Contents

1.

Introduction

5

 

1.1

Package Contents

5

 

1.2

Specifications

6

 

1.3

Unique Features

9

 

1.4

Motherboard Layout

13

 

1.5

I/O Panel

14

2.

Installation

15

 

Pre-installation Precautions

15

 

2.1

CPU Installation

16

 

2.2

Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink

16

 

2.3

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

17

 

2.4

Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)

18

 

2.5

Dual Graphics Operation Guide

19

 

2.6

Multi Monitor Feature

21

 

2.7

Jumpers Setup

23

 

2.8

Onboard Headers and Connectors

24

 

2.9

Serial ATA2 (SATA2) Hard Disks Installation

28

 

2.10

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

 

 

 

HDDs

28

 

2.11

SATA2 HDD Hot Plug and Hot SwapFeature and Operation

 

 

 

Operation Guide

29

 

2.12

Driver Installation Guide

31

 

2.13

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

 

 

 

64-bit With RAID Functions

31

 

2.14

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

 

 

 

64-bit Without RAID Functions

32

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