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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.
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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 NF4K8AC/NF4UK8AC 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 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment... - Page 3 Declaration of conformity Supplementary Information: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter Product Introduction Main Features ....................2 Motherboard Layout ..................5 Rear Panel Connectors ................6 Installation Instructions Chapter CPU ......................9 Memory ...................... 12 Power Supply .................... 14 Other Connectors ..................15 Expansion Slots ..................21 Jumpers ..................... - Page 5 Table of Contents Chapter Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ..................Chapter Directions for Bundled Software SuperStep ....................49 SuperLogo ....................52 SuperUpdate ....................57 nTune ......................59 Chapter Special BIOS Functions SuperBoot ....................66 SuperBIOS-Protect ..................67 SuperRecovery ..................68 SuperSpeed ....................
- Page 6 Warning: 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 to high temperature. 3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed. 4.
- Page 7 This manual is suitable for motherboard of NF4K8AC/ NF4UK8AC series. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. with onboard 10/100M LAN with onboard Gigabit LAN with 6-channel audio with 8-channel audio with 1394 with SATA with RAID You can find PPID label on the motherboard.
- Page 8 Chapter Thank you for buying WinFast NF4K8AC/NF4UK8AC series motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new products, and offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reasonable price. This motherboard adopts the advanced NVIDIA nForce 4 / nForce 4 Ultra chipset, provid- ing users a computer platform with a high integration-com- patibility-performance price ratio.
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Page 9: Main Features
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size: ATX form factor of 12” x 9.6” Microprocessor: Supports Socket 939 for AMD K8 Athlon 64FX/Athlon 64 processors HyperTransport Technology: 16 x 16 link running at 1GHz for extremely high throughput (8.0GB/sec) Differential lines with low voltage swings Chipset: NVIDIA Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 4 / nForce 4 Ultra System Memory... - Page 10 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard 1394 (optional) Supports hot-plug With rate of transmission at 400Mbps Self-configured addressing Supports two independent 1394 units synchronously at most, such as HDD, CD-ROM Onboard LAN (-L/-K) (optional) Supports10/100/1000 (-L/-K) Mbps Ethernet LAN interface built-in on board Onboard Audio (-6) (optional) AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant Supports SPDIF output...
- Page 11 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Expansion Slots Four PCI slots Two PCI Express x1 slots One PCI Express x16 Graphics slot Advanced Features PCI 2.3 Specification Compliant Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU/ system temperature, and fan speed)
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Page 12: Motherboard Layout
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout 15. Chipset: NVIDIA nForce4/nForce4 Ultra 1. Auxiliary PEX Power Connector 16. SATA Connectors 2. Front 1394 Connector (optional) 3. SPDIF_OUT Connector 17. IDE Connectors 18. 24-pin Power Connector 4. Front USB Connectors 5. System FAN1 Connector 19. -
Page 13: Rear Panel Connectors
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Rear Panel Connectors This motherboard provides the ports as below: -6 models (optional) 1394 Port Parallel Port (Printer Port) LAN Port (optional) (optional) Line-in PS/2 Mouse Connector Line-out PS/2 Keyboard Microphone Connector Serial Port S/PDIF Coaxial USB 2.0 Ports (COM1) Out Port... - Page 14 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU and memory. It also addresses the connection of your power supply, connection of hard drive and floppy drive data cables, and setting up various other feature of the motherboard.
- Page 15 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Take note of the following precautions before you install components or change settings. 1. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object, such as an attached power supply, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
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Page 16: Installation Of Cpu
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This motherboard supports Athlon 64FX/Athlon 64 processors running at 1GHz for extremely high throughput (8.0GB/sec) and Hyper Transport Technology. Attention: The CPU pins must be properly aligned with the holes in the socket, otherwise the CPU may be damaged. For the detailed CPU vendor list qualified on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com... - Page 17 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Installation of CPU Fan New technology allows processors to run at higher and higher frequencies. To avoid problems arising from high-speed operation, for example, overheating, you need to install the proper fan. The following procedure is provided for reference only, please refer to your CPU fan user guide for the actual procedure.
- Page 18 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 3. Place the cooling set onto the re- 4. Align the other end of the reten- tention mechanism. Attach one end tion bracket to fasten the cooling of the retention bracket to retention set on the top of the retention mechanism.
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Page 19: Memory
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes four 184-pin slots with 266/333/400 MHz Dual Chan- nel DDR DRAM interface, You must install at least one memory module to ensure normal operation. If you install four modules, they must be the same speed. - Page 20 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Recommended Memory Configurations The following table list is the recommended memory configurations. Please in- stall the memory according to the list. Mode DIMM0 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 Populated Signal-channel Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Dual-channel Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated...
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Page 21: 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. 24-pin ATX power connector ATX Power Connector: PWR1 +5V_AUX PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. -
Page 22: Other Connectors
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE HDD devices, SATA devices, USB devices, 1394 devices, IR module, CPU fan, system fan, and others. FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard FLOPPY interface, supporting 360 K, 720 K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M, and 2.88 M FDDs. - Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP IDE_LED PLED This motherboard includes one connector for con- necting the front panel switch and LED indicator. RESET PWRBTN# Empty Hard Disk LED Connector (IDE_LED) Attach the connector to the IDE_LED on the front panel of the case; the LED will flash while the HDD is in operation.
- Page 24 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, FAN1, FAN2 There are three fan connectors on this motherboard. SENSE +12V +12V +12V SENSE SENSE CPU_FAN FAN2 FAN1 CD_R A u d i o C o n n e c t o r : C D _ I N , A U X _ I N CD_L (optional) CD_IN, AUX_IN are Sony standard CD audio...
- Page 25 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Speaker Connector SPKJ The speaker connector is used to connect EMPTY speaker of the chassis SPK(Pull high) SPEAKER SPDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT The SPDIF out connector is capable of provid- EMPTY ing digital audio to external speakers or com- SPDIF-OUT pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder.
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Page 26: Expansion Slots
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes four 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, two PCI Express x1 slots, and one PCI Express x16 slot. PCI Slots The expansion card can be installed in the PCI slot. When you install or take out such card, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled out. - Page 27 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Installing an expansion card 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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Page 28: Jumpers
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Jumpers Users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if necessary. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by chang- ing the jumper settings. Users should read the following contents carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings. - Page 29 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions BIOS TBL ENABLE Jumper: JP1 The system cannot boot, if the BIOS failed to be BIOS TBL flashed in conventional flash BIOS process. You Disabled will have no such worry when using the BIOS TBL function, which is used to protect BIOS “Top Boot Block”.
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Page 30: Powering Off The Computer
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Make sure that all switches are turned off. 3. Turn on the devices in the following order. a. Monitor b. - Page 31 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: T-- This page is intentionally left blank --his 1.
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Page 32: Enter Bios Setup
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 the <Del>... - Page 33 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.
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Page 34: Standard Cmos Features
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> key to choose the setting values. Standard CMOS Features Menu Date This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current date) - Page 35 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 4 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/B This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed, including [None], [360K, 5.25in], [1.2M, 5.25in], [720K, 3.5in], [1.44M, 3.5in] and [2.88 M, 3.5in].
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Page 36: Bios Features
Chapter 3 BIOS Description BIOS Features BIOS Features Menu [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. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. -
Page 37: Advanced Bios Features
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu Removable Device Priority This option is used to select the priority for removable device start-up. After pressing <Enter>, you can select the removable device using the <PageUp>/ <PageDn> or Up/Down arrow keys, and change the removable device priority using <+>... - Page 38 Chapter 3 BIOS Description External Cache This item is used to turn on or off the CPU external cache. Leave this item at the default value for better performance. First/Second/Third Boot Device This option allows you to set the boot device sequence. The available setting values are: Removable, Hard Disk, CDROM, Legacy LAN and Disabled.
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Page 39: Advanced Chipset Features
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu DRAM Configuration Press <Enter> to set the items about DRAM Configuration. Please refer to page 33. CPU Spread Spectrum If you enable CPU spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro- Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. - Page 40 Chapter 3 BIOS Description DRAM Configuration Menu CAS# Latency (Tc l ) This option controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts a read command after receiving it. RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately.
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Page 41: Integrated Peripherals
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu IDE Function Setup Press <Enter> to set the items about IDE function. Please refer to page 35. RAID Config Press <Enter> to set RAID Config. Please refer to page 36. Onchip USB This item is used to enable or disable the onboard USB controller. - Page 42 Chapter 3 BIOS Description IDE Function Setup Menu OnChip IDE Channel 0 This option is used to set the onchip IDE channel 0/1. The available setting are: Disabled and Enabled. Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO These two items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmer Input/Output) is used by IDE devices.
- Page 43 Chapter 3 BIOS Description RAID Config Menu RAID Enable This item is available for you to enable or disable the onboard RAID function. IDE Primary/Secondary/Mater/Slave RAID These features allow user to enable or disable the RAID function for each IDE hard disk drive.
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Page 44: Power Management Setup
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Menu ACPI Suspend Type This option is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function. When you select “S1 (POS)” mode, the power will not shut off and the supply status will remain as it is, in S1 mode the computer can be resumed at any time. - Page 45 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Events Setup Menu PS/2 MS WakeUp S3/S4/S5 This option is used to set the wake up by PS/2 mouse. The setting values are: Disabled, Any Action, Double Click. PS/2 KB WakeUp S3/S4/S5 This option is used to set the wake up by PS/2 keyboard. The setting values are: Disabled, Password, Hot KEY, Any KEY, Keyboard 98.
- Page 46 Chapter 3 BIOS Description MAC Resume From S4/S5 This item is used to set the system to wake up by MAC equipment when it is in S4/S5 mode. Power-On by Alarm This item is used to set the timing of the start-up function. In order to use this function, the start-up password function must be cancelled and the PC power source must not be turned off.
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Page 47: Pnp/Pci Configurations
Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu Init Display First This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC starts up. The available setting values are: PCI Slot, PCIEx. Reset Configuration Data This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses each time the machine is turned on. -
Page 48: Pc Health Status (O.t.s)
Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status (O.T.S) CPU Smart Fan Control This option is used to enable or disable CPU smart fan function. Shutdown Temperature This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut off power to the computer. -
Page 49: X-Bios Ii
Chapter 3 BIOS Description X-BIOS II <Over Clocking> X-BIOS II <Over Clocking> Menu Chipset Vcore Select This option is used to select chipset Vcore. Memory Vmem Select This option is used to select memory Vmem. HyperTransport Vdd Select This option is used to select HyperTransport Vdd. CPU Voltage Regulator This option is used to adjust CPU voltage regulator. -
Page 50: Load Best Defaults
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Load Best Defaults Select this option and press <Enter>, it will open a dialogue box that lets you install the optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select <Y> and press <Enter> to load the optimized defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter>... -
Page 51: Save & Exit Setup
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Save & Exit Setup Select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will appear on the screen: S AVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Press <Y> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility;... - Page 52 Chapter The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the mother- board features. This chapter includes the following information: Utility CD content 2005-4-18, 16:14...
- Page 53 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM driver. The CD will automatically display the main menu screen. 1. Install Driver Using this option to install all the drivers for your motherboard.
- Page 54 C. Norton Internet Security D. Word Perfect Office 12 E. nTune 3 . Manual Click to browse this user manual or Raid manual. 4. Browse C D Click to browse this CD. 5. Homepage Click here to visit Foxconn motherboard homepage. 2005-4-18, 16:14...
- Page 55 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter includes the following information: SuperStep SuperUpdate SuperLogo nTune...
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Page 56: Superstep
Adjust System Fan1 warning Minimize Window criteria Exit Program About SuperStep Adjust CPU Fan warning SuperStep Help criteria Link to FOXCONN Website Adjust System Fan2 Go to Fan warning criteria page Apply the Reset the adjust- warning criteria ments to default... - Page 57 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Adjust voltages warning criteria (upper limit) Current voltage readings Go to Voltage page Reset the warning Apply the Adjust voltages criteria to default adjustments warning criteria settings (Lower limit) Current CPU Adjust CPU tem- Temperature perature warning criteria...
- Page 58 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Current PCI Current CPU Express clock Clock Current PCI clock Current CPU Adjust the CPU Ratio External Frequency Reset to the default Go to Apply the settings Clock page adjustments Check for the system to auto- matically provide warning mes- sages...
- Page 59 Minimize Window Current Exit Program BIOS Information BIOS Update Setting About SuperUpdate SuperUpdate Help Link to Foxconn Website Connect to server Backup system and popup a list of BIOS to an image available BIOSs for file users to download...
- Page 60 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Backup BIOS to local image: 1. Click <Backup> and name your BIOS binary file to backup current BIOS. 2. Click <OK> to finish the backup process. Update BIOS from local image: 1. Click <Load> to load the BIOS file.
- Page 61 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 2. Click <Update>, the following message will appear. 3. Click <Yes> to backup the current BIOS, then the following picture will appear. 4. Click <OK >, then click <Update>.
- Page 62 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 5. Now is updating. 6. Click <Restart>.
- Page 63 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Update BIOS: 1. Click <Latest BIOS> to automatically update the BIOS from the server. 2. The following procedure is the same as Update BIOS from local image.
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Page 64: Superlogo
The best resolution is 136 x 84 for top-right logo and 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 for full screen logo. Using SuperLogo: Display the Flash Information Minimize Window BIOS Write Exit Program Protect Status About SuperLogo BIOS Flash SuperLogo Help Rom Free Space Link to Foxconn website Go to ROM Info. page... - Page 65 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Full screen mode Top-Right mode Follow the Boot without logo Wizard to complete the logo update Go to Change Logo page Backup whole Backup Logo BIOS image Follow the Wizard to complete the backup function Go to Backup page BIOS image Browse a BIN file...
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Page 66: Ntune
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software nTune NVIDIA nTune is a full-featured application for easily modifying system settings and testing them without the need for rebooting your system. nTune features: 1. Modify system performance settings, such as bus speeds, CPU voltages, fan speed, and other system performance options that are supported by the BIOS. - Page 67 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software NVPerformance Examiner This feature is available only with BIOS support from the motherboard manufacturer, otherwise the icon is not visible. Click the text “Benchmark and automatically tune my system” to launch the NVPerformance Examiner application that lets you tune the system based on the current performance level.
- Page 68 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software NVMonitor This feature is available only with BIOS support from the motherboard manufacturer. Click the text “Monitor my system” to launch the NVMonitor application that lets you monitor various system temperature, clock speed, and voltage values. Click the toggle icon to switch back and forth between the Monitor page and the Options page.
- Page 69 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software • Check processor speed relative to memory speed capability. • Check for lower than optimal CPU multiplier nTune then creates a list of the results, and provides recommendations for improvements. Create a Support Log This function saves the following system information details in a log file, which you can provide to tech support: •...
- Page 70 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Clock Control Page To open the Clock Control page, click the Clock Control page icon from the toolbar. Voltage/Fan Control Page Access to this page requires BIOS support from the motherboard manufacturer. To open the Voltage/Fan Control from any other page, click the Voltage/Fan Control icon from the toolbar.
- Page 71 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Access BIOS Page Access to this page requires BIOS support from the motherboard manufacturer. To open the Access BIOS page from any other page, click the Access BIOS page icon from the toolbar. Viewing the Information Page To view other system information using NVIDIA nTune, click the Information Page icon from the toolbar.
- Page 72 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Chapter This chapter will introduce new functions of BIOS and how to use them in detail. It can further exert the max potential of motherboard to bring you super-value enjoyment. This chapter introduces the following new functions of BIOS: SuperBoot SuperBIOS-Protect SuperSpeed...
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Page 73: Superboot
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperBoot technology greatly reduces the long boot process time of computers. A BIOS without SuperBoot has to perform many routines every time when the system starts, such as checking the system core and initializing system peripherals. - Page 74 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions The BIOS of the motherboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe vi- ruses such as CIH virus are so dangerous that it may overwrite the BIOS of the motherboard. If the BIOS has been damaged, the system will be unable to boot. We provide the following solution which protects the system BIOS from being attacked by such viruses.
- Page 75 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperSpeed SuperSpeed is a powerful and efficient Easy Technology for PC DIY fans. It offers a friendly interface. The users can also realize in the BIOS setup the CPU core voltage adjustability. Procedures: Correctly install your CPU. Plug in other configurations and restore the system.
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Page 76: Superrecovery
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperRecovery SuperRecovery is an easy-to-operate tool for backing up or recovering your hard disk data. It offers simplified user interfaces with hotkey access and allows you to experience unprecedented high security and reliability with extra functions, such as hotkey launch, and powerful anti-virus protection. - Page 77 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Hard Disk Selection: The hard disk selection menu will be displayed after you press the hotkey, listing all the IDE HDDs installed in your system. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection and press “Enter” to confirm it. Attention: 1) Make sure that you have selected a HDD before entering the main menu.
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Page 78: Main Menu
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Main Menu: Select a HDD to enter main menu. There are five function items, “DIVIDE HID- DEN PARTITION”, “RELEASE HIDDEN PARTITION”, “BACKUP”, “RECOVERY” and “CHANGE PASSWORD”. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selec- tion on the operation which should be performed on the HDD and confirm your selection by pressing <Enter>. - Page 79 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Attention : 1) All the data will be cleared after division is in process. So you’d better do the division against an empty HDD. 2) At the same time, the HDD capacity will decrease to make space for the hidden partition, which is unavailable for your normal use.
- Page 80 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Backup: Select BACKUP to enter the Backup interface, where you can find the following three sub-function items: “BACKUP CMOS SETUP”, “BACKUP PARTITION TABLE” and “BACKUP HARDDISK DATA”. Switch the highlight bar by pressing the arrow keys to make a selection and then press “Enter”...
- Page 81 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Backup Harddisk Data: 1) If there are active partitions (system partition), you can choose an active partition or the whole disk for backing up. But only one can be taken between the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed 2) Backing up with the progress bar showing.
- Page 82 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3) A report with all the critical data on this operation will be listed after backing up is completed. Original Size: The data size loaded in selected partition. Valid Size: The size of valid data. Elapsed Time: How long the process took to complete.
- Page 83 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Recover CMOS Setup: This function can help to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made. Recover Partition Table: This function can help to recover all partition tables including extended partitions.
- Page 84 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Recover Hard disk Data: This option is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition. Back to Main: This option is used to quit the Recovery interface. CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction: Select CHANGE PASSWORD to enter the Change Password interface. 1) Enter the old password first.
- Page 85 Appendix Using 8-channel Audio 1. Introduction 8-channel audio is the highest surround sound standard available adding two speakers over existing 6-channel audio set-ups. 8-channel surround sound is already a standard feature for premium consumer audio devices, so it only makes sense that as users increasingly use their PCs to listen to the latest multimedia content that 8-channel support makes the migration as a standard PC feature.
- Page 86 Appendix Blue Black Green Orange STEP 2. You need to install the driver for the audio chip before you can use the 8- channel audio function. Click here...
- Page 87 Appendix STEP 3. After installation of the audio driver, you’ll find an icon on the taskbar’s status area. Double click the icon, you will see the following picture. Click here STEP 4. Click icon. The following picture will appear. Click here STEP 5.