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  • Page 1 Q77M/B75M Series Motherboard User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Statement: 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 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 Mother�oard Q��M����M Q��M����M is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89�336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■...
  • Page 4 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: FOXCONN Model Name: Q��M����M Responsi�le 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: Mother�oard Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY...

  • Page 5: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment. Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling components such as a mother�oard, CPU or memory.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABle of CoNTeNTS Chapter 1 Product Introduction Product Specifications ................2 Layout.......................4 �ack Panel Connectors ................� Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............� Install the Memory ..................10 Install an Expansion Card ..............12 Install other Internal Connectors ............13 Jumpers ....................18 Chapter 3 BIoS Setup Main ......................21...
  • Page 7 Smart Charger ....................6� Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction.............68 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ..............�0 Create a RAID Driver Diskette ...............�1 BIOS Configuration ................�3 Create RAID in �IOS................�3 Install a New Windows XP ..............99 Technical Support : Support Website : http:��www.foxconnchannel.com Support Website : http:��www.foxconnsupport.com...
  • Page 8 Thank you for �uying Foxconn Q��M����M Series mother�oard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for �reak-through performance. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors...

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    1-1 Product Specifications Support Intel Ivy �ridge�Sandy �ridge LGA 11�� Processors, Max processor power up to 9�W For the latest CPU information, please visit: http:��www.foxconnsupport.com�cpusupportlist.aspx Chipset Intel Q�� ® Intel ��� ® Memory 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs Support up to 32GB of system memory Dual channel DDR3 1066�1333�1600 MHz architecture Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x 16 slot...
  • Page 10 Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 4 x SATA 2.0 + 2 x SATA 3.0 connectors (Q��M) 5 x SATA 2.0 + 1 x SATA 3.0 connectors (���M) 3 x USB 2.0 headers (supporting 6 x USB devices) 1 x USB 3.0 header (supporting 2 x USB devices) 1 x CPU fan header (4-pin) 2 x System fan headers (4-pin)

  • Page 11: Layout

    1-2 layout 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 13. Front US� 3.0 Connectors 14. Chipset: Intel ® Q������ 2. LGA11�� CPU Socket 3. SYS_FAN1 Header 15. 24-pin ATX main Power Connector 4. PCI Express x 16 Slot 16. TPM Header PCI Express x 1 Slot 1�.

  • Page 12: Ack Panel Connectors

    1-3 Back Panel Connectors HDMI Port PS/2 Mouse Port VGA Port LAN Port Line In Line Out Microphone In PS/2 Keyboard Port DVI-D Port Display Ports US� 3.0 Ports USB 2.0 Ports Audio Ports 1. PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse. 2.
  • Page 13 9. RJ-45 lAN Port Port The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10�100�1000M��s data rate. Left: Active Right: Link LAN Type Link Active Status Description Status Description No Link No Link 10M��s Connection 1000M Green Data Green 100M��s Connection �linking Activity...

  • Page 14: Install The Cpu And Cpu Cooler Install The Memory

    This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should �e exercised during the installation of these modules. Please refer to the mother�oard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.

  • Page 15: Install The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler Read the following guidelines �efore you �egin to install the CPU : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
  • Page 16 Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket : �efore installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU. 1. Release the CPU socket lever. Release the CPU socket lever.

  • Page 17: Install The Cpu Cooler

    Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps �elow to correctly install the CPU cooler on the mother�oard. 1. Apply and spread an even thermal 2. Place the four bolts of the CPU grease on the surface of CPU. cooler to the holes of the mother�oard, push them straight down from the top, and the �olts will �e fastened on the mother�oard.

  • Page 18: Install The Memory

    2-2 Install the Memory Read the following guidelines �efore you �egin to install the memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, �rand, speed, and chips �e used. ■...

  • Page 19: Installing A Memory

    Installing a Memory �efore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the �efore installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. �e sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this mother�oard.

  • Page 20: Install An Expansion Card

    2-3 Install an expansion Card ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

  • Page 21: Install Other Internal Connectors

    2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This mother�oard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all the devices have �een installed properly �efore applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1 PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector.
  • Page 22 Audio Connector : CD�IN CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can �e connected to a CD�DVD-ROM drive through a CD_L GND CD_R CD�DVD audio ca�le. CD_IN S/PDIf oUT Connector : SPDIf�oUT The connector is used for S�PDIF output. PORT1_L AUD_GND +�V...
  • Page 23 front Panel Connector : fP1 HDD-LED PWR-LED This mother�oard includes one connector for connecting RESET-SW PWR-SW the front panel switch and LED Indicators. EMPTY Hard Disk leD Connector (HDD-leD) Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin connector is directional with +�- sign.
  • Page 24 states. RLSD SOUT CoM Connector : CoM1 EMPTY This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM port for legacy compati�ility. User must purchase COM1 another RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another end with 10-pin female connector to con- nect with COM1 connector in the mother�oard.

  • Page 25: Jumpers

    2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this mother�oard to modify them. This section explains how to use the various functions of this mother�oard �y changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper setting. Description of Jumpers 1.
  • Page 26 Intel Me Jumper: MfG ® This mother�oard uses MFG jumper to ena�le or disa�le Intel ® Management Engine function. Intel ® Management Engine (ME) is an em�edded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. It provides latest IT management features such as Intel ® AMT, that allows to improve manage- ment of corporate assets.
  • Page 27 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the �IOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the �IOS param- eters 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 Power On Self Test (POST) process.

  • Page 28: Enter Bios Setup

    enter BIoS Setup The �IOS is the communication �ridge �etween hardware and software, correctly setting up the �IOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer, when the message "Press <Del> to enter Setup, <f7> to Boot Menu" appears at the �ottom of the screen, you can press <DEL>...

  • Page 29: Main

    F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Note: B75M Motherboard --Model Name:B75M ► System Date <weekday><month><date> <year> format. Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., this message is automatically displayed �y �IOS (Read Only). Month—month from 1 to 12. Date—date from 1 to 31.

  • Page 30: Total Memory

    powering up. [All Errors]: All errors can result in system halt. [No Errors]: No error can result in system halt. [All, �ut key�oard]: All errors �ut key�oard can result in system halt. ► CPU Brand Name It displays the current CPU name. ►...
  • Page 31 Smart BIoS Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F-Center Smart BIOS Smart Power LE� Settings Smart Power LE� [�isabled] Smart Boot Menu [Enabled] → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Reset ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Smart Power LED Smart Power LED is a feature �uilt on your mother�oard to indicate different states during Power On Self Test (POST).

  • Page 32: Fox Intelligent Stepping

    Fox Intelligent Stepping Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. F-Center Spread Spectrum [�isabled] Spread Spectrum Settings → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Speed Spectrum If you enabled this function, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated �y the system, so to comply with FCC regulation.
  • Page 33 ► Intel AES-NI This item is used to disa�le or ena�le Advanced Encryption Standard feature. ► EIST Function You can select the EIST (Processor Power Management, PPM) through this item. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® technology (EIST) allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat production.

  • Page 34: Advanced

    F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Reset ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Note: AMT Confuguration/Intel (R)Rapid Start Technology items are unavailable on B75M Motherboard . ► North Bridge/ME Subsystem/AMT Confuguration/Intel (R)Rapid Start Technology/On board Device Configuration/SATA Configuration/Super IO Configuration/ Trusted Computing Press <Enter> to go to its su�menu.
  • Page 35 ► Total Memory This item displays the current using memory information. ► Memory Slot 1/2/3/4 These items display the memory size installed on each slot. ► Intergrated Graphics It allows you to determine whether to allocate memory for the integrated graphics controller from the system memory Options: [Auto], [Manual].

  • Page 36: Onboard Device Configuration

    Onboard Device Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced [Enabled] Enable/�isable Boot Optiom for Onboard LAN Controller Legacy Network �evices. Onboard LAN PXE OpROM [�isabled] Onboard USB Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB3.0 Support [Enabled] Azalia H� Audio controller [�isabled] → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Note:The marked item shown above of ���M can not be modified�but for B�5M� it can� of ���M can not be modified�but for B�5M�...

  • Page 37: Sata Configuration

    SATA Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Configuration Onboard SATA Controller Onboard SATA Controller [Enabled] Onboard SATA Mode [Native I�E] ▶ SATA Port1:Not Present ▶ SATA Port2:Not Present ▶ SATA Port3:Not Present ▶ SATA Port4:Not Present ▶ SATA Port5:Not Present ▶ SATA Port6:Not Present → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 38: Super Io Configuration

    Super IO Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Set Parameters of Serial Port Super IO Configuration 1 (COMA) Super IO Chip IT8728 ▶ Serial Port 1 Configuration ▶ Parallel Port Configuration ▶ CIR Controller Configuration → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Serial Port 1 Configuration Press <Enter>...

  • Page 39: Tpm Support

    Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Configuration Enable or �isable BIOS support for security device. TPM SUPPORT [�isabled] o.s. will not show Security �evice. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A interface will not be Current Status Information available. NO Security �evice Found → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ► TPM SUPPORT This item is used to decide whether to support TPM (Trusted Platform Module) device function. Default option is [Disabled].

  • Page 40: Oot

    Boot Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main F-Center Advanced Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Boot Boot Configuration Specifies the Boot �evice Priority sequence from UEFI Bootup Numlock State Bootup Numlock State [On] [On] Boot �rives. Quiet Boot [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Set Boot Priorities 1st Boot [Hard �isk] 2nd Boot [Optical �isk] 3rd Boot [Removable] 4th Boot [Network] 5th Boot [UEFI] → ← : Select Screen ▶ Hard �isk �rive Priority ↑ ↓ : Select Item ▶ Optical �isk �rive Priority Enter: Select ▶ Removable �evice Priority...

  • Page 41: Power

    Power Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main F-Center Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Power ACPI Sleep State [S3] Select the highest ACPI sleep Resume By PS2 KB/Mouse [Enabled] state the system will enter Resume By USB �evice(s) [Enabled] when the SUSPEN� button is Resume By PCIE �evice(s) [�isabled] pressed. Resume By PCIE PME [�isabled] Resume By Modem Ring [�isabled] Resume By Onboard LAN [�isabled] Resume By RTC [�isabled] Energy-using Products [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 42 ► ACPI Sleep State This item is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function. When you select “S1 (POS)” mode, the power is always on and computer can �e resumed at any time. When you select “S3 (STR)” mode, the power will �e down after a period of time. The status of the computer �efore it entering STR will �e saved in memory, and the computer can quickly return to previous state when the STR function wakes.

  • Page 43: Health

    Health Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main F-Center Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Health Case Open Warning [�isabled] Enabled Case Open Warning and open chassis,Intrusion CPU Temperature : +45 C Alarm will appear.If don’t System Temperature : +27 C enter bios setup and dis- CPU Fan Speed : 3026 RPM abled Case Open Warning one System Fan 1 Speed : N/A time,Intrusion Alarm don’t System Fan 1 Speed : N/A clear,it will appear all the CPU Vcore : +0.924 V time. V��R : +1.608 V +12V SYS : +12.074 V +5V SYS : +3.045 V CPU Warning Temperature [�isabled] → ← : Select Screen CPU Shutdowm Temperature [�isabled] ↑ ↓...

  • Page 44: Security

    Security Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main F-Center Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Security Password �escription Set Administrator Password. The password must be 1 to 20 characters long. Administrator Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Administrator Password H�� BootSector Write [Normal] → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.14.1219. Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Administrator Password This item is used to install or change administrator password. After you input administrator password, it then will ask you to confirm the password.

  • Page 45: Save & Exit

    Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2011 American Megatrends, Inc. Main F-Center Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Save & Exit Save Changes and Reset Reset system s etup a fter s aving the changes. �iscard Changes and Reset Restore �efaults Boot Override → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 46 The utility CD that came with the mother�oard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the mother�oard features. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Install driver and utility ■ FOX ONE ■ FOX LiveUpdate ■ FOX LOGO ■...

  • Page 47: Install Driver And Utility

    Manual Installation Step �y Step Automatic Installation �y One Click Drop to System Tray Exit the program View the Utility Visit Foxconn's Show Utilities Show Drivers �rowse CD Help files We�site Choose the items you want to Install...
  • Page 48 2. Utility Use these options to install additional software programs. And click “Utility Help” �utton to view the utility (FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI) help manual. Click here The Driver and Utility items displayed a�ove represent a Windows � �ased system. The appearance may change with different Operating Systems.

  • Page 49: Fox One

    foX oNe FOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequencies and fan speeds at any time. With FOX ONE, you can : ■ Modify system performance settings, such as the CPU and memory bus speeds, CPU voltages, fan speeds, and other system performance options.

  • Page 50: Main Page

    1� Main Page Show CPU Tool�ar Information Alert Lamp Switch �utton Skin �utton Exit Minimum Configuration Homepage Monitor Frequency�Voltage�Fan speed�Temperature value Toolbar Use the tool�ar to navigate to other pages. Alert lamp When the system is in healthy state, the color of alert lamp is green. When the system is in a�normal state, the alert lamp color is red.
  • Page 51 Click this �utton to exit the program. Minimum Click this �utton to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower right corner of your screen. Homepage Click this �utton to visit Foxconn mother�oard we�site : http:��www.foxconnchannel.com...
  • Page 52 Configuration This menu allows you to configure : 1). Monitor interval (ms) : This is to define the interval of different messages of system settings which are to which are to are to �e displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second. 2).
  • Page 53 Step 1 : Click Cali�ration icon, a message pops out to ask for continue. Select Yes. Step 2 : After data is collected, it will ask you to restart your computer now. Later on, when the FOX ONE program is activated, and F.I.S. feature (in CPU Page) is also ena�led, FOX ONE will automatically adjust your CPU clock according to your system loadings.

  • Page 54: Cpu Control

    2� CPU Page - CPU Control This page lets you select (or overclock) CPU clock to meet the current performance level of the system. The fastest and suita�le CPU clock running for current system can �e calculated �y FOX ONE automatically or manually input �y yourselves. Manual : You can press the up�down �utton to adjust your CPU clock.
  • Page 55 You can see the system is raising CPU clock until the system hangs. Push RESET �utton on the front panel of your system to restart the computer. Run FOX ONE program again, it will inform you the previous test found that 255MHz is the recommended CPU clock for your system.

  • Page 56: Frequency Control

    FOX Intelligent Stepping (F�I�S�� Optional) Select FOX Intelligent Stepping will allow your system to automatically adjust your CPU clock rate �ased on different system loadings. For example, if you select Power Gaming, CPU clock will �e driven to run at its maximum speed. While in Energy Saving, CPU will lower down its speed to a minimum.

  • Page 57: Limit Setting

    4� Limit Setting 4�1 Limit Setting - CPU Temperature This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and ena�le the alert function. Go to Limit Show current CPU Setting page temperature value Ena�le alert function when the CPU temperature is higher than high limit value Show current high...
  • Page 58 4�3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan This page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and ena�le the alert function. Show current CPU fan rpm value Ena�le alert function when the CPU fan runs slower than the low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of CPU fan...

  • Page 59: Voltage Control

    4�5 Limit Setting - FAN1 Fan This page lets you to set FAN1 fan low limit rpm and ena�le the alert function. Show current FAN1 fan rpm value Ena�le alert function when the FAN1 fan runs slower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of FAN1 fan Set low limit rpm �y...
  • Page 60 6� Fan Page - Fan Control This page lets you ena�le Smart Fan function or set the fan speed �y manual. When Smart Fan is selected, you must use a 4-pin CPU cooler in your system. Go to Fan page Ena�le or disa�le smart fan function Set fan speed �y...

  • Page 61: Fox Liveupdate

    FOX LiveUpdate FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to �ackup and update your system �IOS, drivers and utilities �y local or online. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■...
  • Page 62 1-2 local Update - Backup This page can backup your system BIOS. You can click “Backup”, and key in a file name, then click “Save” to finish the backup operation. The extension of this backup file is ".BIN" for Award BIOS and ".ROM"...

  • Page 63: Online Update

    2. online Update 2-1 online Update - Update BIoS This page lets you update your system �IOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click here Current information Search new �IOS from Internet...
  • Page 64 Select the driver to update �rowse detailed information Install the selected driver Close the window 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...
  • Page 65 2-4 online Update - Update All This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation. Click here Current information Search all new �IOS� drivers�utilities from Internet �rowse detailed...

  • Page 66: Configure

    3� Configure 3-1 Configure - option This page lets you set auto search options. After you ena�le the auto search function, FOX LiveUpdate will start its searching from Internet and if any qualified item found, it will pop out a message on the task �ar to inform you to do the next step.
  • Page 67 When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will auto search from internet and prompt you to install the new version. Prompt you to install the new FOX LiveUpdate 3-2 Configure - System This page lets you set the location of download files and auto backup BIOS, determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up.
  • Page 68 3-3 Configure - Advance This page lets you select to flash BIOS / Boot Block . If you choose Flash Boot Block, it means BIOS is not protective, and you must make sure the flash process is continuous and without any interruption.

  • Page 69: Fox Logo

    foX loGo FOX LOGO is a simple and useful utility to �ackup, change and delete the �oot time Logo. The �oot Logo is the image that appears on screen during POST (Power-On Self-Test). You can prepare a JPG image (1024x768) file, then use FOX LOGO to open it and change the �oot time Logo.

  • Page 70: Fox Dmi

    foX DMI FOX DMI is a full Desktop Management Interface viewer, and it provides three DMI data formats : Report, Data Fields and Memory Dump. With DMI information, system maker can easily analyze and trou�leshoot your mother- �oard if there is any pro�lem occurred. Supporting Operating Systems : ■...
  • Page 71 This chapter will include the following information : ■ RAID Configuration Introduction ■ Intel Matrix Storage Manager ® ■ Create a RAID Driver Diskette ■ BIOS Configuration ■ Create RAID in BIOS ■ Install a New Windows XP...
  • Page 72 Installing a new Windows XP (Vista) in a brand new RAID system. 1. Follow �-1 to create a RAID driver diskette. (Windows Vista has in-�ox driver �y its own and can skip this step). 2. Follow 5-2 to set BIOS setting "SATA Mode" to RAID or AHCI. 3.

  • Page 73: Raid Configuration Introduction

    RAID Configuration Introduction RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method for computer data storage schemes that divide and�or replicate data among multiple hard drives. RAID can �e designed to provide increased data relia�ility (fault tolerance) or increased I�O ®...
  • Page 74 RAID 0 (Stripe) RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved among multiple drives. If any disk mem�er fails, it affects the entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the num�er of drive mem�ers times the capacity of the smallest mem�er. The striping block size can be set from 4KB to 128KB.

  • Page 75: Intel® Matrix Storage Manager

    Intel Matrix Storage Manager ® The Intel Matrix Storage Manager technology supports RAID 0 ,RAID 1, RAID �, and ® RAID 10 (0+1) functions. It allows you to get high performance with fault tolerance, �ig capacity, or data safety provided �y different RAID functions. In this section, we will use four SATA hard disks as an example to guide you how to configure your RAID system.

  • Page 76: Create A Raid Driver Diskette

    5-1 Create a RAID driver diskette If you want to install a �rand new Windows XP on a AHCI or RAID system, you need to configure the SATA Mode in BIOS to either AHCI or RAID first. You also need to create a RAID driver diskette for use in installing your Windows XP system.
  • Page 77 6. You can input a volume la�el for this diskette, click on "Start" to format. 7.Click on "OK" to go through this warning message. 8. Format finished. Click "OK" to continue copying of RAID driver into this diskette. 9. Check if the diskette contains the driver files. Later, when in the process of installing Windows XP in your RAID system, it will ask you to use this floppy diskette to provide driver for additional specific devices, for example, a RAID device.

  • Page 78: Bios Configuration

    5-2 BIOS Configuration 1. Enter the �IOS setup �y pressing <DEL> key during the POST(Power On Self Test). Select the “SATA Configuration” from the “Advanced”, then set the “SATA Mode” op- tion to [RAID Mode]. 3. Press <F4> to save the setting then PC will re�oot itself. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 79: Create Raid Volume

    Create RAID Volume Create RAID 0 (1st Volume) 1. Select “1. Create RAID Volume” from the menu and press <Enter>. The menu appears : Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 80 4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID0 system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 81 6. It is now entering “Strip Size” menu. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired strip size. The available values range from 4KB to 128KB. The strip value should be selected �ased on different applications. Some suggested choices are : 16K - Best for sequential transfer.
  • Page 82 8. In “Create Volume” item, press <Enter>. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: TryRAID0 RAID Level:...
  • Page 83 Create RAID0 (2nd Volume) 1. Select “1. Create RAID Volume” from the menu and press <Enter>. The menu appears : Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 84 4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID0 second volume system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 85 6. It goes to “Strip Size” menu directly. Capacity automatically displays 148.1GB, and at this time, you can not input any value in capacity as there is no additional volume availa�le. The available values of Strip Size range from 4KB to 128KB. The strip value should be selected �ased on different applications.
  • Page 86 A message will appear : Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y�N) : Press <Y> to create the volume and return to the main menu. Two RAID0 volumes were configured. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 87: Create Raid In �Ios

    Create RAID 1 1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>. 2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID1 system and press <Enter> to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID1 to replace the default Volume0. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID�...
  • Page 88 4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to dispaly the hard disks list for this RAID1 system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM -10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 89 6. It will skip “Strip Size” menu for RAID1. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: TryRAID1...
  • Page 90 Create RAID 10 (0+1) 1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>. 2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID10 system and press <Enter> to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID10 to replace the default Volume0. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID�...
  • Page 91 4. After exiting from "RAID Level", it goes directly to "Stripe Size" item. Because all four disks are selected for RAID10, so there is no need to go to Disks option. �. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired strip size when entering “Strip Size”...
  • Page 92 Create RAID5 (Parity) 1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>. 2. In "Name" item, you can input a device name for the RAID5 system and press <Enter> to apply it. Here, we name it as TryRAID� to replace the default Volume0. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID�...
  • Page 93 4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID� system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 94 6. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired strip size when entering “Strip Size” menu. The default value is 64K. Press <Enter>. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 95: Delete Raid Volume

    Delete RAID Volume 1. Take TryRAID� for example. Select “2. Delete RAID Volume” in main menu and press <Enter>. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 96 3. After <DEL> key is pressed, the screen appears as �elow: Press <Y> key to confirm the volume deletion. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 97: Reset Disks To Non-Raid

    Reset Disks to Non-RAID Reset RAID volume allows you to replace a failed disk with a new one, and the operating system will re�uild the data later. For RAID0, reset a hard disk would totally crash the system, �ut for RAID1, RAID10 and RAID�, they all can �e re�uilt. When rebuild is needed, you must first install a new hard disk in your system before getting into Intel Matrix Storage Manager utility, �ecause the utility will ask you which...
  • Page 98 3. Select Hitachi hard disk as the one to �e reset. Press <Enter>. A dou�le confirmation message pops out, press <Y> to confirm. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 99 example 2. Reset a RAID5 system 1. A TryRAID� volume was �uilt with three hard disks, we want to reset one of them. Select “3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID” in main menu and press <Enter>. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 100 4. A "DeGRADeD VolUMe DeTeCTeD" screen pops out asking you to select a new hard disk for rebuilding. Here, we select ST 74.5GB. Press <Enter> to select it. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 101: Recovery Volume Options

    Recovery Volume Options 1. “Recovery Volume Options” is only availa�le when “Recovery” is �uilt. Here, we take TryRecovery as an example, select “4� Recovery Volume Options” in main menu and press <Enter>. The screen displays: Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 102 4. Press <Space> key to select it and press <Enter>, it returns to the main menu. You can see the 74.5GB disk is offline, and actions of Recovery change from Contious Update mode to On-Request. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 103: Exit Raid Bios

    exit RAID BIoS 1. Take TryRAID� as an example, select “5. exit” in main menu and press <Enter>. The screen displays : Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v�.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID� Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 104: Install A New Windows Xp

    5-4 Install a New Windows XP hen you set the SATA Mode in �IOS to either AHCI or RAID, you need to follow these steps to install your Windows XP system. 1. Press <DEL> to enter �IOS Setup during POST. 2.
  • Page 105 5. After some files are copied to your system, the following picture appears, press <S> to continue the specific driver installation. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): <none>...
  • Page 106 �. Depending on South �ridge chip of your system, select appropriate driver for it. Here, we choose Intel Intel(R) Desktop�Workstation�Server Express Chipset SATA ® RAID Controller. Press <Enter> to select it. Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided �y an adapter manufacturer.
  • Page 107 9. Windows will display the partition of your system, you have to create partitions as many as you wish, assign them C:, D: or E: drive names. After partitions were done, you can press <Enter> to continue. It will ask you to format your hard disk, then copy files...etc., until the whole Windows is setup.

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