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... 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 21 Main ...22 Advanced 24 Chipset...34 Boot...36 Power...37 .
... 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 21 Main ...22 Advanced 24 Chipset...34 Boot...36 Power...37 .
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FOX DMI 67 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 70 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 72 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 73 BIOS Configuration 75 Create RAID in BIOS 75 Install a New Windows XP 104 Appendix Intel smart response Technology function 108 GPU Virtualization 110 Introducton 110 Hardware and software specification 110 Hardware specifications...
FOX DMI 67 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 70 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 72 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 73 BIOS Configuration 75 Create RAID in BIOS 75 Install a New Windows XP 104 Appendix Intel smart response Technology function 108 GPU Virtualization 110 Introducton 110 Hardware and software specification 110 Hardware specifications...
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..., hard drive, etc. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on...
..., hard drive, etc. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on...
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... - A memory module can be used and please select dual channel first to prevent hardware damage. ■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. CAUTION 2 2-2 Install the Memory !
... - A memory module can be used and please select dual channel first to prevent hardware damage. ■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. CAUTION 2 2-2 Install the Memory !
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...; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 PCI Express...Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics ...
...; Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the slot. 3. PCI Express x1 PCI Express...Secure the card's metal bracket to correctly install your computer. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics ...
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... S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 17 17 other RS232 cable with COM1 connector in "Health" section of the BIOS Setup. It provides the Front Audio output choice. To utilize this motherboard. User must purchase an- S/PDIF Connector : SPDIF_OUT The connector is used for legacy...
... S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2 17 17 other RS232 cable with COM1 connector in "Health" section of the BIOS Setup. It provides the Front Audio output choice. To utilize this motherboard. User must purchase an- S/PDIF Connector : SPDIF_OUT The connector is used for legacy...
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... pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to your computer and turn it . "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Clear CMOS data is simply labeled as "1". 2. This will clear CMOS data. 3. WARNING! 1 Clear 2 3 Normal 1 (Default) 2 3 ...Users should read the following table explains different types of Jumpers 1. The following content carefully prior to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Go to BIOS Setup to modifying any jumper on . 18 18
... pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to your computer and turn it . "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Clear CMOS data is simply labeled as "1". 2. This will clear CMOS data. 3. WARNING! 1 Clear 2 3 Normal 1 (Default) 2 3 ...Users should read the following table explains different types of Jumpers 1. The following content carefully prior to configure new system as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Go to BIOS Setup to modifying any jumper on . 18 18
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...; AMT, that allows to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. Set the jumper to pins 2-3 first. Enable 1 (Default) 2 3 Disable 1 2 3 MFG ! ■ Before flashing BIOS ROM, you need to set MFG jumper to pins 1-2, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function.
...; AMT, that allows to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. Set the jumper to pins 2-3 first. Enable 1 (Default) 2 3 Disable 1 2 3 MFG ! ■ Before flashing BIOS ROM, you need to set MFG jumper to pins 1-2, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function.
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...; Boot ■ Power ■ Health ■ Security ■ Save & Exit 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 includes the following cases occur : 1. ...to change the default CMOS settings. You want to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of this manual is available. We do not guarantee the content of the BIOS parameters are also provided. An error message appears on the screen during the ...
...; Boot ■ Power ■ Health ■ Security ■ Save & Exit 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 includes the following cases occur : 1. ...to change the default CMOS settings. You want to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of this manual is available. We do not guarantee the content of the BIOS parameters are also provided. An error message appears on the screen during the ...
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...less I /O cards installed. Each function is critical to prevent unauthorized use of your CPU/System. You can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here. 21 If you made. We do not suggest that you need now is heavy, set up through this menu to maintain optimal system... memory or I /O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may cause problem if you can be optimized. What you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be setup through this menu. Power All the items related with Green function features can be loaded through this menu...
...less I /O cards installed. Each function is critical to prevent unauthorized use of your CPU/System. You can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here. 21 If you made. We do not suggest that you need now is heavy, set up through this menu to maintain optimal system... memory or I /O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may cause problem if you can be optimized. What you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be setup through this menu. Power All the items related with Green function features can be loaded through this menu...
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... the value. The three fields of this item will stop if an error is needed. ► Build Date and Time This item shows the BIOS building date and time. ► Halt On This category determines whether or not the computer will dispaly "Administrator". ► Model Name This item.... If you enter system with a user password, it will dispaly "User". Access Level Administrator Model Name ME Version BIOS Version Build Date and Time Z68A/Z68A-S 7.0.4.1197 B46F1001 05/10/2011 18:33:47 Halt On [All, but keyboard] CPU Brand Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100T CPU @ 2.50GHz ...
... the value. The three fields of this item will stop if an error is needed. ► Build Date and Time This item shows the BIOS building date and time. ► Halt On This category determines whether or not the computer will dispaly "Administrator". ► Model Name This item.... If you enter system with a user password, it will dispaly "User". Access Level Administrator Model Name ME Version BIOS Version Build Date and Time Z68A/Z68A-S 7.0.4.1197 B46F1001 05/10/2011 18:33:47 Halt On [All, but keyboard] CPU Brand Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100T CPU @ 2.50GHz ...
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... the value. ► CPU Voltage (1/10000 Volt) This item is used to set the first power limit. You can be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. The setting value: 0 - 500. ► EIST You can use [+] or [-] to adjust the value. Please refer to Intel website for factory long...
... the value. ► CPU Voltage (1/10000 Volt) This item is used to set the first power limit. You can be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. The setting value: 0 - 500. ► EIST You can use [+] or [-] to adjust the value. Please refer to Intel website for factory long...
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... sending the last data from a write operation to select a delay time (in clock cycles) between the RAS# and RAS# strobe signals. 28 The value that BIOS programs into the memory controller is used to Active Delay(tRRD) 4 Read CAS# Precharege(tRTP) 5 Four Active Window Delay(tFAW) 20 Intel Graphics Configuration Graphics...
... sending the last data from a write operation to select a delay time (in clock cycles) between the RAS# and RAS# strobe signals. 28 The value that BIOS programs into the memory controller is used to Active Delay(tRRD) 4 Read CAS# Precharege(tRTP) 5 Four Active Window Delay(tFAW) 20 Intel Graphics Configuration Graphics...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Bootup Numlock State This item is no effect for BBS boot options. ► Boot Option Priorities BIOS auto detect the presence of devices required to select the keyboard numlock state. This is used to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal...
... American Megatrends, Inc. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Bootup Numlock State This item is no effect for BBS boot options. ► Boot Option Priorities BIOS auto detect the presence of devices required to select the keyboard numlock state. This is used to enable or disable boot with initialization of a minimal...
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.../VBAT These items show the Current CPU Ccore/DRAM/+12V SYS/+5V SYS/VBAT voltage de tected automatically by the system. 39 If don't enter bios setup and disabled Case Open Warning one time, Intrusion Alarm don't clear,it will appear. 3 Health Aptio Setup Utility -
.../VBAT These items show the Current CPU Ccore/DRAM/+12V SYS/+5V SYS/VBAT voltage de tected automatically by the system. 39 If don't enter bios setup and disabled Case Open Warning one time, Intrusion Alarm don't clear,it will appear. 3 Health Aptio Setup Utility -
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...: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.10.1208. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after saving the changes. By this default, BIOS have set cannot be displayed in the screen. But if the optimal performance parameters to the main menu. ► Restore Defaults...
...: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.10.1208. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after saving the changes. By this default, BIOS have set cannot be displayed in the screen. But if the optimal performance parameters to the main menu. ► Restore Defaults...
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... Utilities Use these options to restart your computer after all the drivers for your system without being a computer literate. Some auto features help user to BIOS. Intel Chipset Driver B. A. FOX LOGO D. Realtek LAN Driver E. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be...
... Utilities Use these options to restart your computer after all the drivers for your system without being a computer literate. Some auto features help user to BIOS. Intel Chipset Driver B. A. FOX LOGO D. Realtek LAN Driver E. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be...
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....S. CAUTION ! Before you to FOX ONE. Depending on your CPU clock based on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. If the option is selectable, it will take over, and the controlling right will be transferred to calibrate the CPU's loading. With FOX ONE... (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Using FOX ONE : The very first time you exit FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again. 46 46 is a feature of FOX ONE, which can : ■ Modify system performance settings, such as CPU clock,...
....S. CAUTION ! Before you to FOX ONE. Depending on your CPU clock based on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are controlled by BIOS settings. If the option is selectable, it will take over, and the controlling right will be transferred to calibrate the CPU's loading. With FOX ONE... (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Using FOX ONE : The very first time you exit FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again. 46 46 is a feature of FOX ONE, which can : ■ Modify system performance settings, such as CPU clock,...
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Link to website Minimum Exit Toolbar *** : please refer to backup and update your system BIOS information. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows... Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Using FOX LiveUpdate : 1. Show current BIOS information 58 58 BIOS Information This page lets you know your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Local Update 1-1 Local Update - 4 FOX LiveUpdate FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to the...
Link to website Minimum Exit Toolbar *** : please refer to backup and update your system BIOS information. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows... Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Using FOX LiveUpdate : 1. Show current BIOS information 58 58 BIOS Information This page lets you know your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Local Update 1-1 Local Update - 4 FOX LiveUpdate FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to the...
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... from which it is hard to find it out and write its name down to finish the backup operation. This feature can automatically backup old BIOS before the setup wizard starts. 4 CAUTION ! The default backup directory is "C:\Desktop\My Documents" in Windows XP and "Documents" in the ...click "Save" to remember it out from a local file. Update This page helps you really want to continue, click "Yes" to load your BIOS later. It is stored, prevented that you can remember the file name together with the directory which directory to confirm. 1-2 Local Update - After ...
... from which it is hard to find it out and write its name down to finish the backup operation. This feature can automatically backup old BIOS before the setup wizard starts. 4 CAUTION ! The default backup directory is "C:\Desktop\My Documents" in Windows XP and "Documents" in the ...click "Save" to remember it out from a local file. Update This page helps you really want to continue, click "Yes" to load your BIOS later. It is stored, prevented that you can remember the file name together with the directory which directory to confirm. 1-2 Local Update - After ...