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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 925XE7AA series motherboard. Please check the package; if there are missing or damaged items, contact your distributor as soon as possible. 925XE7AA Series Motherboard (x1) FOXCONN Utility CD (x1) 925XE7AA User Manual (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 925XE7AA 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 FOXCONN Trade Name: Model Name: 925XE7AA 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Product Introduction Chapter Installation Instructions Supply .................... Chapter BIOS Description Standard CMOS Features ................35 BIOS Features ................... Advanced BIOS Features ................Advanced Chipset Features ..............Integrated Peripherals ................Power Management Setup ................. PnP/PCI Configurations ................PC Health Status ..................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ..................63 Start to install drivers ................. 64 Install Chipset Software ................64 Install IAA RAID (optional) ................65 Install DirectX 9.0b ..................65 Install Audio Driver (optional) ..............66 Install LAN Driver (optional) ...............
  • 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 high temperatures. 3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed. 4.
  • Page 8 This manual is suitable for motherboard of 925XE7AA series. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. with onboard 100M LAN with onboard 1G LAN with 6 channel audio with 8 channel audio with 1394 with SATA with RAID You can find PPID label on the motherboard.
  • Page 9 Chapter Thank you for buying FOXCONN 925XE7AA 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 925XE+ ICH6R chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility-performance price ratio.

  • Page 10: Chapter Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size ATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 12 inch Microprocessor Supports Intel ® , Prescott-T processor in an LGA775 package Supports FSB at 1066MHz/800MHz Supports Hyper-Threading technology Supports FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI) Chipset ®...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard IDE Intel ICH6R South Bridge supports 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 ITE 8212F IDE RAID controller supports 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD Onboard LAN (-L/-K) (optional) One 1G LAN port with PCI Express x1 interface supported by BCM5789 controller One 100M/1G LAN port with PCI interface supported by BCM4401/BCM5788 controller...
  • Page 12 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 13: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout 13 14 15 16 1. CD_IN connector 10. ATA 133/100/66 IDE 19. FDD connector 2. AUX_IN connector connectors 20. 24-pin ATX Power (optional) 11. Front Panel connector connector 3. PCI Express x1 slots 12. ICH6R controlled SATA 21.
  • 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 Processor including Prescott-T processor in an LGA775 package. It also supports Hyper-Threading Technol- ogy and FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI). Installation of CPU Load lever Load plate Load cap Load stiffener Lifted tab 925XE7AA Series User Manual...
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Correct Wrong 925XE7AA Series User Manual...
  • 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 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 memory bank to ensure normal operation. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Installation of DDR2 Memory 1. There is only one gap in the middle of the DIMM slot, and the memory module can be fixed in one direction only. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward. 2.
  • Page 21 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. 24-pin ATX Power Connector: PWR1 PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Rear Panel Connectors This motherboard provides the ports as below: For 2/6-channel Line-in/ Rear Line-out/ Front Microphone/ For 8-channel Front Line in Rear LFE/CEN Side Microphone PS/2 Mouse Connector This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions SPDIF coaxial out port This port connects to external audio output devices with coaxial cable connector. 1394b Port This digital interface supporting electronic devices such as digital cameras, scanners, and printers implements IEEE 1394b standard that allows up to 800 Mbps transfer rates, and increase the computer-to-electronic device operational distance from 4.5 meters to 100 meters.
  • Page 24 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, 1.2 M, 1.44 M, and 2.88 M FDDs. FDD connector 925XE7AA Series User Manual...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions HDD Connector: IDE1, IDE2, IDE3 This motherboard implements three IDE connectors: IDE1, IDE2, IDE3. IDE1 connector supports the provided Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. IDE2/3 connectors support up to four Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE hard disk drives that you can configure as a disk array through onboard IDE RAID controller.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED indicators. P W R L E D P W R B T N # IDE-LED R E S E T IDE LED Connector (IDE-LED) The connector connects to the case’s IDE indicator LED indicating the activity status of hard disks.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions IrDA Connector: IR This connector supports wireless transmitting and receiving device. Before using this function, configure the settings of IR Mode from the “Integrated Peripherals” section of the CMOS Setup. Empty IRRX IRTX Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, FAN 1, FAN 2 The fan speed of CPU_FAN, FAN 1 and FAN 2 can be detected and viewed in “PC Health Status”...
  • Page 28 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions USB Connectors: F_USB1, F_USB2 Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also have two 10-pin connectors on board which may connect to front panel USB cable(optional) to provide additional four USB ports. Empty F_USB1 Empty...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 1394 Connectors: F_1394_1, F_1394_2 (optional) The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to either the front (provided that the front panel of your chassis is equipped with the appropriate interface) or rear panel of the chassis. TPA + TPA - TPB +...
  • Page 30 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Intel ICH6R controlled S-ATA Connectors: SATA_1/2/3/4 ® The Serial ATA connector is used to connect the Serial ATA device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage devices. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can ®...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Audio Connector: F_AUDIO (for 6-channel) The audio interface provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. Their priority is sequenced from high to low (Front Audio to Rear Audio). If headphones are plugged into the front panel of the chassis (using the Front Audio), then the Line-out (Rear Audio) on the rear panel will not work.
  • Page 32 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Speaker The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis. S P K Empty SPKJ SPEAKER Chassis Intruder Connector: INTR The connector connects to the chassis security switch on the case. The system can detect the chassis intrusion through the status of this connector. If the con- nector has been closed once, the system will send a message.
  • Page 33 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 34 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions PCI Express Slots PCI Express will offer the following design advantages over the PCI and AGP interface: -Compatible with existing PCI drivers and software and Operating Systems. -High Bandwidth per Pin. Low overhead. Low latency. -PCI Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5 Gb/s on the data pins. This results in a real bandwidth per pair of 250 MB/s.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Installing an expansion card 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
  • Page 36 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 37 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Clear CMOS Jumper: JP5 This motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all the set parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by removing the CMOS jumper. How to clear CMOS? 1. Turn off the AC power supply and connect pins 1 and 2 together using the jumper cap.
  • Page 38 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions BIOS TBL Jumper: JP4 The system cannot boot, if the BIOS failed to be flashed in conventional flash BIOS process. You will have no such worry when using the BIOS TBL function, which is used to protect BIOS “Top Boot Block”. By using this function, the system still can boot even if the flash BIOS fails and show some information to recover the BIOS.
  • Page 39 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 40 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 41: 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 42 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 43: 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 44 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].
  • Page 45 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 46: 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 47 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SuperSpeed Menu Ratio Free (Default: Disabled) This option is available only for CPU 3.4GHz and above. When using the CPU 3.4GHz above and enable this item, the value of CPU Clock Ratio will be fixed at 14X. CPU Clock Ratio (Default: Depend on CPU ) This option is used to set the ratio of CPU.

  • Page 48: 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 49 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 50 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Security Option (Default: Setup) When it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen; When it is set to “System”, a password is required not only to enter CMOS Setup, but also to startup your PC. APIC Mode (Default: Enabled) This option is used to enable or disable APIC function.
  • Page 51 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 52: 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 53 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Memory Hole At 15M-16M (Default: Disabled) This option is used to determine whether the 15M-16M address field of memory is reserved for the ISA expansion card. The available setting values are: Enabled and Disabled. PCI Express Root Port Func Press <Enter>...
  • Page 54 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 55: 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 56 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 57 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard Device Menu ITE8212F Controller (Default: IDE Mode) This option is used to set the operating mode of ITE8212F Controller. The available setting values are: IDE Mode and Raid Mode. Detecting Device Time (Default: Quick Mode) This option is used to set the time the ITE8212F IDE RAID controller detects devices connected to the IDE RAID connectors.
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Azalia/AC97 Audio Select (Default: Auto) This option is used to set whether onboard Azalia/AC97 Audio is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Auto. 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.
  • Page 59 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 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 Video Off Method (Default: DPMS) This option is used to define the video off method. “Blank Screen” mode means that after the computer enters power saving mode, only the monitor will close, however, the vertical and horizontal scanning movement of the screen continues.
  • Page 62 Chapter 3 BIOS Description CPU THRM-Throttling (Default: 50.0%) This option is used to specify the CPU speed (at percentage) to slow down the CPU when it reaches the predetermined overheat temperature. The setting values are 75.0%, 50.0%, 25.0%. Power Management Events Press <Enter>...
  • Page 63 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 64 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PS/2 MS WakeUp S3/S4/S5 (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set the wake up by PS/2 mouse. The setting values are: Disabled, Any Actions, Double Click. PS/2 KB WakeUp S3/S4/S5 (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set the wake up by PS/2 keyboard. The setting values are: Disabled, Hot KEY, Any KEY, Keyboard 98.

  • Page 65: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu Reset Configuration Data (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time the machine is turned on.

  • Page 66: Pc Health Status

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status PC Health Status Menu Shutdown Temperature (Default: Disabled) 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. The setting values are: Disabled and 60 C/140 C/149 F, 70...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SYS Fan1 Speed The current speed of the system fan1 will be automatically detected by the system. SYS Fan2 Speed The current speed of the system fan2 will be automatically detected by the system. Smart Fan Controller (optional) (Default: Disabled) This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function.

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 70 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 IAA RAID Install DirectX 9.0b Install Audio Driver (optional) Install LAN Driver...

  • Page 71: Chapter Driver Cd Introduction

    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 patch first if your OS is Windows XP or Win- dows 2000. 2. Follow the CD screen order to install your motherboard drivers.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Install Iaa Raid (Optional)

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

  • 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 Ide Raid

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install IDE RAID Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu. Click <IDE 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 Driver>...

  • Page 76: Install Superutility

    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 77: 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 925XE7AA 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 925XE7AA Series User Manual...

  • Page 79: Chapter Directions For Bundled Software

    4. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface. Using SuperStep: System Fan1 System Fan2 Go to Fan speed speed page CPU Fan Link to Foxconn website speed Exit Program Minimize Window Adjust CPU SuperStep Help Fan warning criteria About SuperStep...
  • Page 80 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Adjust voltage warning Go to Voltage page criteria (upper limit) Current voltage readings Reset the warning Apply the Adjust voltage criteria to default warning criteria adjustments settings (lower limit) Go to Temperature page Adjust CPU tem- Current CPU perature warning temperature...
  • Page 81 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Go to Clock page Current PCI Current CPU Express Clock Clock Current PCI Clock Adjust the CPU Ratio Adjust the CPU FSB Reset to the default Apply the adjustments settings Go to Alarm page Check for the system to automatically provide warning...

  • Page 82: 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 83 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Go to Change Logo page Full screen mode Top-Right mode Boot without logo Follow the Wiz- ard to complete the logo update Go to Update BIOS page Browse a BIN file BIOS image file for updating BIOS location Follow the Wizard...

  • Page 84: Superupdate

    3. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface. Using SuperUpdate: Perform the BIOS update Browse BIOS bin from local image file from local HDD Link to Foxconn website Exit Program Minimize Window SuperUpdate Help About SuperUpdate Upgrading BIOS via...
  • 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. 925XE7AA 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>. 925XE7AA Series User Manual...
  • Page 87 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 5. Now is updating. 6. Click <Restart >. 925XE7AA Series User Manual...
  • Page 88 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. 925XE7AA 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: Main Menu

    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. 925XE7AA 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 925XE7AA 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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