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Declaration of conformity Trade Name: FOXCONN Model Name: H61AP-S/H61AP 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...
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.
TABLe Of CONTeNTS Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1-1 Product Specifications ................2 1-2 Layout ....................4 1-3 Back Panel Connectors ................5 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ............8 Install the CPU ..................8 Install the CPU Cooler ................10 2-2 Install the Memory ................
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1. Main Page ...................47 2. CPU Page - CPU Control ..............50 3. Frequency Page - Frequency Control(Optional) .........53 4. Limit Setting ..................53 5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Optional) ..........56 6. Fan Page - Fan Control ..............56 4-3 FOX LiveUpdate ...................57 1.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Thank you for buying Foxconn H61AP Series mother- board. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for break-through performance. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout...
H61 chipset ® - 4 x SATA 2.0 connectors (3Gb/s data transfer rate) Asmedia ASM1061: - 2 x SATA 3.0 connectors (6Gb/s data transfer rate) (only for H61AP-S) Realtek 8111F Gigabit LAN chip Support 10/100/1000Mbps Audio Realtek ALC662 Audio chip: -High Definition Audio -2/4/5.1-channel...
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1 x VGA port 1 x COM port 1 x Parallel Port 4 x USB 2.0 ports(H61AP) 2 x USB 2.0 ports(H61AP-S) 2 x USB 3.0 ports (H61AP-S) 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 3 x Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection...
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION 1-3 Back Panel Connectors Back panel connectors of 5.1 channel (H61AP-S): Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse Port LAN Port Line In Line Out Microphone In Audio Ports PS/2 Keyboard Port COM Port VGA Port USB 3.0 Ports USB Ports (only for H61AP-S) Back panel connectors of 5.1 channel (H61AP):...
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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION 7. RJ-45 LAN Port The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate. Left: Active Right: Link LAN Type Active Link Status Description Status Description No Link No Link 10Mb/s Connection 1000M Green Data Green 100Mb/s Connection Blinking...
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 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 instal- lation of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 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.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION 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.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. 1. Apply and spread an even thermal 2. Place the four bolts of the CPU grease on the surface of CPU. cooler to the holes of the motherboard, push them straight down from the top, and the bolts will be fastened on the...
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 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, and please select Dual channel first to achieve optimum performance.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION Installing a Memory 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. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules into the sockets.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-3 Install an expansion Card ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the 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. PCI Express x16 follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 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.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION Audio Header : f_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. A_MIC2_L AUD_GND A_MIC2_R PRESENCEJ It provides the Front Audio output choice. A_LINE2_R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND EMPTY SENSE2_RETURN A_LINE2_L F_AUDIO Speaker Header : SPeAKeR The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION Header front Panel : fP1 This motherboard includes one connector for HDD-LED PWR-LED connecting the front panel switch and LED RESET-SW PWR-SW Indicators. EMPTY Hard Disk LeD Connector (HDD-LeD) Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It indicates the active status of the hard disks.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION Chassis Intruder Alarm Header : INTR The connector can be connected to a security INTRUDERJ switch on the chassis. The system can detect INTR the chassis intrusion through the function of this connector. If eventually the chassis is closed, the system will send a message out.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION 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.
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION Intel® Me Jumper: PCH_Me_eNABLe This motherboard uses PCH_ME_ENABLE jumper to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. It provides latest IT management features such as Intel® AMT, that allows to improve manage- ment of corporate assets.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 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.
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, <f7> to Boot Menu" appears at the bottom of the screen, you can press <DEL>...
[Tue 09/04/2012] Set the Date. Use Tab System Time [16:02:30] to switch between Date elements. Access Level Administrator Model Name H61AP/H61AP-S ME Version BIOS Version C53F1D05 Build Date and Time 08/23/2012 10:42:48 Halt On [All, but keyboard] CPU Brand Name: Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.20GHz...
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BIOS SETUP [No Errors]: No error can result in system halt. [All, but keyboard]: All errors but keyboard can result in system halt. ► CPU Brand Name It displays the current CPU name. ► Total Memory This item displays the total memory size. The size is depending on how many memory mod- ules are installed in your system before powering on.
BIOS SETUP f-center Main f-center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save&Exit Fox Control Center Super BIOS Protection Settings Super BIOS Protect [Enabled] ▶ Smart BIOS ▶ Fox Intelligent Stepping ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ Performance Tuning → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓/Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-: Change Opt.
BIOS SETUP ► Smart Power LED Smart Power LED is a feature built on your motherboard to indicate different states during Power On Self Test (POST). The LED is located at the front panel, and it displays POST state by different long-short blinking intervals. You can always leave this state enabled. System Status Power LED Status Stop Blinking Condition...
BIOS SETUP CPU Configuration Main f-center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save&Exit CPU Configuration Intel AES-NI CPU Brand Name: Genuine Intel(R) CPU @ 2.20GHz L1 Data Cache 32 KB X 4 L1 Code Cache 32 KB X 4 L2 Cache 256 KB X 4 L3 Cache 8192 KB...
BIOS SETUP Performance Tuning Main f-center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save&Exit ▶ CPU Configuration CPU Configuration ▶ North Bridge Configuration → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓/Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized Defaults F4: Save &...
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BIOS SETUP ► tCL The number of memory clocks it takes a DRAM to return data after the read CAS_L isas- serted depends on the memory clock frequency. The value that BIOS programs into the memory controller is a function of the target clock frequency. The target clock frequency is determined from the supported CAS latencies at given clock frequencies of each DIMM.
BIOS SETUP ► Memory Slot 1/2 These items display the memory size installed on each slot. ► Integrated Graphics This item allows you to determine whether to allocate memory for the integrated graphics controller from the system memory. Options: [Auto], [Manual]. [Auto]-Auto the integrated graphics controller.
BIOS SETUP Onboard Device Configuration Main f-center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save&Exit Onboard Device Configuration Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN PXE OpROM [Enabled] Onboard USB Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB3.0 Support [Enabled] SATA3.0 Controller [Enabled] Azalia HD Audio Controller [Enabled]...
BIOS SETUP SATA Configuration Main f-center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save&Exit SATA Configuration Enable or disable SATA Device Onboard SATA Controller [Enabled] Onboard SATA Mode [Native IDE] ▶ SATA Port1: Not Present ▶ SATA Port2: Not Present ▶ SATA Port3: Not Present ▶...
BIOS SETUP Super IO Configuration Main f-center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save&Exit Super IO Configuration Set Parameters of Serial Port 1 (COMB) Super IO Chip IT8728 ▶ Serial Port 0 Configuration ▶ Serial Port 1 Configuration ▶ Parallel Port Configuration ▶...
BIOS SETUP Trusted Computing Main f-center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save&Exit TPM Configuration Enables or Disables TPM SUPPORT [Disabled] BIOS support O.S. will not show TPM.Reset of platform is required. Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware → ←: Select Screen ↑...
BIOS SETUP CSM parameters Main f-center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save&Exit Launch CSM [Always] This option controls if Boot option filter [UEFI and Legacy] CSM will be launched Launch PXE OpROM policy [Do not launch] Launch Storage OpROM policy [Legacy only] Launch Video OpROM policy [Legacy only]...
BIOS SETUP Power Main f-center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save&Exit ACPI Sleep State [S3] Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system Resume By PS2 Keyboard [Enabled] will enter when the Resume By PS2 Mouse [Enabled] SUSPEND button is pressed. Resume By USB Device(s) [Enabled] Resume By PCI PME...
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BIOS SETUP return to previous state when the STR function wakes. ► Resume by PS2 Keyboard This item is used to enable/disable the PS2 keyboard to generate a wake up. ► Resume by PS2 Mouse This item is used to enable/disable the PS2 mouse to generate a wake up. ►...
BIOS SETUP Health Main f-center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save&Exit Case Open Warning [Disabled] Enabled Case Opening Warn- ing and open chassis, Instruction Alarm will CPU Temperature : +39 ˚C appear. If don’t enter System Temperature : +35 ˚C bios setup and disabled CPU Fan Speed : 3026 RPM...
BIOS SETUP Security Main f-center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save&Exit Security configuration Set Administrator Password.The password must be 1 to 20 Administrator Password Not Installed characters long. User Password Not Installed Administator Password HDD BootSector Write [Normal] System Mode state Setup Secure Boot state Disabled...
BIOS SETUP Save & Exit Main f-center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save&Exit Save Changes and Reset Reset system setup after Discard Changes and Reset saving the changes. Restore Defaults Boot Override → ←: Select Screen ↑ ↓/Click: Select Item Enter/Dbl Click: Select +/-: Change Opt.
Chapter 4 CD Instruction The utility CD that comes with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Install driver and utility ■ FOX ONE ■ FOX LiveUpdate ■...
Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click Drop to System Tray Exit the program Visit Foxconn's View the User’s Show Utilities Show Drivers Browse CD Website Manual...
CD INSTRUCTION 2. Utility Use these options to install additional software programs. And click “User’s manual” button to view the product manual. Click here...
CD INSTRUCTION 4-2 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 : ■...
CD INSTRUCTION 1. Main Page Show CPU Information Toolbar 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.
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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 Configuration 1). Monitor interval (ms) : This is to define the interval of different messages of system settings which are to be displayed...
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CD INSTRUCTION 2). Simple Mode : To select which message of system settings are to be displayed in the Simple Mode. Messages such as CPU frequency, voltage...etc., they can be displayed one by one in Simple Mode. 3). F.I.S. Calibration (FOX Intelligent Stepping, Optional) This function will re-calibrate the CPU's loading, and it may take several minutes to proceed.
CD INSTRUCTION 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.
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CD INSTRUCTION A message informs you to push RESET button later if the system hangs finally. Click Yes to continue. 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.
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CD INSTRUCTION Now, your system is running at a CPU clock of 255MHz. 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.
CD INSTRUCTION 3. Frequency Page - Frequency Control(Optional) This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequencies by manual. Go to Freq. page Close this page Select the option you want to set Adjust by manual Reset the changes Apply the changes 4.
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CD INSTRUCTION 4.2 Limit Setting - System Temperature This page lets you to set system high limit temperature and enable the alert function. Show current system temperature value Enable alert function when the system temperature is higher than high limit value Show current high limit value of system temperature...
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CD INSTRUCTION 4.4 Limit Setting - System Fan This page lets you to set system fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function. Show current system fan rpm value Enable alert function when the system fan runs slower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of system...
CD INSTRUCTION 5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Optional) This page lets you set CPU voltage, memory voltage and North Bridge voltage manually. CPU voltage can be stepped up/down by a unit of 12.5mV, while memory is 0.05V/step, and North Bridge is 0.04V/step.
CD INSTRUCTION 4-3 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 8 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■...
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CD INSTRUCTION Key in a BIOS name Click here 1-3 Local Update - Update This page helps you to update your BIOS from a local file. After click “Update”, An alert message will be displayed to ensure if you really want to continue, click “Yes” to confirm. A setup wizard will guide you to load a local BIOS file to finish the operation.
CD INSTRUCTION 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...
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CD INSTRUCTION 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.
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CD INSTRUCTION 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...
CD INSTRUCTION 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.
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CD INSTRUCTION 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 determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up.
CD INSTRUCTION 3-3 Configure - Advance This page lets you select to flash BIOS / Boot Block. 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.
CD INSTRUCTION 4-4 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.
CD INSTRUCTION 4-5 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 motherboard if there is any problem occurred.