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Foxconn P9657AB User's Manual

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  • Page 1: More Information

    This manual is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. Although the information in this manual may be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to inform the user of these changes. Trademark: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity 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 P9657AB is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) þ...
  • Page 3 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Foxconn P9657AB Model Name: Industry Inc. Responsible Party: Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 Telephone: 714-738-8868 Facsimile: 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly Type of Product: Motherboard Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Product Introduction Main Features ..................2 Layout ...................... 4 Rear Panel Ports ................... 5 Chapter Installation Instructions CPU ......................8 Memory ....................11 Power Supply ..................12 Other Connectors ................13 Expansion Slots ................... 16 Jumpers ....................17 Chapter BIOS Description Enter BIOS Setup .................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Chapter Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ................. 41 Installing Drivers .................. 42 Installing Utilities ................. 42 Chapter Directions for Bundled Software FOX ONE ....................44 FOX LiveUpdate..................51 Appendix CrossFire Technology................59 Multi-Graphic Card Technology ............. 62...
  • Page 6 Attention: 1. Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact. 2. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due high temperatures. 3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed. 4.
  • Page 7 This manual is suitable for motherboard of P9657AB. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. -6 with 6-Channel audio (Default is omitted.) -8 with 8-Channel audio -E with 1394 function -L with onboard 10/100M LAN (Default is omitted.) -K with onboard Gigabit LAN -R with RAID function -S with SATA function...

  • Page 9: Main Features

    Chapter Thank you for buying P9657AB series motherboard. This se- ries of motherboard is one of our new products, and offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reasonable ® price. This motherboard adopts the advanced Intel P965 + ICH8R(ICH8) chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size · ATX form factor of 12 inch x 8.8 inch Microprocessor · Supports Intel ® ® Core 2 Quad,Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Pentium ® ® ® Extreme Edition, Pentium D, Pentium 4,Celeron D processors in an LGA775 package...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard 1394 (-E ) (optional) · Support hot plug · W ith rate of transmission at 400 Mb/s · connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most Onboard Audio (-8) ·Supports S/PDIF out/Fiber ·Supports Jack-Sensing function ·Supports Intel ®...

  • Page 12: Layout

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Layout 22 21 1 Front Audio Connector 14.24-pin ATX Power Connector: PW R1 2. CD_IN Connector 15.FAN3 Connector 3. 1394a Connector (optional) 16.DDR2 DIMM Slots 4. FDD Connector 17.CPU_Fan Connector ® 5. Front USB Connectors 18.North Bridge: Intel P965 Chipset 6.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Ports

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Rear I/O Ports This motherboard provides the ports as below: 1. PS/2 Mouse Port This port is used to connect a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 Keyboard Port This port is used to connect a PS/2 keyboard. 3.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 8. Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, LEF/CEN, Side Jacks W hen using an 8-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the green audio output; connect the rear sound speaker to the black audio output; con- nect the center speaker/subwoofer to the orange audio output;...

  • Page 15: Cpu

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in- cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, and pin headers, and the mounting of jumpers. Cau- tion should be exercised during the installation of these modules.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions ® This motherboard supports Intel Core 2 Quad,Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, ® ® ® ® Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium D,Pentium 4,Celeron D processors in an LGA775 package with a Front Side Bus (FSB) of 533/800/1066 MHz. For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the website:http://www.foxconnchannel.com Installation of CPU...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 3. Hold CPU with thumb and forefinger. Ensure fingers align to socket cutouts. Match the CPU triangle marker to Pin 1 position as shown below. The alignment key also provides the orientation directed function. Lower the CPU straight down without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 5. Close the load plate, and slightly push down the tongue side. 6. Lower the lever and lock it to the load plate, then the CPU is locked completely. Note : Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system.

  • Page 19: Memory

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes four 240-pin slots with 1.8V for DDR2. So You must install at least one memory bank to ensure normal operation. For the detailed memory support list on this motherboard, please visit the website:http://www.foxconnchannel.com Installation of DDR2 Memory 1.

  • Page 20: Power Supply

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Power Supply This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging any devices, make sure that they have been installed properly prior to connecting the power supply. +5V_AUX +3. 3V +12V +3.3V +12V + 3 .

  • Page 21: Other Connectors

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE devices, Serial ATA devices, USB devices, IR module, and others. FDD Connector: FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs. IDE Connector: PIDE The PIDE connector supports Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE hard disk drives.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for HDD_LED PLED connecting the front panel switch and LED RESET PWRSW indicators. Empty FP1! HDD LED Connector (HDD-LED) The connector connects to the case’s HDD indicator LED indicating the activity status of hard disks.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_3, SATA_4; SATA_5, SATA_6 (optional) The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for primary storage devices.

  • Page 24: Expansion Slots

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes three 32-bit master PCI slots,one PCI Expressx 1 slot, two PCI Express x 16 slots. PCI Slots The expansion cards can be installed in the three PCI slots. PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.

  • Page 25: Jumpers

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Jumpers The users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by chang- ing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Bios Description

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Chapter This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param- eters are also provided. You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases occur: 1.An error message appears on the screen during the system POST process.
  • Page 27 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer, when the following message briefly appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del>...

  • Page 28: Advanced Chipset Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. Advanced Chipset Features The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the sys- tem performance can be optimized. Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Standard CMOS Features This sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date, time, HDD model and so on. Use the arrow keys select the item to set up, and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values. Standard CMOS Features Menu Date This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current day) with...
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Award(Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes:CHS,LBA and Large or Auto mode. For HDD<528MB For HDD>528MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA Auto Recommended mode Drive A This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed,including“None”, [360K, 5.25 in], [1.2M, 5.25 in], [720K, 3.5 in], [1.44M, 3.5 in] and [2.88 M, 3.5 in].
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 BIOS Description FOX Central Control Unit FOX Central Control Unit Menu v[Smart BIOS] Smart Power LED Smart debug LED function within power LED. Enable this function, the power LED status can show the system status of POST process. System Status Power LED Status Normal...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vC1E Function This option is used to enabled or disabled the C1E (Enhance Halt State) function. vDRAM Configuration Press Enter to set the items of DRAM Configuration. vFOX Intelligent Stepping User can select different overclocking option by this item. The available set- ting values are: Manual, Auto, Power gaming, Data Mining, Office, Energy Saving.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 BIOS Description DRAM Configuration Menu vDRAM Timing Selectable This item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or manual configuration. The available setting values are: By SPD and Manual. vCAS Latency Time This item determines CAS Latency. The available setting values are: 3, 4, 5, 6 and Auto.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu vCPU Feature Press enter to set the items of CPU feature. vHard Disk Boot Priority This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After pressing <Enter>, you can select the HDD using the <PageUp>/<PageDn> or Up/ Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <+>...
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vBoot Up Floppy Seek This option controls whether the BIOS checks for a floppy drive while booting up. If it cannot detect one (either due to improper configuration or physical unavailability), it will appear an error message. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vReport No FDD For WIN 95 If you are using the Windows 95 and running a system with on floppy drive, select “Yes” for this item to ensure compatibility with W indows 95 logo certification. CPU Feature Menu vLimit CPUID MaxVal The option is used to set limit CPUID MaxVal.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu vSystem BIOS Cacheble Select ”Enabled” to allow caching of the system BIOS which may improve performance. If any other program writes to this memory area,a system error may result. vMemory Hole At 15M-16M This item is used to determine whether the 15M-16M address field of memory is reserved for the ISA expansion card.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu vOnChip IDE Device Press enter to set onchip IDE device. vOnboard Device Press enter to set onboard device. vSuperIO Device Press enter to set onboard SuperIO device. vUSB Device Setting Press enter to set USB device Setting. OnChip IDE Device Menu vIDE HDD Block Mode This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vSATA Mode This option is used to set the Serial ATA Mode. Onboard Device Menu vJMicron JMB361 Controller This option is used to enable or disable JMicron JMB361 Controller vAzalia/HD Audio This option is used to set whether onboard Azalia/HD Audio is enabled. vOnboard 1394 This option is used to set whether 1394 function is enabled.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vOnboard FDC Controller This option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vOnboard Serial Port This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port .
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vUSB 2.0 Controller This option is used to set whether the USB 2.0 Controller is enabled. vUSB Keyboard Function This option is used to set whether the USB keyboard controller is enabled in a legacy operating system (such as DOS). vUSB Mouse Function This option is used to set whether the USB mouse controller is enabled in a legacy operating system (such as DOS).
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vACPI Function ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces be- tween an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard that describes how computer components work together to manage system hardware.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vSoft-Off by PWR-BTTN This option is used to set the power down method.This function is only valid for systems using an ATX power supply. vCase Open Warning This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function. vWake- up by PCI card This item is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu vInit Display First This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC starts up. vResources Controlled By This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time that the machine is turned on.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status PC Health Status Menu vShutdown Temperature This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. W hen the temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut off power to the computer. vVcore, VCC 3.3V/1.8V/1.25V, +5/+12/+3.3V, VSB, Voltage Battery The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up that allows you to load the default BIOS settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to load the defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading. The defaults set by BIOS set the basic system functions in order to ensure system stability.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 BIOS Description If you do not want to set a password, just press <Enter> when prompted to enter a password, and in the screen the following message will appear. If no password is keyed in, any user can enter the system and view/modify the CMOS settings. Password Disabled!!! Press any key to continue …...

  • Page 48: Chapter 4 Driver Cd Introduction

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains use- ful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: Utility CD content Installing Drivers Installing Utilities...
  • Page 49 Use this option to install additional software programs. A . FOXONE B. Fox LiveUpdate C. Micosoft DirectX9.0 D. Adobe Acrobat Reader E. Norton Internet Security F. Create RAID Driver Floppy 3. Click on dynamic Foxconn Logo to visit our homepage.

  • Page 50: Installing Drivers

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Installing Drivers There are two ways to install drivers, manual or automatic. Click the drivers that you want to install and begin the setup steps by manual. Or you just click “One Click Setup” button to install the drivers by automatic after install Intel Chipset Driver.
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information: FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate...

  • Page 52: Chapter 5 Directions For Bundled Software

    Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequency and fan speed at any time. With FOX ONE, you can -Modify system performance settings, such as bus speeds, CPU voltages, fan speed, and other system performance options that are supported by the BIOS...
  • Page 53 Click this button to configurate the parameters for the program. It determines which items will be shown in shorten mode. Homepage Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website. 2. CPU Page - CPU Control This page lets you select and run the FOX ONE developed benchmarks to determine the current performance level of the system.
  • Page 54 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Go to CPU page Close this page Ajust by manual Reset the Apply the changes changes Select the different benchmarks 3. Freq. Page - Frequency Control This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequency by manual. Go to Freq.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp. This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert function. Show current CPU Go to Adjust page temperature value Enable alert function when the CPU temperature is higher than high limit value Show current high...
  • Page 56 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan This page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function. Show current CPU fan rpm value Enable alert function when the CPU fan rev is lower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit...
  • Page 57 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 4.5 Limit Setting - FAN1 Fan This page lets you to set FAN1 fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function. Show current FAN1 fan rpm value Enable alert function when the FAN1 fan is lower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of FAN1 fan...
  • Page 58 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 6. Fan Page - Fan Control This page lets you enable smart Fan function or set fan speed by manual. Go to Fan page Enable or disable smart fan function Set fan speed by dragging the lever Apply the changes Reset the changes...

  • Page 59: Fox Liveupdate

    Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software FOX LiveUpdate FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility for backuping and updating the system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Supported Operating Systems: -W indows 2000 -Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) Using FOX LiveUpdate: 1.1 Local Update - BIOS Info.
  • Page 60 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 1.2 Local Update - Backup This page lets you backup your system BIOS. Click “Backup”, then give a name. Click “Save” to finish the backup operation. Key in a BIOS name Click here 1.3 Local Update - Update This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 2.1 Online Update - Update BIOS This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
  • Page 62 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 2.2 Online Update - Update Driver This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
  • Page 63 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 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. Click here Current information Search new utilities from Internet...
  • Page 64 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 3.1 Configure - option This page lets you set auto search options. After your setting, the utility will start searching and related information will show on the task bar. Click here Set auto search options Select search which kind of versions...
  • Page 65 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 3.2 Configure - System This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of the utility. Click here Set the location of download files or auto backup BIOS Select different skin of the software Apply the changes Reset to default value Determine if the FOX...
  • Page 66 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 4. About & Help This page shows some information about FOX LiveUpdate. Click here Show information about FOX LiveUpdate...

  • Page 67: Appendix

    Catalyst Control Center: - A CrossFire Ready motherboard such as Foxconn’s P9657ABseries - A CrossFire Edition graphics card that works as the master graphic card - A CrossFire...
  • Page 68 Appendix Step 3. Connect 1 of the Power Extension Cable to the graphics card power connector, and connect 2 to the power supply connector. Power Extension Cable Step 4. Power on your computer and boot into OS (Windows XP with SP2 or W indows XP Professional x64 Edition).
  • Page 69 Appendix Notes: 1. It is recommended to use 400-450 W power supply or above to enjoy the benefit of CrossFire technology. 2. One PCI Express x16 slot will work in 16x mode and the other will work in 4x mode, when you use CrossFire technology.

  • Page 70: Multi-Graphic Card Technology

    Appendix Multi-Graphic Card Technology 1.Introduction Multi-Graphic Card technology takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express bus architecture, and features intelligent hardware and software so- lutions to deliver earth-shattering PC performance. MCPs (media and communications processors) offer blistering graphics perfor- mance and overall PC performance for both AMD and Intel platforms.
  • Page 71 Appendix Step3. Connect the 4-pin ATX power cable to the Auxiliary power connector to secure the system is stable. Step4. Install the bracket to firm the two graphics cards.

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