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Contents
Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Features ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................... 1-2
Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
Motherboard layout ...................................................................... 2-2
Screw size ..................................................................................... 2-3
Component side .............................................................. 2-3
Solder side ...................................................................... 2-4
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-6
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ................... 2-8
System memory ......................................................................... 2-10
Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-10
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-11
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-13
Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-13
Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-15
BIOS setup .................................................................................... 3-1
Menu bar ......................................................................... 3-2
Main menu .................................................................................... 3-2
System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY] .................................. 3-2
System Time [HH:MM:SS] .............................................. 3-2
Advanced menu ........................................................................... 3-3
CPU Configuration .......................................................... 3-3
Trusted Computing ......................................................... 3-4
SATA Configuration ........................................................ 3-5
AMT Configuration .......................................................... 3-5
PCH-FW Configuration ................................................... 3-5
NCT6791D HW Monitor .................................................. 3-6
USB Configuration .......................................................... 3-8
Power Management ........................................................ 3-8