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Table of Contents

Chapter

Product Introduction
Main Features.... 2 Layout... 4 Rear Panel Ports... 5
Installation Instructions
CPU.... 8 Memory.... 11 Power Supply.... 13 Other Connectors... 14 Expansion Slots... 18 Jumpers.... 19

BIOS Description

Enter BIOS Setup... 21 Main menu.... 21 Standard CMOS Features.. 23 Tiger Central Control Unit...25 Advanced BIOS Features... 28 Advanced Chipset Features... 31 Integrated Peripherals.. 32 Power Management Setup... 37 PnP/PCI Configurations... 40 PC Health Status... 41 Load Fail-Safe Defaults... 42 Load Optimized Defaults... 42 Set Supervisor/User Password.. 42 Save & Exit Setup... 43 Exit W ithout Saving... 43

10 GND +12V TPB GND TPA 2 1

GND SPKR +3. 3 V

9 Empty +12V TPB + GND TPA + 1
The 1394 expansion cable can be connected to either the front (provided that the front panel of your chassis is equipped with the appropriate interface) or real panel of the chassis. Speaker Connector: SPEAKER The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis. Audio Connectors: CD_IN CD_IN is Sony standard CD audio connectors, it can be connected to a CD-ROM drive through a CD audio cable. 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. If the connector has been closed once, the system will send a message. To utilize this function, set Case Open Warning to Enabled in the Power Management Setup section of the CMOS Setup. Save and exit, then boot the operating system once to make sure this function takes effect. IrDA Connector: IR This header supports wireless transmitting and receiving device. Before using this function, configure the settings of IR Mode from the Integrated Peripherals section of the CMOS Setup. S/PDIF-OUT Connector: SPDIF _OUT The SPDIF OUT Connector is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder.

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SPEAKER

CD_L GND CD_R

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5V Empty SPDIF_OUT GND

SPDIF_OUT
Chapter 2 Expansion Slots
This motherboard includes two 32-bit master PCI bus slots, two PCI Express x 1 slots, and two PCI Express x 16 slots. PCI Slots The expansion cards can be installed in the two PCI slots. PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, USB card, SCSI card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. PCI Express x1 Slots This motherboard has Two PCI Express x1 slots that designed to accommodate less bandwidth-intensive cards, such as a modem or LAN card. PCI Express x16 Slots This motherboard has two PCI Express x16 slots that reserved for graphics or video cards. The difference in bandwidth between the x16 and x1 slots is notable to be sure. This motherboard design enables the support of dual PCI-Express graphics cards technology such as SLI technology and multiple display.
For the detailed PCI Express x16 graphics cards support list on this motherboard, please visit the website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com

Chapter 2 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. Description of Jumpers 1. For the jumpers on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identified by the silkscreen printed next to it. However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as 1. 2. The following table provides some explanation of the jumper pin settings. User should refer to this when adjusting jumper settings.

Jumper Diagram Definition 1-2 2-3 Closed Open Description Set pin1 and pin2 closed Set pin2 and pin3 closed Set the pin closed Set the pin opened
Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses the CMOS RAM to store all the set parameters. The CMOS can be cleared by removing the CMOS jumper. How to clear CMOS? 1. Turn off the AC power supply and connect pins 1 and 2 together using the jumper cap. 2. Return the jumper setting to normal (pins 2 and 3 together with the jumper cap). 3. Turn the AC power supply back on.
CLEAR 3 NORMAL (Default) 3

CLR_CMOS

Warning: 1. Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. 2. Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on.

Chapter 3

POST process. This chapter includes the following information: v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Enter BIOS Setup Main Menu Standard CMOS Features Tiger Central Control Unit Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit W ithout Saving
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases occur: 1. An error message appears on the screen during the system 2. You want to change the default CMOS settings.
Chapter 3 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> key to enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility. Press TAB to show POST Screen, DEL to enter SETUP, ESC to enter Boot Menu.
W e do not suggest that you change the default parameters in the BIOS Setup, and we shall not be responsible for any damage that result from any changes that you make.

Main Menu

The main menu allows you to select from the list of setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or go to the sub-menu.
Main Menu The items in the main menu are explained as below: Standard CMOS Features The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu. Tiger Central Control Unit The special features can be set up through this menu.

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]. Halt On This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during powering up. All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette All, But Disk/Key Whenever the BIOS detects a nonfatal error, the system will stop and you will be prompted. The system boot will not stop for any errors that may be detected. The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; but it will stop for all other errors. The system boot will not stop for a diskette error; but it will stop for all other errors. The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error, but it will stop for all other errors.
Memory This is a Display-Only Category, determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS. Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory The BIOS POST will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. Total memory of the system.
Chapter 3 Tiger Central Control Unit
Tiger Central Control Unit Menu v[Smart BIOS] Smart Power LED Smart debug LED function within power LED. Enable this function, the power LED status can show the system status of POST process. System Status
Normal No CPU Fan No Display No Memory Post Error Message

Power LED Status

on blinking once (blinking 0.5 sec., off 0.5 sec.) blinking once (blinking 2 sec., off 2 sec.) blinking twice blinking thrice
Smart Boot Menu Smart boot menu with a timer to let user to control boot device easily. vAuto 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. vDRAM Configuration Press Enter to set the items of DRAM Configuration. vPCIE clock This option is used to set PCIE overclock function.
vTiger Intelligent Stepping User can select different overclocking option by this item. The available setting values are: Manual, Auto, Power gaming, Data Mining, Office, Energy Saving. vCPU Frequency This option is used to set CPU Frequency. vCPU Clock Multiplier This option is used to set CPU Clock Multiplier. vAMD K8 Cool& Quiet Control This option is used to control AMD K8 Cool&quiet Technology. vPCIE Spread Spectrum If you enable PCIE spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) generated by PCIE. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled. vSATA Spread Spectrum If you enable SATA spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) generated by SATA. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled. vHT Spread Spectrum If you enable HT spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (ElectroMagnetic Interference) generated by HT. The setting values are Disabled and Enabled. vCPU Vcore Over Voltage Setting This option is used to set CPU Vcore over voltage. vDRAM Voltage Select This option is used to set the DRAM voltage. vChipset Voltage Select This option is used to set the Chipset voltage. vLDT Voltage Select This option is used to set the LDT voltage.

DRAM Configuration Menu vTiming Mode This option is used to set timing mode. vDQS Training Control This option controls the DQS training. vCKE base Power down mode This option is used to set the CKE base Power dowm mode. vCKE based Powerdowm This option controls the CKE based power down. vMemory hole Remapping This option is used to enalbe or disable the memory hole remapping. vAuto Optimize Bottom IO This option is used to set the auto optimize bottom IO. vBottom of [31:24] IO space This option is used to set Bottom of [31:24] IO space.
Chapter 3 Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features Menu vBIOS ROM Protect This option is used to enable or disable BIOS ROM Protect function. vBootBlock Protect This option is used to enable or disable BootBlock Protect function. vRemovable Device Priority This option is used to remove the priority for removable device startup. After pressing <Enter>, you can remove the removable device using the <PageUp>/ <PageDn> or Up/Down arrow keys, and change the removable device priority using <+> or <->. To exit this option, press <Esc>. vHard 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> or Up/Down arrow keys, and change the HDD priority using <+> or <->. To exit this option, press <Esc>. vCD-ROM Boot Priority This option is used to select the priority for CD-ROM startup. After pressing <Enter>, you can select the CD-ROM using the <PageUp>/<PageDn> or Up/ Down arrow keys, and change the CD-ROM priority using <+> or <->. To exit this option, press <Esc>.

vNetwork Boot Priority

This option is used to select the priority for network boot startup. After pressing <Enter>, you can select the network boot using the <PageUp>/<PageDn> or Up/Down arrow keys, and change the network boot priority using <+> or < ->. To exit this option, press <Esc>. vVirus Warning This option is used to set up the virus warning message for the IDE HDD boot sector. W hen enabled, a warning message will appear on the screen if any program intends to write information to the boot sector. Note: Such function provides protection to the startup sector only; it does not protect the entire hard disk. vCPU Internal Cache This option is used to turn on or off the CPU L1 and L2 cache. vExternal Cache This option is used to turn on or off the CPU external cache. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. Leave this item at the default value for better performance. vFirst/Second/Third Boot Device This option allows you to set the boot device sequence. The available setting values are: Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM, ZIP100, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, Legacy LAN, NVIDIA Boot Age and Disabled. vBoot Other Device W ith this item enabled, the system will search all other possible locations if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the first, second and third boot devices. vBoot Up Floppy Seek If this option is enabled, BIOS will activate the floppy drive during the system boot and the drives indicator will flash after the activation. The magnetic head will move back and forth from A to B.

vBoot Up NumLock Status

This option defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. vTypematic Rate Setting If this option is enabled, you can use the following two items to see the typematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard. vTypematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Use this option to define how many characters per second a held-down key generated. vTypematic Delay (Msec) Use this option to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a helddown key begins generating repeat characters.
vSecurity Option W hen it is set to Setup, a password is required to enter the CMOS Setup screen; W hen it is set to System, a password is required not only to enter CMOS Setup, but also to start up your PC. vAPIC Mode This option is used to enable or disable APIC function. vFull Screen LOGO Show This option allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vSmall Logo (EPA) Show This option allows you to enable or disable the EPA logo. The available setting values are: Disabled and Enabled.
Chapter 3 Advanced Chipset Features
Advanced Chipset Features Menu
This option is used to enable or disable PW U function. vK8<->SB HT Speed These options are used to set the bandspeed of the links transmitter of K8 <->SB. vK8<->MCP55 HT Width These options are used to set the bandwidth of the links transmitter of K8 <->MCP55. vSSE/SSE2 Instructions It is used to set enable or disable Intel SSE/SSE2 instructions. vSystem BIOS Cacheable Select Enabled to allow catching of the system BIOS which may improve performance. If any other program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
Chapter 3 Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals Menu vIDE Function Setup Press enter to set IDE Function Setup. vOnboard Device Press enter to set Onboard Device. vOnboard Super IO Press enter to set Onboard Super IO.
IDE Function Setup Menu v RAID Config Press <Enter> to set the items of RAID configuration function. vOnChip IDE Channel 0 This option is used to set the onchip IDE channel 0. The available settings are: Disabled and Enabled. vPrimary Master/Slave PIO These two items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmer 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. vPrimary Master/Slave UDMA UDMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a device that supports UDMA, change the appropriate items on this list to Auto. The available setting values are: Disabled and Auto. vIDE DMA transfer access This option is used to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access. vSerial-ATA Cotroller This option is used to enable or disable Serial-ATA cotroller. vIDE Prefetch Mode This option is used to enable or disable IDE prefetch mode. vIDE HDD Block Mode This option is used to set whether the IDE HDD block mode is allowed.

Chapter 3 PnP/PCI Configurations
PnP/PCI Configurations Menu vReset 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 turned on. The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vResouces Controlled By This option is used to define the system resource control scheme. If all cards you use support PnP, then select Auto (ESCD) and the BIOS will automatically distribute interruption resources. If the ISA cards you installed not supporting PnP, you will need to select Manual and manually adjust interruption resources in the event of hardware conflicts. However, since this motherboard has no ISA slot, this option does not apply. vIRQ Resources Press the <Enter> key, then manually set IRQ resources. vPCI/VGA Palette Snoop If you use a non-standard VGA card, use this option to solve graphic acceleration card or MPEG audio card problems (e.g., colors not accurately displayed). The setting values are: Disabled and Enabled. vInit Display First This option is used to set which display device will be used first when your PC starts up. vMaximum Payload Size This option is used to set maximum TLP payload size for PCI Express devices.

The unit is byte.

Chapter 3 PC Health Status
PC Health Status Menu 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. vVCC 3.3/Vcore/1.8V/1.5V/+5V/+12V/VSB3.3/Voltage Battery The current voltages will be automatically detected by the system. vCurrent CPU/System Temperature The current system/CPU temperature will be automatically detected by the system. vSYSTEM/CPU/FAN1 FAN The system/CPU fan speed will be automatically detected by the system. vSmart FAN1 Mode Control This option is used to enable or disable smart fan function. PW M Mode can enable smart fan function. vSmart FAN1 PWM 0 This option is used to set smart fan1 PW M 0. vSmart FAN1 T 1 This option is used to set smart fan1 temperature 1 value.

Install by manual

Install by auto

Installing Utilities

You can select the utilities that you want to install and begin the setup steps.

Click here

This chapter will introduce how to use attached software. This chapter provides the following information: v v TIGER ONE Fox LiveUpdate

Chapter 5

TIGER ONE
TIGER ONE is a powerful utility for easily modifying system settings. It also allows users to monitor various temperature values, voltage values, frequency and fan speed at any time. With TIGER ONE, you can -Modify system performance settings, such as bus speeds, CPU voltages, fan speed, and other system performance options that are supported by the BIOS -Monitor hardware temperature, voltage, frequency and fan speed Supported Operating Systems: -W indows 2000 -Windows XP (32-bit)

Using TIGER ONE:

1. Main Page

Show CPU Information

Toolbar

Alert Lamp

Switch Button
Exit Minimum Configuration Homepage
Monitor Frequency/Voltage/Fan speed/Temperature value
Use the toolbar to navigate to other pages. Alert Lamp W hen the system is in healthy status, the alert lamp color is green. W hen the system is in abnormal status, the alert lamp color is red. Switch Button Click this button, it will shorten to below figure. It helps you to minitor your system healthy status at any time.
Click here to return to previous status
Exit Click this button to exit the program. Minimum Click this button to minimize the window. Configuration Click this button to configurate the parameters for the program. It determines which items will be shown in shorten mode. Homepage Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website.
2. CPU Page - CPU Control
This page lets you select and run the TIGER ONE developed benchmarks to determine the current performance level of the system. You can also adjust by manual. Only this page is set to Manual Adjustment, the Freq., Vlotage, and Fan pages can be adjusted by manual.

Go to CPU page

Close this page

Ajust by manual

Reset the changes Select the different benchmarks

Apply the changes

3. Freq. Page - Frequency Control
This page lets you set memory and PCI Express frequency by manual.

Go to Freq. page

Close this page Select the option you want to set Adjust by manual

Reset the changes

Chapter 5 4.1 Limit Setting - CPU Temp.

This page lets you to set CPU high limit temperature and enable the alert function.
Go to Adjust page Show current CPU temperature value Enable alert function when the CPU temperature is higher than high limit value Show current high limit value of CPU temperature
Set high limit by dragging the lever
4.2 Limit Setting - Sys Temp.
This page lets you to set system high limit temperature and enable the alert function.
Show current system temperature value Enable alert function when the system temperature is higher than high limit value Show current high limit value of system temperature
Chapter 5 4.3 Limit Setting - CPU Fan
This page lets you to set CPU fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
Show current CPU fan rpm value Enable alert function when the CPU fan rev is lower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of CPU fan
Set low limit rpm by dragging the lever
4.4 Limit Setting - Sys Fan
This page lets you to set system low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
Show current system fan rpm value Enable alert function when the system fan is lower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of system fan
Chapter 5 4.5 Limit Setting - Chassis Fan
This page lets you to set chassis fan low limit rpm and enable the alert function.
Show current Chassis fan rpm value Enable alert function when the chassis fan is lower than low limit rpm value Show current low limit rpm value of chassis fan
5. Voltage Page - Voltage Control
This page lets you set CPU voltage, memory voltage and North Bridge voltage by manual.

Go to Voltage page

Select the option you want to set Adjust by manual
Chapter 5 6. Fan Page - Fan Control
This page lets you enable smart Fan function or set fan speed by manual.

Go to Fan page

Enable or disable smart fan function Set fan speed by dragging the lever

Fox LiveUpdate

Fox LiveUpdate is a useful utility for backuping and updating the system BIOS, drivers and utilities by local or online. Supported Operating Systems: -W indows 2000 -Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit) -W indows 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit)

Using Fox LiveUpdate:

1.1 Local Update - BIOS Info.
This page lets you know your system BIOS information.

Link to website

Minimum Exit
Show current BIOS information
Chapter 5 1.2 Local Update - Backup
This page lets you backup your system BIOS. Click Backup, then give a name. Click Save to finish the backup operation.

Key in a BIOS name

1.3 Local Update - Update
This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. After click Update, there will show warning message, please read it carefully. If you still want to continue, click Yes. Then load a local BIOS file and follow the wizard to finish the operation.
Fox LiveUpdate will auto backup BIOS before update because we have enabled this function in Configure option.
Chapter 5 2.1 Online Update - Update BIOS
This page lets you update your system BIOS from Internet. Click start, it will search the new BIOS from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.

Current information

Search new BIOS from Internet

Select BIOS to update

Browse detail information Update BIOS Close the window
Chapter 5 2.2 Online Update - Update Driver
This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click start, it will search the new drivers from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Search new drivers from Internet
Select the drivers to update
Browse detail information Install the selected drivers Close the window
Chapter 5 2.3 Online Update - Update Utility
This page lets you update utilities from Internet. Click start, it will search the new utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Search new utilities from Internet
2.4 Online Update - Update All
This page lets you update your system drivers from Internet. Click start, it will search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet. Then follow the wizard to finish the update operation.
Search all new BIOS/drivers/utilities from Internet
Chapter 5 3.1 Configure - option
This page lets you set auto search options. After your setting, the utility will start searching and related information will show on the task bar.

Set auto search options

Select search which kind of versions

Reset to default value

W hen enable auto search function, Fox LiveUpdate will appear searching result on task-bar. Double click the icon, you can see the detail information.

Double click here

Chapter 5 3.2 Configure - System
This page lets you set the backup BIOS location and change different skin of the utility.
Set the location of download files or auto backup BIOS
Select different skin of the software
Apply the changes Determine if the Fox LiveUpdate can auto run when the system starts up

4. About & Help

This page shows some information about Fox LiveUpdate.
Show information about Fox LiveUpdate

NVIDIA SLITM Technology

1. Introduction
NVIDIA SLITM (Scalable Link Interface) technology takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI ExpressTM bus architecture, and features intelligent hardware and software solutions to deliver earth-shattering PC performance in a multi NVIDIA GPU solution. NVIDIA nForceTM5 SLI MCPs (media and communications processors) offer blistering graphics performance and overall PC performance for both AMD and Intel platforms. With the power of SLITM technology you get the ability to connect two NVIDIA SLI-Ready PCI ExpressTM graphics cards for mind-blowing game play with brilliant and intensive 3D graphics.
2. Using SLITM Technology
Step1. Install two SLI-Ready Graphic cards on the two PCI Express x16 slots.
Step2. Connect power extension cable to the graphics card power connector and power supply connector.

Power Extension cable

Step 3. Install the SLI Bridge Board to the goldfingers on each graphics card. Make sure that the connector is firmly in place.
Step 4. Connect the 4-pin ATX power cable to the Auxiliary power connector to secure the system is stable. Step 5. Power on your computer and boot into Operating System. Step 6. Install the NVIDIA graphics card drivers and restart your computer.
Step 7. Right-click the mouse --> Select Properties--> Select Setting --> Click Advanced --> Select GeForce xxxx xxx --> Click SLI multi-GPU --> Click Enable SLI multi-GPU.

NVIDIA RAID

RAID Arrays
This section describes the following types of RAID arrays that NVIDIA RAID supports: v RAID 0 RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves the disk read and write times for many applications. vRAID 1 RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data. vRAID 0+1 RAID 0+1 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1 arrays. vRAID 5 RAID 5 provides fault tolerance and better utilization of disk capacity. vSpanning (JBOD) JBOD provides a method for combining drives of different sizes into one large disk.

Summary of RAID Configurations
Array Advantages Drawbacks # Hard Disks Fault Tolerance

multiple 2 None Yes

RAID 0 High data throughput. No fault tolerance. RAID 0% data redun d- Requires two drives for the storage space ancy. of one drive. RAID 0+1 O pt i mi z ed f or b ot h Requires two drives 0 % d at a r e d u n - for the storage space a n d p e r - of one drive - the same f o r m a n c e. A l l o w s as RAID level 1. d an c y spare disks. RAID 5 Fault toleranc e and Decreased write perbetter utilization of disk formance due to parity calculations. space. JBOD ombines and uses the D ec r e as e s p e r f o r capac ity of odd size mance because of the drives. difficulty in using drives concurrently or to optimize drives for different uses.

multiple

Additional RAID Features
NVIDIA RAID offers the following additional features: vFree Disk and Dedicated Spare Disk A Free Disk or Dedicated Disk can be automatically used in case one drive of a fault-tolerant array fails. NVIDIA RAID defines a fault-tolerant array as either RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or RAID 5. A free disk can be used by any available faulttolerant array, while a dedicated disk can be used only by the array to which it is assigned. vBootable RAID This allows you to install the operating system onto the RAID volume. vMorphing Morphing is the ability to convert from one RAID mode to another RAID mode. This allows the user to upgrade their current disk or array for better performance, higher security, and increased capacity. More importantly, this is accomplished withouthaving to go through multiple steps. The morphing feature gives the user an upgradeable option to manage storage easily. vHot Plug Array A nice flexibility feature is the ability to move MediaShield RAID arrays from one nForce system to another. Since most nForce systems support SATA hot plug capability, you can add/remove a RAID array even while the system is running. This is done using the Hot Plug Array wizard.
Features and Benefits Summary

Features

Spare Drive and Dedicated Drive Support Bootable RAID M orphing

Benefits

. Allows the user to dedicate a "spare" disk as a hot standby in the event of a array failure. Offers additional protection in case of a failure in a mirrored array. Supports the use of a RAID drive for loading the operating system at power up for optimal performance. Allows the user to upgrade for more performance, security, and capacity. Allows the user to change the current state of a disk/array to another array with a one step process called "morphing",

Configuration options

on the task bar.

Information button

Tool button
4. Sound Effect Introduction Allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the Karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings.
1. Click here 2. Select environment

3. Set equalizer

4. Click OK
5. Mixer Introduction Allows you to set audio output and audio input volume.

1. Click here

2. Set playback

3. Set record

6. Audio I/O Introduction Allows you to configure your input/output settings.
1. Click here 2. Select channel configuration

3. Test 4. Click OK

7. Microphone Introduction Allows you to configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly.

2. Click here

3. Click OK
8. 3D Audio Demo Introduction This option gives you a demostration of the 3D audio feature.
3. Test your setting 4. Click OK