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1.1 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................ 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 11
1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................... 12
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InstallationInstallation
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Pre-installation Precautions ............................................................... 13
2.1 CPU Installation ......................................................................... 14
2.2 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ....................................... 14
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) .................................... 15
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots) .......................... 17
2.5 Dual Monitor and Surround Display Features .......................... 18
2.6 ATI
TM
Hybrid CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide ............................. 21
2.7 Jumpers Setup .......................................................................... 23
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................... 24
2.9 SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide .................................................. 29
2.10 Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks
Installation ................................................................................. 30
2.11 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA / SATAII HDDs .... 30
2.12 SATA / SATAII HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation Guide ...... 31
2.13 Driver Installation Guide ............................................................ 33
2.14 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP /
XP 64-bit With RAID Functions ................................................. 33
2.14.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions .................................................................... 33
2.14.2 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
With RAID Functions ..................................................... 34
2.15 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP /
XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions ............................................ 35
2.15.1 Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID
Functions ...................................................................... 35
2.15.2 Installing Windows
®
7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
Without RAID Functions ................................................ 36
2.16 Untied Overclocking Technology .............................................. 37