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...consequences for specific features. More information: If you how to the physical motherboard for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to use of these changes. better, and tells... you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. All images are for A55MX/A75MX Series motherboard. Version: User's Manual V1.0 for reference only, please refer to avoid problems....
...consequences for specific features. More information: If you how to the physical motherboard for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to use of these changes. better, and tells... you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. All images are for A55MX/A75MX Series motherboard. Version: User's Manual V1.0 for reference only, please refer to avoid problems....
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declares that the product Motherboard A55MX/A75MX is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■ EN 55022:...
declares that the product Motherboard A55MX/A75MX is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) ■ EN 55022:...
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...Type of the FCC Rules. Signature : Date : 2011 Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 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. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC... interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A55MX/A75MX PCE Industry Inc. 458 E.
...Type of the FCC Rules. Signature : Date : 2011 Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 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. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC... interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Declaration of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A55MX/A75MX PCE Industry Inc. 458 E.
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...discharge (ESD) 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 the sudden and momentary electric current that your system can operate...temperature. Also, make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the overclocking capac- nections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any , when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the use of your system...
...discharge (ESD) 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 the sudden and momentary electric current that your system can operate...temperature. Also, make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the overclocking capac- nections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any , when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to the use of your system...
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Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer. Thank you need for buying Foxconn A55MX/A75MX 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, A55MX/ A75MX 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 A55MX/A75MX 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, A55MX/ A75MX enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance.
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... Gen 1 and 5GT/s for Microsoft® Windows® 7/XP uATX Form Factor, 9.25 inches x 7.0 inches (23.4cm x 17.7cm) CAUTION ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. off) Support EuP function FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI, Smart Charger Support for PCIe Gen 2. Low...
... Gen 1 and 5GT/s for Microsoft® Windows® 7/XP uATX Form Factor, 9.25 inches x 7.0 inches (23.4cm x 17.7cm) CAUTION ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. off) Support EuP function FOX ONE, FOX LiveUpdate, FOX LOGO, FOX DMI, Smart Charger Support for PCIe Gen 2. Low...
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... 10. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 6. Front Panel Connector 13. CPU Socket 19. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. PCI Slots 5. Front Audio Connector 7. Speack Connector 3. Clear CMOS Button 11. Front USB 3.0 Connector 12. CPU_FAN Header 18...
... 10. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 6. Front Panel Connector 13. CPU Socket 19. 4-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. PCI Slots 5. Front Audio Connector 7. Speack Connector 3. Clear CMOS Button 11. Front USB 3.0 Connector 12. CPU_FAN Header 18...
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...Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List: http://www..., 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 chapter carefully.
...Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. Caution should be exercised during the installation of jumpers. CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List: http://www..., 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 chapter carefully.
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... gently put the CPU onto the socket. 2 CAUTION 2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ! Release the CPU socket lever. 2. 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 CPU 1. The CPU cannot...
... gently put the CPU onto the socket. 2 CAUTION 2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ! Release the CPU socket lever. 2. 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 CPU 1. The CPU cannot...
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... the 4-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to its locked position. Buckle the heatsink at one side ...of CPU. 2. 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. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the...
... the 4-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to its locked position. Buckle the heatsink at one side ...of CPU. 2. 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. Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the...
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...Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS (DS : Dual Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory) CAUTION ! When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one channel : Channel A : DIMM1 Channel B : DIMM2 The...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are : DIMM1 DIMM2 Single Channel DS/SS - One Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install the memory :...
...Dual Channel DS/SS DS/SS (DS : Dual Side, SS : Single Side, - : No Memory) CAUTION ! When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one channel : Channel A : DIMM1 Channel B : DIMM2 The...unplug the power cord from the power outlet before you are : DIMM1 DIMM2 Single Channel DS/SS - One Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to install the memory :...
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... the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both sides separated by a notch...
... the socket will snap into the memory socket. Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Follow the steps below to correctly install your fingers on top edge of the memory socket. Step 2: The clips at both sides separated by a notch...
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... x16 slot. Align the card with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel...
... x16 slot. Align the card with a screw. 5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover. 6. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Secure the card's metal bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the chassis back panel...
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... 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. 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. 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-...
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...9-pin D-sub connector at one serial RS232 COM port for legacy compatibility. SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another RS232 cable with 10-pin female connector to connect speaker of the BIOS... Setup. 2 Fan Connectors : SYS_FAN, CPU_FAN 1 There are three main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in the motherboard. 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 14
...9-pin D-sub connector at one serial RS232 COM port for legacy compatibility. SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another RS232 cable with 10-pin female connector to connect speaker of the BIOS... Setup. 2 Fan Connectors : SYS_FAN, CPU_FAN 1 There are three main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in the motherboard. 12 RLSD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI EMPTY 9 10 COM1 14
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... SATA1/2/3/4 15 Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the chassis. 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 Serial ATA Connectors : SATA1/2/3/4 The...
... SATA1/2/3/4 15 Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the chassis. 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 Serial ATA Connectors : SATA1/2/3/4 The...
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... Intruder Connector : INTR The connector can detect the chassis intrusion through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another four USB ports on its motherboard. By connecting through the function of this product also provides two 10-pin USB headers on the front panel. 12 VCC VCC D- D+ D+ GND GND EMPTY...
... Intruder Connector : INTR The connector can detect the chassis intrusion through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another four USB ports on its motherboard. By connecting through the function of this product also provides two 10-pin USB headers on the front panel. 12 VCC VCC D- D+ D+ GND GND EMPTY...
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GND USB3.0 SS TX+ USB3.0 SS TX- VCC USB Connectors : F_USB In addition to the six USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides one 10-pin USB headers on the front panel USB2.0 D+ USB2.0 DGND USB3.0 SS TX+ USB3.0 SS TXGND USB3.0 SS RX+ USB3.0 SS RXVCC EMPTY USB3.0 17 2 NC USB2.0 D+ USB2.0 D- By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another two USB ports on its motherboard. GND USB3.0 SS RX+ USB3.0 SS RX-
GND USB3.0 SS TX+ USB3.0 SS TX- VCC USB Connectors : F_USB In addition to the six USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides one 10-pin USB headers on the front panel USB2.0 D+ USB2.0 DGND USB3.0 SS TX+ USB3.0 SS TXGND USB3.0 SS RX+ USB3.0 SS RXVCC EMPTY USB3.0 17 2 NC USB2.0 D+ USB2.0 D- By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another two USB ports on its motherboard. GND USB3.0 SS RX+ USB3.0 SS RX-
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... any jumper on this manual, pin 1 is recommended. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to short them. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it onto pins 1-2 to store the basic hardware ...information (such as described in this motherboard, pin 1 can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to factory default when...
... any jumper on this manual, pin 1 is recommended. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to short them. Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it onto pins 1-2 to store the basic hardware ...information (such as described in this motherboard, pin 1 can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on the two pins to factory default when...