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... this product. WEEE: The use of this product may not be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to the physical motherboard for A79A Series motherboard. By ensuring this manual may exist. All trade names are for reference only, please refer to inform ...the user of these changes. Warning : indicating a potential risk of Foxconn, Inc. Although the information in this product is ...
... this product. WEEE: The use of this product may not be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to the physical motherboard for A79A Series motherboard. By ensuring this manual may exist. All trade names are for reference only, please refer to inform ...the user of these changes. Warning : indicating a potential risk of Foxconn, Inc. Although the information in this product is ...
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declares that the product Motherboard A79A-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/...
declares that the product Motherboard A79A-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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... 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 the FCC Rules. Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A79A-S PCE Industry Inc...
... 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 the FCC Rules. Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A79A-S PCE Industry Inc...
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...power supply is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. ■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in contact ... use of your computer : ■ It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to come in your electronic equipment. Normal operation depends on the power, please make sure there are no leftover screws...
...power supply is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors. ■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in contact ... use of your computer : ■ It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to come in your electronic equipment. Normal operation depends on the power, please make sure there are no leftover screws...
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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 FOX LiveUpdate Local Update 63 Online Update 65 Configure 68 About & Help 70 FOX LOGO 71 FOX DMI 72 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID...
...://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 FOX LiveUpdate Local Update 63 Online Update 65 Configure 68 About & Help 70 FOX LOGO 71 FOX DMI 72 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID...
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With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A79A-S enables you need for buying Foxconn A79A-S 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 break-through performance.
With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A79A-S enables you need for buying Foxconn A79A-S 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 break-through performance.
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... Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION
... Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION
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... x1 Slot 31. IDE Connector 16.Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 17. AUX Power Connector 30. PCI Slot Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. Power on Button 11. Front Panel Connector 9. Floppy Connector 21. S/PDIF Out Connector 4. Clear CMOS Jumper 12. SYS_FAN...
... x1 Slot 31. IDE Connector 16.Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 17. AUX Power Connector 30. PCI Slot Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. Power on Button 11. Front Panel Connector 9. Floppy Connector 21. S/PDIF Out Connector 4. Clear CMOS Jumper 12. SYS_FAN...
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... 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 includes the following information : ■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an Expansion...
... 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 includes the following information : ■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an Expansion...
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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 installing the CPU to your hardware...
... 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 installing the CPU to your hardware...
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... to its locked position. It is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to fasten and seat the CPU cooler onto your motherboard. (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. Inadequately removing the... Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to correctly install the CPU cooler.
... to its locked position. It is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to fasten and seat the CPU cooler onto your motherboard. (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. Inadequately removing the... Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to correctly install the CPU cooler.
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Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. ... Single Channel - - A memory module can be used and please select dual channel first to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory.
Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. ... Single Channel - - A memory module can be used and please select dual channel first to insert the memory, switch the direction. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory.
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... at front side of the memory socket. Notch If you take a look at both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Be sure to the memory module.
... at front side of the memory socket. Notch If you take a look at both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Be sure to the memory module.
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... card to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics...
... card to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system. Align the card with a screw. 5. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to prevent hardware damage. Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics...
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2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure all the devices have been installed properly before ...-pin ATX power connector : PWR1 PWR1 is secure. 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 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure all the devices have been installed properly before ...-pin ATX power connector : PWR1 PWR1 is secure. 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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... need to align the ATX power connector according to connect speaker of your chassis is for graphics card. 2 CAUTION ! 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. 14 12 TPA+ GND TPB+ +12V EMPTY TPAGND TPB+12V...
... need to align the ATX power connector according to connect speaker of your chassis is for graphics card. 2 CAUTION ! 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. 14 12 TPA+ GND TPB+ +12V EMPTY TPAGND TPB+12V...
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... one serial RS232 COM port for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for legacy compatibility. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 12 + + HDD-LED - It indicates the active ... of the hard disks. the system will restart when the switch is on the front panel of the chassis. When the system is in the motherboard. 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 15 The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to the chassis...
... one serial RS232 COM port for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for legacy compatibility. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 12 + + HDD-LED - It indicates the active ... of the hard disks. the system will restart when the switch is on the front panel of the chassis. When the system is in the motherboard. 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 15 The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to the chassis...
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...intrusion through a CD/DVD audio cable. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another six USB ports on its motherboard. GND POWER SENSE CONTROL SYS_FAN GND +12V NC FAN_1/2/3 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN 16 These fans can be connected to a CD/DVD... off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. The system can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of this motherboard. If eventually the chassis was closed, the system will send a message out. +5V 1 EMPTY 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 GND 4 SPDIF_OUT CD_L GND CD_R CD_IN ...
...intrusion through a CD/DVD audio cable. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another six USB ports on its motherboard. GND POWER SENSE CONTROL SYS_FAN GND +12V NC FAN_1/2/3 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN 16 These fans can be connected to a CD/DVD... off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. The system can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of this motherboard. If eventually the chassis was closed, the system will send a message out. +5V 1 EMPTY 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 GND 4 SPDIF_OUT CD_L GND CD_R CD_IN ...
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... simply labeled as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Description of this motherboard to it. The steps to its original with pins 2 and 3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to short them . Return the setting to clear CMOS data are : ... Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. Plug in this motherboard, pin 1 can also be identified by changing the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to your computer and turn it...
... simply labeled as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Description of this motherboard to it. The steps to its original with pins 2 and 3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to short them . Return the setting to clear CMOS data are : ... Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. Plug in this motherboard, pin 1 can also be identified by changing the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to your computer and turn it...