A9DA Series Motherboard
User’s Manual
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User’s Manual V1.0 for A9DA Series motherboard.
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Declaration of conformity
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY COMPANY LTD
66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT,
TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C.
declares that the product
Motherboard A9DA-S/A9DA
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
■ EN 55022:1998/A2: 2003 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment
■ EN 61000-3-2/:2000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current <= 16A per phase)
■ EN 61000-3-3/A1:2001 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Part 3: Limits
Section 2: Limits of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low voltage supply systems for equipment with rated current <= 16A
■ EN 55024/A2:2003 Information technology equipment-Immunity characteristics limits and methods of measurement
Signature : |
Place / Date : TAIPEI/2010 |
Printed Name : James Liang
Declaration of conformity
Trade Name: |
FOXCONN |
Model Name: |
A9DA-S/A9DA |
Responsible Party: |
PCE Industry Inc. |
Address: |
458 E. Lambert Rd. |
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Fullerton, CA 92835 |
Telephone: |
714-738-8868 |
Facsimile: |
714-738-8838 |
Equipment Classification: |
FCC Class B Subassembly |
Type of Product: |
Motherboard |
Manufacturer: |
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY |
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COMPANY LTD |
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66 , CHUNG SHAN RD., TU-CHENG |
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INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT, TAIPEI HSIEN, |
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TAIWAN, R.O.C. |
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Tested to comply with FCC standards.
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Date : 2010 |
Installation Precautions
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that flows between two objects at different electrical potentials. Normally it |
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comes out as a spark which will quickly damage your electronic equipment. |
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Please wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling |
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components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. |
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CPU, memory, expansion cards or other peripherals. It is recommended to |
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It is suggested to select high-quality, certified fans in order to avoid damage |
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to the motherboard and CPU due to high temperature. Never turn on the |
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computer if the CPU fan is not properly installed. |
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We cannot guarantee that your system can operate normally when your |
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CPU is overclocked. Normal operation depends on the overclocking capac- |
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If there is any, when connecting USB, audio, RS232 COM, IrDA or S/PDIF |
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cables to the internal connectors on the motherboard, make sure their |
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pinouts are matching with the connectors on the motherboard. Incorrect con- |
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nections might damage the motherboard. |
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recommend using a 24-pin ATX power supply to get the best performance. |
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Before turning on the power, please make sure the power supply AC input |
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voltage setting has been configured to the local standard. |
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To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact |
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with the motherboard circuit or its components. Also, make sure there are no |
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leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the |
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computer casing. |
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If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to |
the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.
Table of Contents |
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Chapter 1 Product Introduction |
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Product Specifications.............................................................................. |
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Layout....................................................................................................... |
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Back Panel Connectors............................................................................ |
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Chapter 2 Hardware Install |
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Install the CPU and CPU Cooler............................................................... |
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Install the Memory................................................................................... |
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Install an Expansion Card....................................................................... |
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Install other Internal Connectors............................................................. |
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Jumpers.................................................................................................. |
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup |
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Enter BIOS Setup................................................................................... |
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Main Menu.............................................................................................. |
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System Information................................................................................. |
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Advanced BIOS Features....................................................................... |
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Fox Central Control Unit......................................................................... |
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Advanced Chipset Features.................................................................... |
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Integrated Peripherals............................................................................. |
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Power Management Setup..................................................................... |
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PC Health Status.................................................................................... |
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BIOS Security Features.......................................................................... |
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Load Optimal Defaults............................................................................ |
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Save Changes and Exit.......................................................................... |
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Discard Changes and Exit...................................................................... |
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Chapter 4 CD Instruction |
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Utility CD content.................................................................................... |
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Install driver and utility............................................................................ |
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FOX ONE |
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Main Page......................................................................................... |
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CPU Control...................................................................................... |
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Frequency Control............................................................................ |
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Limit Setting...................................................................................... |
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Voltage Control................................................................................. |
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Fan Control....................................................................................... |
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FOX LiveUpdate |
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Local Update..................................................................................... |
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Online Update................................................................................... |
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Configure ......................................................................................... |
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About & Help..................................................................................... |
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FOX LOGO............................................................................................. |
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FOX DMI................................................................................................. |
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Chapter 5 RAID Configuration |
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RAID Configuration Introduction............................................................. |
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Option ROM Utility.................................................................................. |
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Create a RAID Driver Diskette................................................................ |
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RAID Enable in BIOS.............................................................................. |
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Select a RAID Array for Use................................................................... |
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Install a New Windows XP...................................................................... |
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Setting Up a Non-Bootable RAID Array.................................................. |
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Appendix - ATI Hybrid CrossFire™ Technology......................................... |
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Appendix - ATI CrossFire™ Technology...................................................... |
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Technical Support :
Support
Website :
http://www.foxconnchannel.com
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
Thank you for buying Foxconn A9DA Series motherboard. Foxconn products are engineered to maximize computing power, providing only what you need for break-through performance.
With advanced overclocking capability and a range of connectivity features for today multi-media computing requirements, A9DA-S/ A9DA enables you to unleash more power from your computer.
This chapter includes the following information:
■Product Specifications
■Layout
■Back Panel Connectors
1-1 Product Specifications
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Support AM3 socket processors, Max processor power up to 140W |
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For the latest CPU information, please visit |
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http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx |
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HyperTransport |
Up to 4800MT/s (HT3.0) for AM3 CPU |
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Chipset |
North Bridge: RS880D |
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South Bridge: SB850 |
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Memory |
4 x 240-pin DDR3 DIMMs |
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Support up to 16GB of system memory |
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Dual channel DDR3 1600(oc*)/1333/1066 MHz architecture(oc*: overclocking) |
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Expansion Slots |
2 x PCI Express x16 slots |
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2 x PCI Express x1 slots |
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2 x PCI slots |
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VGA |
Integrated ATI RadeonTM HD4290 GPU |
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SidePort Memory-DDR3 1333 128MB Memory (only for A9DA-S) |
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Support Full HD HDMI Technology |
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Support Hybrid CrossFireTM |
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Support CrossFireTM |
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Dual independent displays support with HDMI/DVI and D-Sub |
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Support DirectX 10.1, Shader Model 4.1, Universal Video Decoder (UVD) 2.0 |
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Storage |
SB850 chipset: |
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- 5 x SATA 3.0 connectors |
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- 1 x ESATA connector |
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- 600MB/s data transfer rate |
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- Support RAID 0, 1, 5,10, RAID Ready and JBOD |
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- Support hot plug and NCQ (Native Command Queuing ) |
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LAN |
Atheros AR8131M Gigabit LAN chip |
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Audio |
Realtek ALC888 audio chip: |
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- High Definition Audio |
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- 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel |
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- Support for S/PDIF Out |
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- Support Jack-Sensing function |
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IEEE 1394 |
VIA VT6308P/S chip |
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Up to 2 IEEE 1394a ports (1 rear panel port, 1 onboard header ) |
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USB |
Support hot plug |
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Support up to 14 x USB 2.0 ports (6 rear panel ports, 4 onboard USB |
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headers supporting 8 extra ports) |
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Support USB 2.0 protocol up to 480Mb/s |
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Internal Connectors |
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector |
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1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector |
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5 x SATA connectors |
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4 x USB 2.0 connectors (supporting 8 x USB devices) |
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1 x CPU fan header (4-pin) |
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1 x System fan header (4-pin) |
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1 x NB fan header (4-pin) |
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1 x Front panel connector |
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1 x CD_IN connector |
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1 x Front Audio connector |
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1 x 1394a connector (only for A9DA-S) |
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1 x Speaker connector |
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1 x COM1 connector |
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Back Panel |
1 x PS/2 Keyboard port |
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Connectors |
1 x Optical S/PDIF_OUT port |
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1 x VGA port |
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1 x HDMI port |
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1 x DVI-D port |
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6 x USB 2.0 ports |
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1 x RJ-45 LAN port |
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1 x 1394a port (only for A9DA-S) |
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8-channel Audio ports |
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Hardware Monitor |
System voltage detection |
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CPU/System temperature detection |
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CPU/System fan speed detection |
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CPU overheating warning |
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CPU/System fan speed control |
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PCI Express x1 |
Support 250MB/s (500MB/s concurrent) bandwidth |
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Low power consumption and power management features |
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PCI Express x16 |
Support 8GB/s (16GB/s concurrent) bandwidth |
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Low power consumption and power management features |
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Green Function |
Support ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) |
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Support S0 (normal), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (suspend to RAM), |
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S4 (suspend to disk), S5 (soft - off) |
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Bundled Software |
FOX ONE |
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FOX LiveUpdate |
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FOX LOGO |
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FOX DMI |
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Operating System |
Support for Microsoft® Windows® 7/Vista/XP |
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ATX Form Factor, 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5cm x 24.4cm) |
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PCI Express x16 Slots |
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Speaker Connector |
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PCI Express x1 Slots |
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SATA Connectors |
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PCI Slots |
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CD_IN Connector |
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24-pin ATX Power Connector |
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Front Audio Connector |
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DDR3 DIMM Slots |
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1394a Connector (only for A9DA-S) |
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System Fan Header |
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CPU Socket |
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8-pin ATX 12V Power Connector |
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Note : The above motherboard layout is for reference only, please refer to the physical motherboard for detail.
1-3 Back Panel Connectors
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USB Ports |
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1. PS/2 Keyboard Port
Use the PS/2 port (purple) to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
2.USB Port
The USB port supports the USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Use this port for USB devices such as an USB keyboard/mouse, USB printer, USB flash drive and etc.
3.VGA Port
To connect with external display devices, such as monitor or LCD display.
4.DVI-D Port
The DVI-D port supports DVI-D specification. Connect a monitor that supports DVI-D connection to this port.
5.HDMI Port
The HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an all-digital audio/video interface to transmit the uncompressed audio/video signals and is HDCP compliant. Connect the HDMI audio/video to this port. The HDMI Technology can support a maximum resolution of 1920x1080p, but the actual resolutions supported depend on the monitor being used.
6.Optical S/PDIF Out Port
This port provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
7.1394a Port ( only for A9DA-S)
This port is used to connect a 1394a device.
8.RJ-45 LAN Port
The Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10/100/1000Mb/s data rate.
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9.Audio Ports
For the definition of each audio port, please refer to the table below :
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Line In |
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Line Out |
Front Speaker Out |
Front Speaker Out |
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Microphone In |
Microphone In |
Microphone In |
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Rear Speaker Out |
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This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised during the installation of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard 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.
CPU Support List: http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Memory, VGA Compatibility List:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx
2-1 Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
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Locate the Pin-1 of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. |
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Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. |
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Install the CPU
Locate the Pin-1 CPU triangle mark and the Pin-1 of the CPU socket.
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1. Release the CPU socket lever.
2.AlignPin-1oftheCPUwiththeCPU socket, and gently put the CPU onto the socket.
3.When CPU is properly seated, push the CPU socket lever back to its locked position.
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Install the CPU Cooler
Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU cooler. (The following procedures use Foxconn cooler as the example.)
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1.Apply and spread an even thermal grease on the surface of CPU.
3.Buckle the heatsink at another side, and press the fasten lever down to tightly seat the cooler.
2.Buckle the heatsink firmly at one side of the stand.
4.Attach the 3-wire CPU cooler connector to the CPU fan header on the motherboard .
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Use extreme care when removing the CPU cooler because the thermal grease may adhere to the CPU. Inadequately removing the CPU cooler may damage the CPU.
2-2 Install the Memory
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one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. |
Dual Channel Memory Configuration
This motherboard provides four DDR3 memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. When memory is installed, the BIOS will automatically check the memory in your system.
Four DDR3 memory sockets are divided into two channels :
Channel 0 : DIMM1, DIMM3
Channel 1 : DIMM2, DIMM4
The combinations of DIMM modules are :
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DS/SS |
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If you take a look at front side of memory module, it has asymmetric pin counts on both sides separated by a notch in the middle, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly install your memory modules into the sockets.
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Spread the clips at both ends of the memory socket. Place the memory module onto the socket, then put your fingers on top edge of the module, and push it down firmly and seat it vertically into the memory socket.
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The clips at both ends of the socket will snap into place when the memory module is securely inserted.
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■Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card.
■Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
PCI Express x1
PCI Express x16
PCI
Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1.Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2.Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3.Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4.Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5.After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover.
6.Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for your expansion card(s).
7.Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Installing and Removing a PCI Express x16 Graphics Card :
• Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently insert the graphics card into the PCI Express x16 slot. Make sure the graphics card is locked by the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot.
• Removing the Card:
Push the latch at the end of the PCI Express x16 slot to release the card and then pull the card straight up from the slot.
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2-4 Install other Internal Connectors
Power Connectors
This motherboard uses an ATX power supply. In order not to damage any device, make sure all the devices have been installed properly before applying the power supply.
24-pin ATX power connector : PWR1
PWR1 is the ATX power supply connector. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the connector and make sure it is secure.
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8-pin ATX 12 V Power Connector : PWR2
Pin No. 24
20-Pin Power
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Fan Connectors : CPU_FAN, SYS_FAN,
NB_FAN
There are three main fan headers on this motherboard. The fan speed can be controlled and monitored in “PC Health Status” section of the BIOS Setup. These fans can be automatically turned off after the system enters
S3, S4 and S5 sleeping states.
1GND POWER SENSE CONTROL
CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/NB_FAN 
Speaker Connector : SPEAKER
The speaker connector is used to connect speaker of the chassis.
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COM Connector : COM1
ThismotherboardsupportsoneserialRS232COMport for legacy compatibility. User must purchase another
RS232 cable with a 9-pin D-sub connector at one end to connect with the external RS232 device and another end with 10-pin female connector to connect with COM1
connector in the motherboard.
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Front Panel Connector : FP1
This motherboard includes one connector for connecting the front panel switch and LED Indicators.
Hard Disk LED Connector (HDD-LED)
Connect to the chassis front panel IDE indicator LED. It indicates the active status of the hard disks. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- sign.
Reset Switch (RESET-SW)
Attach the connector to the Reset switch on the front panel of the case; the system will restart when the switch is pressed.
Power LED Connector (PWR-LED)
Connect to the power LED indicator on the front panel of the chassis. The Power LED indicates the system’s status. When the system is in operation (S0 status), the LED is on. When the system gets into sleep mode (S1) , the LED is blinking; When the system is in S3/S4 sleep state or power off mode (S5), the LED is off. This 2-pin connector is directional with +/- sign.
Power Switch Connector (PWR-SW)
Connect to the power button on the front panel of the chassis. Push this switch allows the system to be turned on and off rather than using the power supply button.
Serial ATA Connectors : SATA1_SATA2, SATA3_
SATA4, SATA5_ESATA
The Serial ATA connector is used to connect with SATA Hard Disk or CD devices which supporting this feature. The current Serial ATA III interface allows up to 600MB/s data transfer rate.
Note: There will be an ESATA cable in the package, you can use it to connect an ESATA hard disk to the upper SATA port of SATA5_ESATA on the motherboard(as depicted).
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CD_IN is a Sony standard audio connector, it can be connected to a CD/DVD-ROM drive through a CD/DVD
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USB Connectors : F_USB 1/2/3/4
In addition to the six USB ports on the rear panel, this product also provides four 10-pin USB headers on its motherboard. By connecting through USB cables with them, user can quickly expand another eight USB ports on the front panel.
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2-5 Jumpers
For some features needed, users can change the jumper settings on this motherboard to modify them. This section explains how to use the various functions of this motherboard by changing the jumper settings. Users should read the following content carefully prior to modifying any jumper setting.
Description of Jumpers
1.For any jumper on this motherboard, pin 1 can be identified by the bold silkscreen next to it.
However, in this manual, pin 1 is simply labeled as “1”.
2.Thefollowingtableexplainsdifferenttypesofthejumpersettings."Closed"meansplacingajumper cap on the two pins to temporarily short them. The shorting can also be done by touching two pins by a screwdriver for a few seconds, but using jumper cap is recommended. It can prevent hazardous ESD (Electrical Static Discharge) problem.
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The motherboard uses CMOS RAM to store the basic hardware information (such as BIOS data, date, time information, hardware password...etc.). Clear CMOS data is the fast way to go back to factory default when the BIOS settings were mistakenly modified.
The steps to clear CMOS data are :
1.Turn off the computer, unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
2.Remove jumper cap from pins 2-3, put it onto pins 1-2 to short them. This will clear CMOS data.
3.Return the setting to its original with pins 2-3 closed.
4.Plug in the power cord to your computer and turn it on.
5.Go to BIOS Setup to configure new system as described in next chapter.
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2-6 OnBoard Button (only for A9DA-S)
Power on Button: POWER_ON
Push the power on button to power on the system.
Reset Button: RESET
Push the reset button to reboot the system.
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chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
You have to run the Setup Program when the following cases occur:
1.An error message appears on the screen during the system Power On Self Test (POST) process.
2.You want to change the default CMOS settings.
This chapter includes the following information :
■Enter BIOS Setup
■Main Menu
■System Information
■Advanced BIOS Features
■Fox Central Control Unit
■Advanced Chipset Features
■Integrated Peripherals
■Power Management Setup
■PC Health Status
■BIOS Security Features
■Load Optimal Defaults
■Save Changes and Exit
■Discard Changes and Exit
Since BIOS could be updated some other times, the BIOS information described in this manual is for reference only. We do not guarantee the content of this manual will remain consistent with the newly released BIOS at any given time in the future. Please visit our website for updated manual if it is available.
Enter BIOS Setup
The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software, correctly setting up the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Power on the computer, when the message "Press <DEL> to enter Setup, <ESC> to boot menu" appears at the bottom of the screen, you can press <DEL> key to enter SETUP.
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The main menu allows you to select from a list of setup functions together with two exit choices.
Use the arrow keys to select a specific item and press <Enter> to go to the submenu.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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Configure Time and Date. Display System Information...
v02.61 (c) Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
Each item in the main menu 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. They all can be viewed or set up through this menu.
►Advanced BIOS Features
The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. There are boot up settings.
►Fox Central Control Unit
Some special proprietary features (such as overclocking) can be set up through this menu.
►Advanced Chipset Features
The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be optimized.
►Integrated Peripherals
All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. There are IDE devices, Super I/O devices such as Serial I/O and other USB devices... etc.
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Save setting values to CMOS and exit.
► Discard Changes and Exit
Do not change anything and exit the setup.
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System Information
This sub-menu is used to set up the standard BIOS features, such as the date, time, floppy drive and so on. Use the arrow up/down keys to select an item, then use the <+> or <-> keys to change the setting.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.
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BIOS ID |
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:994F1D12 |
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BIOS Version |
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: 08.00.15 |
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Memory Size |
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: 2048MB |
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MAC Address |
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:00-00-00-00-00-00 |
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CPU Name |
: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 945 Processor |
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↑↓←→:Move |
Enter:Select +/-/:Value |
F10:Save |
ESC:Exit F1:General Help |
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F2/F3:Change Colors |
F9:Optimized Defaults |
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►Date (mm:dd:yy)
<weekday><month><date> <year> format.
Day—weekday from Sun. to Sat., this message is automatically displayed by BIOS (Read Only).
Month—month from 1 to 12.
Date—date from 1 to 31. Year—year, set up by users.
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.
►Time (hh:mm:ss)
This item allows you to configure the desired time. Use [ENTER] to enter the setting, then use [TAB] to move forward a field. Use [+] or [-] to input the value.
The three fields of the setting are <hour> : <minute> : <second> respectively.
►SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 / SATA4 / SATA5 / E-SATA
When OnChip SATA Type is set to [Native IDE], while entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices.
SATA1 is the lower SATA port of SATA1_SATA2 of the motherboard.
SATA2 is the upper SATA port of SATA1_SATA2. SATA3 is the lower SATA port of SATA3_SATA4. SATA4 is the upper SATA port of SATA3_SATA4. SATA5 is the lower SATA port of SATA5_ESATA.
E-SATA is the upper SATA port of SATA5_ESATA.
►Halt On
This category determines whether or not the computer will stop if an error is detected during powering up.
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[All Errors] : All errors can result in system halt. |
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[All Errors But...] : All errors but keyboard or mouse or floppy can result in system halt. The |
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halt condition can be enabled/disabled in the next three settings. |
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► Keyboard |
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The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error if you enabled this item. |
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► Mouse |
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The system boot will not stop for a mouse error if you enabled this item. |
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► Model Name |
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Model name of this product. |
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► BIOS ID / BIOS Version |
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It displays the current BIOS ID/version. User can check this information and discuss with |
the field service people if a BIOS upgrade is needed.
► Memory Size
This item displays the current memory size. The size is depending on how many memory modules were installed in your system before powering on.
► MAC Address
This item shows the onboard LAN MAC address.
► CPU Name
It displays the current CPU name.
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