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... By ensuring this product is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. All images are for reference only, please refer to use motherboard better, and tells you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All ... time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to important information that this product may not be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of correctly, you will help you to the physical motherboard for A74MX Series motherboard. Although...
... By ensuring this product is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. All images are for reference only, please refer to use motherboard better, and tells you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All ... time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to important information that this product may not be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of correctly, you will help you to the physical motherboard for A74MX Series motherboard. Although...
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declares that the product Motherboard A74MX-S/A74MX-K is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■ EN 55022:1998/...
declares that the product Motherboard A74MX-S/A74MX-K is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■ EN 55022:1998/...
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...92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A74MX-S/A74MX-K PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Tested to the following two ...received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
...92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A74MX-S/A74MX-K PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Tested to the following two ...received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
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...tors. ■ If there is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that your system can operate normally when your system. ! Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when... AC input voltage setting has been configured to the local standard. ■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the computer if the CPU fan...
...tors. ■ If there is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that your system can operate normally when your system. ! Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when... AC input voltage setting has been configured to the local standard. ■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the computer if the CPU fan...
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...://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
...://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
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Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A74MXS/A74MX-K enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Thank you need for buying Foxconn A74MX Series motherboard.
Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A74MXS/A74MX-K enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Thank you need for buying Foxconn A74MX Series motherboard.
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...65533;l���p���o���r�t 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio ports (A74MX-S) 6-channel Audio ports (A74MX-K) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU�/S�y��s�te�m��...) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION
...65533;l���p���o���r�t 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio ports (A74MX-S) 6-channel Audio ports (A74MX-K) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU�/S�y��s�te�m��...) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION
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PCI Express x16 Slot 6. PCI Slots 7. Front Audio Connector 8. SATA Connectors 14. CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. South Bridge: AMD SB700 11. TPM Connector 20. IR/CIR Header 22. DDR2 DIMM Slots 24. PCI Express x1 Slot 5. S/PDIF Out...
PCI Express x16 Slot 6. PCI Slots 7. Front Audio Connector 8. SATA Connectors 14. CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. South Bridge: AMD SB700 11. TPM Connector 20. IR/CIR Header 22. DDR2 DIMM Slots 24. PCI Express x1 Slot 5. S/PDIF Out...
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... Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit this chapter carefully. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for... your motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power ...
... Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit this chapter carefully. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for... your motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power ...
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... of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. ■ Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before you want to prevent hardware damage...
... of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. ■ Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before you want to prevent hardware damage...
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.... Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may damage the CPU. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand. Buckle the heatsink at one side of... CPU. 2. When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU. 2 3.
.... Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may damage the CPU. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand. Buckle the heatsink at one side of... CPU. 2. When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU. 2 3.
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...Single Side, - : No Memory) ! Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to achieve optimum performance. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Single Channel - 2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory ! It is installed, the... BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be installed in your system. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the...
...Single Side, - : No Memory) ! Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to achieve optimum performance. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Single Channel - 2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory ! It is installed, the... BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be installed in your system. If you begin to insert the memory, switch the...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it can only fit in one direction. Be sure to the memory...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it can only fit in one direction. Be sure to the memory...
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... end of the PCI Express x16 slot to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
... end of the PCI Express x16 slot to the chassis back panel with your expansion card(s). 7. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
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... sure that the power supply cable and pins are using a 24-pin power supply. We recommend you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. If you using a 20-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX power connector according to the picture. 20-Pin Power 4-pin ATX 12... to PWR2 and provides power to damage any device, make sure it is the ATX power supply connector. 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
... sure that the power supply cable and pins are using a 24-pin power supply. We recommend you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. If you using a 20-pin power supply, you need to align the ATX power connector according to the picture. 20-Pin Power 4-pin ATX 12... to PWR2 and provides power to damage any device, make sure it is the ATX power supply connector. 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
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... the chassis. When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off mode (S5), the LED is in the motherboard. Push this feature. Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one connector... COM1 connector in operation (S0 status), the LED is used to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4 COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM port for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators.
... the chassis. When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off mode (S5), the LED is in the motherboard. Push this feature. Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one connector... COM1 connector in operation (S0 status), the LED is used to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4 COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM port for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators.
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It provides the Front Audio output choice. Floppy Disk Drive Connector : FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard floppy disk drive (FDD) connector, supporting 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB FDDs. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly .../DVD ROM/RW drive. Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_IN is used for S/PDIF output. USB Connectors : F_USB 2/3/4 In addition to the four USB ports on its motherboard.
It provides the Front Audio output choice. Floppy Disk Drive Connector : FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard floppy disk drive (FDD) connector, supporting 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB FDDs. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly .../DVD ROM/RW drive. Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_IN is used for S/PDIF output. USB Connectors : F_USB 2/3/4 In addition to the four USB ports on its motherboard.
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..., SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on the chassis. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of this motherboard. If eventually the chassis is closed, the system will send a message out. 1 INTRUDERJ GND INTR 16 These fans can be connected to a security switch on...
..., SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on the chassis. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of this motherboard. If eventually the chassis is closed, the system will send a message out. 1 INTRUDERJ GND INTR 16 These fans can be connected to a security switch on...
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...turn it onto pins 1-2 to short them. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as "1". 2. Description of the jumper settings. Turn off the computer, ... It can also be identified by changing the jumper settings. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them . Plug in next chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 WARNING! The shorting can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. Go...
...turn it onto pins 1-2 to short them. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as "1". 2. Description of the jumper settings. Turn off the computer, ... It can also be identified by changing the jumper settings. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them . Plug in next chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 WARNING! The shorting can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. Go...