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...your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased this product may not be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to avoid problems. Warning : indicating a potential risk of hardware damage or physical injury may be treated ...visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of correctly, you how to inform the user of these changes. WEEE: The use motherboard better, and tells you will help you to the physical motherboard for A74ML Series motherboard....
...your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased this product may not be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to avoid problems. Warning : indicating a potential risk of hardware damage or physical injury may be treated ...visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of correctly, you how to inform the user of these changes. WEEE: The use motherboard better, and tells you will help you to the physical motherboard for A74ML Series motherboard....
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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/A74ML-K 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/A74ML-K 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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Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 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. Tested to the following two conditions : (1) ...-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of the FCC Rules. Lambert Rd. Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A74ML/A74ML-K PCE Industry Inc. 458 E.
Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 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. Tested to the following two conditions : (1) ...-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of the FCC Rules. Lambert Rd. Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A74ML/A74ML-K PCE Industry Inc. 458 E.
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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 , when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to high temperature. tors. .... ■ Before turning on the power, please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard. Incorrect con- Installation Precautions WARNING! Never turn on the overclocking capac- Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap ...
...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 , when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to high temperature. tors. .... ■ Before turning on the power, please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard. Incorrect con- Installation Precautions WARNING! Never turn on the overclocking capac- Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap ...
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Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer. 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, A74ML/A74ML-K enables you for buying Foxconn A74ML Series motherboard. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors
Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer. 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, A74ML/A74ML-K enables you for buying Foxconn A74ML Series motherboard. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors
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... for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.2 inches (24.4cm x 20.8cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION 1 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN...
... for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only Form Factor Micro ATX Form Factor, 9.6 inches x 8.2 inches (24.4cm x 20.8cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION 1 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x Serial port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN...
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... 16. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 17. PCI Slots 7. Speaker connector 11. CPU_FAN Header 24. CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. North Bridge: AMD 740G 4. Front Audio Connector 8. Front USB Connectors 12. LPT Connector 21. PCI Express x16 Slot...
... 16. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 17. PCI Slots 7. Speaker connector 11. CPU_FAN Header 24. CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. North Bridge: AMD 740G 4. Front Audio Connector 8. Front USB Connectors 12. LPT Connector 21. PCI Express x16 Slot...
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...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. This chapter includes the following information : ■ ... Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx Caution ...
...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. This chapter includes the following information : ■ ... Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx Caution ...
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... the CPU socket Pin-1 triangle marking 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 prevent hardware damage...
... the CPU socket Pin-1 triangle marking 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 prevent hardware damage...
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... the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to its locked position. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may damage the CPU. When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU... heatsink at one side of CPU. 2. Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. 2 3. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand.
... the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to its locked position. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may damage the CPU. When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU... heatsink at one side of CPU. 2. Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. 2 3. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand.
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels : Channel 0 : DIMM1 Channel 1 : DIMM2 The combinations ... the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are : Single Channel DIMM1 DS/SS DIMM2 - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. CAUTION 10 Single Channel - Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install the memory : ■ Make sure that memory of...
Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels : Channel 0 : DIMM1 Channel 1 : DIMM2 The combinations ... the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are : Single Channel DIMM1 DS/SS DIMM2 - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. CAUTION 10 Single Channel - Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install the memory : ■ Make sure that memory of...
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..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on both sides separated by a notch in one direction. Be sure to the memory module...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on both sides separated by a notch in one direction. Be sure to the memory module...
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... all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Turn on your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS...
... all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Turn on your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Follow the steps below to correctly install your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS...
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... properly before applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1 PWR1 is secure. If 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... the power supply cable and pins are using a 20-pin power supply, you using a 24-pin power supply. 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
... properly before applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1 PWR1 is secure. If 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... the power supply cable and pins are using a 20-pin power supply, you using a 24-pin power supply. 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
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...-SW) Attach the connector to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4 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 system will restart when... the switch is directional with +/- sign. 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. It indicates the active status of the case; This 2-pin connector is...
...-SW) Attach the connector to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4 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 system will restart when... the switch is directional with +/- sign. 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. It indicates the active status of the case; This 2-pin connector is...
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... 1 EMPTY 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 GND 4 SPDIF_OUT USB Connectors : F_USB 1/2/3 In addition to any IDE type of this product also provides three 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. If eventually the chassis is a Sony standard audio connector, it can connect to the four USB ports on the chassis. Chassis Intruder Alarm Connector : INTR...
... 1 EMPTY 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 GND 4 SPDIF_OUT USB Connectors : F_USB 1/2/3 In addition to any IDE type of this product also provides three 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. If eventually the chassis is a Sony standard audio connector, it can connect to the four USB ports on the chassis. Chassis Intruder Alarm Connector : INTR...
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... Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Empty 16 SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on this motherboard. 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 LPT Connector...
... Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Empty 16 SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on this motherboard. 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 LPT Connector...
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...computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to your computer and turn it . For any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by the bold silkscreen next to modifying any jumper setting. The shorting can also be ...chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 WARNING! 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to clear CMOS data are : 1. Plug in this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following table explains different types of the jumper settings. This will clear...
...computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to your computer and turn it . For any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by the bold silkscreen next to modifying any jumper setting. The shorting can also be ...chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 WARNING! 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to clear CMOS data are : 1. Plug in this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following table explains different types of the jumper settings. This will clear...
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... values will skip it. ► MPS Revision This feature is used to the disadvantage of the bus. The MPS is used to multiprocessor motherboards as it as 1.1 only if you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. If your operating system...configuration tables for a longer time. Some PCI devices may be allocated to each PCI device can retain control of other devices on a motherboard that the motherboard will have to the bus, but when they do get access, they can conduct their transactions for improved support of the secondary PCI...
... values will skip it. ► MPS Revision This feature is used to the disadvantage of the bus. The MPS is used to multiprocessor motherboards as it as 1.1 only if you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency. If your operating system...configuration tables for a longer time. Some PCI devices may be allocated to each PCI device can retain control of other devices on a motherboard that the motherboard will have to the bus, but when they do get access, they can conduct their transactions for improved support of the secondary PCI...