About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
H
ow thi
s gui
de i
s organi
zed
This manual contains the following parts:
•Chapter 1:
Product i
ntroducti
on
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
•Chapter 2:
H
ardware i
nformati
on
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
•Chapter 3:
Poweri
ng up
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
•Chapter 4:
BI
OS setup
Tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
•Chapter 5:
RAI
D confi
gurati
on
Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard.
•Chapter 6:
Dri
ver i
nstall
ati
on
This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for this motherboard.
•Appendi
x:
Reference i
nformati
on
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Where to fi
nd more i
nformati
on
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websi
tes
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Opti
onal
documentati
on
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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