Foxconn 915G7MC User manual

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FDD Ribbon Cable (x1)
I/O Shield (x1)
S-ATASignal Cable (x2)
S-ATAPower Cable (x1)
SPDIF Cable (x1) (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable (x1) (optional)

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
915G7MC/915P7MC/915GV7MC/915GL7MC
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
 EN 55022/A1: 2000 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
 EN 61000-3-2/A14:2000 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/A1:2001 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics limits
and methods of measurement
Signature : Place / Date : TAIPEI/2004
Printed Name : James Liang Position/ Title : Assistant President

Declaration of conformity
Trade Name: Foxconn
Model Name: 915G7MC/915P7MC/915GV7MC/915GL7MC
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Address: 458E.LambertRd.
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Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly
Type of Product: Motherboard
Manufacturer:HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
COMPANY LTD
Address: 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN,
TAIWAN, R.O.C.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing 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 : 2004

Table of Contents
Product Introduction
Installation Instructions
Supply .............................................................................................
BIOS Description
StandardCMOSFeatures .......................................................................... 25
BIOSFeatures ...........................................................................................
Advanced BIOS Features ..........................................................................
Advanced Chipset Features ......................................................................
IntegratedPeripherals ................................................................................
PowerManagementSetup .........................................................................
PnP/PCIConfigurations...............................................................................
PCHealthStatus ........................................................................................
Load Fail-Safe Defaults .............................................................................
LoadOptimizedDefaults ............................................................................
Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................................. 41
Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................
ExitWithoutSaving ....................................................................................
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter Driver CD Introduction
UtilityCDcontent........................................................................................ 44
Start to Install Drivers................................................................................. 45
Appendix Using 8-channel Audio (optional).....................46

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. Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before inserting or
removing expansion cards or other peripherals, especially when
you insert or remove a memory module. Failure to switch off the DC
power supply may result in serious damage to your system or
memory module.
Warning:
We cannot guarantee that your system will operate normally while
over-clocked. Normal operation depends on the over-clock capacity
of your device.
Warning:
Attention:
Since BIOS programs are upgraded from time to time, the BIOS
description in this manual is just for reference. We do not guarantee
that the content of this manual will remain consistent with the actual
BIOS version at any given time in the future.
Attention:
The pictures of objects used in this manual are just for your reference.
Please refer to the physical motherboard.

This manual is suitable for motherboard of 915G7MC/
915P7MC/915GV7MC/915GL7MC. Each motherboard is
carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse
features.
-L with onboard 100M LAN
-K with onboard 1G LAN
-6 with 6-Channel audio
-8 with 8-Channel audio
-E with 1394 function
-S with SATAfunction
-R with RAID function
You can find PPID label on the motherboard. It indicates the
functions that the motherboard has.
For example:
On the blue mark of the PPID label, it means the
motherboard supports 6-Channel Audio(-6), 1394 port(-E),
onboard 100M LAN (-L), SATA function(-S).

Chapter
Thank you for buying Foxconn’s 915 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 Intel® 915G/P/
GV/GL+ ICH6/ICH6R chipset, providing users a computer plat-
form with a high integration-compatibility-performance price
ratio.
This chapter includes the following information:
Main Features
Motherboard Layout
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
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Main Features
Size
mATX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch
Microprocessor
Supports Intel® Prescott-T processor in an LGA775 package
Supports FSB at 533 MHz/800 MHz
Supports Hyper-Threading technology
Supports FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI)
Chipset
915G7MC series: Intel®915G (North Bridge) + ICH6/6R (South Bridge)
915P7MC series: Intel® 915P (North Bridge) + ICH6/6R (South Bridge)
915GV7MC series: Intel®915GV (North Bridge) + ICH6/6R (South Bridge)
915GL7MC series: Intel® 915GL (North Bridge) + ICH6/6R (South Bridge)
System Memory
Four 184-pin DIMM slots (Optional)
Supports up to 4GB DDR memory
Supports Dual-Channel DDR1 333/400
Registered DIMMs not supported
Supports 256 Mb, 512 Mb, 1 Gb technologies for x8 and x16 non-ECC DDR
devices
USB 2.0 Ports
Supports hot plug
Eight USB 2.0 ports (four rear panel ports, two onboard USB headers
providing four extra ports)
Supports wake-up from S1 and S3 mode
Supports USB 2.0 Protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate

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Onboard 1394 (-E ) (optional)
Support hot plug
With rate of transmission at 400 Mbps
Self-configured addressing
Can connect with 2 independent 1394 units synchronously at most
Onboard LAN (-L/-K) (optional)
Supports 10/100/1000 (-K optional) Mbit/sec Ethernet
LAN interface built-in on board
Onboard Audio (-6)(optional)
AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant
Supports SPDIF output
Onboard Line-in jack, Microphone jack, Line-out jack
Supports 5.1 channels audio (setting via software)
Onboard Audio (-8)(optional)
Supports 7.1 channels audio
Supports SPDIF output
Supports Intel High Definition Audio
Supports high quality differential CD input
Onboard Graphics (for 915G/GV/GL)
Supports integrated VGA display functions (Graphics Media Accelerator 900)
PCI Express x16 Support (for 915G/P)
Supports 4 GB/sec (8 GB/sec concurrent) bandwidth
Low power consumption and power management features
Green Function
Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
Supports S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4
(Suspend to disk - depends on OS), and S5 (soft - off).
Onboard Serial ATA (optional)
150 MBps transfer rate
Supports four S-ATA devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, Matrix RAID (supported on ICH6R)

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Expansion Slots
Three PCI slots
One PCI Express x16 Graphics slot (only for 915G/P)
Advanced Features
PCI 2.3 specification compliant
Supports Windows 2000/XP soft-off
Supports Wake-on-LAN function (optional)
Supports PC Health function (capable of monitoring system voltage, CPU/
system temperature, and fan speed)

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Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Layout
15.Clear CMOS Jumper
16.Front Panel Connector
17.Serial ATA Connectors
18.FAN1 Connector
19.WOL Header (optional)
20.IrDA Header (optional)
21.USB Headers
22.1394 Connector (optional)
23.COM2 Header
24.PCI Expansion Slots
25.Front Audio Connector
26.SPDIF Out Connector (optional)
27.AUX_IN Connector (optional)
28.CD_IN Connector
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1.4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector
2.PCI Express x16 Slot (optional)
3.LGA775 CPU Socket
4.North Bridge: 915G/P/GV/GL Chipset
5.CPU Fan Connector
6.DIMM Slots (optional)
7.South Bridge: ICH6/ICH6R Chipset
8.24-pin ATX Power Connector
9.FDD Connector
10.ATA 100/66/33 IDE connector
11.BIOS Write-Protection Jumper (optional)
12.Chassis Intruder Header
13.BIOS TBL Jumper (optional)
14.Speaker Connector (optional)

Chapter 1 Product Introduction
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This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, in-
cluding the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply,
slots, rear panel and pin headers, and the mounting of
jumpers. Caution should be exercised during the installation of
these modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior
to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.
This chapter includes the following information:
CPU
Memory
Power supply
Rear Panel Connectors
Other Connectors
Expansion Slots
Jumpers
Chapter2
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Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
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CPU
This motherboard supports single Pentium®4 Processor including Prescott
desktop CPUs in an LGA775 package. It also supports Hyper-Threading
Technology and FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI).
Installation of CPU
Load lever
gLoaLoad stiffener
Load plate
Load cap
Lifted tab

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
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Correct Wrong
Lift up the lever. Use thumb to open the load plate. Be careful not to touch the
contacts.

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Note :
Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and
system. Therefore, you should install CPU cooling fan and make
sure that the cooling fan works normally at all times in order to
prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU. Please refer to your
CPU fan user guide to install it properly.

Chapter 2 Installation Instructions
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Memory
This motherboard includes two or four 184-pin slots with 2.6 V for DDR. These
slots support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR technologies for x8 and x16 devices,
and support maximum memory bandwidth of 3.2 GB/s in Single-Channel or Dual-
Channel asymmetric mode, or 6.4 GB/s in Dual-Channel interleaved mode, as-
suming DDR 333/400. You must install at least one memory bank to ensure
normal operation.
Installation of DDR Memory
1. There is only one gap near the center 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. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically
into the DIMM slot.
3. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot will lock automatically.
Warning :
104 Pins 80 Pins
Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing
expansion cards or other system peripherals, especially the
memory devices, otherwise your motherboard or the system
memory might be seriously damaged.

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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.
GND
4-pin ATX_12 V power connector
12V 12V
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3
2
1
GND
24-pin ATX power connector
13
+3.3V
+5V
GND +3.3V
GND
PWROK +3.3V
24
+5V GND +3.3V
GND GND
+5V +5V GND
PS-ON
-12V
12 1
GND
+5V
+5V_AUX
+12V
+12V
RSVD
GND
24-pin ATX power connector: PWR1
PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make
sure that the power supply cable and pins are
properly aligned with the connector on the
motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable
into the connector and make sure it is secure.
4-pin ATX_12 V Power Connector: PWR2
The ATX power supply connects to PWR2 and
provides power to the CPU.
Note: We strongly recommend that you use 24-
pin power supply. If you want to use 20-pin power
supply, you need to align the ATX power connec-
tor according to the right picture.
align the connector

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Rear Panel Connectors
This motherboard provides the ports as below:
PS/2 Mouse Connector
This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
Serial Port (COM1)
This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
Parallel Port (Printer Port)
This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices.
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USB2.0Ports
PS/2Mouse
Connector
Parallel Port
(Printer Port) LAN Port
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4
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8
1394Port
(optional)
6
PS/2 Keyboard
Connector
Serial Port
(COM1) VGA Port
(only for 915 G/GV/GL)
35
For -6 models
Line-in
Line-out
Microphone
9
For -8 models
Rear
LFE/CEN
Microphone
10
Line in
Lineout
Side

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VGA Port (only for 915 G/GV/GL)
The VGA Port is for output to a VGA-compatible device.
1394 Port (optional)
This digital interface supports electronic devices such as digital cameras,
scanners, and printers.
USB 2.0 Ports
These four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB
2.0/1.1 devices.
LAN Port (-L/-K) (optional)
This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Line in, Line out, Microphone Jacks (for -6 models)
When using a 2-channel sound source, the Line out jack is used to connect to
speaker or headphone; the Line in jack connects to an external CD player, tape
player or other audio device. The Microphone jack is used to connect to the
microphone.
When using a 6-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the green
audio output; connect the surround sound speaker to the blue audio input;
connect the center speaker/subwoofer to the red Microphone input.
Line in, Line out, Microphone, Rear, LEF/CEN, Side Jacks (for -8 models)
When using an 8-channel sound source, connect the front speaker to the green
audio output; connect the rear sound speaker to the black audio input; connect
the center speaker/subwoofer to the orange audio input; connect the side sound
speaker to the grey audio input.
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