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  • Page 1 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 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. declares that the product Motherboard 760GXK8MC is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) EN 55022:1998/A2: 2003 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance...
  • Page 3 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: WinFast Model Name: 760GXK8MC 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Product Introduction Chapter Installation Instructions Supply ..................... Chapter BIOS Description Standard CMOS Features ................23 BIOS Features ................... Advanced BIOS Features ................Advanced Chipset Features ..............Integrated Peripherals ................Power Management Setup ................. PnP/PCI Configurations ................PC Health Status ..................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Chapter Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ..................45 Start to install drivers ................. 46 Chapter Directions for Bundled Software SuperStep ....................48 SuperUpdate ..................... 51 SuperLogo ....................55 Chapter Special BIOS Functions SuperBoot ....................58 SuperBIOS-Protect ..................59 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 to high temperature. 3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed. 4.
  • Page 7 Chapter Thank you for buying WinFast 760GXK8MC 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 SiS 760GX+SiS 964/964L chipset, providing us- ers a computer platform with a high integration-compatibil- ity-performance price ratio.

  • Page 8: Main Features

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size mATX form factor of 9.6” x 8.6” Microprocessor Supports AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron processors Supports HyperTransport Technology up to 1600MT/s bandwidth Chipset SiS Chipset: SiS 760GX (North Bridge) +SiS 964/964L (South Bridge) System Memory Two 184-pin DDR DIMM slots Supports PC3200/2700/2100 memory...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard LAN (-L) Supports10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN interface built-in on board Onboard Audio AC’ 97 2.3 Specification Compliant Supports S/PDIF output Onboard Line-in jack, Microphone-in jack, Line-out jack Supports 6-channel audio (setting via software) Onboard Graphics AGP 8X Support Universal AGP v3.5 Compliant Supports AGP 8X/4X Interface w/ Fast Write Transaction...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout 15 16 1. COM2 Connector 15. SATA Connectors (optional) 2. F_Audio Connector 16. System Fan Connector 3. CD_IN Connector 17. IDE Connectors 4. AUX_IN Connector (optional) 18. FDD Connector 5. S/PDIF Connector 19. ATX 20-pin Connector 6.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Rear I/O Ports This motherboard provides the ports as below: Parallel Port 1394 Port LAN Port (Printer Port) (optional) Line-in PS/2 Mouse Port Line-out PS/2 Keyboard Port Serial Port USB 2.0 Ports VGA Connector (COM1) Audio Port When using a two-channel sound source, the Line-out jack is used to connect to speaker or headphone;...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots and pin Connectors, and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised during the installa- tion of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This motherboard supports AMD Athlon 64 and Sempron processors with HyperThansport Technology. Attention: The CPU pins must be properly aligned with the holes in the socket, otherwise the CPU may be damaged. For the detailed CPU vendor list qualified on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com Installation of CPU...
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Installation of CPU Fan New technology allows processors to run at higher and higher frequencies. To avoid problems arising from high-speed operation, for example, overheating, you need to install the proper fan. The following procedure is provided for reference only, please refer to your CPU fan user guide for the actual procedure.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 3. Place the cooling set onto the re 4. Align the other end of the reten tention mechanism. Attach one tion bracket to fasten the cooling end of the retention bracket to re set on the top of the retention tention mechanism.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes two 184-pin slots with 266/333/400 MHz Single Channel DDR DRAM interface, You must install at least one memory module to ensure normal operation. If you install two modules, they must be the same speed.
  • Page 17 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. 3.3V Pw-OK ATX Power Connector: PWR1 3.3V PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes interfaces for Floppy, IDE HDD, SATA(optional), USB, 1394(optional), IR module, CPU fan, system fan, and others. FDD Connector: FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard FLOPPY interface, supporting 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs. HDD connectors: PIDE &...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for PWR-LED HD-LED connecting the front panel switch and LED RESET-SW PWR-SW indicator. FPFP1! Hard Disk LED Connector (HD-LED) The connector connects to the case’s IDE indicator LED indicating the activity status of hard disks.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions USB Connector: F_USB 1, F_USB 2 Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also have two 10-pin Connectors on board which may connect to front panel USB cable (optional) to provide additional four USB ports. Empty Empty F_USB 1...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 1394 Connectors: F_1394_1, F_1394_2 Empty (optional) The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to TPB - TPB + either the front (provided that the front panel of your chassis is equipped with the appropriate interface) TPA - TPA + or real panel of the chassis.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions S/PDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT Empty The S/PDIF out connector is capable of pro- DATA viding digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Note: The empty pin of SPDIF cable should be aligned to empty pin of SPDIF out connector.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots and one AGP slot. 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 24 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Jumpers 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 contents carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Clear CMOS Jumper: CLS_CMOS This motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store Normal all the set parameters. The CMOS can be (default) cleared by removing the CMOS jumper. How to clear CMOS? Clear 1. Turn off the AC power supply and connect pins 1 and 2 together using the jumper cap.
  • Page 26 Chapter This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param- eters are also provided. You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases occur: T-- This page is intentionally left blank --his 1.

  • Page 27: Chapter Bios Description

    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>...
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 BIOS Description 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. Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.

  • Page 29: Standard Cmos Features

    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 30 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 4 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, 5.25in], [1.2M, 5.25in], [720K, 3.5in], [1.44M, 3.5in] and [2.88 M, 3.5in].
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Memory This is a Displays-Only Category, detemined by POST(Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Base Memory The BIOS POST will detemine 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 32: Bios Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description BIOS Features BIOS Features Menu [SuperBoot] 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 available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 33: Advanced Bios Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu Hard 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> or Up/ Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <+> or <->; you can exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Security Option When it is set to setup, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen; when it is set to system, a password is required not only to enter CMOS Setup, but also to startup your PC, as well. Boot Up NumLock Status This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.

  • Page 35: Advanced Chipset Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu DRAM Configuration Press enter to set the items about DRAM Configuration. AGP & P2P Bridge Control Press enter to set the items about AGP & P2P Bridge. OnChip VGA Control Press enter to set the items about OnChip VGA Control.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 BIOS Description AGP & P2P Bridge Control Menu AGP Aperture Size This option defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphic adapter. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedi cated for graphic memory address space.

  • Page 37: Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu SIS OnChip IDE Device Press enter to set onchip IDE device. SIS OnChip PCI Device Press enter to set onchip PCI device. Onboard SuperIO Device Press enter to set onchip onboard SuperIO device. IDE HDD Block Mode This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD Block Mode is allowed.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SIS Onchip IDE Device Menu Internal PCI/IDE This option is used to set the ports of onboard IDE. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO These four items let you assign which kind of PIO(Programmer Input/Out put) is used by IDE devices. Choose “Auto” to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is the best or select a PIO mode from 0-4 Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UItraDMA UItraDMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices.If you install a...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SIS OnChip PCI Device Menu SIS USB Controller This option is used to enable or disable SIS USB controller. USB 2.0 Supports This option is used to enable or disable USB 2.0. USB Keyboard Support This option is used to set USB keyboard support. USB Mouse Support This option is used to set USB mouse support.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard SuperIO Device Menu Onboard FDC Controller This option is used to set whether the onboard FDC controller is enabled. Onboard Serial Port 1 These options are used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port 1.

  • Page 41: Power Management Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Menu ACPI 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 42 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Video 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 43 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PM Wake Up Events Menu RING Power Up Control If this option 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 in- stalled fax/modem.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Day of Month Alarm This option is used to set the timing for the start-up day of the month. The setting values contain 0 - 31. Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm This option is used to set the timing for the start-up time. The setting values contain hh:0 –...

  • Page 45: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu Reset 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 Resources Controlled By This option is used to define the system resource control scheme.

  • Page 46: Pc Health Status

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status Shutdown 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. Cased Opened Warning This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function.

  • Page 47: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Menu Auto Detect PCI Clk This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference. Spread Spectrum If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (ElectroMagne -tic Interference) generated by the system.

  • Page 48: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Load Fail-Safe Defaults Select this option to press <Enter>, it will pop out a dialogue box to allow you to load default set by BIOS. Select <Y> and then press Enter to load default. Select <N> and press <Enter>, it will not load. The defaults set by BIOS have set the basic functions of system in order to ensure the stability of system.

  • Page 49: Save & Exit Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features Setup”, if you select “System” in Security Option, the screen will prompt you to enter password once the system is started or you want to enter CMOS setting program. If the password is wrong, it will refuse you to continue.
  • Page 50 Chapter The utility CD that comes with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the mother- board features. This chapter includes the following information: Utility CD content Start to install drivers...

  • Page 51: Utility Cd Content

    SuperUpdate SuperUpdate function can help to update the BIOS through Internet. B. Adobe Reader C. Norton Internet Security D. Word Perfect Office 12 3. Browse CD Click to browse this CD. 4. Homepage Click here to visit FOXCONN motherboard homepage.

  • Page 52: Start To Install Drivers

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Start to install drivers Select <Install Driver> to enter the driver installation menu (as following pic). Click the relevant button to install the Drivers. Click here...

  • Page 53: Chapter 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 54: 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 55 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 56 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...

  • Page 57: 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 58 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 59 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 60 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 5. Now is updating. 6. Click <Restart>.

  • Page 61: 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 62 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...

  • Page 63: Chapter 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 64: 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 65: 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.

  • Page 66: Superrecovery

    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 67 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 68: Main Menu

    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 69 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 70 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 71 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 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 72 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 73 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Recover CMOS Setup: This function is used to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made. Recover Partition Table: This function is used to recover all partition tables including extended partitions.
  • Page 74 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Recover Hard disk Data: This item is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition. Back to Main: This item is used to exit the Recovery interface. CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction: Select CHANGE PASSWORD to enter the Change Password interface. A.

  • Page 75: 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>...

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