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... or the shop where you purchased this product. More information: If you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. Although the information in this manual may exist. Warning: indicating ... as household waste. All images are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for P55A-S/P55A motherboard Symbol description: ! By ensuring this product is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of correctly, you will help you ...
... or the shop where you purchased this product. More information: If you want more detailed information about our products, please visit Foxconn's website: http://www.foxconnchannel.com © All rights reserved. Although the information in this manual may exist. Warning: indicating ... as household waste. All images are for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for P55A-S/P55A motherboard Symbol description: ! By ensuring this product is the intellectual property of Foxconn, Inc. CAUTION Statement: This manual is disposed of correctly, you will help you ...
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declares that the product Motherboard P55A-S/P55A 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 P55A-S/P55A 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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... 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN P55A-S/P55A PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Supplementary Information: This device complies ..., including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
... 714-738-8868 714-738-8838 Equipment Classification: Type of conformity Trade Name: Model Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone: Facsimile: FOXCONN P55A-S/P55A PCE Industry Inc. 458 E. Operation is subject to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Supplementary Information: This device complies ..., including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
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...damage to your computer : ■ It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Also, make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the power, ... off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Normal operation depends on the motherboard. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to get the best performance. ■ Before...
...damage to your computer : ■ It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Also, make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the power, ... off before installing or removing CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. Normal operation depends on the motherboard. Incorrect connections might damage the motherboard. ■ When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any installation steps or have a problem related to get the best performance. ■ Before...
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With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, P55A-S/ P55A enables you need for buying Foxconn P55A-S/P55A motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you to unleash more power from your computer. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Thank you for break-through performance.
With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, P55A-S/ P55A enables you need for buying Foxconn P55A-S/P55A motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you to unleash more power from your computer. This chapter includes the following information: ■ Product Specifications ■ Layout ■ Back Panel Connectors Thank you for break-through performance.
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.... SYS_FAN2 Header 3. IrDA Connector 20. PCI Express x16 Slot 5. CD_IN Connector 9. Front Panel Connector 14. Intel® ME Jumper 12. IDE Connector (Only for P55A-S) 17. 1-2 Layout 7 6 5 4 32 1 1 8 9 10 11 25 24 12 23 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1. ...SPDIF_OUT2 Connector 8. Speaker connector 11. Reset Button(Only for P55A-S) 16. Power On Button (Only for P55A-S) 15. SYS_FAN3 Header 19. Chipset: Intel® P55 21. DDR3 DIMM Slots 24. LGA 1156 CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the ...
.... SYS_FAN2 Header 3. IrDA Connector 20. PCI Express x16 Slot 5. CD_IN Connector 9. Front Panel Connector 14. Intel® ME Jumper 12. IDE Connector (Only for P55A-S) 17. 1-2 Layout 7 6 5 4 32 1 1 8 9 10 11 25 24 12 23 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1. ...SPDIF_OUT2 Connector 8. Speaker connector 11. Reset Button(Only for P55A-S) 16. Power On Button (Only for P55A-S) 15. SYS_FAN3 Header 19. Chipset: Intel® P55 21. DDR3 DIMM Slots 24. LGA 1156 CPU Socket Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the ...
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... Port 1 Clear CMOS Button 3 LAN Port 7 Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Subwoofer Side Speaker Microphone In 2 USB Ports 4 Optical S/PDIF Out Back Panel of P55A PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port 1 2 USB Ports 5 External SATA Ports 6 Audio Ports LAN Port 7 Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Subwoofer Side Speaker Microphone In 2... CMOS Button(Only for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 3. Use this port for P55A-S) Onboard Clear CMOS button is located directly on the motherboard PCB, so you can easily clear CMOS after failed overclocking attempts.
... Port 1 Clear CMOS Button 3 LAN Port 7 Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Subwoofer Side Speaker Microphone In 2 USB Ports 4 Optical S/PDIF Out Back Panel of P55A PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Port 1 2 USB Ports 5 External SATA Ports 6 Audio Ports LAN Port 7 Line Out Line In Rear Speaker Subwoofer Side Speaker Microphone In 2... CMOS Button(Only for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc. 3. Use this port for P55A-S) Onboard Clear CMOS button is located directly on the motherboard PCB, so you can easily clear CMOS after failed overclocking attempts.
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... other Internal Connectors ■ Jumper ■ Onboard Button ■ Onboard Debug LED Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation...
... other Internal Connectors ■ Jumper ■ Onboard Button ■ Onboard Debug LED Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard. Please refer to the motherboard layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter carefully. This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation...
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... guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. ■ Locate the pin one of the CPU. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the CPU. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Pin-1 corner of the CPU Socket LGA1156 CPU Notch ...the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is optimized for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT ...
... guidelines before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. ■ Locate the pin one of the CPU. It is not recommended that the motherboard supports the CPU. ■ Always turn on the CPU. LGA1156 CPU Socket Alignment Key Pin-1 corner of the CPU Socket LGA1156 CPU Notch ...the peripherals. The CPU cannot be set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled Install the CPU Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the computer if the CPU cooler is optimized for HT Technology ■ A BIOS that supports HT ...
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... CPU. 10 10 That's it. 3. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU. Turning push pin clockwise to the holes of the motherboard, push them straight down from motherboard : 1.Turning the push pin (bolt) along with the direction of arrow (counterclockwise). 2. Place the four bolts of the CPU cooler to its... to correctly install the CPU cooler on the surface of CPU. 2. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU FAN header on the motherboard . 3 2 1 Release bolts of CPU cooler from the top, and the bolts will be fixed as depicted in the picture. 4.
... CPU. 10 10 That's it. 3. Attach the 4-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU. Turning push pin clockwise to the holes of the motherboard, push them straight down from motherboard : 1.Turning the push pin (bolt) along with the direction of arrow (counterclockwise). 2. Place the four bolts of the CPU cooler to its... to correctly install the CPU cooler on the surface of CPU. 2. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may adhere to the CPU FAN header on the motherboard . 3 2 1 Release bolts of CPU cooler from the top, and the bolts will be fixed as depicted in the picture. 4.
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A memory module can not function if no yellow DIMM is installed. 11 11 When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - Black DIMM can be used. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in your system. DIMM3 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. For this motherboard, DIMM(1,2), DIMM(3,4), are : Single Channel DIMM1 DS/SS DIMM2 - DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS - Dual Channel...
A memory module can not function if no yellow DIMM is installed. 11 11 When memory is recommended that the motherboard supports the memory. DS/SS - Black DIMM can be used. ■ Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from ...of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be installed in your system. DIMM3 - Dual Channel Memory Configuration This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. For this motherboard, DIMM(1,2), DIMM(3,4), are : Single Channel DIMM1 DS/SS DIMM2 - DS/SS Dual Channel DS/SS - Dual Channel...
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... socket. Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of the module, and push it down firmly and seat it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard.
... socket. Step 1: Spread the clips at both ends of the module, and push it down firmly and seat it has asymmetric pin counts on this motherboard.
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... expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. CAUTION 2 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. Install the driver provided...
... expansion card to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card in the expansion slot. 1. CAUTION 2 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. Install the driver provided...
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... Connect the 8-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR2 and provides power to the picture. If you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are using a 20-pin power supply, you using a 24-pin power supply. In order not to... been installed properly before applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1 PWR1 is secure. 2 CAUTION 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
... Connect the 8-pin ATX 12V power supply to PWR2 and provides power to the picture. If you are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are using a 20-pin power supply, you using a 24-pin power supply. In order not to... been installed properly before applying the power supply. 24-pin ATX Power Connector : PWR1 PWR1 is secure. 2 CAUTION 2-4 Install other Internal Connectors Power Connectors This motherboard uses an ATX power supply.
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... right. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6 IDE Connector : PIDE(Only for P55A-S) With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you need to align the ATX power connector according to connect with them, user can connect to... are using an 8-pin ATX 12V power supply. We recommend you using a 4-pin power supply, you can quickly expand another six USB ports on its motherboard.
... right. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 300MB/s data transfer rate. 1 GND TX+ TXGND RXRX+ GND SATA_1/2/3/4/5/6 IDE Connector : PIDE(Only for P55A-S) With the provided Ultra DMA IDE ribbon cable, you need to align the ATX power connector according to connect with them, user can connect to... are using an 8-pin ATX 12V power supply. We recommend you using a 4-pin power supply, you can quickly expand another six USB ports on its motherboard.
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... connector is off rather than using the power supply button. 12 + + HDD-LED - It provides the Front Audio output choice. 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the power LED indicator on . When...
... connector is off rather than using the power supply button. 12 + + HDD-LED - It provides the Front Audio output choice. 2 Front Panel Connector : FP1 This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators. Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW) Connect to the power LED indicator on . When...
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... connected to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup. SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN2/3 There are three main fan headers on this motherboard. CD_L GND CD_R 1 CD_IN Speaker Connector : SPEAKER The speaker connector is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status...
... connected to connect speaker of the BIOS Setup. SPKJ 1 EMPTY 2 NC 3 SPKJ 4 SPEAKER Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN2/3 There are three main fan headers on this motherboard. CD_L GND CD_R 1 CD_IN Speaker Connector : SPEAKER The speaker connector is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be controlled and monitored in "PC Health Status...
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... go back to clear CMOS data are : 1. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by the bold silkscreen next to modify them. However, in this... jumper settings. ■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on. 18 18 The shorting can also be identified by a screwdriver for P55A) The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to your computer and turn it . Plug in next chapter. This will clear CMOS data. 3. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users...
... go back to clear CMOS data are : 1. Remove jumper cap from the power outlet. 2. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard, pin 1 can be done by touching two pins by the bold silkscreen next to modify them. However, in this... jumper settings. ■ Do not clear the CMOS while the system is turned on. 18 18 The shorting can also be identified by a screwdriver for P55A) The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to your computer and turn it . Plug in next chapter. This will clear CMOS data. 3. 2 2-5 Jumpers For some features needed, users...
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...RESET Push the reset button to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. 2 Intel® ME Jumper: MFG This motherboard uses MFG jumper to reboot the system. It provides latest IT management features such as Intel® AMT, that allows to ...MFG ! ■ Before flashing BIOS ROM, you can disable the Intel® Management Engine function. CAUTION POWER_ON RESET 2-7 Onboard Debug LED (Only for P55A-S) Power on Button: POWER_ON Push the power on button to improve management of corporate assets. Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller ...
...RESET Push the reset button to enable or disable Intel® Management Engine function. 2 Intel® ME Jumper: MFG This motherboard uses MFG jumper to reboot the system. It provides latest IT management features such as Intel® AMT, that allows to ...MFG ! ■ Before flashing BIOS ROM, you can disable the Intel® Management Engine function. CAUTION POWER_ON RESET 2-7 Onboard Debug LED (Only for P55A-S) Power on Button: POWER_ON Push the power on button to improve management of corporate assets. Intel® Management Engine (ME) is an embedded microcontroller ...