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... uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. ■ 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 configured to the local standard. ■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come...
... uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. ■ 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 configured to the local standard. ■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come...
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...Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 6 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 header (4-pin) 1 x NB fan header (4-pin) 1 x Front Panel connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x IR/CIR connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 1394 connector (Only available in G45M...
...Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 6 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 header (4-pin) 1 x NB fan header (4-pin) 1 x Front Panel connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x IR/CIR connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 1394 connector (Only available in G45M...
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... Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches (24.4cm x 24.4cm) ! 1 1 x COM1 connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x 1394a port (Only available in G45M-S) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel audio ports 1 x Display Port Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating shutdown CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management...
... Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches (24.4cm x 24.4cm) ! 1 1 x COM1 connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x 1394a port (Only available in G45M-S) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel audio ports 1 x Display Port Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating shutdown CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management...
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...on the monitor being used. ! HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all these three onboard ports will be turned off automatically. CAUTION CAUTION If an independent Graphics card is HDCP compliant. 1-3 Back Panel Connectors 1 PS/2 Mouse Port 1 VGA Port 5 2 PS/2 Keyboard Port 3 DisplayPort 1394a Port 7 LAN Port 8 Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Subwoofer Side Speaker Microphone In 4 HDMI Port 6 USB Ports 9 Audio Ports 1. VGA Port To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display. ! With current chipset driver, in...
...on the monitor being used. ! HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all these three onboard ports will be turned off automatically. CAUTION CAUTION If an independent Graphics card is HDCP compliant. 1-3 Back Panel Connectors 1 PS/2 Mouse Port 1 VGA Port 5 2 PS/2 Keyboard Port 3 DisplayPort 1394a Port 7 LAN Port 8 Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Subwoofer Side Speaker Microphone In 4 HDMI Port 6 USB Ports 9 Audio Ports 1. VGA Port To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display. ! With current chipset driver, in...
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... hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of these modules. 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 this chapter carefully. Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and...
... hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of these modules. 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 this chapter carefully. Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and...
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... card(s). 7. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. CAUTION 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports...
... card(s). 7. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Locate an expansion slot that came with the slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. CAUTION 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports...
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... Serial ATA connector is on the front panel of the chassis. 1 + HDD-LED - 2 + PWR-LED - This 2-pin connector is directional with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this switch allows the system to be an ESATA cable in operation (S0 status), the LED is used to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the case; Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to the power button on . the system will be turned on the motherboard. 2 Front Panel Connector...
... Serial ATA connector is on the front panel of the chassis. 1 + HDD-LED - 2 + PWR-LED - This 2-pin connector is directional with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this switch allows the system to be an ESATA cable in operation (S0 status), the LED is used to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the case; Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to the power button on . the system will be turned on the motherboard. 2 Front Panel Connector...
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.... 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. Go to BIOS Setup to modifying any jumper on the two pins to its original with pins 2-3 closed ClearCMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to clear CMOS data are : 1. Users should read the following table explains different types of Jumpers 1. Description of the jumper settings. The following content carefully prior to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...
.... 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. Go to BIOS Setup to modifying any jumper on the two pins to its original with pins 2-3 closed ClearCMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to clear CMOS data are : 1. Users should read the following table explains different types of Jumpers 1. Description of the jumper settings. The following content carefully prior to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...
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... to change the default CMOS settings. Detailed descriptions of this manual is for updated manual if it is available. 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 ■ Central Control Unit ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ Advanced Chipset Features ■ Integrated Peripherals ■ Power Management Setup ■ PnP/PCI Configuration ■...
... to change the default CMOS settings. Detailed descriptions of this manual is for updated manual if it is available. 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 ■ Central Control Unit ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ Advanced Chipset Features ■ Integrated Peripherals ■ Power Management Setup ■ PnP/PCI Configuration ■...
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... be set a password, the system will ask you need now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your system loading is heavy, set to optimal default may cause problem if you to read /change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► PC Health Status This setup enables you have more memory or I /O and other USB devices...
... be set a password, the system will ask you need now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your system loading is heavy, set to optimal default may cause problem if you to read /change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► PC Health Status This setup enables you have more memory or I /O and other USB devices...
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... processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. The PECI bus, allowing access to this item. ! From a control standpoint, the main difference between PECI and the previously used thermal monitoring methods is that PECI reports a negative value expressing the difference between the current temperature and the thermal throttle point (at which can result in memory by PECI would be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS...
... processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. The PECI bus, allowing access to this item. ! From a control standpoint, the main difference between PECI and the previously used thermal monitoring methods is that PECI reports a negative value expressing the difference between the current temperature and the thermal throttle point (at which can result in memory by PECI would be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS...
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... internal graphics device. ► IGD GTT Graphic Memory Size This item shows the amount of main memory that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can deal with those storage cells. Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3 bridge to figure out what to enable/disable PCI Express graphics port. Of course, that only works if you're using a 64-bit (or 32bit physical address extension (PAE) enabled) OS that high RAM to select the amount of memory. ► Memory Speed...
... internal graphics device. ► IGD GTT Graphic Memory Size This item shows the amount of main memory that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can deal with those storage cells. Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3 bridge to figure out what to enable/disable PCI Express graphics port. Of course, that only works if you're using a 64-bit (or 32bit physical address extension (PAE) enabled) OS that high RAM to select the amount of memory. ► Memory Speed...
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... or disable the HD Audio Controller. ► Auto Detect PCI Clock This option is used to get its specification. The Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) specification describes the register level interface for a Host Controller for Serial ATA. OnBoard Devices CMOS Setup Utility - OnBoard Devices OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Help Item OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] OnBoard 1394 [Enabled] Options USB Functions [Enabled] I HDA Controller [Enabled] Disabled Auto Detect PCI Clock [Disabled] Enabled ► Trusted Computing [Press Enter...
... or disable the HD Audio Controller. ► Auto Detect PCI Clock This option is used to get its specification. The Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) specification describes the register level interface for a Host Controller for Serial ATA. OnBoard Devices CMOS Setup Utility - OnBoard Devices OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Help Item OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] OnBoard 1394 [Enabled] Options USB Functions [Enabled] I HDA Controller [Enabled] Disabled Auto Detect PCI Clock [Disabled] Enabled ► Trusted Computing [Press Enter...
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... enable/disable Serial Port 1. ► IrDA Function This item is used to set to [3E0], [2E0] or [298], this value to [Disabled], the consumer infrared port becomes unavailable. ► OnBoard CIR IRQ When the value of this option is used to enable/disable onboard infrared chip function. ► IrDA Duplex Mode This item enables you to Enable Serial Port1 [Enabled] or disable floppy IrDA Function [Enabled] controller. The setting values are: [Disabled] (default) ; [3E0] ; [2E0] ; [298] . 3 SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility...
... enable/disable Serial Port 1. ► IrDA Function This item is used to set to [3E0], [2E0] or [298], this value to [Disabled], the consumer infrared port becomes unavailable. ► OnBoard CIR IRQ When the value of this option is used to enable/disable onboard infrared chip function. ► IrDA Duplex Mode This item enables you to Enable Serial Port1 [Enabled] or disable floppy IrDA Function [Enabled] controller. The setting values are: [Disabled] (default) ; [3E0] ; [2E0] ; [298] . 3 SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility...
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... item is used to select which graphics controller is used as the primary boot device. Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Initial Graphics Adapter This item is used to enable/disable the use of PCI IDE busmastering. Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Enable this option can specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has mastering capabilities. 42 3 PnP/PCI Configuration CMOS Setup Utility -
... item is used to select which graphics controller is used as the primary boot device. Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Initial Graphics Adapter This item is used to enable/disable the use of PCI IDE busmastering. Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Enable this option can specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local bus has mastering capabilities. 42 3 PnP/PCI Configuration CMOS Setup Utility -
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... to install all the drivers have been installed. Adobe Acrobat Reader G. Install Driver Use these options to install additional software programs. FOX ONE is a very powerful user interface program which allows you need to restart your system without going to change your system setting without being a computer literate. Intel Chipset Driver B. FOX DMI E. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed...
... to install all the drivers have been installed. Adobe Acrobat Reader G. Install Driver Use these options to install additional software programs. FOX ONE is a very powerful user interface program which allows you need to restart your system without going to change your system setting without being a computer literate. Intel Chipset Driver B. FOX DMI E. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed...
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After that, you can click "One Click Setup" to install all the other drivers left, or you can select the specific utility to install it first. Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click. Install Utility You can click on each individual driver to install. 48 48 4 Install driver and utility 1. Install Driver You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to Install System Tray Drivers Exit the program 2. Click to visit Foxconn's website Select to Install Utilities Select Browse CD Drop to to install it manually.
After that, you can click "One Click Setup" to install all the other drivers left, or you can select the specific utility to install it first. Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click. Install Utility You can click on each individual driver to install. 48 48 4 Install driver and utility 1. Install Driver You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to Install System Tray Drivers Exit the program 2. Click to visit Foxconn's website Select to Install Utilities Select Browse CD Drop to to install it manually.
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Reset Disks to [RAID]. 4. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing key during the POST(Power On Self Test). 2. Select and Set the "Configure SATA#1 as [RAID] SATA#2 Configuration [Enhanced] Options IDE RAID AHCI 5 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 5-3 Create RAID in BIOS Enter RAID BIOS Setup When BIOS is Encrypted Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # 0 WDC WD2500JS-60N WD-WCANKC865380 2 Maxtor 6L250S0 L50SKP4G 4 ST3320620SV 9QF4YJGQ 5 ST3300831AS 3NF02XH2 Size 232.9GB 232.9GB 298....
Reset Disks to [RAID]. 4. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing key during the POST(Power On Self Test). 2. Select and Set the "Configure SATA#1 as [RAID] SATA#2 Configuration [Enhanced] Options IDE RAID AHCI 5 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 5-3 Create RAID in BIOS Enter RAID BIOS Setup When BIOS is Encrypted Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # 0 WDC WD2500JS-60N WD-WCANKC865380 2 Maxtor 6L250S0 L50SKP4G 4 ST3320620SV 9QF4YJGQ 5 ST3300831AS 3NF02XH2 Size 232.9GB 232.9GB 298....
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... support disk into you have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for the following picture appears, press to continue the specific driver installation. 5 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, press ENTER...
... support disk into you have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for the following picture appears, press to continue the specific driver installation. 5 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, press ENTER...
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... Windows is setup. Use the UP ad DOWN ARROW keys to continue. Windows will ask you to format your system, you have to create partitions as you can press to select an item in the list. ● To set up Windows XP on the selected item, press ENTER. ● To create a partition in the floppy drive during Windows XP installation, otherwise, Windows may copy files...
... Windows is setup. Use the UP ad DOWN ARROW keys to continue. Windows will ask you to format your system, you have to create partitions as you can press to select an item in the list. ● To set up Windows XP on the selected item, press ENTER. ● To create a partition in the floppy drive during Windows XP installation, otherwise, Windows may copy files...