Foxconn Z68A-S User Manual

Z68A-S Series

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 Z68A-S

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/2011

Printed Name : James Liang

Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: FOXCONN

Model Name: Z68A-S

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 : 2011

Installation Precautions

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■ 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.

CAUTION

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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.

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

Jumpers ..................................................................................................18

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup ...................................................................................21

Main .......................................................................................................22

Advanced ...............................................................................................24

Chipset ...................................................................................................34

Boot ........................................................................................................36

Power .....................................................................................................37

Health .....................................................................................................39

Security ..................................................................................................40

Save & Exit .............................................................................................41

Chapter 4 CD Instruction

Utility CD content....................................................................................43

Install driver and utility ............................................................................44

FOX ONE

Main Page ........................................................................................47

CPU Control .....................................................................................51

Frequency Control ............................................................................50

Limit Setting......................................................................................54

Voltage Control .................................................................................56

Fan Control.......................................................................................57

FOX LiveUpdate

Local Update ....................................................................................58

Online Update ..................................................................................60

Congure .........................................................................................63

About & Help ....................................................................................65

FOX LOGO .............................................................................................66

FOX DMI ................................................................................................67

Chapter 5 RAID Conguration

RAID Conguration Introduction.............................................................70

Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ..............................................................72

Create a RAID Driver Diskette ...............................................................73

BIOS Conguration ................................................................................75

Create RAID in BIOS..............................................................................75

Install a New Windows XP ...................................................................104

Appendix

Intel smart response Technology function ............................................108

GPU Virtualization ................................................................................110

Introducton ...........................................................................................110

Hardware and software specication ...................................................11 0

Hardware specications ....................................................................... 110

Software specications......................................................................... 111

Software installation ............................................................................. 111

Older version installed .......................................................................... 116

GPU VirtualizationI Operation ..............................................................120

GPU VirtualizationI Control Panel ........................................................120

Technical Support :

Support

Website :

http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Support Website :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com

Worldwide online contact Support :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx

CPU Support List :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Memory, VGA Compatibility List :

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx

Thank you for buying Foxconn Z68A-S 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, Z68A-S

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 LGA1155 socket Intel® CPU, Max processor power up to 95W

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Chipset Intel® Z68

Memory 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot

Storage Z68 chipset:

LAN Realtek 8111E-VB-GR LAN chip

Audio Realtek ALC888S-GR audio chip:

USB Support hot plug

Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector

For the latest CPU information, please visit:

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Support up to 32GB of system memory

Dual channel DDR3 2133(oc*)/1866(oc*)/1600(oc*)/1333/1066 MHz

architecture (oc*: overclocking)

2 x PCI Express x1 slots

3 x PCI slots

- 3 x SATA II connectors, 300MB/s data transfer rate

- 2 x SATA III connectors, 600MB/s data transfer rate

- 1 x ESATA connector

-Support RAID 0,1,5,10

- High Denition Audio

- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

- Support for S/PDIF Out

- Support Jack-Sensing function

Support up to 14 x USB 2.0 ports (6 rear panel ports, 4 onboard USB

headers supporting 8 extra ports)

Support up to 2 x USB 3.0 ports

Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s

1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector

5 x SATA connectors

4 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 8 x USB devices)

1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)

1 x System fan headers (4-pin)

1 x Front panel connector

1 x CD_IN connector

1 x Front Audio connector

1 x SPDIF_OUT connector

1 x COM connector

1 x TPM connector

1 x Chassis intrusion alarm headers(INTR)

1 x Speaker connector

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Back Panel

Connectors

Hardware Monitor System voltage detection

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

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

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

Bundled Software FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI

Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP

Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 8.8 inches (30.5cm x 22.4cm)

1 x PS/2 Keyboard port

1 x VGA port

1 x DVI-D port

1 x Optical SPDIF Out port

6 x USB 2.0 ports

2 x USB 3.0 ports

1 x RJ-45 LAN port

1 x ESATAII Port

8-channel Audio ports

CPU/System temperature detection

CPU/System fan speed detection

CPU overheating warning

CPU/System fan speed control

Low power consumption and power management features

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

S4 (suspend to disk), S5 (soft - off)

Support EuP function

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1-2 Layout

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1. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector

2. SYS_FAN1 Header

3. PCI Express x16 Slot

4. PCI Express x1 Slots

5. PCI Slots

6. Front Audio Connector

7. CD_IN Connector

8. SPDIF_OUT Connector

9. Front USB Connectors

10. Clear CMOS Jumper

11. TPM Connector

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13. COM1 Header

14. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header

15. MFG Jumper

16. SATA Connectors

17. SYS_FAN2 Header

18. Speaker Connector

19. Chipset: Intel® Z68

20. 24-pin ATX Power Connector

21. DDR3 DIMM Slots

22. CPU_FAN Header

23. LGA 1155 CPU Socket

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12. Front Panel Connector

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

motherboard for detail.

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1-3 Back Panel Connectors

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6

LAN Port

2

USB 3.0 Ports

Line Out

Line In

Rear Speaker

Subwoofer

Side Speaker

Microphone In

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8

Audio PortsUSB 2.0 Ports

PS/2 Keyboard Port

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2

VGA Port

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4

DVI-D Port External

Optical

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SATA Port

S/PDIF Out

1. PS/2 Keyboard Port

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

2. USB 2.0 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. VGA Port

To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display4. DVI-D Port

The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specication. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection

to this port.

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5. Optical S/PDIF Out Port

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

6. External SATA Port

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. USB 3.0 Ports

You need to install the USB 3.0 driver in the Driver CD before using it. The USB port supports the

USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 specication. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse,

USB printer, USB ash drive and etc.

8. Audio Ports

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

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

Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

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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

9. RJ-45 LAN Port

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 1Gb/s data rate.

LAN Type

1000M

Left: Active Right: Link

Status Description Status Description

Off No Link Off No Link

Green

Blinking

Data Activ-

ity

Off 10 Mb/s Connection

Green 100 Mb/s Connection

Orange 1000 Mb/s Connection

Active

LED

Link

LED

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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

■ Jumper

Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard.

CPU Support List:

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Memory, VGA Compatibility List:

http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx

2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

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CAUTION

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

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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

Install the CPU

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

LGA1155 CPU Socket

Alignment Key

Pin-1 corner of the

CPU Socket

LGA1155 CPU

Notch

Pin-1 triangle

marking of CPU

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

CAUTION

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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.

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1. Release the CPU socket lever.

3. Remove protective socket cover.

2. Lift the metal cover on the CPU

socket.

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.

5. When CPU is properly seated,

replace the metal cover and push the

CPU socket lever back to its locked

position.

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Install the CPU Cooler

Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.

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

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

xed as depicted in the picture.

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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.

4. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler

connector to the CPU FAN header on the motherboard .

Release bolts of CPU cooler from motherboard :

1.Turning the push pin (bolt) along with the direction of arrow (counterclockwise).

2. Pull the push pin straight up.

3. Turning push pin clockwise to its default position.

CAUTION

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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.

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2-2 Install the Memory

CAUTION

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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.

Dual Channel Memory Conguration

This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.

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

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

sockets as following:

Channel 0 : DIMM1, DIMM2

Channel 1 : DIMM3, DIMM4

The combinations of DIMM modules are :

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CAUTION

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

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

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

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

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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.

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Installing a Memory

CAUTION

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■ 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

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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.

install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

144-Pin

Notch

96-Pin

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.

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2-3 Install an Expansion Card

CAUTION

!

■ 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 Express x1

PCI Express x16

PCI

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 :

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• 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.

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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 : PWR1

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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.

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

24

12

PWR1

13

1

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

10 +12V 22 +5V

11 +12V 23 +5V

12 3.3V 24 GND

CAUTION

!

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

8-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2

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

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Pin # Denition Pin # Denition

1 GND 5 +12V

2 GND 6 +12V

GND+12V

3 GND 7 +12V

4 GND 8 +12V

PWR2

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Pin No. 24

CAUTION

!

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.

USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3/4

In addition to the USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel,

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

1 2

Connect a 4-pin

power plug

2

VCC

GND

EMPTY

D-

D+

VCC DD+ GND GND

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F_USB 1/2/3/4

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

The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this

feature. The SATA_3/4/5 allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate, the SATA_1/2 support SATA

3.0 specication, and allows up to 600MB/s data

transfer rate.

Speaker Connector : SPEAKER

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

SATA_3/4/5

1

GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+

GND

SATA_1/2

PWR

EMPTY

NC

SPKJ

SPEAKER

1

GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+

GND

1

2

3

4

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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

2

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.

HDD-LED

RESET-SW

NC

1

2

+

PWR-LED

-

PWR-SW

EMPTY

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9

FP1

Chassis Intruder Connector : INTR2

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.

INTRUDERJ

Audio Connector : CD_IN

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

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1

GND

INTR2

CD_L GND CD_R

1

CD_IN

Audio Connector : F_AUDIO

The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It provides the Front Audio output choice.

S/PDIF Connector : SPDIF_OUT

The connector is used for S/PDIF output.

SPDIF_OUT

TPM Connector : TPM

The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability to the PC to run applications more secure and to make transactions and communication more trustworthy. To utilize this function, you should purchase additional device and install it.

COM Connector : COM1

This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM

port for legacy compatibility. User must purchase an-

other RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end to connect with the external RS232 device and

another end with 10-pin female connector to connect with COM1 connector in the motherboard.

SENSE_SEND

+5V

EMPTY

GND

SPDIF_OUT

LCLK#

LFRAME#

LRESET#

LAD3

VDD

LAD0

NC

SB3V

GND

LPCPD#

A_MIC2_L

A_MIC2_R

A_LINE2_R

A_LINE2_L

1

2

3

4

19 20

TPM

2

1

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F_AUDIO

GND

EMPTY

NC

LAD2

LAD1

GND NC SERIRQ

CLKRUN#

NC

AUD_GND

PRESENCEJ SENSE1_RETURN EMPTY

SENSE2_RETURN

2

1

RLSD

SOUT

GND

RTS

RI

SIN

DTR

DSR

CTS

EMPTY

10

9

COM1

Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN1/2

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

enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states.

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GND POWER SENSE CONTROL

CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2

2-5 Jumpers

For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper setting.

Description of Jumpers

1. For any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identied by the bold silkscreen next to it.

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However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as “1”.

2. The following table explains different types of the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a jumper

cap on the two pins to temporarily short them. The shorting can also be done by touching two

pins by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. It can prevent

hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem.

Jumper Diagram Denition Description

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Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS

The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to

factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modied.

The steps to clear CMOS data are :

1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

2. Remove jumper cap from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to short them. This will clear CMOS data.

3. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed.

4. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it on.

5. Go to BIOS Setup to congure new system as described in next chapter.

1-2 Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed

2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed

Clear

Normal (Default)

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N

G

R

A

!

W

CLR_CMOS

1

2

3

1

2

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■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.

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

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Intel® ME Jumper: MFG

This motherboard uses MFG jumper to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. It provides latest IT management features such as Intel® AMT, that allows to improve management of corporate assets.

Set the jumper to pins 1-2, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function. Set the jumper to pins 2-3, you can disable the Intel® Management Engine function.

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CAUTION

Enable (Default)

Disable

MFG

1

2

3

1

2

3

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■ Before ashing BIOS ROM, you need to set MFG jumper to pins 2-3 rst.

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This chapter tells how to change system settings through the

BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param-

eters are also provided.

You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases

occur :

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

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

■ Advanced

■ Chipset

■ Boot

■ Power

■ Health

■ Security

■ Save & Exit

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 <DEL> to enter Setup, <F7> to Boot Menu" appears at the bottom of

the screen, you can press <DEL> key to enter Setup.

CAUTION

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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.

Use the arrow right/left keys to select a specic function and go to the submenu. Each function is explained below:

Main

It displays the basic system conguration, such as CPU Name, memory size, system date,

time and so on. They all can be viewed or set up through this menu.

Advanced

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

Chipset

The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be optimized.

Boot

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

"Quiet Boot" feature here.

Power

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

Health

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

Security

The Administrator/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.

Save&Exit

The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However, it may offer better 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. You also can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here.

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Main

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit

Main

System Date [Fri 06/01/2011] System Time [09:51:21]

Access Level Administrator

Model Name Z68A/Z68A-S ME Version 7.0.4.1197 BIOS Version B46F1001 Build Date and Time 05/10/2011 18:33:47

Halt On [All, but keyboard]

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CPU Brand Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100T CPU @ 2.50GHz

Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1333) MAC Address D0-27-88-05-B8-B9

Set the Date. Use Tab to switch between Date elements.

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

► System Date

<weekday><month><date> <year> format. Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., this message is automatically displayed by BIOS (Read 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.

► 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.

► Access Level

It displays your current access level. If you enter system with a user password, it will dispaly “User”. If no password is set or you enter system with administrator password, this item will dispaly “Administrator”.

► Model Name

This item shows the model name of this product.

► ME Version

It displays the current ME version.

► 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.

► Build Date and Time

This item shows the BIOS building date and time.

► Halt On

This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during

powering up.

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[All Errors] : All errors can result in system halt.

[No Errors]: No errors can result in system halt.

[All, but keyboard] : All errors but keyboard can result in system halt.

► CPU Brand Name

It displays the current CPU name.

► Total Memory

This item displays the total memory size. The size is depending on how many memory modules are installed in your system before powering on.

► MAC Address

This item displays the onboard LAN MAC address.

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Advanced

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit

Advanced

▶ Fox Control Center

▶ Trusted Computing ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ Performance Tuning ▶ SATA Configuration ▶ Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion ▶ USB Configuration ▶ Onboard Device Configuration

Fox Control Center

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→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

► Fox Control Center/Trusted Computing/CPU Conguration/Permance Tuning/SATA Conguration/Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion/USB Conguration/Onboard Device Conguration

Press <Enter> to go to relative submenu.

Fox Control Center

VCC_SA Voltage [Default] Meory Voltage [Default]

Advanced

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

► VCC_SA Voltage

This item is used to change the VCC_SA voltage in a step of 12.5mV. The voltage can be incremented from +12.5mV to +500.0mV.

► Memory Voltage

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This item is used to change the memeory voltage in a step of 12.5mV. The voltage can be incre

mented from +12.5mV to +500.0mV.

Trusted Computing

TPM Configuration

TPM SUPPORT [Disabled]

Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware

► TPM SUPPORT

This item is used to decide whether to support TPM (Trusted Platform Module) device func-

tion. Default option is [Disabled]. If you want to support TPM, rst you need to install a TPM

device on the motherboard and set this item to [Enabled], then save changing and reset your computer, otherwise the operation system can not show the relative information.

Advanced

Enables or Disables TPM support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required.

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

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CPU Conguration

Advanced

CPU Configuration

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100T CPU @ 2.50GHz EMT64 Supported Max Processor Speed 2500 MHz Min Processor Speed 1600 MHz Processor Speed 2500 MHz CPU ID 206a7 Microcode Revision 14 Processor Cores 2 Intel HT Technology Supported

C1E Support [Enabled] Hyper-threading [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] CPU C6 Report [Enabled] Package C State limit [No Limit]

CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage [Disabled]

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

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► C1E Support(Appears only when CPU supports)

C1E represents Enhanced HALT State. It is a feature which CPU uses to reduce power consumption when in halt state. C1E drops the CPU’s multiplier and voltage to lower levels when a HLT (halt) command is issued. This item is used to enable/disable the C1E support.

► Hyper-Threading

This item is used to enable/disable the Hyper-Threading Technology feature.

► Execute Disable Bit

This item is used to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature. Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer

overow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.

Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application

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code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit-enabled systems can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for virus-related repairs. By combining Execute Disable Bit with anti-virus,

rewall, spyware removal, e-mail ltering software, and other network security measures, IT

managers can free IT resources for other initiatives.

► Intel Virtualization Technology (Appears only when CPU supports)

Virtualization (i.e. Intel® Vanderpool Technology) allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions or “containers.” One physical compute system can function as multiple “virtual” systems. Vanderpool Technology can help improve future virtualization solutions. This item will be displayed only when the CPU is supporting this feature and the setting is used to enable/disable it.

► CPU C6 Report

This item is used to enable or disable CPU C6(ACPI C3) report to OS.

► Package C State limit

It is used to select the C-State mode.

► CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage

This item is used to enable or disable the CPU Internal PLL Overvoltage.

Permance Tuning

▶ CUP Performance Tuning

▶ Chipset Performance Tuning

Advanced

CPU Performance Tuning

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

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► CPU Performance Tuning/Chipset Performance Tuning

Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.

CPU Permance Tuning

Host Clock Override(1/100 MHZ)

CPU Voltage (1/10000 Volt) 0

IA Core Current Max(1/8 Amp) 780 Power Limit 1 Value (Watt) 35 Power Limit 2 Switch [Enabled] Power Limit 2 Value 43 EIST [Enabled]

► Host Clock Override (1/100MHz)

This item is used to set the Host Clock Override. You can use [+] or [-] to adjust the value.

► CPU Voltage (1/10000 Volt)

This item is used to change the CPU voltage in a step of 0.004V. The voltage can be incre-

mented from 0.004V to 1.000V. You can use [+] or [-] to adjust the value.

► IA Core Current Max(1/8 Amp)

This item is used to set IA Core current max value for factory long duration power limit.

► Power Limit 1 Value (Watt)

This item is used to set the rst power limit. You can use [+] or [-] to adjust the value. The set-

ting value: 0 - 500.

► Power Limit 2 Switch

This item is used to enabled/disabled the power limit 2.

► Power Limit 2 Value

This item is used to set the second power limit. You can use [+] or [-] to adjust the value. The

setting value: 0 - 500.

► EIST

You can enable/disable the EIST (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item.

Advanced

10000

Host Clock Override

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

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CAUTION

!

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology (EIST) allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Please refer to Intel website for more information.

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Chipset Performance Tuning

Memory Multiplier Configuration

Memory Multiplier [13.33]

Memory Timing Configuration

CAS# Latency(tCL) 9 Row Precharge Time(tRP) 9 RAS# to CAS# Delay(tRCD) 9 RAS# Active Time(tRAS) 24 Write Recovery Time(tWR) 10

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Row Refresh Cycle Time(tRFC) 74 Write to Read Delay(tWTR) 5 Active to Active Delay(tRRD) 4 Read CAS# Precharege(tRTP) 5 Four Active Window Delay(tFAW) 20

Intel Graphics Configuration

Graphics Core Ratio Limit 22 Graphics Voltage(1/10000) 0

Advanced

Memory Multiplier

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

► Memory Multiplier

This item is used to adjust the memory Clock Ratio. The available settimgs are: [Auto], [10.67],

[13.33], [16], [18.67], [21.33].

► CAS# Latency (tCL)

The number of memory clocks it takes a DRAM to return data after the read CAS_L is assert-

ed depends on the memory clock frequency. The value that BIOS programs into the memory

controller is a function of the target clock frequency. The target clock frequency is determined

from the supported CAS latencies at given clock frequencies of each DIMM.

► Row Precharge Time (tRP)

This item allows you to select the row precharge time (in clock cycles).

► RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD)

This item allows you to select a delay time (in clock cycles) between the CAS# and RAS#

strobe signals.

► RAS# Active Time (tRAS)

This item allows you to set the minimum RAS# active time (in clock cycles).

► Write Recovery Time (tWR)

This item allows you to select the write recovery time (in clock cycles).

► Row Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC)

Refresh to Refresh or Refresh to Active command interval.

► Write to Read Delay (tWTR)

This item allows you to select a delay time (in clock cycles) between sending the last data from

a write operation to the memory and issuing a read command.

► Active-to-Active Delay (tRRD)

This item allows you to select a delay time (in clock cycles) between the RAS# and RAS#

strobe signals.

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► Read CAS# Precharge Delay (tRTP)

Internal READ Command to PRECHARGE Command delay

► Four Active Window Delay (tFAW)

This item allows you to specify the time window in which four activates are allowed the same

rank.

► Graphics Core Ratio Limit

This limit is for graphics core active. 22 means using the factory-congured value.

► Graphics Voltage(1/10000)

This item is used to change the Graphics voltage in a step of 0.004V. The voltage can be

incremented from 0.004V to 1.000V. You can use [+] or [-] to adjust the value.

SATA Conguration

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SATA Configuration

SATA Mode [AHCI Mode]

SATA Port1 Not Present

SATA Port2 Not Present

SATA Port3 Not Present

SATA Port4 Not Present

E-SATA Port Not Present

SATA Port5 Not Present

Advanced

(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode.

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

► SATA Mode

This item is used to set the operating mode of your SATA ports. Setting options: [Disabled]; [IDE Mode]; [AHCI Mode]; [RAID Mode].

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Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion

Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Configuration

DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] DVMT/FIXED Meory [256MB] Spread Spectrum Clock [Disabled]

Advanced

Select DVMT Mode used by Internal Graphics Device.

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→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

► DVMT Mode Select

This item is used to select DVMT Mode used by Internal Graphics Device.

► DVMT/FIXED Memory

This item is used to select DVMT/FIXED Meory size used by Internal Graphics Device.

► Spread Spectrum Clock

If you enabled this function, it can signicantly reduce the EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference)

generated by the system, so to comply with FCC regulation. But if overclocking is activated,

you had better disable it.

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USB Conguration

USB Configuration

USB Devices:

2 Hubs

All USB Devices [Enabled]

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

► All USB Devices

This item is used to enable or disable the support for USB devices.

► Legacy USB Support

This item is used to enable the support for USB devices on legacy OS. If you have a USB keyboard or mouse, set to enabled. [Enabled]: This option will enable the legacy USB support. [Disabled]: This option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications. [Auto]: This option will disable the legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

Advanced

Enabled/Disabled All USB Devices

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

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Onboard Device Conguration

Onboard Device Configuration

Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN PXE OpROM [Disabled] PCI-E To PCI Bridge [Enabled] NEC USB3.0 Controller [Enabled]

Audio Configuration

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Azalia HD Audio [Enabled]

▶ Super IO Configuration

► Onboard LAN Controller

This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

► Onboard LAN PXE OpROM

This item is used to enable or disable onboard LAN boot option ROM.

► PCI-E To PCI Bridge

This item is used to enable or disable the PCI-E To PCI Bridge.

► NEC USB 3.0 Controller

This item is used to enable or disable the USB 3.0 controller.

► Azalia HD Audio

This item is enable or disable the Azalia HD audio.

► Super IO Conguration

Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.

Advanced

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

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Super IO Conguration

Advanced

Super IO Configuration

Super IO Chip IT8728

Serial Port 0 Configuration

Serial Port [Enabled] Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4; Change Settings [Auto] Device Mode [Standard Serial Po...]

► Serial Port

This item is used to enable or disable the serial port (COM).

► Device Settings

This item shows the resource assigned to the serial port.

► Change Settings

This item is used to select an optimal settings for the serial port.

► Device Mode

This item is used to change the serial port mode.

Enable or Disable Serial Port (COM)

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

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Chipset

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit

▶ North Bridge

▶ ME Subsystem

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► North Bridge/ME Subsystem

Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.

North Bridge

Memory Information

Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1333)

Memory Slot1 0 MB (DDR3 1333) Memory Slot2 0 MB (DDR3 1333) Memory Slot3 0 MB (DDR3 1333) Memory Slot4 2048 MB (DDR3 1333)

VT-d [Disabled]

Initate Graphic Adapter [PEG/IGD]

IGD Memory [128M] IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

Chipset

North Bridge Parameters

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

VT-d Enable/Disable

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

► Total Memory

This item displays the current using memory information.

► Memory Slot 1/2/3/4

These items display the memory size installed on each slot.

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► VT-d

This item is used to enable or disable the VT-d feature. Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environment.

► Initial Graphic Adapter

This item is used to select which graphics controller is used as the primary boot device.

► IGD Memory

This item is used to select the IGD(Integrated Graphics Device) share memory size. Default

value is [128MB].

► IGD Multi-Monitor

This item is used to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor by internal graphics device.

ME Subsystem

Intel ME Subsystem Configuration

ME Version 7.0.4.1197

ME Subsystem [Enabled]

Chipset

ME Subsystem Help

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

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► ME Subsystem

This item is used to enable or disable the ME subsystem.

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Boot

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit

Boot Configuration Bootup Numlock State [On]

Quiet Boot [Enabled]

Fast Boot [Disabled]

CSM16 Module Version 07.64

Boot Option Priorities

Boot

Select the keyboard NumLock state

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→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

► Bootup Numlock State

This item is used to select the keyboard numlock state. The defaulte setting is [On].

► Quiet Boot

This item is used to enable/disable the quiet boot. [Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages.

► Fast Boot

This item is used to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal set of devices required

to launch active boot option. This is no effect for BBS boot options.

► Boot Option Priorities

BIOS auto detect the presence of boot devices,you can congure the priority for boot devices.

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Power

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit

ACPI Sleep State [S3]

Resume By PS2 Keyboard [Enabled] Resume By PS2 Mouse [Enabled] Resume By Onboard LAN [Disabled] Resume By USB Device(s) [Enabled] Resume By PCI PME [Disabled] Resume By PCIE PME [Disabled] Resume By RTC [Disabled] Energy-using Products [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Power

Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed.

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

► ACPI Sleep State

This item is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function. When you select “S1 (POS)” mode, the power is always on and computer can be resumed at any time. When you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be down after a period of time. The status of the computer before it entering STR will be saved in memory, and the computer can quickly return to previous state when the STR function wakes.

► Resume by PS2 Keyboard

This item is used to enable/disable the PS2 keyboard to generate a wake up.

► Resume by PS2 Mouse

This item is used to enable/disable the PS2 mouse to generate a wake up.

► Resume by Onboard LAN

This item is used to enable/disable the onboard LAN to generate a wake up.

► Resume by USB Device(s)

This item is used to wake up the system by a USB device when it is staying at S3 state.

► Resume by PCI PME

This item is used to enable/disable the PCI device to generate a wake up.

► Resume by PCIE PME

This item is used to enable/disable the PCI Express device to generate a wake up.

► Resume by RTC

This item is used to enable/disable RTC alarm event to generate a wake up. RTC is system real time clock.

► RTC Alarm Date(Days)

When Resume by RTC is enabled, select a specic date to generate a wake up.

► RTC Alarm Time(HH:MM:SS)

When Resume by RTC is enabled, select a specic time to generate a wake up.

► Energy-using Products

This item is used to enable/disable the EuP(Energy-using Products) feature. When enable, the

suspend power of the chipset will be cut off in S5 suspend mode in order to reduce the power

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consumption of motherboard.

Enabled: S1/S3/S4 is normal, S5 wake up only by pressing the power button.

Disabled: Normal ACPI function.

► Restore AC Power Loss

This item is used to set which state the PC will take with when it resumes after an AC power loss.

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Health

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit

Case Open Warning [Disabled]

CPU Temperature : +84 C

System Temperature : +35 C CPU Fan Speed : 3000 RPM System Fan 1 Speed : N/A

CPU Vcore : +1.020 V

DRAM Voltage : +1.572 V +12V SYS : +11.919 V +5V SYS : +5.082 V VBAT : +3.120 V

Smart Fan Function [Enabled]

► Case Open Waring

This item is used to enable or disable case open waring function.

► CPU Temperature

These items show the current CPU temperature detected automatically by the system.

► System Temperature

These items show the current System temperature detected automatically by the system.

► CPU Fan Speed

This item shows the current CPU Fan speed detected automatically by the system.

► System Fan 1 Speed

This item show the current North Bridge Fan speed detected automatically by the system.

► CPU Vcore/DRAM Voltage/+12V SYS/+5V SYS/VBAT

These items show the Current CPU Ccore/DRAM/+12V SYS/+5V SYS/VBAT voltage de

tected automatically by the system.

► Smart Fan Function

This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function.Default value is [Enabled]. This item shows the current CPU Fan speed detected automatically by the system.

Health

Enabled Case Open Warning open chassis, Intrusion Alarm will appear. If don’t enter bios setup and disabled Case Open Warning one time, Intrusion Alarm don’t clear,it will appear all the time.

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

and

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Security

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit

Password Description

If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password must be 3 to 20 characters long.

Administrator Password

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User Password

HDD Security Configuration

HDD 0:ST3160815AS

Security

Set Setup Administrator Password

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

► Administrator Password

This item is used to install or change administrator password. After you input administrator password, it then will ask you to

conrm the password.

► User Password

This item is used to install or change user password.

► HDD Security Configuration

“HDD Security Conguration” appears only when you connect HDD to your system.Press

“Enter” key on the item “HDD 0:ST3160815AS” to enter into the “HDD Password conguration” interface,then press “Enter” on “Set HDD Password” to set, modify and clear HardDisk password. HDD Password need to be installed for enabling Security.

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Save & Exit

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit

Save Changes and Reset Discard Changes and Reset Restore Defaults

Boot Override

Save & Exit

Reset the system after saving the changes.

→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item

Enter: Select

+/-: Change Opt.

F1: General Help

F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults

F4: Save & Exit

ESC: Exit

► Save Changes and Reset

If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen. Select [Yes] to save your changes and reset computer, select [No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.

► Discard Changes and Reset

If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen.

Select [Yes] to exit setup utility and reset computer without saving your modications, select

[No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.

► Restore Defaults

Optimal defaults are the best settings of this motherboard. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. Select this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to let you load the defaults. Select <Yes> and then press <Enter> to load the defaults. Select <No> and press <Enter>, it will not load. By this default, BIOS have set the optimal performance parameters of system to improve the performances of system components. But if the optimal performance parameters to be set cannot be supported by your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were installed), the system might fail to work.

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The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains

useful software and several utility drivers that enhance

the motherboard features.

This chapter includes the following information:

■ Utility CD content

■ Install driver and utility

■ FOX ONE

■ FOX LiveUpdate

■ FOX LOGO

■ FOX DMI

Note : Because each module is independent, so the

section number will be reorganized and unique to each

module, please understand.

Utility CD content

This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you how to install.

1. Install Driver

Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You should install the drivers in order, and you need to restart your computer after all the drivers have been installed.

A. Intel Chipset Driver B. Intel MGA Driver C. Realtek HDA Audio Driver D. Realtek LAN Driver E. USB 3.0 Driver

2. Software Utilities

Use these options to install additional software programs. FOX ONE is a very powerful user interface program which allows you to change your system setting without going to BIOS. Some auto features help user to improve (or overclock) your system without being a computer literate.

A. FOX ONE B. FOX LiveUpdate C. FOX LOGO D. FOX DMI E. Adobe Acrobat Reader F. Norton Internet Security G.Splashtop Connect

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Install driver and utility

1. Install Driver

Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to install it rst. After that, you can click ”One Click Setup” and then choose the items you want to

install, or you can click on each individual driver to install it manually.

Manual Installation Step by Step

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Automatic Installation by One Click Setup

Drop to System Tray

Exit the program

Visit Foxconn's Website

Show Utilities Show Drivers Browse CD

Choose the items you want to Install

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2. Install Utility

Use these options to install additional software programs.

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FOX ONE

FOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users

to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequencies and fan speeds at

any time.

With FOX ONE, you can :

■ Modify system performance settings, such as the CPU and memory bus speeds,

CPU voltages, fan speeds, and other system performance options.

■ Monitor hardware temperatures, voltages, frequencies and fan speeds.

CAUTION

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Supporting Operating Systems :

■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

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

■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)

!

Depending on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are optional and only supported in some models. If the option is selectable, it also means the feature is supported.

■ Voltage Monitoring is supported only in FOX ONE Premium & Deluxe products.

■ Fox Intelligent Stepping is supported only in FOX ONE Deluxe products.

Using FOX ONE :

The very rst time you run FOX ONE, F.I.S. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent

Stepping) will require you to calibrate the CPU’s loading. Click “OK” to proceed

and start the Utility. F.I.S. is a feature of FOX ONE, which can automatically adjust your

CPU clock based on your current system loading.

CAUTION

!

Before you running the FOX ONE program, the system parameters (such as CPU

clock, voltage...etc.) are controlled by BIOS settings. After you run FOX ONE, it will

take over, and the controlling right will be transferred to FOX ONE. Later, if you exit

FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again.

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1. Main Page

Show CPU

Information

Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan

speed/Temperature value

Toolbar

Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.

Toolbar

Alert Lamp

Switch Button

Skin Button

Exit

Minimum

Conguration

Homepage

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Alert Lamp

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

is in abnormal state, the alert lamp color is red.

Switch Button

Click this button, it will simplify the whole FOX ONE control panel to a smaller

information bar (i.e. Simple Mode) as depicted below, you can drag this bar to any

place on your screen to help you monitoring system status.

Exit FOX ONE

Click here will drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray

Click here to go back to

FOX ONE full screen

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Skin Button

There are more choices of FOX ONE screen panels. Click this button, you can select

your favorite skin (FOX ONE Panel).

Click the new skin

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picture to select

the new skin

Apply the changes

Cancel the changes

Exit

Click this button to exit the program.

Minimum

Click this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower

right corner of your screen.

Homepage

Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website :

http://www.foxconnchannel.com

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Conguration

This menu allows you to congure :

1). Monitor interval (ms) :

This is to dene the interval of different messages of system settings which are to

be displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second.

2). Simple Mode :

To select which message of system settings are to be displayed in the Simple

Mode. Messages such as CPU frequency, voltage...etc., they can be displayed one

by one in Simple Mode.

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3). F.I.S. Calibration (FOX Intelligent Stepping, Optional)

This function will re-calibrate the CPU's loading, and it may take several minutes

to proceed. The FOX ONE calibration process will apply different loadings to

your CPU, record PWM IC voltage together with the CPU clock running at these

loadings, so it can dene and estimate within a particular range of system loading,

what the CPU clock should be.

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Step 1 : Click Calibration icon, a message pops out to ask for continue. Select Yes.

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Step 2 : After data is collected, it will ask you to restart your computer now.

Later on, when the FOX ONE program is activated, and F.I.S. feature (in CPU

Page) is also enabled, FOX ONE will automatically adjust your CPU clock

according to your system loadings. (Loadings are like Power Gaming, Data

Mining...etc.)

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2. CPU Page - CPU Control

This page lets you select (or overclock) CPU clock to meet the current performance

level of the system. The fastest and suitable CPU clock running for current system can

be calculated by FOX ONE automatically or manually input by yourselves.

Manual :

You can press the up/down button to adjust your CPU clock.

Auto :

Click this button to let FOX ONE check the highest CPU clock you can use. System

will raise the CPU clock step by step until it hangs, you can then push the RESET

button on your PC panel to restart the system. When system restarts, run FOX ONE

again, it will display a recommended highest CPU clock for you, click <Yes> to apply it.

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Go to CPU page

Reset the

changes

Adjust by manual

FIS Features :

Select the different

benchmarks

Press Auto button to let FOX

ONE check the highest CPU

clock you can use.

Apply the

changes

A message informs you to

push RESET button later if

the system hangs nally.

Click Yes to continue.

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You can see the system is

raising CPU clock until the

system hangs.

Push RESET button on the

front panel of your system to

restart the computer.

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Run FOX ONE program

again, it will inform you

the previous test found

that 255MHz is the

recommended CPU clock for

your system.

Click Yes to apply it to your

system.

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Now, your system is running

at a CPU clock of 255MHz.

FOX Intelligent Stepping (F.I.S., Optional)

Select FOX Intelligent Stepping will allow your system to automatically adjust your

CPU clock rate based on different system loadings. For example, if you select Power

Gaming, CPU clock will be driven to run at its maximum speed. While in Energy

Saving, CPU will lower down its speed to a minimum. The four benchmarks - Power

Gaming, Data Mining, Ofce and Energy Saving, the references of their system

loading were calculated and dened in the FIS Calibration option of Conguration

menu. Select Auto, CPU will automatically adjust its clock according to current system

loading.

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3. Frequency Page - Frequency Control

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

Go to Freq. page

Close this page

Select the option

you want to set

Adjust by manual

Reset the changes

Apply the changes

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4. Limit Setting

4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temperature

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

Go to Limit

Setting page

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Show current CPU

temperature value

Enable alert function

when the CPU

temperature is higher

than high limit value

Show current high

limit value of the CPU

temperature

Set high limit by

dragging the lever

4.2 Limit Setting - System Temperature

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

Show current system

temperature value

Set high limit by

dragging the lever

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Enable alert function

when the system

temperature is higher

than high limit value

Show current high

limit value of system

temperature

4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan

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

Show current CPU

fan rpm value

Enable alert function

when the CPU fan runs

slower than the low

limit rpm value

Show current low limit

rpm value of CPU fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

4.4 Limit Setting - System Fan

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

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Show current system

fan rpm value

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Enable alert function

when the system fan

runs slower than low

limit rpm value

Show current low limit

rpm value of system

fan

Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

4.5 Limit Setting - FAN1 Fan

This page lets you to set FAN1 fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.

Show current FAN1

fan rpm value

Enable alert function

when the FAN1 fan

runs slower than low

limit rpm value

Show current low limit

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Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever

rpm value of FAN1 fan

5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Optional)

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

manually. CPU voltage can be stepped up/down by a unit of 12.5mV, while memory is

0.05V/step, and North Bridge is 0.04V/step.

Reset the changes

Go to Voltage page

Select the option

you want to set

Adjust by manual

Apply the changes

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6. Fan Page - Fan Control

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

When Smart Fan is selected, you must use a 4-pin CPU cooler in your system.

Go to Fan page

Enable or disable

smart fan function

Set fan speed by

dragging the lever

Apply the changes

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FOX LiveUpdate

FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by

local or online.

Supporting Operating Systems :

■ Windows 2000

■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)

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Using FOX LiveUpdate :

1. Local Update

1-1 Local Update - BIOS Information

This page lets you know your system BIOS information.

Link to website

Toolbar

*** : please refer to the physical motherboard for detail.

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Minimum

Exit

Show current

BIOS information

1-2 Local Update - Backup

This page can backup your system BIOS. You can click “Backup”, and key in a le name, then

click “Save” to nish the backup operation. The extension of this backup le is ".BIN" for Award

BIOS and ".ROM" for AMI BIOS. Default directory is "C:\Desktop\My Documents" in Windows XP

and "Documents" in Vista. Make sure you can remember the le name together with the directory

which it is stored, prevented that you may need them to recover your BIOS later.

Key in a BIOS name

Click here

1-3 Local Update - Update

This page helps you to update your BIOS from a local le. After click “Update”, An alert message

will be displayed to ensure if you really want to continue, click “Yes” to conrm. A setup wizard

will guide you to load a local BIOS le to nish the operation. You must remember from which

directory to load your new BIOS le (with an extension of ".BIN" for Award BIOS, ".ROM" for AMI

BIOS) before the setup wizard starts.

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CAUTION

!

FOX LiveUpdate can automatically backup old BIOS before update. This feature can be

enabled in the "Congure-System" setup. Please refer to "Congure-System" section

for more detail. The default backup directory is C:\LiveUpdate_Temp, but the backup

le name will be automatically generated. It is hard to nd it out from a backup directory,

and we recommend you using Explorer to check date/time message of this backup le

to nd it out and write its name down to remember it.

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2. Online Update

2-1 Online Update - Update BIOS

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

BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to nish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

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Search new BIOS

from Internet

Select BIOS to update

Browse detailed

information

Update BIOS

Close the window

2-2 Online Update - Update Driver

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

drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to nish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new drivers

from Internet

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Select the driver to update

Browse detailed

information

Install the selected

driver

Close the window

2-3 Online Update - Update Utility

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

Internet. Then follow the wizard to nish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

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Select the utility to update

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Search new utilities

from Internet

Browse detailed

information

Install the selected

utility

Close the window

2-4 Online Update - Update All

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

BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to nish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

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Close the window

Search all new BIOS/

drivers/utilities from

Internet

Browse detailed

BIOS information

Browse detailed

driver information

Browse detailed

utility information

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3. Congure

3-1 Congure - option

This page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, FOX

LiveUpdate will start its searching from Internet and if any qualied item found, it will pop out a

message on the task bar to inform you to do the next step.

Click here

Set auto

search options

Set auto search

the latest

FOX LiveUpdate

Select search

which kind of

versions

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Apply the changes

Double click on the icon as show below, you can see the detailed information.

Reset to default value

Double click here

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When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will

auto search from internet and prompt you to install the new version.

Prompt you to

install the new

FOX LiveUpdate

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3-2 Congure - System

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

utility.

Click here

Determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can

auto run when the system starts up

Set the location of

download les or

auto backup BIOS

Select different skin

of the software

Reset to default value

Apply the changes

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3-3 Congure - Advance

This page lets you select to ash BIOS / Boot Block and clear CMOS. If you choose Flash Boot

Block, it means BIOS is not protective, and you must make sure the ash process is continuous

and without any interruption.

Click here

Select which BIOS ROM

to ash(Only available to

motherboard with backup

BIOS ROM )

Select to ash Boot Block

Select to clear CMOS

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Reset to default value

CAUTION

Apply the changes

!

We recommend that you had better keep the default setting unchanged to avoid any

damage.

4. About & Help

This page shows some information about FOX LiveUpdate.

Click here

Show information about

FOX LiveUpdate

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FOX LOGO

FOX LOGO is a simple and useful utility to backup, change and delete the boot time

Logo. The boot Logo is the image that appears on screen during POST (Power-On

Self-Test).

You can prepare a JPG image (1024x768) le, then use FOX LOGO to open it and

change the boot time Logo. Boot time Logo will be displayed if you enable the BIOS

"Quiet Boot" setting in "Boot" menu.

Supporting Operating Systems :

■ Windows 2000

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■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using FOX LOGO:

Main Page

Main screen

Backup

Change

Delete

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N

G

R

A

W

Exit

Minimize

Website

About

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When you change Logo or delete current Logo, the system will ash BIOS le auto-

matically. During this time, please DO NOT shut down the application and the system,

or the motherboard will be damaged seriously.

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FOX DMI

FOX DMI is a full Desktop Management Interface viewer, and it provides three DMI data

formats : Report, Data Fields and Memory Dump.

With DMI information, system maker can easily analyze and troubleshoot your mother-

board if there is any problem occurred.

Supporting Operating Systems :

■ Windows 2000

■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)

■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using FOX DMI:

Please operate this utility as the comments shows.

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Click here to select the type you want to view.

Click here to select the DMI Data format you need

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This chapter will include the following information :

■ RAID Conguration Introduction

■ Intel® Matrix Storage Manager

■ Create a RAID Driver Diskette

■ BIOS Conguration

■ Create RAID in BIOS

■ Install a New Windows XP

Installing a new Windows XP (Vista) in a brand new RAID

system.

1. Follow 5-1 to create a RAID driver diskette.

(Windows Vista has in-box driver by its own and can skip this step).

2. Follow 5-2 to set BIOS setting "SATA Mode" to RAID or AHCI.

3. Follow 5-3 to create RAID in BIOS.

4. Follow 5-4 to Install Windows Operating System.

What kinds of hardware and software you need here :

1. A oppy drive.

2. A CD-ROM drive.

3. Several SATA hard disks.

4. A RAID driver diskette.

5. A motherboard driver CD.

6. Windows XP or Vista Install CD.

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RAID Conguration Introduction

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method for computer data storage

schemes that divide and/or replicate data among multiple hard drives. RAID can

be designed to provide increased data reliability (fault tolerance) or increased I/O

(input/output) performance, or both. The motherboard comes with the Intel® PCH. The

following RAID congurations are provided for users.

There are three major key concepts in RAID:

1. Mirroring : The copying of data to more than one disk;

2. Striping : The splitting of data across more than one disk;

3. Error correction : Where redundant data is stored to allow problems to be detected

and possibly xed (known as fault tolerance).

Different RAID levels use one or more of these techniques, depending on the system

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requirements. The main aims of using RAID are to improve reliability, important for

protecting information that is critical to a business, for example a database of customer

orders; or where speed is important, for example a system that delivers video on

demand TV programs to many viewers.

The conguration affects reliability and performance in different ways. The problem

with using more disks is that it is more likely that one will go wrong, but by using

error checking the total system can be made more reliable by being able to survive

and repair the failure. Basic mirroring can speed up reading data as a system can

read different data from both the disks, but it may be slow for writing if it insists that

both disks must conrm that the data is correctly written. Striping is often used for

performance, where it allows sequences of data to be read off multiple disks at the

same time. Error checking typically will slow the system down as data needs to be

read from several places and compared. The design of RAID systems is therefore a

compromise and understanding the requirements of a system is important. Modern

disk arrays typically provide the facility to select the appropriate RAID conguration.

RAID is often used in high availability systems, where it is important that the system

keeps running as much of the time as possible.

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RAID 0 (Stripe)

RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved among multiple drives. If any disk

member fails, it affects the entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the

number of drive members times the capacity of the smallest member. The striping

block size can be set from 4KB to 128KB. RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance.

RAID 1 (Mirror)

RAID 1 writes duplicate data onto a pair of drives and reads both sets of data in

parallel. If one of the mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure or does not respond,

the remaining drive will continue to function. Due to redundancy, the drive capacity of

the array is the capacity of the smallest drive. Under a RAID 1 setup, an extra drive

called the “spare drive” can be attached. Such a drive will be activated to replace a

failed drive that is part of a mirrored array. Due to the fault tolerance, if any RAID 1

drive fails, data access will not be affected as long as there are other working drives in

the array.

RAID 5 (Parity)

RAID 5 provides data striping at the byte level and also stripes error correction

information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. Level 5 is

one of the most popular implementations of RAID.

RAID 10 (0+1)

RAID 10 is a combination of striping and mirroring. This conguration provides optimal

speed and reliability, but you need four SATA hard disks.

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Recovery

This level copies data between a master and a recovery disk, so the capacity of the

array is equal to the capacity of the smaller drive. It’s no need to set the strip size for

Recovery, but you must select a sync mode to update the volume.

Comparison Table :

Solution Hard Disks No. Capacity Performance Reliability Application

RAID0 >=2 All Highest Dangerous Look for speed

RAID1 2 50% Read faster Excellent 100% Data backup

RAID5 >=3 N-1 Read faster

RAID10 >=4

Recovery 2 Smaller Read faster Excellent 100% Data backup

(Even number)

Smallest

*2

Write slower

High Excellent Unlimited budget

Good Limited budget

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Intel® Matrix Storage Manager

The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager technology supports RAID 0 ,RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 (0+1) functions. It allows you to get high performance with fault tolerance, big capacity, or data safety provided by different RAID functions.

In this section, we will use four SATA hard disks as an example to guide you how to

congure your RAID system. There are two 149.0GBs and two 74.5GBs. A creation of

second volume will also be well described.

In each screen, there is also a message bar about each key’s function, such as <Tab>,

<Enter>, <Del>...etc. it is to help making your selection easier.

The topic will be introduced :

Installing a new Windows XP in a brand new RAID system.

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CAUTION

!

Before installing the SATA hard disks, make sure to turn off the computer

and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the

hardware.

Steps to Install Serial ATA Hard Disks :

1. Install SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

2. Connect one end of the SATA cable to motherboard’s SATA connector, and the

other end to SATA hard disk.

3. Connect SATA power cable to the power connector of SATA hard disk.

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R

A

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■ Both AHCI and RAID modes need to install Intel® Matrix Storage Manager

driver.

■ Set SATA mode in BIOS to AHCI, you can skip RAID BIOS creation steps,

but the software driver installation of Intel® Matrix Storage Manager shall

follow the same rule as described for RAID.

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5-1 Create a RAID driver diskette

If you want to install a brand new Windows XP on a AHCI or RAID system, you need to

congure the SATA Mode in BIOS to either AHCI or RAID rst. You also need to create

a RAID driver diskette for use in installing your Windows XP system. Windows Vista has native RAID driver in itself, you can skip these steps.

1. Find a PC, put a diskette into its oppy

drive A:, this diskette will be formatted later.

Put the driver CD into DVD-ROM drive.

2. Depending on which platform your system

is, normally, it is a 32-bit XP system. Use

Windows explorer, and go to CD:\Driver\

Intel\RAID\Floppy\32bit, click on Raid-

Tool icon to start the creation.

3. Click "GO" to start.

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4. Select the desired destination FDD drive.

It can be the default drive A: or any USB

FDD. Click "OK" to continue.

5. Insert a diskette, click "OK" to continue.

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6. You can input a volume label for this diskette, click

on "Start" to format.

7.Click on "OK" to go through this warning

message.

8. Format nished. Click "OK" to continue copying of

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RAID driver into this diskette.

9. Check if the diskette contains the driver les.

Later, when in the process of installing Windows XP in your RAID system, it will ask you

to use this oppy diskette to provide driver for additional specic devices, for example,

a RAID device.

10. Install Serial ATA Hard Disks :

10-1. Shut down your computer.

10-2. Install SATA hard disks into the drive bays, connect all power and SATA

cables.

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5-2 BIOS Conguration

1. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing <DEL> key during the POST(Power On Self Test).

2. Use the arrow right/left keys to select the “Advanced” menu from, then use the

arrow up/down keys to select the “SATA Conguration” item and press <Enter> to go

to the conguration items.

3. Press <Enter> to select and set the “SATA Mode” option to [RAID Mode].

4. Press <F4> to save the setting then PC will reboot itself.

SATA Configuration

SATA Mode [RAID Mode]

SATA Port1 Not Present

SATA Port2 Not Present

SATA Port3 Not Present

SATA Port4 Not Present

SATA Port5 Not Present

SATA Port6 Not Present

Advanced

(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAID Mode.

→ ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit

5-3 Create RAID in BIOS

5

Enter RAID BIOS Setup

When BIOS is restarted, it will display a message asking you to press <Ctrl>+<I> keys simultaneously to enter the main menu of Intel

®

Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM

Utility. Press the <Ctrl>+<I> to enter Conguration Utility.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R w6AID5

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

5. Exit

RAID Volume : None Dened.

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

1

2

3

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

ST380811AS SAMSUNG HD161HJ

ST380815AS

[ MAIN MENU ]

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

75

Create RAID Volume

Create RAID 0 (1st Volume)

1. Select “1. Create RAID Volume” from the menu and press <Enter>.

The menu appears :

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Volume0

Name:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

16 characters or less.

Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks

128KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

[ HELP ]

RAID Level:

2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID0 system and press <Enter>

to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID0 to replace the default Volume0.

3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection. Select

RAID0 (Stripe) and press <Enter>.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe)

RAID0(Stripe)

Select Disks

128KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

RAID Level:

[ HELP ]

RAID 0: Stripes data (performance).

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

76

4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID0

system.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA

ST380811AS

1

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

2

ST380815AS

3

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) [ SELECT DISKS ]

PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

5. From the hard drive list, use Up or Down arrow key to reach the hard disks you want

to combine them as RAID0, then press <Space> key to select them. A triangle sign

will appear to indicate the drive selected. Here, we select two 149.0GB hard disks as

an example. Press <Enter> key to nish the selection.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

►0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA

ST380811AS

1

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

►2

2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

ST380815AS

3

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe)

[ SELECT DISKS ]

PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

77

6. It is now entering “Strip Size” menu. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired

strip size. The available values range from 4KB to 128KB. The strip value should be

selected based on different applications. Some suggested choices are :

16K - Best for sequential transfer.

64K - Good general purpose strip size.

128K - Best performance for most desktops and workstations .

The default value is 128K for RAID0. Press <Enter>.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

5

RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe)

Disks:

Select Disks

Strip Size:

128KB

Capacity:

128KB

298.1 GB

Sync:

N/A

Create Volume

[ HELP ]

The following are typical values:

7. In “Capacity” item, the default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected

disks. As we want to introduce how to create two disk volumes (like logical devices C:

and D:) in a RAID0 system, so we only key in 150GB here to build the rst volume.

Later, we will also describe how the second volume is generated. Input 150GB, and

press <Enter>.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks

128KB

465.8 GB

150

Create Volume

RAID Level:

[ HELP ]

The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected

disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

volume on these disks

78

8. In “Create Volume” item, press <Enter>.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

TryRAID0

Name:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks

128KB 150 GB

N/A

Create Volume

[ HELP ]

RAID Level:

Press ENTER to create the specified volume.

A warning message will appear :

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :

9. Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu, a 150GB RAID0 system

is normally congured.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 150.0GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

2

3

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

ST380811AS SAMSUNG HD161HJ

ST380815AS

[ MAIN MENU ]

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

5

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

79

Create RAID0 (2nd Volume)

1. Select “1. Create RAID Volume” from the menu and press <Enter>.

The menu appears :

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

Volume0

RAID Level:

Strip Size:

Volume0

RAID0(Stripe)

Disks:

Select Disks

128KB

Capacity:

0.0 GB

Sync:

N/A Create Volume

16 characters or less.

[ HELP ]

5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

2. In "Name" item, we name it as TryRAID0-1 for second volume.

3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection, only

RAID0, 1 can be selected. Select RAID0 (Stripe) and press <Enter>.

(Note : You also can try to select RAID1 for the second volume as an experiment here)

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe)

RAID0(Stripe)

Select Disks

128KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

RAID Level:

[ HELP ]

RAID 0: Stripes data (performance).

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

80

4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID0

second volume system.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA

ST380811AS

1

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

2

ST380815AS

3

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe) [ SELECT DISKS ]

PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

5. From the hard disk list, select the previously congured RAID0 hard disks, and press

<Space> key to select them. Two signs will appear to indicate the selections. Press

<Enter> to continue.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk

►0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA

ST380811AS

1

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

►2

ST380815AS

3

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe)

[ SELECT DISKS ]

PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

5

Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

81

6. It goes to “Strip Size” menu directly. Capacity automatically displays 148.1GB, and

at this time, you can not input any value in capacity as there is no additional volume

available.

The available values of Strip Size range from 4KB to 128KB. The strip value should be

selected based on different applications. Some suggested choices are :

16K - Best for sequential transfer.

64K - Good general purpose strip size.

128K - Best performance for most desktops and workstations .

The default value is 128K. Press <Enter>.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

5

RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe)

Disks:

Select Disks

Strip Size:

128KB

Capacity:

148.1 GB

Sync:

N/A Create Volume

The following are typical values:

7. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

TryRAID0-1

Name:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks

128KB

148.1 GB N/A

Create Volume

RAID Level:

[ HELP ]

Press ENTER to create the specified volume.

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

82

A message will appear :

Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :

Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu. Two RAID0 volumes

were congured.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 150.0GB Normal Yes 1 TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 148.1GB Normal Ye s

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk(0,1)

1

2

3

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

ST380811AS SAMSUNG HD161HJ

ST380815AS

[ MAIN MENU ]

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk(0,1)

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

5

83

Create RAID 1

1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.

2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID1 system and press

<Enter> to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID1 to replace the default Volume0.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

Volume0

RAID Level:

Strip Size:

RAID0(Stripe)

Disks:

Select Disks

128KB

Capacity:

0.0 GB

Sync:

N/A Create Volume

16 characters or less.

TryRAID1

[ HELP ]

3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection.

Select RAID1 (Mirror) and press <Enter>.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror)

RAID1(Mirror)

Select Disks N/A

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

RAID Level:

[ HELP ]

RAID1: Mirrors data (redundancy).

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

84

4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to dispaly the hard disks list for this

RAID1 system.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA

ST380811AS

1

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

2

ST380815AS

3

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Select 2 disks to use in creating the volume.

TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror) [ SELECT DISKS ]

PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

5. From the hard drive list, use Up or Down arrow key to reach the hard disks you want

to combine them as RAID1, then press <Space> key to select them. A triangle sign

will appear to indicate the drive selection. Here, we select one 149.0GB and one

74.5GB hard disks. Press <Enter> key to nish the selection.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

►0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA

ST380811AS

► 1

1

ST380811AS

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

2

ST380815AS

3

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Select 2 disks to use in creating the volume.

TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror)

[ SELECT DISKS ]

PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

85

6. It will skip “Strip Size” menu for RAID1.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

5

7. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The size of the smaller

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected

disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror)

Disks:

Select Disks

Strip Size:

N/A

Capacity:

74.5 GB

Sync:

N/A Create Volume

volume on these disks

74 .5

[ HELP ]

hard disk 74.5GB is becoming the default value, and it indicates the maximum

capacity.

8. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear:

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :

Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 74.5GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

2

3

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

ST380811AS SAMSUNG HD161HJ

ST380815AS

[ MAIN MENU ]

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

86

Create RAID 10 (0+1)

1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.

2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID10 system and press

<Enter> to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID10 to replace the default Volume0.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

Volume0

RAID Level:

Strip Size:

TryRAID10

RAID0(Stripe)

Disks:

Select Disks

128KB

Capacity:

0.0 GB

Sync:

N/A Create Volume

16 characters or less.

[ HELP ]

3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection.

Select RAID10(RAID0+1) and press <Enter>.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID10 RAID0(Stripe)

RAID10(RAID0+1)

Select Disks

64KB

149.1 GB

N/A Create Volume

RAID Level:

5

[ HELP ]

RAID 10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror.

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

87

4. After exiting from "RAID Level", it goes directly to "Stripe Size" item. Because all

four disks are selected for RAID10, so there is no need to go to Disks option.

5. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired strip size when entering “Strip

Size” menu. The default value is 64K.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB

5

RAID5 - 64KB

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID10 RAID10(RAID0+1)

Disks:

Select Disks

Strip Size:

128K

Capacity:

64KB

149.1 GB

Sync:

N/A Create Volume

[ HELP ]

The following are typical values:

6. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The default value is

twice the smallest hard disk size, that is, 74.5GB * 2 = 149GB.

7. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear :

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :

Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID10 RAID10(0+1) 64KB 149.1GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

2

3

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

ST380811AS SAMSUNG HD161HJ

ST380815AS

[ MAIN MENU ]

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Member Disk(0)

88

Create RAID5 (Parity)

1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.

2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID5 system and press

<Enter> to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID5 to replace the default Volume0.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

Volume0

RAID Level:

Strip Size:

TryRAID5

RAID0(Stripe)

Disks:

Select Disks

64KB

Capacity:

0.0 GB

Sync:

N/A Create Volume

16 characters or less.

[ HELP ]

3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection.

Select RAID5(Parity) and press <Enter>.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRAID5

RAID0(Stripe)

RAID5(Parity)

Select Disks

64KB

0.0 GB N/A Create Volume

RAID Level:

5

[ HELP ]

RAID 5: Stripes data and parity.

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this

RAID5 system.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA

ST380811AS

1

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

2

ST380815AS

3

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

Select 3 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity)

[ SELECT DISKS ]

PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

5. From the hard drive list, use Up or Down arrow key to reach the hard disks you want

to combine them as RAID5, then press <Space> key to select them. A triangle sign

will appear to indicate the drive selection. Here, we select two 149.0GB and 74.5GB

hard disks for an example. Press <Enter> key to nish the selection.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

► 0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA

ST380811AS

► 1

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

► 2

2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

ST380815AS

3

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity)

[ SELECT DISKS ]

PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

Select 3 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

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6. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired strip size when entering “Strip

Size” menu. The default value is 64K. Press <Enter>.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

RAID0 - 128KB RAID10 - 64KB RAID5 - 64KB

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity)

Disks:

Select Disks

Strip Size:

128K

Capacity:

64KB

149.1 GB

Sync:

N/A Create Volume

[ HELP ]

The following are typical values:

7. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The default value is

twice that of the smallest hard disk size, that is, 74.5GB * 2 = 149GB.

8. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear :

WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.

Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :

Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

5. Exit

RAID Volume : ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable

0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB Normal Yes

Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)

0 Hitachi HDS72161 PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

1

2

3

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1. Create RAID Volume

2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options

ST380811AS SAMSUNG HD161HJ

ST380815AS

[ MAIN MENU ]

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Member Disk(0)

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

5

[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu

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Create Recovery

1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.

2.

In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the Recovery system and press

<Enter> to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRecovery to replace the default Volume0.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

Volume0

RAID Level:

Strip Size:

TryRecovery

RAID0(Stripe)

Disks:

Select Disks

128KB

Capacity:

0.0 GB

Sync:

N/A Create Volume

16 characters or less.

[ HELP ]

3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection.

Select Recovery and press <Enter>.

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

Disks:

Strip Size:

Capacity:

Sync:

TryRecovery Recovery

Recovery

Select Disks N/A

0.0 GB Contious Create Volume

RAID Level:

[ HELP ]

Recovery: Copies data between a master and a recovery disk.

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this

Recovery system.

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA

ST380811AS

1

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

2

ST380815AS

3

Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume.

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRecovery Recovery [ SELECT DISKS ]

PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

5. From the hard drive list, use Up or Down arrow key to reach the hard disks you want

to combine them as Recovery, then press <Tab> key to select Master disk and press

<Space> key to select Recovery disk. Here, we select 149.0GB as Recovery disk

and 74.5GB as Master disk. Press <Enter> key to nish the selection.

(Note : When you use Intel Rapid Recover Technology, the capacity of recovery disk

should be larger or equal to master disk.)

Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5

Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032

Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

R 0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA

ST380811AS

M 1

1

ST380811AS

SAMSUNG HD161HJ

2

ST380815AS

3

[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]

Name:

RAID Level:

TryRecovery Recovery

[ SELECT DISKS ]

PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk

5RW1CA37

74.5GB Non-RAID Disk

5

Select 1 Master and 1 Recovery disk to create volume.

[↑↓]-Prev/Next [TAB]-(M)aster [SPACE]-(R)ecovery [ENTER]-Done

[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select

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