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... any , when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure there are matching with the motherboard circuit or its components. tors. ■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to install your CPU is overclocked. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in your system...
... any , when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure there are matching with the motherboard circuit or its components. tors. ■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to install your CPU is overclocked. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in your system...
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... Specifications 2 Layout...4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Install driver and utility 19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 22 Main Menu 22 System Information 24 Advanced BIOS Features 26 Core Releaser 28 Fox Central Control Unit 29 Advanced Chipset Features 32 Integrated Peripherals 35 Power Management Setup 39 PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup...
... Specifications 2 Layout...4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Install driver and utility 19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 22 Main Menu 22 System Information 24 Advanced BIOS Features 26 Core Releaser 28 Fox Central Control Unit 29 Advanced Chipset Features 32 Integrated Peripherals 35 Power Management Setup 39 PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup...
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... Graphics Support DirectX 9.0 Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 6 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 Audio connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Front panel connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x LPT header Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port High Definition Audio - 2/4/5.1-channel...
... Graphics Support DirectX 9.0 Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 6 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 Audio connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x Front panel connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x LPT header Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port High Definition Audio - 2/4/5.1-channel...
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...; Jumpers ■ Install driver and utility Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx This chapter introduces the hardware and software installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers...
...; Jumpers ■ Install driver and utility Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx This chapter introduces the hardware and software installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers...
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... the PCI Express x16 slot to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. ■ Always turn...
... the PCI Express x16 slot to prevent hardware damage. Align the card with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion card(s). 7. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. ■ Always turn...
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.../2/3/4/5/6 14 Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 12 + + HDD-LED - Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to be turned on and off . Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to the power button on . When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is pressed. Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the chassis. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It...
.../2/3/4/5/6 14 Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 12 + + HDD-LED - Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to be turned on and off . Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to the power button on . When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is pressed. Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the chassis. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It...
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... pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. Return the setting to short them . Clear CMOS data is recommended. 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. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it on. 5. Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS ■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■ Do not clear...
... pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. Return the setting to short them . Clear CMOS data is recommended. 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. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it on. 5. Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS ■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■ Do not clear...
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... into your DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on each individual driver to install it first. Driver Use these options to install it manually. After that, you can click "One Click Setup" and then choose the items you want to Install 19 2 2-6 Install driver and utility This motherboard comes with one DVD, after installing the Oprating System, you can click on your PC screen to guide you how to install. 1.
... into your DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on each individual driver to install it first. Driver Use these options to install it manually. After that, you can click "One Click Setup" and then choose the items you want to Install 19 2 2-6 Install driver and utility This motherboard comes with one DVD, after installing the Oprating System, you can click on your PC screen to guide you how to install. 1.
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... settings. ► Core Releaser (Enabled only if CPU supports) The Core Releaser function can be upgraded to 4 cores. [Disabled]: the system will downloading default CPU core. We do not suggest that you change you made. 3 CAUTION Main Menu The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices. CMOS Setup Utility - v02.61 (c) Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Display System Information... There are [Auto] and [Disabled]. [Auto]: the 2 or 3 cores...
... settings. ► Core Releaser (Enabled only if CPU supports) The Core Releaser function can be upgraded to 4 cores. [Disabled]: the system will downloading default CPU core. We do not suggest that you change you made. 3 CAUTION Main Menu The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices. CMOS Setup Utility - v02.61 (c) Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Display System Information... There are [Auto] and [Disabled]. [Auto]: the 2 or 3 cores...
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... Keyboard Mouse [All Errors But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name BIOS ID BIOS Version Memory Size :A74GA :A22F1P02 :08.00.15 :1024MB Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 3 ► Date (mm:dd:yy) format. CMOS Setup Utility - Use the arrow up . [All Errors] : All errors can result in system halt. [All Errors But...] : All errors but keyboard or mouse or floppy can be enabled/disabled in system halt. Use...
... Keyboard Mouse [All Errors But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name BIOS ID BIOS Version Memory Size :A74GA :A22F1P02 :08.00.15 :1024MB Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 3 ► Date (mm:dd:yy) format. CMOS Setup Utility - Use the arrow up . [All Errors] : All errors can result in system halt. [All Errors But...] : All errors but keyboard or mouse or floppy can be enabled/disabled in system halt. Use...
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...Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Smart Boot Menu [Enabled] [Enabled] Help Item Options Disabled Enabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Smart Power LED Smart Power LED is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Smart BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - When enabled, the system will turn off clock of the empty PCI slot to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ► Smart BIOS / Fox Intelligent Stepping / CPU Configuration Press to go to auto detect PCI slot...
...Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Smart Boot Menu [Enabled] [Enabled] Help Item Options Disabled Enabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Smart Power LED Smart Power LED is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Smart BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - When enabled, the system will turn off clock of the empty PCI slot to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ► Smart BIOS / Fox Intelligent Stepping / CPU Configuration Press to go to auto detect PCI slot...
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...Mode [Auto] Current DRAM Speed : N/A, 1066 MHz, PCI Express Clock Spread Spectrum Memory Voltage Control DRAM Voltage NB Voltage Control [100] [Enabled] [Disabled] : 1.584 V [1.2V] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► CPU Clock This option is used to enter smart boot menu. Power-On Self-Test (POST). Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. The Serial Presence Detect (SPD) device is selected, then pressing [Esc] has no function. 3 Fox Intelligent Stepping CMOS Setup Utility - The LED...
...Mode [Auto] Current DRAM Speed : N/A, 1066 MHz, PCI Express Clock Spread Spectrum Memory Voltage Control DRAM Voltage NB Voltage Control [100] [Enabled] [Disabled] : 1.584 V [1.2V] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► CPU Clock This option is used to enter smart boot menu. Power-On Self-Test (POST). Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. The Serial Presence Detect (SPD) device is selected, then pressing [Esc] has no function. 3 Fox Intelligent Stepping CMOS Setup Utility - The LED...
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... the speed of "Memory Speed Adjust". ► PCI Express Clock This option is used to enable/disable the C1E support. 31 Otherwise, SPD value is faster than "Memory Speed Adjust" value, it will run at the specified "Memory Speed Adjust" speed. Select [Limit], the DRAM speed will drop as well. ► C1E Support (Appears only when CPU supports) C1E represents Enhanced HALT State. If SPD value is selected. CPU Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - When the CPU speed is...
... the speed of "Memory Speed Adjust". ► PCI Express Clock This option is used to enable/disable the C1E support. 31 Otherwise, SPD value is faster than "Memory Speed Adjust" value, it will run at the specified "Memory Speed Adjust" speed. Select [Limit], the DRAM speed will drop as well. ► C1E Support (Appears only when CPU supports) C1E represents Enhanced HALT State. If SPD value is selected. CPU Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - When the CPU speed is...
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... clock cycle. ► Internal Graphics Mode Enable/Disable the integrated graphics. ► Surround View SurroundView is the ATI technology that elapse from the time the request for data is sent to its submenu. ► CAS Latency This item shows the CAS latency. The integrated graphics processor (IGP) is not supported. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility - When using a non-ATI PCI Express (PCIe) graphics card...
... clock cycle. ► Internal Graphics Mode Enable/Disable the integrated graphics. ► Surround View SurroundView is the ATI technology that elapse from the time the request for data is sent to its submenu. ► CAS Latency This item shows the CAS latency. The integrated graphics processor (IGP) is not supported. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility - When using a non-ATI PCI Express (PCIe) graphics card...
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...ROM in the network board, you set up a diskless workstation on the network to be booted remotely. ► HD Audio Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. Integrated Peripherals ► IDE Configuration ► USB Configuration ► SuperIO Configuration OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM HD Audio Controller [Press Enter] Help Item [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Configure the IDE [Enabled] device(s). [Disabled] [Enabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► IDE Configuration...
...ROM in the network board, you set up a diskless workstation on the network to be booted remotely. ► HD Audio Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. Integrated Peripherals ► IDE Configuration ► USB Configuration ► SuperIO Configuration OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM HD Audio Controller [Press Enter] Help Item [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Configure the IDE [Enabled] device(s). [Disabled] [Enabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► IDE Configuration...
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... the SATA ports to support legacy IDE mode which supports AHCI, then you can select AHCI to support native IDE mode. [RAID] - IDE Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - When you can select IDE option to set the operating mode of the hardware/software interface between system software and the host controller hardware. The specification includes a description of your SATA drives must be enabled. [Disable]: SATA5 and SATA6 support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. 36 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Disabled: Disable the...
... the SATA ports to support legacy IDE mode which supports AHCI, then you can select AHCI to support native IDE mode. [RAID] - IDE Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - When you can select IDE option to set the operating mode of the hardware/software interface between system software and the host controller hardware. The specification includes a description of your SATA drives must be enabled. [Disable]: SATA5 and SATA6 support AHCI mode and RAID mode only. 36 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Disabled: Disable the...
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... set ) and hardware maintains all devices. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type HPET Support Energy-using Products Resume by LAN Resume by PCI Card Resume by PCIE Card Resume by USB Devices Resume by PS2 Keyboard Resume by PS2 Mouse Resume by ACPI. In this state. The S5 state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported by RTC [S3 (STR)] Help Item [Enabled] [Enabled...
... set ) and hardware maintains all devices. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type HPET Support Energy-using Products Resume by LAN Resume by PCI Card Resume by PCIE Card Resume by USB Devices Resume by PS2 Keyboard Resume by PS2 Mouse Resume by ACPI. In this state. The S5 state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported by RTC [S3 (STR)] Help Item [Enabled] [Enabled...
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.... ► CPU Core/DRAM Voltage/ +5.0V/+12.0V The current voltages are automatically detected and displayed by beep or speaker. ► Shut Down Temperature This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function. It halt and show some warning message on POST after your operating system is supporting ACPI. ► Case Open Warning This item is used to drive the fan when the temperature reaches Start value and smart fan begins...
.... ► CPU Core/DRAM Voltage/ +5.0V/+12.0V The current voltages are automatically detected and displayed by beep or speaker. ► Shut Down Temperature This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function. It halt and show some warning message on POST after your operating system is supporting ACPI. ► Case Open Warning This item is used to drive the fan when the temperature reaches Start value and smart fan begins...
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4 4-2 Install SATA Hard Disks 1. Connect all the SATA power and SATA data cables. 4-3 RAID Configuration This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID10 functions. Set the "OnChip SATA Type" to enter the main menu of the Option ROM Utility. Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignment 1 ] Define LD 2 ] Delete LD 3 ] Controller Configuration 4 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit View Drive Assignment: To view the disk drive assignment status by pressing [4]. Controller ...
4 4-2 Install SATA Hard Disks 1. Connect all the SATA power and SATA data cables. 4-3 RAID Configuration This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID10 functions. Set the "OnChip SATA Type" to enter the main menu of the Option ROM Utility. Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignment 1 ] Define LD 2 ] Delete LD 3 ] Controller Configuration 4 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC] Exit View Drive Assignment: To view the disk drive assignment status by pressing [4]. Controller ...
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... is configured to abort. Create a RAID Driver Disk without entering OS: 1. Follow the instructions to "CD/DVD-ROM", save changes and exit. 4. 4 Delete RAID array 1. For Windows Vista, you want to install Windows XP on RaidTool icon to start Windows, put the driver CD into the floppy disk drive, press [Enter] to create a RAID driver disk when the prompt menu appears. 6. Insert the driver CD into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 3. Boot your computer, press [Del] during the installation. Set the "1st Boot Device...
... is configured to abort. Create a RAID Driver Disk without entering OS: 1. Follow the instructions to "CD/DVD-ROM", save changes and exit. 4. 4 Delete RAID array 1. For Windows Vista, you want to install Windows XP on RaidTool icon to start Windows, put the driver CD into the floppy disk drive, press [Enter] to create a RAID driver disk when the prompt menu appears. 6. Insert the driver CD into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 3. Boot your computer, press [Del] during the installation. Set the "1st Boot Device...