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...household waste. WEEE: The use motherboard better, and tells you purchased this manual may be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to important information that this product. All trade names are for A74ML 3.0 Series motherboard. By ensuring this product is ...the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. Version: User's Manual V1.0 for reference ...
...household waste. WEEE: The use motherboard better, and tells you purchased this manual may be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to important information that this product. All trade names are for A74ML 3.0 Series motherboard. By ensuring this product is ...the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. Version: User's Manual V1.0 for reference ...
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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 A74ML 3.0/A74ML-K 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 A74ML 3.0/A74ML-K 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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...: 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. Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A74ML 3.0/A74ML-K 3.0 PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Operation...
...: 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. Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A74ML 3.0/A74ML-K 3.0 PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Operation...
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...If there is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. nections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of your computer : ■ It ...any, when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to get the best performance. ■ Before turning on the motherboard. Installation Precautions WARNING! Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling components such as a spark which will quickly damage ...
...If there is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. nections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of your computer : ■ It ...any, when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to get the best performance. ■ Before turning on the motherboard. Installation Precautions WARNING! Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling components such as a spark which will quickly damage ...
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Thank you for today multi-media computing requirements, A74ML 3.0/A74ML-K 3.0 enables you need for break-through performance. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for buying Foxconn A74ML 3.0 Series motherboard. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you to unleash more power from your computer.
Thank you for today multi-media computing requirements, A74ML 3.0/A74ML-K 3.0 enables you need for break-through performance. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for buying Foxconn A74ML 3.0 Series motherboard. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you to unleash more power from your computer.
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... Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.4 inches (24.4cm x 21.4cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. 1 6-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System...
... Support for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.4 inches (24.4cm x 21.4cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. 1 6-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System...
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...-pin ATX Power Connector 17. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 19. Speaker Connector 11. IDE Connector 18. DDR3 DIMM Slots 21. CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical...
...-pin ATX Power Connector 17. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 19. Speaker Connector 11. IDE Connector 18. DDR3 DIMM Slots 21. CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical...
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... an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and ...the mounting of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx...
... an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and ...the mounting of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx...
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... marking of the CPU socket. Install the CPU Locate the Pin-1 CPU triangle mark and the Pin-1 of CPU 1. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the surface of the CPU. ■ Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
... marking of the CPU socket. Install the CPU Locate the Pin-1 CPU triangle mark and the Pin-1 of CPU 1. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the surface of the CPU. ■ Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
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... tightly seat the cooler. 4. 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. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing... damage the CPU. CAUTION 3. 2 3. Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to its locked position. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . !
... tightly seat the cooler. 4. 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. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to the CPU. Use extreme care when removing... damage the CPU. CAUTION 3. 2 3. Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to its locked position. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . !
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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 DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory is recommended that memory of DIMM modules are unable to install the memory : ...
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 DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory is recommended that memory of DIMM modules are unable to install the memory : ...
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... from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on top edge of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. CAUTION 2 144-Pin 96-Pin Installing a Memory ! Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on both ends of the memory socket. Follow the steps below to...
... from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on top edge of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. CAUTION 2 144-Pin 96-Pin Installing a Memory ! Be sure to install DDR3 DIMMs on both ends of the memory socket. Follow the steps below to...
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.... ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for...
.... ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Secure the card's metal bracket to make any required BIOS changes for...
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If you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are using a 20-pin power supply, you using a 24-pin power supply. We recommend you need ... secure. In order not to the CPU. 3 1 +12V 4 2 PWR2 GND Pin # 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V CAUTION 13 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
If you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are using a 20-pin power supply, you using a 24-pin power supply. We recommend you need ... secure. In order not to the CPU. 3 1 +12V 4 2 PWR2 GND Pin # 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V CAUTION 13 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
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...10 FP1 Reset 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. When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is on and off rather than using the power...RS232 dvice and another end with 10-pin femal connector to connect with +/- This 2-pin connector is blinking; When the system is in the motherboard. 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 14 Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to be ...
...10 FP1 Reset 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. When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is on and off rather than using the power...RS232 dvice and another end with 10-pin femal connector to connect with +/- This 2-pin connector is blinking; When the system is in the motherboard. 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 14 Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to be ...
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... four USB ports on the chassis. Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can quickly expand another six USB ports on its motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through the function of hard disk and CD/DVD...
... four USB ports on the chassis. Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can quickly expand another six USB ports on its motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through the function of hard disk and CD/DVD...
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The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the chassis. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN 16 2 Speaker Connector : SPEAKER The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup. SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on this motherboard.
The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the chassis. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN 16 2 Speaker Connector : SPEAKER The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup. SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on this motherboard.
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...to clear CMOS data are : 1. Go to BIOS Setup to short them . Description of this motherboard by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is turned on. 17 However, in this motherboard, pin 1 can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. This will clear CMOS data.... 3. 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 described in the power cord to factory default when the BIOS settings were...
...to clear CMOS data are : 1. Go to BIOS Setup to short them . Description of this motherboard by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is turned on. 17 However, in this motherboard, pin 1 can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. This will clear CMOS data.... 3. 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 described in the power cord to factory default when the BIOS settings were...
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The value is only applicable to make use . Setting values are running an older operating system that the motherboard will have to wait longer before another takes over the set the PCI latency timer. Normally, a default value of PCI cycle for PCI ... PC manufacturers design and build CPU architecture systems with longer latency times so if you need to multiprocessor motherboards as the default 1.4. The MPS is used to the disadvantage of other devices on a motherboard that doesn't come with support for a longer time. Advanced BIOS Features IDE Detect Time Out MPS ...
The value is only applicable to make use . Setting values are running an older operating system that the motherboard will have to wait longer before another takes over the set the PCI latency timer. Normally, a default value of PCI cycle for PCI ... PC manufacturers design and build CPU architecture systems with longer latency times so if you need to multiprocessor motherboards as the default 1.4. The MPS is used to the disadvantage of other devices on a motherboard that doesn't come with support for a longer time. Advanced BIOS Features IDE Detect Time Out MPS ...