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.... CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of correctly, you will help you to use motherboard better, and tells you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. Caution : refers to important...for specific features. All trade names are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for A88GMX Series motherboard. WARNING! More information: If you how to inform the user of Foxconn, Inc. WEEE: The use of their respective owners. Trademark: All trademarks are the property...
.... CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of correctly, you will help you to use motherboard better, and tells you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. Caution : refers to important...for specific features. All trade names are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for A88GMX Series motherboard. WARNING! More information: If you how to inform the user of Foxconn, Inc. WEEE: The use of their respective owners. Trademark: All trademarks are the property...
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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 A88GMX 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 A88GMX 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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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. Signature : Date : 2010...Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A88GMX PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. Tested to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not ...
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. Signature : Date : 2010...Fullerton, CA 92835 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN A88GMX PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Supplementary Information: This device complies with FCC standards. Tested to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not ...
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...recommended to high temperature. It is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. 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 internal connectors on the... 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 come in serious damage to unplug the power supply cord may result in contact with the connectors on...
...recommended to high temperature. It is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. 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 internal connectors on the... 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 come in serious damage to unplug the power supply cord may result in contact with the connectors on...
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With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A88GMX enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Thank you need for buying Foxconn A88GMX Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer.
With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A88GMX enables you to maximize computing power, providing only what you for break-through performance. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Thank you need for buying Foxconn A88GMX Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to unleash more power from your computer.
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The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. 1 Internal Connectors 1 x Front panel connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x COM1 connector 1 x SPDIF-OUT connector 1 x IR connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header 1 x Speaker ...
The chipset driver of this motherboard does not support Windows® 2000. 1 Internal Connectors 1 x Front panel connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x COM1 connector 1 x SPDIF-OUT connector 1 x IR connector 1 x Chassis intrusion alarm header 1 x Speaker ...
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... 10. Speaker Connector 17. IrDA Connector 19. North Bridge: AMD 880G 23. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 11. SATA Connectors 13. PCI Express x16 Slot 4. Front Audio Connector 7. FAN1 Header 18...
... 10. Speaker Connector 17. IrDA Connector 19. North Bridge: AMD 880G 23. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail. Chassis Intrusion Alarm Header 11. SATA Connectors 13. PCI Express x16 Slot 4. Front Audio Connector 7. FAN1 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. 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. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully.
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... of thermal grease on the surface 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...
... of thermal grease on the surface 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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2 3. CAUTION 3. Buckle the heatsink at one side of CPU. 2. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to tightly seat the cooler. 4. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to its locked position. Use ... the CPU. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand.
2 3. CAUTION 3. Buckle the heatsink at one side of CPU. 2. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! Install the CPU Cooler Follow the steps below to tightly seat the cooler. 4. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to its locked position. Use ... the CPU. Buckle the heatsink firmly at another side, and press the fasten lever down to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU fan header on the surface of the stand.
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...DS/SS - DS/SS - Dual Channel - - DS/SS DS/SS ! DS/SS - Single Channel - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ... memory to install the memory : ■ Make sure that memory of DIMM modules are unable to achieve optimum performance. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS Single Channel - DS/SS - CAUTION 10 2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory...
...DS/SS - DS/SS - Dual Channel - - DS/SS DS/SS ! DS/SS - Single Channel - It is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. A memory module can be used . ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power ... memory to install the memory : ■ Make sure that memory of DIMM modules are unable to achieve optimum performance. Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. DS/SS Single Channel - DS/SS - CAUTION 10 2 CAUTION 2-2 Install the Memory...
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... sure to the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install...
... sure to the memory module. Step 2: The clips at both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard. Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to install...
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... power outlet before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card. 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 release the card and then pull the card straight...
... power outlet before installing an expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your card. 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 release the card and then pull the card straight...
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2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to the CPU. 51 +12V GND 84 PWR2 Pin # 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND GND GND Pin # 5 6 7 8 Definition +12V +... and pins are using a 24-pin 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...
2 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to the CPU. 51 +12V GND 84 PWR2 Pin # 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND GND GND Pin # 5 6 7 8 Definition +12V +... and pins are using a 24-pin 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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...enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN 1 GND +12V NC FAN1 COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one serial RS232 COM ... power connector according to connect with 10-pin female connector to the picture on this motherboard. SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER 14 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 Speaker...
...enters S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states. 1 GND POWER SENSE CONTROL CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN 1 GND +12V NC FAN1 COM Connector : COM1 This motherboard supports one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one serial RS232 COM ... power connector according to connect with 10-pin female connector to the picture on this motherboard. SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER 14 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 Speaker...
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... RXRX+ GND SATA1/2/3/4/5 15 Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the power button on and off . Push this feature. Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for S/PDIF output. Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the hard disks...
... RXRX+ GND SATA1/2/3/4/5 15 Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the power button on and off . Push this feature. Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for S/PDIF output. Reset Switch (RESET-SW) Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the hard disks...
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... The connector can be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through the function of this product also provides three 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. If eventually the chassis is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be connected to a security switch on the rear panel, this connector. IrDA Connector : IR...
... The connector can be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through the function of this product also provides three 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. If eventually the chassis is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be connected to a security switch on the rear panel, this connector. IrDA Connector : IR...
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... the computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it . 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them . The following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper on . 17 Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 ... 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as described in this manual, pin 1 is the fast way to go back to clear...
... the computer, unplug the power cord from pins 2-3, put it . 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them . The following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper on . 17 Jumper 1 Diagram 1 1 Definition 1-2 2-3 Description Set Pin 1 ... 2 closed Set Pin 2 and Pin 3 closed . 4. Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as described in this manual, pin 1 is the fast way to go back to clear...
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... SATA1 is the lower SATA port of SATA1_SATA2 of SATA devices. Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name :A88GMX BIOS ID :A43F1D03 BIOS Version :08.00.15 Installed Memory Size :1024MB MAC Address :00-00-00-00-00-30 CPU Name : AMD Phenom...a field. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. SATA2 is set to [Native IDE], while entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of the motherboard. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure the desired time. e-SATA is in the back panel. ► Halt On This category ...
... SATA1 is the lower SATA port of SATA1_SATA2 of SATA devices. Halt On Keyboard Mouse [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Disabled] Model Name :A88GMX BIOS ID :A43F1D03 BIOS Version :08.00.15 Installed Memory Size :1024MB MAC Address :00-00-00-00-00-30 CPU Name : AMD Phenom...a field. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. SATA2 is set to [Native IDE], while entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of the motherboard. Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure the desired time. e-SATA is in the back panel. ► Halt On This category ...