Foxconn X38A 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
X38A
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
þ EN 55022: 1998/A2: 2003Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
þ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
þ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage
supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A
þ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics limits
and methods of measurement
Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2007
Printed Name : James Liang Position/ Title : Assistant President
Declaration of conformity
Trade Name: FOXCONN
Model Name: X38A
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 follow-
ing two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Tested to comply with FCC standards.
Signature : Date : 2007
Table of Contents
Chapter
Product Introduction
Package List...........................................................................................2
Main Features........................................................................................3
Special Features....................................................................................5
Layout......................................................................................................7
Rear I/O Ports.........................................................................................8
Chapter
CPU.......................................................................................................10
Memory..................................................................................................12
Expansion Slots...................................................................................13
Connectors...........................................................................................15
Jumpers...............................................................................................21
Onboard Buttons..................................................................................22
Onboard LED Debug...........................................................................22
Chapter
Enter BIOS Setup.................................................................................24
Main menu............................................................................................24
Standard BIOS Features.....................................................................26
Advanced BIOS Features....................................................................26
Advanced Chipset Features...............................................................32
PCI/PNP Resource Management......................................................35
Boot Configuration Features..............................................................36
Power Management Features............................................................38
BIOS Security Features.......................................................................42
Fox Central Control Unit......................................................................43
Hardware Health Configure................................................................46
Load Optimal Defaults........................................................................47
Load Failsafe Defaults........................................................................47
Discard Changes................................................................................47
Save Changes and Exit.......................................................................47
Discard Changes and Exit..................................................................48
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Installation Instructions
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2
BIOS Description
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Table of Contents
Chapter
FOX ONE...............................................................................................50
FOX LiveUpdate...................................................................................57
FOX LOGO............................................................................................64
FOX DMI................................................................................................65
Chapter
RAID Configuration
Introduction...........................................................................................67
Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks.........................................................68
BIOS Configuration..............................................................................68
RAID BIOS Configuration....................................................................68
Creating a RAID Driver Floppy Disk...................................................74
Install OS on HDD with RAID set.......................................................74
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Directions for Bundled Software
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Appendix
CrossFireTM Technology......................................................................76
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
overclock. Normal operation depends on the overclock 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.
Attention:
Please visit the Foxconn English website (http://www.foxconnchannel.
com) to download the latest BIOS file and drivers for this motherboard.
Chapter
1
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X38A is the first product in a new series called Digital Life.
Digital Life motherboards combine high-performance
computing, wider options for accessing and managing other
devices, and technologies which enable easy access to a world
of digital entertainment via your PC.
Foxconn Digital Life products are engineered to maximize the
computing power at your fingertips, whilst providing a wider
range of connectivity options which enable more flexibility
from your PC for multimedia and entertainment applications.
The Digital Life series of products allow you to do more with
your PC.
This chapter includes the following information:
v Package List
v Main Features
v Special Features
v Layout
v Rear I/O Ports
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Package List:
Check your motherboard package for the following items:
Motherboard Foxconn X38A motherboard
I/O modules 1 X USB 2.0 x 2 ports and 1 x 1394a module
Cables 6 X SATA Power and SATA Signal cables
1 X Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Floppy Disk Drive
cable
Accessory I/O Shield
1 X Foxconn Optional Fan
Application CD Foxconn motherboard support CD
Documentation User Manual
Easy Guide
Note:
If any of the above item is damaged or missing, please contact
your retailer.
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Main Features
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
CPU
Supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad, Core
Extreme, CoreTM 2 Duo, Pentium® DualCore E2xxx processors in an LGA 775
package
Supports upcoming 45nm processors
Chipset
Northbridge: Intel® X38
Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R
Front Side Bus
Supports Front Side Bus(FSB) at
1333MHz / 1066MHz / 800MHz
Memory
Dual-Channel DDR2 and DDR3 memory
architecture
4 x 240-pin, 1.8V, DDR2 DIMM slots
support up to 8GB; 2 x 240-pin, 1.5V,
DDR3 DIMM slots support up to 4GB
DDR2 up to 1066 (O.C) MHz / 800MHz;
DDR3 up to 1333MHz
Expansion
Slots
2 X PCI Slots
2 X PCI Express x1 slots and support
250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth
2 x PCI Express x16 Graphics slots and
support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent)
bandwidth, 1 x PCI Express x16
Graphics slot (Black) and supports
1GB/s (2GB/s concurrent) bandwidth.
Low power consumption and power
management features
High
Definition
Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Supports Jack-Sensing and Jackretasking function
Compliant with Intel® HD Audio specification
(continued on the next page)
TM
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Storage
IEEE 1394a
USB 2.0 Ports
Gigabit LAN
Size
Supported by JMicron® JMB363
-2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 devices
-2 x eSATA devices
-RAID 0, 1, JBOD configuration
Supported by ICH9R
-6 x SATA devices
-RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1
configuration with Intel® Matrix Storage
Technology
2 x IEEE 1394a(one rear panel port, the
other onboard connector )
400Mb/s data transfer rate
Supports hot plug
8 x USB 2.0 Ports (4 rear panel ports, 2
x onboard USB headers providing 4 x
extra ports)
480Mb/s data transfer rate
Supports hot plug
Two LAN interfaces built-in onboard
Supports 10/100/1000Mb/s Ethernet
ATX form factor of 305mm x 244mm
·Specifications are subject to change without notice
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Special Features
ENGINEERED FOR PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
Cool Pipe
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Removes heat from the critical VRM,
North and South Bridge areas, increas-
ing overclocking potential.
Ferrite Choke
FOX ONE
100% SOLID
Capacitor
DDR3 1333MHz
Support
Ferrite Choke design holds energy at a
higher frequency than traditional iron
cores, resulting in less power loss and
more stability and performance capability
for your system.
Onboard chipset and Windows-based
control panel for easy overclocking and
system monitoring capability.
100% SOLID Capacitor design for
improved reliability and performance.
Native DDR3 1333MHz support unlocks
more performance when overclocking
CPU with memory.
CONNECTIVITY FOR THE DIGITAL WORLD
Dual eSATA
Dual eSATA ports located on the rear I/
O enable connection of 2 external
devices via high-speed eSATA.
Dual Gigabit LAN
(continued on the next page)
Do more online with Dual Gigabit LAN;
connect to 2 independent networks
without speed loss.
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ENABLING DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT
Dual Digital Audio
Foxconn Digital
Connector
Dual Digital Audio enables you to
configure up to 8 channels of audio
between the two outputs, so you can
isolate different sound sources on your
PC.
Enables connection to Foxconn digital
entertainment and communications
products, opening up a world of digital
possibilities.
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Layout
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Note:
The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only,
please refer to the physical motherboard.
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Rear I/O Ports
This motherboard provides the ports as below:
加个警告:
Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, Center/Bass and Side Jacks
Port 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel
Blue Line_in Line_in Line_in Line_in
Green Line_out Front Speaker Front Speaker Front Speaker
Pink Microphone Microphone Microphone Microphone
Orange - - Center/Bass Center/Bass
Black - Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Rear Speaker
Grey - - - Side Speaker
LAN Port
Left : Link/Active LED Right: Speed LED
Status Description Status Description
Off No Link Off 10 Mb/s Connection
Green Linked Green 100 Mb/s Connection
Blinking Data Activity Orange 1 Gb/s Connection
Link/Active
LED
LAN Port
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Speed
LED
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Chapter
This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in-
cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots,
and pin headers, and the mounting of jumpers. 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 Onboard LED Debug
2
2
v CPU
v Memory
v Expansion Slots
v Connectors
v Jumpers
v Onboard Buttons
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CPU
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
This motherboard supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad, Core
TM
2 Extreme, CoreTM 2
Duo, Pentium® Dual-Core E2xxx processors in an LGA775 package with Front
Side Bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800MHz.
For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the
website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com
Installation of CPU
Below is the CPU socket illustration. Follow these procedures to install a CPU.
Load lever
Load plate
Protective cover
CPU Socket 775
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 forefin-
ger 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.
4. After installing the CPU, remove the pro
tective cover from load plate. The protective cover is used to protect the contacts of
the socket. Do not discard the protective
cover. Always replace the socket cover if
the CPU is removed from the socket.
Alignment
Key
Socket CutoutsPin 1 position
5. Close the load plate, and slightly push
down the tongue side.
6. Lower the lever and lock it to the load
plate, then the CPU is locked completely.
Note :
Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system.
Therefore you should install the CPU cooling fan and make sure that it
works normally at all times in order to prevent overheating and damage
to the CPU. Please refer to your CPU fan user guide for correct
installation.
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Memory
This motherboard includes four 240-pin slots with 1.8V for DDR2 and two 240pin slots with 1.5V for DDR3. You must install at least one memory bank to
ensure normal operation.
For the detailed memory support list on this motherboard, please visit the
website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com
The figures illustrate the location of the DDR2 and DDR3 DIMM slots:
112-Pin 128-P in
240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots
96-Pin144-Pin
240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots
Warning:
Do not install DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously
on this motherboard, doing so may result in damage to the
motherboard and your system.
Installation a DIMM
1.There is one gap near the center of the DIMM slot, and the memory
module can be fixed in one direction only.
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2.Align the memory module to
the DIMM slot, and insert the
module vertically into the DIMM
slot.
3.The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot will lock automatically.
Removing a DIMM
1.Unlock the DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
2.Remove the Memory bank
from the slot.
Warning:
Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing
expansion cards or other system peripherals, especially the
memory modules, otherwise the motherboard or the system
might be seriously damaged.
Expansion Slots
This motherboard includes two 32-bit master PCI slots, two PCI Express x1
slots and three PCI Express x16 slots.
For the detailed PCI Express cards support list on this motherboard, please
visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com
PCI Slots
The expansion cards can be installed in the two PCI slots. PCI slots support
cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply
with PCI specifications.
PCI Express x1 Slots
This motherboard has two PCI Express x1 slots that designed to accommodate
less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card. The PCI Express x1 slot offering 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) of bandwidth.
PCI Express x16 Slots
This motherboard has three PCI Express x16 slots that reserved for graphics or
video cards. Two PCI Express x16 slots offering 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) of
bandwidth and One PCI Express x16 slot (Black) offering 1GB/s (2GB/s
concurrent) of bandwidth.
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Installing an expansion card
1.Before installing the expansion card, read carefully the documentation that
comes with and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2.Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding any expansion cards,
Remove the bracket on the corresponding position of the rear panel.
3.Align the card with the interface of the slot and vertically press the card
down until it has been completely seated in the slot.
4.Secure the card onto the rear panel of the chassis with screws.
Uninstalling an expansion card
1.Make sure to unplug the power cord before removing the expansion card.
2.Remove the fixed screws on the real panel.
3.Press the retaining clip at one side (as show), then you can remove the
expansion card from the slot.
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Note:
If a performance graphics card was installed into x16 PCI Express slot, 24-pin power supply was recommended.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
Connectors
This motherboard includes connectors for power supply, FDD device, IDE device,
Serial ATA devices, USB devices, IR module, and others. Make sure that they
have been installed properly prior to connecting the power supply.
24-pin ATX power connector: PWR1
PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply
cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard.
Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.
8-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector: PWR2
The 8-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to PWR2 and provides power to the
CPU.
Power Connectors
GND
1
5
4
8-pin ATX_12 V
Power Connector
8
12V
+3.3V
-12V
GND
PSON
GND
GND
GND
NC
+5V
+5V
+5V
GND
24-pin ATX Power Connector
13 1
24 12
+3.3V
+3.3V
+5V_AUX
GND
+5V
GND
+5V
GND
PWROK
+12V
+12V
+3.3V
Attention:
We recommend you use 24-pin power supply. If you want to use
20-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX power connector
according to the following picture.
20-Pin Power 24-Pin Power
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Attention:
Connect a 4-pin power
We recommend you use 8-pin ATX 12V
power supply. If you want to use 4-pin
power supply, you need to align the ATX
power connector according to the right
picture.
FDD Connector: FLOPPY
This motherboard includes a standard Floppy connector, supporting [360KB,
51/4 in], [1.2MB, 51/4in], [720KB, 31/2 in], [1.44MB, 31/2 in], [2.88 MB, 31/2 in] FDDs.
IDE Connectors: PIDE
This connector supports the provided Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon
cable and you can configure as a disk array through RAID controller.
Attention:
If you install two IDE devices, you must configure the second drive
as a slave device.
Front Panel Connector: FP1
This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch
and LED indicators.
plug here
5
8
1
4
1 2
HD_LED
RESET
NC
+
-
+
PWR_LED
-
PWRSW
Empty
9 10
FPFP1!
Front Panel Connector
Hard Disk LED Connector (HD_LED)
The connector connects to the case’s IDE 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.
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Power LED Connector (PWR_LED)
Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the case. The Power
LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is in S0 status, the LED is
on; When the system is in S1 status, the LED is blink; When the system is in S3,
S4, S5 status, the LED is off.
Power Switch Connector (PWRSW)
Attach the connector to the power button of the case. Pushing this switch allows
the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button.
Front Audio Connector: F_AUDIO
This audio connector supports HD audio standard. Front Audio supports retasking function.
PORT1_L
PORT1_R
PORT2_R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2_L
Front Audio Connector
1 2
F_AUDIO (HD Audio)
9 10
AUD_GND
PRESENCE_J
SENSE1_RETURN
Empty
SENSE2_RETURN
Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_3, SATA_4, SATA_5, SATA_6
The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the
motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for Serial
ATA II devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data
transfer rate.
GND
RX+
RX-
GND
TX-
TX+
GND
SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6
Serial SATA II Connectors
1
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Serial Port Connector: COM1
This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable
to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the
system chassis.
GND
RTS
1 2
SIN
DTR
DSR
CTS
RI
COM1
Empty
9
10
RLSD
SOUT
COM1 Connector
USB 2.0 Connectors: F_USB1/2
In addition to the USB ports on the rear panel, this series of motherboard also have
two 10-pin headers onboard, which may be used to connect two front panel USB
cables/brackets to provide additional four USB ports.
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USB 2.0 Connectors
NC
D+
D-
VCC
F_USB 1/2
2 1
Empty
GNDGND
D+
D-
VCC
Warning:
Before installing the USB cables, please pay attention to the marker
of each individual USB cable; make sure to match them with each
USB pin headers correctly, otherwise the USB ports will not work.
Incorrect connection could also damage the motherboard.
IEEE 1394a Connector: F_1394
The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to either the front (provided that
the front panel of your chassis is equipped with the appropriate interface) or
real panel of the chassis.
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10 9
GND
+12V
TPB -
GND
TPA -
IEEE 1394a Connector
Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN, FAN1/2/3
There are five fan connectors on this motherboard. The fan speed can be
detected and viewed in “Hardware Health Configure” section of the CMOS
Setup. These fans will be automatically turned off after the system enters
S3, S4 and S5 mode.
Empty
+12V
TPB +
GND
TPA +
12
F_1394
1
GND
POWER
SENSE
CONTROL
CPU_FAN
Fan Connectors
1
FAN1
1
SYS_FAN
GND
+12V
SENSE
GND
POWER
SENSE
CONTROL
1
GND
+12V
Empty
FAN2/3(下
一版)
Digital Audio Connector: SPDIF_OUT
This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF)
port. Connect the module cable to this connector, then install the module
to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
1
SPDIF_OUT
Digital Audio Connector
+5V
Empty
SPDIF_OUT
GND
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Speaker Connector: SPEAKER
The speaker connector is used to connect
speaker of the chassis.
Speaker Connector
CD_IN Connector
IrDA Connector
+5V
Empty
NC
SPKJ
1
SPEAKER
Audio Connector: CD_IN
The connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such
as a CD-ROM.
1
GND
CD_L
CD_R
CD_IN
IrDA Connector: IR
This header supports wireless transmitting and receiving device. Before using this
founction, configure the settings of “Serial
port2 Mode” in CMOS Setup.
1
+5V
Empty
IRRX
GND
IRTX
IR
Chassis Intruder Connector: INTR
The connector connects to the chassis security switch on the case. The system
can detect the chassis intrusion through the status of this connector. If the
connector has been closed, the system will send a message.
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