Foxconn P41A-G User Manual

User’s Manual
P41A Series Motherboard
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All images are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for specic features.
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 P41A-G
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: P41A-G
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
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.
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current
that ows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it
comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment.
Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing
CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to
unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug
the power supply cord may result in serious damage to your system.
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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 ..................................................................................................17
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Enter BIOS Setup ...................................................................................19
Main Menu..............................................................................................19
System Information ................................................................................21
Advanced BIOS Features.......................................................................23
Fox Central Control Unit .........................................................................25
Advanced Chipset Features ...................................................................28
Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................32
Power Management Setup .....................................................................36
PC Health Status ....................................................................................38
BIOS Security Features..........................................................................39
Load Optimal Defaults ............................................................................40
Save & Exit Setup ..................................................................................40
Exit Without Saving ................................................................................40
Chapter 4 CD Instruction
Utility CD content....................................................................................42
Install driver and utility ............................................................................43
FOX ONE
Main Page ........................................................................................45
CPU Control .....................................................................................49
Frequency Control ............................................................................51
Limit Setting......................................................................................52
Voltage Control .................................................................................54
Fan Control.......................................................................................55
FOX LiveUpdate
Local Update ....................................................................................56
Online Update ..................................................................................58
Congure .........................................................................................61
About & Help ....................................................................................63
FOX LOGO .............................................................................................64
FOX DMI ................................................................................................65
Technical 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
Support
Thank you for buying Foxconn P41A 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, P41A Series
enables you to unleash more power from your computer.
This chapter includes the following information:
■ Product Specications
■ Layout
■ Back Panel Connectors
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1-1 Product Specications
CPU Support LGA775 socket Intel® CPU:
Core™2 Quad,Core™2 Duo, Pentium® Dual-Core, Celeron Dual-core,
Conroe-L processors
The CPU TDP no more than 95W
Supports 45nm processors
Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800MHz FSB
Chipset North Bridge: Intel® G41
South Bridge: Intel® ICH7
Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
Support up to 8GB of system memory
Dual channel DDR2 800/667MHz architecture
Audio Realtek 6-channel audio chip
High Denition Audio
2/4/5.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF out
Support Jack-Sensing function
LAN Realtek 10/100/1000Mb/s LAN chip
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
5 x PCI slots
Onboard Serial ATA 4 x SATA connectors
300MB/s data transfer rate
Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )
USB Support hot plug
Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 2 onboard USB
headers supporting 4 extra ports)
Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s
Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
4 x SATA connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices)
1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)
1 x System fan header (4-pin)
1 x Front Panel connector
1 x CD_IN connector
1 x Front Audio connector
1 x IR connector
1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header
1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x COM2 connector
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Back Panel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
Connectors 1 x PS/2 Mouse port
1 x Serial port
1 x Parallel port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 LAN port
1 x VGA port
6-channel audio ports
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU/System overheating shutdown
CPU/System fan speed control
PCI Express x16 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)
Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4
(suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - off)
Bundled Software FOX ONE
FOX LiveUpdate
FOX LOGO
FOX DMI
Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP
Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12 inches x 8 inches)
This motherboard does not support Windows
®
2000.
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1-2 Layout
Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical
motherboard for detail.
1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector
2. IrDA Connector
3. COM2 Connector
4. PCI Express x1 Slot
5. PCI Express x16 Slot
6. PCI Slots
7. CD_IN Connector
8. Front Audio Connector
9. S/PDIF_OUT Connector
10. Speaker Connector
11. Floppy Connector
12. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header
13. Clear CMOS Jumper
14. Front USB Connectors
15. SATA Connectors
16. Front Panel Connector
17. SYS_FAN Header
18. South Bridge: Intel ® ICH7
19. IDE Connector
20. 24-pin ATX Power Connector
21. DDR2 DIMM Slots
22. CPU_FAN Header
23. North Bridge: Intel ® G41
24. LGA 775 CPU Socket
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1-3 Back Panel Connectors
Back Panel of P41A-G:
1. PS/2 Mouse Port
Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard Port
Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
3. Parallel Port
This connector provides printer port interface.
4. Serial Port
This is output of RS232 COM1 port.
5. VGA Port
This connector provides printer port interface.
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. RJ-45 LAN Port
The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.
8. Audio Ports
For the denition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :
Audio Ports
Microphone In
Line Out
Line In
PS/2 Keyboard
Port
PS/2 Mouse Port
3
VGA Port
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6
1
5
4
7
Parallel Port
Serial Port
LAN Port
USB Ports
2
Active
LED
Link
LED
LAN Type
Left: Active Right: Link
Status Description Status Description
1000M
Off No Link Off No Link
Green
Blinking
Data Activ-
ity
Off 10 Mb/s Connection
Green 100 Mb/s Connection
Orange 1000 Mb/s Connection
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* : 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.
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
This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including
the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin
headers and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised
during the installation of these modules. Please refer to the
motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in
this chapter carefully.
This chapter includes the following information :
■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
■ Install the Memory
■ Install an Expansion Card
■ Install other Internal Connectors
■ Jumpers
Please visit this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and
VGA for your motherboard :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
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2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
Install the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
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
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LGA775 CPU Socket
Alignment Key
Pin-1 corner of the CPU
Socket
LGA775 CPU
Notch
Pin-1 triangle marking
of CPU
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Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :
1. Remove protective socket cover. 2. Release the CPU socket lever.
3. Lift the metal cover on the CPU
socket.
5. When CPU is properly seated,
replace the metal cover and push the
CPU socket lever back to its locked
position.
4. Check pin one marking (triangle)
with the pin one corner of the CPU
socket, align the CPU notches with
the socket alignment keys and gently
put the CPU onto the socket.
Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
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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.)
1. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the surface of CPU.
2. Place the four bolts of the CPU
cooler to the holes of the motherboard, push them straight down from the top, and the bolts will be fastened on the motherboard. That's it.
3. 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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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.
Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
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2-2 Install the Memory
Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.
Two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels :
Channel 0 : DIMM1
Channel 1 : DIMM2
The combinations of DIMM modules are :
DIMM1 DIMM2
Single Channel DS/SS -
Single Channel - DS/SS
Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS
(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)
It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be
used and please select dual channel rst to achieve optimum performance.
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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.
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Installing a Memory
If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated
by a notch in the middle, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install
your memory modules into the sockets.
Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module onto the socket, then put
your ngers on top edge of the module, and push it down rmly and seat it vertically into the memory
socket.
Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure
to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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112-Pin128-Pin
Notch
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2-3 Install an Expansion Card
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis
back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover.
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for
your expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card :
• Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot.
Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of
the PCI Express x16 slot.
• Removing the Card:
Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.
■ 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.
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PCI Express x1
PCI
PCI Express x16
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Pin # Denition Pin # Denition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 +5V SB(Stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 3.3V 24 GND
PWR1
24
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We recommend you using a 24-pin power supply. If you are using a 20-pin power supply, you need
to align the ATX power connector according to the picture.
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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
PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.
4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2
Connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.
20-Pin Power
Pin No. 24
Pin # Denition
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
3 1
GND
+12V
4 2
PWR2
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IrDA Connector : IR
This connector supports infrared wireless trans-mitting and receiving device.
COM Connector : COM2
User must purchase another RS232 cable with a 9-
pin 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.
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 eventually the chassis is closed, the system will send a message out.
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.
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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5
+5V
EMPTY
IRRX
GND
IRTX
IR
COM2
RLSD
SOUT
RI
GND
RTS
DSR
DTR
CTS EMPTY
SIN
1 2
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CD_IN
CD_L GND CD_R
1
CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN
GND POWER SENSE CONTROL
1
GND TX+ TX­GND RX­RX+
GND
1
SATA_1/2/3/4
NC
SPKJ
EMPTY
SPEAKER
SPKJ
INTR
GND
INTRUDERJ
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S/PDIF OUT Connector : SPDIF_OUT
The connector is used for S/PDIF output.
Audio Connector : F_AUDIO
The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It provides the Front Audio output choice.
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.
PORT1_L PORT1_R
PORT2_L
SENSE_SEND
SENSE1_RETURN
PRESENCEJ
EMPTY
SENSE2_RETURN
AUD_GND
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2
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F_AUDIO
PORT2_R
SPDIF_OUT
+5V
EMPTY
SPDIF_OUT
GND
1
2
3
4
EMPTY
HDD-LED
RESET-SW
NC
+
-
PWR-SW
+
-
PWR-LED
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2
10
9
FP1
NC
GND
VCC
D+
D-
D+
GND
D-
VCC
EMPTY
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2
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F-USB 1/2
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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 identied by the bold silkscreen next to it.
However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as “1”.
2. The following table explains different types of the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a jumper
cap on the two pins to temporarily short them. The shorting can also be done by touching two
pins by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. It can prevent
hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem.
Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS
The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to
factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modied.
The steps to clear CMOS data are :
1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Remove jumper cap from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to short them. This will clear CMOS
data.
3. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed.
4. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it on.
5. Go to BIOS Setup to congure new system as described in next chapter.
Jumper Diagram Denition Description
1-2 Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed
2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed
1
1
1
Clear
1
2
3
Normal (Default)
1
2
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CLR_CMOS
■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.
■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.
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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.
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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 message "Press <Del> to enter Setup, <Esc> to boot menu" appears at the bottom
of the screen, you can press <DEL> key to enter Setup.
Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices.
Use the arrow keys to select a specic item and press <Enter> to go to the sub-menu.
Each item in the main menu is explained below:
► System Information
It displays the basic system conguration, 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.
We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage which resulted from the change you made.
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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
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F9:Optimized Defaults
Configure Time and Date. Display System Information...
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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.
► System Time
This item allows you to congure 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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System Time [17 : 33 : 49] Help Item System Date [Fri 09/25/2009] Use [ENTER], [TAB] ► Primary IDE Master
[Not Detected] or [SHIFT-TAB] to
► Primary IDE Slave
[Not Detected] select a eld.
► Secondary IDE Master
[Not Detected]
► Secondary IDE Slave
[Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to
► Third IDE Master
[Not Detected] congure system Time.
► Third IDE Slave
[Not Detected]
Floppy A [1.44 MB 3
1
/2"]
Halt On [All Errors, But ...] Keyboard [Disabled] Mouse [Disabled] Floppy [Disabled]
Model Name :P41A/P41A-G
BIOS Version :P01
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F9:Optimized Defaults
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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
► MPS Revision
This feature is only applicable to multiprocessor motherboards as it species the version of
the MPS that the motherboard will use. The MPS is a specication by which PC manufactur-
ers design and build CPU architecture systems with two or more processors. MPS 1.1 was
the original specication. MPS version 1.4 adds extended conguration tables for improved
support of multiple PCI bus congurations and greater expandability in the future. In addition,
MPS 1.4 introduces support for a secondary PCI bus without requiring a PCI bridge. If your
operating system comes with support for MPS 1.4, you should keep the setting as the default
1.4. You also need to enable MPS 1.4 support if you need to make use of the secondary PCI
bus on a motherboard that doesn't come with a PCI bridge. You should only leave it as 1.1
only if you are running an older operating system that only supports MPS 1.1.
► PCI Latency Timer
This item is used to set the PCI latency timer. The value is in unit of PCI cycle for PCI device
latency timer register. Setting values are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248.
This feature controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes over.
The larger the value, the longer the PCI device can retain control of the bus. Low values for
the PCI Latency Timer will reduce the effective PCI bandwidth while higher values means
every PCI device will have to wait longer before they can get access to the bus, but when they
do get access, they can conduct their transactions for a longer time. Normally, a default value
of 64 cycles is set. Some PCI devices may not agree with longer latency times so if you start
facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. Higher
values will actually reduce performance as too much time may be allocated to each PCI device
to the disadvantage of other devices on the bus.
► Quiet Boot
This item is used to enable/disable the quiet boot.
[Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages.
[Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages.
► Quick Boot
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MPS Revision [1.4] Help Item PCI Latency Timer [64] Quiet Boot [Enabled] Select MPS Quick Boot [Enabled] Revision . Floppy Drive Seek [Disabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] ► Boot Device Priority
[Press Enter]
► Removable Drives [Press Enter]
► Trusted Computing [Press Enter]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[1.4]
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While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the
time needed to boot the system.
► Floppy Drive Seek
This item controls whether the BIOS will be checking for a oppy drive while booting up. If it
cannot detect one (either due to improper conguration or physical unavailability), it will ap-
pear an error message. Disabling this function, then POST will not detect the oppy.
► Bootup Num-Lock
This item denes if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. The
available settings are: On (default) and Off.
► Boot Device Priority
This option is used to select the priority for boot devices. After pressing <Enter>, you can
select the device using the Up/Down arrow keys, and change the device priority using <+> or
<->; you can exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.
► Removable Drives
This option is used to specify the boot priority sequence from available removable drives.
► Trusted Computing
Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.
► TCG/TPM Support
Trusted Computing Group (TCG) members develop and promote open, vendor-neutral,
industry standard specications for trusted computing building blocks and software interfaces
across multiple platforms
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a specication promoted by TCG. A Trusted Platform Mod-
ule offers facilities for secure generation of cryptographic keys.
The TPM Work Group is chartered to create the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) specica-
tion. The denition of the TPM architecture comes from the TC and the TPM Work Group
denes the implementation of that architecture. Work group members should have a working
knowledge of security in relation to the design and usage of cryptographic modules. Mem-
bers should also have a working knowledge of cryptographic techniques including public-key
cryptography, cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
This item is used to enable/disable the function of TCG/TPM support.
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Trusted Computing
Help Item
TCG/TPM Support
[No] Enable / Disable TPM
TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2)
support in BIOS
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[No]
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Fox Central Control Unit
► Smart BIOS / CPU Configuration/Voltage options
Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.
► Spread Spectrum
If you enabled this function, it can signicantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
generated by the system, so to comply with FCC regulation. But if overclocking is activated,
you had better disable it.
► Auto Detect PCI CLK
This option is used to auto detect PCI slot. When enabled, the system will turn off clock of the
empty PCI slot to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).
► BIOS Write Protection
To protect the system BIOS from virus attack, there is a BIOS write-protection mechanism
provided. Super BIOS Protect function protects your BIOS from being affected by viruses, e.g.
CIH.
► CPU Frequency Setting
This option is used to adjust CPU Frequency. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to change the
value, or you can type the desired value by using the numeric keypad.
► PCI Express Clock
This option is used to adjust the speed of PCI Express slot. It may enhance the graphics card
speed. You can use the <+> or <-> keys to change the value, or you can type the desired
value by using the numeric keypad.
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Fox Central Control Unit
► Smart BIOS
[Press Enter] Help Item
► CPU Conguration
[Press Enter]
► Voltage Options [Press Enter] Spread Spectrum [Enabled]
Auto Detect PCI CLK [Enabled] BIOS Write Protection [Disabled] CPU Frequency Setting [333] PCI Express Clock [100]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Press Enter]
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Smart BIOS
► Smart Power LED
Smart Power LED is a feature built on your motherboard to indicate different states during
Power-On Self-Test (POST). The LED is located at the front panel, and it displays POST state
by different long-short blinking intervals. You can always leave this state enabled.
► Smart Boot Menu
When PC starts, it will ask you to press [Del] key to enter setup or press [Esc] key to enter
smart boot menu. If [Disabled] is selected, then pressing [Esc] has no function. This also pre-
vents user without password trying to get into your computer through smart boot menu.
► Current CPU Speed
This item displays the current CPU speed.
► Current FSB Speed
This item displays the current Front Side Bus clock.
► Current CPU Multiplier
This item displays the current CPU Ratio.
► Current DRAM Speed
This item displays the current DRAM Speed.
System Status Power LED Status Stop Blinking Condition
Normal Always On Always On
No Memory Continue blinking On (1sec.), Off (1sec.) Reboot & Memory OK
No Display Continue blinking On (2sec.), Off (2sec.) Reboot & Display OK
Post Error Message
Quick blinking twice (1/3sec. On, 1/3sec. Off),
one long On (1sec.), continuously.
Enter Setup or Skip
No CPU Fan Continue blinking On (1/2sec.), Off (1/2sec.) Reboot & Fan OK
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Smart BIOS
Smart Power LED [Enabled] Help Item Smart Boot Menu [Enabled]
Current CPU Speed : 2.50GHz
Current FSB Speed : 1333MHz Current CPU Multiplier : 7.5 Disabled
Current DRAM Speed : 800MHz Enabled
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
Options
[Enabled]
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CPU Conguration
► 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 conguration. Set Limit
CPUID MaxVal to 3, it should be [Disabled] for WinXP.
► Virtualization Technology (Appears only when CPU supports)
Virtualization (i.e. Intel® Vanderpool Technology) allows a platform to run multiple operating
systems and applications in independent partitions or “containers.” One physical compute
system can function as multiple “virtual” systems. Vanderpool Technology can help improve
future virtualization solutions. This item will be displayed only when the CPU is supporting this
feature and the setting is used to enable/disable it.
► Execute Disable Bit
This item is used to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature.
Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer
overow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application
code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the
buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation.
Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit-enabled systems can halt worm attacks,
reducing the need for virus-related repairs. By combining Execute Disable Bit with anti-virus,
rewall, spyware removal, e-mail ltering software, and other network security measures, IT
managers can free IT resources for other initiatives.
► EIST Function
You can enable/disable the EIST (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item.
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CPU Conguration
CPU Conguration
Help Item
Module Version : 3F.0F
This should be enabled
Manufacturer : Intel in order to enable or Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9300 @ 2.50GHz disable the “Enhanced
Frequency :2.50GHz
Halt State”.
FSB Speed :1333MHz
Cache L1 :128 KB Cache L2 :6144 KB Ratio Actual Value: 7.5
C1E Support [Enabled] Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology [Enabled]
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]
EIST Function
[Enabled]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Enabled]
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Voltage Options
► DRAM Voltage Control
This option is used to set the DRAM Voltage.
Advanced Chipset Features
► North Bridge Conguration/ South Bridge Conguration
Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.
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Voltage Options
Voltage Options
Help Item
DRAM Voltage Control [Default]
Disabled
+1.0V
+0.2V +0.3V
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Default]
Options
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Advanced Chipset Features
Advanced Chipset Settings
Help Item
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections Configure North Bridge may cause system to malfunction. features.
► North Bridge Conguration
[Press Enter]
► South Bridge Conguration
[Press Enter]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Press Enter]
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.
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North Bridge Conguration
► Video Function Congure
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.
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North Bridge Conguration
North Bridge Chipset Conguration
Help Item
► Video Function Congure
[Press Enter]
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]
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
[Press Enter]
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Video Function Congure
► DVMT Mode Select
Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) dynamically allocates system memory for use
as video memory to ensure the most efcient use of available resources for maximum 2D/3D
graphics performance.
The amount of video memory allocated depends upon the amount requested by the operating
system. When the memory is no longer required, it is returned to the operating system for use by
other applications or system functions. DVMT allocates memory based on system needs. This
BIOS option allows you to adjust the amount of memory available for DVMT.
Fixed is a memory allocation method addition to the Unied Memory Architecture (UMA) concept,
wherein a static amount of page-locked graphics memory is allocated during driver initialization.
This xed amount of memory will provide the user with a guaranteed graphics memory at all
times, and will no longer be available to the OS.
DVMT is an enhancement of the UMA concept, where in the graphics driver allocates memory
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.
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Video Function Congure
Video Function Congure
Help Item
DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB]
DVMT Mode
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[DVMT Mode]
Options
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South Bridge Conguration
► SMBUS Controller
The System Management Bus is a specic 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 specication. 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 dened
in the PCI Express base specication. 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 conguration 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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South Bridge Conguration
South Bridge Chipset Conguration
Help Item
SMBUS Controller [Enabled]
SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds] Enabled
Disabled
ASPM [Disabled]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Enabled]
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Integrated Peripherals
► IDE Configuration/OnBoard Configuration/SuperIO Configuration/USB Configuration
Press <Enter> to go to relative submenu.
IDE Conguration
► 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 congure 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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Integrated Peripherals
► IDE Conguration
[Press Enter] Help Item
► OnBoard Conguration
[Press Enter]
► SuperIO Conguration
[Press Enter] Congure the IDE
► USB Conguration
[Press Enter] device(s) .
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Press Enter]
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IDE Conguration
IDE Conguration
Help Item
SATA Controller
[Enhanced]
Congure SATA Channels [Before PATA]
Disabled Compatible Enhanced
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Enhanced]
Options
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OnBoard Conguration
► 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.
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OnBoard Conguration
OnBoard Configuration Help Item
OnBoard Audio Controller
[Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Controller
[Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
[Disabled] Enabled
Disabled
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Enabled]
Options
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SuperIO Conguration
► 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 .
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
SuperIO Conguration
SuperIO Configuration Help Item
OnBoard Floppy Controller
[Enabled] Allows BIOS to Enable
Serial Port1 Address
[3F8/IRQ4] or Disable Floppy
Serial Port1 Mode
[Normal] Controller .
Serial Port2 Address
[2F8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Mode
[Normal]
Parallel Port Address
[378]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Enabled]
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USB Conguration
► 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.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
USB Conguration
USB Conguration
Help Item
Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO USB Devices Enabled :
option disables
None legacy support if
no USB devices are Legacy USB Support [Enabled] connected.
USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller
[Enabled]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Enabled]
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Power Management Setup
ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface) is an open industry standard interfaces
enabling OS-directed conguration, power management, and thermal management of mobile,
desktop, and server platforms. It denes ve sleeping states, they are :
S1 - The S1 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state. In this state, no system
context is lost (CPU or chip set) and hardware maintains all system context. (also called
Power On Suspend)
S2 - The S2 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state. This state is similar to the S1
sleeping state except that the CPU and system cache context is lost (the OS is 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 conguration context. Control
starts from the processor’s reset vector after the wake event. (also called Suspend to
RAM)
S4 - The S4 sleeping state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported
by ACPI. In order to reduce power to a minimum, it is assumed that the hardware platform
has powered off all devices. Platform context is maintained. (also called Suspend to
Disk)
S5 - The S5 state is similar to the S4 state except that the OS does not save any context. The
system is in the “soft” off state and requires a complete boot when it wakes. Software
uses a different state value to distinguish between the S5 state and the S4 state to allow
for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to
wake from a saved memory image.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
Power Management Setup
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]
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[S3 (STR)]
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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
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.
► 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
► 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.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
PC Health Status
Help Item
Warning Temperature [Disabled] Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] Case Open Warning [Disabled]
CPU Temperature :44 oC/111 oF Disabled
System Temperature :32
o
C/89oF 50 oC/122 oF
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 :1.184 V 75 oC/167 oF DRAM Voltage :1.888 V 80 oC/176 oF
+3.30V :3.376 V
85 oC/185 oF
+5.00V :5.080 V 90 oC/194 oF +12.0V :12.160 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
[Disabled]
Options
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BIOS Security Features
► 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 :
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Security Features
Supervisor Password : Not Installed Help Item User Password : Not Installed
Install or Change the
Change Supervisor Password
[Press Enter] password.
Change User Password
[Press Enter]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F9:Optimized Defaults
[Press Enter]
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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.
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.
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 modications, select [Cancel] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.
Save configuration changes and exit setup?
[OK] [Cancel]
[OK]
Discard changes and exit setup?
[OK] [Cancel]
[OK]
Load Optimal Defaults?
[OK] [Cancel]
[OK]
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.
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Utility CD content
This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you how to install.
1. Install Driver
Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You should install the drivers in order, and you need to restart your computer after all the drivers have been installed.
A. Intel Chipset Driver B. Realtek HDA Audio Driver C. Realtek 811X LAN Driver D. Intel VGA Driver
2. Software Utilities
Use these options to install additional software programs. FOX ONE is a very powerful user interface program which allows you to change your system setting without going to BIOS. Some auto features help user to improve (or overclock) your system without being a computer literate.
A. FOX ONE B. FOX LiveUpdate C. FOX LOGO D. FOX DMI
E. 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.
2. Install Utility
You can select the specic utility to install.
Manual Installation Step by Step
Automatic Installation by One Click.
Select to Install
Utilities
Select to
Install Drivers
Click to visit
Foxconn's
website
Browse CD
Exit the program
Drop to System
Tray
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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.
Supporting Operating Systems :
■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Using FOX ONE :
The very rst time you run FOX ONE, F.I.S. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent
Stepping) will require you to calibrate the CPU’s loading. Click “OK” to proceed
and start the Utility. F.I.S. is a feature of FOX ONE, which can automatically adjust your
CPU clock based on your current system loading.
Before you running the FOX ONE program, the system parameters (such as CPU
clock, voltage...etc.) are controlled by BIOS settings. After you run FOX ONE, it will
take over, and the controlling right will be transferred to FOX ONE. Later, if you exit
FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again.
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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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1. Main Page
Toolbar
Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.
Alert Lamp
When the system is in healthy state, the color of alert lamp is green. When the system
is in abnormal state, the alert lamp color is red.
Switch Button
Click this button, it will simplify the whole FOX ONE control panel to a smaller
information bar (i.e. Simple Mode) as depicted below, you can drag this bar to any
place on your screen to help you monitoring system status.
Click here to go back to
FOX ONE full screen
Click here will drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray
Exit FOX ONE
Show CPU
Information
Toolbar
Alert Lamp
Switch Button
Exit
Minimum
Homepage
Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan
speed/Temperature value
Conguration
Skin Button
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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).
Exit
Click this button to exit the program.
Minimum
Click this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower
right corner of your screen.
Homepage
Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
Apply the changes
Click the new skin
picture to select
the new skin
Cancel the changes
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Conguration
This menu allows you to congure :
1). Monitor interval (ms) :
This is to dene the interval of different messages of system settings which are to
be displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second.
2). Simple Mode :
To select which message of system settings are to be displayed in the Simple
Mode. Messages such as CPU frequency, voltage...etc., they can be displayed one
by one in Simple Mode.
3). F.I.S. Calibration (FOX Intelligent Stepping, Optional)
This function will re-calibrate the CPU's loading, and it may take several minutes
to proceed. The FOX ONE calibration process will apply different loadings to
your CPU, record PWM IC voltage together with the CPU clock running at these
loadings, so it can dene and estimate within a particular range of system loading,
what the CPU clock should be.
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Step 1 : Click Calibration icon, a message pops out to ask for continue. Select Yes.
Step 2 : After data is collected, it will ask you to restart your computer now.
Later on, when the FOX ONE program is activated, and F.I.S. feature (in CPU
Page) is also enabled, FOX ONE will automatically adjust your CPU clock
according to your system loadings. (Loadings are like Power Gaming, Data
Mining...etc.)
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2. CPU Page - CPU Control
This page lets you select (or overclock) CPU clock to meet the current performance
level of the system. The fastest and suitable CPU clock running for current system can
be calculated by FOX ONE automatically or manually input by yourselves.
Manual :
You can press the up/down button to adjust your CPU clock.
Auto :
Click this button to let FOX ONE check the highest CPU clock you can use. System
will raise the CPU clock step by step until it hangs, you can then push the RESET
button on your PC panel to restart the system. When system restarts, run FOX ONE
again, it will display a recommended highest CPU clock for you, click <Yes> to apply it.
A message informs you to
push RESET button later if
the system hangs nally.
Click Yes to continue.
Press Auto button to let FOX
ONE check the highest CPU
clock you can use.
Go to CPU page
FIS Features :
Select the different
benchmarks
Adjust by manual
Apply the
changes
Reset the
changes
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You can see the system is
raising CPU clock until the
system hangs.
Push RESET button on the
front panel of your system to
restart the computer.
Run FOX ONE program
again, it will inform you
the previous test found
that 255MHz is the
recommended CPU clock for
your system.
Click Yes to apply it to your
system.
Now, your system is running
at a CPU clock of 255MHz.
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FOX Intelligent Stepping (F.I.S., Optional)
Select FOX Intelligent Stepping will allow your system to automatically adjust your
CPU clock rate based on different system loadings. For example, if you select Power
Gaming, CPU clock will be driven to run at its maximum speed. While in Energy
Saving, CPU will lower down its speed to a minimum. The four benchmarks - Power
Gaming, Data Mining, Ofce and Energy Saving, the references of their system
loading were calculated and dened in the FIS Calibration option of Conguration
menu. Select Auto, CPU will automatically adjust its clock according to current system
loading.
3. Frequency Page - Frequency Control
This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequencies by manual.
Go to Freq. page
Close this page
Reset the changes
Apply the changes
Select the option
you want to set
Adjust by manual
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4. Limit Setting
4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temperature
This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert function.
4.2 Limit Setting - System Temperature
This page lets you to set system high limit temperature and enable the alert function.
Go to Limit
Setting page
Set high limit by
dragging the lever
Show current CPU
temperature value
Enable alert function
when the CPU
temperature is higher
than high limit value
Show current high
limit value of the CPU
temperature
Set high limit by
dragging the lever
Show current system
temperature value
Enable alert function
when the system
temperature is higher
than high limit value
Show current high
limit value of system
temperature
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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.
4.4 Limit Setting - System Fan
This page lets you to set system fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
Set low limit rpm by
dragging the lever
Show current CPU
fan rpm value
Enable alert function
when the CPU fan runs
slower than the low
limit rpm value
Show current low limit
rpm value of CPU fan
Set low limit rpm by
dragging the lever
Show current system
fan rpm value
Enable alert function
when the system fan
runs slower than low
limit rpm value
Show current low limit
rpm value of system
fan
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4.5 Limit Setting - FAN1 Fan
This page lets you to set FAN1 fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Optional)
This page lets you set CPU voltage, memory voltage and North Bridge voltage
manually. CPU voltage can be stepped up/down by a unit of 12.5mV, while memory is
0.05V/step, and North Bridge is 0.04V/step.
Set low limit rpm by
dragging the lever
Show current FAN1
fan rpm value
Enable alert function
when the FAN1 fan
runs slower than low
limit rpm value
Show current low limit
rpm value of FAN1 fan
Go to Voltage page
Select the option
you want to set
Adjust by manual
Reset the changes
Apply the changes
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6. Fan Page - Fan Control
This page lets you enable Smart Fan function or set the fan speed by manual.
When Smart Fan is selected, you must use a 4-pin CPU cooler in your system.
Go to Fan page
Set fan speed by
dragging the lever
Enable or disable
smart fan function
Apply the changes
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FOX LiveUpdate
FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by
local or online.
Supporting Operating Systems :
■ Windows 2000
■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Using FOX LiveUpdate :
1. Local Update
1-1 Local Update - BIOS Information
This page lets you know your system BIOS information.
*** : please refer to the physical motherboard for detail.
Exit
Toolbar
Minimum
Show current
BIOS information
Link to website
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1-2 Local Update - Backup
This page can backup your system BIOS. You can click “Backup”, and key in a le name, then
click “Save” to nish the backup operation. The extension of this backup le is ".BIN" for Award
BIOS and ".ROM" for AMI BIOS. Default directory is "C:\Desktop\My Documents" in Windows XP
and "Documents" in Vista. Make sure you can remember the le name together with the directory
which it is stored, prevented that you may need them to recover your BIOS later.
1-3 Local Update - Update
This page helps you to update your BIOS from a local le. After click “Update”, An alert message
will be displayed to ensure if you really want to continue, click “Yes” to conrm. A setup wizard
will guide you to load a local BIOS le to nish the operation. You must remember from which
directory to load your new BIOS le (with an extension of ".BIN" for Award BIOS, ".ROM" for AMI
BIOS) before the setup wizard starts.
Key in a BIOS name
Click here
FOX LiveUpdate can automatically backup old BIOS before update. This feature can be
enabled in the "Congure-System" setup. Please refer to "Congure-System" section
for more detail. The default backup directory is C:\LiveUpdate_Temp, but the backup
le name will be automatically generated. It is hard to nd it out from a backup directory,
and we recommend you using Explorer to check date/time message of this backup le
to nd it out and write its name down to remember it.
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2. Online Update
2-1 Online Update - Update BIOS
This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new
BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to nish the update operation.
2-2 Online Update - Update Driver
This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new
drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to nish the update operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new BIOS
from Internet
Browse detailed
information
Update BIOS
Close the window
Select BIOS to update
Click here
Current information
Search new drivers
from Internet
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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 nish the update operation.
Browse detailed
information
Install the selected
driver
Close the window
Select the driver to update
Click here
Current information
Search new utilities
from Internet
Browse detailed
information
Install the selected
utility
Close the window
Select the utility to update
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2-4 Online Update - Update All
This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search all new
BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to nish the update operation.
Click here
Current information
Search all new BIOS/
drivers/utilities from
Internet
Browse detailed
BIOS information
Close the window
Browse detailed
driver information
Browse detailed
utility information
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3. Congure
3-1 Congure - option
This page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, FOX
LiveUpdate will start its searching from Internet and if any qualied item found, it will pop out a
message on the task bar to inform you to do the next step.
Double click on the icon as show below, you can see the detailed information.
Double click here
Apply the changes
Reset to default value
Click here
Set auto
search options
Select search
which kind of
versions
Set auto search
the latest
FOX LiveUpdate
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When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will
auto search from internet and prompt you to install the new version.
3-2 Congure - System
This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of the FOX LiveUpdate
utility.
Click here
Set the location of
download les or
auto backup BIOS
Determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can
auto run when the system starts up
Select different skin
of the software
Apply the changes
Reset to default value
Prompt you to
install the new
FOX LiveUpdate
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3-3 Congure - Advance
This page lets you select to ash BIOS / Boot Block and clear CMOS. If you choose Flash Boot
Block, it means BIOS is not protective, and you must make sure the ash process is continuous
and without any interruption.
4. About & Help
This page shows some information about FOX LiveUpdate.
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We recommend that you had better keep the default setting unchanged to avoid any
damage.
Click here
Select which BIOS ROM
to ash(Only available to
motherboard with backup
BIOS ROM )
Apply the changes
Reset to default value
Select to ash Boot Block
Select to clear CMOS
Click here
Show information about
FOX LiveUpdate
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FOX LOGO
FOX LOGO is a simple and useful utility to backup, change and delete the boot time
Logo. The boot Logo is the image that appears on screen during POST (Power-On
Self-Test).
You can prepare a JPG image (1024x768) le, then use FOX LOGO to open it and
change the boot time Logo. Boot time Logo will be displayed if you enable the BIOS
"Quiet Boot" setting in "Advanced BIOS Features" menu.
Supporting Operating Systems :
■ Windows 2000
■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Using FOX LOGO:
Main Page
When you change Logo or delete current Logo, the system will ash BIOS le auto-
matically. During this time, please DO NOT shut down the application and the system,
or the motherboard will be damaged seriously.
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Minimize
Exit
Website
About
Backup
Change
De l e t e
Main screen
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FOX DMI
FOX DMI is a full Desktop Management Interface viewer, and it provides three DMI data
formats : Report, Data Fields and Memory Dump.
With DMI information, system maker can easily analyze and troubleshoot your mother-
board if there is any problem occurred.
Supporting Operating Systems :
■ Windows 2000
■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
Using FOX DMI:
Please operate this utility as the comments shows.
Click here to select the DMI Data format you need
Click here to select the type you want to view.
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