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  • Page 1 G41MX 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 G41MX/G41MX-K 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 Model Name: G41MX/G41MX-K 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 ....................18 Chapter 3 bIoS Setup Enter BIOS Setup ...................20...
  • Page 7 Configure ..................64 About & Help ..................66 FOX LOGO .....................67 FOX DMI ....................68 Technical Support : Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx...
  • Page 8 With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, G41MX/ G41MX-K enables you to unleash more power from your computer. This chapter includes the following information: ■...

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Support up to 8GB of system memory Dual channel DDR2 800/667MHz architecture Audio Realtek 6-channel audio chip (G41MX-K) Realtek 8-channel audio chip (G41MX) High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF out Support Jack-Sensing function...
  • Page 10 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 (G41MX-K) 8-channel audio ports (G41MX) 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 14. TPM Connector 2. System FAN2 Header 15. Front Panel Connector 3. Speaker Connector 16. SATA Connectors 4. S/PDIF_OUT Connector 17. System FAN1 Header 18. South Bridge: Intel ® ICH7 5. PCI Express x1 Slot 6.

  • Page 12: Back Panel Connectors

    1-3 back Panel Connectors Back Panel of G41MX: PS/2 Mouse Port Parallel Port Port LAN Port Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Subwoofer Side Speaker Microphone In PS/2 Keyboard Serial Port VGA Port USB Ports Audio Ports Port Back Panel of G41MX-K:...
  • Page 13 Audio Ports of G41MX: Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In Microphone In Orange...
  • 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. Remove protective socket cover.

  • 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 DDR2 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 : f_AUDIo PORT1_L AUD_GND The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It PORT1_R PRESENCEJ provides the Front Audio output choice. PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND EMPTY PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN F_AUDIO S/PDIf oUT Connector : SPDIf_oUT EMPTY The connector is used for S/PDIF output. SPDIF_OUT SPDIF_OUT floppy Disk Drive Connector : floPPY...
  • Page 23 front Panel Connector : fP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. HDD-LED PWR-LED Hard Disk leD Connector (HDD-leD) RESET-SW PWR-SW Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. EMPTY It indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- sign.
  • Page 24 TPM Connector : TPM The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability LCLK# LFRAME# EMPTY to the PC to run applications more secure and to make LRESET# transactions and communication more trustworthy. To LAD3 LAD2 utilize this function, you should purchase additional LAD1 device and install it.

  • Page 25: 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 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

    Mouse [Disabled] [Disabled] Floppy Floppy [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name :G41MX/G41MX-K 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 MPS Revision [1.4] [1.4] Help Item Help Item [1.4] PCI Latency Timer [64] Quiet Boot [Enabled] Select MPS Quick Boot [Enabled] Revision . Floppy Drive Seek [Disabled] Bootup Num-Lock...
  • Page 32 ► Quick Boot 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 tion. The definition of the TPM architecture comes from the TC and the TPM Work Group defines the implementation of that architecture. Work group members should have a working knowledge of security in relation to the design and usage of cryptographic modules. Members should also have a working knowledge of cryptographic techniques including public-key cryp- tography, cryptographic algorithms and protocols.

  • Page 34: Fox Central Control Unit 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 Auto Detect PCI CLK [Enabled]...

  • Page 35: 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 : 1.60GHz Current FSB Speed : 1066MHz Current CPU Multiplier : 8x Disabled Current DRAM Speed : 800MHz...

  • Page 36: 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 disable the "Enhanced disable the "Enhanced Frequency :2136MHz Halt State"...
  • Page 37 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 38: Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Settings Help Item WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections Configure North Bridge may cause system to malfunction. features. ► North Bridge Configuration ►...
  • Page 39 can select a value manually such as [667 MHz] or [800 MHz]. ► Memory Timing by SPD This item is used to enable/disable provision of DRAM timing by SPD device. The Serial Presence Detect (SPD) device is a small EEPROM chip, mounted on a memory module. It contains important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode and various other parameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can better access the memory device.

  • Page 40: Video Function Configure

    Video Function Configure CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Video Function Configure Video Function Configure Video Function Configure Help Item DVMT Mode Select DVMT Mode Select [DVMT Mode] [DVMT Mode] [DVMT Mode] Options DVMT/FIXED Memory [256MB] Fixed Mode DVMT Mode ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select...

  • Page 41: South Bridge Configuration

    South Bridge Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. South Bridge Configuration South Bridge Chipset Configuration South Bridge Chipset Configuration Help Item Options SMBUS Controller SMBUS Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds] Enabled Disabled ASPM...

  • Page 42: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals ► IDE Configuration ► IDE Configuration [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Help Item ► OnBoard Configuration ► OnBoard Configuration [Press Enter] ► SuperIO Configuration ► SuperIO Configuration [Press Enter] Configure the IDE ►...
  • Page 43 OnBoard Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard Configuration OnBoard Configuration OnBoard Configuration Help Item Help Item OnBoard Audio Controller [Enabled] Options [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enabled Enabled...

  • Page 44: Superio Configuration

    SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item Help Item OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Allows BIOS to Enable [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] or Disable Floppy Serial Port1 Mode Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Controller .

  • Page 45: 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 AUTO USB Devices Enabled : option disables 1 Drive legacy support if no USB devices are Legacy USB Support [Enabled]...

  • Page 46: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S3 (STR)] Help Item [S3 (STR)] Power On after Power Fail [Power Off] HPET [Enabled] Select the ACPI Resume by Ring [Enabled] state used for Resume by LAN...
  • Page 47 ► 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 48: 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/132 Disabled System Temperature C/93 C/122 C/131 CPU Fan Speed :N/A C/140 System Fan Speed...

  • Page 49: 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 [Press Enter] Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter] Install or change the Change User Password Change User Password [Press Enter] password.

  • Page 50: 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 51 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 52: Chapter 4 Cd Instruction Utility Cd Content 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 53: Install Driver And Utility

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

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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 56 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 57 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 which are to are to be displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second. 2).
  • Page 58 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 59: 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 60 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 61: 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 62: 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 63 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 64: 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 65: 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 66: 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 67 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 68: 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 69 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 70 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 71: 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 72 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 and change different skin of the FOX LiveUpdate utility.

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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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