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P41A Series Motherboard User's Manual - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 2
the property of their respective owners. Version: User's Manual V1.1 for P41A 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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 3
DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. declares that the product Motherboard P41A-G is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3: Limits Section 2: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 4
Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN P41A-G 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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 5
certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the computer if the CPU fan is not properly installed. ■ We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your CPU is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 6
Power Management Setup 36 PC Health Status 38 BIOS Security Features 39 Load Optimal Defaults 40 Save & Exit Setup 40 Exit Without Saving 40 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD content 42 Install driver and utility 43 FOX ONE Main Page 45 CPU Control 49 Frequency Control 51 Limit Setting - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 7
: 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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 8
for buying Foxconn P41A 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, P41A Series - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 9
Specifications CPU Support LGA775 socket Intel® CPU: Core™2 Quad,Core™2 Duo, Pentium® Dual-Core, Celeron Dual-core, Conroe-L processors The CPU TDP no more than 95W Supports 45nm processors Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800MHz FSB Chipset North Bridge: Intel® G41 South Bridge: Intel® ICH7 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 10
(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 ATX Form Factor, 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12 inches x 8 inches) CAUTION ! This motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 11
22 21 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 2. IrDA Connector 3. COM2 Connector 4. PCI Express Intel ® ICH7 19. IDE Connector 20. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 21. DDR2 DIMM Slots 22. CPU_FAN Header 23. North Bridge: Intel ® G41 24. LGA 775 CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 12
Panel Connectors Back Panel of P41A-G: PS/2 Mouse Port 1 provides printer port interface. 6. USB Ports The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such Link Description No Link 10 Mb/s Connection 100 Mb/s Connection 1000 Mb/s Connection Active LED Link - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 13
Out Microphone In 5.1-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Out * : Please refer to Chapter 4, and install the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio output ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels. The fundamental audio outputs are depicted in the table - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 14
the CPU and CPU Cooler ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for your motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 15
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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 16
, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. 2 1. Remove protective socket cover. 2. Release the CPU socket lever. 3. Lift the metal cover on the CPU socket. 4. Check pin one marking (triangle) with the pin one corner of the - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 17
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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 18
the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system. Two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 19
computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated by a notch in the middle - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 20
Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s). 7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system. - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 21
been installed properly before applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1 PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 22
: 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 sleeping states. Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 23
motherboard includes a standard floppy disk drive (FDD) connector, supporting 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB FDDs. Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the system will restart when the switch is pressed. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 24
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 on. 5. Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as described in next - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 25
: ■ 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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 26
(c) Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Each item in the main menu is explained below: ► System Information It displays the basic system configuration, such as BIOS version, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time and Floppy drive. They all can be viewed or set up through this menu - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 27
temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password problem if you have more memory or I/O cards installed. It means, if your system loading is heavy, set to optimal default may sometimes come out an unstable system. What you need now is to adjust BIOS - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 28
] Floppy A Halt On Keyboard Mouse Floppy Model Name BIOS Version [1.44 MB 31/2"] [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] :P41A/P41A-G :P01 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► System Time This item allows you to configure the - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 29
this item. ► Floppy The system boot will not stop for a floppy error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this product. ► BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS version. User can check this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. 22 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 30
of the MPS that the 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 of multiple PCI bus - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 31
Bootup Num-Lock This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. The available settings are: On (default) and Off. ► Boot Device TCG/TPM Support [No] Enable / Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS Move Enter:Select - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 32
to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ► BIOS Write Protection To protect the system BIOS from virus attack, there is a BIOS write-protection mechanism provided. Super BIOS Protect function protects your BIOS from being affected by viruses, e.g. CIH. ► CPU Frequency Setting This option is - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 33
Megatrends, Inc. Smart BIOS Smart Power LED Smart Boot Menu Current CPU Speed Current FSB Speed Current CPU Multiplier Current DRAM Speed into your computer through smart boot menu. System Status Normal No Memory No Display Post Error Message No CPU Fan Power LED Status Always On Continue blinking - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 34
CPUID MaxVal to 3, it should be [Disabled] for WinXP. ► Virtualization Technology (Appears only when CPU supports) Virtualization (i.e. Intel® Vanderpool Technology) allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions or "containers." One physical compute - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 35
decreased average 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 for more information. Voltage Options CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 36
] for SPD enable mode. You also can select a value manually such as [800 MHz]. ► Memory Timing by SPD This and various other parameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can better access select the amount of system memory used by internal graphics device. ► PEG Port - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 37
based on system needs. This BIOS option allows you to adjust the amount of memory available for DVMT. Fixed is a memory allocation method addition to the Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) concept, wherein a static amount of page-locked graphics memory is allocated during driver initialization. This - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 38
Management Bus controller. ► SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width SLP_S4# is a signal for power plane control. This signal shuts off power to all non-critical systems when in the S4 (Suspend to Disk) or S5 (Soft Off) state. This setting indicates the minimum assertion width of the SLP_S4# signal to ensure - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 39
allows you to select the mode of the SATA ports. Setting values are: [Disabled], [Compatible], [Enhanced]. ► Configure SATA Channels This item allows you to configure the location of SATA ports in "System Information" menu. Setting values are: [Before PATA] and [Behind PATA]. When set to [Before - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 40
the onboard LAN boot optional ROM. A LAN boot ROM lets you set up a diskless workstation on the network. By installing a boot ROM in the network board, you can enable a client PC system on the network to be booted remotely. 33 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 41
Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows BIOS to Enable Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] or Disable Floppy Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Controller . Serial Port2 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 42
[Enabled] 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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 43
states, they are : S1 - The S1 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state. In this state, no system context is lost (CPU or chip set) and hardware maintains all system context. (also called Power On Suspend) S2 - The S2 sleeping state is a low wake latency sleeping state. This state - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 44
and therefore falls back to less accurate 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 of serial port to generate a to enable/disable RTC alarm event to generate a wake up. RTC is system real time clock. 37 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 45
when your operating system is supporting ACPI. ► Case Open Warning This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function. ► CPU/System Temperature The CPU/System temperature are automatically detected and displayed by the system. ► CPU Fan/System Fan Speed The CPU fan/System fan speed - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 46
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 Password - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 47
best settings of this motherboard. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the BIOS have set the optimal performance parameters of system to improve the performances of system components. But if the optimal performance parameters to be set cannot be supported - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 48
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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 49
Utility CD 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. Install Driver Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You should install the - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 50
you can click on each individual driver to install it manually. Click to visit Foxconn's website Select to Install Utilities Select to Browse CD Install Drivers Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click. Exit the program Drop to System Tray 2. Install Utility You can - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 51
is a feature of FOX ONE, which can automatically adjust your CPU clock based on your current system loading. CAUTION ! Before you running the FOX ONE program, the system parameters (such as CPU clock, voltage...etc.) are controlled by BIOS settings. After you run FOX ONE, it will take over - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 52
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 Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages. Alert Lamp When the system is in healthy state, the color of alert - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 53
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 46 46 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 54
be displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum 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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 55
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.) 48 48 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 56
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 your CPU clock. Auto : Click this button to let FOX - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 57
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 your system. Now, your system is running at a CPU clock of 255MHz. 50 50 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 58
in the FIS Calibration option of Configuration menu. Select Auto, CPU will automatically adjust its clock according to current system loading. 4 3. Frequency Page - Frequency Control This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequencies by manual. Go to Freq. page Close this page Select the - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 59
value Show current high limit value of the CPU temperature 4 Set high limit by dragging the lever 4.2 Limit Setting - System Temperature This page lets you to set system high limit temperature and enable the alert function. Show current system temperature value Enable alert function when the - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 60
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 enable the alert function. Show current system fan rpm value Enable alert function when the system fan runs slower than low limit - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 61
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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 62
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 55 55 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 63
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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 64
the setup wizard starts. 4 CAUTION ! FOX LiveUpdate can automatically backup old BIOS before update. This feature can be enabled in the "Configure-System" setup. Please refer to "Configure-System" section for more detail. The default backup directory is C:\LiveUpdate_Temp, but the backup - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 65
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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 66
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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 67
4 2-4 Online Update - Update All This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click "start", it 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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 68
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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 69
search from internet and prompt you to install the new version. 4 Prompt you to install the new FOX LiveUpdate 3-2 Configure - System This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of the FOX LiveUpdate utility. Click here Determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 70
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 - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 71
Logo will be displayed if you enable the BIOS "Quiet Boot" setting in "Advanced BIOS Features" menu. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32 system will flash BIOS file automatically. During this time, please DO NOT shut down the application and the system, or the motherboard - Foxconn P41A-G | English Manual. - Page 72
provides three DMI data formats : Report, Data Fields and Memory 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
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User’s Manual
P41A Series Motherboard