This document is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. It provides the user manual for the 6497MB series motherboard. The manual includes information on the features and characteristics of the product, as well as important notes and warnings.
This manual covers everything needed to set up and operate the Foxconn 6497MB series motherboard, including a checklist of supplied items, detailed installation instructions, BIOS configuration, and driver installation via the supplied utility CD.
Key sections describe the motherboard’s main features such as the SiS649/SiS964 chipset, supported CPUs, memory options, USB, SATA, LAN, and audio capabilities, as well as advanced BIOS options, power management, and troubleshooting guidance.
| Form Factor | mATX 9.6" x 8.5" |
|---|---|
| Supported CPU | Intel® Prescott‑T (LGA775) |
| Chipset | SiS649 (North Bridge) + SiS964/SiS964L (South Bridge) |
| Memory | 2 × 184‑pin DIMM slots, up to 2 GB DDR |
| USB Ports | 8 × USB 2.0 (4 rear, 2 headers) |
| SATA | Optional SATA, 150 MB/s, supports 2 devices |
| LAN | Optional 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet |
Insert the supplied Utility CD into the CD‑ROM drive; the CD will launch a menu where you can select "Install Driver" and follow the on‑screen order to install IDE, RAID, DirectX, USB, Audio, and LAN drivers.
The manual warns that over‑clocking is not guaranteed to work and may cause damage; it advises caution and notes that BIOS settings for CPU clock ratio are for unlocked CPUs only.
When you select the password option in the BIOS, press