Contents

1

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

5

 

1.1

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

5

 

1.2

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

6

 

1.3

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

17

 

1.4

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

18

 

1.5

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

27

 

1.6

Block Diagram.....................................................

30

2

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

33

 

2.1

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

33

 

2.2

Screw Holes.........................................................

33

 

2.3

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

34

 

2.4

Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan...................

37

 

2.5

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

38

 

2.6

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

40

 

2.7

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

42

 

2.8

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

43

 

2.9

Dr. Debug.............................................................

50

 

2.10

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

52

 

2.11

Hot Plug for Hard Disk Drives.............................

53

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