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... could otherwise be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to the physical motherboard for A79A Series motherboard. CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of correctly, you will help you to use motherboard better, and tells you how to important information that ... the shop where you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. For more information about recycling of Foxconn, Inc. All images are for reference only, please refer to inform the ...
... could otherwise be changed or modified at any time, Foxconn does not obligate itself to the physical motherboard for A79A Series motherboard. CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of correctly, you will help you to use motherboard better, and tells you how to important information that ... the shop where you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. For more information about recycling of Foxconn, Inc. All images are for reference only, please refer to inform the ...
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declares that the product Motherboard A79A-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/...
declares that the product Motherboard A79A-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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... Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A79A-S PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. 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 A79A-S PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. 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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...your computer : ■ It is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Never turn on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a...between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capacity of your system. ! Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that the DC power supply is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in serious damage to your...
...your computer : ■ It is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Never turn on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a...between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capacity of your system. ! Normally it comes out as a motherboard, CPU or memory. ■ Ensure that the DC power supply is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in serious damage to your...
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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 FOX LiveUpdate Local Update 63 Online Update 65 Configure 68 About & Help 70 FOX LOGO 71 FOX DMI 72 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID...
...://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 FOX LiveUpdate Local Update 63 Online Update 65 Configure 68 About & Help 70 FOX LOGO 71 FOX DMI 72 Chapter 5 RAID Configuration RAID...
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Thank you for today multi-media computing requirements, A79A-S enables you need 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 buying Foxconn A79A-S motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you to unleash more power from your computer.
Thank you for today multi-media computing requirements, A79A-S enables you need 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 buying Foxconn A79A-S motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you to unleash more power from your computer.
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... for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5cm x 24.4cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION 1 1 x IrDA connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector...
... for Microsoft® Windows® Vista/XP only Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5cm x 24.4cm) ! The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. CAUTION 1 1 x IrDA connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header (INTR) 1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector...
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.... IDE Connector 16.Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 17. CPU_FAN Header 26. AUX Power Connector 30. PCI Slot Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. Speaker Connector 5. Reset Button 10. DDR2 DIMM Slots 24. Front Audio Connector 2. FAN1 Header 14. FAN3 Header 22...
.... IDE Connector 16.Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 17. CPU_FAN Header 26. AUX Power Connector 30. PCI Slot Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. Speaker Connector 5. Reset Button 10. DDR2 DIMM Slots 24. Front Audio Connector 2. FAN1 Header 14. FAN3 Header 22...
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...LED 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...
...LED 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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... not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. ■ Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before you want to set beyond the...
... not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU. ■ Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power supply before you want to set beyond the...
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... the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! When CPU is very simple to its locked position. Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU. Install the CPU Cooler ... one side of CPU. 2. It is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to fasten and seat the CPU cooler onto your motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. 2 3. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to correctly install the...
... the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! When CPU is very simple to its locked position. Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU. Install the CPU Cooler ... one side of CPU. 2. It is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to fasten and seat the CPU cooler onto your motherboard. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. 2 3. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to correctly install the...
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...SS - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Single Channel DS/SS DS/SS - CAUTION 10 Read the ...following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. DS/SS Double Channel DS/SS - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Single Channel - - DS/SS Single Channel - - 2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory ! DIMM4 - If you begin...
...SS - It is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in only one direction. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR2 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. Single Channel DS/SS DS/SS - CAUTION 10 Read the ...following guidelines before installing the memory to insert the memory, switch the direction. DS/SS Double Channel DS/SS - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. Single Channel - - DS/SS Single Channel - - 2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory ! DIMM4 - If you begin...
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.... CAUTION 2 112-Pin 128-Pin Installing a Memory ! Notch If you take a look at both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard.
.... CAUTION 2 112-Pin 128-Pin Installing a Memory ! Notch If you take a look at both ends of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard.
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...: Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to prevent hardware damage. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system...
...: Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to prevent hardware damage. 2 CAUTION 2-3 Install an Expansion Card ! ■ Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI Follow the steps below to make any required BIOS changes for your operating system...
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... +12V +12V CAUTION 13 We recommend you using a 20-pin power supply, you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. 2 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. 20-Pin Power 8-pin...
... +12V +12V CAUTION 13 We recommend you using a 20-pin power supply, you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. 2 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. 20-Pin Power 8-pin...
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... power for better graphics performance and future upgrade usage. Audio Connector : F_AUDIO1 The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. 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. 14 12 TPA+ GND TPB+ +12V EMPTY TPAGND TPB+12V...
... power for better graphics performance and future upgrade usage. Audio Connector : F_AUDIO1 The audio connector supports HD Audio standard. 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. 14 12 TPA+ GND TPB+ +12V EMPTY TPAGND TPB+12V...
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... status. Serial ATA Connectors : Fou_Thi_M, Fou_Thi_S, Pri_M, Pri_S The Serial ATA connector is directional with +/- 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another RS232 cable with +/- Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to 300MB...off . The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM port for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. the system will restart when the switch ...
... status. Serial ATA Connectors : Fou_Thi_M, Fou_Thi_S, Pri_M, Pri_S The Serial ATA connector is directional with +/- 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another RS232 cable with +/- Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED) Connect to 300MB...off . The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one serial RS232 COM port for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. the system will restart when the switch ...
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... 10 F_USB 1/2/3 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header : INTR The header can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of this motherboard. USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3 In addition to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through the function of the BIOS Setup. If eventually the chassis... 3 GND 4 SPDIF_OUT CD_L GND CD_R CD_IN INTRUDERJ 1 INTR GND Fan Headers : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN, FAN1/2/3 There are five fan headers on its motherboard. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 2 S/PDIF Connector : SPDIF_OUT The connector is...
... 10 F_USB 1/2/3 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header : INTR The header can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status" section of this motherboard. USB Connectors : F_USB1/2/3 In addition to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through the function of the BIOS Setup. If eventually the chassis... 3 GND 4 SPDIF_OUT CD_L GND CD_R CD_IN INTRUDERJ 1 INTR GND Fan Headers : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN, FAN1/2/3 There are five fan headers on its motherboard. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 2 S/PDIF Connector : SPDIF_OUT The connector is...
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... put it onto pins 1 and 2 to it on the two pins to modifying any jumper on this motherboard by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is simply labeled as described in this motherboard to clear CMOS data are : 1. Return the setting to its original with pins 2 and 3 closed... Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS ■ Disconnect the power cable before ...
... put it onto pins 1 and 2 to it on the two pins to modifying any jumper on this motherboard by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is simply labeled as described in this motherboard to clear CMOS data are : 1. Return the setting to its original with pins 2 and 3 closed... Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified. Normal 1 2 (Default) 3 CLR_CMOS ■ Disconnect the power cable before ...