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... casing. ■ If you are uncertain about any , when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure the power supply AC input voltage setting has been configured to the local standard. ■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in serious damage to your system, we recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply...
... casing. ■ If you are uncertain about any , when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure the power supply AC input voltage setting has been configured to the local standard. ■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in serious damage to your system, we recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply...
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... Introduction Product Specifications 2 Layout...4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 20 Main Menu 20 System Information 22 Advanced BIOS Features 24 Fox Central Control Unit 27 Advanced Chipset Features 31 Integrated Peripherals 35 Power Management Setup 39 PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit...
... Introduction Product Specifications 2 Layout...4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 20 Main Menu 20 System Information 22 Advanced BIOS Features 24 Fox Central Control Unit 27 Advanced Chipset Features 31 Integrated Peripherals 35 Power Management Setup 39 PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit...
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... Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Onboard Serial ATA 4 x SATA connectors 300MB/s data transfer rate Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing ) USB Support hot plug Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 2 onboard USB headers supporting 4 extra ports) Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Floppy connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices) 1 x CPU fan header...
... Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Onboard Serial ATA 4 x SATA connectors 300MB/s data transfer rate Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing ) USB Support hot plug Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 2 onboard USB headers supporting 4 extra ports) Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Floppy connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x SATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices) 1 x CPU fan header...
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...PS/2 Keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x DVI-D (Only for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 7.7 inches (24.4cm x 18.8cm) off) Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for G41MX-K 2.0) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 1 x VGA port 6-channel audio ports (G41MX 2.0/G41MX-F 2.0) 8-channel audio ports (G41MX-K 2.0) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU...
...PS/2 Keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x DVI-D (Only for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 7.7 inches (24.4cm x 18.8cm) off) Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for G41MX-K 2.0) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 1 x VGA port 6-channel audio ports (G41MX 2.0/G41MX-F 2.0) 8-channel audio ports (G41MX-K 2.0) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU...
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... the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. This chapter includes the following information : ■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please...
... the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. This chapter includes the following information : ■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please...
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... chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Turn on the card until it is locked by the latch at the end of 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. Locate an expansion slot...
... chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card in the slot. 3. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Turn on the card until it is locked by the latch at the end of 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. Locate an expansion slot...
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... IDE Connector : PIDE With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to any IDE type of the chassis. It indicates the active status of the case; When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is off rather than using the power supply button. 1 + HDD-LED - 2 + PWR-LED - When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is directional with +/- The Power LED...
... IDE Connector : PIDE With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to any IDE type of the chassis. It indicates the active status of the case; When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is off rather than using the power supply button. 1 + HDD-LED - 2 + PWR-LED - When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is directional with +/- The Power LED...
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... The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Go to BIOS Setup to store the basic hardware information (such as described in the power cord to temporarily short them . Users should read the following table explains different types of Jumpers 1. It can change the jumper settings on the two pins to your computer and turn it . Clear CMOS data is turned on . 5. Remove jumper...
... The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Go to BIOS Setup to store the basic hardware information (such as described in the power cord to temporarily short them . Users should read the following table explains different types of Jumpers 1. It can change the jumper settings on the two pins to your computer and turn it . Clear CMOS data is turned on . 5. Remove jumper...
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... chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be set up through this menu. 3 CAUTION Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is explained below: ► System Information It displays the basic system configuration, such as Serial I /O devices such as BIOS version, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time and Floppy drive. Use the arrow keys to select a specific...
... chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be set up through this menu. 3 CAUTION Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is explained below: ► System Information It displays the basic system configuration, such as Serial I /O devices such as BIOS version, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time and Floppy drive. Use the arrow keys to select a specific...
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... 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 set to optimal default may cause problem if you need now is heavy, set up through this menu to key in some ways (such as less I /O cards installed. If you set a password, the system will ask you to prevent unauthorized use of your computer. However...
... 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 set to optimal default may cause problem if you need now is heavy, set up through this menu to key in some ways (such as less I /O cards installed. If you set a password, the system will ask you to prevent unauthorized use of your computer. However...
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... PCI device can hold the bus before they can get access to enable MPS 1.4 support if you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. Advanced BIOS Features MPS Revision PCI Latency Timer Quiet Boot Quick Boot Floppy Drive Seek Bootup Num-Lock ► Boot Device Priority ► Removable Drives ► Trusted Computing [1.4] Help Item [64] [Enabled] Select MPS [Enabled] Revision . [Disabled] [On] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] 3 Move Enter...
... PCI device can hold the bus before they can get access to enable MPS 1.4 support if you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. Advanced BIOS Features MPS Revision PCI Latency Timer Quiet Boot Quick Boot Floppy Drive Seek Bootup Num-Lock ► Boot Device Priority ► Removable Drives ► Trusted Computing [1.4] Help Item [64] [Enabled] Select MPS [Enabled] Revision . [Disabled] [On] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] 3 Move Enter...
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... use the or keys to auto detect PCI slot. It may enhance the graphics card speed. You can use the or keys to change the value, or you can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by using the numeric keypad. 27 Fox Central Control Unit ► Smart BIOS ► CPU Configuration ► Voltage Options Spread Spectrum Auto Detect PCI CLK BIOS Write Protection CPU Frequency Setting PCI Express Clock [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [200] [100] Help Item Move Enter...
... use the or keys to auto detect PCI slot. It may enhance the graphics card speed. You can use the or keys to change the value, or you can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by using the numeric keypad. 27 Fox Central Control Unit ► Smart BIOS ► CPU Configuration ► Voltage Options Spread Spectrum Auto Detect PCI CLK BIOS Write Protection CPU Frequency Setting PCI Express Clock [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [200] [100] Help Item Move Enter...
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... and decreased average heat production. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to reduce power consumption when in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. CPU Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - It is used to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature. There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. This item is used to enable/disable the C1E support. ► Limit CPUID MaxVal...
... and decreased average heat production. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to reduce power consumption when in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. CPU Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - It is used to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature. There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. This item is used to enable/disable the C1E support. ► Limit CPUID MaxVal...
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... the PCI Express implementation on a system affects the amount of transitioning Links between the Smart Battery, SMBus Host, Smart Battery Charger, and other SMBus Devices. South Bridge Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - ASPM is used to 2 seconds] Enabled Disabled ASPM [Disabled] 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► SMBUS Controller The System Management Bus is a signal for a Link, based on the I2C bus specification...
... the PCI Express implementation on a system affects the amount of transitioning Links between the Smart Battery, SMBus Host, Smart Battery Charger, and other SMBus Devices. South Bridge Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - ASPM is used to 2 seconds] Enabled Disabled ASPM [Disabled] 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► SMBUS Controller The System Management Bus is a signal for a Link, based on the I2C bus specification...
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...OnBoard Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard Configuration OnBoard Configuration Help Item OnBoard Audio Controller [Enabled] Options OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enabled Disabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► OnBoard Audio Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard Audio Controller. ► OnBoard LAN...
...OnBoard Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard Configuration OnBoard Configuration Help Item OnBoard Audio Controller [Enabled] Options OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enabled Disabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► OnBoard Audio Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard Audio Controller. ► OnBoard LAN...
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...option disables 1 Keyboard legacy support if no USB devices are many different emulation types of this USB device, such as floppy, hard disk and CDROM can set to auto or enabled. ► USB 1.1 Controller This item is used to enable or disable the Universal Host Controller Interface for USB. ► USB 2.0 Controller This item is used to enable or disable the Enhanced Host Controller Interface for the USB storage device. There are Legacy USB Support [Enabled] connected. 3 USB Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - USB Configuration USB Configuration...
...option disables 1 Keyboard legacy support if no USB devices are many different emulation types of this USB device, such as floppy, hard disk and CDROM can set to auto or enabled. ► USB 1.1 Controller This item is used to enable or disable the Universal Host Controller Interface for USB. ► USB 2.0 Controller This item is used to enable or disable the Enhanced Host Controller Interface for the USB storage device. There are Legacy USB Support [Enabled] connected. 3 USB Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - USB Configuration USB Configuration...
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.... Control starts from the processor's reset vector after Power Fail HPET Resume by Ring Resume by LAN Resume by PCIE PME Resume by PCI Card Resume by USB Devices Resume by PS2 Keyboard Resume by PS2 Mouse Resume by ACPI. The S4 sleeping state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported by RTC [S3 (STR)] Help Item [Power Off] [Enabled] Select the ACPI [Enabled] state used for [Enabled] System Suspend . [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] 3 Move Enter...
.... Control starts from the processor's reset vector after Power Fail HPET Resume by Ring Resume by LAN Resume by PCIE PME Resume by PCI Card Resume by USB Devices Resume by PS2 Keyboard Resume by PS2 Mouse Resume by ACPI. The S4 sleeping state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported by RTC [S3 (STR)] Help Item [Power Off] [Enabled] Select the ACPI [Enabled] state used for [Enabled] System Suspend . [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] 3 Move Enter...
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... item is used to enable or disable smart fan function. 41 This function works only when your operating system is supporting ACPI. ► Case Open Warning This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function. ► CPU/System Temperature The CPU/System temperature are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Fan/System Fan Speed The CPU fan/System fan speed are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Core/DRAM Voltage/+ 3.30V/+5.00V...
... item is used to enable or disable smart fan function. 41 This function works only when your operating system is supporting ACPI. ► Case Open Warning This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function. ► CPU/System Temperature The CPU/System temperature are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Fan/System Fan Speed The CPU fan/System fan speed are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Core/DRAM Voltage/+ 3.30V/+5.00V...
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... password. 3 BIOS Security Features CMOS Setup Utility - Enter New Password : Enter New Password : 42 BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password : Not Installed Help Item User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter] Install or change user password. ► Boot Sector Virus Protection This item is used to install or change the Change User Password [Press Enter] password. After you input Supervisor password, it then will ask you to input user password optionally. ► Change User Password This item is used to enable/disable boot...
... password. 3 BIOS Security Features CMOS Setup Utility - Enter New Password : Enter New Password : 42 BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password : Not Installed Help Item User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter] Install or change user password. ► Boot Sector Virus Protection This item is used to install or change the Change User Password [Press Enter] password. After you input Supervisor password, it then will ask you to input user password optionally. ► Change User Password This item is used to enable/disable boot...
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... your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your system setting without being a computer literate. You should install the drivers in order, and you to change your PC screen to guide you how to BIOS. Software Utilities Use these options to improve (or overclock) your system. FOX ONE B. Adobe Acrobat Reader G. A. Realtek 811X LAN Driver D. Some auto features help user to install all the drivers have been installed. Microsoft DirectX...
... your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your system setting without being a computer literate. You should install the drivers in order, and you to change your PC screen to guide you how to BIOS. Software Utilities Use these options to improve (or overclock) your system. FOX ONE B. Adobe Acrobat Reader G. A. Realtek 811X LAN Driver D. Some auto features help user to install all the drivers have been installed. Microsoft DirectX...