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...13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 OnBoard Button 18 OnBoard LED 18 OnBoard Debug LED 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 20 Main Menu 20 System Information 22 Advanced BIOS Features 24 Advanced Chipset Features 29 Boot Configuration Features 30 Power Management Setup 32 PC Health Status 34... Fox Central Control Unit 36 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit Without Saving 43 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD ...
...13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 OnBoard Button 18 OnBoard LED 18 OnBoard Debug LED 18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 20 Main Menu 20 System Information 22 Advanced BIOS Features 24 Advanced Chipset Features 29 Boot Configuration Features 30 Power Management Setup 32 PC Health Status 34... Fox Central Control Unit 36 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit Without Saving 43 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD ...
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... 67 FOX LOGO 68 FOX DMI 69 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 72 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 74 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 75 BIOS Configuration 77 Create RAID in BIOS 77 Install a New Windows XP 101 Existing Windows XP with RAID built as data storage 105 Appendix -
... 67 FOX LOGO 68 FOX DMI 69 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 72 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 74 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 75 BIOS Configuration 77 Create RAID in BIOS 77 Install a New Windows XP 101 Existing Windows XP with RAID built as data storage 105 Appendix -
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...; An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology ■ A chipset that supports HT Technology ■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. LGA1366 CPU Socket Alignment Key Pin-1 corner of the...
...; An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology ■ A chipset that supports HT Technology ■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. LGA1366 CPU Socket Alignment Key Pin-1 corner of the...
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... - - DS/SS - - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - CAUTION 11 11 A memory module can not function if no orange DIMM is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. DS/SS DS/SS - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS...
... - - DS/SS - - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - CAUTION 11 11 A memory module can not function if no orange DIMM is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. DS/SS DS/SS - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS...
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... 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 computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in your card. If necessary, go... to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. 13 13 Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion...
... 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 computer. Locate an expansion slot that came with a screw. 5. Align the card with the expansion card in your card. If necessary, go... to BIOS Setup to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. 13 13 Make sure the metal contacts on your expansion...
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...'s status. RESET-SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 Chassis Intruder Connector : INTR The connector can detect the chassis intrusion through the function of the BIOS Setup. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to the power button on and off . When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED...
...'s status. RESET-SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 Chassis Intruder Connector : INTR The connector can detect the chassis intrusion through the function of the BIOS Setup. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to the power button on and off . When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED...
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... updated manual if it is for reference only. Detailed descriptions of this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in this manual is available. You have to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■... Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main Menu ■ System Information ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ Advanced Chipset Features ■ Boot Configuration Features ■ Power Management Setup ■ PC Health ...
... updated manual if it is for reference only. Detailed descriptions of this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in this manual is available. You have to run the Setup Program when the following information : ■... Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main Menu ■ System Information ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ Advanced Chipset Features ■ Boot Configuration Features ■ Power Management Setup ■ PC Health ...
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...and other onBoard devices... 3 CAUTION Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is explained below: CMOS Setup Utility - Each item in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be viewed ... ! Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information ► Fox Central Control Unit ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimal Defaults ► Boot Configuration Features Save & Exit Setup ► Power Management ...
...and other onBoard devices... 3 CAUTION Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is explained below: CMOS Setup Utility - Each item in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be viewed ... ! Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information ► Fox Central Control Unit ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimal Defaults ► Boot Configuration Features Save & Exit Setup ► Power Management ...
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... key in some ways (such as overclocking) can be set up through this menu, and there are CPU, memory configuration and Voltage control here. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set to prevent unauthorized use of your computer. If you set a password, the system will ask you... heavy, set up through this menu to optimal default may sometimes come out an unstable system. It means, if your system loading 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 setting values to...
... key in some ways (such as overclocking) can be set up through this menu, and there are CPU, memory configuration and Voltage control here. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set to prevent unauthorized use of your computer. If you set a password, the system will ask you... heavy, set up through this menu to optimal default may sometimes come out an unstable system. It means, if your system loading 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 setting values to...
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.... 3 System Information This sub-menu is used to select a field. Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. User can check this message is automatically displayed by BIOS (Read 22 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set up /down keys to select an item, then use the or keys to configure the... desired time. to input the value. Use the arrow up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, floppy drive and so on . ► System Time This item allows you to change the setting. System Memory System...
.... 3 System Information This sub-menu is used to select a field. Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. User can check this message is automatically displayed by BIOS (Read 22 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to set up /down keys to select an item, then use the or keys to configure the... desired time. to input the value. Use the arrow up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, floppy drive and so on . ► System Time This item allows you to change the setting. System Memory System...
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Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Settings Help Item WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to relative submenu. IDE Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - When you ... Defaults ► SATA#1 Configuration SATA#1 are the SATA ports 1, 2, 3, 4 of your SATA drives must also support AHCI. [AHCI] - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - This configures the SATA ports to set the operation mode of the motherboard. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item SATA#1 Configuration...
Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Settings Help Item WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to relative submenu. IDE Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - When you ... Defaults ► SATA#1 Configuration SATA#1 are the SATA ports 1, 2, 3, 4 of your SATA drives must also support AHCI. [AHCI] - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - This configures the SATA ports to set the operation mode of the motherboard. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item SATA#1 Configuration...
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...This sub-menu also displays the status of IDE devices. ► Primary/Secondary/Fifth/Sixth IDE Master/Slave, Third/Fourth IDE Master While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. Please refer to the mapping table in RAID/ AHCI mode. ► IDE Detect Time Out This item is... over the set AHCI settings. You can enable BIOS to set value, the system will skip it. 25 If your motherboard supporting AHCI, and you have a SATA device, which also supports AHCI, then...
...This sub-menu also displays the status of IDE devices. ► Primary/Secondary/Fifth/Sixth IDE Master/Slave, Third/Fourth IDE Master While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. Please refer to the mapping table in RAID/ AHCI mode. ► IDE Detect Time Out This item is... over the set AHCI settings. You can enable BIOS to set value, the system will skip it. 25 If your motherboard supporting AHCI, and you have a SATA device, which also supports AHCI, then...
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... available settings are : [Full Duplex], [Half Duplex]. ► IRTX Pin Select This item allows BIOS to Select Transmit pin is in normal condition or inverse the IRTX (IR Mode). ► IRRX Pin Select This item allows BIOS to Select Receiver pin is in normal condition or inverse the IRRX (IR Mode). ►... Select IR from Tx to Rx 4 charactersTime Delay. (IR Mode) ► IR Rx to Tx Delay Select This item allows BIOS to Select IR from Rx to Tx 4 charactersTime Delay. (IR Mode) 27 Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration Configure F71883FG Super IO Chipset...
... available settings are : [Full Duplex], [Half Duplex]. ► IRTX Pin Select This item allows BIOS to Select Transmit pin is in normal condition or inverse the IRTX (IR Mode). ► IRRX Pin Select This item allows BIOS to Select Receiver pin is in normal condition or inverse the IRRX (IR Mode). ►... Select IR from Tx to Rx 4 charactersTime Delay. (IR Mode) ► IR Rx to Tx Delay Select This item allows BIOS to Select IR from Rx to Tx 4 charactersTime Delay. (IR Mode) 27 Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration Configure F71883FG Super IO Chipset...
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... decrease the time needed to Skip certain tests while booting. Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Help Item Quick Boot [Enabled] Quiet Boot [Enabled] Allows BIOS to boot the system. Boot Configuration Features Boot Settings Help Item ► Boot Settings Configuration [Press Enter] ► Boot Device Priority [Press Enter] ► Hard...
... decrease the time needed to Skip certain tests while booting. Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Help Item Quick Boot [Enabled] Quiet Boot [Enabled] Allows BIOS to boot the system. Boot Configuration Features Boot Settings Help Item ► Boot Settings Configuration [Press Enter] ► Boot Device Priority [Press Enter] ► Hard...
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3 ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ► Quiet Boot This item is used to enable/disable the quiet boot. [Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages. 31
3 ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ► Quiet Boot This item is used to enable/disable the quiet boot. [Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages. 31
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... CPU and L2 configuration context. Control starts from a saved memory image. ► ACPI Suspend Type This item is used for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to Disk) S5 - The S5 state is a low wake latency sleeping state. The S2 sleeping state...
... CPU and L2 configuration context. Control starts from a saved memory image. ► ACPI Suspend Type This item is used for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to Disk) S5 - The S5 state is a low wake latency sleeping state. The S2 sleeping state...
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... automatically take care and assign which mode is the most suitable now. ► Repost Video on S3 Resume This item determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. ► USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 This item is used to wake up the system by a USB device when...
... automatically take care and assign which mode is the most suitable now. ► Repost Video on S3 Resume This item determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. ► USB Device Wakeup From S3/S4 This item is used to wake up the system by a USB device when...
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...you select [From CPU], the following three items will be hiden. ► PCI-EX Frequency Setting This item allows BIOS to relative submenu. ******* Ratio and Clock Setting QPI Frequency QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) frequency. You can select CPU ...malfunction. ► CPU Configuration [Press Enter] ► Memory Timing Config. [Press Enter] ► All Voltage Control [Press Enter] Super BIOS protect [Disabled] ******* Ratio and Clock Seeting******* QPI Frequency [4.800GT] Clock Mode Select [Auto] Spread Spectrum Mode [Disabled] Move Enter:Select...
...you select [From CPU], the following three items will be hiden. ► PCI-EX Frequency Setting This item allows BIOS to relative submenu. ******* Ratio and Clock Setting QPI Frequency QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) frequency. You can select CPU ...malfunction. ► CPU Configuration [Press Enter] ► Memory Timing Config. [Press Enter] ► All Voltage Control [Press Enter] Super BIOS protect [Disabled] ******* Ratio and Clock Seeting******* QPI Frequency [4.800GT] Clock Mode Select [Auto] Spread Spectrum Mode [Disabled] Move Enter:Select...
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... network security measures, IT managers can free IT resources for more information. 38 There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Intel PPM Configuration Intel PPM Configuration Help Item EIST Function [Disabled ] Disabled: Disable GV3 Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Enabled: Enable GV3 C State...
... network security measures, IT managers can free IT resources for more information. 38 There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Intel PPM Configuration Intel PPM Configuration Help Item EIST Function [Disabled ] Disabled: Disable GV3 Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Enabled: Enable GV3 C State...
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... request to C3 based on uncore autodemote information. Intel Extreme Memory Profile specification is part of this item will impact the memory sizing behavior. [Auto]: BIOS will appear: ► DRAM Frequency This item is used to enable or disable C-State. When you set "Performance Tuning Mode" to [Manual], the following options...
... request to C3 based on uncore autodemote information. Intel Extreme Memory Profile specification is part of this item will impact the memory sizing behavior. [Auto]: BIOS will appear: ► DRAM Frequency This item is used to enable or disable C-State. When you set "Performance Tuning Mode" to [Manual], the following options...
