Foxconn Flat Panel Monitor, X38A User Manual

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HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD

66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,

TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.

declares that the product

Motherboard

X38A

is in conformity with

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

þ

EN 55022: 1998/A2: 2003 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment

þ

EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits

Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions

(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)

þ

EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Part 3: Limits

Section 2: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage

þ

EN 55024/A2:2003 supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A

Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics limits and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2007

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Trade Name:

Model Name:

Responsible Party:

Address:

Telephone:

Facsimile:

Equipment Classification:

Type of Product:

Manufacturer :

Address:

FOXCONN

X38A

PCE

Industry Inc.

458 E. Lambert Rd.

Fullerton, CA 92835

714-738-8868

714-738-8838

FCC Class B Subassembly

Motherboard

HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY

COMPANY LTD

66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG

INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,

TAIWAN, R.O.C.

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Tested to comply with FCC standards.

Signature : Date : 2007


Table of Contents

Package List ........................................................................................... 2

Main Features ........................................................................................ 3

Special Features .................................................................................... 5

Layout ...................................................................................................... 7

Rear I/O Ports ......................................................................................... 8

Chapter

2

Installation Instructions

CPU ....................................................................................................... 10

Memory .................................................................................................. 12

Expansion Slots ................................................................................... 13

Connectors ........................................................................................... 15

Jumpers ............................................................................................... 21

Onboard Buttons .................................................................................. 22

Onboard LED Debug ........................................................................... 22

Chapter

3

BIOS Description

Enter BIOS Setup ................................................................................. 24

Main menu ............................................................................................ 24

Standard BIOS Features ..................................................................... 26

Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................... 26

Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................... 32

PCI/PNP Resource Management ...................................................... 35

Boot Configuration Features .............................................................. 36

Power Management Features ............................................................ 38

BIOS Security Features ....................................................................... 42

Fox Central Control Unit ...................................................................... 43

Hardware Health Configure ................................................................ 46

Load Optimal Defaults ........................................................................ 47

Load Failsafe Defaults ........................................................................ 47

Discard Changes ................................................................................ 47

Save Changes and Exit ....................................................................... 47

Discard Changes and Exit .................................................................. 48

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Table of Contents

Chapter

4

Directions for Bundled Software

FOX ONE ............................................................................................... 50

FOX LiveUpdate ................................................................................... 57

FOX LOGO ............................................................................................ 64

FOX DMI ................................................................................................ 65

Introduction ........................................................................................... 67

Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks ......................................................... 68

BIOS Configuration .............................................................................. 68

RAID BIOS Configuration .................................................................... 68

Creating a RAID Driver Floppy Disk ................................................... 74

Install OS on HDD with RAID set ....................................................... 74

Appendix

CrossFire TM Technology ...................................................................... 76

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Attention:

1. Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact.

2. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due high temperatures.

3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed.

4. Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before inserting or removing expansion cards or other peripherals, especially when you insert or remove a memory module. Failure to switch off the DC power supply may result in serious damage to your system or memory module.

Attention:

We cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while overclock. Normal operation depends on the overclock capacity of your device.

Attention:

Since BIOS programs are upgraded from time to time, the BIOS description in this manual is just for reference. We do not guarantee that the content of this manual will remain consistent with the actual

BIOS version at any given time in the future.

Attention:

The pictures of objects used in this manual are just for your reference.

Please refer to the physical motherboard.

Attention:

Please visit the Foxconn English website (http://www.foxconnchannel.

com) to download the latest BIOS file and drivers for this motherboard.


Chapter

1

X38A is the first product in a new series called Digital Life.

Digital Life m otherboard s c omb in e h igh -p erform an ce computing, wider options for accessing and managing other devices, and technologies which enable easy access to a world of digital entertainment via your PC.

Foxconn Digital Life products are engineered to maximize the computing power at your fingertips, whilst providing a wider range of connectivity options which enable more flexibility from your PC for multimedia and entertainment applications.

The Digital Life series of products allow you to do more with your PC.

This chapter includes the following information:

v Package List

v Main Features

v Special Features

v Layout

v Rear I/O Ports

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Package List:

Check your motherboard package for the following items:

Motherboard Foxconn X38A motherboard

I/O modules 1 X USB 2.0 x 2 ports and 1 x 1394a module

Cables 6 X SATA Power and SATA Signal cables

1 X Ultra DMA 133/100/66 and Floppy Disk Drive

cable

Accessory

Application CD

Documentation

I/O Shield

1 X Foxconn Optional Fan

Foxconn motherboard support CD

User Manual

Easy Guide

Note:

If any of the above item is damaged or missing, please contact your retailer.

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Main Features

CPU

Chipset

Supports Intel ® Core TM 2 Quad, Core TM 2

Extreme, Core TM 2 Duo, Pentium ® Dual-

Core E2xxx processors in an LGA 775 package

Supports upcoming 45nm processors

Northbridge: Intel ® X38

Southbridge: Intel ® ICH9R

Front Side Bus

Supports Front Side Bus(FSB) at

1333MHz / 1066MHz / 800MHz

Memory

Dual-Channel DDR2 and DDR3 memory architecture

4 x 240-pin, 1.8V, DDR2 DIMM slots support up to 8GB; 2 x 240-pin, 1.5V,

DDR3 DIMM slots support up to 4GB

DDR2 up to 1066 (O.C) MHz / 800MHz;

DDR3 up to 1333MHz

Expansion

Slots

2 X PCI Slots

2 X PCI Express x1 slots and support

250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth

2 x PCI Express x16 Graphics slots and support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth, 1 x PCI Express x16

Graphics slot ( Black ) and supports

1GB/s (2GB/s concurrent) bandwidth.

Low power consumption and power management features

High

Definition

Audio

Supports S/PDIF output

Supports Jack-Sensing and Jackretasking function

Compliant with Intel ® HD Audio specification

( continued on the next page )

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Storage

IEEE 1394a

USB 2.0 Ports

Gigabit LAN

Supported by JMicron ® JMB363

-2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 devices

-2 x eSATA devices

-RAID 0, 1, JBOD configuration

Supported by ICH9R

-6 x SATA devices

-RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1 configuration with Intel ® Matrix Storage

Technology

2 x IEEE 1394a(one rear panel port, the other onboard connector )

400Mb/s data transfer rate

Supports hot plug

8 x USB 2.0 Ports (4 rear panel ports, 2 x onboard USB headers providing 4 x extra ports)

480Mb/s data transfer rate

Supports hot plug

Two LAN interfaces built-in onboard

Supports 10/100/1000Mb/s Ethernet

Size ATX form factor of 305mm x 244mm

· Specifications are subject to change without notice

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Special Features

Cool Pipe Removes heat from the critical VRM,

North and South Bridge areas, increasing overclocking potential.

Ferrite Choke Ferrite Choke design holds energy at a higher frequency than traditional iron cores, resulting in less power loss and more stability and performance capability for your system.

Onboard chipset and W indows-based control panel for easy overclocking and system monitoring capability.

100% SOLID

Capacitor

100% SOLID Capacitor design for improved reliability and performance.

Dual eSATA Dual eSATA ports located on the rear I/

O enable connection of 2 external devices via high-speed eSATA.

Dual Gigabit LAN Do more online with Dual Gigabit LAN; connect to 2 independent networks without speed loss.

( continued on the next page )

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ENABLING DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT

Dual Digital Audio Dual Digital Audio enables you to configure up to 8 channels of audio between the two outputs, so you can isolate different sound sources on your

PC.

Foxconn Digital

Connector

Enables connection to Foxconn digital entertainment and communications products, opening up a world of digital possibilities.

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Layout


Note:

The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard.

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Rear I/O Ports

This motherboard provides the ports as below:

加个警告 :

Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, Center/Bass and Side Jacks

Port 2-channel 4-channel

Blue Line_in Line_in

Green

Pink

Line_out

Microphone

Front Speaker

Microphone

Orange

Black

Grey

-

-

-

-

Rear Speaker

-

6-channel

Line_in

Front Speaker

Microphone

Center/Bass

Rear Speaker

-

8-channel

Line_in

Front Speaker

Microphone

Center/Bass

Rear Speaker

Side Speaker

8

LAN Port

Left : Link/Active LED

Status Description

Off

Green

No Link

Linked

Blinking Data Activity

Right: Speed LED

Status Description

Off

Green

Orange

10 Mb/s Connection

100 Mb/s Connection

1 Gb/s Connection

Link/Active

LED

Speed

LED

LAN Port

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Chapter

2

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, and pin headers, an d the mounting o f jumpers. Caution should be exercised during the installation of these modules.

Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.


v CPU

v Memory

v Expansion Slots

v Connectors

v Jumpers

v Onboard Buttons

v Onboard LED Debug

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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

CPU

This motherboard supports Intel ® Core TM 2 Quad, Core TM 2 Extreme, Core TM 2

Duo, Pentium ® Dual-Core E2xxx processors in an LGA775 package with Front

Side Bus (FSB) of 1333/1066/800MHz.

For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Installation of CPU

Below is the CPU socket illustration. Follow these procedures to install a CPU.

Load lever Load plate

Protective cover

CPU Socket 775

1. Use thumb and forefinger to hold the hook of the load lever and pull the lever down and away from socket to unlock it. Lift the load lever.

2. Push down the rear tab with your forefinger to bring the front end of the load plate up slightly. Open the load plate with

thumb. Be careful not to touch the contacts.

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3. Hold CPU with thumb and forefinger.

Ensure fingers align to socket cutouts.

Match the CPU triangle marker to Pin 1 position as shown below. The alignment key also provides the orientation directed function. Lower the CPU straight down without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket.


Alignment

Key

Pin 1 position Socket Cutouts

4. After installing the CPU, remove the pro tective cover from load plate. The protective cover is used to protect the contacts of the socket. Do not discard the protective cover. Always replace the socket cover if the CPU is removed from the socket.

5. Close the load plate, and slightly push down the tongue side.

6. Lower the lever and lock it to the load plate, then the CPU is locked completely.

Note :

Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system.

Therefore you should install the CPU cooling fan and make sure that it works normally at all times in order to prevent overheating and damage to the CPU. Please refer to your CPU fan user guide for correct installation.

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Memory

This motherboard includes four 240-pin slots with 1.8V for DDR2 and two 240pin slots with 1.5V for DDR3. You must install at least one memory bank to ensure normal operation.

For the detailed memory support list on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com

The figures illustrate the location of the DDR2 and DDR3 DIMM slots:

240-pin DDR2 DIMM Slots

240-pin DDR3 DIMM Slots

Warning:

Do not install DDR2 and DDR3 memory modules simultaneously on this motherboard, doing so may result in damage to the motherboard and your system.

Installation a DIMM

1. There is one gap near the center of the DIMM slot, and the memory module can be fixed in one direction only.

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2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into the DIMM slot.

3. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot will lock automatically.

Removing a DIMM

1. Unlock the DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.

2. Remove the Memory bank from the slot.

Warning:

Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing

expansion cards or other system peripherals, especially the

memory modules, otherwise the motherboard or the system

might be seriously damaged.

Expansion Slots

This motherboard includes two 32-bit master PCI slots, two PCI Express x1 slots and three PCI Express x16 slots.

For the detailed PCI Express cards support list on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com

PCI Slots

The expansion cards can be installed in the two PCI slots. PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.

PCI Express x1 Slots

This motherboard has two PCI Express x1 slots that designed to accommodate less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card. The PCI Express x1 slot offering 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) of bandwidth.

PCI Express x16 Slots

This motherboard has three PCI Express x16 slots that reserved for graphics or video cards. Two PCI Express x16 slots offering 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) of bandwidth and One PCI Express x16 slot ( Black ) offering 1GB/s (2GB/s concurrent) of bandwidth.

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Installing an expansion card

1. Before installing the expansion card, read carefully the documentation that comes with and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding any expansion cards,

Remove the bracket on the corresponding position of the rear panel.

3. Align the card with the interface of the slot and vertically press the card down until it has been completely seated in the slot.

4. Secure the card onto the rear panel of the chassis with screws.

Uninstalling an expansion card

1. Make sure to unplug the power cord before removing the expansion card.

2. Remove the fixed screws on the real panel.

3. Press the retaining clip at one side (as show), then you can remove the

expansion card from the slot.

Note:

If a performance graphics card was installed into x16 PCI Express slot, 24-pin power supply was recommended.

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Connectors

This motherboard includes connectors for power supply, FDD device, IDE device,

Serial ATA devices, USB devices, IR module, and others. Make sure that they have been installed properly prior to connecting the power supply.

24-pin ATX power connector: PWR1

PW R1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard.

Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.

8-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector: PWR2

The 8-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to PWR2 and provides power to the

CPU.

GND

Power Connectors

1

5

12V

4 8-pin ATX_12 V

Power Connector

8

13 1

+3.3V

-12V

GND

PSON

GND

GND

GND

NC

+5 V

+5 V

+5V

GND

+ 3 . 3 V

+3.3V

GND

+5V

GND

+5V

GND

PWROK

+5V_AUX

+12V

+12V

+3. 3V

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24-pin ATX Power Connector

Attention:

We recommend you use 24-pin power supply. If you want to use

20-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX power connector according to the following picture.

20-Pin Power 24-Pin Power

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Attention:

We recommend you use 8-pin ATX 12V power supply. If you want to use 4-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX power connector according to the right picture.

Connect a 4-pin power

5 plug here

1

8

4

FDD Connector: FLOPPY

This motherboard includes a standard Floppy connector, supporting [360KB,

5 1 /4 in], [1.2MB, 5 1 /4in], [720KB, 3 1 /2 in], [1.44MB, 3 1 /2 in], [2.88 MB, 3 1 /2 in] FDDs.

IDE Connectors: PIDE

This connector supports the provided Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable and you can configure as a disk array through RAID controller.

Attention:

If you install two IDE devices, you must configure the second drive as a slave device.

Front Panel Connector: FP1

This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED indicators.

HD_LED

+

-

1 2

-

+

PWR_LED

RESET PWRSW

NC Empty

9 10

FP FP1 !

Front Panel Connector

Hard Disk LED Connector (HD_LED)

The connector connects to the case ’ s IDE indicator LED indicating the activity status of hard disks.

Reset Switch (RESET)

Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the system will restart when the switch is pressed.

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Power LED Connector (PWR_LED)

Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the case. The Power

LED indicates the system ’ s status. When the system is in S0 status, the LED is on; When the system is in S1 status, the LED is blink; When the system is in S3,

S4, S5 status, the LED is off.

Power Switch Connector (PWRSW)

Attach the connector to the power button of the case. Pushing this switch allows the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button.

Front Audio Connector: F_AUDIO

This audio connector supports HD audio standard. Front Audio supports retasking function.

1 2

PORT1_L

PORT1_R

PORT2_R

AUD_GND

PRESENCE_J

SENSE1_RETURN

SENSE_SEND

PORT2_L

Empty

SENSE2_RETURN

9 10

F_AUDIO (HD Audio) Front Audio Connector

Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_3, SATA_4, SATA_5, SATA_6

The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for Serial

ATA II devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate.

Serial SATA II Connectors

RX+

GND

TX+

GND

RX-

TX-

GND

1

SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6

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Serial Port Connector: COM1

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

1 2

RLSD

SOUT

GND

RTS

RI

SIN

DTR

DSR

CTS

Empty

9 10

COM1

COM1 Connector

USB 2.0 Connectors: F_USB1/2

In addition to the USB ports on the rear panel, this series of motherboard also have two 10-pin headers onboard, which may be used to connect two front panel USB cables/brackets to provide additional four USB ports.

10 9

NC

GND

D+

D-

VCC

Empty

GND

D+

D-

VCC

2 1

F_USB 1/2

USB 2.0 Connectors

Warning:

Before installing the USB cables, please pay attention to the marker of each individual USB cable; make sure to match them with each

USB pin headers correctly, otherwise the USB ports will not work.

Incorrect connection could also damage the motherboard.

IEEE 1394a Connector: F_1394

The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to either the front (provided that the front panel of your chassis is equipped with the appropriate interface) or real panel of the chassis.

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10 9

GND

+12V

TPB -

GND

TPA -

Empty

+12V

TPB +

GND

TPA +

2 1

F_1394

IEEE 1394a Connector

Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN, FAN1/2/3

There are five fan connectors on this motherboard. The fan speed can be detected and viewed in “ Hardware Health Configure ” section of the CMOS

Setup. These fans will be automatically turned off after the system enters

S3, S4 and S5 mode.

1 GND

POWER

SENSE

CONTROL

CPU_FAN

1 GND

+12V

SENSE

1 GND

+12V

Empty

FAN1 FAN2/3( 下

1 GND

POWER

SENSE

CONTROL

一版 )

Fan Connectors

SYS_FAN

Digital Audio Connector: SPDIF_OUT

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Connect the module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

Digital Audio Connector

+5V

Empty

SPDIF_OUT

GND

1

SPDIF_OUT

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Speaker Connector: SPEAKER

The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis.

+5V

Empty

NC

SPKJ

1

SPEAKER

Speaker Connector

Audio Connector: CD_IN

The connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM.

1

CD_IN Connector

CD_L GND CD_R

CD_IN

IrDA Connector: IR

This header supports wireless transmitting and receiving device. Before using this founction, configure the settings of “ Serial port2 Mode ” in CMOS Setup.

1

+5V

Empty

IRRX

GND

IRTX

IR

IrDA Connector

Chassis Intruder Connector: INTR

The connector connects to the chassis security switch on the case. The system can detect the chassis intrusion through the status of this connector. If the connector has been closed, the system will send a message.

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1

INTRUDERJ

INTR

GND

Chassis Intruder Connector

Jumpers

This section explains how to setup jumpers. You should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings.

Attention

The jumpers on the motherboard, pin 1 can be identified by the bold silkscreen next to it. and in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as “ 1 ” .

Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS

The CLR_CMOS jumper allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data includes system setup information such as system password, data, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please do as follows:

1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (default) to pins 1-2. Keep the cap on

pins 1-2 for several seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3.

3. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer, press <Del> to enter BIOS

setup during POST to load defaults.

Clear

1

Normal

(default)

1

CLR_ CMOS

Clear CMOS Jumper

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Onboard Buttons

CLS_CMOS Button

(Yellow)

Reset Button

(Black)

Power on Button

(Red)

Onboard Buttons

Power on and Reset Buttons:

Power On / Off / Reset buttons are located directly on the motherboard PCB, so you can easily start and reset your system whilst testing it on the workbench.

CLS_CMOS Button:

Easily reset CMOS on the workbench, when recovering from failed overclock attempt.

Attention:

1. Make sure the power supply is turned off before pressing the

CLS-CMOS button to clear CMOS.

2. Press down the CLS_CMOS button and keep this for a moment

to clear CMOS completely.

Onboard LED Debug

Onboard LED Debug

LED Debug

Onboard LDE Debug:

2-digit LED readout displays hardware status and enables quick error diagnosis.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description

Chapter

3

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the

BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases occur:

1. An error message appears on the screen during the system

POST process.

2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.


v Enter BIOS Setup

v Main Menu

v Standard BIOS Features

v Advanced BIOS Features

v Advanced Chipset Features

v PCI/PNP Resource Management

v Boot Configuration Features

v Power Management Features

v BIOS Security Features

v Fox Central Control Unit

v Hardware Health Configure

v Load Optimal Defaults

v Load Failsafe Defaults

v Discard Changes

v Save Changes and Exit

v Discard Changes and Exit

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Enter BIOS Setup

The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer, when the following message briefly appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del> key to enter the BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.

Press TAB to show POST Screen, DEL to enter SETUP

Note:

We do not suggest that you change the default parameters in the

BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage that result from any changes that you make.

Main Menu

The main menu displays a list of options that are available. Use the arrow keys to highlight an item, and execute the item by pressing <Enter>.

Main Menu

The items in the main menu are explained as below:

1. Standard BIOS Features

The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu.

2. Advanced BIOS Features

The advanced system features can be set up by the menu.

3. Advanced Chipset Features

The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the sys-

tem performance can be optimized.

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4. PCI/PNP Resource Management

The system ’ s PCI/PNP settings and parameters can be modified through

this menu.

5. Boot Configuration Features

The menu is used for boot setting.

6. Power Management Features

Through this menu all the items of Green function features can be set up.

7. BIOS Security Features

The supervisor and user password can be set up through this menu.

8. Fox Central Control Unit

This menu is used to configure some special features of CPU 、 Memory

and all voltage values for overclocking.

9. Hardware Health Configure

This will display the current status of your PC.

10.Load Optimal Defaults

The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However,

the stable default values may be affected.

11.Load Failsafe Defaults

The Failsafe defaults BIOS settings can be loaded through this menu.

12.Discard Changes

Give up all CMOS value changes.

13.Save Changes and Exit

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

14.Discard changes and Exit

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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1. Standard BIOS Features


Standard BIOS Features Menu v System Time / Date

Use this item to change the system time and date. Highlight System Time

or System Date using <Arrow> key. Enter new values through the keyboard

with <hour><minute><second> and <day><month><date><year> format.

Press [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] key to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to

configure system time and date.

v Floppy A

This item allows you to select the type of FDD to be installed. Including

[360KB, 5 1 /

4

in], [1.2MB, 5 1 /

4 in], [720KB, 3 1 /

2

in], [1.44MB, 3 1 /

2

in], [2.88 MB, 3 1 /

2

in].

2. Advanced BIOS Features

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Advanced BIOS Features Menu



2.1 IDE Configuration

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:

IDE Configuration Menu v SATA#1 / SATA#2 Configuration

This item is used to configure SATA 1 / SATA 2.

v Configure SATA#1 as

The option uses to set the type of SATA.

v Primary / Secondary / Third / Fourth / Fifth / Sixth IDE Master &

Primary / Secondary /Sixth IDE Slave

Leave this item at auto to enable the system to automatically detect and con-

figure IDE device on the channel. Press <Enter> to access its sub menu.

v Hard Disk Write Protect

Set this item to protect the hard disk drive from being overwritten.

v IDE Detect Time Out (Sec)

This item is used to stop the BIOS from searching for IDE devices within the

specified number of seconds. Basically, this allows you to fine-tune the set-

tings to allow for faster boot times. Adjust this setting until a suitable timing

that can detect all IDE disk drives attached is found.

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2.2 USB Configuration


USB Configuration Menu v Legacy USB Support

Legacy USB support refers to the USB mouse and USB keyboard support.

[ Disabled ]: to prevent the use of any USB device in DOS or during system boot.

[ Enabled ]: to allow the use of USB device during boot and while using DOS.

[ Auto ]: auto detects USB keyboard or mouse and if found, allows it to utilize

during boot and while using DOS.

v USB 2.0 Controller Mode

This item is used to set the transmission rate mode of USB 2.0.

v BIOS EHCI Hand-Off

This item is used to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off.

This is a workaround for OSes without EHCI hand-Off support .

The EHCI ownership change should claim by EHCI driver.

2.2.1 USB Mass Storage Device

Press <Enter> to go to the next page sub menu.

v USB Power Mode

This item is used to set the mode of USB power.

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USB Mass Storage Device Menu v USB Mass Storage Reset Delay

Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start

unit command.

v Emulation Type

This item is used to select the type of emulation used during the boot sequence.

2.3 SuperIO Configuration


SuperIO Configuration Menu v OnBoard Floppy Controller

This item is used to enable or disable floppy controller.

v Serial Port1 / 2 Address

This item specifies the base I/O port address and interrupt request address

of serial port 1 / 2.

Note: Do not try to set the same values for serial ports 1 and 2.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description v Serial Port2 Mode

This item is used to set the serial Port2 mode.The available setting values are: [Normal], [IrDA 1.6us] and [IrDA 3/16 bit].

v IR Duplex Mode

Select full or half duplex mode for serial port 2.

v IRTX Pin Select

This item allows BIOS to select transmit pin in normal condition or inverse the

IRTX.

v IRRX Pin Select

This item allows BIOS to select receiver pin in normal condition or inverse the

IRRX.

v IR TX to Rx Delay Select

Allows BIOS to select IR from Tx to Rx 4 characters time delay for serial port 2.

v IR RX to Tx Delay Select

Allows BIOS to select IR from Rx to Tx 4 characters time delay for serial port 2.

2.4 AHCI Configuration


AHCI Configuration Menu v AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out

This option is used to set AHCI CD / DVD boot time out.

v AHCI Port0/ 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

While entering Setup, BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices. This displays the status of auto detection of IDE devices.

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2.5 Smbios Configuration


Smbios Configuration Menu v Smbios Smi Support

Enable SMBIOS SMI wrapper support for PnP function 50h-54h.

2.6 MPS Configuration


MPS Configuration Menu v MPS Revision

The BIOS support versions of the 1.1 and 1.4 of the intel multiprocessor

specification. Select the version supported by the operating system running

on the computer.

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2.7 OBD Configuration


OBD Configuration Menu v 1394 Controller

This item enables the onboard 1394 controller.

v RTL8110 / RTL8111B Lan Controller

This item is to activate the function of onboard RTL8110 or RTL8111 LAN

controller.

v RTL8110 / RTL8111B Lan BOOTROM

This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN BootROM.

v JMicron 36x ATA Controller

Select ATA controller operation mode.

3. Advanced Chipset Features

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Advanced Chipset Features Menu



3.1 North Bridge Configuration


North Bridge Configuration Menu v Memory Remap Feature

Enable to allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical

memory.

v Memory Hole

This reserves the 15MB to 16MB memory address space for use of ISA expan

sion card.

v Initate Graphic Adapter

Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

PEG Port Configuration v PEI-E1 / E2_X16

This item is used to configure PEI-E1 / E2_X16.

3.2 South Bridge Configuration


South Bridge Configuration Menu

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description v USB Functions

This item enable or disable USB function.

v USB Port Configure

The item is used to set USB port.

v USB 2.0 Controller

This item is used to enable or disable the Enhanced Host Controller Interface for USB.

v HDA Controller

Set HDA controller enabled.

v SMBUS Controller

This item is used to set SMBUS controller enabled.

v Reserved Page Route

This item is used to configure reserved page route.

v SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width

The option specifies SLP_S4#Min. Assertion Width.

v Restore on AC Power Loss

What action the PC will take with the power supply when it restores after the AC

power loss.

PCIE Ports Configuration v PCIE Port 0 / 1 / 2 / 3

This item is used to set PCIE port 0 / 1 / 2 / 3.

v PCIE High Priority Port

Whether to set the high priority of PCIE port.

v PCIE Port 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 IOxAPIC Enable

Whether to enable PCIE port 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 I/OxAPIC.

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4. PCI/PNP Resource Management


PCI/PNP Resource Management Menu v Clear NVRAM

This sets the operating mode of the boot block area of the BIOS FLASH ROM

to allow programming in the Yes setting.

v Plug & Play O/S

Set this value to allow the system to modify the settings for plug and play

operating system support.

[ No ] : The setting is for operating systems that do not meet the plug and play

specifications. It allows the BIOS to configure all the devices in the system.

[ Yes ]: The setting allows the operating system to change the inerrupt, I/O, and

DMA setting. Set this vaule if the system is running plug and play aware operating system.

v PCI Latency Timer

Set this value to allow the PCI latency timer to be adjusted. This item sets the

latency of all PCI devices on the PCI bus.

v Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

Set this item to allow or restrict the system from giving the VGA adaper card an

interrupt address.

v Palette Snooping

Whether to allow the systme to modify the palette snooping settings.

v PCI IDE BusMaster

Set this value to allow or prevent the use of PCI IDE busmastering.

v OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card

This item is used to allow the offboard PCI / ISA IDE card to be selected.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description v IRQ3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 14 / 15 & DMA Channel 0 / 1 / 3 / 5 / 6 / 7

The items are for IRQ / DMA to decide whether or not to let PnP automatically

configrate. Specified IRQ / DMA is available to be used by PCI / PnP devices.

v Reserved Memory Size

This item is used to set the size of memory block to reserve for legacy ISA

devices.

5. Boot Configuration Features

Boot Configuration Features Menu

5.1 Boot Settings Configuration


Boot Settings Configuration Menu v Quick Boot

While Enabled, this item allows the BIOS to skip certain POST tests to boot

faster.

v Quiet Boot

Set this value to allow the boot up screen options to be modified between

POST messages or OEM logo.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description v AddOn ROM Display Mode

Set this item to display addon ROM (read-only memory) messages.

v Bootup Num-Lock

The item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when the computer

system is boot up.

v PS/2 Mouse Support

Whether to allow the system to use PS/2 Mouse while booting.

v Wait For ‘ F1 ’ If Error

The item is used to set whether wait for “ F1 ” key to be pressed if error occurs.

Enabling this option causes the system to pause the POST if it encounters an

error, and wait for user to press the F1 key before resuming.

v Hit ‘ DEL ’ Message Display

The item uses to set whether shows the information about press DEL to run

BIOS setup in POST.

v Interrupt 19 Capture

This option is used to set interrupt 19 capture.

5.2 Boot Device Priority


Boot Device Priority Menu v 1st Boot Device

This item specifies the boot sequence from the available device.

Note: A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corre-

sponding type menu.

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5.3 Removable Drives


Removable Drives Menu v 1st Drive

The item is used to specify the boot sequence from the available removable

drives.

6. Power Management Features

Power Management Features Menu

6.1 APM Configuration


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APM Configuration Menu v Power Button Mode

This item specifies how the externally mounted power button on the front of

the computer chassis is used.

v Advanced Resume Event Controls

Resume On PME#

Disable / Enable PME to generate a wake event.

Resume On PCIE-PME#

Use this option to enable PCIE-PME to wakeup the system from a power

saving mode.

Resume On RTC Alarm

Use this option to enable RTC alarm to wakeup the system from a power

saving mode.

6.2 ACPI Configuration


ACPI Configuration Menu

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6.2.1 General ACPI Configuration

Press <Enter> to go to the following sub menu.

General ACPI Configuration Menu v Suspend mode

This item is used to select the ACPI mode used for system suspend.

v Repost Video on S3 Resume

This item is used to set if opened the repost video on S3 resume function, it

allows the system to initialize the PCI BIOS POST from S3 (suspend to RAM)

sleep mode.

6.2.2 Advanced ACPI Configuration


Advanced ACPI Configuration Menu v ACPI Version Features

This item is used to select the ACPI version.

v ACPI APIC support

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This item is used to set if add the ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list.


Chapter 3 BIOS Description v AMI OEMB table

Set this value to allow AMI OEMB table enable support.

v Headless mode

This option is used to update the ACPI FACP table to indicate headless

operations.

6.2.3 Chipset ACPI Configuration


Chipset ACPI Configuration Menu v Energy Lake Feature

This item is to activate the function of energy lake.

v APIC ACPI SCI IRQ

Whether to enable to APIC ACPI SCI IRQ function.

v USB Device Wakeup From S3

Use this item to enable USB devices to wakeup the system from a power

saving mode.

v High Performance Event Timer

Enable the item to accurate control of multimedia events.

v Enable KB MS wake from S5

Enable KB MS wakeup the system from S5.

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7. BIOS Security Features


BIOS Security Features Menu v Change Supervisor / User Password

Install or change supervisor / user password.

v User Access Level

This item is used to set user access level.

v Clear User Password

Press <Enter> to clear user password.

v Password Check

Whether to check the password.

v Boot Sector Virus Protection

The item is used to protect your PC from being affected by viruses.

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8. Fox Central Control Unit


Fox Central Control Unit menu

8.1 CPU Configuration


CPU Configuration Menu v Super Clock Free

Enables or disables CPU clock free. It is available only when the CPU is not

the XE CPU and EIST is enabled.

v Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech

Whether to enable the Intel speedstep technology.

v CPU Ratio Setting

This item is used to set CPU ratio.

v C1E Support

This item is used to enable or disable C1E (Enhanced Halt State) function.

Note: This function will not be displayed until a CPU supports C1E function.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description v Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch

Enables or disables adjacent cache line prefetch function.

v Hardware Prefetcher

Enables or disables hareware prefetcher feature.

v Intel(R) Virtualization Tech

Virtualization solutions allow a platform to run multiple operating systems and

applications as independent virtual machines. Using virtualization capabilities,

one computer system can function as multiple "virtual" systems.

v Execute-Disable Bit Capability

When disabled, force the XD feature flag to always return 0.

v PECI

Enable PECI(Platform Environment Control Interface) to provide excellent digi-

tal thermal control.

v Core Multi-Processing

This item is used to enable or disable Core Multi-Processing function.

8.2 Memory Timing Config


Memory Timing Config Menu v DRAM Frequency

This item is used to set DRAM frequency.

v Configure DRAM Timing by SPD

Whether to let the BIOS read the DRAM module SPD data and automatically

set to the values stored in it.

v DRAM CAS# Latency

This Item controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay (in clock

cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description v DRAM RAS# ro CAS# Delay

This item allows you to select a delay time (in clock cycles) between the CAS and RAS strobe signals.

v DRAM RAS# Precharge

This item allows you to select the DRAM RAS precharge time (in clock cycles).

v DRAM RAS# Activate to Prec

This item allows you to select the DRAM RAS activate to precharge time (in

clock cycles).

8.3 All Voltage Control


All Voltage Control Menu v CPU Voltage Margining Step

This item is used to set CPU Voltage Margining Step. CPU Voltage Margining offset = 12.5mV x Step.

Warning: Adjusting the Voltage beyond the CPU default Vcore could re-

sult in damage to the CPU.

v Memory / NB / SB / FSB Voltage Control

This item is used to change Memory / NB / SB / FSB Voltage.

8.4 Fox Intelligent Stepping

You can select different overclocking options by this item.

8.5 ******* Ratio and Clock Setting ******* v CPU Frequency Setting

This item is used to set CPU frequency.

v CPU Frequency : Memory Speed

The option specifies CPU frequency : memory speed.

v PCIE Frequency Setting

This item is used to set PCIE frequency.

v PCI Clock

This item is used to set PCI clock.

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8.6 ************ Miscellaneous ************ v PCI Clock Auto Detect

This item is used to set whether allow the system to supply the PCI slot bus clock if system detected PCI add-on card on the slot.

v PCIE / CPU Spread Spectrum

If you enable PCIE / CPU spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI

(Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

v Smart Power LED

Whether to enable the function of smart power LED.

v Smart Boot Menu

Whether to enable the function of smart boot menu.

9. Hardware Health Configure

Hardware Health Configure Menu v H/W Health Function

Enables hardware health monitoring device.

v CPU / Sys Temperature, CPU / Sys / Fan1 Fan Speed, Vcore / Vdimm / Vmch

/ 5v / 12v / 3.3v / VCC / VSB / VBAT

The values will automatically detected by the system.

v Chassis Intrusion

Whether to enable the function of chassis intrusion.

v CPU / Sys FAN Mode Setting

Select CPU / System fan mode.

v Temperature Limit of Highe / Secon / Third / Lowes

Set temperature limit of highest / second / third / lowest. Min is 0 and the Max

is 127.

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description v Fan Highest / Second / Third / Fourth / Lowest Setting

Set Fan Highest / Second / Third / Fourth / Lowest Setting. Min is 0 and the Max

is 100.

10. Load Optimal Defaults

Automatically sets all setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select this option. This Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications. In particular, do not use the optimal setup options if your computer is experiencing system configuration problems.

Select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>

Load Optimal Defaults?

[Ok] [Cancel] appears in the window. Select Ok to load optimal defaults.

11. Load Failsafe Defaults

Automatically sets all setup options to a complete set of default settings when you select this option. This Failsafe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not maximum performance. Select the Failsafe Setup options if your computer is experiencing system configuration problems.

Select Load Failsafe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Load Failsafe Defaults?

[Ok] [Cancel] appears in the window. Select Ok to load Failsafe defaults.

12. Discard Changes

Select Discard Changes from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Discard Changes?

[Ok] [Cancel]

Select Ok to discard changes.

13. Save Changes and Exit

When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave setup and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

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Save Configuration Changes and Exit?

[Ok] [Cancel] appears in the window. Select Ok to save changes and exit.

14. Discard Changes and Exit

Select this option to quit setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration. Select Discard Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.

Discard Changes and Exit?

[Ok] [Cancel] appears in the window. Select Ok to discard changes and exit.

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Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction

Chapter

This chapter will introduce how to use bundled software.

This chapter provides the following information:

v FOX ONE

v FOX LiveUpdate

v FOX LOGO

v FOX DMI

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Chapter 4 Directions for Bundled Software

FOX ONE

FOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequency and fan speed at any time.

With FOX ONE, you can modify system performance settings such as bus speed,

CPU voltage, fan speed and other system performance options that are supported by the BIOS and you also can monitor hardware temperature, voltage, frequency and fan speed.

Supported 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)

Using FOX ONE:

1. Main Page

Show CPU Information Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages

Alert Lamp

Switch Button

Skin Button

Exit

Minimum

Configuration

Homepage

Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan speed/Temperature value



Toolbar

Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.

Alert Lamp

When the system is in healthy status, the alert lamp color is green. And if the system is in abnormal status, the alert lamp color will turn red.

Switch Button

Click this button, it will simplify the interface to HW monitor information bar as the below figure shows. The bar could help you to monitor if your system is in the healthy status at any time.

Click here to return to previous status

Skin Button

Click this button, you will see the additive figures such as “ Crystal ” and “ Rock ” .

Please select your favorite skin.

Click the new skin picture to select the new skin

Apply the changes Cancel the changes

Exit

Click this button to exit the program.

Minimum

Click this button to minimize the window.

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Configuration

This function is used to configure the parameters for the program. It determines which items will be shown in simple mode. Besides, it also provides F.I.S calibration function which will recalibrate the CPU ’ s loading. F.I.S calibration function is optional.

Homepage

Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website.

2. CPU Page - CPU Control

This page is used to select and run the CPU frequency to determine the current performance level of the system. You can adjust manually or select “ Auto

Overclock ” . Otherwise, it also provides FOX Intelligent Stepping, but this function is optional.

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3. Freq. Page - Frequency Control

This page enables you to set memory and PCI Express frequency manually.

Go to Freq. page

Close this page

Select the option you want to set

Adjust manually

Reset the changes Apply the changes

4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp.

This page allows you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert function.

Go to limit Setting page

Show current CPU temperature value

Enable alert function when the CPU temperature is higher than high limit value

Show current high limit value of CPU temperature

Set high limit by dragging the lever

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4.2 Limit Setting - Sys Temp.

This page helps you to set system high limit temperature and enable the alert function.

Show current system temperature value

Enable alert function when the system temperature is higher than high limit value

Show current high limit value of system temperature

Set high limit by dragging the lever

4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan

This page allows you to set CPU fan low limit rpm (revolutions per minute) and enable the alert function.

Show current CPU fan rpm value

Enable alert function when the CPU fan rev is lower than low limit rpm value

Show current low limit rpm value of CPU fan

Set low limit rpm by dragging the lever

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4.4 Limit Setting - Sys Fan

This page enables you to set system low limit rpm (revolutions per minute) and enable the alert function.

Show current system fan rpm value

Enable alert function when the system fan is lower than low limit rpm value

Show current low limit rpm value of system fan


4.5 Limit Setting - FAN1 Fan

This page helps you to set FAN1 fan low limit rpm (revolutions per minute) and enable the alert function.

Show current FAN1

fan rpm value

Enable alert function when the FAN1 fan is lower than low limit rpm value

Show current low limit rpm value of FAN1 fan


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5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control

This page is used to set CPU voltage, memory voltage and northbridge voltage manually.

Go to Voltage page

Select the option you want to set

Adjust by manual

Reset the changes Apply the changes

6. Fan Page - Fan Control

This page helps you to enable smart fan function or set fan speed manually.

Go to Fan page

W hether to enable smart fan function

Set fan speed by dragging the lever

Reset the changes

Apply the changes

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FOX LiveUpdate

FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update the system BIOS online or locally. Drivers and utilities are aslo can be updated online.


-Windows 2000

-Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

-

Windows 2003

(32-bit and 64-bit)

-Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using FOX LiveUpdate:

1.1 Local Update - BIOS Info.

This page tells you the system BIOS information.

Link to website Minimum

Exit

Toolbar

Show current BIOS information

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1.2 Local Update - Backup BIOS

This page could backup your system BIOS. Please click “ Backup ” and key in a

BIOS name, then click “ Save ” to finish the backup operation.

Key in a BIOS name

Click here

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Note:

FOX LiveUpdate will auto backup BIOS before update because we have enabled this function in Configure option.



2.1 Online Update - Update BIOS

This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “ start ” , it will search for the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new BIOS from Internet

Select BIOS to update

Browse detail information

Update BIOS

Close the window

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2.2 Online Update - Update Driver

This page allows you to update your system drivers from Internet. Click “ start ” , it will search for the new drivers. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new drivers from Internet

Select the drivers to update

Browse detail information

Install the selected drivers

Close the window

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2.3 Online Update - Update Utility

This page helps you to update utilities from Internet. Click “ start ” , it will search for the new utilities. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search new utilities from Internet

2.4 Online Update - Update All

This page enables you to update all of your system BIOS, Drivers, Utilities from

Internet. Click “ start ” , it will start searching. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.

Click here

Current information

Search all new

BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet

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3.1 Configure - option

This page provides auto search options and version filter. After setting the auto search options, the utility will work in the background and the related information will show in a pop balloon notification.

Click here

Set auto search options

Select search which kind of versions

Apply the changes Reset to default value

Note:

When enable auto search function, FOX LiveUpdate will appear searching result in a pop balloon notification. Double click icon, you can see the detail information.

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Double click here


3.2 Configure - System

In this page, you can set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of the utility.

Click here

Set the location of download files or auto backup BIOS

Select different skin of the software

Reset to default value

Determine if the FOX liveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up

Apply the changes

3.3 Configure - Advance

This page helps you to flash BIOS, Boot Block and Clear CMOS .

Click here

Select which BIOS ROM to flash (Only available to the motherboard with backup BIOS ROM )

Select to flash Boot Block

Select to clear CMOS

Apply the changes

Attention:

Reset to default value we recommend that you keep the default setting unchanged to avoid damagement.

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4. About & Help

This page shows some information about FOX LiveUpdate.

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FOX LOGO

FOX LOGO is a simple and useful utility to backup, change and delete the boot

Logo. The boot Logo is the image that appears on screen during POST (Power-

On Self-Test).


-Windows 2000 -Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

-Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) -Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using FOX LOGO:

Main Page


Warning:

When you change Logo or delete current Logo, the system will flash BIOS file automatically. During this time, please DO NOT shut down the application and the system, or the motherboard will be damaged seriously.

FOX DMI

FOX DMI is a full DMI information viewer, and it supports three kinds of DMI Data format: Report, Data Fields and Memory Dump.


-Windows 2000 -Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)

-Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) -Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using FOX DMI:

Please operate this utility as the comments shows .

Click here to select the DMI Data format you need

Click here to select the type you want to view.


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Chapter 5 RAID Configuration

Chapter

This chapter will introduce Intel ® RAID Configurations .

This chapter provides the following information:

v Introduction

v Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks

v BIOS Configuration

v RAID BIOS Configuration

v Creating a RAID Driver Floppy Disk

v Install OS on HDD with RAID set

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Introduction

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. The motherboard comes with the Intel ICH9R.

The following RAID configurations are provided for users.

RAID 0 (Striping)

RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved between multiple drives. If any disk member fails, it affects the entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members times the capacity of the smallest member.

The striping block size can be set from 4KB to 128KB. RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance.

RAID 1 (Mirroring)

RAID 1 writes duplicate data onto a pair of drives and reads both sets of data in parallel. If one of the mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure or does not respond, the remaining drive will continue to function. Due to redundancy, the drive capacity of the array is the capacity of the smallest drive. Under a RAID 1 setup, an extra drive called the “ spare drive ” can be attached. Such a drive will be activated to replace a failed drive that is part of a mirrored array. Due to the fault tolerance, if any RAID 1 drive fails, data access will not be affected as long as there are other working drives in the array.

RAID 5

RAID 5 Provides data striping at the byte level and also stripe error correction information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. Level

5 is one of the most popular implementations of RAID.

RAID 10 (0+1)

RAID 10 is a combination of striping and mirroring. This configuration provides optimal speed and reliability, but you need four SATA hard disks.

Intel ® Matrix Storage

The Intel ® Matrix Storage technology supports RAID 0 ,RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID

10 (0+1) functions. It allows you to combine two RAID functions to get high performance with fault tolerance, big capacity or data safety provided by different RAID function.

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Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks

1. Install SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

2. Connect one end of the SATA cable to motherboard ’ s SATA onnectors and the

end to SATA hard disk.

3. Connect SATA power cable to the power connector of SATA hard disk.

BIOS Configuration

1. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing <Del> key during the POST.

2. Select the “ Integrated Peripherals ” form the “ Main menu ” , then select the

“ OnChip IDE Device ” item and press <Enter> to display the configuration

items.

3. Switch the “ SATA Mode ” option to [RAID].

4. Press <F10> to save the BIOS setting and then exit the BIOS setup program.

RAID BIOS Configuration

Enter RAID BIOS Setup

Enter the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility main menu by pressing <Ctrl+I> keys When the following message appears on the screen

During the POST:

Press the <Ctrl-I> to enter Configuration Utility.

Note:

The RAID BIOS Setup pictures shown in this chapter are for reference noly, please refer to the practical screen.

Creating RAID 0

1. Select “ 1.Create RAID Volume ” from the utility main menu and press <Enter>.

The screen shows:

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2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 according to the [DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION] and press <Enter> to confirm.

3. Press <Tab> to switch to “ RAID Level ” item, and then use Up or Down arrow key to select RAID0 (Stripe), press <Enter> to confirm.

4. Select “ Disks ” item and press <Enter> to display the [SELECT DISKS] screen shown as below:

5. using up or down arrow key to select the hard disks you want to configure as

RAID 0 from the list, then press <Space> key to confirm, and <Enter> key to finish the selection.

6. Use Up or Down arrow key to select desired strip size when enter “ Strip Size ” menu. The available values range from 4KB to 128KB. The strip value should be based on the planned drive usage. Some suggested selections are listed below. The default value is 128KB.

16K_Best for sequential transfer

64K_Good general purpose strip size

128K_Best performance for most desktops and workstations

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7. key in the RAID volume “ Capacity ” value, then Press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum capacity.

8. Select “ Create Volume ” and Press <Enter>, a warning message will appear as below:

Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu.

Press <N> to return to the “ Create RAID Volume ” menu.

Attention:

You will lost all data on the selected hard disk when you press <Y> to create the volume.

Creating RAID 1


2. Key in a name for the RAID 1 according to the [DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION] and press <Enter> to confirm.

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3. Press <Tab> to switch to “ RAID Level ” item, and then use Up or Down arrow key to select RAID1 (Mirror), press <Enter> to confirm.

4. Select “ Disks ” item and press <Enter> to choose the hard disks that you want to configure as RAID 1.





Attention:


Creating RAID 10 (0+1)



3. Press <Tab> to switch to “ RAID Level ” item, and then use Up or Down arrow key to select RAID10 (RAID 0+1), press <Enter> to confirm.


5. Use Up or Down arrow keys to select desired strip size for RAID10. The available values range from 4KB to 128KB. The default value is 64KB.




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Attention:


Creating RAID 5 (Parity)



3. Press <Tab> to switch to “ RAID Level ” item, and then use Up or Down arrow keys to select RAID5 (Parity), press <Enter> to confirm.


5. Use Up or Down arrow key to select desired strip size for RAID 5. The available values range from 4KB to 128KB. The default value is 64KB.






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Attention:


Delete RAID Volume

1. Select “ 2. Delete RAID Volume ” in main menu and press <Enter>.

2. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete and press <Del>, the screen appears as below:

3. Press <Y> key to confirm the volume deletion, and press <N> to cancel the operation.

Attention:

You will lost all data on the selected hard disk when you press <Y> to delet the RAID volume.

Reset RAID

1. Select “ 3. Reset Disk to Non-RAID ” in main menu and press <Enter> to reset the RAID setting and delet all RAID structures on the drive. The following message appears:

Are you sure you want to reset RAID data on selected? (Y/N):

2. Press <Y> to reset and press <N> to cancel the operation.

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Exiting the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility

1. Select “ 4. Exit ” in main menu and press <Enter>, The following message appears:

Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):

2. Press <Y> to exit and press <N> to cancel the operation.

Creating a RAID Driver Floppy Disk

It requires a floppy disk with RAID driver when installing Windows Vista/XP/2000

Operating System on HDD that is included in a RAID set. There is a 32bit Intel

Matrix Storage Manager RAID Driver Floppy Disk that comes with the motherboard package, if it can ’ t be used or you need the 64bit one, you have two ways to create it by yourself in Windows environment:

To create RAID deiver Floppy Disk by using “ Create RAID Drive Floppy ”

1. Insert the attached Utility CD into the optical drive, the CD will automatically displays the main menu.

2. Click on “ Create RAID Drive Floppy ” , and then select the type of RAID drive disk.

3. Insert a formatted FDD into the floppy disk drive.

4. Following the screen message to complete the drive floppy creating.

To create RAID driver Floppy Disk by copying

Copy the RAID driver from the CD to you floppy disk.

Directory: \Driver\IMSM\floppy32(32bit)

\Driver\IMSM\floppy64(64bit)

Note:

The RAID driver Floppy Disk has no use for Windows Vista which has in-box driver it own.

Install OS on HDD with RAID set

1. Entering BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Set the “ First Boot Device ” to “ CDROM ” , save changes and exit the BIOS setup.

3. Insert the OS installation CD into the optical drive and restart the computer.

4. When the following picture appears, press <F6>, then insert the RAID driver

FDD to the floppy disk drive.

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5. When the following picture appears, press <S> and then follow the screen message to complete the OS installation.

Attention:

1. Make sure the floppy disk drive works normally.

2. Formatting will erase ALL data on your floppy disk, so please take care.

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Appendix

CrossFire

TM

Technology

Introduction

CrossFire TM technology is a recently introduced product from ATI Technologies designed to dramatically improve the graphics performance of hardware and software applications designed for gamers and other high-end users.

The CrossFire TM aspect requires the following components to be available in order to appear as an option within Catalyst TM Control Center:

· CrossFire TM Ready motherboard, such as Foxconn Digital Life Series: X38A

· CrossFire TM Edition graphics card that works as the master graphics card

· CrossFire TM Ready graphics card from the same brand-family that works as

the slave graphics card

For the detailed CrossFire Graphics cards support list on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Using CrossFire TM Technology

Step 1. Please uninstall any existing graphics card drivers that could possibly

create a conflict before attempting to install this display card.

Step 2. Install the Radeon CrossFire TM Edition graphics card (master) to

PCI-E1_X16 ( Blue ) slot.

Step 3. Install the Radeon CrossFire TM Ready graphics card (slave) to

PCI-E2_X16 ( Blue ) slot.

CrossFire TM

Edition graphics card (Master)

CrossFire TM

Ready graphics card (slave)

Step 4. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics

card.

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Power

Extension

Cable

Step 5. Correctly connect the DMS-59 cable to the DVI monitor connector and two graphics cards that you install as shown.

Step 6. Power on your computer and boot into OS(Windows ® XP 32-bit with SP2

or Windows ® XP Professional 64-bit Edition).

Step 7. Install Microsoft ’ s .NET Framework Version 1.1.Without it, The ATI Cata-

lyst TM Control Center will not launch properly.

Step 8. Install the ATI graphics card drivers and restart your computer. Then you

will find “ ATI Catalyst Control Center ” on your desktop.

Step 9. Double-click the icon to launch it. Click “ View ” -->Select

“ Advanced View ” -->Click “ CrossFire TM ” -->Set “ Enable CrossFire TM ” to

Yes.

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Now you can enjoy the advanced CrossFire TM technology.

Note:

1. It is recommended to use 400-450 W power supply or above to enjoy

the benefit of CrossFire TM technology.

2. Two PCI Express x16 slots will work in x16 mode and one ( Black )

will work in x4 mode when you use CrossFire TM technology.

3. The all-new Radeon X1300 and X1600 graphics cards do not need

a CrossFire TM Edition co-processor or external cable.

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