Foxconn Z75M-S Series User manual

H61MXE Series Motherboard
User’s Manual
Z75M-S Series Motherboard

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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 Z75M-S
is in conformity with
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disturbance characteristics of information technology
equipment
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Part 3: Limits
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(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
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Part 3: Limits
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voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current
<= 16A
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Printed Name : James Liang

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Model Name: Z75M-S
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Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
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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 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.
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Installation Precautions
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 over
clocked. 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.
CAUTION
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■ 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
 ProductSpecications..............................................................................2
Layout.......................................................................................................4
Back Panel Connectors............................................................................5
Chapter 2 Hardware Install
Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ..............................................................8
Install the Memory..................................................................................11
Install an Expansion Card ......................................................................13
Install other Internal Connectors ............................................................14
Jumpers..................................................................................................18
OnBoard Button......................................................................................19
OnBoard Debug LED .............................................................................19
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Enter BIOS Setup...................................................................................21
Main........................................................................................................22
Advanced ...............................................................................................23
OC Plus ................................................................................................30
Boot........................................................................................................37
Security...................................................................................................38
Save & Exit.............................................................................................39
Chapter 4 CD Instruction
Install driver and utility............................................................................42
FOX ONE
Main Page ........................................................................................45
Limit Setting......................................................................................49
Fan Control.......................................................................................52
FOX LiveUpdate
Local Update ....................................................................................53
Online Update ..................................................................................55
 Congure.........................................................................................58
About & Help ....................................................................................60
FOX LOGO.............................................................................................61
FOX DMI ................................................................................................62
Chapter 5 RAID Conguration
 RAIDCongurationIntroduction.............................................................65
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ..............................................................67

Create a RAID Driver Diskette ...............................................................68
 BIOSConguration ................................................................................70
Create RAID in BIOS..............................................................................70
Install a New Windows XP .....................................................................96
Chapter 6 Appendix
USB Charger Introductio ......................................................................100
Intel®Rapid Start Technology.....................................................101
Technical Support :
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http://www.foxconnsupport.com
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http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx
CPU Support List :
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Memory, VGA Compatibility List :
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx
Support

Thank you for buying Foxconn Z75M-S motherboard. 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

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1-1 Product Specication
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®Z75
Memory
4x240pin DDR3 DIMMs
Supportupto32GBofsystemmemory
Dual channel DDR3 2133(oc*)/1866(oc*)/ 1600 (oc*) /1333 MHz architecture
(oc*)=overclocking
Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x 16 slot
2xPCIExpressx1slots
1 x PCI Slot
Storage
Z75 chipset:
- 3xSATA2.0connectors (3Gb/s data transfer rate)
-2xSATA3.0connectors(6Gb/sdatatransferrate)
- 1 x mSATA
LAN
RTL8111F LAN chip
Audio
Realtek ALC887-VD2Audio chip:
-HighDenitionAudio
- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
- Support Jack-Sensing function
USB
Z75 chipset:
-Supportupto8xUSB2.0ports(4rearpanelports,2onboardUSBhead
erssupporting4extraports)
-Supportupto4xUSB3.0ports(2rearpanelports,1onboardUSBhead
erssupporting2extraports)
- SupportUSB2.0protocolupto480Mb/s
- Support USB 3.0 protocol up to 5Gb/s(USB3.0 speed only support Win7,
WinXPonlysupportUSB2.0speed)
Onboard Button and
LED
Power On/Off
Reset button/Debug LED
Internal Connectors
1x24-pinATXmainpowerconnector
1x4-pinATX12Vpowerconnector
3xSATA2.0connectors
2xSATA3.0connectors
1 x mSATA connector
2xUSB2.0headers(supporting4xUSBdevices)
1xUSB3.0header(supporting2xUSBdevices)
1 x CPU fan header
1x4pinSystemfanheader
1 x 3 pin System fan header
1 x Front panel header

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1 x Front audio header
1 x Speaker header (Buzzer Reserved)
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x TPM header
1 x CIR header (Only support under Win 7)
1 x Intrusion Alarm header
1 x SPDIF OUT header
1 x COM header
Back Panel
Connectors
1xPS/2Keyboardport
1xRJ-45LANport
1 x DVI-D port
1 x VGA port
1 x HDMI port
4xUSB2.0ports
2xUSB3.0ports
6 ports audio jacks
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Gen25GT/Sdatarate(SandybridgeCPU)
Support PCI-Ex16 support Gen3 8GT/S(Ivy bridge CPU)
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
Operating System
Support for Microsoft® Windows® 8/Windows® 7/Windows® XP
Form Factor
MicroATXFormFactor,9.6inchesx9.6inches(24.4cmx24.4cm)

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1-2 Layout
Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical
motherboard for detail.
1.4-pinATX12VPowerConnector
2.4-pinSYS_FAN1Header
3. PCI Express x16 Slot
4.PCI Express x1 Slots
5. PCI Slots
6. Front Audio Header
7. SPDIF_OUTHeader
8.3-pinSYS_FAN1Header
9. Speaker Header
10. TPM Connector
11. mSATA
12.Front USB Connectors
13. SATA Connector
14.Resetbutton
15. Power On/Off button
16. Front Panel Header
17. CIR Header
18. COM1 Header
19. INTR Header
20.DebugLED
21.ClearCMOSHeader
22.24-PinATXPowerConnector
23.DDR3DIMMSlots
24.CPU_FANHeader
25.Chipset:Intel® Z75
26.LGA1155CPUSocket
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1-3 Back Panel Connectors
1. PS/2 Keyboard Port
 UsetheupperporttoconnectaPS/2keyboard.
2. VGA Port
To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.
3. USB 2.0 Ports
 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.
4. DVI_D Port
 TheDVI-DportsupportsDVI-Dspecication.ConnectamonitorthatsupportsDVI-Dconnec
tion to this port.
5. 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.
6. USB 3.0 Ports
TheUSBportsupportstheUSB3.0/2.0/1.1specication.UsethisportforUSBdevicessuchas
anUSBkeyboard/mouse,USBprinter,USBashdriveandetc.YouneedtoinstalltheUSB3.0
driver in the Driver CD before using it.(USB3.0 speed only support Win7, WinXP only support
USB2.0speed)
7. RJ-45 LAN Port
The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.
USB 3.0 Ports
LAN Port
PS/2KeyboardPort
Audio Ports
Line Out
Microphone In
Subwoofer
Rear Speaker
Side Speaker
Line In
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1
VGA Port
6 8
USB Ports
27 4
DVI-D Port HDMI Port
5
Active
LED
Link
LED
LAN Type Left: Active Right: Link
Status Description Status Description
100M
Off No Link Off No Link
Green
Blinking Data Activity Orange 10/100Mb/s Connection
1000M
Off No Link Off No Link
Green
Blinking Data Activity
Off 10Mb/s Connection
Green 100Mb/s Connection
Orange 1000Mb/s Connection

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8. Audio Ports
Forthedenitionofeachaudioport,pleaserefertothetablebelow:
6-channel Audio ports
*:PleaserefertoChapter4,andinstall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*

This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including
the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin head-
ers and the mounting of Clear CMOS. Caution should be exercised
during the installation of these modules. Please refer to the moth-
erboard 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
■ClearCMOS
■OnBoardButton
■OnBoardDebugLED
Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard.
CPU Support List:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Memory, VGA Compatibility List:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx

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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
CAUTION
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LGA1155 CPU Socket
AlignmentKey
Pin-1 corner of
the CPU Socket
LGA1155 CPU
Notch
Pin-1 triangle
marking of CPU

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Follow the steps to install the CPU onto the CPU socket :
2.LiftthemetalcoverontheCPU
socket.
3. Remove protective socket cover.
5. When CPU is properly seated, re-
place 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.
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.
CAUTION
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1. Release the CPU socket lever.

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Install the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard.
1. Apply and spread an even ther-
mal grease on the surface of CPU.
2.PlacethefourboltsoftheCPU
cooler to the holes of the mother-
board, push them straight down from
the top, and the bolts will be fas-
tened 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.
3
2
1
4.Attachthe4-wireCPUcoolercon-
nector 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 (coun-
terclockwise).
2.Pullthepushpinstraightup.
3. Turning push pin clockwise to its
default position.
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.
CAUTION
!

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2-2 Install the Memory
Dual Channel Memory Conguration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology.
When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.
Four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels:
Channel0:DIMM1,DIMM2
Channel1:DIMM3,DIMM4
The combinations of DIMM modules are :
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.
■ 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.
CAUTION
!
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.
CAUTION
!
DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4
Single Channel DS/SS - - -
Single Channel DS/SS DS/SS - -
Single Channel - - DS/SS -
Single Channel - - DS/SS DS/SS
Dual Channel DS/SS - DS/SS -
Dual Channel - DS/SS - DS/SS
Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS
(DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory)

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Installing a Memory
If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides sepa-
rated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.
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 insert
ed.
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the
power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. Be sure
to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard.
CAUTION
!
96-Pin 144-Pin
Notch

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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 chas-
sis 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.
■ Makesurethemotherboardsupportstheexpansioncard.Carefullyreadthemanual
that came with your 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.
CAUTION
!
PCI Express x1
PCI Express x16
PCI