q45m Series

Q45M Series
Motherboard
User’s Manual
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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 Q45M
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/2008
Printed Name : James Liang

Declaration of conformity
Trade Name: FOXCONN

Model Name: Q45M
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 : 2008

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 is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capac-
ity 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...................................................................................................18
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Enter BIOS Setup....................................................................................21
Main .......................................................................................................22
Advanced................................................................................................24
Chipset....................................................................................................34
Boot.........................................................................................................37
Security...................................................................................................38
Health......................................................................................................39
Save & Exit..............................................................................................41
Chapter 4 CD Instruction
Utility CD content....................................................................................44
Install driver and utility.............................................................................45
FOX ONE
Main Page.........................................................................................47
CPU Control......................................................................................51
Frequency Control.............................................................................53
Limit Setting......................................................................................54
Voltage Control..................................................................................56
Fan Control.......................................................................................57
FOX LiveUpdate
Local Update.....................................................................................58
Online Update...................................................................................60
Configure . ........................................................................................63
About & Help.....................................................................................65
FOX LOGO..............................................................................................66
FOX DMI.................................................................................................67

Chapter 5 RAID Configuration
RAID Configuration Introduction.............................................................70
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager...............................................................72
Create a RAID Driver Diskette................................................................73
BIOS Configuration.................................................................................75
Create RAID in BIOS..............................................................................75
Install a New Windows XP......................................................................99
Existing Windows XP with RAID built as data storage..........................103
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Thank you for buying Foxconn Q45M 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, Q45M
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
CPU Support LGA775 socket Intel® CPU:

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Intel® Core™2 Quad, Core™2 Duo, Pentium® Dual-Core, Celeron® Dual-

core, Celeron® processors
Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800MHz FSB
Chipset North Bridge: Intel® Q45
South Bridge: Intel® ICH10DO
Memory 4 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
Support up to 16GB of system memory
Dual channel DDR2 800/667MHz architecture
Audio Realtek 8-channel audio chip
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF out
Support Jack-Sensing function
LAN Realtek 10/100/1000Mb/s LAN chip
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
Onboard Serial ATA 6 x SATA connectors (Controlled by ICH10DO)
300MB/s data transfer rate
Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing )
USB Support hot plug
Support up to 12 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 4 onboard USB
headers supporting 8 extra ports)
Supports 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
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)
1 x System fan header (4-pin)
1 x NB fan header (4-pin)
1 x CD_IN connector
1 x Front Audio connector
1 x COM1 connector
4 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 8 x USB devices)
6 x SATA connectors
1 x Front Panel connector
1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header
1 x SPDIF-OUT connector
1 x TPM connector
Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x VGA port

1 x DVI-D port
1 x Parallel port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
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1 x RJ-45 LAN port
8-channel audio ports
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU/System overheating shutdown
CPU/System fan speed control
PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
PCI Express x16 Gen1.0 Support 4GB/s (8GB/s concurrent) bandwidth
PCI Express x16 Gen2.0 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth
Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4
(suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - off)
Bundled Software FOX ONE
FOX LiveUpdate
FOX LOGO
FOX DMI
Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP/2000
Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches (24.4cm x 24.4cm)

1-2 Layout
5 4 3 2 1
1
8
9 24
10
23
22
11
21
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13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 13. Front Panel Connector

2. NB_FAN Header 14. MFG Jumper
3. PCI Express x16 Slot 15. SATA Connectors
4. PCI Express x1 Slot 16. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header
5. PCI Slots 17. 24-pin ATX Power Connector
6. CD_IN Connector 18. Floppy Connector
7. Front Audio Connector 19. TPM Connector
8. SPDIF-OUT Connector 20. COM1 Connector
9. SYS_FAN Header 21. DDR2 DIMM Slots
10. Clear CMOS Jumper 22. CPU_FAN Header
11. Front USB Connectors 23. North Bridge: Intel® Q45
12. South Bridge: Intel® ICH10DO 24. LGA 775 CPU Socket
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 Mouse Port Parallel Port LAN Port Line Out
1 3 7
Line In
Rear Speaker
Subwoofer
Side Speaker
Microphone In
2 4 5 6 8
PS/2 Keyboard Port VGA Port DVI-D Port USB Ports Audio Ports
1. PS/2 Mouse Port

Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse.
2. PS/2 Keyboard Port
Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
3. Parallel Port
This connector provides printer port interface.
4. VGA Port
To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.
5. DVI-D Port
The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specification. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connec-
tion to this port.
6. 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.
7. RJ-45 LAN Port
The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.
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

8. Audio Ports
For the definition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :
Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel

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Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In
Orange - - Center/Subwoofer Out Center/Subwoofer Out
Black - Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Grey - - - Side Speaker Out
* : Please refer to Chapter 4, and install the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio
output ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1/7.1 channels. The fundamental audio outputs
are depicted in the table above.

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 this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and
VGA for your motherboard :
https://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx

2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
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■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before
installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
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■ Locate the pin one 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.
LGA775 CPU Socket
Alignment Key
Pin-1 corner of the CPU

Socket
LGA775 CPU
Notch
Pin-1 triangle marking

of CPU

Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :
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cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
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1. Remove protective socket cover. 2. Release the CPU socket lever.
3. Lift the metal cover on the CPU 4. Check pin one marking (triangle)
socket. 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
2 Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.
1. Apply and spread an even thermal 2. Mount the cooler on the mother-
grease on the surface of CPU. board.
3. Fix the four screws. Fix one foot first, 4. Attach the 3-wire power connector
then fix its diagonal foot partially and of the cooler to the CPU FAN socket
fix the other two after. on the motherboard.
Remove CPU cooler from

motherboard :
1. Release the four screws.
2. Detach the fan power cable from the
motherboard.
3. Remove the CPU cooler carefully.
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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.
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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
of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
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■ 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 four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.
Four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory
sockets as following:
Channel 0 : DIMM1, DIMM2
Channel 1 : DIMM3, DIMM4
The combinations of DIMM modules are :
DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

Single Channel DS/SS - - -
Single Channel DS/SS DS/SS - -
Single Channel - - DS/SS -
Single Channel - - DS/SS DS/SS
Dual Channel DS/SS - DS/SS -
Dual Channel - DS/SS - DS/SS
Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS 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
install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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■ For this motherboard, DIMM(1,2 ), DIMM(3,4) are two pairs of channels. To achieve the best
performance, you need to install DIMM(1,2) first, then install DIMM(3,4) the second.
112-Pin
Notch
128-Pin
If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated
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 x1
PCI Express x16
PCI
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.
24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1

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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
11 +12V 23 +5V
24 13
12 3.3V 24 GND
Pin No. 24
12 1
PWR1
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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
8-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2

Connect the 8-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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1 2
PORT1_L AUD_GND
Audio Connector : F_AUDIO PORT1_R PRESENCEJ
The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN
provides the Front Audio output choice. SENSE_SEND EMPTY
PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN
9 10
F_AUDIO
2
Audio Connector : CD_IN
CD_L GND CD_R
CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can
be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a 1
CD/DVD audio cable.

CD_IN
S/PDIF Connector : SPDIF_OUT

The connector is used for S/PDIF output.
+5V 1
EMPTY 2
SPDIF_OUT 3
GND 4
SPDIF_OUT
USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3/4

In addition to the four USB ports on the rear panel,
this product also provides four 10-pin USB headers
on its motherboard. By connecting through USB
cables with them, user can quickly expand another
eight USB ports on the front panel.
1 2
VCC VCC
D- D-
D+ D+
GND GND
EMPTY NC
9 10
F_USB 1/2/3/4 1
GND
TX+
TX-
GND
Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6 RX-
RX+
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with GND
SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this
feature. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6
to 300MB/s data transfer rate.
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Front Panel Connector : FP1 +
1 2
+
This motherboard includes one connector for connecting HDD-LED
- -
PWR-LED
the front panel switch and LED Indicators. RESET-SW PWR-SW

NC EMPTY
Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) 9 10
Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It FP1
2
indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin

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.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector : FLOPPY

This motherboard includes a standard floppy disk drive
(FDD) connector, supporting 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB,
1.44MB, and 2.88MB FDDs.
Chassis Intruder Connector : INTR 1

The connector can be connected to a security switch on INTRUDERJ GND
the chassis. The system can detect the chassis intrusion INTR
through the function of this connector. If eventually the
chassis is closed, the system will send a message out.
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COM Connector : COM1 1 2
This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM port RLSD SIN
for legacy compatibility. User must purchase another SOUT DTR
RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end GND DSR
to connect with the external RS232 device and another RTS CTS
end with 10-pin female connector to connect with COM1 RI EMPTY
2
connector in the motherboard. 9 10
COM1
TPM Connector : TPM

The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability
to the PC to run applications more secure and to make
transactions and communication more trustworthy. To
utilize this function, you should purchase additional
device and install it.
1 2
LCLK GND
LFRAMEn EMPTY
LRESETn NC_3
LAD3 LAD2
VDD LAD1
LAD0 GND
NC_1 NC_4
NC_2 SERIRQ
GND CLKRUNin
LPCPDn NC_5
19 20
TPM
Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN,

1 GND
NB_FAN POWER
SENSE
There are three main fan headers on this motherboard. CONTROL
The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “PC
CPU_FAN/ SYS_FAN/ NB_FAN
Health Status” section of the BIOS Setup. These fans
can be automatically turned off after the system enters
S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states.
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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.
Description of Jumpers
1. For any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identified by the bold silkscreen next to it.
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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 1
2
(Default)
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CLR_CMOS
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■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.
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Intel® ME Jumper: MFG
This motherboard uses MFG jumper to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function.
Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. It provides
latest IT management features such as Intel® AMT, that allows to improve management of corporate
assets.
Set the jumper to pins 1-2, you can enable the Intel® Management Engine function.
Set the jumper to pins 2-3, you can disable the Intel® Management Engine function.
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Enable 2
(Default) 3
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Disable 2
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This chapter tells how to change system settings through
the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.
You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases
occur :
1. An error message appears on the screen during the system
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
■ Security
■ Health
■ 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, <Esc> to boot menu" appears at the bottom
of the screen, you can press <DEL> key to enter Setup.
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The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with save and exit
choices. Use the arrow right/left keys to select a specific function and press <Enter> to go to the
submenu. Each function in the main menu 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.
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 password before boot or access to Setup.
Health: This setup enables you to read/change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and
voltages of your CPU/System.
Save&Exit: The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However, it may
offer better 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
This menu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time and so on. Use
the arrow up/down keys to select an item, then use the <+> or <-> keys to change the setting.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Health Save&Exit

BIOS Information Set the Date. Use Tab to switch
BIOS Vendor American Megatrends between Data elements.
Core Version 4.6.3.2
Build Date 12/03/2008 10:10:34

System Date [Wed 12/03/2008]
System Time [09:44:21]

Total Memory 512 MB (DDR2 667)
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SATA Port1 Not Present

SATA Port6 Not Present →←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Model Name Q45M Enter: Select
MAC Address 88-88-88-88-87-88 +/-: Change Opt.
CPU Brand Name Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad F1: General Help
CPU Q9300 @2.50GHz F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
Project Version 882F1P01 F4: Save ESC: Exit
Access Level Administrator

Version 1.24.1115. Copyright (C) 2008 American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS Information
► BIOS Vendor
It displays the name of BIOS vendor.
► Core Version
It displays the AMI Aptio version.
► Build Date
This item shows the BIOS building date.
► 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.
► Total Memory
This item displays the total memory size. The size is depending on how many memory mod-
ules are installed in your system before powering on.
► SATA Port1/2/3/4/5/6
While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. This item
displays the drive information of SATA devices.
► Model Name
This item shows the model name of this product.
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► MAC Address
This item shows the onboard LAN MAC address.
► CPU Brand Name
It displays the current CPU name.
► Project 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.
► 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”.
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Advanced

► ACPI Settings System ACPI Parameters.
► Trusted Computing
► CPU Configuration
► SATA Configuration
► Intel TXT(LT) Configuration
► USB Configuration
► Super IO Configuration
► AMT Configuration
► Fox Central Control Unit

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→←: Select Screen

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

► ACPI Settings/ Trusted Computing/ CPU Configuration/ SATA Configuration/ Intel

TXT(LT) Configuration/USB Configuration/ Super IO Configuration/ AMT Configuration/
Fox Central control Unit
Press <Enter> to go to relative submenu.
ACPI Settings
Advanced

ACPI Suspend Type [S3 (Suspend to RAM)] Select the highest ACPI sleep
state the system will enter,
Wake Up By PCI Card [Disabled] when the SUSPEND button is
Wake Up By PCI-E Card [Disabled] pressed.
Wake Up By USB KB/MS [Disabled]

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

ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is an open industry standard interfaces
enabling OS-directed configuration, power management, and thermal management of mobile,
desktop, and server platforms. It defines five sleeping states, they are :
S1 - The S1 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state. In this state, no system
context is lost (CPU or chip set) and hardware maintains all system context. (also called
Power On Suspend)
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S2 - The S2 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state. This state is similar to the S1
sleeping state except that the CPU and system cache context is lost (the OS is respon-
sible for maintaining the caches and CPU context). Control starts from the processor’s
reset vector after the wake event.
S3 - The S3 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state where all system context
is lost except system memory. CPU, cache, and chip set context are lost in this state.
Hardware maintains memory context and restores some CPU and L2 configuration con-
text. Control starts from the processor’s reset vector after the wake event. (also called
Suspend to RAM)
S4 - The S4 sleeping state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported
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by ACPI. In order to reduce power to a minimum, it is assumed that the hardware plat-
form has powered off all devices. Platform context is maintained. (also called Suspend
to Disk)
S5 - The S5 state is similar to the S4 state except that the OS does not save any context. The
system is in the “soft” off state and requires a complete boot when it wakes. Software
uses a different state value to distinguish between the S5 state and the S4 state to allow
for initial boot operations within the BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going
to wake from a saved memory image.
► ACPI Suspend Type
This item is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function. When you select “S1
(Power on Suspend)” mode, the power is always on and computer can be resumed at any
time. When you select “S3 (Suspend to RAM)” 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.
► Wake Up By PCI Card
This item is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card.
► Wake Up By PCI-E Card
This item is used to set the system to wake up by PCI-E card.
► Wake Up By USB KB/MS
This item is used to set the system to wake up by USB keyboard or mouse.
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Trusted Computing
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
TPM SUPPORT OFF

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↑↓: Select Item

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save ESC: Exit
TPM Configuration
► TPM SUPPORT
This item is used to decide whether to support TPM (Trusted Platform Module) device function.
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 compu-
ter, otherwise the operation system can not show the relative information.
When you set to support this function, some new items will appear.
► TPM State (Appears when your motherboard and devices support TPM function)
This item is used to turn on or turn off TPM (Trusted Platform Module) device. The default
option is [Disabled]. Turn on this function, computer will reboot during restart to change
the TPM state.
Set “TPM State” to [Enabled], the next item will be availabe.
► Pending TPM Operation
This item is used to schedule TPM operation.
[None]: This is the default option. Select this option will do no effection to TPM operation.
[Enable Take Ownership]: Select this option will enable TPM operation and save a ownership.
[Disable Take Ownership]: Select this option will disable TPM operation, but save a ownership.
[TPM Clear]: Select this option, TPM will have no owner, and some values are undefined after
a clear opration.
Current TPM Status Information
► TPM Enabled Status
This item displays TPM enabled status.
► TPM Active Status
This item displays TPM active status.
► TPM Owner Status
This item displays TPM owner status.
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CPU Configuration
Advanced

CPU Configuration Enable/Disable Intel(R)
SpeedStep(tm)
Processor Type Intel(R) Core (TM) 2 Quad
CPU Q9300 @ 2.50GHz
EMT64 Supported
Processor Speed 2498 MHz
System Bus Speed 1333 MHz
Ratio Status 7.5
Actual Ratio 7.5
System Bus Speed 1333MHz
Processor Stepping 10676
Microcode Revision 1547
L1 Cache RAM 64 k
L2 Cache RAM 2x3072 k
Processor Core Quad
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Hyper-Threading Not Supported →←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
EIST Function [Enabled] Enter: Select
Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] +/-: Change Opt.
Limit CPUID MaxVal [Disabled] F1: General Help
Virtualization Technology [Disabled] F2: Previous Values
Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] F3: Optimized Defaults
PECI [Enabled] F4: Save ESC: Exit
C-States [Enabled]
Enhanced C1 [Enabled]
► EIST Function
You can select the EIST (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item.
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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.
► 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.
► Limit CPUID MaxVal
This item is used to enable or disable CPUID maximum value limit configuration. Set Limit
CPUID Maximum to 3. Should be [Disabled] for WinXP.
► 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
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feature and the setting is used to enable/disable it.
► Hardware Prefetcher
The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its requirements and
prefetches data and instructions from the memory into the Level 2 cache that are likely to be
required in the near future. This reduces the latency associated with memory reads.
When enabled, the processor’s hardware prefetcher will be enabled and allowed to automati-
cally prefetch data and code for the processor.
When disabled, the processor’s hardware prefetcher will be disabled.
► PECI
PECI represents “Platform Environment Control Interface”. Set this item to [Enabled], BIOS will
allow processor thermal sensor to be read with the PECI.
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► C-States
This item is used to enable or disable C-States. C-State means CPU idle is set to C2/C3/C4.
► Enhanced C1
This item is used to enable or disable the Enhanced C1 state.
SATA Configuration
Advanced

SATA Configuration (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode.
(3) RAID Mode.
SATA Mode [IDE Mode]
Serial-ATA Controller 0 [Compitable]
Serial-ATA Controller 1 [Enhanced]


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

SATA Configuration
► SATA Mode
This item is used to set the Serial ATA Mode. Setting options: [IDE Mode]; [AHCI Mode]; [RAID
Mode]. The SATA interface is controlled by Intel® south bridge chip.
► Serial-ATA Controller 0
SATA#1 are the SATA ports 1, 2, 3,4 of the motherboard. This item allows you select the mode
of the SATA ports. Setting values are: [Disabled], [Compatible], [Enhanced].
► Serial-ATA Controller 1
SATA#2 are the SATA ports 5,6 of the motherboard. This item allows you select the mode of
the SATA ports. Setting values are: [Disabled], [Enhanced].
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Intel TXT(LT) Configuration
Advanced

Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration

Intel TXT(LT) Support [Disabled]

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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Intel Trusted Execution Technology Configuration

► Intel TXT(LT) Support
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology for safer computing, formerly code named LaGrande
Technology, is a versatile set of hardware extensions to Intel® processors and chipsets that
enhance the digital office platform with security capabilities such as measured launch and pro-
tected execution. Intel Trusted Execution Technology provides hardware-based mechanisms
that help protect against software-based attacks and protects the confidentiality and integrity
of data stored or created on the client PC. It does this by enabling an environment where
applications can run within their own space, protected from all other software on the system.
These capabilities provide the protection mechanisms, rooted in hardware, that are necessary
to provide trust in the application’s execution environment. In turn, this can help to protect vital
data and processes from being compromised by malicious software running on the platform.
This item is used to set whether to support Intel® trusted execution technology. The default
value is [Disabled].
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USB Configuration
Advanced

USB Configuration
Enables Legacy USB support.
AUTO option disables legacy
Module Version 08.07.14 support if no USB devices are
connected. DISABLE option will
USB Devices: keep USB devices available only
None for EFI applications.
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Device Reset Time Out [20 Sec]
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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save ESC: Exit

USB Configuration
► 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.
► Device Reset Time Out
This item is used to select a time to detect the mass storage device when booting up. The
default value is [20 Sec].
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Super IO Configuration
Advanced

Super IO Configuration Enable or Disable Floppy Disk
Controller
Super IO Chip ITE IT8720F

Floppy Disk Controller [Enabled]

Serial Port [Enabled]
Device Settings IO=3F8h; IRQ=4;
Change Settings [Auto]
Device Mode [Normal]

Parallel Port [Enabled]
Device Settings IO=378h; IRQ=5;
Change Settings [Auto]
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Device Mode [STD Printer mode] →←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save ESC: Exit

Super IO Configuration
► Super IO Chip
This item shows the chip name which controls super IO devices.
► Floppy disk Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the floppy disk controller.
► Serial Port
This item is used to enable or disable the serial port.
► 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].
► Parallel Port
This item is used to enable or disable the parallel port.
► Device Settings
This item shows the resource assigned to the parallel port.
► Change Settings
This item is used to select an optimal settings for parallel port.
► Device Mode
This item is used to change the printer port mode.
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AMT Configuration
Advanced

Unconfigure AMT/ME
[Disabled] Perform AMT/ME unconfigure
without password operation.

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

► Unconfigure AMT/ME
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) is a capability embedded in Intel® vPro™
technology based PCs that enhance the ability of IT organizations to manage enterprise com-
puting facilities. Intel® AMT operates independently of the platform processor and operating
system. Remote platform management applications can access Intel AMT securely, even when
the platform is turned off, as long as the platform is connected to line power and to a network.
Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. It
provides latest IT management features such as Intel® AMT, that allows to improve manage-
ment of corporate assets.
This item allows user to unconfigure AMT/ME without password operation.
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Fox Central Control Unit
Advanced

Fox Central Control Unit Enable or Disable CPU spread
spectrum.
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

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

Fox Central Control Unit

► Spread Spectrum
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.
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Chipset

► North Bridge North Bridge Parameters
► South Bridge

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

► North Bridge/ South Bridge

Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.
North Bridge
Chipset

Memory Information Memory Remap Enable/Disable

Total Memory 512 MB (DDR2 667)

Memory Slot1 512 MB
Memory Slot2 0 MB
Memory Slot3 0 MB
Memory Slot4 0 MB

Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]

Memory Frequency [Auto]
Memory Timing By [BySPD]

IGD Memory [32MB]
DVMT Memory [256MB] →←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
PCI Express X16 Port [Auto] Enter: Select
Initial Graphic Adapter [PEG/IGD] +/-: Change Opt.
VT-d [Disabled] F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save ESC: Exit

Memory Information
► Total Memory
This item displays the current memory size. The size is depending on how many memory
modules are installed in your system before powering on.
► Memory Slot1/2/3/4
These items display the memory size installed on each slot.
► Memory Hole Remapping
This item is used to enable/disable memory remapping around memory hole.
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PCI doesn't actually care much which addresses are used, but by convention the PC platform
puts them at the top of the 32-bit address space. For many years it wasn't possible or practical
to put that much RAM into a PC. But now it is, so it's up to the memory controller and host
bridge to figure out what to do. Many systems cause that high RAM to simply be ignored,
resulting in the loss of effective RAM. More complex systems will take the RAM that would
occupy that 3.5-4GB address space and re-map it into the 4.0-4.5 address space. The RAM
doesn't care because it's just an array of storage cells, it's up to the memory controller to as-
sociate addresses with those storage cells.
Of course, that only works if you're using a 64-bit (or 32bit physical address extension (PAE)
enabled) OS that can deal with physical addresses larger than 32 bits.
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Once this option is enabled, the BIOS can see 4096MB of memory.
► Memory Frequency (Available when Intel® Management Engine function is disabled)
This item is used to select memory frequency. Options are: [Auto], [667 MHz] and [800 MHz].
► Memory Timing By (Available when Intel® Management Engine function is disabled)
This item is used to select the provision of DRAM timing by SPD device. The Serial Presence
Detect (SPD) device is a small EEPROM chip, mounted on a memory module. It contains
important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode and various other pa-
rameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can better access the memory.
When “Memory Timing By” is set to [Setup], the following four items will appear:
► CAS# Latency(tCL)
This item dispalys the CAS Latency time. The CAS Latency is the number of clock cycles that
elapse from the time the request for data is sent to the actual memory location until the data is
transmitted from the module.
► RAS# Active Time(tRAS)
This item dispalys the precharge delay time (in clock cycles).
► Row Precharge Time(tRP)
This item dispalys the DRAM RAS precharge time (in clock cycles).
► RAS# to CAS# Delay(tRCD)
This item dispalys the delay time (in clock cycles) between the CAS and RAS strobe signals.
► IGD Memory
This item is used to select the IGD(Integrated Graphics Device) share memory size. Default
value is [32MB].
► DVMT Memory
This item is used to select the DVMT(Dynamic Video Memory Technology) mode memory size
or the FIXED mode memory size used by internal graphics device. Default value is [256MB].
► PCI Express X16 Port
This item is used to enable or disable the PCI Express X16 port.
► Initial Graphic Adapter
This item is used to select which graphics controller is used as the primary boot device.
► VT-d
This item is used to enable or disable VT-d (Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O).
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) extends Intel’s Virtualization Technology
(VT) roadmap by providing hardware assists for virtualization solution. VT-d continues from the
existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new sup-
port for I/O-device virtualization.
Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve
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performance of I/O devices in virtualized environment. These inherently helps IT managers
reduce the overall total cost of ownership by reducing potential down time and increasing
productive throughput by better utilization of the data center resources.
South Bridge
Chipset

GbE Controller help.
SB Chipset Configuration
GbE Controller [Enabled]
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W ake on LAN from S5 [Enabled]

Launch PXE OpROM [Disabled]

Power On after Power Fail [Power Off]

Audio Configuration
Azalia HD Audio [Enabled]
High Precision Event Timer Configuration
High Precision Timer [Enabled]
PCI Express Ports Configuration
PCI Express X1 Port [Enabled] →←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save ESC: Exit

SB Chipset Configuration
► GbE Controller
This item is used to set whether to enable the onboard LAN controller.
► Wake on LAN from S5
This item is used to enable/disable the LAN to wake up system from S5 status.
► Launch PXE OpROM
This item is used to enable or disable onboard LAN boot option ROM.
► Power On after Power Fail
This item is used to set which state the PC will take with when it resumes after an AC power loss.
Audio Configuration
► Azalia HD Audio
This item is used to enable or disable the Azalia HD Audio.
PCI Express Ports Configuration
► PCI Express X1 Port
This item is used to enable or disable the PCI Express X1 port.
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Boot

Boot Configuration Enable/Disable Quiet Boot option
Quiet Boot [Enabled]

Bootup Numlock State [On]

Boot Option Priorties

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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save ESC: Exit
Boot Configuration
► 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.
► Bootup Numlock State
This item is used to select the keyboard numlock state. The defaulte setting is [On].
► Boot Option Priorities
This item is used to set the the priorities of the boot devices.
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Security
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security
Security Health Save&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 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.
Administrator Password
User Password

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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save 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.
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Health
Health Save&Exit
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Health

Case Open Warning [Disabled] Case Open Warning.
CPU Temperature 54 C
o
System Temperature 36 oC
CPU Fan Speed 2170 RPM
NB Fan Speed N/A
System Fan Speed N/A
VCCP 1.168 V
DRAM Voltage 1.792 V
+3.3V 3.392 V
+12V 11.968 V
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Smart Fan Function [Disabled]
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save ESC: Exit

► 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.
► NB Fan Speed
This item shows the current North Bridge Fan speed detected automatically by the system.
► System Fan Speed
This item shows the current System Fan speed detected automatically by the system.
► VCCP/DRAM Voltage/+3.3V/+12V
These items show the Current VCCP/DRAM/+3.3V/+12V Voltage detected automatically by
the system.
► Smart Fan Function
PWM
Hightest PWM Value
Slope
Start PWM Value
Delta
(0,0) Start Temp. Temperature(oC)

(Smart Fan Automatic Mode)
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This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function. Default value is [Disabled]. Only
when this option is enabled, you can set some correlative parameters. "Smart Fan Automatic
Mode" is the principle figure of CPU smart fan function for your reference.
► CPU Fan Stop Temperature
It allows you set a temperature value. When CPU temperaure is lower than this value or is
at this value, CPU smart fan will stop its operation.
► CPU Fan Start Temperature
It allows you set a temperature value from which CPU smart fan starts its operation.
► CPU Fan Start PWM Value
It allows you to set an initial PWM value to drive the CPU fan when CPU temperature reaches
Start value and CPU fan begins its operation. The higher PWM value can achieve the faster
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fan speed.
► CPU Fan Slope PWM Value
It is used to set the slope value in PWM/Temperature diagram. The slope value controls the
PWM value being stepped up or down versus temperature changes.
► CPU Fan Delta Temperature
It is used to set the delta value for temperature. When the change of temperature reaches
plus/minus delta value, the PWM will be increased or decreased by a step value based on the
slope formula.
► System Fan Stop Temperature
It allows you set a temperature value. When system temperaure is lower than this value or is
at this value, system fan will stop its operation.
► System Fan Start Temperature
It allows you set a temperature value from which system fan starts its operation.
► System Fan Start PWM Value
It allows you to set an initial PWM value to drive the system fan when system temperature
reaches Start value and system fan begins its operation. The higher PWM value can achieve
the faster fan speed.
► System Fan Slope PWM Value
It is used to set the slope value in PWM/Temperature diagram. The slope value controls the
PWM value being stepped up or down versus temperature changes.
► System Fan Delta Temperature
It is used to set the delta value for temperature. When the change of temperature reaches
plus/minus delta value, the PWM will be increased or decreased by a step value based on the
slope formula.
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Save & Exit
Save & Exit

Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving
Discard Changes and Exit the changes.
Save Changes and Reset
Discard Changes and Reset
Save Options
Save Changes
Discard Changes
Restore Defaults
Boot Override
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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save ESC: Exit

► Save Changes and Exit Save & Exit Setup

When you select this option and press <Enter>, a message
Save configuration and exit?
will be displayed in the center of the screen.
Select [Yes] to save your changes and exit setup utility, select
[No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu. Yes
Yes No
► Discard Changes and Exit
If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be Exit Without Saving
displayed in the center of the screen.

Quit without saving?
Select [Yes] to exit setup utility without saving your modifica-
tions, select [No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.
► Save Changes and Reset Yes
Yes No
If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be

Save & Reset
Select [Yes] to save your changes and reset computer, select Save configuration and reset?
[No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.
► Discard Changes and Reset
Yes
Yes No
Reset Without Saving
Select [Yes] to exit setup utility and reset computer without
saving your modifications, select [No] or <ESC> to return to Reset without saving?
the main menu.
Save Options Yes
Yes No
► Save Changes
If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be Save Setup Values
Select [Yes] to save your changes, select [No] or <ESC> to Save configuration?
return to the main menu.

Yes
Yes No
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► Discard Changes Load Previous Values
Load Previous Values?
Select [Yes] to discard your modifications, select [No] or <ESC>
to return to the main menu. Yes
Yes No
► Restore Defaults
Optimal defaults are the best settings of this motherboard. Load Optimized Defaults
Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or
Load Optimized Defaults?
after clearing the CMOS values.
Select this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue
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box to let you load the defaults. Select <Yes> and then press Yes
Yes No
<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.
► Boot Override
You can select the boot device through this item without changing the booting sequence in
setup.
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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. Realtek HDA Audio Driver
C. Intel LAN Driver
D. Intel VGA Driver
E. Intel RAID Driver
F. Intel ME Interface Driver
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G. Intel AMT ME Driver
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.
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
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Install driver and utility
1. Install Driver
You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to install it first. After that, you can click "One Click Setup" to
install all the other drivers left, or you can click on each individual driver to install it manually.
Manual Installation
Step by Step
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Automatic Installation
by One Click
Exit the program
Drop to System
Tray
Click to visit Select to Install Select to Browse CD

Foxconn's Utilities Install Drivers
website
2. Install Utility
You can select the specific utility to install.
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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
also means the feature is supported.
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■ 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)
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
Minimum
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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
the new skin
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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 :
https://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
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temperature is higher
than high limit value
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

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

dragging the lever
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4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan
This page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
Show current CPU

fan rpm value

when the CPU fan 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

when the system fan
runs slower than low
limit rpm value
rpm value of system
fan

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

when the FAN1 fan
runs slower than low
limit rpm value
rpm value of FAN1 fan
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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
dragging the lever
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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.

■ 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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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
Set auto search
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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 backup BIOS location and change different skin of the FOX LiveUpdate
utility.
Click here
Set the location of

download files or
auto backup BIOS
Select different skin

of the software
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

Select to clear CMOS
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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.

■ Windows 2000
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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.

■ Windows 2000
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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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This chapter will cover two topics :
■ Installing a new Windows XP (Vista) in a brand new RAID

system.
■ Existing Windows XP (Vista) system with new RAID built as
data storage.
It includes the following information :
■ RAID Configuration Introduction

■ Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
■ Create a RAID Driver Diskette
■ BIOS Configuration
■ Create RAID in BIOS
■ Install a New Windows XP
■ Existing Windows XP with RAID built as data storage
The RAID BIOS Setup pictures shown in this chapter are for
reference only, please refer to the practical screen.

Installing a new Windows XP (Vista) in a brand new RAID
system.
1. Follow 5-1 to create a RAID driver diskette.

(Windows Vista has in-box driver by its own and can skip this step).
2. Follow 5-2 to set BIOS setting SATA mode to RAID or AHCI.
3. Follow 5-3 to create RAID in BIOS.
4. Follow 5-4 to Install Windows Operating System.
What kinds of hardware and software you need here :

1. A floppy drive.
2. A CD-ROM drive.
3. Several SATA hard disks.
4. A RAID driver diskette.
5. A motherboard driver CD. (To create RAID driver diskette if it is not bundled.)
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6. Windows XP or Vista Install CD.
Existing Windows XP (Vista) system with new RAID built as

data storage.
Follow 5-5 to go through the processes to build a new RAID data storage in your
existing Windows XP system, it includes :
1. Copy RAID driver setup program to your hard disk. (Vista can skip)
2. Follow 5-2 to set BIOS setting SATA mode to RAID or AHCI.
3. Follow 5-3 to create RAID in BIOS.
4. Run setup program to install Intel® Matrix Storage Manager driver into your current
Windows XP system. (Vista can skip this step)
5. Format new RAID partitions.
What kinds of hardware and software you need here :

1. A CD-ROM drive.
2. Several SATA hard disks.
3. A motherboard driver CD.
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RAID Configuration Introduction
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method for computer data storage
schemes that divide and/or replicate data among multiple hard drives. RAID can be
designed to provide increased data reliability (fault tolerance) or increased I/O (input/
output) performance, or both. The motherboard comes with the Intel ICH10R. The
following RAID configurations are provided for users.
There are three major key concepts in RAID:

1. Mirroring : The copying of data to more than one disk;
2. Striping : The splitting of data across more than one disk;
3. Error correction : Where redundant data is stored to allow problems to be detected
and possibly fixed (known as fault tolerance).
Different RAID levels use one or more of these techniques, depending on the system
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requirements. The main aims of using RAID are to improve reliability, important for
protecting information that is critical to a business, for example a database of customer
orders; or where speed is important, for example a system that delivers video on
demand TV programs to many viewers.
The configuration affects reliability and performance in different ways. The problem
with using more disks is that it is more likely that one will go wrong, but by using
error checking the total system can be made more reliable by being able to survive
and repair the failure. Basic mirroring can speed up reading data as a system can
read different data from both the disks, but it may be slow for writing if it insists that
both disks must confirm that the data is correctly written. Striping is often used for
performance, where it allows sequences of data to be read off multiple disks at the
same time. Error checking typically will slow the system down as data needs to be
read from several places and compared. The design of RAID systems is therefore a
compromise and understanding the requirements of a system is important. Modern
disk arrays typically provide the facility to select the appropriate RAID configuration.
RAID is often used in high availability systems, where it is important that the system
keeps running as much of the time as possible.
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RAID 0 (Stripe)
RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved among multiple drives. If any disk
member fails, it affects the entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the
number of drive members times the capacity of the smallest member. The striping
block size can be set from 4KB to 128KB. RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance.
RAID 1 (Mirror)
RAID 1 writes duplicate data onto a pair of drives and reads both sets of data in
parallel. If one of the mirrored drives suffers a mechanical failure or does not respond,
the remaining drive will continue to function. Due to redundancy, the drive capacity of
the array is the capacity of the smallest drive. Under a RAID 1 setup, an extra drive
called the “spare drive” can be attached. Such a drive will be activated to replace a
failed drive that is part of a mirrored array. Due to the fault tolerance, if any RAID 1
drive fails, data access will not be affected as long as there are other working drives in
the array.
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RAID 5 (Parity)
RAID 5 provides data striping at the byte level and also stripes error correction
information. This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. Level 5 is
one of the most popular implementations of RAID.
RAID 10 (0+1)
RAID 10 is a combination of striping and mirroring. This configuration provides optimal
speed and reliability, but you need four SATA hard disks.
Comparison Table :
Solution Hard Disks No. Capacity Performance Reliability Application

RAID0 >=2 All Highest Dangerous Look for speed
RAID1 2 50% Read faster Excellent 100% Data backup
RAID5 >=3 N-1 Read faster Good Limited budget
Write slower
RAID10 >=4 Smallest High Excellent Unlimited budget
(Even number) *2
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Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supports RAID 0 ,RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
(0+1) functions. It allows you to get high performance with fault tolerance, big capacity,
or data safety provided by different RAID functions.
In this section, we will use four SATA hard disks as an example to guide you how
to configure your RAID system. There are two 232.9GBs, one 298.1GB, and one
279.5GB. A creation of second volume will also be well described.
In each screen, there is also a message bar about each key’s function, such as <Tab>,
<Enter>, <Del>...etc. it is to help making your selection easier.
Two topics will be introduced :

1). Installing a new Windows XP in a brand new RAID system.
2). Existing Windows XP system with new RAID built as data storage.
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Before installing the SATA hard disks, make sure to turn off the computer
and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the
hardware.
Steps to Install Serial ATA Hard Disks :
1. Install SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

2. Connect one end of the SATA cable to motherboard’s SATA connector, and the
other end to SATA hard disk.
3. Connect SATA power cable to the power connector of SATA hard disk.
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■ Both AHCI and RAID modes need to install Intel® Matrix Storage driver.
■ Set SATA mode in BIOS to AHCI, you can skip RAID BIOS creation steps,
but the software driver installation of Intel® Matrix Storage Manager shall
follow the same rule as described for RAID.
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5-1 Create a RAID driver diskette
If you want to install a brand new Windows XP on a AHCI or RAID system, you need to
configure the SATA Mode in BIOS to either AHCI or RAID first. You also need to create
a RAID driver diskette for use in installing your Windows XP system.
Windows Vista has native RAID driver in itself, you can skip these steps.
1. Find a PC, put a diskette into its floppy
drive A:, this diskette will be formatted later.
Put the driver CD into DVD-ROM drive.
2. Depending on which platform your system

is, normally, it is a 32-bit XP system. Use
Windows explorer, and go to CD:\Driver\
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Intel\RAID\Floppy\32bit, click on Raid-
Tool icon to start the creation.
3. Click "GO" to start.
4. Select the desired destination FDD drive.

It can be the default drive A: or any USB
FDD. Click "OK" to continue.
5. Insert a diskette, click "OK" to continue.
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6. You can input a volume label for this diskette, click
on "Start" to format.
7. Click on "OK" to go through this warning

message.
5
8. Format finished. Click "OK" to continue copying of

RAID driver into this diskette.
9. Check if the diskette contains the driver files.

Later, when in the process of installing Windows XP in your RAID system, it will ask you
to use this floppy diskette to provide driver for additional specific devices, for example,
a RAID device.
10. Install Serial ATA Hard Disks :

10-1. Shut down your computer.
10-2. Install SATA hard disks into the drive bays, connect all power and SATA
cables.
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5-2 BIOS Configuration
1. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing <DEL> key during the POST(Power On Self Test).
2. Select the “Advanced”, then select the “SATA Configuration” item and press <Enter>
to go to the configuration items.
3. Select and Set the “SATA Mode” option to [RAID Mode].
4. Press <F4> to save the setting then PC will reboot itself.
Advanced

SATA Configuration
(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode.
(3) RAID Mode.
SATA Mode [RAID Mode]

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

5-3 Create RAID in BIOS
Enter RAID BIOS Setup

When BIOS is restarted, it will display a message asking you to press <Ctrl>+<I> keys
simultaneously to enter the main menu of Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM
Utility. Press the <Ctrl>+<I> to enter Configuration Utility.
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ICH9R wRAID5
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[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
RAID Volume : * = Data is Encrypted
None defined.
Physical Disks:
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 WDC WD2500JS-60N WD-WCANKC865380 232.9GB Non-RAID Disk
2 Maxtor 6L250S0 L50SKP4G 232.9GB Non-RAID Disk
4 ST3320620SV 9QF4YJGQ 298.1GB Non-RAID Disk
5 ST3300831AS 3NF02XH2 279.5GB Non-RAID Disk
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu
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Create RAID Volume
Create RAID 0 (1st Volume)
1. Select “1. Create RAID Volume” from the menu and press <Enter>.
The menu appears :
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[ CREATE VOLUME MENU ]
Name: Volume0
RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe)

Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]
5
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

16 characters or less.
[↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID0 system and press <Enter>
to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID0 to replace the default Volume0.
3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection from
one of RAID0, 1, 5, 10 items. Select RAID0 (Stripe) and press <Enter>.
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Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]
Choose the RAID level:
RAID 0: Stripes data (performance).

RAID1: Mirrors data (redundancy).
RAID 10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror.
RAID 5: Stripes data and parity.
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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to choose the hard disks for this RAID0
system.
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[ SELECT DISKS ]
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

00 WDC WD2500JS-60N WD-WCANKC865380
232.9GB Non-RAID Disk
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Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
Creating
[↑↓]-ChangeRAID 1
[TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [ENTER]-Select
5. From the hard drive list, use Up or Down arrow key to reach the hard disks you want
to combine them as RAID0, then press <Space> key to select them. A triangle sign
will appear to indicate the drive selected. Here, we select two 232.9GB hard disks as
an example. Press <Enter> key to finish the selection.
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[ SELECT DISKS ]

►0 WDC WD2500JS-60N WD-WCANKC865380 232.9GB Non-RAID Disk
2 Maxtor 6L250S0
►2 L50SKP4G 232.9GB Non-RAID Disk
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6. It is now entering “Strip Size” menu. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired
strip size. The available values range from 4KB to 128KB. The strip value should be
selected based on different applications. Some suggested choices are :
16K - Best for sequential transfer.
64K - Good general purpose strip size.
128K - Best performance for most desktops and workstations .
The default value is 128K for RAID0. Press <Enter>.
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Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 465.8 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]
5
The following are typical values:
RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
7. In “Capacity” line, it displays there are maximum 232.9GB * 2 = 465.8GB available.

As we want to introduce how to create two disk volumes (like logical devices C: and
D:) in a RAID0 system, so we only key in 200GB here to build the first volume. Later,
we will also describe how the second volume is generated. Input 200GB, and press
<Enter>.
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Name: TryRAID0
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 465.8 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]
The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected
disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second
volume on these disks
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8. In “Create Volume” item, press <Enter>.
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Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 200 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]
Press ENTER to create the specified volume.
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A warning message will appear :
WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) :
9. Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu, a 200GB RAID0 system
is normally configured.
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[ MAIN MENU ]

ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable
0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 200.0GB Normal Yes
Physical Disks:
0 WDC WD2500JS-60N WD-WCANKC865380 232.9GB Member Disk(0)
2 Maxtor 6L250S0 L50SKP4G 232.9GB Member Disk(0)
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Create RAID0 (2nd Volume)
1. Select “1. Create RAID Volume” from the menu and press <Enter>.
The menu appears :
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Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]

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2. In "Name" item, we name it as TryRAID0-1 for second volume.

3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection, only
RAID0, 1 can be selected. Select RAID0 (Stripe) and press <Enter>.
(Note : You also can try to select RAID1 for the second volume as an experiment here)
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Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]

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second volume system.
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[ SELECT DISKS ]

00 WDC WD2500JS-60N WD-WCANKC865380
232.9GB Member Disk
2 Maxtor 6L250S0 L50SKP4G 232.9GB Member Disk
5
Creating
5. From the hard disk list, select the previously configured RAID0 hard disks, and press
<Space> key to select them. Two triangle signs will appear to indicate the selections.
Press <Enter> to continue.
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[ SELECT DISKS ]

► 0 0 WDC WD2500JS-60N WD-WCANKC865380
232.9GB Member Disk
►2 Maxtor 6L250S0 L50SKP4G 232.9GB Member Disk
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6. It goes to “Strip Size” menu directly. Capacity automatically displays 265.8GB, and
at this time, you can not input any value in capacity as there is no additional volume
available.
The available values of Strip Size range from 4KB to 128KB. The strip value should be
selected based on different applications. Some suggested choices are :
16K - Best for sequential transfer.
64K - Good general purpose strip size.
128K - Best performance for most desktops and workstations .
The default value is 128K. Press <Enter>.
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Name: TryRAID0-1
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 265.8 GB

Create Volume
5
[ HELP ]
RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
7. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>.
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Capacity: 265.8 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]
Press ENTER to create the specified volume.

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A message will appear :

Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu. Two RAID0 volumes
were configured.
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[ MAIN MENU ]

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1 TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 265.8GB Normal Yes
Physical Disks:
0 WDC WD2500JS-60N WD-WCANKC865380 232.9GB Member Disk(0,1)
2 Maxtor 6L250S0 L50SKP4G 232.9GB Member Disk(0,1)
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Create RAID 1
1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.
2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID1 system and press
<Enter> to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID1 to replace the default Volume0.
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Volume0

Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]

5
one of RAID0, 1, 5, 10 items. Select RAID1 (Mirror) and press <Enter>.
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RAID1(Mirror)

Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: N/A
Capacity: 0.0 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]

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system.
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wRAID5
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Name: TryRAID1
RAID Level: RAID1(Mirror)
[ SELECT DISKS ]

Select 2 disks to use in creating the volume.
5
will appear to indicate the drive selection. Here, we select one 232.9GB and one
298.1GB hard disks. Press <Enter> key to finish the selection.
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[ SELECT DISKS ]

►2 Maxtor 6L250S0 L50SKP4G 232.9GB Non-RAID Disk
►4
Select 2 disks to use in creating the volume
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6. It will skip “Strip Size” menu for RAID1.
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Name: TryRAID0
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: N/A
Capacity: 465.8
232.9 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]
The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected
disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second
volume on these disks
7. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The size of the smaller
5
hard disk 232.9GB is becoming the default value, and it indicates the maximum
capacity.
8. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear :
Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu.
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[ MAIN MENU ]

0 TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 232.9GB Normal Yes
Physical Disks:
4 ST3320620SV 9QF4YJGQ 298.1GB Member Disk(0)
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Create RAID 10 (0+1)
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Name: TryRAID10
Volume0

Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]

5
one of RAID0, 1, 5, 10 items. Select RAID10(RAID0+1) and press <Enter>.
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RAID10(RAID0+1)

Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 64KB
Capacity: 465.8 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]

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4. After exiting from "RAID Level", it goes directly to "Stripe Size" item. Because all
four disks are selected for RAID10, so there is no need to go to Disks option.
5. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired strip size when entering “Strip
Size” menu. The default value is 64K.
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RAID Level: RAID10(RAID0+1)
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 64KB
Capacity: 465.8 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]
RAID0 - 128KB
5
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
6. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The default value is
twice the smallest hard disk size, that is, 232.9GB * 2 = 465.8GB.
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[ MAIN MENU ]

0 TryRAID10 RAID10(RAID0+1) N/A 465.8GB Normal Yes
Physical Disks:
5 ST3300831AS 3NF02XH2 279.5GB Member Disk(0)
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Create RAID5 (Parity)
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Volume0

Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]

5
one of RAID0, 1, 5, 10 items. Select RAID5(Parity) and press <Enter>.
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RAID Level: RAID5(Parity)
RAID0(Stripe)
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 64KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]

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system.
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[ SELECT DISKS ]


5
Creating
will appear to indicate the drive selection. Here, we select 232.9GB, 298.1GB and
279.5GB hard disks for an example. Press <Enter> key to finish the selection.
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[ SELECT DISKS ]

►2 Maxtor 6L250S0 L50SKP4G 232.9GB Non-RAID Disk
►4 ST3320620SV 9QF4YJGQ 298.1GB Non-RAID Disk
►5
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6. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired strip size when entering “Strip
Size” menu. The default value is 64K. Press <Enter>.
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Name: TryRAID5
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 64KB
Capacity: 465.8 GB

Create Volume
[ HELP ]
RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
5
7. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The default value is
twice that of the smallest hard disk size, that is, 232.9GB * 2 = 465.8GB.
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[ MAIN MENU ]

0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 465.8GB Normal Yes
Physical Disks:
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Delete RAID Volume
1. Take TryRAID5 for example. Select “2. Delete RAID Volume” in main menu and
press <Enter>.
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2.. Delete RAID Volume
2 Volume 4. Exit

Physical Disks:
5
2. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete. Here only one
RAID5 is seen, so press <DEL> key to continue.
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[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
TryRAID5
TryRAID0 RAID5(Parity)
ID0(Stripe) 3
2 465.8GB Normal Yes
[ HELP ]
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume
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3. After <DEL> key is pressed, the screen appears as below:
Press <Y> key to confirm the volume deletion.
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[ DELETE VOLUME MENU ]
Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 3 465.8GB Normal Yes
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]

ALL DATA ON SELECTED

[ HELPDISKS
] WILL BE LOST!
Are you sure you want to delete "TryRAID5"? (Y/N) :
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.
5
[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume
4. Return to Main Menu.
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2.
2. Delete RAID Volume
Volume 4. Exit

None defined.
Physical Disks:
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Reset Disks to Non-RAID
Reset RAID volume allows you to replace a failed disk with a new one, and the
operating system will rebuild the data later. For RAID0, reset a hard disk would totally
crash the system, but for RAID1, RAID10 and RAID5, they all can be rebuilt.
When rebuild is needed, you must first install a new hard disk in your system before
getting into Intel® Matrix Storage Manager utility, because the utility will ask you which
hard disk the new rebuild will be performed.
Example 1. Reset a RAID0 system.

1. A TryRAID0 volume was built with two 232.9GB hard disks, we want to reset one of
them. Select “3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID” in main menu and press <Enter>.
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Matrix Storage
Storage Manager
Manager option
option ROM
ROM v8.5.0.1020
ICH9R wRAID5
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[ MAIN MENU ]
Non-RAID
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Physical Disks:
2. A warning message is displayed.

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3. Delete RAID Volume [ RESET RAID DATA ]
4. Exit
Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures
and revert it to a non-RAID disk.

RAID Volume WARNING:
: Resetting a disk
causes all data on the disk * =toData
be lost.
is Encrypted
0 Port Drive
TryRAID0 Model Serial #
RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 465.8GB Size NormalStatus Yes
0 WDC WD2500JS-60N WD-WCANKC865380 232.9GB Member Disk
2 Disks:
Physical Maxtor 6L250S0 L50SKP4G 232.9GB Member Disk
5 ST3300831AS Select the disks that should279.5GB
3NF02XH2 be reset Non-RAID Disk
[↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete
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3. Select WDC hard disk as the one to be reset. Press <Enter>. A double confirmation
message pops out, press <Y> to confirm.
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3. Delete RAID Volume [ RESET RAID DATA 4. Exit
]

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RAID Volume :
WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk* =toData is Encrypted
be lost.
0 Port Drive
TryRAID0 Model RAID0(Stripe)
Serial # 128KB 465.8GB Size Normal
Status Yes
► 0 0 WDC WD2500JS-60N WD-WCANKC865380 232.9GB Member Disk
Physical Disks:
4 ST3320620SV 9QF4YJGQ
Are you sure you want to reset RAID data on selected Non-RAID
298.1GB Disk
disks? (Y/N):_
4. It goes back to Main menu with a "Failed" status of RAID0 volume.

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Intel(R) Matrix
Matrix Storage
Storage Manager
Manager option
option ROM
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[ MAIN MENU ]
Non-RAID

0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 465.8GB Failed Yes
Physical Disks:
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Example 2. Reset a RAID5 system
1. A TryRAID5 volume was built with three hard disks, we want to reset one of them.
Select “3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID” in main menu and press <Enter>.
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Intel(R) Matrix
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Manager option
option ROM
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[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume Non-RAID
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

Physical Disks:
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2. A warning message is displayed.

3. Select "Port 4 - ST3320620SV" hard disk as the one to be reset. Press <Enter>.
A double confirmation message pops out, press <Y> to confirm.
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Intel(R) Matrix
Matrix Storage
Storage Manager
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[ MAIN MENU ]
3. Delete RAID Volume [ RESET RAID DATA ]
4. Exit

RAID Volume WARNING:
: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk * =toData
be lost.
is Encrypted
0 Port Drive
TryRAID0 Model Serial #
RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 465.8GB Size NormalStatus Yes
►4 4 Disks:
Physical ST3320620SV 9QF4YJGQ 298.1GB Member Disk
5
Port DriveST3300831AS
Model Serial3NF02XH2
# Size 279.5GB Member Disk
Type/Status(Vol ID)
5 Are you sure you want
ST3300831AS to reset RAID data 279.5GB
3NF02XH2 on selectedNon-RAID
disks? (Y/N):
Disk
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4. A "DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED" screen pops out asking you to select a new
hard disk for rebuilding. Here, we select WDC 232.9GB. Press <Enter> to select it.
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v8.5.0.1020ICH9R
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[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume VOLUME DETECTED
[ DEGRADED 3. Reset Disks
] to Non-RAID
3. "Degraded"
Delete RAIDvolume
Volume 4. Exit detected. Selecting
and disk available for rebuilding
a disk initiates a rebuild. rebuild completes in the operating system.
Select the port of the destination disk for rebuilding (ESC to exit):
Port Drive Model Serial # ]
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION Size
RAID Volume
0 :
WDC WD2500JS-60NCB1 WD-WCANKC865380 * = 232.9GB
Data is Encrypted
ID Name
4 ST3320620SV Level Stripe Size
9QF4YJGQ Status
298.1GB Bootable
Physical Disks:[↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select [ESC]-Exit

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5. It goes back to Main menu with a "Rebuild" status of RAID5 volume. Eventually,
a replacement hard disk has to join in and it always keeps three hard disks in the
RAID5 system.
6. Operating System will perform the rebuilding later.
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Intel(R) Matrix
Matrix Storage
Storage Manager
Manager option
option ROM
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Intel Corporation.
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[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume Non-RAID
3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID

0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 465.8GB Rebuild Yes
Physical Disks:
Volume with "Rebuild" status will be rebuilt within the operating system.
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Exit RAID BIOS
1. Take TryRAID5 as an example, select “4. Exit” in main menu and press <Enter>.
The screen displays :
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Intel(R) Matrix
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Storage Manager
Manager option
option ROM
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[ MAIN MENU ]

ID Name Level [ CONFIRMStripe
EXIT ]Size Status Bootable
0
TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 465.8GB Normal Yes
Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N):
Physical Disks:
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2. Press <Y> to exit Intel® Matrix Storage Manager program. The system will reboot.
3. Shut down the computer, remove WD hard disk, and we will continue for Windows
OS installation. If you do not remove irrelevant WD hard disk, Windows may detect
it during the installation, and you could be confused.
4. Remove any diskette from floppy drive.
5. Restart computer to start Windows installation.
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5-4 Install a New Windows XP
N
CA
UT
IO
! When you set the SATA Mode in BIOS to either AHCI or RAID, you need to
follow these steps to install your Windows XP system.
1. Press <DEL> to enter BIOS Setup during POST.

2. Insert the Windows installation CD into the optical drive.
3. Set the “Boot Option #1” to “CD/DVD ROM”, save changes and exit the BIOS setup.

Boot Configuration Set the system boot order
Quiet Boot [Enabled]

Bootup Numlock State [On]

Boot Option Priorties
Boot Option #1 [CD/DVD ROM]

Hard Drive BBS Priorities

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↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save ESC: Exit
4. The computer will reboot, and it will start installing Windows Operating System.
Watch the screen carefully, when the following picture appears, press <F6> key
immediately. If you forgot to do this, PC will go to an fatal blue screen, and you
may need to reboot the system again. PC may not respond to your <F6> input
immediately, and it keeps loading files until the next screen displays.
Windows Setup
Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver.
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5. After some files are copied to your system, the following picture appears, press <S>
to continue the specific driver installation.
Windows Setup

Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices
installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter.
Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):
<none>
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device
manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
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S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit
6. It will ask you to insert the RAID driver diskette into you floppy drive. Press <Enter>
after it is done.
Windows Setup
Please insert the disk labeled
manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk
into Drive A:
* Press ENTER when ready
ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit
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7. Depending on South Bridge chip of your system, select appropriate driver for it.
Here, we choose Intel® ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller. Press <Enter>
to select it.
Windows Setup

You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows,
using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.
Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC
to return to the previous screen.

Intel(R) ICH7R/DH SATA RAID Controller
Intel(R) ICH7MDH SATA RAID Controller
Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller
Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E SATA RAID Controller
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ENTER=Select F3=Exit
8. A confirmation message pops out to double check if the driver is really what we
wanted. Press <Enter> to continue.
Windows Setup

Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):
Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATA RAID Controller
* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for
which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device
manufacturer, press S.
* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage
device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional
mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.
S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit
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9. Windows will display the partition of your system, you have to create partitions as
many as you wish, assign them C:, D: or E: drive names. After partitions were done,
you can press <Enter> to continue. It will ask you to format your hard disk, then
copy files...etc., until the whole Windows is setup.
Windows XP Professional Setup

The following list shows the existing partitions and
unpartitioned space on this computer.
Use the UP ad DOWN ARROW keys to select an item in the list.
● To set up Windows XP on the selected item, press ENTER.

● To create a partition in the unpartitioned space, press C.
● To delete the selected partitions, press D.
476938 MB Disk 0 at id 0 on bus 0 on iaStor [MBR]
Unpartitioned space 476938 MB

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ENTER=Install C=Create Partition F3=Quit
10. You must always keep RAID diskette in the floppy drive during Windows XP
installation, otherwise, Windows may ask you to put it inside again by below
message. There are many times Windows XP may copy files from the floppy drive,
please remember.
11. Follow the Windows XP install processes to finish the set up.
Windows XP Professional Setup
Insert the disk labeled:
Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver
into drive A:
* Press ENTER when ready
F3=Quit ENTER=Continue
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5-5 Existing Windows XP with RAID built as data storage
When you already have a Windows XP system running at a traditional IDE hard disk,
and you want to keep it unchanged, but you also want to expand the system with some
SATA hard disks, to come out a new RAID system for data storage. In this case, you
need to install the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager into your Windows XP system first.
The conditions to install Intel® driver successfully, you need :

1. BIOS SATA mode must be set to [AHCI] or [RAID].
2. You'd better have an IDE CD drive.
If you have a SATA CD drive and the BIOS SATA mode was set to [AHCI] or [RAID],
in Windows XP platform, this CD drive can not be recognized if Intel® Matrix Storage
Manager has not been installed. If the system can not recognize it, how can the driver
be installed ? This is the reason why we need to come out a standard procedure for
SATA CD drive users.
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The correct steps are :
1. In current Windows XP system (no matter what SATA or IDE CD drive you have),
browse the CD, copy the whole directory of Intel® Matrix Storage Manager setup
program to your desktop. For example, drag and copy directory "\Driver\Intel\RAID\
Utility" to your desktop.
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2. Copy section 5-2, BIOS Configuration.
Shut down the computer, connect SATA hard disks to SATA ports, power on
computer again.
Press <Del> key, get into BIOS, set SATA mode to [RAID Mode], press <F4> to
save and exit BIOS. PC will reboot.
Advanced

SATA Configuration
(1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode.
(3) RAID Mode.
SATA Mode [RAID Mode]


↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
5
F2: Previous Values

F4: Save ESC: Exit

3. Copy section 5-3, Create RAID in BIOS.

Press <CTRL><I> simultaneously to get into RAID BIOS set up (Intel® Matrix
Storage Manager option ROM utility).
Configure your new hard disks to RAID0, 1, 5 or 10. Exit RAID BIOS. PC will reboot.
4. The Windows XP is running again and a new hardware of RAID disk was found.
Click [Cancel] to skip this Wizard.
Click to exit.
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5. Use Explorer to get into the Intel® driver directory which was previously copied to
the desktop.
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6. Click on Setup.exe to install Intel® Matrix Storage Manager driver.
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7. Install complete.
5
8. In Windows Explorer, right click on My Computer, click on Manage, then click on

Disk Management to format these new RAID disks. Follow the Wizard to finish the
job.
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Remove CPU cooler from

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

The combinations of DIMM modules are :

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24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1

Pin # Definition Pin # Definition

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8-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2

+12V GND 2 GND

CD/DVD audio cable.

S/PDIF Connector : SPDIF_OUT

USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3/4

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