Foxconn G41MD-V English Manual

Foxconn G41MD-V Manual

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    G41MD Series Motherboard User's Manual
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    be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to inform the user of these changes. Trademark: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Version: User's Manual V1.0 for G41MD Series motherboard. P/N: 3A222NF00-000-G Symbol description: ! Caution: refers
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    COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. declares that the product Motherboard G41MD is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■ EN 55022: 1998/A2: 2003
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    Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN G41MD PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Lambert Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY
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    as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. ■ If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the
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    Specifications 2 Layout...4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers 17 Install driver and utility 20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 23 Main
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    http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx CPU Support List : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List : http://www.foxconnsupport.com
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    Thank you for buying Foxconn G41MD Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only computing requirements, G41MD enables you to unleash more power from your computer. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■
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    Specifications CPU Support LGA 775 socket Intel® CPU, Max processor power up to 95w For the latest CPU information, please visit: http://www.foxconnchannel.com Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800/533MHz FSB Chipset N�o�r�th�B�r�id�ge�:�In�te�l® G41 South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR3
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    (optional) 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 2.0 ports� 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 6-channel Audio Ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating shutdown CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x16 Support 8GB
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    ® ICH7 13. Front Panel Connector 14. SATA Connectors 15. IDE Connector 16. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 17. DDR3 DIMM Slots 18. CPU_FAN Header 19. North Bridge: Intel ® G41 20. LGA 775 CPU Socket 21. Clear CMOS Jumper Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the
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    as monitor or LCD display. 5. USB Ports The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 6. Audio Ports For the definition of each audio port, please refer to the table below : Port Blue Green
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    1 LAN Type 1000M Left: Active Status Description Off No Link Green Blinking Data Activity Status Off Off Green Orange Right: Link Description No Link 10 Mb/s Connection 100 Mb/s Connection 1000 Mb/s Connection Active LED Link LED 
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    ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com
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    Technology) ■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology ■ A chipset that supports HT Technology ■ An operating system that is optimized for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches
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    metal cover on the CPU socket. 4. Check pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the CPU socket, align the CPU notches with the socket alignment keys and gently put the CPU onto the socket. 5. When CPU is properly seated, replace the metal cover and push the CPU socket lever back to
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    to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 2 CAUTION 1. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the surface of CPU. 2. Place the four bolts of the CPU cooler to the holes of the motherboard, push them straight down
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    , switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system. Two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels : Channel
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    to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at front side of memory 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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    2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI
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    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 make sure it is secure. to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU. 3 1 +12V GND 4 2 PWR2 Pin # 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 14
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    : F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It provides the Front Audio output choice. Speaker this product also provides two 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another four USB ports on the front panel.
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    any IDE type of hard disk and CD/DVD ROM/RW drive. 12 + + HDD-LED - PWR-LED - RESET-SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the BIOS
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    by changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper setting. Description of Jumpers 1. For any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identified by the bold silkscreen next to it. However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as
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    using the connected USB devices. At the same time, a corresponding setting must be set in BIOS as below: Set "CMOS Setup" -> "Power Management Setup" -> "USB Wake Up From whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. CPU 533 Jumper: CPU_533 When you use the CPU FSB is 533MHz, set the jumper to
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    you use the memory which supports 1333/1066, the jumper is used to overclock memory frequency. and make the memory word at 1333MHz. Set the MEM_OC_1333 ! ■ To overclock memory up to 1333MHz, you also need to use CPU which supports 1333. ■ As a result of the memory brand and the chip's difference
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    You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you how to install. 1. Driver Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You must click "Intel Chipset Driver" to install it first. After that, you can click "One Click
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    2 2. Utility Use these options to install additional software programs. 21 21
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    : ■ Enter BIOS Setup ■ Main Menu ■ System Information ■ Advanced BIOS Features ■ Fox 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
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    BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage which resulted from the change you made. Main Menu The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select a specific Chipset Features The values for the chipset can
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    speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to ways (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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    Errors But ...] �K�ey�bo�ar�d D�is�ab�le�d] � Mo�us� e D� isa� ble�d] Model Name :G41MD BIOS Version :A81F1D04 Memory :512MB MAC Address :90-FB-A6-30-0D-91 Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Quad CPU Q9300 @ 2.5GHz 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9
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    the current BIOS version. User can check this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. ► Memory This item shows the information of the system memory, determined by POST(Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN MAC
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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 facing problems like stuttering
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    3 ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ► Bootup Num-Lock This item defines if the keyboard
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    BIOS / CPU CPU Frequency. Y��o�u��c�a�n��u�s�e��t�h�e o��r k�e�y�s��t�o��c�h�a�n�g��e�t�h�e� value, or you can type the desired value by using the numeric keypad. ►���P�C�I��E�x�p�r�e�s�s�C��lo�c�k� This option is used to adjust the speed of PCI Express slot. It may enhance the graphics card
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    BIOS Smart Power LED Smart Boot Menu Current CPU Speed Current FSB Speed Current CPU a feature built on your motherboard to indicate different states during user without password trying to get into your computer through smart boot menu. ► Current CPU Speed This item displays the current CPU
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    C1E Support C1E represents Enhanced HALT State. It is a feature which Intel CPU uses to reduce power consumption when in halt state. C1E drops the CPU's filtering software, and other network security measures, IT managers can free IT resources for other initiatives. ► EIST Function You can enable
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    consumption and decreased average heat production. There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Please refer to Intel website for more information. Voltage Options CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends
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    Inc. Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Settings Help item is used to enable/disable memory remap feature. Its mainly for if you have a 64bit OS and 4GB of RAM Auto] for SPD enable mode. You also can select a value manually such as [800 MHz]. ► Memory Command Rate This feature allows
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    mode and various other parameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can better access the memory device. ► Memory UMA concept, where in the graphics driver allocates memory as needed for running graphics applications. If a user is not performing any graphics-intensive operations
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    be incrementally reduced to individual serial links in a PCI Express fabric as a link becomes less active. ASPM is defined in the PCI Express base specification. Enables or disables ASPM for a Link, based on the overall system power policy, the hardware capabilities of the Link, and the latency of
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    : [Before PATA] and [Behind PATA]. When set to [Before PATA], SATA drives are displayed as Primary IDE Master/Slave and Secondary IDE Master/Slave in "System Information" menu; when set to [Behind PATA], S��A�T�A��d�r�i�v�e�s��a�r�e�d��is�p�l�a�y�e�d��a�s��S�e��c�o�n�d�a�r�y��ID��E� Master/Slave and
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    This item is used to enable or disable the onboard Audio Controller. ► OnBoard LAN Controller This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. ► OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This item is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. A LAN boot ROM lets you set up a diskless
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    , Inc. SuperIO Configuration S�u�pe�rI�O�C�on�fi�gu�ra�ti�on He�lp�I�te�m Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Serial Port1 Base A���d���d��r��e��s���s���e�s��. Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9
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    ] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help � F9:Optimized Defaults ► Legacy USB Support This item is used to enable the support for USB devices on legacy OS. If you have a USB keyboard or mouse, set to auto or enabled. ► USB
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    Ring Resume by LAN Resume by PCI Card Resume by USB In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chip set) and hardware maintains all system lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported by ACPI. In order to reduce BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to wake
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    timing methods. This item is used to enable or disable the HPET Support. ► Resume by Ring This item is used to enable/disable the modem Resume by LAN This item is used to enable/disable the LAN device to generate a wake up. ► Resume by PCI Card This item is used to enable/disable a PCI card to
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    temperature for the system. When the temperature of CPU is higher than the set value, the motherboard will send out warning information. ► Shutdown Temperature 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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    CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password : Not Installed Help Item User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password [ Press E nter] Install or change the �C��h�a�n�g�e��U��s�e�r�P��a�s�s�w�o��rd
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    the best settings of this motherboard. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the Load be set cannot be supported by your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were installed), the main menu. Discard changes and exit setup? [OK] [Cancel] 44
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