FoxconnB75m Manual

Q77M/B75M 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 ��
Q77M/B75M
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/2012
Printed Name : James Liang

Declaration of conformity
Trade Name: FOXCONN

Model Name: Q77M/B75M
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 : 2012

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...............................................................7
Install the Memory...................................................................................10
Install an Expansion Card.......................................................................12
Install other Internal Connectors.............................................................13
Jumpers...................................................................................................18
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Main.........................................................................................................21
Advanced................................................................................................23
Chipset....................................................................................................31
Boot.........................................................................................................34
Power......................................................................................................35
Health......................................................................................................37
Security...................................................................................................38
Save & Exit..............................................................................................39
Chapter 4 CD Instruction
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Utility CD content....................................................................................41
Install driver and utility.............................................................................42
FOX ONE
Main Page.........................................................................................45
CPU Control......................................................................................49
Frequency Control.............................................................................51
Limit Setting......................................................................................51
Voltage Control..................................................................................54
Fan Control.......................................................................................55
FOX LiveUpdate
Local Update.....................................................................................56
Online Update...................................................................................58
Configure . ........................................................................................61
About & Help.....................................................................................63
FOX LOGO..............................................................................................64
FOX DMI.................................................................................................65

Smart Charger....................................................................................................65
Chapter 5 RAID Configuration

RAID Configuration Introduction.............................................................68
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager...............................................................70
Create a RAID Driver Diskette................................................................71
BIOS Configuration.................................................................................73
Create RAID in BIOS..............................................................................73
Install a New Windows XP......................................................................99
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Thank you for buying Foxconn Q77M/B75M Series motherboard.
Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power,
providing only what you need for break-through performance.
This chapter includes the following information:

■ Product Specifications
■ Layout
■ Back Panel Connectors

1-1 Product Specifications
CPU Support Intel Ivy Bridge/Sandy Bridge LGA 1155 Processors,

Max processor power up to 95W
For the latest CPU information, please visit:
Chipset Intel® Q77
Intel® B75
Memory 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs
Support up to 32GB of system memory
Dual channel DDR3 1066/1333/1600 MHz architecture
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x 16 slot
1 x PCI Express x1 slot
2 x PCI slots
Storage Q77M:
- 4 x SATA 2.0 connectors (3Gb/s data transfer rate)
- Support RAID 0/1/5/10
B75M:
LAN Q77M:
- Intel 82579LM Lan chip
- Support Intel vPro Technology
- Support 10/100/1000Mbps
B75M:
- Realtek RTL8111F Lan chip
- Support 10/100/1000Mbps
Audio Realtek ALC662 Audio chip:
- High Definition Audio
- 2/4/5.1-channel
- Support Jack-Sensing function
USB - Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 rear panel ports, 3 onboard USB
headers supporting 6 extra ports)
- Support up to 4 x USB 3.0 ports (2 rear panel ports, 1 onboard USB
headers supporting 2 extra ports)
- Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s
- Support USB 3.0 protocol up to 5Gb/s

Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
4 x SATA 2.0 + 2 x SATA 3.0 connectors (Q77M)
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5 x SATA 2.0 + 1 x SATA 3.0 connectors (B75M)
3 x USB 2.0 headers (supporting 6 x USB devices)
1 x USB 3.0 header (supporting 2 x USB devices)
1 x CPU fan header (4-pin)
2 x System fan headers (4-pin)
1 x Front panel header
1 x Front audio header
1 x Speaker header( Buzzer Reserved)
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x TPM/TCM header
1 x CIR header
1 x CD_IN header
1 x Intrusion Alarm header
1 x SPDIF OUT header
1 x LPT header
1 x COM header
Back Panel Connectors 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
1 x PS/2 Mouse port
1 x RJ-45 LAN port
1 x DVI-D port
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI port
1x Display port
2 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x USB 3.0 ports
3 ports audio jacks
Hardware Monitor System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan speed control
PCI Express x1 Support PCI Express Gen2 5GT/S data rate
Low power consumption and power management features
PCI Express x16 Support PCI Express Gen3 8GT/S data rate
Low power consumption and power management features
Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
Support S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk)
Support EuP function
Bundled Software FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI,Smart Charger
Operating System Support Windows 7 /XP
Form Factor mATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.8 inches ( 24 cm x 22 cm)

1-2 Layout
6 5 4 3 2 1
24
23
10
22
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21
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 13. Front USB 3.0 Connectors
2. LGA1155 CPU Socket 14. Chipset: Intel® Q77/B75
3. SYS_FAN1 Header 15. 24-pin ATX main Power Connector
4. PCI Express x 16 Slot 16. TPM Header
PCI Express x 1 Slot 17. LPT Header
5. PCI Slot 18. CIR Header
6. CD_IN Header 19. INTR Header
7. Front Audio Header 20. Speaker Connector
8. SPDIF_OUT Header 21. COM1 Header
9. Front USB Header 22. DDR3 DIMM Slots
10.Clear CMOS Header 23. CPU_FAN Header
11. Front Panel Header 24. SYS_FAN 2 Header
12. SATA Connectors
Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the
physical motherboard for detail.

1-3 Back Panel Connectors
1
PS/2 Mouse Port VGA Port HDMI Port LAN Port
1 3 5 9
Line In
Line Out
Microphone In
2 4 6 7 8 10
PS/2 Keyboard Port DVI-D Port Display Ports USB 3.0 Ports USB 2.0 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. VGA Port
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Use this port to connect external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.
4. DVI_D
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The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specification. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection
to this port.
5. HDMI��
Port
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface
to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI
audio/video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of
1920x1080p but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.
6. Display��
Port
DisplayPort is a kind of high-definition digital display interface standards, which not only can
connect computers and monitors, but also connect to the PC and home theater.
7. USB 3.0 Ports

The USB port supports the USB 3.0/2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as
an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. You need to install the USB 3.0
driver in the Driver CD before using it.
8. USB 2.0 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.

9. 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
10. Audio Ports (3 jacks)

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

Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out *
Rear Speaker Out*
Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Microphone In Microphone In Center/Subwoofer Out*
: Please refer to Chapter 4, and run the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio output
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ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels or 2/4/5/7.1 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 the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard.
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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.
LGA1155 CPU Socket
Alignment Key
Pin-1 corner of
the CPU Socket
LGA1155 CPU
Notch
Pin-1 triangle
marking of CPU


Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :
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Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
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1. Release
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the CPU socket lever. 2. Lift the metal cover on the CPU socket.
3. R��
emove protective socket cover. 4. Check pin one marking (triangle)
with the pin one corner of the CPU
socket, align the CPU notches with
the socket alignment keys and gently
put the CPU onto the socket.
5. When CPU is properly seated,

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


Install the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.
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1. Apply and spread an even thermal 2. Place the four bolts of the CPU
grease on the surface of CPU. cooler to the holes of the motherboard,
push them straight down from the top,
and the bolts will be fastened on the
motherboard. That's it.
3. Check the solder side of the 4. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler
motherboard, the push pin should be connector to the CPU FAN header
fixed as depicted in the picture. on the motherboard .
Release bolts of CPU cooler from

3 motherboard :
2
1.Turning the push pin (bolt)
1 along with the direction of arrow
(counterclockwise).
2. Pull the push pin straight up.
3. Turning push pin clockwise to its
default position.
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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may
adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
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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 DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.
Four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels :

Channel 0 : DIMM1 , DIMM2
Channel 1 : DIMM3 , DIMM4
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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 -
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 -
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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For this motherboard, DIMM(1,2), DIMM(3,4) are two pairs of channels. For Lynnfield
CPU, in each pair of DIMM channel, you need to install blue DIMM first, then install
white DIMM the second. White DIMM can not function if no blue DIMM is installed.
(Please refer to the silkscreen next to the DIMM slots to identify the sequence of
DIMM(1,2, 3, 4) on the motherboard.)
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Installing a Memory
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Before
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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 DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
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144-Pin
Notch
96-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 x16
PCI Express x1
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

2
PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are
properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the
connector and make sure it is secure.
Pin # Definition Pin # Definition
1 3.3V 13 3.3V
2 3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off)
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 Power Good 20 NC
9 +5V SB(Stand by +5V) 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
24 13
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 3.3V 24 GND
12 1
PWR1
Pin No. 24
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We recommend you using a 24-pin power supply.

If you are using a 20-pin power supply, you need
to align the ATX power connector according to
the picture.
20-Pin Power
4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2
Connect the 4-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU.
3 1
Pin # Definition
1 GND
+12V GND 2 GND
3 +12V
4 2 4 +12V
PWR2
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Audio Connector : CD_IN
CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can
be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a CD_L GND CD_R
CD/DVD audio cable. 1
CD_IN
S/PDIF OUT Connector : SPDIF_OUT
The connector is used for S/PDIF output.
2
1 2
+5V 1 PORT1_L AUD_GND
EMPTY 2 PORT1_R PRESENCEJ
SPDIF_OUT PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN
3
GND SENSE_SEND EMPTY
4
PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN
SPDIF_OUT 9 10
F_AUDIO
Audio Connector : F_AUDIO

The audio connector supports HD Audio standard.
It provides the Front Audio output choice.
USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3

In addition to the USB ports on the rear panel,
this product also provides 10-pin USB head-
ers on its motherboard. By connecting through
USB cables with them, user can quickly expand
another USB ports on the front panel.
1 2
VCC VCC
D- D-
D+ D+
GND GND
EMPTY NC
9 10
F_USB1/2/3
19 20
NC USB2.0 D+
USB2.0 D+ USB2.0 D-
USB 3.0 USB2.0 D-
GND
GND
USB3.0 SS TX+
USB3.0 SS TX+ USB3.0 SS TX-
This connectors are used to connect with the USB3.0 SS TX- GND
GND USB3.0 SS RX+
USB3.0 specification, and is for the additional USB3.0 SS RX+ USB3.0 SS RX-
USB3.0 SS RX- VCC
USB3.0 ports. VCC EMPTY
1 2
USB 3.0
SPKJ 1
Speaker Connector : SPEAKER EMPTY 2
The speaker connector is used to connect speaker NC 3
SPKJ 4
of the chassis.
SPEAKER
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15
Front Panel Connector : FP1 1 2
+ +
HDD-LED PWR-LED
- -
This motherboard includes one connector for connecting
RESET-SW PWR-SW
the front panel switch and LED Indicators.
NC EMPTY
9 10
Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED)
FP1
Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It
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.
1 2
LCLK GND
TPM Connector : TPM LFRAMEn

LRESETn
EMPTY
NC_3
The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability LAD3 LAD2
to the PC to run applications more secure and to make VDD LAD1

LAD0 GND
transactions and communication more trustworthy. To NC_1 NC_4
utilize this function, you should purchase additional device NC_2 SERIRQ
GND CLKRUNin
and install it. LPCPDn NC_5
19 20
TPM
Fan Connectors :
CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2
There are two main fan headers on this motherboard. The 1 GND
POWER
fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “ Health” SENSE
section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically CONTROL
turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping
CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1_
SYS_FAN2�
16
16
states. 1 2
RLSD SIN
SOUT DTR
GND DSR
COM Connector : COM1 RTS CTS
RI EMPTY
This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM 9 10
port for legacy compatibility. User must purchase COM1
another RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector
2
at one end to connect with the external RS232 device
and another end with 10-pin female connector to con-
nect with COM1 connector in the motherboard.
LPT Connector (optional) : LPT

The connector supports parallel port which can be
connected to a printer or a scanner. System usually
assign IRQ7 as it’s default interrupt request and
the parallel port has three operation mode: [SPP],
[EPP], [ECP].
1 2
Strobe Auto Feed
Data it [0] Error
Data it [1] INIT
Data it [2] SLCT IN
Data it [3] Ground
Data it [4] Ground
Data it [5] Ground
Data it [6] Ground
Data it [7] Ground
ACK Ground
Busy Ground
Paper End Ground
Select Empty
1
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LPT
INTR
Chassis Intruder Alarm Connector : INTR
The connector can be connected to a security
switch on the chassis. The system can detect
the chassis intrusion through the function of this
connector. If eventually the chassis is closed, the
system will send a message out. 1 1
GND GND
TX+ TX+
TX- TX-
Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6 GND GND
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with RX- RX-
RX+ RX+
SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this GND GND
feature. The SATA_3/4/5/6 allows up to 300MB/s
data transfer rate, the SATA_1/2 support SATA 3.0
SATA_1/2 SATA_3/4/5/6
specification, and allows up to 600MB/s data transfer
rate.
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2-5 Jumpers
For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them.
This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by changing the jumper
settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper setting.
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
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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
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Normal
2
(Default) 3
CLR_CMOS
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Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings.
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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 manage-
ment 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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1
Enable 2
(Default) 3
1
Disable 2
3
MFG
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This chapter tells how to change system settings through the
BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param-
eters are also provided.
You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases
occur :
1. An error message appears on the screen during the system
Power On Self Test (POST) process.
2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.
This chapter includes the following information :

■ Enter BIOS Setup
■ Main
■ F-Center
■ Advanced
■ Boot
■ Power
■ Health
■ Security
■ Save & Exit
Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this
manual is for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of this manual will remain
consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in the future. Please visit our
website for updated manual if it is available.

Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the
BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer,
when the message "Press <DEL> to enter Setup, <F7> to Boot Menu" appears at the bottom of
the screen, you can press <DEL> key to enter Setup.
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Use the arrow right/left keys to select a specific function and go to the submenu. Each function is
explained below:
Main
It displays the basic system configuration, such as CPU Name, memory size, system date,
time and so on. They all can be viewed or set up through this menu.
F-Center
Some special proprietary features (such as overclocking) can be set up through this menu.
Advanced
The advanced system features can be set up through this menu.
Boot
Boot features can be set up through this menu. You can set the boot device priority and enable
"Quiet Boot" feature here.
Power
All the items related with Green function features can be setup through this menu.
Health
This setup enables you to read/change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of
your CPU/System.
Security
The Administrator/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized
use of your computer. If you set a password, the system will ask you to key in correct pass-
word before boot or access to Setup.
Save&Exit
The optimal performance settings can be loaded through this menu. However, it may offer bet-
ter performance in some ways (such as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may cause
problem if you have more memory or I/O cards installed. It means, if your system loading is
heavy, set to optimal default may sometimes come out an unstable system. What you need
now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the best setting for your
current system. You also can save or discard the changes and exit BIOS setup here.
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Main
Aptio Setup Utility -
Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main F-Center
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit
System Date
�� [Tue 04/19/2011] Set the Date. Use Tab to
System Time [09:51:21] switch between Date elements.

Access Level Administrator �
Model Name Q77M
ME Version 8.0.2.1410
BIOS Version BA2F1B03
Build Date and Time 02/09/2012 14:47:02

Halt On [All, but keyboard]
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CPU
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Brand Name:
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Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 1.80GHz
Total Memory 1024 MB (DDR3 1333) → ←: Select Screen
MAC Address 88-88-88-88-87-88 ↑ ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
Note: B75M Motherboard --Model Name:B75M

► System Date
<weekday><month><date> <year> format.
Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., this message is automatically displayed by BIOS (Read
Only).
Month—month from 1 to 12.
Date—date from 1 to 31.
Year—year, set up by users.
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.
► System Time
This item allows you to configure the desired time. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.
The three fields of the setting are <hour> : <minute> : <second> respectively.
► Access Level
It displays your current access level. If you enter system with a user password, it will dispaly
“User”. If no password is set or you enter system with administrator password, this item will
dispaly “Administrator”.
► Model Name
This item shows the ��
model name of this product.
► ME Version
It displays the current ME version.
► BIOS Version
It displays the current BIOS version. User can check this information and discuss with the field
service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed.
► Build Date and Time
This item shows the BIOS building date and time.
► Halt On
This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during
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powering up.
[All Errors]: All errors can result in system halt.
[No Errors]: No error can result in system halt.
[All, but keyboard]: All errors but keyboard can result in system halt.
► CPU Brand Name
It displays the current CPU name.
► Total Memory
This item displays the total memory size. The size is depending on how many memory mod-
ules are installed in your system before powering on.
► MAC Address
This item displays the onboard LAN MAC address.
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F-Center

Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
F-Center & Exit
Fox Control Center CPU Configuration Parameters

Super BIOS Protect [Disable]
▶ Smart BIOS
▶ Fox Intelligent Stepping
▶ CPU Configuration
→ ←: Select Screen

↑ ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
► Smart BIOS/Fox Intelligent Stepping/CPU Configuration

Press <Enter> to go to relative submenu.
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Smart BIOS
Aptio Setup Utility

-
F-Center
Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Settings

Smart Power LED [Disabled]
Smart Boot Menu [Enabled]
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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Reset
ESC: Exit
► Smart Power LED

Smart Power LED is a feature built on your motherboard to indicate different states during
Power On Self Test (POST). The LED is located at the front panel, and it displays POST state
by different long-short blinking intervals. You can always leave this state en
System Status Power LED Status Stop Blinking Condition
Normal Always On Always On
No Memory Continue blinking On (1/2sec.), Off (1/2sec.) Reboot & Memory OK
No Display Continue blinking On (2sec.), Off (2sec.) Reboot & Display OK
Quick blinking twice (1/3sec. On, 1/3sec. Off),

Post Error Message Enter Setup or Skip
one long On (1sec.), continuously.
No CPU Fan Continue blinking On (1/8sec.), Off (1/8sec.) Reboot & Fan OK
► Smart Boot Menu

When PC starts, it will ask you to press [Del] key to enter setup or press [F7] key to enter
smart boot menu. If [Disabled] is selected, then pressing [F7] has no function. This also pre-
vents user without password trying to get into your computer through smart boot menu.
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Fox Intelligent Stepping
Aptio Setup Utility
- Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
F-Center
Spread Spectrum [Disabled]

Spread Spectrum Settings
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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
► Speed Spectrum
If you enabled this function, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)
generated by the system, so to comply with FCC regulation. But if overclocking is activated,
you had better disable it.
CPU Configuration
F-Center
CPU Configuration When enabled,a VMM can utilize

the additional hardware capa-
CPU Brand Name: bilities provided by Vander-
Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 1.80GHz pool Technology
L1 Data Cache 32 KB X 4
L1 Code Cache 32 KB X 4
L2 Cache 256 KB X 4
L3 Cache 8192KB
Processor Stepping
Max CPU Speed 1800 MHZ
Min CPU Speed 1300MHz
CPU Speed 1800MHz
Processor Cores 4
Intel HT Technology Supported → ←: Select Screen
Intel VT-x Technology Supported ↑ ↓: Select Item
Intel SMX Technology Supported Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
Intel AES-NI [Enabled] F1: General Help
EIST [Enabled] F2: Previous Values
Tuobo Mode [Enabled] F3: Optimized Defaults
Intel XD Bit [Enabled] F4: Save & Reset
Limit CPUID Maxium [Disabled] ESC: Exit
Intel Virtualization Technology [Disabled]
CPU C3 Report [Enabled]
CPU C6 Report ��
[Enabled]

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► Intel AES-NI
This item is used to disable or enable Advanced Encryption Standard feature.
► EIST Function
You can select the EIST (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item.
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adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average
power consumption and decreased average heat production. There are some system
requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation
system. Please refer to Intel website for more information.
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► Turbo Mode (Display only when CPU supports)
Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than its marked frequency in specific condi-
tion. It appears��
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only when the “EIST” is enabled.
► Intel XD 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 com-
bined with a supporting operating system .
► Limit CPUID Maximum
This item is used to enable or disable CPUID maximum value limit configuration. Set Limit
CPUID Maximum to 3. Should be [Disabled] for WinXP.
► Intel Virtualization Technology (Appears only when CPU supports)
Virtualization (i.e. Intel® Vanderpool Technology) allows a platform to run multiple operating
systems and applications in independent partitions or “containers.” One physical compute
system can function as multiple “virtual” systems. Vanderpool Technology can help improve
future virtualization solutions. This item will be displayed only when the CPU is supporting this
feature and the setting is used to enable/disable it.
► CPU C6 Report
This item is used to enable or disable CPU C6 (ACPI C3) report to OS.
► CPU C3 Report (Appears only when Set “Power Technology” to [Custom])
This item is used to enable or disable CPU C3 (ACPI C2) report to OS.
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Advanced
Main F-Center Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Advanced & Exit

▶ North Bridge
▶ ME Subsystem North Bridge Parameters
▶ AMT Confuguration
▶ Intel (R)Rapid Start Technology
▶ Onboard Device Configuration
▶ SATA Configuration
▶ Super IO Configuration
▶ Trusted Computing
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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Reset
ESC: Exit
Note: AMT Confuguration/Intel (R)Rapid Start Technology items are unavailable on

B75M Motherboard .
► North Bridge/ME Subsystem/AMT Confuguration/Intel (R)Rapid Start Technology/On
board Device Configuration/SATA Configuration/Super IO Configuration/
Trusted Computing
Press <Enter> to go to its submenu.
North Bridge
Advanced
North Bridge Configuration Keep IGD enabled based on the

setup options.
Memory Information
Memory Frequency 1333 Mhz
Total Memory 1024 MB (DDR3)
Memory Slot1 1024 MB (DDR3)
Memory Slot2 Not Present

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Memory Configuration
Integrated Graphics [Auto]
Initate Graphic Adapter [Auto]
VT-d [Disabled] → ←: Select Screen
IGD Multi-Monitor [Disabled] ↑ ↓: Select Item
DVMT/FIXED Memory [256M] Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Reset
ESC: Exit
► Memory Frequency
This item displays the current using memory frequency information.
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► Total Memory
This item displays the current using memory information.
► Memory Slot 1/2/3/4
These items display the memory size installed on each slot.
► Intergrated Graphics
It allows you to determine whether to allocate memory for the integrated graphics controller
from the system memory Options: [Auto], [Manual].
[Auto]-Auto allocate memory for the integrated graphics controller from the system memory.
[Manual]-Allocate memory for the integrated graphics controller from the system memory by
manual.
► Internal Graphics Adapter
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This item is used to choose the initial graphics controller which will be used as the primary
boot device
► VT-d
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) can improve performance of I/O de-
vices in virtualized environment. This item is used to enable/disable the VT-d feature.
►IGD Multi-Monitor
This item is used to enable or disable the IGD Multi-Monitor by internal graphics device.
►DVMT/FIXED Memory
Select graphics memory size for Fixed or DVMT usage.
ME Subsystem
Advanced

Intel ME Subsystem Configuration
ME Version 8.0.0.1178

Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
► ME Subsystem
This item is used to enable or disable the ME subsystem.
► AMT Confuguration
This item is used to control Intel vPro function.
► Intel (R)Rapid Start Technology
This is a way to use the SSD as a data cache disk, in order to achieve rapid data storage
capabilities of technology.
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Onboard Device Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility

Advanced
Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Enable/Disable Boot Optiom for

Onboard LAN PXE OpROM [Disabled] Legacy Network Devices.
Onboard USB Controller [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
USB3.0 Support [Enabled]
Azalia HD Audio controller [Disabled]

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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Note:The marked item shown above �� of ��

Q77M can not be modified,but for B75M, it can.
► Onboard LAN Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.
► Onboard LAN PXE OpROM
This item is used to enable or disable onboard LAN PXE option ROM.
► Onboard USB Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the onboard USB controller.
► 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 auto or enabled.
[Enabled]: This option will enable the legacy USB support.
[Disabled]: This option will keep USB devices available only for EFI applications.
► USB 3.0 Support
This item is used to enable or disable the USB 3.0.
► Azalia HD Audio controller
This item is enable oe disable the Azalia HD Audio Controller.
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SATA Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility

-
Advanced
SATA Configuration Onboard SATA Controller

Onboard SATA Controller [Enabled]
Onboard SATA Mode [Native IDE]

▶ SATA Port1:Not Present
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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Note: SATA
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Mode subitem RAID is unavailable on B75M Motherboard.
► Onboard SATA Controller
This item is used to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller.
► SATA Mode
This item is used to set the operating mode of your SATA ports. Setting options: [Native IDE];
[AHCI];[RAID].
[Native IDE] - This configures the SATA ports to support native IDE mode.
[AHCI] - The Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) specification describes the register
level interface for a Host Controller for Serial ATA. The specification includes a description of
the hardware/software interface between system software and the host controller hardware.
AHCI provides more advanced features including SATA features, but some SATA drives may
not support AHCI, unless they are labeled with AHCI support in its specification.
If your motherboard supporting AHCI, and you have a SATA device, which also supports AHCI,
then you can select IDE option to have fair performance (only PATA, SATA level), or you can
select AHCI to get its best performance.
► SATA Port1/SATA Port2/SATA Port3/SATA Port4/SATA Port5/SATA Port6
Press <Enter> to go to its submenu. This item is used to show the SATA Device information.
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Super IO Configuration
Aptio Setup Utility

Advanced
Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port

1 (COMA)
Super IO Chip IT8728

▶ Serial Port 1 Configuration
▶ Parallel Port Configuration
▶ CIR Controller Configuration
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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
► Serial Port 1 Configuration

Press <Enter> to go to its submenu and the following information will be displayed.
► 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.
► Parallel Port Configuration
► Device Settings
This item shows the resource assigned to the parallel port.
► Change Settings
This item is used to select an optimal settings for the parallel port.
► Device Mode
This item is used to change the parallel port mode.
► CIR Controller Configuration
► Device Settings
This item shows the resource assigned to the parallel port.
► Change Settings
This item is used to select an optimal settings for the parallel port.
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Trusted Computing
Advanced
Configuration Enable or Disable BIOS

support for security device.
TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] o.s. will not show Security
Device. TCG EFI protocol and
INT1A interface will not be
Current Status Information available.
NO Security Device Found
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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
► 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.
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Boot
Aptio Setup Utility
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Main F-Center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save
Boot & Exit
Boot Configuration Specifies the Boot Device

Priority sequence from UEFI
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Bootup Numlock State [On] Boot Drives.
Quiet Boot [Enabled]
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Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]
Set Boot Priorities

1st Boot [Hard Disk]
2nd Boot [Optical Disk]
3rd Boot [Removable]
4th Boot [Network]
5th Boot [UEFI]
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▶ Hard Disk Drive Priority → ←: Select Screen

▶ Optical Disk Drive Priority ↑ ↓: Select Item
▶ Removable Device Priority Enter: Select
▶ Network Device Priority +/-: Change Opt.
▶ UEFI Boot Device Priority F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
► Bootup Numlock State

This item is used to select the keyboard numlock state. The defaulte setting is [On].
► 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.
► Interrupt
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Capture
Enable this item can allow Option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
► Boot Priorities
These items are used to set the system boot order.
► Hard Disk Drive Priority
Thsi item is used to specify the Boot Device Priority sequence from available Hard Drives.
► Optical Disk Drive Priority
This item is used to specify the Boot Device Priority sequence from available Optical Disk
Drives.
► Removeable Device Priority
This item are used to specify the Boot Device Priority sequence from available Removeable
Drives.
► Network Device Priority
This item are used to specify the Boot Device Priority sequence from Network Boot Drives.
► UEFI Boot Device Priority
This item are used to specify the Boot Device Priority sequence from UEFI Boot Drives.
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Power
Power & Exit
ACPI Sleep State [S3] Select the highest ACPI sleep

Resume By PS2 KB/Mouse [Enabled] state the system will enter
Resume By USB Device(s) [Enabled] when the SUSPEND button is
Resume By PCIE Device(s) [Disabled] pressed.
Resume By PCIE PME [Disabled]
Resume By Modem Ring [Disabled]
Resume By Onboard LAN [Disabled]
Resume By RTC [Disabled]
Energy-using Products [Enabled]
Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off]
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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
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)
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 context. 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
by ACPI. In order to reduce power to a minimum, it is assumed that the hardware platform
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.
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► ACPI Sleep State
This item is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function. When you select “S1
(POS)” mode, the power is always on and computer can be resumed at any time. When
you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be down after a period of time. The status of the
computer before it entering STR will be saved in memory, and the computer can quickly return
to previous state when the STR function wakes.
► Resume by PS2 KB/ Mouse
This item is used to enable/disable the PS2 keyboard/mouse to generate a wake up.
► Resume by USB Device(s)
This item is used to wake up the system by a USB device when it is staying at S3 state.
► Resume by PCIE PME
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This item is used to enable/disable the PCI Express device to generate a wake up.
► Resume by Modem Ring
This item is used to enable/disable the modem ring to generate a wake up.
► Resume by Onboard LAN
This item is used to enable/disable the onboard LAN to generate a wake up.
► Resume by RTC
This item is used to enable/disable RTC alarm event to generate a wake up.
RTC is system real time clock.
► Energy-using Products
This item is used to enable/disable the EuP(Energy-using Products) feature. When enable, the
suspend power of the chipset will be cut off in S5 suspend mode in order to reduce the power
consumption of motherboard.
Enabled: S1/S3/S4 is normal, S5 wake up only by pressing the power button.
Disabled: Normal ACPI function.
► Restore AC Power Loss
This item is used to set which state the PC will take with when it resumes after an AC power
loss.
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Health
Health & Exit
Case Open Warning [Disabled] Enabled Case Open Warning

and open chassis,Intrusion
CPU Temperature : +45 C Alarm will appear.If don’t
System Temperature : +27 C enter bios setup and dis-
CPU Fan Speed : 3026 RPM abled Case Open Warning one
System Fan 1 Speed : N/A time,Intrusion Alarm don’t
System Fan 1 Speed : N/A clear,it will appear all the
CPU Vcore : +0.924 V time.
VDDR : +1.608 V
+12V SYS : +12.074 V
+5V SYS : +3.045 V

CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]
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CPU Shutdowm Temperature [Disabled] → ←: Select Screen
CPU Smart Fan Control [Disabled] ↑ ↓: Select Item
System Smart Fan Fan Control [Disabled] Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
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.
► System Fan 1/2 Speed
This item shows the current North Bridge Fan speed detected automatically by the system.
► CPU Vcore/VDDR/+12V SYS/+5V SYS
These items show the Current CPU Vcore/VDDR/+12V SYS/+5V SYS voltage detected auto-
matically by the system.
► CPU Warning Temperature
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This option is used to set the warning temperature for the system. When the temperature of
CPU is higher than the set value, the motherboard will send out warning information.
► CPU Shut Down Temperature
This item is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the temperature exceeds
the set value, the system will shut down automatically.
This function works only when your operating system is supporting ACPI.
► CPU/System Smart Fan Function
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.
The CPU fan/System speed are automatically detected and displayed by the system.
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Security
Security & Exit
Password Description Set Administrator Password.

The password must be 1 to 20
characters long.
Administrator Password Not Installed
User Password Not Installed
Administrator Password
HDD BootSector Write [Normal]

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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
► Administrator 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
This item is used to install or change user password.
► HDD BootSector Write
This item is used to enable or disable write to hard disk sector 0.
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Save & Exit
Aptio Setup Utility
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Save & Exit
Save Changes and Reset Reset system

setup
after
saving
the changes.
Discard Changes and Reset
Restore Defaults
Boot Override
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Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Version 2.14.1219 . Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.
► Save Changes and Reset

If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen.
Select [Yes] to save your changes and reset computer, select [No] or <ESC> to return to the
main menu.
► Discard Changes and Reset
If you select this option and press <Enter>, a message will be displayed in the screen.
Select [Yes] to exit setup utility and reset computer without saving your modifications, select
[No] or <ESC> to return to the main menu.
► Restore Defaults
Optimal defaults are the best settings of this motherboard.
Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.
Select this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to let you load the defaults.
Select <Yes> and then press <Enter> to load the defaults. Select <No> and press <Enter>, it
will not load.
By this default, BIOS have set the optimal performance parameters of system to improve the
performances of system components. But if the optimal performance parameters to be set
cannot be supported by your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were
installed), the system might fail to work.
► Boot Override
This item below will all start the equipment listed for the user to select the startup disk.
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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:

■ Install driver and utility
■ FOX ONE
■ FOX LiveUpdate
■ FOX LOGO
■ FOX DMI
■ Smart Charger
Note : Because each module is independent, so the

section number will be reorganized and unique to each
module, please understand.

Install driver and utility
This motherboard comes with one DVD, after installing the Operating System, you can simply put
it into your DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you
how to install.
1. Driver
Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You must click "Intel Chipset Driver"
to install it first. After that, you can click ”One Click Setup” and then choose the items you want to
install, or you can click on each individual driver to install it manually.
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Manual Installation
Step by Step
Automatic Installation
by One Click
Drop to System Tray
Exit the program
Visit Foxconn's Show Utilities Show Drivers Browse CD View the Utility
Website Help files
Choose the items you

want to Install
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2. Utility
Use these options to install additional software programs. And click “Utility Help” button to view
the utility (FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI) help manual.
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The Driver and Utility items displayed above represent a Windows 7 based system.
The appearance may change with different Operating Systems.
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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

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features are optional and only supported in some models. If the option is selectable,
it also means the feature is supported.
■ Voltage Monitoring is supported only in FOX ONE Premium & Deluxe products.
■ Fox Intelligent Stepping is supported only in FOX ONE Deluxe products.
Supporting Operating Systems :

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

The very first time you run FOX ONE, F.I.S. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent
Stepping) will require you to calibrate the CPU’s loading. Click “OK” to proceed
and start the Utility. F.I.S. is a feature of FOX ONE, which can automatically adjust your
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Before you running the FOX ONE program, the system parameters (such as CPU
CPU clock based on your current system loading.
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
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Exit
Minimum
Configuration
Homepage
Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan
speed/Temperature value
Toolbar
Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages.
Alert Lamp
When the system is in healthy state, the color of alert lamp is green. When the system
is in abnormal state, the alert lamp color is red.
Switch Button
Click this button, it will simplify the whole FOX ONE control panel to a smaller
information bar (i.e. Simple Mode) as depicted below, you can drag this bar to any
place on your screen to help you monitoring system status.
Exit FOX ONE
Click here to go back to
FOX ONE full screen
Click here will drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray
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Skin Button
There are more choices of FOX ONE screen panels. Click this button, you can select
your favorite skin (FOX ONE Panel).
Click the new skin

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picture to select
the new skin
Apply the changes Cancel the changes
Exit
Click this button to exit the program.
Minimum
Click this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower
right corner of your screen.
Homepage
Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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Configuration
This menu allows you to configure :
1). Monitor interval (ms) :
This is to define the interval of different messages of system settings which
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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 Show current CPU
Setting page temperature value
Enable alert function

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

limit value of the CPU
temperature
Set high limit by

dragging the lever
4.2 Limit Setting - System Temperature

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

temperature value

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
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Show current low limit
rpm value of CPU fan
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
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dragging the lever
Apply the changes
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FOX LiveUpdate
FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by
local or online.

■ Windows 2000
■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit)
■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit)
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Please set the BIOS setting “BIOS Write Protect” or “Super BIOS Protect” to [Disabled]
when running this application.
Using FOX LiveUpdate :
1. Local Update
1-1 Local Update - BIOS Information
This page lets you know your system BIOS information.
Link to website Minimum
Exit
Toolbar Show current

BIOS information
*** : please refer to the physical motherboard for detail.
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1-2 Local Update - Backup
This page can backup your system BIOS. You can click “Backup”, and key in a file name, then
click “Save” to finish the backup operation. The extension of this backup file is ".BIN" for Award
BIOS and ".ROM" for AMI BIOS. Default directory is "C:\Desktop\My Documents" in Windows XP
and "Documents" in Vista. Make sure you can remember the file name together with the directory
which it is stored, prevented that you may need them to recover your BIOS later.
Key in a BIOS name
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Click here
1-3 Local Update - Update

This page helps you to update your BIOS from a local file. After click “Update”, An alert message
will be displayed to ensure if you really want to continue, click “Yes” to confirm. A setup wizard
will guide you to load a local BIOS file to finish the operation. You must remember from which
directory to load your new BIOS file (with an extension of ".BIN" for Award BIOS, ".ROM" for AMI
BIOS) before the setup wizard starts.
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FOX LiveUpdate can automatically backup old BIOS before update. This feature can be
enabled in the "Configure-System" setup. Please refer to "Configure-System" section
for more detail. The default backup directory is C:\LiveUpdate_Temp, but the backup
file name will be automatically generated. It is hard to find it out from a backup directory,
and we recommend you using Explorer to check date/time message of this backup file
to find it out and write its name down to remember it.
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2. Online Update
2-1 Online Update - Update BIOS
This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new
BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Click here
Current information
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Search new BIOS

from Internet
Select BIOS to update
Browse detailed
information
Update BIOS
Close the window
2-2 Online Update - Update Driver

This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new
drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new drivers

from Internet
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Select the driver to update
Browse detailed
information
Install the selected
driver
Close the window
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2-3 Online Update - Update Utility
This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new utilities from
Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Click here
Current information
Search new utilities

from Internet
Select the utility to update
Browse detailed
information
Install the selected
utility
Close the window
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2-4 Online Update - Update All
This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search all new
BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Click here
Current information
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Search all new BIOS/

drivers/utilities from
Internet
Browse detailed
BIOS information
Browse detailed
driver information
Browse detailed
utility information
Close the window
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3. Configure
3-1 Configure - option
This page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, FOX
LiveUpdate will start its searching from Internet and if any qualified item found, it will pop out a
message on the task bar to inform you to do the next step.
Click here
Set auto
search options
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Set auto search
the latest
FOX LiveUpdate
Select search
which kind of
versions
Apply the changes Reset to default value
Double click on the icon as show below, you can see the detailed information.
Double click here
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When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will
auto search from internet and prompt you to install the new version.
Prompt you to
install the new
FOX LiveUpdate
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3-2 Configure - System

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

download files or
auto backup BIOS
Determine if the FOX

LiveUpdate can 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 . If you choose Flash Boot Block, it means
BIOS is not protective, and you must make sure the flash process is continuous and without any
interruption.
Click here
Select which BIOS ROM

to flash(Only available to
motherboard with backup
BIOS ROM )
Select to flash Boot Block
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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 "Advanced BIOS Features" 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 mother-
board 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
Smart Charger is used for Ipad recharging ,and when connected,an icon
will appear on the right bottom corner of the Ipad screen.
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This chapter will include 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

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.
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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® PCH. 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 Manager 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 149.0GBs and two 74.5GBs. 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.
The topic will be introduced :

Installing a new Windows XP in a brand new RAID system.
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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 Manager
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.
8. Format finished. Click "OK" to continue copying of

RAID driver into this diskette.
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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 “SATA Configuration” from the “Advanced”, then set the “SATA Mode” op-
tion to [RAID Mode].
3. Press <F4> to save the setting then PC will reboot itself.
Aptio Setup Utility
Advanced
SATA Configuration (1) IDE Mode. (2) AHCI Mode.

(3) RAID Mode.
SATA Mode [RAID Mode]
SATA Port1 Not Present

SATA Port6 Not Present ↑ ↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
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F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
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.
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032
Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID
2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Recover Volume Options
5. Exit

[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
RAID Volume :
None Defined.
Physical Disks:
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 ��
Hitachi HDS72161��
PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
1 ST380811AS 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Non-RAID Disk
2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524��
149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
3 ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB 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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Name: Volume0
RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe)
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB
Sync: N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is

16 characters or less.
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[↑↓]-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. Select
RAID0 (Stripe) and press <Enter>.
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Capacity: 0.0 GB
Sync: N/A
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RAID 0: Stripes data (performance).
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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID0
system.
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[ SELECT DISKS ]
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status

0 Hitachi
Hitachi HDS721616PLA
0 ��
PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB
HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID
Non-RAID Disk
Disk
1
�� ST380811AS 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB��
��
Non-RAID Disk
2
�� SAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524��
149.0GB��
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Non-RAID Disk
3
�� ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB��
Non-RAID Disk
Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume.
[↑↓]-Prev/Next [SPACE]-SelectDisk [ENTER]-Done
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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 149.0GB hard disks as
an example. Press <Enter> key to finish the selection.
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[ SELECT DISKS ]

►0 ��
Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Non-RAID Disk
1
�� ST380811AS 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB��
��
Non-RAID Disk
►2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ
2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524
S0V3J9APA30524��
149.0GB��
149.0GB ��
Non-RAID Disk
Non-RAID Disk
3
�� ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB��
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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Capacity: 298.1 GB
Sync: N/A
Create Volume
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The following are typical values:
RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
7. In “Capacity” item, the default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected
disks. 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 150GB here to build the first volume.
Later, we will also describe how the second volume is generated. Input 150GB, and
press <Enter>.
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Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 150
465.8 GB

Create Volume
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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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Sync: N/A
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 150GB RAID0 system
is normally configured.
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RAID Volume :
ID Name Level Stripe Size Status Bootable
��
0 TryRAID0 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 150.0GB Normal Yes
Physical Disks:
0 ��
PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk(0)
2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ ��
S0V3J9APA30524��
149.0GB 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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Create Volume
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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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Create Volume
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RAID 0: Stripes data (performance).
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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID0
second volume system.
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0 Hitachi
0 ��
HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk
Non-RAID Disk
1
�� ST380811AS 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB��
��
Non-RAID Disk
2
�� SAMSUNG HD161HJ ��
S0V3J9APA30524��
149.0GB��
��
Member Disk
3
�� ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB��
Non-RAID Disk
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5. From the hard disk list, select the previously configured RAID0 hard disks, and press
<Space> key to select them. Two signs will appear to indicate the selections. Press
<Enter> to continue.
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0 Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM
HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB
►0 �� 149.0GB Member Disk
1
�� ST380811AS 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB��
��
Non-RAID Disk
►2 SAMSUNG HD161HJ ��
S0V3J9APA30524��
149.0GB��
��
Member Disk
3
�� ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB��
Non-RAID Disk
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6. It goes to “Strip Size” menu directly. Capacity automatically displays 148.1GB, 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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Capacity: 148.1 GB
Sync: N/A
Create Volume
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[ HELP ]
RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
7. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>.
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Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 148.1 GB
Sync: N/A
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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RAID Volume :
5
1 TryRAID0-1 RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 148.1GB Normal Yes
Physical Disks:
0 ��
PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk(0,1)
S0V3J9APA30524��
149.0GB 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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Sync: N/A
Create Volume
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3. In “RAID Level” item, you can use Up or Down arrow key to make a selection.
Select RAID1 (Mirror) and press <Enter>.
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Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: N/A
Capacity: 0.0 GB
Sync: N/A
Create Volume
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RAID1: Mirrors data (redundancy).
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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to dispaly the hard disks list for this
RAID1 system.
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0 Hitachi
0 ��
Non-RAID Disk
Disk
1
�� ST380811AS 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB��
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Non-RAID Disk
2
S0V3J9APA30524��
149.0GB��
��
Non-RAID Disk
3
�� ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB��
Non-RAID Disk
Select 2 disks to use in creating the volume.
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will appear to indicate the drive selection. Here, we select one 149.0GB and one
74.5GB hard disks. Press <Enter> key to finish the selection.
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1
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ST380811AS 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB��
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S0V3J9APA30524��
149.0GB��
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Non-RAID Disk
3
�� ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB��
Non-RAID Disk
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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74.5 GB
Sync: N/A
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
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hard disk 74.5GB 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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RAID Volume :
0 TryRAID1 RAID1(Mirror) N/A 74.5GB Normal Yes
Physical Disks:
0 ��
1 ST380811AS 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Member Disk(0)
S0V3J9APA30524��
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Create RAID 10 (0+1)
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Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: 0.0 GB
Sync: N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
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Select RAID10(RAID0+1) and press <Enter>.
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RAID Level: RAID10(RAID0+1)
RAID0(Stripe)
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 64KB
Capacity: 149.1 GB
Sync: N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
RAID 10: Mirrors data and stripes the mirror.
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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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Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128K
64KB
Capacity: 149.1 GB
Sync: N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
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6. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The default value is
twice the smallest hard disk size, that is, 74.5GB * 2 = 149GB.
7. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear :
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RAID Volume :
��
0 TryRAID10 RAID10(0+1) 64KB 149.1GB Normal Yes
Physical Disks:
0 ��
S0V3J9APA30524��
3 ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB Member Disk(0)
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Create RAID5 (Parity)
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TryRAID5
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Sync: N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
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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
Sync: N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
RAID 5: Stripes data and parity.
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4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this
RAID5 system.
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[ SELECT DISKS ]

0 Hitachi
0 ��
Non-RAID Disk
Disk
1
�� ST380811AS 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB��
��
Non-RAID Disk
2
S0V3J9APA30524��
149.0GB��
��
Non-RAID Disk
3
�� ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB��
Non-RAID Disk

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will appear to indicate the drive selection. Here, we select two 149.0GB and 74.5GB
hard disks for an example. Press <Enter> key to finish the selection.
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► 0 ��
► 1
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Non-RAID Disk
► 2 ��
2 SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG HD161HJ ��
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HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB��
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Non-RAID Disk
3
�� ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB��
Non-RAID Disk
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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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Strip Size: 128K
64KB
Capacity: 149.1 GB
Sync: N/A
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
RAID0 - 128KB
RAID10 - 64KB
RAID5 - 64KB
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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, 74.5GB * 2 = 149GB.
8. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear :
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RAID Volume :
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0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB Normal Yes
Physical Disks:
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S0V3J9APA30524��
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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.
2. Delete RAID Volume
Volume 4. Recover Volume Options
5. Exit

RAID Volume :
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Physical Disks:
0 ��
S0V3J9APA30524��
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
2 149.1GB
465.8GB Normal Yes
[ HELP ]
Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID.
WARNING: ALL DISK DATA WILL BE DELETED.

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
[↑↓]-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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Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable
TryRAID5
TryRAID0 RAID5(Parity)
ID0(Stripe) 3
2 149.1GB
465.8GB Normal Yes
[ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ]

ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST!

[ HELP
(This does not apply ]
to Recovery volumes)
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.

(This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
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[↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Previous Menu [DEL]-Delete Volume
4. Return to Main Menu.
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RAID Volume :
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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
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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 149.0GB 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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RAID Volume :
��
Physical Disks:
0 ��
S0V3J9APA30524��
2. A warning message is displayed.

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2. Delete RAID Volume [ RESET RAID DATA ]
5. Acceleration Options
3. Reset DisksResetting RAID disk will remove its6.RAID
to Non-RAID Exit structures
and revert it to a non-RAID disk.
WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.
RAID Volume
( This
: does not apply to Recovery
volumes)
ID Name
Port Drive Model Level Serial # Stripe Size Size Status Bootable
Status
0 0 ��
TryRAID0 HDS721616PLA ��
0 �� PVF904Z21G2JZM
Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM
RAID0(Stripe) 149.0GB
128KB 298.1GB Member
Member Disk
Normal DiskYes
2
S0V3J9APA30524��
149.0GB��
��
Member Disk
0 ��
S0V3J9APA30524��
Select the disks that should be reset.
[↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete
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3. Select Hitachi hard disk as the one to be reset. Press <Enter>. A double
confirmation message pops out, press <Y> to confirm.
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2. Delete RAID Volume [ RESET RAID DATA ]
5. Acceleration Options
WARNING: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.
RAID Volume
( This
: does not apply to Recovery
volumes)
ID Port Drive
Name Model Level Serial # Stripe Size Size Status Bootable
Status
0 ��
Hitachi HDS721616PLA ��
0 ►0 ��
TryRAID0 PVF904Z21G2JZM
HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM
RAID0(Stripe) 128KB 298.1GB 149.0GB Member
Member Disk
Normal DiskYes
2
S0V3J9APA30524��
149.0GB��
��
Member Disk
0 ��
S0V3J9APA30524��
[↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete
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4. It goes back to Main menu with a "Failed" status of RAID0 volume.
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RAID Volume :
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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>.
Intel(R)
Storage Technology
Manager - Option
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[ MAIN MENU ]
5. Exit

RAID Volume :
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Physical Disks:
0 ��
S0V3J9APA30524��
5
2. A warning message is displayed.

3. Select "Port 2 - SAMSUNG HD161HJ" hard disk as the one to be reset. Press
<Enter>. A double confirmation message pops out, press <Y> to confirm.
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MatrixRapid Storage
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[ MAIN MENU ]
2. Delete RAID Volume [ RESET RAID DATA5.] Acceleration Options

RAID Volume WARNING:
: Resetting a disk causes all data on the disk to be lost.
ID Name ( This does not apply to Recovery volumes)
Level Stripe Size Status Bootable
0 Port Drive Model
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TryRAID5 Serial # 64KB 149.1GB Size
RAID5(Parity) Status
Normal Yes
0 ��
Hitachi HDS721616PLA PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Member Disk
1 Disks:
Physical ST380811AS ��
5PS1TAGW��
74.5GB��
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Member Disk
► 2 ��
Port 2
��DriveSAMSUNG ��
Serial S0V3J9APA30524��
Size
Model HD161HJ ��
SAMSUNG #
S0V3J9APA30524 149.0GB��
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Type/Status(Vol
149.0GB Member DiskID)
0 ��
S0V3J9APA30524��
[↑↓]-Previous/Next
[↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects
[SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection
[ENTER]-SelectionComplete
Complete
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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 ST 74.5GB. Press <Enter> to select it.
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StorageStorage Technology
Manager - Option
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[ MAIN MENU ]
1. Create RAID Volume VOLUME DETECTED
[ DEGRADED 4. Recover ] Volume Options
2."Degraded"
Delete RAIDvolume
Volume 5. Acceleration
and disk available for rebuilding Options
detected. Selecting
3. Reset
a diskDisks to Non-RAID
initiates a rebuild. rebuild completes 6.in Exit
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
2 :
SAMSUNG HD161HJ S0V3J9APA30524 140.9GB
3
��
ID Name ST380815AS
ST380815AS Level 5RW1CA37
Stripe
5RW1CA37 Size Status74.5GB Bootable
74.5GB
��
Physical Disks:
0 ��
PVF904Z21G2JZM
[↑↓]-Previous/Next [ENTER]-Select 149.0GB Member Disk(0)
[ESC]-Exit
S0V3J9APA30524��
5
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.
Intel(R)
Storage Technology
Manager - Option
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2003-04 Intel
Intel Corporation.
RightsReserved.
Reserved.
[ MAIN MENU ]
5. Exit

RAID Volume :
��
0 TryRAID5 RAID5(Parity) 64KB 149.1GB Rebuild� Yes
Physical Disks:
0 ��
S0V3J9APA30524��
3 ST380815AS 5RW1CA37 74.5GB Member Disk(0)
Volume with “Rebulid” status will be rebuilt within the operating system.
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Recovery Volume Options
1. “Recovery Volume Options” is only available when “Recovery” is built. Here, we take
TryRecovery as an example, select “4. Recovery Volume Options” in main menu
and press <Enter>. The screen displays:
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Reserved.
[ RECOVERY vOLUME OPTIONS ]
1. Enable
1. EnableOnly
OnlyRecovery
RecoveryDisk Disk
2. Enable Only Master Disk

[ HELP ]
Enable Only Recovery Disk - enables recovery disk if avaliable and

disables master disk.
Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if avaliable and
5
Actions will result in change from Contious Update mode to On-Request.
2. Use Up or Down key to make a selection to enable Recovery or Master disk.

3. Here, we select “1.Enable Only Recovery Disk“ and press<Enter> to continue. The
screen display:
Intel(R)
Storage Technology
Manager - Option
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2003-04 Intel
Intel Corporation.
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Reserved.
[ RECOVERY vOLUME OPTIONS ]
1. EnableOnly
Enable OnlyRecovery
RecoveryDisk Disk
2. Enable Only Master Disk

[ SELECT RECOVERY VOLUME]
[ HELP ]
Name Level Capacity Status Bootable
TryRecovery
Enable Only Recovery(Cont.)
Recovery 74.5GB
74.5GB
Disk - enables Normal
recovery Normal Yesand
Yes
disk if avaliable
Enable Only Master Disk - enables master disk if avaliable and
Actions will result in change from Contious Update mode to On-Request.
Select a Recovery volume to do the operation.
[↑↓]-Up/Down [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Done
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4. Press <Space> key to select it and press <Enter>, it returns to the main menu. You
can see the 74.5GB disk is offline, and actions of Recovery change from Contious
Update mode to On-Request.
Intel(R)
Storage Technology
Manager - Option
Copyright(C)
2003-04 Intel
Intel Corporation.
RightsReserved.
Reserved.
[ MAIN MENU ]
2. Delete RAID Volume 4. Acceleration
5. Recovery Volume Options
Options
5. Exit

RAID Volume :
��
0 TryRecovery Recovery(OnReq) N/A 74.5GB NeedUpdate Yes
Physical Disks:
0 ��
PVF904Z21G2JZM 149.0GB Recovery Disk(0)
1 ST380811AS 5PS1TAGW 74.5GB Offline Disk(0)
S0V3J9APA30524��
5
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Exit RAID BIOS
1. Take TryRAID5 as an example, select “5. Exit” in main menu and press <Enter>.
The screen displays :
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MatrixRapid Storage
Storage Technology
Manager - Option
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2003-04 Intel
Intel Corporation.
RightsReserved.
Reserved.
[ MAIN MENU ]
5. Exit

RAID Volume :
��
[ CONFIRM EXIT ]

Physical Disks:
Port Drive Model AreSerial
you sure
# you want to exit? Size
(Y/N): Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 ��
S0V3J9APA30524��
5
2. Press <Y> to exit Intel® Matrix Storage Manager program. The system will enter
BIOS setup.
3. Shut down the computer, remove the Non-RAID disk, and we will continue for
Windows OS installation. If you do not remove irrelevant 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
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IO
UT
When you set the SATA Mode in BIOS to either AHCI or RAID, you need to
CA
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.
Aptio Setup Utility
-
Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save
Boot & Exit
Boot Configuration Set the system boot order

Bootup Numlock State [On]
Quiet Boot [Enabled]
CSM16 Module Version 07.63
Boot Option Priorities

Boot Option #1 [SATA: ATAPI DVD ...]
CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities
5
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F4: Save & Exit
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 third 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.
5
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® Intel(R) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset 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
Desktop/Workstation/Server
Intel(R) ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R SATAExpress Chipset SATA RAID Controller
RAID Controller
Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/PCHM SATA RAID Controller
5
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) Desktop/Workstation/Server Express Chipset 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.
305251 MB Disk 0 at id 0 on bus 0 on iaStor [MBR]
Unpartitioned space 305251 MB

5
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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1. PS/2 Mouse Port

7. USB 3.0 Ports

8. USB 2.0 Ports

Left: Active Right: Link

10. Audio Ports (3 jacks)

Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel

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LGA1155 CPU Socket

5. When CPU is properly seated,

Release bolts of CPU cooler from

Dual Channel Memory Configuration

Four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels :

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

PCI Express x16

Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card :

• Installing a Graphics Card:

• Removing the Card:

24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1

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

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

We recommend you using a 24-pin power supply.

CD/DVD audio cable. 1

Audio Connector : F_AUDIO

USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3

indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin

Reset Switch (RESET-SW)

Power LED Connector (PWR-LED)

Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW)

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