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Item Checklist: Thank for your purchasing Foxconn’s 661M03 series motherboard. Please check the package; if there are missing or damaged items, contact your distributor as soon as possible. 661M03 series motherboard (x1) Foxconn Utility CD (x1) User’s Manual (x1) IDE Ribbon cable (x1)
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 661M03 series is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) EN 55022/A1: 2000 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance...
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Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Foxconn Model Name: 661M03 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...
Table of Contents Product Introduction Chapter Main Features ....................2 Motherboard Layout ..................5 Installation Instructions Chapter CPU ......................10 Memory ...................... 14 Power Supply .................... 17 Rear Panel Connectors ................18 Other Connectors ..................20 Expension Slots ..................26 Jumpers .....................
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Table of Contents Chapter Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ..................61 Start to install drivers ................. 62 Install IDE Driver ..................62 Install AGP Driver ..................63 Install VGA Driver ..................63 Install DirectX ..................... 64 Install USB 2.0 Driver ................. 65 Using 4-/6-Channel Audio ................
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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 temperatures. 3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed. 4.
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Chapter Thank you for your buying Foxconn’s 661M03 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 661FX+ 963/963L chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility- performance price ratio.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size mATX form factor of 9.6”x 8.5” Microprocessor Supports Intel Pentium 4 socket 478 (Willamette/Northwood/Prescott) ® ® processors Supports Intel Celeron socket 478 (Willamette/Northwood) processors ® ® Supports FSB at 400MHz/533MHz/800MHz Support Hyper-Threading technology Chipset SiS chipset: 661FX (North Bridge) + 963/963L (South Bridge) System Memory...
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard 1394 (optional) Supports hot plug With rate of transmission up to 400Mbps Self-configured addressing Can connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most, such as HDD, CD-ROM Onboard LAN Supports 10/100Mbit/sec Ethernet LAN interface built-in on board Onboard I/O Two high-speed 16550 compatible UARTs (COM1/COM2) with 16 byte send/ receive FIFO...
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction Green Function Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Supports five system modes—S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (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 Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU...
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout Note: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only; please refer to the physical motherboard. 661M03 Series User Manual...
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction 1394 PHY (optional) The RTL8801B is IEEE 1394a 100/200/400 Mbps 2-Port Cable Transceiver/ Arbiter (PHY) Chip. Provides two fully compliant cable ports at 100/200/400 Mbps. ATX 12V connector This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V plug from the ATX 12V power supply.
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction Floppy disk connector This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. IDE connectors These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66/33 devices.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 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, use of the rear panel connectors, connection of hard drive and floppy drive data cables, and setting up various other feature of the motherboard.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Notes: Take note of the following precautions before you install compo- nents or change settings. 1. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object, such as an attached power supply, before handling compo- nents to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This motherboard accepts Intel socket 478 processors (CPUs) with a front side bus (FSB) of 400/533/800 MHz processors with Hyper-Threading technology are supported. Warning : The CPU pins must be properly aligned with the holes in the socket, otherwise the CPU may be damaged.
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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 procedures are provided for reference only, please refer to your CPU fan user guide to install it.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Attention: 1. Position the fan with the retention mechanism on top of the heatsink. Align and snap the four hooks of the retention mechanism to the holes on each corner of the module base. 2. Make sure that the fan and retention mechanism assembly perfectly fits the heatsink and module base, otherwise you cannot snap the hooks into the holes.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Attention: 1. Push down the locks on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. 2. When secured, the retention locks should point to opposite directions. CPU Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the CPU modules that have been tested and quali- fied for use with this motherboard.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes two, 184-pin, dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets. You can install corresponding PC 3200 (DDR400), PC 2700 (DDR333), or PC 2100 (DDR266) memory modules. You must install at least one memory module to ensure normal operation. If you install two modules, they must be the same speed.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Warning : 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. Memory Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the Memory modules that have been tested and quali- fied for use with this motherboard.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Vender Type Size PC3200 (DDR 400) 256M,512M Samsung PC2100 (DDR 266) 128M, 256M Samsung PC3200 (DDR 400) 512M Note: Make sure to use only the tested and qualified DDR DIMMS listed above. Other DDR DIMMs manufactured by other vendors may not be suitable for this motherboard.
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. 20-pin ATX power connector: PWR1 PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Rear Panel Connectors This motherboard provides the ports as below: 1394 Port LAN connector Parallel Port (optional) (Printer Port) Line-in jack PS/2 Mouse Connector Line-out jack Microphone PS/2 Keyboard Connector jack Serial Port VGA Connector USB 2.0 Port x 4 (COM1) PS/2 Mouse Connector This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 Mouse.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions LAN connector This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line-in jack, Line-out jack, Microphone jack When using a two-channel sound source, the Line-out jack is used to connect to speakers or headphones; the Line-in port connects to an external CD player, tape player or other audio device.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD, IDE HDD, USB, CPU/system fan, and others. FDD Connector This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs. FDD connector HDD connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 This connectors supports the provided UltraDMA 133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions IDE 2 IDE 1 Front Panel Connector: F_P1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED indicators. HD-LED PWR-LED RESET PWR-SW F_P1 Hard Disk LED Connector (HD-LED) The connector connects to the case’s IDE indicator LED indicating the activity status of IDE hard disk.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions IrDA Header: IR (optional) This connector supports wireless transmitting and receiving device. Before using this function, configure the settings of IR Address, IR Mode and IR IRQ from the “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS” section of the CMOS SETUP. Empty IRRX IRTX...
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 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. These fans will be automatically turned off after the system enters suspend mode. SENSE CPU_FAN +12V...
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 1394 Header: F_1394 (optional) 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 F_1394 Wake-Up On LAN: WOL Through the Wake-Up On LAN function, a wake event occurring from the net-...
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Audio Interface: F_AUDIO The audio interface provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. Their priority is sequenced from high to low (Front Audio to Rear Audio). If headphones are plugged into the front panel of the chassis (using the Front Audio), then the Speaker Out (Rear Audio) on the rear panel will not work.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expension Slots This motherboard includes three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one AGP slot and one CNR slot (optional). 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.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Warning: The motherboard may be damaged if a 3.3V AGP card is used. Make sure that your AGP card is 1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard.
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 contents carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Warning: 1. Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. 2. Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on. BIOS-Protection Jumper: FWH_EN The motherboard BIOS is inside the FWH. If the jumper FWH_EN is set as disable (Pin2 &...
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are 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.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Chapter This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases occur: 1. An error message appears on the screen during the system POST process.
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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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 system performance can be optimized. Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.
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 day) with...
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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].
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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.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description BIOS Features BIOS Features Menu [SuperBoot] SuperBoot (Default: Disabled) SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CMOS upon the first normal start-up of your PC, and the relevant parameters will be restored to help the system start up more quickly on each subsequent start-up. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu CPU Feature Press enter to set the items of CPU feature. Please refer to page 42. Virus warning (Default: Disabled) Allows you to choose the VIRUS warning feature for IDE hard disk boot sector protection.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Quick Power On Self Test (Default: Enabled) Enable this option to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your sys- tem start up faster. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. First/Second/Third Boot Device (Default: Floppy/HDD- 0/CDROM) This option allows you to set the boot device’s sequence.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Typematic Delay (Msec) (Default: 250) Use this option to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held- down key beings generating repeat characters. Security Option (Default: Setup) When it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen;...
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description CPU Feature Menu Thermal Management (Default: Thermal Monitor 1) This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal. Note: This function will not be displayed until a Prescott CPU has been installed. TM2 Bus Ratio (Default: 0 X) Represents the frequency bus ratio of the throttled performance state that will be initiated when the on-diesensor gose from not hot to hot.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu DRAM Clock/Timing Control Press enter to set the items about DDR RAM. Please refer to page 44. AGP & P2P Bridge Control Press enter to set the items about AGP. Please refer to page 45. OnChip AGP Control Press enter to set the items about onchip AGP.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description DRAM Clock/Timing Control Menu Performance Mode (Default: Disabled) This option is used to disable or enable performance mode. DRAM Timing control (Default: By SPD) This option determines DRAM timing using SPD or manual configuration. Only set as manual, the following 4 items can be updated. DRAM CAS Latency (Default: 2.5T) This option determines CAS Latency.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description AGP & P2P Bridge Control Menu AGP Aperture Size (Default: 64 MB) This option defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphic memory address space.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description OnChip AGP Control Menu VGA Share Memory Size (Default: 32 MB) This option is used to set the onboard VGA share memory size. The available setting are 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB. Graphics Engin Clock (Default: 133 MHz) This option is used to set onchip AGP graphics engin clock.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu SIS Onchip IDE Device Press enter to set onchip IDE device. Please refer to page 48. SIS Onchip PCI Device Press enter to set onchip PCI device. Please refer to page 49. Onboard SuperIO Device Press enter to set Onboard SuperIO device.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Audio Access Interface (Default: EDB Bus) This option is used to set audio Access Interface. The available setting values are: PCI Bus and EDB Bus. SIS OnChip IDE Device Menu Internal PCI/IDE (Default: Both) This option is used to set the ports of onboard IDE. The available setting values are: Disabled, Primary, Secondary and Both.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description SIS OnChip PCI Device Menu SIS USB Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to enable or disable SIS USB controller. USB Ports Number (Default: 6 ports) This option is used to select the USB ports number. USB 2.0 Supports (Default: Enabled) This option is used to enable or disable USB 2.0.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard SuperIO Device Menu Onboard FDC Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Onboard Serial Port1/2 (Default: 3F8/IRQ4 / 2F8/IRQ3) This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port 1/2.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Menu ACPI function (Default: Enabled) 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.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Video Off Option (Default: Susp, Stby - > off) This option is used to set video off option. The setting values are Always On, Suspend -> off, Susp,Stby - > off, All Modes -> off. Video Off Method (Default: DPMS Supported) This option is used to define the video off method.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description PM Wake Up Events Menu IRQ [3-7,9-15], NMI (Default: Enabled) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ[3-7,9-15], NMI. IRQ 8 Break Suspend (Default: Disabled) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ8 break suspend. RING Power Up Control (Default: Enabled) 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-...
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Month Alarm This option is used to set the timing for the start-up month. The setting values contain 0 - 12 and NA. 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.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu Reset Configuration Data (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time that the machine is turned on.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status PC Health Status Menu Vccp, +3.3v, +5v, +12v The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system. CPU Temp The current CPU temperature will be automatically detected by the system. System Temp1 The system temperature1 will be automatically detected by the system.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Menu CPU Clock Ratio (Default: based on CPU specifications) This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU. Using different CPU, the setting values are different. Note: this option is invisible for locking frequency CPU. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI/DIMM slot will be disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference.
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.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features Setup”, if you select “System” from the Security Option, you will be prompted to enter a password once the system is started or whenever you want to enter the CMOS setting program. If the incorrect password is entered, you will not be permitted to continue.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: Utility CD content Start to install drivers Install IDE Driver Install AGP Driver Install VGA Driver Install Direct X...
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.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Start to Install divers Select <Install Driver>, and click to enter the install driver screen. You can select the driver that you want to install and begin the setup steps. Note: The following setup steps are based on Windows XP environment. There may be some differences with other operating systems.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install AGP Driver Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <AGP Driver> to start the installation. Click here Click here Select this option Click here Click here Install VGA Driver...
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Click here Click here Click here Click here Install DirectX Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <DirectX> to start the installation. Click here Click here Select this option 661M03 Series User Manual...
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Click here Click here Install USB 2.0 Driver Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <USB 2.0 Driver> to open the USB 2.0 setup guide. Please read the guide carefully and select the relevant installation method.
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Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Click here Click here Click here Attaching Speakers To perform multichannel audio operation, connect multiple speakers to the system. You should connect the same number of speakers as the audio chan- nels you will select in the software utility. 2-Channel Analog Audio Output The audio connectors on the rear panel already provide 2-Channel analog au- dio output.
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Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 2-Channel Analog Audio Output Line-in Line-out (Front channels) Microphone Line-out, Line-in and Microphone functions all exist under 2-Channel Description: configuration. 4-Channel Analog Audio Output Line-out (Rear channels) Line-out (Front channels) Microphone Description: Line-in is converted to Line-out under the 4-Channel configuration. 6-Channel Analog Audio Output Line-out (Rear channels) Line-out (Front channels)
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Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Digital Audio Output 6CH_Bracket (optional) SPDIF Cable (optional) Coaxial SPDIF jack Connect the SPDIF speakers to the Coaxial SPDIF jack. Description: Selecting 4- or 6-Channel Setting 1. Click the audio icon from the Windows tray bar at the bottom of the screen.
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Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 3. Click the Speaker Configuration tab. Click here 4. The following window appears. Click here 5. Select the multi-Channel operation you prefer from No. of Speaker. 6. Click OK. 661M03 Series User Manual...
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Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Testing the Connected Speakers To ensure 4- or 6-Channel audio operation works properly, you may need to test each connected speaker to make sure every speaker works properly. If any speaker fails to sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or replace the bad speakers with good ones.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Click here 4. Click OK. 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 Click here 661M03 Series User Manual...
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install Norton Internet Security 2004 From the main menu, select <Accessories> (as shown in following fig. 1). Click <Norton Internet Security 2004> to start the setup. Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Note: If your system is Windows 98 or Window ME, please make sure...
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 661M03 Series User Manual...
4. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface. Using SuperStep: Go to Fan System Fan1 System Fan2 speed page speed (optional) CPU Fan Link to Foxconn website speed Exit Program Minimize Window Adjust CPU SuperStep On-Line Help Fan warning criteria About SuperStep...
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Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Adjust voltage warning Go to Voltage page criteria (upper limit) Current voltage readings Reset the warning Apply the Adjust voltage criteria to default warning criteria adjustments settings (lower limit) Go to Temperature page Current CPU Adjust CPU tem- perature warning temperature...
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Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Go to Clock page Current CPU Current AGP Clock Clock Current PCI Clock Adjust the 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...
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 On-Line Help About SuperLogo...
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Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Go to Change Logo page Full screen mode Top-Right mode Boot without logo Follow the Wizard to complete the logo update Go to Update BIOS page Browse a BIN file BIOS image for updating BIOS file location Follow the Wizard to complete the...
3. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface. Using SuperUpdate: Browse BIOS bin Perform the BIOS update from local image file from local HDD Link to Foxconn website Exit Program Minimize Window SuperUpdate On-Line Help About SuperUpdate Upgrading BIOS via...
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Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 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. 661M03 Series User Manual...
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Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 2. Click <Update>, the following message will appear. 3. Click <Yes> to backup the current BIOS, then start to update the BIOS. 4. Click <Restart >to finish the update process. 661M03 Series User Manual...
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Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Update BIOS On-line: 1. Click <Liveupdate> to automatically update the BIOS from the internet. 2. Click <Yes> to backup the current BIOS. 661M03 Series User Manual...
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Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 3. Click <OK> to update BIOS. 4. Click <Restart >. 661M03 Series User Manual...
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: SuperSpeed SuperBIOS-Protect SuperBoot...
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>...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 operation which should be performed on the HDD and confirm your selection by pressing <Enter>.
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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.
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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>...
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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.
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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.
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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. 661M03 Series User Manual...
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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 exit the Recovery interface. CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction: Select CHANGE PASSWORD to enter the Change Password interface.