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Foxconn A74GA Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 A74GA 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 A74GA 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 A74GA 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 ................19 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 A74GA 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, A74GA enables you to unleash more power from your computer.

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    1-1 Product Specifications Support AM3 socket & Phenom II processors, Max processor power up to 95W For the latest CPU information, please visit： http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx HyperTransport 2000MT/s Chipset North Bridge: AMD RS740G South Bridge: AMD SB710 Memory 4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets Support up to 16GB memory size Dual channel DDR3 1333/1066MHz architecture Audio...
  • Page 10 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port 6 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 6-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection 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...

  • Page 11: Layout

    1-2 layout 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 14. Front USB Connectors 2. USB_PWR4 Jumper 15. USB_PWR3 Jumper 3. USB_PWR1 Jumper 16. Front Panel Connector 4. NB_FAN Header 17. USB_PWR2 Jumper 5. North Bridge: AMD RS740G 18. SATA Connectors 6. PCI Express x16 Slot 19.

  • Page 12: Back Panel Connectors

    1-3 back Panel Connectors PS/2 Mouse Port VGA Port LAN Port Line In Line Out Microphone PS/2 Keyboard Port Serial Port Audio Ports USB Ports 1. PS/2 Mouse Port Use the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 Keyboard Port Use the lower port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
  • 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 10 Mb/s Connection 1000M Green Data Activity Green 100 Mb/s Connection Blinking...
  • 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 front Panel Connector : fP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. Hard Disk leD Connector (HDD-leD) HDD-LED PWR-LED Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. RESET-SW PWR-SW It indicates the active status of the hard disks. This EMPTY 2-pin connector is directional with +/- sign.
  • 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_ POWER There are three main fan headers on this motherboard. SENSE CONTROL The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “PC CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/ Health Status” section of the BIOS Setup. These fans NB_FAN can be automatically turned off after the system enters 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 USB device wake-up Jumper: USBPWR1 / USBPWR2/ USBPWR3 / USBPWR4 1. Set the jumper to pins 1-2 (+5V) to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode using the connected USB devices. 2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes using the connected USB devices.

  • Page 26: Install Driver And Utility

    Manual Installation Step by Step Automatic Installation by One Click 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 27 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 28 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 29: 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 30 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 31: System Information

    Date. ► SATA5# [Not Detected] ► SATA6# [Not Detected] Halt On [All Errors But ...] Keyboard [Disabled] Mouse [Disabled] Model Name :A74GA BIOS ID :A22F1P02 BIOS Version :08.00.15 Memory Size :1024MB ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...
  • Page 32 ► Model Name Model name of this product. ► BIOS ID It displays the current BIOS ID. User can check this information and discuss with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed. ► 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.

  • Page 33: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced BIOS Features IDE Detect Time Out Help Item MPS Revision [1.1] PCI Latency Timer [64] Select the time out Quiet Boot [Enabled] value for detecting Quick Boot [Enabled] ATA/ATAPI device(s) Bootup Num-Lock...
  • Page 34 [Disabled] : Displays the normal POST messages. [Enabled] : Displays logo instead of POST messages. ► Quick Boot While Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten the time needed to boot the system. ►...

  • Page 35: Core Releaser

    Core Releaser CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Core Releaser Advanced Clock Calibration [Disabled] Help Item Options AGESA Version : 3.7.0.0 Disabled Physical Count : 1 Auto Logical Count : 4 AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Cache L1 : 512KB Cache L2 : 2048KB Cache L3 : 6MB...

  • Page 36: 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] [Disabled] Help Item Auto Detect PCI Clock [Disabled] Options ► Smart BIOS [Press Enter] ► Fox Intelligent Stepping [Press Enter] Disabled ►...

  • Page 37: Fox Intelligent Stepping

    Power-On Self-Test (POST). The LED is located at the front panel, and it displays POST state by different long-short blinking intervals. You can always leave this state enabled. System Status Power LED Status Normal No CPU Fan Blinking once (blinking 0.5 sec., off 0.5 sec.) No Display Blinking once (blinking 2 sec., off 2 sec.) No Memory...

  • Page 38: Spread Spectrum

    and various other parameters, so that the memory controller can better access the memory device. Select [Auto] for SPD enable mode. Select [Limit], the DRAM speed will not exceed the specified value listed in the "Memory Speed Adjust" item. If SPD value is faster than "Memory Speed Adjust" value, it will run at the specified "Memory Speed Adjust"...

  • 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 : N/A , 7 CLK, RAS/CAS Delay : N/A , 7 CLK Row Precharge Time...

  • Page 40: Memory Configuration

    allocated to the IGP is freed for other use. 2. When installing an ATI PCIe graphics card, SurroundView is disabled by default. Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS enables the integrated graphics. which in turn makes available up to two additional graphics outputs. Memory Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 41: 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] Auto DCT 0 DCT 1 Both ↑↓←→:Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ►...

  • Page 42: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, 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 43: Ide Configuration

    IDE Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. IDE Configuration IDE Configuration Help Item OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Enabled] [Enabled] Disabled: Disable the OnChip SATA Channel [Enabled] IDE controller. OnChip SATA Type [Native IDE] Enabled: Enable the SATA IDE Combined Mode [Enabled] IDE controller.

  • Page 44: Usb Configuration

    USB Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, 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 45: Superio Configuration

    SuperIO Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. SuperIO Configuration SuperIO Configuration Help Item Serial Port1 Address Allows BIOS to Select [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Serial Port 1 Base adress. Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]...

  • Page 46: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type [S3 (STR)] [S3 (STR)] Help Item HPET Support [Enabled] Energy-using Products [Enabled] Select the ACPI Resume by LAN [Disabled] state used for Resume by PCI Card [Disabled] System Suspend .
  • Page 47 ► HPET Support 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 48: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. PC Health Status Warning Temperature [Disabled] [Disabled] Help Item Shut Down Temperature [Disabled] Options Case Open Warning [Disabled] CPU Temperature C/104 System Temperature C/73 Disabled CPU Fan Speed :3169 RPM C/122 System Fan Speed...

  • Page 49: Bios Security Features

    speed. ► Slope PWM Value The slope controls the PWM value being stepped up or down versus temperature changes. bIoS Security features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Security Settings Help Item Supervisor Password : Not Installed Enter or change the User Password : Not Installed...

  • Page 50: 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 Load Optimal Defaults? you load the defaults.

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54 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 55: 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 56: 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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