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Chapter

Thank you for buying P9657AB series motherboard. This se-

ries of motherboard is one of our new products, and offers

superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reasonable

price. This motherboard adopts the advanced Intel

P965 +

ICH8R(ICH8) chipset, providing users a computer platform with

a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.

This chapter includes the following information:

Main Features

Layout

Rear I/O Ports

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Page 1: ...rmation If you want more information about our products please visit Foxconn s website http www foxconnchannel com Version Trademark User s Manual V1 0 for P9657AB motherboard P N 3A2206T00 000 G Symbol description Note refers to important information that can help you to use motherboard better Attention indicates that it may damage hardware or cause data loss and tells you how to avoid such probl...

Page 2: ...aracteristics of information technology equipment þ EN 61000 3 2 2000 Electromagnetic compatibility EMC Part 3 Limits Section 2 Limits for harmonic current emissions equipment input current 16A per phase þ 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 þ EN ...

Page 3: ...cturer HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD Address 66 CHUNG SHAN RD TU CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TAIPEI HSIEN TAIWAN R O C SupplementaryInformation This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the follow ing two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause u...

Page 4: ...etup 19 Main menu 19 Standard CMOS Features 21 FOX Central Control Unit 23 Advanced BIOS Features 26 Advanced Chipset Features 29 Integrated Peripherals 30 Power Management Setup 33 PnP PCI Configurations 36 PC Health Status 37 Load Fail Safe Defaults 38 Load Optimized Defaults 38 Set Supervisor User Password 38 Save Exit Setup 39 Exit Without Saving 39 Table of Contents Chapter 3 Chapter 2 Chapte...

Page 5: ...ty CD content 41 Installing Drivers 42 Installing Utilities 42 Directions for Bundled Software FOX ONE 44 FOX LiveUpdate 51 Appendix CrossFireTM Technology 59 Multi Graphic Card Technology 62 Table of Contents 4 Chapter 5 Chapter ...

Page 6: ...ure to switch off the DC power supply may result in serious damage to your system or memory module Attention We cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while over clocked Normal operation depends on the over clock capacity of your device Attention Attention Since BIOS programs are upgraded from time to time the BIOS description in this manual is just for reference We do not guarant...

Page 7: ...is omitted K with onboard Gigabit LAN R with RAID function S with SATA function 2 with DDR2 function H comply with RoHS directives You can find PPID label on the motherboard It indicates the functions that the motherboard has For example The letters on the black mark of the PPID label it means the motherboard supports 6 Channel Audio 6 default 1394 port E onboard 10 100M LAN L default SATA functio...

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Page 9: ...uperior performance reliability and quality at a reasonable price This motherboard adopts the advanced Intel P965 ICH8R ICH8 chipset providing users a computer platform with a high integration compatibility performance price ratio This chapter includes the following information v Main Features v Layout v Rear I O Ports 1 1 ...

Page 10: ...R2 533 667 800 Supports up to 8GB DDR2 memory USB 2 0 Ports Supports hot plug Ten USB 2 0 ports four rear panel ports three onboard USB headers providing six extra ports Supports USB 2 0 protocol up to 480Mb s transmission rate Onboard Serial ATA II 300MB s data transfer rate Supports RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 0 1 JBOD only for ICH8R Sku Supports hot plug and NCQ Native Command Queuing Supports Si...

Page 11: ...ck Sensing function Supports Intel High Definition Audio PCI Express x16 Support Supports 4 GB s 8 GB s concurrent bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features Green Function Supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Supports S0 normal S3 suspend to RAM S4 Suspend to disk depends on OS and S5 soft off Expansion Slots Three PCI slots Two PCI Express x16 Graphics slot...

Page 12: ...ess x1 Slot 25 PCI Slots 1 Front Audio Connector 2 CD_IN Connector 3 1394a Connector optional 4 FDD Connector 5 Front USB Connectors 6 Front Panel Connector 7 SATA II Connector 8 SYS_FAN Connector 9 South Bridge Intel ICH8R ICH8 Chipset 10 PCI Express x16 Slots 11 Clear CMOS Jumper 12 INTR Connector 13 IDE Connector PIDE Note The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only please refer...

Page 13: ... PDIF Coaxial Out Port optional This port connects to external audio output devices with coaxial cable connec tors 5 External SATA Port This port is used to connect an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier and enables smart setup and hot plug function 6 USB 2 0 Ports These four Universal Serial Bus USB ports are avaliable for connecting USB2 0 1 1 devices 7 Fiber S PDIF Out Port This p...

Page 14: ...r sound speaker to the black audio output con nect the center speaker subwoofer to the orange audio output connect the side sound speaker to the grey audio output 9 LAN Port This port allows connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub 10 1394 Port This port is used to connect a 1394 device 11 Parallel Port The port is used to connect a parallel port device such as a printer ...

Page 15: ...d pin headers and the mounting of jumpers Cau tion should be exercised during the installation of these modules Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully This chapter includes the following information v CPU v Memory v Power supply v Other Connectors v Expansion Slots v Jumpers Chapter2 2 ...

Page 16: ...oard please visit the website http www foxconnchannel com Installation of CPU Below is the CPU socket illustration Follow these procedures to install a CPU 1 Use thumb and forefinger to hold the hook of the load lever and pull the lever down and away from socket to unlock it Lift the load lever 2 Push down the rear tab with your forefinger to bring the front end of the load plate up slightly Open ...

Page 17: ...vides the orientation directed function Lower the CPU straight down without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket 4 After installing the CPU remove the protective cover from load plate The protective cover is used to protect the contacts of the socket Do not discard the protective cover Always replace the socket cover if the CPU is removed from the socket Alignment Key Socket Cutouts Pin 1 posi...

Page 18: ...load plate then the CPU is locked completely Note Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system Therefore you should install CPU cooling fan and make sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU Please refer to your CPU fan user guide to install it properly ...

Page 19: ...ar the center of the DIMM slot and the memory module can be fixed in one direction only Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward 2 Align the memory module to the DIMM slot and insert the module vertically into the DIMM slot 3 The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot will lock automatically Warning Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing expansition ca...

Page 20: ...ctor on the motherboard Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure 8 pin ATX_12 V Power Connector PWR2 The 8 pin ATX 12V power supply connects to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU 13 1 PWR1 3 3V GND 12V GND 5V_AUX 3 3 V 5V 12V GND 5V 3 3V PWROK 3 3V 12V NC 5V GND GND GND PSON 5V GND GND 5V 24 12 We strongly recommend that you use 8 pin ATX 12V power supply If...

Page 21: ...sks you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings Ribbon cables are directional therefore make sure to always connect with the cable on the same side as pin1 of the PIDE RIDE or FLOPPY connector on the motherboard Attention Audio Connector F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD au dio standard I...

Page 22: ...n the front panel of the case The Power LED indicates the system s status When the system is in S0 status the LED is on When the system is in S3 S4 S5 status the LED is off Power Switch Connector PWRSW Attach the connector to the power button of the case Pushing this switch allows the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button NC HDD_LED RESET PLED PWRSW 9 10 1 2 FP1 ...

Page 23: ...p Save and exit then boot the operating system once to make sure this function takes effect 1394 Connector F_1394 optional The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to either the front provided that the front panel of your chassis is equipped with the appropriate interface or real panel of the chassis USB Headers F_USB1 F_USB2 F_USB3 Besides four USB ports on the rear panel the series of motherboa...

Page 24: ...ards The difference in bandwidth between the x16 and x1 slots is no table to be sure with the x16 slot pushing 4GB sec 8GB sec concurrent of bandwidth the PCI Express x1 slot offering 250MB sec Installing an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read carefully the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card 2 Make sure to unplug the power c...

Page 25: ...tings User should refer to this when adjusting jumper settings Jumper Diagram Definition Description 1 2 Set pin1 and pin2 closed 2 3 Set pin2 and pin3 closed Closed Set the pin closed Open Set the pin opened Clear CMOS Jumper CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all the set parameters The CMOS can be cleared by removing the CMOS jumper How to clear CMOS 1 Turn off the AC power supp...

Page 26: ...g the system POST process 2 You want to change the default CMOS settings This chapter includes the following information v Enter BIOS Setup v Main Menu v Standard CMOS Features v FOX Central Control Unit v Advanced BIOS Features v Advanced Chipset Features v Integrated Peripherals v Power Management Setup v PnP PCI Configurations v PC Health Status v Load Fail Safe Defaults v Load Optimized Defaul...

Page 27: ...L to enter SETUP ESC to enter Boot Menu The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit choices Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press Enter to accept or go to the sub menu The items in the main menu are explained as below Standard CMOS Features The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu FOX Central Control Unit The special featu...

Page 28: ... The system s PnP PCI settings and parameters can be modified through this menu PC Health Status This will display the current status of your PC Load Fail Safe Defaults The default BIOS settings can be loaded through this menu Load Optimized Defaults The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu however the stable default values may be affected Set Supervisor Password The superv...

Page 29: ...Time This option allows you to set up the desired time usually as the current time with hour minute second format SATA Channel 1 2 3 4 5 6 Master These categories identify the HDD types of 1 IDE channel installed in the com puter system There are three choices provided for the Enhanced IDE BIOS None Auto and Manual None means no HDD is installed or set Auto means the system can auto detect the har...

Page 30: ...boot will not stop for any errors that may be detected All But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but it will stop for all other errors All But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a diskette error but it will stop for all other errors All But Disk Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error but it will stop for all other errors Video The following...

Page 31: ...open smooth over clock function can let over clocking to be more stable vCurrent CPU FSB DRAM Clock This option is used to show current CPU FSB DRAM clock value vCPU Clock Ratio This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU Using different CPU the setting values are different FOX Central Control Unit Menu System Status Power LED Status Normal on No CPU Fan blinking once blinking 0 5 sec ...

Page 32: ...e setting values are Disabled and Enabled vCPU Spread Spectrum If you enable spread spectrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the system The setting values are Disabled and Enabled vPCIE Spread Spectrum This option can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the PCI Express clock vCPU Clock This option is used to set the...

Page 33: ...AS Delay This item allows you to select a delay time between the CAS and RAS strobe signals The available setting values are 6 5 4 3 2 and Auto vDRAM RAS Precharge This item allows you to select the DRAM RAS precharge time The available setting values are 6 5 4 3 2 and Auto vPrecharge delay tRAS This item allows you to set the precharge delay time The available setting values are Auto 4 15 vMemclo...

Page 34: ...r pressing Enter you can select the CD ROM using the PageUp PageDn or Up Down arrow keys and change the CD ROM priority using or you can exit this menu by pressing Esc vCPU L3 Cache This option is used to enable or disable the CPU L3 cache The available setting values are Disabled and Enabled vFirst Second Third Boot Device This option allows you to set the boot device s sequence vBoot From Other ...

Page 35: ...pematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard vTypematic Rate Chars Sec Use this item to define how many characters per second a held down key generated vTypematic Delay Msec Use this item to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held down key beings generating repeat characters vSecurity Option When it is set to Setup a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup sc...

Page 36: ...able or disable execute disable bit vIntel R Speedstep tm tech The option is used to adjust the basic frequency and the voltage module according to the processor load vReport No FDD For WIN 95 If you are using the Windows 95 and running a system with on floppy drive select Yes for this item to ensure compatibility with Windows 95 logo certification vVirtualization Technology When enabled a VMW can...

Page 37: ...M 16M This item is used to determine whether the 15M 16M address field of memory is reserved for the ISA expansion card vPCI Express Root Port Func Press Enter to enter PCI Express Root Port Func sub menu vPEG Force X1 This option is used to set PEG Force X1 Advanced Chipset Features Menu PCI Express Root Port Func vPCI E X1 X2 Slot This option is used to set PCIE X1 X2 Slot vPCI E Compliancy Mode...

Page 38: ...device vUSB Device Setting Press enter to set USB device Setting Integrated Peripherals Menu vIDE HDD Block Mode This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed vIDE DMA transfer access This option is used to set the IDE transfer access with it set to Enabled the IDE Transfer Access uses the DMA mode with it set to Disabled the IDE Transfer Access uses the PIO mode OnChip IDE ...

Page 39: ...alia HDAudio This option is used to set whether onboard Azalia HD Audio is enabled vOnboard 1394 This option is used to set whether 1394 function is enabled v Onboard realtek Gigabit LAN This option is used to enable or disable onboard realtek Gigabit LAN v realtek Gigabit LAN ROM This option is used to enable or disable realtek Gigabit LAN ROM Onboard Device Menu SuperIO Device Menu ...

Page 40: ... module in stalled on the board vUR2 Duplex Mode This option is available when UART 2 mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA This item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip vOnboard Parallel Port This option allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I O ad dress and interrupt request IRQ vParallel Port Mode Select an address and corresponding inter...

Page 41: ...S vUSB Storage Function This option is used to set whether the USB Storage controller is enabled in a legacy operating system such as DOS Power Management Setup Menu Power Management Setup vPOWER ON Function This option is used to set the power on method for your PC Setting values include Any KEY Mouse Click Both BUTTON ONLY vPWRON After PWR Fail This item is used to set what action the PC will ta...

Page 42: ...in memory and the computer can quickly return to previous status when the STR function wakes When you select S1 S3 mode the system will automatically select the delay time vRun VGABIOS if S3 Resume This option allows the system to initialize the VGABIOS from S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state The available setting values are Auto Yes and No vPower Management This option is used to set the power managem...

Page 43: ...quipment when it is in S3 Suspend to RAM mode vResume by Alarm This item is used to set the timing of the start up function In order to use this function the start up password function must be canceled Also the PC power source must not be turned off The setting values are Disabled and Enabled vDate of Month Alarm When the Resume by Alarm set as Enabled this item will be modified It is used to set ...

Page 44: ...MA and I O addresses when each time that the machine is turned on The setting values are Disabled and Enabled vIRQ Resources Press the Enter key then manually set IRQ resources vPCI VGA Palette Snoop If you use a non standard VGA card use this option to solve graphic accelera tion card or MPEG audio card problems e g colors not accurately displayed The setting values are Disabled and Enabled vMaxi...

Page 45: ...rent CPU SYSTEM Temperature The current system CPU temperature will be automatically detected by the system vCPU SYSTEM Fan Speed The CPU system fan speed will be automatically detected by the system vFAN1 Speed The Fan1 speed will be automatically detected by the system vSmart FAN1 Mode Control This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function PWM Mode can enable smart fan function vSma...

Page 46: ... to load the default BIOS settings Select Y and then press Enter to load the defaults Select N and press Enter to exit without loading The defaults set by BIOS set the basic system functions in order to ensure system stability But if your computer cannot POST properly you should load the fail safe defaults to restore the original settings Then carry out failure testing If you only want to load the...

Page 47: ... If you do not want to set a password just press Enter when prompted to enter a password and in the screen the following message will appear If no password is keyed in any user can enter the system and view modify the CMOS settings Password Disabled Press any key to continue Under the menu Advanced BIOS Features if you select System from the Security Option you will be prompted to enter a password...

Page 48: ...CD that came with the motherboard contains use ful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features This chapter includes the following information v Utility CD content v Installing Drivers v Installing Utilities 4 4 Chapter ...

Page 49: ...vers for your motherboard You should install the drivers in order and you need to restart your computer after the drivers all installed A Intel Chipset Driver B Realtek HDA Audio Driver C Realtek 810X 8111 LAN Driver D JMicron RAID Driver 2 Utility Use this option to install additional software programs A FOXONE B Fox LiveUpdate C Micosoft DirectX9 0 D Adobe Acrobat Reader E Norton Internet Securi...

Page 50: ...vers that you want to install and begin the setup steps by manual Or you just click One Click Setup button to install the drivers by automatic after install Intel Chipset Driver Installing Utilities You can select the utilities that you want to install and begin the setup steps Install by manual Install by automatic Click here ...

Page 51: ...Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 43 This chapter will introduce how to use attached software This chapter provides the following information v FOX ONE v FOX LiveUpdate 5 5 Chapter ...

Page 52: ...m performance settings such as bus speeds CPU voltages fan speed and other system performance options that are supported by the BIOS Monitor hardware temperature voltage frequency and fan speed Supported Operating Systems Windows 2000 Windows XP 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 2003 32 bit and 64 bit Using FOX ONE 1 Main Page Show CPU Information Toolbar Alert Lamp Switch Button Exit Minimum Homepage Mon...

Page 53: ...ton to exit the program Minimum Click this button to minimize the window Configuration Click this button to configurate the parameters for the program It determines which items will be shown in shorten mode Homepage Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website 2 CPU Page CPU Control This page lets you select and run the FOX ONE developed benchmarks to determine the current performance le...

Page 54: ...ets you set memory and PCI Express frequency by manual Go to CPU page Select the different benchmarks Ajust by manual Apply the changes Close this page Reset the changes Go to Freq page Close this page Reset the changes Apply the changes Select the option you want to set Adjust by manual ...

Page 55: ...nable alert function when the CPU temperature is higher than high limit value Show current high limit value of CPU temperature 4 2 Limit Setting Sys Temp This page lets you to set system high limit temperature and enable the alert function Set high limit by dragging the lever Show current system temperature value Enable alert function when the system temperature is higher than high limit value Sho...

Page 56: ...pm and enable the alert function Set low limit rpm by dragging the lever Show current CPU fan rpm value Enable alert function when the CPU fan rev is lower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of CPU fan Set low limit rpm by dragging the lever Show current system fan rpm value Enable alert function when the system fan is lower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rp...

Page 57: ...age Voltage Control This page lets you set CPU voltage memory voltage and North Bridge voltage by manual Select the option you want to set Adjust by manual Reset the changes Apply the changes Set low limit rpm by dragging the lever Show current FAN1 fan rpm value Enable alert function when the FAN1 fan is lower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of FAN1 fan ...

Page 58: ...d Software 50 6 Fan Page Fan Control This page lets you enable smart Fan function or set fan speed by manual Go to Fan page Set fan speed by dragging the lever Enable or disable smart fan function Reset the changes Apply the changes ...

Page 59: ...he system BIOS drivers and utilities by local or online Supported Operating Systems Windows 2000 Windows XP 32 bit and 64 bit Windows 2003 32 bit and 64 bit Using FOX LiveUpdate 1 1 Local Update BIOS Info This page lets you know your system BIOS information Exit Toolbar Minimum Show current BIOS information Link to website ...

Page 60: ...te Update This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet After click Update there will show warning message please read it carefully If you still want to continue click Yes Then load a local BIOS file and follow the wizard to finish the operation Key in a BIOS name Click here Note FOX LiveUpdate will auto backup BIOS before update because we have enabled this function in Configure option...

Page 61: ...s 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 Browse detail information Update BIOS Close the window Select BIOS to update Click here Current information Search new BIOS from Internet ...

Page 62: ...ur 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 Browse detail information Install the selected drivers Close the window Select the drivers to update ...

Page 63: ...rnet Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation Click here Current information Search all new BIOS drivers utilities from Internet 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 Inter...

Page 64: ...tart searching and related information will show on the task bar Click here Set auto search options Select search which kind of versions Apply the changes Reset to default value Note When enable auto search function FOX LiveUpdate will appear search ing result on task bar Double click the icon you can see the detail information Double click here ...

Page 65: ...BIOS ROM to flash Only available to MotherBoard with backup BIOS ROM Apply the changes Reset to default value Select to flash Boot Block Select to clear CMOS we recommend that you d better keep the default setting unchanged to avoid damagement Attention Click here Set the location of download files or auto backup BIOS Determine if the FOX liveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up Select di...

Page 66: ...Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 58 4 About Help This page shows some information about FOX LiveUpdate Click here Show information about FOX LiveUpdate ...

Page 67: ...uch as Foxconn s P9657ABseries A CrossFireTM Edition graphics card that works as the master graphic card A CrossFireTM Ready graphics card from the same brand family that works as the slave graphic card 2 CrossFireTM Compatibility Chart 3 Using CrossFireTM Technology Step 1 Install the Radeon CrossFireTM Edition graphics card to PCI_E_16X_1 slot Step 2 Install the Radeon CrossFireTM Ready graphics...

Page 68: ...eate a conflict before attempting to install this display card Step 6 Install Microsoft s NET Framework Version 1 1 Without it The ATI Cata lyst Control Center will not launch properly Step 7 Install the ATI graphics card drivers and restart your computer Then you will find ATI Catalyst Control Center on your desktop Step 8 Double click the icon to launch it Click View Select Advanced View Click C...

Page 69: ...Express x16 slot will work in 16x mode and the other will work in 4x mode when you use CrossFireTM technology 3 The all new Radeon X1300 and X1600 graphics cards do not need a CrossFire Edition co processor or external cable 4 When electric voltage 12 V the output electric current of power sup ply should be 15 A per phase Notes ...

Page 70: ...rocessors offer blistering graphics perfor mance and overall PC performance for both AMD and Intel platforms With the power of Multi Graphic Card technology you get the ability to connect two PCI ExpressTM graphics cards for mind blowing gameplay with brilliant and intensive 3D graphics 2 Install the Graphics cards Step1 Install two Graphic cards on the two PCI Express x16 slots Step2 Install the ...

Page 71: ...Appendix 63 Step3 Connect the 4 pin ATX power cable to the Auxiliary power connector to secure the system is stable Step4 Install the bracket to firm the two graphics cards ...

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