Foxconn Q9657MC User Manual
Foxconn Q9657MC User Manual

Foxconn Q9657MC User Manual

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  • Page 1 This manual is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. Although the information in this manual may be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to inform the user of these changes. Trademark: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2: 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 Q9657MC/G9657MC is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) þ...
  • Page 3 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Foxconn Q9657MC/G9657MC Model Name: Industry Inc. Responsible Party: 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Product Introduction Main Features ..................2 Layout ...................... 4 Rear I/O Ports ..................5 Chapter Installation Instructions CPU ......................7 Memory ....................10 Power Supply ..................11 Other Connectors ................12 Expansion Slots ................... 16 Jumpers ....................17 Chapter BIOS Description Enter BIOS Setup .................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Chapter Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ................. 42 Install drivers ..................42...
  • Page 6 Attention: 1. Attach the CPU and heatsink using silica gel to ensure full contact. 2. It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due high temperatures. 3. Never turn on the machine if the CPU fan is not properly installed. 4.
  • Page 7 This manual is suitable for motherboard of Q9657MC/ G9657MC. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. -L with onboard 10/100M LAN (Default is omitted.) -K with onboard Gigabit LAN -6 with 6-Channel audio (Default is omitted.)
  • Page 8: Main Features

    Chapter T h ank yo u f o r b u yin g F oxc o n n ’ s Q / G 9 6 57 M C series motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new products, and offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reasonable price.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size · mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch Microprocessor · Supports Intel ® ® ® ® Core 2 Duo, Pentium D,Pentium 4,Celeron D proces- sors in an LGA775 package · Supports FSB at 533 MHz 800 MHz 1066 MHz ·...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard 1394 (-E ) (optional) · Supports hot plug · W ith rate of transmission at 400 Mbps · Connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most Onboard Audio (-8) · Supports S/PDIF output · Supports Jack-Sensing function ®...
  • Page 11: Layout

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Layout 12 13 14 15 16 1. 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PW R2 14. IrDA Header(optional) 2. PCI Express x16 Slot 15. SYS_FAN Connector 3. PCI Express x1 Slot 16. Clear CMOS Jumper 4. 1394 Connector (optional) 17.
  • Page 12: Rear I/O Ports

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Rear I/O Ports This motherboard provides the ports as below: Parallel Port 1394 Connector Lan Port(-K) (Print Port) (optional) PS/2 Mouse Port PS/2 Keyboard Port COM1 VGA Connector USB 2.0 Ports Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, LEF/CEN, Side Jacks W hen using 8-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the green audio output;...
  • Page 13: Cpu

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Chapter This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in- cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, and pin headers, and the mounting of jumpers. Cau- tion should be exercised during the installation of these modules.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions ® ® ® ® This motherboard supports Intel Core 2 Duo,Pentium D, Pentium 4,Celeron D processors in an LGA775 package with a Front Side Bus (FSB) of 533/800/ 1066 MHz. For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com Installation of CPU...
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 3. Hold CPU with thumb and forefinger. Ensure fingers align to socket cutouts. Match the CPU triangle marker to Pin 1 position as shown below. The alignment key also provides the orientation directed function. Lower the CPU straight down without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 5. Close the load plate, and slightly push down the tongue side. 6. Lower the lever and lock it to the load plate, then the CPU is locked completely. Note : Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes four 240-pin slots with 1.8V for DDR2. So You must install at least one memory bank to ensure normal operation. Installation of DDR2 Memory 1. There is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot, and the memory module can be fixed in one direction only.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Power Supply This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order to avoid damaging any devices, make sure that they have been installed properly prior to connecting the power supply. 24-pin ATX Power Connector RSVD PS-ON 24-pin ATX power connector: PWR1 + 5 V +3.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD device, Serial ATA devices, USB devices, IR module, and others. FDD Connector: FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs. Front Panel Connector: FP1 HDD_LED PW RLED...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Audio Connector: F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD au- PORT1_L AUD_GND PORT1_R dio standard. It provides two kinds of PRESENCE_J PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN audio output choices: the Front Audio, SENSE_SEND Empty the Rear Audio. Front Audio supports PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN re-tasking function.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Serial ATA II Connectors: SATA_1, SATA_2, SATA_3, SATA_4; SATA_5, SATA_6 The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect GND GND the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These T X + TX - connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6 for primary storage devices.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions USB Headers: F_USB1, F_USB2, F_USB3 Empty Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also have three headers on board which may connect to front panel USB cable (optional) to 5 V_ DUAL 5 V_ DUAL provide additional six USB ports.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes two32-bit master PCI slots,one PCI Express x 1 slot and one PCI Express x 16 slot. PCI Slots The expansion cards can be installed in the two PCI slots. PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
  • Page 24: Jumpers

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Jumpers The users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by chang- ing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings.
  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Bios Description

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Chapter This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param- eters are also provided. You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases occur: 1.
  • Page 26: Product Information

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer, when the following message briefly appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del>...
  • Page 27: Advanced Bios Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. Advanced Chipset Features The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the sys- tem performance can be optimized. Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Product Information Product Information Menu According to this menu, you can see the information of the product ,which includes the system name, motherboard product name,system S/N, motherboard S/N, system manufacture name, motherboard manufacture name,system BIOS version, SMBIOS version, system BIOS ID, BIOS release time and so on, and makes users to know the system information clearly.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Standard CMOS Features This sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date, time, HDD model and so on. Use the arrow keys select the item to set up, and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values. Standard CMOS Features Menu Date This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current day) with...
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or Auto mode. For HDD<528MB For HDD>528MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA Auto Recommended mode Drive A This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed, including “None”, [360K, 5.25 in], [1.2M, 5.25 in], [720K, 3.5 in], [1.44M, 3.5 in] and [2.88 M, 3.5 in].
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Memory This is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Base Memory The BIOS POST will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu vHard Disk Boot Priority This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After pressing <Enter>, you can select the HDD using the <PageUp>/<PageDn> or Up/ Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <+> or <->; you can exit this menu by pressing <Esc>.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vBoot Up NumLock Status This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. The available setting values are: On and Off. vGate A20 Option This option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for system is started.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu vAMT BIOS Support This item is used to set whether the AMT BIOS support is enabled. [VGA Setting] vPEG/Onchip VGA Control This item is used to enable or disable PEG and onboard VGA. vOn-chip Frame Buffer Size This item is used to set the VGA frame buffer size.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu vOnChip IDE Device Press enter to set onchip IDE device. vOnboard Device Press enter to set onboard device. vSuperIO Device Press enter to set onboard SuperIO device.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 BIOS Description OnChip IDE Device Menu vIDE HDD Block Mode This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed. vIDE DMA transfer access This option is used to set the IDE transfer access—with it set to Enabled, the IDE Transfer Access uses the DMA mode;...
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Onboard Device Menu vUSB Controller This option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vUSB 2.0 Controller This option is used to set whether the USB 2.0 Controller is enabled. vUSB Keyboard Support This option is used to set whether the USB keyboard controller is enabled in a legacy operating system (such as DOS).
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SuperIO Device Menu vOnboard FDC Controller This option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vOnboard Serial Port1/2 This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port .
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Menu vPCI Express PM Function Press Enter to set the PCI Express PM Function. vACPI function ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces be- tween an operating system and the BIOS.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vPWRON After PWR-Fail This option is used to set what action the PC will take with the power supply when it resumes after a sudden power failure. vWake- up by PCI card This item is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card. vPower On by Ring If this item is enabled, it allows the system to resume from a software power down or power saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to...
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PCI Express PM Function Menu vPCI Express PME Function This item is used to set whether the system can be waked up by PCI Express PME.The setting values are: Enabled and Disabled.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu Reset Configuration Data This option is used to define the system resource control scheme.If all cards you use support PNP,then select Auto (ESCD) and the BIOS wil automatically distributes interruption resources.If the ISA cards you installed not support- ing PNP, you will need to select “Manual”...
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status PC Health Status Menu vAdvanced Fan Speed Control Press Enter to set the Advanced Fan Speed Control. vVcore/VDIMM/+3.3V/+5.0V/+12V The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system. vCPU/SYS/CPU Relative Temperature The CPU/system/CPU relative temperature will be automatically detected by the system.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Fan Speed Control Menu vFan1/2/3 Speed Monitor The items are used to set whether the Fan1/2/3 speed monitors are enabled.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Frequency Control Frequency Control Menu vCPU Clock Ratio This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU. Using different CPU, the setting values are different. vAuto Detect PCI Clk This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Load Defaults Setting Press <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up that allows you to load the default BIOS settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to load the defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading. The defaults set by BIOS set the basic system functions in order to ensure system stability.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Under the menu “Advanced BIOS Features”, if you select “System” from the Security Option, you will be prompted to enter a password once the system is started or whenever you want to enter the CMOS setting program. If the incorrect password is entered, you will not be permitted to continue.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains use- ful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: Utility CD content Install drivers...
  • Page 49: Utility Cd Content

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. To begin using the CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically displays the main menu screen. Install Driver Using this choice, you can install all the drivers for your motherboard. You should install the drivers in order and you need to restart your computer after the drivers all installed.

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