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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.
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Declaration of conformity HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. declares that the product Motherboard 945GZ/PL/G/P7MC is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) þ... - Page 3 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Foxconn Model Name: 945GZ/PL/G/P7MC 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...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter Product Introduction Main Features .................... 2 Layout ......................4 Rear I/O Ports ..................... 5 Chapter Installation Instructions CPU ......................7 Memory ....................10 Power Supply ..................11 Other Connectors ..................12 Expension Slots ..................16 Jumpers ....................17 BIOS Description Chapter Enter BIOS Setup .................. - Page 5 Table of Contents Directions for Bundled Software Chapter FOX ONE ....................49 Fox LiveUpdate ..................55...
- Page 6 Attention: 1. Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact. 2. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperatures. 3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed. 4.
- Page 7 This manual is suitable for motherboard of 945GZ/PL/G/P7MC. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. -L with onboard 10/100M LAN (Default is omitted.) -K with onboard Gigabit LAN -6 with 6-Channel audio (Default is omitted.) -8 with 8-Channel audio -E with 1394 connector -S with SATA connector...
- Page 8 Chapter Thank you for buying Foxconn 945GZ/PL/P/G7MC 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 Intel 945GZ/PL/P/G + ICH7R chipset, providing us- ers a computer platform with a high integration-compatibility- performance price ratio.
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Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size · uATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 8.8 inch Microprocessor · Supports Intel ® ® ® Core 2 Duo, Pentium 4 Extreme Edition, Pentium ® ® Pentium 4, Celeron D processors in an LGA775 package ·... - Page 10 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard Audio (-6) · Supports Intel ® High Definition Audio · Supports S/PDIF output · Supports 6-channel audio PCI Express x16 Support · Supports 4 GB/sec (8 GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth · Low power consumption and power management features Green Function ·...
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Page 11: Layout
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Layout 1.S/PDIF OUT Connector (optional) 15.Floppy Connector 2.Front Audio Connector 16.24-Pin ATX Power Connector 3.CD_IN Connector 17.IrDA Connector 4.Speaker Connector (optional) 18.DDR2 DIMM Slots 5.Front USB Connectors 19.CPU_FAN Connector 6.SPI Connector (optional) 20.South Bridge:ICH7R Chipset 7.Clear CMOS Jumper 21.CPU Socket 8.Front Panel Connector 22.North Bridge: 945GZ/PL/G/P Chipset... -
Page 12: Rear I/O Ports
Chapter 1 Product Introduction Rear I/O Ports This motherboard provides the ports as below: LAN Port (-L/-K) Parallel Port (optional) (Printer Port) Line-in PS/2 Mouse (Rear) Port Line-out (Front) PS/2 Keyboard Microphone Port (CEN/LFE) VGA Port Com1 Port USB2.0 Ports (optional) Line-in jack,Line-outjack,Microphone jack When using a 2-channel sound source,the Line-out jack is used to connect to... - Page 13 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in- cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, and pin headers, and the mounting of jumpers. Cau- tion should be exercised during the installation of these modules.
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Page 14: Cpu
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions ® This motherboard supports single processor including Intel Core 2 Duo, ® ® ® ® Pentium 4 Extreme Edition, Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron D processors in an LGA775 package. For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com Installation of CPU... - Page 15 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 3. Hold CPU with thumb and forefinger. Ensure fingers align to socket cutouts. Match the CPU triangle marker to Pin 1 position as shown below. The alignment key also provides the orientation directed function. Lower the CPU straight down without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket.
- Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 5. Close the load plate, and slightly push down the tongue side. 6. Lower the lever and lock it to the load plate, then the CPU is locked completely. Note : Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system.
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Page 17: Memory
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes two 240-pin DIMM slots. So You must install at least one memory bank to ensure normal operation. Installation of DDR2 Memory 1. There is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot, and the memory module can be fixed in one direction only. -
Page 18: 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. 24-pin ATX Power Connector +5V_AUX 24-pin ATX power connector: PWR1 +3. -
Page 19: Other Connectors
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE devices, Serial ATA devices, USB devices, IR module, CPU fan, System fan and others. FDD Connector: FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs. - Page 20 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP1 PW R SW Empt y PW RL ED This motherboard includes one connector for con- necting the front panel switch and LED indicators. HD-L ED R E S E T HDD LED Connector (HD-LED) The connector connects to the case’s HDD indicator LED indicating the activity status of hard disks.
- Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_3, SATA_4 The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These GND GND T X + connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables TX - for primary storage devices.
- Page 22 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions S/PDIF Out Connector: SPDIF_OUT (optional) The SPDIF OUT connector is capable of providing +5 V Empt y digital audio to external speaker or compressed AC3 SPDIF_OUT data to an external Dolby digital decoder. SPDIF_OUT Note:The empty pin of SPDIF cable should be aligned to empty pin of SPDIF out connector.
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Page 23: Expension Slots
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes two 32-bit master PCI slots, one PCI Express x 1 slot,one PCI Express x 16 slot. PCI Slots The expansion cards can be installed in the two PCI slots. PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. -
Page 24: Jumpers
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Jumpers The users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by chang- ing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings. - Page 25 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions BIOS TBL Enable Jumper: TBL_EN(optional) If the BIOS failed to be flashed in conventional flash BIOS process, the system can not boot. You will have Enable no such worry when using the BIOS TBL jumper which is used to protect BIOS “Top Boot Block”. By Disable using this function, the system still can boot even if (Default)
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Page 26: Chapter 3 Bios Description
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 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 27: Enter Bios Setup
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 28 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. Advanced Chipset Features The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the sys- tem performance can be optimized. Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.
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Page 29: 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> keys to choose the setting values. Standard CMOS Features Menu Date This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current day) with... - Page 30 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or Auto mode. For HDD<528MB For HDD>528MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA Auto Recommended mode Drive A This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed, including “None”, [360K, 5.25 in], [1.2M, 5.25 in], [720K, 3.5 in], [1.44M, 3.5 in] and [2.88 M, 3.5 in].
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Page 31: Fox Central Control Unit
Chapter 3 BIOS Description FOX Central Control Unit FOX Central Control Unit Menu [Smart BIOS] SuperBIOS-Protect SuperBIOS-Protect function protects your PC from viruses,e.g CIH. [SuperSpeed] SuperSpeed Press<Enter> to set the items of SuperSpeed. Setting these items are good for overclock. vDRAM Configuration Press <Enter>... - Page 32 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SuperSpeed Menu vCPU Clock Ratio This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU. vPCI Express Clock This option is used to set PCI Express Clock Frequency. vPCI Bus Clock This option is used to set PCI Bus Clock Frequency. vAuto Detect PCI Clk This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference.
- Page 33 Chapter 3 BIOS Description DRAM Configuration Menu vDRAM Timing Selectable This item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or manual configuration. vCAS Latency Time This item determines CAS Latency. vDRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay This item allows you to select a delay time between the CAS and RAS strobe signals.
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Page 34: Advanced Bios Features
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu vCPU Feature Press enter to set the items of CPU feature. vHard Disk Boot Priority This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After pressing <Enter>, you can select the HDD using the <PageUp>/<PageDn> or Up/ Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <+>... - Page 35 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vGate A20 Option This option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for system is started. vSecurity Option W hen it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen;...
- Page 36 Chapter 3 BIOS Description CPU Feature Menu vLimit CPUID MaxVal The option is used to set limit CPUID MaxVal. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3, should be "Disabled" for WinXP.
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Page 37: Advanced Chipset Features
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu vSystem BIOS Cacheable Select ”Enabled” to allow caching of the system BIOS which may improve performance. If any other program writes to this memory area,a system error may result. vVideo BIOS Cacheable Select “Enable”... - Page 38 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PCI Express Root Port FuncMenu vPCI Express Port 1/5 This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express port 1/5. vPCI-E Compliancy Mode This option is used to select PCI-E compliancy mode.
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Page 39: Integrated Peripherals
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu vOnChip IDE Device Press <Enter> to set onchip IDE device. vOnboard Device Press <Enter> to set onboard device. vSuperIO Device Press <Enter> to set SuperIO device. - Page 40 Chapter 3 BIOS Description OnChip IDE Device Menu IDE HDD Block Mode This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed. vIDE DMA transfer access This option is used to set the IDE transfer access—with it set to Enabled, the IDE Transfer Access uses the DMA mode;...
- Page 41 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vIDE Secondary Master/Slave UDMA UltraDMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a device that supports UltraDMA ,change the appropriate item on this list to Auto.The available setting values are : Disabled and Auto. [On-Chip Serial ATA Setting] vSATA Mode This option is used to set the Serial ATA Mode.
- Page 42 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard Device Menu vUSB Controller This option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled. vUSB 2.0 Controller This option is used to set whether the USB 2.0 Controller is enabled. vUSB Keyboard Support This option is used to set whether the USB keyboard controller is enabled.
- Page 43 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SuperIO Device Menu vOnboard FDC Controller This option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled. vOnboard Serial Port This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request(IRQ) for the serial Port vIrDA Duplex Mode This option is available when UART mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA.
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Page 44: Power Management Setup
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Menu vACPI function ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces be- tween an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard that describes how computer components work together to manage system hardware. - Page 45 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vMODEM Use IRQ This option is used to set the IRQ in which the modem can use.The system will automatically wake up when the modem receives an incoming call. In order for this function to work, the Fax/Modem must be connected to the W OM header on the motherboard.
- Page 46 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Events Menu vWake- up by PCI card This item is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card. vPower On by Ring 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.
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Page 47: Pnp/Pci Configurations
Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu Init Display First This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC starts up. Reset Configuration Data This option is used to define the system resource control scheme.If all cards you use support PNP,then select Auto (ESCD) and the BIOS wil automatically distributes interruption resources.If the ISA cards you installed not support- ing PNP, you will need to select “Manual”... -
Page 48: Pc Health Status
Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status PC Health Status Menu vCase Open Warning This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function. vShutdown Temperature This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. W hen the temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut off power to the computer. - Page 49 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vStart PWM Value (0-127) This option is used to set the beginning rotated speed for Smart Fan. vPWM Full-On Temp ( This option is used to set PW M full-on temperature. vSlope PWM Value This option is used to set the rotated speed level which Smart Fan varies with variational temperature.
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Page 50: Load Optimized 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 51: 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 52: Chapter 4 Driver Cd Introduction
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains use- ful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: Utility CD content Installing Drivers Installing Utilities... -
Page 53: Utility Cd Content
2. Utility Use this option to install additional software programs. A.FOX ONE B.Fox LiveUpdate C.Microsoft DirectX 9.0 D.Adobe Acrobat Reader E.Norton Security F.Creat RAID Driver Floppy G.Intel RAID Utility 3.Link to Website Click static Foxconn Logo to visit our homepage. -
Page 54: Installing Drivers
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Installing Divers There are two ways to install drivers, manual or automatic. Click the drivers that you want to install and begin the setup steps manually. Or you just click “One Click Setup” button to install the drivers automatically after installing Intel Chipset Driver. - Page 55 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information: FOX ONE Fox LiveUpdate...
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Page 56: Fox One
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequency and fan speed at any time. With FOX ONE, you can -Modify system performance settings, such as bus speeds, CPU voltages, fan speed, and other system performance options that are supported by the BIOS... - Page 57 Click this button to configurate the parameters for the program. It determines which items will be shown in shorten mode. Homepage Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website. 2. CPU Page - CPU Control This page lets you select and run the FOX ONE developed benchmarks to determine the current performance level of the system.
- Page 58 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Go to CPU page Close this page Ajust by manual Reset the Apply the changes changes Select the different benchmarks 3. Freq. Page - Frequency Control This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequency by manual. Go to Freq.
- Page 59 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp. This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert function. Show current CPU Go to Adjust page temperature value Enable alert function when the CPU temperature is higher than high limit value Show current high...
- Page 60 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan This page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function. Show current CPU fan rpm value Enable alert function when the CPU fan rev is lower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit...
- Page 61 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 4.5 Limit Setting - Chassis Fan This page lets you to set chassis fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function. Show current Chassis fan rpm value Enable alert function when the chassis fan is lower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of chassis fan...
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Page 62: Fox Liveupdate
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Fox LiveUpdate Fox LiveUpdate is a useful utility for backuping and updating the system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Supported Operating Systems: -W indows 2000 -Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) Using Fox LiveUpdate: 1.1 Local Update - BIOS Info. - Page 63 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 1.2 Local Update - Backup This page lets you backup your system BIOS. Click “Backup”, then give a name. Click “Save” to finish the backup operation. Key in a BIOS name Click here 1.3 Local Update - Update This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet.
- Page 64 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 2.1 Online Update - Update BIOS This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
- Page 65 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 2.2 Online Update - Update Driver This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
- Page 66 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 2.3 Online Update - Update Utility This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click here Current information Search new utilities from Internet...
- Page 67 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 3.1 Configure - option This page lets you set auto search options. After your setting, the utility will start searching and related information will show on the task bar. Click here Set auto search options Select search which kind of versions...
- Page 68 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 3.2 Configure - System This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of the utility. Click here Set the location of download files or auto backup BIOS Select different skin of the software Reset to default value Determine if the Fox LiveUpdate...