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  • Page 1 G41AP Series Motherboard User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Statement: 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 3: 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 G41AP/G41AP-S Motherboard is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■...
  • Page 4 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: FOXCONN G41AP/G41AP-S 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 5: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment. Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TAble of CoNTeNTS Chapter 1 Product Introduction Product Specifications ................2 Layout.......................4 Back Panel Connectors ................5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............8 Install the Memory .................. 11 Install an Expansion Card ..............13 Install other Internal Connectors ............14 Jumpers ....................17 Chapter 3 bIoS Setup Enter BIOS Setup ...................20...
  • Page 7 Configure ..................62 About & Help ..................64 FOX LOGO .....................65 FOX DMI ....................66 Technical Support : Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx CPU Support list : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility list : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx...
  • Page 8 Thank you for buying Foxconn G41AP Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for break-through performance. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, G41AP Series enables you to unleash more power from your computer.

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    1-1 Product Specifications Support LGA775 socket Intel ® CPU: Core™2 Quad,Core™2 Duo, Pentium® Dual-Core, Celeron Dual-core, Conroe-L processors The CPU TDP no more than 95W Supports 45nm processors Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800MHz FSB North Bridge: Intel ® G41 Chipset South Bridge: Intel ® ICH7 Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Support up to 4GB of system memory...
  • Page 10 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x Parallel port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 1 x VGA port 6-channel audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection...

  • Page 11: Layout

    1-2 layout 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 13. Clear CMOS Jumper 2. OC_MEM Jumper 14. Front USB Connectors 3. COM2 Connector 15. SATA Connectors 4. PCI Express x1 Slot 16. Front Panel Connector 5. PCI Express x16 Slot 17. SYS_FAN Header 18.

  • Page 12: Back Panel Connectors

    1-3 back Panel Connectors Back Panel of P41A-G: PS/2 Mouse Port Parallel Port LAN Port Line In Line Out Microphone In PS/2 Keyboard Port Serial Port VGA Port USB Ports Audio Ports 1. PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse. 2.
  • Page 13 Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Microphone In Microphone In Center/Subwoofer Out * : Please refer to Chapter 4, and install the Realtek audio driver (in CD) to assign the audio output ports for different applications of 2/4/5.1 channels.
  • Page 14 This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised during the installation of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.

  • Page 15: Install The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 16 Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket : Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. 1. Remove protective socket cover. 2.

  • Page 17: Install The Cpu Cooler

    Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Apply and spread an even thermal 2. Place the four bolts of the CPU grease on the surface of CPU.

  • Page 18: Install The Memory

    2-2 Install the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. ■...

  • Page 19: Installing A Memory

    Installing a Memory Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it can only fit in one direction.

  • Page 20: Install An Expansion Card

    2-3 Install an expansion Card ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 21: Install Other Internal Connectors

    2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all the devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1 PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector.
  • Page 22 Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_L GND CD_R CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a CD/ DVD audio cable. CD_IN CoM Connector : CoM2 User must purchase another RS232 cable with a 9- RLSD SOUT pin D-sub connector at one end to connect with the...
  • Page 23 S/PDIf oUT Connector : SPDIf_oUT The connector is used for S/PDIF output. EMPTY SPDIF_OUT Chassis Intrusion Alarm Connector : INTR The connector can be connected to a security switch SPDIF_OUT on the chassis. The system can detect the chassis intrusion through the function of this connector. If eventually the chassis is closed, the system will send a message out.

  • Page 24: Jumpers

    2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them. 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 setting. Description of Jumpers 1.
  • Page 25 Over Memory Frequency Jumper: OC_MEM_1333 When you use 1333MHz/1066MHz memory, the jumper can make the memory work in the 1333MHz frequency. By default, set the JP pins 2 to 3(as Status1), the memory frequency is 1066MHz; when you set JP pins 1 to 2(as Status2), the memory frequency is 1333MHz.
  • Page 26 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters 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 Power On Self Test (POST) process.

  • Page 27: Enter Bios Setup

    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 message "Press <Del> to enter Setup, <esc> to boot menu" appears at the bottom of the screen, you can press <DEL>...
  • Page 28 ► Power Management Setup All the items related with Green function features can be setup through this menu. ► PC Health Status This setup enables you to read/change fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your computer.

  • Page 29: System Information

    [All Errors, But ...] Keyboard [Disabled] Mouse [Disabled] Floppy [Disabled] Model Name :G41AP/G41AP-S BIOS Version :P01 ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► System Time This item allows you to configure the desired time. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
  • Page 30 ► Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error if you enabled this item. ► Mouse The system boot will not stop for a mouse error if you enabled this item. ► Floppy The system boot will not stop for a floppy error if you enabled this item. ►...

  • Page 31: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS Features MPS Revision [1.4] [1.4] Help Item PCI Latency Timer [64] Quiet Boot [Enabled] Select MPS Quick Boot [Enabled] Revision . Floppy Drive Seek [Disabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] ►...
  • Page 32 While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ► Floppy Drive Seek This item controls whether the BIOS will be checking for a floppy drive while booting up. If it cannot detect one (either due to improper configuration or physical unavailability), it will ap- pear an error message.

  • Page 33: Fox Central Control Unit

    fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Fox Central Control Unit [Press Enter] ► Smart BIOS [Press Enter] Help Item ► CPU Configuration [Press Enter] ► Voltage Options [Press Enter] Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Auto Detect PCI CLK [Enabled] BIOS Write Protection...

  • Page 34: Smart Bios

    Smart bIoS CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart BIOS Smart Power LED [Enabled] [Enabled] Help Item Smart Boot Menu [Enabled] Options Current CPU Speed : 2.50GHz Current FSB Speed : 1333MHz Current CPU Multiplier : 7.5 Disabled Current DRAM Speed : 800MHz...

  • Page 35: Cpu Configuration

    CPU Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Help Item Module Version : 3F.0F This should be enabled Manufacturer : Intel in order to enable or Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9300 @ 2.50GHz disable the “Enhanced Frequency :2.50GHz...

  • Page 36: Advanced Chipset Features

    Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® technology (EIST) allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production. There are some system requirements must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system.

  • Page 37: North Bridge Configuration

    North Bridge Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration Help Item ► Video Function Configure [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation:4GB To 3328MB DRAM Frequency [Auto] Memory Timing by SPD [Enabled]...

  • Page 38: Video Function Configure

    Video Function Configure CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Video Function Configure Video Function Configure Help Item DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] [DVMT Mode] Options DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] DVMT Mode ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...

  • Page 39: South Bridge Configuration

    South Bridge Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. South Bridge Configuration South Bridge Chipset Configuration Help Item Options SMBUS Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds] Enabled Disabled ASPM [Disabled] ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit...

  • Page 40: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals ► IDE Configuration [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Help Item ► OnBoard Configuration [Press Enter] ► SuperIO Configuration [Press Enter] Configure the IDE ► USB Configuration [Press Enter] device(s) .
  • Page 41 OnBoard Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard Configuration OnBoard Configuration Help Item OnBoard Audio Controller [Enabled] Options [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enabled Disabled ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...

  • Page 42: Superio Configuration

    SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item EuP Function [Enabled] S1/S3/S4 is normal, OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] S5 wake up only by press- Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] ing the power button. Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Serial Port2 Address...

  • Page 43: Usb Configuration

    USB Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. USB Configuration USB Configuration Help Item Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO USB Devices Enabled : option disables None legacy support if no USB devices are Legacy USB Support [Enabled] connected.

  • Page 44: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S3 (STR)] [S3 (STR)] Help Item Power On after Power Fail [Power Off] HPET [Enabled] Select the ACPI Resume by Ring [Disabled] state used for Resume by LAN...
  • Page 45 ► ACPI Suspend Type This item is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function. When you select “S1 (POS)” mode, the power is always on and computer can be resumed at any time. When you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will be down after a period of time. The status of the computer before it entering STR will be saved in memory, and the computer can quickly return to previous state when the STR function wakes.

  • Page 46: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Help Item [Disabled] Warning Temperature [Disabled] Options Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] Case Open Warning [Disabled] CPU Temperature C/77 Disabled System Temperature C/77 C/122 C/131 CPU Fan Speed :3552RPM C/140 System Fan Speed...

  • Page 47: Bios Security Features

    bIoS Security features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password : Not Installed Help Item User Password : Not Installed Install or Change the [Press Enter] Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter] password. Change User Password [Press Enter] Boot Sector Virus Protection...

  • Page 48: Load Optimal Defaults

    load optimal Defaults Optimal defaults are the best settings of this motherboard. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS Load Optimal Defaults? values. Select this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to let [OK] [OK] [Cancel]...
  • Page 49 The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Utility CD content ■ Install driver and utility ■ FOX ONE ■ FOX LiveUpdate ■...

  • Page 50: Utility Cd Content

    Utility CD content This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you how to install. 1. Install Driver Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You should install the drivers in order, and you need to restart your computer after all the drivers have been installed.

  • Page 51: Install Driver And Utility

    Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click. Exit the program Drop to System Tray Browse CD Click to visit Select to Install Select to Foxconn's Utilities Install Drivers website 2. Install Utility You can select the specific utility to install.

  • Page 52: Fox One

    foX oNe FOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequencies and fan speeds at any time. With FOX ONE, you can : ■ Modify system performance settings, such as the CPU and memory bus speeds, CPU voltages, fan speeds, and other system performance options.

  • Page 53: Main Page

    1. Main Page Show CPU Toolbar Information Alert Lamp Switch Button Skin Button Exit Minimum Configuration Homepage Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan speed/Temperature value Toolbar Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages. Alert lamp When the system is in healthy state, the color of alert lamp is green. When the system is in abnormal state, the alert lamp color is red.
  • Page 54 Click this button to exit the program. Minimum Click this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower right corner of your screen. Homepage Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com...
  • Page 55 Configuration This menu allows you to configure : 1). Monitor interval (ms) : This is to define the interval of different messages of system settings which are to be displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second. 2). Simple Mode : To select which message of system settings are to be displayed in the Simple Mode.
  • Page 56 Step 1 : Click Calibration icon, a message pops out to ask for continue. Select Yes. Step 2 : After data is collected, it will ask you to restart your computer now. Later on, when the FOX ONE program is activated, and F.I.S. feature (in CPU Page) is also enabled, FOX ONE will automatically adjust your CPU clock according to your system loadings.

  • Page 57: Cpu Control

    2. CPU Page - CPU Control This page lets you select (or overclock) CPU clock to meet the current performance level of the system. The fastest and suitable CPU clock running for current system can be calculated by FOX ONE automatically or manually input by yourselves. Manual : You can press the up/down button to adjust your CPU clock.
  • Page 58 You can see the system is raising CPU clock until the system hangs. Push RESET button on the front panel of your system to restart the computer. Run FOX ONE program again, it will inform you the previous test found that 255MHz is the recommended CPU clock for your system.

  • Page 59: Frequency Control

    FOX Intelligent Stepping (F.I.S., Optional) Select FOX Intelligent Stepping will allow your system to automatically adjust your CPU clock rate based on different system loadings. For example, if you select Power Gaming, CPU clock will be driven to run at its maximum speed. While in Energy Saving, CPU will lower down its speed to a minimum.

  • Page 60: Limit Setting

    4. Limit Setting 4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temperature This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert function. Go to Limit Show current CPU Setting page temperature value Enable alert function when the CPU temperature is higher than high limit value Show current high...
  • Page 61 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 runs slower than the low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of CPU fan...

  • Page 62: Voltage Control

    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 runs slower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of FAN1 fan Set low limit rpm by...

  • Page 63: Fan Control

    6. Fan Page - Fan Control This page lets you enable Smart Fan function or set the fan speed by manual. When Smart Fan is selected, you must use a 4-pin CPU cooler in your system. Go to Fan page Enable or disable smart fan function Set fan speed by...

  • Page 64: Fox Liveupdate

    FOX LiveUpdate FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■...
  • Page 65 1-2 local Update - backup This page can backup your system BIOS. You can click “Backup”, and key in a file name, then click “Save” to finish the backup operation. The extension of this backup file is ".BIN" for Award BIOS and ".ROM"...

  • Page 66: Online Update

    2. online Update 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. Click here Current information Search new BIOS from Internet...
  • Page 67 Select the driver to update Browse detailed information Install the selected driver Close the window 2-3 online Update - Update Utility This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click here Current information Search new utilities...
  • Page 68 2-4 online Update - Update All This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click here Current information Search all new BIOS/ drivers/utilities from Internet Browse detailed...

  • Page 69: Configure

    3. Configure 3-1 Configure - option This page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, FOX LiveUpdate will start its searching from Internet and if any qualified item found, it will pop out a message on the task bar to inform you to do the next step.
  • Page 70 When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will auto search from internet and prompt you to install the new version. Prompt you to install the new FOX LiveUpdate 3-2 Configure - System This page lets you set the backup BIOS location.

  • Page 71: About & Help

    3-3 Configure - Advance This page lets you select to flash BIOS / Boot Block and clear CMOS. If you choose Flash Boot Block, it means BIOS is not protective, and you must make sure the flash process is continuous and without any interruption.

  • Page 72: Fox Logo

    foX loGo FOX LOGO is a simple and useful utility to backup, change and delete the boot time Logo. The boot Logo is the image that appears on screen during POST (Power-On Self-Test). You can prepare a JPG image (1024x768) file, then use FOX LOGO to open it and change the boot time Logo.

  • Page 73: Fox Dmi

    foX DMI FOX DMI is a full Desktop Management Interface viewer, and it provides three DMI data formats : Report, Data Fields and Memory Dump. With DMI information, system maker can easily analyze and troubleshoot your mother- board if there is any problem occurred. Supporting Operating Systems : ■...

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