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  • Page 8 Chapter Thank you for buying FOXCONN NF4SLI7AA motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new products, and offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a rea- sonable price. This motherboard adopts the advanced NVIDIA Crush 19+MCP-04 chipset, providing users a computer plat- form with a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size: ATX form factor of 11.6” x 9.6” Microprocessor: Supports Intel ® Pentium ® Extreme Edition, Pentium ® D, Pentium ® Celeron D processor in an LGA775 package ® Supports FSB at 533MHz/800MHz/1066 MHz Supports Hyper-Threading technology Chipset: Chipset: NVIDIA Crush 19+MCP-04...

  • Page 10: Onboard Audio

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard 1394b Supports hot-plug Two 1394b port with rate of transmission at 800Mbps Self-configured addressing Onboard LAN (-K) Supports10/100/1000 (-K) Mbps Ethernet LAN interface built-in on board Note:W e recommend you use shielding Lan line Onboard Audio Supports 8-channel audio AC’...

  • Page 11: Advanced Features

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction PCI Express x16 graphics support Supports 4 GB/sec (8GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features PCI Express x1 support Supports 250 MB/sec (500MB/sec concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features Advanced Features PCI 2.3 Specification Compliant Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU/ system temperature, and fan speed)

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout 16 17 Note: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only; please refer to the physical motherboard. 1. FAN1 Connector 16. SYS_FAN Connector 2. CD_IN Connector 17.NVIDIA MCP-04 Chipset 3. Auxilialy PEX Power Connector 18.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Connectors

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Rear Panel Connectors This motherboard provides the following ports as below: Parallel Port LAN Ports (-K) (Printer Port) Line-out Line-in Surr out (Rear) PS/2 Mouse Port CEN/LFE Side Surr PS/2 Keyboard Port Microphone COM1 Coaxial USB 2.0 Ports Optical SPDIF SPDIF...
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU and memory. It also addresses the connection of your power supply, connection of hard drive and floppy drive data cables, and setting up various other feature of the motherboard.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Notes: Take note of the following precautions before you install components or change settings. 1. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object, such as an attached power supply, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • Page 16: Protective Cover

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This motherboard Supports Intel ® Pentium ® Extreme Edition, Pentium ® Pentium 4, Celeron D processor in an LGA775 package. It also supports Hyper- ® ® Threading Technology . Installation of CPU Below is the CPU socket illustration. Follow these procedures to install a CPU. Load lever Load plate Protective cover...
  • Page 17 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 18 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 19 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes four 240-pin slots with 400/533/667 MHz Dule Chan- nel DDR2 DRAM interface. All DIMMs in a system must be of the same type.You must install at least one memory module to ensure normal operation. If you install two or more modules, they must be the same speed.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 3. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot will lock automatically. Note: Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or re- moving expansion cards or other system peripherals, espe- cially the memory devices, otherwise your motherboard or the system memory might be seriously damaged.

  • Page 21: 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. +5V_ AUX 24-pin ATX Power Connector: PWR1 +3.3V +12V +3.

  • Page 22: Other Connectors

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE devices, SATA devices, USB devices, 1394b devices, IR module, CPU fan, system fan, and others. FDD connector: FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard FLOPPY interface, supporting 360 K, 720 K, 1.2 M, 1.44 M, and 2.88 M FDDs.

  • Page 23: Front Panel Connector: Fp1

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP1 HDD_LED RESET This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED indicator. Empty PW RBTN# PLED FP1! Hard Disk LED Connector (IDE_LED) Attach the connector to the IDE_LED on the front panel of the case; the LED will flash while the HDD is in operation.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions USB Connectors: F_USB 1, F_USB 2, F_USB 3 Empyt Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also have three 10-pin connectors on board which may connect to the front panel USB cable to provide additional six USB ports.

  • Page 25: Com2 Connector: Com2

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 1394b Connectors: F_1394B-1, F_1394B-2 1394B SHD3 The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to ei- 1394B SHD2 1394B SHD1 ther the front (provided that the front panel of your Empty chassis is equipped with the appropriate interface) TPB+ TPB- or the rear panel of the chassis.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes two 64-bit Master PCI bus slots, two PCI Express x1 slots, two PCI Express x16 Graphics slot. PCI Slot The expansion card can be installed in the PCI slot. W hen you install or take out such card, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled out.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions PCI Express Slots PCI Express will offer the following design advantages over the PCI and AGP interface: -Compatible with existing PCI drivers and software and Operating Systems. -High Bandwidth per Pin. Low overhead. Low latency. -PCI Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5 Gb/s on the data pins.
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Installing an expansion card 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.

  • Page 29: Description Of Jumpers

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Jumpers Users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if necessary. 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 30 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions BIOS TBL ENABLE Jumper: TBL_EN The system cannot boot, if the BIOS failed to be BIOS TBL flashed in conventional flash BIOS process. You Enabled will have no such worry when using the BIOS TBL function, which is used to protect BIOS “Top BIOS TBL Boot Block”.

  • Page 31: Starting Up For The First Time

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Make sure that all switches are turned off. 3. Turn on the devices in the following order. Monitor External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) System power 4.
  • Page 32 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: 1. An error message appears on the screen during the system POST process.

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 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 34 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 35: 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 36: Floppy Drive A

    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 Floppy Drive A 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 37 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Memory This is a Displays-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 38: Bios Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description BIOS Features BIOS Features Menu v[SuperBoot] 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. v[SuperBIOS-Protect] SuperBIOS-Protect Super-BIOS Protect function protects your PC from being affected by viruses, e.g.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SuperSpeed Menu vPerformance Options This option is used to set Performance options. vPCI-E Frequency(MHz) This option is used to set PCI-E Frequency. vCPU Clock Ratio This option is used to set the CPU Clock Ratio. vCPU Core Unlock This option is used to set the ratio of an unclock CPU.

  • Page 40: Advanced Bios Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu 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> or Up/ Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <+> or <->; you can exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vBoot Up Floppy Seek This option controls whether the BIOS checks for a floppy drive while booting up. If it cannot detect one (either due to improper configuration or physical unavailability), it will appear an error message. Disable this option, POST will not detect the floppy.

  • Page 42: Advanced Chipset Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu vMemory Timing This option is used to set the memory timing. vAddressing Modes This option is used to set the Addressing Modes. vSLI Broadcast Aperture This option is used to set the SLI Broadcast Aperture. vLDT Frequency This option is used to set the LDT(Lightning Data Transfer) Frequeny.

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu vIDE Function Setup Press enter to set IDE Function Setup.Please refer to page 37. Onboard Device Setup Press enter to set onboard Device Setup. Please refer to page 39. Onboard I/O Chip Setup Press enter to set onboard chip I/O Chip device.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 BIOS Description IDE Function Setup vOnChip IDE Channel 0/1 This option is used to set the ports of onboard IDE. vIDE Primary /Secondary Master/Slave PIO These four items let you assign which kind of PIO(Programmer Input/Output) 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.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 BIOS Description RAID Configuration manu vRAID Enable This option is used to available for you to enable or disable the onboard RAID function. vIDE Primary /Secondary Master/Slave RAID These features allow user to enable or disable the RAID function for each IDE hard disk drive.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard Device Setup manu vOnChip USB This option is used to set turn on/off the USB port. vUSB Memory Type This option is used to set the USB Memory type. vUSB Keyboard Support This option is used to set USB keyboard support. vUSB Mouse Support This option is used to set USB Mouse support.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard I/O Chip Device Menu vOnboard FDC Controller This option is used to set whether the onboard FDC controller is enabled. vOnboard Serial Port 1/2 These options are used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port 1/2.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vParallel Port Mode Select an address and corresponding interrupt request for the onboard paral -lel port. vECP Mode Select/Use DMA Select ECP mode or select a DMA channel for the parallel port when using the ECP mode.This field is only configurable if Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP.

  • Page 49: 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 50 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vSoft off by PWR-BTTN This option is used to set the Soft off by PWR-BTTN mode.If you select instant- off,the PC will shutdown immediately.Select delay 4 sec,the system will enter the suspend mode if you press the power switch less than 4sec. vWOL(PME#) From soft-off This option is used to set whether use the W OL port to wake the system.

  • Page 51: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu vInit Display First This item is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC starts up. 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 vResources Controlled By This option is used to define the system resource control scheme.

  • Page 52: Pc Health Status

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status PC Health Status Menu vShutdown Temperature The option is used to set the Shutdown Temperature of CPU.When the temperature of CPU reach the setting value,the system will be shutdown. vCPU Warning Temperature The option is used to set the CPU Warning Temperature.Select the combi - nation of lower and upper limits for the CPU temperature.

  • Page 53: 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 54: Save And 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 55 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 56: Chapter 4 Driver Cd Introduction

    SuperUpdate function can help to update the BIOS through Internet. B. Adobe Reader C. Norton Internet Security 3. Manual Click here to browse manual. 4. Browse CD Click to browse this CD. 5. Homepage Click here to visit FOXCONN motherboard homepage.
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Start to install drivers Select <Install Driver> to enter the driver installation menu (as following picture). Click the relevant button to install the Drivers. Click here...
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter includes the following information: SuperStep SuperUpdate SuperLogo nFune...

  • Page 59: Chapter 5 Directions For Bundled Software

    Adjust System Fan1 warning Minimize Window criteria Exit Program About SuperStep Adjust CPU Fan warning SuperStep Help criteria Link to FOXCONN Website Adjust System Fan2 Go to Fan warning criteria page Apply the Reset the adjust- warning criteria ments to default...
  • Page 60 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 61 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 62 Minimize Window Current Exit Program BIOS Information BIOS Update Setting About SuperUpdate SuperUpdate Help Link to Foxconn Website Connect to server Backup system and popup a list of BIOS to an image available BIOSs for file users to download...
  • Page 63 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 64 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 65 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 5. Now is updating. 6. Click <Restart>.

  • Page 66: Update Bios

    Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Update BIOS: 1. Click <Latest BIOS> to automatically update the BIOS from the server. 2. The following procedure is the same as Update BIOS from local image.
  • Page 67 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 68 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 Browse a BIN file BIOS image...
  • Page 69 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software nTune NVIDIA nTune is a full-featured application for easily modifying system settings and testing them without the need for rebooting your system. nTune features: 1. Modify system performance settings, such as bus speeds, CPU voltages, fan speed, and other system performance options that are supported by the BIOS.
  • Page 70 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software NVPerformance Examiner This feature is available only with BIOS support from the motherboard manufacturer, otherwise the icon is not visible. Click the text “Benchmark and automatically tune my system” to launch the NVPerformance Examiner application that lets you tune the system based on the current performance level.

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software NVMonitor This feature is available only with BIOS support from the motherboard manufacturer. Click the text “Monitor my system” to launch the NVMonitor application that lets you monitor various system temperature, clock speed, and voltage values. Click the toggle icon to switch back and forth between the Monitor page and the Options page.

  • Page 72: Online Support

    Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software • Check processor speed relative to memory speed capability. • Check for lower than optimal CPU multiplier nTune then creates a list of the results, and provides recommendations for improvements. Create a Support Log This function saves the following system information details in a log file, which you can provide to tech support: •...
  • Page 73 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Clock Control Page To open the Clock Control page, click the Clock Control page icon from the toolbar. Voltage/Fan Control Page Access to this page requires BIOS support from the motherboard manufacturer. To open the Voltage/Fan Control from any other page, click the Voltage/Fan Control icon from the toolbar.
  • Page 74 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Access BIOS Page Access to this page requires BIOS support from the motherboard manufacturer. To open the Access BIOS page from any other page, click the Access BIOS page icon from the toolbar. Viewing the Information Page To view other system information using NVIDIA nTune, click the Information Page icon from the toolbar.
  • Page 75 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Chapter This chapter will introduce new 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 new functions of BIOS: SuperBoot SuperBIOS-Protect SuperSpeed...

  • Page 76: Chapter 6 Special Bios Functions

    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 77 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperBIOS-Protect The BIOS of the motherboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe vi- ruses such as CIH virus are so dangerous that it may overwrite the BIOS of the motherboard. If the BIOS has been damaged, the system will be unable to boot. W e provide the following solution which protects the system BIOS from being attacked by such viruses.
  • Page 78 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperSpeed SuperSpeed is a powerful and efficient Easy Technology for PC DIY fans. It offers a friendly interface. The users can also realize in the BIOS setup the CPU core voltage adjustability. Procedures: Correctly install your CPU. Plug in other configurations and restore the system.

  • Page 79: System Requirements

    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 80 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) Make sure that you have selected a HDD before entering the main menu.
  • Page 81 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Main Menu: Select a HDD to enter main menu. There are five function items, “DIVIDE HID- DEN PARTITION”, “RELEASE HIDDEN PARTITION”, “BACKUP”, “RECOVERY” and “CHANGE PASSWORD”. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selec- tion on the operation which should be performed on the HDD and confirm your selection by pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 82 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Attention : 1) All the data will be cleared after division is in process. So you’d better do the division against an empty HDD. 2) At the same time, the HDD capacity will decrease to make space for the hidden partition, which is unavailable for your normal use.
  • Page 83 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 84 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Backup Harddisk Data: 1) If there are active partitions (system partition), you can choose an active partition or the whole disk for backing up. But only one can be taken between the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed 2) Backing up with the progress bar showing.
  • Page 85 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3) A report with all the critical data on this operation will be listed after backing up is completed. Original Size: The data size loaded in selected partition. Valid Size: The size of valid data. Elapsed Time: How long the process took to complete.
  • Page 86 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 1. Recover CMOS Setup: This function can help to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made. 2. Recover Partition Table: This function can help to recover all partition tables including extended partitions.
  • Page 87 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Recover Hard disk Data: This option is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition. 4. Back to Main: This option is used to quit the Recovery interface. CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction: Select CHANGE PASSW ORD to enter the Change Password interface.
  • Page 88 Appendix About the NVIDIA technology (optional) ® 1. Introduction NVIDIA ® (Scalable Link Interface) technology takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI Express bus architecture, and features intelligent hardware and software solutions to deliver earth-shattering PC performance in a multi NVIDIA GPU solution.
  • Page 89 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Note: The SLI-CARD can set two mode: Normal mode and SLI mode. Normal mode is set for a single graphics card. To use two graphics cards, you must set the SLI-CARD to SLI mode. SLI Mode Step2.
  • Page 90 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Step4. Connect the 4-pin ATX power cable to the Auxiliary power connector to secure the system is stable. Step5. Install the SLI bracket to firm the two graphics cards.
  • Page 91 Appendix Using 8-channel Audio (optional) 1. Introduction 8-channel audio is the highest surround sound standard available adding two speakers over existing 6-channel (5.1) audio set-ups. 8-channel surround sound is already a standard feature for premium consumer audio devices, so it only makes sense that as users increasingly use their PCs to listen to the latest multimedia content that 8-channel support makes the migration as a standard PC feature.
  • Page 92 Appendix Black Blue Orange Green Grey STEP 2. You need to install the driver for the audio chip before you can use the 8- channel audio function. STEP 3. After installation of the audio driver, you’ll find an icon on the taskbar’s status area.
  • Page 93 Appendix STEP 4. Click “Speaker configuration”. The following picture will appear. STEP 5. Make sure you select “8CH Speaker” from the above picture. Now you can enjoy the 8-channel audio function.

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