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Declaration of conformity
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD

66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,
TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
declares that the product

Motherboard
946GZ/PL7MA
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
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characteristics of information technology equipment
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(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
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Section 2: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage
supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A
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and methods of measurement
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Model Name: 946GZ/PL7MA
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Type of Product: Motherboard
Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
COMPANY LTD
Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,
TAIWAN, R.O.C.
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ing two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Tested to comply with FCC standards.
Signature : Date : 2006

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Main Features ........................................................................................ 2
Layout ...................................................................................................... 4
Rear Panel Ports ................................................................................... 5
Installation Instructions
Chapter 2
CPU ......................................................................................................... 7
Memory .................................................................................................. 10
Power Supply ........................................................................................ 11
Other Connectors ................................................................................ 12
Expansion Slots ................................................................................... 17
Jumpers ............................................................................................... 18
BIOS Description
Chapter 3
Enter BIOS Setup ................................................................................. 21
Main menu ............................................................................................ 21
Standard CMOS Features ................................................................... 23
FOX Central Control Unit ..................................................................... 25
Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................... 27
Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................... 30
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 32
Power Management Setup ................................................................. 38
PnP/PCI Configurations ...................................................................... 43
PC Health Status ................................................................................. 44
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ..................................................................... 45
Load Optimized Defaults .................................................................. 45
Set Supervisor/User Password ......................................................... 45
Save & Exit Setup ................................................................................. 46
Exit W ithout Saving .............................................................................. 46

Table of Contents
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction

Utility CD content ................................................................................. 48
Start to Install drivers ........................................................................... 49
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software

FOX ONE .............................................................................................51
Fox LiveUpdate .............................................................................. ......57

Attention:
1. Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact.
2. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid
damage to the motherboard and CPU due high temperatures.
3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed.
4. Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before inserting or
removing expansion cards or other peripherals, especially when
you insert or remove a memory module. Failure to switch off the DC
power supply may result in serious damage to your system or
memory module.
Attention:
W e cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while

over-clocked. Normal operation depends on the over-clock capacity
of your device.
Attention:
Since BIOS programs are upgraded from time to time, the BIOS
description in this manual is just for reference. W e do not guarantee
that the content of this manual will remain consistent with the actual
BIOS version at any given time in the future.
Attention:
The pictures of objects used in this manual are just for your reference.
Please refer to the physical motherboard.

This manual is suitable for motherboard of 946GZ/PL7MA.
Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who
wants diverse features.
-L with onboard 10/100M LAN (Default is omitted.)

-K with onboard Gigabit LAN
-6 with 6-Channel audio (Default is omitted.)
-8 with 8-Channel audio
-E with 1394 function
-S with SATA function
-2 with DDR2 function
-R with RAID function
-H comply with RoHS directives
You can find PPID label on the motherboard. It indicates the

functions that the motherboard has.
For example:
On the black mark of the PPID label, it means the mother-

board supports 6-Channel Audio (-6), 1394 port (-E), onboard
10/100M LAN (-L), SATA function (-S).

Chapter 1
Thank you for buying Foxconns 946GZ7MA/946PL7MA 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 946GZ/946PL + ICH7/ICH7R chipset, provid-
ing users a computer platform with a high integration-compat-
ibility-performance price ratio.
This chapter includes the following information:

v Main Features
v Layout
v Rear I/O Ports

Main Features
Size
uATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.0 inch
Microprocessor
Supports Intel CoreTM 2 Duo, Pentium Extreme Edition,Pentium D,
Pentium 4 ,Celeron D processors in an LGA775 package
Supports FSB at 1066 MHz /800 MHz /533 MHz
Supports Hyper-Threading technology
Chipset
Intel 946GZ/PL (North Bridge) + ICH7/ICH7R (South Bridge)
System Memory
Two 240-pin DIMM slots
Supports Dual-Channel DDR2 667/533
Supports up to 4GB DDR2 memory
USB 2.0 Ports

Supports hot plug
Eight USB 2.0 ports(four rear panel ports, two onboard USB headers provid-
ing four extra ports)
Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mbps transmission rate
Onboard Serial ATA II

300MBps data transfer rate
Four internal Serial ATA II connectors
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10(support on ICH7R only)
Onboard LAN (-K)

One LAN interface built-in onboard
Supports 10/100/1000(-K) Mbit/sec Ethernet

Onboard Audio (-6)(optional)

AC97 2.3 Specification Compliant
Supports S/PDIF output
Onboard Line-in jack,Microphone-in jack,Line-out jack
Supports 6-channel audio(setting via software)
Onboard Audio (-8)(optional)

Supports 8-channel audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Supports Intel High Definition Audio
Supports high quality differential CD input
Onboard Graphic(supported on 946GZ7MA only)

Supports intergrated VGA display function
Green Function
Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4
(Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off)
Expansion Slots
Two PCI slots
one PCI Express x16 Graphics slot
one PCI Express x1 slot
Advanced Features
PCI 2.3 specification compliant
Supports Windows 2000/XP software
Supports PC Health function(capable of monitoring system voltage,CPU/
system temperature,and fan speed)

Layout
1
2
3 28
4 27
5
6
7 26
7
8 25
24
9
23
10
11
22
12
13 21
20
14 15 16 17 18 19
1. PCI Express x1 Slot 15.TBL_EN Jumper(optional)

2. PCI Slots 16. SYS_FAN Connector
3. S/PDIF_OUT Connector 17. IDE Connector: PIDE
4. Front Audio Connector 18. 24-pin ATX Power Connector: PW R1
5. CD_IN Connector 19. FDD Connector
6. AUX_IN Connector (optional) 20. FHW/LPC Connector(optional)
7. Speaker Connector (optional) 21. IrDA Header
8. Front USB Connectors 22. DDR2 DIMM Slots
9. South Bridge: Intel ICH7/ICH7R Chipset 23. COM2 Connector
10. SPI Connector (optional) 24. CPU_Fan Connector
11. Chassis Intruder Connector 25. North Bridge: Intel 946GZ/PL Chipset
12.Clear CMOS Jumper 26. LGA 775 CPU Socket
13.Front Panel Connector 27. 8-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PW R2
14.SATA II Connectors 28. PCI Express x16 Slot
Note: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only, please refer
to the physical motherboard.
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Rear I/O Ports
This motherboard provides the ports as below:
For -6 models LAN Port(-L/-K)

Parallel Port
4 7 (optional)
(Print Port)
Line-in
PS/2 Mouse (Rear)
1
Port Line-out 8
(Front)
2 PS/2 Keyboard Microphone
Port (CEN/LFE)
3 Serial Port 5 VGA Port 6 USB2.0Port

(COM1)
For -8 models
Line-out
Line-in
Surrr out
CEN/LFE 9
Side Surr out
Microphone
8.Line-in jack,Line-outjack,Microphone jack (for -6models)

When using a 2-channel sound source,the Line-out jack is used to connect to
speaker or headphone;the Line-in port connects to an external CD player,tape
player or other audio device. The Microphone jack is used to connect to the
microphone.
When using a 6-channel sound source,connect the front speaker to the green
audio output;connect the rear speaker to the blue audio output;connect the
center speaker/subwoofer to the red Microphone output.
9. Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, LEF/CEN, Side Jacks(for -8models)
W hen using an 8-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the green
audio output; connect the rear sound speaker to the black audio output; con-
nect the center speaker/subwoofer to the orange audio output; connect the side
sound speaker to the grey audio output.

Chapter 2
This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in-
cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply,
slots, and pin headers, and the mounting of jumpers. Cau-
tion should be exercised during the installation of these
modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any
installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.

v CPU
v Memory
v Power supply
v Other Connectors
v Expansion Slots
v Jumpers

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
CPU
This motherboard supports single processor including Intel Core TM 2 Duo,

Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium D, Pentium 4 ,Celeron D processors in
LGA775 package.
For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the
Installation of CPU
Below is the CPU socket illustration. Follow these procedures to install a CPU.
Load lever Load plate
Protective cover
1. Use thumb and forefinger to hold the hook of the load lever and pull the lever
down and away from socket to unlock it. Lift the load lever.
2. Push down the rear tab with your forefinger to bring the front end of the load
plate up slightly. Open the load plate with thumb. Be careful not to touch the
contacts.

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. The
protective cover is used to protect the contacts of the socket. Do not discard the
protective cover. Always replace the socket cover if the CPU is removed from the
socket.

5. Close the load plate, and slightly push down the tongue side.
6. Lower the lever and lock it to the load plate, then the CPU is locked completely.
Note :
Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and

system. Therefore, you should install 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.

Memory
This motherboard includes two 240-pin slots with 1.8V for DDR2. So You must
install at least one memory bank to ensure normal operation.
Installation of DDR2 Memory

1. There is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot, and the memory
module can be fixed in one direction only. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the
module clips outward.
2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically
into the DIMM slot.
128 Pins 112 Pins
3. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot will lock automatically.
For the detailed memory support list on this motherboard, please visit the
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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. 24-pin ATX power connector
+5V +5V_AUX
24-pin ATX Power connector: PWR1 +3.3V GND GND +12V +3. 3V
+ 3 . 3 V GND +12V
+5V PWROK
PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make
sure that the power supply cable and pins are 1 12
properly aligned with the connector on the

motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable
13 24
into the connector and make sure it is secure.
+3.3V GND GND NC +5V
-12V GND GND +5 V GND
PSON +5 V
8-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector: PWR2 8-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector
5 1
The 8-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to
PWR2 and provides power to the CPU. 12V GN D
8 4
Note: Connect a 4-pin

power plug here
We strongly recommend that you use 8-pin ATX

5 1
12V power supply. If you want to use 4-pin
power supply, connect the 4-pin power con-
nector as shown. 8 4
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Other Connectors
This motherboard includes connectors for FDD device, IDE device, Serial ATA
devices, USB devices and others.
FDD Connector: FLOPPY

This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360K, 720K,
1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs.
IDE Connectors: PIDE

The PIDE connector supports Ultra ATA 100/66 IDE hard disk drives.
Connect the cables blue connector to the IDE connector, then connect the gray
connector to the slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the
Ultra ATA master device.
Front Panel Connector: FP1

This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch
and LED indicators. HDD LED Connector (HD-LED)
The connector connects to the cases HDD indicator LED indicating the activity
status of hard disks.
Reset Switch (RESET)

Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the
system will restart when the switch is pressed.
Power LED Connector (PW RLED)

Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the case. The Power
LED indicates the systems status. W hen the system is in S0 status, the LED is
on. When the system is in S1 status, the LED is blink; W hen the system is in S3,
S4, S5 status, the LED is off. PW R SW
PW RL ED Empt y
+ -
1
+ -
HD-L ED NC
RESET
Power Switch Connector (PWRSW)

FP1
Attach the connector to the power button of the case. Pushing this switch allows
the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button.
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Audio Connectors: CD_IN,AUX_IN(optional)

CD_IN and AUX_IN are Sony standard CDaudioconnectors,they can be
connected to a CD-ROM drive through a CD audio cable.
AUX_L CD_R
GND GND
1 AUX_R 1 CD_L
AUX_IN (optional) CD_IN
Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN

The fan speed can be detected and viewed in PC Health Status section of the
CMOS Setup. These fans will be automatically turned off after the system en-
ters S3, S4 and S5 mode.
GROUND SENSE
1
GROUND
1
+12V
SENSE
POWER CONTROL
SYS_FAN CPU_FAN
USB Headers: F_USB1, F_USB2

Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also have
three headers on board which may connect to front panel USB cable (optional)
to provide additional four USB ports.
NC Empty NC Empty
GND GND GND GND
D+ D+ D+ D+
D- D- D- D-
5 V_ DUAL 5 V_ DUAL 5 V_ DUAL 5 V_ DUAL
1 1
F_USB 1 F_USB 2
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Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2,

SATA_3, SATA_4
1
The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect
the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These GND GND GND
TX + RX+
connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables TX - RX-
for primary storage devices. The current Serial

SATA_1/2/3/4
ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data trans-
fer rate.
IrDA Connector: IR 1
This header supports wireless transmitting and +5V
Empt y
receiving device. Before using this function, con- IRRX
GND
figure the settings of IR Mode from the Integrated I RTX
Peripherals section of the CMOS Setup. IR
1
SPKJ
Speaker Connector: SPEAKER(optional) Empt y
NC
The speaker connector is used to connect SPKJ
speaker of the chassis.

SPEAKER
Chassis Intruder Connector: INTR

The connector connects to the chassis secu-
rity switch on the case. The system can detect
the chassis intrusion through the status of this
connector. If the connector has been closed
1 INTRUDERJ 2 GND
once, the system will send a message. To uti-
lize this function, set Case Open W arning to INTR
Enabled in the PC Health Status section of
the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then boot the
operating system once to make sure this func-
tion takes effect.
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Audio Connector: F_AUDIO(for -6

models)
The audio interface provides two kinds
of audio output choices: the Front Audio,
1
the Rear Audio.Their priority is se- MIC_IN MIC_GND
quenced from high to low(Front Audio MIC_PWR +5VA
AUD_OUT-R AUD_RET-R
to Rear Audio).If headphones are
NA Empty
plugged into the front panel of the AUD_OUT-L AUD_RET-L
chassis(using the Front Audio),then the
F_AUDIO
Line-out (Rear Audio) on the rear panel
will not work. If you dont want to use
the Front Audio, pin 5 and 6,pin 9 and
10 must be SHORT, and then the sig-
nal will be sent to the rear audio port.
Audio Connector: F_AUDIO(for -8

models) 1
PORT1_L AUD_GND
The audio interface provides two kinds PORT1_R PRESENCE_J
PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN
of audio output choices:the Front
SENSE_SEND Empty
Audio,the Rear Audio.Their priority is PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN
the same.Front Audio supports re-
F_AUDIO
tasking function.
S/PDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT

The SPDIF OUT connector is capable
of providing digital audio to external
speaker or compressed AC3 data to +5 V 1
Empt y
an external Dolby digital decoder.+ SPDIF_OUT
GND
Note:The empty pin of SPDIF cable

SPDIF_OUT
should be aligned to empty pin of
SPDIF out connector.
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DTR# CTS#
COM Connector: COM2 SIN DSR# Empty
This motherboard provides a serial 2 10

COM header for your machine.Connect
1 9
one side of a switching cable to the
RLSD GND RI#
header, then attach the serial COM SOUT RTS#
device to the other side of the cable.
COM2
SPI Connector:J2(optional)
1 2
Th is m ot herb oard provid es a S PI 3D3V_SYS ICH_SPI_CSJ
SPI_HOLDJ ICH_SPI_MISO
connector, which is used to flash the
ICH_SPI_CLK Key
SPI BIOS. Connect one side of a cable ICH_SPI_MOSI GND
to the connector, then attach the BIOS 7 8
Flash Card to the other side of the cable. J2
2 1
LPC Connector:J1(optional) CK_33M_FW H INITJ _3D3V
PLTRSTJ 3D3V_SYS
This mot herboard provid es a LPC L_AD[03] LPC_ID0
connector, which is used to flash the L_AD[03] NC
Key
LPC BIOS.Connect one side of a cable L_AD[03]
L_AD[03] GND
to the connector, then attach the BIOS L_FRAMEJ GND
Flash Card to the other side of the cable. 14 13
J1
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Expansion Slots
This motherboard includes two 32-bit master PCI slots,one PCI Express
x 1 slot and one PCI Express x 16 slot.
PCI Slots
The expansion cards can be installed in the two PCI slots. PCI slots support
cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply
with PCI specifications.
PCI Express Slots

PCI Express will offer the following design advantages over the PCI and AGP
interface:
-Compatible with existing PCI driver and software and Operating Systems.
-High Bandwidth per Pin. Low latency.
-PCI Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5 Gb/s on the data pins.,which re-
sults in a real bandwidth per pair of 250 MB/s.
-A point to point connection, allows each device to have a dedicated connec-
tion without sharing bandwidth.
-Ability to comprehend different data structure.
-Low power consumption and power management features.
PCI Express will take two forms, x16 PCI Express slot and x1 PCI Express slot.
W hereas the x16 slot is reserved for graphics/vedio cards,the x1 slot is de-
signed to accommodate less bandwidth-intensive cards,such as a modem or
LAN card.
The difference in bandwidth between the x16 and x1 slots are not able to be
sure, with the x16 slot pushing 4GB/sec(8GB/sec concurrent) of bandwidth,and
x1 PCI Express slot offering 250MB/sec.
Note:
If a performance graphics card was installed into x16 PCI

Express slot, 20 pin power supply was strongly recommended.
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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 chang-
ing 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 silk-
screen printed next to it. However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply
labeled as 1.
2. The following table provides some explanation of the jumper pin settings.
User should refer to this when adjusting jumper settings.
Jumper Diagram Definition Description

1 1-2 Set pin1 and pin2 closed
1 2-3 Set pin2 and pin3 closed
1
1 Closed Set the pin closed
1
1 Open Set the pin opened
Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS

The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all NORMAL
the set parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by (Default) 1 2 3
removing the CMOS jumper.
How to clear CMOS? CLEAR
1. Turn off the AC power supply and connect pins 1 1 2 3
and 2 together using the jumper cap.

CLR_CMOS
2. Return the jumper setting to normal (pins 2 and
3 together with the jumper cap).
3. Turn the AC power supply back on.
Warning:
1. Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.

2. Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.
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BIOS TBL ENABLE Jumper: TBL_EN

(optional)
The system cannot boot, if the BIOS failed
to be flashed in conventional flash BIOS 1 2 3
BIOS TBL
process. You will have no such worry when Enabled
using the BIOS TBL function, which is used 1 2 3
BIOS TBL
to protect BIOS Top Boot Block. By using
Disabled
this function, the system still can boot even
TBL_EN
if the flash BIOS fails and show some infor-
mation to recover the BIOS. To utilize this
function , you just leave this jumper as short
pin 2 and 3 with the jumper cap.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description
Chapter 3
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the
BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param-
eters are also provided.
You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases
occur:
1. An error message appears on the screen during the system
POST process.
2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.
v Enter BIOS Setup
v Main Menu
v Standard CMOS Features
v FOX Central Control Unit
v Advanced BIOS Features
v Advanced Chipset Features
v Integrated Peripherals
v Power Management Setup
v PnP/PCI Configurations
v PC Health Status
v Load Fail-Safe Defaults
v Load Optimized Defaults
v Set Supervisor/User Password
v Save & Exit Setup
v Exit W ithout Saving
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Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software,

correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system
performance. Power on the computer, when the following message briefly
appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test),
press <Del> key to enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.
Press TAB to show POST Screen, DEL to enter SETUP.
Note:
W e do not suggest that you change the default parameters in the

BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage that
result from any changes that you make.
Main Menu
The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit
choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to
accept or go to the sub-menu.
Main Menu
The items in the main menu are explained as below:

Standard CMOS Features
The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu.
FOX Central Control Unit

The special features can be set up through this menu.
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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 sys-
tem performance can be optimized.
Integrated Peripherals
All 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.
PnP/PCI Configurations
The systems PnP/PCI settings and parameters can be modified through
this menu.
PC Health Status
This will display the current status of your PC.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults

The default BIOS settings can be loaded through this menu.
Load Optimized Defaults

The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu,
however, the stable default values may be affected.
Set Supervisor Password

The supervisor password can be set up through this menu.
Set User Password

The user password can be set up through this menu.
Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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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 select the item to set up, and
then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values.
Standard CMOS Features Menu

Date
This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current day) with
the <day><month><date><year> format.
Dayweekday from Sun. to Sat., defined by BIOS (read-only).
Monthmonth from Jan. to Dec..
Datedate from 1 st to 31 st, can be changed using the keyboard.
Yearyear, set up by users.
Time
This option allows you to set up the desired time (usually as the current time)
with <hour><minute><second> format.
IDE Channel 0/1/2/3 Master/slave

These categories identify the HDD types of 1 IDE channel installed in the com-
puter system. There are three choices provided for the Enhanced IDE BIOS:
None, Auto, and Manual. None means no HDD is installed or set; Auto means
the system can auto-detect the hard disk when booting up; by choosing Manual
and changing Access Mode to CHS, the related information should be entered
manually. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press < Enter>:
Cylinder number of cylinders Head number of heads

Precomp write pre-compensation Landing Zone landing zone
Sector number of sectors
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Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or 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
Floppy Drive A
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].
Halt On
This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is
detected during powering up.
All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system
will stop and you will be prompted.
No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors that may
be detected.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; but
it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a diskette error; but
it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk
error, but it will stop for all other errors.
Memory
This is a Display-Only Category, showing the capacity of your installed memory.
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FOX Central Control Unit
FOX Central Control Unit Menu
v[SuperBIOS Protect] SuperBIOS Protect

SuperBIOS Protect function protects your PC from being affected by viruses,
e.g.CIH.The available setting values are:Disabled and Enabled.
v[SuperSpeed] CPU Clock Ratio

This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU. Using different CPU,
the setting values are different.
vFOX Intelligent Stepping

User can select different overclocking option by this item. The available set-
ting values are: Manual, Auto, Power gaming, Data Mining, Office, Energy
Saving.
vDRAM Configuration
Press Enter to set the items of DRAM Configuration.
vCPU Clock
This option is used to set the CPU clock.
vPCI Express Clock

This option is used to set the PCI Express clock.
vSpread Spectrum
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-
Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. The setting values are
Disabled and Enabled.
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DRAM Configuration Menu
vDRAM Timing Selectable
This item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or manual configuration.
The available setting values are: By SPD and Manual.
vCAS Latency Time

This item determines CAS Latency. The available setting values are: 3, 4, 5, 6
and Auto.
vDRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

This item allows you to select a delay time between the CAS and RAS strobe
signals. The available setting values are: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and Auto.
vDRAM RAS# Precharge

This item allows you to select the DRAM RAS# precharge time. The available
setting values are: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and Auto.
vPrecharge delay(tRAS)
This item allows you to set the precharge delay time. The available setting
values are: Auto, 4 - 15.
vSystem Memory Frequency

This item allows you to set the memory frequency of your system.

Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features Menu
vCPU Feature
Press enter to set the items of CPU feature.
vHard Disk Boot Priority

This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After pressing
<Enter>, you can select the HDD using the <PageUp>/<PageDn> or Up/
Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <+> or <->; you can
exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.
vVirus Warning
This option is used to set up the virus warning message for the IDE HDD boot
sector.
Note: Such function provides protection to the startup sector only;it does
not protect the entire hard disk.
vCPU L1&L2 Cache

This option is used to turn on or off the L1 and L2 CPU cache. The available
setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vFirst/Second/Third Boot Device

This option allows you to set the boot devices sequence.
vBoot Other Device

W ith this function set to enable, the system will boot from some other de-
vices if the first/second/third boot devices failed. The setting values are: Dis-
abled and Enabled.
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vBoot Up Floppy Seek

This option controls whether the BIOS checks for a floppy drive while booting
up. If it cannot detect one (either due to improper configuration or physical
unavailability), it will appear an error message. The available setting values
are: Disabled and Enabled.
vBoot Up NumLock Status

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is
started. The available setting values are: On and Off.
vGate A20 Option

This option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for system is
started.
vSecurity Option
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 start up your PC.
vAPIC Mode
This option is used to enable or disable APIC function.
vMPS Version Control For OS

This option is used to set up the version of MPS Table used in OS.
vDelay For HDD(secs)

This option is used to set the delay time of selecting the HDD controller.
vFull Screen LOGO Show

This option allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo. The available
vSmall Logo (EPA) Show

This item allows you to enable or disable the EPA logo.
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CPU Feature Menu
vLimit CPUID MaxVal

The option is used to set limit CPUID MaxVal. The available setting values are:
Disabled and Enabled. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3, should be "Disabled" for
WinXP.
vC1E Function
The option is used to enable or disable C1E(Enhanced Halt State) function.
vExecute Disable Bit

The option is used to enable or disable execute disable bit.
vVirtualization Technology
W hen enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities
provided by vendor pool technology.
Note: these items need the support of CPU.
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Advanced Chipset Features
Advanced Chipset Features Menu

vSystem/Video BIOS Cacheble
Select Enabled to allow caching of the system/video BIOS which may im
prove performance. If any other program writes to this memory area,a system
error may result.
vMemory Hole At 15M-16M

This item is used to determine whether the 15M-16M address field of memory
is reserved for the ISA expansion card.
vPCI Express Root Port Func

Press <Enter> to enter PCI Express Root Port Func sub-menu.
v[VGA Setting] PEG/Onchip VGA Control

This item is used to enable or disable PEG and onboard VGA.
vOn-chip Frame Buffer Size

This item is used to set the VGA frame buffer size.
Note: This function does not work when the external display card is used.
vDVMT Mode
The item is used to set the DVMT mode.
vDVMT/FIXED Memory Size

The item is used to set the DVMT/FIXED memory size.
vBoot Display
This item is used to select the display mode used when your PC starts up.
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PCI Express Root Port Menu

vPCI Express x1 Port
This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express x1slot .
vPCI-E Compliancy Mode

This option is used to select PCI-E compliancy mode.
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Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals Menu

vOnChip IDE Device
Press enter to set onchip IDE device.
vOnboard Device
Press enter to set onboard device.
vSuperIO Device
Press enter to set onboard SuperIO device.
vUSB Device setting

Press enter to set USB device.
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OnChip IDE Device Menu
vIDE HDD Block Mode

This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed.
vIDE DMA transfer access

This option is used to set the IDE transfer accesswith it set to Enabled, the
IDE Transfer Access uses the DMA mode; with it set to Disabled, the IDE
Transfer Access uses the PIO mode.
vOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE

Use this item to enable or disable the Primary PCI IDE channel that is inte
grated on the motherboard.
vIDE Primary Master/Slave PIO

These two items allow 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 Master/Slave UDMA

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.The available setting values are : Disabled and Auto.
vOn-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

Use this item to enable or disable the Secondary PCI IDE channel that is in
tegrated on the motherboard.
vIDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO

These two items allow 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.
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vIDE Secondary Master/Slave UDMA

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.The available setting values are : Disabled and Auto.
[On-Chip Serial ATA Setting]

vSATA Mode
This option is used to set the Serial ATA Mode. The available setting values
are: IDE, RAID, AHCI.
vOn-Chip Serial ATA

This option is used to set the On-chip Serial ATA function.
vSATA PORT Speed Settings

This option is used to set SATA port speed settings.
vPATA IDE Mode

When On-Chip Serial ATA set as Combined Mode, this option will be modified.
It is used to set the PATA IDE Mode. The available setting values are: Primary,
Secondary.
vSATA Port
This option is used to set the Serial ATA Port.
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Onboard Device Menu
vAzalia/AC97 Audio
This option is used to set whether onboard Azalia/AC97 Audio is enabled.
v Marvell LAN Controller

This option is used to enable or disable onboard Marvell LAN .
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SuperIO Device Menu

vOnboard FDC Controller
This option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled.
The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vOnboard Serial Port 1/2

This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for
the onboard serial port .
Note: Do not try to set the same values for serial ports 1 and 2.
vUART Mode Select

Use this option to select the UART mode. Setting values include Normal,
IrDA, and ASKIR. The setting value is determined by the infrared module in
stalled on the board.
vUR2 Duplex Mode

This option is available when UART 2 mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA. This
item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip.
vOnboard Parallel Port

This option allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I/O ad-
dress and interrupt request (IRQ).
vParallel Port Mode

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the onboard parallel port.
The setting values are: SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP.
vECP Mode Use DMA

When the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+ EPP, this option is used to
select the channel for the ECP mode. The setting values are: 1 and 3.
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USB Device Setting Menu
vUSB 1.0 Controller

This option is used to set whether the USB 1.0 Controller is enabled. The
available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vUSB 2.0 Controller

This option is used to set whether the USB 2.0 Controller is enabled.
vUSB Operation Mode

This item is used to set the operation mode of USB.
vUSB Keyboard Function

This option is used to set whether the USB keyboard controller is enabled.
vUSB Mouse Function

This option is used to set whether the USB mouse controller is enabled.
vUSB Storage Function

This option is used to set whether the USB storage controller is enabled.
vUSB Mass Storage Device Boot Setting

This option is used to set the simulation mode when boots from USB device.
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Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup Menu

vACPI function
ACPI stands for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. ACPI is a
standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces be-
tween an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard that
describes how computer components work together to manage system
hardware. In order to use this function the ACPI specification must be sup-
ported by the OS (for example, W indows2000 or W indowsXP). The available
setting values are: Enabled and Disabled.
v ACPI Suspend Type

This option is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function.
W hen you select S1 (POS) mode, the power will not shut off and the
supply status will remain as it is, in S1 mode the computer can be resumed
at any time. When you select S3 (STR) mode, the power will be cut off after
a delay period. The status of the computer before it enters STR will be saved
in memory, and the computer can quickly return to previous status when the
STR function wakes.
vRun VGABIOS if S3 Resume

This option allows the system to initialize the VGABIOS from S3 (Suspend to
RAM) sleep state. The available setting values are: Auto, Yes and No.
vPower Management
This option is used to set the power management scheme.
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vVideo Off Method

This option is used to define the video off method.Blank Screen mode means
that after the computer enters power saving mode,only the monitor will close,
however ,the vertical and horizontal scanning movement of the screen
continues.W hen you select the V/H SYNC+Blank mode the vertical and
horizontal scanning movement of screen stops when the computer enters
power saving mode .-DPMS mode is a new screeen power management
system, and it needs to be supported by the monitor you are using.
vVideo Off In Suspend

This option is used to determine whether the video is turned off when the
system enters sleep mode. The setting values are:Yes and No.
vSuspend Type
This option is used to set sleep mode.
vMODEM Use IRQ

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. In
order for this function to work, the Fax/Modem must be connected to the W OM
header on the motherboard.
vSuspend Mode
This option is used to set the idle time before the system enters into steep
status.
vHDD Power Down

This option is used to turn off hard disk power if the hard disk is idle for a given
period of time.
vSoft-Off by PWR-BTN
This option is used to set the power down method.This function is only valid
for systems using an ATX power supply.
vCPU THRM-Throttling
This option is used to specify the CPU speed (at percentage) to slow down
the CPU when it reaches the predetermined overheat temperature. The set
ting values are 75.0%,50.0%,25.0%.
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vPower Management Events

Press enter to set the items of power management events.
vReload Global Timer Events

Primary/Secondary IDE 0/1
When these items are enabled, the system will restart the power saving timeout
counters when any activity is detected on any of the drivers or devices on the
primary or secondary 0/1 IDE channels. The setting values are:Disabled and
Enabled.
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Power Management Event Menu
vWake- up by PCI card

This item is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card.
vWake up On LAN
This item is used to set the system to wake up On LAN.
vUSB KB Wake-Up From S3

This item is used to set the system to wake up by USB equipment when it is
in S3 (Suspend to RAM) mode.
vResume by Alarm
This item is used to set the timing of the start-up function. In order to use this
function, the start-up password function must be canceled. Also, the PC power
source must not be turned off. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vDate (of Month) Alarm

W hen the Resume by Alarm set as Enabled, this item will be modified. It is
used to set the timing for the start-up date.
vTime (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

W hen the Resume by Alarm set as Enabled, this item will be modified. It is
used to set the timing for the start-up time.
vPower On by Mouse/Keyboard
This item is used to set the system to be waked up by Mouse/Keyboard.
vKB Power On Password

This item is used to set the password when KB power is using.
vHot Key Power ON

You can use the item to set the hot key combination that turns on the system.
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vPWRON After PWR-Fail

This item is used to set what action the PC will take with the power supply
when it resumes after a sudden power failure. The available options are: Off
(remain in turn off status), On (auto power on) and Former-Sts (resume with
the previ-ous status).
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PnP/PCI Configurations Menu

v Init Display First
This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC
starts up.
v Reset Configuration Data

This option is used to define the system resource control scheme.If all cards
you use support PNP,then select Auto (ESCD) and the BIOS wil automatically
distributes interruption resources.If the ISA cards you installed not support-
ing PNP, you will need to select Manual and manually adjust interruption
resources in the event of hardware conflicts.However,since this motherboard
has no ISA slot,this option doesnt apply.
v Resources Controlled By
This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically
distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time that the machine is
turned on. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vIRQ Resources
Press the <Enter> key, then manually set IRQ resources.
vPCI/VGA Palette Snoop

If you use a non-standard VGA card, use this option to solve graphic accelera-
tion card or MPEG audio card problems (e.g., colors not accurately displayed).
The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
vINT Pin 1-8 Assignment

This option is used to name the intertupt request(IRQ) line assigned to a
device connected to the PCI interface on your system.
vPCI Express relative items

Maximum Payload Size
This option is used to set maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices.
The unit is byte.
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PC Health Status
PC Health Status Menu

vCase Open Warning
This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function.The
vShutdown Temperature
This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. W hen the
temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut
off power to the computer.
vWarning Temperature
This option is used to set the warning temperature for the system. W hen the
temperature of CPU is higher than setting value, the motherboard will send
off warning information.
vVccp/Vdr/+ 3.3/+5V/+12V/5VSB/Voltage Battery

The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system.
vCurrent CPU/System Temperature

The current system/CPU temperature will be automatically detected by the
system.
vCPU Fan Speed

The CPU fan speed will be automatically detected by the system.
vSmart FAN Control

This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Press <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up that allows you to
load the default BIOS settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to load the
defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading. The defaults set by
BIOS set the basic system functions in order to ensure system stability. But if
your computer cannot POST properly, you should load the fail-safe defaults to
restore the original settings. Then carry out failure testing. If you only want to
load the defaults for a single option, you can select the desired option and
press the <F6> key.
Load Optimized Defaults

Select this option and press <Enter>, and a dialogue box will pop up to let you
load the optimized BIOS default settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to
load the optimized defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading.
The defaults set by BIOS are the optimized performance parameters for the
system, to improve the performance of your system components. However, if
the optimized performance parameters are not supported by your hardware
devices, it will likely cause system reliability and stability issues. If you only want
to load the optimized default for a single option, select the desired option and
press the <F7> key.
Set Supervisor/User Password

The access rights and permissions associated with the Supervisor password are
higher than those of a regular User password. The Supervisor password can be
used to start the system or modify the CMOS settings. The User password can
also start the system. While the User password can be used to view the current
CMOS settings, these settings cannot be modified using the User password.
When you select the Set Supervisor/User Password option, the following message
will appear in the center of the screen, which will help you to set the password:
Enter Password:
Enter your password, not exceeding 8 characters, then press <Enter>. The
password you enter will replace any previous password. W hen prompted, key in
the new password and press <Enter>.
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If you do not want to set a password, just press <Enter> 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.
Password Disabled!!!
Press any key to continue
Under the menu Advanced BIOS Features, if you select System from the
Security Option, you will be prompted to enter a password once the system is
started or whenever you want to enter the CMOS setting program. If the incorrect
password is entered, you will not be permitted to continue.
Under the menu Advanced BIOS Features, if you select Setup from the Secu-
Save & Exit Setup

W hen you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will
appear in the center of the screen:
SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?Y
Press <Y> to save your changes in CMOS and exit the program; press <N> or
<ESC> to return to the main menu.
Exit Without Saving

If you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will appear
in the center of the screen:
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?N
Press <Y> to exit CMOS without saving your modifications; press <N> or <ESC>
to return to the main menu.
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Chapter 4
The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains use-
ful software and several utility drivers that enhance the
motherboard features.

v Utility CD content
v Start to install drivers
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Utility CD content
This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simply
insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically displays the
main menu screen.
1. Install Driver
A. Intel Chipset Driver

B. Marvell LAN Driver
C. Intel VGA Driver
D. Intel RAID Driver
E. Realtek Audio Driver
2. Accessories
A. FOX ONE
B. Fox LiveUpdate
C. Microsoft DirectX 9.0
D. Adobe Acrobat Reader
E. Nonton Security
F. Creat RAID Driver Floppy
G. Intel RAID Utility
3. Click on dynamic Foxconn Logo to visit our homepage.
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Installing Drivers
There are two ways to install driver: manual and auto. Click the drivers that you
want to install and begin the setup steps by manual. Or you just chick one click
Setup button to install the drivers by auto after installing Intel Chipset Driver.
Installing Utilities
You can select the utilities that you want to install and begin the setup steps.
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Chapter 5
This chapter will introduce how to use attached software.
This chapter provides the following information:

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

-Modify system performance settings, such as bus speeds, CPU voltages,
fan speed, and other system performance options that are supported by the
BIOS
-Monitor hardware temperature, voltage, frequency and fan speed
Supported Operating Systems:

-W indows 2000
-Windows XP (32-bit)
Using FOX ONE:

1. Main Page
Show CPU
Information Toolbar Alert Lamp
Switch
Button
Exit
Minimum
Configuration
Homepage
Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan
speed/Temperature value
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Toolbar
Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.
Alert Lamp
W hen the system is in healthy status, the alert lamp color is green. W hen the
system is in abnormal status, the alert lamp color is red.
Switch Button
Click this button, it will shorten to below figure. It helps you to minitor your system
healthy status at any time.
Click here to return to

previous status
Exit
Click this button to exit the program.
Minimum
Click this button to minimize the window.
Configuration
Click this button to configurate the parameters for the program. It determines
which items will be shown in shorten mode.
Homepage
Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website.
2. CPU Page - CPU Control

This page lets you select and run the FOX ONE developed benchmarks to
determine the current performance level of the system. You can also adjust by
manual. Only this page is set to Manual Adjustment, the Freq., Vlotage, and Fan
pages can be adjusted by manual.
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Go to CPU page
Close this page
Ajust by manual
Reset the Apply the

changes changes
Select the different

benchmarks
3. Freq. Page - Frequency Control

This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequency by manual.
Go to Freq. page
Close this page
Select the option

you want to set
Adjust by manual
Reset the changes Apply the changes
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4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp.

This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert
function.
Show current CPU
Go to Adjust page temperature value
Enable alert function

when the CPU
temperature is higher
than high limit value
Show current high

limit value of CPU
temperature
Set high limit by

dragging the lever
4.2 Limit Setting - Sys Temp.

This page lets you to set system high limit temperature and enable the alert
function.
Show current system

temperature value

when the system
temperature is higher
than high limit value
Show current high

limit value of system
temperature
Set high limit by

dragging the lever
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4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan

This page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
Show current CPU

fan rpm value

when the CPU fan rev
is lower than low limit
rpm value
Show current low limit

rpm value of CPU fan
Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever
4.4 Limit Setting - Sys Fan

This page lets you to set system low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
Show current system

fan rpm value

when the system fan
is lower than low limit
rpm value
Show current low limit

rpm value of system fan
Set low limit rpm by

dragging the lever
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5. Fan Page - Fan Control

This page lets you enable smart Fan function or set fan speed by manual.
Go to Fan page
Enable or disable
smart fan function
Set fan speed by
dragging the lever
Reset the changes Apply the changes
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Fox LiveUpdate
Fox LiveUpdate is a useful utility for backuping and updating the system BIOS,
drivers and utilities by local or online.
Supported Operating Systems:

-W indows 2000
-Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
-Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
Using Fox LiveUpdate:

1.1 Local Update - BIOS Info.
This page lets you know your system BIOS information.
Link to website Minimum
Exit
Toolbar
Show current
BIOS information
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1.2 Local Update - Backup

This page lets you backup your system BIOS. Click Backup, then give a name.
Click Save to finish the backup operation.
Key in a BIOS name
Click here
1.3 Local Update - Update

This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. After click Update,
there will show warning message, please read it carefully. If you still want to
continue, click Yes. Then load a local BIOS file and follow the wizard to finish the
operation.
Note:
Fox LiveUpdate will auto backup BIOS before update because we

have enabled this function in Configure option.
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2.1 Online Update - Update BIOS

This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click start, it will
search the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update
operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new BIOS

from Internet
Select BIOS to update
Browse detail
information
Update BIOS
Close the window
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2.2 Online Update - Update Driver

This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click start, it will
search the new drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update
operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new drivers

from Internet
Select the drivers to update
Browse detail
information
Install the selected
drivers
Close the window
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2.3 Online Update - Update Utility

This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click start, it will search the new
utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new utilities

from Internet
2.4 Online Update - Update All

This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click start, it will
search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish
the update operation.
Click here
Current information
Search all new

BIOS/drivers/utilities
from Internet
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3.1 Configure - option

This page lets you set auto search options. After your setting, the utility will start
searching and related information will show on the task bar.
Click here
Set auto
search options
Select search
which kind of
versions
Apply the changes Reset to default value
Note:
When enable auto search function, Fox LiveUpdate will appear search-
ing result on task-bar. Double click the icon, you can see the detail
information.
Double click here
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3.2 Configure - System

This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of
the utility.
Click here
Set the location of

download files or
auto backup BIOS
Select different skin

of the software
Determine if the Fox LiveUpdate Apply the changes Reset to default value
can auto run when the system
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946GZPL7MA EN Manual V1.0 PDF

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This manual is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. Although the

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD

declares that the product

EN 55022: 1998/A2: 2003 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2006

Printed Name : James Liang Position/ Title : Assistant President

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Trade Name: Foxconn

Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly

Signature : Date : 2006

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction

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Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software

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W e cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while

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-L with onboard 10/100M LAN (Default is omitted.)

You can find PPID label on the motherboard. It indicates the

On the black mark of the PPID label, it means the mother-

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This chapter includes the following information:

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USB 2.0 Ports

Onboard Serial ATA II

Onboard LAN (-K)

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Onboard Audio (-6)(optional)

Onboard Audio (-8)(optional)

Onboard Graphic(supported on 946GZ7MA only)

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1. PCI Express x1 Slot 15.TBL_EN Jumper(optional)

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Rear I/O Ports

This motherboard provides the ports as below:

For -6 models LAN Port(-L/-K)

3 Serial Port 5 VGA Port 6 USB2.0Port

Side Surr out

8.Line-in jack,Line-outjack,Microphone jack (for -6models)

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This chapter includes the following information:

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This motherboard supports single processor including Intel Core TM 2 Duo,

Load lever Load plate

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Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and

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Installation of DDR2 Memory

128 Pins 112 Pins

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properly aligned with the connector on the

8-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector: PWR2 8-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector

Note: Connect a 4-pin

We strongly recommend that you use 8-pin ATX