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Foxconn Q67M-S User Manual

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  • Page 1 Q67M 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 �� , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. declares that the product Mother�oard ���M-S ���M-S is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/33�...
  • Page 4 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: FOXCONN Model Name: ���M-S 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 Back Panel Connectors ................5 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 ......................22...
  • Page 7 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction.............�9 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ..............�1 Create a RAID Driver Diskette ...............72 BIOS Configuration ................74 Create RAID in BIOS................74 Install a New Windows XP ..............100 Technical Support : Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx...
  • Page 8 Thank you for �uying Foxconn ���M Series mother�oard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for �reak-through performance. With advanced overclocking capa�ility and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, ���M-S ���M-S...

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    1-1 Product Specifications Support LGA1155 socket Intel CPU, Max processor power up to 95W ® For the latest CPU information, please visit: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Chipset Intel ��� ® Memory 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs Support up to 32GB of system memory Dual channel DDR3 1333/1066/800MHz architecture Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x1�...
  • Page 10 1 x TPM connector 1 x LPT connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port Connectors 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port 1 x DVI-D port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection...

  • Page 11: Layout

    1-2 layout 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 13 Front Panel Connector 2. SYS_FAN1 Header 14. Chipset: Q67 3. PCI Express x1� Slot 15. Clear CMOS Jumper 4. PCI Express x1 Slot 16. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 5. PCI Slots 1�.

  • Page 12: Back Panel Connectors

    1-3 back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard Port Serial Port Port DVI-D Port Port LAN Port Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Su�woofer Side Speaker Microphone In USB Ports VGA Port USB Ports Audio Ports 1. PS/2 Keyboard Port Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. 2.
  • Page 13 7. 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: 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 : 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. 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 ther- 2. Place the four bolts of the CPU mal 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 Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the 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 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 : f_AUDIo The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It A_MIC2_L AUD_GND A_MIC2_R provides the Front Audio output choice. PRESENCEJ A_LINE2_R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND EMPTY A_LINE2_L SENSE2_RETURN F_AUDIO S/PDIf oUT Connector : SPDIf_oUT EMPTY SPDIF_OUT The connector is used for S/PDIF output. SPDIF_OUT EMPTY SPKJ...
  • Page 23 front Panel Connector : fP1 This mother�oard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. HDD-LED PWR-LED Hard Disk leD Connector (HDD-leD) RESET-SW PWR-SW Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. EMPTY It indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2- pin connector is directional with +/- sign.
  • Page 24 TPM Connector : TPM The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the a�ility LCLK to the PC to run applications more secure and to make LFRAMEn EMPTY LRESETn NC_3 transactions and communication more trustworthy. To LAD3 LAD2 utilize this function, you should purchase additional LAD1 device and install it.

  • 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.
  • 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 management of corporate assets.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    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 : 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 �ridge �etween 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, <f7> to boot Menu" appears at the bottom of the screen, you can press <DEL>...

  • Page 29: Main

    Main Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Main System �ate System �ate [Tue 10/28/2010] Set the �ate. Use Tab to System Time [09:09:21] switch between �ate elements. Access Level Administrator Model Name Q67M ME Version 7.0.0.1152 BIOS Version A61F116E Build �ate and Time 12/14/2010 16:17:27 Halt On [All, but keyboard] CPU Brand Name: CPU Brand Name: CPU Brand Name: → ← : Select Screen Genuine Intel(R) CPU 0 @ 2 .40GHz ↑ ↓...
  • Page 30 [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. ► Total Memory This item displays the total memory size. The size is depending on how many memory mod- ules are installed in your system �efore powering on.

  • Page 31: Advanced

    Advanced Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Advanced ▶ Fox Control Center Fox Control Center ▶ Trusted Computing ▶ CPU Configuration ▶ Performance Tuning ▶ SATA Configuration ▶ Intel IG� SWSCI OpRegion ▶ USB Configuration ▶ AMT Configuration ▶ Onboard �evice Configuration → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Fox Control Center/Trusted Computing/CPU Configuration/Performance Tuning/SATA Configuration/Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion /USB Configuration/AMT Configuration/ Onboard Device Configuration Press <Enter>...

  • Page 32: Memory Voltage

    ► Memory Voltage This item is used to change the memeory voltage in a step of 12.5mV. The voltage can be incremented from +12.5mV to +500.0mV. Trusted Computing Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced TPM Configuration Enable or �isable TPM TPM SUPPORT [�isabled] support. O.S. will not show TPM. Reset of platform is required.

  • Page 33: Performance Tuning

    ► C1E Support(Appears only when CPU supports) C1E represents Enhanced HALT State. It is a feature which CPU uses to reduce power consumption when in halt state. C1E drops the CPU’s multiplier and voltage to lower levels when a HLT (halt) command is issued. This item is used to ena�le/disa�le the C1E support. ►...

  • Page 34: Sata Configuration

    ► 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. There are some system requirements must �e met, including CPU, chipset, mother�oard, BIOS and operation system.

  • Page 35: Intel Igd Swsci Opregion

    Intel IGD SWSCI OpRegion Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Select �VMT Mode used by Intel IG� SWSCI OpRegion Configuration Internal Graphics �evice. �VMT Mode Select [�VMT Mode] �VMT/FIXE� Meory [256MB] Spread Spectrum Clock [�isabled] → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ► DVMT Mode Select This item is used to select DVMT Mode used �y Internal Graphics Device. ►...

  • Page 36: Amt Configuration

    ► All USB Devices This item is used to ena�le or disa�le the support for USB devices. ► Legacy USB Support This item is used to ena�le the support for USB devices on legacy OS. If you have a USB key�oard or mouse, set to ena�led.

  • Page 37: Azalia Hd Audio

    Onboard Device Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Onboard �evice Configuration Intel Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN PXE OpROM [�isabled] Audio Configuration Azalia H� Audio [Enabled] ▶ Super IO Configuration → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Intel Onboard LAN Controller This item is used to ena�le or disa�le the on�oard LAN controller.
  • Page 38 ► Floppy Disk Controller This item is used to ena�le or disa�le the Floppy disk controller. Serial Port 0/1 Configuration ► Serial Port This item is used to ena�le or disa�le the serial port (COM). ► Device Settings This item shows the resource assigned to the serial port. ►...

  • Page 39: Chipset

    Chipset Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Chipset ▶ North Bridge North Bridge Parameters ▶ ME Subsystem → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ► North Bridge/ME Subsystem Press <Enter> to go to its su�menu. North Bridge Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 40 This item is used to ena�le or disa�le the VT-d feature. Intel Virtualization Technology for ® Directed I/O (VT-d) can help end users improve security and relia�ility of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environment. ►...
  • Page 41 Intergrated Clock Chip Configuration Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Integrated Clock Chip Integrated Clock Chip Configuration Enabled/�isabled. ICC OverClocking Lib Version 7.0.0.29 Number of ICC Profiles : Current ICC Profile Index : ICC Enable [Enabled] ICC Set Clock Enables [Enabled] Send ICC Lock Registers [Enabled] Set Profile [Enabled] Set Profile Index → ← : Select Screen ▶ ICC OverClocking ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit...

  • Page 42: Boot

    boot Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Boot Boot Configuration Select the keyboard NumLock Bootup Numlock State [On] state Quiet Boot [Enabled] CSM16 Module Version 07.64 Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 [SATA: W�C W�1600AA...] Hard �rive BBS Priorities → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. ► Bootup Numlock State This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.

  • Page 43: Power

    Power Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Power ACPI Sleep State [S3] Select the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter Resume By PS2 Keyboard [Enabled] when the SUSPEN� button is Resume By Onboard LAN [�isabled] pressed. Resume By USB �evice(s) [Enabled] Resume By PCI PME [�isabled] Resume By PCIE PME [�isabled] Resume By RTC [�isabled] Energy-using Products [Enabled] Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off] → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 44 Disa�led: Normal ACPI function. ► Restore AC Power Loss This item is used to set which state the PC will take with when it resumes after an AC power loss. 3�...

  • Page 45: Health

    Health Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Health Case Open Warning [�isabled] Case Open Warning CPU Temperature : +19 C System Temperature : +30 C CPU Fan Speed : 2008 RPM System Fan 1 Speed : N/A CPU Vcore : +0.972 V �RAM Voltage : +1.608 V +12V SYS : +11.971 V +5V SYS : +3.002 V VBAT : +3.120 V Smart Fan Function [�isabled] → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.

  • Page 46: Security

    Security Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Security Set Setup Administrator Password �escription Password If ONLY the Administrator’s password is set, then this only limits access to Setup and is only asked for when entering Setup. If ONLY the User’s password is set, then this is a power on password and must be entered to boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will have Administrator rights. The password must be 3 to 20 characters long. Administrator Password → ← : Select Screen User Password ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select H�� Security Configuration +/-: Change Opt. H�� 0:W�C W�1600AA F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F3: Optimized �efaults F4: Save & Exit ESC: Exit Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 47: Save & Exit

    Save & Exit Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Save & Exit Reset s ystem s etup a fter s aving Save Changes and Reset the changes. �iscard Changes and Reset Restore �efaults Boot Override SATA: W�C W�1600AAJS-22B4A0 → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓...
  • Page 48 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: ■ Utility CD content ■ Install driver and utility ■ FOX ONE ■ FOX LiveUpdate ■...

  • Page 49: Utility Cd Content

    Utility CD content This mother�oard comes with one Utility CD. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will �e 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 �een installed.

  • Page 50: Install Driver And Utility

    Manual Installation Step �y Step Automatic Installation �y One Click Drop to System Tray Exit the program Visit Foxconn's Show Utilities Show Drivers Browse CD View the User’s Manual We�site Choose the items you want to Install...
  • Page 51 2. Utility Use these options to install additional software programs. And click “User’s Manual“ �utton to view the product manual.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Main Page

    1. Main Page Show CPU Tool�ar Information Alert Lamp Switch Button Skin Button 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 54 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 55 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 56 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 57: 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 58 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 59: 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 60: 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 61 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 62: 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 63: Fan Control

    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 64: Fox Liveupdate

    FOX LiveUpdate FOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to �ackup and update your system BIOS, 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 65 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 66: 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 67 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 68 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 69: 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 70 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 �ackup BIOS location and determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto determine if the FOX LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up.

  • Page 71: A�Out & 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 72: 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 73: 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 74 This chapter will include the following information : ■ RAID Configuration Introduction Introduction ■ Intel Matrix Storage Manager ® ■ Create a RAID Driver Diskette ■ BIOS Configuration ■ Create RAID in BIOS ■ Install a New Windows XP...
  • Page 75 Installing a new Windows XP (Vista) in a brand new RAID system. 1. Follow 5-1 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 76: 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 77 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 78: Intel® Matrix Storage Manager

    Intel Matrix Storage Manager ® The Intel Matrix Storage Manager technology supports RAID 0 ,RAID 1, RAID 5, and ® RAID 10 (0+1) functions. It allows you to get high performance with fault tolerance, big 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 79: 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 80 �. 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 81: Bios Configuration

    5-2 BIOS Configuration 1. Enter the BIOS setup �y pressing <DEL> key during the POST(Power On Self Test). 2. 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 reboot itself. Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 82: 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 v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 83 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 v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 84 �. 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 85 8. In “Create Volume” item, press <Enter>. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 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: TryRAID0 RAID Level:...
  • Page 86 Create RAID0 (2nd 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 v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 87 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 v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 88 �. 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 89 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 v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 90: Create Raid

    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) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 91 4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display 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 v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 92 �. It will skip “Strip Size” menu for RAID1. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 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 93 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) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 94 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. 5. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired strip size when entering “Strip Size”...
  • Page 95 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 TryRAID5 to replace the default Volume0. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 96 4. It then goes to “Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID5 system. Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Copyright(C) 2003-04 Intel Corporation All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 97 �. 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) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 98: Delete Raid Volume

    Delete RAID Volume 1. Take TryRAID5 for example. Select “2. Delete RAID Volume” in main menu and press <Enter>. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 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 99 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 v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 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 100: 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 rebuild the data later. For RAID0, reset a hard disk would totally crash the system, but for RAID1, RAID10 and RAID5, they all can be rebuilt. 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 101 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) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 102 example 2. Reset a RAID5 system 1. A TryRAID5 volume was built 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 v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 103 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) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 104: 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 v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 105 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) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 106: Exit Raid Bios

    exit RAID bIoS 1. Take TryRAID5 as an example, select “5. exit” in main menu and press <Enter>. The screen displays : Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology - Option ROM - 10.0.0.1032 Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.0.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-10 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 107: Install A New Windows Xp

    5-4 Install a New Windows XP hen you set the SATA Mode in BIOS to either AHCI or RAID, you need to follow these steps to install your Windows XP system. 1. Press <DEL> to enter BIOS Setup during POST. 2.
  • Page 108 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 109 �. Depending on South Bridge chip of your system, select appropriate driver for it. Here, we choose Intel ICH8R/ICH9R/ICH10R/D0/PCH 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 110 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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