Foxconn 761GXK8MC User manual

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Declaration ofconformity
HONHAIPRECISIONINDUSTRYCOMPANYLTD
66,CHUNGSHAN RD.,TU-CHENGINDUSTRIALDISTRICT,
TAIPEI HSIEN,TAIWAN, R.O.C.
declaresthatthe product
Motherboard
761GXK8MC
isinconformitywith
(referencetothespecificationunderwhichconformityisdeclaredin
accordancewith89/336EEC-EMCDirective)
þEN55022:1998/A2:2003Limitsandmethodsofmeasurementsofradiodisturbance
characteristicsofinformationtechnologyequipment
þEN61000-3-2:2000 Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)
Part3: Limits
Section 2:Limitsforharmoniccurrent emissions
(equipmentinput current <=16Aperphase)
þEN61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagneticcompatibility(EMC)
Part3: Limits
Section2:Limitsof voltagefluctuationsand flickerin low-voltage
supplysystems forequipmentwithratedcurrent<= 16A
þEN55024:1998/A2:2003 Informationtechnologyequipment-Immunitycharacteristicslimits
andmethodsof measurement
Signature: Place/ Date: TAIPEI/2005
PrintedName: JamesLiangPosition/Title: AssistantPresident
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Declaration ofconformity
TradeName: WinFast
Model Name: 761GXK8MC
ResponsibleParty: PCEIndustryInc.
Address: 458E.Lambert Rd.
Fullerton, CA92835
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: 714-738-8838
EquipmentClassification: FCCClassBSubassembly
Typeof Product: Motherboard
Manufacturer:HONHAIPRECISIONINDUSTRY
COMPANYLTD
Address: 66,CHUNGSHANRD.,TU-CHENG
INDUSTRIALDISTRICT,TAIPEIHSIEN,
TAIWAN,R.O.C.
SupplementaryInformation:
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15ofthe FCCRules.Operationissubjecttothe
following twoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,
and (2)thisdevicemustaccept anyinterferencereceived,including interfer-
encethatmaycauseundesired operation.
Tested tocomplywithFCC standards.
Signature: Date: 2005
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ProductIntroduction
MainFeatures............................................................................................2
MotherboardLayout...................................................................................4
RearPanelConnectors...............................................................................5
InstallationInstructions
CPU............................................................................................................8
Memory....................................................................................................12
PowerSupply..........................................................................................13
OtherConnectors.....................................................................................14
Expansion Slots........................................................................................19
Jumpers...................................................................................................21
BIOSDescription
EnterBIOSSetup......................................................................................25
Mainmenu................................................................................................25
StandardCMOSFeatures.........................................................................27
BIOSFeatures..........................................................................................30
AdvancedBIOSFeatures.........................................................................31
AdvancedChipsetFeatures.....................................................................34
IntegratedPeripherals...............................................................................39
PowerManagementSetup........................................................................43
PnP/PCIConfigurations.............................................................................47
PCHealthStatus.......................................................................................48
Frequency/VoltageControl.......................................................................49
LoadFail-SafeDefaults............................................................................50
LoadOptimizedDefaults...........................................................................50
SetSupervisor/UserPassword................................................................50
Save&ExitSetup.....................................................................................51
ExitWithoutSaving...................................................................................51
TableofContents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
DriverCD Introduction
UtilityCD content......................................................................................53
Starttoinstall drivers................................................................................54
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TableofContents
DirectionsforBundledSoftware
SuperStep................................................................................................56
SuperUpdate............................................................................................59
SuperLogo...............................................................................................64
SpecialBIOSFunctions
SuperBoot................................................................................................67
SuperBIOS-Protect...................................................................................68
SuperSpeed.............................................................................................69
SuperRecovery.......................................................................................70
Chapter
Chapter
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1.Attach theCPU andheatsink using silicageltoensurefull contact.
2.Itissuggestedtoselecthigh-quality, certifiedfans inordertoavoid
damagetothemotherboardand CPUduetohigh temperature.
3.Never turnon themachineiftheCPU fanisnotproperlyinstalled.
4.EnsurethattheDC powersupplyisturnedoff beforeinsertingor
removing expansioncardsorotherperipherals,especiallywhen
youinsert orremoveamemorymodule.Failuretoswitch off theDC
power supplymayresultinseriousdamagetoyoursystemor
memorymodule.
Warning:
Wecannot guarantee thatyoursystemwilloperatenormallywhile
over-clocked.Normaloperationdependsontheover-clockcapacityof
yourdevice.
Warning:
Attention:
Since BIOSprogramsareupgradedfromtimetotime, the BIOS
descriptioninthismanualisjustforreference.Wedonotguarantee
thatthecontentofthismanualwill remainconsistentwiththeactual
BIOSversionatanygiventimeinthefuture.
Attention:
The pictures of objectsusedinthismanualarejustforyour reference.
Pleaserefertothe physicalmotherboard.
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Thismanual issuitablefor motherboardof 761GXK8MCseries.
EachmotherboardiscarefullydesignedforthePCuserwho
wantsdiverse features.
-L withonboard10/100MLAN
-K withonboardGigabit LAN
-6 with6-channelaudio
-8 with8-channelaudio
-E with1394
-S withSATA
-R withRAID
You canfind PPIDlabelon themotherboard.Itindicates the
functions thatthemotherboardhas.
Forexample:
OntheblackmarkofthePPIDlabel, itmeansthemotherboard
supports6-channelAudio(-6), 1394 port (-E), onboard10/100M
LAN (-L), SATAfunction (-S).
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Chapter
ThankyouforbuyingWinFast761GXK8MCseries
motherboard.Thisseries of motherboardisoneofournew
products,and offerssuperiorperformance,reliabilityand
quality,atareasonableprice.Thismotherboardadoptsthe
advancedSiS761GX+SiS964 chipset, providing usersa
computerplatformwithahigh integration-compatibility-per-
formancepriceratio.
Thischapterincludes thefollowing information:
vMainFeatures
vMotherboardLayout
vRearPanelConnectors
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Chapter1ProductIntroduction
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MainFeatures
Size
lmATX formfactorof9.6 x9.1
Microprocessor
lSupportsSocket754 forAMDSempronTM / AthlonTM 64Processor
lSupportsHyperTransportTM Technologyup to1600MT/sbandwidth
Chipset
lSiSChipset: SiS 761GX(NorthBridge)+SiS964(SouthBridge)
System Memory
lTwo184-pinDDRDIMM slots
lSupportsPC3200/2700/2100 memory
lSupports128/256/512/1024Mbtechnologyupto2GB
USB2.0Ports
lSupportshot-plug
lEightUSB2.0ports(fourrearpanelports,twoonboardUSBheaders
providing fourextraports)
lSupportswake-up fromS1and S3mode
lSupportsUSB 2.0protocolup to480Mbpstransmission rate
OnboardSerialATA
l150MBpstransferrate
lSupportsTwoSerialconnectors
lSupportsRAID0,RAID1andJBOD
Onboard1394(optional)
lSupportshot-plug
lWithrateoftransmission at400Mbps
lSelf-configuredaddressing
lSupportstwoindependent1394 unitssynchronouslyatmost, such as HDD,
CD-ROM
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OnboardLAN(-L)
lSupports10/100 MbpsEthernet
lLAN interface built-inon board
Note:TheshieldedLAN cablearerecommended.
OnboardAudio(-6)
lAC’972.3Specification Compliant
lOnboardLine-injack, Microphone jack,Line-outjack
lSupports6-channelaudio(setting viasoftware)
BIOS
lLicensedadvancedAWARD(Phoenix)BIOS,supportsflash ROM,Plug-and-
Play
lSupportsIDEHDD,CD-ROMorUSB device boot up
GreenFunction
lSupportsACPI(AdvancedConfiguration andPowerInterface)
lSupportsS0(normal), S1(power on suspend), S3(suspendtoRAM),S4
(suspend todisk-dependson OS), and S5(soft-off)
Expansion Slots
lTherePCIslots
lOnePCIExpressX16graphicsslot
AdvancedFeatures
lPCI2.3Specification Compliant
lSupportsWindows98/2000/ME/XPsoft-off
lSupportsPCHealthfunction
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Chapter1ProductIntroduction
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MotherboardLayout
1.S/PDIF_OUTConnector
2.F_AudioConnector
3.AUX_INConnector(optional)
4. CD_INConnector
5.PCISlots
6. COM2Connector(optional)
7.Front1394 Connector(optional)
8.Front USBConnectors
9.PCIExpressx16 Slot
10.SouthBridge:SiS964 Chipset
11.INTRConnector
12.FrontPanelConnector
13.BIOSProtectionJumper
14.BIOSTBL_EN Jumper
15.SATAConnectors
16.SpeakerConnector
17.SystemFan1Connector
18.ClearCMOSJumper
19.IDE Connectors
20. FDDConnector
21.IrDAConnector
22.ATX24-pinConnector
23.DDRDIMMSlots
24.CPU_FanConnector
25.NorthBridge:SiS761GX
26.CPUSocket
27.ATX12VPower Connector
28.Front 1394 Connector(optional)
Note: The abovemotherboardlayout isprovided for referenceonly; please
refertothephysicalmotherboard.
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Linein,Lineout,Microphone
When usinga2-channelsound source,theLineoutjackisusedtoconnectto
speakeror headphone;theLineinjackconnectstoan externalCD player,tape
playerorotheraudiodevice.TheMicrophonejackisusedtoconnecttothe
microphone.
Whenusing a6-channelsound source, connect thefrontspeakertothegreen
audiooutput;connect thesurroundsoundspeakertotheblueaudiooutput;
connectthecenterspeaker/subwoofertothe redMicrophoneoutput.
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Rear Panel Connectors
Thismotherboardprovides thefollowing portsas below:
SerialPort
(COM1) USB2.0Ports
PS/2MousePort
1
2
36
PS/2KeyboardPort
9
VGAConnector
4
71394 Port
(optional) LANPort
8
ParallelPort
(PrinterPort)
5
Line-in
Line-out
Microphone
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Chapter1ProductIntroduction
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Thischapterintroducesthehardwareinstallationprocess,
including the installationoftheCPUand memory.It also
addresses theconnection ofyourpowersupply,connection
ofharddriveand floppydrive datacables,andsettingup
variousotherfeatureof themotherboard. Cautionshouldbe
exercised duringthe installationprocess.Pleasereferto
the motherboardlayoutpriortoanyinstallation and readthe
contentsinthischaptercarefully.
Thischapterincludes the following information:
vCPU
vMemory
v PowerSupply
vOther Connectors
vExpansion Slots
vJumpers
Chapter 2
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Chapter2InstallationInstructions
Notes:
Takenoteofthefollowing precautionsbeforeyou install components
orchangesettings.
1. Use agroundedwrist straportouchasafelygroundedobject, such
as anattached powersupply,beforehandling componentstoavoid
damaging themduetostaticelectricity.
2.Unplugthepowercordbeforeopening yourchassisor touchingany
components.
3.Holdcomponentsbytheiredges toavoidtouching anyexposed
integratedcircuits(ICs).
4. Wheneveryouuninstall acomponent, placeiton agroundedanti-
staticpad orintotheantistaticbag thatitcamein.
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CPU
ThismotherboardSupportsSocket754 forAMDSempronTM / AthlonTM 64Pro-
cessorwitha1600MT/sbandwidthandHyperThansport TM Technology.
1.Unlockthe socket bypressing thele-
versideways,thenliftit uptoa90o
angle.
2.Align thecutedgetothegapinthe
base ofthesocket.Carefullyinsert
theCPU intothesocketuntil itfitsin
place.
3.WhentheCPUisinplace, press it
firmlyonthesocketwhileyoupush
downthe socketlevertosecurethe
CPU. Theleverclicksonthe sidetab
toindicatethatit islocked.
Installation ofCPU
Followthese stepstoinstall theCPU.
Pushdownthe socket
levertosecure theCPU.
Cutedge
Attention:
The CPUpinsmustbeproperlyalignedwiththeholes inthe
socket,otherwise theCPU maybedamaged.
Gap in the base
90o
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2.If required,applyalightcoatingof
silicageltothetop oftheCPU.
NOTE: The CPUheatsinkmay have
apre-appliedthermalcompound.In
thatcase,thesilicagelisnotrequired.
1.LocatetheCPU retention mecha
nismbase (surroundstheCPU
socket).
InstallationofCPUFan
Newtechnologyallowsprocessorstorunathigherand higher frequencies.
Toavoidproblemsarising fromhigh-speedoperation,forexample,
overheating,youneedtoinstall theproperfan.Thefollowing procedureis
providedfor reference only,pleaserefertoyourCPUfan user guideforthe
actualprocedure.
CPUFan
CPUHeatsink
CPURetentionMechanism
CPURetention Bracket
CPURetentionLock
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5.Pushdowntheretention bracketlock on theretention mechanismtosecure
theheatsink and fantomodulebase.
6.Connectthefan’spowercabletotheappropriate3-pinterminalon the
motherboard.
4.Alignthe otherendof thereten
tionbrackettofastenthe cooling
setonthetopoftheretention
mechanism.
3.Place thecoolingsetontothe re
tention mechanism. Attach one
endof theretentionbrackettore
tentionmechanism.
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Chapter2InstallationInstructions
Note:
Excessivetemperatures willseverelydamagethe CPU andsystem.
Therefore,you shouldinstall CPU cooling fanandmakesurethat
thecoolingfan worksnormallyat timesinordertopreventover-
heating and damaging totheCPU.
Forthelatest CPU support list,pleasevisitthewebsite:
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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Memory
Thismotherboardincludes two 184-pinslotswith266/333/400MHzSingleChan-
nelDDR DRAMinterface, You mustinstall atleastonememorymoduletoen-
surenormaloperation.If you install twomodules,theymustbethe samespeed.
Mixingmemorymodules fromdifferentmanufactures arenotrecommended.
Forthelatestmemorymodules support list, please visit thewebsite:
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
Installation ofDDR Memory
1.Thereisonlyone gapinthe centerofthe DIMM slot,and thememory
modulecanbefixedinonedirectiononly.
2.Align thememorymoduletotheDIMM slot, and insert themodule
verticallyintotheDIMMslot.
3.Theplasticclipsatbothsides oftheDIMM slotwill lock automatically.
104 Pins 80 Pins
Note:
BesuretounplugtheAC powersupplybeforeaddingorre-
movingexpansioncards orothersystemperipherals,espe-
ciallythememorydevices,otherwiseyourmotherboardorthe
systemmemorymightbeseriouslydamaged.
DIMM1
DIMM2
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Power Supply
Thismotherboarduses anATX powersupply.Inordertoavoiddamaging any
devices,make surethat they havebeeninstalledproperlypriortoconnecting
thepowersupply.
ATXPower Connector:PWR1
PWR1istheATXpowersupplyconnector.
Makesurethatthe powersupplycable
and pinsareproperlyalignedwiththe
connectoron themotherboard.Firmly
plug thepowersupplycableintothecon-
nectorandmakesureitissecure.
ATX12VPower Connector:PWR2
The4-pinATX 12Vpowersupplyconnects
toPWR2and providespowertotheCPU.
Attention:
Westronglyrecommend you use
24-pinpowersupply.Ifyou wantto
use 20-pinpowersupply,you need
toalign theATX powerconnector
according tothe rightpicture.
24-Pin ATXPower
Connector
1
13
12
24
+3.3V
-12V
NC
+5V
GND
GND
GND
PSON
+5V
+3.3V
GND +12VGND
+5V_AUX
+3.3V
+5V +12V
GND
+5V +3.3V
GND GND
+5V
PWROK
4-PinATX12V
Connector
GND
12V
GND
3
12
4
12V
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