Foxconn H77MXV Series User manual

H77MXV Series
Motherboard
User’s Manual

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TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
declares that the product
Motherboard H77MXV Series
is in conformity with
(referencetothespecicationunderwhichconformityisdeclaredin
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
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disturbance characteristics of information technology
equipment
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Part 3: Limits
 Section2:Limitsforharmoniccurrentemissions
(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
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Part 3: Limits
 Section2:Limitsofvoltageuctuationsandickerinlow 
voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current
<= 16A
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characteristics limits and methods of measurement
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Model Name: H77MXV Series
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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.
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Installation Precautions
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Technical Support
■ Electrostaticdischarge(ESD)isthesuddenandmomentaryelectriccurrent
thatows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.
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Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer :
■ Itissuggestedtoselecthigh-quality,certied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congured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certiedcomputertechnician.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
1-1ProductSpecications............................................................................2
1-2Layout ....................................................................................................4
1-3 Back Panel Connectors..........................................................................5
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2-1InstalltheCPUandCPUCooler ............................................................8
Install the CPU ..........................................................................................8
Install the CPU Cooler ............................................................................10
2-2InstalltheMemory................................................................................ 11
DualChannelMemoryConguration...................................................... 11
Installing a Memory................................................................................. 11
2-3InstallanExpansionCard ....................................................................13
2-4InstallotherInternalConnectors ..........................................................14
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Enter BIOS Setup.......................................................................................21
Main............................................................................................................22
F-Center .....................................................................................................24
Smart BIOS.............................................................................................24
Fox Intelligent Stepping ..........................................................................25
CPUConguration ..................................................................................26
Performance Tuning................................................................................27
Advanced ...................................................................................................29
North Bridge............................................................................................29
OnboardDeviceConguration................................................................30
SATAConguration .................................................................................31
SuperIOConguration ...........................................................................32
Trusted Computing..................................................................................33
Boot ............................................................................................................34
Power .........................................................................................................35
Health .........................................................................................................37
Security ......................................................................................................38
Save & Exit.................................................................................................39
Chapter 4 CD Instruction
4-1Installdriverandutility..........................................................................41
1. Install Driver ........................................................................................41
2.InstallUtility.........................................................................................42
4-2FOXONE .............................................................................................43
1. Main Page...........................................................................................44
2.CPUPage-CPUControl....................................................................47
3. Frequency Page - Frequency Control.................................................50

4.LimitSetting ........................................................................................50
5.VoltagePage-VoltageControl(Optional) ..........................................53
6. Fan Page - Fan Control ......................................................................53
4-3FOXLiveUpdate...................................................................................54
1. Local Update.......................................................................................54
2.OnlineUpdate .....................................................................................56
3.Congure ............................................................................................59
4.About&Help .......................................................................................61
4-4FOXLOGO ..........................................................................................62
4-5FOXDMI ..............................................................................................63
4-6Smartcharger ......................................................................................63
Chapter 5 RAID Conguration
5-1RAIDCongurationIntroduction ..........................................................65
5-2Intel®RapidStorageTechnologyenterprise........................................67
5-3StepstoInstallSerialATAHardDisks..................................................67
5-4CreateaRAIDdriverdiskette .............................................................68
5-5BIOSConguration ..............................................................................69
5-6CreateRAIDinBIOS ...........................................................................69
1. Enter RAID BIOS Setup......................................................................69
2.CreateRAIDVolume...........................................................................70
3. Delete RAID Volume ...........................................................................85
4.ResetDiskstoNon-RAID ...................................................................86
5.RecoveryVolumeOptions ..................................................................91
6. Exit RAID BIOS ..................................................................................92
5-7InstallaNewWindowsXP ...................................................................93

Thank you for buying Foxconn H77MXV Series mother-
board. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize
computing power, providing only what you need for
break-through performance.
This chapter includes the following information:
■ProductSpecications
■Layout
■BackPanelConnectors
Chapter 1 Product Introduction

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
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1-1 Product Specications
CPU Support IntelIvyBridge/SandyBridgeLGA1155Processors
Maxprocessorpowerupto95W
For the latest CPU information, please visit:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Chipset Intel®H77
Memory 2x240-pinDDR3DIMMs
Support up to 16GB of system memory
Dual channel DDR3 1600/1333/1066
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot
2xPCIExpressx1slots
Storage Intel®H77chipset
-2xSATA2.0connectors(3Gb/sdatatransferrate)
-2xSATA3.0connectors(6Gb/sdatatransferrate)
SupportRAID0,1,5,10
LAN Realtek RTL8111F-CG Gigabit LAN controller
Support 10/100/1000Mbps
Audio RealtekALC662-GR
-HighDenitionAudio
-2/4/5.1-channel
-Support Jack-Sensing function
USB Supportupto8xUSB2.0ports(4rearpanelports,2onboardUSB
headerssupporting4extraports)
SupportUSB2.0protocolupto480Mb/s
Supportupto4xUSB3.0ports(2rearpanelports,1onboardUSB
headersupporting2extraports)
SupportUSB3.0protocolupto5Gb/s
Internal
Connectors
1x24-PinATXpowerconnector
1x4-pinATX12Vpowerconnector
1xCPUFANheader(4-pin)
1xSystemFANheaders(4-pin)
1 x Front panel header
1 x Front Audio header
1 x Speaker header
2xSATA3.0connectors
2xSATA2.0connectors
2xUSB2.0headers
1 x USB 3.0 header
1 x SPDIF OUT header
1 x TPM header
1 x LPT header
1 x CIR header
1 x INTR header
1 x COM1 header
1 x Clear CMOS header

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1 x ME header
Back Panel
Connectors
1xPS/2Keyboardport
4xUSB2.0ports
1 x VGA port
1 x DVI-D port(H77MXV-D)
1 x HDMI port(H77MXV)
1xRJ45LANport
2xUSB3.0ports
3 x 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 SupportPCIExpressGen25GT/Sdatarate
Low power consumption and power management features
PCI Express x16 Support PCI Express Gen3 8GT/S data rate
Low power consumption and power management features
Green Function SupportACPI(AdvancedCongurationandPowerInterface)
SupportS0(normal),S1(poweronsuspend),S3(suspendtoRAM),S4
(suspendtodisk),S5(soft-off)
Support EuP function
Bundled Software FOX ONE
FOX LiveUpdate
FOX LOGO
FOX DMI
Smart Charger
Operating System SupportforMicrosoft®Windows®7/XP
Form Factor MicroATXFormFactor,9.2inchesx7.0inches(23.4cmx17.8cm)

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1-2 Layout
1. 4-pinATX12VPowerConnector
2.LGA1155CPUSocket
3. PCI Express x16 Slot
4.PCIExpressx1Slot
5.INTRHeader
6. COM1 Header
7. Front Audio Header
8. CIR Header
9. LPT Header
10. TPM Header
11. SPDIF_OUT Header
12.FrontUSB2.0Header
13. Front USB 3.0 Header
14.ClearCMOSHeader
15.SATA2.0Connector
16. SATA 3.0 Connector
17. Front Panel Header
18.Chipset:Intel®H77
19. Speaker Header
20.PCH_ME_ENABLEHeader
21.24-pinATXPowerConnector
22.DDR3DIMMSlot
23.CPU_FANHeader
24.SYS_FANHeader
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9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17 18 19 20 21
22
23
24
The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical
motherboard for detail.

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1. PS/2 Keyboard Port
 UsetheupperporttoconnectaPS/2keyboard.
2. USB 2.0 Port
 TheUSBportsupportstheUSB2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevicessuchas
 anUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.
3. VGA Port
Use this port to connect external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.
4. HDMI Port
TheHDMI(High-DenitionMultimediaInterface)providesanall-digitalaudio/videointerface
to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the
HDMI audio/video device to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum
 resolutionof1920x1080pbuttheactualresolutionssupporteddependonthemonitorbeing
used.
5. DVI_D Port
TheDVI-DportsupportsDVI-Dspecication.ConnectamonitorthatsupportsDVI-Dconnec-
tion to this port.
6. USB 3.0 Port
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB3.0/2.0/1.0specication.UsethisportforUSBdevicessuch
asanUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.Butyouneedtoinstallthe
USB 3.0 driver in the Driver CD before using it.
1-3 Back Panel Connectors
PS/2KeyboardPort
Audio Port
Line Out
Microphone In
Line In
LAN Port
USB2.0Port USB2.0PortVGA Port HDMI Port
(H77MXV)
DVI-D Port
(H77MXV-D)
USB 3.0 Port
1
2 23 4
5
8
6 7

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7. LAN Port
The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.
8. Audio Ports
Forthedenitionofeachaudioport,pleaserefertothetablebelow:
*: PleaserefertoChapter4,andruntheRealtekaudiodriver(inCD)toassigntheaudio
 outputportsfordifferentapplicationsof2/4/5.1channels.Thefundamentalaudio
outputs are depicted in the table above.
Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1-channel
Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out* Rear Speaker Out*
Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Microphone In Microphone In Center/Subwoofer Out*
LAN Type Left: Active Right: Link
Status Description Status Description
1000M
Off No Link Off No Link
Green
Blinking
Data
Activity
Off 10Mb/s Connection
Green 100Mb/s Connection
Orange 1000Mb/s Connection
Active Link
LED LED

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 be exercised during the instal-
lation 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 :
■InstalltheCPUandCPUCooler
■InstalltheMemory
■InstallanExpansionCard
■InstallotherInternalConnectors
■Jumpers
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
Install the CPU
Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU :
■ MakesurethatthemotherboardsupportstheCPU.
■ Alwaysturnoffthecomputerandunplugthepowercordfromthepowersupply
before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage.
■ LocatethepinoneoftheCPU.TheCPUcannotbeinsertediforiented
incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and
alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
■ ApplyanevenandthinlayerofthermalgreaseonthesurfaceoftheCPU.
■ DonotturnonthecomputeriftheCPUcoolerisnotinstalled,otherwise
overheating and damage of the CPU may occur.
■SettheCPUhostfrequencyinaccordancewiththeCPUspecications.Itisnot
recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware
 specicationssinceitdoesnotmeetthestandardrequirementsforthe
 peripherals.Ifyouwishtosetthefrequencybeyondthestandardspecications,
 pleasedosoaccordingtoyourhardwarespecicationsincludingtheCPU,
graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
Hyper-Threading Technology System Requirements:
(Go to Intel's website for more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology)
■ AnIntel®CPUthatsupportsHTTechnology
■ AchipsetthatsupportsHTTechnology
■ AnoperatingsystemthatisoptimizedforHTTechnology
■ ABIOSthatsupportsHTTechnologyandhasitenabled
Pin-1 corner of
the CPU Socket
Notch
LGA1155CPU
Pin-1 triangle
marking of CPU
AlignmentKey
LGA1155CPUSocket
LGA1155CPU

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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.
2.LiftthemetalcoverontheCPUsocket.
3. Remove protective socket cover.
5. When CPU is properly seated,
replace the metal cover and push the
CPU socket lever back to its locked
position.
4. Check pin one marking (triangle)
with the pin one corner of the CPU
socket, align the CPU notches with
the socket alignment keys and gently
put the CPU onto the socket.
1. Release the CPU socket lever.

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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may
adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
Install the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.
1. Apply and spread an even thermal
grease on the surface of CPU.
2. Place the four bolts of the CPU
cooler to the holes of the motherboard,
push them straight down from the top,
and the bolts will be fastened on the
motherboard. That's it.
3. Check the solder side of the
motherboard, the push pin should
bexedasdepictedinthepicture.
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4.Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler
connector to the CPU FAN header
on the motherboard .
Release bolts of CPU cooler from
motherboard :
1.Turning the push pin (bolt)
along with the direction of arrow
(counterclockwise).
2.Pullthepushpinstraightup.
3. Turning push pin clockwise to its
default position.
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2-2 Install the Memory
Dual Channel Memory Conguration
Channel 0 : DIMM1
Channel1:DIMM2
The combinations of DIMM modules are:
Installing a Memory
If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides
separatedbyanotchinthemiddle,soitcanonlytinonedirection.Followthestepsbelowto
correctly install your memory modules into the sockets.
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory :
■ Makesurethatthemotherboardsupportsthememory.Itisrecommendedthat
memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used, and please
 selectDualchannelrsttoachieveoptimumperformance.
■ Alwaysturnoffthecomputerandunplugthepowercordfromthepoweroutlet
before installing the memory to prevent hardware damage.
■ Memorymoduleshaveafoolproofdesign.Amemorymodulecanbeinstalledin
only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
DIMM1 DIMM2
Single Channel DS/SS -
Single Channel - DS/SS
Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS
(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)
Notch
96-Pin 144-Pin

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Step 1:
Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place
thememorymoduleontothesocket,thenputyourngers
ontopedgeofthemodule,andpushitdownrmlyand
seat it vertically into the memory socket.
Step2:
The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place
when the memory module is securely inserted.

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2-3 Install an Expansion Card
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 chassis
back panel.
2.Alignthecardwiththeslot,andpressdownonthecarduntilitisfullyseatedintheslot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4.Securethecard'smetalbrackettothechassisbackpanelwithascrew.
5.Afterinstallingallexpansioncards,replacethechassiscover.
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes
for your expansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card:
• Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot.
Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of
the PCI Express x16 slot.
• Removing the Card:
Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release
the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.
PCI Express x1
PCI Express x16
■Makesurethemotherboardsupportstheexpansioncard.
■ Alwaysturnoffthecomputerandunplugthepowercordfromthepoweroutlet
before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.