A7GM Series Motherboard User's Manual 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. Version: User's Manual V1.1 for A7GM Series motherboard. P/N: 3A220V200-000-G Symbol description: CA UT IO N ! Caution: refers to important information that can help you to use motherboard better, and tells you how to avoid problems. Warning: indicating a potential risk of hardware damage or physical injury may exist. NING AR ! W WEEE: The use of this symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. 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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 A7GM-S is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) EN 55022:1998/A2:2003 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3: Limits Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current <= 16A per phase) EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3: Limits Section 2: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics limits and methods of measurement Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2008 Printed Name : James Liang Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: Equipment Classification: Type of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FOXCONN A7GM-S PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Lambert Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. Supplementary Information: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Tested to comply with FCC standards. Signature : Date : 2008 Installation Precautions NING AR ! W 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. Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug the power supply cord may result in serious damage to your system. CA UT IO N ! Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer : It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the computer if the CPU fan is not properly installed. We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your CPU is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capacity of your device. If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your system, we recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to get the best performance. Before turning on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input voltage setting has been configured to the local standard. To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. 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 Chapter 3 bIoS Setup Enter BIOS Setup ....................................................................... 20 Main Menu .................................................................................. 20 System Information .................................................................... 22 Advanced BIOS Features........................................................... 24 Fox Central Control Unit ............................................................. 26 Advanced Chipset Features ....................................................... 30 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................ 36 Power Management Setup ......................................................... 40 PC Health Status ........................................................................ 42 BIOS Security Features .............................................................. 43 Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................ 44 Save & Exit Setup ...................................................................... 44 Exit Without Saving .................................................................... 44 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD content ........................................................................ 46 Install driver and utility ................................................................ 47 FOX ONE Main Page ............................................................................. 49 CPU Control .......................................................................... 53 Frequency Control ................................................................ 55 Limit Setting .......................................................................... 56 Voltage Control ..................................................................... 58 Fan Control ........................................................................... 59 FOX LiveUpdate Local Update ......................................................................... 60 Online Update ....................................................................... 62 Configure ............................................................................. 65 About & Help ......................................................................... 67 FOX LOGO ................................................................................. 68 FOX DMI .................................................................................... 69 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID Configuration Introduction ................................................. 72 FastBuild Driver .......................................................................... 74 Create a RAID Driver Diskette ................................................... 76 RAID Enable in BIOS ................................................................. 78 Select a RAID Array for Use ....................................................... 78 Install a New Windows XP.......................................................... 91 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array...................................... 95 Technical Support : Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide e-mail Support : pcebg-cisg-support@foxconn.com CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx Thank you for buying Foxconn A7GM 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, A7GM-S enables you to unleash more power from your computer. This chapter includes the following information: Product Specifications Layout Back Panel Connectors 1-1 Product Specifications 1 CPU HyperTransport Chipset Memory Audio LAN Expansion Slots Onboard Serial ATA USB Internal Connectors Support AMD socket AM2+ PhenomTM series processors Support AMD socket AM2 series processors : AthlonTM 64 FX / AthlonTM 64X2 Dual-Core / AthlonTM X2 Dual-Core / AthlonTM 64 / SempronTM HT3.0 up to 5.2GT/s (depends on CPU) North Bridge: AMD 780G South Bridge: AMD SB700 4 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Support up to 8GB of system memory Dual channel DDR2 1066/800/667/533/400MHz architecture Realtek 8-channel audio chip High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support Jack-Sensing function Realtek Gigabit LAN chip 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots 6 x SATA connectors 300MB/s data transfer rate Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing ) Support hot plug Support up to 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel ports, 3 onboard USB headers supporting 6 extra ports) Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 6 x USB devices) 1 x CPU fan header (4-pin) 1 x System fan header (4-pin) 1 x Front panel connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM1 connector 1 x IrDA connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x S/PDIF OUT connector 2 Back Panel Connectors Hardware Monitor PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Green Function 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio ports System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection System voltage warning CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features Support 4GB/s (8GB/s concurrent) bandwidth Low power consumption and power management features Support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - off) FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches (24.4cm x 24.4cm) 1 Bundled Software Operating System Form Factor CA UT IO N ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. 3 1-2 layout 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 8 9 10 27 26 11 25 24 23 12 13 14 22 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 2. Speaker Connector 3. USBPWR3 Jumper 4. PCI Express x1 Slot 5. PCI Express x16 Slot 6. PCI Slots 7. CD_IN Connector 8. Front Au ...