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Product Introduction Main Features .. . ........................................................................................... 2 915P7AC/915G7AC Layout .......................................................................... 5 Installation Instructions C P U .
Driver CD Introduction Utility CD content ........................................................................................ 57 Start to install drivers ................................................................................. 5 8 Install Chipset Software .
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.
This manual is suitable for motherboard of 915P7AC/ 915G7AC series. Each motherboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. -L with onboard 100M LAN -K with onbaord 1G LAN -.
Chapter Thank you for buying Foxconn’s 915P7AC/915G7AC series motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new products, and offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reasonable price.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction 2 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Main Features Size A TX form factor of 12 inch x 9.6 inch Microprocessor Supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 Processor or Intel ® Celero.
3 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard IDE RAID Controller (IT8212F) Supports two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configuration.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 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).
5 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Chapter 1 Product Introduction 915P7AC/915G7AC Layout 1 Note: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only; please refer to the physical motherboard.
Chapter 1 Product Introduction 6 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 1. A TX 12V Power Connector 3. CPU Socket 5. CPU Fan Connector 7. DDR DIMM Sockets 9. A TX Power Connector 1 1. Floppy Disk Connector 13. BIOS Flash ROM 15. BIOS TBL Jumper 17. Front Panel Connector 19.
7 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Chapter 1 Product Introduction 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.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 8 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Notes: T ake note of the following precautions before you install components or change settings. 1. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object, such as an attached power supply, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 9 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual CPU This motherboard supports single Pentium ® 4 Processor including Prescott-T processor in an LGA775 package. It also supports Hyper-Threading T echnol- ogy and FSB Dynamic Bus Inversion (DBI).
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 10 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Correct Wrong.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 11 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 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 a t all times in order to prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 12 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Memory This motherboard includes four 184-pin slots with 2.6 V for DDR. These support 256 Mb, 512 Mb and 1 Gb DDR1 technologies for x8 and x16 devices and support maximum memory bandwidth of 3.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 13 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Power Supply This motherboard uses an A TX power supply . In order to avoid damaging any devices, make sure that they have been installed properly prior to connecting the power supply.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 14 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Rear Panel Connectors This motherboard provides the ports as below: For -6 models For -8 models USB 2.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 15 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual VGA Port (only for 915G/GV) The VGA Port is for output to a VGA-compatible device. 1394 Port This digital interface supports electronic devices such as digital cameras, scanners, and printers.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 16 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Other Connectors This motherboard includes connectors for FDD, IDE HDD, Serial A T A, USB, I R module, and others. FDD connector: FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard FDD connector, supporting 360 K, 720 K, 1.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 17 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Front Panel Connector: FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED indicators. IDE LED Connector (HD-LED) The connector connects to the case’s IDE indicator LED indicating the activity status of hard disks.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 18 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual USB Headers: F_USB1, F_USB2 Besides four USB ports on the rear panel, the series of motherboards also have two 10-pin headers on board which may connect to front panel USB cable(optional) to provide additional four USB ports.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 19 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual S-A T A Connectors: SA T A_1, SA T A_2, SA T A_3, SA T A_4 The S-A T A header is used to connect the S- A T A device to the motherboard. These con- nectors support the thin Serial A T A cables for primary internal storage devices.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 20 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Chassis Intruder Connector: INTR The connector connects to the chassis security switch on the case. The system can detect the chassis intrusion through the status of this connector.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 21 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Expansion Slots This motherboard includes three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, two PCI Express x1 slots, and one PCI Express x16 slot. PCI Slots The expansion card can be installed in the PCI slot.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 22 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Installing an expansion card 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 23 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 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 chang- ing the jumper settings.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 24 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual BIOS TBL Jumper: JP2 The system cannot boot, if the BIOS failed to be flashed in conventional flash BIOS process. Y ou will have no such worry when using the BIOS TBL function, which is used to protect BIOS “T op Boot Block”.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 25 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Turn on the devices in the following order.
Appendix 26 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Y ou have to run the Setup Program when the following cases occur: 1.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 27 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 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.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 28 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 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 system performance can be optimized.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 29 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 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 to select the item and set up, and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 30 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or read Auto mode. CH S For HDD<528MB L BA For HDD>528MB & s.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 31 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Memory This is a Display-Only Category , determined by POST (Power On Self T est) of the BIOS. Base Memory The BIOS POST will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 32 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual BIOS Features [SuperBoot] SuperBoot (Default: Disabled) 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.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 33 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual System Memory Frequency (Default: Auto) This option is used to set system memory frequency. CPU Clock Ratio (Default: Depend on CPU) This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 34 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Advanced BIOS Features CPU Feature Press <Enter> to set the items of CPU feature. Please refer to page 37. Hard Disk Boot Priority This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 35 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Hyper-Threading T echnology (Default: Enabled) This option is used to turn on or off the Hyper-Threading function of the CPU.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 36 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual T ypematic Rate Setting (Default: Disabled) If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to see the typematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 37 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Delay Prior to Thermal (Default: 16Min) 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. Thermal Management (Default: Thermal Monitor 1) This option is used to manage Prescott CPU thermal.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 38 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable (Default: By SPD) This item determines DRAM clock/ timing using SPD or manual configuration. The available setting values are: By SPD and Manual.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 39 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Memory Hole At 15M-16M (Default: Disabled) This option is used to determine whether the 15M-16M address field of memory is reserved for the ISA expansion card. The available setting values are: Enabled and Disbled.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 40 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual PCI Express Port 1/ 2 (Default: Auto) This option is used to enable or disable PCI Express port 1/2. The available setting values are: Auto, Enabled, Disabled. PCI-E Compliancy Mode (Default: v1.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 41 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Integrated Peripherals Use the arrow keys to select your options; press the <Enter> key to enter the setup sub-menu.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 42 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO (Default: Auto) These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is used by IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best or select a PIO mode from 0-4.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 43 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual USB Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the USB Controller is enabled. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. USB 2.0 Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the USB 2.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 44 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Onboard Lan Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the onboard LAN controller is enabled.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 45 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Onboard FDC Controller (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set whether the onboard FDC controller is enabled.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 46 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Power Management Setup ACPI Function (Default: Enabled) ACPI stands for “Advanced Configuration and Power Interface”. ACPI is a standard that defines power and configuration management interfaces between an operating system and the BIOS.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 47 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Power Management (Default: User Define) This option is used to set the power management scheme. Available setting values are: User Define, Min Saving, and Max Saving. Video Off Method (Default: DPMS) This option is used to define the video off method.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 48 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual PWRON After PWR-Fail (Default: Off) This option is used to set what action the PC will take with the power supply when it resumes after a sudden power failure.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 49 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Power Management Events Menu Wake up by PCI card (Default: Enabled) This option is used to set the system to wake up by PCI card.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 50 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Date (of Month) Alarm When the Resume by Alarm set as “Enabled”, this option will be modified. It is used to set the timing for the start-up date. The setting values contain 0 - 31.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 51 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual PnP/PCI Configurations Reset Configuration Data (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set whether the system is permitted to automatically distribute IRQ DMA and I/O addresses when each time the machine is turned on.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 52 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual PC Health Status Shutdown T emperature (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set the system temperature upper limit. When the temperature exceeds the setting value, the motherboard will automatically cut off power to the computer.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 53 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual System Fan Speed The current speed of the system fan will be automatically detected by the system. Case Open Warning (Default: Disabled) This option is used to enable or disable case open warning function.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 54 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Load Optimized Defaults 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.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description 55 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Save & Exit Setup When you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will appear in the center of the scree.
The utility CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. This chapter includes the following information: Utility CD content Start to install drivers Install Chipset Software Install IAA RAID (optional) Install DirectX 9.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 57 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Utility CD content This motherboard comes with one Utility CD. T o begin using the CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD will automatically displays the main menu screen.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 58 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Start to install drivers Select <Install Driver>, and click to enter the install driver screen. Y ou can select the driver that you want to install and begin the setup steps.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 59 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Install DirectX 9.0b Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 60 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Install Audio Driver (optional) Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <Audio Driver> to start the installation.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 61 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Install LAN Driver (-L/-K) (optional) Click <Install Driver> from the main menu and enter the install driver menu (as shown in fig. 1). Click <LAN Driver> to start the installation.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 62 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Click here 1 Click here 1.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 63 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Install Norton Internet Security 2004 From the main menu, select <Accessories> as shown in following fig.
Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 64 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information: SuperStep Supe.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 65 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual SuperStep SuperStep is a utility that allows users to change the frequency of the CPU. It also displays system health information including CPU temperature, CPU voltage, and PCI clock.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 66 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Go to V oltage page Reset the warning criteria to default settings Apply the adjustments Current voltage readings Adjust.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 67 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Go to Clock page Current PCI Clock Current CPU Clock Reset to the default settings Adjust the CPU FSB Apply the adjustme.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 68 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual SuperLogo SuperLogo is a Windows utility that allows users to change the BIOS sign on logo. The utility is able to replace and backup the BIOS logo, and update and backup the BIOS image within the Windows environment.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 69 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Follow the Wiz- ard to complete the logo update Go to Change Logo page Full screen mode T op-Right mode Boot without log.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 70 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual SuperUpdate SuperUpdate is a Windows utility that allows users to backup and upgrade the system BIOS from local or Internet. SuperUpdate features: 1. Supports Win2000 and WinXP.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 71 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Backup BIOS to local image: 1. Click <Backup> to backup current BIOS file. 2 . Click <OK> to finish the backup process. Update BIOS from local image: 1. Click <Load> to load a new BIOS file.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 72 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 2 . Click <Update>, the following message will appear. 3. Click <Y es> to backup the current BIOS, then the following picture will appear. 4. Click <OK >, then click <Update>.
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 73 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 5 . Now is updating. 6. Click <Restart >..
Chapter 5 Directions for Bundled Software 74 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Update BIOS On-line: 1. Click <Liveupdate> to automatically update the BIOS from the internet. 2. The following procedure is the same as Update BIOS from local image .
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 75 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual This chapter will introduce special functions of BIOS and how to use them in detail.
76 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 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.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 77 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 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.
78 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions SuperRecovery SuperRecovery is an easy-to-operate tool for backing up or recovering your hard disk data.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 79 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 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. Y ou can switch the highlight bar to make a selection and press <Enter> to confirm it.
80 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions On-line help message 1. What is a Hidden Partition? SuperRecovery can be used to divide a hidden partition, which is to be reserved for backing up HDD data.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 81 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Release Hidden Partition: This is used to release the hidden partition. If you choose this item and press <Y> to confirm, the system will be restarted to release the hidden partition.
82 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 2. Backup Partition T able: This function can help to backup all partition tables including extended partitions. 1. Backup CMOS Setup: A. Support backing up of the CMOS data. B. The backing up or recovery of CMOS data should be done on a motherboard of the same type.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 83 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual B. Backing up with the progress bar showing. 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.
84 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions Recovery: Select RECOVERY to enter the Recovery interface. Y ou will see the following sub-function items: RECOVER CMOS SETUP , RECOVER P ARTITION T ABLE and RECOVER HARDDISK DA T A.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 85 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 2. Recover Partition T able: This function is used to recover all partition tables including extended partitions. 1. Recover CMOS Setup: This function is used to restore the latest backup of CMOS settings you made.
86 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions CHANGE P ASSWORD Introduction: Select CHANGE P ASSWORD to enter the Change Password interface. A. Enter the old password first. Press <Enter> if password is null. B. Enter the new password.
Chapter 6 Special BIOS Functions 87 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual 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: 1.
Appendix 88 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Using 8-channel Audio (optional) 1. Introduction 8-channel audio is the highest surround sound standard available adding two speakers over existing 6-channel (5.
Appendix 89 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual Blue Green Red Black Orange Grey STEP 2. Y ou need to install the driver for the audio chip before you can use the 8- channel audio function.
Appendix 90 915P7AC/915G7AC Series User Manual STEP 3. After installation of the audio driver , you’ll find an icon on the taskbar’s status area. Double click the icon, you will see the following picture. STEP 4. Click “Speaker configuration”.
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