User's Manual
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Contents
Chapter 1 Product overview
1.1 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Features ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Specications ............................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Motherboard information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-5
2.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ................... 2-7
2.4 System memory ........................................................................... 2-9
2.5 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-10
2.6 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-12
2.6.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-12
2.6.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-14
Chapter 3 BIOS setup
3.1 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 3-2
3.2 Main menu .................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 System Language [English] ............................................ 3-2
3.2.2 System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] .................................. 3-2
3.2.3 System Time [HH:MM:SS] .............................................. 3-2
3.2.4 Security ........................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Ai Tweaker menu .......................................................................... 3-4
3.3.1 CPU Power Enhancement .............................................. 3-4
3.3.2 CPU Core Ratio .............................................................. 3-4
3.3.3 DRAM Odd Ratio Mode .................................................. 3-5
3.3.4 DRAM Frequency ........................................................... 3-5
3.3.5 Power-saving & Performance Mode ............................... 3-6
3.3.6 DRAM Timing Control ..................................................... 3-6
3.3.7 DIGI+ VRM .................................................................... 3-14
3.3.8 Internal CPU Power Management ................................ 3-15
3.3.9 CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max. ............................ 3-15
3.3.10 CPU Graphics Current Limit ......................................... 3-16