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Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Foxconn P4M800P7MA 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...
Table of Contents Chapter Product Introduction Main Features ..................... 2 Motherboard Layout ................... 4 Rear Panel Connectors ................5 Installation Instructions Chapter CPU ......................7 Memory ....................10 Power Supply ................... 12 Other Connectors ..................13 Expansion Slots ..................18 Jumpers ....................
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Table of Contents Chapter Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ..................54 Start to install drivers ................55 Chapter Directions for Bundled Software SuperStep ....................57 SuperLogo ....................60 SuperUpdate .................... 62 Chapter Special BIOS Functions SuperBoot ....................64 SuperBIOS-Protect ................... 65 SuperRecovery ..................
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Warning: 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.
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This manual is suitable for motherboard of P4M800P7MA. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. with onboard 10/100M LAN with onboard Gigabit LAN with 6-Channel audio with 8-Channel audio with 1394 function with SATA function with DDR2 function with RAID function You can find PPID label on the motherboard.
Chapter Thank you f or b uying Foxconn ’s P4 M800 P7MA series motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new products, and offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reasonable price. This motherboard adopts the advanced VIA P4M800 Pro+ VT8237R Plus chipset, providing ®...
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size · mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch Microprocessor · supports Intel ® Intel ® Pentium ® 4, Pentium ® 4 Extreme Edition, Celeron ® D, Pentium ® D processor in an LGA775 package ·...
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction Rear I/O Ports Parallel Port 1394 Port LAN Port (optional) (optional) (Printer Port) Line-in jack PS/2 Mouse Connector Line-out jack Microphone PS/2 Keyboard Connector jack Serial Port VGA Port USB 2.0 Ports (COM1) (optional) Line-in jack, Line-out jack, Microphone jack Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices.
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.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions This motherboard supports single processor in an LGA775 package. For the detailed CPU vendor list qualified on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com Installation of CPU Below is the CPU socket illustration. Follow these procedures to install a CPU. Load lever Load plate Protective cover...
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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.
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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.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes two 184-pin slots with 2.6V for DDR and two 240-pin slots with 1.8V for DDR2. DIMM1 and DIMM2 slots(blue) support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR2 technologies for x8 and x16 devices; DIMM3 and DIMM4(yellow) slots support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR technologies for x8 and x16 devices.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Installation of DDR/DDR2 Memory 1. There is only one gap in the middle of the DIMM slot, and the memory module can be fixed in one direction only. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward. 2.
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. 4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector: PWR2 The ATX power supply connects to PW R2 and 4-pin ATX_12V power connector provides power to the CPU.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD, IDE HDD, USB, CPU fan, system fan and others. FDD Connector: FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs. HDD connectors: PIDE1 & SIDE1 This connectors supports the provided Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED indicators. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD_LED) The connector connects to the case’s IDE indicator LED indicating the activity status of IDE hard disk. Reset Switch (RESET) Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case;...
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions IrDA Header: IR (optional) This connector supports wireless transmitting E m p t y and receiving device. Before using this function, configure the settings of IR Address, IR Mode and IR IRQ from the “Integrated Peripherals” section of the CMOS Setup.
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Audio Interface: F_AUDIO The audio interface provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. MIC_IN MIC_GND Their priority is sequenced from high to low (Front MIC_PWR +5VA AUD_OUT_R AUD_RET_R Audio to Rear Audio). If headphones are plugged Empt y into the front panel of the chassis (using the Front AUD_OUT_L...
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Chassis IntruderConnector: INTR(optional) The connector connects to the chassis secu- rity switch on the case. The system can detect the chasis intrusion through the status of this 1 INTRUDERJ 2 GND connector. If the connector has been closed INTR once, the system will send a message.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes three 32-bit master PCI bus slots, one AGP slot. PCI Slots The expansion cards can be installed in the three PCI slots. W hen you install or take out such cards, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled out. Please read carefully the instructions provided for such cards, and install and set the necessary hardware and software for such cards, such as the jumper or BIOS setup.
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 changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following contents carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings.
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.
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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>...
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.
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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...
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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].
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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.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description BIOS Features BIOS Features Menu v[SuperBoot] SuperBoot SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CMOS upon the first normal start-up of your PC, and the relevant parameters will be restored to help the system start up more quickly on each subsequent start-up. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description DRAM Clock This option is used to set the DRAM clock. Auto Detect PCI Clk This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu vBootable Devices Priority This option is used to select the priority for bootable devices startup. After pressing <Enter>, you can select the bootable devices using the <PageUp>/ <PageDn> or Up/Down arrow keys, and change the bootable devices priority using <+>...
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description vHyper-Threading Technology This option is used to turn on or off the Hyper-Threading function of the CPU. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Note: This function will not be displayed until a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading has been installed.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description vSecurity Option W hen it is set to “Setup”, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen; W hen it is set to “System”, a password is required not only to enter CMOS Setup, but also to start up your PC. vMPS Version Control For OS This option is used to set up the version of MPS Table used in NT4.0 OS.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description CPU Feature Menu Delay Prior to Thermal This option is used to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto thermal mode. The setting values are: 4 Min, 8 Min, 16 Min, 32 Min. vThermal Management This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu vDRAM Clock/Drive Control Press enter to set the items about DRAM Clock/Drive. vAGP & P2P Bridge Control Press enter to set the items about AGP & P2P bridge. vCPU & PCI Bus Control Press enter to set the items about CPU &...
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description DRAM Clock/Drive Control Menu vDRAM Timing Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to “Auto By SPD” enables DRAM tim- ings to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting “Manual”...
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description REF to ACT/REF (Trfc) This option is used to set REF to ACT/REF (Trfc). ACT(0) to ACT(1) (TRRD) This option is used to set ACT(0) to ACT(1) (TRRD). Read to Precharge (Trtp) This option is used to set Read to Precharge (Trtp). Write to Read CMD (Twtr) This option is used to set Write to Read CMD (Twtr).
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description AGP & P2P Bridge Control Menu vAGP Aperture Size This option defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphic memory address space.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description vAGP 3.0 Calibration cycle This option allows you to enable or disable the AGP 3.0 calibration cycle. This cycle ensures that the on-die termination impedance signal swing and slew rate of the AGP signals are calibrated on a periodic basis to ensure signal integrity.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description CPU & PCI Bus Control Menu vPCI Master 0 WS Write This option allows you to enable or disable the support of PCI Master 0 W ait State W rite. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vPCI Delay Transaction This option allows you to enable or disable PCI delay transaction.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu vVIA OnChip IDE Device Press enter to set onchip IDE device. vVIA OnChip PCI Device Press enter to set onchip PCI device. vSuperIO Device Press enter to set onboard SuperIO device. Onboard Lan Device This option is used to enable or disable onboard LAN device.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description VIA OnChip IDE Device Menu OnChip SATA This option is used to enable or disable onchip SATA. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vSATA Mode This option is used to select SATA mode. The setting values are: IDE and RAID.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description VIA OnChip PCI Device Menu vVIA-3058 AC97 Audio “Auto” allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you’re using any audio devices. If so, the onboard audio controller will be enabled. If not, the onboard audio controller will be disabled. If you want to use different control- ler cards to connect audio connectors, set the option to “Disabled”.
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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 1/2.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description vParallel Port Mode Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the onboard parallel port. The setting values are: SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP. vECP Mode Use DMA When the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+ EPP, this option is used to select the channel for the ECP mode.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Menu 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. In other words, it is a standard that describes how computer components work together to manage system hardware.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description vSuspend Mode This option is used to set the idle time before the system enters into sleep status. The setting values are: Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 6 Min, 8 Min, 12 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min, 1 Hour. vVideo Off Option This option is used to set video off option.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description vHDD & FDD W hen on of HDD & FDD, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral devices or IRQs wakes up the system. The setting values are: OFF, ON. vPCI Master W hen on of PCI master, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral devices or IRQs wakes up the system.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description IRQs Activity Monitoring Menu Primary INTR Selecting “ON” will cause the system to wake up from power saving modes if activity is detected from any enabled IRQ channels. The setting values are: ON and OFF. vIRQ3 (COM2) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ3 (COM2) activity monitoring.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description vIRQ10 (Reserved) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ10 (Reserved) activity monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vIRQ11 (Reserved) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ11 (Reserved) activity monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vIRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) activity monitoring.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu PNP OS Installed Set this field to “Yes” if you are running W indows 95, which is PnP compatible. It is recommended to keep the default setting. The setting values are: No, Yes. Reset Configuration Data This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time that the machine is...
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description IRQ/Event Activity Detect Menu vPS2KB Wakeup Select This option is used to select which action will wake up PS/2 keyboard from S3 /S4/S5 staus. Use <PgUp> or <PgDn> to select the desired item. The setting values are: Hot key, Password. vPS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 This option is used to select which hotkey will wake up by PS/2 keyboard from S3/S4/S5 staus or disable it.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status PC Health Status Menu vChassis Intrusion This option is used to enable or disable chassis intrusion function. vShutdown Temperature This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. W hen the temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut off power to the computer.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description Load Fail-Safe Defaults 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.
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Chapter 3 BIOS Description If you do not want to set a password, just press <Enter> when prompted to enter a password, and in the screen the following message will appear. If no password is keyed in, any user can enter the system and view/modify the CMOS settings. Password Disabled!!! Press any key to continue …...
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 Start to install drivers...
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A. SuperUtility B. Adobe Reader C. Norton Internet Security D. Create RAID Floppy 3. Manual Click here to browse user manual content. 4. Browse CD Click here to browse CD content. 5. Homepage Click here to visit Foxconn motherboard homepage.
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Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Start to Install divers Select <Install Driver>, and click to enter the install driver screen. You can select the driver that you want to install and begin the setup steps. Click here. Note: 1. Install the latest service pack firstly if your OS is W indows XP or W indows 2000.
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Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information: SuperStep SuperLogo SuperUpdate...
Adjust System Fan1 warning Minimize Window criteria Exit Program About SuperStep Adjust CPU Fan warning SuperStep Help criteria Link to FOXCONN Website Adjust System Fan2 Go to Fan warning criteria page Apply the Reset the adjust- warning criteria ments to default...
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Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Adjust voltages warning criteria (upper limit) Current voltage readings Go to Voltage page Reset the warning Apply the Adjust voltages criteria to default adjustments warning criteria settings (Lower limit) Current CPU Adjust CPU tem- Temperature perature warning criteria...
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Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Current PCI Current CPU Express clock Clock Current PCI clock Current CPU Adjust the CPU Ratio External Frequency Reset to the default Go to Apply the settings Clock page adjustments Check for the system to auto- matically provide warning mes- sages...
The best resolution is 136x84 for top-right logo and 640x480 or 800x600 for full screen logo. Using SuperLogo: Display the Flash Information Minimize Window BIOS Write Exit Program Protect Status About SuperLogo BIOS Flash SuperLogo Help Rom Free Space Link to Foxconn website Go to ROM Info. page...
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Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Full screen mode Top-Right mode Follow the Boot without logo Wizard to complete the Go to Change Logo page Backup whole Backup Logo BIOS image Follow the Wizard to complete the backup function Go to Backup page BIOS image Browse a BIN file file location...
Perform the BIOS update from local Storage from local image Minimize Window Current Exit Program BIOS Information BIOS Update Setting About SuperUpdate SuperUpdate Help Link to Foxconn Website Update BIOS via Backup system internet automati- BIOS to an image cally file...
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Chapter This chapter will introduce special functions of BIOS and how to use them in detail. It can further exert the max potential of motherboard to bring you super-value enjoyment. This chapter introduces the following special functions of BIOS: SuperBoot SuperBIOS-Protect SuperRecovery...
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperBoot SuperBoot technology greatly reduces the long boot process time of computers. A BIOS without SuperBoot has to perform many routines every time when the system starts, such as checking the system core and initializing system peripherals.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperBIOS-Protect The BIOS of the motherboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe viruses, such as the CIH virus, are so dangerous that they may overwrite the BIOS. If the BIOS has been damaged, the system will be unable to boot. W e provide the following solution which protects the system BIOS from being attacked by such viruses.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperRecovery SuperRecovery is an easy-to-operate tool for backing up or recovering your hard disk data. It offers simplified user interfaces with hotkey access and allows you to experience unprecedented high security and reliability with extra functions, such as hotkey launch, and powerful anti-virus protection.
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Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Hard Disk Selection: The hard disk selection menu will be displayed after you press the hotkey, listing all the IDE HDDs installed in your system. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection and press <Enter> to confirm it. Attention: 1.
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Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Main Menu: Select a HDD to enter main menu. There are five function items, “Divide Hidden Partition”, “Release Hidden Partition”, “Backup”, “Recovery” and “Change Password”. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection on the opera- tion which should be performed on the HDD and confirm your selection by pressing <Enter>.
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Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Attention : 1. All the HDD data will be cleared by the partitioning process, so it is better to do the division on an empty HDD. 2. At the same time, the overall HDD capacity will decrease in order to make space for the hidden partition, which will become unavailable for normal use.
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Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Backup: Select BACKUP to enter the Backup interface, where you can find the following three sub-function items: “BACKUP CMOS SETUP”, “BACKUP PARTITION TABLE” and “BACKUP HARDDISK DATA”. Switch the highlight bar by pressing the arrow keys to make a selection and then press <Enter>...
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Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Backup Hard disk Data: A. If there are active partitions (system partition), you can choose to backup an active partition or the whole disk. But only one can be taken between the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed up data. B.
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Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions C. A report with all the critical data on this operation will be displayed after the backup is completed. Original Size: The data size loaded in selected partition; Valid Size: The size of valid data. Elapsed Time: How long the procession cost.
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Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 1. Recover CMOS Setup: This function is used to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made. 2. Recover Partition Table: This function is used to recover all partition tables including extended partitions.
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Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Recover Hard disk Data: This item is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition. 4. Back to Main: This item is used to exit the Recovery interface. CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction: Select CHANGE PASSW ORD to enter the Change Password interface.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperSpeed SuperSpeed is a powerful and efficient easy technology for PC DIY fans. It offers a friendly interface. Users can set the CPU Clock easily in the BIOS setup. Procedures: Correctly install your CPU. Plug in other configurations and restore the system. Switch on power to the system and press the <Del>...
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