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... the user of their respective owners. For more information about recycling of correctly, you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. Although the information in this product. Symbol description: ! By ensuring this ... may exist. More information: If you will help prevent potential negative consequences for specific features. All images are for A7DA Series motherboard. CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of this product. Warning : indicating a potential risk of...
... the user of their respective owners. For more information about recycling of correctly, you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. Although the information in this product. Symbol description: ! By ensuring this ... may exist. More information: If you will help prevent potential negative consequences for specific features. All images are for A7DA Series motherboard. CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of this product. Warning : indicating a potential risk of...
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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 A7DA-S/A7DA 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 A7DA-S/A7DA 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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... 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. Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A7DA-S/A7DA PCE Industry Inc. 458 E.
... 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. Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A7DA-S/A7DA 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. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any , when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the use of your...Also, make sure their pinouts are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the overclocking capac- Failure to unplug the power supply...
...; If there 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 , when connecting USB, audio, 1394a, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the use of your...Also, make sure their pinouts are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the overclocking capac- Failure to unplug the power supply...
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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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Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for today multi-media computing requirements, A7DA-S/A7DA Series enables you for buying Foxconn A7DA Series motherboard. 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 unleash more power from your computer.
Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for today multi-media computing requirements, A7DA-S/A7DA Series enables you for buying Foxconn A7DA Series motherboard. 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 unleash more power from your computer.
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... 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM1 connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x 1394a port (Only available in A7DA-S) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU... Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5cm x 24.4cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION
... 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM1 connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI-D port 1 x HDMI port 1 x VGA port 1 x 1394a port (Only available in A7DA-S) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU... Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5cm x 24.4cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION
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... S/PDIF_OUT Connector 10. 1394a Connector(Only available in A7DA-S) 28. Front USB Connectors 14. Reset Button 16. COM1 Connector 19. IrDA Connector 22. North Bridge: AMD 790GX 30. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the... physical motherboard for detail. PCI Express x1 Slots 5. Front Audio Connector 9. CPU Socket 29. CD_IN Connector 8. Chassis ...
... S/PDIF_OUT Connector 10. 1394a Connector(Only available in A7DA-S) 28. Front USB Connectors 14. Reset Button 16. COM1 Connector 19. IrDA Connector 22. North Bridge: AMD 790GX 30. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the... physical motherboard for detail. PCI Express x1 Slots 5. Front Audio Connector 9. CPU Socket 29. CD_IN Connector 8. Chassis ...
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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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If you begin to install the CPU : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the surface of the CPU. ■ Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...
If you begin to install the CPU : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the surface of the CPU. ■ Do not turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...
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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. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the ... the CPU cooler. 2 3. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to fasten and seat the CPU cooler onto your motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1.
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. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the ... the CPU cooler. 2 3. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to fasten and seat the CPU cooler onto your motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1.
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... DS/SS DS/SS - - If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - CAUTION 10 Read the following guidelines before installing the... Single Channel - - When memory is recommended that memory of DIMM modules are unable to install the memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels : Channel 0 : DIMM1, DIMM3 Channel 1 : DIMM2, DIMM4 The combinations...
... DS/SS DS/SS - - If you begin to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - CAUTION 10 Read the following guidelines before installing the... Single Channel - - When memory is recommended that memory of DIMM modules are unable to install the memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Four DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels : Channel 0 : DIMM1, DIMM3 Channel 1 : DIMM2, DIMM4 The combinations...
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... sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated by a notch in one direction...
... sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on this motherboard. Notch If you take a look at both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated by a notch in one direction...
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... installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Locate an expansion slot that supports your computer. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that you had better install the expansion card into the PCI-E1_16X slot, it is locked by...
... installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. Locate an expansion slot that supports your computer. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that you had better install the expansion card into the PCI-E1_16X slot, it is locked by...
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... 13 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 3.3V 24 GND 12 PWR1 1 ! If you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Pin No. 24 20-Pin Power 8-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2 The 8-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to PWR2 and provides power to... Pin # +12V 1 GND 2 3 84 PWR2 4 Definition GND GND GND GND Pin # 5 6 7 8 Definition +12V +12V +12V +12V CAUTION 13 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
... 13 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 3.3V 24 GND 12 PWR1 1 ! If you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Pin No. 24 20-Pin Power 8-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2 The 8-pin ATX 12V power supply connects to PWR2 and provides power to... Pin # +12V 1 GND 2 3 84 PWR2 4 Definition GND GND GND GND Pin # 5 6 7 8 Definition +12V +12V +12V +12V CAUTION 13 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
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...that the front panel of hard disk and CD/DVD ROM/RW drive. 2 CAUTION Connect a 4-pin power plug ! 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. 1 +5V GND GND +12V 4 1394a Connector... : F_1394(Only avaliable in A7DA-S) The 1394a expansion cable can be connected to any IDE type of your chassis is an auxiliary power for better graphics performance and future upgrade ...
...that the front panel of hard disk and CD/DVD ROM/RW drive. 2 CAUTION Connect a 4-pin power plug ! 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. 1 +5V GND GND +12V 4 1394a Connector... : F_1394(Only avaliable in A7DA-S) The 1394a expansion cable can be connected to any IDE type of your chassis is an auxiliary power for better graphics performance and future upgrade ...
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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 +/- sign. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect ... the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off mode (S5), the LED is directional with +/- Note: There will be turned on the motherboard(as depicted). The system can be connected to be an ESATA cable in operation (S0 status), the LED is used to the chassis front panel...
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 +/- sign. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect ... the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off mode (S5), the LED is directional with +/- Note: There will be turned on the motherboard(as depicted). The system can be connected to be an ESATA cable in operation (S0 status), the LED is used to the chassis front panel...
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...CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can quickly expand another end with 10-pin female connector to connect with COM1 connector in the motherboard. USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3/4 In addition to connect with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end to the four USB ports on the ...SENSE_SEND EMPTY PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN 9 10 F_AUDIO VCC DD+ GND EMPTY VCC DD+ GND NC 9 10 F_USB 1/2/3/4 COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM port 12 for legacy compatibility. User must purchase another RS232 cable with the external RS232 device and another eight ...
...CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can quickly expand another end with 10-pin female connector to connect with COM1 connector in the motherboard. USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3/4 In addition to connect with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end to the four USB ports on the ...SENSE_SEND EMPTY PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN 9 10 F_AUDIO VCC DD+ GND EMPTY VCC DD+ GND NC 9 10 F_USB 1/2/3/4 COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM port 12 for legacy compatibility. User must purchase another RS232 cable with the external RS232 device and another eight ...
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... turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 2 Fan Headers : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN, NB_FAN There are three main fan headers on this motherboard.
... turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 2 Fan Headers : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN, NB_FAN There are three main fan headers on this motherboard.