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

Thermal Issue for CPU

2-3

CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure

2-3

Memory

2-4

Introduction to DDR SDRAM

2-4

DDR Module Combination

2-5

Installing DDR Modules

2-5

Power Supply

2-6

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1

2-6

Back Panel

2-7

Mouse Connector

2-7

Keyboard Connector

2-8

USB Connectors

2-8

Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B

2-9

Joystick/Midi Connectors

2-9

Audio Port Connectors

2-9

Parallel Port Connector: LPT1

2-10

RJ-45 LAN Jack (optional)

2-11

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