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Foxconn G41S Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 G41S Series Motherboard User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: More Information

    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 Motherboard G41S / G41S-K 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 G41S / G41S-K 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 ............12 Install other Internal Connectors ..........
  • Page 7 FOX ONE Main Page ................42 CPU Control ................46 Frequency Control ..............48 Limit Setting ................49 Voltage Control ..............51 Fan Control ................52 FOX LiveUpdate Local Update ................. 53 Online Update ............... 55 Configure ................58 About & Help ................. 60 FOX LOGO .................
  • Page 8 With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, G41S / G41S-K enables you to unleash more power from your computer. This chapter includes the following information: ■...

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    Realtek 5.1-channel audio chip High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support Jack-Sensing function Realtek 10/100Mb/s LAN chip (G41S) Realtek Gigabit LAN chip (G41S-K) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot Onboard Serial ATA...
  • Page 10 Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x Coaxial SPDIF_OUT port 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 5.1-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1...

  • Page 11: Layout

    1-2 layout 11. North Bridge: Intel ® G41 Chipset 1. CPU Socket 2. SYS_FAN Header 12. PCI Express x16 Slot 13. South Bridge: Intel ® ICH7 3. COM1 Connector 4. TPM Connector 14. PCI Express x1 Slot 5. IR/CIR Header 15.

  • Page 12: Back Panel Connectors

    1-3 back Panel Connectors PS/2 Mouse Port LAN Port Coaxial SPDIF_ OUT Line In Line Out Microphone PS/2 Keyboard 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 Description No Link No Link 100M Green Data Activity Orange 10/100Mb/s Connection Blinking No Link No Link 10Mb/s Connection 1000M Green Data Activity Green 100Mb/s Connection Blinking Orange 1000Mb/s Connection Link Active G41S supports 10/100Mb/s Ethernet. G41S-K supports 1Gb/s Ethernet.
  • 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.) 2. Place the four bolts of the CPU 1. Apply and spread an even thermal cooler to the holes of the motherboard, grease on the surface of CPU.

  • Page 18: Install The Memory

    Install a Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21 Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2 The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this feature. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate. front Panel Connector : fP1 SATA_1/2 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators.
  • Page 22 Audio Connector : f_AUDIo The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. PORT1_L AUD_GND PORT1_R PRESENCE_J It provides the Front Audio output choice. PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND EMPTY SENSE2_RETURN PORT2_L F_AUDIO S/PDIf oUT Connector : SPDIf_oUT The connector is used for S/PDIF output. EMPTY SPDIF_OUT fan Connectors : CPU_fAN/SYS_fAN...

  • Page 23: 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 24 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 oc- cur: 1. An error message appears on the screen during the system Power-On Self-Test (POST) process.

  • Page 25: 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 26 Serial I/O and other USB devices... etc. ► 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.

  • Page 27: System Information

    Use [+] or [-] to Halt On [All Errors But ...] configure system time. Keyboard [Disabled] Mouse [Disabled] Model Name :G41S / G41S-K BIOS Version :P01 Memory :512MB MAC Address :00-E0-4C-36-00-09 Intel (R) Pentium (R) Dual CPU E2220 @ 2.40GHz ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select...

  • Page 28: Advanced Bios Features

    ► Mouse The system boot will not stop for a mouse error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this product. ► BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS version. User can check this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed.
  • Page 29 to the disadvantage of other devices on the bus. ► Quiet Boot This item is used to enable/disable the quiet boot. [Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays OEM customer logo instead of POST messages. ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot the system.

  • Page 30: 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] BIOS Write Protection [Enabled] ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select...

  • Page 31: 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 : 1.40GHz Current FSB Speed : 800MHz Current CPU Multiplier Disabled Current DRAM Speed : 667MHz Enabled...

  • Page 32: 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) Pentium (R) Dual CPU E2220 @ 2.40GHz disable the “Enhanced Frequency :1.40GHz...

  • Page 33: Advanced Chipset Features

    Voltage options CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Voltage Options Voltage Options Help Item Options DRAM Voltage Control [Default] [Default] Default +0.1V +0.2V +0.3V ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► DRAM Voltage Control This option is used to disable or change the DRAM voltage.
  • Page 34 OS and 4gb of RAM. Basically it allows you to remap the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. ► DRAM Frequency This item is used to adjust the DRAM frequency. Select [Auto] for SPD enable mode. You also can select a value manually such as [667 MHz] or [800 MHz].

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37 OnBoard Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard Configuration OnBoard Configuration Help Item [Enabled] Options OnBoard Audio Controller [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 38: Superio Configuration

    SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] [3F8/IRQ4] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Serial Port1 Base OnBoard IrDA Port [2F8/IRQ3] Addresses . IrDA Duplex Mode [Half Duplex] OnBoard CIR Port...

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 [Enabled] state used for Resume by LAN...
  • Page 41 ► 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 42: 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] CPU Temperature C/104 System Temperature C/87 Disabled C/122 CPU Fan Speed :3552 RPM C/131 System Fan Speed :N/A C/140...

  • Page 43: 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 Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter] password. [Press Enter] Change User Password [Press Enter] ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select...

  • Page 44: 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 45 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 46: Utility Cd Content

    Utility CD content This motherboard comes with one 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 47: Install Driver And Utility

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

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50 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 51 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 52 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 53: Cpu Control

    Manual : 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. You can press the up/down button to adjust your CPU clock.
  • Page 54 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 55: 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 56: 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 Setting Show current CPU page temperature value Enable alert function when the CPU temperature is higher than high limit value Show current high...
  • Page 57 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 58: 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 59: 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 60: 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 61 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 62: 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 63 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 64 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 65: 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 66 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 67: 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 Click here Select which BIOS ROM to flash(Only available to...

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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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