CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Getting Started

1-1

Mainboard Specification

1-2

Mainboard Layout

1-4

Quick Components Guide

1-5

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

2-1

Central Processing Unit: CPU

2-2

CPU Installation Procedures

2-2

Installing the CPU Fan

2-3

CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure

2-4

Memory

2-5

Introduction to DDR SDRAM

2-5

DDR Module Combination

2-6

Installing DDR Modules

2-6

Power Supply

2-7

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1

2-7

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

2-7

Back Panel

2-8

Mouse Connector: JKBMS1

2-8

Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1

2-9

USB Connectors

2-9

Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B

2-10

Joystick/Midi Connectors

2-10

Audio Port Connectors

2-10

Parallel Port Connector: LPT1

2-11

Connectors

2-12

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

2-12

Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2

2-13

CD-In Connector: JCD1

2-14

Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1

2-14

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