Foxconn P55MX Series User Manual

P55MX Series Motherboard
User’s Manual

Foxconn P55MX Series Specifications

General

Brand	Foxconn
Model	P55MX Series
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Product Specifications

Details motherboard specs: CPU, memory, audio, LAN, expansion slots, connectors, and form factor.

Chapter 2 Hardware Install

Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for safely installing the CPU and its compatible cooler, including thermal grease application.

Install the Memory

Instructions for installing DDR3 DIMM modules and configuring dual-channel memory for optimal performance.

Install an Expansion Card

Details the process of inserting expansion cards into PCI Express slots and securing them.

Install other Internal Connectors

Covers connecting power connectors, fan headers, front panel connectors, and other internal headers.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup

Advanced BIOS Features

Configures boot device priority, quiet boot, Intel VT-d, and trusted computing settings.

Fox Central Control Unit

Advanced Chipset Features

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PC Health Status

BIOS Security Features

Chapter 5 RAID Configuration

RAID Configuration Introduction

Intel® Matrix Storage Manager

Introduces Intel's technology for managing RAID arrays, supporting various RAID levels.

Create a RAID Driver Diskette

BIOS Configuration

Create RAID in BIOS

Step-by-step guide to creating RAID volumes (RAID0, 1, 5, 10, Recovery) using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager.

Install a New Windows XP

Covers installing Windows XP/Vista on a RAID array, including loading RAID drivers during setup.