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... this product. Version: User's Manual V1.0 for specific features. Symbol description: Caution : refers to the physical motherboard for A55MX/A75MX Series motherboard. All images are for reference only, please refer to important information that this manual may be changed or modified ...at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to avoid problems. WARNING! Trademark: All trademarks are registered trademarks of Foxconn, Inc...
... this product. Version: User's Manual V1.0 for specific features. Symbol description: Caution : refers to the physical motherboard for A55MX/A75MX Series motherboard. All images are for reference only, please refer to important information that this manual may be changed or modified ...at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to avoid problems. WARNING! Trademark: All trademarks are registered trademarks of Foxconn, Inc...
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... technology equipment ■ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3: Limits Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current declares that the product Motherboard A55MX/A75MX is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■ EN 55022:1998...
... technology equipment ■ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 3: Limits Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current declares that the product Motherboard A55MX/A75MX 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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... 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A55MX/A75MX PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Tested to the following two conditions...interference 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.
... 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A55MX/A75MX PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Tested to the following two conditions...interference 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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... certified fans in serious damage to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that the DC power supply is the sudden and momentary electric current that your system can...are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to high temperature. It is overclocked. Incorrect con- Never turn on the motherboard. Installation Precautions WARNING! CAUTION ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or ...
... certified fans in serious damage to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that the DC power supply is the sudden and momentary electric current that your system can...are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to high temperature. It is overclocked. Incorrect con- Never turn on the motherboard. Installation Precautions WARNING! CAUTION ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or ...
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Thank you need for buying Foxconn A55MX/A75MX Series motherboard. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A55MX/ A75MX enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance. Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer.
Thank you need for buying Foxconn A55MX/A75MX Series motherboard. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A55MX/ A75MX enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance. Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer.
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... Support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), S5 (soft - The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. off) Support EuP function FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI, Smart Charger Support for PCIe Gen 2.
... Support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), S5 (soft - The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. off) Support EuP function FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI, Smart Charger Support for PCIe Gen 2.
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... 13 16 14 15 1.SYS_FAN Header 2. Speack Connector 3. PCI Express Slots 4. SATA Connectors 14. CPU Socket 19. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical...
... 13 16 14 15 1.SYS_FAN Header 2. Speack Connector 3. PCI Express Slots 4. SATA Connectors 14. CPU Socket 19. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical...
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Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the ... the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard.
Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the ... the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard.
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... not installed, otherwise overheating and damage 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 set beyond the...
... not installed, otherwise overheating and damage 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 set beyond the...
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Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to tightly seat the cooler. 4. CAUTION 3. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler connector to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Install the CPU...
Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to tightly seat the cooler. 4. CAUTION 3. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler connector to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Install the CPU...
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One Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into one channel : Channel A : DIMM1 Channel B : DIMM2 The combinations .... DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS (DS : Dual Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory) CAUTION ! Single Channel - When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory ! Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to achieve optimum performance. 10
One Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Two DDR3 memory sockets are divided into one channel : Channel A : DIMM1 Channel B : DIMM2 The combinations .... DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS (DS : Dual Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory) CAUTION ! Single Channel - When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. 2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory ! Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to achieve optimum performance. 10
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... to install DDR3 DIMMs on both ends of memory module, it can only fit in the middle, so it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at front side of the socket will snap into the sockets.
... to install DDR3 DIMMs on both ends of memory module, it can only fit in the middle, so it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at front side of the socket will snap into the sockets.
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... the metal contacts on your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5.
... the metal contacts on your operating system. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Install the driver provided with a screw. 5.
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...ATX power connector according 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. In order not to the picture. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are using a 20-pin ...properly before applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1 PWR1 is secure. If you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Pin No. 24 4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2 20-Pin Power The 4-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to PWR2 and provides...
...ATX power connector according 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. In order not to the picture. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are using a 20-pin ...properly before applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1 PWR1 is secure. If you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Pin No. 24 4-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2 20-Pin Power The 4-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to PWR2 and provides...
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2 Fan Connectors : SYS_FAN, CPU_FAN 1 There are three main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in the motherboard. 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 14 These fans can be automatically turned off ... with 10-pin female connector to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup. SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one serial RS232 COM port for...
2 Fan Connectors : SYS_FAN, CPU_FAN 1 There are three main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in the motherboard. 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 14 These fans can be automatically turned off ... with 10-pin female connector to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup. SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one serial RS232 COM port for...
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... 2-pin connector is blinking; Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to be turned on the front panel of the case; 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. Push this feature. Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to connect with...
... 2-pin connector is blinking; Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to be turned on the front panel of the case; 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. Push this feature. Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to connect with...
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... 1 INTR GND 12 PORT1_L AUD_GND PORT1_R PRESENCE_J PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND EMPTY PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN 9 10 F_AUDIO USB Connectors : F_USB 1/2 In addition to a security switch on its motherboard. The system can quickly expand another four USB ports on the front panel. 12 VCC VCC D- 2 Audio Connector : F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio...
... 1 INTR GND 12 PORT1_L AUD_GND PORT1_R PRESENCE_J PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND EMPTY PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN 9 10 F_AUDIO USB Connectors : F_USB 1/2 In addition to a security switch on its motherboard. The system can quickly expand another four USB ports on the front panel. 12 VCC VCC D- 2 Audio Connector : F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio...
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GND USB3.0 SS TX+ USB3.0 SS TX- VCC USB Connectors : F_USB In addition to the six USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides one 10-pin USB headers on the front panel USB2.0 D+ USB2.0 DGND USB3.0 SS TX+ USB3.0 SS TXGND USB3.0 SS RX+ USB3.0 SS RXVCC EMPTY USB3.0 17 2 NC USB2.0 D+ USB2.0 D- GND USB3.0 SS RX+ USB3.0 SS RX- By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another two USB ports on its motherboard.
GND USB3.0 SS TX+ USB3.0 SS TX- VCC USB Connectors : F_USB In addition to the six USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides one 10-pin USB headers on the front panel USB2.0 D+ USB2.0 DGND USB3.0 SS TX+ USB3.0 SS TXGND USB3.0 SS RX+ USB3.0 SS RXVCC EMPTY USB3.0 17 2 NC USB2.0 D+ USB2.0 D- GND USB3.0 SS RX+ USB3.0 SS RX- By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another two USB ports on its motherboard.
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... changing the jumper settings. This will clear CMOS data. 3. Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as described in this motherboard, pin 1 can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. For any jumper setting. However, in next chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 Normal (Default) WARNING! 1 2 3 ... cap on . 5. Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as "1". 2. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it...
... changing the jumper settings. This will clear CMOS data. 3. Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as described in this motherboard, pin 1 can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. For any jumper setting. However, in next chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 Normal (Default) WARNING! 1 2 3 ... cap on . 5. Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as "1". 2. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it...