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  • Page 1 H55A 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

    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 H55A 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: H55A 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 ...................21...
  • 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 H55A 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, H55A enables you to unleash more power from your computer.

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    1-1 Product Specifications Support LGA 1156 socket Intel ® CPU, Max processor power up to 95w For the latest CPU information, please visit: http://www.foxconnchannel.com Intel ® H55 Chipset Memory 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Support up to 16GB of system memory Dual channel DDR3 1600(oc*)/1333/1066 MHz architecture (oc:Overclocking) Expansion Slots...
  • Page 10 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 port Connectors 1 x DVI-I port 1 x HDMI port 2 x eSATA ports 6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio Ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating shutdown CPU/System fan speed control...

  • Page 11: Layout

    1-2 layout 1. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 13. COM1 Connector 2. SYS_FAN2 Header 14. INTR Connector 3. PCI Express x1 Slot 15. Clear CMOS Jumper 4. PCI Express x16 Slot 16. SATA Connectors 5. PCI Slots 17. SYS_FAN1 Header 18.

  • Page 12: Back Panel Connectors

    1-3 back Panel Connectors LAN Port PS/2 Port DVI-I Port Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Subwoofer Side Speaker Microphone In USB Ports HDMI Port eSATA Ports USB Ports Audio Ports 1. PS/2 Port Use the PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 mouse or keyboard. 2.
  • Page 13 7. Audio Ports For the definition of each audio port, please refer to the table below : 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...
  • 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. Release the CPU socket lever. 2.

  • Page 17: Install The Cpu Cooler

    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 motherboard.

  • 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 Connect a 4-pin power plug We recommend you using an 8-pin ATX 12V power supply. If you are using a 4-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX power connector according to the picture on the right. CoM Connector : CoM1 This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM port for legacy compatibility.
  • Page 23 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 Speaker Connector : SPeAKeR The speaker connector is used to connect speaker CD_L GND CD_R of the chassis.
  • Page 24 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. It EMPTY indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- sign.

  • 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 Intel Me Jumper: MfG ® This motherboard uses MFG 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 management of corporate assets.
  • Page 27 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 28: 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 29 ► Power Management Setup All the items related with Green function features can be set up 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 30: System Information

    System Information This sub-menu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, memory and so on. Use the arrow up/down keys to select an item, then use the <+> or <-> keys to change the setting.
  • Page 31 ► 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. ► Memory This item displays the current memory size. The size is depending on how many memory mod- ules were installed in your system before powering on.

  • Page 32: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS Features Quiet Boot [Enabled Help Item [Enabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PCI Latency Timer [64] Disabled: Displays ► Intel VT-d Configuration [Press Enter] normal POST messages. Enabled: Displays OEM ►...
  • Page 33 Intel VT-d Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Intel VT-d Configuration Help Item [Disabled] Intel VT-d Options Disabled Enabled ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Intel VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) can improve performance of I/O de- vices in virtualized environment.

  • Page 34: Fox Central Control Unit

    fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Fox Central Control Unit ► CPU Configuration [Press Enter] Help Item [Press Enter] Configure CPU. CPU Clock [133] Ratio CMOS Setting [22] Adjust VTT Voltage [Disabled] Ration Staus: Unlocked (Min:09, Max:22) Ration Actual Value:16 DRAM Frequency...
  • Page 35 This item allows you to select the row precharge time (in clock cycles). ► DRAM tRCD (RAS-to-CAS Delay) This item allows you to select a delay time (in clock cycles) between the CAS# and RAS# strobe signals. ► DRAM tWR (Write Recovery) This item allows you to select the write recovery time (in clock cycles).

  • Page 36: Cpu Configuration

    CPU Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Help Item Module Version : 01.08 Configure CPU EIST Manufacturer : Intel and C-state Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU 530 @ 2.93GHz function . Frequency :2.93GHz BCLK Speed :133MHz Cache L1...

  • Page 37: Active Processor Cores

    ► Intel(R) HT Technology This item is used to enable/disable the Hyper Threading Technology feature. ► Active Processor Cores This item is used to set the number of cores to enable in each processor package. ► A20M Legacy OSes and APs may need A20M enabled. Intel PPM Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 38 This item is used to enable/disable C3 State. ► C6 State This item is used to enable/disable C6 State. ► C1 Auto Demotion When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C3/C6/C7 requests to C1 based on uncore auto-demote information. ► C3 Auto Demotion When enabled, CPU will conditionally demote C6/C7 requests to C3 based on uncore auto- demote information.

  • Page 39: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Features IMC Type : *Dale Family IMC Help Item Management Engine Version : N/A ENABLE: Allow remapping of [Disabled] Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] overlapped PCI memory PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB above the total Initate Graphic Adapter...

  • Page 40: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, 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) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard Configuration OnBoard Audio Controller [Enabled] Help Item OnBoard LAN Controller [Enabled] Options 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) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] [3F8/IRQ4] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...

  • Page 43: Usb Configuration

    USB Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. USB Configuration USB Configuration Help Item Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 Enables support for legacy USB. AUTO USB Devices Enabled : option disables 2 Hubs 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) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup HPET Help Item [Enabled] ACPI Suspend Type [S3 (STR)] Energy-using Products [Enabled] USB Device Wakeup From S3 [Enabled] Enable / Disable Resume by PCIE PME [Enabled] Resume by PCI Card [Enabled]...
  • Page 45 ► HPeT HPET stands for High Precision Even Timer. If you have the HPET disabled, then windows does not have access to it and therefore falls back to less accurate timing methods. This item is used to enable or disable the HPET Support. ►...

  • Page 46: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Warning Temperature [Disabled] Help Item [Disabled] Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] Options Case Open Warning [Disabled] CPU Temperature C/86 System Temperature C/87 Disabled CPU Fan Speed :2142 RPM C/122 System Fan1 Speed...

  • Page 47: Bios Security Features

    bIoS Security features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Security Settings Help Item Supervisor Password : Installed Install or Change the User Password : Installed password. [Press Enter] Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter] User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password...

  • 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: ■ Install driver and utility ■ FOX ONE ■ FOX LiveUpdate ■ FOX LOGO ■...
  • Page 50 Manual Instal- lation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click. Exit the program Click to visit Select Select Browse CD Drop to Foxconn's to Install to Install System Tray website Utilities Drivers Choose the items you want to Install...

  • Page 51: Install Driver And Utility

    2. Utility Use these options to install additional software programs.

  • 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 what the CPU clock should be. 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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