Manual Motherboard H61S Series
Manual Motherboard H61S Series
Manual Motherboard H61S Series
Motherboard
User’s Manual
Statement:
This manual is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. Although the information
in this manual may be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate
itself to inform the user of these changes.
Trademark:
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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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WEEE:
The use of this symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household
waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased this product.
More information:
If you want more information about our products, please visit Foxconn’s
website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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.
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Technical Support :
Support
Website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
Support Website :
http://www.foxconnsupport.com
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
Bundled Software FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI
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
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10
15
11 12 13 14
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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1 6
DVI-D Port
3 Line In
Line Out
Microphone In
2 4 2 2 5
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.
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.
Alignment Key
LGA1155 CPU
Notch
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.
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 .
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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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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.
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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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.
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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.
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
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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20-Pin Power
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
9 10
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
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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9 10
indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin
FP1
connector is directional with +/- sign.
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
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.
1
Clear 2
3
Normal(Default) 1
2
3
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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.
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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.
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
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Main & Exit
► 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
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Advanced & Exit
▶ Trusted Computing Trusted Computing (TPM)
▶ CPU Configuration settings
▶ SATA Configuration
▶ USB Configuration
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Trusted Computing
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
SATA Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility
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Advanced
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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
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Advanced
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All USB Devices [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
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Chipset
North Bridge
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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
South Bridge
Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]
Onboard LAN PXE OpROM [Disabled]
Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio [Enabled]
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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 -
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Advanced
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ME Subsystem
ME Subsystem Help
Intel ME Subsystem Configuration
ME Version 7.0.4.1197
ME Subsystem [Enabled]
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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
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Intergrated Clock Chip Configuration
► 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
3
→ ←: Select Screen
↑ ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
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Power
Aptio Setup Utility -
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Power & Exit
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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
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Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Health & Exit
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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
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Security
Aptio Setup Utility
- Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Security & Exit
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
► 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.
Reset
Save Changes and Reset system
setup
after
saving
the
changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
Restore Defaults
Boot Override
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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
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yes
Yes No
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
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.
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.
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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.
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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
Visit Foxconn's Show Utilities Show Drivers Browse CD View the Utility
Website Help files
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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.
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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.
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).
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.
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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
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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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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
Adjust by manual
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4. Limit Setting
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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
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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.
Go to Voltage page
Adjust by manual
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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
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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.
1. Local Update
1-1 Local Update - BIOS Information
This page lets you know your system BIOS information.
Exit
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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.
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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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Browse detailed
information
Update BIOS
Current information
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Select the driver to update
Browse detailed
information
Install the selected
driver
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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
Browse detailed
information
Install the selected
utility
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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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Browse detailed
BIOS information
Browse detailed
driver information
Browse detailed
utility information
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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
Double click on the icon as show below, you can see the detailed information.
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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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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
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Select to clear CMOS
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We recommend that you had better keep the default setting unchanged to avoid any
damage.
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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.
Main Page
Main screen
Exit
Backup
Minimize
Change Website
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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.
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■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
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