Foxconn Q77M Series User Manual

Q77M/B75M Series
Motherboard
User’s Manual

Foxconn Q77M Series Specifications

General

Brand	Foxconn
Model	Q77M Series
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Installation Precautions

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Product Specifications

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

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

CPU and CPU Cooler Installation

Step-by-step instructions for safely installing the CPU and its cooler.

RAM Module Installation and Dual Channel

Guide to installing memory modules and understanding dual-channel configurations.

Expansion Card Installation

Instructions for installing expansion cards into PCI/PCIe slots.

Internal Connectors and Power Supply

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Accessing BIOS Setup

Instructions on accessing the BIOS/UEFI setup utility by pressing specific keys during boot.

BIOS Boot Order and CSM Parameters

Manages boot device priority, boot behavior, and CSM settings.

BIOS Power Management and ACPI

BIOS Hardware Health Monitoring

BIOS Save and Exit Options

Chapter 4 CD Instruction

Install Drivers and Utilities

Guide for installing necessary drivers and utility software from the provided CD.

FOX ONE Utility for System Monitoring

FOX LiveUpdate for BIOS and Driver Updates

Chapter 5 RAID Configuration

Installing SATA Hard Disks for RAID

Creating RAID Driver Diskette

BIOS SATA Mode Settings (RAID/AHCI)

Creating RAID Volumes in BIOS

Detailed guide on creating RAID volumes (RAID0, RAID1, RAID5, RAID10) in BIOS.

Installing Windows OS with RAID Drivers

Steps for installing Windows OS, including loading RAID drivers during setup.