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Page 1: More Information
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Page 2: 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 915G/P/GL/GV/PL/910GL7MH is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) þ... - Page 3 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: FOXCONN Model Name: 915G/P/GL/GV/PL/910GL7MH 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...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter Product Introduction Main Features .................... 2 Layout ......................4 Rear I/O Ports ..................... 5 Chapter Installation Instructions CPU ......................7 Memory ....................10 Power Supply ..................12 Other Connectors ..................13 Expansion Slots ..................17 Jumpers ....................19 Chapter BIOS Description Enter BIOS Setup .................. - Page 5 Table of Contents Chapter Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ..................51 Start to install drivers ................52 Chapter Directions for Bundled Software SuperStep ....................54 SuperUpdate .................... 57 SuperLogo ....................61 Chapter Special BIOS Functions SuperBoot ....................64 SuperBIOS-Protect ................... 65 SuperRecovery ..................
- Page 6 Warning: 1. Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact. 2. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due high temperatures. 3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed. 4.
- Page 7 This manual is suitable for motherboard of 915G/P/GL/GV/PL/ 910GL7MH. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. with onboard 10/100M LAN with onboard Giga LAN with 6-Channel audio with 8-Channel audio with 1394 function with SATA function with RAID function You can find PPID label on the motherboard.
- Page 8 Chapter Thank you for buying Foxconn’s 915 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 Intel ® 915G/P/ GL/GV/PL/910GL+ ICH6/ICH6R chipset, providing users a com- puter platform with a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Introduction
® · Supports FSB at 533 MHz/800 MHz (910GL7MH does not support FSB 800MHz) · Supports Hyper-Threading technology Chipset · 915G7MH series: Intel 915G + ICH6/6R ® · 915P7MH series: Intel 915P + ICH6/6R ® · 915GV7MH series: Intel 915GV + ICH6/6R ®... - Page 10 (Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off) Expansion Slots · Three PCI slots · One PCI Express x16 Graphics slot (only for 915G/P/PL7MH series) or F.G.E.II slot (only for 915GV/GL/910GL7MH series) Advanced Features · PCI 2.3 specification compliant ·...
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Page 11: Layout
7. Speaker Connector (optional) 20. DIMM Slots 8. Chassis Intruder Connector 21. CPU_FAN Connector 9. IrDA Connector 22. North Bridge: 915G/P/GL/GV/PL/ 910GL Chipset 10. COM2 Connector 23. LGA775 CPU Socket 11. Serial ATA Connectors 24. PCI Express x16 Slot/F.G.E.II Slot 12. -
Page 12: Rear I/O Ports
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Rear I/O Ports Parallel Port LAN Port (Printer Port) Line-in jack PS/2 Mouse Connector Line-out jack Microphone PS/2 Keyboard Connector jack Serial Port VGA Port USB 2.0 Ports (optional) (COM1) (optional) Line-in jack, Line-out jack, Microphone jack Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. -
Page 13: Cpu
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in- cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots and pin headers, and the mounting of jumpers. Cau- tion should be exercised during the installation of these modules. - Page 14 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This motherboard supports single processor in an LGA775 package. It also supports Hyper-Threading technology and FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI). For the detailed CPU vendor list qualified on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com Installation of CPU Below is the CPU socket illustration.
- Page 15 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 3. Hold CPU with thumb and forefinger. Ensure fingers align to socket cutouts. Match the CPU triangle marker to Pin 1 position as shown below. The alignment key also provides the orientation directed function. Lower the CPU straight down without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket.
- Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 5. Close the load plate, and slightly push down the tongue side. 6. Lower the lever and lock it to the load plate, then the CPU is locked completely. Note : Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system.
- Page 17 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes two 184-pin slots with 2.6V for DDR and two 240-pin slots (optional) with 1.8V for DDR2. DIMM1 and DIMM3 slots support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices; DIMM2 and DIMM4 slots support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR technologies for x8 and x16 devices.
- Page 18 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Installation of DDR/DDR2 Memory 1. There is only one gap in the middle of the DIMM slot, and the memory module can be fixed in one direction only. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward. 2.
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Page 19: Power Supply
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Power Supply This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging any devices, make sure that they have been installed properly prior to connecting the power supply. 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PWR2 The ATX power supply connects to PWR2 and 4-pin ATX_12V power connector provides power to the CPU. -
Page 20: Other Connectors
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD, IDE HDD, Serial ATA, USB, IR module, and others. FDD connector: FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360 K, 720 K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M, and 2.88 M FDDs. HDD connector: PIDE The connector supports the provided Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. - Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connect- P W R S W Emp ty P W R LE D ing the front panel switch and LED indicators. IDE LED Connector (HD-LED) The connector connects to the case’s IDE indicator LED indicating the activity status of hard disks.
- Page 22 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Audio Connectors: CD_IN, AUX_IN CD_IN, AUX_IN is Sony standard CD audio connectors, it can be connected to a CD-ROM drive through a CD audio cable. CD_L CD_R AUX_R AUX_L CD_IN AUX_IN Speaker Connector: SPEAKER (optional) The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of S P K Empty SPKJ...
- Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Audio Connector: F_AUDIO The audio interface provides two kinds of au- dio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear MIC_IN MIC_GND Audio. Their priority is sequenced from high to MIC_PWR +5VA AUD_OUT-R AUD_RET-R low (Front Audio to Rear Audio). If headphones Empty are plugged into the front panel of the chassis AUD_RET-L...
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Page 24: Expansion Slots
Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots and one PCI Ex- press x 16 slot (only for 915G/P/PL7MH series) or F.G.E.II slot (only for 915GV/ GL/910GL7MH series). PCI Slots The expansion cards can be installed in the three PCI slots. When you install or take out such cards, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled out. - Page 25 Installation Instructions F.G.E. II Slot The F.G.E.II (Foxconn Graphics Extension II) slot is a special design that pro- vides an extended graphics interface for PCI Express 16X VGA cards. Note: For the latest PCI Express 16X VGA cards support list, please visit Foxconn website for details.
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Page 26: Jumpers
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Jumpers The users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by chang- ing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings. - Page 27 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions BIOS TBL Jumper: TBL_EN The system cannot boot if the BIOS fails to be flashed in BIOS TBL conventional flash BIOS process. But not to worry when Enable (Default) you use the BIOS TBL function. It is used to protect BIOS “Top Boot Block”.
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Page 28: Enter Bios Setup
Chapter This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS pa- rameters 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 POST process. - Page 29 Chapter 3 BIOS Description 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 following message briefly appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del>...
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Page 30: Bios Features
Chapter 3 BIOS Description BIOS Features The special features can be set up through this menu. Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. Advanced Chipset Features The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the sys- tem performance can be optimized. - Page 31 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Standard CMOS Features This sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date, time, HDD model and so on. Use the arrow keys select the item to set up, and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values. Standard CMOS Features Menu Date This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current date)
- Page 32 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or Auto mode. For HDD<528MB For HDD>528MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA Auto Recommended mode Drive A/B This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed, including “None”, [360K, 5.25 in], [1.2M, 5.25 in], [720K, 3.5 in], [1.44M, 3.5 in] and [2.88 M, 3.5 in].
- Page 33 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Memory This is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Base Memory 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.
- Page 34 Chapter 3 BIOS Description BIOS Features BIOS Features Menu v[SuperBoot] SuperBoot (Default: Disabled) SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CMOS upon the first normal startup of your PC, and the relevant parameters will be restored to help the system start up more quickly on each subsequent startup. The avail- able setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
- Page 35 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SuperSpeed Menu vAuto Detect PCI Clk This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference. vSpread Spectrum / PCI-E Spread Spectrum If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro- Magnetic Interference).
- Page 36 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu vCPU Feature Press <Enter> to set the items of CPU feature. Please refer to page 32. vHard Disk Boot Priority This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After pressing <Enter>, you can select the HDD using the <PageUp>/<PageDn>...
- Page 37 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vHyper-Threading Technology This option is used to turn on or off the Hyper-threading function of the CPU. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Note: This function will not be displayed until a CPU that supports Hyper- Threading has been installed.
- Page 38 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Typematic Rate Use this item to define how many characters per second a held-down key generated. vTypematic Delay (Msec) Use this item to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held- down key begins generating repeat characters. vSecurity Option When it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen;...
- Page 39 Chapter 3 BIOS Description CPU Feature Menu Delay Prior to Thermal This option is used to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto thermal mode. The setting values are: 4 Min, 8 Min, 16 Min, 32 Min. vThermal Management This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal.
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Page 40: Advanced Chipset Features
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu vDRAM Timing Selectable This item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or manual configuration. The available setting values are: By SPD and Manual. vCAS Latency Time This item determines CAS Latency. The available setting values are: 5, 4, 3 and Auto. - Page 41 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vVideo BIOS Cacheable Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the Video 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. vMemory Hole At 15M-16M This option is used to determine whether the 15M-16M address field of memory is reserved for the ISA expansion card.
- Page 42 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PCI Express Root Port Func Menu vPCI Express Port 1 This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express port 1/2/3. The available setting values are: Auto, Enabled, Disabled. vPCI-E Compliancy Mode This option is used to select the PCI Express compliancy mode version. The available setting values are: v1.0a, v1.0.
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Page 43: Integrated Peripherals
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu Use the arrow keys to select your options; press the <Enter> key to enter the setup sub-menu. The options and setting methods are discussed below: Onchip IDE Menu vIDE HDD Block Mode This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed. - Page 44 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vIDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO These two items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is used by IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best or select a PIO mode from 0-4. vIDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA Ultra DMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices.
- Page 45 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard Device Menu vUSB Controller This option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled. The avail- able setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vUSB 2.0 Controller This option is used to set whether the USB 2.0 Controller is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
- Page 46 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SuperIO Device Menu vOnboard FDC Controller This option is used to set whether the onboard FDC controller is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vOnboard Serial Port 1/2 This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port 1/2.
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Page 47: Power Management Setup
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Menu vACPI Function ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces be- tween an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard that describes how computer components work together to manage system hardware. - Page 48 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vVdieo Off Method This option is used to define the video off method. “Blank Screen” mode means that after the computer enters power saving mode, only the monitor will close, however, the vertical and horizontal scanning movement of the screen continues.
- Page 49 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vPower Management Events Press <Enter> to set the items of power management events. Please refer to page 43. vPrimary IDE 0, Secondary IDE 0 When these items are enabled, the system will restart the power saving time- out counters when any activity is detected on any of the drives or devices on the primary or secondary IDE channels.
- Page 50 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Events Menu vWake up by PCI card This option is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled. vWake up by Ring If this item is enable, it allows the system to resume from a software power down or power saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to an installed fax/modem.
- Page 51 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vPower on By Mouse This option is used to set the power-on method of your PC. The available setting values are: Disabled, Mouse Move, Mouse Click. vPower On By Keyboard This option is used to set the power-on method of your PC. The available setting values are: Disabled, Password, Hot KEY, Any Key, Keyboard 98.
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Page 52: Pnp/Pci Configurations
Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu vReset Configuration Data This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time the machine is turned on. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled. vResources Controlled By This option is used to define the system resource control scheme. -
Page 53: Pc Health Status
Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status PC Health Status menu vCase Open Warning This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled. vShutdown Temperature This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut off power to the computer. - Page 54 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vSystem Temperature The current system temperature will be automatically detected by the system. vCPU Fan Speed The current speed of the CPU fan will be automatically detected by the system. vSmart Fan Control This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled.
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Page 55: Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up that allows you to load the default BIOS settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to load the defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading. The defaults set by BIOS set the basic system functions in order to ensure system stability. -
Page 56: Save & Exit Setup
Chapter 3 BIOS Description If you do not want to set a password, just press <Enter> when prompted to enter a password, and in the screen the following message will appear. If no password is keyed in, any user can enter the system and view/modify the CMOS settings. PASSWORD DISABLED!!! Press any key to continue …... -
Page 57: Utility Cd Content
Chapter The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains use- ful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: Utility CD content Start to Install drivers... - Page 58 SuperUpdate function can help to update the BIOS through Internet directly. B. Adobe Reader C. Norton Internet Security D. Word Perfect Office 12 3. Browse CD Click here to browse CD content. 4. HomePage Click here to visit Foxconn motherboard homepage.
- Page 59 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Note: 1. Install the latest patch first if your OS is Windows XP or Win- dows 2000. 2. Follow the CD screen order to install your motherboard drivers. Start to Install Drivers Click <Install Driver> to enter the driver installation menu (as shown in Figure 1).
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Page 60: Chapter 5 Directions For Bundled Software
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Chapter This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter includes the following information: SuperStep SuperUpdate SuperLogo... -
Page 61: Superstep
Adjust System Fan1 warning Minimize Window criteria Exit Program About SuperStep Adjust CPU SuperStep Help Fan warning Link to FOXCONN criteria Website Adjust System Fan2 Go to Fan warning criteria page Reset the Apply the warning criteria adjust-... - Page 62 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Adjust voltages warning criteria (upper limit) Current voltage readings Go to Voltage page Reset the warning Apply the Adjust voltages criteria to default adjustments warning criteria settings (Lower limit) Current CPU Adjust CPU tem- Temperature perature warning criteria...
- Page 63 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Current PCI Current CPU Express clock Clock Current PCI clock Current CPU Adjust the CPU Ratio External Frequency Reset to the default Go to Apply the settings Clock page adjustments Check for the system to auto- matically provide warning mes- sages...
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Page 64: Superupdate
Perform the BIOS update from local HDD from local image Minimize Window Current Exit Program BIOS Information BIOS Update Setting About SuperUpdate SuperUpdate Help Link to Foxconn Website Show the latest Backup system BIOS version BIOS to an image file... - Page 65 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Backup BIOS to local image: 1. Click <Backup> and name your BIOS binary file to backup current BIOS. 2. Click <OK> to finish the backup process. Update BIOS from local image: 1. Click <Load> to load the BIOS file.
- Page 66 Chapter 5 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>.
- Page 67 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 5. Now is updating. 6. Click <Restart>.
- Page 68 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.
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Page 69: Superlogo
The best resolution is 136 x 84 for top-right logo and 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 for full screen logo. Using SuperLogo: Display the Flash Information Minimize Window BIOS Write Exit Program Protect Status About SuperLogo BIOS Flash SuperLogo Help Rom Free Space Link to Foxconn website Go to ROM Info. page... - Page 70 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Full screen mode Top-Right mode Follow the Boot without logo Wizard to complete the logo update Go to Change Logo page Backup whole Backup Logo BIOS image Follow the Wizard to complete the backup function Go to Backup page BIOS image Browse a BIN file...
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Page 71: Chapter 6 Special Bios Functions
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Chapter 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: SuperBoot SuperBIOS-Protect SuperRecovery... -
Page 72: Superboot
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperBoot SuperBoot technology greatly reduces the long boot process time of computers. A BIOS without SuperBoot has to perform many routines every time when the system starts, such as checking the system core and initializing system peripherals. -
Page 73: Superbios-Protect
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperBIOS-Protect The BIOS of the motherboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe viruses, such as the CIH virus, are so dangerous that they may overwrite the BIOS. If the BIOS has been damaged, the system will be unable to boot. We provide the following solution which protects the system BIOS from being attacked by such viruses. -
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Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperRecovery SuperRecovery is an easy-to-operate tool for backing up or recovering your hard disk data. It offers simplified user interfaces with hotkey access and allows you to experience unprecedented high security and reliability with extra functions, such as hotkey launch, and powerful anti-virus protection. - Page 75 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Hard Disk Selection: The hard disk selection menu will be displayed after you press the hotkey, listing all the IDE HDDs installed in your system. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection and press <Enter> to confirm it. Attention: 1.
- Page 76 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Main Menu: Select a HDD to enter main menu. There are five function items, “Divide Hidden Partition”, “Release Hidden Partition”, “Backup”, “Recovery” and “Change Password”. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection on the opera- tion which should be performed on the HDD and confirm your selection by pressing <Enter>.
- Page 77 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Attention : 1. All the HDD data will be cleared by the partitioning process, so it is better to do the division on an empty HDD. 2. At the same time, the overall HDD capacity will decrease in order to make space for the hidden partition, which will be come unavailable for normal use.
- Page 78 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Backup: Select BACKUP to enter the Backup interface, where you can find the following three sub-function items: “BACKUP CMOS SETUP”, “BACKUP PARTITION TABLE” and “BACKUP HARDDISK DATA”. Switch the highlight bar by pressing the arrow keys to make a selection and then press <Enter>...
- Page 79 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Backup Hard disk Data: A. If there are active partitions (system partition), you can choose to backup an active partition or the whole disk. But only one can be taken between the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed up data. B.
- Page 80 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions C. A report with all the critical data on this operation will be displayed after the backup is completed. Original Size: The data size loaded in selected partition; Valid Size: The size of valid data. Elapsed Time: How long the procession cost.
- Page 81 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 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.
- Page 82 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Recover Hard disk Data: This item is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition. 4. Back to Main: This item is used to exit the Recovery interface. CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction: Select CHANGE PASSWORD to enter the Change Password interface.
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Page 83: Superspeed
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperSpeed SuperSpeed is a powerful and efficient easy technology for PC DIY fans. It offers a friendly interface. Users can set the CPU Clock easily in the BIOS setup. Procedures: Correctly install your CPU. Plug in other configurations and restore the system. Switch on power to the system and press the <Del>...