Foxconn 915P7AD-8EKRS User Manual

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

Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions93Main Menu:Select a HDD to enter main menu. There are five function items, “Divide HiddenPartition”, “Release Hi

94Chapter 6 Special BIOS FunctionsRelease Hidden Partition:This is used to release the hidden partition. If you choose this item and press<Y&g

Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions952. Backup Partition Table: This function can help to backup all partition tables including extended part

96Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions B. Backing up with the progress bar showing.3. Backup Hard disk Data: A.If there are active partitions (sy

Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions97Recovery:Select RECOVERY to enter the Recovery interface. You will see the followingsub-function items: RECOVER

98Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions2. Recover Partition Table: This function is used to recover all partition tables including extended partitio

Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions99CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction:Select CHANGE PASSWORD to enter the Change Password interface.A. Enter the old pa

100Chapter 6 Special BIOS FunctionsSuperSpeedSuperSpeed is a powerful and efficient easy technology for PC DIY fans. It offersa friendly interfac

Appendix101Using 8-channel Audio (optional)1. Introduction8-channel audio is the highest surround sound standard available adding twospeakers over exi

Appendix102STEP 2. You need to install the driver for the audio chip before you can usethe 8-channel audio function.Click hereBlueGreenRedBlackOrangeG

Chapter 1 Product Introduction4Green Function· Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)· Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on sus

Appendix103STEP 3. After installation of the audio driver, you’ll find an icon on the taskbar’sstatus area. Double click the icon, you will see the

5Chapter 1 Product IntroductionMotherboard LayoutNote: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only; please refer to the physical

Chapter 1 Product Introduction6This chapter introduces the hardware installation process,including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supp

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions7Attention:Take note of the following precautions before you install componentsor change settings.1. Use a grou

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions8CPUThis motherboard supports single Pentium® 4 Processor including Prescott-T processor in an LGA775 package.

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions93. Use thumb & forefinger to hold the hook of the load lever and pull the lever sideways to unlock

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions106. Close the load plate, and slightly push down the tongue side.7. Lower the lever and lock it to the loa

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions11Qualified CPU Vendor ListThe following table lists the CPUs that have been tested and qualified for usewith t

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions12MemoryThis motherboard accomodates two 184-pin(DDR) & two 240-pin (DDR2) slots.DIMM1 and DIMM3 slots supp

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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions13Installation of DDR/DDR2 Memory1.There is only one gap in the middle of the DIMM slot, and the memorymodule c

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions14Memory Qualified Vendor ListThe following table list is the memory modules that have been tested andqualified

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions15Qualified DDR2 Memory Vendor ListCORSAIR DDR2 675 512MBCORSAIR DDR2 675 256MBCORSAIR DDR2 533 256MBINFINEON D

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions16Power SupplyThis motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging anydevices, make sure that

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions17Rear Panel ConnectorsThis motherboard provides the ports as below:For 915G (-6 models) VGA Port(for 915 G)For

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions18For 915P (-8 models)PS/2 Mouse ConnectorThis green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.PS/2 Keyboard Connect

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions19Line in, Line out, Microphone Jacks (for -6 models)When using a 2-channel sound source, the Line-out jack is

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions20Other ConnectorsThis motherboard includes connectors for floppy devices, IDE HDD devices,Serial ATA devices,

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions21HDD connectors: PIDE, SIDE1, SIDE2This motherboard includes one Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE connector (PIDE) andt

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions22Front Panel Connector: FP1This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switchand LE

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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions23Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, SYS_FANThe fan speed of CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN can be detected and viewed in “PCHealth

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions24USB Connectors: F_USB1, F_USB2Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards alsohave t

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions251394 Connector: F_1394 (optional)The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to either the front (provided that

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions26S-ATA Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_3, SATA_4The S-ATA connector is used to connect the S-ATA device to th

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions27Front Audio Connector: F_AUDIO (for -6 models)The audio connector provides two kinds of audio output choices

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions28Chassis Intruder Connector: INTRThe connector connects to the chassis security switch on the case. The system

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions29Speaker Connector: SPEAKERThe speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis.SPEAKER1SPK(Pull hi

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions30Expansion SlotsThis motherboard includes two 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, two PCI Express x1slots, one PCI Ex

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions31The following table lists the AGP VGA cards that have been tested and quali-fied on F.G.E.8X slot.Qualified A

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions32Note:With F.G.E.8X Technology, 915P7AD/915G7AD series motherboard can enjoyFacile Dual Monitor feature, which

Product IntroductionMain Features...2Motherboard Layout.

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions33PCI Express SlotsPCI Express will offer the following design advantages over the PCI and AGPinterface:-Compat

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions34Installing an expansion card1.Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power sup-ply i

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions35JumpersThe users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. Thissection explains how to us

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions36Clear CMOS Jumper: CLS_CMOSThis motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all the set parameters. The CMOScan be

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions37BIOS TBL Jumper: JP3The system cannot boot, if the BIOS failed to be flashed in conventional flashBIOS proces

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions38Starting up for the first time1.After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2.Be sure tha

Appendix39This chapter tells how to change system settings throughthe BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOSparameters are also provided.

Chapter 3 BIOS Description40Enter BIOS SetupThe BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software,correctly setting up the BIOS param

Chapter 3 BIOS Description41Advanced BIOS FeaturesThe advanced system features can be set up through this menu.Advanced Chipset FeaturesThe values

Chapter 3 BIOS Description42Standard CMOS FeaturesThis sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date,time, HDD model and

Driver CD IntroductionUtility CD content...69Start to install d

Chapter 3 BIOS Description43Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or readAuto mode.CHS For HDD<528MBLBA For HDD>5

Chapter 3 BIOS Description44MemoryThis is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) ofthe BIOS.Base Memory The BIOS POST wi

Chapter 3 BIOS Description45BIOS Featuresv[SuperBoot] SuperBoot (Default: Disabled)SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CM

Chapter 3 BIOS Description46vAuto Detect PCI Clk (Default: Enabled)This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will bedisab

Chapter 3 BIOS Description47vPCI Bus Clock (Default: 33.33Mhz)This option is used to set PCI Bus clock.vCPU Voltage Regulator (Default: Default)Th

Chapter 3 BIOS Description48Advanced BIOS FeaturesvCPU FeaturePress <Enter> to set the items of CPU feature. Please refer to page 51.vHard D

Chapter 3 BIOS Description49vHyper-Threading Technology (Default: Enabled)This option is used to turn on or off the Hyper-Threading function of th

Chapter 3 BIOS Description50vTypematic Delay (Msec) (Default: 250)Use this item to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held-down key

Chapter 3 BIOS Description51v Delay Prior to Thermal (Default: 16Min)This option is used to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto thermalm

Chapter 3 BIOS Description52Advanced Chipset FeaturesvDRAM Timing Selectable (Default: By SPD)This item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or

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 3 BIOS Description53vSystem BIOS Cacheable (Default: Enabled)Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the system BIOS which may improveperform

Chapter 3 BIOS Description54vPCI Express Port 1/ 2 (Default: Auto)This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express port 1/2. The availablesett

Chapter 3 BIOS Description55Integrated PeripheralsUse the arrow keys to select your options; press the <Enter> key to enter thesetup sub-men

Chapter 3 BIOS Description56vIDE Primary Master/Slave PIO (Default: Auto)These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Outpu

Chapter 3 BIOS Description57vUSB Controller (Default: Enabled)This option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled. Theavailable setti

Chapter 3 BIOS Description58vPower on By Mouse (Default: Disabled)This option is used to set the power-on method of your PC.The availablesetting v

Chapter 3 BIOS Description59vOnboad Parallel Port (Default: 378/IRQ7)This item allows you to determine onboard parallel port controller I/O addres

Chapter 3 BIOS Description60Power Management SetupvACPI Function (Default: Enabled)ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”.

Chapter 3 BIOS Description61vVdieo Off Method (Default: DPMS)This option is used to define the video off method. “Blank Screen” modemeans that aft

Chapter 3 BIOS Description62vWake-Up by PCI card (Default: Enabled)This option is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card. The settingvalues

This manual is suitable for motherboard of 915P7AD/915G7AD series. Each motherboard is carefully designedfor the PC user who wants diverse features.-

Chapter 3 BIOS Description63PnP/PCI ConfigurationsvInit Display First (Default: PCI Slot)This option is used to set which display device will be

Chapter 3 BIOS Description64PC Health StatusvCase Open Warning (Default: Disabled)This option is used to enable or disable case open warning funct

Chapter 3 BIOS Description65vVoltage Battery (optional)This option is used to show the voltage of battery.vCPU TemperatureThe current CPU temperat

Chapter 3 BIOS Description66Load Optimized DefaultsLoad Fail-Safe DefaultsPress <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up th

Chapter 3 BIOS Description67Save & Exit SetupWhen you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message willappear in the cent

The utility CD that came with the motherboard containsuseful software and several utility drivers that enhance themotherboard features. This cha

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction69Utility CD contentThis motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simply insertthe CD into you

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction70Start to install driversSelect <Install Driver>, and click to enter the install driver screen. You cansel

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction71Install DirectX 9.0bClick <Install Driver> from the main menu screen and enter the driver installa-tion men

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction72Install Audio Driver (optional)Click <Install Driver> from the main menu screen and enter the driver inst

ChapterThank you for buying FOXCONN 915P7AD/915G7AD seriesmotherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our newproducts, and offers superior perfo

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction73Install LAN Driver (optional)Click <Install Driver> from the main menu screen and enter the driver installa

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction74Install ITE Raid (optional)Click <Install Driver> from the main menu screen and enter the driver installa

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction75Install Adobe ReaderFrom the main menu, select <Accessories> (shown as below). Click <AdobeReader> to

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction76Install Word Perfect Office 12From the main menu screen, select <Accessories> (shown as below). Click<

Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction77 This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information:v

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software78SuperStepSuperStep is a utility that allows users to change the frequency of the CPU. Italso displays

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software79Go to Voltage pageReset the warningcriteria to defaultsettingsApply theadjustmentsCurrent voltageread

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software80Go to Alarm pageCheck for the systemto automaticallyprovide warningmessageApply the changesReset to th

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software81SuperLogoSuperLogo is a Windows utility that allows users to change the BIOS sign onlogo. The utility

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software82Follow the Wiz-ard to completethe logo updateGo to Change Logo pageFull screen modeTop-Right modeBoot

Chapter 1 Product Introduction2Main FeaturesSize· ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.6 inchMicroprocessor· Supports Intel® Prescott-T processor in an

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software83SuperUpdateSuperUpdate is a Windows utility that allows users to backup and upgrade thesystem BIOS fro

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software84Backup BIOS to local image:1.Click <Backup> to backup current BIOS file.2.Click <OK> to fi

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software852.Click <Update>, the following message will appear.3.Click <Yes> to backup the current BI

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software865.Now is updating.6.Click <Restart >.PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactor

Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software87Update BIOS On-line:1.Click <Liveupdate> to automatically update the BIOS from the internet.2. T

88Chapter 6 Special BIOS FunctionsThis chapter will introduce special functions of BIOS and howto use them in detail. It can further exert the ma

Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions89SuperBootSuperBoot technology greatly reduces the long boot process time of computers.A BIOS without SuperBoot

90Chapter 6 Special BIOS FunctionsSuperBIOS-ProtectThe BIOS of the motherboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe viruses,such as the CIH

Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions91SuperRecoverySuperRecovery is an easy-to-operate tool for backing up or recovering your harddisk data. It offer

92Chapter 6 Special BIOS FunctionsHard Disk Selection:The hard disk selection menu will be displayed after you press the hotkey,listing all the I