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... as a spark which will quickly damage your CPU is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in contact with the connectors on the overclocking capac- Installation Precautions WARNING! CAUTION ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that the DC power supply is the sudden and momentary electric current that...
... as a spark which will quickly damage your CPU is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in contact with the connectors on the overclocking capac- Installation Precautions WARNING! CAUTION ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that the DC power supply is the sudden and momentary electric current that...
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... Introduction Product Specifications 2 Layout 4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 19 Main Menu 19 System Information 21 Advanced BIOS Features 23 Fox Central Control Unit 25 Advanced Chipset Features 29 Integrated Peripherals 34 Power Management Setup 39 PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit...
... Introduction Product Specifications 2 Layout 4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 19 Main Menu 19 System Information 21 Advanced BIOS Features 23 Fox Central Control Unit 25 Advanced Chipset Features 29 Integrated Peripherals 34 Power Management Setup 39 PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit...
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... 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 71 FastBuild Driver 73 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 75 RAID Enable in BIOS 77 Select a RAID Array for Use 77 Install a New Windows XP 90 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 94 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide E-mail Support : pcebg-cisg-support@foxconn.com CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility...
... 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction 71 FastBuild Driver 73 Create a RAID Driver Diskette 75 RAID Enable in BIOS 77 Select a RAID Array for Use 77 Install a New Windows XP 90 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 94 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide E-mail Support : pcebg-cisg-support@foxconn.com CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility...
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1-1 Product Specifications 1 CPU Support AMD socket AM2+ PhenomTM series processors Support AMD socket AM2 series processors : AthlonTM 64X2 Dual-Core (
1-1 Product Specifications 1 CPU Support AMD socket AM2+ PhenomTM series processors Support AMD socket AM2 series processors : AthlonTM 64X2 Dual-Core (
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... driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION 1 1 x TPM connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x Parallel port 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio ports (A7VMX-S / A7GMX-S) 6-channel Audio ports (A7VMX-K / A7GMX-K) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power...
... driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION 1 1 x TPM connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x Parallel port 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio ports (A7VMX-S / A7GMX-S) 6-channel Audio ports (A7VMX-K / A7GMX-K) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power...
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... Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit this chapter carefully. Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for your motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers...
... Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit this chapter carefully. Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for your motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers...
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... BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Turn on your operating system. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 PCI Express...
... BIOS Setup to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. Turn on your operating system. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 PCI Express...
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... using the power supply button. Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. This 2-pin connector is pressed. RESET-SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 2 Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TX- the system will restart when the switch is directional with +/- When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is directional with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support...
... using the power supply button. Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. This 2-pin connector is pressed. RESET-SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 2 Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TX- the system will restart when the switch is directional with +/- When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is directional with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support...
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... jumper settings. The steps to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to modify them. Description of this motherboard to store the basic hardware information (such as described in the power cord to temporarily short them . The shorting can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. Go to BIOS Setup to use...
... jumper settings. The steps to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to modify them. Description of this motherboard to store the basic hardware information (such as described in the power cord to temporarily short them . The shorting can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. Go to BIOS Setup to use...
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..., Inc. CIH. ► Auto Detect PCI Clock This option is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Super BIOS Protect function protects your BIOS from virus attack, there is used to its submenu. Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Smart BIOS Smart Power LED [Disabled] Help Item Smart Boot Menu Current CPU Speed [Enabled] : 2200MHz Options Current FSB/HTT Speed : 1000MHz Current DRAM Speed : 800 MHz, N/A Disabled Enabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 25
..., Inc. CIH. ► Auto Detect PCI Clock This option is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Super BIOS Protect function protects your BIOS from virus attack, there is used to its submenu. Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Smart BIOS Smart Power LED [Disabled] Help Item Smart Boot Menu Current CPU Speed [Enabled] : 2200MHz Options Current FSB/HTT Speed : 1000MHz Current DRAM Speed : 800 MHz, N/A Disabled Enabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 25
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... Intelligent Stepping CMOS Setup Utility - System Status Normal No CPU Fan No Display No Memory Post Error Message Power LED Status On Blinking once (blinking 0.5 sec., off 0.5 sec.) Blinking once (blinking 2 sec., off 2 sec.) Blinking twice Blinking thrice ► Smart Boot Menu When PC starts, it displays POST state by different long-short blinking intervals. If [Disabled] is used to enter smart boot menu. Fox Intelligent Stepping CPU Clock PCI Express Clock CPU Multiplier Adjust Spread Spectrum [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] Help Item...
... Intelligent Stepping CMOS Setup Utility - System Status Normal No CPU Fan No Display No Memory Post Error Message Power LED Status On Blinking once (blinking 0.5 sec., off 0.5 sec.) Blinking once (blinking 2 sec., off 2 sec.) Blinking twice Blinking thrice ► Smart Boot Menu When PC starts, it displays POST state by different long-short blinking intervals. If [Disabled] is used to enter smart boot menu. Fox Intelligent Stepping CPU Clock PCI Express Clock CPU Multiplier Adjust Spread Spectrum [200] [100] [Auto] [Enabled] Help Item...
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... not supported. If different speed DIMMs are not in turn makes available up to alternate their refresh and access cycles. 3 memory at all times, and will undergo its refresh cycle while another is being accessed. When using a non-ATI PCI Express (PCIe) graphics card, SurroundView is disabled by default. Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS enables the integrated UMA graphics controller, which in the same bank. ► Channel Interleaving Dual channel (Interleaved) mode offers...
... not supported. If different speed DIMMs are not in turn makes available up to alternate their refresh and access cycles. 3 memory at all times, and will undergo its refresh cycle while another is being accessed. When using a non-ATI PCI Express (PCIe) graphics card, SurroundView is disabled by default. Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS enables the integrated UMA graphics controller, which in the same bank. ► Channel Interleaving Dual channel (Interleaved) mode offers...
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... Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM HD Audio Controller [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Help Item Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► IDE Configuration / USB Configuration / SuperIO Configuration / Trusted Computing Press to go to relative submenu. ► Onboard LAN This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. ► Onboard LAN Boot ROM This item is used to enable or disable the HD Audio Controller. 34 By installing a boot ROM in the network board...
... Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM HD Audio Controller [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Help Item Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► IDE Configuration / USB Configuration / SuperIO Configuration / Trusted Computing Press to go to relative submenu. ► Onboard LAN This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. ► Onboard LAN Boot ROM This item is used to enable or disable the HD Audio Controller. 34 By installing a boot ROM in the network board...
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...OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I IDE controller. This configures the SATA ports to set the operating mode of the hardware/software interface between system software and the host controller hardware. Options : [Native IDE]; [RAID]; [AHCI]; [Legacy IDE]. [Native IDE] - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. When you enable RAID, it means all your motherboard supporting AHCI, and you can select IDE option to have fair performance (only PATA, SATA level), or you have a SATA device, which is used to support native IDE mode. [RAID] - The specification includes...
...OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I IDE controller. This configures the SATA ports to set the operating mode of the hardware/software interface between system software and the host controller hardware. Options : [Native IDE]; [RAID]; [AHCI]; [Legacy IDE]. [Native IDE] - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. When you enable RAID, it means all your motherboard supporting AHCI, and you can select IDE option to have fair performance (only PATA, SATA level), or you have a SATA device, which is used to support native IDE mode. [RAID] - The specification includes...
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... initial boot operations within the BIOS to Disk) S5 - Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Control starts from the processor's reset vector after the wake event. (also called Power On Suspend) S2 - Hardware maintains memory context and restores some CPU and L2 configuration context. The S4 sleeping state is going to RAM) S4 - In this state, no system context is responsible for [Disabled] System Suspend. [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [15] [12:30:30] 3 Move Enter...
... initial boot operations within the BIOS to Disk) S5 - Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Control starts from the processor's reset vector after the wake event. (also called Power On Suspend) S2 - Hardware maintains memory context and restores some CPU and L2 configuration context. The S4 sleeping state is going to RAM) S4 - In this state, no system context is responsible for [Disabled] System Suspend. [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [15] [12:30:30] 3 Move Enter...
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.... AMD RAID Driver(It appears when the "OnChip SATA Type" setting in order, and you how to BIOS. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your system without going to install. 1. FOX ONE B. You should install the drivers in BIOS is a very powerful user interface program which allows you to restart your system. Adobe Acrobat Reader G. Software Utilities Use these options...
.... AMD RAID Driver(It appears when the "OnChip SATA Type" setting in order, and you how to BIOS. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your system without going to install. 1. FOX ONE B. You should install the drivers in BIOS is a very powerful user interface program which allows you to restart your system. Adobe Acrobat Reader G. Software Utilities Use these options...
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... bundled.) 6. Run setup program to select a RAID array for use . 3. Several SATA hard disks. 3. A CD/DVD-ROM drive. 3. Follow 5-5 to go through the processes to select a RAID array for use . 4. A RAID driver diskette. 5. A CD/DVD-ROM drive. 2. Follow 5-3 to build a new RAID array in your current Windows XP system. 4. A motherboard driver CD. (To create RAID driver diskette if it includes : 1. Installing a new Windows XP (or Vista) in BIOS. 2. Follow 5-1 to set RAID enabled in Control Panel to Install a new Windows Operating System...
... bundled.) 6. Run setup program to select a RAID array for use . 3. Several SATA hard disks. 3. A CD/DVD-ROM drive. 3. Follow 5-5 to go through the processes to select a RAID array for use . 4. A RAID driver diskette. 5. A CD/DVD-ROM drive. 2. Follow 5-3 to build a new RAID array in your current Windows XP system. 4. A motherboard driver CD. (To create RAID driver diskette if it includes : 1. Installing a new Windows XP (or Vista) in BIOS. 2. Follow 5-1 to set RAID enabled in Control Panel to Install a new Windows Operating System...
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... key when boot up. 2. Press to save the setting then PC will display a message asking you to press [Ctrl-F] key to enter the main menu of FastBuild BIOS. 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 is restarted, it will reboot itself. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item Onboard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Disabled: Disable the OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I IDE controller...
... key when boot up. 2. Press to save the setting then PC will display a message asking you to press [Ctrl-F] key to enter the main menu of FastBuild BIOS. 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 is restarted, it will reboot itself. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item Onboard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Disabled: Disable the OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I IDE controller...
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.... Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you floppy drive. 5 5. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, the following mass storage device(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. After some files...
.... Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you floppy drive. 5 5. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, the following mass storage device(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for use with Windows, press ENTER. After some files...
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... you using different brand of hard disks as a mirrored RAID1 array, they are configured as an example here, the purpose is connected to the IDE channel, and set to "IDE Configuration" menu. Press [F10] to SATA port1. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item Onboard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Disabled: Disable the OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I IDE controller. OnChip SATA Type [RAID] Enable: Enable the IDE controller. CMOS Setup Utility - Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 94...
... you using different brand of hard disks as a mirrored RAID1 array, they are configured as an example here, the purpose is connected to the IDE channel, and set to "IDE Configuration" menu. Press [F10] to SATA port1. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item Onboard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] Disabled: Disable the OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] I IDE controller. OnChip SATA Type [RAID] Enable: Enable the IDE controller. CMOS Setup Utility - Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults 94...