Contents
1. | Introduction | 5 | |
| 1.1 | Package Contents | 5 |
| 1.2 | Specifications | 6 |
| 1.3 | Unique Features | 9 |
| 1.4 | Motherboard Layout | 10 |
| 1.5 | I/O Panel | 12 |
2. | Installation | 13 | |
| 2.1 | Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) | 14 |
| 2.2 | Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) | 15 |
| 2.3 | Installing SATA Hard Disks | 16 |
| 2.4 | Power Connectors | 17 |
| 2.5 | Installing the System Panel | 18 |
| 2.6 | Onboard Headers and Connectors | 19 |
| 2.7 | Jumpers Setup | 24 |
| 2.8 | Operating System Setup | 26 |
|
| 2.8.1 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 |
|
|
| VistaTM / VistaTM |
|
|
| RAID | 26 |
|
| 2.8.2 Installing Windows® 8 |
|
|
| 27 | |
|
| 2.8.3 Installing Windows® 8 / 8 |
|
|
| VistaTM / VistaTM | 28 |
| 2.9 | Installing Drivers | 29 |
| 2.10 | Hot Plug and Hot Swap for Hard Disk Drives | 30 |
3