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  • Page 1 H55MXV 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

    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 H55MXV 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: H55MXV Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc. Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 Telephone: 714-738-8868 Facsimile: 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly Type of Product: Motherboard Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY...

  • Page 5: 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 motherboard, CPU or memory.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TAble of CoNTeNTS Chapter 1 Product Introduction Product Specifications ................2 Layout.......................4 Back Panel Connectors ................5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............8 Install the Memory .................. 11 Install an Expansion Card ..............13 Install other Internal Connectors ............14 Jumpers ....................18 Chapter 3 bIoS Setup Enter BIOS Setup ...................21...
  • Page 7 Online Update ..................58 Configure ..................61 About & Help ..................63 FOX LOGO .....................64 FOX DMI ....................65 Technical Support : Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx CPU Support list : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility list : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx...
  • Page 8 Thank you for buying Foxconn H55MXV Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for break-through performance. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, H55MXV enables you to unleash more power from your computer.

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    1-1 Product Specifications Support LGA 1156 socket Intel ® CPU: Intel ® Core i7, Core i5 and Core i3 processors DMI Bus Full duplex up to 10Gb/s each direction Intel ® H55 Chipset Memory 2 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Support up to 8GB of system memory Dual channel DDR3 1333/1066MHz architecture Audio...
  • Page 10 6-channel Audio Ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating shutdown CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features PCI Express x16 Gen2.0 Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features Green Function Support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)

  • Page 11: Layout

    1-2 layout 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 12. TPM Connector 13 Chipset: Intel ® H55 2. SYS_FAN1 Header 3. PCI Express x16 Slot 14. SATA Connectors 4. PCI Express x1 Slot 15. Front Panel Connector 5. PCI Slots 16. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 6.

  • Page 12: Back Panel Connectors

    1-3 back Panel Connectors PS/2 Mouse Port Parallel Port LAN Port Line In Line Out Microphone DVI-D Port PS/2 Keyboard Port VGA Port USB Ports Audio Ports 1. PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse. 2.
  • Page 13 8. RJ-45 lAN Port The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate. Left: Active Right: Link Active Link LAN Type Status Description Status Description No Link No Link 10Mb/s Connection 1000M Green Data Green 100Mb/s Connection Blinking Activity Orange...
  • Page 14 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 be exercised during the installation of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard 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 before you begin 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 : Before 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. 2.

  • Page 17: Install The Cpu Cooler

    Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. 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 motherboard, push them straight down from the top, and the bolts will be fastened on the motherboard.

  • Page 18: Install The Memory

    2-2 Install the Memory Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. ■...

  • Page 19: Installing A Memory

    Installing a Memory ■ Before 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. Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it can only fit in one direction.

  • 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 motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all the devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1 PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector.
  • Page 22 Audio Connector : f_AUDIo PORT1_L AUD_GND The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It PORT1_R PRESENCEJ provides the Front Audio output choice. PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND EMPTY PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN F_AUDIO S/PDIf oUT Connector : SPDIf_oUT The connector is used for S/PDIF output. EMPTY SPDIF_OUT SPDIF_OUT...
  • Page 23 TPM Connector : TPM LCLK The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability LFRAMEn EMPTY to the PC to run applications more secure and to make LRESETn NC_3 transactions and communication more trustworthy. To LAD3 LAD2 LAD1 utilize this function, you should purchase additional device LAD0 and install it.
  • Page 24 SPKJ Speaker Connector : SPeAKeR EMPTY The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of SPKJ the chassis. SPEAKER fan Connectors : CPU_fAN, SYS_fAN1 There are two main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “PC Health Status”...

  • Page 25: Jumpers

    2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by 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 motherboard uses MFG jumper to enable or disable Intel ® Management Engine function. Intel ® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller located in Intel chipset. It provides latest IT management features such as Intel ® AMT, that allows to improve management of corporate assets.
  • Page 27 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 Power On Self Test (POST) process.

  • Page 28: Enter Bios Setup

    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 message "Press <Del> to enter Setup, <eSC> to boot menu" appears at the bottom of the screen, you can press <DEL>...
  • Page 29 ► Power Management Setup All the items related with Green function features can be set up through this menu. ► PC Health Status This setup enables you to read/change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your computer.

  • Page 30: System Information

    [Not Detected] configure system time. ► SATA 6 [Not Detected] Halt On [All Errors, But ...] Keyboard [Enabled] Mouse [Disabled] Model Name : H55MXV BIOS Version : 9A1F1D07 Memory : 2048MB MAC Address : 8E-00-00-00-8E-8E ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit...
  • Page 31 Model name of this product. ► BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS version. User can check this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. ► Memory This item displays the current memory size. The size is depending on how many memory mod- ules were installed in your system before powering on.

  • Page 32: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS Features Quiet Boot [Enabled Help Item [Enabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PCI Latency Timer [64] Disabled: Displays ► Intel VT-d Configuration [Press Enter] normal POST messages. ►...

  • Page 33: Trusted Computing

    ► Intel VT-d Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) can improve performance of I/O de- vices in virtualized environment. This item is used to enable/disable the VT-d feature. Trusted Computing CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Help Item...

  • Page 34: Fox Central Control Unit

    fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Fox Central Control Unit ► CPU Configuration Help Item [Press Enter] Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:09, Max:26) Configure CPU. Ratio Actual Value: 26 Ratio CMOS Setting [26] Current DRAM Speed :1333MHz DRAM Frequency...

  • Page 35: Cpu Configuration

    ► DRAM tWR (Write Recovery) This item allows you to select the write recovery time (in clock cycles). ► DRAM tRFC(Auto-Refresh-to-Active/Auto-Refresh Command Period) Refresh to Refresh or Refresh to Active command interval. ► DRAM tWTR (Internal Write to Read Command Delay) This item allows you to select a delay time (in clock cycles) between sending the last data from a write operation to the memory and issuing a read command.

  • Page 36: Active Processor Cores

    systems and applications in independent partitions or “containers.” One physical compute system can function as multiple “virtual” systems. Vanderpool Technology can help improve future virtualization solutions. This item will be displayed only when the CPU is supporting this feature and the setting is used to enable/disable it. ►...
  • Page 37 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. There are some system require- ments must be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Please refer to Intel Website for more information.

  • Page 38: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Features IMC Type : *Dale Family IMC Help Item Management Engine Version : 6.0.2.1194 ENABLE: Allow remapping of Memory Remap Feature [Disabled] [Enabled] overlapped PCI memory PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB above the total Initiate Graphic Adapter...

  • Page 39: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals ► IDE Configuration [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Help Item ► OnBoard Configuration [Press Enter] ► SuperIO Configuration [Press Enter] Configure the IDE ► USB Configuration [Press Enter] Device(s).

  • Page 40: Superio Configuration

    ► IDE Detect Time Out This item is used to select the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. If the checking time is over the set value, the system will skip it. OnBoard Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard Configuration OnBoard Audio Controller [Enabled]...

  • Page 41: Usb Configuration

    ► Serial Port1 Address This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request(IRQ) for the onboard serial port1. ► Serial Port1 Mode This item is used to set the mode for the onboard serial port1. The available settings are: [Normal]: RS232 Mode.
  • Page 42 This item allows you to enable support for OS without EHCI hand-off feature. This is a workaround for OS without EHCI hand-Off support . The EHCI ownership change should claim by EHCI driver. ► Legacy USB1.1 HC Support This item is used to enable the support for USB devices on legacy OS. If you have a USB keyboard or mouse, set to auto or enabled.

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup HPET Help Item [Enabled] ACPI Suspend Type [S3 (STR)] Power On after Power Fail [Power Off] Enable / Disable Green Mode [Enabled] USB Device Wakeup From S3 [Enabled] Resume by PCIE PME [Enabled]...
  • Page 44 ► HPeT HPET stands for High Precision Even Timer. If you have the HPET disabled, then windows does not have access to it and therefore falls back to less accurate timing methods. This item is used to enable or disable the HPET Support. ►...

  • Page 45: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2009, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Warning Temperature [Disabled] Help Item [Disabled] Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] Options Case Open Warning [Disabled] CPU Temperature C/89 Disabled System Temperature C/80 C/122 C/131 CPU Fan Speed :2109 RPM C/140 System Fan Speed...

  • Page 46: Bios Security Features

    bIoS Security features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Security Settings Help Item Supervisor Password : Not Installed Install or change the User Password : Not Installed password. Change Supervisor Password [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Change User Password [Press Enter]...

  • Page 47: Load Optimal Defaults

    load optimal Defaults Optimal defaults are the best settings of this motherboard. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS Load Optimal Defaults? values. Select this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to let you [OK] [OK] [Cancel]...
  • Page 48 The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Utility CD content ■ Install driver and utility ■ FOX ONE ■ FOX LiveUpdate ■...

  • Page 49: Utility Cd Content

    Utility CD content This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed on your PC screen to guide you how to install. 1. Install Driver Use these options to install all the drivers for your system. You should install the drivers in order, and you need to restart your computer after all the drivers have been installed.

  • Page 50: Install Driver And Utility

    Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click. Exit the program Click to visit Select Select Browse CD Drop to Foxconn's to Install to Install System Tray website Utilities Drivers 2. Install Utility You can select the specific utility to install.

  • Page 51: 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 52: Main Page

    1. Main Page Show CPU Toolbar Information Alert Lamp Switch Button Skin Button Exit Minimum Configuration Homepage Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan speed/Temperature value Toolbar Use the toolbar 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 abnormal state, the alert lamp color is red.
  • Page 53 Click this button to exit the program. Minimum Click this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower right corner of your screen. Homepage Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com...
  • Page 54 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 be displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second. 2). Simple Mode : To select which message of system settings are to be displayed in the Simple Mode.
  • Page 55 Step 1 : Click Calibration 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 enabled, FOX ONE will automatically adjust your CPU clock according to your system loadings.

  • Page 56: 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 suitable CPU clock running for current system can be calculated by FOX ONE automatically or manually input by yourselves. Manual : You can press the up/down button to adjust your CPU clock.
  • Page 57 You can see the system is raising CPU clock until the system hangs. Push RESET button 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 58: Frequency Control

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

  • Page 59: Limit Setting

    4. Limit Setting 4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temperature This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert function. Go to Limit Show current CPU Setting page temperature value Enable alert function when the CPU temperature is higher than high limit value Show current high...
  • Page 60 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 runs slower than the low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of CPU fan...

  • Page 61: Voltage Control

    4.5 Limit Setting - FAN1 Fan This page lets you to set FAN1 fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function. Show current FAN1 fan rpm value Enable 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 by...

  • Page 62: Fan Control

    6. Fan Page - Fan Control This page lets you enable Smart Fan function or set the fan speed by manual. When Smart Fan is selected, you must use a 4-pin CPU cooler in your system. Go to Fan page Enable or disable smart fan function Set fan speed by...

  • Page 63: Fox Liveupdate

    FOX LiveUpdate FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Supporting Operating Systems : ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) ■ Windows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit) ■...
  • Page 64 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 65: Online Update

    2. online Update 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. Click here Current information Search new BIOS from Internet...
  • Page 66 Select the driver to update Browse 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 67 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 BIOS/ drivers/utilities from Internet Browse detailed...

  • Page 68: Configure

    3. Configure 3-1 Configure - option This page lets you set auto search options. After you enable 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 bar to inform you to do the next step.
  • Page 69 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 backup BIOS location and change different skin of the FOX LiveUpdate utility.

  • Page 70: About & Help

    3-3 Configure - Advance This page lets you select to flash BIOS / Boot Block and clear CMOS. 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 71: Fox Logo

    foX loGo FOX LOGO is a simple and useful utility to backup, change and delete the boot time Logo. The boot 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 boot time Logo.

  • Page 72: 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. Users can easily switch between the TabCtrl. With DMI information, system maker can easily analyze and troubleshoot your motherboard if there is any problem occurred.

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