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..., and tells you purchased this symbol indicates that can help prevent potential negative consequences for A7DA 3.0 Series motherboard. More information: If you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. All trade names are the property of these changes. All images are...
..., and tells you purchased this symbol indicates that can help prevent potential negative consequences for A7DA 3.0 Series motherboard. More information: If you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. All trade names are the property of these changes. All images are...
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... information 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 A7DA-S 3.0/A7DA 3.0 is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■ EN 55022:1998...
... information 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 A7DA-S 3.0/A7DA 3.0 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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... Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A7DA-S 3.0/A7DA 3.0 PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD...
... Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A7DA-S 3.0/A7DA 3.0 PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD...
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... power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug the power supply cord may result in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. Installation Precautions WARNING! Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling components such...will quickly damage your system. ! ity of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. nections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connec- CAUTION ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is any installation steps or have a...
... power cord from the power supply outlet. Failure to unplug the power supply cord may result in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components. Installation Precautions WARNING! Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling components such...will quickly damage your system. ! ity of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. nections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connec- CAUTION ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is any installation steps or have a...
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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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Thank you need for buying Foxconn A7DA 3.0 Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer. 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, A7DAS 3.0/A7DA 3.0 enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance.
Thank you need for buying Foxconn A7DA 3.0 Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer. 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, A7DAS 3.0/A7DA 3.0 enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance.
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.../XP only Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5cm x 24.4cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION off) Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI FOX Energy Management Operating ...System Support for A7DA-S 3.0) 8-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning ...
.../XP only Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5cm x 24.4cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION off) Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI FOX Energy Management Operating ...System Support for A7DA-S 3.0) 8-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning ...
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... Socket 27. Front USB Connectors 13. Floppy Connector 22. CPU_FAN Header 28. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for A7DA-S 3.0) 9. SATA Connectors 17. CD_IN Connector 7. Power on Button 14. IrDA Connector 21. DDR3 DIMM Slots 25. 1 1-2 Layout 5 43 21...
... Socket 27. Front USB Connectors 13. Floppy Connector 22. CPU_FAN Header 28. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for A7DA-S 3.0) 9. SATA Connectors 17. CD_IN Connector 7. Power on Button 14. IrDA Connector 21. DDR3 DIMM Slots 25. 1 1-2 Layout 5 43 21...
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... ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an 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...
... ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an 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...
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... not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU with the CPU specifications. If you begin 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...
... not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU with the CPU specifications. If you begin 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...
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... connector to the CPU. 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. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand. Install the CPU...
... connector to the CPU. 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. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand. Install the CPU...
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... and chips be used and please select dual channel first to insert the memory, switch the direction. When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS Single Channel - Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS - DS/SS - If you begin to prevent hardware... damage. ■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Single Channel - CAUTION 10 Read the following guidelines before installing the memory ...
... and chips be used and please select dual channel first to insert the memory, switch the direction. When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS Single Channel - Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS - DS/SS - If you begin to prevent hardware... damage. ■ Memory modules have a foolproof design. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Single Channel - CAUTION 10 Read the following guidelines before installing the memory ...
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... the memory module. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on top edge of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory...
... the memory module. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on top edge of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Step 2: The clips at both ends of the memory socket. Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of the socket will snap into the memory...
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... card into the slot. 4. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your operating system. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. PCI Express x1...
... card into the slot. 4. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in your operating system. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Carefully read the manual that supports your computer. PCI Express x1...
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... 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 3.3V 24 GND 12 PWR1 1 Pin No. 24 CAUTION ! 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. We recommend you are properly aligned with the connector on the...
... 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 3.3V 24 GND 12 PWR1 1 Pin No. 24 CAUTION ! 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. We recommend you are properly aligned with the connector on the...
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... GND GND +5V 4 PWR3 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 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. 14 These fans can be ... power plug Exclusive Graphics power Connector : PWR3 This connector is for graphics card. 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 end with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one serial RS232 COM port for legacy...
... GND GND +5V 4 PWR3 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 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. 14 These fans can be ... power plug Exclusive Graphics power Connector : PWR3 This connector is for graphics card. 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 end with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one serial RS232 COM port for legacy...
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...case; Note: There will restart when the switch is on the front panel of SATA5_ESATA on and off . 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is pressed. ...PWR-LED) Connect to connect with +/- This 2-pin connector is used to the power LED indicator on . the system will be turned on the motherboard(as depicted). Push this feature. The current 1 GND TX+ Serial ATA II interface allows up to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. GND...
...case; Note: There will restart when the switch is on the front panel of SATA5_ESATA on and off . 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is pressed. ...PWR-LED) Connect to connect with +/- This 2-pin connector is used to the power LED indicator on . the system will be turned on the motherboard(as depicted). Push this feature. The current 1 GND TX+ Serial ATA II interface allows up to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. GND...
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... ribbon cable, you can detect the chassis INTRUDERJ 1 INTR GND intrusion through a CD/DVD audio cable. 1394a Connector : F_1394 ( only for A7DA-S 3.0) The 1394a expansion cable can be connected to a security switch on its motherboard. If even- The system can connect to the six USB ports on the rear panel, this connector.
... ribbon cable, you can detect the chassis INTRUDERJ 1 INTR GND intrusion through a CD/DVD audio cable. 1394a Connector : F_1394 ( only for A7DA-S 3.0) The 1394a expansion cable can be connected to a security switch on its motherboard. If even- The system can connect to the six USB ports on the rear panel, this connector.
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..., hardware password...etc.). Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as described in the power cord to modifying any jumper on this motherboard by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on . 17 ...The steps to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. However, in this motherboard to temporarily short them . Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. Normal 1 2 (Default...
..., hardware password...etc.). Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as described in the power cord to modifying any jumper on this motherboard by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on . 17 ...The steps to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. However, in this motherboard to temporarily short them . Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. Normal 1 2 (Default...