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... there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Normal operation depends on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are matching with the motherboard circuit or its components. Incorrect con- nections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of your...
... there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Normal operation depends on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are matching with the motherboard circuit or its components. Incorrect con- nections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of your...
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... Function 72 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 75 Option ROM Utility 77 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 79 RAID Enable in BIOS 81 Select a RAID Array for Use 81 Install a New Windows XP 96 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 100 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
... Function 72 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 75 Option ROM Utility 77 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 79 RAID Enable in BIOS 81 Select a RAID Array for Use 81 Install a New Windows XP 96 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 100 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
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... extra ports) Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x ESATA connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 6 x USB devices) 1 x CPU fan header (4-pin) 1 x System fan header (4-pin) 1 x NB fan header (4-pin) 1 x Front panel connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x 1394a connector ( only for A7DA-S 3.0) 1 x IrDA connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x Speaker connector...
... extra ports) Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x ESATA connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 6 x USB devices) 1 x CPU fan header (4-pin) 1 x System fan header (4-pin) 1 x NB fan header (4-pin) 1 x Front panel connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x 1394a connector ( only for A7DA-S 3.0) 1 x IrDA connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x Speaker connector...
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... Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5cm x 24.4cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION off) Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI FOX Energy Management Operating System Support for A7DA-S 3.0) 8-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power...
... Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5cm x 24.4cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION off) Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI FOX Energy Management Operating System Support for A7DA-S 3.0) 8-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power...
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... manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card...
... manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card...
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...-LED - Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which supporting this switch allows the system to be an ESATA cable in the package, you can RX+ GND use it to connect an ESATA hard disk to the upper SATA port SATA1_SATA2/SATA3_SATA4/ of the hard disks. The current 1 GND TX+ Serial ATA II interface allows up to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. RX- This 2-pin connector is blinking; Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to...
...-LED - Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which supporting this switch allows the system to be an ESATA cable in the package, you can RX+ GND use it to connect an ESATA hard disk to the upper SATA port SATA1_SATA2/SATA3_SATA4/ of the hard disks. The current 1 GND TX+ Serial ATA II interface allows up to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. RX- This 2-pin connector is blinking; Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to...
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... power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is recommended. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it onto pins 1-2 to it. Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. This will clear CMOS data. 3. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to temporarily short them . For any jumper setting...
... power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is recommended. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it onto pins 1-2 to it. Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. This will clear CMOS data. 3. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to temporarily short them . For any jumper setting...
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... error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. ► CPU Name It displays the current CPU name. ► Memory This item displays the current memory size. User can check this product. ► BIOS ID / BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS ID/version. 3 It can be enabled/disabled in the next three settings. ► Keyboard The system boot...
... error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. ► CPU Name It displays the current CPU name. ► Memory This item displays the current memory size. User can check this product. ► BIOS ID / BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS ID/version. 3 It can be enabled/disabled in the next three settings. ► Keyboard The system boot...
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... Mode Select: [Enabled] Normal System/ [Enabled] Green System [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Warning Temperature Shut Down Temperature Case Open Warning CPU Temperature (Tcontrol) System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed CPU Core [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] :40 oC/104 oF :31 oC/87 oF :2586 RPM :N/A :1.246V Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is in this state, no system context is a low wake latency sleeping state. Control starts...
... Mode Select: [Enabled] Normal System/ [Enabled] Green System [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Warning Temperature Shut Down Temperature Case Open Warning CPU Temperature (Tcontrol) System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed CPU Core [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] :40 oC/104 oF :31 oC/87 oF :2586 RPM :N/A :1.246V Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is in this state, no system context is a low wake latency sleeping state. Control starts...
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... the default 1.4. MPS version 1.4 adds extended configuration tables for PCI device latency timer register. You also need to enable/disable the quiet boot. 27 Normally, a default value of other devices on a motherboard that the motherboard will have to the disadvantage of 64 cycles is used to enable MPS 1.4 support if you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. This feature controls how long each PCI device...
... the default 1.4. MPS version 1.4 adds extended configuration tables for PCI device latency timer register. You also need to enable/disable the quiet boot. 27 Normally, a default value of other devices on a motherboard that the motherboard will have to the disadvantage of 64 cycles is used to enable MPS 1.4 support if you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. This feature controls how long each PCI device...
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...; PCI Express Clock This option is used to change the value, or you can type the desired value by SPD device. Increase this feature. ► Spread Spectrum 31 Otherwise, SPD value is a small EEPROM chip, mounted on a DDR2 memory module. Select [Manual], then DRAM speed is manually selected according to the set to adjust the CPU Clock Ratio. Fox Intelligent Stepping CMOS Setup Utility - Select [Auto] for SPD enable mode. It may overclock your CPU...
...; PCI Express Clock This option is used to change the value, or you can type the desired value by SPD device. Increase this feature. ► Spread Spectrum 31 Otherwise, SPD value is a small EEPROM chip, mounted on a DDR2 memory module. Select [Manual], then DRAM speed is manually selected according to the set to adjust the CPU Clock Ratio. Fox Intelligent Stepping CMOS Setup Utility - Select [Auto] for SPD enable mode. It may overclock your CPU...
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... a 32-bit DDR memory interface that the integrated graphics can use of or alongside the Athlon 64's memory controller. This fixed amount of memory will provide the user with a guaranteed graphics memory at all times, and will no longer be available to the OS. ► SIDEPORT Clock Speed This item will appear only when "Internal Graphics Mode" is enabled through the HDMI port on system configuration. ► Primary Video Controller This...
... a 32-bit DDR memory interface that the integrated graphics can use of or alongside the Athlon 64's memory controller. This fixed amount of memory will provide the user with a guaranteed graphics memory at all times, and will no longer be available to the OS. ► SIDEPORT Clock Speed This item will appear only when "Internal Graphics Mode" is enabled through the HDMI port on system configuration. ► Primary Video Controller This...
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... CMOS Setup Utility - Integrated Peripherals ► IDE Configuration ► USB Configuration ► SuperIO Configuration OnBoard 1394 Controller OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM HD Audio Controller [Press Enter] Help Item [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Configure the IDE [Enabled] device(s). [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► IDE Configuration / USB Configuration / SuperIO Configuration Press to go to relative submenu. ► OnBoard 1394 Controller (only appears in power...
... CMOS Setup Utility - Integrated Peripherals ► IDE Configuration ► USB Configuration ► SuperIO Configuration OnBoard 1394 Controller OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM HD Audio Controller [Press Enter] Help Item [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Configure the IDE [Enabled] device(s). [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► IDE Configuration / USB Configuration / SuperIO Configuration Press to go to relative submenu. ► OnBoard 1394 Controller (only appears in power...
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Options : [Native IDE]; [RAID]; [AHCI]; [Legacy IDE]. [Native IDE] - The specification includes a description of your SATA drives must also support AHCI. [AHCI] - If your motherboard supporting AHCI, and you have a SATA device, which is used to set the operating mode of the hardware/software interface between system software and the host controller hardware. IDE Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] Enabled: Enable the SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] IDE controller. 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value...
Options : [Native IDE]; [RAID]; [AHCI]; [Legacy IDE]. [Native IDE] - The specification includes a description of your SATA drives must also support AHCI. [AHCI] - If your motherboard supporting AHCI, and you have a SATA device, which is used to set the operating mode of the hardware/software interface between system software and the host controller hardware. IDE Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] Enabled: Enable the SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] IDE controller. 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value...
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... Duplex] Allows BIOS to set the mode for 1152000 bit/s. ► Serial Port2 Duplex Mode It is used to Enable or disable floppy controller. 3 SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► OnBoard Floppy Controller This item is used to enable/disable Floppy Controller. ► Serial Port1 Address This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port 1. ► Serial Port2 Address...
... Duplex] Allows BIOS to set the mode for 1152000 bit/s. ► Serial Port2 Duplex Mode It is used to Enable or disable floppy controller. 3 SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► OnBoard Floppy Controller This item is used to enable/disable Floppy Controller. ► Serial Port1 Address This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port 1. ► Serial Port2 Address...
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... your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you how to install all the drivers have been installed. FOX LiveUpdate C. FOX DMI E. AMD Fusion Utility 45 Some auto features help user to BIOS. FOX ONE B. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 G. AMD RAID Driver E. AMD RAID Utility J. Software Utilities Use these options to install. 1. FOX Energy Management F. A. Realtek HDA Audio Driver C. You should install the drivers in order, and you to change your system setting without being...
... your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you how to install all the drivers have been installed. FOX LiveUpdate C. FOX DMI E. AMD Fusion Utility 45 Some auto features help user to BIOS. FOX ONE B. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 G. AMD RAID Driver E. AMD RAID Utility J. Software Utilities Use these options to install. 1. FOX Energy Management F. A. Realtek HDA Audio Driver C. You should install the drivers in order, and you to change your system setting without being...
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... install AMD RAID driver into your existing Windows XP system, it is not bundled.) 6. Follow 5-3 to set RAID enabled in BIOS. 3. A floppy drive. 2. A motherboard driver CD. (To create RAID driver diskette if it includes : 1. Follow 5-3 to format new RAID array. Use Administrative Tools in your current Windows XP system. 4. A DVD-ROM drive. 3. A motherboard driver CD. 74 A DVD-ROM drive. 2. What kinds of hardware and software you need here : 1. Run setup program to build a new RAID array in Control Panel to select a RAID...
... install AMD RAID driver into your existing Windows XP system, it is not bundled.) 6. Follow 5-3 to set RAID enabled in BIOS. 3. A floppy drive. 2. A motherboard driver CD. (To create RAID driver diskette if it includes : 1. Follow 5-3 to format new RAID array. Use Administrative Tools in your current Windows XP system. 4. A DVD-ROM drive. 3. A motherboard driver CD. 74 A DVD-ROM drive. 2. What kinds of hardware and software you need here : 1. Run setup program to build a new RAID array in Control Panel to select a RAID...
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...display a message asking you to press [Ctrl-F] key to enter the main menu of Option ROM Utility. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item OnBoard PCI IDE Controller OnChip SATA Channel OnChip SATA Type SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Options [Enabled] I Native IDE [RAID] RAID [Enabled] AHCI Legacy IDE Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 5-3 Select a RAID Array for hard drive or DVD connection. 4. Enable RAID function and individual SATA port for Use When BIOS...
...display a message asking you to press [Ctrl-F] key to enter the main menu of Option ROM Utility. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item OnBoard PCI IDE Controller OnChip SATA Channel OnChip SATA Type SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Options [Enabled] I Native IDE [RAID] RAID [Enabled] AHCI Legacy IDE Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 5-3 Select a RAID Array for hard drive or DVD connection. 4. Enable RAID function and individual SATA port for Use When BIOS...
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... Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit 6. Press after it is done. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into you floppy drive. Currently, Setup will ask you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to continue the specific driver installation. It will load support for use with Windows, press ENTER. After some files are copied to your system, or you have any device support disks from a mass storage device...
... Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit 6. Press after it is done. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into you floppy drive. Currently, Setup will ask you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have chosen to continue the specific driver installation. It will load support for use with Windows, press ENTER. After some files are copied to your system, or you have any device support disks from a mass storage device...
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... OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Native IDE OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I RAID OnChip SATA Type [RAID] AHCI SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Legacy IDE Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 100 WARNING! To achieve the best performance and reliability, we are : Hitachi HDT725025VLA3, (250.05GB) connected to save the settings and reboot. CMOS Setup Utility - Seagate ST3320620AS, (320.07GB) connected to SATA port3. ■ A SATA DVD Drive : A DVD drive connected to "IDE...
... OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Native IDE OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I RAID OnChip SATA Type [RAID] AHCI SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] Legacy IDE Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 100 WARNING! To achieve the best performance and reliability, we are : Hitachi HDT725025VLA3, (250.05GB) connected to save the settings and reboot. CMOS Setup Utility - Seagate ST3320620AS, (320.07GB) connected to SATA port3. ■ A SATA DVD Drive : A DVD drive connected to "IDE...