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... 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 7 Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Main...21 Advanced 23 Chipset...31 Boot...34 Power...35 Health...37 Security 38 Save & Exit 39 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD content 41...
... 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 7 Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Main...21 Advanced 23 Chipset...31 Boot...34 Power...35 Health...37 Security 38 Save & Exit 39 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD content 41...
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Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 68 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 70 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 71 BIOS Configuration 73 Create RAID in BIOS 73 Install a New Windows XP 99 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support 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
Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 68 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 70 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 71 BIOS Configuration 73 Create RAID in BIOS 73 Install a New Windows XP 99 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support 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
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... computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Intel...
... computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you wish to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to Intel...
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... Channel - Dual Channel - For this motherboard, DIMM(1,2), DIMM(3,4) are two pairs of DIMM modules are : Single Channel DIMM1 DS/SS DIMM2 - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system. When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DIMM3 - DS/SS - DS/SS Single Channel...
... Channel - Dual Channel - For this motherboard, DIMM(1,2), DIMM(3,4) are two pairs of DIMM modules are : Single Channel DIMM1 DS/SS DIMM2 - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system. When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DIMM3 - DS/SS - DS/SS Single Channel...
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...the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated ...the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. Turn ...
...the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated ...the slot. 3. Remove the metal slot cover from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. Turn ...
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... connector is on this switch allows the system to make NC_1 transactions and communication more trustworthy. When the system is in " Health" section of the BIOS Setup. This 2-pin connector is off rather than using the power supply button. 12 LCLK LFRAMEn LRESETn TPM Connector : TPM LAD3 VDD The TPM (Trusted...
... connector is on this switch allows the system to make NC_1 transactions and communication more trustworthy. When the system is in " Health" section of the BIOS Setup. This 2-pin connector is off rather than using the power supply button. 12 LCLK LFRAMEn LRESETn TPM Connector : TPM LAD3 VDD The TPM (Trusted...
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... the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed 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... However, in next chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS WARNING! ■ Disconnect the ...motherboard by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is the fast way to go back to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it . This section explains how to use the various ...
... the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed 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... However, in next chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS WARNING! ■ Disconnect the ...motherboard by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is the fast way to go back to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it . This section explains how to use the various ...
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...® AMT, that allows to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. Set the jumper to pins 2-3 first. ment of corporate assets. Before flashing BIOS ROM, you need to set MFG jumper to pins 1-2, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function. Set the jumper to pins 2-3, you can...
...® AMT, that allows to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. Set the jumper to pins 2-3 first. ment of corporate assets. Before flashing BIOS ROM, you need to set MFG jumper to pins 1-2, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function. Set the jumper to pins 2-3, you can...
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... system Power On Self Test (POST) process. 2. You want to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main ■ F-Center ■ Advanced ■ Boot ■ Power ■ Health ■ Security ■ Health ■ Save & ...Exit Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in the future. This chapter includes the following cases occur : 1. ...
... system Power On Self Test (POST) process. 2. You want to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main ■ F-Center ■ Advanced ■ Boot ■ Power ■ Health ■ Security ■ Health ■ Save & ...Exit Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in the future. This chapter includes the following cases occur : 1. ...
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... Boot features can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your computer. You can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here. 21 Health This setup enables you need now is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Use the arrow right/left keys to select... installed. Security The Administrator/User password can be set up through this menu. We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be viewed or set the boot device priority and enable "Quiet Boot" feature here. You also can set up through...
... Boot features can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your computer. You can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here. 21 Health This setup enables you need now is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Use the arrow right/left keys to select... installed. Security The Administrator/User password can be set up through this menu. We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be viewed or set the boot device priority and enable "Quiet Boot" feature here. You also can set up through...
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.... Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to 12. If no password 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 dispaly "User". Main Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright... (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Access Level Model Name ME Version BIOS Version Build Date and Time Administrator H77M/H77M-S 8.0.0.1351 B72F1D20 12/02/2011 14:27:07 Halt On [All, but keyboard] CPU Brand Name: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 ...
.... Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to 12. If no password 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 dispaly "User". Main Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright... (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Access Level Model Name ME Version BIOS Version Build Date and Time Administrator H77M/H77M-S 8.0.0.1351 B72F1D20 12/02/2011 14:27:07 Halt On [All, but keyboard] CPU Brand Name: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 ...
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...memory size. The size is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided to prevent BIOS FLASH tool being improperly used to update BIOS or the vicious virus(such as CHI,etc) rewriting BIOS setup. ► Smart BIOS/Fox Intelligent Stepping/CPU Configuration/Performance Tuning... go to relative submenu. 23 Main AFd-vCaenctedr Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Fox Control Center Super BIOS Protection Settings Super BIOS Protect Disable] ▶ Smart BIOS ▶ Fox Intelligent Stepping ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ Performance Tuning → ← : Select Screen ...
...memory size. The size is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided to prevent BIOS FLASH tool being improperly used to update BIOS or the vicious virus(such as CHI,etc) rewriting BIOS setup. ► Smart BIOS/Fox Intelligent Stepping/CPU Configuration/Performance Tuning... go to relative submenu. 23 Main AFd-vCaenctedr Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Fox Control Center Super BIOS Protection Settings Super BIOS Protect Disable] ▶ Smart BIOS ▶ Fox Intelligent Stepping ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ Performance Tuning → ← : Select Screen ...
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F-Center Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Settings Smart Power LED Disabled] Smart Boot Menu Enabled] → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You ... On Self Test (POST). Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Smart Power LED Smart Power LED is selected, then pressing [F7] has no function. 3 Smart BIOS Aptio Setup Utility -
F-Center Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Settings Smart Power LED Disabled] Smart Boot Menu Enabled] → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. You ... On Self Test (POST). Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Smart Power LED Smart Power LED is selected, then pressing [F7] has no function. 3 Smart BIOS Aptio Setup Utility -
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... to relative submenu. 27 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► CPU Configuration Press [Enter] and the following item will be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. F-Center ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ North Bridge Configuration CPU Configuration → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt...
... to relative submenu. 27 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► CPU Configuration Press [Enter] and the following item will be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. F-Center ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ North Bridge Configuration CPU Configuration → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt...
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... (in clock cycles) between sending the last data from the supported CAS latencies at given clock frequencies of the target clock frequency. The value that BIOS programs into the memory controller is determined from a write operation to PRECHARGE Command delay 29 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► CAS Latency (tCL) The...
... (in clock cycles) between sending the last data from the supported CAS latencies at given clock frequencies of the target clock frequency. The value that BIOS programs into the memory controller is determined from a write operation to PRECHARGE Command delay 29 Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► CAS Latency (tCL) The...
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... five sleeping states, they are lost in the "soft" off all system context is lost (the OS is responsible for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is used to Disk) S5 - Software uses a different state value to distinguish between the S5 state and the...
... five sleeping states, they are lost in the "soft" off all system context is lost (the OS is responsible for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is used to Disk) S5 - Software uses a different state value to distinguish between the S5 state and the...
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Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. Select this motherboard. 3 Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Main F-Center Advanced Boot Power Health Security S Saavvee&&EExxiitt Save Changes ... and press Enter, it will be displayed in the screen. Select and press , it will pop out a dialogue box to work. 41 By this default, BIOS have set cannot be supported by your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were installed), the system might fail to let you select...
Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. Select this motherboard. 3 Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Main F-Center Advanced Boot Power Health Security S Saavvee&&EExxiitt Save Changes ... and press Enter, it will be displayed in the screen. Select and press , it will pop out a dialogue box to work. 41 By this default, BIOS have set cannot be supported by your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were installed), the system might fail to let you select...
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... the feature is supported. ■ Voltage Monitoring is supported only in some models. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent Stepping) will require you exit FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again. 45 45 is a feature of FOX ONE, which can : ■ Modify system performance settings, such as CPU clock, voltage...etc... and start the Utility. With FOX ONE, you run FOX ONE, F.I .S. Depending on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. After you can automatically adjust your CAUTION !
... the feature is supported. ■ Voltage Monitoring is supported only in some models. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent Stepping) will require you exit FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again. 45 45 is a feature of FOX ONE, which can : ■ Modify system performance settings, such as CPU clock, voltage...etc... and start the Utility. With FOX ONE, you run FOX ONE, F.I .S. Depending on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. After you can automatically adjust your CAUTION !
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... FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS information. Please set the BIOS setting "BIOS Write Protect" or "Super BIOS Protect" to the physical motherboard for detail. 53 53 Link to website Minimum Exit Toolbar Show current BIOS information *** : please refer to [Disabled] when running this application....Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) ! BIOS Information This page lets you know your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Using FOX LiveUpdate : 1.
... FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS information. Please set the BIOS setting "BIOS Write Protect" or "Super BIOS Protect" to the physical motherboard for detail. 53 53 Link to website Minimum Exit Toolbar Show current BIOS information *** : please refer to [Disabled] when running this application....Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) ! BIOS Information This page lets you know your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Using FOX LiveUpdate : 1.
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... page helps you may need them to confirm. It is hard to find it is ".BIN" for Award BIOS and ".ROM" for AMI BIOS. Backup This page can automatically backup old BIOS before the setup wizard starts. 4 CAUTION ! Default directory is C:\LiveUpdate_Temp, but the backup file name will ...guide you can click "Backup", and key in the "Configure-System" setup. Make sure you to load a local BIOS file to load your BIOS later. A setup wizard will be automatically generated. You must remember from a local file. Key in Vista. FOX LiveUpdate can backup your...
... page helps you may need them to confirm. It is hard to find it is ".BIN" for Award BIOS and ".ROM" for AMI BIOS. Backup This page can automatically backup old BIOS before the setup wizard starts. 4 CAUTION ! Default directory is C:\LiveUpdate_Temp, but the backup file name will ...guide you can click "Backup", and key in the "Configure-System" setup. Make sure you to load a local BIOS file to load your BIOS later. A setup wizard will be automatically generated. You must remember from a local file. Key in Vista. FOX LiveUpdate can backup your...