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...: ! All images are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate... is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. More information: If you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel...ensuring this product may not be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to avoid problems. Warning : indicating a ...you to use motherboard better, and tells you how to inform the user of these changes. ...
...: ! All images are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate... is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. More information: If you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel...ensuring this product may not be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to avoid problems. Warning : indicating a ...you to use motherboard better, and tells you how to inform the user of these changes. ...
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declares that the product Motherboard A88GM/A88GM Deluxe 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 A88GM/A88GM Deluxe 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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... Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A88GM/A88GM Deluxe PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Signature : Date : 2010 Declaration of the FCC Rules. Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD...
... Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A88GM/A88GM Deluxe PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Signature : Date : 2010 Declaration of the FCC Rules. Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD...
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... computer : ■ It is any, when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are matching with the connectors on the power, please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on...or connec- 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 come in your system. ! CAUTION ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in...
... computer : ■ It is any, when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are matching with the connectors on the power, please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on...or connec- 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 come in your system. ! CAUTION ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in...
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This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Thank you need for buying Foxconn A88GM Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A88GM/ A88GM Deluxe 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 Thank you need for buying Foxconn A88GM Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer. With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A88GM/ A88GM Deluxe enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance.
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... and Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), S5 (soft - The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. off) Bundled Software FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI, Browser Configuration Utility Operating System Support for Microsoft...
... and Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), S5 (soft - The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. off) Bundled Software FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI, Browser Configuration Utility Operating System Support for Microsoft...
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...: AMD 880G 23. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. SYS_FAN Header 15. Speaker Connector 19. CD_IN Connector 7. TPM Connector 11. South Bridge: AMD SB810(A88GM) AMD SB850(A88GM Deluxe) 21. SATA Connectors 14. PCI Slots 6. COM1 Connector 10. Clear...
...: AMD 880G 23. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. SYS_FAN Header 15. Speaker Connector 19. CD_IN Connector 7. TPM Connector 11. South Bridge: AMD SB810(A88GM) AMD SB850(A88GM Deluxe) 21. SATA Connectors 14. PCI Slots 6. COM1 Connector 10. Clear...
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... ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation...
... ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation...
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... standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. Align Pin...
... standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. Align Pin...
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... the CPU socket lever back to the CPU. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down...
... the CPU socket lever back to the CPU. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down...
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... : DIMM1, DIMM3 Channel 1 : DIMM2, DIMM4 The combinations of DIMM modules are unable to install the memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. CAUTION 10 DS/SS - Single Channel - DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (DS : Dual Side, SS ...be installed in your system. Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to achieve optimum performance. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used and please select dual channel first...
... : DIMM1, DIMM3 Channel 1 : DIMM2, DIMM4 The combinations of DIMM modules are unable to install the memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. CAUTION 10 DS/SS - Single Channel - DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS (DS : Dual Side, SS ...be installed in your system. Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to achieve optimum performance. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. A memory module can be used and please select dual channel first...
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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 DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Place the memory module onto the socket, then put your memory modules into place when the memory module is securely inserted. 11 Be sure to...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR3 DIMMs on this motherboard. Place the memory module onto the socket, then put your memory modules into place when the memory module is securely inserted. 11 Be sure to...
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2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. 12 Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the graphics card is ...
2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Remove the metal slot cover from the slot. 12 Install the driver provided with a screw. 5. Make sure the graphics card is ...
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... +12V 23 +5V 12 3.3V 24 GND 12 PWR1 1 Pin No. 24 CAUTION ! If you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure all the devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply. 24... PWR2 and provides power to damage any device, make sure it is the ATX power supply connector. 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 24-pin...
... +12V 23 +5V 12 3.3V 24 GND 12 PWR1 1 Pin No. 24 CAUTION ! If you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure all the devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply. 24... PWR2 and provides power to damage any device, make sure it is the ATX power supply connector. 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 24-pin...
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...SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 Speaker Connector : SPEAKER The speaker connector is used to the picture 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.../NB_FAN COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another RS232 cable with COM1 connector in "PC Health Status" section of the...
...SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 Speaker Connector : SPEAKER The speaker connector is used to the picture 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.../NB_FAN COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another RS232 cable with COM1 connector in "PC Health Status" section of the...
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Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to the power LED indicator on . When ... ATA II interface allows up to make transactions and communication more secure and to 600MB/s data transfer rate. For A88GM Deluxe, Serial ATA III interface allows up to connect with +/- 2 TPM Connector : TPM The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability to the PC to run ...
Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. Power LED Connector (PWR-LED) Connect to the power LED indicator on . When ... ATA II interface allows up to make transactions and communication more secure and to 600MB/s data transfer rate. For A88GM Deluxe, Serial ATA III interface allows up to connect with +/- 2 TPM Connector : TPM The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides the ability to the PC to run ...
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... S/PDIF Connector : SPDIF_OUT The connector is used for S/PDIF output. +5V 1 EMPTY 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 GND 4 SPDIF_OUT USB Connectors : F_USB 1/2/3 In addition to a security switch on its motherboard. If eventually the chassis is closed, the system will send a message out. 16 CD_L GND CD_R 1 CD_IN INTRUDERJ 1 INTR GND 2 Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_IN is...
... S/PDIF Connector : SPDIF_OUT The connector is used for S/PDIF output. +5V 1 EMPTY 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 GND 4 SPDIF_OUT USB Connectors : F_USB 1/2/3 In addition to a security switch on its motherboard. If eventually the chassis is closed, the system will send a message out. 16 CD_L GND CD_R 1 CD_IN INTRUDERJ 1 INTR GND 2 Audio Connector : CD_IN CD_IN is...
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...of the jumper settings. For any jumper setting. The steps to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Return the setting to clear CMOS data are : 1.... Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. Clear CMOS data is turned on this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by changing the jumper settings. Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS1 ■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the...
...of the jumper settings. For any jumper setting. The steps to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Return the setting to clear CMOS data are : 1.... Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. Clear CMOS data is turned on this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by changing the jumper settings. Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS1 ■ Disconnect the power cable before adjusting the...
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...ss) This item allows you to 31. SATA1 is the upper SATA port of SATA3_SATA4. SATA4 is the lower SATA port of SATA1_SATA2 of the motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility - Date-date from 1 to configure the desired time. SATA3 is detected during powering up the standard BIOS features, such as.... ► SATA Port1/2/3/4/5, e-SATA Port When OnChip SATA Type is set up . 21 Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name :A88GM BIOS ID :9C3F1D11 BIOS Version :08.00.15 Memory Size :512MB MAC Address :00-01-6C-69-19-8C CPU Name : AMD Athlon(tm) II...
...ss) This item allows you to 31. SATA1 is the upper SATA port of SATA3_SATA4. SATA4 is the lower SATA port of SATA1_SATA2 of the motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility - Date-date from 1 to configure the desired time. SATA3 is detected during powering up the standard BIOS features, such as.... ► SATA Port1/2/3/4/5, e-SATA Port When OnChip SATA Type is set up . 21 Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name :A88GM BIOS ID :9C3F1D11 BIOS Version :08.00.15 Memory Size :512MB MAC Address :00-01-6C-69-19-8C CPU Name : AMD Athlon(tm) II...