Foxconn RC4107MA-8KRS2 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

RC4107MA

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 55024:1998/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics limits

and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2005

Printed Name : James Liang Position/ Title : Assistant President

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: FOXCONN

Model Name: RC4107MA

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: 714-738-8868

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

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

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Tested to comply with FCC standards.

Signature : Date : 2005

Table of Contents

Chapter

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

Motherboard Layout...................................................................................5

Rear Panel Connectors...............................................................................6

Chapter

CPU...........................................................................................................9

Memory....................................................................................................12

Power Supply...........................................................................................14

Other Connectors.....................................................................................15

Expansion Slots........................................................................................21

Jumpers...................................................................................................23

Chapter

Enter BIOS Setup......................................................................................27

Main menu................................................................................................27

Standard CMOS Features.........................................................................29

BIOS Features..........................................................................................32

Advanced BIOS Features.........................................................................34

Advanced Chipset Features.....................................................................38

Integrated Peripherals...............................................................................40

Power Management Setup........................................................................45

PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................................47

PC Health Status.......................................................................................49

Frequency/Voltage Control.......................................................................51

Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................................52

Load Optimized Defaults...........................................................................52

Set Supervisor/User Password................................................................52

Save & Exit Setup.....................................................................................53

Exit Without Saving...................................................................................53

Product Introduction

Installation Instructions

BIOS Description

Table of Contents

Chapter

Utility CD content......................................................................................55

Start to install drivers................................................................................56

Chapter

SuperStep................................................................................................58

SuperUpdate............................................................................................61

SuperLogo...............................................................................................65

Chapter

SuperBoot................................................................................................68

SuperBIOS-Protect...................................................................................69

SuperRecovery.......................................................................................70

SuperSpeed.............................................................................................79

Driver CD Introduction

Directions for Bundled Software

Special BIOS Functions

Appendix

Using 8-channel Audio (optional)..............................................................80

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 RC4107MA

series. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC

user who wants diverse features.

-L with onboard 10Mb/100Mb LAN(Default

is elliptical)

-K with onboard 1Gigabit LAN

-6 with 6-Channel audio(Default

is elliptical)

-8 with 8-Channel audio

-E with 1394 function

-S with SATA function

-R with RAID function

-2 with DDR2 function

You can find PPID label on the motherboard. It indicates

the functions that the motherboard has.

For example:

On the black mark of the PPID label, it means the

motherboard supports 6-channel audio(-6), 1394 port(-E),

onboard 10Mb/100Mb LAN (-L), SATA function(-S).

Chapter

Thank you for purchasing FOXCONN RC4107MA 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 ATI RC410+ SB450 chipset, providing users a

computer platform with a high integration-compatibility-

performance price ratio.

This chapter includes the following information:

v Main Features

v Motherboard Layout

v Rear Panel Connectors

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Main Features

Size

· mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch

Microprocessor

· Supports Intel® Pentium® Extreme Edition, Pentium® D ,Pentium® 4, Pentium

4 Extreme Edition, Celeron® D processor in an LGA775 package

· Supports FSB at 400MHz/533MHz/800MHz

· Supports Hyper-Threading technology

· Supports Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)

· Supports Intel Execute Disable Bit Functionality

Chipset

· ATI RC410 (North Bridge) + SB450 (South Bridge)

System Memory

· Two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slots

· Supports DDR2 533/667 DIMMs

· Supports 256 Mb, 512 Mb, and 1 Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 , x16 and x32

devices

· Supports up to 2GB memory capacity

USB 2.0 Ports

· Supports hot plug

· Eight USB 2.0 ports (four rear panel ports, two onboard USB connectors

providing four extra ports)

· Supports USB 2.0 Protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate

Onboard Serial ATA

· 150 MBps transfer rate

· Supports up to four Serial ATA devices

· Supports RAID 0, RAID 1

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Onboard 1394(-E) (optional)

· Supports hot plug

· With rate of transmission at 400Mbps

· Self-configured addressing

· Can connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most

Onboard LAN (-L/-K) (optional)

· Supports 10/100/1000 (-K optional) Mbit/sec Ethernet

· LAN interface built-in on board

Onboard Audio (-6) (optional)

· AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant

· Supports SPDIF output

· Onboard Line-in jack, Microphone jack, Line-out jack

· Supports 6-channel audio (setting via software)

Onboard Audio (-8) (optional)

· Supports 8-channel audio

· Supports SPDIF output

· Supports Intel High Definition Audio

· Supports high quality differential CD input

PCI Express x1 Support

· Supports 500 MB/sec (250 MB/sec concurrent) bandwidth

· Low power consumption and power management features

PCI Express x16 Support

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

· Low power consumption and power management features

Onboard Graphics

·Support integrated VGA display function(ATI X300-based 2D/3D Graphics

engine)

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Onboard TV OUT (optional)

· An integrated TV encoder with an on-chip DAC(shared with the CRT analog

output)

Note: Simultaneous output for TV and CRT is not supported.

· Support Macrovision 7.1 copy protection standard(required by DVD players)

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

Advanced Features

· PCI 2.3 specification compliant

· Supports Windows 2000/XP soft-off

· Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU/

system temperature, and fan speed)

Motherboard Layout

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25262728

8 9

121113 14 15

1.AUX_IN Connector (optional)

2.CD_IN Connector

3.Front Audio Connector

4.SPDIF_OUT Connector

5.COM2 Connector

6.USB Connectors

7.TPM Connector

8.Speaker Connector(optional)

9.BIOS protection Jumper(optional)

10.Front Panel Connector

11.System Fan Connector

12.Serial ATA Connectors

13.Clear CMOS Jumper

14.Chassis Intruder Connector

17 18

15. South Bridge: SB450

16.FDD Connector

17.ATA 133/100/66/33 IDE Connectors

18.24-pin ATX Power Connector

19.IrDA Connector

20.DIMM Slots

21.CPU Fan Connector

22. North Bridge: RC410

23.CPU Socket

24.4-pin 12V ATX Power Connector

25.TV OUT Connector(optional)

26.PCI Express Slots

27.1394 Connecotr(optional)

28.PCI Slots

Note: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only;

please refer to the physical motherboard.

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Rear Panel Connectors

This motherboard provides the ports as below:

-6 models (optional)

1394 Port

Parallel Port (Printer Port)

(optional)

LAN Ports (optional)

PS/2 Mouse

Connector

PS/2 Keyboard

Connector

Serial Port

(COM1)

VGA Port

USB 2.0 Ports

Line-in

Line-out

Microphone

-8 models (optional)

Line out

Line in

Rear

Line in, Line out, Microphone Jacks (for -6 models)

LFE / CEN

Side

Microphone

When using a 2-channel sound source, the Line-out jack is used to connect to

speaker or headphone; the Line-in jack connects to an external CD player, tape

player or other audio device. The Microphone jack is used to connect to the

microphone.

When using a 6-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the green

audio output; connect the surround sound speaker to the blue audio output;

connect the center speaker/subwoofer to the red Microphone output.

Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, LEF/CEN, Side Jacks (for -8 models)

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; 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,

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

slots, 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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Attention:

Take note of the following precautions before you install components or change settings.

1. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object, such as an attached power supply, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

2. Unplug the power cord before opening your chassis or touching any component.

3. Hold components by their edges to avoid touching any exposed integrated circuits (ICs).

4. Whenever you uninstall a component, place it on a grounded anti-static pad or into the anti-static bag that it came in.

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CPU

This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® Extreme Edition, Pentium® D ,

Pentium® 4, Pentium® 4 Extreme Edition, Celeron

also supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

For the detailed CPU vendor list qualified 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.

D in an LGA775 package. It

Load lever

Load plate

Protective cover

Load stiffener

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.

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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.

Warning:

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 accomodates two 240-pin DDR2 DIMM slots. These slots

support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 , x16 and x32

devices. Before you install memory modules, please make sure that all DIMMs

in one system are of the same type. To ensure normal operation, you must

install at least one memory bank.

For the lastest memory modules support list, please visit the website:

http://www.foxconnchannel.com

DIMM1

DIMM2

Installation of DDR2 Memory

1.There is only one gap in the middle of the DIMM slot, and the memory

module can be fixed in one direction only. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the

module clips outward.

2.Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically

into the DIMM slot.

128 Pins

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

112 Pins

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Warning :

Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing

expansion 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.

4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PWR2

The ATX power supply connects to PWR2 and

provides power to the CPU.

24-pin ATX power connector: PWR1

PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make

sure that the power supply cable and pins are

properly aligned with the connector on the

motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable

into the connector and make sure it is secure.

4-pin ATX_12V power connector

GND

24-pin ATX power connector

+5V

+3.3V

GND

+3.3V

GND

+5V

+5V_AUX

GND

PWROK

12V

+12V

+3.3V

Note: We strongly recommended 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 right picture.

+3.3V

GND GND

-12V

PSON

GND

align the connector

GND

RSVD

+5V

GND

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Other Connectors

This motherboard includes connectors for floppy devices, IDE HDD devices,

Serial ATA devices, USB devices, IR module, and others.

FDD connector: FLOPPY

This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360 K, 720

K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M, and 2.88 M FDDs.

HDD connectors: SIDE & PIDE

This motherboard includes two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors (SIDE & PIDE). These connectors support the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cables.

We suggest you connect the cable’ s blue connector to the IDE connector, then

connect the black connector to the master device and connect the grey connec-

tor to the slave device.

Attention:

Ribbon cables are directional, therefore, make sure to always con-

nect with the cable on the same side as pin 1 of the SIDE/PIDE or

FDD connector on the motherboard.

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Front Panel Connector: FP1

This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch

and LED indicators.

PWRLEDPWRSW

+ -

FP1

+ -

HDD-LED

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

S4, S5 status, the LED is off.

RESET

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.

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Audio Connectors: AUX_IN , CD_IN

CD_IN, AUX_IN are Sony standard CD audio connectors, they can be connected

to a CD-ROM drive through a CD audio cable.

AUX_L

GND

AUX_R

AUX_IN

CD_IN

CD_R

GND

CD_L

Fan Connectors: SYS_FAN, CPU_FAN

The fan speed of CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN can be detected and viewed in “PC

Health Status” section of the CMOS Setup. Connect the CPU fan/ system fan

power cable to the CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN connectors respectively.

GND

POWER

SENSE

CONTROL

CPU_FAN

GND

POWER

SENSE

CONTROL

SYS_FAN

USB Connectors: F_USB1, F_USB2

Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also

have two 10-pin connectors on board which may connect to front panel USB

cable(optional) to provide additional four USB ports.

GND

D5+

D5-

VCC

F_USB 1

GND

D7+

D7-

VCC

Empty

GND

D6+

D6-

VCC

Empty

GND

D4+

D4-

VCC

F_USB 2

IrDA Connector: IR

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This connector supports wireless transmitting and re-

ceiving device. Before using this function, configure the

settings of IR Mode from the “Integrated Peripherals”

section of the CMOS Setup.

IRTX GND IRRX

Empty

+5V

Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_3, SATA_4

The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial

ATA device to the motherboard. These connectors sup-

port the thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal stor-

age devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up

to 300MB/s data transfer rate.

RX-

TX-

GND

TX+

RX+

GND

SATA _1/SATA _2/

SATA _3/SATA _4

Front Audio Connector: F_AUDIO

For -6 models (optional)

The audio connector provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio,

the Rear Audio. Their priority is sequenced from high to low (Front Audio to Rear

Audio). If headphones are plugged into the front panel of the chassis (using the

Front Audio), then the Line-out (Rear Audio)

on the rear panel will not work. If you do

not want to use the Front Audio, pin 5 and

6, pin9 and 10 must be SHORT, and then

the signal will be sent to the rear audio

port.

For -8 models (optional)

The audio connector provides two kinds

of audio output choices: the Front Audio,

the Rear Audio. Front Audio supports re-

MIC_IN

MIC_PWR

AUD_OUT-R

AUD_OUT-L

PORT1_L

PORT1_R

PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN

SENSE_SEND

PORT2_L

F_AUDIO

MIC_GND

+5VA

AUD_RET-R

Empty

AUD_RET-L

AUD_GND

PRESENCEJ

Empty

SENSE2_RETURN

tasking function. Their priority is the same.

F_AUDIO

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Chassis Intruder Connector: INTR

The connector connects to the chassis security switch

on the case. The system can detect the chassis intru-

sion through the status of this connector. If the connec-

tor has been closed once, the system will send a

message. To utilize this function, set “Case Open Warn-

ing” to “Enabled” in the “PC Health Status” section of

the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then boot the operating

system once to make sure this function takes effect.

INTRUDERJ

1 2

GND

INTR

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 rear panel

of the chassis.

Addtional COM Connector: COM2

This motherboard provides an additional

serial COM connector for your machine.

Connect one side of a switching cable to the

connector, then attach the serial COM device

to the other side of the cable.

S/PDIF Out Connector: SPDIF OUT

The S/PDIF out connector is capable of providing digital audio to external speaker or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Note: The empty pin of SPDIF cable should be aligned to empty pin of S/PDIF out connector.

GND

+12V

TPB -

GND

TPA -

F_1394

RLSD

SOUT

GND

RTS#

RI#

SPDIF OUT

910

Empty

+12V

TPB +

GND

TPA +

1 2

SIN

DTR#

DSR#

CTS#

Empty

9 10

COM2

Empty

SPDIF_OUT

GND

Speaker Connector: SPEAKER(optional)

The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis.

Empty

SPK(Pull high) SPKJ

SPEAKER

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TPM Connector: TPM(optional)

The TPM (Trusted Platform Module ) provides the ability to the PC to run applica-

tions more secure and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy.

To utilize this function, you should purchase additional device and install the

driver.

GND

GNDNCSERIRQ NC

LPCPDJ

GND

CK_33M_TPM

GND

Empty

L_FRAMEJ

ICH_P_PCIRSTJ

L_AD2

L_AD3

L_AD1

L_AD0 NC

3D3V_SYS

TPM

TV OUT Connector: F_TV(optional)

This 1x4pin connector allows you to connect a

television to your system. Connect one end of the

TV_OUT bracket to this connector, and the other end

to your television. To make the required connections,

you will need a cable or adapter that is compatible

with both the TV_OUT bracket and your television.

Note:

The cable or adapter is purchased separately.

S_VIDIO_C

S_VIDIO_Y

GND

F_TV

S_VIDIO _A

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Expansion Slots

This motherboard includes two 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one PCI Express x1

slot, and one PCI Express x16 slot.

PCI Slots

The expansion card can be installed in the PCI slot. When you install or take out

such card, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled out.

Please carefully read the instructions provided for such card, and install and set

the necessary hardware and software for such card, such as the jumper or

BIOS setup.

PCI Express Slots

PCI Express will offer the following design advantages over the PCI and AGP

interface:

-Compatible with existing PCI drivers and software and Operating Systems.

-High Bandwidth per Pin. Low overhead. Low latency.

-PCI Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5 Gb/s on the data pins. This

results in a real bandwidth per pair of 250 MB/s.

-A point to point connection, allows each device to have a dedicated connec-

tion without sharing bandwidth.

-Ability to comprehend different data structure.

-Low power consumption and power management features.

PCI Express will take two forms, x16 and x1 PCI Express slots. Whereas the x16

slot is reserved for graphic/video cards, the x1 slots are designed to accommo-

date less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card.

The difference in bandwidth between the x16 and x1 slots are notable to be

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

and the x1 PCI Express slot offering 250 MB/sec.

Note:

If a performance graphics card was installed into x16 PCI

Express slot, 2X12 pin power supply was strongly recom-

mended.

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Installing an expansion card

1.Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power sup-

ply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the docu-

mentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for

the card.

2.Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

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

completely seated on the slot.

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

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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 contents carefully prior

to modifying any jumper settings.

Description of Jumpers

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

screen printed “ ” 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

1-2 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

This 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 the default setting (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.

1 3 2

Normal

(Default)

1 3 2

Clear CMOS

CLR_CMOS

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BIOS protection Jumper: WP_EN (optional)

The motherboard BIOS is inside the FWH. If the jumper

WP_EN is set as Lock(Pin1 &Pin2), the system BIOS

is protected from being attacked by a serious virus,

such as the CIH virus. You will be unable to flash the

BIOS to the motherboard, when the system BIOS is

protected.

BIOS Lock

Enable

BIOS Lock

Disable

WP_EN

21 3

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Starting up for the first time

1.After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2.Be sure that all switches are off.

3.Turn on the devices in the following order.

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

4. After applying power LED on the system, front panel case lights up. For ATX

power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power

switch. If your monitor complies with green standards or if it has a power

standby feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange

and green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-

on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps or additional

messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30

seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed

a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your

retailer for assistance.

5.At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions

in Chapter 3.

Powering off the computer

1.Using the OS shut down function

If you use windows 2000/XP, click the start button, click Shut Down, then click

the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after

Windows shuts down.

2.Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds puts

the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting.

Pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds lets the system enter the

soft-off moderegardless of the BIOS setting.

Appendix

Chapter

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 BIOS 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/Voltage Control

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 Phoenix - AWard 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 below:

Standard CMOS Features

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

BIOS Features

The special features can be set up through this menu.

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Advanced BIOS Features

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

Advanced Chipset Features

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

system performance can be optimized.

Integrated Peripherals

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/Voltage Control

Frequency and Voltage settings can be adjusted through this menu.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

The fail-safe 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/User Password

The supervisor/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 to select the item and 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 date)

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

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

Month—month from Jan. to Dec..

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

Year—year, set up by users.

Time

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

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

IDE Channel 0/1Master/Slave

These categories identify the HDD types of 2 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

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

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/B

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/VGAEnhanced 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 The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk

error, but it will stop for all other errors.

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Memory

This is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

Base Memory The BIOS POST will determine the amount of base (or

conventional) memory installed in the system.

Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is

present during the POST.

Total Memory Total memory of the system.

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BIOS Features

BIOS Features Menu

v [SuperBoot] SuperBoot

SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CMOS upon the

first normal start-up of your PC, and the relevant parameters will be restored

to help the system start up more quickly on each subsequent start-up.

v[SuperBIOS-Protect] SuperBIOS-Protect

SuperBIOS-Protect function protects your PC from viruses, e.g. CIH. The

available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

v[SuperRecovery] SuperRecovery Hotkey

SuperRecovery provides the users with an excellent data protection and HDD

recovery function.

v[SuperSpeed] SuperSpeed

Press <Enter> to set the items of SuperSpeed. Setting these items are good for overlock.

Warning:

Be sure your selection is right. Overclocking will be dangerous!

We will not be responsible for any damage caused.

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SuperSpeed

vCPU Clock Ratio

This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU.

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.

vCPU Clock

This option is used to set CPU clock.

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Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features Menu

vCPU Feature

Press <Enter> to enter the following screen.

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>.

vVirus Warning

Allows you to choose the VIRUS warning feature for IDE hard disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempts to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and an alarm will beep. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Note: Such function provides protection to the start-up sector only; it does not protect the entire hard disk.

vCPU L1 & L2 Cache

This option is used to turn on or off the CPU L1 and L2 cache.

vCPU L3 Cache (optional)

This option is used to turn on or off the CPU L3 cache.

vHyper-Threading Technology

This option is used to turn on or off the Hyper-Threading function of the CPU. Note: This function will not be displayed until a CPU that supports Hyper Threading has been installed.

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vFirst/Second/Third Boot Device

This option allows you to set the boot device sequence.

vBoot Other Device

With this function set to Enabled, the system will boot from some other devices if the first/second/third boot devices failed.

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.

vBoot Up NumLock Status

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.

vGate A20 Option

This option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for access to the 1MB memory.

vTypematic Rate Setting

If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to see the typematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

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 begins generating repeated 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 startup your PC.

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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 NT4.0 OS.

vOS Select For DRAM > 64MB

This item 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.

vHDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

This option is used to enable or disable hard disk’s S.M.A.R.T. support function. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vDelay For HDD (Secs)

Some HDD require some spin-up time in order to be identified correctly. This settings specifies how long the BIOS has to wait.

vFull Screen LOGO Show

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

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CPU Feature Menu

v Delay Prior to Thermal

This option is used to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto thermal

mode.

vThermal Management

This option is used to manage CPU thermal.

vTM2 Bus Ratio

Represents the frequency bus ratio of the throttled performance state that will

be initiated when the on-diesensor goes from mot hot to hot.

vTM2 Bus VID

Represents the voltage of the throttled performance state that will be initiated

when the on-diesensor goes from mot hot to hot.

vLimit CPUID MaxVal

The option is used to set limit CPUID MaxVal. The available setting values are:

Disabled and Enabled.

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Advanced Chipset Features

Advanced Chipset Features Menu

vCurrent MRC Version/FSB Frequency/DRAM Frenquency

These items will be automatically detected by the system.

vMemory Frequency For

This item is used to selected menory frequency.

vUMA Frame Buffer Size

This item is used to selected UMA Frame Buffer size.

vMemory/Core/CPU voltage

This item is enabled or disabled multi-function.

vVideo Display Device

This item is used to selected the video display device.

vTV Standard

This item is used to selected the TV standard function.

vMemory Hole

This option is used to determine whether the address field of memory is reserved for the ISA expansion card.

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vSystem BIOS Cacheable

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

vMulti-Function

This item is enabled or disabled multi-function.

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Integrated Peripherals

Integrated Peripherals Menu

vSouth OnChip IDE Device

Press <Enter> to set the item about IDE function.

vSouth OnChip PCI Device

Press <Enter> to set the item about PCI device.

vInit Display First

This option is used to set the first display device when your PC start up.

vUSB EHCI Controller

This option enables or disables EHCI Controller for the USB (Universal Se-

rial Bus).

vOnChip USB Controller

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

vOnChip USB Legacy Support

This option is used to enabled or disalbed onchip USB Legancy support.

vUSB Mouse Support

This option is used to set whether the USB mouse controller is enabled in a

legacy operating system (such as DOS). The available setting values are:

Disabled and Enabled.

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vIDE HDD Block Mode

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

available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vOnboard Lan Boot ROM

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

LAN chip.

vPower On By Mouse

This option is used to set power on by mouse.

vPower On By Keyboard

This option is used to power on by keyboard.

vKB Power ON Password

When the POWER ON Function is set to Password, use this item to set the

password.

vHot Key Power ON

When the POWER ON Function is set to Hot KEY, use this item to set the hot

key combination that turns on the system.

vOnboard FDC Controller

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

vOnboard Serial Port 1/2

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

the onboard serial port 1/2. The onboard serial port 2 I/O address and IRQ is

for IrDA using.

vUART Mode Select

Use this option to select the UART mode. Setting values include Normal,

IrDA, ASKIR. The setting value is determined by the infrared module installed

on the board.

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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

Select a DMA Channel for the parallel port when using the ECP mode. This

field is only configurable if Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP.

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. 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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South OnChip IDE Device Menu

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.

vOnChip IDE Channel 0/1

This option is used to set the onchip IDE channel 0/1. The available setting

are: Disabled and Enabled.

vIDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO

These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmer 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.

vPrimary/Secondary Master/Slave UItraDMA

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

vIDE DMA Prefetch Mode

This option is used to enable or disable IDE DMA Prefetch Mode.

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South OnChip PCI Device Menu

vOnboard Azalia/AC97 Audio

This option is used to set whether onboard Azalia/AC97 Audio is enabled. The

available setting values are: Disabled and Auto.

vOnboard Azalia Clock

This option is used to set the Azalia clock.

vOnboard SATA Controller

This option is used to set the onboard SATA Controller.

vOnboard SATA Type

This option is used to select the SATA type.

vOnboard LAN

This option is used to enable or disable onboard LAN.

vOnboard 1394

This option is used to set the onboard 1394.

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Power Management Setup

Power Management Setup Menu

vACPI Function

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

vACPI 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 power supply status will remain as it is. In S1 mode the computer can be resumed at any time. When you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be cut off after a delay period. The status of the computer before it enters STR will be saved in memory, and the computer can quickly return to previous status when the STR function wakes. When you select “S1 & S3” mode, the system will automatically select the delay time.

vPower Management

This option is used to set the power management scheme.

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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.

vVdieo Off Method

This option is used to define the video off method. “Blank Screen” mode means that after the computer enters power saving mode, only the monitor will close, however, the vertical and horizontal scanning movement of the screen continues. When you select the “V/H SYNC + Blank” mode the vertical and horizontal scanning movement of screen stops when the computer enters power saving mode. “DPMS” mode is a new screen power management system, and it needs to be supported by the monitor you’re using.

vVideo Off In Suspend

This option is used to determine whether the video is turned off when the system enters 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.

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. When “Instant-Off” is selected, press the power switch to immediately turn off power. When “Delay 4 Sec.” is selected, press and hold the power buttonfor four seconds to turn off power.

vPowerOn by PCI Card

This option is used to set power on by PCI card to wake on LAN.

vModem Ring Resume

This option 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).

vRTC Alarm Resume

This field enables the user to set the option to enable an RTC Alarm (real time

clock) to wake up the computer system from power saving mode. When this

option is enabled another field allowing the user to set the alarm time on,

appears.

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PnP/PCI Configurations

PnP/PCI Configurations Menu

vReset Configuration Data

This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time the machine is turned on. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

vResources Controlled By

This option is used to define the system resource control scheme. If all cards you use support PnP, then select Auto (ESCD) and the BIOS will automatically distribute interruption resources. If the ISA cards you installed do not support PnP, you will need to select “Manual” and manually adjust interruption resources in the event of hardware conflicts. However, since this motherboard

has no ISA slot, this option does not apply.

v IRQ Resources

Only when the “Resoureces Controlled By” is set as “Manual” can this option

be modified. Press the <Enter> key, then manually set IRQ resources.

vPCI/VGA Palette Snoop

If you use a nonstandard 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.

vAssign IRQ For VGA

Most modern graphics cards require an IRQ to function properly. Disabling this feature with such cards will cause improper operation and/or poor performance. Enabled: For most modern graphics cards. Disabled: disable this feature to release an IRQ for other uses.

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vAssign IRQ For USB

This field enables or disables IRQ allocation for the USB (Universal Serial Bus). Enabled: If using a USB device. Also when first installing windows 9x operating systems. Disabled: To free up an IRQ for other devices to use.

vPCI Latency Timer(CLK)

It is recommended to keep the default value unlessthe installed PCI expansion cards’specifications require other settings.

vMaximum Payload Size

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

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PC Health Status

PC Health Status Menu

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.

vWarning Temperature

This option is used to set the warning temperature for the system. When the temperature of CPU is higher than setting value, the motherboard will send off warning information.

vCPU Vcore/Vddr/+3.3 V/+12 V/5.0V (optional)

The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system.

vVoltage Battery (optional)

This option is used to show the voltage of battery.

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vSystem Temperature

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

vCPU Temperature

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

vCPU Fan Speed

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

vSmart Fan Control

The item is used to enabled or disabled the smart fan.

vPWM Start Temp/Start PWM Value(0~127)/PWM Full-On Temp/Slope PWM

Value/Delta Temp

These items will be automatically detected by the system.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

Frequency/Voltage Control Menu

vCPU Clock Ratio

This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU.

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.

vCPU Clock

This option is used to set CPU clock.

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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 specific option, you can select the desired option and press

the <F6> key.

Load Optimized Defaults

Select this option and press <Enter>, and a dialogue box will pop up to let you

load the optimized BIOS default settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to

load the optimized defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading.

The defaults set by BIOS are the optimized performance parameters for the

system, to improve the performance of your system components. However, if

the optimized performance parameters are not supported by your hardware

devices, it will likely cause system reliability and stability issues. If you only want

to load the optimized default for a specific option, select the desired option and

press the <F7> key.

Set Supervisor/User Password

The access rights and permissions associated with the Supervisor password are

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enter Password:

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

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

the new password and press <Enter>.

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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 Setup”, 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 Setup”, if you select “Setup” from the

Security 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.

Chapter

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 drivers

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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 Drivers

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 are all installed.

A.ATI Chipset Driver B. DirectX 9.0 C.Audio Driver D.LAN Driver

2. Accessories

Use this option to install additional software programs. A. SuperUtility

a. SuperStep Superstep is powerful and easy-to-operate tool for overclocking. You can quickly increase your CPU’s working frequency through its user-friendly interface. It will enhance your CPU’s performance and meet all kinds of DIY requirements. b. SuperLogo SuperLogo can display user-designed graphics and pictures, such as a company logo or personal photos, thus making your PC more personalized and friendly. c. SuperUpdate

SuperUpdate function can help to update the BIOS through Internet B. Adobe Reader C.Norton Internet Security (optional)

3. Manual

Click to browse the content of manual.

4. Browse CD

Click to browse this CD.

5. Homepage

Click here to visit Foxconn motherboard homepage.

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Start to install drivers

Install Drivers

Select <Install Driver>, and click to enter the install driver screen. You can

select the driver that you want to install and begin the setup steps.

Follow the

screen order

to install

the drivers

Chapter

This chapter will introduce how to use attached software.

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This chapter includes the following information:

v SuperStep

v SuperUpdate

v SuperLogo

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SuperStep

SuperStep is a utility that allows users to change the frequency of the CPU. It also displays system health introduction including CPU temperature, CPU voltage, and PCI/PCI Express clock.

SuperStep features:

1. Supports Win2000 and WinXP.

2. Automatic alarm mechanism when system runs irregularly

3. Adjusts the CPU frequency to speed up your system and achieve better system performance.

4. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface.

Using SuperStep:

Adjust System Fan1 warning criteria

Adjust CPU Fan warning criteria

Go to Fan

page

CPU Fan speed

Reset the warning criteria to default settings

System Fan1

speed

System Fan2 speed

Minimize Window

Exit Program

About SuperStep

SuperStep Help

Link to FOXCONN Website

Adjust System Fan2 warning criteria

Apply the adjustments

Current voltage readings

Go to Voltage page

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Adjust voltages warning criteria (upper limit)

Current CPU Temperature

Current system Temperature

Reset the warning criteria to default settings

Apply the adjustments

Go to

Temperature

page

Adjust voltages warning criteria (Lower limit)

Adjust CPU temperature warning criteria

Adjust system temperature warning criteria

Apply the adjustments

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Current CPU

Clock

Current CPU

Ratio

Reset to the default settings

Adjust the monitoring Interval

Reset to the default settings

Go to

Clock page

Apply the changes

Current PCI Express clock

Current PCI clock

Adjust the CPU External Frequency

Apply the

adjustments

Check for the system to automatically provide warning messages

Go to Alarm page

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SuperUpdate

SuperUpdate is a Windows utility that allows users to backup and upgrade the system BIOS.

SuperUpdate features:

1.Supports Win2000 and WinXP.

2.Supports 4Mb size flash parts; flash write method is independent of flash type.

3.Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface.

Using SuperUpdate:

Current BIOS Information

Browse BIOS bin file from local HDD

Show the latest BIOS version

Perform the BIOS update from local image

Minimize Window

Exit Program

BIOS Update Setting

About SuperUpdate

SuperUpdate Help

Link to Foxconn Website

Backup system BIOS to an image file

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Backup BIOS to local image:

1.Click <Backup> and name your BIOS binary file to backup current BIOS.

2.Click <OK> to finish the backup process.

Update BIOS from local image:

1.Click <Load> to load the BIOS file.

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2.Click <Update>, the following message will appear.

3.Click <Yes> to backup the current BIOS, then the following picture will

appear.

4.Click <OK >, then click <Update>.

5.Now is updating.

6.Click <Restart>.

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SuperLogo

SuperLogo is a Windows utility that allows users to change the BIOS sign on

logo. The utility is able to replace and backup the BIOS logo, and update and

backup the BIOS image within the Windows environment.

SuperLogo features:

1. Supports Win2000 and WinXP.

2. Supports 4Mb size flash parts, flash write method is independent with flash

type.

3. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface.

4. Supports BMP and JPEG graphic format files. The best color is 16 or 256

colors. The best resolution is 136 x 84 for top-right logo and 640 x 480 or 800

x 600 for full screen logo.

Using SuperLogo:

BIOS Write

Protect Status

BIOS Flash

Rom Free Space

Go to ROM Info. page

Display the Flash Information

Minimize Window

Exit Program

About SuperLogo

SuperLogo Help

Link to Foxconn

website

Full screen mode

Top-Right mode

Boot without logo

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Follow the

Wizard to

complete the

logo update

Go to Change Logo page

Backup whole

BIOS image

file location

Backup Logo

Follow the Wizard

to complete the

backup function

Go to Backup page

Browse a BIN file

for updating BIOS

Go to Update BIOS page

Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions

Chapter

This chapter will introduce special functions of BIOS and how

to use them in detail. It can further exert the max potential

of motherboard to bring you super-value enjoyment.

This chapter introduces the following special functions of BIOS:

v SuperBoot

v SuperBIOS-Protect

v SuperRecovery

v SuperSpeed

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SuperBoot

SuperBoot technology greatly reduces the long boot process time of computers.

A BIOS without SuperBoot has to perform many routines every time when the

system starts, such as checking the system core and initializing system

peripherals. Now with SuperBoot, a PC can bootup without any unnecessary.

SuperBoot is quite easy to use: choose the right option in CMOS setup (refer to

BIOS features), SuperBoot saves the information when the PC boots up the first

time, and restores the parameters for the system, thus letting the PC boot freely

and rapidly.

Notes:

1. If the previous boot was not completed then the BIOS will perform a normal

POST, even if SuperBoot is enabled.

2. No matter whether SuperBoot is enabled or not, the BIOS will perform a

normal POST if the CMOS fails.

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SuperBIOS-Protect

The BIOS of the motherboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe viruses,

such as the CIH virus, are so dangerous that they may overwrite the BIOS. If the

BIOS has been damaged, the system will be unable to boot. We provide the

following solution which protects the system BIOS from being attacked by such

viruses.

The way to implement this function:

Set “SuperBIOS-Protect” as “Enabled”, the BIOS will be protected.

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SuperRecovery

SuperRecovery is an easy-to-operate tool for backing up or recovering your hard disk data. It offers simplified user interfaces with hotkey access and allows you to experience unprecedented high security and reliability with extra functions, such as hotkey launch, and powerful anti-virus protection.

Features:

1. Password Protection:

You can set a password for each HDD.

2. Data Protection:

Hidden partitions can only be accessed during data back up or recovery. Even reformatting the disk using FDISK or PQMAGIC will not allow access to the disk. This means that data backed up in a hidden partition is very secure.

3. Intelligent Menu:

Unavailable items will be displayed in gray. For example, if you haven’t divided a hidden partition, items like “Release Hidden Partition”, “Back up” and “Recovery” will be displayed in gray and can’t be selected. And, when you select an item, the related information will appear on the bottom of the screen.

Disclaimer:

Please study this software program’s specification carefully before using it. The vendor should not be liable for any damage arising out of or in connection with the use of this program, including liability for lost profit or data, or any other damage whatsoever.

System Requirements:

1. ATA5 or above compliant IDE HDD.

2. FAT16, FAT32, NTFS files system.

3. PS/2 keyboard or USB keyboard.

Hotkey Selection:

You should enter the CMOS setup interface first by pressing <DEL> during

POST (Power On Self Test). Then select the “SuperRecovery Hotkey” option to

adjust the hotkey settings in the “BIOS Features” menu.

There are 12 options: LSHIFT (Left Shift)+F1~F12. LSHIFT+F12 is the default.

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Hard Disk Selection:

The hard disk selection menu will be displayed after you press the hotkey, listing all the IDE HDDs installed in your system. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection and press <Enter> to confirm it.

Attention:

1.Make sure that you have selected a HDD before entering the main menu.

2.Make sure that the HDD you selected is ATA5 or higher. For HDDs lower than ATA5, there will be a “No Support” message in the HDD list menu listing beside the name of it.

3.Only one HDD can be operated at a time.

Note: If you have assigned a password to the selected HDD, you will be

prompted to provide it before proceeding.

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Main Menu:

Select a HDD to enter main menu. There are five function items, “Divide Hidden Partition”, “Release Hidden Partition”, “Backup”, “Recovery” and “Change Password”. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection on the operation which should be performed on the HDD and confirm your selection by pressing <Enter>. The following operation will be performed on the disk you selected.

On-line help message

Divide Hidden Partition:

1. What is a Hidden Partition?

SuperRecovery can be used to divide a hidden partition, which is to be reserved for backing up HDD data. The partitioning will erase all the old data saved in the HDD, to make sure that the following operations can be continued. Once the division is done, any future variation to the HDD will never affect the hidden partition, such as virus, causing turbulence, windows system breaking down or data loss. SuperRecovery can recover all the data backed up in hidden partition, letting you easily get your computer on track again.

2. Divide Hidden Partition:

A. Enter a percentage of the HDD total capacity or an actual size in MB as the

size of the hidden partition, such as “30%” or “3000”. Press <Enter> to confirm your input. As the average rate of compression is 50% or so, you are suggested to divide 30% of the total as the capacity of the hidden partition.

B. The system will then prompt you to Enter <Y> or <N> for confirmation.

Press <Y> to restart the computer, and the division for hidden partition will go into effect after the system is restarted.

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Attention :

1. All the HDD data will be cleared by the partitioning process, so it is better

to do the division on an empty HDD.

2.At the same time, the overall HDD capacity will decrease in order to make

space for the hidden partition, which will be come unavailable for normal use.

Release Hidden Partition:

This is used to release the hidden partition. If you choose this item and press <Y> to confirm, the system will be restarted to release the hidden partition. But the released partition is still unavailable for you after the system is restarted. It’ s necessary for you to enable it by using FDISK, PQMAGIC, or some other tools.

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Backup:

Select BACKUP to enter the Backup interface, where you can find the following

three sub-function items: “BACKUP CMOS SETUP”, “BACKUP PARTITION TABLE”

and “BACKUP HARDDISK DATA”. Switch the highlight bar by pressing the arrow

keys to make a selection and then press <Enter> to confirm your choice.

1. Backup CMOS Setup:

A. Support backing up of the CMOS data.

B. The backing up or recovery of CMOS data should be done on a motherboard

of the same type.

2. Backup Partition Table:

This function can help to backup all partition tables including extended

partitions.

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3. Backup Hard disk Data:

A.If there are active partitions (system partition), you can choose to backup

an active partition or the whole disk. But only one can be taken between the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed up data.

B. Backing up with the progress bar showing.

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C. A report with all the critical data on this operation will be displayed after the

backup is completed. Original Size: The data size loaded in selected partition; Valid Size: The size of valid data. Elapsed Time: How long the procession cost. Compressed Size: The size of data after compression. Compressed Rate:Compressed Size/Valid Size.

4. Back to Main:

This item is used to exit the Backup interface.

Recovery:

Select RECOVERY to enter the Recovery interface. You will see the following sub-function items: RECOVER CMOS SETUP, RECOVER PARTITION TABLE and RECOVER HARDDISK DATA. You can switch the highlight bar by pressing the arrow keys to make a selection and press <Enter> to confirm your selection.

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1. Recover CMOS Setup:

This function is used to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made.

2. Recover Partition Table:

This function is used to recover all partition tables including extended partitions.

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3. Recover Hard disk Data:

This item is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition.

4. Back to Main:

This item is used to exit the Recovery interface.

CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction:

Select CHANGE PASSWORD to enter the Change Password interface.

A. Enter the old password first. Press <Enter> if password is null. B. Enter the new password. Then enter the same again to confirm it. C. Press <Enter> for null password. D. The password will be saved in the hidden partition.

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SuperSpeed

SuperSpeed is a powerful and efficient easy technology for PC DIY fans. It offers

a friendly interface. Users can set the CPU Clock easily in the BIOS setup.

Procedures:

1. Correctly install your CPU.

2. Plug in other configurations and restore the system.

3. Switch on power to the system and press the <Del> key to enter BIOS Setup.

4. Enter the <BIOS Features> menu to set the CPU clock.

5. Save and exit BIOS Setup; your system will now boot successfully.

BIOS provides you with a set of basic values for your processor selection in-

stead of the jumper settings. The processor speed can be manually set from

the <BIOS Features> menu screen.

Warning:

Be sure your selection is right. CPU overclock can be dangerous! We will not be responsible for any damage caused.

Appendix

Using 8-channel Audio (optional)

1. Introduction

8-channel audio is the highest surround sound standard available adding two

speakers over existing 6-channel audio set-ups. 8-channel surround sound is

already a standard feature for premium consumer audio devices, so it only makes

sense that as users increasingly use their PCs to listen to the latest multimedia

content that 8-channel support makes the migration as a standard PC feature.

In the 8-channel surround sound configuration there are the standard front, center,

LFE (bass) speakers but also two surround speakers are placed at the sides of a

listener, and two speakers directly behind the listener. Some formats also support

a 6-channel audio configuration wherein there is only one speaker behind the

listener. However, since audio connections always come in stereo pairs most PC

hardware will automatically support the 8-channel configuration. It is also fully sup-

ported in the Windows XP operating system.

2. Using 8-channel Audio

STEP 1. Connect the front channels to green jack, the rear channels to orange

jack, the Center/Subwoofer channels to black jack and Side channels to grey

jack. Please refer to below figure.

Appendix

Blue

Green

Red

Black

Orange

Grey

STEP 2. You need to install the driver for the audio chip before you can use

the 8-channel audio function.

Click here

Appendix

STEP 3. After installation of the audio driver, you’ll find an icon on the taskbar’s

status area. Double click the icon, you will see the following picture.

STEP 4. Click “Speaker Configuration”. The following picture will appear.

STEP 5. Make sure you select “8CH Speaker” from the above picture. Now

you can enjoy the 8-channel audio function.

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