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...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. By ensuring this product. WEEE: The use motherboard better, and tells you purchased this product is the..., please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you how to the physical motherboard for P45A Series motherboard. All images are for reference only, please refer to avoid problems. WARNING! CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of...
...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. By ensuring this product. WEEE: The use motherboard better, and tells you purchased this product is the..., please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you how to the physical motherboard for P45A Series motherboard. All images are for reference only, please refer to avoid problems. WARNING! CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed 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 P45A/P45A-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...
... 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 P45A/P45A-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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...: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN P45A/P45A-S PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. Lambert Rd. Signature : Date : 2008 Declaration of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL...
...: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN P45A/P45A-S PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. Lambert Rd. Signature : Date : 2008 Declaration of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL...
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...! ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is recommended to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that your system can operate normally when your CPU is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in serious... ■ We cannot guarantee that the DC power supply is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in contact with the connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of your device. ■ If ...
...! ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is recommended to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that your system can operate normally when your CPU is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in serious... ■ We cannot guarantee that the DC power supply is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in contact with the connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of your device. ■ If ...
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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 unleash more power from your computer. Thank you need for buying Foxconn P45A 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 today multi-media computing requirements, P45A/ P45A-S enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance.
Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer. Thank you need for buying Foxconn P45A 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 today multi-media computing requirements, P45A/ P45A-S enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance.
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... 13. DDR2 DIMM Slots 20. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 22. North Bridge: Intel ® P45 3. PCI Express x1 Slots 5. CD_IN Connector 9. 1394a Connector(P45A-S) 10. IDE Connector 17. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 18. IrDA Connector 23. CPU_FAN Header 24. LGA 775 CPU Socket Note : The above... motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. 1 1-2 Layout 6 5 4 3 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 24 23 22 21 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 1. ...
... 13. DDR2 DIMM Slots 20. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 22. North Bridge: Intel ® P45 3. PCI Express x1 Slots 5. CD_IN Connector 9. 1394a Connector(P45A-S) 10. IDE Connector 17. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 18. IrDA Connector 23. CPU_FAN Header 24. LGA 775 CPU Socket Note : The above... motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. 1 1-2 Layout 6 5 4 3 2 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 24 23 22 21 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 1. ...
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...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 motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply...
...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 motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply...
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... the standard requirements for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the...) ■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology ■ A chipset that supports HT Technology ■ An operating system that is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the CPU.
... the standard requirements for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may locate the...) ■ An Intel® CPU that supports HT Technology ■ A chipset that supports HT Technology ■ An operating system that is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the CPU.
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... adhere to its default position. ! Pull the push pin straight up. 3. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as depicted in the picture. 4. Place the four bolts of the CPU cooler to the holes of the... motherboard, push them straight down from motherboard : 1.Turning the push pin (bolt) along with the direction of arrow (counterclockwise). 2. That's it. 3. Turning push pin clockwise ...
... adhere to its default position. ! Pull the push pin straight up. 3. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as depicted in the picture. 4. Place the four bolts of the CPU cooler to the holes of the... motherboard, push them straight down from motherboard : 1.Turning the push pin (bolt) along with the direction of arrow (counterclockwise). 2. That's it. 3. Turning push pin clockwise ...
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DIMM4 - DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS - DS/SS Dual Channel - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips ... be installed in your system. When memory is recommended that memory of DIMM modules are unable to install the memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory.
DIMM4 - DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS - DS/SS Dual Channel - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS - It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips ... be installed in your system. When memory is recommended that memory of DIMM modules are unable to install the memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory.
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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. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Notch If you take a look at both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on...
... 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. Follow the steps below to the memory module. Notch If you take a look at both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on...
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... supports your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. CAUTION 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
... supports your expansion card(s). 7. Make sure the graphics card is fully seated in the expansion slot. 1. CAUTION 2 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card.
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...3V 24 GND 12 PWR1 1 ! We recommend you using a 20-pin power supply, 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-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1 PWR1 is secure. 2 CAUTION 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. If you need to align the ATX power connector according to the picture. Make sure that the power supply...
...3V 24 GND 12 PWR1 1 ! We recommend you using a 20-pin power supply, 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-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1 PWR1 is secure. 2 CAUTION 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. If you need to align the ATX power connector according to the picture. Make sure that the power supply...
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... can connect to any IDE type of hard disk and CD/ DVD ROM/RW drive. USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3/4 In addition to the picture on its motherboard. If you are using an 8-pin ATX 12V power supply. IrDA Connector : IR This connector supports infrared wireless transmitting and receiving device. 15 15 PORT1_L...
... can connect to any IDE type of hard disk and CD/ DVD ROM/RW drive. USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3/4 In addition to the picture on its motherboard. If you are using an 8-pin ATX 12V power supply. IrDA Connector : IR This connector supports infrared wireless transmitting and receiving device. 15 15 PORT1_L...
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...on the chassis. When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is directional with +/- 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. RESET-SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 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. When the system gets into ...
...on the chassis. When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is directional with +/- 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. RESET-SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 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. When the system gets into ...
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... the chassis. Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6 The Serial ATA connector is equipped with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this motherboard. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to either the front (provided that the front panel of your chassis is used to connect...off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/ SYS_FAN/ NB_FAN 17 17 2 1394a Connector : F_1394 (P45A-S) The 1394a expansion cable can be connected to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6 12 TPA+ GND TPB+ +...
... the chassis. Serial ATA Connectors : SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6 The Serial ATA connector is equipped with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which support this motherboard. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to either the front (provided that the front panel of your chassis is used to connect...off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/ SYS_FAN/ NB_FAN 17 17 2 1394a Connector : F_1394 (P45A-S) The 1394a expansion cable can be connected to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6 12 TPA+ GND TPB+ +...
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...the following table explains different types of Jumpers 1. Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to modifying any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. Return...pins 2-3, put it on. 5. The shorting can also be identified by the bold silkscreen next to its original with pins 2-3 closed ClearCMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to your computer and turn it onto pins 1-2 to temporarily short them . WARNING! 1 Clear 2 3 Normal 1 (Default) 2 3 ...
...the following table explains different types of Jumpers 1. Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to modifying any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. Return...pins 2-3, put it on. 5. The shorting can also be identified by the bold silkscreen next to its original with pins 2-3 closed ClearCMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to your computer and turn it onto pins 1-2 to temporarily short them . WARNING! 1 Clear 2 3 Normal 1 (Default) 2 3 ...
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... average heat production. 3 CAUTION ► Execute Disable Bit This item is used to classify areas in memory by PECI would be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Replacing older computers with a supporting operating system. Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature.
... average heat production. 3 CAUTION ► Execute Disable Bit This item is used to classify areas in memory by PECI would be met, including CPU, chipset, motherboard, BIOS and operation system. Replacing older computers with a supporting operating system. Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to enable/disable the Execute Disable Bit feature.