
Set auto
search options
Select search
which kind of
versions
Apply the changes Reset to default value
Note:
When enable auto search function, Fox LiveUpdate will appear
searching result on task-bar. Double click the icon, you can see the
detail information.
Double click here
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3.2 Configure - System
This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of
the utility.
Click here
Set the location of
download files or
auto backup BIOS
Select different skin
of the software
Determine if the Fox LiveUpdate
can auto run when the system
starts up
Apply the changes
Reset to default value
4. About & Help
This page shows some information about Fox LiveUpdate.
Click here
Show information
about Fox LiveUpdate
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