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    M61PML Series Motherboard User's Manual
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    property of their respective owners. Version: User's Manual V1.0 for M61PML 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
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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 M61PML/M61PML-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 M61PML/M61PML-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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    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, RS232 COM, CIR or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are matching
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    29 Power Management Setup 33 PC Health Status 35 BIOS Security Features 36 Load Optimal Defaults 37 Save Changes and Exit 37 Discard Changes and Exit 37 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD content 39 Install driver and utility 40 FOX ONE Main Page 43 CPU Control 47 Frequency Control 49
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    66 NVIDIA® MediaShield Driver 68 Create RAID Driver Diskette 70 RAID Enable in BIOS 72 Select a RAID Array for Use 72 Install a New Windows XP 82 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 89 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www
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    buying Foxconn M61PML 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, M61PML /M61PML
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    CPU Support AM3 socket processors (PhenomII, dual power plane) Max processor power up to 95W For the latest CPU information, please visit: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx HyperTransport Hyper Transport 1.0 interface Chipset MCP61P Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs Support
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    LAN port 1 x Series port 6-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System/NB fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System/NB fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP Form Factor
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    Connector 11. Front USB Connectors 12. Clear CMOS Jumper 13. SATA Connectors 14. Chipset: MCP61P 15. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 16. DDR3 DIMM Slots 17. CPU_FAN Header 18. CPU Socket 19. System Fan Header Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical
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    Port 4 VGA Port LAN Port 7 Line In Line Out Microphone 5 6 USB Ports Audio Ports 1. PS/2 Mouse Ports The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio output ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels. The fundamental audio
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    1 CAUTION 7. RJ-45 LAN Port The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate. LAN Type 100M 1000M Left: /s Connection 100Mb/s Connection 1000Mb/s Connection ! M61PML supports 10/100Mb/s Ethernet. M61PML-K supports 1Gb/s Ethernet. Active Link LED LED 
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    in this chapter carefully. This chapter includes the following information : ■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers This motherboard supports low power energy-saving CPUs (drawing less than 95W under normal
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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-1 of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented
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    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. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the surface of CPU. 2. Buckle the heatsink
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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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    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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    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. PWR2 and provides power to the CPU. 3 1 +12V 4 2 PWR2 GND Pin # 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V 13
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    rear panel, this product also provides two 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another is used to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this feature. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB
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    1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER 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 Setup. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5
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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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    Features ■ Integrated Peripherals ■ Power Management Setup ■ PC Health Status ■ BIOS Security Features ■ Load Optimal Defaults ■ Save Changes and Exit ■ Discard Changes and Exit Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this manual is for reference only. We do
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    Menu The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices. Use Information ► PC Health Status ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features It displays the basic system configuration, such as BIOS ID, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time
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    ► PC Health Status This setup enables you to read/change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security (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 system
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    PORT4 [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to change system Time. Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Model Name : M61PML/M61PML-K BIOS Version : AC1F1B06 BIOS Release Date : 01/05/2011 CPU Name : AMD Engineering Sample Total Memory SIze MAC Address : 1024MB : 0C-EE-E6-FF-FF-CC 3 Move Enter
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    3 service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. ► BIOS Release Date It displays the current BIOS release date. ► CPU Name It displays the current CPU name. ► Total Memory This item displays the total memory size. The size is depending on how many memory modules are installed in your system before
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    to boot the system. Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ► Quiet Boot This item is used to enable/disable
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    Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Fox Central Control Unit ► Smart BIOS ► Fox Intelligent Stepping ► CPU Configuration ► Other Options [Pr ess Ente r] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Help Item 3 Move Enter:Select
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    OK Reboot & Display OK Enter Setup or Skip Reboot & Fan OK ► Smart Boot Menu When PC starts, it will ask you to press [Del] key to enter setup or press [Esc] your computer through smart boot menu. ► Current CPU Speed This item displays the current CPU speed. ► Current DRAM Speed This item displays
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    . AMD Engineering Sample Revision : C1 Cache L1 : 512KB Cache L2 : 2048KB Cache L3 : 6MB Current CPU Speed CPU specifications. ► CPU Configuration This item shows the basic informations about CPU. ► Cool 'N' Quiet (Appears only when CPU supports) This option helps lowering down the CPU
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    ► Flash Write Protection This item is used to enable/disable to the flash write protection. Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Features Northbridge Chipset Configuration Help Item ► Memory Configuration
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    -locked graphics memory is allocated during driver initialization. This fixed amount of memory which addresses are used, but by convention the PC platform puts them at the top of the 32 than 32 bits. Once this option is enabled, the BIOS can see 4096MB of memory. ► DCT Unganged Mode DCT DDR3) : 27
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    a single logical 128-bit DIMM. ■ Offers highest DDR3 bandwidth. ■ Requires both DIMMs in a logical pair efficiency. Burst lengths supported When both DCTs are enabled in unganged mode, BIOS must initialize the ] Auto Limit Manual Move Enter:Select
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    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals ► SATA Configuration ► USB Configuration ► SuperIO Configuration ► OnBoard Devices [Press Enter] Help Item [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Configure the SATA [Press Enter]
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    of USB. ► USB Devices Enabled This item is used to enable or disabled the enhanced host controller interface for USB. ► 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 2.0 Controller Mode
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    (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration Configure ITE8728 Super IO Chipset Help Item Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows BIOS to select OnBoard CIR Port [3E0] serial port1 base CIR Port IRQ [IRQ10] address. Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save
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    F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► OnBoard Audio Controller This item is used to setup 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
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    Resume by PCIE Card Resume by LAN Resume by USB Devices Resume by In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chip set) and hardware maintains all system 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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    PCIE card to generate a wake up. ► Resume by LAN This item is used to enable/disable the onboard LAN to generate a wake up. ► Resume by USB Devices This be cut off in S5 suspend mode in order to reduce the power consumption of motherboard. Enabled: S1/S3/S4 is normal, S5 wake up only by pressing the
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    motherboard will send out warning information. ► CPU 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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    . The PWM value is subject to the temperature input value by linear changing. BIOS Security Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2011, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Security Settings Help Item Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not
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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 Load Optimal Defaults? But if the optimal performance parameters to be set cannot be supported by your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion
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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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    Content This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. 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 should install the drivers in order
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    each individual driver to install it manually. Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click Drop to System Tray Exit the program Visit Foxconn's Show Utilities Show Drivers Browse CD View the Us- Website er's Manual Choose the items you want to Install (Windows XP/Vista
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    4 Choose the items you want to Install (Windows 7) 2. Install Utility Use these options to install additional software programs. And click "Use's Manual" button to view the utility(FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI) help manual. (Windows XP/Vista) (Windows 7) 41
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    supported only in FOX ONE Deluxe products. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 7 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows , the system parameters (such as CPU clock, voltage...etc.) are controlled by BIOS settings. After you run FOX ONE
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    1. Main Page Show CPU Information Toolbar Alert Lamp 4 Switch Button Skin Button Exit Minimum Configuration Homepage Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan speed/Temperature value Toolbar FOX ONE Click here to go back to FOX ONE full screen Click here will drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray 43
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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 44
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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.) 46
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    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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    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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    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 53
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    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) ■ Windows 7 Using FOX LiveUpdate : 1. Local Update 1-1 Local Update - BIOS
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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. Prompt you to install the new FOX LiveUpdate 3-2 Configure - System This page lets you set the location of download files and auto backup BIOS, determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up. Click here Set the location of
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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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    be displayed if you enable the BIOS "Full Screen Logo Show" 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 Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 7 Using FOX LOGO: Main Page 4 Main
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    , 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) ■ Windows 7 Using FOX DMI: Please operate this
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    following information : ■ RAID Configuration Introduction ■ NVIDIA® MediaShield Driver ■ Create two RAID Driver Diskettes ■ 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 for
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    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. Two RAID driver diskettes. (Can be created by using motherboard
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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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    ® MediaShield Driver The NVIDIA® MediaShield driver supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 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 how
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    5 MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: SMtirrirpoerded Stripe 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
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    XP on a RAID system, you need to create a RAID driver floppy diskette which will be used during Windows XP installation later. 1. Find a PC, put a diskette into its floppy drive A:, this diskette will be formatted later. Put the driver CD into your DVD-ROM drive . 2. Depending on which platform
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    5 7. Click on "OK" to go through this warning message. 8. Format finished. Click "OK", then click "Close" to continue copying of RAID driver into this diskette. 9. Check if the diskette contains the driver files. 71
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    , it will display a message asking you to press [F10] key to enter the main menu of MediaShield BIOS. Press [F10], the screen appears. At the bottom of each screen displayed, there is one line listing each key's function, such as [Tab], [Enter], [ESC]...etc. It is helpful to make your choice easier
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    [TAB] to navigate to left drive panel, then use [→] and [↓] keys to add the hard disks to the right drive panel. MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: SMtirrirpoerded Stripe Block: OOppttiimmaall Free Disks Port Disk Model Capacity Array Disks Port Disk
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    . 128K - Best performance for most desktops and workstations. Keep it at Optimal default value. Press [F7] to finish the setting. MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: SMtirrirpoerded Stripe Block: Optimal Free Disks Port Disk Model Capacity Array Disks Port
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    = 153.38GB. If you want to build a new Operating System (such as Windows XP) in this RAID system, please press [B] to select it as bootable. You keys to exit the setup program, and restart your PC. MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Array List - Boot Status Vendor Healthy NVIDIA Array Size STRIPE 153
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    . 3. Press [TAB] to navigate to left drive panel, then use [→] and [↓] keys to add the hard disks to the right drive panel. MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: Mirrored Stripe Block: Optimal Free Disks Port Disk Model Capacity Array Disks Port Disk Model
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    [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [↑↓] Select [ENTER] Popup 5. Press [Y] to continue, and press [Y] again to select "Clear MBR". MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: Mirrored Stripe Block: Optimal Free Disks Port Disk Model Capacity Array Disks Port
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    232.88GB. If you want to build a new Operating System (such as Windows XP) in this RAID system, please press [B] to select it as bootable. keys to exit the setup program, and restart your PC. MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Array List - Boot Status Vendor Healthy NVIDIA Array Size MIRROR 232
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    Press [TAB] to navigate to left drive panel, then use [→] and [↓] keys to add the hard disks to the right drive panel. MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: SMtirrirpoerdedM irror Stripe Block: Optimal Free Disks Port Disk Model Capacity Array Disks Port
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    . 128K - Best performance for most desktops and workstations. Keep it at Optimal default value. Press [F7] to finish the setting. MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: SMtirrirpoerdedM irror Stripe Block: Optimal Free Disks Port Disk Model Capacity Array
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    = 153.38GB. If you want to build a new Operating System (such as Windows XP) in this RAID system, please press [B] to select it as bootable. ]+[X] keys to exit the setup program, and restart your PC. MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Array List - Boot Status Vendor Healthy NVIDIA Array Size RAID 0+1
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    do this, PC will go to an fatal blue screen, and you may need to reboot the system again. PC may not respond to your [F6] input immediately, and it keeps loading files until the next screen displays. Windows Setup 5 Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver. 82
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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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    [Enter] to select the first driver - "NVIDIA RAID Driver (required)". 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 from the following list, or press ESC to return to
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    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 from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen. NVIDIA RAID Driver (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) ENTER
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    Unpartitioned space 238473 MB 5 ENTER=Install C=Create Partition F3=Quit 12. In this example, we will create a 30GB partition C: and leave the remainding space as a partition E:. Drive D: is DVD drive. Press [Enter] to install Windows. Windows XP Professional Setup The following list shows the
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    will copy files from RAID floppy diskette 1 to the Windows installation folders, then ask you to insert the second RAID diskette. Press [Enter] to continue when it is done. Windows Setup Insert the disk labeled : NVIDIA RAID DRIVER (SCSI) disk 2 into drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. F3
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    it then will ask you to insert the second RAID diskette into floppy drive. Press [Enter] to continue when it is done. Windows Setup Insert the disk labeled : NVIDIA RAID DRIVER (SCSI) disk 2 into drive A: * Press ENTER when ready. F3=Quit Enter=Continue 17. Setup will be coping files to the
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    Array This section assumes the following setup : ■ Boot Disk with Windows XP installed : One hard disk HDS728080PLAT20 (80GB) is connected they are : Hitachi HDT725025VLA, (232.88GB) connected to SATA port2 of the motherboard. Segate ST3320620AS, (298.09GB) connected to SATA port4. ■ A SATA DVD
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    depicted. MediaShield BIOS Jul 27 2007 - Array List - Boot Windows. 4. In Windows, click "Cancel" to skip any "Found New Hardware Wizard". Use driver CD and click on "NVIDIA Chipset Driver" to install the NVIDIA RAID driver. The RAID driver can be installed only when you select [RAID] in BIOS
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    5 5. The installation of driver may take a while, after the NVIDIA driver is installed, it will ask you to click "Finish" to restart your computer. 6. When Windows starts, a "Found New Hardware Wizard" appears. Click on "Cancel" to ignore it. 91
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    5 7. After PC starts, the RAID array is now ready to be initialized under Windows. Launch Computer Management by 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
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    window appears. The actual disks listed will depend on your system. In below figure, you can see there is a 232.88 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. 94
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M61PML Series Motherboard
User’s Manual