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... suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Failure to unplug the power supply cord may result in serious damage to your computer : ■ It is the sudden and momentary electric current that the DC power supply is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your CPU is recommended to the use of your electronic...
... suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Failure to unplug the power supply cord may result in serious damage to your computer : ■ It is the sudden and momentary electric current that the DC power supply is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your CPU is recommended to the use of your electronic...
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...Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 6 x SATA connectors 4 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 8 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 Panel connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x IR/CIR connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 1394 connector (Only available in G45M...
...Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 6 x SATA connectors 4 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 8 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 Panel connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x IR/CIR connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x S/PDIF_OUT connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 1394 connector (Only available in G45M...
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This motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION 1 1 x COM1 connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x 1394a port (Only available in G45M-S) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel audio ports 1 x Display Port Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating shutdown CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management...
This motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION 1 1 x COM1 connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x 1394a port (Only available in G45M-S) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel audio ports 1 x Display Port Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating shutdown CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management...
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... the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. ! If an independent Graphics card is installed, all -digital audio/video interface to work at or occupy the full screen. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all these three onboard ports will be turned off automatically. CAUTION CAUTION PS/2 Keyboard Port Use the lower port (purple) to this port. With current chipset driver, in different HDMI resolutions, the display may not center...
... the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used. ! If an independent Graphics card is installed, all -digital audio/video interface to work at or occupy the full screen. HDMI Port The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all these three onboard ports will be turned off automatically. CAUTION CAUTION PS/2 Keyboard Port Use the lower port (purple) to this port. With current chipset driver, in different HDMI resolutions, the display may not center...
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... website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for your motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx 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 visit this chapter carefully. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting...
... website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for your motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx 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 visit this chapter carefully. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting...
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... PCI Express x16 slot to correctly install your operating system. Align the card with your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup...
... PCI Express x16 slot to correctly install your operating system. Align the card with your card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup...
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... LED is used to connect speaker of the hard disks. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. sign. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to 300MB/s data transfer rate. This 2-pin connector is off mode (S5), the LED is directional with +/- Speaker Connector : SPEAKER The speaker connector is on and off rather than using the power supply button. Push this feature. When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off . Reset Switch (RESET...
... LED is used to connect speaker of the hard disks. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. sign. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to 300MB/s data transfer rate. This 2-pin connector is off mode (S5), the LED is directional with +/- Speaker Connector : SPEAKER The speaker connector is on and off rather than using the power supply button. Push this feature. When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off . Reset Switch (RESET...
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... BIOS Setup to modify them . Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed ClearCMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to it on this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by the bold silkscreen next to store the basic hardware information (such as "1". 2. Clear CMOS data is simply labeled as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Remove jumper cap from the power...
... BIOS Setup to modify them . Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed ClearCMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to it on this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by the bold silkscreen next to store the basic hardware information (such as "1". 2. Clear CMOS data is simply labeled as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Remove jumper cap from the power...
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... change the default CMOS settings. You have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. You want to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main Menu ■ System Information ■ Central Control Unit ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ Advanced Chipset Features ■ Integrated Peripherals ■ Power Management Setup ■ PnP/PCI Configuration ■ PC Health Status ■ BIOS Security Features ■ Load Optimal Defaults ■ Save Changes...
... change the default CMOS settings. You have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. You want to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■ Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main Menu ■ System Information ■ Central Control Unit ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ Advanced Chipset Features ■ Integrated Peripherals ■ Power Management Setup ■ PnP/PCI Configuration ■ PC Health Status ■ BIOS Security Features ■ Load Optimal Defaults ■ Save Changes...
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... memory or I /O and other USB devices... However, it may cause problem if you to key in some ways (such as Serial I /O cards installed. What you to read/change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► PC Health Status This setup enables you need now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your system loading is heavy, set...
... memory or I /O and other USB devices... However, it may cause problem if you to key in some ways (such as Serial I /O cards installed. What you to read/change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► PC Health Status This setup enables you need now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your system loading is heavy, set...
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...-wire interface with anti-virus, firewall, spyware removal, e-mail filtering software, and other network security measures, IT managers can result in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. Replacing older computers with a supporting operating system. By combining Execute Disable Bit with a variable data transfer speed (from chipset components, is used to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature. 3 CAUTION feature and the setting is used...
...-wire interface with anti-virus, firewall, spyware removal, e-mail filtering software, and other network security measures, IT managers can result in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. Replacing older computers with a supporting operating system. By combining Execute Disable Bit with a variable data transfer speed (from chipset components, is used to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature. 3 CAUTION feature and the setting is used...
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... Serial Presence Detect (SPD) device is used to enable/disable PCI Express graphics port. Video Function Configure CMOS Setup Utility - Many systems cause that 3.5-4GB address space and re-map it 's up to the memory controller to select the amount of system memory used by internal graphics device. ► IGD GTT Graphic Memory Size This item shows the amount of main memory that can deal with those storage cells. It contains important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode...
... Serial Presence Detect (SPD) device is used to enable/disable PCI Express graphics port. Video Function Configure CMOS Setup Utility - Many systems cause that 3.5-4GB address space and re-map it 's up to the memory controller to select the amount of system memory used by internal graphics device. ► IGD GTT Graphic Memory Size This item shows the amount of main memory that can deal with those storage cells. It contains important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode...
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...-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3 [RAID] - When enabled, the system will turn off clock of the motherboard. The specification includes a description of the SATA ports. By installing a boot ROM in its best performance. ► SATA#2 Configuration SATA#2 are the SATA ports 5,6 of the empty PCI slot to auto detect PCI slots. OnBoard Devices CMOS Setup Utility - Setting values are labeled with AHCI support in the network board, you can enable a client PC system on the network. If your SATA drives must also support AHCI. [AHCI] - This item allows you...
...-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. 3 [RAID] - When enabled, the system will turn off clock of the motherboard. The specification includes a description of the SATA ports. By installing a boot ROM in its best performance. ► SATA#2 Configuration SATA#2 are the SATA ports 5,6 of the empty PCI slot to auto detect PCI slots. OnBoard Devices CMOS Setup Utility - Setting values are labeled with AHCI support in the network board, you can enable a client PC system on the network. If your SATA drives must also support AHCI. [AHCI] - This item allows you...
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...: [Disabled] (default) ; [3E0] ; [2E0] ; [298] . When the value of this option is set to [Disabled] can prevent the Onboard CIR Port from accessing any system resources. Set this item is used to Enable Serial Port1 [Enabled] or disable floppy IrDA Function [Enabled] controller. 3 SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows BIOS to set to [3E0], [2E0] or [298], this value to [Disabled], the consumer infrared port...
...: [Disabled] (default) ; [3E0] ; [2E0] ; [298] . When the value of this option is set to [Disabled] can prevent the Onboard CIR Port from accessing any system resources. Set this item is used to Enable Serial Port1 [Enabled] or disable floppy IrDA Function [Enabled] controller. 3 SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows BIOS to set to [3E0], [2E0] or [298], this value to [Disabled], the consumer infrared port...
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.../PCI Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - PnP/PCI Configuration Initial Graphics Adapter PCI IDE BusMaster [PEG/PCI] Help Item [Enabled] Select which graphics controller is used as the primary boot device. Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Initial Graphics Adapter This item is used to select which graphics controller is used as the primary boot device. ► PCI IDE BusMaster This item is used to enable/disable...
.../PCI Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - PnP/PCI Configuration Initial Graphics Adapter PCI IDE BusMaster [PEG/PCI] Help Item [Enabled] Select which graphics controller is used as the primary boot device. Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Initial Graphics Adapter This item is used to select which graphics controller is used as the primary boot device. ► PCI IDE BusMaster This item is used to enable/disable...
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... overclock) your system setting without being a computer literate. Some auto features help user to restart your system. FOX LOGO D. Software Utilities Use these options to BIOS. FOX ONE B. A. Norton Internet Security 47 47 You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you to change your system without going to install all the drivers for...
... overclock) your system setting without being a computer literate. Some auto features help user to restart your system. FOX LOGO D. Software Utilities Use these options to BIOS. FOX ONE B. A. Norton Internet Security 47 47 You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you to change your system without going to install all the drivers for...
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Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click. Install Driver You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to install. 48 48 After that, you can click "One Click Setup" to install all the other drivers left, or you can select the specific utility to install it manually. Install Utility You can click on each individual driver to Install System Tray Drivers Exit the program 2. Click to visit Foxconn's website Select to Install Utilities Select Browse CD Drop to to install it first. 4 Install driver and utility 1.
Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click. Install Driver You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to install. 48 48 After that, you can click "One Click Setup" to install all the other drivers left, or you can select the specific utility to install it manually. Install Utility You can click on each individual driver to Install System Tray Drivers Exit the program 2. Click to visit Foxconn's website Select to Install Utilities Select Browse CD Drop to to install it first. 4 Install driver and utility 1.
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... to go to enter the main menu of Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility. Press to save the setting then PC will display a message asking you to press + keys simultaneously to the configuration items. 3. IInntteell((RR)) MMaattrriixx SSttoorraaggee MMaannaaggeerr ooppttiioonn RROOMM vv85..50..00..11001131 ICH190RRwwRRAAIDID55 CCooppyyrriigghhtt((CC)) 22000033--0084 IInntteell CCoorrppoorraattiioonn. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing key during the POST(Power On Self...
... to go to enter the main menu of Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility. Press to save the setting then PC will display a message asking you to press + keys simultaneously to the configuration items. 3. IInntteell((RR)) MMaattrriixx SSttoorraaggee MMaannaaggeerr ooppttiioonn RROOMM vv85..50..00..11001131 ICH190RRwwRRAAIDID55 CCooppyyrriigghhtt((CC)) 22000033--0084 IInntteell CCoorrppoorraattiioonn. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing key during the POST(Power On Self...
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... load support for which you have chosen to insert the RAID driver diskette into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit 103 After some files are copied to your system, the following mass storage device(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for the following picture appears, press to continue the specific driver installation. 5 Windows Setup Setup...
... load support for which you have chosen to insert the RAID driver diskette into Drive A: * Press ENTER when ready ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit 103 After some files are copied to your system, the following mass storage device(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for the following picture appears, press to continue the specific driver installation. 5 Windows Setup Setup...
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.... There are many as you to select an item in the floppy drive during Windows XP installation, otherwise, Windows may copy files from the floppy drive, please remember. 11. Windows XP Professional Setup Insert the disk labeled: Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver into drive A: * Press ENTER when ready F3=Quit ENTER=Continue 105 5 9. It will display the partition of your system, you have to create partitions as...
.... There are many as you to select an item in the floppy drive during Windows XP installation, otherwise, Windows may copy files from the floppy drive, please remember. 11. Windows XP Professional Setup Insert the disk labeled: Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver into drive A: * Press ENTER when ready F3=Quit ENTER=Continue 105 5 9. It will display the partition of your system, you have to create partitions as...