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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 Item Checklist: Thanks for your purchasing WinFast’s IGPSK7MA series motherboard. Please check the package; if there are missing or damaged items, contact your distribu- tor as soon as possible. IGPSK7MA series motherboard (x1) WinFast Utility CD (x1) User Manual (x1) IDE Ribbon cable (x1) FDD Ribbon cable (x1) I/O Shield (x1)
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Page 3: 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 IGPSK7MA is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) EN 55022/A1: 2000 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance... - Page 4 Declaration of conformity IGPSK7MA 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 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter Product Introduction Main Features ..................... 2 Layout ......................4 Chapter Installation Instructions CPU ......................6 Memory ....................... 9 Power Supply ..................... 11 Rear Panel Connectors ................12 Other Connectors ..................14 Expansion Slots ..................18 Jumpers ....................20 Chapter BIOS Description Enter BIOS Setup .................. - Page 6 Warning: 1. Attach the CPU and heat sink 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 IGPSK7MA motherboard. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. supports onboard 100M LAN supports onboard 1G LAN supports 6-channel audio supports 8-channel audio supports 1394 function supports SATA function supports RAID function You can find PPID label on the motherboard.
- Page 8 Chapter Thank you for buying IGPSK7MA 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 nForce2 IGPS + nForce2 MCP-S chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.
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Page 9: Chapter Product Introduction
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 8.4 inch Microprocessor Supports AMD socket 462 K7 Duron, Athlon XP, Sempron processors Supports FSB at 266/333/400 MHz Supports Hyper Transport Technology Chipset nForce2 IGPS Chipset + nForce2 MCP-S Chipset System Memory Two 184-pin DIMM slots Supports Single-Channel DDR266/333/400 memory... - Page 10 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard 1394 (optional) Supports hot plug With rate of transmission at 400Mbps Self-configured addressing Can connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most Onboard LAN Supports 10/100 Mbit/sec Ethernet LAN interface built-in on board Onboard Audio AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant Supports SPDIF output Onboard Line-in jack, Microphone-in jack, Line-out jack...
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Page 11: Layout
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Layout 2004-11-15, 17:36... - Page 12 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in- cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, rear panel and pin headers, and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised during the installation of these modules.
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Page 13: Chapter Installation Instructions
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This motherboard supports socket 462 CPU with a FSB 400/333/266 MHz and Hyper Transport link. Attention: The CPU pins must be properly aligned with the holes in the socket, otherwise the CPU may be damaged. Installation of CPU Follow these steps to install the CPU. - Page 14 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Installation of CPU Fan The following procedure is provided for reference only, please refer to your CPU fan user guide for the actual procedure. 1.Locate the CPU retention mechanism 2. If required, apply a light coating of base (surrounds the CPU socket).
- Page 15 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions CPU Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the CPUs that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Vendor Type Duron1600+ 133MHz Duron1800+ 133MHz AthlonXP 2200 166MHz AthlonXP 2400+ 166MHz AthlonXP 2800+ 166MHz AthlonXP 3000+ 166MHz AthlonXP 3200+...
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Page 16: Memory
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes two 184-pin slots with 2.5 V Single-Channel DIMM sockets, so you can install Single-Channel DDR266/333/400 memory. You must install at least one memory bank to ensure normal operation. Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. - Page 17 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Installation of DDR Memory 1. There is only one gap in the center of the DIMM slot, and the memory module can be fixed in one direction only. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
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Page 18: 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. 20-pin ATX power Connector: PWR1 PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make 20-pin ATX power connector sure that the power supply cable and pins are 3.3V... -
Page 19: Rear Panel Connectors
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Rear Panel Connectors This motherboard provides the ports as below: Parallel Port LAN Port (Printer Port) Line-in jack PS/2 Mouse Connector Line-out jack PS/2 Keyboard Microphone jack Connector Serial Port USB 2.0 Ports 1394 Port VGA Port (COM1) (optional) PS/2 Mouse Connector... - Page 20 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Line-in jack, Line-out jack, Microphone jack When using a two-channel sound source, the Line-out jack is used to connect to speaker or headphone; the Line-in port connects to an external CD player, tape player or other audio device. The Microphone jack is used to connect to the microphone.
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Page 21: 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 & SIDE These connectors support the provided Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. - Page 22 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 (PLED) Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the case. The Power LED indicates the system’s status.
- Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Audio Connector : F_AUDIO The audio interface provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. AUD_OUT-L AUD_RET-L Empty Their priority is sequenced from high to low (Front AUD_RET-R AUD_OUT-R Audio to Rear Audio). If headphones are plugged +5VA MIC_PWR into the front panel of the chassis (using the Front...
- Page 24 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Note: 1. You must install the driver before you use the USB 2.0 function. 2. NEVER connect a 1394 cable to the F_USB1 or F_USB2 connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard. 1394 Header: F_1394 (optional) The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to either Empty +12V...
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Page 25: Expansion Slots
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots and one AGP 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 26 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions AGP Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the AGP cards that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Vender Type Video Memory MSI 8911 128MB TYAN TYAN 9700 128MB ASUS ASUS V9180 64MB YESTON 32MB...
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Page 27: 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 28 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions BIOS-Protection Jumper: TBL_EN The system cannot boot if the BIOS fails to be flashed BIOS TBL Disable in conventional flash BIOS process. But not to worry when you use the BIOS TBL function. It is used to protect BIOS “Top Boot Block”.
- Page 29 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.
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Page 30: Chapter Bios Description
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 31 Chapter 3 BIOS Description BIOS Features The special features can be set up through this menu. 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.
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Page 32: 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> 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) - Page 33 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/B 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 34 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.
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Page 35: Bios Features
Chapter 3 BIOS Description BIOS Features BIOS Features Menu [SuperBoot] SuperBoot (Default: Disabled) SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CMOS upon the first normal startup of your PC, and the relevant parameters will be restored to help the system start up more quickly on each subsequent startup. The avail- able setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. -
Page 36: Advanced Bios Features
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu Hard 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 37 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Security Option (Default: Setup) When it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen; When it is set to “System”, a password is required not only to enter CMOS Setup, but to startup your PC. 2004-11-15, 17:36...
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Page 38: Advanced Chipset Features
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu System Performance (Default: Optimal) This item is designed to configure system performance. Set it as “Optimal” to use the most stable settings; when set as “Aggressive /Turbo”, user can enjoy over clocked settings for higher performance but with higher risk of instability;... -
Page 39: Integrated Peripherals
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu IDE Function Setup (Default: Press Enter) Press <Enter> to set the items of IDE function setup. Please refer to page 34. RAID Config (Default: Press Enter) Press <Enter> to set the sub-items of RAID Configuration. Please refer to page 35. - Page 40 Chapter 3 BIOS Description MAC Media Interface (Default: MII) When set as “Auto”, it allows the BIOS to auto-detect the nVIDIA LAN control- ler and enable it. The setting options are Auto and Disabled. Machine MAC(NV) Address (Default: Disabled) This option MAC(NV) Address Input When Machine MAC(NV) Address is setting to “Enabled”, you can select the option and key in MAC address.
- Page 41 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard Parallel Port (Default: 378/IRQ7) This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for onboard parallel port controller. The setting values include: Disabled, 378/ IRQ7, 278/IRQ5 and 3BC/IRQ7. Parallel Port Mode (Default: SPP) Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the onboard parallel port.
- Page 42 Chapter 3 BIOS Description RAID Config Menu IDE RAID (Default: Disabled) This option is used to disable or enable the RAID function. When enabled, the following grayed items will be activated. IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave RAID (Default: Disabled) This feature allows users to enable or disable the RAID function for each IDE hard disk drive.
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Page 43: Power Management Setup
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Menu ACPI Suspend Type (Default: S1&S3) 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 power supply status will remain as it is. -
Page 44: Pnp/Pci Configurations
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Date of Month Alarm This option is used to set the timing for the start-up date. The setting values contain 0-31. Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm This option is used to set the timing for the start-up time. The setting values contain hh:0 –... -
Page 45: Pc Health Status (O.t.s)
Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status (O.T.S) PC Health Status (O.T.S) menu Shutdown Temperature (Default: Disabled) 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 46: Load Basic Defaults
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Load Basic 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: 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 48 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 Start to install drivers 2004-11-15, 17:36...
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Page 49: Chapter Driver Cd Introduction
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 drive. The CD will automatically display the main menu screen. 1. Install Driver Using this choice, you can install all the drivers for your motherboard. -
Page 50: Start To Install Drivers
4. Browse CD Click here to browse CD content. 4. HomePage Click here to visit Foxconn motherboard homepage. Start to install drivers Click <Install Driver> to enter the driver installation menu (as shown in Figure 1). Click the relevant buttons to install nVIDIA nForce Chipset System, DirectX 9.0b, USB2.0 Driver and Audio Driver from this CD. -
Page 51: Nvidia Raid Introduction
Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction NVIDIA RAID RAID Arrays This section describes the following types of RAID arrays that NVIDIA RAID supports: • RAID 0 RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves the disk read and write times for many applications. •... -
Page 52: Basic Configuration Instructions
Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction Basic Configuration Instructions The following are the basic steps for configuring NVIDIA RAID: Non-Bootable RAID Array 1. Choose the hard disks that are to be RAID enabled in the system BIOS. 2. Specify the RAID level, either Mirroring (RAID 1), Striping (RAID 0), Stripe Mirroring (RAID 0+1), or Spanning (JBOD) and create the desired RAID array. -
Page 53: Setting Up The Bios
Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction Setting Up the BIOS 1. Start up the computer, then press <Delete> to enter the BIOS setup. Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals, then press <Enter>. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RAID Config, then press <Enter>. 3. -
Page 54: Entering The Raid Bios Setup
Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction Entering the RAID BIOS Setup 1. After rebooting your PC, wait until you see the RAID software prompting you to press <F10>. The RAID prompt appears as part of the system POST and boot process prior to loading OS. 2. - Page 55 Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction In the example above, 1.0.M means the hard drive is attached to Channel 1, Controller 0, and the drive is set to Master. The following is a list of all possible combinations: Parallel ATA 0.0.M Channel 0, controller 0, Master 0.0.S Channel 0, controller 0, Slave...
- Page 56 Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction To designate a free disk to be used as a RAID array disk, 1. Tab to the Free Disks section. The first disk in the list is selected. 2. Move it from the Free Disks block to the Array Disks block by pressing the right arrow key ( ).
- Page 57 Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction 2. Press <Y> if you want to wipe out all the data from the RAID array, otherwise press <N>. You must choose Yes if the drives were previously used as RAID drives. The Array List window appears, where you can review the RAID arrays that you have set up.
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Page 58: Nvidia Raid Utility Installation
Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction NVIDIA RAID Utility Installation Installing the NVIDIA RAID Software Under Windows (for Non-bootable RAID Array) This section describes how to run the setup application and install the RAID software which will upgrade the Windows IDE driver and install the RAID driver. 1. - Page 59 Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction Installing the RAID Driver (for bootable RAID Array) 1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the Windows CD, and the Windows Setup program starts. 2. Press <F6> and wait for the Windows Setup screen to appear. 3.
- Page 60 Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction 4. Press <Enter> to continue with operating system installation. Be sure that copying files from the floppy is completed, then take out the floppy. 5. Follow the instructions on how to install operating system. During the GUI portion of the install you might be prompted to click Yes to install the RAID driver.
- Page 61 Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction Initializing and Using the Disk Array The RAID array is now ready to be initialized under Windows. 1. Launch Computer Management by clicking “Start” —> “Settings” —> “Control Panel”, then open the “Administrative Tools” folder and double click on “Com- puter Management”.
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Page 62: Win2K Limitation With Bootable Raid
Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction Win2K Limitation with Bootable RAID In Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or previous versions), the end user cannot install this operating system to a bootable RAID volume. Solution There are two solutions to resolve this issue. I) Use the NVRAID Tool (nForce Driver Version 5.xx) to convert the boot volume to a RAID array. - Page 63 Chapter 5 nVIDIA RAID Introduction 13. Select Convert Array under the System Tasks. The Convert Array wizard is displayed. Then select Next. 14. Select the desired type of RAID array you want to convert. Then select Next. 15. You are prompted to select the desired Free Disk(s) to add to the bootable RAID array.