Foxconn Q9657MC-8KRS2H V1.1 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

Q9657MC/G9657MC

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

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Printed Name : James Liang Position/ Title : Assistant President

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Trade Name: Foxconn

Model Name: Q9657MC/G9657MC

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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

Table of Contents

Chapter

Product Introduction

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

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

Rear I/O Ports.........................................................................................5

Installation Instructions

Chapter

CPU.........................................................................................................7

Memory..................................................................................................10

Power Supply........................................................................................11

Other Connectors................................................................................12

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

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

Chapter

BIOS Description

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

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

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

Advanced BIOS Features....................................................................23

Advanced Chipset Features...............................................................25

Integrated Peripherals........................................................................26

Power Management Setup.................................................................30

PnP/PCI Configurations......................................................................32

PC Health Status.................................................................................33

Frequency Control...............................................................................34

Load Fail-Safe Defaults.......................................................................35

Load Defaults Setting.........................................................................35

Set Supervisor/User Password.........................................................35

Save & Exit Setup.................................................................................36

Exit Without Saving..............................................................................36

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Chapter

Driver CD Introduction

Utility CD content.................................................................................38

Start to install driver and utility............................................................39

Chapter

Directions for Bundled Software

FOX ONE..............................................................................................41

LiveUpdate...........................................................................................45

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Attention:

1.Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact.

2.It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid
damage to the motherboard and CPU due high temperatures.

3.Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed.

4.Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before inserting or
removing expansion cards or other peripherals, especially when
you insert or remove a memory module. Failure to switch off the DC
power supply may result in serious damage to your system or

memory module.

Attention:

We cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while

over-clocked. Normal operation depends on the over-clock capacity

of your device.

Attention:

Since BIOS programs are upgraded from time to time, the BIOS

description in this manual is just for reference. We do not guarantee

that the content of this manual will remain consistent with the actual

BIOS version at any given time in the future.

Attention:

The pictures of objects used in this manual are just for your reference.

Please refer to the physical motherboard.

This manual is suitable for motherboard of Q9657MC/G9657MC.

Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants

diverse features.

-6 with 6-channel audio(Defauit is omitted)

-8 with 8-channel audio

-E with 1394

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

-K with onboard Gigabit LAN

-R with RAID

-S with SATA

-2 with DDR2

-H comply with RoHS directive

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 mean that the

motherboard supports 6-channel Audio (-6)(default), onboard 10/100M

LAN (-L)(default),1394 port (-E), SATA function (-S),DDR2 slot(-2),

RoHS directive(-H).

Chapter

Thank you for buying Foxconn’s Q/G9657MC 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® Q/G965 + ICH8DO/ICH8DH chipset, providing

users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibil-

ity-performance price ratio.

This chapter includes the following information:

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v Main Features

v Layout

v Rear I/O Ports

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Main Features

Size

· mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch

Microprocessor

· Supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad,CoreTM 2 Duo, Pentium® D,Pentium® 4,

Celeron® D processors in an LGA775 package

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

· Supports Hyper-Threading technology

Chipset

· Intel® Q/G965 (North Bridge) + ICH8DO/ICH8DH (South Bridge)

System Memory

· Four 240-pin DIMM slots

· Supports Dual-Channel DDR2 800/667/533

· 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 wake-up from S1 and S3 mode

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

Onboard Serial ATA II

· 300MB/s data transfer rate

· Supports hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )

·Six Serial ATA II connectors

Onboard LAN (-K)

· One LAN interface built-in onboard

· Supports 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet

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Onboard 1394 (-E ) (optional)

· Supports 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 output

· Supports Jack-Sensing function

· Supports Intel® High Definition Audio

Onboard Graphics

· Supports integrated VGA display function

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), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4

(Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off)

Expansion Slots

· Two PCI slots

· One PCI Express x1 slot

· One PCI Express x16 Graphics slot

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Layout

6

7

8

2

4 1

3

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10

11

121314 15 16

1. 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PWR2

2. PCI Express x16 Slot

3. PCI Express x1 Slot

4. 1394 Connector (optional)

5. PCI Slots

6. AUX_IN Connector

7. Front Audio Connector

8. SPDIF_OUT Connector(optional)

9. Front USB Connectors

10.BIOS SEL1 Jumper

11. SATA II Connectors

12. Front Panel Connector

13. TPM Connector(optional)

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23
22
21
20

19
18

17

14. IrDA Header(optional)

15. SYS_FAN Connector

16. Clear CMOS Jumper

17. FDD Connector

18. 24-pin ATX Power Connector: PWR1

19. Chassis Intruder Connector

20. COM2 Connector

21. DDR2 DIMM Slots

22. South Bridge: ICH8DO/ICH8DH Chipset

23. CPU_Fan1 Connector

24. North Bridge: Intel® Q/G965 Chipset

25. LGA 775 CPU Socket

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:

PS/2
Mouse Port

2

PS/2

Keyboard Port

Parallel Port

9

(Print Port)

1394 Connector

8

(optional)

7

Lan Port(-K)

6

3

31 COM1

6

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

4

VGA Connector

5

USB 2.0 Ports

When using 8-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the green

audio output; connect the rear sound speaker to the black audio output; con-

nect the center speaker/subwoofer to the orange audio output; connect the side

sound speaker to the grey audio output.

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Chapter

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in-

cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply,

slots, and pin headers, and the mounting of jumpers. Cau-

tion should be exercised during the installation of these

modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any

installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.

This chapter includes the following information:

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2

v CPU

v Memory

v Power supply

v Other Connectors

v Expansion Slots

v Jumpers

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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

CPU

This motherboard supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad,CoreTM 2 Duo,Pentium® D,

Pentium® 4,Celeron® D processors in an LGA775 package with a Front Side Bus

(FSB) of 1066/800/533MHz.

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.

Load lever

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 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.

Alignment Key

Pin 1 position

Socket Cutouts

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.

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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: h

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.

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128-Pin 112-pin

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 re-

moving expansion cards or other system peripherals, espe-

cially 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.

4-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector: PWR2

12V

The 4-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to

12V

PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.

4-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector

+3.3V

24-pin ATX power connector: PWR1

PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make

+3.3V

1

GND

sure that the power supply cable and pins are

properly aligned with the connector on the

motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable

+3.3V

into the connector and make sure it is secure.

GND GND

-12V

PSON

24-pin ATX Power Connector

Attention:

We recommend you use 24-pin power supply. If you want to use

20-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX power connector

according to the following picture.

3 1

4 2

+5V

GND

GND

+5V

GND

GND

PWROK

NC

+5V_AUX

+12V

+5V

GND

GND

+5V

+12V

+5V

+3.3V

12

2413

GND

20-Pin Power

24-Pin Power

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Other Connectors

This motherboard includes connectors for FDD device, 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.

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.

HDD_LED

RESET

5V_SYS

NC

2

1

PWRLED

PWRSW

Key

LAN_LED

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14

FP1

Reset Switch (RESET)

Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the

system will restart when the switch is pressed.

Power LED Connector (PWRLED)

Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the case. The Power

LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is in S0 status, the LED is

on. When the system is in S1 status, the LED is blink; When the system is in S3,

S4, S5 status, the LED is off.

Power Switch Connector (PWRSW)

Attach the connector to the power button of the case. Pushing this switch allows

the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button.

LAN LED Connector (LAN-LED)
The connector connects to the case’s LAN indicator LED indicating the activity

status of LAN.

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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.

IrDA Connector: IR(optional)

This header supports wireless transmit-

ting and receiving device. Before using

this function, configure the settings of

IR Mode from the “Integrated Peripher-

als” section of the CMOS Setup.

1394 Connector: F_1394 (optional)

The 1394 expansion cable can be con-

nected to either the front (provided that

the front panel of your chassis is

equipped with the appropriate

interface) or real panel of the chassis.

PORT1_L

PORT1_R

PORT2_R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2_L

GND

+12V

TPB -

GND

TPA -

1

F_AUDIO

1

IR

F_1394

+5V

Empty
IRRX
GND
IRTX

AUD_GND

PRESENCE_J

SENSE1_RETURN

Empty

SENSE2_RETURN

910

Empty

+12V

TPB +

GND

TPA +

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S/PDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT

(optional)

The SPDIF OUT connector is capable of

providing digital audio to external

speaker or compressed AC3 data to an

external Dolby digital decoder.

+5V

Empty

SPDIF_OUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

1

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Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2,

SATA_3, SATA_4; SATA_5, SATA_6

The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect

the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These

connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables

for primary storage devices. The current Serial

ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data trans-

fer rate.

GND

RX+

RX-

GND

TX-

TX+

GND

SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6

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Audio Connectors: AUX_IN

AUX_IN is Sony standard CD audio connectors,

it can be connected to a CD-ROM drive through

a CD audio cable.

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.

COM Connector: COM2

This motherboard provides an additional serial

COM header for your machine.Connect one side

of a switching cable to the header, then attach

the serial COM device to the other side of the

cable.

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.

1

AUX_R

INTRUDERJ GND

2

1

5V_DUAL

GND

AUX_IN

1

DTR

DSR SIN

GND

RLSD

SOUT

COM2

NC

GND

D+

D-

F_USB 1/2/3

INTR

CTS

RTS

AUX_L

Empty

RI

Empty

GND

D+

D-

5V_DUAL

1

10

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Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN

The fan speed can be detected and viewed in “PC

Health Status” section of the CMOS Setup. These

fans will be automatically turned off after the sys-

tem enters S3, S4 and S5 mode.

TPM Connector: TPM (optional)

The TPM(Trusted Platform Module) provides the

ability to the PC to run applications more secure

and to make transactions and communication more

trustworthy. To utilize this function, you should

purchase addtional device and install it.

GROUND

1

CK_33M_TPM

L_FRAMEJ

ICH_P_PCIRSTJ

L_AD3

3D3V_SYS

L_AD0

LPCPDJ

1

SYS_FAN

SENSE

POWERCONTROL

CPU_FAN1

1

NC

NC

GND

19

TPM

GROUND

+12V

SENSE

2

GND

Empty

NC

L_AD2

L_AD1

GND

NC

SERIRQ

GND

NC

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Expansion Slots

This motherboard includes two32-bit master PCI slots,one PCI Express x 1 slot

and one PCI Express x 16 slot.

For the detailed PCI Express cards support list on this motherboard, please

visit the website: h

PCI Slots

The expansion cards can be installed in the two PCI slots. PCI slots support

cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply

with PCI specifications.

PCI Express x1 Slot

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 Slot

This motherboard has one PCI Express x16 slot that reserved for graphics or

video cards. The difference in bandwidth between the x16 and x1 slot is notable

to be sure, with the x16 slot pushing 4GB/s (8GB/s concurrent) of bandwidth, the

PCI Express x1 slot offering 250MB/s(500MB/s concurrent) of bandwidth.

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Installing an expansion card

1.Before installing the expansion card, read carefully the documentation that

came withit and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2.Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing any expan-

sion cards.

3.Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use.

4.Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated in the slot.

5.Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

Warning:

If a performance graphics card was installed into x16 PCI Express

slot,24 pin power supply was recommended.

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Jumpers

The users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. This

section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by chang-

ing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to

modifying any jumper settings.

Description of Jumpers

1. For the jumpers on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identified by the bold

silkscreen next to it. However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as “1”.

2. The following table provides some explanation of the jumper pin settings.

User should refer to this when adjusting jumper settings.

Jumper Diagram Definition Description

1

1
1
1

1

1

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.

1-2 Set pin 1 and pin 2 closed

2-3 Set pin 2 and pin 3 closed

Closed Set the pin closed

Open Set the pin opened

Normal

(default)

Clear

Clear CMOS Jumper

1

2
3

1

2
3

Warning:

1. Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.

2. Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.

3. Do not unplug the BIOS SEL1 jumper randomly which defaults

SPI BIOS Mode.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description

Chapter

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3

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the

BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param-

eters are also provided.

You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases

occur:

1.An error message appears on the screen during the system

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 Advanced BIOS Features

v Advanced Chipset Features

v Integrated Peripherals

v Power Management Setup

v PnP/PCI Configurations

v PC Health Status

v Frequency Control

v Load Fail-Safe Defaults

v Load Defaults Setting

v Set Supervisor/User Password

v Save & Exit Setup

v Exit Without Saving

Chapter 3 BIOS Description

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.

Note:

We do not suggest that you change the default parameters in the

BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage that

result from any changes that you make.

Main Menu

The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit

choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to

accept or go to the sub-menu.

Main Menu

The items in the main menu are explained as below:

Standard CMOS Features

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

Advanced BIOS Features

The advanced system features can be set up through this menu.

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Advanced Chipset Features

The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the sys-

tem performance can be optimized.

Integrated Peripherals

All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.

Power Management Setup

All the items of Green function features can be set up through this menu.

PnP/PCI Configurations

The system’s PnP/PCI settings and parameters can be modified through

this menu.

PC Health Status

This will display the current status of your PC.

Frequency Control

This menu is used to set the frequency.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

The Fail-Safe default BIOS settings can be loaded through this menu.

Load Defaults Setting

The default BIOS settings can be loaded through this menu.

Set Supervisor Password

The supervisor password can be set up through this menu.

Set User Password

The user password can be set up through this menu.

Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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Standard CMOS Features

This sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date,

time, HDD model and so on. Use the arrow keys select the item to set up, and

then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values.

Standard CMOS Features Menu

Date

This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current day) with

the <day><month><date><year> format.

Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., defined by BIOS (read-only).

Month—month from Jan. to Dec..

Date—date from 1st to 31st, can be changed using the keyboard.

Year—year, set up by users.

Time

This option allows you to set up the desired time (usually as the current time)

with <hour><minute><second> format.

SATA Channel 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7 Master,

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

puter system. There are three choices provided for the Enhanced IDE BIOS:

None, Auto, and Manual. “None” means no HDD is installed or set; “Auto” means

the system can auto-detect the hard disk when booting up; by choosing “Manual”

and changing Access Mode to “CHS”, the related information should be entered

manually. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press < Enter>:

Cylinder number of cylinders Head number of heads

Precomp write pre-compensationLanding Zone landing zone

Sector number of sectors

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Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or Auto mode.

CHS For HDD<528MB

LBA For HDD>528MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing)

Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA

Auto Recommended mode

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].

Video

The following table is provided for 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 adapters.

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 monochrome adapters.

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

Installed Memory

This is a Displays-Only information of the system memory, detemined by
POST(Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

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The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk
error, but it will stop for all other errors.

Chapter 3 BIOS Description

Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features Menu

vCPU Feature

Press enter to set the items about 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>.

vCPU L1&L2 Cache

This item is used to turn on or off the CPU L1&L2 cache.

vFirst/Second/Third Boot Device

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

vBoot Other Device

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

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.

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vGate A20 Option

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

vSecurity Option

When it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup
screen; When it is set to “System”, a password is required not only to enter

CMOS Setup, but also to start up your PC.

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.

vFull Screen LOGO Show

This item allows you to enable or disable full screen logo.

vConfiguration Table

The item is used to show summary screen.

vASF support

The item is used to enable or disable the ASF support.

vDMI Event Log

Enable the item, the system will store POST error messages to the DMI event

log.

vClear All DMI Event Log

When this item is selected to [Yes], the DMI event log will be cleared at next
POST stage, and then set this item to [No] automatic.

vView DMI Event Log

Press Enter to show all DMI event logs.

vMark DMI Events as Read

This option is used to clear all DMI event logs immediately. Press Enter will
pop up a confirm screen. Hit [Y] and [Enter], then clear all DMI event logs right

now.

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CPU Feature Menu

vExecute disable bit

This item is used to enable or disable Execute disable bit.

Advanced Chipset Features

Advanced Chipset Features Menu

vAMT BIOS Support

This item is used to set whether the AMT BIOS support is enabled.

vOnboard Lan Controller

This option is used to set whether the onboard LAN controller is enabled.

v Onboard LAN Boot ROM

This option is used to decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard
LAN chip.

[VGA Setting]

vPEG/Onchip VGA Control

This item is used to enable or disable PEG and onboard VGA.

vOn-chip Frame Buffer Size

This item is used to set the VGA frame buffer size.

Note: This function does not work when the external display card is used.

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vDVMT Mode

The item is used to set the DVMT mode.

vDVMT/FIXED Memory Size

The item is used to set the DVMT/FIXED memory size.

Integrated Peripherals

Integrated Peripherals Menu

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.

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OnChip IDE Device 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.

vIDE Primary Master/Slave PIO

These items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output)
is used by IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO
mode is best or select a PIO mode from 0-4.

vIDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA

UltraDMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a
device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this list to
Auto. The available setting values are: Disabled and Auto.

vOn-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

Use this item to enable or disable the Secondary PCI IDE channel that is in-

tegrated on the motherboard.

vIDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO

These two items allow you assign which kind of PIO(Programmed Input/

Output) is used by IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect

which PIO mode is best or select a PIO mode from 0-4.

vIDE Secondary Master/Slave UDMA

UltraDMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a
device that supports UltraDMA ,change the appropriate item on this list to
Auto.The available setting values are : Disabled and Auto.

vSATA Mode

This option is used to set the Serial ATA Mode.

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Onboard Device Menu

vUSB Controller

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

vUSB 2.0 Controller

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

vUSB Keyboard Support

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

vUSB Mouse Support

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

vAzalia Audio

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

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SuperIO Device Menu

vPOWER ON Function

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

vKB power ON password

If the“POWER ON Function”is set “password”,this option is used to set the KB
power on password.

vHot key Power ON

If the“POWER ON Function”is set “Hot key”,this option is used to set the hot
key power on.

vOnboard FDC Controller

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

vOnboard Serial Port1/2

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

Note: Do not try to set the same values for serial ports 1 and 2.

vOnboard Parallel Port

This option allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I/O ad­dress and interrupt request (IRQ).

vParallel Port Mode

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the onboard parallel port.

vECP Mode Use DMA

When the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+ EPP, this option is used to
select the channel for the ECP mode.

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Power Management Setup

Power Management Setup Menu

vPCI Express PM Function

Press Enter to set the PCI Express PM Function.

vACPI function

ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a
standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces be­tween an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard that
describes how computer components work together to manage system
hardware. In order to use this function the ACPI specification must be sup­ported by the OS (for example, Windows2000 or WindowsXP). The available
setting values are: Enabled and Disabled.

v ACPI Suspend Type

This option is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function.
When you select “S1 (POS)” mode, the power will not shut off and the
supply status will remain as it is, in S1 mode the computer can be resumed
at any time. When you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be cut off after
a delay period. The status of the computer before it enters STR will be saved
in memory, and the computer can quickly return to previous status when the
STR function wakes.

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.

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.

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vPWRON After PWR-Fail

This option is used to set what action the PC will take with the power

supply when it resumes after a sudden power failure.

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.

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.

PCI Express PM Function Menu

vPCI Express PME

This item is used to set whether the system can be waked up by PCI Express

PME.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

PnP/PCI Configurations Menu

vInit Display First

This item is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC

starts up.

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).

vPCI Express relative items

Maximum Payload Size

This option is used to set maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices.

The unit is byte.

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PC Health Status

PC Health Status Menu

vIntruder Detection

This option is used to enable or disable Intruder Detection function.

vAdvanced Fan Speed Control

Press Enter to set the Advanced Fan Speed Control.

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/VDIMM/+3.3V/+5.0V/+12V

The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system.

vCPU/SYS Temperature

These items display the current CPU/system temperature.

vCPU/SYS FAN Speed

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

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Advanced Fan Speed Control Menu

vCPU/SYS Fan Speed Monitor

The items are used to set whether the CPU/SYS Fan speed monitors are

enabled.

Frequency Control

Frequency Control Menu

vCPU Clock Ratio

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

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.

vSpread Spectrum

If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro­Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Select this option to press <Enter>, it will pop out a dialogue box to allow you to

load default set by BIOS. Select <Y> and then press Enter to load default. Select

<N> and press <Enter>, it will not load. The defaults set by BIOS have set the

basic functions of system in order to ensure the stability of system. But if your

computer fails to properly run, you may load the default to make the system

recover normal, then carry out failure testing in next step. If you only want to load

the default in an option, you can select this option and press the key <F6>.

Load Defaults Setting

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.

Set Supervisor/User Password

The access rights and permissions associated with the Supervisor password are

higher than those of a regular User password. The Supervisor password can be

used to start the system or modify the CMOS settings. The User password can

also start the system. While the User password can be used to view the current

CMOS settings, these settings cannot be modified using the User password.

When you select the Set Supervisor/User Password option, the following message

will appear in the center of the screen, which will help you to set the password:

Enter Password:

Enter your password, not exceeding 8 characters, then press <Enter>. The

password you enter will replace any previous password. When prompted, key in

the new password and press <Enter>.

If you do not want to set a password, just press <Enter> when prompted to enter

a password, and in the screen the following message will appear. If no password

is keyed in, any user can enter the system and view/modify the CMOS settings.

Password Disabled!!!

Press any key to continue …

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Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features”, if you select “ System” from the

Security Option, you will be prompted to enter a password once the system is

started or whenever you want to enter the CMOS setting program. If the incorrect

password is entered, you will not be permitted to continue.

Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features”, if you select “Setup” from the Secu-

rity Option, you will be prompted to enter a password only when you enter the

CMOS setting program.

Save & Exit Setup

When you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will

appear in the center of the screen:

SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?Y

Press <Y> to save your changes in CMOS and exit the program; press <N> or

<ESC> to return to the main menu.

Exit Without Saving

If you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will appear

in the center of the screen:

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?N

Press <Y> to exit CMOS without saving your modifications; press <N> or <ESC>

to return to the main menu.

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Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction

Chapter

4

4

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 Start to install Driver and Utility

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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 option to install all the drivers for your motherboard. You should
install the drivers sequentially, from first to last.

A.Intel Chipset Driver B. Realtek HDA Audio Driver
C.Intel LAN Driver D. Intel VGA Driver

E. Intel ME Interface Driver F. Intel AMT ME Driver

2.Utility

Using this option to install additional software programs.

A. FOX ONE
B. FOX LiveUpdate
C. Microsoft DirectX 9.0
D. Adobe Acrobat Reader
E. Nonton Internet Security

F. Create RAID Driver Floppy

3. Click on static Foxconn logo to visit our homepage.

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Start to install Driver and Utility

1. Install Driver

There are two ways to install drivers,manual or auto.Click the driver that you

want to install and begin the steps by manual. Or you just click”One Click

Setup”button to install the driver by auto after install Intel Chipset Driver.

Install by manual

Install by auto-

matic

2. Install Utility

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

Click here

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Chapter

5

5

This chapter will introduce how to use attached software.

This chapter provides the following information:

v FOX ONE

v 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, and fan speed at any time.

With FOX ONE, you can

-Modify system performance settings, such as fan speed, and other system

performance options that are supported by the BIOS

-Monitor hardware temperature,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

Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan

speed/Temperature value

Alert Lamp

Switch
Button

Exit

Minimum

Configuration

Homepage

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Toolbar

Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.

Alert Lamp

When the system is in healthy status, the alert lamp color is green. When the

system is in abnormal status, the alert lamp color is red.

Switch Button

Click this button, it will shorten to below figure. It helps you to minitor your system

healthy status at any time.

Click here to return to

previous status

Exit

Click this button to exit the program.

Minimum

Click this button to minimize the window.

Configuration

Click this button to configurate the parameters for the program. It determines

which items will be shown in shorten mode.

Homepage

Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website.

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2.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp.

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

function.

Show current CPU

Go to Adjust page

temperature value

Enable alert function
when the CPU
temperature is higher
than high limit value

Show current high
limit value of CPU
temperature

Set high limit by

dragging the lever

2.2 Limit Setting - Sys Temp.

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

function.

Show current system
temperature value

Set high limit by

dragging the lever

Enable alert function
when the system
temperature is higher
than high limit value

Show current high
limit value of system
temperature

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2.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan

This page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.

Show current CPU

fan rpm value

Enable alert function

when the CPU fan rev

is lower than low limit

rpm value

Show current low limit

rpm value of CPU fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

2.4 Limit Setting - Sys Fan

This page lets you to set system fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.

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Show current system

fan rpm value

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

Show current low limit
rpm value of system fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software

LiveUpdate

LiveUpdate is a useful utility for backuping and updating the system BIOS, driv-

ers 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 LiveUpdate:

1.1 Local Update - BIOS Info.

This page lets you know your system BIOS information.

Toolbar

Link to website

Minimum

Exit

Show current

BIOS information

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1.2 Local Update - Backup

This page lets you backup your system BIOS. Click “Backup”, then give a name.

Click “Save” to finish the backup operation.

Key in a BIOS name

Click here

1.3 Local Update - Update

This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. After click “Update”,

there will show warning message, please read it carefully. If you still want to

continue, click “Yes”. Then load a local BIOS file and follow the wizard to finish the

operation.

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Note:

LiveUpdate will auto backup BIOS before update because we have

enabled this function in Configure option.

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2.1 Online Update - Update BIOS

This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will

search the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update

operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new BIOS
from Internet

Select BIOS to update

Browse detail
information

Update BIOS

Close the window

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2.2 Online Update - Update Driver

This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will

search the new drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update

operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new drivers
from Internet

Select the drivers to update

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Browse detail
information

Install the selected
drivers

Close the window

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2.3 Online Update - Update Utility

This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new

utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new utilities
from Internet

2.4 Online Update - Update All

This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will

search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish

the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search all new

BIOS/drivers/utilities

from Internet

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3.1 Configure - option

This page lets you set auto search options. After your setting, the utility will start

searching and related information will show on the task bar.

Click here

Set auto
search options

Select search
which kind of
versions

Apply the changes

Reset to default value

Note:

When enable auto search function, LiveUpdate will appear searching

result on task-bar. Double click the icon, you can see the detail

information.

Double click here

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3.2 Configure - System

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

the utility.

Click here

Set the location of
download files or
auto backup BIOS

Select different skin
of the software

Determine if the LiveUpdate can auto
run when the system starts up

Apply the changes Reset to default value

4. About & Help

This page shows some information about LiveUpdate.

Click here

Show information
about LiveUpdate

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