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Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................... 5
1.1 Package Contents ............................................... 5
1.2 Specifications
...................................................... 6
1.3 Motherboard Layout ............................................ 14
1.4 I/O Panel ............................................................. 32
1.5 Block Diagram ..................................................... 38
2 Installation ......................................................... 44
2.1 Pre-installation Precautions ................................ 44
2.2 Screw Holes ........................................................ 44
2.3 CPU Installation .................................................. 45
2.4 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan .................. 48
2.5 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
............. 49
2.6 Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
.... 51
2.7 Jumpers Setup .................................................... 53
2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors ..................... 54
2.9 Driver Installation Guide ...................................... 63
2.10 Hot Plug for Hard Disk Drives ............................ 64