Foxconn Renaissance User Manual

Renaissance

Motherboard

User’s 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 Renaissance

is in conformity with

(reference to the specication under which conformity is declared in

accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

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

disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment

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

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

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

Part 3: Limits

Section 2: Limits of voltage uctuations and icker in low

voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A

■ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity

characteristics limits and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2008

Printed Name : James Liang

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: FOXCONN

Model Name: Renaissance

Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.

Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

Telephone: 714-738-8868

Facsimile: 714-738-8838

Equipment Classication: FCC Class B Subassembly

Type of Product: Motherboard

Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY

COMPANY LTD

Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,

TAIWAN, R.O.C.

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

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

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Tested to comply with FCC standards.

Signature : Date : 2008

Installation Precautions

Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :

■ It is suggested to select high-quality, certied fans in order to avoid damage

to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the

computer if the CPU fan is not properly installed.

■ We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your

CPU is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capac-

ity of your device.

■ If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or

S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure

their pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect

connections might damage the motherboard.

■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connec-

tors.

■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system, we

recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to get the best performance.

■ Before turning on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input

voltage setting has been congured to the local standard.

■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact

with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no

leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the

computer casing.

■ If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to

the use of the product, please consult a certied computer technician.

■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current

that ows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it

comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment.

Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling

components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.

■ Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing

CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to

unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug

the power supply cord may result in serious damage to your system.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Product Specications ..............................................................................2

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

Back Panel Connectors ............................................................................5

Chapter 2 Hardware Install

Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............................................................8

Install the Memory ..................................................................................11

Install an Expansion Card ......................................................................13

Install other Internal Connectors ............................................................14

OnBoard Button......................................................................................18

OnBoard LED .........................................................................................18

OnBoard Debug LED .............................................................................18

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup ...................................................................................20

Main Menu..............................................................................................20

System Information ................................................................................22

Advanced BIOS Features.......................................................................24

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

Boot Conguration Features ..................................................................30

Power Management Setup .....................................................................32

PC Health Status ....................................................................................34

Fox Central Control Unit .........................................................................36

BIOS Security Features..........................................................................42

Load Optimal Defaults ............................................................................43

Save & Exit Setup .................................................................................43

Exit Without Saving ...............................................................................43

Chapter 4 CD Instruction

Utility CD Introduction.............................................................................45

FOX ONE

Main Page ........................................................................................49

CPU Control .....................................................................................53

Frequency Control ............................................................................55

Limit Setting......................................................................................56

Voltage Control .................................................................................58

Fan Control.......................................................................................59

FOX LiveUpdate

Local Update ....................................................................................60

Online Update ..................................................................................62

Congure .........................................................................................65

About & Help ....................................................................................67

FOX LOGO .............................................................................................68

FOX DMI ................................................................................................69

Chapter 5 RAID Conguration

RAID Conguration Introduction

.............................................................72

Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ..............................................................74

Create a RAID Driver Diskette ...............................................................75

BIOS Conguration ................................................................................77

Create RAID in BIOS

..............................................................................77

Install a New Windows XP ...................................................................101

Existing Windows XP with RAID built as data storage .........................105

Appendix - CrossFire

Technology ............................................................109

Appendix - NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology ........................................................ 112

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Support

Thank you for buying Foxconn Renaissance motherboard. Foxconn

products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing

only what you need for break-through performance.

With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity

features for today multi-media computing requirements, Renaissance

enables you to unleash more power from your computer.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ Product Specications

■ Layout

■ Back Panel Connectors

1-1 Product Specications

CPU Support LGA1366 socket Intel® CPU: Intel® Core™ i7 processors

QPI

4.8 / 6.4 (GT/sec)

Chipset North Bridge: Intel® X58

South Bridge: Intel® ICH10R

Memory 6 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

Support up to 24GB of system memory

Three channel DDR3 1600(oc*)/1333(oc*)/1066MHz architecture

(oc*: Overclocking)

Audio Realtek 8-channel audio chip

High Denition Audio

2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

Support for S/PDIF out

Support Jack-Sensing function

Support DTSTM connect and Dolby Digital Live technology

LAN Broadcom 10/100/1000Mb/s LAN chip

Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express slots (x16, Orange)

2 x PCI Express slots (x8, Black)

1 x PCI Express x4 slot

1 x PCI slot

Onboard Serial ATA 6 x SATA connectors (Controlled by ICH10R)

300MB/s data transfer rate

Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing)

USB Support hot plug

Support up to 12 x USB 2.0 ports (8 rear panel ports, 2 onboard USB

headers supporting 4 extra ports)

Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s

Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 x IDE connector (Controlled by Jmicron363)

1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)

3 x System fan header (3-pin)

2 x Serial-Attached SCSI Connectors (Controlled by Marvell 88SE6320B1)

1 x HDA Header

1 x 1394a connector

2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices)

6 x SATA connectors(Controlled by ICH10R)

1 x Front Panel connector

1 x IrDA connector

1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header

1 x Speaker connector

Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port

Connectors 2 x ESATA ports (Controlled by Jmicron363)

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port

8 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x RJ-45 LAN port

Hardware Monitor System voltage detection

CPU/System temperature detection

CPU/System fan speed detection

CPU/System overheating shutdown

CPU/System fan speed control

PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth

Low power consumption and power management features

PCI Express x16 Gen1.0 Support 4GB/s (8GB/s concurrent) bandwidth

Low power consumption and power management features

PCI Express x16 Gen2.0 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth

Low power consumption and power management features

Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface)

Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4

(suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - off)

Bundled Software FOX LiveUpdate

FOX LOGO

FOX DMI

Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP

Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5cm x 24.4cm)

1-2 Layout

Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical

motherboard for detail.

1. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector

2. North Bridge: Intel® X58

3. SYS_FAN2 Header

4. HDA-DH Header

5. PCI Express Slots (x16, Orange)

6. PCI Express x4 Slot

7. PCI Express Slots (x8, Black)

8. PCI Slot

9. SYS_FAN1 Header

10. 1394a connector

11. Front USB Connectors

12. Speaker Connector

13. Serial-Attached SCSI Connectors

14. Front Panel Connector

15. Power On Button

16. Reset Button

17. SATA Connectors

18. Clear COMS Button

19. IDE Connector

20. IrDA Connector

21. SYS_FAN3 Header

22. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header

23. 24-pin ATX Power Connector

24. DDR3 DIMM Slots

25. CPU_FAN1 Header

26. South Bridge: Intel ® ICH10R

27. LGA 1366 CPU Socket

1815 16 21 22

6 2

1-3 Back Panel Connectors

LAN Port

PS/2 Keyboard Port

USB Ports

1394a Port

External SATA Ports

Coaxial S/PDIF Out Port

1. PS/2 Keyboard Port

Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

2. USB Ports

The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as an

USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

3. Optical S/PDIF Out Port

This port provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical

audio.

4. Coaxial S/PDIF Out Port

This port provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital coaxial

audio. Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides a coaxial digital audio

in connector.

5. RJ-45 LAN Port

The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.

6. External SATA Ports

To connect external SATA device(s) to your system by expanding the internal SATA port(s) to

the chassis back panel. External SATA device shall provide power by its own.

7. 1394a Port

This port is used to connect a 1394a device.

LAN Type

Left: Active Right: Link

Status Description Status Description

1000M

Off No Link Off No Link

Green

Blinking

Data

Activity

Off 10Mb/s Connection

Green 100Mb/s Connection

Orange 1000Mb/s Connection

Active

LED

Link

LED

USB Ports

Optical S/PDIF Out Port

Audio Ports

Line Out

Microphone In

Subwoofer

Rear Speaker

Side Speaker

Line In

8. Audio Ports (HARP Card)

For the denition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :

* : The HARP card is in the package, you can connect it to the back panel.

Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In

Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Out Center/Subwoofer Out

Black - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Grey - - - Side Speaker Out

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including

the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin

headers and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised

during the installation of these modules. Please refer to the

motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in

this chapter carefully.

This chapter includes the following information :

■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

■ Install the Memory

■ Install an Expansion Card

■ Install other Internal Connectors

■ OnBoard Button

■ OnBoard LED

■ OnBoard Debug LED

Please visit this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and

VGA for your motherboard :

http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx

2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

Install the CPU

Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU :

■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before

installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.

■ Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or

you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU

socket.)

■ Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.

■ Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating

and damage of the CPU may occur.

■ Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specications. It is not

recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specications

since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to

set the frequency beyond the standard specications, please do so according to your

hardware specications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:

(Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)

■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology

■ A chipset that supports HT Technology

■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology

■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

LGA1366 CPU Socket

Alignment Key

Pin-1 corner of the

CPU Socket

Pin-1 triangle

marking of CPU

Notch

LGA1366 CPU

Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :

2. Lift the metal cover on the CPU

socket.

3. Remove protective socket cover.

5. When CPU is properly seated,

replace the metal cover and push the

CPU socket lever back to its locked

position.

4. Check pin one marking (triangle)

with the pin one corner of the CPU

socket, align the CPU notches with

the socket alignment keys and gently

put the CPU onto the socket.

Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power

cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.

UTI

1. Release the CPU socket lever.

Install the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.)

1. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the surface of CPU.

2. Place the four bolts of the CPU cooler to the holes of the motherboard, push them straight down from the top, and the bolts will be fastened on the motherboard. That's it.

3. Check the solder side of the motherboard, the push pin should be

xed as depicted in the picture.

4. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler

connector to the CPU FAN header on the motherboard .

Release bolts of CPU cooler from motherboard :

1.Tu rning the p u s h p i n (b o l t ) along with the direction of arrow (counterclockwise).

2. Pull the push pin straight up.

3. Turning push pin clockwise to its default position.

Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.

2-2 Install the Memory

Triple Channel Memory Conguration

This motherboard provides six DDR3 memory sockets and supports Triple Channel Technology.

When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.

Six DDR3 memory sockets are divided into three channels and each channel has two memory

sockets as following:

Channel 0 : DIMM1, DIMM2 Channel 1 : DIMM3, DIMM4 Channel 2 : DIMM5, DIMM6

The combinations of DIMM modules are :

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory :

■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory

of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before

installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only

one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

■ It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be

used and please select dual channel rst to achieve optimum performance.

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM5 DIMM6

Single Channel DS/SS - - - - -

Single Channel DS/SS DS/SS - - - -

Single Channel - - DS/SS - - -

Single Channel - - DS/SS DS/SS - -

Single Channel - - - - DS/SS -

Single Channel - - - - DS/SS DS/SS

Dual Channel DS/SS - DS/SS - - -

Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - -

Dual Channel DS/SS - - - DS/SS -

Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS - - DS/SS DS/SS

Dual Channel - - DS/SS - DS/SS -

Dual Channel - - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

Triple Channel DS/SS - DS/SS - DS/SS -

Triple Channel DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)

■ For this motherboard, DIMM(1,2 ), DIMM(3,4), DIMM(5,6) are three pairs of channels.

In each pair of DIMM channel, you need to install orange DIMM rst, then install black

DIMM the second. Black DIMM can not function if no orange DIMM is installed.

Installing a Memory

(*: The order of DIMM slot arrangement is based on Intel spec.)

If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated

by a notch in the middle, so it can only t in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install

your memory modules into the sockets.

Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module onto the socket, then put

your ngers on top edge of the module, and push it down rmly and seat it vertically into the memory

socket.

Step 2: The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.

96-Pin

144-Pin

Notch

■ Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the

power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure to

install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

DIMM2 DIMM1

DIMM4

DIMM3 DIMM6

DIMM5

2-3 Install an Expansion Card

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.

1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis

back panel.

2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.

3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.

4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover.

6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for

your expansion card(s).

7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card :

• Installing a Graphics Card:

Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot.

Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of

the PCI Express x16 slot.

• Removing the Card:

Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual

that came with your expansion card.

■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before

installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PCI

PCI Express x4

PCI Express x16

PCI Express x8

2-4 Install other Internal Connectors

Power Connectors

This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all the devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply.

24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR2

PWR2 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.

8-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR1

Connect the 8-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR1 and provides power to the CPU.

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off)

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 NC

9 +5V SB(Stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V 23 +5V

12 3.3V 24 GND

We recommend you using a 24-pin power supply.

If you are using a 20-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX power connector according to the picture.

20-Pin Power

Pin No. 24

Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 GND 5 +12V

2 GND 6 +12V

3 GND 7 +12V

4 GND 8 +12V

PWR2

PWR1

GND

+12V

USB Connectors : F_USB1/2

In addition to the eight USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides two 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another four USB ports on the front panel.

Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6

The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this feature. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate.

IDE Connector : PIDE

With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can connect to any IDE type of hard disk and CD/ DVD ROM/RW drive.

IrDA Connector : IR

This connector supports infrared wireless transmitting and receiving device.

+5V

EMPTY

IRRX

GND

IRTX

We recommend you using an 8-pin ATX 12V power supply. If

you are using a 4-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX

power connector according to the picture on the right.

Connect a 4-pin

power plug

1 2

109

GND

VCC

D+

D-

D+

GND

D-

VCC

EMPTY

F_USB 1/2

SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6

GND TX+

TXGND RXRX+ GND

Front Panel Connector : FP1

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

Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED)

Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- sign.

Reset Switch (RESET-SW)

Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the system will restart when the switch is pressed.

Power LED Connector (PWR-LED)

Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the chassis. The Power LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is on. When the system gets into sleep mode

(S1) , the LED is blinking; When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off mode (S5), the LED is off. This

2-pin connector is directional with +/- sign.

Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW)

Connect to the power button on the front panel of the chassis. Push this switch allows the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button.

Chassis Intruder Connector : INTR

The connector can be connected to a security switch on the chassis. The system can detect the chassis intrusion through the function of this connector. If eventually the chassis is closed, the system will send a message out.

Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1/2/3

There are four main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “PC Health Status” section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters

3, S4 and S5 sleeping states.

INTR

GND

INTRUDERJ

HDD-LED

RESET-SW

PWR-SW

PWR-LED

EMPTY

FP1

CPU_FAN1

GND POWER SENSE

CONTROL

SYS_FAN1/2/3

GND +12V NC

1394a Connector : F_1394

The 1394a expansion cable can be connected to either

the front (provided that the front panel of your chassis is equipped with the appropriate interface) or real panel

of the chassis.

Speaker Connector : SPEAKER

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

Serial-Attached SCSI Connector : SAS_SATA_1/2

The Serial-Attached SCSI connector is used to connect with SATA Hard Disk and some SCSI devices. SAS connector is backward compatible with SATA connector.

HD Audio Connector : HDA_DH

There is no onboard audio on the motherboard, so we

outt a HARP card (in the package). This header is

used to connect the HARP card to the back panel.

The right picture shows the HARP card installed on the motherboard.

SPKJ

EMPTY

SPEAKER

SPKJ

GND

+12V

TPA-

TPB-

GND TPB+ +12V

GND

TPA+

EMPTY

F_1394

BCLK RSTJ

GND

3.3V

SYNC GND

SDOUT 3.3V

SPKR 12V

SPDIF NC

F_AUD_DET 5V_SB

SDIN GND

HDA_DH

1 2

15 16

SAS_SATA_1/2

GND TX+

TXGND RXRX+ GND

HARP Card

CD_IN Connector

F_AUDIO Connector

2-5 OnBoard Button

Power on Button: PWR_ON

Push the power on button to power on the system.

Reset Button: RST

Push the reset button to reboot the system.

Clear CMOS Button: CLS_CMOS_SW

Turn off the AC power supply, push the CLS_CMOS _SW button and hold there for a couple of seconds to clear CMOS.

PWR_ON RST CLS_CMOS_SW

■ Make sure the power supply is turned off before pressing the CLS_CMOS_SW button to clear CMOS.

■ Push down the CLS_CMOS_SW button and hold it there for a couple of seconds to

clear the CMOS completely, then release.

2-6 OnBoard LED

DRAM Power LED:

The LED lights up indicating the system is on or the system is staying at S1 or S3 sleeping state.

+5V Standby LED:

It will light whenever the power supply that connected to the motherboard is switched on.

Channel C DRAM Support LED:

The LED will light up when DIMM5 and DIMM6 support

the memory module plugged in it.

2-7 OnBoard Debug LED

2-digital LED readout displays hardware status and enables quick error diagnosis.

Do not remove or plug in any device when the onboard LED is lighting on.

This chapter tells how to change system settings through

the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS

parameters are also provided.

You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases

occur :

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

Power On Self Test (POST) process.

2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.

This chapter includes the following information :

■ Enter BIOS Setup

■ Main Menu

■ System Information

■ Advanced BIOS Features

■ Advanced Chipset Features

■ Boot Conguration Features

■ Power Management Setup

■ PC Health Status

■ Fox Central Control Unit

■ BIOS Security Features

■ Load Optimal Defaults

■ Save & Exit Setup

■ Exit Without Saving

Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described

in this manual is for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of this

manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in

the future. Please visit our website for updated manual if it is available.

Enter BIOS Setup

The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer, when the message "Press Tab to show POST screen, DEL to enter SETUP" appears at the bottom of the screen, you can press <DEL> key to enter Setup.

Main Menu

The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices.

Use the arrow keys to select a specic item and press <Enter> to go to the sub-menu.

Each item in the main menu is explained below:

► System Information

It displays the basic system conguration, such as BIOS ID, CPU Name, memory size and

system date, time. They all can be viewed or set up through this menu.

► Advanced BIOS Features

All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. There are IDE devices, Super I/O

devices such as Serial I/O and other onBoard devices... etc.

► Advanced Chipset Features

It displays some setting values for the chipset. USB functions and PCIE ports conguration can

be set up here.

► Boot Configuration Features

Boot features can be set up through this menu. You can set the boot device priority and enable

"Quick Boot" and "Quiet Boot" feature here.

► System Information ► Fox Central Control Unit

► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features

► Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimal Defaults

► Boot Configuration Features Save & Exit Setup

► Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving

► PC Health Status

↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F9:Optimized Defaults

Configure Time and Date. Display System Information...

► System Information

We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage which resulted from the change you made.

► Power Management Setup

All the items related with Green function features can be setup through this menu.

► PC Health Status

This setup enables you to read/change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of

your CPU/System.

► Fox Central Control Unit

Some special proprietary features (such as overclocking) can be set up through this menu,

and there are CPU, memory conguration and Voltage control here.

► BIOS Security Features

The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use

of your computer. If you set a password, the system will ask you to key in correct password

before boot or access to Setup.

► Load Optimal Defaults

The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However, it may offer bet-

ter performance in some ways (such as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may cause

problem if you have more memory or I/O cards installed. It means, if your system loading is

heavy, set to optimal default may sometimes come out an unstable system. What you need

now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to nd out the best setting for your

current system.

► Save & Exit Setup

Save setting values to CMOS and exit.

► Exit Without Saving

Do not change anything and exit the setup.

System Information

This sub-menu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, oppy drive

and so on. Use the arrow up/down keys to select an item, then use the <+> or <-> keys to change

the setting.

AMIBIOS

► BIOS Version

It displays the current BIOS version. User can check this information and discuss with the eld

service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed.

► BIOS Build Date

This item shows the BIOS building date.

► BIOS ID

This item shows the BIOS ID.

Processor

► CPU Name

It displays the current CPU name.

► Speed

It displays the current CPU speed.

► Count

It shows the CPU numbers. System Memory

► System Memory Size

This item displays the current memory size. The size is depending on how many memory mod-

ules were installed in your system before powering on.

► System Time

This item allows you to congure the desired time. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.

The three elds of the setting are <hour> : <minute> : <second> respectively.

► System Date

<weekday><month><date> <year> format.

Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., this message is automatically displayed by BIOS (Read

System Information

System Overview Help Item

AMIBIOS Use [ENTER], [TAB]

BIOS Version :08.00.15 or [SHIFT-TAB] to BIOS Bulid Date :10/16/08 select a eld. BIOS ID :853F1P02

Use [+] or [-] to

Processor

congure system time.

Genuine Intel(R) CPU 000 @ 3.20GHz Speed :3200MHz

Count :1

System Memory

System Memory Size :2048MB

System Time

[01:13:09]

System Date [Tue 01/01/2008]

MAC Address :00-1F-E2-0E-2B-BA

↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help

F9:Optimized Defaults

Only).

Month—month from 1 to 12.

Date—date from 1 to 31.

Year—year, set up by users.

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.

► MAC Address

This item shows the onboard LAN MAC address.

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