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H61S Series

Motherboard

User’s Manual
Statement:
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Version:
User’s Manual V1.0 for H61S Series motherboard.

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Caution : refers to important information that can help you to use motherboard
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better, and tells you how to avoid problems.


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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 H61S
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)

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


disturbance characteristics of information technology
equipment
■ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
■ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low
voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current
<= 16A
■ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity
characteristics limits and methods of measurement

Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2011

Printed Name : James Liang


Declaration of conformity

Trade Name: FOXCONN


Model Name: H61S
Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc.
Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd.
Fullerton, CA 92835
Telephone: 714-738-8868
Facsimile: 714-738-8838

Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly


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.

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
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 : 2011


Installation Precautions
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■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current


that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it
comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment.
Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.
■ Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing
CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to
unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug
the power supply cord may result in serious damage to your system.
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Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :


■ It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage
to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the
computer if the CPU fan is not properly installed.
■ We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your
CPU/Memory is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking
capacity of your device.
■ If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or
S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure
their pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect
connections might damage the motherboard.
■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connec-
tors.
■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system, we
recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to get the best performance.
■ Before turning on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input
voltage setting has been configured to the local standard.
■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact
with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no
leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the
computer casing.
■ If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to
the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.
Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Product Introduction


Product Specifications................................................................... 2
Layout............................................................................................ 4
Back Panel Connectors................................................................. 5

Chapter 2 Hardware Install


Install the CPU and CPU Cooler................................................... 8
Install the Memory....................................................................... 11
Install an Expansion Card........................................................... 13
Install other Internal Connectors................................................. 14
Jumpers....................................................................................... 17

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup


Enter BIOS Setup........................................................................ 20
Main............................................................................................. 21
Advanced.................................................................................... 23
Chipset........................................................................................ 30
Boot............................................................................................. 34
Power.......................................................................................... 35
Health.......................................................................................... 37
Security....................................................................................... 38
Save & Exit . ............................................................................... 39

Chapter 4 CD Instruction
Utility CD content......................................................................... 42
Install driver and utility................................................................. 43
FOX ONE
Main Page.............................................................................. 46
CPU Control........................................................................... 50
Frequency Control................................................................. 52
Limit Setting........................................................................... 53
Voltage Control...................................................................... 55
Fan Control............................................................................ 56
FOX LiveUpdate
Local Update.......................................................................... 57
Online Update........................................................................ 59
Configure .............................................................................. 62
About & Help.......................................................................... 64
FOX LOGO.................................................................................. 65
FOX DMI..................................................................................... 66

Technical Support :
Support
Website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Support Website :
http://www.foxconnsupport.com

Worldwide Online Contact Support :


http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx

CPU Support List :


http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Memory, VGA Compatibility List :


http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx
Thank you for buying Foxconn H61S Series motherboard. Foxconn
products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing
only what you need for break-through performance.

With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity


features for today multi-media computing requirements, H61S enables
you to unleash more power from your computer.

This chapter includes the following information:


■ Product Specifications
■ Layout
■ Back Panel Connectors
1-1 Product Specifications
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CPU Support LGA1155 socket Intel® CPU, Max processor power up to 65W
For the latest CPU information, please visit:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx

Chipset Intel® H61

Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs


Support up to 8GB of system memory
Dual channel DDR3 1333/1066MHz architecture

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot

Storage H61 chipset:


- 2 x SATA 2.0 connectors 300MB/s data transfer rate
- Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )

LAN Realtek 8112B Gigabit LAN chip

Audio Realtek ALC662 audio chip:


- High Definition Audio
- 2/4/5.1-channel
- Support for S/PDIF Out
- Support Jack-Sensing function

USB H61 chipset:


- Support up to 10 x USB 2.0 ports (6 rear panel ports, 2 onboard USB headers supporting 4 extra ports)
- Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s

Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector


1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
2 x SATA 2.0 connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 4 x USB devices)
1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)
1 x System fan header (4-pin)
1 x Front panel connector
1 x Front Audio connector
1 x SPDIF_OUT connector
1 x Speaker connector
1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header
1 x COM1 connector
1 x TPM connector

Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port


1 x VGA port
1 x DVI-D port
6 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ45 LAN port
6-channel Audio ports

Hardware Monitor System voltage detection


CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan speed control

PCI Express x16 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth


Low power consumption and power management features

Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)


Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), S5 (soft - off)
Support EuP function

Bundled Software FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI

Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP/UBUNTU

Form Factor Mini-ITX Form Factor, 6.7 inches x 6.7 inches (17 cm x 17 cm)


1-2 Layout

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5 4 3 2 1

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6

7
8

9 18
17
16

10

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11 12 13 14

1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 11. Clear CMOS Jumper


2. COM1 Connector 12. Front Panel Connector
3. Front Audio Connector 13. 24-pin ATX Power Connector
4. S/PDIF_OUT Connector 14. LGA 1155 CPU Socket
5. INTR Connector 15. DDR3 DIMM Slots
6. PCI Express x16 Slot 16. CPU Fan Header
7. MF G Connector 17. System Fan Header
8. Front USB Connectors 18. Speaker Connector
9. Chipset Intel® H61 19. TPM Connector
10. SATA Connectors

Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical
motherboard for detail.


1-3 Back Panel Connectors
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PS/2 Keyboard Port LAN Port

1 6
DVI-D Port

3 Line In

Line Out

Microphone In

2 4 2 2 5

USB Ports VGA Port Audio Ports

1. PS/2 Keyboard Port


Use the upper port (purple) to connect a PS/2 Keyboard.
2. USB Ports
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an
USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
3. DVI-DPort
The DVI-I port supports DVI-I specification. Connect a monitor that supports VGA or DVI-D
connection to this port.
4. VGA Port
To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.
5. Audio Ports
For the definition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :

Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel


Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Center/Subwoofer
Pink Microphone In Microphone In
Speaker Out


6. RJ-45 LAN Port
The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.

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Left: Active Right: Link
LAN Type Active Link
Status Description Status Description
LED LED
Off No Link Off No Link
Off 10Mb/s Connection
1000M Green Data
Green 100Mb/s Connection
Blinking Activity
Orange 1000Mb/s Connection


This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including
the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, 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.

This chapter includes the following information :


■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
■ Install the Memory
■ Install an Expansion Card
■ Install other Internal Connectors
■ Jumpers

Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard.
CPU Support List:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Memory, VGA Compatibility List:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx
2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU :
■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

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■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before
installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
■ Locate the Pin-1 of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or
you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU
socket.)
■ Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
■ Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating
and damage of the CPU may occur.
■ Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications
since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to
set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your
hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:


(Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)
■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology
■ A chipset that supports HT Technology
■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology
■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

Install the CPU


Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
LGA1155CPU Socket

Alignment Key

Pin-1 corner of the CPU


Socket

LGA1155 CPU

Notch

Pin-1 triangle marking


of CPU


Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :
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Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
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1. Release the CPU socket lever. 2. Lift the metal cover on the CPU
socket.

3. Remove protective socket cover. 4. Check pin one marking (triangle)


with the pin one corner of the CPU
socket, align the CPU notches with
the socket alignment keys and gently
put the CPU onto the socket.

5. When CPU is properly seated,


replace the metal cover and push the
CPU socket lever back to its locked
position.


Install the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following
procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.)

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1. Apply and spread an even thermal 2. Place the four bolts of the CPU
grease on the surface of CPU. cooler to the holes of the motherboard,
push them straight down from the top,
and the bolts will be fastened on the
motherboard. That's it.

3. Check the solder side of the 4. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler
motherboard, the push pin should be connector to the CPU FAN header
fixed as depicted in the picture. on the motherboard .

Release bolts of CPU cooler from


motherboard :
1.Turning the push pin (bolt)
3
along with the direction of arrow
(counterclockwise).
2
2. Pull the push pin straight up.
3. Turning push pin clockwise to its
1 default position.
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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may
adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.


2-2 Install the Memory
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Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory :
■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory
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of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.


■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only
one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.

Two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels:


Channel 0 : DIMM1
Channel 1 : DIMM2

The combinations of DIMM modules are :

DIMM1 DIMM2
Single Channel DS/SS -
Single Channel - DS/SS
Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS
(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)
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It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be
used and please select dual channel first to achieve optimum performance.

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Installing a Memory
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■ Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure to

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install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.

144-Pin
Notch

96-Pin
If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides sepa-
rated by a notch in the middle, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly
install your memory modules into the sockets.

Step 1:
Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket.
Place the memory module onto the socket, then put your
fingers on top edge of the module, and push it down
firmly and seat it vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place
when the memory module is securely inserted.

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2-3 Install an Expansion Card

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■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that
came with your expansion card.
■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
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installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PCI Express x16

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis
back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover.
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for
your expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.

Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card :

• Installing a Graphics Card:


Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make
sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI
Express x16 slot.

• Removing the Card:


Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release
the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.

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2-4 Install other Internal Connectors
Power Connectors
This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all the
devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply.

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24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1
PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are
properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the
connector and make sure it is secure.

Pin # Definition Pin # Definition

1 3.3V 13 3.3V

2 3.3V 14 -12V

3 GND 15 GND

4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off)

5 GND 17 GND

6 +5V 18 GND

7 GND 19 GND

8 Power Good 20 NC

9 +5V SB(Stand by +5V) 21 +5V

10 +12V 22 +5V
24 13 11 +12V 23 +5V

12 3.3V 24 GND

12 1
PWR1
Pin No. 24
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We recommend you using a 24-pin power supply.


If you are using a 20-pin power supply, you need
to align the ATX power connector according to
the picture.

20-Pin Power

4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2


Connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.
3 1
Pin # Definition

1 GND
+12V GND 2 GND

3 +12V
4 2
4 +12V
PWR2

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Audio Connector : F_AUDIO
1 2
The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. A_MIC2_L AUD_GND
It provides the Front Audio output choice. A_MIC2_R PRESENCEJ
A_LINE2_R A_MIC2_JD
SENSE_SEND EMPTY
A_LINE2_L A_LINE2_JD
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2

F_AUDIO
COM Connector : COM1
This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM
port for legacy compatibility. User must purchase
another RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at 1 2
RLSD SIN
one end to connect with the external RS232 device
SOUT DTR
and another end with 10-pin female connector to
GND DSR
connect with COM2 connector in the motherboard.
RTS CTS
RI EMPTY
+5V 1 9 10
EMPTY 2 COM1
SPDIF_OUT 3
GND 4
SPDIF_OUT

S/PDIF OUT Connector : SPDIF_OUT


The connector is used for S/PDIF output.
1 2
VCC VCC
D- D-
D+ D+
GND GND
EMPTY NC
9 10
F_USB 1/2

USB Connectors : F_USB1/2


In addition to the four USB ports on the rear panel,
this product also provides two 10-pin USB headers
on its motherboard. By connecting through USB
cables with them, user can quickly expand another
four USB ports on the front panel.

PWR 1
EMPTY 2
NC 3
Speaker Connector : SPEAKER SPKJ 4
The speaker connector is used to connect speaker SPEAKER
of the chassis.

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Front Panel Connector : FP1
This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the 1 2
+ +
front panel switch and LED Indicators. HDD-LED PWR-LED
- -
RESET-SW PWR-SW
Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED)
NC EMPTY
Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It

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indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin
FP1
connector is directional with +/- sign.

Reset Switch (RESET-SW)


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 (PWR-LED)


Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of
the chassis. The Power LED indicates the system’s status.
When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is
on. When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED
is blinking; When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or
power off mode (S5), the LED is off. This 2-pin connector
is directional with +/- sign.

Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW)


Connect to the power button on the front panel of the
chassis. Push this switch allows the system to be turned
on and off rather than using the power supply button.

1 GND
Fan Headers : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN POWER
There are two main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan SENSE
speed can be controlled and monitored in “PC Health Status” CONTROL

section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN


turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping
SATA _1/2
states.

1
GND
Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2 TX+
TX-
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with SATA Hard GND
Disk or CD devices which supporting this feature. The current RX-
RX+
Serial ATA 2.0 interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer GND
rate.

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2-5 Jumpers

For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them.
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 setting.
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Description of Jumpers
1. For any jumper on this motherboard, Pin 1 can be identified by the bold silkscreen next to it.
However, in this manual, Pin 1 is simply labeled as “1”.
2. The following table explains different types of the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a jumper
cap on the two pins to temporarily short them. The shorting can also be done by touching two
pins by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. It can prevent
hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem.

Jumper Diagram Definition Description


1 1-2 Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed
1
1 2-3 Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed

Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS


The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data,
date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to
factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified.

The steps to clear CMOS data are :


1. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Remove jumper cap from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to short them. This will clear CMOS
data.
3. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed.
4. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it on.
5. Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as described in next chapter.

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Clear 2
3

Normal(Default) 1
2
3

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■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.


■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.

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Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header : C_IN-
1
TRUSION1 INTRUDERJ GND
The connector can be connected to a security C_INTRUSION1
switch on the chassis. The system can detect
the chassis intrusion through the function of this
connector. If eventually the chassis is closed, the

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system will send a message out.

Intel® ME Jumper: MFG


This motherboard uses MFG jumper to enable
or disable Intel® Management Engine function.
Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embed-
ded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. It
provides latest IT management features such
as Intel® AMT, that allows to improve manage-
ment of corporate assets.
Set the jumper to pins 1-2, you can enable the
Intel® Management Engine function.
1 1 2
Set the jumper to pins 2-3, you can disable the Enable LCLK GND
2
Intel® Management Engine function. (Default) LFRAMEn EMPTY
3
LRESETn NC_3
TPM Connector : TPM 1 LAD3 LAD2
Disable 2 VDD LAD1
3 LAD0 GND
The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the
NC_1 NC_4
ability to the PC to run applications more secure
MFG NC_2 SERIRQ
and to make transactions and communication GND CLKRUNin

more trustworthy. To utilize this function, you LPCPDn NC_5


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should purchase additional device and install it.
TPM
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Before flashing BIOS ROM, you need to set MFG jumper to pins 2-3 first.

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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
Power On Self Test (POST) process.
2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.

This chapter includes the following information :


■ Enter BIOS Setup
■ Main
■ Advanced
■ Chipset
■ Boot
■ Power
■ Health
■ Security
■ Save & Exit

Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this
manual is for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of this manual will remain
consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in the future. Please visit our
website for updated manual if it is available.
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 message "Press <DEL> to enter Setup, <F7> to Boot Menu" appears at the bottom of
the screen, you can press <DEL> key to enter Setup.
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We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we
shall not be responsible for any damage which resulted from the change you made.

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Use the arrow right/left keys to select a specific function and go to the submenu. Each function is
explained below:

Main
It displays the basic system configuration, such as CPU Name, memory size, system date,
time and so on. They all can be viewed or set up through this menu.
Advanced
The advanced system features can be set up through this menu.
Chipset
The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance
can be optimized.
Boot
Boot features can be set up through this menu. You can set the boot device priority and enable
"Quiet Boot" feature here.
Power
All the items related with Green function features can be setup through this menu.
Health
This setup enables you to read/change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of
your CPU/System.
Security
The Administrator/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized
use of your computer. If you set a password, the system will ask you to key in correct pass-
word before boot or access to Setup.
Save&Exit
The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However, it may offer bet-
ter performance in some ways (such as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may cause
problem if you have more memory or I/O cards installed. It means, if your system loading is
heavy, set to optimal default may sometimes come out an unstable system. What you need
now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your
current system. You also can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here.

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Main
Aptio Setup Utility  
-  
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Main & Exit

System Date [Fri 04/22/2011] Set the Date. Use Tab to


System Time [15:11:53] switch between Time elements.

Access Level Administrator

Model Name H61S


ME Version 7.0.4.1197
BIOS Version B31F1001
Build Date and Time 04/22/2011 11:05:53

Halt On [All, but keyboard]



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CPU Brand Name:


Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2100T CPU @   2.50GHz →  ←: Select Screen
↑  ↓: Select Item
Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1333) Enter: Select
MAC Address D0-27-88-18-3D-EF +/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.02.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

► System Date
<weekday><month><date> <year> format.
Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., this message is automatically displayed by BIOS (Read
Only).
Month—month from 1 to 12.
Date—date from 1 to 31.
Year—year, set up by users.
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.
► System Time
This item allows you to configure the desired time. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.
The three fields of the setting are <hour> : <minute> : <second> respectively.
► Access Level
It displays your current access level. If you enter system with a user password, it will dispaly
“User”. If no password is set or you enter system with administrator password, this item will
dispaly “Administrator”.
► Model Name
This item shows the model name of this product.
► ME Version
It displays the current ME version.
► BIOS Version
It displays the current BIOS version. User can check this information and discuss with the field
service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed.
► Build Date and Time
This item shows the BIOS building date and time.

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► Halt On
This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during
powering up.
[All Errors]: All errors can result in system halt.
[No Errors]: No error can result in system halt.
[All, but keyboard]: All errors but keyboard can result in system halt.
► CPU Brand Name
It displays the current CPU name.
► Total Memory
This item displays the total memory size. The size is depending on how many memory mod-

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ules are installed in your system before powering on.
► MAC Address
This item displays the onboard LAN MAC address.

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Advanced
Aptio Setup Utility  
-  Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Advanced & Exit

▶ Trusted Computing Trusted Computing (TPM)
▶ CPU Configuration settings
▶ SATA Configuration
▶ USB Configuration
3

→  ←: Select Screen


↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

► Trusted Computing/CPU Configuration/SATA Configuration/USB Configuration


Press <Enter> to go to relative submenu

Trusted Computing

Aptio Setup Utility  -  


Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced

TPM Configuration Enable or Disable TPM


TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] support. O.S. will not show
TPM. Reset of platform is
required.
Current TPM Status Information
NO TPM Hardware

→  ←: Select Screen


↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

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► TPM SUPPORT
This item is used to decide whether to support TPM (Trusted Platform Module) device func-
tion. Default option is [Disabled]. If you want to support TPM, first you need to install a TPM
device on the motherboard and set this item to [Enabled], then save changing and reset your
computer, otherwise the operation system can not show the relative information.

CPU Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility  
-  Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced

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CPU Configuration

Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2100T CPU @ 2.50GHz
EMT64 Supported
Max Processor Speed 2500 MHz
Min Processor Speed 1600 MHz
Processor Speed 2500 MHz
CPU ID 206a7
Microcode Revision 14
Processor Cores 2
Intel HT Technology Supported

C1E Support [Enabled]


Hyper-threading [Enabled] →  ←: Select Screen
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] ↑  ↓: Select Item
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled] Enter: Select
EIST [Enabled] +/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
Turbo Mode [Enabled]
CPU C6 Report [Enabled] F2: Previous Values
Package C State limit [No Limit] F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

► C1E Support (Appears only when CPU supports)


C1E represents Enhanced HALT State. It is a feature which CPU uses to reduce power
consumption when in halt state. C1E drops the CPU’s multiplier and voltage to lower levels
when a HLT (halt) command is issued. This item is used to enable/disable the C1E support.
► Hyper-Threading
This item is used to enable/disable the Hyper-Threading Technology feature.
► Execute Disable Bit
This item is used to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature.
Intel's Execute Disable Bit functionality can help prevent certain classes of malicious buffer
overflow attacks when combined with a supporting operating system.
Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application
code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the
buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage and worm propagation.
Replacing older computers with Execute Disable Bit-enabled systems can halt worm attacks,
reducing the need for virus-related repairs. By combining Execute Disable Bit with anti-virus,
firewall, spyware removal, e-mail filtering software, and other network security measures, IT
managers can free IT resources for other initiatives.

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► Intel Virtualization Technology (Appears only when CPU supports)
Virtualization (i.e. Intel® Vanderpool Technology) allows a platform to run multiple operating
systems and applications in independent partitions or “containers.” One physical compute
system can function as multiple “virtual” systems. Vanderpool Technology can help improve
future virtualization solutions. This item will be displayed only when the CPU is supporting this
feature and the setting is used to enable/disable it.
► EIST
You can enable/disable the EIST (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item.
N

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IO
UT

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology (EIST) allows the system to dynamically


CA
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adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average
power consumption and decreased average heat production. There are some system
requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation
system. Please refer to Intel website for more information.

► Turbo Mode (Display only when CPU supports)


Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than its marked frequency in specific condi-
tion. It appears only when the “EIST” is enabled.
► CPU C6 Report
This item is used to enable or disable CPU C6(ACPI C3) report to OS.
► Package C State limit
It is used to select the C-State mode.

SATA Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility  
-  
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced

SATA Configuration (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode.



SATA Mode [IDE Mode]

SATA Port1 Not Present

SATA Port2 Not Present

→  ←: Select Screen


↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

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► SATA Mode
This item is used to set the operating mode of your SATA ports. Setting options: [IDE Mode];
[AHCI Mode]

USB Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility  
-  
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced

USB Configuration Enabled/Disabled All USB


Devices
USB Devices:
2 Hubs

3
All USB Devices [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

→  ←: Select Screen


↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

► All USB Devices


This item is used to enable or disable the support for USB devices.
► Legacy USB Support
This item is used to enable the support for USB devices on legacy OS. If you have a USB
keyboard or mouse, set to enabled.
[Enabled]: This option will enable the legacy USB support.
[Disabled]: This option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
[Auto]: This option will disable the legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

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Chipset

Aptio Setup Utility  


-  
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Chipset & Exit

▶ North Bridge North Bridge Parameters


▶ South Bridge
▶Super IO
▶ME Subsystem
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→  ←: Select Screen


↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

► North Bridge/South Bridge/Super IO/ME Subsystem


Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.

North Bridge

Aptio Setup Utility  


-  
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset

Memory Information VT-d Enable/Disable



Total Memory 2048 MB (DDR3 1333)

Memory Slot1 2048 MB (DDR3 1333)


Memory Slot2 0 MB (None)

VT-d [Disabled]
Initate Graphic Adapter [PEG/IGD]
IGD Memory [64M]
IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled]

Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Configuration


→  ←: Select Screen
DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] ↑  ↓: Select Item
DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Enter: Select
Spread Spectrum Clock [Disabled] +/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

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► Total Memory
This item displays the current using memory information.
► Memory Slot 1/2
These items display the memory size installed on each slot.
► VT-d
This item is used to enable or disable the VT-d feature. Intel® Virtualization Technology for
Directed I/O (VT-d) can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also
improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environment.
► Initial Graphic Adapter
This item is used to select which graphics controller is used as the primary boot device.
► IGD Memory

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This item is used to select the IGD(Integrated Graphics Device) share memory size. Default
value is [64MB].
► IGD Multi-Monitor
This item is used to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor by internal graphics device.
► DVMT Mode Select
This item is used to select DVMT Mode used by Internal Graphics Device.
► DVMT/FIXED Meory
This item is used to select DVMT/FIXED Meory size used by Internal Graphics Device.
► Spread Spectrum Clock
If you enabled this function, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference)
generated by the system, so to comply with FCC regulation. But if overclocking is activated,
you better disable it.

South Bridge

Aptio Setup Utility  


-  
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset

South Bridge

Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]
Onboard LAN PXE OpROM [Disabled]

Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio [Enabled]

→  ←: Select Screen


↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values

F3: Optimized Defaults


F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

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► Onboard LAN Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.
► Onboard LAN PXE OpROM
This item is used to enable or disable onboard LAN boot option ROM.
► Azalia HD Audio
This item is enable oe disable the Azalia HD audio.
Super IO
Aptio Setup Utility  -  
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Advanced
3

Enable or Disable Serial Port


Super IO Chip IT8772E (COM)

Serial Port 0 Configuration
Serial Port [Disabled]
Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;
Change Settings [Auto]
Device Mode [Standard Serial Po...]

→  ←: Select Screen


↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

Serial Port 0 Configuration


► Serial Port
This item is used to enable or disable the serial port (COM).
► Device Settings
This item shows the resource assigned to the serial port.
► Change Settings
This item is used to select an optimal settings for the serial port.
► Device Mode
This item is used to change the serial port mode. Options are: [Normal] and [High Speed].


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ME Subsystem

Aptio Setup Utility  


-  
Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset

ME Subsystem Help
Intel ME Subsystem Configuration

ME Version 7.0.4.1197

ME Subsystem [Enabled]

▶ Integrated Clock Chip Configuration

3
→  ←: Select Screen
↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

Intel ME Subsystem Configuration


► ME Version
This item displays the ME Version.
► ME Subsystem
This item is used to enable/disable ME Subsystem.
► Integrated Clock Chip Configuration
Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.

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Intergrated Clock Chip Configuration

Aptio Setup Utility  


-  Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chipset

Integrated Clock Chip Configuration Integrated Clock Chip


Enabled/Disabled.
ICC OverClocking Lib Version 7.0.1.51

Number of ICC Profiles : 1


Current ICC Profile Index : 0

ICC Enable [Enabled]


ICC Set Clock Registers [Enabled]
Send ICC Lock Registers [Enabled]
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Set Profile [Enabled]


Set Profile Index 0

→  ←: Select Screen


▶ ICC OverClocking ↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

► ICC Enable
This item is used to enable or disable the Integrated Clock Chip(ICC).
► ICC Set Clock Enables
This item is used to enable or disable the ICC Set Clock Enabled.
► Send ICC Lock Registers
This item is used to enable or disable the function of sending ICC Lock Registers message.
► Set Profile
This item is used to enable or disable the ICC profile support.
► Set Profile Index
This item appears only when the Set Profile is enabled, it is used to set ICC profile index.
► ICC OverClocking
Press <Enter> to go to its submenu. It used to change the Integrated Clock Control options.
Options are: [DIV-1S]; [DIV-2S]; [DIV3]; [DIV4]; [DIV-1NS]; [DIV-2NS].

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Boot

Aptio Setup Utility  


-  
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Boot & Exit

Boot Configuration Select the keyboard NumLock


Bootup Numlock State [On] state

Quiet Boot [Enabled]

CSM16 Module Version 07.64

Boot Option Priorities


3
→  ←: Select Screen
↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

► Bootup Numlock State


This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. The
available settings are: On (default) and Off.
► Quiet Boot
This item is used to enable/disable the quiet boot.
[Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages.
[Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages.
► CSM16 Module Version
This item displays CSM16 Module Version .
► Boot Option Priorities
BIOS auto detect the presence of boot devices, you can configure the priority for boot devices.

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Power
Aptio Setup Utility  -  
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Power & Exit

ACPI Sleep State [S3] Select the highest ACPI sleep


state the system will enter
Resume By PS2 Keyboard [Enabled] when the SUSPEND button is
Resume By Onboard LAN [Disabled] pressed.
Resume By USB Device(s) [Enabled]
Resume By PCIE PME [Disabled]
Resume By RTC [Disabled]
Energy-using Products [Enabled]
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
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→  ←: Select Screen


↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

► ACPI Sleep State


This item is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function. When you select “S1
(POS)” mode, the power is always on and computer can be resumed at any time. When
you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be down after a period of time. The status of the
computer before it entering STR will be saved in memory, and the computer can quickly return
to previous state when the STR function wakes.
► Resume by PS2 Keyboard
This item is used to enable/disable the PS2 keyboard to generate a wake up.
► Resume by Onboard LAN
This item is used to enable/disable the onboard LAN to generate a wake up.
► Resume by USB Device(s)
This item is used to wake up the system by a USB device when it is staying at S3 state.
► Resume by PCIE PME
This item is used to enable/disable the PCI Express device to generate a wake up.
► Resume by RTC
This item is used to enable/disable RTC alarm event to generate a wake up.
RTC is system real time clock.
enerate a wake up.
► Energy-using Products
This item is used to enable/disable the EuP(Energy-using Products) feature. When enable, the
suspend power of the chipset will be cut off in S5 suspend mode in order to reduce the power
consumption of motherboard.
Enabled: S1/S3/S4 is normal, S5 wake up only by pressing the power button.
Disabled: Normal ACPI function.

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► Restore AC Power Loss
This item is used to set which state the PC will take with when it resumes after an AC power
loss.

Health
Aptio Setup Utility  
-  
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Health & Exit

Case Open Warning [Disabled] Enabled Case Open Warning and


open chassis, Intrusion Alarm
CPU Temperature : +46 C will appear. If don’t enter
System Temperature : +30 C bios setup and disabled Case
CPU Fan Speed : N/A Open Warning one time, Intru-

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System Fan Speed : 4470 RPM sion Alarm don’t clear, it will
CPU Vcore : +1.056 V appear all the time.
DRAM Voltage : +1.596 V
+12V SYS : +11.816 V
+5V SYS : +5.060 V
VBAT : +0.120 V

CPU Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]
CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] →  ←: Select Screen
Smart Fan Function [Disabled] ↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

► Case Open Warning


This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function.
► CPU Temperature
These items show the current CPU temperature detected automatically by the system.
► System Temperature
These items show the current System temperature detected automatically by the system.
► CPU Fan Speed
This item shows the current CPU Fan speed detected automatically by the system.
► System Fan Speed
This item shows the current North Bridge Fan speed detected automatically by the system.
► CPU Vcore/DRAM Voltage/+12V SYS/+5V SYS/VBAT
These items show the Current CPU Ccore/DRAM/+12V SYS/+5V SYS/VBAt voltage detected
automatically by the system.
► CPU Shut Down Temperature
This item is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the temperature exceeds
the set value, the system will shut down automatically.
► CPU Warning Temperature
This option is used to set the warning temperature for the system. When the temperature of
CPU is higher than the set value, the motherboard will send out warning information.
► Smart Fan Function
This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function. Default value is [Disabled].

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Security
Aptio Setup Utility  
-  Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Security & Exit

Password Description Set Setup Administrator


Password
If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights.
The password must be 3 to 20 characters long.

Administrator Password
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User Password
→  ←: Select Screen
↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

► Administrator Password
Create New Password
This item is used to install or change administrator password.
After you input administrator password, it then will ask you to
confirm the password.
► User Password Create New Password
This item is used to install or change user password.

Save & Exit



Aptio Setup Utility  
-  
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Save & Exit

Reset   
Save Changes and Reset system   
setup   
after   
saving
the   
changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
Restore Defaults

Boot Override

→  ←: Select Screen


↑  ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit

Version 2.10.1208. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

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Save & Reset
Save & Reset
► Save Changes and Reset
If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen.
Select [Yes] to save your changes and reset computer, select [No] or <ESC> to return to the
main menu.
Save & Reset
Save & Reset

Save configuration and reset?

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yes
Yes No

► Discard Changes and Reset


If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen.
Select [Yes] to exit setup utility and reset computer without saving your modifications, select
[No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.
Reset Without Saving

Reset without saving?

yes
Yes No
► Restore Defaults
Optimal defaults are the best settings of this motherboard.
Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
Select this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to let you load the defaults.
Select <Yes> and then press <Enter> to load the defaults. Select <No> and press <Enter>, it
will not load.
By this default, BIOS have set the optimal performance parameters of system to improve the
performances of system components. But if the optimal performance parameters to be set
cannot be supported by your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were
installed), the system might fail to work. Load Optimized Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults?

Yes
yes No

► Boot Override
BIOS auto detect the presence of connected devices, select the device you want to boot from
and press <Enter>, then the system will directly boot from the selected devices.

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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:


■ Utility CD content
■ Install driver and utility
■ FOX ONE
■ FOX LiveUpdate
■ FOX LOGO
■ FOX DMI

Note : Because each module is independent, so the


section number will be reorganized and unique to each
module, please understand.
Utility CD content
This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive,
and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you how to install.

1. Install Driver
Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You should install the drivers in order,
and you need to restart your computer after all the drivers have been installed.

A. Intel Chipset Driver


B. Intel VGA Driver
C. Realtek HDA Audio Driver
D. Intel LAN Driver
E. Intel ME Interface Driver

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2. Software Utilities
Use these options to install additional software programs. FOX ONE is a very powerful user
interface program which allows you to change your system setting without going to BIOS. Some
auto features help user to improve (or overclock) your system without being a computer literate.

Options for Windows XP


A. FOX ONE B. FOX LiveUpdate
C. FOX LOGO D. FOX DMI
E. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 F. Adobe Acrobat Reader
G. Norton Internet Security H. Browser Configuration Utility

Options for Windows Vista/7


A. FOX ONE B. FOX LiveUpdate
C. FOX LOGO D. FOX DMI
E. Adobe Acrobat Reader F. Norton Internet Security
G. SartView[For IE8]

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Install driver and utility
This motherboard comes with one DVD, after installing the Operating System, you can simply put
it into your DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you
how to install.

1. Driver
Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You must click "Intel Chipset Driver"
to install it first. After that, you can click ”One Click Setup” and then choose the items you want to
install, or you can click on each individual driver to install it manually.
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Manual Installation
Step by Step

Automatic Installation
by One Click

Drop to System Tray


Exit the program

Visit Foxconn's Show Utilities Show Drivers Browse CD View the Utility
Website Help files

Choose the items you


want to Install

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2. Utility
Use these options to install additional software programs. And click “Utility Help” button to view
the utility (FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI) help manual.

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Click here

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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, frequencies and fan speeds at any time.

With FOX ONE, you can :


■ Modify system performance settings, such as the CPU and memory bus speeds, CPU
voltages, fan speeds, and other system performance options.
■ Monitor hardware temperatures, voltages, frequencies and fan speeds.

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Depending on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping


features are optional and only supported in some models. If the option is selectable, it
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also means the feature is supported.


■ Voltage Monitoring is supported only in FOX ONE Premium & Deluxe products.
■ Fox Intelligent Stepping is supported only in FOX ONE Deluxe products.

Supporting Operating Systems :


■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using FOX ONE :


The very first time you run FOX ONE, F.I.S. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent
Stepping) will require you to calibrate the CPU’s loading. Click “OK” to proceed
and start the Utility. F.I.S. is a feature of FOX ONE, which can automatically adjust your CPU
clock based on your current system loading.
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Before you running the FOX ONE program, the system parameters (such as CPU
clock, voltage...etc.) are controlled by BIOS settings. After you run FOX ONE, it will
take over, and the controlling right will be transferred to FOX ONE. Later, if you exit
FOX ONE, then BIOS control will be back again.

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1. Main Page
Show CPU
Information Toolbar Alert Lamp

Switch Button

Skin Button

Exit

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Minimum
Configuration
Homepage

Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan
speed/Temperature value

Toolbar
Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.

Alert Lamp
When the system is in healthy state, the color of alert lamp is green. When the system is in
abnormal state, the alert lamp color is red.

Switch Button
Click this button, it will simplify the whole FOX ONE control panel to a smaller information bar (i.e.
Simple Mode) as depicted below, you can drag this bar to any place on your screen to help you
monitoring system status.

Exit FOX ONE


Click here to go back to
FOX ONE full screen

Click here will drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray

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Skin Button
There are more choices of FOX ONE screen panels. Click this button, you can select your
favorite skin (FOX ONE Panel).

Click the new skin


picture to select
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the new skin

Apply the changes Cancel the changes

Exit
Click this button to exit the program.

Minimum
Click this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower right corner of
your screen.

Homepage
Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com

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Configuration
This menu allows you to configure :
1). Monitor interval (ms) :
This is to define the interval of different messages of system settings which are to be
displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second.

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2). Simple Mode :
To select which message of system settings are to be displayed in the Simple Mode.
Messages such as CPU frequency, voltage...etc., they can be displayed one by one in Simple
Mode.

3). F.I.S. Calibration (FOX Intelligent Stepping, Optional)


This function will re-calibrate the CPU's loading, and it may take several minutes to proceed.
The FOX ONE calibration process will apply different loadings to your CPU, record PWM IC
voltage together with the CPU clock running at these loadings, so it can define and estimate
within a particular range of system loading, what the CPU clock should be.

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Step 1 : Click Calibration icon, a message pops out to ask for continue. Select Yes.
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Step 2 : After data is collected, it will ask you to restart your computer now.

Later on, when the FOX ONE program is activated, and F.I.S. feature (in CPU Page) is
also enabled, FOX ONE will automatically adjust your CPU clock according to your system
loadings. (Loadings are like Power Gaming, Data Mining...etc.)

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2. CPU Page - CPU Control
This page lets you select (or overclock) CPU clock to meet the current performance level of the
system. The fastest and suitable CPU clock running for current system can be calculated by FOX
ONE automatically or manually input by yourselves.

Manual :
You can press the up/down button to adjust your CPU clock.
Auto :
Click this button to let FOX ONE check the highest CPU clock you can use. System will raise the
CPU clock step by step until it hangs, you can then push the RESET button on your PC panel to
restart the system. When system restarts, run FOX ONE again, it will display a recommended
highest CPU clock for you, click <Yes> to apply it.

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Go to CPU page Adjust by manual

Press Auto button to let FOX


ONE check the highest CPU
clock you can use.

Reset the FIS Features : Apply the


changes Select the different changes
benchmarks

A message informs you to


push RESET button later if the
system hangs finally.
Click Yes to continue.

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You can see the system is
raising CPU clock until the
system hangs.
Push RESET button on the front
panel of your system to restart
the computer.
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Run FOX ONE program again,


it will inform you the previous
test found that 255MHz is the
recommended CPU clock for
your system.
Click Yes to apply it to your
system.

Now, your system is running at


a CPU clock of 255MHz.

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FOX Intelligent Stepping (F.I.S., Optional)
Select FOX Intelligent Stepping will allow your system to automatically adjust your CPU clock rate
based on different system loadings. For example, if you select Power Gaming, CPU clock will
be driven to run at its maximum speed. While in Energy Saving, CPU will lower down its speed
to a minimum. The four benchmarks - Power Gaming, Data Mining, Office and Energy Saving,
the references of their system loading were calculated and defined in the FIS Calibration option
of Configuration menu. Select Auto, CPU will automatically adjust its clock according to current
system loading.

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3. Frequency Page - Frequency Control
This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequencies 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. Limit Setting

4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temperature


This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert function.

Go to Limit Setting Show current CPU


page temperature value

Enable alert function


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


limit value of the CPU
temperature

Set high limit by


dragging the lever

4.2 Limit Setting - System Temperature


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

Show current system


temperature value

Enable alert function


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

Enable alert function


when the CPU fan runs
slower than the low
limit rpm value

Show current low limit


rpm value of CPU fan

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Set low limit rpm by
dragging the lever

4.4 Limit Setting - System Fan


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

Show current system


fan rpm value

Enable alert function


when the system fan
runs slower 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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4.5 Limit Setting - FAN1 Fan
This page lets you to set FAN1 fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.

Show current FAN1


fan rpm value

Enable alert function


when the FAN1 fan
runs slower than low
limit rpm value
Show current low limit
rpm value of FAN1 fan
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Set low limit rpm by


dragging the lever

5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Optional)


This page lets you set CPU voltage, memory voltage and North Bridge voltage manually. CPU
voltage can be stepped up/down by a unit of 12.5mV, while memory is 0.05V/step, and North
Bridge is 0.04V/step.

Go to Voltage page

Select the option


you want to set

Adjust by manual

Reset the changes Apply the changes

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6. Fan Page - Fan Control
This page lets you enable Smart Fan function or set the fan speed by manual.
When Smart Fan is selected, you must use a 4-pin CPU cooler in your system.
Go to Fan page

Enable or disable
smart fan function
Set fan speed by

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dragging the lever

Apply the changes

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FOX LiveUpdate
FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by
local or online.

Supporting Operating Systems :


■ Windows 2000
■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
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Using FOX LiveUpdate :

1. Local Update
1-1 Local Update - BIOS Information
This page lets you know your system BIOS information.

Link to website Minimum

Exit

Toolbar Show current


BIOS information

*** : please refer to the physical motherboard for detail.

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1-2 Local Update - Backup
This page can backup your system BIOS. You can click “Backup”, and key in a file name, then
click “Save” to finish the backup operation. The extension of this backup file is ".BIN" for Award
BIOS and ".ROM" for AMI BIOS. Default directory is "C:\Desktop\My Documents" in Windows XP
and "Documents" in Vista. Make sure you can remember the file name together with the directory
which it is stored, prevented that you may need them to recover your BIOS later.

Key in a BIOS name

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Click here

1-3 Local Update - Update


This page helps you to update your BIOS from a local file. After click “Update”, An alert message
will be displayed to ensure if you really want to continue, click “Yes” to confirm. A setup wizard
will guide you to load a local BIOS file to finish the operation. You must remember from which
directory to load your new BIOS file (with an extension of ".BIN" for Award BIOS, ".ROM" for AMI
BIOS) before the setup wizard starts.
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FOX LiveUpdate can automatically backup old BIOS before update. This feature can be
enabled in the "Configure-System" setup. Please refer to "Configure-System" section
for more detail. The default backup directory is C:\LiveUpdate_Temp, but the backup
file name will be automatically generated. It is hard to find it out from a backup directory,
and we recommend you using Explorer to check date/time message of this backup file
to find it out and write its name down to remember it.

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2. Online Update
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
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Search new BIOS


from Internet

Select BIOS to update

Browse detailed
information

Update BIOS

Close the window

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

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Select the driver to update

Browse detailed
information
Install the selected
driver

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

Select the utility to update

Browse detailed
information
Install the selected
utility

Close the window

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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
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Search all new BIOS/


drivers/utilities from
Internet

Browse detailed
BIOS information
Browse detailed
driver information

Browse detailed
utility information

Close the window

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3. Configure
3-1 Configure - option
This page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, FOX
LiveUpdate will start its searching from Internet and if any qualified item found, it will pop out a
message on the task bar to inform you to do the next step.
Click here

Set auto
search options

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Set auto search
the latest
FOX LiveUpdate
Select search
which kind of
versions

Apply the changes Reset to default value

Double click on the icon as show below, you can see the detailed information.

Double click here

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When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will
auto search from internet and prompt you to install the new version.

Prompt you to
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install the new


FOX LiveUpdate

3-2 Configure - System


This page lets you set the location of download files and auto backup BIOS, determine if the FOX
LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up.
Click here

Set the location of


download files or
auto backup BIOS

Reset to default value

Determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can Apply the changes


auto run when the system starts up

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3-3 Configure - Advance
This page lets you select to flash BIOS / Boot Block and clear CMOS. If you choose Flash Boot
Block, it means BIOS is not protective, and you must make sure the flash process is continuous
and without any interruption.
Click here

Select which BIOS ROM


to flash(Only available to
motherboard with backup
BIOS ROM )

Select to flash Boot Block

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Select to clear CMOS

Apply the changes Reset to default value

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We recommend that you had better keep the default setting unchanged to avoid any
damage.

4. About & Help


This page shows some information about FOX LiveUpdate.

Click here

Show information about


FOX LiveUpdate

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FOX LOGO
FOX LOGO is a simple and useful utility to backup, change and delete the boot time Logo. The
boot Logo is the image that appears on screen during POST (Power-On Self-Test).

You can prepare a JPG image (1024x768) file, then use FOX LOGO to open it and change the
boot time Logo. Boot time Logo will be displayed if you enable the BIOS "Quiet Boot" setting in
"Boot" menu.

Supporting Operating Systems :


■ Windows 2000
■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
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■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)


■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using FOX LOGO:

Main Page

Main screen
Exit
Backup
Minimize

Change Website

About
Delete

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When you change Logo or delete current Logo, the system will flash BIOS file auto-
matically. During this time, please DO NOT shut down the application and the system,
or the motherboard will be damaged seriously.

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FOX DMI
FOX DMI is a full Desktop Management Interface viewer, and it provides three DMI data formats :
Report, Data Fields and Memory Dump.
With DMI information, system maker can easily analyze and troubleshoot your motherboard if there
is any problem occurred.

Supporting Operating Systems :


■ Windows 2000
■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)

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■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using FOX DMI:


Please operate this utility as the comments shows.

Click here to select Click here to select


the type you want the DMI Data format
to view. you need

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