Foxconn P9657AB User's User Manual

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Declaration of conformity

HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD

66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,

TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.

declares that the product

Motherboard

P9657AB

is in conformity with

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

þ EN 55022: 1998/A2: 2003Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance

characteristics of information technology equipment

þ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)

þ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage
supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A

þ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics limits

and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2006

Printed Name : James Liang Position/ Title : Assistant President

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: Foxconn

Model Name: P9657AB

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: [phone]

Facsimile: 714-738-8838

Equipment Classification: 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 follow-

ing 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 : 2006

Product Introduction

Main Features........................................................................................2

Layout......................................................................................................4

Rear Panel Ports...................................................................................5

Installation Instructions

CPU.........................................................................................................8

Memory...................................................................................................11

Power Supply.......................................................................................12

Other Connectors................................................................................13

Expansion Slots...................................................................................16

Jumpers...............................................................................................17

BIOS Description

Enter BIOS Setup.................................................................................19

Main menu............................................................................................19

Standard CMOS Features...................................................................21

FOX Central Control Unit.....................................................................23

Advanced BIOS Features....................................................................26

Advanced Chipset Features...............................................................29

Integrated Peripherals........................................................................30

Power Management Setup.................................................................33

PnP/PCI Configurations......................................................................36

PC Health Status.................................................................................37

Load Fail-Safe Defaults.....................................................................38

Load Optimized Defaults..................................................................38

Set Supervisor/User Password.........................................................38

Save & Exit Setup.................................................................................39

Exit Without Saving..............................................................................39

Table of Contents

Chapter

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Chapter 2

Chapter

1

Driver CD Introduction

Utility CD content.................................................................................41

Installing Drivers..................................................................................42

Installing Utilities.................................................................................42

Directions for Bundled Software

FOX ONE ................................................................................................. 44

FOX LiveUpdate....................................................................................... 51

Appendix

CrossFireTM Technology.......................................................................... . 59

Multi-Graphic Card Technology ............................................................. 62

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Chapter

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:

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.

This manual is suitable for motherboard of P9657AB. Each
motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants
diverse features.

-6 with 6-Channel audio (Default is omitted.)

-8 with 8-Channel audio

-E with 1394 function

-L with onboard 10/100M LAN (Default is omitted.)

-K with onboard Gigabit LAN

-Rwith RAID function

-S with SATA function

-2 with DDR2 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 the
motherboard supports 6-Channel Audio (-6)(default), 1394
port (-E), onboard 10/100M LAN (-L)(default), SATA function (­S),DDR2 function(-2),and complies with RoHS directives(-H).

Chapter

Thank you for buying P9657AB 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 Intel® P965 +
ICH8R(ICH8) chipset, providing users a computer platform with
a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.

This chapter includes the following information:

v Main Features
v Layout
v Rear I/O Ports

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Main Features

Size

· ATX form factor of 12 inch x 8.8 inch

Microprocessor

· Supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad,CoreTM 2 Extreme, CoreTM 2 Duo, Pentium

®

Extreme Edition, Pentium® D, Pentium® 4,Celeron®D processors in an

LGA775 package

· Supports FSB at 533 MHz /800 MHz /1066 MHz

Chipset

· Intel® P965 (North Bridge) + ICH8R(ICH8) (South Bridge)

System Memory

· Four 240-pin DIMM slots

· Supports Dual-Channel DDR2 533/667/800

· Supports up to 8GB DDR2 memory

USB 2.0 Ports

· Supports hot plug

·Ten USB 2.0 ports (four rear panel ports, three onboard USB headers

providing six extra ports)

·Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s transmission rate

Onboard Serial ATA II

· 300MB/s data transfer rate

· Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1,JBOD only for ICH8R Sku

· Supports hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )

·Supports Six internal Serial ATA II connectors(ICH8R) /Four internal Serial

ATA II connectors(ICH8) and one external Serial ATA II connector

Onboard LAN (-K)

· One LAN interface built-in onboard

·Supports 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet

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Onboard 1394 (-E ) (optional)

·Support hot plug

·With rate of transmission at 400 Mb/s

·connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most

Onboard Audio (-8)

·Supports S/PDIF out/Fiber

·Supports Jack-Sensing function

·Supports Intel® High Definition Audio

PCI Express x16 Support

·Supports 4 GB/s (8 GB/s concurrent) bandwidth

·Low power consumption and power management features

Green Function

·Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)

·Supports S0 (normal), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk -

depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off)

Expansion Slots

·Three PCI slots

·Two PCI Express x16 Graphics slots

·one PCI Express x1 slots

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Layout

14.24-pin ATX Power Connector: PWR1

15.FAN3 Connector

16.DDR2 DIMM Slots

17.CPU_Fan Connector

18.North Bridge: Intel® P965 Chipset

19.LGA 775 CPU Socket

20.8-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PWR2

21.FAN1 Connector

22.FAN2 Connector

23.IrDA Connector

24.PCI Express x1 Slot

25.PCI Slots

1 Front Audio Connector

2. CD_IN Connector

3. 1394a Connector (optional)

4. FDD Connector

5. Front USB Connectors

6. Front Panel Connector

7. SATA II Connector

8. SYS_FAN Connector

9. South Bridge: Intel®ICH8R(ICH8) Chipset

10.PCI Express x16 Slots

11. Clear CMOS Jumper

12.INTR Connector

13.IDE Connector: PIDE

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:

1. PS/2 Mouse Port
This port is used to connect a PS/2 mouse.

2. PS/2 Keyboard Port
This port is used to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

3. Serial Port
This motherboard provides a serial COM1 connector for your machine.

4. S/PDIF Coaxial Out Port (optional)
This port connects to external audio output devices with coaxial cable connec-

-tors.

5. External SATA Port
This port is used to connect an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier
and enables smart setup and hot-plug function.

6. USB 2.0 Ports
These four Universal Serial Bus(USB) ports are avaliable for connecting
USB2.0/1.1 devices.

7. Fiber S/PDIF Out Port
This port is used to connect an external audio output device via a Fiber
S/PDIF cable.

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8. Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, LEF/CEN, Side Jacks
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.

9. LAN Port
This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network
hub.

10. 1394 Port
This port is used to connect a 1394 device.

11. Parallel Port
The port is used to connect a parallel port device, such as a printer.

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in­cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply,
slots, and 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:

v CPU
v Memory
v Power supply
v Other Connectors
v Expansion Slots
v Jumpers

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CPU

This motherboard supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad,CoreTM 2 Extreme, CoreTM2 Duo,
Pentium® Extreme Edition, Pentium® D,Pentium® 4,Celeron®D processors in an
LGA775 package with a Front Side Bus (FSB) of 533/800/1066 MHz.

For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the
website:http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Installation of CPU

Below is the CPU socket illustration. Follow these procedures to install a CPU.

1. Use thumb and forefinger to hold the hook of the load lever and pull the lever
down and away from socket to unlock it. Lift the load lever.

2. Push down the rear tab with your forefinger to bring the front end of the load
plate up slightly. Open the load plate with thumb. Be careful not to touch the
contacts.

Load lever

Load plate

Protective cover

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3. Hold CPU with thumb and forefinger. Ensure fingers align to socket cutouts.
Match the CPU triangle marker to Pin 1 position as shown below. The alignment
key also provides the orientation directed function. Lower the CPU straight down
without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket.

4. After installing the CPU, remove the protective cover from load plate. The
protective cover is used to protect the contacts of the socket. Do not discard the
protective cover. Always replace the socket cover if the CPU is removed from the
socket.

Alignment Key

Socket Cutouts

Pin 1 position

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5. Close the load plate, and slightly push down the tongue side.

6. Lower the lever and lock it to the load plate, then the CPU is locked completely.

Note :

Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and
system. Therefore, you should install CPU cooling fan and make
sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to
prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU. Please refer to your
CPU fan user guide to install it properly.

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Memory

This motherboard includes four 240-pin slots with 1.8V for DDR2. So You must
install at least one memory bank to ensure normal operation.

For the detailed memory support list on this motherboard, please visit the
website:http :/ / www . f oxconnchann el.c om

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.

3.The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot will lock automatically.

Warning :

Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing
expansition cards or other system peripherals, especially the memory
devices, otherwise your motherboard or the system memory might be
seriously damaged.

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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 connector on the
motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable
into the connector and make sure it is secure.

8-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector: PWR2

The 8-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to
PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.

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1

PWR1

+3.3V

GND

+12V

GND

+5V_AUX

+3.3V

+5V

+12V

GND

+5V

+3.3V

PWROK

+3.3V

-12V

NC

+5V

GND

GND

GND

PSON

+5V

GND GND

+5V

24

12

We strongly recommend that you use 8-pin ATX
12V power supply. If you want to use 4-pin
power supply, connect the 4-pin power con­nector as shown.

Attention:

12V

12V

12V

12V

GND

GND

GND

GND

PWR2

1

48

5

Connect a 4-pin

power plug here

1

48

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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 Connector: PIDE

The PIDE connector supports Ultra DMA 100/66 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.

Ribbon cables are directional, therefore, make sure to always connect with
the cable on the same side as pin1 of the PIDE/RIDE or FLOPPY connector
on the motherboard.

Attention:

Audio Connector: F_AUDIO

The audio connector supports HD au­dio standard. It provides two kinds of
audio output choices: the Front Audio,

the Rear Audio. Front Audio supports
re-tasking function.

F_AUDIO (HDA)

PORT2_L

SENSE_SEND

PORT1_L

PORT1_R

AUD_GND

PRESENCEJ

PORT2_R

SENSE1_RETURN
Empty

SENSE2_RETURN

1 2

9 10

CD_IN

1

CD_R
GND

CD_L

Audio Connectors: CD_IN

CD_IN is Sony standard CD audio connectors,
it can be connected to a CD-ROM drive through
a CD audio cable.

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Front Panel Connector: FP1

This motherboard includes one connector for
connecting the front panel switch and LED
indicators.

HDD LED Connector (HDD-LED)
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 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.

NC

HDD_LED

RESET

PLED

PWRSW

+

-

9 10

1 2

FP1!

+

-

Empty

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.

Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, FAN1,FAN2, FAN3, SYS_FAN

SENSE

GND

CPU_FAN

1

POWERCONTROL

FAN1,FAN2,
FAN3,SYS_FAN

+12V SENSEGND

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Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_3,

SATA_4; SATA_5, SATA_6 (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 transfer 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 Warn-

ing” to “Enabled” in the “Power Management Setup” sec-
tion of the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then boot the
operating system once to make sure this function takes
effect.

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.

USB Headers: F_USB1, F_USB2, F_USB3

Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of
motherboards also have three headers on board which
may connect to front panel USB cable (optional) to
provide additional six USB ports.

IrDA Connector: IR

This header supports wireless transmitting and receiv­ing device. Before using this function, configure the
settings of IR Mode from the “ Integrated Peripherals”
section of the CMOS Setup.

IR

+5V

GND
IRRX

IRTX

Empty

1

F_USB1/2/3

10 9

VCC

D+
D-

Empty
GND

NC

VCC

GND

D+

2 1

D-

Empty

F_1394

TPB+

TPA+

+12V

GND

TPB-

+12V

GND

GND

TPA-

1 2

9 10

SATA _1/2/3/4/5/6

GND

TX+

1

GND

GND

TX-

RX-

RX+

INTR

INTRUDERJ
GND

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Expansion Slots

This motherboard includes three 32-bit master PCI slots,one PCI Expressx 1
slot, two PCI Express x 16 slots.

PCI Slots

The expansion cards can be installed in the three 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 two PCI Express x16 slots that reserved for graphics or
video cards. The difference in bandwidth between the x16 and x1 slots is no­table to be sure, with the x16 slot pushing 4GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent) of
bandwidth, the PCI Express x1 slot offering 250MB/sec.

Installing an expansion card:

1.Before installing the expansion card, read carefully the documentation that
came with it 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
comlpeletly seated in the slot.

5.Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
For the detailed PCI Express 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 chang­ing 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

1-2 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

CLR_CMOS

1

1

1

1
1

1

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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 POST process.

2.You want to change the default CMOS settings.
This chapter includes the following information:

v Enter BIOS Setup
v Main Menu
v Standard CMOS Features
v FOX 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 Fail-Safe Defaults
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.

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.

The items in the main menu are explained as below:

Standard CMOS Features

The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu.

FOX Central Control Unit

The special features can be set up through this menu.

Main 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

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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 sys­tem 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 Fail-Safe Defaults

The default BIOS settings can be loaded through this menu.

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.

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.

SATA Channel 1/2/3/4/5/6 Master

These categories identify the HDD types of 1 IDE channel installed in the com­puter 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

Standard CMOS Features Menu

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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

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.

Video

The following table is providedfor your reference in setting the display mode
for your system.

EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter / Video Graphic Array .For

EGA,VGA,SEGA,SVGA,or PGA monitor adapter.

CGA 40 Color Graphic Adapter,powering up in 40 column

mode.

CGA 80 Color Graphic Adapter,powering up in 80 column

mode.

MONO Monochrome adapter,including high resolution mono-

-chrome adapters.

Total Memory

This item is used to show the total memory of the system.

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FOX Central Control Unit

v[Smart BIOS]

Smart Power LED

Smart debug LED function within power LED. Enable this function, the power
LED status can show the system status of POST process.

Smart Boot Menu

Smart boot menu with a timer to let user to control boot device easily.

Smooth Over Clock

To open smooth over clock function can let over clocking to be more stable.

vCurrent CPU/FSB/DRAM Clock

This option is used to show current CPU/FSB/DRAM clock value.

vCPU Clock Ratio

This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU. Using different CPU,
the setting values are different.

FOX Central Control Unit Menu

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

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vC1E Function

This option is used to enabled or disabled the C1E (Enhance Halt State)

function.

vDRAM Configuration

Press Enter to set the items of DRAM Configuration.

vFOX Intelligent Stepping

User can select different overclocking option by this item. The available set­ting values are: Manual, Auto, Power gaming, Data Mining, Office, Energy
Saving.

vAuto Detect PCI Clk

This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be
disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference. The setting values are
Disabled and Enabled.

vCPU Spread Spectrum

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro­Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. The setting values are
Disabled and Enabled.

vPCIE Spread Spectrum

This option can significantly reduce the EMI(Electro-Magnetic Interference)
generated by the PCI Express clock.

vCPU Clock

This option is used to set the CPU clock.

vCPU Vcore Over Voltage Setting

This option is used to set CPU Vcore over voltage.

vDRAM Voltage Select

This option is used to set DRAM voltage.

vMCH Voltage Select

This option is used to set the memory controller hub (MCH) voltage.

vCPU Termination Voltage

This option is used to set the CPU Termination Voltage.

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vDRAM Timing Selectable

This item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or manual configuration.
The available setting values are: By SPD and Manual.

vCAS Latency Time

This item determines CAS Latency. The available setting values are: 3, 4, 5, 6
and Auto.

vDRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

This item allows you to select a delay time between the CAS and RAS strobe
signals. The available setting values are: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and Auto.

vDRAM RAS# Precharge

This item allows you to select the DRAM RAS# precharge time. The available
setting values are: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and Auto.

vPrecharge delay(tRAS)

This item allows you to set the precharge delay time. The available setting
values are: Auto, 4 - 15.

vMemclock index value (Mhz)

This item allows you to set memory clock index value.

DRAM Configuration Menu

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vCPU Feature

Press enter to set the items of CPU feature.

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>.

vCPU L3 Cache

This option is used to enable or disable the CPU L3 cache.The available
setting values are :Disabled and Enabled.

vFirst/Second/Third Boot Device

This option allows you to set the boot device’s sequence.

vBoot From Other Device

With this function set to enable, the system will boot from some other de­vices if the first/second/third boot devices failed. The setting values are: Dis­abled and Enabled.

Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features Menu

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vBoot Up Floppy Seek

This option controls whether the BIOS checks for a floppy drive while booting
up. If it cannot detect one (either due to improper configuration or physical
unavailability), it will appear an error message. The available setting values
are: Disabled and Enabled.

vBoot Up NumLock Status

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is
started. The available setting values are: On and Off.

vGate A20 Option

This option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for system is
started.

vTypematic Rate Setting

If this item is enable,you can use the following two items to see the typematic
rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard.

vTypematic Rate( Chars/Sec )

Use this item to define how many characters per second a held-down key
generated.

vTypematic Delay( Msec )

Use this item to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held­down key beings generating repeat characters.

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.

vAPIC Mode

This option is used to enable or disable APIC function.

vMPS Version Control For OS

This option is used to set up the version of MPS Table used in OS.

vOS Select For DRAM > 64MB

This option is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of memory
and you are running the OS/2 operating system.Otherwise,leave this item at
the default.

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CPU Feature Menu

vLimit CPUID MaxVal

The option is used to set limit CPUID MaxVal. The available setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3, should be "Disabled" for
WinXP.

vExecute Disable Bit

The option is used to enable or disable execute disable bit.

vIntel(R) Speedstep(tm) tech

The option is used to adjust the basic frequency and the voltage module
according to the processor load.

vReport No FDD For WIN 95

If you are using the Windows 95 and running a system with on floppy drive,
select “Yes” for this item to ensure compatibility with Windows 95 logo

certification.

vVirtualization Technology

When enabled,a VMW can utilize the additional hardware capabilities
provided by vendor pool.

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Advanced Chipset Features

vSystem BIOS Cacheble

Select ”Enabled” to allow caching of the system BIOS which may improve
performance. If any other program writes to this memory area,a system error
may result.

vMemory Hole At 15M-16M

This item is used to determine whether the 15M-16M address field of memory
is reserved for the ISA expansion card.

vPCI Express Root Port Func

Press <Enter> to enter PCI Express Root Port Func sub-menu.

vPEG Force X1

This option is used to set PEG Force X1.

Advanced Chipset Features Menu

PCI Express Root Port Func

vPCI E X1/X2 Slot

This option is used to set PCIE X1/X2 Slot.

vPCI-E Compliancy Mode

This option is used to select PCI-E compliancy mode.

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Integrated Peripherals

vOnChip IDE Device

Press enter to set onchip IDE device.

vOnboard Device

Press enter to set onboard device.

vSuperIO Device

Press enter to set onboard SuperIO device.

vUSB Device Setting

Press enter to set USB device Setting.

Integrated Peripherals Menu

vIDE HDD Block Mode

This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed.

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.

OnChip IDE Device Menu

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vSATA Mode

This option is used to set the Serial ATA Mode.

vJMicron JMB361 Controller

This option is used to enable or disable JMicron JMB361 Controller

vAzalia/HD Audio

This option is used to set whether onboard Azalia/HD Audio is enabled.

vOnboard 1394

This option is used to set whether 1394 function is enabled.

v Onboard realtek Gigabit LAN

This option is used to enable or disable onboard realtek Gigabit LAN .

v realtek Gigabit LAN ROM

This option is used to enable or disable realtek Gigabit LAN ROM.

Onboard Device Menu

SuperIO Device Menu

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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 Port

This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for
the onboard serial port .

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 in­stalled 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.

USB Device Setting

vUSB Controller

This option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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vUSB 2.0 Controller

This option is used to set whether the USB 2.0 Controller is enabled.

vUSB Keyboard Function

This option is used to set whether the USB keyboard controller is enabled in a
legacy operating system (such as DOS).

vUSB Mouse Function

This option is used to set whether the USB mouse controller is enabled in a
legacy operating system (such as DOS).

vUSB Storage Function

This option is used to set whether the USB Storage controller is enabled in a
legacy operating system (such as DOS).

Power Management Setup Menu

Power Management Setup

vPOWER ON Function

This option is used to set the power on method for your PC.Setting values

include:Any KEY, Mouse Click, Both,BUTTON ONLY.

v PWRON 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. The available options are:
Off(remain in turn off status),On(auto power on)and Former-Sts(resume with

the previous status).

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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.

vACPI Suspend Type

This option is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function.
When you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be cut off aftera 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.

vRun VGABIOS if S3 Resume

This option allows the system to initialize the VGABIOS from S3 (Suspend to
RAM) sleep state. The available setting values are: Auto, Yes and No.

vPower Management

This option is used to set the power management scheme.

vSuspend Type

This option is used to set sleep mode.

vMODEM Use IRQ

This option is used to set the IRQ in which the modem can use.The system
will automatically wake up when the modem receives an incoming call. In
order for this function to work, the Fax/Modem must be connected to the WOM
header on the motherboard.

vSuspend Mode

This option is used to set the idle time before the system enters into sleep
status.

vHDD Power Down

This option is used to turn off hard disk power if the hard disk is idle for a given
period of time.

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vSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN

This option is used to set the power down method.This function is only valid
for systems using an ATX power supply.

v Case Open Warning

This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function.

vWake- up by PCI card

This item is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card.

vPower On by Ring

If this item is enabled, it allows the system to resume from a software
power down or power saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to
an installed fax. This function needs to be supported by the relevant
hardware and software.

vUSB KB Wake-Up 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.

vFDD,COM,LPT Port

When this item is enable,the system will restart the power saving time-out
counters when any activity is detected on the floppy disk drive,serial ports,or

the parallel port.

vPCI PIRQ[A-D]#

When this item is disabled,any PCI device set as the Master will not power on
the system.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

PnP/PCI Configurations Menu

vInit Display First

This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC
starts up.

vResources 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

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.

vVcore, VCC 3.3V/1.8V/1.25V, +5/+12/+3.3V, VSB, Voltage Battery

The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system.

vCurrent CPU/SYSTEM Temperature

The current system/CPU temperature will be automatically detected by the
system.

vCPU/SYSTEM Fan Speed

The CPU/system fan speed will be automatically detected by the system.

vFAN1 Speed

The Fan1 speed will be automatically detected by the system.

vSmart FAN1 Mode Control

This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function. “PWM Mode” can
enable smart fan function.

vSmart FAN1 PWM 0/1/2

This option is used to set Smart Fan1 PWM 0/1/2 value.

vSmart FAN1 T 1/2

This option is used to set smart fan1 temperature 1/2 value.

PC Health Status Menu

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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>.

Load Optimized Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Press <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up that allows you to
load the default BIOS settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to load the
defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading. The defaults set by
BIOS set the basic system functions in order to ensure system stability. But if
your computer cannot POST properly, you should load the fail-safe defaults to
restore the original settings. Then carry out failure testing. If you only want to
load the defaults for a single option, you can select the desired option and
press the <F6> key.

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.

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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.

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 …

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 Secu­rity Option, you will be prompted to enter a password only when you enter the
CMOS setting program.

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The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains use­ful software and several utility drivers that enhance the

motherboard features.

This chapter includes the following information:

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 .Intel Chipset Driver B.Realtek HDA Audio Driver
C.Realtek 810X/8111 LAN Driver D.JMicron RAID Driver

2. Utility

Use this option to install additional software programs.

A .FOXONE B. Fox LiveUpdate

C. Micosoft DirectX9.0 D. Adobe Acrobat Reader

E.Norton Internet Security F. Create 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.

Installing Utilities

You can select the utilities that you want to install and begin the setup steps.

Install by manual

Install by
automatic

Click here

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This chapter will introduce how to use attached software.

This chapter provides the following information:

v FOX ONE
v FOX LiveUpdate

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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, frequency and fan
speed at any time.

With FOX 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 (32-bit and 64-bit)

-Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using FOX ONE:

1. Main Page

Show CPU
Information

Toolbar

Alert Lamp

Switch
Button

Exit
Minimum

Homepage

Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan

speed/Temperature value

Configuration

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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.

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 FOX 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.

Click here to return to
previous status

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3. Freq. Page - Frequency Control

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

Go to CPU page

Select the different

benchmarks

Ajust by manual

Apply the
changes

Close this page

Reset the

changes

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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4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp.

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

Go to Adjust 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 CPU
temperature

4.2 Limit Setting - Sys Temp.

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

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 - Sys Fan

This page lets you to set system 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 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

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

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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.

Go to Voltage page

5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control

This page lets you set CPU voltage, memory voltage and North Bridge voltage
by manual.

Select the option
you want to set

Adjust by manual

Reset the changes Apply the changes

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

Show current FAN1

fan rpm value

Enable alert function when
the FAN1 fan is lower than
low limit rpm value

Show current low limit
rpm value of FAN1 fan

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6. Fan Page - Fan Control

This page lets you enable smart Fan function or set fan speed by manual.

Go to Fan page

Set fan speed by
dragging the lever

Enable or disable
smart fan function

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.

Exit

Toolbar

Minimum

Show current

BIOS information

Link to website

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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.

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.

Key in a BIOS name

Click here

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.

Browse detail
information

Update BIOS

Close the window

Select BIOS to update

Click here

Current information

Search new BIOS
from Internet

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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

Browse detail
information

Install the selected
drivers

Close the window

Select the drivers 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 finish
the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search all new
BIOS/drivers/utilities
from Internet

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

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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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3.3 Configure - Advance

This page lets you select to flash BIOS / Boot Block and clear CMOS .

3.2 Configure - System

This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of
the utility.

Click here

Select which BIOS ROM
to flash(Only available to
MotherBoard with backup
BIOS ROM )

Apply the changes

Reset to default value

Select to flash Boot Block
Select to clear CMOS

we recommend that you’d better keep the default setting unchanged
to avoid damagement.

Attention

Click here

Set the location of
download files 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

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4. About & Help

This page shows some information about FOX LiveUpdate.

Click here

Show information
about FOX LiveUpdate

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1.Introduction

CrossFireTM technology is a recently introduced product from ATI Technologies
designed to dramatically improve the graphics performance of hardware and
software applications designed for gamers and other high-end users.

The CrossFireTM aspect requires the following components to be available in
order to appear as an option within CatalystTM Control Center:

- A CrossFireTM Ready motherboard such as Foxconn’s P9657ABseries

- A CrossFireTM Edition graphics card that works as the master graphic card

- A CrossFireTM Ready graphics card from the same brand-family that works
as the slave graphic card

2.CrossFireTM Compatibility Chart

3.Using CrossFire

TM

Technology

Step 1. Install the Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to PCI_E_16X_1

slot.

Step 2. Install the Radeon CrossFireTM Ready graphics card to PCI_E_16X_2

slot.

CrossFire

TM

Technology

Master Card Slave Card

RadeonX1600 Series RadeonX1600 Series
Radeon X1300 Series Radeon X1300 Series

CrossFireTM Edition

graphics card 1

CrossFireTMReady

graphics card 2

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Step 3. Connect 1 of the Power Extension Cable to the graphics card power

connector, and connect 2 to the power supply connector.

Step 4. Power on your computer and boot into OS (Windows XP with SP2 or

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition).

Step 5. Please uninstall any existing video drivers that could possibly create a

conflict before attempting to install this display card.

Step 6. Install Microsoft’s .NET Framework Version 1.1. Without it, The ATI Cata-

lyst Control Center will not launch properly.

Step 7. Install the ATI graphics card drivers and restart your computer. Then you

will find “ATI Catalyst Control Center” on your desktop.

Step 8. Double-click the icon to launch it. Click “View”-->Select

“Advanced View” -->Click “CrossFireTM”-->Set “Enable CrossFireTM” to Yes.

1

2

Power Extension Cable

Now you can enjoy the advanced CrossFire

TM

technology.

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1. It is recommended to use 400-450 W power supply or above to enjoy
the benefit of CrossFireTM technology.

2. One PCI Express x16 slot will work in 16x mode and the other will
work in 4x mode, when you use CrossFireTM technology.

3. The all-new Radeon X1300 and X1600 graphics cards do not need
a CrossFire Edition co-processor or external cable.

4.When electric voltage=+12 V, the output electric current of power sup­ply should be >= 15 A per phase.

Notes:

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Multi-Graphic Card Technology

1.Introduction

Multi-Graphic Card technology takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the
PCI ExpressTM bus architecture, and features intelligent hardware and software so­lutions to deliver earth-shattering PC performance.

MCPs (media and communications processors) offer blistering graphics perfor­mance and overall PC performance for both AMD and Intel platforms. With the power
of Multi-Graphic Card technology you get the ability to connect two PCI Express

TM

graphics cards for mind-blowing gameplay with brilliant and intensive 3D graphics.

2. Install the Graphics cards

Step1. Install two Graphic cards on the two PCI Express x16 slots.

Step2. Install the Bridge Board to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure
that the connector is firmly in place.

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Step3. Connect the 4-pin ATX power cable to the Auxiliary power connector to secure
the system is stable.

Step4. Install the bracket to firm the two graphics cards.