Instruction manual

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5
Key Features ........................................................................................ 1-6
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ...................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-2
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-4
Introduction to SDRAM ............................................................... 2-4
DIMM Modules Combination ....................................................... 2-5
Installing DIMM Modules ............................................................ 2-5
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-6
ATX 20-Pin Power Supply .............................................................2-6
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-7
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-7
Keyboard Connector ..................................................................... 2-8
USB Connectors ............................................................................ 2-8
Parallel Port Connector .................................................................. 2-9
Serial Port Connector: COM 1 & COM 2 ..................................... 2-10
VGA DB 15 Pin Connector .......................................................... 2-10
Joystick/Midi Connectors ........................................................... 2-11
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-11
LAN Jack (RJ-45) (Optional) ........................................................ 2-11
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD ............................................ 2-12
USB Front Panel Connector: USB2.............................................. 2-12
Connectors......................................................................................... 2-12
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-13