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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction Product Specifications 2 Layout...4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction Product Specifications 2 Layout...4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 11 Install an Expansion Card 13 Install other Internal Connectors 14 Jumpers ...
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This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer. Thank you need for buying Foxconn G41MX 2.0 Series motherboard. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, G41MX 2.0/G41MX-K 2.0/G41MX-F 2.0 enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance.
This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer. Thank you need for buying Foxconn G41MX 2.0 Series motherboard. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, G41MX 2.0/G41MX-K 2.0/G41MX-F 2.0 enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance.
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...8GB of system memory Dual channel DDR2 800/667MHz architecture Audio Realtek 6-channel audio chip (G41MX 2.0/G41MX-F 2.0) Realtek 8-channel audio chip (G41MX-K 2.0) High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF out Support Jack-Sensing function LAN Realtek 10/100Mb/s ...(G41MX-K 2.0/G41MX-F 2.0) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Onboard Serial ATA 4 x SATA connectors 300MB/s data transfer rate Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing ) USB Support hot plug Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel...
...8GB of system memory Dual channel DDR2 800/667MHz architecture Audio Realtek 6-channel audio chip (G41MX 2.0/G41MX-F 2.0) Realtek 8-channel audio chip (G41MX-K 2.0) High Definition Audio 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Support for S/PDIF out Support Jack-Sensing function LAN Realtek 10/100Mb/s ...(G41MX-K 2.0/G41MX-F 2.0) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Onboard Serial ATA 4 x SATA connectors 300MB/s data transfer rate Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing ) USB Support hot plug Support up to 8 x USB 2.0 ports (4 rear panel...
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...FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for G41MX-K 2.0) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 1 x VGA port 6-channel audio ports (G41MX 2.0/G41MX-F 2.0) 8-channel audio ports (G41MX-K 2.0) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System...Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - 1 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x DVI-D (Only for Microsoft® Windows® ...
...FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for G41MX-K 2.0) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 1 x VGA port 6-channel audio ports (G41MX 2.0/G41MX-F 2.0) 8-channel audio ports (G41MX-K 2.0) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System...Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - 1 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x Serial port 1 x DVI-D (Only for Microsoft® Windows® ...
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... 13 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 2. IR/CIR Connector 4. PCI Express x1 Slot 5. Clear CMOS Jumper 11. Front Panel Connector 17. CPU_FAN Header 22.
... 13 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 2. IR/CIR Connector 4. PCI Express x1 Slot 5. Clear CMOS Jumper 11. Front Panel Connector 17. CPU_FAN Header 22.
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... the definition of RS232 COM1 port. 4. Use this port. 6. PS/2 Keyboard Port Use the lower port (purple) to this port for G41MX-K 2.0) The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specification. Serial Port This is output of each audio port, please refer to connect a PS/2 mouse... Port Use the upper port (green) to the table below : 1 1-3 Back Panel Connectors Back Panel of G41MX-K 2.0: PS/2 Mouse Port VGA Port 1 4 2 3 PS/2 Keyboard Serial Port Port 5 DVI Port Back Panel of G41MX 2.0/G41MX-F 2.0: LAN Port 8 Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Subwoofer Side Speaker Microphone In 6 USB...
... the definition of RS232 COM1 port. 4. Use this port. 6. PS/2 Keyboard Port Use the lower port (purple) to this port for G41MX-K 2.0) The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specification. Serial Port This is output of each audio port, please refer to connect a PS/2 mouse... Port Use the upper port (green) to the table below : 1 1-3 Back Panel Connectors Back Panel of G41MX-K 2.0: PS/2 Mouse Port VGA Port 1 4 2 3 PS/2 Keyboard Serial Port Port 5 DVI Port Back Panel of G41MX 2.0/G41MX-F 2.0: LAN Port 8 Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Subwoofer Side Speaker Microphone In 6 USB...
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... 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. ... to correctly install your expansion card in your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Follow the steps below to...
... 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with the slot, and press down on the card until it is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. ... to correctly install your expansion card in your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the chassis back panel. 2. Install the driver provided with your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Follow the steps below to...
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... USB ports on its motherboard. D- Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_IN is used to the four USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides two 10-pin USB headers on the front panel. 12 VCC VCC D- PORT1_L PORT1_R PORT2_R SENSE_SEND PORT2_L 12 9 10 AUD_GND PRESENCEJ SENSE1_RETURN EMPTY SENSE2_RETURN F_AUDIO CD_L GND CD_R...
... USB ports on its motherboard. D- Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_IN is used to the four USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides two 10-pin USB headers on the front panel. 12 VCC VCC D- PORT1_L PORT1_R PORT2_R SENSE_SEND PORT2_L 12 9 10 AUD_GND PRESENCEJ SENSE1_RETURN EMPTY SENSE2_RETURN F_AUDIO CD_L GND CD_R...
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...SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 IDE Connector : PIDE With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to any IDE type of hard disk and CD/DVD ROM/RW drive. It indicates...LED Indicators. Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the chassis. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to the Reset switch on the front panel of the hard disks. IR/CIR Connector : IR/CIR This connector supports infrared wireless transmitting and ...
...SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 IDE Connector : PIDE With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to any IDE type of hard disk and CD/DVD ROM/RW drive. It indicates...LED Indicators. Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the chassis. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to the Reset switch on the front panel of the hard disks. IR/CIR Connector : IR/CIR This connector supports infrared wireless transmitting and ...
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... can always leave this state enabled. Off), one long On (1sec.), continuously. Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. If [Disabled] is located at the front panel, and it will ask you to press [Del] key to enter setup or press [Esc] key to indicate different states during Power-On Self-Test...
... can always leave this state enabled. Off), one long On (1sec.), continuously. Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. If [Disabled] is located at the front panel, and it will ask you to press [Del] key to enter setup or press [Esc] key to indicate different states during Power-On Self-Test...
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... a smaller information bar (i.e. Exit FOX ONE Click here to go back to FOX ONE full screen Click here will simplify the whole FOX ONE control panel to help you can drag this button, it will drop the FOX ONE to other pages. Simple Mode) as depicted below, you monitoring system status...
... a smaller information bar (i.e. Exit FOX ONE Click here to go back to FOX ONE full screen Click here will simplify the whole FOX ONE control panel to help you can drag this button, it will drop the FOX ONE to other pages. Simple Mode) as depicted below, you monitoring system status...
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Minimum Click this button to exit the program. Homepage Click this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower right corner of FOX ONE screen panels. Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com 49 49 Click the new skin picture to select the new skin Apply the changes Cancel the changes Exit Click this button, you can select your screen. 4 Skin Button There are more choices of your favorite skin (FOX ONE Panel).
Minimum Click this button to exit the program. Homepage Click this button to drop the FOX ONE to Windows system tray located at the lower right corner of FOX ONE screen panels. Click this button to visit Foxconn motherboard website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com 49 49 Click the new skin picture to select the new skin Apply the changes Cancel the changes Exit Click this button, you can select your screen. 4 Skin Button There are more choices of your favorite skin (FOX ONE Panel).
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... manually input by manual Press Auto button to let FOX ONE check the highest CPU clock you can use . Click Yes to adjust your PC panel to push RESET button later if the system hangs finally. Manual : You can then push the RESET button on your CPU clock. Go to CPU...
... manually input by manual Press Auto button to let FOX ONE check the highest CPU clock you can use . Click Yes to adjust your PC panel to push RESET button later if the system hangs finally. Manual : You can then push the RESET button on your CPU clock. Go to CPU...
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4 You can see the system is running at a CPU clock of your system. Now, your system. Click Yes to restart the computer. Push RESET button on the front panel of 255MHz. 53 53 Run FOX ONE program again, it to your system to apply it will inform you the previous test found that 255MHz is the recommended CPU clock for your system is raising CPU clock until the system hangs.
4 You can see the system is running at a CPU clock of your system. Now, your system. Click Yes to restart the computer. Push RESET button on the front panel of 255MHz. 53 53 Run FOX ONE program again, it to your system to apply it will inform you the previous test found that 255MHz is the recommended CPU clock for your system is raising CPU clock until the system hangs.