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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 19 Main Menu 19 System Information 21 Advanced BIOS Features 23 Fox Central Control Unit 25 Advanced Chipset Features 31 Integrated Peripherals 35 Power Management Setup 39 ...PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 43 Load Optimal Defaults 44 Save Changes and Exit 44 Discard Changes and Exit 44 Chapter 4 CD Instruction ...
... Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 19 Main Menu 19 System Information 21 Advanced BIOS Features 23 Fox Central Control Unit 25 Advanced Chipset Features 31 Integrated Peripherals 35 Power Management Setup 39 ...PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 43 Load Optimal Defaults 44 Save Changes and Exit 44 Discard Changes and Exit 44 Chapter 4 CD Instruction ...
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... DMI 70 Browser Configuration Utility 71 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 74 Option ROM Utility 76 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 78 RAID Enable in BIOS 80 Select a RAID Array for Use 80 Install a New Windows XP 92 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 96 Technical Support : Support Website : http://www...
... DMI 70 Browser Configuration Utility 71 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 74 Option ROM Utility 76 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 78 RAID Enable in BIOS 80 Select a RAID Array for Use 80 Install a New Windows XP 92 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 96 Technical Support : Support Website : http://www...
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... DIMM2 Single Channel DS/SS - One Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one channel : Channel A : DIMM1 Channel B : DIMM2 The combinations of DIMM modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. ■...
... DIMM2 Single Channel DS/SS - One Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one channel : Channel A : DIMM1 Channel B : DIMM2 The combinations of DIMM modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. ■...
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... card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Install the driver provided with your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6.... Align the card with a screw. 5. PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
... card(s). 7. Locate an expansion slot that came with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to correctly install your operating system. Install the driver provided with your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6.... Align the card with a screw. 5. PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your card. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord...
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... connector at one serial RS232 COM port for legacy compatibility. User must purchase another end with 10-pin female connector to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in the motherboard. 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1...
... connector at one serial RS232 COM port for legacy compatibility. User must purchase another end with 10-pin female connector to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in the motherboard. 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1...
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...data is recommended. This will clear CMOS data. 3. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Return the setting to clear CMOS data are : 1. The steps to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS... Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users...
...data is recommended. This will clear CMOS data. 3. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Return the setting to clear CMOS data are : 1. The steps to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS... Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users...
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...(POST) process. 2. 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 Chipset Features ■ Integrated Peripherals ■ Power Management... Setup ■ PC Health Status ■ BIOS Security Features ■ Load Optimal Defaults ■ Save Changes and Exit ■ Discard Changes and Exit Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in the future. Please visit our website...
...(POST) process. 2. 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 Chipset Features ■ Integrated Peripherals ■ Power Management... Setup ■ PC Health Status ■ BIOS Security Features ■ Load Optimal Defaults ■ Save Changes and Exit ■ Discard Changes and Exit Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in the future. Please visit our website...
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...on the computer, when the message "Press to enter Setup, to switch between hardware and software, correctly setting up by BIOS (Read Only). 3 CAUTION Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between Date elements. Main Menu The main menu allows you change you made. Use Tab to boot ... setting are : : respectively. 20 System Date System Time [Mon 09/09/2011] [09:31:53] Access Level Model Name BIOS Version Build Date and Time Administrator A55MX B73F1D03 08/30/2011 16:20:56 Halt On CPU Brand Name: AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory MAC Address [All, but keyboard...
...on the computer, when the message "Press to enter Setup, to switch between hardware and software, correctly setting up by BIOS (Read Only). 3 CAUTION Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between Date elements. Main Menu The main menu allows you change you made. Use Tab to boot ... setting are : : respectively. 20 System Date System Time [Mon 09/09/2011] [09:31:53] Access Level Model Name BIOS Version Build Date and Time Administrator A55MX B73F1D03 08/30/2011 16:20:56 Halt On CPU Brand Name: AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory MAC Address [All, but keyboard...
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.... [No Errors]: No error can result in system halt. [All, but keyboard]: All errors but keyboard can check this product. ► BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS version. If no password is depending on . ► MAC Address This item displays the onboard LAN MAC address. 21 The size is set... or you enter system with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade 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". 3...
.... [No Errors]: No error can result in system halt. [All, but keyboard]: All errors but keyboard can check this product. ► BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS version. If no password is depending on . ► MAC Address This item displays the onboard LAN MAC address. 21 The size is set... or you enter system with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade 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". 3...
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... When enabled, the system will turn off clock of the empty PCI/PCIE slot to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ► Smart BIOS / Fox Intelligent Stepping / Voltage Options / CPU Configuration Press to go to auto detect PCI/PCIE slot. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ...9658; Super BIOS Protect To protect the system BIOS, there is a BIOS write-protection mechnism provided to prevent BIOS FLASH updating BIOS or the vicious virus(such as CHI,etc) rewriting BIOS setup. ► Auto Detect PCI/PCIE Clock This option is ...
... When enabled, the system will turn off clock of the empty PCI/PCIE slot to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ► Smart BIOS / Fox Intelligent Stepping / Voltage Options / CPU Configuration Press to go to auto detect PCI/PCIE slot. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ...9658; Super BIOS Protect To protect the system BIOS, there is a BIOS write-protection mechnism provided to prevent BIOS FLASH updating BIOS or the vicious virus(such as CHI,etc) rewriting BIOS setup. ► Auto Detect PCI/PCIE Clock This option is ...
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...2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Reset ESC: Exit Version 2.11.1210. F-Center Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Settings Smart Power LED Disabled] Smart Boot Menu Enable]d → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select...to get into your motherboard to enter smart boot menu. The LED is selected, then pressing [F7] has no function. 3 Smart BIOS Aptio Setup Utility - Continue blinking On (1/2sec.), Off (1/2sec.) Stop Blinking Condition Always On Reboot & Memory OK Reboot & Display ...
...2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Reset ESC: Exit Version 2.11.1210. F-Center Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Settings Smart Power LED Disabled] Smart Boot Menu Enable]d → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select...to get into your motherboard to enter smart boot menu. The LED is selected, then pressing [F7] has no function. 3 Smart BIOS Aptio Setup Utility - Continue blinking On (1/2sec.), Off (1/2sec.) Stop Blinking Condition Always On Reboot & Memory OK Reboot & Display ...
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.../Onboard Device Configuration/SATA Configuration /Super IO Configuration Press to go to its submenu. 27 Main F-Center ACdhviapnsceetd Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Advanced BIOS Configuration ▶ North Bridge ▶ Onboard Device Configuration ▶ SATA Configuration ▶ Super IO Configuration North Bridge Parameters → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select...
.../Onboard Device Configuration/SATA Configuration /Super IO Configuration Press to go to its submenu. 27 Main F-Center ACdhviapnsceetd Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Advanced BIOS Configuration ▶ North Bridge ▶ Onboard Device Configuration ▶ SATA Configuration ▶ Super IO Configuration North Bridge Parameters → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select...
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... Configuration Memory Information Total Memory: 2048 MB (DDR3 1333) Memory Slot1: Size=2048 MB(DDR3 1333) Memory Slot2: Not Present Select Primary Video Device that BIOS will use to set the mode of the integrated Graphics. 28 3 North Bridge Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
... Configuration Memory Information Total Memory: 2048 MB (DDR3 1333) Memory Slot1: Size=2048 MB(DDR3 1333) Memory Slot2: Not Present Select Primary Video Device that BIOS will use to set the mode of the integrated Graphics. 28 3 North Bridge Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... System Smart Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enabled Case Open Warning and open chassis, Intrusion Alarm will shut down automatically. If you don't enter bios setup and disabled case open warning function. ► CPU Temperature These items show the current CPU temperature detected automatically by the system. ► System Temperature...
... System Smart Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enabled Case Open Warning and open chassis, Intrusion Alarm will shut down automatically. If you don't enter bios setup and disabled case open warning function. ► CPU Temperature These items show the current CPU temperature detected automatically by the system. ► System Temperature...
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... Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Reset ESC: Exit Version 2.11.1210. Create New Password Create New Password ► HDD BootSector Write To protect your BIOS from virus attack, there is a power on password and must be entered to Hard Disk Sector 0 Administrator Password User Password HDD BootSector Write Normal] →...
... Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Reset ESC: Exit Version 2.11.1210. Create New Password Create New Password ► HDD BootSector Write To protect your BIOS from virus attack, there is a power on password and must be entered to Hard Disk Sector 0 Administrator Password User Password HDD BootSector Write Normal] →...
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Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. Select and press , it will not load. But if the optimal performance parameters to load the defaults. Select and ... the system will directly boot from the selected devices. 3 39 ► Restore Defaults Optimal defaults are the best settings of system components. By this default, BIOS have set cannot be set the optimal performance Load Optimized Defaults parameters of system to work. ► Boot Override...
Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. Select and press , it will not load. But if the optimal performance parameters to load the defaults. Select and ... the system will directly boot from the selected devices. 3 39 ► Restore Defaults Optimal defaults are the best settings of system components. By this default, BIOS have set cannot be set the optimal performance Load Optimized Defaults parameters of system to work. ► Boot Override...
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...are optional and only supported in FOX ONE Deluxe products. With FOX ONE, you run FOX ONE, F.I .S. Later, reboot, then BIOS control will be back again. 43 Depending on your current system loading. CAUTION ! After you can automatically adjust your CPU clock based ...on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent Stepping) will require you run FOX ONE, it also means the feature is supported. ■ ...
...are optional and only supported in FOX ONE Deluxe products. With FOX ONE, you run FOX ONE, F.I .S. Later, reboot, then BIOS control will be back again. 43 Depending on your current system loading. CAUTION ! After you can automatically adjust your CPU clock based ...on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent Stepping) will require you run FOX ONE, it also means the feature is supported. ■ ...
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... and utilities by local or online. Link to website Minimum Exit Toolbar Show current BIOS information *** : please refer to backup and update your system BIOS information. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows ...
... and utilities by local or online. Link to website Minimum Exit Toolbar Show current BIOS information *** : please refer to backup and update your system BIOS information. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows ...
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...this backup file is hard to find it out and write its name down to remember it is stored, prevented that you to load a local BIOS file to finish the operation. FOX LiveUpdate can be displayed to confirm. A setup wizard will be enabled in Vista. The default backup directory is ...click "Yes" to ensure if you can remember the file name together with an extension of this backup file to "Configure-System" section for AMI BIOS. After click "Update", An alert message will guide you may need them to finish the backup operation. You must remember from which directory to load...
...this backup file is hard to find it out and write its name down to remember it is stored, prevented that you to load a local BIOS file to finish the operation. FOX LiveUpdate can be displayed to confirm. A setup wizard will be enabled in Vista. The default backup directory is ...click "Yes" to ensure if you can remember the file name together with an extension of this backup file to "Configure-System" section for AMI BIOS. After click "Update", An alert message will guide you may need them to finish the backup operation. You must remember from which directory to load...
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Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click here 4 Current information Select BIOS to finish the update operation. Click "start ", it will search the new drivers from Internet. Update Driver This page lets you update your system drivers ...from Internet. Click here Current information Search new drivers from Internet Browse detailed information Update BIOS Close the window 2-2 Online Update - Online Update 2-1 Online Update - Then follow the wizard to update Search new...
Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click here 4 Current information Select BIOS to finish the update operation. Click "start ", it will search the new drivers from Internet. Update Driver This page lets you update your system drivers ...from Internet. Click here Current information Search new drivers from Internet Browse detailed information Update BIOS Close the window 2-2 Online Update - Online Update 2-1 Online Update - Then follow the wizard to update Search new...