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  • Page 1 Инструкция для материнской платы Foxconn Q67M-S Перейти в карточку товара 8 800 775 98 98...
  • Page 2 Q67M Series Motherboard User’s Manual...
  • Page 3 Statement: This manual is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. Although the information itself to inform the user of these changes. Trademark: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Version: User’s Manual V1.1 for Q67M Series mother�oard. Q67M Series mother�oard.

  • Page 4: 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 Mother�oard Q67M-S Q67M-S is in conformity with accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) distur�ance characteristics of information technology equipment Part 3: Limits (equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
  • Page 5 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: FOXCONN Model Name: Q67M-S Responsi�le Party: PCE Industry Inc. Type of Product: Mother�oard Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. Supplementary Information: must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 6: Installation Precautions

    Installation Precautions 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. CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Product Introduction ................Layout....................... Back Panel Connectors ................Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............7 Install the Memory .................. Install an Expansion Card ..............Install other Internal Connectors ............13 Jumpers ....................18 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Main ......................
  • Page 8 .............69 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ..............71 Create a RAID Driver Diskette ............................... Create RAID in BIOS................Install a New Windows XP ..............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 :...
  • Page 9 Thank you for �uying Foxconn Q67M 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, Q67M-S Q67M-S ena�les you to unleash more power from your computer.
  • Page 10 ® For the latest CPU information, please visit: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx ® Chipset Intel Memory Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot Storage Q67 chipset: - 1 x Floppy connector Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing ) Giga�it LAN chip Giga�it LAN chip Audio...
  • Page 11 1 x TPM connector 1 x LPT connector Back Panel Connectors 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port 1 x DVI-D port 8-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Low power consumption and power management features...

  • Page 12: Layout

    1-2 Layout 13 Front Panel Connector 3. PCI Express x16 Slot PCI Express x1 Slot PCI Slots 17. Floppy Connector 6. Front Audio Connector 18. CIR Connector 7. Speaker Connector 19. LPT Connector 8. S/PDIF Out Connector 9. Intel® ME Jumper (MFG) DDR3 DIMM Slots 11.

  • Page 13: Back Panel Connectors

    1-3 Back Panel Connectors 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 2. USB Ports 3. Serial Port 4.
  • Page 14 7. RJ-45 LAN Port The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to data rate. Active Link Left: Active Right: Link LAN Type Status Description Status Description No Link No Link Green Data Green Blinking Activity Orange...
  • Page 15 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 16: 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 : installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. (Or you may locate the notches on �oth sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) and damage of the CPU may occur.
  • Page 17 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 18: 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- 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 19: Install The Memory

    2-2 Install the Memory Read the following guidelines �efore you �egin to install the memory : memory of the same capacity, �rand, speed, and chips �e used. installing the memory to prevent hardware damage. one direction. If you are una�le to insert the memory, switch the direction. This mother�oard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
  • Page 20 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 21: Install An Expansion Card

    2-3 Install an Expansion Card that came with your expansion card. installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. PCI Express x16 PCI Express x1 Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chas- sis �ack panel.

  • Page 22: 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 23 Audio Connector : F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. It AUD_GND PRESENCEJ provides the Front Audio output choice. SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND EMPTY F_AUDIO S/PDIF OUT Connector : SPDIF_OUT EMPTY SPDIF_OUT The connector is used for S/PDIF output. SPDIF_OUT EMPTY Speaker Connector : SPEAKER The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis.
  • Page 24 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 pin connector is directional with +/- sign. Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case;...
  • Page 25 TPM Connector : TPM The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the a�ility LFRAMEn EMPTY to the PC to run applications more secure and to make LRESETn NC_3 transactions and communication more trustworthy. To LAD3 utilize this function, you should purchase additional LAD1 device and install it.

  • Page 26: 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 27 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 28 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 29: 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, Press <DEL> to enter Setup, <F7> to Boot Menu the screen, you can press <DEL> key to enter Setup. We do not suggest that you change the default values in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not �e responsi�le for any damage which resulted from the change you made.

  • Page 30: Main

    Main Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (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 31 [No Errors]: No error can result in system halt. [All, �ut key�oard]: All errors �ut key�oard can result in system halt. It displays the current CPU name. 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 32: Advanced

    Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (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. Press <Enter> to go to relative su�menu. Fox Control Center Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 33 Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (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. Current TPM Status Information NO TPM Hardware → ← : 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. This item is used to decide whether to support TPM (Trusted Platform Module) device func- device on the mother�oard and set this item to [Ena�led], then save changing and reset your computer, otherwise the operation system can not show the relative information.
  • Page 34 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. This item is used to ena�le/disa�le the Hyper-Threading Technology feature.
  • Page 35 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 36 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. This item is used to select DVMT Mode used �y Internal Graphics Device. This item is used to select DVMT/FIXED Meory size used �y Internal Graphics Device.
  • Page 37 This item is used to ena�le or disa�le the support for USB devices. 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. [Ena�led]: This option will ena�le the legacy USB support. [Disa�led]: This option will keep USB devices availa�le only for EFI applications.
  • Page 38 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. This item is used to ena�le or disa�le the on�oard LAN controller. This item is used to ena�le or disa�le on�oard LAN �oot option ROM.
  • Page 39 This item is used to ena�le or disa�le the Floppy disk controller. This item is used to ena�le or disa�le the serial port (COM). This item shows the resource assigned to the serial port. This item is used to select an optimal settings for the serial port. This item is used to change the serial port mode.

  • Page 40: 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. Press <Enter> to go to its su�menu. Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Chipset Memory Information Low MMIO resources align at...
  • Page 41 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. Initial Graphic Adapter This item is used to select which graphics controller is used as the primary �oot device.
  • Page 42 Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (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 ESC: Exit Version 2.02.1205. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. This item is used to ena�le or disa�le the Integrated Clock Chip(ICC).

  • Page 43: 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. availa�le settings are: On (default) and Off. This item is used to ena�le/disa�le the quiet �oot.

  • Page 44: 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 45 Disa�led: Normal ACPI function. This item is used to set which state the PC will take with when it resumes after an AC power loss.

  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48: Save & Exit

    Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Chipset Boot Power Health Security Save & Exit Save & Exit Reset system setup a fter saving Save Changes and Reset the changes. �iscard Changes and Reset Restore �efaults Boot Override SATA: W�C W�1600AAJS-22B4A0 → ← : Select Screen ↑ ↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt.
  • Page 49 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: Note : Because each module is independent, so the section num�er will �e reorganized and unique to each module, please understand.

  • Page 50: 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. 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 51 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 52 2. Utility Use these options to install additional software programs. And click “User’s Manual“ �utton to view the product manual.

  • Page 53: 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 : CPU voltages, fan speeds, and other system performance options. Depending on hardware support, voltage monitoring and Fox Intelligent Stepping features are optional and only supported in some models.
  • Page 54 Show CPU Tool�ar Information Alert Lamp Switch Button Skin Button Exit Minimum 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 55 Exit 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. Click this �utton to visit Foxconn mother�oard we�site : http://www.foxconnchannel.com...
  • Page 56 1). Monitor interval (ms) : which are to are to �e displayed on Simple Mode screen. Minimum value is 1 second. To select which message of system settings are to �e displayed in the Simple Mode. Messages such as CPU frequency, voltage...etc., they can �e displayed one �y one in Simple Mode.
  • Page 57 Step 1 : Click Cali�ration icon, a message pops out to ask for continue. Select Yes. 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 58 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 59 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 recommended CPU clock for your system.
  • Page 60 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 61 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 limit value of the CPU temperature Set high limit �y...
  • Page 62 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 Set low limit rpm �y dragging the lever...
  • Page 63 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 dragging the lever...
  • Page 64 This page lets you ena�le Smart Fan function or set the fan speed �y manual. Go to Fan page Ena�le or disa�le smart fan function Set fan speed �y dragging the lever Apply the changes...

  • Page 65: 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 : Please set the BIOS setting “BIOS Write Protect” or “Super BIOS Protect” to [Disa�led] when running this application. 1.
  • Page 66 1-2 Local Update - Backup which it is stored, prevented that you may need them to recover your BIOS later. Click here 1-3 Local Update - Update BIOS) �efore the setup wizard starts. FOX LiveUpdate can automatically �ackup old BIOS �efore update. This feature can �e...

  • Page 67: 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 Click here Current information Search new BIOS from Internet Select BIOS to update Browse detailed information Update BIOS Close the window...
  • Page 68 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 Click here Current information Search new utilities from Internet...
  • Page 69 2-4 Online Update - Update All This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search all new Click here Current information Search all new BIOS/ drivers/utilities from Internet Browse detailed BIOS information Browse detailed driver information Browse detailed utility information...
  • Page 70 This page lets you set auto search options. After you ena�le the auto search function, FOX message on the task �ar to inform you to do the next step. Click here Set auto search options Set auto search the latest FOX LiveUpdate Select search which kind of...
  • Page 71 auto search from internet and prompt you to install the new version. Prompt you to install the new FOX LiveUpdate 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 72 and without any interruption. Click here Select which BIOS ROM mother�oard with �ackup BIOS ROM ) Select to clear CMOS Reset to default value Apply the changes We recommend that you had �etter keep the default setting unchanged to avoid any damage.

  • Page 73: 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). change the �oot time Logo. Boot time Logo will �e displayed if you ena�le the BIOS Supporting Operating Systems : Main screen Exit...

  • Page 74: 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 : Please operate this utility as the comments shows.
  • Page 75 This chapter will include the following information : Introduction ® Matrix Storage Manager...
  • Page 76 system. (Windows Vista has in-�ox driver �y its own and can skip this step). What kinds of hardware and software you need here : 3. Several SATA hard disks. A mother�oard driver CD. 6. Windows XP or Vista Install CD.
  • Page 77 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 ® (input/output) performance, or �oth. The mother�oard comes with the Intel PCH.
  • Page 78 RAID 0 (Stripe) 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 RAID 1 (Mirror) RAID 1 writes duplicate data onto a pair of drives and reads �oth sets of data in parallel.
  • Page 79 ® Intel ® The Intel 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 second volume will also �e well descri�ed. In each screen, there is also a message �ar a�out each key’s function, such as <Ta�>, <Enter>, <Del>...etc.
  • Page 80 If you want to install a �rand new Windows XP on a AHCI or RAID system, you need to a RAID driver diskette for use in installing your Windows XP system. Windows Vista has native RAID driver in itself, you can skip these steps. drive A:, this diskette will �e formatted later.
  • Page 81 6. You can input a volume la�el for this diskette, click message. RAID driver into this diskette. Later, when in the process of installing Windows XP in your RAID system, it will ask you a RAID device. Serial ATA Hard Disks : ca�les.

  • Page 82: Create Raid In Bios

    1. Enter the BIOS setup �y pressing <DEL> key during the POST(Power On Self Test). tion to [RAID Mode]. Aptio Setup Utility - C opyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced SATA Configuration (1) I�E Mode. (2) AHCI Mode. (3) RAI� Mode. SATA Mode [RAI� Mode] SATA Port1 Not Present SATA Port2 Not Present SATA Port3 Not Present SATA Port4 Not Present SATA Port5 Not Present → ←...

  • Page 83: 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 : CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Create Volume HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.
  • Page 84 Disks system. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk SAMSUNG HD161HJ Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk SAMSUNG HD161HJ...
  • Page 85 6. It is now entering “ ” menu. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired selected �ased on different applications. Some suggested choices are : CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Create Volume HELP...
  • Page 86 8. In “Create Volume” item, press <Enter>. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Create Volume Create Volume HELP Press ENTER to create the specified volume. A warning message will appear : Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) : MAIN MENU 1.
  • Page 87 Create RAID0 (2nd Volume) 1. Select “1. Create RAID Volume” from the menu and press <Enter>. The menu appears : CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Create Volume HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.
  • Page 88 Disks second volume system. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk SAMSUNG HD161HJ Mem�er Disk Mem�er Disk Non-RAID Disk <Space> key to select them. Two signs will appear to indicate the selections. Press <Enter>...
  • Page 89 6. It goes to “ at this time, you can not input any value in capacity as there is no additional volume availa�le. selected �ased on different applications. Some suggested choices are : CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: Capacity:...
  • Page 90 A message will appear : Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) : MAIN MENU 1. Create RAID Volume 1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID RAID Volume : Name Level Stripe Size Status Boota�le Normal Normal...

  • Page 91: Create Raid

    Create RAID 1 1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>. Name CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: TryRAID1 RAID Level: Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Create Volume HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.
  • Page 92 Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this RAID1 system. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: TryRAID1 RAID Level: RAID1(Mirror) Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk SAMSUNG HD161HJ Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk to com�ine them as RAID1, then press <Space>...
  • Page 93 6. It will skip “ ” menu for RAID1. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: TryRAID1 RAID Level: RAID1(Mirror) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Create Volume HELP The default value indicates the maximum capacity using the selected disks. Entering a lower capacity allows you to create a second volume on these disks 7.
  • Page 94 1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>. Name CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Create Volume HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.
  • Page 95 Disks option. Strip CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Create Volume HELP The following are typical values: 6. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The default value is 7. Select “Create Volume” and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear : Are you sure you want to create this volume ? (Y/N) : Press <Y>...
  • Page 96 Create RAID5 (Parity) 1. Select “1.Create RAID Volume” from the main menu and press <Enter>. Name CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Create Volume HELP Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is 16 characters or less.
  • Page 97 Disks” item. Press <Enter> to display the hard disks list for this CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk SAMSUNG HD161HJ Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 3 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level:...
  • Page 98 6. Use Up or Down arrow key to select the desired strip size when entering “Strip CREATE VOLUME MENU Name: RAID Level: Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: Capacity: Sync: Create Volume HELP The following are typical values: 7. In “Capacity” item, use the default value, and press <Enter>. The default value is 8.

  • Page 99: Delete Raid Volume

    Delete RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume” in main menu and press <Enter>. MAIN MENU 1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID RAID Volume : Name Level Stripe Size Status Boota�le Normal Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) SAMSUNG HD161HJ...
  • Page 100 3. After <DEL> key is pressed, the screen appears as �elow: DELETE VOLUME MENU Name Level Drives Capacity Status Boota�le Normal DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION HELP (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) Deleting a volume will reset the disks to non-RAID. WARNING: (This does not apply to Recovery volumes) MAIN MENU...

  • Page 101: 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 ® getting into Intel Matrix Storage Manager utility, �ecause the utility will ask you which Matrix Storage Manager utility, �ecause the utility will ask you which Manager utility, �ecause the utility will ask you which hard disk the new re�uild will �e performed.
  • Page 102 3. Select Hitachi hard disk as the one to �e reset. Press <Enter>. A dou�le MAIN MENU 1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID RESET RAID DATA Resetting RAID disk will remove its RAID structures 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6.
  • Page 103 Example 2. Reset a RAID5 system Select “3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID” in main menu and press <Enter>. MAIN MENU 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 1. Create RAID Volume RAID Volume : Name Level Stripe Size Status Boota�le Normal Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size...
  • Page 104 DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED MAIN MENU DEGRADED VOLUME DETECTED 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 6. Exit a disk initiates a re�uild. re�uild completes in the operating system. Select the port of the destination disk for re�uilding (ESC to exit): Port Drive Model Serial # Size RAID Volume :...
  • Page 105 1. “Recovery Volume Options” is only availa�le when “Recovery” is �uilt. Here, we take TryRecovery as an example, select “ ” in main menu and press <Enter>. The screen displays: RECOVERY vOLUME OPTIONS Ena�le Only Recovery Disk Ena�le Only Recovery Disk HELP Ena�le Only Recovery Disk - ena�les recovery disk if avalia�le and disa�les master disk.
  • Page 106 Update mode to On-Request. MAIN MENU 1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID RAID Volume : Name Level Stripe Size Status Boota�le NeedUpdate Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID) SAMSUNG HD161HJ Non-RAID Disk...
  • Page 107 Exit RAID BIOS 5. Exit” in main menu and press <Enter>. The screen displays : MAIN MENU 1. Create RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID RAID Volume : Name Level Stripe Size Status Boota�le Normal CONFIRM EXIT Physical Disks: Port Drive Model Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Serial #...

  • Page 108: 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. 3.
  • Page 109 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> * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drivers, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device...
  • Page 110 7. Depending on South Bridge chip of your system, select appropriate driver for it. ® Here, we choose Intel 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. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 111 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 Windows XP Professional Setup The following list shows the existing partitions and unpartitioned space on this computer.
  • Page 112 материнской платы Foxconn Q67M-S Описание Характеристики...

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