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  • Foxconn H61MXL | User manual - Page 1
    H61MXL Series Motherboard User's Manual
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    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 H61MXL Series motherboard. Symbol description: ! Caution: refers to important information
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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 H61MXL 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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    Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN H61MXL 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 over clocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capacity 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 matching
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    ...37 Security 38 Save & Exit 39 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Install driver and utility 41 FOX ONE Main Page 44 CPU Control 48 Frequency Control 50 Limit Setting 51 Voltage Control 53 Fan Control 54 FOX LiveUpdate Local Update 55 Online Update 57 Configure 60 About & Help 62 FOX LOGO 63
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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
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    buying Foxconn H61MXL 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, H61MXV/ H67MXV
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    1 1-1 Product Specifications CPU Chipset Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB Internal Connectors Support LGA1155 socket Intel® CPU, Max processor power up to 95W Support Sandy bridge 2nd i7, 2nd i5, 2nd i3, Pentium, Celeron series CPU Support 32nm CPU For the latest CPU information,
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    Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x VGA port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 6-channel Audio ports System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low
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    12 15 13 14 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 2. SYS_FAN1 Header 3. Front Audio Connector 4. PCI Express x16 Slot 5. INTR Connector 6. PCI Express x1 Slots 7. CPU_FAN Header 17. Chipset: Intel® H61 18. LGA1155 CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer
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    3 PS/2 Keyboard Port VGA port LAN Port 5 Line In Line Out Microphone In 4 USB 2.0 Ports 6 Audio Ports 1. PS/2 Mouse 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. 5. RJ-45 LAN Port The Ethernet LAN
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    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 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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    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/complist.aspx
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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. LGA1155
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    Lift the metal cover on the CPU socket. 3. Remove protective socket cover. 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
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    , the push pin should be fixed as depicted in the picture. 4. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU FAN header on the motherboard . 3 2 1 Release bolts of CPU cooler from motherboard : 1.Turning the push pin (bolt) along with the direction of arrow (counterclockwise). 2. Pull 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 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
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    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 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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    Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. ■ . 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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    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 4 2 PWR2 GND Pin # 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V
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    audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It provides the Front Audio -pin USB headers on its motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another USB on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "Health" section of the BIOS Setup. These
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    connector. If eventually the chassis is closed, the system will send a message out. COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM port for legacy compatibility. User must purchase another RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end to connect with the external RS232
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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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    ® ME Jumper: PCH_ME_ENABLE This motherboard uses PCH_ME_ENABLE jumper to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. It provides latest IT management features such as Intel® AMT, that allows to improve
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    Power ■ Health ■ Security ■ Save & Exit 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
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    specific function and go to the submenu. Each function is explained below: Main It displays the basic system configuration, such as CPU your CPU/System. Security The Administrator/User password ...etc.), still, it may cause problem if you have more memory or now is to adjust BIOS setting one by one
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    BIOS Version Build Date and Time Administrator H61MXL/H61MXL-K N/A B63F1D05 08/03/2011 14:42:07 Halt On [All, but keyboard] CPU Brand Name: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2310 CPU current access level. If you enter system with a user password, it will dispaly "User". If no password is set or you enter
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    halt. [No Errors]: No error can result in system halt. [All, but keyboard]: All errors but keyboard can result in system halt. ► CPU Brand 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
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    Protect To protect the system BIOS, there is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided to prevent BIOS FLASH tool being improperly used to update BIOS or the vicious virus(such as CHI,etc) rewriting BIOS setup. ► Smart BIOS/Fox Intelligent Stepping/CPU Configuration/Performance Tuning Press
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    LED is a feature built on your motherboard to indicate different states during Power-On is selected, then pressing [Esc] has no function. This also prevents user without password trying to get into your computer through smart boot menu. if overclocking is activated, you had better disable it. 24
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    Speed 1600 MHz Processor Cores 4 Intel HT Technolony Not Supported Intel VT-x Technolony Supported Intel SMX Technolony Not Supported Intel AES-NI Intel XD Bit Limit CPUID Maximum Intel Virtualization Technolony Power Technology CPU C3 Report CPU C6 State Package C State limit [Disabled
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    Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F-Center EIST Enabled] Intel Turbo Mode [Enabled] Non Turbo Ratio Override 29 Host Clock Override(1/100 MHZ) 10000 CPU Voltage (1/256) 0 IA Core Current Max(1/8 Amp) 780 iGFX Core Current
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    system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Please refer to Intel website for more information. ► Intel Turbo Mode Turbo mode allows processor cores to run faster than its marked frequency in specific condition. ► Non Turbo Ratio Override
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    Configuration Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Read CAS# Precharege(tRTP) 5 Four Active Window Delay(tFAW) 20 → ← : Select BIOS programs into the memory controller is a function of the target clock frequency. The target clock frequency is determined from the supported
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    3 ► Read CAS# Precharge Delay (tRTP) Internal READ Command to PRECHARGE Command delay ► Four Active Window Delay (tFAW) This item allows you to specify the time window in which four activates are allowed the same rank. 29
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    Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main F-Center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit ▶ North Brigde ▶ ME Subsystem ▶ Onboard Device Configuration ▶ SATA Configuration ▶ Super IO Configuration North Brigde Parameters 3 → ← : Select
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    -locked graphics memory is allocated during driver initialization. This fixed amount of memory will provide the user with a guaranteed graphics memory at all disable the VT-d feature. Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) can help end users improve security and reliability of the
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    Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN PXE OpROM Onboard USB Controller Legacy USB Support Azalia HD Audio controller [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Enable/Disable Onboard
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    advanced features including SATA features, but some SATA drives may not 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 AHCI, then you can select IDE option to have fair performance
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    3 Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip NCT55730 Set Parameters of Serial Port 0 (COMA) ▶ Serial Port 0 Configuration → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt
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    ] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages. ► Interrupt 19 Capture Enable this item can allow Option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. ► Boot Option Priorities BIOS auto detect the presence of boot devices, you can configure the priority for boot devices. 35
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    USB Device(s) Resume By PCIE Device(s) Resume By Modem Ring Resume By Onboard LAN Resume By RTC Energy-using Products Restore AC Power Loss [S3] [Enabled] the suspend power of the chipset will be cut off in S5 suspend mode in order to reduce the power consumption of motherboard. Enabled: S1/S3/S4
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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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    or change administrator password. After you input administrator password, it then will ask you to confirm the password. ► User Password This item is used to install or change user password. ► HDD BootSector Write This item is used to enable or disable protect HDD MBR from avoiding destroied by
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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. Select supported by your hardware devices (for example, too many expansion cards were installed), the system might fail to work. ► Boot Override BIOS
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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: ■ Install driver and utility ■ FOX ONE ■ FOX LiveUpdate ■ FOX LOGO ■ FOX DMI Note :
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    your 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 Setup" and then choose the
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    4 CAUTION 2. Utility Use these options to install additional software programs. And click "User's Manual" button to view the product manual. ! The Driver and Utility items displayed above represent a Windows 7 based system. The appearance may change with different Operating Systems. 42
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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 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows program, 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 44
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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 45
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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.) 47
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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 54
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    4 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 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) ! Please set the
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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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    new FOX LiveUpdate 3-2 Configure - System This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up. Click here Set the location of download files or auto backup BIOS Determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts
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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 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) Using FOX DMI: Please
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H61MXL Series Motherboard
User’s Manual