Abit KN9 SLI, User Manual

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Introduction
Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................... 1-1
Hardware Setup
BIOS Setup
Driver & Utility CD
Appendix
1.1 Features & Specifications .............................................................1-1
1.1.1 KN9 SLI..............................................................................1-1
1.1.2 KN9 Ultra............................................................................1-2
1.1.3 KN9S..................................................................................1-3
1.2 Motherboard Layout.....................................................................1-4
1.2.1 KN9 SLI..............................................................................1-4
1.2.2 KN9 Ultra............................................................................1-5
1.2.3 KN9S..................................................................................1-6
2. Hardware Setup ............................................................... 2-1
2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis .......................................................2-1
2.2 Installing Motherboard .................................................................2-1
2.3 Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................2-2
2.3.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery ..............2-3
2.3.2 Wake-up Headers................................................................2-5
2.4 Connecting Chassis Components...................................................2-6
2.4.1 ATX Power Connectors ........................................................2-6
2.4.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers............................2-7
2.4.3 FAN Power Connectors ........................................................2-8
2.5 Installing Hardware......................................................................2-9
2.5.1 CPU Socket AM2 .................................................................2-9
2.5.2 DDR2 Memory Slots .......................................................... 2-11
2.5.3 PCI Express X16 Add-on Slots (Install Graphics Card) .......... 2-13
2.6 Connecting Peripheral Devices .................................................... 2-16
2.6.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors ................................ 2-16
2.6.2 Serial ATA Connectors ....................................................... 2-17
2.6.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers......................................... 2-18
2.6.4 Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers ...................................... 2-18
2.6.5 Internal Audio Connectors.................................................. 2-19
2.6.6 Front Panel Audio Connection Header ................................. 2-19
2.6.7 PCI Express X1 Add-on Slots .............................................. 2-21
2.6.8 PCI Add-on Slots ............................................................... 2-22
2.7 Onboard Status Display .............................................................. 2-22
2.7.1 Power Source Indicators .................................................... 2-22
2.8 Connecting I/O Devices.............................................................. 2-23
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