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Foxconn 955X7AA series User Manual

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  • Page 1: More Information

    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

    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 955X7AA series 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 characteristics of information technology equipment...
  • Page 3 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: FOXCONN Model Name: 955X7AA 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...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Product Introduction Chapter Installation Instructions Supply .................... Chapter BIOS Description Standard CMOS Features ................34 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 ..................63 Start to install drivers ................. 64 Install Chipset Software ................64 Install DirectX 9.0 ..................65 Install IAA RAID ..................65 Install ITE RAID ..................Install Silicon Image RAID ..............Install Audio Driver (optional) ...............
  • Page 6 Warning: 1. Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact. 2. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due high temperatures. 3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed. 4.
  • Page 7 This manual is suitable for motherboard of 955X7AA series. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. with onboard 10/100M LAN with onboard Giga LAN with 6 channel audio with 8 channel audio with 1394 with SATA with RAID You can find PPID label on the motherboard.
  • Page 8 Chapter Thank you for buying FOXCONN 955X7AA 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 Intel ® 955X+ ICH7R chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.

  • Page 9: Chapter Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size ATX form factor of 12 inch x 9.6 inch Microprocessor Supports Intel Prescott, Smithfield, Cedar Mill processor in an LGA775 ® package Supports FSB at 1066MHz/800MHz Supports Hyper-Threading technology Supports FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI) Chipset Intel 955X (North Bridge) + ICH7R (South Bridge)
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Silicon Image 3114 RAID controller supports 4 x Serial ATA I with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10(0+1), JBOD Onboard IDE Intel ICH7R South Bridge supports 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 ® 8212F IDE RAID controller supports 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 with RAID ®...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Green Function Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off). Expansion Slots Three PCI slots Three PCI Express x1 slots One PCI Express x16 Graphics slot Advanced Features...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout 11 12 14 15 16 Note: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only; please refer to the physical motherboard. 955X7AA Series User Manual...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Product Introduction 16. Clear CMOS jumper 1. CPU socket 17. ATA 133/100/66 IDE connectors 2. 12V CPU power connector 18. Front Panel connector 3. North Bridge: Intel 955X ® 19. Speaker connector 4. System FAN2 connector 20. TPM connector. 5.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in- cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, rear panel and pin connectors, and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised during the installation of these modules.

  • Page 15: Chapter 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. 2.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This motherboard supports single Pentium 4 Processors including Prescott, ® Smithfield, Cedar Mill processor in an LGA775 package. It also supports Hyper- Threading Technology and FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI). 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 Note : Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system. Therefore, you should install CPU cooling fan and make sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU. Please refer to your CPU fan user guide to install it properly.

  • Page 19: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions CPU Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the CPUs that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. 5xx series: Vendor Socket Kernel FSB(MHz) Frequency Intel Prescott 3.8G Intel Prescott 3.6G Intel Prescott 3.4G Intel Prescott...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes four 240-pin slots with 1.8 V for DDR2. These sup- port 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices. You must install at least one piece of memory to ensure normal operation. If you install two or more modules, they must be the same speed.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Warning : Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing expansion cards or other system peripherals, especially the memory devices, otherwise your motherboard or the system memory might be seriously damaged. Recommended Memory Configurations The following table list is the recommended memory configurations.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory Qualified Vendor List The following table list is the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Vender Size SS/DS Type 128M DDR2 533 256M DDR2 533 512M DDR2 667 256M DDR2 533 INFINEON...

  • Page 23: Power Supply

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Power Supply This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging any devices, make sure that they have been installed properly prior to connecting the power supply. 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PWR2 The ATX power supply connects to PWR2 and provides power to the CPU (Please refer to the item 2 of motherboard layout 4-pin ATX_12V power connector...

  • Page 24: Rear Panel Connectors

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Rear Panel Connectors This motherboard provides the ports as below: Line-out Parallel Port LAN Ports (-L/-K) Line-in (Printer Port) Rear PS/2 Mouse Port LFE/CEN Side PS/2 Keyboard Port Microphone COM1 Coaxial Optical USB 2.0 Ports SPDIF SPDIF port port...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, LEF/CEN, Side Jacks (for 8-channel models) When using an 8-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the green audio output; connect the rear sound speaker to the black audio output; con- nect the center speaker/subwoofer to the orange audio output;...

  • Page 26: Other Connectors

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE HDD 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, (Please 1.2 M, 1.44 M, and 2.88 M FDDs FDD connector...
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP1 P W R L E D P W R B T N # This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED indicators (Please refer to the item 18 of motherboard layout on chapter 1).
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions IrDA Connector: IR This connector supports wireless transmitting and IRTX receiving device. Before using this function, config- IRRX ure the settings of IR Mode from the “Integrated Pe- Empty ripherals” section of the CMOS Setup (Please refer to the item 28 of motherboard layout on chapter 1).
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Audio Connectors: CD_IN CD_R CD_IN is Sony standard CD audio connectors, it CD_L can be connected to a CD-ROM drive through a CD audio cable (Please refer to the item 10 of CD_IN motherboard layout on chapter 1). 1394 Connectors: F_1394A_1, F_1394A_2, F_1394B 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...
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Intel ICH7R controlled S-ATA II Connectors: ® SATA_1/2/3/4 These Serial ATA II connectors are used to connect the Serial ATA device to the motherboard. These con- T X + nectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage devices.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Audio Connector: F_AUDIO The audio interface provides two kinds of PORT1_L AUD_GND audio output choices: the Front Audio, the PORT1_R PRESENSEJ SENSE1_RETURN Rear Audio. Their priority is the same. Front PORT2_R SENSE_SEND EMPTY Audio supports re-tasking function (Please SENSE2_RETURN PORT2_L refer to the item 9 of motherboard layout...

  • Page 32: Expansion Slots

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, three PCI Ex- press x1 slots, and one PCI Express x16 slot. PCI Slots The expansion card can be installed in the PCI slot. When you install or take out such card, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled out.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions PCI Express x1 slots PCI Express x16 slot Warning: If a performance graphics card was installed into x16 PCI Express slot, 2X12 pin power supply was strongly recom- mended. 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.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions PCI Express x16 Graphics Cards Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PCI Express x16 graphics cards that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. PCI-E VGA CARD Type Video Memory ASUS EN5750 GeForcePCX 5750 128MB NVIDIA PCX5750...
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Clear CMOS Jumper: CLS_CMOS This motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all the set parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by removing the CMOS jumper. Normal Status How to clear CMOS? (Default) 1. Turn off the AC power supply and connect pins 1 and 2 together using the jumper cap.

  • Page 37: Powering Off The Computer

    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.
  • Page 38 Appendix 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.

  • Page 39: 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 40 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 Onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.

  • Page 41: 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 to select the item and 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 42 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 This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed, including [None], [360K, 5.25 in], [1.2M, 5.25 in], [720K, 3.5 in], [1.44M, 3.5 in] and [2.88 M, 3.5 in].
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Memory This is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Base Memory The BIOS POST will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.

  • Page 44: Bios Features

    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 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 45 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SuperSpeed Menu Auto Detect PCI Clk (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference. Spread Spectrum (Default: Disabled) If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro- Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 BIOS Description System Core Voltage (Default: Default) This option is used to set the System Voltage. Warning: Be sure your selection is right. CPU/Memory/PCI Express overclock will be dangerous! We will not be responsible for any damage caused. 955X7AA Series User Manual...

  • Page 47: Advanced Bios Features

    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 43. 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>...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 BIOS Description First/Second/Third Boot Device (Default: Floppy/Hard Disk/CDROM) This option allows you to set the boot device sequence. The available setting values are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP100, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, Network and Disabled. Boot Other Device (Default: Enabled) With this function set to Enabled, the system will boot from some other devices if the first/second/third boot devices failed.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Report No FDD For WIN 95 (Default: No) If you are using the Windows 95 and running a system with no floppy drive, select “Yes” for this item to ensure compatibility with Windows 95 logo certification. The available setting values are: No and Yes. Full Screen LOGO Show (Default: Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable full screen logo.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 BIOS Description CPU Feature Menu Delay Prior to Thermal (Default: 16Min) This option is used to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto thermal mode. The setting values are: 4 Min, 8 Min, 16 Min, 32 Min. Thermal Management (Default: Thermal Monitor 1) This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal.

  • Page 51: Advanced Chipset Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu DRAM Timing Selectable (Default: By SPD) This item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or manual configuration. The available setting values are: By SPD and Manual. CAS Latency Time (Default: depend on memory) This item determines CAS Latency.
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 BIOS Description System BIOS Cacheable (Default: Enabled) 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. The available setting values are: Enabled and Disabled. Video BIOS Cacheable (Default: Disabled) Select “Enabled”...
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PCI Express Root Port Func Menu PCI Express Port 1/ 2/ 3 (Default: Auto) This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express port 1/2/3. The available setting values are: Auto, Enabled, Disabled. PCI-E Compliancy Mode (Default: v1.0a) This option is used to select the PCI Express compliancy mode version.

  • Page 54: Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu Use the arrow keys to select your options; press the <Enter> key to enter the setup sub-menu. The options and setting methods are discussed below: Onchip IDE Device Menu IDE HDD Block Mode (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 BIOS Description IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO (Default: Auto) These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is used by IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best or select a PIO mode from 0-4. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA (Default: Auto) Ultra DMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices.
  • Page 56 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard Device Menu USB Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. USB 2.0 Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the USB 2.0 Controller is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PCI LAN Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the PCI LAN controller is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Onboard Lan Boot ROM (Default: Disabled) This option is used to decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 BIOS Description 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 Port 1/2 (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.
  • Page 59 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Parallel Port Mode (Default: SPP) This item is used to assign data transport protocols of parallel port. The available options: SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP and Normal. Normal mode supports data output only; ECP and EPP mode support data input and output in bidirectional mode, but they just fit known ECP and EPP devices.

  • Page 60: Power Management Setup

    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 between 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 61 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Suspend Type (Default: Stop Grant) This option is used to set sleep mode. The setting values are Stop Grant (saves the status of the whole system and then turns off power), and PwrOn Suspend (CPU and core system go to low power mode, keeps power supply). MODEM Use IRQ (Default: 3) This option is used to set the IRQ in which the modem can use.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Events Menu Wake up by PCI card (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Wake up by Ring (Default: Enabled) If this item is enabled, it allows the system to resume from a software power down or power saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to an installed fax.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Resume by Alarm (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set the timing of the startup function. In order to use this function, the PC power source must not be turned off. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 64: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu Init Display First (Default: PCIEx) This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC starts up. 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 the machine is turned on.

  • Page 65: Pc Health Status

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status PC Health Status Menu Shutdown Temperature (Default: 75 C/167 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. CPU Warning Temperature (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set the warning temperature for the system.
  • Page 66 Chapter 3 BIOS Description VCore/+12V/+3.3 V/5V/URAT(V) The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system. Case Open warning (Default: Disabled) This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 955X7AA Series User Manual...

  • Page 67: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up that allows you to load the default BIOS settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to load the defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading. The defaults set by BIOS set the basic system functions in order to ensure system stability.

  • Page 68: Save & Exit Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description If you do not want to set a password, just press <Enter> when prompted to enter a password, and in the screen the following message will appear. If no password is keyed in, any user can enter the system and view/modify the CMOS settings. PASSWORD DISABLED!!! Press any key to continue …...
  • Page 69 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 Chipset Software Install DirectX 9.0 Install IAA RAID Install ITE RAID Install Silicon Image RAID...

  • Page 70: Chapter Driver Cd Introduction

    D. Word Perfect Office 12 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.

  • Page 71: Start To Install Drivers

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Start to install drivers 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.

  • Page 72: Install Directx 9.0

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install DirectX 9.0 Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu. Click <DirectX> to open the IAA RAID setup guide. Click here Install IAA RAID Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu. Click <IAA RAID>...

  • Page 73: Install Ite Raid

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install ITE RAID Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu. Click <ITE RAID> to start the installation. Click here Install Silicon Image RAID Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu. Click <Silicon Image RAID>...

  • Page 74: Install Audio Driver (Optional)

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install Audio Driver (optional) Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu. Click <Audio Driver> to start the installation. Click here Note: If you are using Windows2000 operating system, please install Service Pack 4 before installing audio driver.

  • Page 75: Install 1394B Driver

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install 1394b Driver Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu. Click <1394b Driver> to start the installation. Click here Install SuperUtility From the main menu, select <Accessories>. Click <SuperUtility> to start the setup.

  • Page 76: Install Adobe Reader

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install Adobe Reader From the main menu, select <Accessories>. Click <Adobe Reader> to start the setup. Click here Install Norton Internet Security From the main menu, select <Accessories>. Click <Norton Internet Security> to start the setup. Click here 955X7AA Series User Manual...

  • Page 77: Install Word Perfect Office 12

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install Word Perfect Office 12 From the main menu, select <Accessories>. Click <Norton Internet Security> to start the setup. Click here 955X7AA Series User Manual...
  • Page 78 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information: SuperStep SuperLogo SuperUpdate 955X7AA Series User Manual...

  • Page 79: Chapter 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 80 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 81 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 82: Superlogo

    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 955X7AA Series User Manual...
  • Page 83 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Full screen mode Top-Right mode Follow the Boot without logo Wizard to complete the 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 for updating BIOS...

  • Page 84: Superupdate

    Minimize Window Current Exit Program BIOS Information BIOS Update Setting About SuperUpdate SuperUpdate Help Link to Foxconn Website Connect to server Backup system and popnp a list of BIOS to an image available BIOSs for file users to download...
  • Page 85 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 backup process. Update BIOS from local image: 1. Click <Load> to load a new BIOS file. 955X7AA Series User Manual...
  • Page 86 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>. 955X7AA Series User Manual...
  • Page 87 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 5. Now is updating. 6. Click <Restart >. 955X7AA Series User Manual...
  • Page 88 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. 955X7AA Series User Manual...

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93 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 94 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 95 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 become unavailable for normal use.
  • Page 96 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 97 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Backup Hard disk Data: A. If there are active partitions (system partition), you can choose to backup an active partition or the whole disk. But only one can be taken between the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed up data. B.
  • Page 98 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 99 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. 955X7AA Series User Manual...
  • Page 100 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Recover Hard disk Data: This item is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition. 4. Back to Main: This item is used to exit the Recovery interface. CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction: Select CHANGE PASSWORD to enter the Change Password interface.

  • Page 101: 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>...

  • Page 102: Appendix

    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 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 103 Appendix Blue Black Green Orange Grey STEP 2. You need to install the driver for the audio chip before you can use the 8- channel audio function. Click here 955X7AA Series User Manual...
  • Page 104 Appendix STEP 3. After installation of the audio driver, you’ll find an icon on the taskbar’s status area. Double click the icon, you will see the following picture. 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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