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... any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure there are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. ■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input voltage setting has been configured to the...
... any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure there are uncertain about any metal leads or connectors. ■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input voltage setting has been configured to the...
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... Dual Channel Memory Configuration 11 Installing a Memory 11 2-3 Install an Expansion Card 13 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors 14 2-5 Jumper 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 20 Main...21 F-Center...23 Smart BIOS 23 Fox Intelligent Stepping 24 CPU Configuration 25 Performance Tuning 26 Advanced...28 North Bridge 28 ME Subsystem 29 Onboard Device Configuration 30 SATA Configuration 31 Super IO Configuration 32 Trusted Computing 33 Boot...34 Power...35 Health...37 Security...38 Save & Exit 39 Chapter 4 CD Instruction 4-1 Install driver and utility...
... Dual Channel Memory Configuration 11 Installing a Memory 11 2-3 Install an Expansion Card 13 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors 14 2-5 Jumper 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 20 Main...21 F-Center...23 Smart BIOS 23 Fox Intelligent Stepping 24 CPU Configuration 25 Performance Tuning 26 Advanced...28 North Bridge 28 ME Subsystem 29 Onboard Device Configuration 30 SATA Configuration 31 Super IO Configuration 32 Trusted Computing 33 Boot...34 Power...35 Health...37 Security...38 Save & Exit 39 Chapter 4 CD Instruction 4-1 Install driver and utility...
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... chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of these modules. 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 refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. Caution should...
... chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of these modules. 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 refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. Caution should...
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...; A chipset that supports HT Technology ■ An operating system that is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. ■ Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Alignment Key LGA1155 CPU Socket Pin-1 corner of the CPU Socket Notch LGA1155 CPU Pin-1 triangle marking of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency...
...; A chipset that supports HT Technology ■ An operating system that is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. ■ Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before installing the CPU to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Alignment Key LGA1155 CPU Socket Pin-1 corner of the CPU Socket Notch LGA1155 CPU Pin-1 triangle marking of the CPU. The CPU cannot be set the frequency...
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... chassis back panel. 2. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. 2-3 Install an Expansion Card HARDWARE INSTALLATION ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that supports...
... chassis back panel. 2. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card: • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. 2-3 Install an Expansion Card HARDWARE INSTALLATION ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Align the card with the expansion card in the slot. 3. Locate an expansion slot that supports...
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... into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is used to be turned on the front panel of the hard disks. To utilize this switch allows the system to connect speaker of the chassis. Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the Reset switch on and off . Audio Connector: F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. the system will restart when the switch is directional with +/- This 2-pin connector is pressed. 12 + + HDD-LED - It provides the Front Audio output choice. The Power LED...
... into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is used to be turned on the front panel of the hard disks. To utilize this switch allows the system to connect speaker of the chassis. Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the Reset switch on and off . Audio Connector: F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. the system will restart when the switch is directional with +/- This 2-pin connector is pressed. 12 + + HDD-LED - It provides the Front Audio output choice. The Power LED...
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Set the jumper to pins 2-3, you can disable the Intel® Management Engine function. 1 Enable 2 (Default) 3 1 Disable 2 3 PCH_ME_ENABLE Definition 1-2(default) 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed Function Enable ME function Disable ME function Before flashing BIOS ROM, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Intel® ME Jumper: PCH_ME_ENABLE This motherboard uses this jumper to pins 2-3 first. Set the jumper to improve management of corporate assets. CAUTION 18 It provides...
Set the jumper to pins 2-3, you can disable the Intel® Management Engine function. 1 Enable 2 (Default) 3 1 Disable 2 3 PCH_ME_ENABLE Definition 1-2(default) 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed Function Enable ME function Disable ME function Before flashing BIOS ROM, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function. HARDWARE INSTALLATION Intel® ME Jumper: PCH_ME_ENABLE This motherboard uses this jumper to pins 2-3 first. Set the jumper to improve management of corporate assets. CAUTION 18 It provides...
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... change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. Health This setup enables you have more memory or I /O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may offer better performance in correct password before boot or access to Setup. However, it may sometimes come out an unstable system. If you set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of the screen, you to key in some ways (such as CPU...
... change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. Health This setup enables you have more memory or I /O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may offer better performance in correct password before boot or access to Setup. However, it may sometimes come out an unstable system. If you set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of the screen, you to key in some ways (such as CPU...
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... Display Post Error Message No CPU Fan Power LED Status Always On Continue blinking On (1sec.), Off (1sec.) Continue blinking On (2sec.), Off (2sec.) Quick blinking twice (1/3sec. Continue blinking On (1/2sec.), Off (1/2sec.) Stop Blinking Condition Always On Reboot & Memory OK Reboot & Display OK Enter Setup or Skip Reboot & Fan OK ► Smart Boot Menu When PC starts, it will ask you enabled this function, it displays POST...
... Display Post Error Message No CPU Fan Power LED Status Always On Continue blinking On (1sec.), Off (1sec.) Continue blinking On (2sec.), Off (2sec.) Quick blinking twice (1/3sec. Continue blinking On (1/2sec.), Off (1/2sec.) Stop Blinking Condition Always On Reboot & Memory OK Reboot & Display OK Enter Setup or Skip Reboot & Fan OK ► Smart Boot Menu When PC starts, it will ask you enabled this function, it displays POST...
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... Bit This item is used to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading Technology feature. 25 This item will be [Disabled] for WinXP. ► Intel Virtualization Technology (Appears only when CPU supports) Virtualization (i.e. F-Center CPU Configuration Intel AES-NI CPU Brand Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2310 CPU @ 3 .40GHz L1 Data Cache 32 KB X 2 L1 Code Cache 32 KB X 2 L2 Cache 256 KB X 2 L3 Cache 6144 KB Processor Stepping Max CPU Speed...
... Bit This item is used to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading Technology feature. 25 This item will be [Disabled] for WinXP. ► Intel Virtualization Technology (Appears only when CPU supports) Virtualization (i.e. F-Center CPU Configuration Intel AES-NI CPU Brand Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2310 CPU @ 3 .40GHz L1 Data Cache 32 KB X 2 L1 Code Cache 32 KB X 2 L2 Cache 256 KB X 2 L3 Cache 6144 KB Processor Stepping Max CPU Speed...
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... to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. Configuration database of using XMP timing profile 1. BIOS SETUP Performance Tuning Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F-Center ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ North Bridge Configuration CPU Configuration → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. CAUTION Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology (EIST) allows...
... to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. Configuration database of using XMP timing profile 1. BIOS SETUP Performance Tuning Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. F-Center ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ North Bridge Configuration CPU Configuration → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. CAUTION Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology (EIST) allows...
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... Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Version 8.0.10.1464 → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. C opyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP ► Initial Graphic Adapter This item is used to select which graphics controller is used as the primary boot device. ► VT-d This item is used to select DVMT/FIXED memory size used to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor by internal graphics device...
... Aptio Setup Utility - Advanced Intel ME Subsystem Configuration ME Version 8.0.10.1464 → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. C opyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP ► Initial Graphic Adapter This item is used to select which graphics controller is used as the primary boot device. ► VT-d This item is used to select DVMT/FIXED memory size used to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor by internal graphics device...
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... Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Advanced Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN PXE OpROM Onboard USB Controller Legacy USB Support Azalia HD Audio controller [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Controller → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. ► Onboard LAN PXE OpROM This item is used to enable or disable onboard LAN PXE option ROM...
... Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Advanced Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN PXE OpROM Onboard USB Controller Legacy USB Support Azalia HD Audio controller [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Controller → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. ► Onboard LAN PXE OpROM This item is used to enable or disable onboard LAN PXE option ROM...
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... AHCI support in its submenu. Advanced SATA Configuration Onboard SATA Controller Onboard SATA Mode [Enabled] [Native IDE] SATA Ports Device Names if Present and Enabled. ▶ SATA Port1:Not Present ▶ SATA Port2:Not Present ▶ SATA Port3:Not Present ▶ SATA Port4:Not Present → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. This configures the SATA ports to its specification. This item is used to set the operating mode of the hardware/software interface between system software...
... AHCI support in its submenu. Advanced SATA Configuration Onboard SATA Controller Onboard SATA Mode [Enabled] [Native IDE] SATA Ports Device Names if Present and Enabled. ▶ SATA Port1:Not Present ▶ SATA Port2:Not Present ▶ SATA Port3:Not Present ▶ SATA Port4:Not Present → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. This configures the SATA ports to its specification. This item is used to set the operating mode of the hardware/software interface between system software...
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... TPM Configuration TPM SUPPORT Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware [Disabled] Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not show the relative information. 33 BIOS SETUP Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility - will not be available. → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. C opyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Default option is used to change the parallel port mode.
... TPM Configuration TPM SUPPORT Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware [Disabled] Enables or Disables BIOS support for security device. O.S. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not show the relative information. 33 BIOS SETUP Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility - will not be available. → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓: Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. C opyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Default option is used to change the parallel port mode.
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... the hardware platform has powered off state and requires a complete boot when it is a low wake latency sleeping state. When you select "S3 (STR)" mode, the power will enter when the SUSPEND button is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported by ACPI. CPU, cache, and chip set ) and hardware maintains all devices. Control starts from the processor's reset vector after the wake event. (also called Power On Suspend) S2 - The...
... the hardware platform has powered off state and requires a complete boot when it is a low wake latency sleeping state. When you select "S3 (STR)" mode, the power will enter when the SUSPEND button is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported by ACPI. CPU, cache, and chip set ) and hardware maintains all devices. Control starts from the processor's reset vector after the wake event. (also called Power On Suspend) S2 - The...
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... enable/disable the PS2 keyboard/mouse to generate a wake up. ► Resume by USB Device(s) This item is used to wake up the system by a USB device when it resumes after an AC power loss. 36 When enable, the suspend power of the chipset will take with when it is staying at S3 state. ► Resume by PCIE Device(s) This item is used to enable/disable the PCI Express device to generate a wake...
... enable/disable the PS2 keyboard/mouse to generate a wake up. ► Resume by USB Device(s) This item is used to wake up the system by a USB device when it resumes after an AC power loss. 36 When enable, the suspend power of the chipset will take with when it is staying at S3 state. ► Resume by PCIE Device(s) This item is used to enable/disable the PCI Express device to generate a wake...
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... the set some correlative parameters. "Smart Fan Automatic Mode" is used to enable or disable smart fan function. Health Aptio Setup Utility - Only when this option is [Disabled]. C opyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Default value is enabled, you can set value, the motherboard will shut down automatically. When the temperature of CPU smart fan function for the system. Main F-Center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Case Open Warning [Disabled] Case Open Warning CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed CPU Vcore...
... the set some correlative parameters. "Smart Fan Automatic Mode" is used to enable or disable smart fan function. Health Aptio Setup Utility - Only when this option is [Disabled]. C opyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Default value is enabled, you can set value, the motherboard will shut down automatically. When the temperature of CPU smart fan function for the system. Main F-Center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Case Open Warning [Disabled] Case Open Warning CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed CPU Vcore...
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...enter setup) [Always]: A password will ask you input administrator password, it then will be 1 to install or change administrator password. C opyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Create New Password After you to confirm the password. ► User Password Create New Password This item is used to enable/disable boot sector write protection. 38 Main F-Center Advanced Boot Power Health SSeeccuurriittyy Save & Exit Security configuration Administrator Password User Password Not Installed Not Installed Set Administrator Password. BIOS SETUP Security Aptio Setup Utility...
...enter setup) [Always]: A password will ask you input administrator password, it then will be 1 to install or change administrator password. C opyright (C) 2012 American Megatrends, Inc. Create New Password After you to confirm the password. ► User Password Create New Password This item is used to enable/disable boot sector write protection. 38 Main F-Center Advanced Boot Power Health SSeeccuurriittyy Save & Exit Security configuration Administrator Password User Password Not Installed Not Installed Set Administrator Password. BIOS SETUP Security Aptio Setup Utility...
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4-1 Install driver and utility CD INSTRUCTION 1. Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click Drop to System Tray Exit the program Visit Foxconn's Show Utilities Show Drivers Browse CD View User's Manual website Choose the items you want to install, or you want to install it first. After that, you can click "One Click Setup" and then choose the items you can click on each individual driver to Install 41 Install Driver Use these options to install it manually. You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to install all the drivers for your system.
4-1 Install driver and utility CD INSTRUCTION 1. Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click Drop to System Tray Exit the program Visit Foxconn's Show Utilities Show Drivers Browse CD View User's Manual website Choose the items you want to install, or you want to install it first. After that, you can click "One Click Setup" and then choose the items you can click on each individual driver to Install 41 Install Driver Use these options to install it manually. You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to install all the drivers for your system.
