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... discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current that your system can operate normally when your system. ! Failure to your CPU is not properly installed. ■ We cannot guarantee that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normal operation depends on the... your device. ■ If there is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. ity of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Installation...
... discharge (ESD) is the sudden and momentary electric current that your system can operate normally when your system. ! Failure to your CPU is not properly installed. ■ We cannot guarantee that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normal operation depends on the... your device. ■ If there is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to unplug the AC power cord from the power supply outlet. ity of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Installation...
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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 Configure 64 About & Help 66 FOX LOGO...
... 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 Configure 64 About & Help 66 FOX LOGO...
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... on the next page) High Definition Audio - 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel - 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 (...Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots VGA Integrated ATI RadeonTM HD4290 GPU SidePort Memory-DDR3 1333 128MB Memory (only for A9DA-S) Support Full HD HDMI Technology Support Hybrid CrossFireTM Support CrossFireTM Dual independent displays support with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub Support DirectX...
... on the next page) High Definition Audio - 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel - 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 (...Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots VGA Integrated ATI RadeonTM HD4290 GPU SidePort Memory-DDR3 1333 128MB Memory (only for A9DA-S) Support Full HD HDMI Technology Support Hybrid CrossFireTM Support CrossFireTM Dual independent displays support with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub Support DirectX...
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... connector 4 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 8 x USB devices) 1 x CPU fan header (4-pin) 1 x 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 ...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...
... connector 4 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 8 x USB devices) 1 x CPU fan header (4-pin) 1 x 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 ...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...
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...Bridge: 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. CD_IN Connector 7. Front Panel Connector 14. COM1 Connector 15. SATA Connectors 17. PCI Express x16 Slots 4. PCI Slots ...A9DA-S) 12. DDR3 DIMM Slots 20. 1 1-2 Layout 5 43 2 1 6 7 23 22 8 9 21 10 20 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1. South Bridge: AMD SB850 21. PCI Express x1 Slots 5. System Fan Header 10. Speaker Connector 16. Clear CMOS Button 18. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 19. CPU...
...Bridge: 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. CD_IN Connector 7. Front Panel Connector 14. COM1 Connector 15. SATA Connectors 17. PCI Express x16 Slots 4. PCI Slots ...A9DA-S) 12. DDR3 DIMM Slots 20. 1 1-2 Layout 5 43 2 1 6 7 23 22 8 9 21 10 20 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1. South Bridge: AMD SB850 21. PCI Express x1 Slots 5. System Fan Header 10. Speaker Connector 16. Clear CMOS Button 18. 24-pin ATX Power Connector 19. CPU...
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...VGA Compatibility List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx 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. Caution should be exercised during the installation ...of jumpers. 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 ...
...VGA Compatibility List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx 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. Caution should be exercised during the installation ...of jumpers. 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 ...
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... damage. ■ Locate the Pin-1 of the CPU with the CPU specifications. Install the CPU Locate the Pin-1 CPU triangle mark and the Pin-1 of CPU 1. Pin-1 corner of the CPU socket Pin-1 triangle marking of the CPU socket. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage... of the CPU may occur. ■ Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU socket, and gently put the CPU onto the socket. Release the CPU socket lever. 2. 2 CAUTION 2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ! The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond...
... damage. ■ Locate the Pin-1 of the CPU with the CPU specifications. Install the CPU Locate the Pin-1 CPU triangle mark and the Pin-1 of CPU 1. Pin-1 corner of the CPU socket Pin-1 triangle marking of the CPU socket. It is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage... of the CPU may occur. ■ Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU socket, and gently put the CPU onto the socket. Release the CPU socket lever. 2. 2 CAUTION 2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler ! The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond...
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... its locked position. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! CAUTION 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. Buckle the heatsink at one side of CPU. 2. Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the...
... its locked position. Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the motherboard . ! CAUTION 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. Buckle the heatsink at one side of CPU. 2. Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the...
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... 24 GND 12 PWR1 1 Pin No. 24 CAUTION ! We recommend 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 Firmly plug the power supply cable into...
... 24 GND 12 PWR1 1 Pin No. 24 CAUTION ! We recommend 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 Firmly plug the power supply cable into...
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... values in the main menu is explained below: ► System Information It displays the basic system configuration, such as Serial I /O devices such as BIOS ID, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time and Floppy drive. Use the arrow keys to select a specific item and press to go to the submenu.
... values in the main menu is explained below: ► System Information It displays the basic system configuration, such as Serial I /O devices such as BIOS ID, CPU Name, memory size plus system date, time and Floppy drive. Use the arrow keys to select a specific item and press to go to the submenu.
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.... 3 ► Power Management Setup All the items related with Green function features can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu. ► PC Health Status This setup enables you to...
.... 3 ► Power Management Setup All the items related with Green function features can be set up through this menu to prevent unauthorized use of your CPU/System. ► BIOS Security Features The Supervisor/User password can be set up through this menu. ► PC Health Status This setup enables you to...
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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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.... The halt condition can result in your system before powering 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...
.... The halt condition can result in your system before powering 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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... customer logo instead of the secondary PCI bus on the bus. ► Quiet Boot This item is a specification by which PC manufacturers design and build CPU architecture systems with support for MPS 1.4, you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency.
... customer logo instead of the secondary PCI bus on the bus. ► Quiet Boot This item is a specification by which PC manufacturers design and build CPU architecture systems with support for MPS 1.4, you start facing problems like stuttering sound or a less responsive system, reduce the latency.
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... CMOS Setup Utility - 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:Save ESC:Exit ..., the system will turn 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.
... CMOS Setup Utility - 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:Save ESC:Exit ..., the system will turn 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.
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... or press [Esc] key to indicate different states during Power On Self Test (POST). 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. This also prevents...
... or press [Esc] key to indicate different states during Power On Self Test (POST). 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. This also prevents...
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...Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► CPU Clock This option is used to adjust the CPU clock. ► Current CPU Speed This item displays the current CPU speed. ► CPU Multiplier Adjust This option is used to adjust the CPU Clock Ratio. Multiply CPU clock with the CPUNB HT Speed...important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode and various other parameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can get the CPU speed. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Otherwise, SPD value is a small EEPROM chip, mounted on a DDR3 memory module. ...
...Help F9:Optimized Defaults ► CPU Clock This option is used to adjust the CPU clock. ► Current CPU Speed This item displays the current CPU speed. ► CPU Multiplier Adjust This option is used to adjust the CPU Clock Ratio. Multiply CPU clock with the CPUNB HT Speed...important information about the module's speed, size, addressing mode and various other parameters, so that the motherboard memory controller (chipset) can get the CPU speed. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Otherwise, SPD value is a small EEPROM chip, mounted on a DDR3 memory module. ...
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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...to change the HT voltage in a step of 30mV. The voltage can be incremented from +25mV to +775mV. ► CPU Voltage Control This option is used to change the North Bridge voltage in a step of 30mV. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American...
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...to change the HT voltage in a step of 30mV. The voltage can be incremented from +25mV to +775mV. ► CPU Voltage Control This option is used to change the North Bridge voltage in a step of 30mV. Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American...
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...:Optimized Defaults This menu shows most of ACPI Logical Count : 4 _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. It is a feature which CPU uses to lower levels when a HLT (halt) command is used to enable/disable the C1E support. 31 Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American ...Version : 14.16 AGESA Version : 6.1.5.0 Enable/disable the Physical Count : 1 generation of the CPU specifications. ► Cool 'N' Quiet (Appear only when CPU supports) This option helps lowering down the CPU frequency and voltage when system is slowing down, the temperature will drop as well. ► ...
...:Optimized Defaults This menu shows most of ACPI Logical Count : 4 _PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. It is a feature which CPU uses to lower levels when a HLT (halt) command is used to enable/disable the C1E support. 31 Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American ...Version : 14.16 AGESA Version : 6.1.5.0 Enable/disable the Physical Count : 1 generation of the CPU specifications. ► Cool 'N' Quiet (Appear only when CPU supports) This option helps lowering down the CPU frequency and voltage when system is slowing down, the temperature will drop as well. ► ...