Foxconn A79A-S Instrukcja Użytkownika

A79A Series Motherboard User’s Manual

13 1 x IrDA connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-

9355. A message prompts.Press [Ctrl-Y] to erase the RAID array.6. The creation of RAID Ready is completed.[ Dene LD Menu ] LD No R

945Create JBODHere, we will show you how to create a JBOD Logical Drives (LD) by using four hard disks.1. Select [2] from the main menu, "Dene L

9555. A message prompts.Press [Ctrl-Y] to erase the RAID array.6. The creation of JBOD is completed.Total size is 82.34+120.03+250.05+320.07 = 772.49G

9655-4 Install a New Windows XPAssume a Mirrored array (249.99GB) was created as introduced in section 5-3, after the system restarts :1. Press <DE

9755. After some les are copied to your system, the following picture appears, press <S> to continue the specic driver installation.6. It will

9857. There are two drivers, for your 32-bit XP system, press [Enter] to select the rst driver - "AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platfo

9959. Windows will display the partition of your system. As we are using a Mirrored RAID array as an example, its size 232.88GB is now displayed as 2

10055-5 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID ArrayThis section assumes the following setup : Boot Disk with Windows XP installed :One hard disk HDS728090P

10152. Select a RAID array for use (also can refer to section 5-3) After rebooting your computer, you will see the RAID software prompting you to pres

10255. After the AMD RAID driver is installed, it will ask you to click "Finish" to restart your computer. 6. When Windows starts, a message

141231. Front Audio Connector 2. CD_IN Connector3. S/PDIF Out Connector4. Speaker Connector5. SYS_FAN Header6. 1394a Connector7. Front USB Connectors8

10357. After PC starts, the RAID array is now ready to be initialized under Windows.Launch Computer Management by clicking Start -> (Settings ->

104511. The Computer Management window appears. The actual disks listed will depend on your system. In below gure, you can see there is a 232.82 GB u

105517. The format of disk array (Disk1) is in processing.18. Format completed, now you can start using your RAID array.

106Appendix106Appendix - CrossFireTM TechnologyIntroductionCrossFireTM technology is a newly introduced product from ATI Technologies. It is de-signe

107Appendix1074. Connect an auxiliary power source from the power supply to the graphics card. 5. Connect the DMS-59 cable to the DVI monitor connecto

108Appendix1089. Double-click on the ATI Catalyst Control Center icon to launch it. Click “View”-->Select “Advanced View” -->Clic

151-3 Back Panel Connectors1. PS/2 Mouse PortUse the upper port (green) to connect a PS/2 mouse.2. PS/2 Keyboard PortUse the lower port (purple) to co

169. Audio PortsFor the denition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :* : Please refer to Chapter 4, and install the Realtek audio dr

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282-1 Install the CPU and CPU CoolerInstall the CPULocate the pin-1 CPU triangle mark and the pin-1 of the CPU socket.Pin-1 triangle marking of CPUPin

293. When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to its locked position.Install the CPU CoolerFollow the steps below to corre

2102-2 Install the MemoryDual Channel Memory CongurationThis motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When

211Installing a MemoryIf 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

2122-3 Install an Expansion CardFollow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot:1. Locate an expansion slot that

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2132-4 Install other Internal ConnectorsPower ConnectorsThis motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all th

21412345+5VEMPTYIRRXGNDIRTXIRConnect a 4-pin power plug We recommend you using an 8-pin ATX 12V power supply. If you are using a 4-pin power supply, y

215Front Panel Connector : FP1This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators.Hard Disk LED Connector

216S/PDIF Connector : SPDIF_OUTThe connector is used for S/PDIF output.Audio Connector : CD_INCD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can

2172-5 JumpersFor some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them. This section explains how to use the

218 Make sure the power supply is turned off before pressing the CLS_CMOS button to clear CMOS. Push down the CLS_CMOS button and hold it there fo

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.You hav

320Enter BIOS SetupThe BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintai

321► Power Management SetupAll the items related with Green function features can be set up through this menu.► PC Health StatusThis setup enables you

322System InformationThis sub-menu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, oppy drive and so on. Use the arrow up/down

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323► KeyboardThe system boot will not stop for a keyboard error if you enabled this item.► MouseThe system boot will not stop for a mouse error if you

324Advanced BIOS Features► MPS RevisionThis feature is only applicable to multiprocessor motherboards as it species the version of the MPS that the m

325► Quick BootWhile Enabled, this option allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting, this will shorten thetime needed to boot the system.► Bootu

326Fox Central Control Unit► Smart BIOS/Fox Intelligent Stepping/Voltage Configuration/CPU ConfigurationPress <Enter> to go to its submenu.► Adv

327► Smart Power LEDSmart Power LED is a feature built on your motherboard to indicate different states during Power On System Test (POST). The LED is

328► SB Reference Clock (MHz) This option is used to adjust the south bridge clock.► Processor Frequency (FID) (Appears only when CPU supports)Th

329 input a value directly from 0 to 3F. ► CPU DID Control This item is used to control CPU Divisor ID. It may help to reduce the oprating fr

330CPU CongurationThis menu shows most of the CPU specications.► Microcode Update This option is used to enable or disable the microcode update

331Advanced Chipset Features► Memory Conguration/DRAM Timing CongurationPress <Enter> to go to the submenu.The following six items display the

332PCI_E3_x16 slot and PCI_E4_x16 slot; Select [Disabled], the two slots can not be used for the CrossFireTM Technology. ► Peer-to-Peer among GFX/G

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333This item is used to enable/disable memory remapping around memory hole.PCI doesn't actually care much which addresses are used, but by conven

334 When select [Manual], the following two items will appear. ► DcqBypassMaxThe DRAM controller arbiter normally allows transactions to pass othe

335This item is used to enable/disable provision of DRAM timing by SPD device. The SerialPresence Detect (SPD) device is a small EEPROM chip, mounted

336This item is used to select the Generation II speed mode of PCI Express slots. Select [Auto], RC will only advertize Generation II capability; Sele

337► Gen2 High Speed ModeThis item is used to select the Generation II speed mode of PCI Express slots. Select [Auto], RC will only advertize Generati

338► NB-SB Link ASPM This item is used to select the ASPM link mode between north bridge and sourth bridge.► NP NB-SB VC1 Traffic Support This i

339Integrated Peripherals► IDE Configuration/USB Configuration/SuperIO Configuration Press <Enter> to go to relative submenu.► OnBoard LANThis i

340IDE Conguration► OnBoard PCI IDE Controller [Disabled]: Disable the integrated IDE controller.[Primary]: Enable only the primary IDE controller.►

341[SATA as Primary] : Set SATA ports 4, 5 to function as the Primary IDE [SATA as Secondary] : Set SATA ports 4, 5 to function as the Secondary I

342SuperIO Conguration► OnBoard Floppy ControllerThis item is used to enable/disable Floppy Controller.► Serial Port1 AddressThis item is used to ass

Installation Precautions Please carefully read the following procedures to install your computer : It is suggested to select high-quality, c

343Power Management SetupACPI (Advanced Conguration and Power Interface) is an open industry standard interfaces enabling OS-directed conguration, p

344computer before it entering STR will be saved in memory, and the computer can quickly returnto previous state when the STR function wakes. When you

345PC Health Status► Case Open Warning This item is used to enable or disable case open warning function.► CPU/System TemperatureThe CPU/System te

346BIOS Security Features► Change Supervisor PasswordThis item is used to install or change supervisor password.After you input Supervisor password, i

347Load Optimal DefaultsOptimal defaults are the best settings of this motherboard. Always load the Optimal defaults after updating the BIOS or after

The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.This chapter

449Utility CD contentThis motherboard comes with one Utility CD. You can simply put it into your CD/DVD-ROM drive, and the main menu will be displayed

450Install driver and utility1. Install DriverYou must click "AMD Chipset Driver" to install it rst. After that, you can click "One Cl

451FOX ONEFOX ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users to monitor various temperature values, voltage valu

4521. Main PageToolbarUse the toolbar to navigate to other pages.Alert LampWhen the system is in healthy state, the color of alert lamp is green. When

TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1 Product Introduction Product Specications ...2

453Skin ButtonThere are more choices of FOX ONE screen panels. Click this button, you can select your favorite skin (FOX ONE Panel).ExitClick this but

454CongurationThis menu allows you to congure :1). Monitor interval (ms) :This is to dene the interval of different messages of system settings whi

455Step 1 : Click Calibration icon, a message pops out to ask for continue. Select Yes.Step 2 : After data is collected, it will ask you to restart yo

4562. CPU Page - CPU ControlThis page lets you select (or overclock) CPU clock to meet the current performance level of the system. The fastest and su

457You can see the system is raising CPU clock until the system hangs.Push RESET button on the front panel of your system to restart the computer.Run

458FOX Intelligent Stepping (F.I.S., Optional)Select FOX Intelligent Stepping will allow your system to automatically adjust your CPU clock rate based

4594. Limit Setting4.1 Limit Setting - CPU TemperatureThis page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert function.4.2 Limit Set

4604.3 Limit Setting - CPU FanThis page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.4.4 Limit Setting - System FanThis page le

4614.5 Limit Setting - FAN1 FanThis page lets you to set FAN1 fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control (Optio

4626. Fan Page - Fan ControlThis page lets you enable Smart Fan function or set the fan speed by manual.When Smart Fan is selected, you must use a 4-p

FOX LiveUpdate Local Update ...63 Online Update ...

463FOX LiveUpdateFOX LiveUpdate is a useful utility to backup and update your system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online.Supporting Operati

4641-2 Local Update - BackupThis page can backup your system BIOS. You can click “Backup”, and key in a le name, then click “Save” to nish the backu

4652. Online Update2-1 Online Update - Update BIOSThis page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new BIOS

4662-3 Online Update - Update UtilityThis page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click “start”, it will search the new utilities from Internet.

4672-4 Online Update - Update AllThis page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click “start”, it will search all new BIOS/drivers/utili

4683. Congure3-1 Congure - optionThis page lets you set auto search options. After you enable the auto search function, FOX LiveUpdate will start it

469When you enable "Auto Search FOX LiveUpdate", if your FOX LiveUpdate version is older, it will auto search from internet and prompt you t

4703-3 Congure - AdvanceThis page lets you select to ash BIOS / Boot Block and clear CMOS. If you choose Flash Boot Block, it means BIOS is not prot

471FOX LOGOFOX LOGO is a simple and useful utility to backup, change and delete the boot time Logo. The boot Logo is the image that appears on screen

472FOX DMIFOX DMI is a full Desktop Management Interface viewer, and it provides three DMI data formats : Report, Data Fields and Memory Dump. With DM

Thank you for buying Foxconn A79A-S motherboard. Foxconn prod-ucts are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for brea

This chapter will cover two topics : Creating a Bootable Array - Installing a new Windows XP (or Vista) in a brand new RAID system. Creating

745Creating a Bootable Array - Installing a new Windows XP (or Vista) in a brand new RAID system.1. Follow 5-1 to create a RAID driver diskette.2. Fol

755RAID Conguration IntroductionRAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method for computer data storage schemes that divide and/or replicat

765RAID 0 (Striped) RAID 0 reads and writes sectors of data interleaved among multiple drives. If any disk member fails, it affects the entire array.

775Option ROM UtilityThe Option ROM Utility supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5 and RAID10 functions. It allows you to get high performance with fault tole

785Two topics will be covered in the following sections :1). Creating a Bootable Array - Installing a new Windows XP in a brand new RAID system.2).

7951. Find a PC, put a diskette into its oppy drive A:, this diskette will be formatted later. Put the driver CD into DVD-ROM drive.2. Depending on w

8056. You can input a volume label for this diskette, click on "Start" to format.7. Click on "OK" to go through this warning messa

8155-2 RAID Enable in BIOS1. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing <DEL> key when boot up.2. Select the “Integrated Peripherals” from the “Main menu”

825Create RAID 0 (Striped)Here, we will show you how to create two RAID 0 Logical Drives (LD) by using two hard disks.1. Select [2] from the main menu

121-1 Product SpecicationsCPU Support socket AM2+ AMD CPU: PhenomTM FX/ PhenomTM series processors Support socket AM2 AMD CPU: AthlonTM 64 X

8355. A message prompts.Press [Ctrl-Y] to erase the RAID array.6. Another screen prompts.Press [Ctrl-Y]. Input 80GB to select the rst logical drive (

8458. When LD2 is selected, press [Enter] to continue.9. You can see in the previous example, about 40GB of Channel 1 and 2 hard disks were allocated.

85510. A message prompts.Press [Ctrl-Y] to erase the RAID array.11. The remaining disk spaces are assigned to LD2. The size is about 42GB*2 = 84GB

865Create RAID 1 (Mirror)Here, we will show you how to create one Mirrored Logical Drives (LD) by using two hard disks.1. Select [2] from the main men

8755. A message prompts.Press [Ctrl-Y] to erase the RAID array.6. Another screen prompts.Press any key to use the maximum capacity. 7. The creation of

885Create RAID 5 (Parity)Here, we will show you how to create one Mirrored Logical Drives (LD) by using three hard disks.1. Select [2] from the main m

8955. A message prompts.Press [Ctrl-Y] to erase the RAID array.6. Another screen prompts.Press any key to use the maximum capacity. 7. The creation of

905Create RAID 10 (Striped Mirror)Here, we will show you how to create one Striped Mirror Logical Drives (LD) by using four hard disks.1. Select [2] f

9155. A message prompts.Press [Ctrl-Y] to erase the RAID array.6. Another screen prompts.Press any key to use the maximum capacity. 7. The creation of

925Create RAID ReadyA "RAID Ready" system is a specic system conguration that, with the addition of a second Serial ATA hard drive, can be