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Contents
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Chapter 1 Product overview 1-1
1.1 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Features ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Specications ............................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 Motherboard information 2-1
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Screw size ..................................................................................... 2-4
2.3.1 Component side .............................................................. 2-4
2.3.2 Solder side ...................................................................... 2-5
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6
2.4.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-7
2.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ................... 2-9
2.5 System memory ......................................................................... 2-11
2.5.1 Installing a DIMM ...........................................................2-11
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-12
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-15
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-15
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-17
Chapter 3 BIOS setup 3-1
3.1 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 3-2
3.1.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 3-3
3.1.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 3-3
3.1.5 Submenu items ............................................................... 3-3
3.1.6 Congurationelds ......................................................... 3-3
3.1.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 3-3
3.1.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 3-3
3.1.9 General help ................................................................... 3-3