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  • Page 1: More Information

    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.

  • Page 2: 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 P4M800P7MB is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) þ...
  • Page 3 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Foxconn Model Name: P4M800P7MB Industry Inc. Responsible Party: Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 Telephone: 714-738-8868 Facsimile: 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly Type of Product: Motherboard Manufacturer: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter Product Introduction Main Features ..................... 2 Motherboard Layout ................... 4 Rear Panel Connectors ................5 Installation Instructions Chapter CPU ......................7 Memory ....................10 Power Supply................... 11 Other Connectors ..................12 Expansion Slots ..................16 Jumpers ....................17 Chapter BIOS Description Enter BIOS Setup ..................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Chapter Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ..................53 Start to install drivers ................54 Chapter Directions for Bundled Software SuperStep ....................56 SuperLogo ....................59 SuperUpdate .................... 61 Chapter Special BIOS Functions SuperBoot ....................63 SuperBIOS-Protect ................... 64 SuperRecovery ..................
  • Page 6 Attention: 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.
  • Page 7 This manual is suitable for motherboard of P4M800P7MB. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. -L with onboard 10/100M LAN (Default is elliptical) -K with onboard Gigabit LAN -6 with 6-Channel audio (Default is elliptical)

  • Page 8: Main Features

    Chapter Thank you for your buying Foxconn’s P4M800P7MB se- ries 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 VIA P4M800 Pro+ VT8237R Plus chipset, pro- viding users a computer platform with a high integration- compatibility-performance price ratio.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Main Features Size · mATX form factor of 9.6” x 8.66” Microprocessor ® ® ® ® ® · Supports Intel Pentium 4, Pentium 4 Extreme Edition, Celeron D, Pentium D processor in an LGA775 package · Supports FSB at 533 MHz/800 MHz Chipset ·...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard Audio (-6) · AC’ 97 2.3 Specification Compliant · Supports S/PDIF output · Onboard Line-in jack, Microphone jack, Line-out jack · Supports 6-channel audio (setting via software) Onboard Graphics · Supports VGA display function (S3 Graphics UniChrome Pro IGP) AGP 8X ·...

  • Page 11: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Motherboard Layout 13. System Fan Connector 1. S/PDIF OUT Connector (optional) 14. SATA Connectors 2. Front Audio Connector 15. HDD Connectors 3. CD_IN Connector 16. FDD Connector 4. AUX_IN Connector 5. Speaker Connector 17. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 6.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 Product Introduction Rear I/O Ports This motherboard provides the ports as below: Parallel Port Connector (Printer Port) Line-in jack PS/2 Mouse Connector Line-out jack PS/2 Keyboard Microphone jack Connector Serial Port VGA Port USB 2.0 Ports (COM1) Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The Line-in jack is for a tape player or other audio sources.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Chapter This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU and memory. It also addresses the connection of your power supply, connec- tion of hard drive and floppy drive data cables, and setting up various other feature of the motherboard.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions ® ® ® This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4, Pentium 4 Extreme Edition, ® ® Celeron D, Pentium D processor in an LGA775 package. For the detailed CPU support list on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com Installation of CPU...
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 3. Hold CPU with thumb and forefinger. Ensure fingers align to socket cutouts. Match the CPU triangle marker to Pin 1 position as shown below. The alignment key also provides the orientation directed function. Lower the CPU straight down without tilting or sliding the CPU in the socket.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 5. Close the load plate, and slightly push down the tongue side. 6. Lower the lever and lock it to the load plate, then the CPU is locked completely. Note : Excessive temperatures will severely damage the CPU and system.

  • Page 17: Memory

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Memory This motherboard includes two, 240-pin slots for DDR2. You must install at least one memory module to ensure normal operation. Mixed memory modules from different manufacturers is not recommended. Installation of DDR2 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.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 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. 24-pin ATX power connector 24-pin ATX power connector: PWR1 RSVD PS-ON PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector.

  • Page 19: Other Connectors

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD devices, IDE devices, Serial ATA devices, USB devices, IR module, and others. FDD Connector: FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs. HDD Connectors: PIDE &...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Panel Connector: FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED indicators. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD_LED) The connector connects to the case’s IDE indicator LED indicating the activity status of IDE hard disk. Reset Switch (RESET) Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case;...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions IrDA Header: IR This connector supports wireless transmitting E m p t y and receiving device. Before using this function, configure the settings of IR Address, IR Mode and IR IRQ from the “Integrated Peripherals” section of the CMOS Setup. USB Headers: F_USB1, F_USB2 Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also have two 10-pin...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Front Audio Connector: F_AUDIO The audio connector provides two kinds of audio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. Their priority is sequenced from high to low (Front MIC_IN MIC_GND MIC_PWR +5VA Audio to Rear Audio). If headphones are plugged AUD_OUT_R AUD_RET_R into the front panel of the chassis (using the Front...

  • Page 23: Expansion Slots

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Expansion Slots This motherboard includes three 32-bit master PCI bus slots, one AGP slot. PCI Slots The expansion cards can be installed in the three PCI slots. W hen you install or take out such cards, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled out. Please read carefully the instructions provided for such cards, and install and set the necessary hardware and software for such cards, such as the jumper or BIOS setup.

  • Page 24: Jumpers

    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions Jumpers The users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard if needed. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following contents carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions BIOS Write Protect Jumper: WPL_EN BIOS Lock Lock To protect the system BIOS from viruses, this motherboard is designed with a BIOS write-pro- tection jumper (WPL_EN). Lock pins 1 and 2 on WPL_EN and disable SuperBIOS-Protect in the BIOS Lock BIOS, and then the BIOS can be flashed.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Bios Description

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Chapter This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS param- eters are also provided. You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases occur: 1.

  • Page 27: Bios Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer, when the following message briefly appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del>...

  • Page 28: Advanced Bios Features

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. Advanced Chipset Features The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the sys- tem performance can be optimized. Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Standard CMOS Features This sub-menu is used to set up the standard CMOS features, such as the date, time, HDD model and so on. Use the arrow keys select the item to set up, and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values. Standard CMOS Features Menu Date This option allows you to set the desired date (usually as the current day) with...
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or Auto mode. For HDD<528MB For HDD>528MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA Auto Recommended mode Drive A This option allows you to select the kind of FDD to be installed, including “None”, [360K, 5.25 in], [1.2M, 5.25 in], [720K, 3.5 in], [1.44M, 3.5 in] and [2.88 M, 3.5 in].
  • Page 31 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Memory This is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Base Memory The BIOS POST will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3 BIOS Description BIOS Features BIOS Features Menu v[SuperBoot] SuperBoot SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CMOS upon the first normal start-up of your PC, and the relevant parameters will be restored to help the system start up more quickly on each subsequent start-up. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 33 Chapter 3 BIOS Description DRAM Clock This option is used to set the DRAM clock. Auto Detect PCI Clk This option is used to set whether the clock of an unused PCI slot will be disabled to reduce electromagnetic interference. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled.
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Menu vBootable Devices Priority This option is used to select the priority for bootable devices startup. After pressing <Enter>, you can select the bootable devices using the <PageUp>/ <PageDn> or Up/Down arrow keys, and change the bootable devices priority using <+>...
  • Page 35 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vCPU L2 Cache ECC Checking This option is used to enable or disable CPU L2 cache ECC Checking. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vBoot Up Floppy Seek This option controls shether the BIOS checks for a floppy drive while booting up.
  • Page 36 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vOS Select For DRAM > 64MB This option is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of memory and you are running the OS/2 operating system. Otherwise, leave this option at the default. vFull Screen LOGO Show This option allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 BIOS Description CPU Feature Menu Delay Prior to Thermal This option is used to set the delay time before the CPU enters auto thermal mode. The setting values are: 4 Min, 8 Min, 16 Min, 32 Min. vThermal Management This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features Menu vDRAM Clock/Drive Control Press enter to set the items about DRAM Clock/Drive. vAGP & P2P Bridge Control Press enter to set the items about AGP & P2P bridge. vCPU & PCI Bus Control Press enter to set the items about CPU &...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 BIOS Description DRAM Clock/Drive Control Menu vDRAM Timing Selects whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) EEPROM on the DRAM module. Setting to “Auto By SPD” enables DRAM tim- ings to be determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. Selecting “Manual”...
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 BIOS Description REF to ACT/REF (Trfc) This option is used to set REF to ACT/REF (Trfc). ACT(0) to ACT(1) (TRRD) This option is used to set ACT(0) to ACT(1) (TRRD). Read to Precharge (Trtp) This option is used to set Read to Precharge (Trtp). Write to Read CMD (Twtr) This option is used to set Write to Read CMD (Twtr).
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 BIOS Description AGP & P2P Bridge Control Menu vAGP Aperture Size This option defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphic memory address space.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vAGP 3.0 Calibration cycle This option allows you to enable or disable the AGP 3.0 calibration cycle. This cycle ensures that the on-die termination impedance signal swing and slew rate of the AGP signals are calibrated on a periodic basis to ensure signal integrity.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 BIOS Description CPU & PCI Bus Control Menu vPCI Master 0 WS Write This option allows you to enable or disable the support of PCI Master 0 W ait State W rite. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vPCI Delay Transaction This option allows you to enable or disable PCI delay transaction.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Menu vVIA OnChip IDE Device Press enter to set onchip IDE device. vVIA OnChip PCI Device Press enter to set onchip PCI device. vSuperIO Device Press enter to set onboard SuperIO device. Onboard Lan Device This option is used to enable or disable onboard LAN device.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3 BIOS Description VIA OnChip IDE Device Menu OnChip SATA This option is used to enable or disable onchip SATA. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vSATA Mode This option is used to select SATA mode. The setting values are: IDE and RAID.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 BIOS Description VIA OnChip PCI Device Menu vVIA AC97 Audio “Auto” allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you’re using any audio devices. If so, the onboard audio controller will be enabled. If not, the onboard audio controller will be disabled. If you want to use different control- ler cards to connect audio connectors, set the option to “Disabled”.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 BIOS Description SuperIO Device Menu vOnboard FDC Controller This option is used to set whether the Onboard FDC Controller is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vOnboard Serial Port1/2 This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port 1/2.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vParallel Port Mode Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the onboard parallel port. The setting values are: SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP. vECP Mode Use DMA When the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP or ECP+ EPP, this option is used to select the channel for the ECP mode.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 BIOS Description Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Menu vACPI function ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces be- tween an operating system and the BIOS. In other words, it is a standard that describes how computer components work together to manage system hardware.
  • Page 50 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vSuspend Mode This option is used to set the idle time before the system enters into sleep status. The setting values are: Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 6 Min, 8 Min, 12 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min, 1 Hour. vVideo Off Option This option is used to set video off option.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 BIOS Description IRQ/Event Activity Detect Menu vPS2KB Wakeup Select This option is used to select which action will wake up PS/2 keyboard from S3 /S4/S5 staus. Use <PgUp> or <PgDn> to select the desired item. The setting values are: Hot key, Password. vPS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 This option is used to select which hotkey will wake up by PS/2 keyboard from S3/S4/S5 staus or disable it.
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vHDD & FDD W hen on of HDD & FDD, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral devices or IRQs wakes up the system. The setting values are: OFF, ON. vPCI Master W hen on of PCI master, any activity from one of the listed system peripheral devices or IRQs wakes up the system.
  • Page 53 Chapter 3 BIOS Description IRQs Activity Monitoring Menu Primary INTR Selecting “ON” will cause the system to wake up from power saving modes if activity is detected from any enabled IRQ channels. The setting values are: ON and OFF. vIRQ3 (COM2) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ3 (COM2) activity monitoring.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3 BIOS Description vIRQ10 (Reserved) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ10 (Reserved) activity monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vIRQ11 (Reserved) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ11 (Reserved) activity monitoring. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vIRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) This option is used to enable or disable IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse) activity monitoring.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3 BIOS Description PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations Menu PNP OS Installed Set this field to “Yes” if you are running W indows 95, which is PnP compatible. It is recommended to keep the default setting. The setting values are: No, Yes. Reset Configuration Data This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time that the machine is...

  • Page 56: Pc Health Status

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description PC Health Status PC Health Status Menu vChassis Intrusion This option is used to enable or disable chassis intrusion function. vShutdown Temperature This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. W hen the temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut off power to the computer.

  • Page 57: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description Load Fail-Safe Defaults Press <Enter> to select this option. A dialogue box will pop up that allows you to load the default BIOS settings. Select <Y> and then press <Enter> to load the defaults. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without loading. The defaults set by BIOS set the basic system functions in order to ensure system stability.

  • Page 58: Save & Exit Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Description If you do not want to set a password, just press <Enter> when prompted to enter a password, and in the screen the following message will appear. If no password is keyed in, any user can enter the system and view/modify the CMOS settings. Password Disabled!!! Press any key to continue …...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Driver Cd Introduction

    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains use- ful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: Utility CD content Start to install drivers...
  • Page 60 A. SuperUtility B. Adobe Reader C. Norton Internet Security D. Create RAID Floppy 3. Manual Click here to browse user manual content. 4. Browse CD Click here to browse CD content. 5. Homepage Click here to visit Foxconn motherboard homepage.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Start to Install divers Select <Install Driver>, and click to enter the install driver screen. You can select the driver that you want to install and begin the setup steps. Click here Note: 1. Install the latest service pack firstly if your OS is W indows XP or W indows 2000.
  • Page 62 Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction Chapter This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information: SuperStep SuperLogo SuperUpdate...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5 Directions For Bundled Software

    Adjust System Fan1 warning Minimize Window criteria Exit Program About SuperStep Adjust CPU Fan warning SuperStep Help criteria Link to FOXCONN Website Adjust System Fan2 Go to Fan warning criteria page Apply the Reset the adjust- warning criteria ments to default...
  • Page 64 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Adjust voltages warning criteria (upper limit) Current voltage readings Go to Voltage page Reset the warning Apply the Adjust voltages criteria to default adjustments warning criteria settings (Lower limit) Current CPU Adjust CPU tem- Temperature perature warning criteria...
  • Page 65 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Current PCI Current CPU Express clock Clock Current PCI clock Current CPU Adjust the CPU Ratio External Frequency Reset to the default Go to Apply the settings Clock page adjustments Check for the system to auto- matically provide warning mes- sages...

  • Page 66: Superlogo

    The best resolution is 136x84 for top-right logo and 640x480 or 800x600 for full screen logo. Using SuperLogo: Display the Flash Information Minimize Window BIOS Write Exit Program Protect Status About SuperLogo BIOS Flash SuperLogo Help Rom Free Space Link to Foxconn website Go to ROM Info. page...
  • Page 67 Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software Full screen mode Top-Right mode Follow the Boot without logo Wizard to complete the Go to Change Logo page Backup whole Backup Logo BIOS image Follow the Wizard to complete the backup function Go to Backup page BIOS image Browse a BIN file file location...

  • Page 68: Superupdate

    Perform the BIOS update from local Storage from local image Minimize Window Current Exit Program BIOS Information BIOS Update Setting About SuperUpdate SuperUpdate Help Link to Foxconn Website Update BIOS via Backup system internet automati- BIOS to an image cally file...

  • Page 69: Chapter 6 Special Bios Functions

    Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Chapter This chapter will introduce special functions of BIOS and how to use them in detail. It can further exert the max potential of motherboard to bring you super-value enjoyment. This chapter introduces the following special functions of BIOS: SuperBoot SuperBIOS-Protect SuperRecovery...

  • Page 70: Superboot

    Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperBoot SuperBoot technology greatly reduces the long boot process time of computers. A BIOS without SuperBoot has to perform many routines every time when the system starts, such as checking the system core and initializing system peripherals.

  • Page 71: Superbios-Protect

    Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperBIOS-Protect The BIOS of the motherboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe viruses, such as the CIH virus, are so dangerous that they may overwrite the BIOS. If the BIOS has been damaged, the system will be unable to boot. W e provide the following solution which protects the system BIOS from being attacked by such viruses.

  • Page 72: Superrecovery

    Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperRecovery SuperRecovery is an easy-to-operate tool for backing up or recovering your hard disk data. It offers simplified user interfaces with hotkey access and allows you to experience unprecedented high security and reliability with extra functions, such as hotkey launch, and powerful anti-virus protection.
  • Page 73 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Hard Disk Selection: The hard disk selection menu will be displayed after you press the hotkey, listing all the IDE HDDs installed in your system. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection and press <Enter> to confirm it. Attention: 1.
  • Page 74 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Main Menu: Select a HDD to enter main menu. There are five function items, “Divide Hidden Partition”, “Release Hidden Partition”, “Backup”, “Recovery” and “Change Password”. You can switch the highlight bar to make a selection on the opera- tion which should be performed on the HDD and confirm your selection by pressing <Enter>.
  • Page 75 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Attention : 1. All the HDD data will be cleared by the partitioning process, so it is better to do the division on an empty HDD. 2. At the same time, the overall HDD capacity will decrease in order to make space for the hidden partition, which will become unavailable for normal use.
  • Page 76 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Backup: Select BACKUP to enter the Backup interface, where you can find the following three sub-function items: “BACKUP CMOS SETUP”, “BACKUP PARTITION TABLE” and “BACKUP HARDDISK DATA”. Switch the highlight bar by pressing the arrow keys to make a selection and then press <Enter>...
  • Page 77 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Backup Hard disk Data: A. If there are active partitions (system partition), you can choose to backup an active partition or the whole disk. But only one can be taken between the two choices. Old data will be replaced by the newly backed up data. B.
  • Page 78 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions C. A report with all the critical data on this operation will be displayed after the backup is completed. Original Size: The data size loaded in selected partition; Valid Size: The size of valid data. Elapsed Time: How long the procession cost.
  • Page 79 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 1. Recover CMOS Setup: This function is used to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made. 2. Recover Partition Table: This function is used to recover all partition tables including extended partitions.
  • Page 80 Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 3. Recover Hard disk Data: This item is used to restore the backed up data from the hidden partition. 4. Back to Main: This item is used to exit the Recovery interface. CHANGE PASSWORD Introduction: Select CHANGE PASSW ORD to enter the Change Password interface.

  • Page 81: Superspeed

    Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperSpeed SuperSpeed is a powerful and efficient easy technology for PC DIY fans. It offers a friendly interface. Users can set the CPU Clock easily in the BIOS setup. Procedures: Correctly install your CPU. Plug in other configurations and restore the system. Switch on power to the system and press the <Del>...

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