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... a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any , when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. tors. ■ If there is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in serious damage to your system, we recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to...
... a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any , when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. tors. ■ If there is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in serious damage to your system, we recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to...
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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 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 18 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 29 Integrated Peripherals 33 Power Management Setup 37 PC Health Status 39 BIOS Security Features 40 Load Optimal Defaults 41 Save & Exit Setup 41 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 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 18 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 29 Integrated Peripherals 33 Power Management Setup 37 PC Health Status 39 BIOS Security Features 40 Load Optimal Defaults 41 Save & Exit Setup 41 Exit...
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... Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Onboard Serial ATA 4 x SATA connectors 300MB/s data transfer rate Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing ) USB Support hot plug Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 2 onboard USB headers supporting 4 extra ports) Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Floppy connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices) 1 x CPU fan header...
... Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Onboard Serial ATA 4 x SATA connectors 300MB/s data transfer rate Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing ) USB Support hot plug Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 2 onboard USB headers supporting 4 extra ports) Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Floppy connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices) 1 x CPU fan header...
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... Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 7.7 inches (24.4cm x 18.8cm) 1 1 x Chassis Intrusion Alarm header (INTR) Back Panel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x Parallel port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 1 x VGA port 6-channel audio ports (G41MXE) 8-channel audio ports (G41MXE-K) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed...
... Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 7.7 inches (24.4cm x 18.8cm) 1 1 x Chassis Intrusion Alarm header (INTR) Back Panel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x Parallel port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 1 x VGA port 6-channel audio ports (G41MXE) 8-channel audio ports (G41MXE-K) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed...
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... ® ICH7 13. LGA 775 CPU Socket 25. IR Connector 5. S/PDIF_OUT Connector 9. 1 1-2 Layout 87 6 54 3 2 1 9 10 25 11 24 12 23 13 22 14 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 2. Front USB Connectors 14. DDR3 DIMM Slots 22. Floppy Connector 12. TPM Connector 16. Speaker Connector 20. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 21. IDE Connector 19. North Bridge: Intel ® G41 24. INTR Connector 15. SATA Connectors 17. COM2 Connector 4. PCI Express x16 Slot 7. PCI Slots 8.
... ® ICH7 13. LGA 775 CPU Socket 25. IR Connector 5. S/PDIF_OUT Connector 9. 1 1-2 Layout 87 6 54 3 2 1 9 10 25 11 24 12 23 13 22 14 21 15 16 17 18 19 20 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 2. Front USB Connectors 14. DDR3 DIMM Slots 22. Floppy Connector 12. TPM Connector 16. Speaker Connector 20. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 21. IDE Connector 19. North Bridge: Intel ® G41 24. INTR Connector 15. SATA Connectors 17. COM2 Connector 4. PCI Express x16 Slot 7. PCI Slots 8.
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... the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting 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 ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information...
... the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting 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 ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information...
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... PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis...
... PCI Express x16 slot to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Secure the card's metal bracket to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis...
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... device. 16 16 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM2 1 +5V 2 EMPTY 3 IRRX 4 GND 5 IRTX IR Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to connect with +/- IDE Connector : PIDE With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can connect to the power button on the front panel of the case; 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for legacy compatibility. sign. Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to any IDE type...
... device. 16 16 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM2 1 +5V 2 EMPTY 3 IRRX 4 GND 5 IRTX IR Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to connect with +/- IDE Connector : PIDE With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can connect to the power button on the front panel of the case; 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for legacy compatibility. sign. Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to any IDE type...
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..., date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. Plug in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as described in next chapter. Go to BIOS Setup to clear CMOS data are : 1. The following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper on this motherboard to short them. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on . 18 18 The...
..., date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. Plug in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as described in next chapter. Go to BIOS Setup to clear CMOS data are : 1. The following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper on this motherboard to short them. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on . 18 18 The...
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... enter Setup, to enter Setup. ! Main Menu The main menu allows you to select from the change you change the default values in the main menu is explained below: ► System Information It displays the basic system configuration, such as BIOS version, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time and Floppy drive. CMOS Setup Utility - There are boot up settings. ► Fox Central Control Unit Some special proprietary features (such as Serial I/O and other USB devices... Use the arrow keys to select a specific...
... enter Setup, to enter Setup. ! Main Menu The main menu allows you to select from the change you change the default values in the main menu is explained below: ► System Information It displays the basic system configuration, such as BIOS version, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time and Floppy drive. CMOS Setup Utility - There are boot up settings. ► Fox Central Control Unit Some special proprietary features (such as Serial I/O and other USB devices... Use the arrow keys to select a specific...
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... memory or I/O cards installed. However, it may sometimes come out an unstable system. 3 ► Power Management Setup All the items related with Green function features can be setup through this menu. ► PC Health Status This setup enables you to read/change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use...
... memory or I/O cards installed. However, it may sometimes come out an unstable system. 3 ► Power Management Setup All the items related with Green function features can be setup through this menu. ► PC Health Status This setup enables you to read/change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use...
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... processors. Some PCI devices may be allocated to each PCI device can retain control of PCI cycle for improved support of the secondary PCI bus on the bus. ► Quiet Boot This item is a specification by which PC manufacturers design and build CPU architecture systems with support for MPS 1.4, 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...
... processors. Some PCI devices may be allocated to each PCI device can retain control of PCI cycle for improved support of the secondary PCI bus on the bus. ► Quiet Boot This item is a specification by which PC manufacturers design and build CPU architecture systems with support for MPS 1.4, 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...
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... the speed of PCI Express slot. CIH. ► CPU Frequency Setting This option is used to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ► BIOS Write Protection To protect the system BIOS from being affected by the system, so to auto detect PCI slot. It may enhance the graphics card speed. Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Fox Central Control Unit ► Smart BIOS ► CPU Configuration Spread Spectrum Auto Detect PCI CLK BIOS Write Protection CPU Frequency Setting PCI Express Clock [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
... the speed of PCI Express slot. CIH. ► CPU Frequency Setting This option is used to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ► BIOS Write Protection To protect the system BIOS from being affected by the system, so to auto detect PCI slot. It may enhance the graphics card speed. Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Fox Central Control Unit ► Smart BIOS ► CPU Configuration Spread Spectrum Auto Detect PCI CLK BIOS Write Protection CPU Frequency Setting PCI Express Clock [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled...
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.... Replacing older computers with a supporting operating system. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to reduce power consumption when in memory by where application code can result in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology (EIST) allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which Intel CPU uses to 3, it cannot. CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Help Item Module Version : 3F.0F Sets...
.... Replacing older computers with a supporting operating system. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to reduce power consumption when in memory by where application code can result in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology (EIST) allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which Intel CPU uses to 3, it cannot. CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Help Item Module Version : 3F.0F Sets...
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... latency of transitioning Links between the Smart Battery, SMBus Host, Smart Battery Charger, and other SMBus Devices. Assertion Width SLP_S4# is a specific implementation of an I2C bus. South Bridge Configuration South Bridge Chipset Configuration Help Item SMBUS Controller [Enabled] Options SLP_S4# Min. The SMBus specification describes the data protocols, device addresses, and electrical requirements that the DRAMs have been safely power-cycled. This setting indicates the minimum assertion width...
... latency of transitioning Links between the Smart Battery, SMBus Host, Smart Battery Charger, and other SMBus Devices. Assertion Width SLP_S4# is a specific implementation of an I2C bus. South Bridge Configuration South Bridge Chipset Configuration Help Item SMBUS Controller [Enabled] Options SLP_S4# Min. The SMBus specification describes the data protocols, device addresses, and electrical requirements that the DRAMs have been safely power-cycled. This setting indicates the minimum assertion width...
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...or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. 3 OnBoard Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - A LAN boot ROM lets you can enable a client PC system on the network. OnBoard Configuration OnBoard Configuration Help Item OnBoard Audio Controller [Enabled] Options OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enabled Disabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► OnBoard Audio Controller This item is used to...
...or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. 3 OnBoard Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - A LAN boot ROM lets you can enable a client PC system on the network. OnBoard Configuration OnBoard Configuration Help Item OnBoard Audio Controller [Enabled] Options OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enabled Disabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► OnBoard Audio Controller This item is used to...
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... Devices Enabled : option disables None legacy support if no USB devices are Legacy USB Support [E nable d] connected. If you have a USB keyboard or mouse, set to auto or enabled. ► USB 1.1 Controller This item is used to enable or disable the Universal Host Controller Interface for USB. ► USB 2.0 Controller This item is used to enable the support for legacy USB. USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults...
... Devices Enabled : option disables None legacy support if no USB devices are Legacy USB Support [E nable d] connected. If you have a USB keyboard or mouse, set to auto or enabled. ► USB 1.1 Controller This item is used to enable or disable the Universal Host Controller Interface for USB. ► USB 2.0 Controller This item is used to enable the support for legacy USB. USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults...
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... power to RAM) S4 - Control starts from the processor's reset vector after the wake event. (also called Power On Suspend) S2 - S3 - This state is responsible for [Enabled] System Suspend . [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is an open industry standard interfaces enabling OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management of mobile, desktop...
... power to RAM) S4 - Control starts from the processor's reset vector after the wake event. (also called Power On Suspend) S2 - S3 - This state is responsible for [Enabled] System Suspend . [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is an open industry standard interfaces enabling OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management of mobile, desktop...
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... item is used to enable or disable case open warning function. ► CPU/System Temperature The CPU/System temperature are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Fan/System Fan Speed The CPU fan/System fan speed are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Core/ DRAM Voltage/ + 3.30V/+5.00V/+12.0V/VBAT The current voltages are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU/System Smart Fan Control This option is used to set value...
... item is used to enable or disable case open warning function. ► CPU/System Temperature The CPU/System temperature are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Fan/System Fan Speed The CPU fan/System fan speed are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Core/ DRAM Voltage/ + 3.30V/+5.00V/+12.0V/VBAT The current voltages are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU/System Smart Fan Control This option is used to set value...
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... C. Install Driver Use these options to install additional software programs. FOX ONE is a very powerful user interface program which allows you how to improve (or overclock) your system without going to change your computer after all the drivers for your PC screen to guide you to BIOS. Norton Internet Security 43 43 You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed...
... C. Install Driver Use these options to install additional software programs. FOX ONE is a very powerful user interface program which allows you how to improve (or overclock) your system without going to change your computer after all the drivers for your PC screen to guide you to BIOS. Norton Internet Security 43 43 You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed...
