User`s manual

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CONTENTS
Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................ii
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................ii
Revision History..............................................................................................................ii
Technical Support...........................................................................................................ii
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iii
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement........................................................iv
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement....................................v
Chapter 1 Getting Started....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4
Packing Checklist.................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide....................................................................................2-2
CPU (Central Processing Unit)............................................................................2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU......................................................................2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation.............................................................................2-4
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
Dual Channel Memory Population Rules....................................................2-7
Installing DDRII Modules...............................................................................2-8
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATXPWR1.................................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................2-9
Back Panel..........................................................................................................2-10
Connectors........................................................................................................2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1..........................................................2-12
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1........................................................................2-12
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1~SATA6...................................................2-13
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1 & PWRFAN1..................2-14
CD-In Connector: CD_IN1..........................................................................2-14
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1.......................................2-14
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1......................................................2-15
SPDIF-Out Connector: JSPD1 (Optional).................................................2-15
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1/JFP2........................................................2-16
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1,JUSB2, JUSB3 (JUSB1 is optional).....2-17
Serial Port Connector: JCOM1..................................................................2-17
Jumpers..............................................................................................................2-18