Foxconn 915M07 series User Manual

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User’s Manual V1.0 in English for 915M07 series motherboard.
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Foxconn 915M07 series Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket Type	LGA 775
Supported CPUs	Intel Pentium 4, Celeron D
Memory Type	DDR
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Audio	Realtek ALC880
LAN	Realtek RTL8100C
Model	Foxconn 915M07 series

Summary

Product Introduction

Main Features

Details motherboard specifications including CPU, chipset, memory, and ports.

Motherboard Layout

Visual guide to identify motherboard components and connectors.

Installation Instructions

CPU Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU into the socket.

Memory Installation

Guide on installing DDR memory modules into the DIMM slots.

Power Supply Connection

Instructions for connecting ATX power connectors to the motherboard.

Rear Panel Connectors

Details on the ports available on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors Overview

Description of FDD, IDE, SATA, USB, Front Panel, Fan, TPM, Audio, 1394, WOL connectors.

Expansion Slots

Information on installing expansion cards in PCI and PCI Express slots.

Jumpers Configuration

Guide to understanding and setting motherboard jumpers.

BIOS Description and Configuration

Navigating the BIOS Setup

How to enter and navigate the BIOS setup utility.

System Configuration Options

Settings for CMOS features, BIOS features, chipset, and peripherals.

Performance and Power Management

Settings for CPU, memory frequency, and power management modes.

System Status, Defaults, and Security

Monitoring PC health, PnP/PCI, defaults, password, and exit options.

Driver and Software Installation

Utility CD Overview

Overview of the utility CD, browsing files, and accessing the homepage.

Installing System Drivers

Guide to installing essential drivers for motherboard components.

Installing Bundled Software

Instructions for installing included utilities like SuperUtility and Adobe Reader.

Bundled Software Usage

SuperStep Utility

Using SuperStep for CPU frequency and system monitoring.

SuperLogo Utility

Customizing the BIOS logo using SuperLogo.

SuperUpdate Utility

Backing up and upgrading the system BIOS with SuperUpdate.

Special BIOS Functions

SuperBoot Function

Reduces system boot time by optimizing startup routines.

SuperBIOS-Protect

Protects the BIOS from viruses by preventing unauthorized writes.

SuperRecovery Tool

Utility for backing up and recovering hard disk data.

SuperSpeed Feature

Manually setting CPU clock speed and other performance parameters.

Appendix: 8-Channel Audio

8-Channel Audio Introduction

Explanation of surround sound standards and PC audio capabilities.

Setting Up 8-Channel Audio

Steps for connecting audio jacks and installing audio drivers.