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... Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 20 Main Menu 20 System Information 22 Advanced BIOS Features 24 Fox Central Control Unit 26 Advanced Chipset Features 30 Integrated Peripherals 36 Power Management Setup 40... PC Health Status 42 BIOS Security Features 43 Load Optimal Defaults 44 Save & Exit Setup 44 Exit Without Saving 44 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD ...
... Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 20 Main Menu 20 System Information 22 Advanced BIOS Features 24 Fox Central Control Unit 26 Advanced Chipset Features 30 Integrated Peripherals 36 Power Management Setup 40... PC Health Status 42 BIOS Security Features 43 Load Optimal Defaults 44 Save & Exit Setup 44 Exit Without Saving 44 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD ...
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...Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 72 FastBuild Driver 74 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 76 RAID Enable in BIOS 78 Select a RAID Array for Use 78 Install a New Windows XP 91 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 95 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com ...Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide E-mail Support : pcebg-cisg-support@foxconn.com CPU, Memory,...
...Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 72 FastBuild Driver 74 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 76 RAID Enable in BIOS 78 Select a RAID Array for Use 78 Install a New Windows XP 91 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 95 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com ...Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide E-mail Support : pcebg-cisg-support@foxconn.com CPU, Memory,...
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... Static Discharge) problem. Clear CMOS data is recommended. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. Go to BIOS Setup to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. For any jumper setting. Description of the jumper settings. This section explains how to clear CMOS data are : 1. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on this motherboard...
... Static Discharge) problem. Clear CMOS data is recommended. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. Go to BIOS Setup to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. For any jumper setting. Description of the jumper settings. This section explains how to clear CMOS data are : 1. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on this motherboard...
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... not exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in BIOS as below: Set -> "Power Management Setup" -> "Resume by USB Devices" to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on +5VSB lead for each USB port;... otherwise, the system will not power up. ■ The total current consumed must be set in sleep mode. 18 Set the jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to "Enabled". 1 +5V 2 (Default) 3 1 +5VSB 2 3 USBPWR1/2/3 ! ■ USBPWR1/ USBPWR2 is for the internal USB connectors, USBPWR3 is ...
... not exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in BIOS as below: Set -> "Power Management Setup" -> "Resume by USB Devices" to wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on +5VSB lead for each USB port;... otherwise, the system will not power up. ■ The total current consumed must be set in sleep mode. 18 Set the jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to "Enabled". 1 +5V 2 (Default) 3 1 +5VSB 2 3 USBPWR1/2/3 ! ■ USBPWR1/ USBPWR2 is for the internal USB connectors, USBPWR3 is ...
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... also provided. This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. This chapter includes the following cases occur: 1. You have to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main Menu ■ System Information ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ Fox Central Control Unit ■ Advanced...
... also provided. This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. This chapter includes the following cases occur: 1. You have to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main Menu ■ System Information ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ Fox Central Control Unit ■ Advanced...
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... critical to the sub-menu. Display System Information... 3 CAUTION Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is explained below: CMOS Setup Utility - Each item in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be set up through this menu. ► Advanced Chipset Features The values...
... critical to the sub-menu. Display System Information... 3 CAUTION Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is explained below: CMOS Setup Utility - Each item in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be set up through this menu. ► Advanced Chipset Features The values...
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... through this menu. It means, if your system loading is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your current system. ► Save & Exit Setup Save setting values to CMOS and exit. ► Exit Without Saving Do not change Fan speeds..., and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set to optimal default may offer better performance in correct password before boot or access to Setup. ► Load Optimal ...
... through this menu. It means, if your system loading is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your current system. ► Save & Exit Setup Save setting values to CMOS and exit. ► Exit Without Saving Do not change Fan speeds..., and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set to optimal default may offer better performance in correct password before boot or access to Setup. ► Load Optimal ...
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...select a field. [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to [Not Detected] change the setting. Month-month from 1 to configure the desired time. Year-year, set up by BIOS (Read Only). Use [ENTER] to enter the setting, then use the or keys to mapping table in the next three... settings. 22 Please refer to change system Date. [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Floppy A Halt On Keyboard Mouse Floppy [1.44 MB 31/2] [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name BIOS ID : A7GM-S : 799F1D15 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value ...
...select a field. [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to [Not Detected] change the setting. Month-month from 1 to configure the desired time. Year-year, set up by BIOS (Read Only). Use [ENTER] to enter the setting, then use the or keys to mapping table in the next three... settings. 22 Please refer to change system Date. [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Floppy A Halt On Keyboard Mouse Floppy [1.44 MB 31/2] [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name BIOS ID : A7GM-S : 799F1D15 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value ...
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...so if you need to enable MPS 1.4 support if you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - MPS version 1.4 adds extended configuration tables for a secondary PCI bus without requiring a PCI bridge. Higher values will skip... 1.1 was the original specification. You also need to make use . The value is used to wait longer before another takes over the set . The larger the value, the longer the PCI device can hold the bus before they can conduct their transactions for detecting ATA/ATAPI...
...so if you need to enable MPS 1.4 support if you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - MPS version 1.4 adds extended configuration tables for a secondary PCI bus without requiring a PCI bridge. Higher values will skip... 1.1 was the original specification. You also need to make use . The value is used to wait longer before another takes over the set . The larger the value, the longer the PCI device can hold the bus before they can conduct their transactions for detecting ATA/ATAPI...
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... Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages. ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will appear an error message. Disabling this menu by pressing . ► Hard Disk Drives This option is ...the time needed to specify the boot priority sequence from available CD/DVD drives. 25 The available settings are: On (default) and Off. ► Floppy Drive Seek This item controls whether the BIOS will not detect the floppy. ► Boot Device Priority This option is used to boot the...
... Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages. ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will appear an error message. Disabling this menu by pressing . ► Hard Disk Drives This option is ...the time needed to specify the boot priority sequence from available CD/DVD drives. 25 The available settings are: On (default) and Off. ► Floppy Drive Seek This item controls whether the BIOS will not detect the floppy. ► Boot Device Priority This option is used to boot the...
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...a static amount of page-locked graphics memory is controlled independently by the graphics controller connected to it. 1. Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS enables the integrated UMA graphics controller, which in turn makes available up to alternate their refresh and access cycles. Memory Configuration CMOS ... the integrated UMA graphics controller, system memory will no longer be reallocated. ► VBIOS Type This item is used to set whether the HD Audio controller is the ATI technology that provides multi-graphics controller display capability for other use. 2. The display...
...a static amount of page-locked graphics memory is controlled independently by the graphics controller connected to it. 1. Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS enables the integrated UMA graphics controller, which in turn makes available up to alternate their refresh and access cycles. Memory Configuration CMOS ... the integrated UMA graphics controller, system memory will no longer be reallocated. ► VBIOS Type This item is used to set whether the HD Audio controller is the ATI technology that provides multi-graphics controller display capability for other use. 2. The display...
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...addresses with physical addresses larger than 32 bits. The RAM doesn't care because it's just an array of storage cells, it is enabled, the BIOS can deal with those storage cells. Of course, that only works if you're using a 64-bit (or 32bit physical address extension (PAE) ...enabled) OS that high RAM to the use of both Channel 0 and Channel 1 memory channels ► Enable Clock to All DIMMs This setting is to be met: Matched DIMM configuration in each channel Same Density (128MB, 256MB, 512MB, etc.) Channel 0 DIMM1 Channel 1 DIMM2 Channel 0 DIMM3 Channel ...
...addresses with physical addresses larger than 32 bits. The RAM doesn't care because it's just an array of storage cells, it is enabled, the BIOS can deal with those storage cells. Of course, that only works if you're using a 64-bit (or 32bit physical address extension (PAE) ...enabled) OS that high RAM to the use of both Channel 0 and Channel 1 memory channels ► Enable Clock to All DIMMs This setting is to be met: Matched DIMM configuration in each channel Same Density (128MB, 256MB, 512MB, etc.) Channel 0 DIMM1 Channel 1 DIMM2 Channel 0 DIMM3 Channel ...
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... (128-bit DRAM data width) and unganged (64-bit DRAM data width) DRAM modes : Ganged channels (DDR2) : ■ DCT channels A and B can be set to have identical size and timing parameters, both chan- There are pending for the chip select(s). 33 A chip select or pair of chip selects is... scheduled to the clock enable signal. Burst lengths supported When both DCTs are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of the DIMMs connected to any of each channel : [Channel] CKE control. The DRAM channel is enabled, if all chip...
... (128-bit DRAM data width) and unganged (64-bit DRAM data width) DRAM modes : Ganged channels (DDR2) : ■ DCT channels A and B can be set to have identical size and timing parameters, both chan- There are pending for the chip select(s). 33 A chip select or pair of chip selects is... scheduled to the clock enable signal. Burst lengths supported When both DCTs are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of the DIMMs connected to any of each channel : [Channel] CKE control. The DRAM channel is enabled, if all chip...
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... selected. Otherwise, SPD value is faster than "Memory Speed Adjust" value, it takes a DRAM to the set to [Limit] or [Manual]. Settings are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of DRAM timing by SPD device. It contains important information about the module's speed,... size, addressing mode and various other parameters, so that BIOS programs into the memory controller is used ...
... selected. Otherwise, SPD value is faster than "Memory Speed Adjust" value, it takes a DRAM to the set to [Limit] or [Manual]. Settings are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of DRAM timing by SPD device. It contains important information about the module's speed,... size, addressing mode and various other parameters, so that BIOS programs into the memory controller is used ...
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... SATA 4 SATA 4 SATA 4 SATA 4 - SATA 3 SATA 3 SATA 3 - - SATA 4 SATA 4 SATA 4 - - USB 2.0 Controller Mode [High Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] ► USB Storage Configuration [Press Enter] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...; Legacy USB Support This item is enabled, you have a USB keyboard or mouse, set to auto or enabled. ► USB 2.0 Controller Mode 38 Fourth IDE Master SATA 2 SATA 2 SATA 2 SATA 2 - SATA ...
... SATA 4 SATA 4 SATA 4 SATA 4 - SATA 3 SATA 3 SATA 3 - - SATA 4 SATA 4 SATA 4 - - USB 2.0 Controller Mode [High Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] ► USB Storage Configuration [Press Enter] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...; Legacy USB Support This item is enabled, you have a USB keyboard or mouse, set to auto or enabled. ► USB 2.0 Controller Mode 38 Fourth IDE Master SATA 2 SATA 2 SATA 2 SATA 2 - SATA ...
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... IR mode. This is a workaround for the IR port. ► IR Mode This item is used to set the reset delay for EHCI BIOS handoff will appear: ► USB Storage Configuration After pressing , you to the computer, the following item will be selected. SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) ...
... IR mode. This is a workaround for the IR port. ► IR Mode This item is used to set the reset delay for EHCI BIOS handoff will appear: ► USB Storage Configuration After pressing , you to the computer, the following item will be selected. SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) ...
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... state supported by RTC [S3 (STR)] Help Item [Power Off] [Enabled] Select the ACPI [Disabled] State used for initial boot operations within the BIOS to the S1 sleeping state except that the CPU and system cache context is assumed that the OS does not save any context. The S3...of mobile, desktop, and server platforms. It defines five sleeping states, they are lost in the "soft" off all devices. CPU, cache, and chip set context are : S1 - Platform context is responsible for maintaining the caches and CPU context). In this state. The S5 state is a low wake latency ...
... state supported by RTC [S3 (STR)] Help Item [Power Off] [Enabled] Select the ACPI [Disabled] State used for initial boot operations within the BIOS to the S1 sleeping state except that the CPU and system cache context is assumed that the OS does not save any context. The S3...of mobile, desktop, and server platforms. It defines five sleeping states, they are lost in the "soft" off all devices. CPU, cache, and chip set context are : S1 - Platform context is responsible for maintaining the caches and CPU context). In this state. The S5 state is a low wake latency ...
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...This item is used to install or change the User Password : Installed password. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Security Settings Help Item Supervisor Password : Installed Install or change supervisor password. After you to install or change user password. ► ...Clear User Password This item will be displayed only when a User Password was set to [Setup], a password is required to enter BIOS setup, but the fields can not be changed. [Limited]: Allow only limited fields to be changed, such...
...This item is used to install or change the User Password : Installed password. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Security Settings Help Item Supervisor Password : Installed Install or change supervisor password. After you to install or change user password. ► ...Clear User Password This item will be displayed only when a User Password was set to [Setup], a password is required to enter BIOS setup, but the fields can not be changed. [Limited]: Allow only limited fields to be changed, such...
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... exit CMOS without saving your modifications, select [Cancel] or to return to the main menu. 3 Load Optimal Defaults Optimal defaults are the best settings of this default, BIOS have set cannot be displayed in the center of the screen: Select [OK] to save your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were...
... exit CMOS without saving your modifications, select [Cancel] or to return to the main menu. 3 Load Optimal Defaults Optimal defaults are the best settings of this default, BIOS have set cannot be displayed in the center of the screen: Select [OK] to save your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were...
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...is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. Later, if you run FOX ONE, F.I .S. CAUTION ! Before you can automatically adjust your CPU clock based on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. 4 CAUTION FOX ONE FOX ONE is... a feature of FOX ONE, which can : ■ Modify system performance settings, such as CPU clock, voltage...etc.) are optional and only ...
...is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. Later, if you run FOX ONE, F.I .S. CAUTION ! Before you can automatically adjust your CPU clock based on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. 4 CAUTION FOX ONE FOX ONE is... a feature of FOX ONE, which can : ■ Modify system performance settings, such as CPU clock, voltage...etc.) are optional and only ...