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... a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to high temperature. tors. ■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your device. ■ If there is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in contact with the connectors on...
... a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to high temperature. tors. ■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your device. ■ If there is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in contact with the connectors on...
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... Product Specifications 2 Layout...4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 17 Install driver and utility 20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 23 Main Menu 23 System Information 25 Advanced BIOS Features 27 ......F.o.x..C.e.n.tr.a.l.C.o.n.t.ro.l.U..n.it 29 ......A.d.v.a.n.ce.d..C.h.ip.s.e.t.F.e.a.tu.r.e.s 33 Integrated Peripherals 36 Power Management Setup 40 PC Health Status 42 BIOS Security Features 43 Load Optimal Defaults 44...
... Product Specifications 2 Layout...4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 17 Install driver and utility 20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 23 Main Menu 23 System Information 25 Advanced BIOS Features 27 ......F.o.x..C.e.n.tr.a.l.C.o.n.t.ro.l.U..n.it 29 ......A.d.v.a.n.ce.d..C.h.ip.s.e.t.F.e.a.tu.r.e.s 33 Integrated Peripherals 36 Power Management Setup 40 PC Health Status 42 BIOS Security Features 43 Load Optimal Defaults 44...
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...�te�l® G41 South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Support up to 480Mb/s Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header (4-pin) 1 x System fan headers (4-pin 1��x �Fr�o�nt�A�u�di�o �co�n�n�ec�to�r 1 x Speaker connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices 1��x F�r�on�t �Pa�n�...
...�te�l® G41 South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Support up to 480Mb/s Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x CPU fan header (4-pin) 1 x System fan headers (4-pin 1��x �Fr�o�nt�A�u�di�o �co�n�n�ec�to�r 1 x Speaker connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices 1��x F�r�on�t �Pa�n�...
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...VGA port 4 x USB 2.0 ports� 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 6-channel Audio Ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating shutdown CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x16 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - off) Support EuP function Bundled Software...
...VGA port 4 x USB 2.0 ports� 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 6-channel Audio Ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating shutdown CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x16 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - off) Support EuP function Bundled Software...
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... Jumper 6. Front Audio Connector 9. South Bridge: Intel ® ICH7 13. SATA Connectors 15. LGA 775 CPU Socket 21. 1 1-2 Layout 8 7 65 43 2 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 2. SYS_FAN Header 5. PCI Express x16 Slot 7. Clear CMOS Jumper Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. PCI Slots 8. Speaker Connector 10. DDR3 DIMM Slots 18. North Bridge: Intel ® G41 20. CPU_533 Jumper 4. Front Panel Connector 14. USBPWR2 Jumper...
... Jumper 6. Front Audio Connector 9. South Bridge: Intel ® ICH7 13. SATA Connectors 15. LGA 775 CPU Socket 21. 1 1-2 Layout 8 7 65 43 2 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 2. SYS_FAN Header 5. PCI Express x16 Slot 7. Clear CMOS Jumper Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. PCI Slots 8. Speaker Connector 10. DDR3 DIMM Slots 18. North Bridge: Intel ® G41 20. CPU_533 Jumper 4. Front Panel Connector 14. USBPWR2 Jumper...
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... the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. This chapter includes the following information : ■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. CPU Support List...
... the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. This chapter includes the following information : ■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. CPU Support List...
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... power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. CAUTION 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot...
... power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. CAUTION 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card(s). 7. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot...
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... LED is pressed. Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of hard disk and CD/DVD ROM/RW drive. 12 + + HDD-LED - Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to any IDE type of the chassis. This 2-pin connector is off rather than using the power supply button. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to the power button on the front panel of the hard disks. RESET-SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on and off . The fan speed can connect...
... LED is pressed. Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of hard disk and CD/DVD ROM/RW drive. 12 + + HDD-LED - Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to any IDE type of the chassis. This 2-pin connector is off rather than using the power supply button. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to the power button on the front panel of the hard disks. RESET-SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on and off . The fan speed can connect...
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.... Users should read the following table explains different types of the jumper settings. Clear CMOS data is simply labeled as "1". 2. This will clear CMOS data. 3. The steps to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to use the various functions of Jumpers 1. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by changing the jumper settings. For...
.... Users should read the following table explains different types of the jumper settings. Clear CMOS data is simply labeled as "1". 2. This will clear CMOS data. 3. The steps to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to use the various functions of Jumpers 1. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by changing the jumper settings. For...
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... 20 Driver Use these options to install all the drivers for your PC screen to guide you want to install, or you can simply put it first. You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to install it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on each individual driver to install. 1. Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click. 2 Install driver and utility This motherboard comes with one Utility CD, after installing...
... 20 Driver Use these options to install all the drivers for your PC screen to guide you want to install, or you can simply put it first. You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to install it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on each individual driver to install. 1. Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click. 2 Install driver and utility This motherboard comes with one Utility CD, after installing...
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... as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it �h�o�u��t �S�a�v�i�n�g� Do not change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be loaded through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your current system. ► Save & Exit Setup Save setting values to CMOS and exit. ►...
... as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it �h�o�u��t �S�a�v�i�n�g� Do not change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be loaded through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your current system. ► Save & Exit Setup Save setting values to CMOS and exit. ►...
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... date, time, floppy drive and so on. to Sat., this item. ► Mouse The system boot will not stop if an error is used to configure the desired time. Use [+] or [-] to change the setting. Year-year, set up /down keys to select an item, then use the or keys to input the value. ► Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects...
... date, time, floppy drive and so on. to Sat., this item. ► Mouse The system boot will not stop if an error is used to configure the desired time. Use [+] or [-] to change the setting. Year-year, set up /down keys to select an item, then use the or keys to input the value. ► Primary/Secondary/Third IDE Master/Slave While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects...
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...;r�e�s�s�C��lo�c�k� This option is used to auto detect PCI slot. 3 Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - But if overclocking is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. It may enhance the graphics card speed. Fox Central Control Unit ► Smart BIOS� [Press Enter] ► CPU Configuration [Press Enter] ► Voltage Options [Press Enter] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] �Au�t�o�D�e�te�c�...
...;r�e�s�s�C��lo�c�k� This option is used to auto detect PCI slot. 3 Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - But if overclocking is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. It may enhance the graphics card speed. Fox Central Control Unit ► Smart BIOS� [Press Enter] ► CPU Configuration [Press Enter] ► Voltage Options [Press Enter] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] �Au�t�o�D�e�te�c�...
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... . ► Execute Disable Bit This item is issued. CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Help Item Module Version : 3F.0F This should be enabled Manufacturer : Intel in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to classify areas in memory by where application code can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for WinXP. ► Virtualization Technology Virtualization (i.e. FSB Speed :1333MHz Cache L1...
... . ► Execute Disable Bit This item is issued. CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Help Item Module Version : 3F.0F This should be enabled Manufacturer : Intel in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to classify areas in memory by where application code can halt worm attacks, reducing the need for WinXP. ► Virtualization Technology Virtualization (i.e. FSB Speed :1333MHz Cache L1...
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... primary boot device. ► IGD Graphics Mode Select This item is not performing any graphics-intensive operations, most efficient use as needed for other parameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can send commands out to enable/disable PCI Express graphics port. 34 If a user is used to select the amount of system memory used by the OS for running graphics applications. It contains important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode...
... primary boot device. ► IGD Graphics Mode Select This item is not performing any graphics-intensive operations, most efficient use as needed for other parameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can send commands out to enable/disable PCI Express graphics port. 34 If a user is used to select the amount of system memory used by the OS for running graphics applications. It contains important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode...
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... Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► OnBoard Audio Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard Audio Controller. ► OnBoard LAN Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. ► OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This item is used to be booted remotely. 37 A LAN boot ROM lets you can enable a client PC system on the network. By installing a boot ROM in the network board, you set up a diskless workstation on the network to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. 3 OnBoard Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985...
... Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► OnBoard Audio Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard Audio Controller. ► OnBoard LAN Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. ► OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This item is used to be booted remotely. 37 A LAN boot ROM lets you can enable a client PC system on the network. By installing a boot ROM in the network board, you set up a diskless workstation on the network to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. 3 OnBoard Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985...
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3 USB Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help � F9:Optimized Defaults ► Legacy USB Support This item is used to enable or disable the Enhanced Host Controller Interface for USB. 39 Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. USB Configuration USB Configuration Help Item Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 Enables support for USB devices on legacy OS. If you have a USB keyboard or mouse, set to auto or enabled. ►...
3 USB Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help � F9:Optimized Defaults ► Legacy USB Support This item is used to enable or disable the Enhanced Host Controller Interface for USB. 39 Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. USB Configuration USB Configuration Help Item Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 Enables support for USB devices on legacy OS. If you have a USB keyboard or mouse, set to auto or enabled. ►...
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... the BIOS to wake from a saved memory image. 40 In this state. The S3 sleeping state is going to distinguish whether or not the boot is a low wake latency sleeping state where all devices. In order to reduce power to Disk) S5 - Control starts from the processor's reset vector after Power Fail HPET Resume by Ring Resume by LAN Resume by PCI Card Resume by USB Devices Resume by PS2 Keyboard...
... the BIOS to wake from a saved memory image. 40 In this state. The S3 sleeping state is going to distinguish whether or not the boot is a low wake latency sleeping state where all devices. In order to reduce power to Disk) S5 - Control starts from the processor's reset vector after Power Fail HPET Resume by Ring Resume by LAN Resume by PCI Card Resume by USB Devices Resume by PS2 Keyboard...
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3 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility - This function works only when your operating system is supporting ACPI. ► Case Open Warning This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function. ► CPU/System Temperature The CPU/System temperature are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Fan/System Fan Speed The CPU fan/System fan speed are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Core/ DRAM Voltage/ + 3.30V/+5.00V/+12.0V/VBAT The...
3 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility - This function works only when your operating system is supporting ACPI. ► Case Open Warning This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function. ► CPU/System Temperature The CPU/System temperature are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Fan/System Fan Speed The CPU fan/System fan speed are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Core/ DRAM Voltage/ + 3.30V/+5.00V/+12.0V/VBAT The...
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...;c�t�io�n D��is�a�b�l�e�d�] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Change Supervisor Password This item is used to install or change user password. ► Boot Sector Virus Protection This item is used to install or change supervisor password. 3 BIOS Security Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
...;c�t�io�n D��is�a�b�l�e�d�] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Change Supervisor Password This item is used to install or change user password. ► Boot Sector Virus Protection This item is used to install or change supervisor password. 3 BIOS Security Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.