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Foxconn 755FXK8AA 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 WinFast 755FXK8AA series motherboard. Please check the package; if there are missing or damaged items, contact your distributor as soon as possible. 755FXK8AA series motherboard (x1) WinFast Utility CD (x1) User’s Manual (x1) SATA RAID user’s Manual (x1) IDE Ribbon cable (x2) FDD Ribbon cable (x1) I/O Shield (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 755FXK8AA 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 Supplementary Information: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Product Introduction Main Features ....................2 Motherboard Layout ..................4 Chapter Installation Instructions CPU ......................7 Memory ......................9 Power Supply .................... 12 Rear Panel Connectors ................12 Other Connectors ..................14 Expansion Slots ..................18 Jumpers .....................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Chapter Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ..................Start to install drivers ................. Install USB 2.0 Driver ................. 52 Install Audio Driver ..................53 Install LAN Driver ..................53 Install SiI3112 SATA RAID Driver ..............54 ..................54 Install Norton Internet Security ..............
  • 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 temperature. 3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed. 4.
  • Page 8 This manual is suitable for motherboard of NF3UK8MA 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 WinFast 755FXK8AA series motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new products, and offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reasonable price. This motherboard adopts the advanced SiS 755FX + SiS 964 chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility-per- formance price ratio.

  • Page 10: Chapter Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size: ATX form factor of 12” x 9.6” Microprocessor: Supports socket 939 for Athlon 64 or Athlon 64FX processors Supports HyperTransport Technology Chipset: SiS Chipset: SiS 755FX (North Bridge) +SiS 964 (South Bridge) System Memory Four 184-pin DDR DIMM slots Supports PC3200/2700/2100 memory Supports 128/256/512/1024Mb technology up to 4GB...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard LAN (-L/-K) (optional) Supports10/100/1000 (-K optional) Mbps Ethernet LAN interface built-in on board Onboard Audio (-6) (optional) AC’ 97 2.3 Specification Compliant Supports S/PDIF output Onboard Line-in jack, Microphone jack, Line-out jack Supports 6-channel audio (setting via software) Onboard Audio (-8) (optional) Supports 8-channel audio Supports S/PDIF output...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout 13 12 11 1. ATX 12V Connector 2. CPU Socket 3. North Bridge Controller 4. CPU Fan Connector 5. DDR DIMM Slots 6. IR Connector 7. Super I/O Controller 8. Floppy Disk Connector 9. ATX Power Connector 10.
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU and memory. It also addresses the connection of your power supply, use of the rear panel connectors, connection of hard drive and floppy drive data cables, and setting up various other feature of the motherboard.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 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.

  • Page 15: Cpu

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This motherboard supports Athlon 64 or Athlon 64FX processors and HyperTransport Technology. Attention: The CPU pins must be properly aligned with the holes in the socket, otherwise the CPU may be damaged. Installation of CPU Follow these steps to install the CPU. 1.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Installation of CPU Fan New technology allows processors to run at higher and higher frequencies. To avoid problems arising from high-speed operation, for example, overheating, you need to install the proper fan. The following procedure is provided for reference only, please refer to your CPU fan user guide for the actual procedure.

  • Page 17: Memory

    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. Package Cache Size Frequency Model Number Socket 512KB 1800 MHz Athlon64 3000+ Socket 512KB 2000 MHz Athlon64 3200+ Socket 512KB...
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Note: Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or re- moving expansion cards or other system peripherals, espe- cially 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 19 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. Vendor Type Size Infenion PC3200(DDR400) 256M Corsair PC3200(DDR400) 256M, 512M Corsair PC3700(DDR466) 256M Corsair PC4000(DDR500) 256M...

  • Page 20: 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. ATX 20-pin Power Connector ATX Power Connector: PWR1 3.3V PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions For -8 models Rear L i n e - i n / Side Line-out Microphone CEN/LFE PS/2 Mouse Port This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Port This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. Serial Port: COM1 This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

  • Page 22: Other Connectors

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Line in, Line out, Microphone Jacks (for -6 models) When using a 2-channel sound source, the Line out jack is used to connect to speaker or headphone; the Line in jack connects to an external CD player, tape player or other audio device.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP1 IDE_LED PLED This motherboard includes one connector for con- necting the front panel switch and LED indicator. RESET PWRBTN# FP1! Hard Disk LED Connector (IDE_LED) Attach the connector to the IDE_LED on the front panel of the case; the LED will flash while the HDD is in operation.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Fan Connectors: CPU_FAN, FAN1, FAN2 There are three fan connectors on this motherboard. SENSE +12V SENSE +12V +12V SENSE CPU_FAN FAN2 FAN1 CD_R Audio Connectors: CD_IN, AUX_IN (optional) CD_IN CD_IN, AUX_IN is Sony standard CD audio connectors, to receive audio input from the CD-ROM, CD_L attach its audio connector to the CD_IN/AUX_IN au-...
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions S-ATA Connectors (optional): SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_3, SATA_4 The Serial ATA connectors are used to con- nect the S-ATA devices to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage devices. The current S-ATA interface allows up to SATA_1/SATA_2 150MB/s data transfer rate.

  • Page 26: Expansion Slots

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions S/PDIF Out Connector (optional): SPDIF_OUT The S/PDIF out connector is capable of provid- SPDIF-OUT ing digital audio to external speakers or com- EMPTY pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital 5V-SYS decoder. SPDIF_OUT Note:The empty pin of SPDIF cable should be aligned to empty pin of S/PDIF out connector.

  • Page 27: Jumpers

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Jumpers Users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if necessary. 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 28 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Warning: 1. Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. 2. DO NOT clear the CMOS while the system is turned on. BIOS-Protection Jumper: FWH_EN Flash Write The motherboard BIOS is inside the FWH. If the Enable (Default) jumper FWH_EN is set as Disable (Pin1 &...
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Make sure that all switches are turned 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 30 Chapter This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param- eters are also provided. You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases occur: T-- This page is intentionally left blank --his 1.

  • Page 31: 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 the <Del>...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. Advanced Chipset Features The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the sys- tem performance can be optimized. Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.

  • Page 33: 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 select the item to set up, and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> key 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 34 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 4 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, 5.25in], [1.2M, 5.25in], [720K, 3.5in], [1.44M, 3.5in] and [2.88 M, 3.5in].
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Memory This is a Displays-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 36: 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 37: Advanced Bios Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu 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> or Up/Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <+> or <->. To exit this option, press <Esc>.
  • Page 38 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, LAN, and Disabled. Boot Other Device (Default: Enabled) With this item enabled, the system will search all other possible locations if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the first, second and third boot devices.
  • Page 39 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 start up your PC.

  • Page 40: Advanced Chipset Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu DRAM Configuration (Default: Press Enter) Press <Enter> to set the items about DRAM Configuration. Please refer to page 33. HyperTransport Control Press <Enter> to set the items about HyperTransport. Please refer to page AGP Aperture Size (Default: 64MB) This option defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphic adapter.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 BIOS Description 1T/2T Memory Timing (Default: Auto) (Optional) The available setting values are: Auto, 1T and 2T. Max Memclock (Mhz) (Default: Auto) The available setting values are: Auto, 100, 133 and 166. CAS# Latency (Tcl) (Default: Auto) The available setting values are: CL=2.0, CL=2.5, CL=3.0 and Auto. HT_Width (Default: Auto) The available setting values are: 8 bits,16 bits and Auto.

  • Page 42: Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu SIS OnChip IDE Device Press <Enter> to set onchip IDE device. Please refer to page 35. SIS OnChip PCI Device Press <Enter> to set onchip PCI device. Please refer to page 36. Onboard SuperIO Device Press <Enter>...
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SIS Onchip IDE Device Menu Internal PCI/IDE (Default: Both) This option is used to set the ports of onboard IDE. The available setting values are: Disabled, Primary, Secondary and Both. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO (Default: Auto) These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmer Input/Output) is used by IDE devices.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SIS OnChip PCI Device Menu SIS USB Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to enable or disable SIS USB controller. USB 2.0 Supports (Default: Enabled) This option is used to enable or disable USB 2.0. USB Keyboard Support (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set USB keyboard support.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Lan Controller (Default: 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. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Onboard SuperIO Device Menu Onboard FDC Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the onboard FDC controller is enabled.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Parallel Port Mode (Default: SPP) Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the onboard parallel port. The setting values include SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP. ECP Mode Use DMA (Default: 3) Select a DMA channel for the parallel port when using the ECP mode. This field is only configurable if Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP.

  • Page 47: 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 be- tween an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard that describes how computer components work together to manage system hardware.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Video Off Method (Default: DPMS Supported) 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 49 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PM Wake UP Events Menu IRQ [3-7,9-15], NMI (Default: Enabled) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ[3-7,9-15], NMI. IRQ 8 Break Suspend (Default: Disabled) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ 8 break suspend. RING Power Up Control (Default: Enabled) If this option 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 in-...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Day of Month Alarm This option is used to set the timing for the start-up day of the month. The setting values contain 0 - 31. Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm This option is used to set the timing for the start-up time. The setting values contain hh:0 –...

  • Page 51: 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 each time the machine is turned on. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 52: Pc Health Status

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status Smart Fan Control (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set smart fan function. 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.

  • Page 53: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Menu Auto Detect PCI Clk (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the clock of a unused PCI slot will be disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 54: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Load Fail-Safe Defaults Select this option and press <Enter>, it will pop up a dialogue box to allow you to install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Select <Y> and press <Enter> to load the defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to not load.

  • Page 55: Save & Exit Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features Setup”, if you select “System” in Security Option, the screen will prompt you to enter password once the system is started or you want to enter CMOS setting program. If the password is wrong, it will refuse you to continue.
  • Page 56 Chapter The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the mother- board features. This chapter includes the following information: Utility CD content Start to install drivers Install IDE Driver Install SiS SATA RAID Install AGP Driver Install Direct X 9.0b Install USB2.0 Driver...
  • Page 57 C. Norton Internet Security 3. Browse CD Click to browse this CD. 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 58 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.
  • Page 59 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install SiS SATA RAID Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as the following figure). Click<SiS SATA RAID> to start the installation. Click here Install AGP Driver Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as the following figure).

  • Page 60: Install Usb 2.0 Driver

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install DirectX 9.0b Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as the following figure). Click <DirectX 9.0b> to start the installation. Click here Install USB 2.0 Driver Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as the following figure).

  • Page 61: Install Audio Driver

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install Audio Driver (optional) You need to install the driver for the Realtek ALC655/ALC850 chip before you can use the 4-/6-/8-Channel audio function. Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as the following figure). Click <Audio Driver>...

  • Page 62: Install Sii3112 Sata Raid Driver

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Install SiI3112 SATA RAID Driver Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as the following figure). Click <SiI3112 SATA RAID> to start the installation. Click here From the main menu, select <Accessories> (as the following figure). Click <SuperUtility>...

  • Page 63: Install Norton Internet Security

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction From the main menu, select <Accessories> (as the following figure). Click <Adobe Reader> to start the setup. Click here Install Norton Internet Security From the main menu, select <Accessories> (as the following figure). Click <Norton Internet Security> to start the setup. Click here Note: If your system is Windows 98 or Windows ME, please make sure that...
  • Page 64 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter includes the following information: SuperStep SuperUpdate SuperLogo 2005-2-3, 14:33...

  • Page 65: Superstep

    4. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface. Using SuperStep: Go to Fan System Fan1 System Fan2 page speed speed (NA) CPU Fan Link to Foxconn Website speed Exit Program Minimize Window Adjust CPU SuperStep Help Fan warning About SuperStep criteria...
  • Page 66 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Go to Voltage Adjust voltages warning page criteria (upper limit) Current voltage readings Reset the warning Apply the Adjust voltages criteria to default adjustments warning criteria settings (Lower limit) Go to Temperature page Current CPU Adjust CPU tem- Temperature perature warning...
  • Page 67 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Go to Clock page Current AGP clock Current CPU Clock Current PCI clock Current CPU Adjust the CPU Ratio External Frequency Reset to the default Apply the adjustments settings Go to Alarm page Check for the system to auto- matically provide warning mes-...

  • Page 68: Superupdate

    3. Simple and easy to operate, with a user-friendly graphics interface. Using SuperUpdate: Browse BIOS bin file Perform the BIOS update from local HDD from local image Link to Foxconn Current Website BIOS Exit Program Information Minimize Window SuperUpdate Help...
  • Page 69 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Backup BIOS to local image: 1. Click <Backup> and name your BIOS binary file to backup current BIOS. 2. Click <OK> to finish the backup process. Update BIOS from local image: 1. Click <Load> to load the BIOS file. 2005-2-3, 14:33...
  • Page 70 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>. 2005-2-3, 14:33...
  • Page 71 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 5. Now is updating. 6. Click <Restart>. 2005-2-3, 14:34...
  • Page 72 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. 2005-2-3, 14:34...

  • Page 73: Superlogo

    The best resolution is 136 x 84 for top-right logo and 640 x 480 or 800 x 600 for full screen logo. Using SuperLogo: Go to ROM Info. page Display the Flash Information Link to Foxconn website BIOS Write Exit Program Protect Status...
  • Page 74 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Go to Change Logo page Full screen mode Top-Right mode Boot without logo Follow the Wizard to complete the logo update Go to Update BIOS page BIOS image Browse a BIN file file location for updating BIOS Follow the Wizard to complete the...
  • Page 75 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Chapter This chapter will introduce new 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 new functions of BIOS: SuperBoot SuperBIOS-Protect SuperSpeed...

  • Page 76: Superboot

    Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 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 77: Superbios-Protect

    Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions The BIOS of the motherboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe vi- ruses such as CIH virus are so dangerous that it may overwrite the BIOS of the motherboard. 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 78: Superspeed

    Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperSpeed SuperSpeed is a powerful and efficient Easy Technology for PC DIY fans. It offers a friendly interface. The users can also realize in the BIOS setup the CPU core voltage adjustability. Procedures: Enter <SuperSpeed> item of CMOS Setup menu to set the CPU clock. Select a proper DEC number between the Minimal Value to the Maximal Value provided, then key in.

  • Page 79: 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 80 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) Make sure that you have selected a HDD before entering the main menu.

  • Page 81: Main Menu

    Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Main Menu: Select a HDD to enter main menu. There are five function items, “DIVIDE HID- DEN PARTITION”, “RELEASE HIDDEN PARTITION”, “BACKUP”, “RECOVERY” and “CHANGE PASSWORD”. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selec- tion on the operation which should be performed on the HDD and confirm your selection by pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 82 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Attention : 1) All the data will be cleared after division is in process. So you’d better do the division against an empty HDD. 2) At the same time, the HDD capacity will decrease to make space for the hidden partition, which is unavailable for your normal use.
  • Page 83 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 84 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Backup Harddisk Data: 1) If there are active partitions (system partition), you can choose an active partition or the whole disk for backing up. But only one can be taken between the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed 2) Backing up with the progress bar showing.
  • Page 85 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3) A report with all the critical data on this operation will be listed after backing up is completed. Original Size: The data size loaded in selected partition. Valid Size: The size of valid data. Elapsed Time: How long the process took to complete.
  • Page 86 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 1. Recover CMOS Setup: This function can help to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made. 2. Recover Partition Table: This function can help to recover all partition tables including extended partitions. 2005-2-3, 14:34...
  • Page 87 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Recover Hard disk Data: This option is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition. 4. Back to Main: This option is used to quit the Recovery interface. CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction: Select CHANGE PASSWORD to enter the Change Password interface.

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