Intel P4D, P4D-N Introduction, Packing List, User’s Manual, 1: Introduction, Manual Features, Critical Topics, 1: Introduction, Manual Structure, Pre-UseChecklist

1: IntroductionWhat’s In This Chapter:IntroductionManual StructureManual FeaturesCritical TopicsPacking ListPre-Use Checklist

1: Introduction

This is the User’s Manual is for the P4D-N motherboard. Please read this chapter before you use your motherboard and identify which parts of the manual you will need to refer to, if any. Please pay particular attention to the Critical Topics section.

Manual Structure

This manual has seven chapters covering the following topics:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Explains the manual structure and conventions and indicates the most important topics in the manual. In addi- tion, there is a list of what you should find in the motherboard package and some pointers on things to do before you configure or install the board.

Chapter 2: Key Features & Components

Details the motherboard’s hardware features and important components and indicates their locations. Describes the support software that comes with the board on the Power Installer support CD-ROM disc.

Chapter 3: Motherboard Configuration

Lists the motherboard’s default configuration and configuration options.

Chapter 4: Installing The Motherboard

Has information on how to prepare and install the motherboard. Includes installing a CPU and system memory and housing installation considerations.

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