Foxconn Q9657MC-8KRS2H V1.1 User Manual

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction4Layout14. IrDA Header(optional)15. SYS_FAN Connector16. Clear CMOS Jumper17. FDD Connector18. 24-pin ATX Power Conne

5Chapter 1 Product IntroductionRear I/O PortsThis motherboard provides the ports as below:4385769231 COM1Parallel Port(Print Port) PS/2Mous

Chapter 1 Product Introduction6This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in-cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power sup

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions7CPUThis motherboard supports Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad,CoreTM 2 Duo,Pentium® D,Pentium® 4,Celeron® D processors

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions83. Hold CPU with thumb and forefinger. Ensure fingers align to socket cutouts.Match the CPU triangle marker to

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions9Note :Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU andsystem. Therefore, you should install CPU cooling

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions10MemoryThis motherboard includes four 240-pin slots with 1.8V for DDR2. So You mustinstall at least one memory

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions11Power SupplyThis motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging anydevices, make sure that t

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions12Other ConnectorsThis motherboard includes connectors for FDD device, Serial ATA devices, USBdevices, IR modul

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions13Audio Connector: F_AUDIOThe audio connector supports HD au-dio standard. It provides two kinds ofaudio output

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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions14Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2,SATA_3, SATA_4; SATA_5, SATA_6The Serial ATA II connector is used to

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions15TPM Connector: TPM (optional)The TPM(Trusted Platform Module) provides theability to the PC to run application

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions16Expansion SlotsThis motherboard includes two32-bit master PCI slots,one PCI Express x 1 slotand one PCI Expre

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions17JumpersThe users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. Thissection explains how to use

Chapter 3 BIOS Description18This chapter tells how to change system settings through theBIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param-

Chapter 3 BIOS Description19Enter BIOS SetupThe BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software,correctly setting up the BIOS param

Chapter 3 BIOS Description20Advanced Chipset FeaturesThe values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the sys-tem performance can

Chapter 3 BIOS Description21Standard CMOS FeaturesThis sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date,time, HDD model and

Chapter 3 BIOS Description22Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or Auto mode.CHS For HDD<528MBLBA For HDD>528MB

Chapter 3 BIOS Description23Advanced BIOS FeaturesvCPU FeaturePress enter to set the items about CPU Feature.vHard Disk Boot PriorityThis option i

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description24vGate A20 OptionThis option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for system isstarted.vSecurity OptionW

Chapter 3 BIOS Description25Advanced Chipset FeaturesvAMT BIOS SupportThis item is used to set whether the AMT BIOS support is enabled.vOnboard La

Chapter 3 BIOS Description26Integrated PeripheralsvOnChip IDE DevicePress enter to set onchip IDE device.vOnboard DevicePress enter to set onboard

Chapter 3 BIOS Description27vIDE HDD Block ModeThis option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed.vIDE DMA transfer accessThis o

Chapter 3 BIOS Description28vUSB ControllerThis option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled. Theavailable setting values are: Disa

Chapter 3 BIOS Description29vPOWER ON FunctionThis option is used to set the power on method for your PC.vKB power ON passwordIf the“POWER ON Func

Chapter 3 BIOS Description30vPCI Express PM FunctionPress Enter to set the PCI Express PM Function.vACPI functionACPI stands for “Advanced Config

Chapter 3 BIOS Description31vPWRON After PWR-FailThis option is used to set what action the PC will take with the powersupply when it resumes afte

Chapter 3 BIOS Description32PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPnP/PCI Configurations MenuvInit Display FirstThis item is used to set which display device will

Chapter 3 BIOS Description33PC Health StatusvIntruder DetectionThis option is used to enable or disable Intruder Detection function.vAdvanced Fan

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Chapter 3 BIOS Description34vCPU/SYS Fan Speed MonitorThe items are used to set whether the CPU/SYS Fan speed monitors areenabled.Advanced Fan S

Chapter 3 BIOS Description35Load Defaults SettingPress <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up that allows you toload the

Chapter 3 BIOS Description36Save & Exit SetupWhen you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message willappear in the cent

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction37The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains usefulsoftware and several utility drivers that enhance th

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction38Utility CD contentThis motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simplyinsert the CD into y

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction391. Install DriverThere are two ways to install drivers,manual or auto.Click the driver that youwant to install a

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction40 This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software41FOX ONEFOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allowsusers to moni

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software42ToolbarUse the toolbar to navigate to other pages.Alert LampWhen the system is in healthy status, the

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software432.1 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 Software442.3 Limit Setting - CPU FanThis page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert functi

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software45LiveUpdateLiveUpdate is a useful utility for backuping and updating the system BIOS, driv-ers and util

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software461.2 Local Update - BackupThis page lets you backup your system BIOS. Click “Backup”, then give a name.

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software472.1 Online Update - Update BIOSThis page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software482.2 Online Update - Update DriverThis page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “s

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software492.4 Online Update - Update AllThis page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “star

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software503.1 Configure - optionThis page lets you set auto search options. After your setting, the utility will

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software513.2 Configure - SystemThis page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin ofthe

This manual is suitable for motherboard of Q9657MC/G9657MC.Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wantsdiverse features. -6

ChapterThank you for buying Foxconn’s Q/G9657MC seriesmotherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our newproducts, and offers superior performan

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

3Chapter 1 Product IntroductionOnboard 1394 (-E ) (optional)· Supports hot plug·With rate of transmission at 400 Mb/s·Connect with 2 independent