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  • Foxconn G41S | English Manual. - Page 1
    G41S Series Motherboard User's Manual
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    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 G41S Series motherboard local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased this product
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    HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. declares that the product Motherboard G41S / G41S-K is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC
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    Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN G41S / G41S-K 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 LTD
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    screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. ■ If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
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    Unit 23 Advanced Chipset Features 26 Integrated Peripherals 29 Power Management Setup 33 PC Health Status 35 BIOS Security Features 36 Load Optimal Defaults 37 Save and Exit Setup 37 Exit Without Saving 37 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD content 39 Install driver and utility 40
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    Support : Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards
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    Foxconn G41S 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, G41S / G41S-K enables
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    1 CPU Support LGA775 socket Intel® CPU: Wolfdale/Conroe/ Conroe-L processors Support 45nm processors The CPU TDP not over 65W Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800MHz FSB Chipset North Bridge: Intel® G41 Chipset South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 Memory 1 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Support up
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    suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - off) Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ITX Form Factor, 7.6 inches x 6.7 inches (19.3cm x 17.0cm) ! This motherboard does not support Windows® 2000.  CAUTION
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    6. DDR2 DIMM Slot 7. CPU_FAN Header 8. Clear CMOS Jumper 9. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 10. Front Panel Connector 9 87 6 5 11. North Bridge: Intel® G41 Chipset 12. PCI Express x16 Slot 13. South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 14. PCI Express x1 Slot 15. SATA Connectors 16. Front Audio Connector 17. Front
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    Microphone In 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out* Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Out* * : Please refer to Chapter 4, and run the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio output ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels. The fundamental audio outputs are depicted in the table above
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    connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate. LAN Type 100M 1000M Left: Active Status Description Off No Link 100Mb/s Connection No Link 10Mb/s Connection 100Mb/s Connection 1000Mb/s Connection ! G41S supports 10/100Mb/s Ethernet. G41S-K supports 1Gb/s Ethernet. Active Link LED LED 
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    ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers This motherboard support CPUs with a power rating no more than 65W, which include Wolfdale/Conroe/ Conroe-L processors and 45nm CPUs. For further information, please refer to website below for CPU Support List. We cannot guarantee that your system can
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    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 on the CPU. LGA775
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    2 Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket : ! Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. 1. Remove protective socket cover. 2. Release the CPU socket lever. 3. Lift the metal cover
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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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    memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the the direction. ■ Be sure to install DDR2 DIMM on this motherboard. 2 112-Pin 128-Pin Notch If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric
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    2 CAUTION 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
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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 Pin # Definition 1 GND +12V 4 2 PWR2 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +
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    support this feature. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate. Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the system will restart when the switch
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    audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It provides the Front Audio output choice. S/PDIF OUT Connector : SPDIF_OUT The connector is used for S/PDIF output. 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
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    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 cord to your computer and turn it on. 5. Go to BIOS Setup to
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    Features ■ Integrated Peripherals ■ Power Management Setup ■ PC Health Status ■ BIOS Security Features ■ Load Optimal Defaults ■ 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
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    from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select a specific item and press to go to the sub-menu. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information ► PC Health Status ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS
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    CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your computer memory ...etc.), still, it may cause problem if you have more memory or I/O cards now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one, trial and error, to find out the
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    ] Use [+] or [-] to Halt On [All Errors But ...] configure system time. Keyboard [Disabled] Mouse [Disabled] Model Name :G41S / G41S-K BIOS Version :P01 Memory :512MB MAC Address :00-E0-4C-36-00-09 Intel (R) Pentium (R) Dual CPU E2220 @ 2.40GHz 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value
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    LAN MAC address. ► Intel (R) Pentium (R) Dual CPU This item shows processor type. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS Features PCI Latency Timer Quiet Boot Quick Boot Bootup Num-Lock ► Trusted Computing facing problems like
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    Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Help Item TCG/TPM Support [No] Enable / Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS 3 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General
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    [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] Help Item Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Smart BIOS / CPU Configuration / Voltage Options Press to go to its submenu. ► Spread Spectrum If you enabled this function, it can significantly reduce the
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    your motherboard to indicate different states during Power-On Self-Test (POST). The LED is located at the front panel, and it displays POST state by different long-short blinking intervals. You can always leave this state enabled. System Status Normal No Memory No Display Post Error Message No CPU
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    dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased aver- age power 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
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    2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Features ► Video Function Configure [Press Enter] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled :Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Video Function Configure Press to go to its submenu. ► Memory Remap
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    DRAM frequency. Select [Auto] for SPD enable mode. You also can select a value manually such as [667 MHz] or [800 MHz]. ► Memory Timing by SPD This item , size, addressing mode and various other parameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can better access the memory device. ►
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    Video Memory Technology (DVMT) dynamically allocates system memory for use as video allocates memory based on system needs. This BIOS option allows you to adjust the amount enhancement of the UMA concept, where in the graphics driver allocates memory as needed for running graphics applications. If
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    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals ► IDE Configuration ► OnBoard Configuration ► SuperIO Configuration ► USB Configuration [Press Enter] Help Item [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Configure the IDE [Press Enter]
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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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    - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Serial Port1 Base OnBoard IrDA Port [2F8/IRQ3] Addresses . IrDA Duplex Mode
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    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 Controller Interface for USB. If USB devices are connected to the computer, the following item will appear : ► USB Storage Configuration After pressing
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    LAN CPU and L2 configuration context. Control starts from the processor 's reset vector after the wake event. (also called Suspend to RAM) S4 - The S4 sleeping state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported BIOS to distinguish whether or not the boot is going to wake
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    computer can quickly return to previous state when the STR function wakes. ► Power On after Power Fail This item is used to set which state the PC windows does not have access to it and therefore falls back to less accurate timing methods. This item is used to enable or disable the HPET Support.
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    , the motherboard will send out warning information. ► Shutdown Temperature This item is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the temperature exceeds the set value, the system will shut down automatically. This function works only when your operating system is supporting ACPI. ► CPU
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    Security Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password : Not Installed Help Item User Password : Not Installed Install or change the Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter] password. Change User
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    Defaults 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 Optimal Defaults? Select this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to let [OK] [Cancel] you load the defaults
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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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    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. Intel Chipset Driver B. Realtek HDA Audio Driver C. Realtek 811X LAN
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    4 Install driver and utility 1. Install Driver You must click "Intel 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 Foxconn's to
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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 Switch color is red. Switch Button Click this button, it will simplify the whole FOX ONE control panel to a smaller information bar (i.e. Simple Mode) as depicted below, you can drag this bar will drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray 42
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    skin Apply the changes Cancel the changes 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 43
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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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    Step 2 : After data 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
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    it hangs, you can then push the RESET button on your PC panel to restart the system. When system restarts, run FOX ONE again, it will display a recommended highest CPU clock for you, click to apply it. Go to CPU page Adjust by manual Press Auto button to let FOX ONE check the highest
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    4 You 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. 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
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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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    and enable the alert function. Go to Limit Setting page Show current CPU 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 - System
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    runs slower than the low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of CPU fan 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 52
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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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    is "C:\Desktop\My Documents" in Windows XP and "Documents" in Vista. Make sure you can remember the file name together with the directory which it is stored, prevented that you may need them to recover your BIOS later. Key in a BIOS name Click here 1-3 Local Update - Update This page helps you 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. Prompt you to install the new FOX LiveUpdate 4 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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    is not protective, and you must make sure the flash process is continuous 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 and without any interruption. ! We
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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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