
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1
1.1
Package Contents
1
1.2
Speciications
2
1.3
Motherboard Layout
7
1.4
I/O Panel
10
Chapter 2 Installation
12
2.1
Installing the CPU
13
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
16
2.3
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
17
2.4
Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
19
2.5 Jumpers Setup
21
2.6
Onboard Headers and Connectors
22
2.7
Smart Switches
27
2.8
Dr. Debug
28
2.9
SLI
TM
, 3-Way SLI
TM
and Quad SLI
TM
Operation Guide
30
2.9.1 Installing Two SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
30
2.9.2 Installing Three SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
32
2.9.3 Driver Installation and Setup
34
2.10 CrossFireX
TM
, 3-Way CrossFireX
TM
and Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide
35
2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireX
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
35
2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireX
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
37