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Thank you for your buying Foxconn's 400M01 series
motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new
products and offers superior performance, reliability and
quality, at a reasonable price. This motherboard adopts the
advanced VIA KM400/KM400A +
viding users a computer platform with a high integration-com-
patibility-performance price ratio.
This chapter includes the following information:
Main Features
Motherboard Layout
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VT8235/VT8237
chipset, pro-
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  • Page 1 Chapter Thank you for your buying Foxconn’s 400M01 series motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new products and offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reasonable price. This motherboard adopts the VT8235/VT8237 advanced VIA KM400/KM400A +...

  • Page 2: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Six USB 2.0 ports (four rear panel ports, one onboard USB header provid- ing two extra ports) Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 3 Three PCI slots One AGP slot One CNR slot (optional) BIOS Licensed advanced AWARD (Phoenix) BIOS, supports flash ROM, plug- and-play ready Supports HDD, CD-ROM, SCSI HDD, LAN or USB device boot up 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 4 (suspend to disk – depends on OS) and S5 (soft-off) Advanced Features PCI 2.2 Specification Compliant Supports Windows 98/2000/ME/XP soft-off Supports Wake-on-LAN, Wake-on-Modem Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU temperature, system temperature and fan speed) 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 5 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout Note: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only; please refer to the physical motherboard. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 6 IDE ribbon cable. Serial ATA connectors (only for VT8237) These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and allow for up to 150MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard Parallel ATA with 133MB/s. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 7 The VIA VT1211 I/O controller offers support for a variety of I/O function. Provides a high-performance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/ 2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, one serial port and a Flash ROM interface. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 8 2.1 specification, the VIA VT1616 enables 20-bit resolution, and a variable sampling rate with 1Hz resolution. 10/100M LAN PHY The VT6103L is a single-port PHY transceiver with an MII (Media Independent Interface) and supports 10/100 Mbps data transfer rate. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

    Please refer to the motherboard lay- out prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. This chapter includes the following information: Memory Power Supply Rear Panel Connectors Other Connectors Expansion Slots Jumpers 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 10 3. Hold components by their edges to avoid touching any exposed integrated circuits (ICs). 4. Whenever you uninstall a component, place it on a grounded anti-static pad or into anti-static bag that it came in. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 11 3. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 12 Warning : Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system. Therefore, make sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 13 For KM400A: Vendor Type Athlon3200+ 400MHz Athlon2800+ 333MHz Athlon2600+ 333MHz Athlon2400+ 266MHz Duron1600 266MHz For KM400: Vendor Type Athlon2800+ 333MHz Athlon2600+ 333MHz Athlon2400+ 266MHz Athlon2000+ 266MHz Duron1600 266MHz 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 14 PC3200 (DDR 400) 256MB Rambo PC3200 (DDR 400) 256MB Hynix PC3200 (DDR 400) 256MB Hynix PC2700 (DDR 333) 256MB Rambo PC2700 (DDR 333) 512MB PC3200 (DDR 400) 256MB Hynix PC2100 (DDR 266) 256MB 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 15 Apacer PC2100 (DDR266) 256MB Note: Make sure to use only the tested and qualified DDR DIMMs listed above. Other DDR DIMMs manufactured by other ven- dors may not be suitable for this motherboard. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 16 Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or remov- ing expansion cards or other system peripherals, especially the memory devices, otherwise your motherboard or the system memory might be seriously damaged. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 17: Power Supply

    You have to press the power button for more than four seconds if you change the default “Instant-Off” setting to “Delay 4 Sec” from the “Soft-Off by PWRBTN” option in the BIOS “Power Manage- ment Setup”. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Connectors

    USB 2.0 Ports These four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1394 Port (optional) This digital interface supports electronic devices such as digital cameras, scanners and printers. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 19 The Line-out jack connects a headphone or a speaker. In 6-Channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. The Microphone jack connects a microphone. In 6-Channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Center/Subwoofer Speaker. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 20 Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. Attention: Ribbon cables are directional, therefore, make sure to always connect with the cable on the same side as pin 1 of the PIDE/SIDE or FDD connector on the motherboard. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 21 LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is in S0 status, the LED is on. When the system is in S1 status, the LED is blink. When the system is in S3, S4, S5 status, the LED is off. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 22 IRRX Empty Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, FAN1 The speed of CPU_FAN and FAN1 can be detected and viewed in “PC Health Status” section of the CMOS Setup. FAN1 +12V SENSE SENSE +12V CPU_FAN 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 23 1. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 function. 2. NEVER connect a 1394 cable to the F_USB connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 3. The USB cable is an optional item. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 24 The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to either the front (provided that the front panel of your chassis is equipped with the appropriate interface) or real panel of the chassis. Empty TPB - TPB + TPA - TPA + F_1394 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 25 “Modem Ring Resume” to enabled in the “Power Management Setup” sec- tion of the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then boot the operating system once to make sure this function takes effect. Signal for waking up 5VSB 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 26 Front Audio, pin 5 and 6, pin9 and 10 must be short, and then the signal will be sent to the rear audio port. MIC_IN MIC_GND MIC_PWR +5VA AUD_RET_R AUD_OUT-R Empty AUD_RET_L AUD_OUT_L F_AUDIO 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 27 AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Empty DATA SPDIF_OUT Speaker Connector: SPEAKER The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis. Empty SPKJ S P K SPEAKER 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 28 Then set “Chassis intrude detection” to ON in the “Power Manage- ment Setup” section of the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then boot the opeating system once to make sure this function takes effect. INTR 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 29 3D images. It provides a special- ized 66Mhz, 32-bit channel to allow the graphic controller to directly access the master memory, and supports 4X and 8X speeds. AGP slot 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 30 128MB DDR ATI 9600 AGP 128MB DDR ATI 9700 AGP 128MB DDR ATI 9800 AGP 128MB DDR ELSA 64MB DDRAM ESC-315T 32MB SDRAM UNIKA GeForce 4 MX400 32MB SDRAM LeadTek S650 128MB DDR 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 31 The motherboard provides this Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) interface which can support modem function. Mechanically the CNR shares the PCI3 slot, thus when you insert the CNR card, the neighboring PCI3 slot cannot be used. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 32 User should refer to this when adjusting jumper settings. Jumper Diagram Definition Description Set pin1 and pin2 closed Set pin2 and pin3 closed Closed Set the pin closed Open Set the pin opened 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 33 3. Turn the AC power supply back on. Clear CMOS Normal Status (Default) Warning: 1. Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. 2. Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 34 BIOS is protected from being attacked by a serious virus, such as the CIH virus. You will be unable to flash the BIOS to the motherboard when the system BIOS is protected. Short Flash Disabled Open Flash Enabled (Default) FWH_EN 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 35 BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:51 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Bios Description

    Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 37 The items in the main menu are explained as below: Standard CMOS Features The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu. BIOS Features The special features can be set up through this menu. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 38 The user password can be set up through this menu. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 39 Access Mode to “CHS”, the related information should be entered manually. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press < Enter>: Cylinder number of cylinders Head number of heads Precomp write pre-compensation Landing Zone landing zone Sector number of sectors 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 40 The system boot will not stop for a diskette error; but it will stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but it will stop for all other errors. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 41 The BIOS POST will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. Total Memory Total memory of the system. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 42: Bios Features

    CPU clock range. Warning: Be sure your selection is right. CPU overclock will be dangerous! We will not be responsible for any damages caused. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 43 First/Second/Third Boot Device (Default: Floppy/HDD- 0/CDROM) This option allows you to set the boot device’s sequence. The setting values are: Floppy, LS120, HDD-0, SCSI, CDROM, HDD-1, HDD-2, HDD-3, ZIP100, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN and Disabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 44 When it is set to “System”, a password is required not only to enter CMOS Setup, but also to start up your PC. APIC Mode (Default: Enabled) This option is used to enable or disable APIC mode. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 45 The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Small Logo (EPA) Show (Default: Disabled) This option allows you to enable or disable the EPA logo. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 46: Advanced Chipset Features

    Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the system BIOS which may improve performance. If any other program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. The available setting values are: Enabled and Disabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 47 If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data. This option applies only when synchro- nous DRAM is installed in the system. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 48 Write Recovery Time (Default: Depend on Memory) This option allows you to set write recovery time. The setting values are: 2T, 3T. TWTR for DDR400 ONLY (Default: Depend on Memory) Increase DRAM performance. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 49 AGP signals are calibrated on a periodic basis to ensure signal integrity. It is recommended to keep this setting enabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 50 TV_type (Default: NTSC) This option is used to select TV type. TV_Connector (Default: CVBS) This option is used to select TV connector. TV_Layout (Default: Default) This option is used to select TV layout. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 51 Disabled and Enabled. VLink 8X Support (Default: Enabled) This option allows you to enable or disable the VLink 8X support. When “Enabled”, it may increase system performance. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 52: Integrated Peripherals

    Press enter to set onboard SuperIO device. Please refer to page 55. Init Display First (Default: PCI Slot) This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC starts up. The setting values are: AGP and PCI Slot. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 53 Auto. The available setting values are: Disabled and Auto. IDE HDD Block Mode (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD Block Mode is allowed. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 54 This option is used to enable or disable onchip EHCI controller. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. USB Keyboard/Mouse Support (Default: Disabled) This option is used to enable or disable USB keyboard/mouse support. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 55 This option is used to set fast IR IRQ. The setting values are: 11, 5, 3, 4. Fast IR DMA (Default: 6) This option is used to set fast IR DMA. The setting values are: 6, 5. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 56: Power Management Setup

    The setting values are: Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 3 Min, 4 Min, 5 Min, 6 Min, 7 Min, 8 Min, 9 Min, 10 Min, 11 Min, 12 Min, 13 Min, 14 Min, 15 Min. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 57 The system will switch which status when power comes back after a power failure. The setting values are: Auto, On, Off. IRQ/Event Activity Detect Press Enter to set IRQ/Event Activity Detect. Please refer to page 58. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 58 When on of LPT & COM, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral devices or IRQs wakes up the system. If select “NONE”, cannot wake up the system. The setting values are: NONE, LPT, COM and LPT/COM. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 59 This option is used to set the timing for the start-up time. The setting values contain hh:0 – 23; mm:0 – 59; ss:0 – 59. IRQs Activity Monitoring Press enter to set the items of IRQs activity monitoring. Please refer to page 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 60 This option is used to enable or disable IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) activity monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) (Default: Disabled) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) activity monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 61 This option is used to enable or disable IRQ14 (Hard Disk) activity monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. IRQ15 (Reserved) (Default: Enabled) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ15 (Reserved) activity monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 62: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Assign IRQ For VGA (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether BIOS will assign IRQ for VGA. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Assign IRQ For USB (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether BIOS will assign IRQ for USB. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 64 The system temperature1 will be automatically detected by the system. CPU Fan Speed The CPU fan speed will be automatically detected by the system. System Fan1 Speed The system fan1 speed will be automatically detected by the system. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 65: Frequency/Voltage Control

    The setting values are Disabled and Enabled. Spread Spectrum (Default: Disabled) If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro- Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 66: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Enter Password: Enter your password, not exceeding 8 characters, then press <Enter>. The password you enter will replace any previous password. When prompted, key in the new password and press <Enter>. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 67 If you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will appear in the center of the screen: Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?N Press <Y> to exit CMOS without saving your modifications; press <N> or <ESC> to return to the main menu. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 68: Chapter 4 Driver Cd Introduction

    Start to install drivers Install VIA 4in1 Install VGA Driver Install DirectX 9.0b Install VIA RAID (Only for VT8237) Install USB2.0 Driver Using 6-Channel Audio Install LAN Driver Install IR Driver Install Norton Internet Security 2004 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 69: Utility Cd Content

    C. Norton Internet Security 2004 3. Browse CD Click here to browse CD content. 4. Homepage Click here to visit Foxconn motherboard homepage. Note: 1. Install the latest patch first if your OS is Windows XP or Win- dows 2000.
  • Page 70 Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <VIA 4in1> to start the installation. Click here Click here Click here Click here 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 71 Click here Install VGA Driver Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <VGA Driver> to start the installation. Click here Click here 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 72 Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <DirectX 9.0b> to start the installation. Click here Select this option Click here Click here Click here 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 73 Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <VIA RAID> to start the installation. Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 74 STEP 1. Connect the front channels to Line-in jack, the rear channels to Line- out jack, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to Microphone jack. Blue Green Center Front Left Front Right Rear Left Rear Right Subwoofer 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 75 After installation of the audio driver, you’ll find an icon on the taskbar’s status area. Right click the audio icon ”Volume” from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. Click the “Adjust Audio Properties”. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 76 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction STEP 4. Click “Advanced”. STEP 5. Select the “5.1 surround sound speakers” and click “OK”. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 77 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction STEP 6. Left double click the audio icon from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 7. Click “Advanced Controls” from Options item. STEP 7. Click “Advanced ” . 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 78 Install LAN Driver Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <LAN Driver> to start the installation. Click here Click here 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 79 1). Click <IR Driver> to start the installation. Note: Please make sure that you have set the item “Onboard Fast IR” to“Enabled” in BIOS Integrated Peripherals Setup. Click here Click here Click here Click here 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 80: Install Norton Internet Security 2004

    Click here Click here Click here Click here Note: If your system is Windows 98 or Windows ME, please make sure that your Internet Explorer version is 5.01 with service pack 2 or higher. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 81: Chapter 5 Directions For Bundled Software

    Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Chapter This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information: SuperStep SuperLogo SuperUpdate 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 82 Link to Foxconn website speed Exit Program Minimize Window Adjust CPU SuperStep Help Fan warning criteria About SuperStep Adjust system Reset the warning Apply the Fan1 warning criteria to default adjustments criteria settings 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 83 (lower limit) Go to Temperature page Current CPU Adjust CPU temperature temperature warning criteria Current system Adjust system temperature temperature warning criteria Reset the warning Apply the adjustments criteria to default settings 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 84 Adjust the CPU FSB CPU Ratio Reset to the default Apply the adjustments settings Go to Alarm page Check for the system to automatically provide warning message Reset to the Apply the changes default settings 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 85 The best resolution is 136x84 for top-right logo and 640x480 or 800x600 for full screen logo. Using SuperLogo: Go to ROM Info page Display the Flash Information Link to Foxconn website Exit Program Minimize Window SuperLogo Help About SuperLogo 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 86 BIOS image for updating the file location BIOS Follow the Wizard to complete the BIOS function Go to Backup page Backup whole Backup Logo BIOS image Follow the Wizard to complete the backup function 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 87 Perform the BIOS update from local image file from local HDD Link to Foxconn website Exit Program Minimize Window SuperUpdate Help About SuperUpdate Upgrading BIOS via Backup system BIOS to an image internet automati- file cally 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 88 Backup BIOS to local image: 1. Click <Backup> to backup current BIOS file. 2. Click <OK> to finish the bakeup process. Update BIOS from local image: 1. Click <Load> to load a new BIOS file. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 89 Directions for Bundled Software 2. Click <Update>, the following message will appear. 3. Click <Yes> to backup the current BIOS, then the following picture will appear. 4. Click <OK >, then click <Update>. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 90 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 5. Now is updating. 6. Click <Restart >. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 91 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Update BIOS On-line: 1. Click <Liveupdate> to automatically update the BIOS from the internet. 2. The following procedure is the same as Update BIOS from local image. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 92 This chapter will introduce special functions of BIOS and how to use them in detail. It can further exert the max potential of motherboard to bring you super-value enjoyment. This chapter introduces the following special functions of BIOS: SuperSpeed SuperBIOS-Protect SuperBoot SuperRecovery 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 93 The processor speed can be manually set from the <BIOS Features> menu screen. Warning: Be sure your selection is right. CPU over speed can be dangerous! We will not be responsible for any damages caused. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 94 1. If the previous boot was not completed then the BIOS will perform a normal POST, even if SuperBoot is enabled. 2. No matter whether SuperBoot is enabled or not, the BIOS will perform a normal POST if the CMOS fails. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 95 2. Set the jumper (FWH_EN) to open and enable “SuperBIOS-Protect” in the CMOS section of BIOS Features. In this way, the BIOS cannot be overwritten, but the DMI information can be updated. Note: FWH_EN default is open. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 96: System Requirements

    You should enter the CMOS set up interface first by pressing <DEL> during POST Power On Self Test). Then select the “SuperRecovery Hotkey” option to adjust the hotkey settings in the “BIOS Features” menu. There are 12 options: LSHIFT (Left Shift)+F1~F12. LSHIFT+F12 is the default. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 97 3. Only one HDD can be operated at a time; 4. If you have assigned a password to the selected HDD, you will be prompted to provide it before proceeding. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 98: Main Menu

    B. The system will then prompt you to Enter <Y> or <N> for confirmation. Press <Y> to restart the computer, and the division for hidden partition will go into effect after the system is restarted. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 99 <Y> to confirm, the system will be restarted to release the hidden partition. But the released partition is still unavailable for you after the system is restarted. It’s necessary for you to enable it by using FDISK, PQMAGIC, or some other tools. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 100 B. The backing up or recovery of CMOS data should be done on a motherboard of the same type. 2. Backup Partition Table: This function can help to backup all partition tables including extended partitions. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 101 But only one can be taken between the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed up data. B. Backing up with the progress bar showing. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 102 RECOVER CMOS SETUP, RECOVER PARTITION TABLE and RECOVER HARDDISK DATA. You can switch the highlight bar by pressing the arrow keys to make a selection and press <Enter> to confirm your selection. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 103 1. Recover CMOS Setup: This function is used to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made. 2. Recover Partition Table: This function is used to recover all partition tables including extended partitions. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 104 A. Enter the old password first. Press <Enter> if password is null. B. Enter the new password. Then enter the same again to confirm it. C. Press <Enter> for null password. D. The password will be saved in the hidden partition. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 105: Using Serial Ata Raid

    The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members times the capacity of the smallest member. The striping block size can be set from 4KB to 64KB. RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 106: Installing Sata Hard Disks

    STEP 4: Connect one end of the second SATA data cable to the motherboard’s secondary SATA connector (SATA_2). STEP 5: Connect the other end of SATA data cable to the secondary SATA hard disk. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 107: Enter Bios Configuration Utility

    Press <Tab> key into User Window! The main menu of BIOS configuration utility is as below: A. Create Array The VIA VT8237 supports RAID 0, RAID1 and JBOD mode. Follow the steps to create RAID. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 108 RAID system. 3-4. Then the confirmation message appears: The data on the selected disks will be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N) Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 109 RAID system. 3-3. Then the confirmation message appears: Save the data on source disk to mirror after creation? (Y/N) Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 110 RAID system. 3-3. Then the confirmation message appears: The data on the selected disks will be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N) Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 111: Delete Array

    STEP 2: Select the member of an array that is to be deleted and press <Enter>. A warning message will show up, press Y to delete or press N to cancel. Deleting a disk array will destroy all the data on the disk array except RAID 1 arrays. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 112 Highlight Serial Number View and press <Enter>. Use arrow key to select a drive, the selected drives serial number can be viewed in the last column. The serial number is assigned by the disk drive manufacturer. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 113 STEP 3. Press the <F6> when the following pictures appear: STEP 4. Press <S> to specify additional device. STEP 5. Insert the RAID floppy disk that you can find it in the package. Then press <Enter> to continue. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 114 STEP 6. Select the operating system you want to install, press <Enter> to continue. STEP 7. Press <Enter> to continue. When the following picture appears, Press <F8> to resume the normal windows installation process 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

  • Page 115: Driver And Raid Software Installation

    The icon will appear in the system tray of the tool bar to indi- cate that GUI software is currently running. Double click on the system tray icon to launch the main interface of the utility. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 116 Create Mirror Array (RAID 1) Create Span Array (JBOD) Create Stripe Array (RAID 0) Create RAID 0+1 (Not available ) Remove Array Add/Remove Spare disk (Not available) Check All Disk View Event log Help Topics 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...
  • Page 117 Appendix View Online Help Click on to launch the Help Topics. It is recommended that you read through the help articles before using RAID utility. 400M01 Series User Manual 2004-3-18, 13:49 400M01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en-030304.p65...

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