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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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It 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 set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard ...
It 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 set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard ...
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..., switch the direction. 2 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides Four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Single Channel - - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in each pair of DIMM channel, you begin to install blue DIMM first, then install white DIMM the second. Dual...
..., switch the direction. 2 Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides Four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Single Channel - - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in each pair of DIMM channel, you begin to install blue DIMM first, then install white DIMM the second. Dual...
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... into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. 13 13 Make sure the metal contacts on your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated... 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.
... into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. 13 13 Make sure the metal contacts on your card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated... 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.
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... and communication more trustworthy. When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off . When the system is in " Health" section of the BIOS Setup.
... and communication more trustworthy. When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off . When the system is in " Health" section of the BIOS Setup.
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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... Plug in next chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS WARNING! ■ Disconnect the power... needed, users can change the jumper settings on this manual, pin 1 is the fast way to go back to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to short them . Remove jumper cap from the power...
... 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... Plug in next chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS WARNING! ■ Disconnect the power... needed, users can change the jumper settings on this manual, pin 1 is the fast way to go back to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to short them . Remove jumper cap from the power...
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... Jumper: MFG This motherboard uses MFG jumper to improve manage- Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. Before flashing BIOS ROM, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function.
... Jumper: MFG This motherboard uses MFG jumper to improve manage- Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. Before flashing BIOS ROM, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function.
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... updated manual if it is for reference only. This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. You have 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. An error message appears on the screen during ...
... updated manual if it is for reference only. This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. You have 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. An error message appears on the screen during ...
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..." appears at the bottom of the screen, you to read/change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your system loading is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to enter Setup. ! It means, if your computer. Each function is critical to optimal default may ...if you made. Save&Exit The optimal performance settings can set up through this menu. They all can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here. 21 You also can be responsible for your CPU/System. Use the arrow right/left keys to select a specific function and go...
..." appears at the bottom of the screen, you to read/change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your system loading is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to enter Setup. ! It means, if your computer. Each function is critical to optimal default may ...if you made. Save&Exit The optimal performance settings can set up through this menu. They all can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here. 21 You also can be responsible for your CPU/System. Use the arrow right/left keys to select a specific function and go...
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...this information and discuss with a user password, it will stop if an error 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". User can check this message is... set up . 22 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to switch between Date elements. 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 @ 1 ....
...this information and discuss with a user password, it will stop if an error 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". User can check this message is... set up . 22 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to switch between Date elements. 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 @ 1 ....
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... address. 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...ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. 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 ↑...
... address. 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...ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. 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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... LED Status Always On Continue blinking On (1sec.), Off (1sec.) Continue blinking On (2sec.), Off (2sec.) Quick blinking twice (1/3sec. 3 Smart BIOS Aptio Setup Utility - The LED is selected, then pressing [F7] has no function. On, 1/3sec. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3... into your motherboard to enter smart boot menu. Off), one long On (1sec.), continuously. C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F-Center Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Settings Smart Power LED Disabled] Smart Boot Menu Enabled] → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter:...
... LED Status Always On Continue blinking On (1sec.), Off (1sec.) Continue blinking On (2sec.), Off (2sec.) Quick blinking twice (1/3sec. 3 Smart BIOS Aptio Setup Utility - The LED is selected, then pressing [F7] has no function. On, 1/3sec. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3... into your motherboard to enter smart boot menu. Off), one long On (1sec.), continuously. C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F-Center Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Settings Smart Power LED Disabled] Smart Boot Menu Enabled] → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter:...
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..., PPM) through this item. ! 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. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology (EIST) allows the system to relative submenu. 27 C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F-Center ▶ CPU Configuration...
..., PPM) through this item. ! 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. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology (EIST) allows the system to relative submenu. 27 C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F-Center ▶ CPU Configuration...
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.... F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Reset ESC: Exit Graphics Core Ratio Limit 10 Version 2.14.1219. The value that BIOS programs into the memory controller is assert ed depends on the memory clock frequency. The target clock frequency is determined from the supported CAS latencies...
.... F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Reset ESC: Exit Graphics Core Ratio Limit 10 Version 2.14.1219. The value that BIOS programs into the memory controller is assert ed depends on the memory clock frequency. The target clock frequency is determined from the supported CAS latencies...
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... called Power On Suspend) S2 - When you select "S1 (POS)" mode, the power is lost (the OS is responsible for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to wake from a saved memory image. ► ACPI Sleep State This item is in this state...
... called Power On Suspend) S2 - When you select "S1 (POS)" mode, the power is lost (the OS is responsible for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to wake from a saved memory image. ► ACPI Sleep State This item is in this state...
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Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. But if the optimal performance parameters to be set the optimal performance parameters of system to work. 41 Copyright (C) ... Utility - By this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to load the defaults. C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Select this default, BIOS have set cannot be displayed in the screen.
Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. But if the optimal performance parameters to be set the optimal performance parameters of system to work. 41 Copyright (C) ... Utility - By this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to load the defaults. C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Select this default, BIOS have set cannot be displayed in the screen.
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...optional and only supported in FOX ONE Deluxe products. Depending on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ ... Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Using FOX ONE : The very first time you exit FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again. 45 45 CPBeUfocreloycokubrausnenidngotnheyoFuOrXcOurNreEnptrsoygsratemm, thloeasdyisntgem. Click "OK" to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, ...
...optional and only supported in FOX ONE Deluxe products. Depending on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ ... Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Using FOX ONE : The very first time you exit FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again. 45 45 CPBeUfocreloycokubrausnenidngotnheyoFuOrXcOurNreEnptrsoygsratemm, thloeasdyisntgem. Click "OK" to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, ...
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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 Using FOX LiveUpdate : 1. BIOS Information This page lets you know your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Local Update 1-1 Local...
... 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 Using FOX LiveUpdate : 1. BIOS Information This page lets you know your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Local Update 1-1 Local...
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...for more detail. FOX LiveUpdate can be enabled in Vista. This feature can automatically backup old BIOS before the setup wizard starts. 4 CAUTION ! Make sure you can click "Backup", and key in a BIOS name Click here 1-3 Local Update - You can remember the file name together with an ... ensure if you really want to continue, click "Yes" to "Configure-System" section for AMI BIOS. Please refer to confirm. Key in a file name, then click "Save" to recover your BIOS from a backup directory, and we recommend you to remember it. 54 54 The extension of ".BIN...
...for more detail. FOX LiveUpdate can be enabled in Vista. This feature can automatically backup old BIOS before the setup wizard starts. 4 CAUTION ! Make sure you can click "Backup", and key in a BIOS name Click here 1-3 Local Update - You can remember the file name together with an ... ensure if you really want to continue, click "Yes" to "Configure-System" section for AMI BIOS. Please refer to confirm. Key in a file name, then click "Save" to recover your BIOS from a backup directory, and we recommend you to remember it. 54 54 The extension of ".BIN...