How to Install the Foxconn 45CMX Motherboard
The Foxconn 45CMX motherboard is a budget-friendly option for building a desktop computer. It supports Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual-Core, Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron D, Celeron processors, and up to 4 GB of DDR2 memory. It also features integrated graphics, audio, and LAN controllers, as well as expansion slots for PCI Express x16, PCI Express x1, and PCI devices.
If you want to install the Foxconn 45CMX motherboard in your computer case, you will need to follow these steps:
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Make sure the power supply is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.
Remove the side panel of the computer case and locate the mounting holes for the motherboard.
Align the motherboard with the mounting holes and secure it with screws. Make sure not to overtighten the screws or damage the motherboard.
Connect the power supply cables to the motherboard. The 24-pin ATX power connector goes to the PWR1 socket, and the 4-pin ATX 12V power connector goes to the PWR2 socket.
Connect the front panel cables to the motherboard. The F_PANEL connector is located at the bottom right corner of the motherboard. Refer to the user manual[^1^] for the pin assignments.
Connect the USB cables to the motherboard. The USB connectors are located at the bottom left corner of the motherboard. You can connect up to four USB devices using the two USB headers.
Connect the audio cable to the motherboard. The AUDIO connector is located at the bottom left corner of the motherboard. You can connect a front panel audio module or a speaker using this header.
Connect the SATA cables to the motherboard. The SATA connectors are located at the bottom right corner of the motherboard. You can connect up to four SATA devices using these headers.
Connect the IDE cable to the motherboard. The IDE connector is located at the right edge of the motherboard. You can connect up to two IDE devices using this header.
Connect the floppy disk drive cable to the motherboard. The FDD connector is located at the right edge of the motherboard. You can connect one floppy disk drive using this header.
Install any expansion cards you want to use in your computer. The PCI Express x16 slot is located at the top left corner of the motherboard. You can install a graphics card or other PCI Express x16 device in this slot. The PCI Express x1 slot is located below the PCI Express x16 slot. You can install a sound card or other PCI Express x1 device in this slot. The two PCI slots are located at the bottom left corner of the motherboard. You can install a modem card or other PCI device in these slots.
Connect any external devices you want to use with your computer. The rear panel of the motherboard has ports for PS/2 keyboard and mouse, VGA monitor, serial port, parallel port, RJ-45 LAN, four USB ports, and three audio jacks.
Replace the side panel of the computer case and plug in the power cord.
Turn on your computer and enjoy your new Foxconn 45CMX motherboard!
If you want to learn more about the Foxconn 45CMX motherboard, you can download its user manual[^1^] or check out its schematic diagram[^2^].
[^1^]: FOXCONN 45CMX USER MANUAL Pdf Download ManualsLib
[^2^]: Schematic Main Foxconn N15235 45cmx - sway.office.com 0efd9a6b88