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P45A Series Motherboard User's Manual
P45A Series Motherboard User's Manual
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... waste handling of this manual may be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to avoid problems. WARNING! Version: User's Manual V1.1 for P45A Series motherboard. Although the information in this product. Caution: refers to important information that ...this product is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. By ensuring this product may exist. All images are registered...
... waste handling of this manual may be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to avoid problems. WARNING! Version: User's Manual V1.1 for P45A Series motherboard. Although the information in this product. Caution: refers to important information that ...this product is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. By ensuring this product may exist. All images are registered...
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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 P45A/P45A-S 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 P45A/P45A-S 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 P45A/P45A-S PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Tested to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...device complies with FCC standards. Signature : Date : 2008 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 P45A/P45A-S PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Tested to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...device complies with FCC standards. Signature : Date : 2008 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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.... ■ We cannot guarantee that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to get the best performance. ■ Before turning ...sure the power supply AC input voltage setting has been configured to the local standard. ■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to your electronic equipment. CAUTION ! Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling components...
.... ■ We cannot guarantee that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to get the best performance. ■ Before turning ...sure the power supply AC input voltage setting has been configured to the local standard. ■ To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to your electronic equipment. CAUTION ! Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling components...
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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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With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, P45A/ P45A-S 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 P45A Series motherboard.
With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, P45A/ P45A-S 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 P45A Series motherboard.
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SYS_FAN Header 11. Speaker Connector 21. PCI Express x16 Slots 6. SATA Connectors 14. CPU_FAN Header 24. South Bridge: Intel ® ICH10R(P45A-S) Intel ® ICH10(P45A) 15. DDR2 DIMM Slots 20. 1 1-2 Layout 6 5 4 3 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 24 23 22 21 20 14 ...PCI Slots 7. CD_IN Connector 9. 1394a Connector(P45A-S) 10. Front USB Connectors 13. IrDA Connector 23. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 22. LGA 775 CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. NB_FAN Header 4. Front Panel...
SYS_FAN Header 11. Speaker Connector 21. PCI Express x16 Slots 6. SATA Connectors 14. CPU_FAN Header 24. South Bridge: Intel ® ICH10R(P45A-S) Intel ® ICH10(P45A) 15. DDR2 DIMM Slots 20. 1 1-2 Layout 6 5 4 3 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 24 23 22 21 20 14 ...PCI Slots 7. CD_IN Connector 9. 1394a Connector(P45A-S) 10. Front USB Connectors 13. IrDA Connector 23. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 22. LGA 775 CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. NB_FAN Header 4. Front Panel...
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... 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 motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply...
... 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 motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply...
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... the standard requirements for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly... the Hyper-Threading Technology) ■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology ■ A chipset that supports HT Technology ■ An operating system that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the CPU.
... the standard requirements for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented incorrectly... the Hyper-Threading Technology) ■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology ■ A chipset that supports HT Technology ■ An operating system that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the CPU.
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... as the example.) 2 CAUTION 1. Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as depicted in the picture. 4. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler connector to the holes of the... motherboard, push them straight down from motherboard : 1.Turning the push pin (bolt) along with the direction of CPU. 2. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler ...
... as the example.) 2 CAUTION 1. Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler on the motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as depicted in the picture. 4. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler connector to the holes of the... motherboard, push them straight down from motherboard : 1.Turning the push pin (bolt) along with the direction of CPU. 2. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler ...
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...unable to achieve optimum performance. Single Channel DS/SS DS/SS Single Channel - - DS/SS Dual Channel - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in your system. Dual ...Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS - Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS DS...
...unable to achieve optimum performance. Single Channel DS/SS DS/SS Single Channel - - DS/SS Dual Channel - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in your system. Dual ...Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS - Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS DS...
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... 128-Pin Installing a Memory ! Step 1: Spread the clips at both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly...
... 128-Pin Installing a Memory ! Step 1: Spread the clips at both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly...
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... slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. CAUTION 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with a screw. 5.
... slot, and press down on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. CAUTION 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Align the card with a screw. 5.
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2 CAUTION 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure it is the ATX power supply connector. If you need to ... Pin # 5 6 7 8 Definition +12V +12V +12V +12V 14 14 We recommend you using a 20-pin power supply, you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1 3.3V 13 3.3V 2 3.3V 14 -12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off) 5 GND 17 GND 6 +5V 18 GND...
2 CAUTION 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure it is the ATX power supply connector. If you need to ... Pin # 5 6 7 8 Definition +12V +12V +12V +12V 14 14 We recommend you using a 20-pin power supply, you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1 3.3V 13 3.3V 2 3.3V 14 -12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off) 5 GND 17 GND 6 +5V 18 GND...
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... the ATX power connector according to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another eight USB ports on its motherboard. It provides the Front Audio output choice. CAUTION ! Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be connected to the picture on...
... the ATX power connector according to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another eight USB ports on its motherboard. It provides the Front Audio output choice. CAUTION ! Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be connected to the picture on...
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...- Push this connector. When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is pressed. 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- PWR-LED - RESET-SW PWR-...SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 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. The Power LED indicates the system...
...- Push this connector. When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is pressed. 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- PWR-LED - RESET-SW PWR-...SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 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. The Power LED indicates the system...
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Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6 The Serial ATA connector is equipped with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this motherboard. The fan speed can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/ ... panel of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the chassis. 2 1394a Connector : F_1394 (P45A-S) The 1394a expansion cable can be connected to either the front (provided that the front panel of your chassis is used to 300MB/s data transfer...
Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6 The Serial ATA connector is equipped with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this motherboard. The fan speed can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/ ... panel of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the chassis. 2 1394a Connector : F_1394 (P45A-S) The 1394a expansion cable can be connected to either the front (provided that the front panel of your chassis is used to 300MB/s data transfer...
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...Electrical Static Discharge) problem. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed ClearCMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to modify them. However, in this motherboard to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). This ... For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as "1". 2. Description of this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by changing the jumper settings. Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to...
...Electrical Static Discharge) problem. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed ClearCMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to modify them. However, in this motherboard to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). This ... For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as "1". 2. Description of this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by changing the jumper settings. Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to...
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... be displayed only if your CPU is supporting this data from 2 kbit/s to enable or disable the feature and will be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Please refer to overheating) instead of the absolute temperature. When a malicious worm attempts to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature...
... be displayed only if your CPU is supporting this data from 2 kbit/s to enable or disable the feature and will be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Please refer to overheating) instead of the absolute temperature. When a malicious worm attempts to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature...