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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features ............................................................................................. 2 Motherboard Layout ................................................................................... 5 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions CPU ............................................................................................................ 7 Memory ...................................................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ...................................................................................... 55 Start to install drivers ................................................................................ 56 Install Chipset Software ........................................................................... 56 Install VGA Driver(optional) ...................................................................... 57 Install IMSM Driver .............
Warning: 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.
This manual is suitable for motherboard of 945G/P7MA. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. -L with onboard 10M/100M LAN -K with onboard Giga LAN -6 with 6-Channel audio -8 with 8-Channel audio -E with 1394 function -S with SATA function -R with RAID function You can find PPID label on the motherboard. It indicates the functions that the motherboard has.
1 Chapter T h an k yo u f or b u yin g F o xc o n n ’ s 9 4 5 G/ P 7 M A series motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new products, and offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reasonable price. This motherboard adopts the advanced Intel® 945G/P+ ICH7/ICH7R chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size · mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard 1394 (-E ) (optional) · Support hot plug · W ith rate of transmission at 400 Mbps · Self-configured addressing · Can connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most Onboard LAN (-L/-K) (optional) · Supports 10/100/1000 (-K optional) Mbit/sec Ethernet · LAN interface built-in on board Onboard Audio (-6)(optional) · AC’97 2.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Expansion Slots · Two PCI slots · One PCI Express x16 Graphics slot · One PCI Express x1 slot Advanced Features · PCI 2.3 specification compliant · Supports W indows 2000/XP · Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU/ system temperature, and fan speed) 4 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Layout 28 27 1 26 25 2 24 23 23 24 22 3 21 4 5 6 20 7 19 8 9 18 15 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1.4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector 15.Clear CMOS Jumper 2.PCI Express x16 Slot 16.FW H TBL Jumper 3.LGA 775 CPU Socket 17.Chassis Intruder Connector 4.North Bridge:Intel ® 945G/P Chipset 18.Front Panel Connector 5.CPU Fan Connector 19.Serial ATA II Connectors 6.DIMM Slots 20.USB Connector 7.COM2 Connector (optional) 21.1394 Connector (optional) 8.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction 2 Chapter This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, rear panel and pin headers, and the mounting of 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.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions CPU This motherboard supports single processors including Celeron D, Pentium 4, Pentium D, Pentium 4 Extreme Edition, Pentium Extreme Edition processors in an LGA775 package with a Front Side Bus (FSB) of 533/800/1066 MHz. It also supports Hyper-Threading technology. 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.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 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 protective cover from load plate.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 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 CPU cooling fan and make sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU. Please refer to your CPU fan user guide to install it properly.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes four 240-pin slots with 1.8 V for DDR2. These slots support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices, and support maximum memory bandwidth of 8.5GB/s using DDR2 533 memory, 10. 7GB/s using DDR2 667 in Dual-Channel interleaved mode, You must install at least one memory bank to ensure normal operation. Installation of DDR2 Memory 1.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Power Supply This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging any devices, make sure that they have been installed properly prior to connecting the power supply. 4-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector: PWR2 (Please refer to the 1st item of motherboard 4-pin ATX_12 V power connector layout.) 4 2 GND The ATX power supply connects to PW R2 and GN D 12V provides power to the CPU.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Rear Panel Connectors This motherboard provides the ports as below: For -6 models (optional) 6 1394 Port (optional) 4 Parallel Port (Printer Port) 8 LAN Port Line-in 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector Line-out 2 PS/2 Keyboard Connector 9 Microphone 3 Serial Port (COM1) 5 VGA Port 7 USB 2.0 Ports For -8 models (optional) Line out Line in Rear LFE/CEN Side Microphone 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
Chapter 2 5 Installation Instructions VGA Port The VGA Port is for output to a VGA-compatible device. 6 1394 Port (optional) This digital interface supports electronic devices such as digital cameras, scanners, and printers. 7 USB 2.0 Ports These four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 8 LAN Port (-L/-K) (optional) This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE devices, Serial ATA devices, USB devices, IR module, and others. FDD Connector: FLOPPY (Please refer to the 11th item of motherboard layout.) This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360 K, 720 K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M, and 2.88 M FDDs. IDE Connectors: IDE_1, IDE_2 (Please refer to the 12th and 22th item of motherboard layout.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP1 (Please refer to the 18th item of motherboard layout.) PW R SW PW RL ED This motherboard includes one connector for con- Empt y + - necting the front panel switch and LED indicators. 1 + HD-L ED RESET NC FP1 IDE LED Connector (HD-LED) The connector connects to the case’s IDE indicator LED indicating the activity status of hard disks.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Audio Connectors: CD_IN, AUX_IN (optional) (Please refer to the 28th and 27th item of motherboard layout.) CD_IN, AUX_IN is Sony standard CD audio connectors, it can be connected to a CD-ROM drive through a CD audio cable. 1 1 CD_L GND CD_R AUX_R GND AUX_L AUX_IN CD_IN SPDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT (optional) (Please refer to the 26th item of motherboard layout.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Serial ATAII Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_3, SATA_4 (Please refer to the 19th item of motherboard layout.) 1 The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the GND GND Serial ATAII device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATAII cables for primary storage devices. The current Serial ATAII interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions USB Headers: F_USB1, F_USB2 (Please refer to the 20th item of motherboard layout.) Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also have two 10-pin headers on board which may connect to front panel USB cable (optional) to provide additional four USB ports.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Chassis IntruderConnector: INTR (Please refer to the 17th item of motherboard layout.) The connector connects to the chassis security switch on the case. The system can detect the chasis intrusion through the status of this connector. If the connector has been closed once, the system will send a message. To utilize this function, set “Case Open W arning” to “Enabled” in the “PC Health Status” section of the CMOS Setup.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes two 32-bit master PCI bus slots, one PCI Express x 1 slot and one PCI Express x 16 slot. PCI Slots (Please refer to the 24th item of motherboard layout.) The expansion cards can be installed in the three PCI slots. When you install or take out such cards, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled out.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Warning: If a performance graphics card was installed into 16x PCI Express slot, 2 x 12 pin power supply was strongly recommended. For the detailed PCI Express x16 graphics cards support list on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com 21 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Jumpers The users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings. Description of Jumpers 1. For the jumpers on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identified by the silkscreen printed “ ” next to it. However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as “1”. 2.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions BIOS TBL Jumper: FWH_TBL (Please refer to the 16th item of motherboard layout.) The system cannot boot if the BIOS fails to be flashed in LOCK Enable conventional flash BIOS process. But not to worry when you use the BIOS TBL function. It is used to protect BIOS “Top Boot Block”. The system still can boot by using this function even if the BIOS fails to be flashed. To utilize this function, you just need to lock pins 2 and 3 together with the jumper cap.
Appendix 3 Chapter 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.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 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 key to enter the AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. Press TAB to show POST screen, DEL to enter SETUP.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. Advanced Chipset Features The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be optimized. Integrated Peripherals Onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. Power Management Setup All the items of Green function features can be set up through this menu.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Standard CMOS Features This sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date, time, HDD model and so on. Use the arrow keys to select the item and set up, and then use the or keys to choose the setting values. Standard CMOS Features Menu Date This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current date) with the format. Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., defined by BIOS (read-only). Month—month from Jan.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or read Auto mode. CHS For HDD<528MB LBA For HDD>528MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA Auto Recommended mode Drive A/B This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed, including [None], [360K, 5.25 in], [1.2M, 5.25 in], [720K, 3.5 in], [1.44M, 3.5 in] and [2.88 M, 3.5 in].
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Memory This is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Base Memory The BIOS POST will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. Total Memory Total memory of the system. 29 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description BIOS Features BIOS Features Menu v[SuperBoot] SuperBoot (Default: Disabled) SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CMOS upon the first normal start-up of your PC, and the relevant parameters will be restored to help the system start up more quickly on each subsequent start-up. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. v[SuperBIOS-Protect] SuperBIOS-Protect (Default: Disabled) SuperBIOS-Protect function protects your PC from viruses, e.g. CIH.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description SuperSpeed Menu vRatio Free (Default: Disabled) This option is used to limit CPU ratio to minimum if CPU supports, then user can furthest overclock external frequency to improve performance. vCPU Clock Ratio (Default: Depend on CPU ) This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU. vAuto Detect PCI Clk (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description vPCI Bus Clock (Default: 33.33Mhz) This option is used to set PCI Bus clock. vCPU Voltage Regulator (Default: Default) The option is used to adjust the CPU voltage. vMemory Voltage (Default: Default) This option is used to set memory voltage. vSystem Core Voltage (Default: Default) This option is used to set system core voltage. 3). If it is set as “Optimal Reference”, Super Level will be enabled and shown.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu vCPU Feature Press to enter the following screen. CPU Feature Menu v Delay Prior to Thermal (Default: 16Min) This option is used to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto thermal mode. The setting values are: 4 Min, 8 Min, 16 Min, 32 Min. vThermal Management (Default: Thermal Monitor 1) This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description vTM2 Bus VID (Default: depend on CPU) Represents the voltage of the throttled performance state that will be initiated when the on-die sensor goes from not hot to hot. vLimit CPUID MaxVal (Default: Disabled) The option is used to set limit CPUID MaxVal. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vHard Disk Boot Priority This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description vFirst/Second/Third Boot Device (Default: Floppy/Hard Disk/CDROM) This option allows you to set the boot device sequence. The available setting values are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP100, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, LAN and Disabled. vBoot Other Device (Default: Enabled) W ith this function set to Enabled, the system will boot from some other devices if the first/second/third boot devices failed. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description vSecurity Option (Default: Setup) W hen it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen; W hen it is set to “System”, a password is required not only to enter CMOS Setup, but also to startup your PC. vAPIC Mode (Default: Enabled) This option is used to enable or disable APIC function. vMPS Version Control For OS (Default: 1.4) This option is used to set up the version of MPS Table used in NT4.0 OS.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu vDRAM Timing Selectable (Default: By SPD) This item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or manual configuration. The available setting values are: By SPD and Manual. vCAS Latency Time (Default: depend on memory) This item determines CAS Latency. The available setting values are: 3, 2.5, 2 and Auto.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description vVideo BIOS Cacheable (Default: Disabled) Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the Video BIOS which may improve performance. If any other program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. The available setting values are: Enabled and Disabled. vMemory Hole At 15M-16M (Default: Disabled) This option is used to determine whether the 15M-16M address field of memory is reserved for the ISA expansion card. The available setting values are: Enabled and Disbled.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Note: The following items will be shown and modified when you use onboard VGA . vPEG/Onchip VGA Control (Default: Auto) Set this option as “Onchip VGA”, if you want to use onboard VGA; set this option as “PEG Port”, if you want to used PCI Express x16 graphics card; set as Auto, BIOS will auto-detect and enable the device you used. The available setting values are: Onchip VGA, PEG Port, Auto.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu Use the arrow keys to select your options; press the key to enter the setup sub-menu. The options and setting methods are discussed below: Onchip IDE Device Menu vIDE HDD Block Mode (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description vIDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO (Default: Auto) These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is used by IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best or select a PIO mode from 0-4. vIDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA (Default: Auto) UltraDMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this list to Auto.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard Device Menu vUSB Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vUSB 2.0 Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the USB 2.0 Controller is enabled. vUSB Keyboard Support (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set whether the USB keyboard controller is enabled in a legacy operating system (such as DOS).
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Super IO Device Menu vOnboard Serial Port 1/2 (Default: 3F8/IRQ4 / 2F8/IRQ3) This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port 1/2. The onboard serial port 2 I/O address and IRQ is for IrDA using. vUART Mode Select (Default: Normal) Use this option to select the UART mode. Setting values include Normal, IrDA, ASKIR. The setting value is determined by the infrared module installed on the board.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Menu vACPI Function (Default: Enabled) ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces between an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard that describes how computer components work together to manage system hardware.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description vSuspend Type (Default: Stop Grant) This option is used to set sleep mode. The setting values are Stop Grant (saves the status of the whole system and then turns off power), and PwrOn Suspend (CPU and core system go to low power mode, keeps power supply). vMODEM Use IRQ (Default: 3) This option is used to set the IRQ in which the modem can use. The system will automatically wake up when the modem receives an incoming call.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description vPrimary IDE 0, Secondary IDE 0 (Default: Disabled) When these items are enabled, the system will restart the power saving timeout counters when any activity is detected on any of the drives or devices on the primary or secondary IDE channels. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Events Menu vWake-Up by PCI card (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vPower On by Ring (Default: Enabled) If this item is enabled, it allows the system to resume from a software power down or power saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to an installed fax. This function needs to be supported by the relevant hardware and software.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description vTime (hh:mm:ss) Alarm W hen the Resume by Alarm set as “Enabled”, this option will be modified. It is used to set the timing for the start-up time. The setting values contain hh:0 – 23; mm:0 – 59; ss:0 – 59. vPower on By Mouse (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set the power-on method of your PC. The available setting values are: Disabled, Mouse Move, Mouse Click. vPower On By Keyboard (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set the power-on method of your PC.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu vInit Display First (Default: PCI Slot) This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC starts up. vReset Configuration Data (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time the machine is turned on. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description vMaximum Payload Size (Default: 4096) This option is used to set maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices. The unit is byte. The available setting values are: 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096. PC Health Status PC Health Status Menu vCase Open Warning (Default: Disabled) This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description vCPU Temperature The current CPU temperature will be automatically detected by the system. vSystem Temperature The current system temperature will be automatically detected by the system. vSystem Fan Speed The current speed of the system fan will be automatically detected by the system. vCPU Fan Speed The current speed of the CPU fan will be automatically detected by the system.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up that allows you to load the default BIOS settings. Select and then press to load the defaults. Select and press to exit without loading. The defaults set by BIOS set the basic system functions in order to ensure system stability.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description If you do not want to set a password, just press when prompted to enter a password, and in the screen the following message will appear. If no password is keyed in, any user can enter the system and view/modify the CMOS settings.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 4 Chapter The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: v Utility CD content v Start to install drivers v Install Chipset system v Install VGA Driver v Install IMSM Driver v Install ITE RAID Driver v Install DirectX 9.0c v Install Audio Driver v Install LAN 1000M Driver v Install LAN 100M Driver v Install USB2.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM driver. The CD will automatically display the main menu screen. 1. Install Driver Using this option to install all the drivers for your motherboard. You should install the drivers in order, and you need to restart your computer after all the drivers installed. A. Chipset Software B. VGA Driver (optional) C. IMSM Driver D. ITE RAID Driver E. DirectX 9.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Start to install drivers Select , and click to enter the install driver screen. You can select the driver that you want to install and begin the setup steps. Note: T h e f o llo w in g set u p st ep s are b ased o n W in d o w s X P environment. There may be some differences from other operating systems. Install Chipset system Click from the main menu to bring up the install driver menu. Click to start the installation.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install VGA Driver (optional) Click from the main menu and enter the install driver menu.. Click to start the installation. Click here Install IMSM Driver Click from the main menu and enter the install driver menu. Click to open the IMSM Driver Installation guide. Please read the guide carefully and select the relevant installation method. Click here 57 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install ITE RAID Driver (optional) Click from the main menu and enter the install driver menu. Click to start the Installation guide. Please read the guide carefully and select the relevant installation method. Click here Install Direct 9.0c From the main menu, select . Click < Direct 9.0c > to start the setup. Click here 58 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install Audio Driver From the main menu, select . Click < Audio Driver > to start the setup. Click here Install 1000M Driver If your motherboard have Giga LAN interface, you must install the 1000M Driver. From the main menu, select . Click <1000M Driver> to start the setup. Click here 59 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install 100M Driver If your motherboard have 10M/100M LAN interface, you must install the 100M Driver. From the main menu, select . Click < 100M Driver> to start the setup. Click here Install USB2.0 Driver From the main menu, select . Click to start the setup. Click here 60 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install SuperUtility From the main menu, select . Click to start the setup. Click here Install Adobe Reader From the main menu, select . Click to start the setup. Click here 61 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install Norton Internet Security From the main menu, select . Click to start the setup. Click here 62 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter 5 This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information: v SuperStep v SuperLogo v SuperUpdate 63 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software SuperStep SuperStep is a utility that allows users to change the frequency of the CPU. It also displays system health information including CPU temperature, CPU voltage, and PCI clock. SuperStep features: 1. Supports W in2000 and W inXP. 2. Automatic alarm mechanism when system runs irregularly. 3. Adjusts the CPU frequency to speed up your system and achieve better system performance. 4. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Adjust voltages warning criteria (upper limit) Current voltage readings Go to Voltage page Reset the warning criteria to default settings Apply the adjustments Current CPU Temperature Adjust voltages warning criteria (Lower limit) Adjust CPU temperature warning criteria Current system Temperature Adjust system temperature warning criteria Reset the warning criteria to default settings Apply the adjustGo to ments Temperature page 65 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory"
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Current PCI Express clock Current CPU Clock Current PCI clock Current CPU Ratio Adjust the CPU External Frequency Reset to the default settings Go to Clock page Apply the adjustments Check for the system to automatically provide warning messages Adjust the monitoring Interval Go to Alarm page Reset to the default settings Apply the changes 66 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software SuperLogo SuperLogo is a W indows utility that allows users to change the BIOS sign on logo. The utility is able to replace and backup the BIOS logo, and update and backup the BIOS image within the W indows environment. SuperLogo features: 1. Supports W in2000 and W inXP. 2. Supports 4Mb size flash parts, flash write method is independent with flash type. 3. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface. 4.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Full screen mode Top-Right mode Follow the Boot without logo Wizard to complete the Go to Change Logo page Backup whole Backup Logo BIOS image Follow the Wizard to complete the backup function Go to Backup page BIOS image Browse a BIN file file location for updating BIOS Follow the Wizard to complete the BIOS function 68 Go to Update BIOS page PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software SuperUpdate SuperUpdate is a W indows utility that allows users to backup and upgrade the system BIOS from local or Internet. SuperUpdate features: 1. Supports W in2000 and W inXP. 2. Supports 4Mb size flash parts; flash write method is independent of flash type. 3. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Chapter 6 This chapter will introduce special functions of BIOS and how to use them in detail. It can further exert the max potential of motherboard to bring you super-value enjoyment. This chapter introduces the following special functions of BIOS: v SuperBoot v SuperBIOS-Protect v SuperRecovery v SuperSpeed 70 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperBoot SuperBoot technology greatly reduces the long boot process time of computers. A BIOS without SuperBoot has to perform many routines every time when the system starts, such as checking the system core and initializing system peripherals. Now with SuperBoot, a PC can bootup without any unnecessary.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperBIOS-Protect The BIOS of the motherboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe viruses, such as the CIH virus, are so dangerous that they may overwrite the BIOS. If the BIOS has been damaged, the system will be unable to boot. W e provide the following solution which protects the system BIOS from being attacked by such viruses. The way to implement this function, set “SuperBIOS-Protect” as “Enabled”, the BIOS will be protected.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperRecovery SuperRecovery is an easy-to-operate tool for backing up or recovering your hard disk data. It offers simplified user interfaces with hotkey access and allows you to experience unprecedented high security and reliability with extra functions, such as hotkey launch, and powerful anti-virus protection. Features: 1. Password Protection: You can set a password for each HDD. 2. Data Protection: Hidden partitions can only be accessed during data back up or recovery.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Hard Disk Selection: The hard disk selection menu will be displayed after you press the hotkey, listing all the IDE HDDs installed in your system. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection and press to confirm it. Attention: 1. Make sure that you have selected a HDD before entering the main menu. 2. Make sure that the HDD you selected is ATA5 or higher.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Main Menu: Select a HDD to enter main menu. There are five function items, “Divide Hidden Partition”, “Release Hidden Partition”, “Backup”, “Recovery” and “Change Password”. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection on the operation which should be performed on the HDD and confirm your selection by pressing . The following operation will be performed on the disk you selected. On-line help message Divide Hidden Partition: 1.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Attention : 1. All the HDD data will be cleared by the partitioning process, so it is better to do the division on an empty HDD. 2. At the same time, the overall HDD capacity will decrease in order to make space for the hidden partition, which will become unavailable for normal use. Release Hidden Partition: This is used to release the hidden partition. If you choose this item and press to confirm, the system will be restarted to release the hidden partition.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Backup: Select BACKUP to enter the Backup interface, where you can find the following three sub-function items: “BACKUP CMOS SETUP”, “BACKUP PARTITION TABLE” and “BACKUP HARDDISK DATA”. Switch the highlight bar by pressing the arrow keys to make a selection and then press to confirm your choice. 1. Backup CMOS Setup: A. Support backing up of the CMOS data. B. The backing up or recovery of CMOS data should be done on a motherboard of the same type. 2.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Backup Hard disk Data: A. If there are active partitions (system partition), you can choose to backup an active partition or the whole disk. But only one can be taken between the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed up data. B. Backing up with the progress bar showing. 78 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions C. A report with all the critical data on this operation will be displayed after the backup is completed. Original Size: The data size loaded in selected partition; Valid Size: The size of valid data. Elapsed Time: How long the procession cost. Compressed Size: The size of data after compression. Compressed Rate: Compressed Size/Valid Size. 4. Back to Main: This item is used to exit the Backup interface. Recovery: Select RECOVERY to enter the Recovery interface.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 1. Recover CMOS Setup: This function is used to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made. 2. Recover Partition Table: This function is used to recover all partition tables including extended partitions. 80 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Recover Hard disk Data: This item is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition. 4. Back to Main: This item is used to exit the Recovery interface. CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction: Select CHANGE PASSW ORD to enter the Change Password interface. A. Enter the old password first. Press if password is null. B. Enter the new password. Then enter the same again to confirm it. C. Press for null password. D.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperSpeed SuperSpeed is a powerful and efficient easy technology for PC DIY fans. It offers a friendly interface. Users can set the CPU Clock easily in the BIOS setup. Procedures: 1. Correctly install your CPU. 2. Plug in other configurations and restore the system. 3. Switch on power to the system and press the key to enter BIOS Setup. 4. Enter the \ menu to set the CPU clock. 5.
Appendix Using 8-channel Audio (optional) 1. Introduction 8-channel audio is the highest surround sound standard available adding two speakers over existing 6-channel audio set-ups. 8-channel surround sound is already a standard feature for premium consumer audio devices, so it only makes sense that as users increasingly use their PCs to listen to the latest multimedia content that 8-channel support makes the migration as a standard PC feature.
Appendix Blue Black Green Orange Red Grey STEP 2. You need to install the driver for the audio chip before you can use the 8channel audio function. Click here 84 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
Appendix STEP 3. After installation of the audio driver, you’ll find an icon on the taskbar’s status area. Double click the icon, you will see the following picture. STEP 4. Click “Speaker configuration”. The following picture will appear. STEP 5. Make sure you select “8CH Speaker” from the above picture. Now you can enjoy the 8-channel audio function. 85 PDF 文件使用 "pdfFactory" 试用版本创建 www.fineprint.com.
