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... product, please consult a certified computer technician. tors. ■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your CPU is recommended to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are matching with the motherboard circuit or its components. Please...Before turning on the motherboard. Installation Precautions WARNING! CAUTION ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Failure to unplug the power supply cord may result in order to avoid damage to the ...
... product, please consult a certified computer technician. tors. ■ If there is a PCI Express x16 graphics card installed in your CPU is recommended to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their pinouts are matching with the motherboard circuit or its components. Please...Before turning on the motherboard. Installation Precautions WARNING! CAUTION ■ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is turned off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Failure to unplug the power supply cord may result in order to avoid damage to the ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction Product Specifications 2 Layout...4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 20 ... Exit 43 Discard Changes and Exit 43 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD content 45 Install driver and utility 46 FOX ONE Main Page 48 CPU Control 52 Frequency Control 54 Limit Setting 55 Voltage Control 57 Fan Control 58 FOX LiveUpdate Local Update 59 Online Update 61
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Product Introduction Product Specifications 2 Layout...4 Back Panel Connectors 5 Chapter 2 Hardware Install Install the CPU and CPU Cooler 8 Install the Memory 10 Install an Expansion Card 12 Install other Internal Connectors 13 Jumpers 17 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Enter BIOS Setup 20 ... Exit 43 Discard Changes and Exit 43 Chapter 4 CD Instruction Utility CD content 45 Install driver and utility 46 FOX ONE Main Page 48 CPU Control 52 Frequency Control 54 Limit Setting 55 Voltage Control 57 Fan Control 58 FOX LiveUpdate Local Update 59 Online Update 61
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... 106 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx CPU Support List : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx ATI Hybrid CrossFire™ Technology 103 Appendix...
... 106 Technical Support : Website : http://www.foxconnchannel.com Support Support Website : http://www.foxconnsupport.com Worldwide online contact Support : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/inquiry.aspx CPU Support List : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx Memory, VGA Compatibility List : http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx ATI Hybrid CrossFire™ Technology 103 Appendix...
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...LAN Atheros AR8131M Gigabit LAN chip Audio Realtek ALC888 audio chip: - 1 1-1 Product Specifications CPU Support AM3 socket processors, Max processor power up to 140W For the latest CPU information, please visit: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx HyperTransport Up to 4800MT/s (...Memory-DDR3 1333 128MB Memory (only for S/PDIF Out - High Definition Audio - 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel - Support Jack-Sensing function IEEE 1394 (only for A9DA-S) VIA VT6308P/S chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 rear panel port, 1 onboard header ) USB Support hot plug Support up to 14...
...LAN Atheros AR8131M Gigabit LAN chip Audio Realtek ALC888 audio chip: - 1 1-1 Product Specifications CPU Support AM3 socket processors, Max processor power up to 140W For the latest CPU information, please visit: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx HyperTransport Up to 4800MT/s (...Memory-DDR3 1333 128MB Memory (only for S/PDIF Out - High Definition Audio - 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel - Support Jack-Sensing function IEEE 1394 (only for A9DA-S) VIA VT6308P/S chip Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 rear panel port, 1 onboard header ) USB Support hot plug Support up to 14...
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... FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for A9DA-S) 8-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support ... System fan header (4-pin) 1 x NB fan header (4-pin) 1 x Front panel connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x 1394a connector (only for A9DA-S) 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM1 connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port Connectors 1 x Optical S/PDIF_OUT port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI...
... FOX LOGO FOX DMI Operating System Support for A9DA-S) 8-channel Audio ports Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU/System temperature detection CPU/System fan speed detection CPU overheating warning CPU/System fan speed control PCI Express x1 Support ... System fan header (4-pin) 1 x NB fan header (4-pin) 1 x Front panel connector 1 x CD_IN connector 1 x Front Audio connector 1 x 1394a connector (only for A9DA-S) 1 x Speaker connector 1 x COM1 connector Back Panel 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port Connectors 1 x Optical S/PDIF_OUT port 1 x VGA port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI...
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... Slots 5. CD_IN Connector 7. Clear CMOS Button 18. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 19. Reset Button (only for A9DA-S) 13. Power on Button (only for A9DA-S) 12. Front Panel Connector 14. Speaker Connector 16. CPU Socket 22. PCI Express x16 Slots 4. Front Audio Connector 8. 1394a Connector (only for detail. System Fan... RS880D 23. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for A9DA-S) 9. NB_FAN Header 3. CPU_FAN Header 2. Front USB Connectors 11. South Bridge: AMD SB850 21.
... Slots 5. CD_IN Connector 7. Clear CMOS Button 18. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 19. Reset Button (only for A9DA-S) 13. Power on Button (only for A9DA-S) 12. Front Panel Connector 14. Speaker Connector 16. CPU Socket 22. PCI Express x16 Slots 4. Front Audio Connector 8. 1394a Connector (only for detail. System Fan... RS880D 23. 8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for A9DA-S) 9. NB_FAN Header 3. CPU_FAN Header 2. Front USB Connectors 11. South Bridge: AMD SB850 21.
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...layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. This chapter includes the following information : ■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ■ Install the 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.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx
...layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. This chapter includes the following information : ■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ■ Install the 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.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx
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...of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU may occur. ■ Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU socket, and gently put the CPU onto the socket. Install the CPU Locate the Pin-1 CPU triangle mark and the Pin-1 of CPU 1. It is not installed, otherwise overheating ..., memory, hard drive, etc. 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 ...
...of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU may occur. ■ Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU socket, and gently put the CPU onto the socket. Install the CPU Locate the Pin-1 CPU triangle mark and the Pin-1 of CPU 1. It is not installed, otherwise overheating ..., memory, hard drive, etc. 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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... another side, and press the fasten lever down to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Buckle the heatsink at one side of CPU. 2. When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to the CPU. CAUTION 3. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard...
... another side, and press the fasten lever down to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.) 1. Buckle the heatsink at one side of CPU. 2. When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to the CPU. CAUTION 3. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard...
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... power supply. We recommend you using a 20-pin power supply, you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. 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 +12V +12V +12V 13 If you need to align the ATX...
... power supply. We recommend you using a 20-pin power supply, you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. 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 +12V +12V +12V 13 If you need to align the ATX...
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... hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is explained below: ► System Information It displays the basic system configuration, such as BIOS ID, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time and Floppy drive. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information ► PC Health Status ► Advanced...
... hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is explained below: ► System Information It displays the basic system configuration, such as BIOS ID, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time and Floppy drive. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ► System Information ► PC Health Status ► Advanced...
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... Exit Save setting values to CMOS and exit. ► Discard Changes and Exit Do not change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your computer.
... Exit Save setting values to CMOS and exit. ► Discard Changes and Exit Do not change Fan speeds, and displays temperatures and voltages of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your computer.
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... you to [Not Detected] configure the system Date. [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Enabled] Model Name :A9DA-S/A9DA BIOS ID :994F1D12 BIOS Version : 08.00.15 Memory Size : 2048MB MAC Address :00-00-00-00-00-00 CPU Name : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit...
... you to [Not Detected] configure the system Date. [All Errors, But ...] [Disabled] [Enabled] Model Name :A9DA-S/A9DA BIOS ID :994F1D12 BIOS Version : 08.00.15 Memory Size : 2048MB MAC Address :00-00-00-00-00-00 CPU Name : AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit...
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... with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is depending on . ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN MAC address. ► CPU Name It displays the current CPU name. 23 3 [All Errors] : All errors can result in system halt. [All Errors But...] : All errors but keyboard or mouse or floppy...
... with the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is depending on . ► MAC Address This item shows the onboard LAN MAC address. ► CPU Name It displays the current CPU name. 23 3 [All Errors] : All errors can result in system halt. [All Errors But...] : All errors but keyboard or mouse or floppy...
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... times so if you should only leave it as it specifies the version of 64 cycles is a specification by which PC manufacturers design and build CPU architecture systems with support for a longer time. The MPS is set the PCI latency timer. MPS version 1.4 adds extended configuration tables for the PCI Latency...
... times so if you should only leave it as it specifies the version of 64 cycles is a specification by which PC manufacturers design and build CPU architecture systems with support for a longer time. The MPS is set the PCI latency timer. MPS version 1.4 adds extended configuration tables for the PCI Latency...
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... provided. Fox Central Control Unit Super BIOS Protect Auto Detect PCI Clock ► Smart BIOS ► Fox Intelligent Stepping ► Voltage Options ► CPU Configuration [Disabled] Help Item [Disabled] [Press Enter] Options [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Disabled [Press Enter] Enabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:... off clock of the empty PCI slot to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ► Smart BIOS / Fox Intelligent Stepping / Voltage Options / CPU Configuration Press to go to auto detect PCI slot. 3 Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility -
... provided. Fox Central Control Unit Super BIOS Protect Auto Detect PCI Clock ► Smart BIOS ► Fox Intelligent Stepping ► Voltage Options ► CPU Configuration [Disabled] Help Item [Disabled] [Press Enter] Options [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Disabled [Press Enter] Enabled Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F10:... off clock of the empty PCI slot to reduce EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). ► Smart BIOS / Fox Intelligent Stepping / Voltage Options / CPU Configuration Press to go to auto detect PCI slot. 3 Fox Central Control Unit CMOS Setup Utility -
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... POST state by different long-short blinking intervals. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. System Status Normal No Memory No Display Post Error Message No CPU Fan Power LED Status Always On Continue blinking On (1sec.), Off (1sec.) Continue blinking On (2sec.), Off (2sec.) Quick blinking twice (1/3sec.
... POST state by different long-short blinking intervals. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. System Status Normal No Memory No Display Post Error Message No CPU Fan Power LED Status Always On Continue blinking On (1sec.), Off (1sec.) Continue blinking On (2sec.), Off (2sec.) Quick blinking twice (1/3sec.
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...HTT Speed This item displays the current Front Side Bus speed. ► Memory Speed Mode This item is supporting this ratio may overclock your CPU is used to the set value of the link is used to 13x. The physical speed of 28 Select [Limit], the DRAM speed ...value, it will not exceed the specified value listed in the "Memory Speed Adjust" item. If SPD value is manually selected according to adjust the CPU Clock Ratio. Fox Intelligent Stepping CMOS Setup Utility - The Serial Presence Detect (SPD) device is selected. It contains important information about the module's speed...
...HTT Speed This item displays the current Front Side Bus speed. ► Memory Speed Mode This item is supporting this ratio may overclock your CPU is used to the set value of the link is used to 13x. The physical speed of 28 Select [Limit], the DRAM speed ...value, it will not exceed the specified value listed in the "Memory Speed Adjust" item. If SPD value is manually selected according to adjust the CPU Clock Ratio. Fox Intelligent Stepping CMOS Setup Utility - The Serial Presence Detect (SPD) device is selected. It contains important information about the module's speed...
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... voltage in a step of 30mV. Voltage Options Memory Voltage Control Current DRAM Voltage [Disabled] :1.560V Help Item Options CPU Voltage Control [Disabled] Current CPU Voltage :1.296V HT Voltage Control [Disabled] Current HT Voltage :1.22V NB Voltage Control [Disabled] Disabled +25mV +50mV... to +360mV. 30 The voltage can be incremented from +30mV to change the CPU voltage in a step of 50mV. 3 Voltage Options CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
... voltage in a step of 30mV. Voltage Options Memory Voltage Control Current DRAM Voltage [Disabled] :1.560V Help Item Options CPU Voltage Control [Disabled] Current CPU Voltage :1.296V HT Voltage Control [Disabled] Current HT Voltage :1.22V NB Voltage Control [Disabled] Disabled +25mV +50mV... to +360mV. 30 The voltage can be incremented from +30mV to change the CPU voltage in a step of 50mV. 3 Voltage Options CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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... menu shows most of ACPI Logical Count : 4 _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. When the CPU speed is slowing down the CPU frequency and voltage when system is a feature which CPU uses to enable/disable the C1E support. 31 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Help Item Module Version : 14.16 AGESA Version : 6.1.5.0 Enable/disable the Physical Count...
... menu shows most of ACPI Logical Count : 4 _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. When the CPU speed is slowing down the CPU frequency and voltage when system is a feature which CPU uses to enable/disable the C1E support. 31 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Help Item Module Version : 14.16 AGESA Version : 6.1.5.0 Enable/disable the Physical Count...