Contents

1.

Introduction

5

 

1.1

Package Contents

5

 

1.2

Specifications

6

 

1.3

Motherboard Layout

12

 

1.4

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

Jumpers Setup

19

 

2.6

Onboard Headers and Connectors

20

2.7Serial ATA2 (SATA2) / Serial ATA3 (SATA3) Hard Disks

Installation

25

2.8 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA2 / SATA3 HDDs ...

25

2.9SATA2 / SATA3 HDD Hot Plug Feature and Operation

Operation Guide

26

2.10 Driver Installation Guide

28

2.11Installing Windows® 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® 7 / 7 64-bit / VistaTM / VistaTM 64-bit

 

With RAID Functions

29

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

 

Without RAID Functions

31

2.13 Untied Overclocking Technology

31

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