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Foxconn Renaissance User Manual

Foxconn Renaissance
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Renaissance
Motherboard
Users Manual

Table of Contents

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Foxconn Renaissance Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelRenaissance
ManufacturerFoxconn
Form FactorATX
Memory Slots4
PCIe x16 Slots2
PCIe x1 Slots2
IDE Ports1
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
LANGigabit

Summary

Chapter 1 Product Introduction

Product Specifications

Detailed specifications for the motherboard's components, including CPU, memory, and expansion slots.

Layout

Visual guide identifying key motherboard components and connectors for easy reference.

Back Panel Connectors

Describes all external ports available on the motherboard's rear panel for connectivity.

Chapter 2 Hardware Install

Install the CPU and CPU Cooler

Step-by-step guide for safely installing the CPU and its associated cooling system.

Install the Memory

Instructions on how to correctly insert RAM modules into the motherboard's DIMM sockets.

Install an Expansion Card

Guide for installing graphics cards, network cards, or other expansion devices into PCIe slots.

Install other Internal Connectors

Connecting internal power supply, USB headers, front panel switches, and LEDs.

OnBoard Button and LED Features

Explains the functionality of onboard power buttons, reset switches, and diagnostic LEDs.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup

Enter BIOS Setup and Main Menu

How to access BIOS and navigate its main menu to configure system settings.

System Information

Displays detailed information about the system's hardware, BIOS version, and date.

Advanced BIOS Features

Configuration options for IDE devices, SuperIO, and other onboard peripherals.

Advanced Chipset Features

Settings related to the motherboard chipset, including USB and PCIe port configurations.

Boot Configuration Features

Control over boot device priority, Quick Boot, and Quiet Boot settings for system startup.

Power Management Setup

Options for managing system power states and energy saving features via ACPI.

PC Health Status

Monitoring system temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages for hardware health.

Fox Central Control Unit

Proprietary utility for advanced performance tuning, including CPU, memory, and voltage.

CPU Configuration

Settings for CPU ratio, prefetchers, virtualization technology, and execute disable bit.

Memory Timing Configuration

Adjusting memory frequency, timings, and voltage for optimal performance.

BIOS Security Features

Setting up supervisor and user passwords to secure access to BIOS settings.

Chapter 4 CD Instruction

Utility CD Introduction

Overview of the included utility CD containing drivers and software to enhance motherboard functionality.

FOX ONE Utility

A powerful utility for monitoring and adjusting system performance settings like CPU, voltage, and fans.

FOX LiveUpdate

Utility for backing up, updating, or restoring system BIOS, drivers, and software utilities.

FOX LOGO

Utility to manage the boot time logo displayed during the Power-On Self-Test.

FOX DMI

Desktop Management Interface viewer for analyzing system hardware information and troubleshooting.

Chapter 5 RAID Configuration

RAID Configuration Introduction

Explains RAID concepts, levels (0, 1, 5, 10), and their benefits for data storage.

Intel® Matrix Storage Manager

Introduction to the software utility for managing RAID arrays and configuring storage volumes.

Create a RAID Driver Diskette

Step-by-step guide to creating a floppy disk with RAID drivers for OS installation.

BIOS Configuration for RAID

Setting SATA mode in BIOS to RAID or AHCI and preparing for RAID volume creation.

Create RAID in BIOS

Detailed procedures for creating RAID volumes (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) within the Intel Matrix Storage Manager.

Install a New Windows XP with RAID

Guide to installing Windows XP on a system with RAID configured, including driver integration.

Existing Windows XP with RAID Data Storage

Adding RAID storage to an existing Windows XP system by installing Intel Matrix Storage Manager.

Manage RAID Volumes

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

Appendix - CrossFireTM Technology

Using CrossFireTM Technology

Instructions for setting up ATI's CrossFire technology for enhanced graphics performance with multiple GPUs.

Appendix - NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology

Graphics Card Configuration for SLI

Guide on installing and configuring NVIDIA graphics cards for SLI multi-GPU technology.

Enabling NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology

Steps to activate SLI features through the NVIDIA Control Panel for multi-GPU setups.

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