Foxconn G9657MA-8EKRS2H User Manual Page 1

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3Chapter 1 Product IntroductionOnboard 1394 (-E )· Support hot plug·With rate of transmission at 400 Mbps·Connect with 2 independent 1394 units s

Chapter 1 Product Introduction4Layout15. SATA II Connectors16. Chassis Intruder Connector(optional)17. Clear CMOS Jumper18. SYS_FAN Connector19. CO

5Chapter 1 Product IntroductionRear I/O PortsThis motherboard provides the ports as below:1. PS/2 Mouse PortThis port is used to connect a PS/2

Chapter 1 Product Introduction67. Optical S/PDIF Out PortThis port is used to connect an external audio output device via a Optical S/PDIFcable.8.

7Chapter 1 Product IntroductionThis chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in-cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power s

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions8CPUThis motherboard supports single processor including Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo,Pentium® Extreme Edition , Pentiu

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions93. Hold CPU with thumb and forefinger. Ensure fingers align to socket cutouts.Match the CPU triangle marker to

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions10Note :Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU andsystem. Therefore, you should install CPU coolin

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions11MemoryThis motherboard includes four 240-pin slots with 1.8V for DDR2. So You mustinstall at least one memory

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions12Power SupplyThis motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging anydevices, make sure that

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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions13Other ConnectorsThis motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE devices, Serial ATAdevices, USB de

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions14Audio Connector: F_AUDIOThe audio connector supports HD au-dio standard. It provides two kinds ofaudio output

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions15Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2,SATA_3, SATA_4The Serial ATA II connector is used to connectthe Seri

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions16IrDA Connector: IRThis header supports wireless transmitting andreceiving device. Before using this function,

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions17Expansion SlotsThis motherboard includes two 32-bit master PCI slots,one PCI Expressx 1 slot and one PCI Expr

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions18JumpersThe users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. Thissection explains how to us

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions19Enable123Disable(default)WP_EN123BIOS-Protection Jumper: WP_EN (optional)BIOS-Protection Jumper is designed t

Chapter 3 BIOS Description20This chapter tells how to change system settings through theBIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param-

Chapter 3 BIOS Description21Enter BIOS SetupThe BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software,correctly setting up the BIOS param

Chapter 3 BIOS Description22Advanced BIOS FeaturesThe advanced system features can be set up through this menu.Advanced Chipset FeaturesThe values

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description23Standard CMOS FeaturesThis sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date,time, HDD model and

Chapter 3 BIOS Description24Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or Auto mode.CHS For HDD<528MBLBA For HDD>528MB

Chapter 3 BIOS Description25FOX Central Control Unitv[SuperBIOS Protect] SuperBIOS ProtectSuperBIOS Protect funtion protects your PC from being af

Chapter 3 BIOS Description26 MCH Voltage RegulatorThis option is used to adjust the memory controller hub (MCH) voltage. ICH Voltage RegulatorT

Chapter 3 BIOS Description27vDRAM Timing SelectableThis item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or manual configuration.The available setting

Chapter 3 BIOS Description28Advanced BIOS FeaturesvCPU FeaturePress enter to set the items of CPU feature.vHard Disk Boot PriorityThis option is u

Chapter 3 BIOS Description29vBoot Up Floppy SeekThis option controls whether the BIOS checks for a floppy drive while bootingup. If it cannot dete

Chapter 3 BIOS Description30CPU Feature MenuvVirtualization TechnologyWhen enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilitiesprovided

Chapter 3 BIOS Description31Advanced Chipset FeaturesvSystem BIOS CachebleSelect “Enabled” to allow caching of the system BIOS which may improvepe

Chapter 3 BIOS Description32PCI Express Root Port MenuvPCI E X1 SlotThis option is used to set PCIE X1 Slot.vPCI-E Compliancy ModeThis option is u

Product IntroductionMain Features...2Layout...

Chapter 3 BIOS Description33Integrated PeripheralsIntegrated Peripherals MenuvOnChip IDE DevicePress enter to set onchip IDE device.vOnboard Devic

Chapter 3 BIOS Description34 OnChip IDE Device MenuvIDE HDD Block ModeThis option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed.vIDE D

Chapter 3 BIOS Description35vJMB361 IDE ControllerThis option is used to enable or disable JMicron JMB361 Controllerv Marvell LAN ControllerThis o

Chapter 3 BIOS Description36vOnboard FDC ControllerThis option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled.The available setting

Chapter 3 BIOS Description37vUSB 1.0 ControllerThis option is used to set whether the USB1.0 Controller is enabled. Theavailable setting values ar

Chapter 3 BIOS Description38vACPI functionACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is astandard that defines power and c

Chapter 3 BIOS Description39vHDD Power DownThis option is used to turn off hard disk power if the hard disk is idle for a givenperiod of time.vSof

Chapter 3 BIOS Description40vWake-Up by PCI cardThis option is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card.The settingvalues are: Disabled and E

Chapter 3 BIOS Description41PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPnP/PCI Configurations Menuv Init Display FirstThis option is used to set which display device

Chapter 3 BIOS Description42PC Health StatusvCase Open WarningThis option is used to enable or disable case open warning function.vShutdown Temper

Driver CD IntroductionUtility CD content...46Installing Drivers...

Chapter 3 BIOS Description43Load Optimized DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsPress <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up th

Chapter 3 BIOS Description44Save & Exit SetupWhen you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message willappear in the cent

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction45The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains use-ful software and several utility drivers that enhance

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction46Utility CD contentThis motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simplyinsert the CD into y

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction47Installing DriversThere are two ways to install drivers, manual or auto.Click the drivers that youwant to install

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction48 This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software49FOX ONEFOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allowsusers to moni

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software50ToolbarUse the toolbar to navigate to other pages.Alert LampWhen the system is in healthy status, the

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software513. Freq. Page - Frequency ControlThis page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequency by manual.Go

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software524.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp.This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert

1.Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact.2.It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoiddamage

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software534.3 Limit Setting - CPU FanThis page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert functi

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software544.5 Limit Setting - Chassis FanThis page lets you to set chassis fan low limit rpm and enable the aler

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software556. Fan Page - Fan ControlThis page lets you enable smart Fan function or set fan speed by manual.Go to

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software56Fox LiveUpdateFox LiveUpdate is a useful utility for backuping and updating the system BIOS,drivers an

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software571.2 Local Update - BackupThis page lets you backup your system BIOS. Click “Backup”, then give a name.

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software582.1 Online Update - Update BIOSThis page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software592.2 Online Update - Update DriverThis page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “s

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software602.4 Online Update - Update AllThis page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “star

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software613.1 Configure - optionThis page lets you set auto search options. After your setting, the utility will

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software624. About & HelpThis page shows some information about Fox LiveUpdate.Click hereShow informationabo

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction2Main FeaturesSize· mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.6 inchMicroprocessor· Supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo, Pentium® E