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  • Foxconn A78AX-K | English manual. - Page 1
    A78AX Series Motherboard User's Manual
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    property of their respective owners. Version: User's Manual V1.0 for A78AX Series motherboard. Symbol description: ! Caution : refers to important information that can help you to use motherboard better, and tells you how to avoid problems. WARNING! Warning : indicating a potential risk of hardware
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    DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. declares that the product Motherboard A78AX-S/A78AX-K is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which
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    Declaration of conformity Trade Name: FOXCONN Model Name A�78�A�X�-S�/�A�78�A�X�-�K Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc. Address Classification: Type of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU
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    system can operate normally when your CPU is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capac- ity of your device. ■ If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are
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    Setup 39 PC Health Status 41 BIOS Security Features 42 Load Optimal Defaults 43 Save & Exit Setup 43 Exit Without Saving 43 Chapter 4 CD Instruction ......U.t.ili.ty..C.D..c.o.n.te.n.t 45 Install driver and utility 46 FOX ONE Main Page 48 CPU Control 52 Frequency Control 54 Limit
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    .com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide E-mail Support : [email protected] CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
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    Foxconn A78AX Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for break-through performance. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A78AX Series enables
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    5.2GT/s (depends on CPU) Chipset North Bridge: AMD 770 S�o�ut�h �Br�id�ge�: A�M�D�S�B�70�0 Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Support up to 4GB of system memory Dual channel DDR2 1066/800/667/533/400MHz architecture Audio Realtek 6-channel audio chip (A78AX-K R�e�a�lt�ek��8-�ch�a�n�n�el
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    S5 (soft - off) Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 8.2 inches (30.5cm x 20.8cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000.  CAUTION
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    Jumper 16. System Fan Header 17. IDE Connector 18. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 19. North Bridge: AMD 770 20. DDR2 DIMM Slots 21. CPU Fan Header 22. CPU Socket 23. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 24. USBPWR1 Jumper Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical
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    of A78AX-K : LAN Port 8 Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Subwoofer Side Speaker Microphone 6 7 USB Ports Audio Ports Line In Line Out Microphone In 7 Audio output of RS232 COM2 port. 6. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an
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    of A78AX-K : Port Blue Green Pink 2-channel Line In Line Out Microphone In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out* Front Speaker Out Microphone In 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out* Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Out* * : Please refer to Chapter 4, and install the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign
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    the CPU and CPU Cooler ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for your motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
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    before you begin to install the CPU : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. ■ Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented
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    2 3. When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to its locked position. Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler. It is very simple to fasten and seat the CPU cooler onto your motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the
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    direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system. Two DDR2 memory
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    damage to the memory module. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at front side of memory module, it your memory modules into the sockets. Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module onto the socket, then put your fingers
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    an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. ■ computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in
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    been installed properly before applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1 PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and
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    Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6 The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which supporting this feature. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 +
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    audio cable. Audio Connector : F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It provides the Front Audio output choice. Floppy Disk Drive Connector : FLOPPY This motherboard on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the BIOS Setup.
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    ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information
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    computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes using the connected USB devices. At the same time, a corresponding setting must be set in BIOS as below: Set "Power Management Setup" -> "Resume by USB Devices" to "Enabled". 1 +5V 2 (Default) 3 1 +5VSB 2 3 USBPWR1/2/3 ! ■ USBPWR2 / USBPWR3 is for the
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    ts� ■ Save & Exit Setup ■ Exit Without Saving Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this manual is for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in the future. Please
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    It displays the basic system configuration, such as BIOS ID, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time and BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. There are boot up settings. ► Fox Central Control Unit Some special proprietary features (such as overclocking
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    read/change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through (such as less I/O cards, less memory ...etc.), still, it may cause problem if you have more memory or I/O cards installed. It means, if your
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    On [All Errors, But ...] �Ke�yb�oa�rd En�ab�le�d] � Mo�us� e D� isa� ble�d] � Flo�pp�y Di� sa� ble�d] Model Name BIOS ID : A78AX-S/A78AX-K : 79BF1P02 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Date (mm:dd:yy)
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    Model Name Model name of this product. ► BIOS ID / BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS ID/version. User can check this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. ► CPU Name It displays the current CPU name. ► Memory This item displays the current memory
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    BIOS motherboard will use. The MPS is a specification by which PC manufacturers design and build CPU architecture systems with two or more processors. MPS 1.1 was the original specification. MPS version 1.4 adds extended configuration tables for improved support start facing problems like stuttering
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    is active when your system is started. The available settings are: On (default) and Off. ► Floppy Drive Seek This item controls whether the BIOS will be checking for a floppy drive while booting up. If it cannot detect one (either due to improper configuration or physical unavailability), it will
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    system will turn off clock of the empty PCI slot to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ► Smart BIOS / Fox Intelligent Stepping / Voltage Options / CPU Configuration Press to go to its submenu. Smart BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart
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    ) Smart Power LED is a feature built on your motherboard to indicate different states during Power On Self Test ( (1/3sec. On, 1/3sec. Off), one long On (1sec.), continuously. Enter Setup or Skip No CPU Fan Continue blinking On (1/2sec.), Off (1/2sec.) Reboot & Fan OK ► Smart Boot Menu When PC
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    option is used to adjust the CPU Clock Ratio. Multiply CPU clock with this ratio, you can get the CPU speed. Increase this ratio may overclock your CPU. This option will be valid if your CPU ratio is unlocked and will be displayed only if your CPU is supporting this feature. ► Spread Spectrum If you
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    Count : 255 _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 5000+ to enable/disable the C1E support. ► CPU-NB HT Link Speed HT stands for HyperTransport bus. The CPUNB HT Speed option controls the physical speed of the CPU to Northbridge HT link using
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    3 Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Features �N��o�r�t�h�b�r�id��g�e��C�h��ip�s��e�t�C��o�n�f�ig��u�r�a�ti�o�n� Help Item ► Memory Configuration [Press Enter] D�R�A��M��T�im��in�g��C�o�n��fi�g�u�
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    Memory Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Memory Configuration �M��e��m��o�r�y��C�o��n�fi�g�u��ra��ti�o�n� Help Item Bank Interleaving [Disabled] Enable bank memory �C�h�a�n�ne�l�I�nt�e�rl�e�av�i�ng E�n�a�b�le�d I�n�te�rl
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    at the same frequency). ■ Reduce DRAM page conflicts - more concurrent open dram pages . ■ Better bus efficiency. Burst lengths supported When both DCTs are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the frequency of each DCT in order. ► Power Down Enable When power down mode is enabled, if all
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    other parameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can better Manual]. The available settings are : [400MHz], [533MHz], [667MHz], [800MHz], [1066MHz]. [1066MHz] will appear only in AM2+ CPU. ► DRAM Timing Mode When both DCTs (DRAM controller) are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS
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    3 strobe signals. ► tRP (Precharge Command Period) This item allows you to select the row precharge time (in clock cycles). ► tRTP (Internal Read to Precharge Command Delay) This time allows you to set the delay time (in clock cycles) between read command and precharge command. ► tRAS (Active-to-
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    �g�u�r�a�t�io�n� [Press Enter] Configure the IDE O�nB�o�ard�L�A�N E�na�bl�ed de��v�ice�(s�). O��n�B�oa�r�d�L�A�N��B�oo�t�R�O�M D�i�sa�b�le�d�] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► IDE Configuration
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    support AHCI, unless they are labeled with AHCI support in its specification. If your motherboard supporting AHCI, and you have a SATA device, which also supports ] - This configures the SATA ports to support legacy IDE mode which is running for old Windows system. ► SATA IDE Combined Mode [Disabled
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    3 ► C��o�m�b��in�e�d��M�o�d�e��O�p�t�io�n� When "SATA IDE Combined Mode" is enabled, you can choose : [SATA as Primary] : Set SATA ports 5, 6 to function as the Primary IDE. [SATA as Secondary] : Set SATA ports 5, 6 to function as the Secondary IDE. With PATA IDE drives OnChip SATA Channel Enabled
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    for EHCI BIOS handoff will be available in Windows XP SP2. This 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 ownership change should claim by EHCI driver. If USB devices are connected to the computer
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    (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration �S��u�p�e�r�I�O��C�o��n�fi�g�u�r�a�t�io�n� Help Item OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows BIOS to Enable Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] or disable floppy �S��e�ri�a�l�P��o�rt�2��A�d�d��re�s�s� [2F8/IRQ3
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    latency sleeping state. In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chip set) and hardware maintains all system context. (also state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported by ACPI. In order to reduce power to a BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to wake
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    to set which state the PC will take with when it resumes after an AC power loss. ► HPET Support HPET stands for High Precision Even Timer. If you have the HPET disabled, then windows does not have access to it and therefore falls back to less accurate timing methods. This item is
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    warning temperature for the system. When the temperature of CPU is higher than the set value, the motherboard will send out warning information. ► Shut Down supporting ACPI. ► Case Open Warning This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function. ► CPU/System Temperature The CPU/
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    (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features ��S�c��u�r�it�y��S��e�t�t�in��g�s� Help Item Supervisor [Setup], a password is required to enter the BIOS setup; select [Always], a password is required not only to enter BIOS setup, but also on each boot of your PC. 42
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    Optimal defaults are the best settings of this motherboard. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values. Load But if the optimal performance parameters to be set cannot be supported by your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were
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    The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Utility CD content ■ Install driver and utility ■ FOX ONE ■ FOX LiveUpdate ■ FOX LOGO ■ FOX DMI Note : Because
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    screen to guide you how to install. 1. Install Driver Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You should install the drivers in order, and you need to restart your computer after all the drivers have been installed. A. AMD Chipset Driver B. Realtek HDA Audio Driver C. Realtek
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    1. Install Driver You must click "AMD Chipset Driver" to install it first. After that, you can click "One Click Setup" to install all the other drivers left, or you can click on each individual driver to install it manually. Click to visit Select to Install Select to Browse CD Foxconn's Utilities
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    Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Using FOX ONE : The very first time you run FOX ONE, F.I.S. Calibration function (FOX Intelligent Stepping) will require you to calibrate the CPU
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    1. Main Page Show CPU Information Toolbar Alert Lamp 4 Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan speed/Temperature value Switch Button Skin Button Exit Minimum Configuration Homepage Toolbar FOX ONE Click here to go back to FOX ONE full screen Click here will drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray 48
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    Apply the changes Cancel the changes Exit Click this button to exit the program. Minimum Click this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower right corner of your screen. Homepage Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com 49
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    value is 1 second. 2). Simple Mode : To select which message of system settings are to be displayed in the Simple Mode. Messages such as CPU frequency, voltage...etc., they can be displayed one by one in Simple Mode. 3). F.I.S. Calibration (FOX Intelligent Stepping, Optional) This function will re
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    is collected, it will ask you to restart your computer now. Later on, when the FOX ONE program is activated, and F.I.S. feature (in CPU Page) is also enabled, FOX ONE will automatically adjust your CPU clock according to your system loadings. (Loadings are like Power Gaming, Data Mining...etc.) 51
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    This page lets you select (or overclock) CPU clock to meet the current performance level of the system. The fastest and suitable CPU clock running for current system can be calculated by FOX ONE automatically or manually input by yourselves. Manual : You can press the up/down button to adjust
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    of your system to restart the computer. Run FOX ONE program again, it will inform you the previous test found that 255MHz is the recommended CPU clock for your system. Click Yes to apply it to your system. Now, your system is running at
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    defined in the FIS Calibration option of Configuration menu. Select Auto, CPU will automatically adjust its clock according to current system loading. 4 PCI Express frequencies by manual. Go to Freq. page Close this page Select the option you want to set Adjust by manual Reset the changes Apply
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    limit temperature and enable the alert function. Go to Limit Show current CPU Setting page temperature value Enable alert function when the CPU temperature is higher than high limit value Show current high limit value of the CPU temperature 4 Set high limit by dragging the lever 4.2 Limit Setting
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    runs slower than the low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of CPU fan 4 Set low limit rpm by dragging the lever 4.4 Limit Setting - System Fan This page lets you to set system fan low limit rpm and
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    value of FAN1 fan Set low limit rpm by dragging the lever 5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Optional) This page lets you set CPU voltage, memory voltage and North Bridge voltage manually. CPU voltage can be stepped up/down by a unit of 12.5mV, while memory is 0.05V/step, and North Bridge is 0.04V
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    4 6. Fan Page - Fan Control This page lets you enable Smart Fan function or set the fan speed by manual. When Smart Fan is selected, you must use a 4-pin CPU cooler in your system. Go to Fan page Enable or disable smart fan function Set fan speed by dragging the lever Apply the changes 58
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    FOX LiveUpdate FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) 4 Using FOX
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    . Key in a BIOS name Click here 1-3 Local Update - Update This page helps you to update your BIOS from a local file. After click "Update", An alert message will be displayed to ensure if you really want to continue, click "Yes" to confirm. A setup wizard will guide you to load a local BIOS file to
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    the wizard to finish the update operation. Click here 4 Current information Select BIOS to update Search new BIOS from Internet Browse detailed information Update BIOS Close the window 2-2 Online Update - Update Driver This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click "start
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    the driver to update Browse detailed information Install the selected driver Close the window 2-3 Online Update - Update Utility This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click "start", it will search the new utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation
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    will search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click here Current information Search all new BIOS/ drivers/utilities from Internet Close the window Browse detailed BIOS information Browse detailed driver information Browse detailed
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    3. Configure 3-1 Configure - option This page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, FOX LiveUpdate will start its searching from Internet and if any qualified item found, it will pop out a message on the task bar to inform you to do the next step. Click here
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    prompt you to install the new version. 4 Prompt you to install the new FOX LiveUpdate 3-2 Configure - System This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of the FOX LiveUpdate utility. Click here Determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up
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    protective, and you must make sure the flash process is continuous and without any interruption. Click here Select which BIOS ROM to flash(Only available to motherboard with backup BIOS ROM ) Select to flash Boot Block Select to clear CMOS Apply the changes Reset to default value ! We recommend
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    BIOS "Quiet Boot" setting in "Advanced BIOS Features" menu. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows BIOS file automatically. During this time, please DO NOT shut down the application and the system, or the motherboard
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    Dump. With DMI information, system maker can easily analyze and troubleshoot your motherboard if there is any problem occurred. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) Using FOX DMI: Please
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    the following information : ■ RAID Configuration I�n�t�r�o�d�u��c�ti�o�n� ■ FastBuild Driver ■ Create a RAID Driver Diskette ■ RAID Enable in BIOS ■ Select a RAID Array for use ■ Install a New Windows XP ■ Setting up a Non-Bootable RAID Array The RAID BIOS Setup pictures shown in this chapter are
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    enabled in BIOS. 3. Follow 5-3 to select a RAID array for use. 4. Follow 5-4 to Install a new Windows Operating System. What kinds of hardware and software you need here : 1. A floppy drive. 2. A DVD-ROM drive. 3. Several SATA hard disks. 4. A RAID driver diskette. 5. A motherboard driver CD. (To
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    important, for example a system that delivers video on demand TV programs to many viewers. The configuration affects reliability and performance in different ways. The problem with using more disks is that it is more likely that one will go wrong, but by using error checking the total system can be
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    entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members times the capacity of the smallest member. RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance. RAID 1 (Mirror) RAID 1 writes duplicate data onto a pair of drives and reads both sets of data in parallel. If one of the mirrored
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    5 FastBuild Driver The FastBuild driver supports RAID 0 ,RAID 1 and RAID10 functions. It allows you to get high performance with fault tolerance, big capacity, or data safety provided by different RAID functions. Here, we will use four SATA hard disks as an example to guide you through how to
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    5 CAUTION Two topics will be covered in the following sections : 1). Creating a Bootable Array - Installing a new Windows XP in a brand new RAID system. 2). Creating a Non-Bootable Array - Existing Windows XP system with new RAID built as data storage. Install SATA Hard Disks before we continue : ■
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    diskette. 3. Depending on which platform your system is, normally, it is a 32-bit XP system. Use Windows explorer, and go to CD:\Driver\ AMD\RAID\Floppy\WinXP\, click on RaidTool icon to start the creation. 4. Click "GO" to start. 5. Select the desired destination FDD drive. It can be the
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    this diskette, click on "Start" to format. 8. Click on "OK" to go through this warning message. 9. Format finished. Click "OK" to continue copying of RAID driver into this diskette. 10. Check if the diskette contains the
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    is restarted, it will display a message asking you to press [Ctrl-F] key to enter the main menu of FastBuild BIOS. Press [Ctrl-F], the Main Menu appears. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2007 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignment 1 ] Define LD 2 ] Delete LD
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    Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignment ] Channel :ID Drive Model Compatibilities Capacity(GB) Assignment 1 :Mas HDS728090PLA380 SATA 3G 2 :Mas WDC WD1200JD-98HBB0 SATA 1.5G 82.34 Y 120.03 Y 3 :Mas Hitachi
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    164.56 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: OFF Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignment ] Channel :ID Drive Model Compatibilities Capacity(GB) Assignment 1 :Mas HDS728090PLA380 SATA 3G 82.34 Y 2 :Mas WDC WD1200JD-98HBB0 SATA 1.5G 3 :Mas HiEtanctheir
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    0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignment ] Channel :ID Drive Model Compatibilities Capacity(GB) Assignment 1 :Mas HDS728090PLA380 SATA 3G 2 :Mas WDC WD1200JD-98HBB0 SATA 1.5G 42.28 Y 79.96 Y 3 :Mas Hitachi
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    5 10. A message prompts. Press [Ctrl-Y] to erase the RAID array. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2007 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ] LD No RAID Mode Total Drv LD 1 RAID 0 0 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Channel :ID
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    RAID 1 2 Stripe Block: NA Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignment ] Channel :ID Drive Model Compatibilities Capacity(GB) Assignment 1 :Mas HDS728090PLA380 SATA 3G 82.34 N 2 :Mas WDC WD1200JD-98HBB0 SATA 1.5G 120.03 N 3 :Mas
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    2 249.99 Stripe Block: NA Gigabyte Boundary: OFF Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignment ] Channel :ID Drive Model Compatibilities Capacity(GB) Assignment 1 :Mas HDS728090PLA380 SATA 3G 82.34 N 2 :Mas WDC WD1200JD-98HBB0 SATA 1.5G 120.03 N 3 :Mas
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    Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignment ] Channel :ID Drive Model Compatibilities Capacity(GB) Assignment 1 :Mas HDS728090PLA380 SATA 3G 82.34 Y 2 :Mas WDC WD1200JD-98HBB0 SATA 1.5G 120.03 Y 3 :Mas Hitachi
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    Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: OFF Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignment ] Channel :ID Drive Model Compatibilities Capacity(GB) Assignment 1 :Mas HDS728090PLA380 SATA 3G 82.34 Y 2 :Mas WDC WD1200JD-98HBB0 SATA 1.5G 120.03 Y 3 :Mas Hitachi
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    READY 1 Stripe Block: NA Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru [ Drives Assignment ] Channel :ID Drive Model Compatibilities Capacity(GB) Assignment 1 :Mas HDS728090PLA380 SATA 3G 82.34 N 2 :Mas WDC WD1200JD-98HBB0 SATA 1.5G 120.03 N 3 :Mas
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    5. A message prompts. Press [Ctrl-Y] to erase the RAID array. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2007 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ] LD No RAID Mode Total Drv LD 1 RAID READY 1 Stripe Block: NA Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Channel :ID
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    JBOD 4 Stripe Block: NA Gigabyte Boundary: NA Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: NA [ Drives Assignment ] Channel :ID Drive Model Compatibilities Capacity(GB) Assignment 1 :Mas HDS728090PLA380 SATA 3G 82.34 Y 2 :Mas WDC WD1200JD-98HBB0 SATA 1.5G 120.03 Y 3 :Mas Hitachi
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    5. A message prompts. Press [Ctrl-Y] to erase the RAID array. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2007 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ] LD No RAID Mode Total Drv LD 1 JBOD 4 Stripe Block: 64 KB Gigabyte Boundary: ON Fast Init: ON Cache Mode: WriteThru Channel :ID
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    BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Insert the Windows installation CD into the optical drive. 3. Set the "1st Boot Device" to "CD/DVD-ROM", save changes and exit BIOS , and it will start installing Windows Operating System. Watch the screen Windows Setup 5 Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI
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    in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device
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    for your 32-bit XP system, press [Enter] to select the first driver - "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform". Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want
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    , we will create a 30GB partition C: and leave the remainding space as a partition E:. (D: is allocated by a DVD drive) 11. Press to install Windows. The Windows XP install processes will ask you to format your hard disk, then copy files...etc. Follow the installation steps until the whole
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    Array This section assumes the following setup : ■ Boot Disk with Windows XP installed : One hard disk HDS728090PLAT20 (80GB) is connected to they are : Hitachi HDT725025VLA3, (250.05GB) connected to SATA port2 of the motherboard. Seagate ST3320620AS, (320.07GB) connected to SATA port3. ■ A SATA DVD
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    to press [Ctrl-F]. Press [Ctrl-F] to enter the FastBuild BIOS setup and configure the mirrored RAID array as described in the Windows. 4. In Windows, click "Cancel" to skip any "Found New Hardware Wizard". Use driver CD and click on "AMD RAID Driver" to install the AMD RAID driver. The RAID driver
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    5 5. After the AMD RAID driver is installed, it will ask you to click "Finish" to restart your computer. 6. When Windows starts, a message is prompting you to reboot again. Click "Yes" to restart your computer. 96
  • Foxconn A78AX-K | English manual. - Page 104
    . Click "Next" to continue. The RAID array is named as Disk1 and its status is unknown and not initialized. 8. A "Select Disks to Initialize" window will appear. The disks listed depend on how many arrays you have configured. Select "Disk1" and click "Next" to continue. 9. When "Select Disks to
  • Foxconn A78AX-K | English manual. - Page 105
    window appears. The actual disks listed will depend on your system. In below figure, you can see there is a 232.82 GB unallocated partition. You must format the unallocated disk space before using it. Right click "Unallocated space", select "New Partition..." and follow the Wizard instructions
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    5 17. The format of disk array (Disk1) is in processing. 18. Format completed, now you can start using your RAID array. 99
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A78AX Series Motherboard
User’s Manual