User`s manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ...................................................................... 1
1-1 Mainboard Specifications ........................................................... 1
1-2 Package Contents ..................................................................... 5
1-3 Mainboard Layout ...................................................................... 6
Chapter 2 Installation ....................................................................... 11
2-1 Before You Begin ..................................................................... 11
2-2 Installing the I/O Shield ............................................................ 11
2-3 Securing to the Chassis ........................................................... 11
2-4 Installing the CPU and Cooler .................................................. 12
2-5 Installing System Memory ........................................................ 12
Memory configurations ............................................................. 13
Memory Installation .................................................................. 13
2-6 Installing Expansion Cards ...................................................... 14
PCI-E slot ................................................................................. 14
Mini PCI-E slot/mSATA slot ...................................................... 15
PCI Slots .................................................................................. 15
Installing additional DVI card .................................................... 16
2-7 Connecting Cables .................................................................. 17
Connecting Power Supply Cables ............................................ 17
Connecting Serial ATA (SATA) Cables ...................................... 18
Connecting to the Internal Headers and Connectors ............... 18
Front Panel Header ............................................................ 19
USB2.0 Headers................................................................. 20
USB3.0 Headers................................................................. 20
CFPA Header ...................................................................... 21
S/PDIF Header ................................................................... 21
Serial Port Header .............................................................. 21
2-8 Diagnostics LED ...................................................................... 23
2-9 LED Status Indicators .............................................................. 23
2-10 Onboard Buttons .................................................................... 24
Reset CMOS Button ................................................................. 24