User Guide

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AX45F-4D Series......................................................................................................................................1
What’s in this manual .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
You Must Notice ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Before You Start ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Overview ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
AX45F-4D Series Comparison Table .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Feature Highlight ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Quick Installation Procedure ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Motherboard Map ........................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................ 20
About “User Upgrade Optional” and “Manufacture Upgrade Optional”… ................................................................................... 21
EzColor........................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
CPU Installation........................................................................................................................................................................... 24
CPU Fan Installation ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
CPU Over-current Protection ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
AOpen “Watch Dog ABS”............................................................................................................................................................ 30
Full-range Adjustable CPU Core Voltage .................................................................................................................................... 31
CPU and System Fan Connector (with H/W Monitoring) ............................................................................................................ 33