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... Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 16 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 19 Main Menu 19 System Information 21 Advanced BIOS Features 23 Fox Central Control Unit 25 ......A.d.v.a.n.ce.d..C.h.ip.s.e.t.F.e.a.tu.r.e.s 29 Integrated Peripherals 34 Power ...Management Setup 39 PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit Without Saving 43 Chapter 4 CD Instruction ...
... Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 16 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 19 Main Menu 19 System Information 21 Advanced BIOS Features 23 Fox Central Control Unit 25 ......A.d.v.a.n.ce.d..C.h.ip.s.e.t.F.e.a.tu.r.e.s 29 Integrated Peripherals 34 Power ...Management Setup 39 PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit Without Saving 43 Chapter 4 CD Instruction ...
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...66 FOX LOGO 67 FOX DMI 68 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 71 FastBuild Driver 73 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 75 RAID Enable in BIOS 77 Select a RAID Array for Use 77 Install a New Windows XP 90 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 94 Technical Support : Website ...com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide E-mail Support : pcebg-cisg-support@foxconn.com CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
...66 FOX LOGO 67 FOX DMI 68 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 71 FastBuild Driver 73 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 75 RAID Enable in BIOS 77 Select a RAID Array for Use 77 Install a New Windows XP 90 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 94 Technical Support : Website ...com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide E-mail Support : pcebg-cisg-support@foxconn.com CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
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... to achieve optimum performance. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of DIMM...
... to achieve optimum performance. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of DIMM...
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... your expansion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. 12 Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the graphics...
... your expansion card(s). 7. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. 12 Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with the expansion card in your expansion card in the slot. 3. Make sure the graphics...
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... CD_IN 12 PORT1_L AUD_GND PORT1_R PRESENCE_J PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND EMPTY PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN 9 10 F_AUDIO USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3 In addition to any IDE type of the BIOS Setup. These fans can connect to the four USB ports on the rear panel, this motherboard.
... CD_IN 12 PORT1_L AUD_GND PORT1_R PRESENCE_J PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND EMPTY PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN 9 10 F_AUDIO USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3 In addition to any IDE type of the BIOS Setup. These fans can connect to the four USB ports on the rear panel, this motherboard.
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...by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. For any jumper setting. The steps to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it . Remove jumper cap from the power...types of Jumpers 1. It can be done by touching two pins by changing the jumper settings. This will clear CMOS data. 3. Go to BIOS Setup to short them . Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS ■ ��D�i�s�c�o�n��n�e�c...
...by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. For any jumper setting. The steps to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it . Remove jumper cap from the power...types of Jumpers 1. It can be done by touching two pins by changing the jumper settings. This will clear CMOS data. 3. Go to BIOS Setup to short them . Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS ■ ��D�i�s�c�o�n��n�e�c...
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At the same time, a corresponding setting must not exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in BIOS as below: Set "Power Management Setup" -> "Resume by USB Devices" to "Enabled". 1 +5V 2 (Default) 3 1 +5VSB 2 3 USBPWR1/2/3 ! ■ USBPWR2 / USBPWR3 is for the internal USB connectors, ...
At the same time, a corresponding setting must not exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in BIOS as below: Set "Power Management Setup" -> "Resume by USB Devices" to "Enabled". 1 +5V 2 (Default) 3 1 +5VSB 2 3 USBPWR1/2/3 ! ■ USBPWR2 / USBPWR3 is for the internal USB connectors, ...
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...65533; ■ Save & Exit Setup ■ Exit Without Saving 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 tells how to ...following cases occur: 1. You want to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main Menu ■ System Information ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ Fox Central Control Unit ■ �A�d�v�a�n�c��e�d�C...
...65533; ■ Save & Exit Setup ■ Exit Without Saving 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 tells how to ...following cases occur: 1. You want to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main Menu ■ System Information ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ Fox Central Control Unit ■ �A�d�v�a�n�c��e�d�C...
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.... ► Advanced Chipset Features The values for any damage which resulted from a list of the screen, you made. etc. 19 Each item in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be optimized. ► Integrated... peripherals can be set up through this menu. There are boot up settings. ► Fox Central Control Unit Some special proprietary features (such as BIOS ID, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time and Floppy drive. Main Menu The main menu allows you to select from the change the...
.... ► Advanced Chipset Features The values for any damage which resulted from a list of the screen, you made. etc. 19 Each item in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be optimized. ► Integrated... peripherals can be set up through this menu. There are boot up settings. ► Fox Central Control Unit Some special proprietary features (such as BIOS ID, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time and Floppy drive. Main Menu The main menu allows you to select from the change the...
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... better performance in correct password before boot or access to read/change anything and exit the setup. 20 What you need now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your current system. ► Save & Exit Setup Save ...values to CMOS and exit. ► Exit Without Saving Do not change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be loaded through this menu. 3 ► Power Management Setup All the items related with Green function features ...
... better performance in correct password before boot or access to read/change anything and exit the setup. 20 What you need now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your current system. ► Save & Exit Setup Save ...values to CMOS and exit. ► Exit Without Saving Do not change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be loaded through this menu. 3 ► Power Management Setup All the items related with Green function features ...
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...; Halt On This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during powering up by BIOS (Read Only). System Information �D�a�te�(�m�m�:�dd�:y�y W�e�d�,�...� e D� isa� ble�d] � Flo�pp�y Di� sa� ble�d] Model Name BIOS ID : A78AX-S/A78AX-K : 79BF1P02 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Date (mm:dd:yy) format. Use...
...; Halt On This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during powering up by BIOS (Read Only). System Information �D�a�te�(�m�m�:�dd�:y�y W�e�d�,�...� e D� isa� ble�d] � Flo�pp�y Di� sa� ble�d] Model Name BIOS ID : A78AX-S/A78AX-K : 79BF1P02 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Date (mm:dd:yy) format. Use...
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... stop for a floppy error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is depending on how many memory modules were installed in your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN...
... stop for a floppy error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is depending on how many memory modules were installed in your system before powering on. ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN...
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... of the bus. You should keep the setting as 1.1 only if you are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Advanced BIOS Features IDE Detect Time Out [5] Help Item M�P�S�R�ev�isi�on 1.�4] PCI Latency Timer [64 S��...
... of the bus. You should keep the setting as 1.1 only if you are 32, 64, 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, 248. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Advanced BIOS Features IDE Detect Time Out [5] Help Item M�P�S�R�ev�isi�on 1.�4] PCI Latency Timer [64 S��...
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...[Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages. ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will be checking for boot devices. After pressing , you can select the device using the Up/Down arrow...the device priority using or ; The available settings are: On (default) and Off. ► Floppy Drive Seek This item controls whether the BIOS will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ► Bootup Num-Lock This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when...
...[Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages. ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will be checking for boot devices. After pressing , you can select the device using the Up/Down arrow...the device priority using or ; The available settings are: On (default) and Off. ► Floppy Drive Seek This item controls whether the BIOS will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ► Bootup Num-Lock This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when...
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...used to its submenu. Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Fox Central Control Unit Super BIOS Protect Auto Detect PCI Clock ► Smart BIOS F��o�x��I�n�te��ll�ig��e�n�...affected by viruses, e.g. CIH. ► Auto Detect PCI Clock This option is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Smart BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart BIOS Smart P�o�we�r �LE�D D��is� a�...
...used to its submenu. Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Fox Central Control Unit Super BIOS Protect Auto Detect PCI Clock ► Smart BIOS F��o�x��I�n�te��ll�ig��e�n�...affected by viruses, e.g. CIH. ► Auto Detect PCI Clock This option is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Smart BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart BIOS Smart P�o�we�r �LE�D D��is� a�...
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...DIMM. ■ Offers highest DDR2 bandwidth. ■ Requires both DIMMs in a logical pair to access memory. Once this option is enabled, the BIOS can deal with the channel are placed in power down mode. ► Power Down Mode For non-mobile systems, power down mode by asserting ... stands for the chip select(s). 31 Burst lengths supported When both DCTs programmed identically. There are no transactions are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of chip selects is scheduled to any of ganged (128-bit DRAM data width) and unganged (64-bit DRAM ...
...DIMM. ■ Offers highest DDR2 bandwidth. ■ Requires both DIMMs in a logical pair to access memory. Once this option is enabled, the BIOS can deal with the channel are placed in power down mode. ► Power Down Mode For non-mobile systems, power down mode by asserting ... stands for the chip select(s). 31 Burst lengths supported When both DCTs programmed identically. There are no transactions are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of chip selects is scheduled to any of ganged (128-bit DRAM data width) and unganged (64-bit DRAM ...
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It contains important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode and various other parameters, so that BIOS programs into the memory controller is selected. The Serial Presence Detect (SPD) device is faster than "Memory Speed Adjust"...the supported CAS latencies at the specified "Memory Speed Adjust" speed. DRAM Timing Configuration D�R�A�M�T�im�in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of the target clock frequency. The available settings are : [400MHz], [533MHz], [667MHz], [800MHz], [1066MHz]. [1066MHz] ...
It contains important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode and various other parameters, so that BIOS programs into the memory controller is selected. The Serial Presence Detect (SPD) device is faster than "Memory Speed Adjust"...the supported CAS latencies at the specified "Memory Speed Adjust" speed. DRAM Timing Configuration D�R�A�M�T�im�in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of the target clock frequency. The available settings are : [400MHz], [533MHz], [667MHz], [800MHz], [1066MHz]. [1066MHz] ...
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... or mouse, set to auto or enabled. ► USB 2.0 Controller Mode This item is used to enable the support for EHCI BIOS handoff will appear : ► USB Storage Configuration After pressing , you to the computer, the following item will be selected. 37 Microsoft ...65533;�C��D�R��O��M� can set the transmission rate mode of features in 12Mbps. ► BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Windows XP supports a number of USB 2.0. USB Configuration �U��S��B��C��o�...
... or mouse, set to auto or enabled. ► USB 2.0 Controller Mode This item is used to enable the support for EHCI BIOS handoff will appear : ► USB Storage Configuration After pressing , you to the computer, the following item will be selected. 37 Microsoft ...65533;�C��D�R��O��M� can set the transmission rate mode of features in 12Mbps. ► BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Windows XP supports a number of USB 2.0. USB Configuration �U��S��B��C��o�...
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...;r�I�O��C�o��n�fi�g�u�r�a�t�io�n� Help Item OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows BIOS to Enable Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] or disable floppy �S��e�ri�a�l�P��o�rt�2��...
...;r�I�O��C�o��n�fi�g�u�r�a�t�io�n� Help Item OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows BIOS to Enable Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] or disable floppy �S��e�ri�a�l�P��o�rt�2��...
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... OS is assumed that the hardware platform has powered off state and requires a complete boot when it is responsible for initial boot operations within the BIOS to the S1 sleeping state except that the OS does not save any context. The system is maintained. (also called Suspend to wake from the...
... OS is assumed that the hardware platform has powered off state and requires a complete boot when it is responsible for initial boot operations within the BIOS to the S1 sleeping state except that the OS does not save any context. The system is maintained. (also called Suspend to wake from the...