Foxconn K8M890M2MA-KRS2H User Manual

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3Chapter 1 Product IntroductionOnboard LAN (-L/-K)(optional)· Supports 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec Ethernet· LAN interface built-in on boardOnboard Audio

Chapter 1 Product Introduction4Motherboard Layout Note:This motherboard layout is provided for reference only; please refer tothe physical mother

5Chapter 1 Product IntroductionRear I/O PortsThis motherboard provides the ports as below: Serial Port(COM1) For -6 modelsFor -8 models1010RearLF

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions6This chapter introduces the hardware installation process,including the installation of the CPU and memory. It

7Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsCPUThis motherboard Supports socket AM2 for AMD® Athlon TM 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2Dual-Core / AthlonTM64/ Sempr

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions8MemoryThis motherboard includes two 240-pin slots for DDRII. You must install atleast one memory module to ens

9Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsPower SupplyThis motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging anydevices, make sure that t

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions10Other ConnectorsThis motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE devices, Serial ATAdevices, USB de

11Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsFront Panel Connector: FP1This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switchand LE

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions12IrDA Header: IRThis connector supports wireless transmittingand receiving device. Before using this function,

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13Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsFront Audio Connector: F_AUDIOThe audio connector provides two kinds of audiooutput choices: the Front Audio,

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions14Expansion SlotsThis motherboard includes two 32-bit master PCI bus slots, one PCI Express x1slot,one PCI Ex

15Chapter 2 Installation InstructionsJumpersThe users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. Thissection explains how to us

Chapter 3 BIOS Description16This chapter tells how to change system settings through theBIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param-

Chapter 3 BIOS Description17Enter BIOS SetupThe BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software,correctly setting up the BIOS param

Chapter 3 BIOS Description18Central Control UnitThe special features can be set up through this menu.Advanced BIOS FeaturesThe advanced system fea

Chapter 3 BIOS Description19Standard CMOS FeaturesThis sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date,time, HDD model and

Chapter 3 BIOS Description20Award(Phoenix)BIOS can support 3 HDD modes:CHS, LBA and Large or Auto mode.CHS For HDD<528MBLBA For HDD>528MB &a

Chapter 3 BIOS Description21MemoryThis is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) ofthe BIOS.Base Memory The BIOS POST wi

Chapter 3 BIOS Description22 Central Control Unit[Smart BIOS]vSmart Power LEDSmart debug LED function within power LED. Enable this function, the

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description23vSpread SpectrumIf you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) gen

Chapter 3 BIOS Description24Advanced BIOS FeaturesvHard Disk Boot PriorityThis option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After press

Chapter 3 BIOS Description25vFirst/Second/Third Boot DeviceThis option allows you to set the boot device’s sequence.vBoot From Other DeviceWith th

Chapter 3 BIOS Description26v OS Select For DRAM > 64MBThis option is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of memoryand you are

Chapter 3 BIOS Description27Advanced Chipset FeaturesvAGP & P2P Bridge ControlPress enter to set the items about AGP & P2P bridge.vDRAM Co

Chapter 3 BIOS Description28vAGP Aperture SizeThis option defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter.The aperture is a po

Chapter 3 BIOS Description29DRAM Configuration MenuvCurrent FSB FrequencyThis option is used to set the Current FSB Frequency.vCurrent DRAM Freque

Chapter 3 BIOS Description30vUpstream/Downstream LDT Bus WidthThis option allows you to select upstream/downstream LDT(Lightning DataTransport) bu

Chapter 3 BIOS Description31Integrated PeripheralsvVIA OnChip IDE Function SetupPress enter to VIA OnChip IDE Function Setup.vVIA OnChip PCI Setu

Chapter 3 BIOS Description32v OnChip SATAThis option is used to enable or disable onchip SATA.vSATA ModeThis option is used to select SATA mode.vI

Product IntroductionMain Features...2Motherboard Layout...

Chapter 3 BIOS Description33vVIA-3058 AC’97 Audio“Auto” allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you’re using anyaudio devices. If so, the

Chapter 3 BIOS Description34vOnboard FDC ControllerThis option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled.The available setting

Chapter 3 BIOS Description35vACPI functionACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is astandard that defines power and c

Chapter 3 BIOS Description36 vVideo Off OptionThis option is used to set video off option.vVideo Off MethodThis option is used to define the video

Chapter 3 BIOS Description37vPS2KB Wakeup SelectThis option is used to select which action will wake up PS/2 keyboard from S3/S4/S5 staus. Use <

Chapter 3 BIOS Description38vRTC Alarm ResumeThis option is used to set alarm to power on the system by the date (1-31) ortime (hh:mm:ss). The set

Chapter 3 BIOS Description39IRQs Activity Monitoring Menuv Primary INTRSelecting “ON” will cause the system to wake up from power saving modesif a

Chapter 3 BIOS Description40vIRQ10 (Reserved)This option is used to enable or disable IRQ10 (Reserved) activity monitoring.The setting values are:

Chapter 3 BIOS Description41PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPnP/PCI Configurations Menuv PNP OS InstalledSet this field to “Yes” if you are running Windows

Chapter 3 BIOS Description42PC Health StatusvShutdown TemperatureThis option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When thetemperatur

Driver CD IntroductionUtility CD content...47Start to Install drivers...

Chapter 3 BIOS Description43vCPU Fan High Set Point 0CThis option is used to set the CPU Fan High Set Point 0C.vCPU Fan Intel PWM ValueThis option

Chapter 3 BIOS Description44Load Optimized DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsPress <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up th

Chapter 3 BIOS Description45Save & Exit SetupWhen you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message willappear in the cent

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction46The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains use-ful software and several utility drivers that enhanc

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction47Utility CD contentThis motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simplyinsert the CD into you

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction48Start to Install diversSelect <Application Driver>and click to enter the install driver screen. You canse

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction49 This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information:v

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software50TIGER ONETIGER ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It alsoallows users to

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software51ToolbarUse the toolbar to navigate to other pages.Alert LampWhen the system is in healthy status, the

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software523. Freq. Page - Frequency ControlThis page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequency by manual.Clo

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 Software534.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp.This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software544.3 Limit Setting - CPU FanThis page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert functi

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software555. 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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ChapterThank you for your buying WinFast’s K8M890K8MA se-ries motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of ournew products and offers superior pe

Chapter 1 Product Introduction2Main FeaturesSize· mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 8.8 inchMicroprocessor· Supports socket AM2 for AMD® Athlon TM