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... a RAID Array for Use 76 Install a New Windows XP 89 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 93 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://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
... a RAID Array for Use 76 Install a New Windows XP 89 Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array 93 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://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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... to 4GB of system memory Dual channel DDR2 800/667/533MHz architecture Audio Realtek 8-channel audio chip (A74MX-S) Realtek 6-channel audio chip (A74MX-K) High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support Jack-Sensing function LAN Realtek �1�0�/1��0�0�/�1�0�0�0�M��b�/�s�...
... to 4GB of system memory Dual channel DDR2 800/667/533MHz architecture Audio Realtek 8-channel audio chip (A74MX-S) Realtek 6-channel audio chip (A74MX-K) High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF Out Support Jack-Sensing function LAN Realtek �1�0�/1��0�0�/�1�0�0�0�M��b�/�s�...
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...® 2000. CAUTION off) Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.8 inches (24.4cm x 22.4cm) ! ...;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��...
...® 2000. CAUTION off) Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.8 inches (24.4cm x 22.4cm) ! ...;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��...
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...) to this port for USB devices such as monitor or LCD display. 5. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. 3. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 1 1-3 Back Panel Connectors Back panel of A74MX-S : PS/2 Mouse Port Parallel�P��o�r�t 1 3 LAN Port 8 Line Out Line In...
...) to this port for USB devices such as monitor or LCD display. 5. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to connect a PS/2 keyboard. 3. USB Port The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. 1 1-3 Back Panel Connectors Back panel of A74MX-S : PS/2 Mouse Port Parallel�P��o�r�t 1 3 LAN Port 8 Line Out Line In...
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... exercised during the installation of jumpers. 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
... exercised during the installation of jumpers. 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
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... power supply before you want to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to install the CPU : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly...
... power supply before you want to set beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to install the CPU : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly...
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.../SS DIMM2 - If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Single Channel - A memory module can be used and please select dual channel first to prevent...
.../SS DIMM2 - If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Single Channel - A memory module can be used and please select dual channel first to prevent...
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...expansion card to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the slot. 3. 2... CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with a screw. 5. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently...
...expansion card to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. Make sure the metal contacts on your card. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the slot. 3. 2... CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with a screw. 5. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently...
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...Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4 COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one connector for legacy compatibility. It indicates the active status of the chassis. Push this feature. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to... the Reset switch on and off . sign. 12 + + HDD-LED - sign. IR/CIR Connector : IR/CIR This header supports infrared wireless transmitting and receiving device. 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 12 +5V +5VSB EMPTY CIRRX...
...Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4 COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one connector for legacy compatibility. It indicates the active status of the chassis. Push this feature. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to... the Reset switch on and off . sign. 12 + + HDD-LED - sign. IR/CIR Connector : IR/CIR This header supports infrared wireless transmitting and receiving device. 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 12 +5V +5VSB EMPTY CIRRX...
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... VDD LAD0 NC_1 NC_2 GND LPCPDn 19 20 TPM GND EMPTY NC_3 LAD2 LAD1 GND NC_4 SERIRQ CLKRUNin NC_5 Audio Connector : F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. Floppy Disk Drive Connector : FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard floppy disk drive (FDD) connector...
... VDD LAD0 NC_1 NC_2 GND LPCPDn 19 20 TPM GND EMPTY NC_3 LAD2 LAD1 GND NC_4 SERIRQ CLKRUNin NC_5 Audio Connector : F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. Floppy Disk Drive Connector : FLOPPY This motherboard includes a standard floppy disk drive (FDD) connector...
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...extended configuration tables for a longer time. The larger the value, the longer the PCI device can conduct their transactions for improved support of multiple PCI bus configurations and greater expandability in second. Low values for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Bootup Num-Lock [On...65533;) Floppy Drive Seek [Disabled] in the future. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. In addition, MPS 1.4 introduces support for MPS 1.4, you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. If your operating system comes...
...extended configuration tables for a longer time. The larger the value, the longer the PCI device can conduct their transactions for improved support of multiple PCI bus configurations and greater expandability in second. Low values for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Bootup Num-Lock [On...65533;) Floppy Drive Seek [Disabled] in the future. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. In addition, MPS 1.4 introduces support for MPS 1.4, you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. If your operating system comes...
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... current CPU speed. ► Current FSB/HTT Clock This item displays the current Front Side Bus clock. ► Current CPU Multiplier (Appears only when CPU supports) This item displays the current CPU Ratio. ► Current DRAM Clock This item displays the current DRAM clock, in dual channels.
... current CPU speed. ► Current FSB/HTT Clock This item displays the current Front Side Bus clock. ► Current CPU Multiplier (Appears only when CPU supports) This item displays the current CPU Ratio. ► Current DRAM Clock This item displays the current DRAM clock, in dual channels.
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... used to adjust the CPU Clock Ratio. Increase this ratio may enhance the graphics card speed. ► CPU Multiplier Adjust (Optional only if CPU supports) This option is used to adjust the speed of 50mV. The voltage can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by the system, so ... FCC regulation. Voltage Options CMOS Setup Utility - This option will be incremented from 1.100V to 1.550V. ► Memory Voltage Control This option is supporting this ratio, you can be displayed only if your CPU. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
... used to adjust the CPU Clock Ratio. Increase this ratio may enhance the graphics card speed. ► CPU Multiplier Adjust (Optional only if CPU supports) This option is used to adjust the speed of 50mV. The voltage can significantly reduce the EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) generated by the system, so ... FCC regulation. Voltage Options CMOS Setup Utility - This option will be incremented from 1.100V to 1.550V. ► Memory Voltage Control This option is supporting this ratio, you can be displayed only if your CPU. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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...is a feature which CPU uses to Change Frequency : Yes uCode Patch Level : None Required Cool 'N' Quiet [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled]� �C�P��U�-N��B�H��T�L�i�n�k�S�p�e�e�d... link width and frequency are initialized between processors are Non-Coherent HT links, as well. ► C1E Support (Optional only if CPU supports) C1E represents Enhanced HALT State. 3 CPU Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - The CPUNB HT Speed option controls ...
...is a feature which CPU uses to Change Frequency : Yes uCode Patch Level : None Required Cool 'N' Quiet [Enabled] C1E Support [Disabled]� �C�P��U�-N��B�H��T�L�i�n�k�S�p�e�e�d... link width and frequency are initialized between processors are Non-Coherent HT links, as well. ► C1E Support (Optional only if CPU supports) C1E represents Enhanced HALT State. 3 CPU Configuration CMOS Setup Utility - The CPUNB HT Speed option controls ...
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...;M�e�m��C�l�k�T�r�is freed for other use. 2. One bank will undergo its refresh cycle while another is not supported. Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS enables the integrated UMA graphics controller, which in the same bank. ► Channel Interleaving Dual channel (Interleaved) mode offers the...
...;M�e�m��C�l�k�T�r�is freed for other use. 2. One bank will undergo its refresh cycle while another is not supported. Enabling SurroundView in the BIOS enables the integrated UMA graphics controller, which in the same bank. ► Channel Interleaving Dual channel (Interleaved) mode offers the...
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..., power down mode should be ganged as two completely independent 64-bit channels (both DCTs programmed identically. Ganged refers to [Channel] CKE control. Burst lengths supported When both DRAM controllers within a memory controller acting in a logical pair to access memory. Many systems cause that can deal with a CKE pin are closed...
..., power down mode should be ganged as two completely independent 64-bit channels (both DCTs programmed identically. Ganged refers to [Channel] CKE control. Burst lengths supported When both DRAM controllers within a memory controller acting in a logical pair to access memory. Many systems cause that can deal with a CKE pin are closed...
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...only PATA, SATA level), or you enable RAID, it means all your SATA ports. This configures the SATA ports to support legacy IDE mode which also supports AHCI, then you can select AHCI to set the operating mode of the hardware/software interface between system software and the... hardware. AHCI provides more advanced features including SATA features, but some SATA drives may not support AHCI, unless they are labeled with AHCI support in its best performance. [Legacy IDE] - If your motherboard supporting AHCI, and you have a SATA device, which is used to get its specification. IDE...
...only PATA, SATA level), or you enable RAID, it means all your SATA ports. This configures the SATA ports to support legacy IDE mode which also supports AHCI, then you can select AHCI to set the operating mode of the hardware/software interface between system software and the... hardware. AHCI provides more advanced features including SATA features, but some SATA drives may not support AHCI, unless they are labeled with AHCI support in its best performance. [Legacy IDE] - If your motherboard supporting AHCI, and you have a SATA device, which is used to get its specification. IDE...
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...65533;o�n��d��is�a��b�l�e�s��� � 1 Drive legacy support if Legacy USB Support [Enabledd]] no USB devices are not implemented. The available settings are : [High Speed] in 480Mb/s; [Full Speed...65533;�O��M��c�a�n� be available in 12Mb/s. ► BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Windows XP supports a number of USB 2.0. The EHCI ownership change should claim by EHCI driver. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc...
...65533;o�n��d��is�a��b�l�e�s��� � 1 Drive legacy support if Legacy USB Support [Enabledd]] no USB devices are not implemented. The available settings are : [High Speed] in 480Mb/s; [Full Speed...65533;�O��M��c�a�n� be available in 12Mb/s. ► BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Windows XP supports a number of USB 2.0. The EHCI ownership change should claim by EHCI driver. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc...
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...security in BIOS Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► TCG/TPM Support Trusted Computing Group (TCG) members develop and promote open, vendor-neutral, industry standard specifications for secure generation of that architecture...The TPM Work Group is a specification promoted by TCG. Work group members should also have a working knowledge of TCG/TPM support. 37 A Trusted Platform Module offers facilities for trusted computing building blocks and software interfaces across multiple platforms TPM (Trusted Platform Module...
...security in BIOS Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► TCG/TPM Support Trusted Computing Group (TCG) members develop and promote open, vendor-neutral, industry standard specifications for secure generation of that architecture...The TPM Work Group is a specification promoted by TCG. Work group members should also have a working knowledge of TCG/TPM support. 37 A Trusted Platform Module offers facilities for trusted computing building blocks and software interfaces across multiple platforms TPM (Trusted Platform Module...
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... the wake event. (also called Suspend to wake from a saved memory image. 38 The S5 state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported by PCI Card [Disabled] System Suspend. The system is going to RAM) S4 - CPU, cache, and chip set ) and hardware maintains all system context. (also...
... the wake event. (also called Suspend to wake from a saved memory image. 38 The S5 state is the lowest power, longest wake latency sleeping state supported by PCI Card [Disabled] System Suspend. The system is going to RAM) S4 - CPU, cache, and chip set ) and hardware maintains all system context. (also...