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Foxconn B75M User Manual

Foxconn B75M
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Foxconn B75M Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
SocketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel B75
Memory Slots2
Maximum Memory16 GB
Supported Memory TypesDDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz
Audio CodecRealtek ALC887
LANRealtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet
PCIe 3.0 x161
PCIe 2.0 x12
SATA 6Gb/s1
SATA 3Gb/s5
USB 3.0 ports2
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
Storage1 x SATA 6Gb/s, 5 x SATA 3Gb/s
Video Outputs1 x HDMI

Summary

Declaration of Conformity

Installation Precautions

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions

Guidelines for handling components safely to prevent damage from static electricity.

General Installation Safety

Important safety instructions before installing components, such as powering off the system.

Product Introduction

Product Specifications

Details CPU, Chipset, Memory, Expansion Slots, Storage, LAN, Audio, and USB specifications.

Motherboard Layout

Diagram and labeling of motherboard components and connectors for easy identification.

Back Panel Connectors

Description and function of all external ports and connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.

Hardware Installation

CPU and CPU Cooler Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and CPU cooler, including precautions.

Memory Installation

Instructions for installing DDR3 DIMM modules and understanding Dual Channel configuration.

Expansion Card Installation

Procedure for installing expansion cards, specifically PCI Express x16 graphics cards.

Internal Connectors

Guide to connecting power supply, front panel headers, audio, USB, and other internal headers.

Jumpers Configuration

Explanation of jumper settings, including Clear CMOS and Intel ME Jumper functionality.

BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup

How to access the BIOS Setup utility and navigate through its menus.

Main BIOS Settings

Overview of essential system information and date/time settings in the Main BIOS menu.

F-Center Settings

Configuration options for proprietary features like Smart BIOS, Fox Intelligent Stepping, and CPU configuration.

Smart BIOS Features

Settings for Smart Power LED and Smart Boot Menu functionality.

Fox Intelligent Stepping

Adjusting CPU clock rate based on system loadings for performance and power saving.

CPU Configuration

Details and settings for CPU features like AES-NI, EIST, Turbo Mode, and Virtualization.

Advanced BIOS Settings

Configuration for North Bridge, ME Subsystem, AMT, Onboard Devices, SATA, Super IO, and Trusted Computing.

Boot Configuration

Settings for boot order, Numlock state, Quiet Boot, and boot device priorities.

Power Management

Configuration options for ACPI sleep states, wake-up events, and power loss restore.

System Health Monitoring

Monitoring CPU/System temperatures, fan speeds, voltages, and setting warning thresholds.

Security Settings

Options for setting Administrator and User passwords, and HDD BootSector write protection.

Save & Exit BIOS

How to save changes, discard changes, restore defaults, and exit the BIOS setup utility.

CD Utilities

Install Drivers and Utilities

Guide to installing motherboard drivers and software utilities from the included DVD.

FOX ONE Utility

Using FOX ONE for system settings modification, monitoring temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

FOX LiveUpdate

Utility for backing up and updating system BIOS, drivers, and other utilities online or locally.

FOX LOGO Utility

Tool to backup, change, or delete the boot time logo displayed during POST.

FOX DMI Utility

Desktop Management Interface viewer for analyzing and troubleshooting motherboard issues.

RAID Configuration

RAID Introduction

Explanation of RAID concepts, levels (0, 1, 5, 10), and their benefits for data reliability and performance.

Intel Matrix Storage Manager

Introduction to Intel's technology for managing RAID arrays and configuring storage.

Create RAID Driver Diskette

Step-by-step instructions for creating a RAID driver diskette for Windows XP/Vista installation.

BIOS RAID Configuration

Steps to configure SATA mode to RAID and enter the RAID BIOS utility.

Create RAID Volumes

Detailed guide on creating RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 volumes using Intel Matrix Storage Manager.

Delete RAID Volume

Procedure for deleting existing RAID volumes and resetting disks to non-RAID status.

Reset Disks to Non-RAID

Steps to revert RAID disk structures back to their original non-RAID state.

Install Windows XP with RAID

Guide to installing Windows XP, including pressing F6 for RAID driver and partitioning.

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