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Foxconn 865G7MF Series Manual

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  • Page 1 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 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 865G/GV/PE7MF 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 865G/GV/PE7MF Model Name: Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc. 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 Motherboard Layout ................... 4 Rear Panel Connectors ................5 Chapter Installation Instructions CPU ......................7 Memory ....................10 Power Supply................... 12 Other Connectors ..................13 Expansion Slots ..................17 Jumpers ....................18 Chapter BIOS Description Enter BIOS Setup ..................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Chapter Directions for Bundled Software FOX ONE ....................50 Fox LiveUpdate ..................57...
  • 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 865G7MF/ 865GV7MF/865PE7MF series. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. -L with onboard 10/100M LAN(Default is elliptical) -K with onboard Gigabit LAN -6 with 6-channel audio(Default is elliptical) -8 with 8-channel audio -E with 1394 function -S with SATA function...

  • Page 8: Main Features

    Chapter Thank you for buying Foxconn’s 865G/GV/PE7MF motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new products, and offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reason- able price. This motherboard adopts the advanced Intel ® 865G/ GV/PE+ ICH5 chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size · mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 8.8 inch Microprocessor · Supports Intel Pentium D/Pentium 4 /Celeron D in an LGA775 package ® ® ® ® · Supports FSB at 533MHz/800MHz · Supports Hyper-Threading technology Chipset ·...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard Audio · AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant · Supports SPDIF output · Onboard Line-in jack, Microphone jack, Line-out jack · Supports 6-channels audio (setting via software) Onboard VGA (supported on 865G/GV7MF) · Supports integrated VGA display functions (Intel Extreme Graphics 2) AGP 8X support (supported on 865G/PE7MF) ·...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout 1.Front Audio connector 12.Serial ATA connectors 2.CD_IN connector 13.IDE connectors 3.SPDIF_OUT connector 14.FDD connector 4.PCI slots 15.IrDA header 5.USB headers 16.20-pin ATX power connector 6.South Bridge: ICH5 chipset 17.184-pin DIMM slots 7.Chassis intruder connector 18.CPU FAN connector 8.System Fan connector 19.North Bridge: 865G/GV/PE chipset...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Rear Panel Connectors This motherboard provides the ports as below: LAN Port Parallel Port (Printer Port) Line-in PS/2 Mouse Line-out Connector PS/2 Microphone Keyboard Connector Serial Port VGA Port USB 2.0 Ports (COM1) (only for 865G/ GV7MF) Line-in jack, Line-out jack, Microphone jack W hen using a two-channel sound source, the Line-out jack is used to connect...

  • Page 13: 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 14 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This motherboard supports Intel Pentium D/Pentium 4 /Celeron D CPUs ® ® ® ® in an LGA 775 package. It also supports Hyper-Threading Technology. For the detailed CPU vendor list qualified on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com Installation of CPU...
  • Page 15 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 16 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. Warning: Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system.

  • Page 17: Memory

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes two 184-pin slots with Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Memory Module (DIMM) sockets, so you can install PC3200/2700/2100 memory. Before you install memory modules, please make sure that all DIMMs in one system are of the same type. To ensure normal operation, you must install at least one memory bank.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Warning : Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing expansion cards or other system peripherals, especially the memory devices, otherwise your motherboard or the system memory might be seriously damaged.

  • Page 19: 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. 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PWR2 4-pin ATX_12V power connector The ATX power supply connects to PWR2 and pro- vides power to the CPU.

  • Page 20: Other Connectors

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD, IDE HDD, Serial ATA, USB, 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. HDD Connectors: PIDE &...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Reset Switch (RESET) Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the system will restart when the switch is pressed. Power LED Connector (PW R_LED) Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the case. The Power LED indicates the system’s status.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Audio Connector : F_AUDIO The audio interface provides two kinds of au- dio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear MIC_IN MIC_GND MIC_PWR +5VA Audio. Their priority is sequenced from high to low (Front Audio to Rear Audio). If headphones AUD_OUT-R AUD_RET-R are plugged into the front panel of the chassis...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions USB Headers: F_USB1, F_USB2 Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also have two 10-pin headers on board which may connect to front panel USB cable(optional) to provide additional four USB ports. Empty Empty F_USB 1...

  • Page 24: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots This motherboard includes three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one AGP slot (only for 865G/PE7MF)/ one F.G.E. I (Foxconn Graphics Extension I) slot. PCI Slots The expansion cards can be installed in the three PCI slots. When you install or take out such cards, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled out.

  • 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 changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions BIOS-Protection Jumper: TBL_EN If the jumper TBL_EN is set as Lock (Pin2 & Pin3), TBL_EN Enabled the system BIOS is protected from being attacked by a serious virus, such as the CIH virus. You will be unable to flash the BIOS to the motherboard when the TBL_EN system BIOS is protected.

  • Page 27: Enter Bios Setup

    Appendix Chapter This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS pa- rameters 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 28: Bios Features

    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 29: Advanced Bios 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 Onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.
  • Page 30 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 date) with...
  • Page 31 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 32 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Memory This is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Base Memory The BIOS POST will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 BIOS Description BIOS Features BIOS Features Menu v[SuperBoot] SuperBoot SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CMOS upon the first normal start-up of your PC, and the relevant parameters will be restored to help the system start up more quickly on each subsequent start-up. v[SuperBIOS-Protect] SuperBIOS-Protect SuperBIOS-Protect function protects your PC from viruses, e.g.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SuperSpeed Menu vCPU Clock Ratio This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU. Using different CPU, the setting values are different. vAuto Detect PCI Clk This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference.
  • Page 35 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>...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 BIOS Description First/Second/Third Boot Device This option allows you to set the boot device sequence. vBoot Other Device W ith this function set to Enabled, the system will boot from some other devices if the first/second/third boot devices failed. vBoot Up Floppy Seek If this option is enabled, BIOS will activate the floppy drive during the system boot and the drive’s indicator will flash after the activation.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vOS Select For DRAM > 64MB This option is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of memory and you are running the OS/2 operating system. Otherwise, leave this option at the default. vReport No FDD For WIN OS If you are using the Windows OS and running a system with on floppy drive, select ”Yes”...
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 BIOS Description CPU Feature Menu vDelay Prior to Thermal This option is used to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto thermal mode. vThermal Management This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal. Note: This option will not be displayed until a Prescott CPU has been installed. vTM2 Bus Ratio Represents the frequency bus ratio of the throttled performance state that will be initiated when the on-die sensor goes from not hot to hot.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu vDRAM Timing Selectable This item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or manual configuration. vCAS Latency Time This item determines CAS Latency. vActive to Precharge Delay This item allows you to select DRAM Active to Precharge Delay. vDRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay This item allows you to select a delay time between the CAS and RAS strobe signals.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vVideo BIOS Cacheable Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the Video 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 41 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu Use the arrow keys to select your options; press the <Enter> key to enter the setup sub-menu. The options and setting methods are discussed below: Onchip IDE Device Menu vIDE HDD Block Mode This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD Block Mode is allowed.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vIDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is used by IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best or select a PIO mode from 0-4. vIDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA UltraDMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard Device Menu vUSB Controller This option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled. vUSB 2.0 Controller This option is used to set whether the USB 2.0 Controller is enabled. vUSB Keyboard Support This option is used to set whether the USB Keyboard Controller is enabled in a legacy operating system (such as DOS).
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Super IO Device Menu vPOWER ON Function This option is used to set the power on method for your PC. vKB Power ON Password W hen the POW ER ON Function is set to Password, use this item to set the password.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vIR Transmission Delay This option is used to set whether the IR Transmission Delay is enabled. vUR2 Duplex Mode This option is available when UART 2 mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA. This item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip. vUse IR Pins It is recommended not to change the default setting.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Menu 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 47 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vVdieo Off Method This option is used to define the video off method. “Blank Screen” mode means that after the computer enters power saving mode, only the monitor will close, however, the vertical and horizontal scanning movement of the screen continues.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vWake-Up by PCI card This option is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card. vPower On by Ring If this item is enable, it allows the system to resume from a software power down or power saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to an installed fax/modem.

  • Page 49: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu vReset Configuration Data This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time the machine is turned vResources Controlled By This option is used to define the system resource control scheme.

  • Page 50: Pc Health Status

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status PC Health Status menu vCase Open Warning This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function. 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.

  • Page 51: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    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 52: Save & Exit Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description If you do not want to set a password, just press <Enter> when prompted to enter a password, and the following message will appear on the screen. If no pass- word is keyed in, any user can enter the system and view/modify the CMOS settings.

  • Page 53: Utility Cd Content

    Chapter 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 Installing drivers Installing Utilities...
  • Page 54 A. Intel Chipset Driver B. Realtek Audio Driver C. Realtek LAN Driver D.Intel VGA Driver(optional) 2. Utility Use this option to install additional software programs. A. Foxconn ONE B. Foxconn LiveUpdate C. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 D. Adobe Acrobat Reader E. Norton Security...

  • Page 55: 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 Click Setup” button to install the drivers by auto after install intel Chipset Drvier. Install by manual Ins tall by auto- matic...
  • Page 56 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 57 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 58 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 59 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 Note:The FOX ONE developed benchmarks to determine the current perfor mance level of the system is not supported on this motherboard.So you can’t adjust by this manual.
  • Page 60 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 61 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 62 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 4.5 Limit Setting - Chassis Fan This page lets you to set chassis fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function. Show current Chassis fan rpm value Enable alert function when the chassis fan is lower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of chassis fan...
  • Page 63 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 Reset the changes Apply the changes...
  • Page 64 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 65 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 66 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 67 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 68 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 69 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 70 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 Reset to default value Determine if the Fox LiveUpdate...

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