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when it resumes after a sudden power failure. The available options are: Off
(remain in turn off status), On (auto power on) and Former-Sts (resume with
the previ-ous status).

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Страница 1: ...products please visit Foxconn s website http www foxconnchannel com This product and its accessories are produced after 13th Aug 2005 and comply with the WEEE2002 96EC directive Version Trademark User s Manual V1 0 for 946GZ PL7MA motherboard Symbol description Note refers to important information that can help you to use motherboard better Attention indicates that it may damage hardware or cause ...

Страница 2: ...characteristics 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 E...

Страница 3: ...facturer 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...

Страница 4: ...p 21 Main menu 21 Standard CMOS Features 23 FOX Central Control Unit 25 Advanced BIOS Features 27 Advanced Chipset Features 30 Integrated Peripherals 32 Power Management Setup 38 PnP PCI Configurations 43 PC Health Status 44 Load Fail Safe Defaults 45 Load Optimized Defaults 45 Set Supervisor User Password 45 Save Exit Setup 46 Exit Without Saving 46 Table of Contents Chapter 1 1 Chapter 2 2 Chapt...

Страница 5: ...Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content 48 Start to Install drivers 49 Directions for Bundled Software FOX ONE 51 Fox LiveUpdate 57 Table of Contents 4 4 Chapter 5 5 Chapter ...

Страница 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...

Страница 7: ... 6 Channel audio Default is omitted 8 with 8 Channel audio E with 1394 function S with SATA function 2 with DDR2 function R with RAID function H comply with RoHS directives You can find PPID label on the motherboard It indicates the functions that the motherboard has For example On the black mark of the PPID label it means the mother board supports 6 Channel Audio 6 1394 port E onboard 10 100M LAN...

Страница 8: ...ers superior performance reliability and quality at a reasonable price This motherboard adopts the advanced Intel 946GZ 946PL ICH7 ICH7R chipset provid ing users a computer platform with a high integration compat ibility performance price ratio This chapter includes the following information v Main Features v Layout v Rear I O Ports 1 1 ...

Страница 9: ...CH7R South Bridge System Memory Two 240 pin DIMM slots Supports Dual Channel DDR2 667 533 Supports up to 4GB DDR2 memory USB 2 0 Ports Supports hot plug Eight USB 2 0 ports four rear panel ports two onboard USB headers provid ing four extra ports Supports USB 2 0 protocol up to 480Mbps transmission rate Onboard Serial ATA II 300MBps data transfer rate Four internal Serial ATA II connectors Support...

Страница 10: ...rential CD input Onboard Graphic supported on 946GZ7MA only Supports intergrated VGA display function Green Function Supports ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Supports S0 normal S1 power on suspend S3 suspend to RAM S4 Suspend to disk depends on OS and S5 soft off Expansion Slots Two PCI slots one PCI Express x16 Graphics slot one PCI Express x1 slot Advanced Features PCI 2 3 specif...

Страница 11: ...or PWR2 28 PCI Express x16 Slot 1 PCI Express x1 Slot 2 PCI Slots 3 S PDIF_OUT Connector 4 Front Audio Connector 5 CD_IN Connector 6 AUX_IN Connector optional 7 Speaker Connector optional 8 Front USB Connectors 9 South Bridge Intel ICH7 ICH7R Chipset 10 SPI Connector optional 11 Chassis Intruder Connector 12 Clear CMOS Jumper 13 Front Panel Connector 14 SATA II Connectors Note The above motherboar...

Страница 12: ...eaker or headphone the Line in port connects to an external CD player tape player or other audio device The Microphone jack is used to connect to the microphone When using a 6 channel sound source connect the front speaker to the green audio output connect the rear speaker to the blue audio output connect the center speaker subwoofer to the red Microphone output 9 Line in Line out Microphone Rear ...

Страница 13: ...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 ...

Страница 14: ...te http www foxconnchannel com Installation of CPU Below is the CPU socket illustration Follow these procedures to install a CPU Load lever Load plate Protective cover 1 Use thumb and forefinger to hold the hook of the load lever and pull the lever down and away from socket to unlock it Lift the load lever 2 Push down the rear tab with your forefinger to bring the front end of the load plate up sl...

Страница 15: ...ovides 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 SocketCutouts Pin 1 posi...

Страница 16: ...U 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 5 Close the load plate and slightly push down the tongue side 6 Lower the lever and lock it to the load plate then the CPU is locked completely ...

Страница 17: ... 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 128 Pins 112 Pins For the detailed memory support list on this motherboard please visit ...

Страница 18: ...e 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 8 pinATX_12 V Power Connector 1 4 5 8 GN D 12V 1 4 5 8 Connect a 4 pin power plug here Note We strongly recommend that you use 8 pin ATX 12V power supply If you want to use 4 pin power supply...

Страница 19: ... the front panel switch and LED indicators HDD LED Connector HD LED The connector connects to the case s HDD indicator LED indicating the activity status of hard disks Reset Switch RESET Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case the system will restart when the switch is pressed Power LED Connector PWRLED Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the...

Страница 20: ...on of the CMOS Setup These fans will be automatically turned off after the system en ters S3 S4 and S5 mode Fan Connectors CPU_FAN SYS_FAN CPU_FAN SENSE GROUND 1 POWER CONTROL SYS_FAN 12V GROUND SENSE 1 USB Headers F_USB1 F_USB2 Besides four USB ports on the rear panel the series of motherboards also have three headers on board which may connect to front panel USB cable optional to provide additio...

Страница 21: ...e chassis intrusion through the status of this connector If the connector has been closed once the system will send a message To uti lize this function set Case Open Warning to Enabled in the PC Health Status section of the CMOS Setup Save and exit then boot the operating system once to make sure this func tion takes effect IrDA Connector IR This header supports wireless transmitting and receiving...

Страница 22: ...the rear audio port 1 F_AUDIO PORT2_L SENSE_SEND PORT1_L PORT1_R PORT2_R AUD_GND PRESENCE_J SENSE1_RETURN SENSE2_RETURN Empty Audio Connector F_AUDIO for 8 models The audio interface provides two kinds of audio output choices the Front Audio the Rear Audio Their priority is the same Front Audio supports re tasking function AUD_OUT L NA MIC_IN MIC_PWR F_AUDIO MIC_GND 5VA AUD_OUT R AUD_RET R Empty A...

Страница 23: ...3 L_AD 0 3 L_AD 0 3 NC L_AD 0 3 Key GND GND L_FRAMEJ 7 8 1 2 3D3V_SYS SPI_HOLDJ ICH_SPI_CLK ICH_SPI_MOSI ICH_SPI_CSJ ICH_SPI_MISO Key GND J2 SPI Connector J2 optional This motherboard provides a SPI connector which is used to flash the SPI BIOS Connect one side of a cable to the connector then attach the BIOS Flash Card to the other side of the cable LPC Connector J1 optional This motherboard prov...

Страница 24: ...ata pins which re sults in a real bandwidth per pair of 250 MB s A point to point connection allows each device to have a dedicated connec tion without sharing bandwidth Ability to comprehend different data structure Low power consumption and power management features PCI Express will take two forms x16 PCI Express slot and x1 PCI Express slot Whereas the x16 slot is reserved for graphics vedio ca...

Страница 25: ...settings 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 1 1 1 1 1 1 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 th...

Страница 26: ... will have no such worry when using the BIOS TBL function which is used to protect BIOS Top Boot Block By using this function the system still can boot even if the flash BIOS fails and show some infor mation to recover the BIOS To utilize this function you just leave this jumper as short pin 2 and 3 with the jumper cap BIOS TBL Disabled 2 1 3 BIOS TBL Enabled TBL_EN 2 1 3 ...

Страница 27: ...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...

Страница 28: ...T Screen DEL to enter SETUP Main Menu The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit choices Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press Enter to accept or go to the sub menu 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 feature...

Страница 29: ... 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...

Страница 30: ...ime This option allows you to set up the desired time usually as the current time with hour minute second format IDE Channel 0 1 2 3 Master slave These categories identify the HDD types of 1 IDE channel installed in the com puter system There are three choices provided for the Enhanced IDE BIOS None Auto and Manual None means no HDD is installed or set Auto means the system can auto detect the har...

Страница 31: ...ot the computer will stop if an error is detected during powering up All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error the system will stop and you will be prompted No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors that may be detected All But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error but it will stop for all other errors All But Diskette The system boot will not stop fo...

Страница 32: ... Intelligent Stepping User can select different overclocking option by this item The available set ting values are Manual Auto Power gaming Data Mining Office Energy Saving vDRAM Configuration Press Enter to set the items of DRAM Configuration vCPU Clock This option is used to set the CPU clock vPCI Express Clock This option is used to set the PCI Express clock vSpread Spectrum If you enable sprea...

Страница 33: ...llows you to select a delay time between the CAS and RAS strobe signals The available setting values are 6 5 4 3 2 and Auto vDRAM RAS Precharge This item allows you to select the DRAM RAS precharge time The available setting values are 6 5 4 3 2 and Auto vPrecharge delay tRAS This item allows you to set the precharge delay time The available setting values are Auto 4 15 vSystem Memory Frequency Th...

Страница 34: ... up the virus warning message for the IDE HDD boot sector Note Such function provides protection to the startup sector only it does not protect the entire hard disk vCPU L1 L2 Cache This option is used to turn on or off the L1 and L2 CPU cache The available setting values are Disabled and Enabled vFirst Second Third Boot Device This option allows you to set the boot device s sequence vBoot Other D...

Страница 35: ...gnal control necessary for system is started vSecurity Option When it is set to Setup a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen When it is set to System a password is required not only to enter CMOS Setup but also to start up your PC vAPIC Mode This option is used to enable or disable APIC function vMPS Version Control For OS This option is used to set up the version of MPS Table used ...

Страница 36: ...ID MaxVal to 3 should be Disabled for WinXP vC1EFunction The option is used to enable or disable C1E Enhanced Halt State function vExecute Disable Bit The option is used to enable or disable execute disable bit vVirtualization Technology When enabled a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by vendor pool technology Note these items need the support of CPU ...

Страница 37: ...n card vPCI Express Root Port Func Press Enter to enter PCI Express Root Port Func sub menu v VGA Setting PEG Onchip VGA Control This item is used to enable or disable PEG and onboard VGA vOn chip Frame Buffer Size This item is used to set the VGA frame buffer size Note This function does not work when the external display card is used vDVMT Mode The item is used to set the DVMT mode vDVMT FIXED M...

Страница 38: ...er 3 BIOS Description 31 PCI Express Root Port Menu vPCI Express x1 Port This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express x1slot vPCI E Compliancy Mode This option is used to select PCI E compliancy mode ...

Страница 39: ...herals vOnChip IDE Device Press enter to set onchip IDE device vOnboard Device Press enter to set onboard device vSuperIO Device Press enter to set onboard SuperIO device vUSB Device setting Press enter to set USB device Integrated Peripherals Menu ...

Страница 40: ... Input Output is used by IDE devices Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best or select a PIO mode from 0 4 vIDE Primary Master Slave UDMA UltraDMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices If you install a device that supports UltraDMA change the appropriate item on this list to Auto The available setting values are Disabled and Auto vOn Chip Secondary PCI IDE Use t...

Страница 41: ... vSATA Mode This option is used to set the Serial ATA Mode The available setting values are IDE RAID AHCI vOn Chip Serial ATA This option is used to set the On chip Serial ATA function vSATA PORT Speed Settings This option is used to set SATA port speed settings vPATA IDE Mode When On Chip Serial ATA set as Combined Mode this option will be modified It is used to set the PATA IDE Mode The availabl...

Страница 42: ...OS Description 35 vAzalia AC97 Audio This option is used to set whether onboard Azalia AC97 Audio is enabled v Marvell LAN Controller This option is used to enable or disable onboard Marvell LAN Onboard Device Menu ...

Страница 43: ...ue is determined by the infrared module in stalled on the board vUR2 Duplex Mode This option is available when UART 2 mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA This item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip vOnboard Parallel Port This option allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I O ad dress and interrupt request IRQ vParallel Port Mode Select an...

Страница 44: ...n Mode This item is used to set the operation mode of USB vUSB Keyboard Function This option is used to set whether the USB keyboard controller is enabled vUSB Mouse Function This option is used to set whether the USB mouse controller is enabled vUSB Storage Function This option is used to set whether the USB storage controller is enabled vUSB Mass Storage Device Boot Setting This option is used t...

Страница 45: ...option is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function When you select S1 POS mode the power will not shut off and the supply status will remain as it is in S1 mode the computer can be resumed at any time When you select S3 STR mode the power will be cut off after a delay period The status of the computer before it enters STR will be saved in memory and the computer can quickly return t...

Страница 46: ... are Yes and No vSuspend Type This option is used to set sleep mode vMODEM Use IRQ This option is used to set the IRQ in which the modem can use The system will automatically wake up when the modem receives an incoming call In order for this function to work the Fax Modem must be connected to the WOM header on the motherboard vSuspend Mode This option is used to set the idle time before the system...

Страница 47: ...nt events vReload Global Timer Events Primary Secondary IDE 0 1 When these items are enabled the system will restart the power saving timeout counters when any activity is detected on any of the drivers or devices on the primary or secondary 0 1 IDE channels The setting values are Disabled and Enabled ...

Страница 48: ...ction 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 the timing for the start up date vTime hh mm ss Alarm When the Resume by Alarm set as Enabled this item will be modified It is used to set the timing for the start up time vPower ...

Страница 49: ... Fail This item is used to set what action the PC will take with the power supply when it resumes after a sudden power failure The available options are Off remain in turn off status On auto power on and Former Sts resume with the previ ous status ...

Страница 50: ...ion doesn t apply v Resources Controlled By This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically distribute IRQ DMA and I O addresses when each time that the machine is turned on The setting values are Disabled and Enabled vIRQ Resources Press the Enter key then manually set IRQ resources vPCI VGA Palette Snoop If you use a non standard VGA card use this option to solve grap...

Страница 51: ... Temperature This option is used to set the warning temperature for the system When the temperature of CPU is higher than setting value the motherboard will send off warning information vVccp Vdr 3 3 5V 12V 5VSB Voltage Battery The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system vCurrent CPU System Temperature The current system CPU temperature will be automatically detected by the s...

Страница 52: ...erformance parameters for the system to improve the performance of your system components However if the optimized performance parameters are not supported by your hardware devices it will likely cause system reliability and stability issues If you only want to load the optimized default for a single option select the desired option and press the F7 key Set Supervisor User Password The access righ...

Страница 53: ...cations press N or ESC to return to the main menu 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 Securit...

Страница 54: ...utility 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 Start to install drivers 4 4 Chapter ...

Страница 55: ...l automatically displays the main menu screen 1 Install Driver A Intel Chipset Driver B Marvell LAN Driver C Intel VGA Driver D Intel RAID Driver E Realtek Audio Driver 2 Accessories A FOX ONE B Fox LiveUpdate C Microsoft DirectX 9 0 D Adobe Acrobat Reader E Nonton Security F Creat RAID Driver Floppy G Intel RAID Utility 3 Click on dynamic Foxconn Logo to visit our homepage ...

Страница 56: ... and auto Click the drivers that you want to install and begin the setup steps by manual Or you just chick one click Setup button to install the drivers by auto after installing Intel Chipset Driver Installing Utilities You can select the utilities that you want to install and begin the setup steps ...

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Страница 58: ...Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 50 This chapter will introduce how to use attached software This chapter provides the following information v FOX ONE v Fox LiveUpdate 5 5 Chapter ...

Страница 59: ... you can Modify system performance settings such as bus speeds CPU voltages fan speed and other system performance options that are supported by the BIOS Monitor hardware temperature voltage frequency and fan speed Supported Operating Systems Windows 2000 Windows XP 32 bit Using FOX ONE 1 Main Page Show CPU Information Toolbar Alert Lamp Switch Button Exit Minimum Homepage Monitor Frequency Voltag...

Страница 60: ...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 Click here to return to previous status 2 CPU Page CPU Control This page lets you select and run the FOX ONE developed benchmarks...

Страница 61: ...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 ...

Страница 62: ...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...

Страница 63: ... Enable alert function when the CPU fan rev is lower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of CPU fan 4 4 Limit Setting Sys Fan This page lets you to set system low limit rpm and enable the alert function 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...

Страница 64: ...d Software 56 5 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 ...

Страница 65: ...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 ...

Страница 66: ...name Click here 1 3 Local Update Update This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet After click Update there will show warning message please read it carefully If you still want to continue click Yes Then load a local BIOS file and follow the wizard to finish the operation Note Fox LiveUpdate will auto backup BIOS before update because we have enabled this function in Configure option...

Страница 67: ...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 Click here Current information Search new BIOS from Internet Browse detail information Update BIOS Close the window Select BIOS to update ...

Страница 68: ...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 ...

Страница 69: ...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...

Страница 70: ...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 ...

Страница 71: ...out Fox LiveUpdate 3 2 Configure System This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of the utility Click here Set the location of download files or auto backup BIOS Determine if the Fox LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up Select different skin of the software Apply the changes Reset to default value ...

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