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Foxconn Inferno Katana User Manual

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Inferno Katana Series
Motherboard
Users Manual

Table of Contents

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Foxconn Inferno Katana Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Processor socketLGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor manufacturerIntel
Maximum number of SMP processors1
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors6
eSATA ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantity8
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity0
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
PCI Express x16 slots3
Controller 2nd interface typeIDE/SATA2/eSATA
BIOS memory size64 Mbit

Summary

Installation Precautions

Technical Support

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Product Specifications

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

Layout

Illustrates the physical layout of motherboard components and connectors with numerical labels.

Back Panel Connectors

Describes the function and connection points of ports located on the motherboard's rear panel.

Chapter 2 Hardware Install

Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

Provides step-by-step instructions for safely installing the CPU and its cooler onto the motherboard.

Install the Memory

Guides on proper installation of DDR3 memory modules into the motherboard's DIMM sockets.

Install an Expansion Card

Instructions on how to install various expansion cards into PCI Express and PCI slots.

Install other Internal Connectors

Details on connecting internal components like power connectors, USB headers, and audio headers.

Jumpers

Explains the function and configuration of jumpers on the motherboard for specific settings.

OnBoard Button

Describes the function of onboard buttons such as Power, Reset, and Clear CMOS.

OnBoard LED

Explains the purpose and function of onboard LEDs for system status indication.

BIOS Debug Code Description

Lists and explains BIOS debug codes for troubleshooting boot or hardware issues.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS setup utility during system startup.

Main Menu

Overview of the main BIOS setup interface and navigation options.

System Information

Displays current system configuration details like BIOS version, CPU, and memory.

Advanced BIOS Features

Provides access to detailed BIOS settings for IDE, AHCI, and MPS configurations.

Advanced Chipset Features

Allows configuration of North Bridge, South Bridge, and onboard device settings.

USB Configuration

Settings for enabling/disabling USB functions, legacy support, and controller modes.

Boot Configuration Features

Options to configure boot device priority and other boot-related settings.

Power Management Setup

Configuration of ACPI states and power saving features for system performance.

PC Health Status

Monitoring and control of system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

Quantum BIOS

Features related to CPU configuration, memory timing, voltage control, and overclocking.

BIOS Security Features

Options for setting supervisor/user passwords and boot sector virus protection.

Load Optimal Defaults

Resets BIOS settings to optimized default values for stable operation.

Save & Exit Setup

Saves current BIOS configuration changes and exits the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Exits BIOS setup without saving any modifications made to the settings.

Chapter 4 CD Instruction

Utility CD Introduction

Overview of the utility CD contents, including drivers and software applications.

AEGIS PANEL

Details on using the Aegis Panel for system monitoring, OC, fan control, and alarm functions.

FOX LiveUpdate

Guide to backing up, updating BIOS, drivers, and utilities via local or online methods.

FOX LOGO

Instructions for backing up, changing, and deleting the boot time logo image.

FOX DMI

Information on using the FOX DMI viewer for system analysis and troubleshooting.

Chapter 5 RAID Configuration

RAID Configuration Introduction

Explains the fundamental concepts of RAID, including mirroring, striping, and error correction.

Intel® Matrix Storage Manager

Introduction to the Intel Matrix Storage Manager utility for configuring RAID arrays.

Create a RAID Driver Diskette

Step-by-step guide to creating a bootable RAID driver diskette for OS installation.

BIOS Configuration

Instructions on configuring BIOS SATA mode to RAID or AHCI for RAID setup.

Create RAID in BIOS

Detailed steps for creating RAID volumes (RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID10) within the BIOS interface.

Install a New Windows XP

Guide on installing Windows XP, including RAID driver integration during setup.

Existing Windows XP with RAID built as data storage

Steps to integrate existing SATA hard disks into a new RAID system within Windows XP.

ATI® CrossFireXTM Technology

Introduction

Overview of ATI CrossFireX technology for multi-GPU performance enhancement.

Using CrossFireXTM Technology

Instructions for installing and enabling ATI CrossFireX technology with compatible hardware.

NVIDIA® SLI TM Technology

Introduction

Overview of NVIDIA SLI technology for multi-GPU performance enhancement.

Graphics card configuration

Steps for installing dual SLI-ready graphics cards and enabling NVIDIA SLI technology.

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