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... Introduction Product Specifications 2 Layout 4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 19 Main Menu 19 System Information 21 Advanced BIOS Features 23 Fox Central Control Unit 25 Advanced Chipset Features 29 Integrated Peripherals 34 Power Management Setup 38 PC Health Status 40 BIOS Security Features 41 Load Optimal Defaults 42 Save & Exit Setup 42 Exit...
... Introduction Product Specifications 2 Layout 4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 19 Main Menu 19 System Information 21 Advanced BIOS Features 23 Fox Central Control Unit 25 Advanced Chipset Features 29 Integrated Peripherals 34 Power Management Setup 38 PC Health Status 40 BIOS Security Features 41 Load Optimal Defaults 42 Save & Exit Setup 42 Exit...
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... DMI 67 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 70 Option ROM Utility 72 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 74 RAID Enable in BIOS 76 Select a RAID Array for Use 76 Install a New Windows XP 89 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 93 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
... DMI 67 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 70 Option ROM Utility 72 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 74 RAID Enable in BIOS 76 Select a RAID Array for Use 76 Install a New Windows XP 89 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 93 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
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.../2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 6-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support 500MB/s (1GB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features PCI Express x16 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features Green Function Support ACPI...
.../2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 6-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support 500MB/s (1GB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features PCI Express x16 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features Green Function Support ACPI...
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...connect a PS/2 keyboard. 3. Use this port for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels. The fundamental audio outputs are depicted in CD) to assign the audio output ports for USB devices such as monitor or LCD display. 6. VGA Port To connect with external display devices, such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 7. Audio Connectors For the definition of RS232 COM1 port. 5. 1 1-3 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Mouse Port 1 Parallel Port 3 LAN Port 8 Line In Line Out Microphone 2 4 5 PS/2 Keyboard Port Serial Port VGA Port 6 USB Ports 7 Audio...
...connect a PS/2 keyboard. 3. Use this port for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels. The fundamental audio outputs are depicted in CD) to assign the audio output ports for USB devices such as monitor or LCD display. 6. VGA Port To connect with external display devices, such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 7. Audio Connectors For the definition of RS232 COM1 port. 5. 1 1-3 Back Panel Connectors PS/2 Mouse Port 1 Parallel Port 3 LAN Port 8 Line In Line Out Microphone 2 4 5 PS/2 Keyboard Port Serial Port VGA Port 6 USB Ports 7 Audio...
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... the PCI Express x16 slot. • Removing the Card: Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover...
... the PCI Express x16 slot. • Removing the Card: Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover...
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... chassis. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; Push this switch allows the system to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which supporting this function, you should purchase additional device and install it. 14 1 + HDD-LED - 2 + PWR-LED - TPM Connector : TPM The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability to the PC to run applications more trustworthy. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- Serial...
... chassis. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; Push this switch allows the system to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which supporting this function, you should purchase additional device and install it. 14 1 + HDD-LED - 2 + PWR-LED - TPM Connector : TPM The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability to the PC to run applications more trustworthy. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- Serial...
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... Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to temporarily short them . Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS ■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is the fast way to go back to short them . The shorting can also be identified by changing the jumper settings. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to factory default when the BIOS settings...
... Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to temporarily short them . Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS ■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is the fast way to go back to short them . The shorting can also be identified by changing the jumper settings. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to factory default when the BIOS settings...
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... Detected] change the setting. This item displays the drive information of the Floppy Disk Drive is detected during powering up /down keys to select an item, then use [TAB] to move forward a field. Year-year, set up by BIOS (Read Only). The 21 Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Floppy A Halt On Keyboard Mouse Floppy [1.44 MB 31/2] [All Errors, But ...] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Model Name BIOS Version Memory MAC Address : A7VML/A76ML Series :D07...
... Detected] change the setting. This item displays the drive information of the Floppy Disk Drive is detected during powering up /down keys to select an item, then use [TAB] to move forward a field. Year-year, set up by BIOS (Read Only). The 21 Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Floppy A Halt On Keyboard Mouse Floppy [1.44 MB 31/2] [All Errors, But ...] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Model Name BIOS Version Memory MAC Address : A7VML/A76ML Series :D07...
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... enabled this item. ► Floppy The system boot will not stop for a floppy error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. ► Memory This item displays the current memory size. User can be enabled/disabled in your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN MAC address. ► CPU...
... enabled this item. ► Floppy The system boot will not stop for a floppy error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. ► Memory This item displays the current memory size. User can be enabled/disabled in your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN MAC address. ► CPU...
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... should keep the setting as too much time may not agree with two or more processors. Low values for detecting [Enabled] ATA/ATAPI device(s) [On] in the future. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Advanced BIOS Features IDE Detect Time Out MPS Revision PCI Latency Timer Quiet Boot Quick Boot Bootup Num-Lock Floppy Drive Seek ► Boot Device Priority ► Hard Disk Drives ► Removable Drives ► CD/DVD Drives [35] Help Item...
... should keep the setting as too much time may not agree with two or more processors. Low values for detecting [Enabled] ATA/ATAPI device(s) [On] in the future. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Advanced BIOS Features IDE Detect Time Out MPS Revision PCI Latency Timer Quiet Boot Quick Boot Bootup Num-Lock Floppy Drive Seek ► Boot Device Priority ► Hard Disk Drives ► Removable Drives ► CD/DVD Drives [35] Help Item...
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...used to its submenu. CIH. ► Auto Detect PCI Clock This option is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Smart BIOS Smart Power LED [Disabled] Help Item Smart Boot Menu Current CPU Speed [Enabled] : 2400MHz Options Current FSB/HTT Speed : 200MHz Current FSB Multiplier : 12x Disabled Current DRAM Speed : 533 MHz, N/A Enabled Move Enter:Select F1:General Help ► Smart Power LED (Optional) +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F9:Optimized Defaults 25 Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Fox Central Control Unit Super BIOS Protect Auto Detect PCI...
...used to its submenu. CIH. ► Auto Detect PCI Clock This option is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Smart BIOS Smart Power LED [Disabled] Help Item Smart Boot Menu Current CPU Speed [Enabled] : 2400MHz Options Current FSB/HTT Speed : 200MHz Current FSB Multiplier : 12x Disabled Current DRAM Speed : 533 MHz, N/A Enabled Move Enter:Select F1:General Help ► Smart Power LED (Optional) +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F9:Optimized Defaults 25 Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Fox Central Control Unit Super BIOS Protect Auto Detect PCI...
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... driver initialization. The integrated graphics processor (IGP) is automatically disabled, and the system memory allocated to the IGP is controlled independently by the graphics controller connected to ensure the most efficient use . 2. Internal graphics Config. Internal graphics Config. Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. CMOS Setup Utility - Help Item Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size Primary Video Controller Surround View [Enabled] Options [128MB] [PCI-GFXO-IGFX] Disabled [Disabled] Enabled 3 Move Enter...
... driver initialization. The integrated graphics processor (IGP) is automatically disabled, and the system memory allocated to the IGP is controlled independently by the graphics controller connected to ensure the most efficient use . 2. Internal graphics Config. Internal graphics Config. Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. CMOS Setup Utility - Help Item Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size Primary Video Controller Surround View [Enabled] Options [128MB] [PCI-GFXO-IGFX] Disabled [Disabled] Enabled 3 Move Enter...
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... Defaults 34 IDE Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - A LAN boot ROM lets you can enable a client PC system on the network. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Disabled: Disable the OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I integrated IDE OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] controller. By installing a boot ROM in the network board, you set up a diskless workstation on the network to be booted remotely. ► HD Audio Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. Integrated...
... Defaults 34 IDE Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - A LAN boot ROM lets you can enable a client PC system on the network. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Disabled: Disable the OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I integrated IDE OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] controller. By installing a boot ROM in the network board, you set up a diskless workstation on the network to be booted remotely. ► HD Audio Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. Integrated...
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... with AHCI support in its best performance. [Legacy IDE] - USB Configuration USB Configuration Help Item USB Devices Enabled : Options 1 Drive Disabled OnBoard USB Controller [Enabled] Enabled USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [High Speed] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] ► USB Storage Configuration [Press Enter Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► OnBoard USB Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard USB controller...
... with AHCI support in its best performance. [Legacy IDE] - USB Configuration USB Configuration Help Item USB Devices Enabled : Options 1 Drive Disabled OnBoard USB Controller [Enabled] Enabled USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [High Speed] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] ► USB Storage Configuration [Press Enter Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► OnBoard USB Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard USB controller...
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Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - This state is similar to RAM) S4 - Control starts from the processor's reset vector after the wake event. CPU, cache, and chip set ) and hardware maintains all system context is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported by RTC [S3 (STR)] Help Item [Power Off] [Disabled] Select the ACPI [Disabled] State used for [Disabled] System Suspend. [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9...
Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - This state is similar to RAM) S4 - Control starts from the processor's reset vector after the wake event. CPU, cache, and chip set ) and hardware maintains all system context is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported by RTC [S3 (STR)] Help Item [Power Off] [Disabled] Select the ACPI [Disabled] State used for [Disabled] System Suspend. [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9...
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... install all the drivers have been installed. AMD Chipset Driver B. AMD RAID Driver (It appears when the "OnChip SATA Type" setting in order, and you need to BIOS. A. Adobe Acrobat Reader G. You can simply put it into your DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you to change your system. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 F. Some auto features help user to install. 1. Norton Internet Security H. Software Utilities Use these options to [RAID]) 2. A. Realtek HDA Audio Driver C. AMD RAID Utility...
... install all the drivers have been installed. AMD Chipset Driver B. AMD RAID Driver (It appears when the "OnChip SATA Type" setting in order, and you need to BIOS. A. Adobe Acrobat Reader G. You can simply put it into your DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you to change your system. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 F. Some auto features help user to install. 1. Norton Internet Security H. Software Utilities Use these options to [RAID]) 2. A. Realtek HDA Audio Driver C. AMD RAID Utility...
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... set RAID enabled in Control Panel to build a new RAID array in BIOS. 2. A motherboard driver CD. (To create RAID driver diskette if it includes : 1. Creating a Non-Bootable Array - Follow 5-5 to go through the processes to format new RAID array. Set RAID enabled in your current Windows XP system. 4. A DVD-ROM drive. 2. Several SATA hard disks. 3. Follow 5-3 to install AMD RAID driver into your existing Windows XP system, it is not bundled.) 6. Run setup program to select a RAID array for use...
... set RAID enabled in Control Panel to build a new RAID array in BIOS. 2. A motherboard driver CD. (To create RAID driver diskette if it includes : 1. Creating a Non-Bootable Array - Follow 5-5 to go through the processes to format new RAID array. Set RAID enabled in your current Windows XP system. 4. A DVD-ROM drive. 2. Several SATA hard disks. 3. Follow 5-3 to install AMD RAID driver into your existing Windows XP system, it is not bundled.) 6. Run setup program to select a RAID array for use...
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.... IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Options OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I OnChip SATA Type [RAID] Native IDE RAID AHCI Legacy IDE 5 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 5-3 Select a RAID Array for hard drive or DVD connection. 4. Press to save the setting then PC will display a message asking you to press [Ctrl-F] key to enter the main menu of Option ROM Utility. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing key when boot up...
.... IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Options OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I OnChip SATA Type [RAID] Native IDE RAID AHCI Legacy IDE 5 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 5-3 Select a RAID Array for hard drive or DVD connection. 4. Press to save the setting then PC will display a message asking you to press [Ctrl-F] key to enter the main menu of Option ROM Utility. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing key when boot up...
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... to insert the RAID driver diskette into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready Enter=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit 90 Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, the following mass storage device(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If...
... to insert the RAID driver diskette into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready Enter=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit 90 Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, the following mass storage device(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If...
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...) connected to SATA port1. Though we highly recommend you using different brand of the motherboard. 5 5-5 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array This section assumes the following setup : ■ Boot Disk with the same brand, size and model number. WARNING! Reboot your system, and go to save the settings and reboot. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Options OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I OnChip SATA Type [RAID] Native IDE RAID AHCI Legacy IDE Move Enter:Select...
...) connected to SATA port1. Though we highly recommend you using different brand of the motherboard. 5 5-5 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array This section assumes the following setup : ■ Boot Disk with the same brand, size and model number. WARNING! Reboot your system, and go to save the settings and reboot. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Options OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I OnChip SATA Type [RAID] Native IDE RAID AHCI Legacy IDE Move Enter:Select...
