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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