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Version: User's Manual V1.0 for 720AX Series motherboard. Caution : refers to important information that this product may not be treated as household waste. More information: If you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com ...169; All rights reserved. All trade names are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for specific features. WEEE: The use motherboard better, and tells you how to ...
Version: User's Manual V1.0 for 720AX Series motherboard. Caution : refers to important information that this product may not be treated as household waste. More information: If you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com ...169; All rights reserved. All trade names are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for specific features. WEEE: The use motherboard better, and tells you how to ...
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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 720AX/720AX-K 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 720AX/720AX-K 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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... interference that may cause undesired operation. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. 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 DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. Lambert Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 Telephone: 714-738...
... interference that may cause undesired operation. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. 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 DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. Lambert Rd. Fullerton, CA 92835 Telephone: 714-738...
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... 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 unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist...is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in serious damage to the use of your electronic equipment. nections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to your computer : ■ It is turned off before installing...
... 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 unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist...is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in serious damage to the use of your electronic equipment. nections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to your computer : ■ It is turned off before installing...
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....foxconnsupport.com Support 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
....foxconnsupport.com Support 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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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, 720AX/720AX-K enables you need for buying Foxconn 720AX Series motherboard. 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.
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, 720AX/720AX-K enables you need for buying Foxconn 720AX Series motherboard. 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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The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION off) Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for Microsoft® ...3cm) ! 1 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM1 port 1 x Parallel port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio ports (720AX) 6-channel Audio ports (720AX-K) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control PCI...
The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION off) Bundled Software FOX ONE FOX LiveUpdate FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for Microsoft® ...3cm) ! 1 Back Panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port Connectors 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM1 port 1 x Parallel port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 LAN port 8-channel Audio ports (720AX) 6-channel Audio ports (720AX-K) Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU/System overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control PCI...
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... 17. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 18. IR Header 22. PCI Express x1 Slots 24. PCI Slots Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. Front Audio Connector 3. SATA Connectors 11. Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 720a 12. Floppy Connector 6. Front Panel Connector 9. Clear CMOS...
... 17. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector 18. IR Header 22. PCI Express x1 Slots 24. PCI Slots Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. Front Audio Connector 3. SATA Connectors 11. Chipset: NVIDIA nForce 720a 12. Floppy Connector 6. Front Panel Connector 9. Clear CMOS...
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...and CPU Cooler ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers This motherboard supports low power energy-saving CPUs (drawing less than 95W are not supported, and will result in this website for more supporting ...information about CPU, Memory and VGA for your motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process...
...and CPU Cooler ■ Install the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers This motherboard supports low power energy-saving CPUs (drawing less than 95W are not supported, and will result in this website for more supporting ...information about CPU, Memory and VGA for your motherboard : http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/compatibility.aspx Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process...
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.... Pin-1 corner of the CPU socket Pin-1 triangle marking of the CPU socket. If you begin to install the CPU : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented...
.... Pin-1 corner of the CPU socket Pin-1 triangle marking of the CPU socket. If you begin to install the CPU : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency be inserted if oriented...
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2 3. Buckle the heatsink at one side of CPU. 2. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand. CAUTION 3. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, ... because the thermal grease may damage the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU.
2 3. Buckle the heatsink at one side of CPU. 2. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand. CAUTION 3. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, ... because the thermal grease may damage the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to the CPU.
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2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory ! Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides tow DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS Double Channel DS/SS DS/SS (DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : ...DIMM2 Single Channel DS/SS - When memory is recommended that memory of DIMM modules are unable to install the memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Single Channel - Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to achieve optimum performance. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check...
2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory ! Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides tow DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS Double Channel DS/SS DS/SS (DS : Double Side, SS : Single Side, - : ...DIMM2 Single Channel DS/SS - When memory is recommended that memory of DIMM modules are unable to install the memory : ■ Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. Single Channel - Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to achieve optimum performance. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check...
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... from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on top edge of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on both ends of the memory socket. CAUTION 2 112-Pin 128-Pin Installing a Memory ! Place the memory module onto...
... from the power outlet to prevent damage to correctly install your fingers on top edge of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Be sure to install DDR2 DIMMs on both ends of the memory socket. CAUTION 2 112-Pin 128-Pin Installing a Memory ! Place the memory module onto...
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... Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
... Express x16 Graphics Card : • Installing a Graphics Card: Gently insert the graphics card into the slot. 4. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that supports your expansion card. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from...
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In order not to the CPU. 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-... to 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.
In order not to the CPU. 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-... to 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.
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... the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can quickly expand another eight USB ports on and off . 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to 300MB/s data transfer rate....the rear panel, this switch allows the system to the power button on . This 2-pin connector is used to the Reset switch on its motherboard. RESET-SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to connect with +/- When the system gets ...
... the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you can quickly expand another eight USB ports on and off . 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to 300MB/s data transfer rate....the rear panel, this switch allows the system to the power button on . This 2-pin connector is used to the Reset switch on its motherboard. RESET-SW PWR-SW NC EMPTY 9 10 FP1 Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to connect with +/- When the system gets ...
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... 1 CD_IN 12 PORT1_L AUD_GND PORT1_R PRESENCEJ PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND EMPTY PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN 9 10 F_AUDIO +5V 1 EMPTY 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 GND 4 SPDIF_OUT 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 CD_IN 12 PORT1_L AUD_GND PORT1_R PRESENCEJ PORT2_R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND EMPTY PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN 9 10 F_AUDIO +5V 1 EMPTY 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 GND 4 SPDIF_OUT 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.
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These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL SYS_FAN/CPU_FAN 2 16 16 Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN There are two fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the BIOS Setup.
These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL SYS_FAN/CPU_FAN 2 16 16 Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN There are two fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of the BIOS Setup.
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...changing the jumper settings. For any jumper setting. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as described in next chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 WARNING! The shorting can... 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. The following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by the bold silkscreen next to it. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from pins...
...changing the jumper settings. For any jumper setting. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as described in next chapter. 1 Clear 2 3 WARNING! The shorting can... 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 and Pin 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. The following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by the bold silkscreen next to it. Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from pins...
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...select which kind of the Floppy Disk Drive is installed in ] and [2.88 MB, 3.5in]. The relationships between SATA channels and SATA ports on the motherboard are : SATA Channel 1 Master is the SATA port 1 of the BIOS. ► MAC Address This item shows the MAC address. ► CPU... in your system. SATA port 5 and e-SATA port are Display-Only information of the system memory, determined by POST(Power On Self Test) of the motherboard. The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; It can be [None], [360KB, 5.25 in], [1.2MB, 5.25 in], [720KB, 3.5 in], [1.44MB, ...
...select which kind of the Floppy Disk Drive is installed in ] and [2.88 MB, 3.5in]. The relationships between SATA channels and SATA ports on the motherboard are : SATA Channel 1 Master is the SATA port 1 of the BIOS. ► MAC Address This item shows the MAC address. ► CPU... in your system. SATA port 5 and e-SATA port are Display-Only information of the system memory, determined by POST(Power On Self Test) of the motherboard. The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; It can be [None], [360KB, 5.25 in], [1.2MB, 5.25 in], [720KB, 3.5 in], [1.44MB, ...