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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 Mounting Holes .............................................................................................................................16

1.5.3 Onboard LEDs ..............................................................................................................................17

1.5.4 Mainboard Layout .........................................................................................................................18

1.5.5 Layout Content List .......................................................................................................................19

1.5.5.1 Slots ..............................................................................................................................................19

1.5.5.2 Internal Jumpers ...........................................................................................................................19

1.5.5.3 Internal Headers ...........................................................................................................................20

1.5.5.4 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................................................21

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .....................................................................................................22

1.6.1 Installing the CPU .........................................................................................................................23

1.6.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan............................................................................................27

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan .......................................................................................29

1.7 System Memroy ............................................................................................................................31

1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................31

1.7.2 Dual-Channel Mode Population Rule ...........................................................................................32

1.7.3 Installing DIMM .............................................................................................................................33

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

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1.8 Power Supply................................................................................................................................36

1.8.1 ATX Power Connectors: EATXPWR1, ATX12V1.........................................................................36

1.9 Back Panel ....................................................................................................................................37

1.9.1 Back Panel Connectors ................................................................................................................37

1.10 Connectors/Headers .....................................................................................................................39

1.10.1

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 ..............................................39

1.10.2 Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, SYS_FAN1...................................................40

1.10.3 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 .............................................................................40

1.10.4 CD-In Connector: CDIN1 ..............................................................................................................41