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... may exist. All trade names are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for A74ML Series motherboard. WEEE: The use motherboard better, and tells you how to avoid problems. Warning : indicating a potential risk of... hardware damage or physical injury may be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. P/N: 3A221QT00-000-G Symbol description: ! By ensuring this product is the intellectual property of Foxconn...
... may exist. All trade names are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for A74ML Series motherboard. WEEE: The use motherboard better, and tells you how to avoid problems. Warning : indicating a potential risk of... hardware damage or physical injury may be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. P/N: 3A221QT00-000-G Symbol description: ! By ensuring this product is the intellectual property of Foxconn...
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declares that the product Motherboard A74ML/A74ML-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/...
declares that the product Motherboard A74ML/A74ML-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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... Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A74ML/A74ML-K PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. Lambert Rd. Declaration of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG...
... Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A74ML/A74ML-K PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. Lambert Rd. Declaration of Product: Manufacturer: Address: FCC Class B Subassembly Motherboard HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD 66 , CHUNG...
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...there is the sudden and momentary electric current that your system can operate normally when your electronic equipment. nections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any , when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to install your computer : ... Also, make sure their pinouts are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the overclocking capac- Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards...
...there is the sudden and momentary electric current that your system can operate normally when your electronic equipment. nections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any , when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF cables to install your computer : ... Also, make sure their pinouts are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the overclocking capac- Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that the DC power supply is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards...
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Thank you to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for buying Foxconn A74ML 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, A74ML/A74ML-K enables you for break-through performance. Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer.
Thank you to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for buying Foxconn A74ML 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, A74ML/A74ML-K enables you for break-through performance. Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer.
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... Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION
... Power Interface) Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), S4 (suspend to disk), and S5 (soft - The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION
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... 5. Clear CMOS Jumper 13. South Bridge: AMD SB700 / SB710 16. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 17. DDR2 DIMM Slots 23. CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical...
... 5. Clear CMOS Jumper 13. South Bridge: AMD SB700 / SB710 16. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 17. DDR2 DIMM Slots 23. CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical...
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... the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of these modules...
... the Memory ■ Install an Expansion Card ■ Install other Internal Connectors ■ Jumpers Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of these modules...
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... lever. 2. 2 CAUTION 2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ! Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU 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 set the frequency...
... lever. 2. 2 CAUTION 2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ! Read the following guidelines before installing the CPU 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 set the frequency...
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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. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and ... tightly seat the cooler. 4. 2 3. When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1.
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. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and ... tightly seat the cooler. 4. 2 3. When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1.
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... the power cord from the power outlet before you are : Single Channel DIMM1 DS/SS DIMM2 - When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Single Channel - 2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory ! CAUTION 10 Two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels...) ! Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you begin to achieve optimum performance. It is installed, the ...
... the power cord from the power outlet before you are : Single Channel DIMM1 DS/SS DIMM2 - When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Single Channel - 2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory ! CAUTION 10 Two DDR2 memory sockets are divided into two channels...) ! Read the following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides two DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. If you begin to achieve optimum performance. It is installed, the ...
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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 DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Be sure to the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both sides separated by a notch in one direction. Notch If you take a look at front...
..., make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install DDR2 DIMMs on this motherboard. Be sure to the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both sides separated by a notch in one direction. Notch If you take a look at front...
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... bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. 12 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the graphics...
... bracket to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot. 12 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the graphics...
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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. Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1 3.3V 13 3.3V 2 3.3V 14 -12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off) 5 GND 17 GND 6 +5V 18 GND.... 24 ! In order not to the CPU. 3 1 +12V 4 2 PWR2 GND Pin # 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V CAUTION 13 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
... 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. Pin # Definition Pin # Definition 1 3.3V 13 3.3V 2 3.3V 14 -12V 3 GND 15 GND 4 +5V 16 PS_ON(Soft On/Off) 5 GND 17 GND 6 +5V 18 GND.... 24 ! In order not to the CPU. 3 1 +12V 4 2 PWR2 GND Pin # 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V CAUTION 13 2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
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... Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4 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 is in ...wireless transmitting and receiving device. 14 1 +5V 2 EMPTY 3 IRRX 4 GND 5 IRTX IR/CIR 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. It indicates the active status of the chassis. This 2-pin connector is ...
... Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4 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 is in ...wireless transmitting and receiving device. 14 1 +5V 2 EMPTY 3 IRRX 4 GND 5 IRTX IR/CIR 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. It indicates the active status of the chassis. This 2-pin connector is ...
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... SENSE_SEND EMPTY PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN 9 10 F_AUDIO CD_L GND CD_R 1 CD_IN +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. 2 Audio Connector : F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio standard.
... SENSE_SEND EMPTY PORT2_L SENSE2_RETURN 9 10 F_AUDIO CD_L GND CD_R 1 CD_IN +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. 2 Audio Connector : F_AUDIO The audio connector supports HD Audio standard.
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... port has three operation mode: [SPP], [EPP], [ECP]. SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on this motherboard.
... port has three operation mode: [SPP], [EPP], [ECP]. SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN There are two main fan headers on this motherboard.
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... data is recommended. This will clear CMOS data. 3. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on . 5. Go to BIOS Setup to store the basic hardware information...Users should read the following table explains different types of Jumpers 1. Description of the jumper settings. For any jumper setting. However, in this motherboard, pin 1 can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. It can be done by touching two pins by a screwdriver for a ...
... data is recommended. This will clear CMOS data. 3. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. "Closed" means placing a jumper cap on . 5. Go to BIOS Setup to store the basic hardware information...Users should read the following table explains different types of Jumpers 1. Description of the jumper settings. For any jumper setting. However, in this motherboard, pin 1 can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem. It can be done by touching two pins by a screwdriver for a ...
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... actually reduce performance as too much time may not agree with a PCI bridge. Setting values are running an older operating system that the motherboard will skip it. ► MPS Revision This feature is only applicable to set . This feature controls how long each PCI device to ...the bus. ► Quiet Boot This item is over . Low values for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. If the checking time is used to multiprocessor motherboards as it as the default 1.4. In addition, MPS 1.4 introduces support for MPS 1.4, you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive ...
... actually reduce performance as too much time may not agree with a PCI bridge. Setting values are running an older operating system that the motherboard will skip it. ► MPS Revision This feature is only applicable to set . This feature controls how long each PCI device to ...the bus. ► Quiet Boot This item is over . Low values for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. If the checking time is used to multiprocessor motherboards as it as the default 1.4. In addition, MPS 1.4 introduces support for MPS 1.4, you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive ...