Foxconn P55MX User Manual

P55MX Series Motherboard User’s Manual

13Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating shutdown

5933. After <DEL> key is pressed, the screen appears as below:Press <Y> key to conrm the volume deletion.4. Return to Main Menu.

594Reset Disks to Non-RAIDReset RAID volume allows you to replace a failed disk with a new one, and the operating system will rebuild the data later.

5953. Select Hitachi hard disk as the one to be reset. Press <Enter>. A double conrmation message pops out, press <Y> to conrm.4. It goe

596Example 2. Reset a RAID5 system1. A TryRAID5 volume was built with three hard disks, we want to reset one of them. Select “3. Reset Disks to Non-RA

5974. A "DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED" screen pops out asking you to select a new hard disk for rebuilding. Here, we select ST 74.5GB. Press <

598Recovery Volume Options1. “Recovery Volume Options” is only available when “Recovery” is built. Here, we take TryRecovery as an example, select “4.

5994. Press <Space> key to select it and press <Enter>, it returns to the main menu. You can see the 74.5GB disk is ofine, and actions of

5100Exit RAID BIOS 1. Take TryRAID5 as an example, select “6. Exit” in main menu and press <Enter>. The screen displays :2. Press <Y> to e

51015-4 Install a New Windows XP1. Press <DEL> to enter BIOS Setup during POST.2. Insert the Windows installation CD into the optical drive.3. S

51025. After some les are copied to your system, the following picture appears, press <S> to continue the specic driver installation.6. It wi

141-2 LayoutNote : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail.1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Con

51037. Depending on South Bridge chip of your system, select appropriate driver for it. Here, we choose Intel® ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/D0/PCH SATA RAID Con

51049. 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. Aft

151-3 Back Panel Connectors1. PS/2 PortUse the PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard.2. USB PortsThe USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specic

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mou

7272-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler Install the CPULocate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU. Re

828Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :2. Lift the metal cover on the CPU socket.3. Remove protective socket cover.5. When CPU

929Install the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. 1. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on

102102-2 Install the MemoryDual Channel Memory CongurationThis motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Whe

11211Installing a MemoryIf you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated by a notch in the midd

122122-3 Install an Expansion CardFollow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.1. Locate an expansion slot th

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132132-4 Install other Internal ConnectorsPower ConnectorsThis motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all

14214Audio Connector : F_AUDIOThe audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It provides the Front Audio output choice. S/PDIF OUT Connector : SPDIF_

15215Front Panel Connector : FP1This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators.Hard Disk LED Connect

16216Speaker Connector : SPEAKERThe speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis.Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN1/2There are three ma

172172-5 JumpersFor some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them. This section explains how to use th

18218Intel® ME Jumper: MFGThis motherboard uses MFG jumper to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.You have

320Enter BIOS SetupThe BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintai

321► Power Management SetupAll the items related with Green function features can be set up through this menu.► PC Health StatusThis setup enables you

322System InformationThis sub-menu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, memory and so on. Use the arrow up/down keys

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323The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error if you enabled this item.► MouseThe system boot will not stop for a mouse error if you enabled t

324Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.

325Intel VT-d Conguration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.

326The denition of the TPM architecture comes from the TC and the TPM Work Group denes the implementation of that architecture. Work group members s

327Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.

328► DRAM tWR (Write Recovery)This item allows you to select the write recovery time (in clock cycles).► DRAM tRFC(Auto-Refresh-to-Active/Auto-Refresh

329systems and applications in independent partitions or “containers.” One physical compute system can function as multiple “virtual” systems. Vanderp

330Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.

331Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.

332► IDE Detect Time OutThis item is used to select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. If the checking time is over the set value, th

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333► OnBoard Floppy ControllerThis item is used to enable/disable Floppy Controller.► Serial Port1 AddressThis item is used to assign the I/O address

334This item allows you to enable support for OS without EHCI hand-off feature.This is a workaround for OS without EHCI hand-Off support .The EHCI own

335Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.

336► HPETHPET stands for High Precision Even Timer. If you have the HPET disabled, then windowsdoes not have access to it and therefore falls back to

337PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.PC Health Status Warning Temperature [Disable

338 Enter New Password : BIOS Security Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS Security Fea

339Load Optimal DefaultsOptimal defaults are the best settings of this motherboard. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after

The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.This chapter

41441Utility CD contentThis motherboard comes with one Utility CD. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be display

42442Install driver and utility1. Install DriverYou must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to install it rst. After that, you can click "On

Installation Precautions Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer : It is suggested to select high-quality, certie

43443FOX ONEFOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users to monitor various temperature values, voltage va

444441. Main PageToolbarUse the toolbar to navigate to other pages.Alert LampWhen the system is in healthy state, the color of alert lamp is green. Wh

45445Skin ButtonThere are more choices of FOX ONE screen panels. Click this button, you can select your favorite skin (FOX ONE Panel).ExitClick this b

46446CongurationThis menu allows you to congure :1). Monitor interval (ms) :This is to dene the interval of different messages of system settings w

47447Step 1 : Click Calibration icon, a message pops out to ask for continue. Select Yes.Step 2 : After data is collected, it will ask you to restart

484482. CPU Page - CPU ControlThis page lets you select (or overclock) CPU clock to meet the current performance level of the system. The fastest and

49449You 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.Ru

50450FOX Intelligent Stepping (F.I.S., Optional)Select FOX Intelligent Stepping will allow your system to automatically adjust your CPU clock rate bas

514514. Limit Setting4.1 Limit Setting - CPU TemperatureThis page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert function.4.2 Limit S

524524.3 Limit Setting - CPU FanThis page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.4.4 Limit Setting - System FanThis page

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534534.5 Limit Setting - FAN1 FanThis page lets you to set FAN1 fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Opt

544546. Fan Page - Fan ControlThis page lets you enable Smart Fan function or set the fan speed by manual.When Smart Fan is selected, you must use a 4

55455FOX LiveUpdateFOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online.Supporting Opera

564561-2 Local Update - BackupThis page can backup your system BIOS. You can click “Backup”, and key in a le name, then click “Save” to nish the bac

574572. Online Update2-1 Online Update - Update BIOSThis page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new BI

584582-3 Online Update - Update UtilityThis page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new utilities from Interne

594592-4 Online Update - Update AllThis page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search all new BIOS/drivers/uti

604603. Congure3-1 Congure - optionThis page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, FOX LiveUpdate will start

61461When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will auto search from internet and prompt you

624623-3 Congure - AdvanceThis page lets you select to ash BIOS / Boot Block and clear CMOS. If you choose Flash Boot Block, it means BIOS is not pr

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63463FOX LOGOFOX 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 scree

64464FOX DMIFOX DMI is a full Desktop Management Interface viewer, and it provides three DMI data formats : Report, Data Fields and Memory Dump. With

This chapter will include the following information : RAID Conguration Introduction Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Create a RAID

566Installing 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

567RAID Conguration IntroductionRAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method for computer data storage schemes that divide and/or replicat

568RAID 0 (Stripe) RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved among multiple drives. If any disk member fails, it affects the entire array. T

569Intel® Matrix Storage ManagerThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager technology supports RAID 0 ,RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 (0+1) functions. It allows y

5701. Find a PC, put a diskette into its oppy drive A:, this diskette will be formatted later. Put the driver CD into DVD-ROM drive.2. Depending on w

5719. Check if the diskette contains the driver les. Later, when in the process of installing Windows XP in your RAID system, it will ask you to use

5725-2 BIOS Conguration1. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing <DEL> key during the POST(Power On Self Test).2. Select the “Integrated Peripherals”

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573Create RAID VolumeCreate RAID 0 (1st Volume)1. Select “1. Create RAID Volume” from the menu and press <Enter>.The menu appears :2. In "N

5744. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID0 system. 5. From the hard drive list, use Up or D

5756. 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. T

5768. In “Create Volume” item, press <Enter>. A warning message will appear : 9. Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main men

577Create RAID0 (2nd Volume)1. Select “1. Create RAID Volume” from the menu and press <Enter>. The menu appears :2. In "Name" item, w

5784. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID0 second volume system. 5. From the hard disk lis

5796. 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 the

580A message will appear : Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu. Two RAID0 volumes were congured. Are you sure you w

581Create RAID 11. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name f

5824. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to dispaly the hard disks list for this RAID1 system. 5. From the hard drive list, use Up or D

121-1 Product SpecicationsCPU Support LGA 1156 socket Intel® CPU: Intel® CoreTM i7 and CoreTM i5 series processorsDMI Bus Full duplex up to 10

5836. It will skip “Strip Size” menu for RAID1.7. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The size of the smaller hard dis

584Create RAID 10 (0+1)1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.2. In "Name" item, you can input a device

5854. After exiting from "RAID Level", it goes directly to "Stripe Size" item. Because all four disks are selected for RAID10, so

586Create RAID5 (Parity)1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.2. In "Name" item, you can input a devic

5874. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID5 system. 5. From the hard drive list, use Up or D

5886. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired strip size when entering “Strip Size” menu. The default value is 64K. Press <Enter>.7. In “

589Create Recovery1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>.2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name

5904. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this Recovery system. 5. From the hard drive list, use Up o

5916. It will skip “Strip size” and “Capacity” items. The default “Capacity” value is the smaller hard disk size, that is 74.5GB. In “Sync” item, we s

592Delete RAID Volume1. Take TryRAID5 for example. Select “2. Delete RAID Volume” in main menu and press <Enter>.2. Use Up or Down arrow key to