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  • Page 1 A88GMV 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 Motherboard A88GMV 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 A88GMV Model Name: 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 ..................10 Install an Expansion Card ..............12 Install other Internal Connectors ............13 Jumpers ....................17 Install driver and utility ................18 Chapter 3 bIoS Setup...
  • Page 7 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 A88GMV 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, A88GMV enables you to unleash more power from your computer.

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    1-1 Product Specifications Support AM3 socket processors, Max processor power up to 140W For the latest CPU information, please visit: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx HyperTransport Up to 4400MT/s (HT3.0) for AM3 CPU Chipset North Bridge: AMD 880G South Bridge: AMD SB710 Memory 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs Support up to 16GB of system memory Dual channel DDR3 1600(oc*)/1333/1066 MHz architecture (oc*: overclocking) Expansion Slots...
  • Page 10 Internal Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector 5 x SATA connectors 1 x ESATA connector 1 x IDE connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 6 x USB devices) 1 x CPU fan header (4-pin) 1 x System fan header (4-pin) 1 x NB fan header (4-pin) 1 x Front panel connector...

  • Page 11: Layout

    1-2 layout 16 17 1. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 13. Front Panel Connector 2. North Bridge: AMD 880G 14. SATA Connectors 3. NB_FAN Header 15. SYS_FAN Header 4. PCI Express x1 Slot 16. Clear CMOS Jumper 5. PCI Express x16 Slot 17.

  • Page 12: Back Panel Connectors

    1-3 back Panel Connectors PS/2 Keyboard Port VGA Port LAN Port Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Subwoofer Side Speaker Microphone USB Ports DVI-D Port HDMI Port Audio Ports USB Ports 1. PS/2 Keyboard Port Use the PS/2 port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard. 2.
  • Page 13 6. Audio Ports For the definition of each audio port, please refer to the table below : Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel 7.1-channel Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Microphone In...
  • Page 14 This chapter introduces the hardware and software installation proc- ess, 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: Install The Cpu Cooler

    CPU socket lever back to its locked position. Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 2. Buckle the heatsink firmly at one 1.

  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20: 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 21 Connect a 4-pin power plug We recommend you using an 8-pin ATX 12V power supply. If you are using a 4-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX power connector according to the picture on the right. front Panel Connector : fP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators.
  • Page 22 Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_L GND CD_R CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a CD/DVD audio cable. CD_IN Audio Connector : f_AUDIo PORT1_L AUD_GND The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. PORT1_R PRESENCE_J PORT2_R...
  • Page 23 fan Connectors : CPU_fAN, SYS_fAN, Nb_fAN There are three main fan headers on this motherboard. POWER The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “PC SENSE CONTROL Health Status” section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/ S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Install Driver And Utility

    Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click Setup Drop to System Tray Exit the program View the Utility Visit Foxconn's Show Utilities Show Drivers Browse CD Help files Website Choose the items you want to Install...
  • Page 26 2. Utility Use these options to install additional software programs. And click “Utility Help” button to view the utility (FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI) help manual. Click here...
  • 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 oc- cur: 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 We do not guarantee all used 2 or 3 cores can be upgraded to 4 cores. If system halt or PC can not enter the Operating System, Please press and hold the Power Button until the PC powers off and restart your PC. If PC still does not work at all, it mean that this function can not be enabled.

  • Page 30: System Information

    System Information This sub-menu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, floppy drive and so on. Use the arrow up/down keys to select an item, then use the <+> or <-> keys to change the setting.
  • Page 31 The system boot will not stop for a mouse error if you enabled this item. ► Model Name Model name of this product. ► BIOS ID / BIOS Version It displays the current BIOS ID/version. User can check this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed.

  • Page 32: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS Features MPS Revision [1.4] Help Item PCI Latency Timer [64] Quiet Boot [Enabled] Select MPS Revision Quick Boot [Enabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help...

  • Page 33: Core Releaser

    ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ► Bootup Num-Lock This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. The available settings are: On (default) and Off.

  • Page 34: Fox Central Control Unit

    fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Fox Central Control Unit Super BIOS Protect [Disabled] Help Item [Disabled] Auto Detect PCI Clock [Disabled] Options ► Smart BIOS [Press Enter] ► Fox Intelligent Stepping [Press Enter] ►...

  • Page 35: Smart Bios

    Smart bIoS CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Smart BIOS [Enabled] Smart Power LED [Enabled] Help Item Smart Boot Menu [Enabled] Options Disabled Enabled ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Smart Power LED Smart Power LED is a feature built on your motherboard to indicate different states during Power On Self Test (POST).

  • Page 36: Fox Intelligent Stepping

    Fox Intelligent Stepping CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Fox Intelligent Stepping CPU Clock [200] Help Item Current CPU Speed :3100MHz CPU Multiplier Adjust [Auto] CPU-NB HT Link Speed [Auto] Current FSB/HTT Speed :2000MHz CPU-NB Multiplier Adjust [Auto] Current CPU-NB Speed :2000MHz...
  • Page 37 "Memory Speed Adjust". ► Memory Speed Adjust This item will appear only when the "Memory Speed Mode" is set to [Limit] or [Manual]. The available settings are: [800MHz], [1067MHz], [1333MHz], [1600MHz], [Auto]. ► Current DRAM Speed This item displays the current DRAM speed. ►...

  • Page 38: Cpu Configuration

    CPU Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Help Item Module Version : 13.69 AGESA Version : 3.7.0.1 Enable/disable the Physical Count : 1 generation of ACPI Logical Count : _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects.

  • Page 39: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Chipset Features Northbridge Chipset Configuration Help Item ► Memory Configuration [Press Enter] [Press Enter] ► DRAM Timing Configuration [Press Enter] CAS Latency :7 CLK , N/A RAS/CAS Delay :7 CLK , N/A Row Precharge Time...
  • Page 40 ► UMA Frame Buffer Size Allocates system memory for use as video memory to ensure the most efficient use of available resources for maximum 2D/3D graphics performance. This is a memory allocation method addition to the Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) concept, wherein a static amount of page-locked graphics memory is allocated during driver initialization.

  • Page 41: Memory Configuration

    Memory Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Help Item [Always] DCT Unganged Mode This allows selection of unganged DRAM mode (64-bit width). Auto= Ganged mode Always=Unganged mode ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 42: Dram Timing Configuration

    DRAM Timing Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration Help Item Options [Auto] DRAM Timing Mode Auto DCT 0 DCT 1 Both ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Integrated Peripherals ► IDE Configuration [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Help Item ► USB Configuration [Press Enter] ► SuperIO Configuration [Press Enter] Configure the IDE OnBoard LAN [Enabled] device(s). OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] HD Audio Controller...

  • Page 44: Ide Configuration

    IDE Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item [Enabled] OnChip SATA Channel Disabled OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] I Enabled SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...

  • Page 45: Usb Configuration

    USB Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. USB Configuration USB Configuration Help Item Module Version - 2.24.5-13.4 Enable support for legacy USB. USB Devices Enabled : Auto option disables None legacy support if no USB devices are Legacy USB Support [Enabled] connected.

  • Page 46: Superio Configuration

    SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows BIOS to select serial port1 base address. ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Serial Port1 Address This item is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port1.

  • Page 47: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Help Item Energy-using Products [Enabled] Resume by LAN [Disabled] Select the ACPI Resume by PCI Card [Disabled] state used for Resume by PCIE Card [Disabled] System Suspend.
  • Page 48 computer before it entering STR will be saved in memory, and the computer can quickly return to previous state when the STR function wakes. ► Energy-using Products This item is used to enable/disable the EuP(Energy-using Products) feature. When enable, the suspend power of the chipset will be cut off in S5 suspend mode in order to reduce the power consumption of motherboard.

  • Page 49: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Warning Temperature [Disabled] Help Item [Disabled] Shut Down Temperature [Disabled] Options Case Open Warning [Disabled] CPU Temperature C/104 System Temperature C/66 Disabled NB Temperature C/111 C/122 CPU Fan Speed...

  • Page 50: Bios Security Features

    ► Start PWM Value It allows you to set an initial PWM value to drive the fan when the temperature reaches “Start PWM Temperature” value. ► Slope PWM Value It is used to set a slope value in PWM/Temperature diagram. The PWM value is subject to the temperature input value by linear changing.

  • Page 51: 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 values. Select this option and press Enter, it will pop out a dialogue box to let you load the defaults. Select <OK>...

  • Page 52: Chapter 4 Raid Configuration

    This chapter will cover two topics : ■ Creating a Bootable Array - Installing a new Windows XP (or Vista) in a brand new RAID system. ■ Creating a Non-Bootable Array - Existing Windows XP (or Vista) system with new RAID built as data storage. It includes the following information : ■...

  • Page 53: Raid Introduction

    4-1 RAID Introduction RAID 0 (Striped) RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved among multiple drives. If any disk member fails, it affects the entire array. The disk array data capacity is equal to the number of drive mem- bers times the capacity of the smallest member.

  • Page 54: Install Sata Hard Disks

    4-2 Install SATA Hard Disks 1. Shut down your computer. 2. Install SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 3. Connect all the SATA power and SATA data cables. 4-3 RAID Configuration This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID10 functions. Hardware and software you may need here : ■...
  • Page 55 Create RAID array Here we create RAID 0 as an example: 1. Press [2] in the main menu, "Define LD Menu" appears and the "LD 1" row is highlight, press [Enter], the scree is shown as below: Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. [ Define LD Menu ] [ Define LD Menu ] LD No...

  • Page 56: Create Raid Driver Disk

    Delete RAID array 1. Press [3] in the Main Menu to enter the “Delete LD Menu”. 2. Highlight the array you want to delete and press [Del] or [Alt-D] keys. 3. Press [Ctrl-Y] if you are sure to delete the array or other keys to abort. Option ROM Utility (c) 2008 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

  • Page 57: Install Windows Os

    4-5 Install Windows oS Install Windows XP 1. Press [Del] during POST to enter BIOS. 2. Insert the Windows XP installation CD into the optical drive. 3. Set the “1st Boot Device” to “CD/DVD-ROM”, save changes and exit BIOS. 4. Press [F6] as soon as you see the message “Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver”.

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