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... by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Warning : indicating a potential risk of respective manufacturers listed. Caution : refers to the physical motherboard for A78AX 3.0 Series motherboard. For more detailed information about recycling of Foxconn, Inc. All trade names are registered trademarks of hardware damage or physical injury may exist. By ensuring this manual may not...
... by inappropriate waste handling of this product. Warning : indicating a potential risk of respective manufacturers listed. Caution : refers to the physical motherboard for A78AX 3.0 Series motherboard. For more detailed information about recycling of Foxconn, Inc. All trade names are registered trademarks of hardware damage or physical injury may exist. By ensuring this manual may not...
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declares that the product Motherboard A78AX 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/...
declares that the product Motherboard A78AX 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 A78AX 3.0 PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Signature : Date : 2010 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 A78AX 3.0 PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Signature : Date : 2010 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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...your system, we recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to high temperature. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to come in serious damage to unplug the AC .... tors. ■ If there is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in your system. Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. CAUTION ! Please wear an electrostatic discharge (...
...your system, we recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to high temperature. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to come in serious damage to unplug the AC .... tors. ■ If there is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in your system. Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. CAUTION ! Please wear an electrostatic discharge (...
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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 break-through performance. Thank you to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for today multi-media computing requirements, A78AX 3.0 Series enables you for buying Foxconn A78AX 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 break-through performance. Thank you to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for today multi-media computing requirements, A78AX 3.0 Series enables you for buying Foxconn A78AX 3.0 Series motherboard.
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.... Clear CMOS Jumper 12. SYS-FAN Header 19. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 20. AM3 CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. PCI Express x16 Slot 11. Front USB Connectors 13. South Bridge: AMD SB710 17. IDE Connector 16. North...
.... Clear CMOS Jumper 12. SYS-FAN Header 19. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 20. AM3 CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. PCI Express x16 Slot 11. Front USB Connectors 13. South Bridge: AMD SB710 17. IDE Connector 16. North...
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... 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 website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for your...
... 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 website for more supporting information about CPU, Memory and VGA for your...
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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 set beyond the...
... 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 set beyond the...
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...heatsink at one side of CPU. 2. Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to fasten and seat the CPU cooler onto your motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may damage the CPU. ... Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to the CPU. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to tightly seat the cooler. 4. 2 CAUTION 3. It is properly seated, push the CPU ...
...heatsink at one side of CPU. 2. Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to fasten and seat the CPU cooler onto your motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may damage the CPU. ... Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to the CPU. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to tightly seat the cooler. 4. 2 CAUTION 3. It is properly seated, push the CPU ...
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CAUTION 2 2-2 Install the Memory ! It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Read the following : Channel 0 : DIMM1, DIMM2 Channel 1 : DIMM3, DIMM4 The combinations of the same capacity, ...
CAUTION 2 2-2 Install the Memory ! It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Read the following : Channel 0 : DIMM1, DIMM2 Channel 1 : DIMM3, DIMM4 The combinations of the same capacity, ...
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... cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Step 1: Spread the clips at both sides separated by a notch in one direction. Notch If you take a look at front side of the socket will...
... cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Step 1: Spread the clips at both sides separated by a notch in one direction. Notch If you take a look at front side of the socket will...
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... the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. CAUTION 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2.
... the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage. CAUTION 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel. 2.
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... to PWR2 and provides power to the picture. We recommend you using a 20-pin power supply, you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. 2 CAUTION 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This...
... to PWR2 and provides power to the picture. We recommend you using a 20-pin power supply, you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. 2 CAUTION 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This...
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... connect with +/- INTR 13 This 2-pin connector is directional with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which supporting this feature. 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to the power button on the front...
... connect with +/- INTR 13 This 2-pin connector is directional with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which supporting this feature. 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to the power button on the front...
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USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3 In addition to the six USB ports on the rear panel, this motherboard. By connecting through a CD/DVD audio cable. These fans can quickly expand another six USB ports on its motherboard. It provides the Front Audio output choice. Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can...
USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3 In addition to the six USB ports on the rear panel, this motherboard. By connecting through a CD/DVD audio cable. These fans can quickly expand another six USB ports on its motherboard. It provides the Front Audio output choice. Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can...
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...and turn it onto pins 1-2 to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Description of this motherboard to it. Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. ...modify them . This will clear CMOS data. 3. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS ■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■...
...and turn it onto pins 1-2 to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Description of this motherboard to it. Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. ...modify them . This will clear CMOS data. 3. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS ■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the jumper settings. ■...
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... change system date. [Not Detected] [Not Detected] 3 Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name BIOS ID : A78AX 30 : 9A4F1D09 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Date (mm:dd:yy) format. E-SATA# is... ► IDE Master / Slave While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. SATA2# is the upper SATA port of the motherboard. Year-year, set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, floppy drive and so on. System Information This sub-menu is...
... change system date. [Not Detected] [Not Detected] 3 Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name BIOS ID : A78AX 30 : 9A4F1D09 Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► Date (mm:dd:yy) format. E-SATA# is... ► IDE Master / Slave While entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. SATA2# is the upper SATA port of the motherboard. Year-year, set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, floppy drive and so on. System Information This sub-menu is...
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... make use . MPS 1.1 was the original specification. You also need to enable MPS 1.4 support if you need to multiprocessor motherboards as it specifies the version of other devices on a motherboard that the motherboard will skip it as 1.1 only if you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency...
... make use . MPS 1.1 was the original specification. You also need to enable MPS 1.4 support if you need to multiprocessor motherboards as it specifies the version of other devices on a motherboard that the motherboard will skip it as 1.1 only if you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency...
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... built on your computer through smart boot menu. 24 3 Smart BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - This also prevents user without password trying to get into your motherboard to enter smart boot menu. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Off), one long On (1sec.), continuously. If [Disabled] is located at the front panel...
... built on your computer through smart boot menu. 24 3 Smart BIOS CMOS Setup Utility - This also prevents user without password trying to get into your motherboard to enter smart boot menu. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Off), one long On (1sec.), continuously. If [Disabled] is located at the front panel...