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Contents
Chapter 1: System Setup ..............................................................................................12
1.1 Welcome! ......................................................................................................................................12
1.2 Packing Contents..........................................................................................................................12
1.3 Special Features ...........................................................................................................................13
1.3.1 Product Highlights.........................................................................................................................13
1.4 Before you proceed.......................................................................................................................14
1.5 Mainboard Overview .....................................................................................................................15
1.5.1 Placement direction ......................................................................................................................15
1.5.2 Screw Holes ..................................................................................................................................15
1.5.3 Mainboard Layout .........................................................................................................................16
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .....................................................................................................17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU .........................................................................................................................18
1.6.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and fan .............................................................................................20
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and fan.........................................................................................22
1.7 System Memroy ............................................................................................................................24
1.7.1 Overview.....................................................................................................................................24
1.7.2 Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule .....................................................................................24
1.7.3 Installing DIMM .............................................................................................................................25
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM...................................................................................................27
1.8 Power Supply................................................................................................................................28
1.8.1 ATX 24-pin Power Connector: JPWR3.........................................................................................28
1.8.2 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ...............................................................................................28
1.9 Back Panel....................................................................................................................................30
1.10 Connectors/Headers .....................................................................................................................32
1.10.1 IDE Connector: ATA-HDD ............................................................................................................32
1.10.2 Serial ATA Connectors: SATA-1, SATA-2, SATA-3, SATA-4.......................................................32
1.10.3 Fan Power Connector: CPU-FAN, SFAN-1, SFAN-2 ...................................................................33
1.10.4 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J20 .....................................................................................33
1.10.5 CD-In Connector: CD-IN (J10)......................................................................................................33
1.10.6 Front Panel Audio Connector: FRONT-AUDIO (J6)............................................................34
1.10.7 Front USB Connectors: FRONT USB-1, FRONT USB-2 .............................................................34
1.10.8 Serial Port Connector: COM-1......................................................................................................35
1.10.9 Front Panel Connector: FRONT PANEL (J34) .............................................................................36