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    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. Statement: All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. User’s Manual V1.0 in English for 865G/GV/PE7MC motherboard. P/N: 91-[...]

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    Item Checklist: Thank for your purchasing Foxconn’s 865G/GV/PE7MC mot herboard. Please check the package; if there are missing or damaged items, contact your distributor as soon as possible.  865G/GV/PE7MC motherboard (x1)  Foxconn Utility CD (x1)  User Manual (x1)  IDE Ribbon cable (x1)  FDD Ribbon cable (x1)  I/O Shield (x1) ?[...]

  • Page 3

    Declaration of conformity HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTR Y COMP ANY L TD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, T AIPEI HSIEN, T AIW AN, R.O.C. declares that the product Motherboard 865G/GV/PE7MC is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)  EN 55022/[...]

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    Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Foxconn Model Name: 865G/GV/PE7MC Responsible Party: PCE Industry Inc. Address: 458 E. Lambert Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 T elephone: 714-738-8868 Facsimile: 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly T ype of Product: Motherboard Manufacturer : HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMP ANY L TD Address:[...]

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    Product Introduction 865G/GV/PE7MC Installation Instructions Supply ............................................................................................ BIOS Description Standard CMOS Features .......................................................................... 2 7 BIOS Features ........................................................[...]

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    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. Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before inserting or remov[...]

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    Chapter Thank you for buying Foxconn’s 865G/GV/PE7MC motherboard. This series of motherboard is one of our new products, and offers superior performance, reliability and quality, at a reason- able price. This motherboard adopts the advanced Intel ® 865G/ GV/PE+ ICH5 chipset, providing users a computer platform with a high integration-compatibili[...]

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    Chapter 1 Product Introduction 2 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Main Features Size mA TX form factor of 9.6 inch x 9.1 inch Microprocessor Supports Intel ® Prescott-T processor in an LGA775 package Supports FSB at 533MHz/800MHz Supports Hyper-Threading technology Chipset Intel ® Springdale chipset: Intel ® 865G/GV/PE (North Bridge) + ICH5 (South Brid[...]

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    3 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Chapter 1 Product Introduction Onboard LAN (optional) Supports 10/100/1000 (-K optional) Mbit/sec Ethernet LAN interface built-in on board Onboard Audio AC’97 2.3 Specification Compliant Supports SPDIF output Onboard Line-in jack, Microphone-in jack, Line-out jack Supports 5.1 channels audio (setting via software) Onbo[...]

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    Chapter 1 Product Introduction 4 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual 865G/GV/PE7MC Layout Note: The above motherboard layout is provided for reference only; please refer to the physical motherboard. 1.CD_IN connector 2.Front Audio connector 3.1394 header 4.SPDIF_OUT connector 5.PCI slots 6.USB headers 7.South Bridge: ICH5 chipset 8.F AN1 connector 9.Clear CM[...]

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    5 865G/GV/PE7MC 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. Caution should be exercised during the installation o f these modules. Please refer to the motherboard la[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 6 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual This motherboard supports single Pentium ® 4 Processor including Prescott desktop CPUs in an LGA 775 package. It also supports Hyper-Threading T echnology . Installation of CPU Load lever gLoa Load stiffener Load plate Load cap Lifted tab CPU[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 7 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Correct Wrong Lift up the lever. Use thumb to open the load plate. Be careful not to touch the contacts.[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 8 865G/GV/PE7MC 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 at all times in order to prevent overheating and damaging to the CPU. Please refer to your CPU fan user guide to instal[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 9 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual CPU Qualified V endor List The following table lists the CPUs that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. V endor T ype FSB Frequency Intel Pentium (Prescott) 53 3 2.8G Intel Pentium (Prescott) 80 0 2.8G Intel Pentium (Prescott) 80 0 3 . 0G Intel Pentium (Prescot[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 10 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Memory This motherboard includes two 184-pin slots with 2.5 V Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets, so you can install PC3200/2700/ 2100 memory . Y ou must install at least one memory bank to ensure normal operation. Memory configurations Y ou may install 12[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 11 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual 2. In dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMMs for each channel. 3. Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Refer to the following table. 4. Double-sided DDR DIMMs with X16 (databus width=16-bit) memory ch[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 12 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Installation of DDR Memory 1. There is only one gap in the center of the DIMM slot, and the memory module can be fixed in one direction only. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward. 2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into the[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 13 865G/GV/PE7MC 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. 20-pin A TX power Connector: PWR1 PWR1 is the A TX power supply connector . Make sure that the power[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 14 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Rear Panel Connectors This motherboard provides the ports as below: PS/2 Mouse Connector This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. Serial Port (COM1) This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 15 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual LAN Port (optional) This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line-in jack, Line-out jack, Microphone jack When using a two-channel sound source, the Line-out jack is used to connect to speaker or headphone; the Line-in port connects to an extern[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 16 865G/GV/PE7MC 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 360K, 720K, 1. 2M, 1.44M, and 2.88M FDDs. HDD Connectors: PIDE & SIDE These conne[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 17 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Reset Switch (RESET) Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the system will restart when the switch is pressed. Power LED Connector (PLED) Attach the connector to the power LED on the front panel of the case. The Power LED indicates the system’s sta[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 18 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual SP The SPDIF out connector is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder. Front Audio Connector : F_AUDIO The audio interface provides two kinds of au- dio output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. Their p[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 19 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual 1 TPB- Note: IrDA Header: IR This connector supports wireless transmitting and re- ceiving device. Before using this function, configure the settings of IR Mode from the “Integrated Peripher- als” section of the CMOS Setup. IR 1394 Header: F_1394 (Optional) The 1394 expansion cabl[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 20 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Expansion Slots This motherboard includes three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots and one AGP slot (only for 865G/PE7MC). PCI Slots The expansion cards can be installed in the three PCI slots. When you install o r take out such cards, you must make sure that the power plug has been pulled o[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 21 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual AGP Qualified V endor List The following table lists the AGP cards that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Note: V ender T ype Video Memory ASUS ASUS V9560 8X 128MB ASUS ASUS V7700 4X 32MB ASUS ASUS V9280 128MB A TI A TI Radeon7000 64MB CP A TI 9700 8X AGP 1[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 22 865G/GV/PE7MC 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 changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper settings. Descrip[...]

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    Chapter 2 Installation Instructions 23 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual BIOS-Protection Jumper: TBL_EN If the jumper TBL_EN i s set as Lock (Pin1 & Pin2), the system BIOS is protected from being attacked by a serious virus, such as the CIH virus. Y ou will be unable to flash the BIOS to the motherboard when the system BIOS is protected. Flash write En[...]

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    Appendix 24 865M06 Series User Manual This chapter tells how to change system settings through t h e BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS pa- rameters are also provided. Y ou have to run the Setup Program when the following cases occur: 1. An error message appears on the screen during the system POST process. 2. Y ou want to change t[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 25 865G/GV/PE7MC 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. Power on the computer, when the following message briefly appears at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 26 865G/GV/PE7MC 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 sys- tem performance can be optimized. Integrated Peripherals Onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 27 865G/GV/PE7MC 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 select the item to set up, and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to choose the setting values. Date This option allows you to set the [...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 28 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Award (Phoenix) BIOS can support 3 HDD modes: CHS, LBA and Large or Auto mode. CHS For HDD<528MB LBA For HDD>528MB & supporting LBA (Logical Block Addressing) Large For HDD>528MB but not supporting LBA Auto Recommended mode Drive A/B This option allows you to select the kind of FD[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 29 865G/GV/PE7MC 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. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. [...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 30 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual BIOS Features  [SuperBoot] SuperBoot (Default: Disabled) SuperBoot allows system-relevant information to be stored in CMOS upon the first normal startup of your PC, and the relevant parameters will be restored to help the system start up more quickly on each subsequent startup. The avail- a[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 31 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Advanced BIOS Features  CPU Feature Press <Enter> to set the items of CPU feature. Please refer to page 32.  Hard Disk Boot Priority This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup. After pressing <Enter>, you can select the HDD using the <PageUp>/<PageDn&[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 32 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual  Boot Other Device (Default: Enabled) With this function set to Enabled, the system will boot from some other devices if the first/second/third boot devices failed. The available setting val- ues are: Disabled and Enabled.  Security Option (Default: Setup) When it is set to “Setup”, [...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 33 865G/GV/PE7MC 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.  AGP Aperture Size (MB) (Default: 128) This item defines the size of the aperture if you use[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 34 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Integrated Peripherals Use the arrow keys to select your options; press the <Enter> key to enter the setup sub-menu. The options and setting methods are discussed below: Onchip IDE Menu Integrated Peripherals Menu  On-Chip Serial A T A (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set th[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 35 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual  Serial A T A Port 0/1 Mode (Default: Primary Master) This option is used to set the Serial A T A Port 0/1 Mode—with it set to Primary Master/Slave, the Primary IDE cannot be used, supporting the IDE/SA T A boot; with it set at Secondary Master/Slave, the Secondary IDE is u napplicable, s[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 36 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual  POWER ON Function (Default: BUTTON ONL Y) This option is used to set the power on method for your PC. The setting values include: Password,H ot KEY , Mouse Left, Mouse Right, Any KE Y , BUTTON ON L Y and Keyboard 98.  KB Power ON Password (Default: Enter) When the POWER ON Function is s[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 37 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Power Management Setup  ACPI Suspend T ype (Default: S1 (POS)) This option is used to set the energy saving mode of the ACPI function. When you select “S1 (POS)” mode, the power will not shut off and the power supply status will remain as it is. In S1 mode the computer can be resumed at[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 38 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual  USB KB&MS Wake-Up From S3 (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set the system to wake up by USB equipment when it is in S3 (Suspend to RAM) mode.  Resume by Alarm (Default: Disabled) This option is used to set the timing of the start-up function. In order to use this function,[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 39 865G/GV/PE7MC 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 . The setting values are Disabled and 60 0 C/140 0 F, 6[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 40 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual T o specify CPU F AN more clearly and conveniently , we might as well abbreviate CP U Smart Fan T emperature, C P U Fan T olerance V alue, C P U Fan Output Stop V alue as V alue1, V alue2 and V alue3 respectively: When the C PU temperature exceeds the total of the V alue1 and V alue2, the CP U[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 41 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Frequency/V oltage Control  CPU Clock Ratio (Default: based on CPU specifications) This option is used to set the ratio of an unlocked CPU. The possible settings range from a minimum of 8 to a maximum of 50. Note: This option is invisible for locking frequency CPU. Frequency/V oltage Contro[...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 42 865G/GV/PE7MC 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. Select <N> and press <Enter> to exit without [...]

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    Chapter 3 BIOS Description 43 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Save & Exit Setup When you select this option and press <Enter>, the following message will ap- pear in the center of the screen: SA VE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y Press <Y> to save your changes in CMOS and exit the program; press <N> or <ESC> to return to the main m[...]

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    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 4 4 Chapter[...]

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    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 45 865G/GV/PE7MC 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 wi ll automatically display the main menu screen. 1. Install Drivers Using this choice, you can install all the drivers for your motherboard. Y ou sh[...]

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    Chapter 4 Driver CD Introduction 46 865G/GV/PE7MC User Manual Start to install drivers Click <Install Driver> to enter the driver installation menu (as shown in Figure 1). Click the relevant buttons to install Chipset Software, DirectX 9.0b, VGA Driver , USB2.0 Driver , Audio Driver and LAN Driver (optional) from this CD. 1 Follow the screen [...]