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Foxconn 600A01 series User Manual

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  • Page 1 This manual is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. Although the information in this manual may be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to inform the user of these changes. Trademark: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 Item Checklist: Thank for your purchasing Foxconn’s 600A01 series motherboard. Please check the package; if there are missing or damaged items, contact your distributor as soon as possible. 600A01 Series Motherboard (x1) Foxconn Utility CD (x1) User’s Manual (x1) 600A01 Flyer (x1)

  • Page 3: 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 600A01 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...
  • Page 4 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Foxconn Model Name: 600A01 Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc. Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 Telephone: 714-738-8868 Facsimile: 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly Type of Product: Motherboard Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Product Introduction Chapter Main Features ....................2 Motherboard Layout ..................5 Installation Instructions Chapter CPU ......................11 Memory ...................... 13 Power Supply .................... 16 Rear Panel Connectors ................17 Other Connectors ..................19 Expansion Slots ..................27 Jumpers .....................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ..................65 Start to install drivers ................. 66 Install VIA 4in1 Driver ................. 66 Install DirectX 9.0b ..................68 Install VIA RAID (optional) ................69 Install USB 2.0 Driver ................. 70 Using 6-Channel Audio ................
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 This page is intentionally left blank. 2004-4-12, 13:33 600M01-English preface.p65...
  • Page 9 Chapter Thank you for your buying Foxconn’s 600A01 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 VT8237 advanced VIA KT600 +...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Eight USB 2.0 ports (four rear panel ports, two onboard USB headers provid- ing four extra ports) Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:29 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 11 Five PCI slots One AGP slot One CNR slot (optional) BIOS Licensed advanced AWARD (Phoenix) BIOS, supports flash ROM, plug- and-play ready Supports HDD, CD-ROM, SCSI HDD, LAN or USB device boot up 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:29 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 12 (suspend to disk – depends on OS) and S5 (soft-off) Advanced Features PCI 2.2 Specification Compliant Supports Windows 98/ME/2000/XP soft-off Supports Wake-on-LAN, Wake-on-Modem Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU temperature, system temperature and fan speed) 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:29 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...

  • Page 13: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout Note: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only; please refer to the physical motherboard. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:29 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 14 This controller also integrates SATA RAID controller, Ethernet MAC, Universal Serial Bus Host controller. Serial ATA connectors (optional) These connectors support Serial ATA HDDs and allow for up to 150MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard Parallel ATA with 133MB/s. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:29 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 15 IEEE 1394 enabled devices. 10/100M LAN PHY The VT6103L is a single-port PHY transceiver with an MII (Media Independent Interface) and supports 10/100 Mbps data transfer rate. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:29 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...

  • Page 16: Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

    Please refer to the motherboard lay- out prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. This chapter includes the following information: Memory Power Supply Rear Panel Connectors Other Connectors Expansion Slots Jumpers 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:29 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 17 3. Hold components by their edges to avoid touching any exposed integrated circuits (ICs). 4. Whenever you uninstall a component, place it on a grounded anti-static pad or into anti-static bag that it came in. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:29 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...

  • Page 18: Cpu

    3. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:29 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 19 Warning : Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system. Therefore, make sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 20 The following table lists the CPU modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Vendor Type Athlon3200+ 400MHz Athlon3000+ 333MHz Athlon2800+ 333MHz Athlon2600+ 333MHz Athlon2500+ 333MHz Athlon2400+ 266MHz Athlon2200+ 266MHz Athlon1700+ 266MHz 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...

  • Page 21: Memory

    (DDR333), PC2100 (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. Mixing memory modules from different manufacturers is not recommended. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 22 PC3200 (DDR 400) 512MB Note: Make sure to use only the tested and qualified DDR DIMMs listed above. Other DDR DIMMs manufactured by other ven- dors may not be suitable for this motherboard. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 23 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. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...

  • Page 24: Power Supply

    You have to press the power button for more than four seconds if you change the default “Instant-Off” setting to “Delay 4 Sec.” from the “Soft-Off by PWRBTN” option in the BIOS “Power Manage- ment Setup”. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...

  • Page 25: Rear Panel Connectors

    USB 2.0 Ports These four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 1394 Port (optional) This digital interface supports electronic devices such as digital cameras, scanners and printers. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 26 The Line-out jack connects a headphone or a speaker. In 6-Channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. The Microphone jack connects a microphone. In 6-Channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Center/Subwoofer Speaker. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...

  • Page 27: Other Connectors

    Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. Attention: Ribbon cables are directional, therefore, make sure to always connect with the cable on the same side as pin 1 of the PIDE/ SIDE or FDD connector on the motherboard. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 28 LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is in S0 status, the LED is on. When the system is in S1 status, the LED is blink. When the system is in S3, S4, S5 status, the LED is off. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 29 Empty Ground 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. SENSE CPU_FAN +12V +12V SENSE FAN1 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 30 1. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 function. 2. NEVER connect a 1394 cable to the F_USB1 or F_USB2 connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 3. The USB cable is an optional item. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 31 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 TPB - TPB + TPA - TPA + F_1394 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 32 “Modem Ring Resume” to enabled in the “Power Management Setup” sec- tion of the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then boot the operating system once to make sure this function takes effect. Signal for waking up 5VSB 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 33 Front Audio, pin 5 and 6, pin9 and 10 must be short, and then the signal will be sent to the rear audio port. MIC_IN MIC_GND MIC_PWR +5VA RET_R OUT-R Empty RET_L OUT_L F_AUDIO 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 34 Then set “Chassis intrude detection” to ON in the “Power Manage- ment Setup” section of the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then boot the opeating system once to make sure this function takes effect. INTR 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...

  • Page 35: Expansion Slots

    3D images. It provides a special- ized 66Mhz, 32-bit channel to allow the graphic controller to directly access the master memory, and supports 4X and 8X speeds. AGP slot 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 36 32MB SDRAM UNIKA GeForce 4 MX400 32MB SDRAM LeadTek S650 128MB DDR GA-GF 1280 GeForce 2 MX 32MB SDRAM Elsa Elsa 511 64MB DDR MSI 8912 (FX5600) 128MB DDR MSI 8911(FX5200) 128MB DDR 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 37 The motherboard provides this Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) interface which can support modem function. Mechanically the CNR shares the PCI5 slot, thus when you insert the CNR card, the neighboring PCI5 slot cannot be used. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...

  • Page 38: Jumpers

    Set the pin closed Open Set the pin opened CPU Selection Jumper: J21 Set the jumper as close when the CPU’s external frequency you used is 100MHz. Otherwise leave this jumper to default. Close Open (Default) 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 39 3. Turn the AC power supply back on. Clear CMOS Normal Status (Default) CLR_CMOS Warning: 1. Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. 2. Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...
  • Page 40 BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:30 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-HW-en.p65...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Bios Description

    Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 42: Enter Bios Setup

    The items in the main menu are explained as below: Standard CMOS Features The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu. BIOS Features The special features can be set up through this menu. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 43: Advanced Bios Features

    The user password can be set up through this menu. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 44 Access Mode to “CHS”, the related information should be entered manually. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press < Enter>: Cylinder number of cylinders Head number of heads Precomp write pre-compensation Landing Zone landing zone Sector number of sectors 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 45 VGA, SEGA, SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters. CGA 40 Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 40 column mode. CGA 80 Color Graphic Adapter, powering up in 80 column mode. MONO Monochrome adapter, including high resolution monochrome adapters. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 46 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. Total Memory Total memory of the system. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 47 CPU clock range. Warning: Be sure your selection is right. CPU overclock will be dangerous! We will not be responsible for any damage caused. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 48 First/Second/Third Boot Device (Default: Floppy/Hard Disk/CDROM) This option allows you to set the boot device’s sequence. The setting values are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP100, USB-FDD, USB- ZIP, USB-CDROM, LAN and Disabled. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 49 When it is set to “System”, a password is required not only to enter CMOS Setup, but also to start up your PC. APIC Mode (Default: Enabled) This option is used to enable or disable APIC mode. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 50 The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Small Logo (EPA) Show (Default: Disabled) This option allows you to enable or disable the EPA logo. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 51 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. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 52 If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete and DRAM may fail to retain data. This option applies only when synchro- nous DRAM is installed in the system. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 53 Write Recovery Time (Default: Depend on Memory) This option allows you to set write recovery time. The setting values are: 2T, 3T. TWTR for DDR400 ONLY (Default: Depend on Memory) Increase DRAM performance. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 54 AGP signals are calibrated on a periodic basis to ensure signal integrity. It is recommended to keep this setting enabled. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 55 Disabled and Enabled. VLink 8X Support (Default: Enabled) This option allows you to enable or disable the VLink 8X support. When “Enabled”, it may increase system performance. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 56 Press enter to set onboard SuperIO device. Please refer to page 51. Init Display First (Default: PCI Slot) This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC starts up. The setting values are: AGP and PCI Slot. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 57 Auto. The available setting values are: Disabled and Auto. IDE HDD Block Mode (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD Block Mode is allowed. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 58 This option is used to enable or disable onchip EHCI controller. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. USB Keyboard/Mouse Support (Default: Disabled) This option is used to enable or disable USB keyboard/mouse support. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 59 This option is used to set fast IR IRQ. The setting values are: 11, 5, 3, 4. Fast IR DMA (Default: 6) This option is used to set fast IR DMA. The setting values are: 6, 5. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 60 The setting values are: Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 3 Min, 4 Min, 5 Min, 6 Min, 7 Min, 8 Min, 9 Min, 10 Min, 11 Min, 12 Min, 13 Min, 14 Min, 15 Min. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 61 The system will switch which status when power comes back after a power failure. The setting values are: Auto, On, Off. IRQ/Event Activity Detect Press Enter to set IRQ/Event Activity Detect. Please refer to page 54. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 62 When on of LPT & COM, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral devices or IRQs wakes up the system. If select “NONE”, cannot wake up the system. The setting values are: NONE, LPT, COM and LPT/COM. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 63 This option is used to set the timing for the start-up time. The setting values contain hh:0 – 23; mm:0 – 59; ss:0 – 59. IRQs Activity Monitoring Press enter to set the items of IRQs activity monitoring. Please refer to page 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 64 This option is used to enable or disable IRQ8 (RTC Alarm) activity monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) (Default: Disabled) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir) activity monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 65 This option is used to enable or disable IRQ14 (Hard Disk) activity monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. IRQ15 (Reserved) (Default: Enabled) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ15 (Reserved) activity monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 66 The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Assign IRQ For VGA (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether BIOS will assign IRQ for VGA. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Assign IRQ For USB (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether BIOS will assign IRQ for USB. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 68 The system temperature1 will be automatically detected by the system. CPU Fan Speed The CPU fan speed will be automatically detected by the system. System Fan1 Speed The system fan1 speed will be automatically detected by the system. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 69 The setting values are Disabled and Enabled. Spread Spectrum (Default: Disabled) If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro- Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 70: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Enter Password: Enter your password, not exceeding 8 characters, then press <Enter>. The password you enter will replace any previous password. When prompted, key in the new password and press <Enter>. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 71: Save & Exit Setup

    If you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will appear in the center of the screen: Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?N Press <Y> to exit CMOS without saving your modifications; press <N> or <ESC> to return to the main menu. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 72: Chapter 4 Driver Cd Introduction

    Utility CD content Start to install drivers Install VIA 4in1 Install DirectX 9.0b Install VIA RAID (optional) Install USB2.0 Driver Using 6-Channel Audio Install LAN Driver Install IR Driver Install Norton Internet Security 2004 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 73: Utility Cd Content

    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.

  • Page 74: Start To Install Drivers

    Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <VIA 4in1> to start the installation. Click here Click here Click here Click here 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 75 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Click here Click here Select this option Click here Click here 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 76: Install Directx 9.0B

    Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <DirectX 9.0b> to start the installation. Click here Select this option Click here Click here Click here 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 77: Install Via Raid (Optional)

    Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <VIA RAID> to start the installation. Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here Click here 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 78: Install Usb 2.0 Driver

    STEP 1. Connect the front channels to Line-in jack, the rear channels to Line- out jack, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to Microphone jack. Blue Green Center Front Left Front Right Rear Left Rear Right Subwoofer 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 79 After installation of the audio driver, you’ll find an icon on the taskbar’s status area. Right click the audio icon ”Volume” from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. Click the “Adjust Audio Properties”. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 80 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction STEP 4. Click “Advanced”. STEP 5. Select the “5.1 surround sound speakers” and click “OK”. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 81 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction STEP 6. Left double click the audio icon from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 7. Click “Advanced Controls” from Options item. STEP 7. Click “Advanced ” . 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 82: Install Lan Driver

    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 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 83: Install Ir Driver

    1). Click <IR Driver> to start the installation. Note: Please make sure that you have set the item “Onboard Fast IR” to“Enabled” in BIOS Integrated Peripherals Setup. Click here Click here Click here Click here 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 84: Install Norton Internet Security 2004

    Click here Click here Click here Click here Note: If your system is Windows 98 or Windows ME, please make sure that your Internet Explorer version is 5.01 with service pack 2 or higher. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 85: Chapter Directions For Bundled Software

    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 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 86: Superstep

    3. Adjusts the CPU frequency to speed up your system and achieve better system performance. 4. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface. Using SuperStep: Go to Fan page System Fan1 speed CPU Fan Link to Foxconn website speed Exit Program Minimize Window Adjust CPU SuperStep Help...
  • Page 87 (lower limit) Go to Temperature page Adjust CPU Current CPU temperature temperature warning criteria Current system Adjust system temperature temperature warning criteria Reset the warning Apply the adjustments criteria to default settings 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 88 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 Reset to the Apply the changes default settings 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 89: Superlogo

    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 Help About SuperLogo...
  • Page 90 BIOS image for updating the file location BIOS Follow the Wizard to complete the BIOS function Go to Backup page Backup whole Backup Logo BIOS image Follow the Wizard to complete the backup function 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 91: Superupdate

    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 Help About SuperUpdate Upgrading BIOS via...
  • Page 92 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. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 93 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>. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 94 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 5. Now is updating. 6. Click <Restart >. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 95 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Update BIOS On-line: 1. Click <Liveupdate> to automatically update the BIOS from the internet. 2. The following procedure is the same as Update BIOS from local image. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 96: Chapter 6 Special Bios Functions

    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 SuperRecovery 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 97: Superspeed

    The processor speed can be manually set from the <BIOS Features> menu screen. Warning: Be sure your selection is right. CPU overclock can be dangerous! We will not be responsible for any damages caused. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 98: Superboot

    1. If the previous boot was not completed then the BIOS will perform a normal POST, even if SuperBoot is enabled. 2. No matter whether SuperBoot is enabled or not, the BIOS will perform a normal POST if the CMOS fails. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 99: Superbios-Protect

    BIOS from being attacked by such viruses. The BIOS can be protect when you set SuperBIOS-Protect as enabled. In this way, the BIOS cannot be overwritten, but the DMI information can be updated. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 100: Superrecovery

    You should enter the CMOS set up interface first by pressing <DEL> during POST Power On Self Test). Then select the “SuperRecovery Hotkey” option to adjust the hotkey settings in the “BIOS Features” menu. There are 12 options: LSHIFT (Left Shift)+F1~F12. LSHIFT+F12 is the default. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 101 3. Only one HDD can be operated at a time. 4. If you have assigned a password to the selected HDD, you will be prompted to provide it before proceeding. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 102: Main Menu

    B. The system will then prompt you to Enter <Y> or <N> for confirmation. Press <Y> to restart the computer, and the division for hidden partition will go into effect after the system is restarted. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 103 <Y> to confirm, the system will be restarted to release the hidden partition. But the released partition is still unavailable for you after the system is restarted. It’s necessary for you to enable it by using FDISK, PQMAGIC, or some other tools. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 104 B. The backing up or recovery of CMOS data should be done on a motherboard of the same type. 2. Backup Partition Table: This function can help to backup all partition tables including extended partitions. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 105 But only one can be taken between the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed up data. B. Backing up with the progress bar showing. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 106 RECOVER CMOS SETUP, RECOVER PARTITION TABLE and RECOVER HARDDISK DATA. You can switch the highlight bar by pressing the arrow keys to make a selection and press <Enter> to confirm your selection. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 107 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. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:31 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 108 A. Enter the old password first. Press <Enter> if password is null. B. Enter the new password. Then enter the same again to confirm it. C. Press <Enter> for null password. D. The password will be saved in the hidden partition. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 109: Appendix

    The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive members times the capacity of the smallest member. The striping block size can be set from 4KB to 64KB. RAID 0 does not support fault tolerance. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 110: Installing Sata Hard Disks

    STEP 4: Connect one end of the second SATA data cable to the motherboard’s secondary SATA connector (SATA_2). STEP 5: Connect the other end of SATA data cable to the secondary SATA hard disk. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 111: Bios Configuration

    Press <Tab> key into User Window! The main menu of BIOS configuration utility is as below: A. Create Array The VIA VT8237 supports RAID 0, RAID1 and JBOD mode. Follow the steps to create RAID. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 112 RAID system. 3-4. Then the confirmation message appears: The data on the selected disks will be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N) Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 113 RAID system. 3-3. Then the confirmation message appears: Save the data on source disk to mirror after creation? (Y/N) Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 114 RAID system. 3-3. Then the confirmation message appears: The data on the selected disks will be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N) Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 115 STEP 2: Select the member of an array that is to be deleted and press <Enter>. A warning message will show up, press Y to delete or press N to cancel. Deleting a disk array will destroy all the data on the disk array except RAID 1 arrays. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 116 Highlight Serial Number View and press <Enter>. Use arrow key to select a drive, the selected drives serial number can be viewed in the last column. The serial number is assigned by the disk drive manufacturer. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 117 STEP 3. Press the <F6> when the following pictures appear: STEP 4. Press <S> to specify additional device. STEP 5. Insert the RAID floppy disk that you can find it in the package. Then press <Enter> to continue. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 118 STEP 6. Select the operating system you want to install, press <Enter> to continue. STEP 7. Press <Enter> to continue. When the following picture appears, Press <F8> to resume the normal windows installation process 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

  • Page 119: Driver And Raid Software Installation

    The icon will appear in the system tray of the tool bar to indi- cate that GUI software is currently running. Double click on the system tray icon to launch the main interface of the utility. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 120 Create Mirror Array (RAID 1) Create Span Array (JBOD) Create Stripe Array (RAID 0) Create RAID 0+1 (Not available ) Remove Array Add/Remove Spare disk (Not available) Check All Disk View Event log Help Topics 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...
  • Page 121 Appendix View Online Help Click on to launch the Help Topics. It is recommended that you read through the help articles before using RAID utility. 600A01 Series User Manual 2004-4-12, 13:32 600A01-FOXCONN-V1.0-BIOS-en.p65...

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