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... may exist. WEEE: The use of this symbol indicates that can help you to use motherboard better, and tells you will help prevent potential negative consequences for A7GMX/A7VMX Series motherboard. All trade names are registered trademarks of Foxconn, Inc. CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of correctly, you how to avoid problems. Warning...
... may exist. WEEE: The use of this symbol indicates that can help you to use motherboard better, and tells you will help prevent potential negative consequences for A7GMX/A7VMX Series motherboard. All trade names are registered trademarks of Foxconn, Inc. CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of correctly, you how to avoid problems. Warning...
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declares that the product Motherboard A7VMX-S/A7VMX-K/A7GMX-S/A7GMX-K is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■ EN ...
declares that the product Motherboard A7VMX-S/A7VMX-K/A7GMX-S/A7GMX-K is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■ EN ...
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... Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A7VMX-S/A7VMX-K/A7GMX-S/A7GMX-K PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. Declaration of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT...
... Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A7VMX-S/A7VMX-K/A7GMX-S/A7GMX-K PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. Declaration of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT...
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...! Also, make 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 select high-quality, certified fans in your electronic equipment. Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when... if the CPU fan is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that the DC power supply is not properly installed. ■ We cannot guarantee that flows between two ...
...! Also, make 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 select high-quality, certified fans in your electronic equipment. Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when... if the CPU fan is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that the DC power supply is not properly installed. ■ We cannot guarantee that flows between two ...
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... : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide E-mail Support : pcebg-cisg-support@foxconn.com CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
... : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/support/online.aspx or http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide E-mail Support : pcebg-cisg-support@foxconn.com CPU, Memory, VGA Compatibility Supporting Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx
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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 A7GMX/A7VMX Series motherboard. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A7GMX/A7VMX Series enable 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 A7GMX/A7VMX Series motherboard. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A7GMX/A7VMX Series enable you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance.
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The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION 1 1 x TPM connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x Parallel port 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio ports (A7VMX-S / A7GMX-S) 6-channel Audio ports (A7VMX-K / A7GMX-K) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature...
The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION 1 1 x TPM connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x VGA port 1 x Parallel port 1 x DVI-D port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio ports (A7VMX-S / A7GMX-S) 6-channel Audio ports (A7VMX-K / A7GMX-K) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature...
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... 16 17 18 19 20 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 2. PCI Slots 7. Floppy Connector 18. CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. Front USB Connectors 12. IDE Connector 17. Clear CMOS Jumper 15. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 16. DDR2...
... 16 17 18 19 20 1. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 2. PCI Slots 7. Floppy Connector 18. CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. Front USB Connectors 12. IDE Connector 17. Clear CMOS Jumper 15. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 16. DDR2...
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... ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit this chapter carefully. Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. 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...
... ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit this chapter carefully. Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. 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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... 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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... CPU socket lever back to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU. 2 3. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may damage...
... CPU socket lever back to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU. 2 3. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may damage...
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A memory module can be installed in your system. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. CAUTION 10 2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory ! If you begin to install the memory : ■ Make ...
A memory module can be installed in your system. It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. CAUTION 10 2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory ! If you begin to install the memory : ■ Make ...
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... the middle, so it vertically into the sockets. Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Place the memory module onto the socket, then put your memory modules into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Be...
... the middle, so it vertically into the sockets. Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Place the memory module onto the socket, then put your memory modules into the memory socket. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Be...
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... insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. 12 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card until it is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. •...
... insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. 12 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Turn on the card until it is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot. •...
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... provides power to damage any device, make sure it is the ATX power supply connector. If you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. In order not to the CPU. 3 1 Pin # Definition 1 GND +12V GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 2 PWR2 4 +12V CAUTION 13 Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1... before applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1 PWR1 is secure. 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are using a 20-pin power supply, you using a ...
... provides power to damage any device, make sure it is the ATX power supply connector. If you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. In order not to the CPU. 3 1 Pin # Definition 1 GND +12V GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 2 PWR2 4 +12V CAUTION 13 Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1... before applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1 PWR1 is secure. 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are using a 20-pin power supply, you using a ...
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...state or power off mode (S5), the LED is directional with +/- sign. GND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4 COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one connector for legacy compatibility. IR/CIR Connector : IR/CIR This header supports infrared wireless transmitting and receiving device. 12 RLSD ...This 2-pin connector is blinking; Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4 The Serial ATA connector is pressed. When the system is in the motherboard. It indicates the active status of the case; The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to connect with 10-pin female ...
...state or power off mode (S5), the LED is directional with +/- sign. GND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4 COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one connector for legacy compatibility. IR/CIR Connector : IR/CIR This header supports infrared wireless transmitting and receiving device. 12 RLSD ...This 2-pin connector is blinking; Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4 The Serial ATA connector is pressed. When the system is in the motherboard. It indicates the active status of the case; The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to connect with 10-pin female ...
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... VDD LAD0 NC_1 NC_2 GND LPCPDn 19 20 TPM GND EMPTY NC_3 LAD2 LAD1 GND NC_4 SERIRQ CLKRUNin NC_5 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. To utilize this product also provides ... NC F_USB 1/2/3 IDE Connector : PIDE With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can quickly expand another six USB ports on its motherboard. TPM Connector : TPM The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability to the PC to run applications more secure and to any IDE type...
... VDD LAD0 NC_1 NC_2 GND LPCPDn 19 20 TPM GND EMPTY NC_3 LAD2 LAD1 GND NC_4 SERIRQ CLKRUNin NC_5 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. To utilize this product also provides ... NC F_USB 1/2/3 IDE Connector : PIDE With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can quickly expand another six USB ports on its motherboard. TPM Connector : TPM The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability to the PC to run applications more secure and to any IDE type...
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..., SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on the chassis. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of this motherboard.
..., SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on the chassis. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of this motherboard.
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...etc.). This section explains how to use the various functions of Jumpers 1. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard by the bold silkscreen next to it. Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3... on the two pins to temporarily short them . The shorting can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. Description of this motherboard to modifying any jumper on this manual, pin 1 is the fast way to go back to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear...
...etc.). This section explains how to use the various functions of Jumpers 1. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard by the bold silkscreen next to it. Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3... on the two pins to temporarily short them . The shorting can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. Description of this motherboard to modifying any jumper on this manual, pin 1 is the fast way to go back to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear...