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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 6497MC is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) þ...
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Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Foxconn Model Name: 6497MC Industry Inc. Responsible Party: 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 Chapter Product Introduction Main Features .................... 2 Layout ......................4 Rear I/O Ports ..................... 5 Chapter Installation Instructions CPU ......................7 Memory ....................10 Power Supply ..................11 Other Connectors ..................12 Expansion Slots ..................17 Jumpers ....................18 Chapter BIOS Description Enter BIOS Setup ..................
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Attention: 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.
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This manual is suitable for 6497MC motherboard. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. with onboard 10/100M LAN with onboard 1Gigabit 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.
Chapter Thank you for buying Foxconn’s 6497MC series motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new products, and offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reason- able price. This motherboard adopts the advanced SiS649 + SiS965/SiS965L chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size · mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch Microprocessor 4, Celeron D processor in an LGA775 package · Supports Intel ® Pentium ® ® · Supports FSB at 533/800 MHz Chipset ·...
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Rear I/O Ports This motherboard provides the ports as below: LAN Port Parallel Port (Printer Port) Line-In PS/2 Mouse Connector Line-Out PS/2 Keyboard Microphone Connector USB 2.0 Ports Serial Port (COM1) Line in, Line out, Microphone Jacks (for 6-channel) W hen using a 2-channel sound source, the Line-Out jack is used to connect to speaker or headphone;...
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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.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This motherboard supports single processors including Celeron D, Pentium4 processors in an LGA775 package with a Front Side Bus (FSB) of 533/800 MHz. It also supports Hyper-Threading technology. For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com Installation of CPU...
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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.
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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.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes two 184-pin slots with 2.5V for DDR. These slots support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR technologies for x8 and x16 devices. You must install at least one memory bank to ensure normal operation. Installation of DDR Memory 1.
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_12 V Power Connector: PWR2 The ATX power supply connects to PW R2 and 4-pin ATX_12 V power connector provides power to the CPU.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for floppy, IDE devices, Serial ATA devices, USB devices, 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 Connectors: PIDE &...
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connect- ing the front panel switch and LED indicators. HDD_ LED PW RL ED R E S E T PW R SW Empt y HDD LED Connector (HDD_LED) The connector connects to the case’s HDD indicator LED indicating the activity status of hard disks.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Audio Connectors: CD_IN, AUX_IN (optional) 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_R AUX_R CD_L AUX_L CD_IN AUX_IN Speaker Connector: SPEAKER The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of SP K Empty the chassis.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Audio Connector: F_AUDIO The audio interface provides two kinds of audio AUD_OUT-L AUD_RET-L output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. Empty Their priority is sequenced from high to low AUD_RET-R AUD_OUT-R +5VA MIC_PWR (Front Audio to Rear Audio). If headphones are MIC_GND MIC_IN plugged into the front panel of the chassis...
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions IrDA Connector: IR This connector supports wireless transmitting and re- Empt y ceiving device. Before using this function, configure the settings of IR Mode from the “Integrated Peripherals” IRRX section of the CMOS Setup. I RTX Chassis Intruder Connector: INTR The connector connects to the chassis security switch on the case.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots and one PCI Ex- press x 16 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.
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.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions BIOS Protection Jumper: WP_EN1 The motherboard BIOS is inside the FWH. If the jumper CLOSED DISABLE W P_EN1 is set as CLOSED, the system BIOS is pro- tected from being attacked by a serious virus, such as the CIH virus.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 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.
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>...
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.
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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.
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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 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.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu vCPU Feature Press enter to set the items of CPU feature. 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 <+>...
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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.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description vSecurity Option W hen it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen; W hen it is set to “System”, a password is required not only to enter CMOS Setup, but also to start up your PC. vMPS Version Control For OS This option is used to set up the version of MPS Table used in NT4.0 OS.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description CPU Feature Menu vThermal Management This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal. vTM2 Bus Ratio Represents the frequency bus ratio of the throttled performance state that will be initiated when the on-die sensor gose from not hot to hot. vTM2 Bus VID Represents the voltage of the throttled performance state that will be initi- ated when the on-die sensor gose from not hot to hot.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu vDRAM Clock/Drive Control Press enter to set the items about DRAM Clock/Drive. vSystem BIOS Cacheable Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the system BIOS which may improve performance. If any other program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description DRAM Clock/Timing Control Menu vDDR CAS Latency W hen synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. vDRAM Timing Control Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu vSIS OnChip IDE Device Press the <Enter> key to enter the setup sub-menu. vSIS OnChip IDE Device Press the <Enter> key to enter the setup sub-menu. vOnboard SuperIO Device Press the <Enter> key to enter the setup sub-menu. Onboard Lan Device This option is used to enable or disable onboard LAN device.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description SIS Onchip IDE Menu vInternal PCI/IDE This option is used to set the ports of onboard IDE. The available setting values are: Disabled, Primary, Secondary and Both. vPrimary/Secondary Master/Salve PIO These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is used by IDE devices.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description SIS Onchip PCI Device Menu vSIS USB Controller This option is used to enable or disable SIS USB controller. vSIS 2.0 Supports This option is used to enable or disable SIS 2.0 supports. vUSB Keyboard/Mouse Support Select “Enabled”...
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard 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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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.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description vVideo Off Option This option is used to set video off option. The setting values are: Always On, Suspend -> Off. vVideo Off Method This option is used to define the video off method. “Blank Screen” mode means that after the computer enters into power saving mode, only the monitor will close, however, the vertical and horizontal scanning movement of the screen continues.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description PM W ake Up Events Menu vIRQ [3-7,9-15], NMI This option is used to enable or disable IRQ[3-7,9-15], NMI. vIRQ 8 Break Suspend This option is used to enable or disable IRQ8 break suspend. vPCIPME Power Up Control This option is used to enable or disable the system to be waken up by PCI card.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description vDay 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. vTime (hh:mm:ss) Alarm This option is used to set the timing for the start-up time. The setting values contain hh:0 –...
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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. The available setting values are: PCI Slot and PCIEx. 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.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description vMaximum Payload Size This option is used to maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices. The unit is byte.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status PC Health Status menu vShutdownTemperature This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. W hen the temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut off power to the computer. vCase Opened Warning This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Menu vCPU VID This option is used to set the value of CPU VID. vCPU Clock Ratio This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU. The possible settings range from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 50.
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 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 …...
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...
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Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically display the main menu screen. 1. Install Driver Using this choice, you can install all the drivers for your motherboard.
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C. Norton Internet Security 3. Browse CD Click here to browse CD content. 4. HomePage Click here to visit Foxconn motherboard homepage. Note: 1. Install the latest service pack firstly if your OS is W indows XP or W indows 2000.
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