Contents

1.

Introduction.................................................................

5

 

1.1

Package Contents......................................................................

5

 

1.2

Specifications.............................................................................

6

 

1.3

Unique Features.........................................................................

9

 

1.4

Motherboard Layout .................................................................

12

 

1.5

I/O Panel ..................................................................................

13

2.

Installation...................................................................

14

 

Pre-installation Precautions.................................................................

14

 

2.1

CPU Installation..........................................................................

15

 

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink ......................................

15

 

2.3

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).....................................

16

 

2.4

Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)...........................

18

 

2.5

Multi Monitor Feature.................................................................

19

 

2.6

Jumpers Setup...........................................................................

21

 

2.7

Onboard Headers and Connectors .......................................

22

 

2.8

Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation ..........................

27

2.9Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for Serial ATA2 (SATA2)

 

HDDs

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27

2.10

Driver Installation Guide.............................................................

28

2.11

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM

 

 

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions...............................

28

 

2.11.1

Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit With RAID

 

 

 

Functions........................................................................

28

 

2.11.2

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /

 

 

 

VistaTM 64-bit With RAID Functions................................

29

2.12

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM

 

 

64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions..........................

30

 

2.12.1

Installing Windows® XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID

 

 

 

Functions........................................................................

30

 

2.12.2

Installing Windows® 8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM /

 

 

 

VistaTM 64-bit Without RAID Functions...........................

31

2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology ............................................

31

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