
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1
1.1
Package Contents
1
1.2 Specifications
2
1.3 Motherboard Layout
6
1.4 I/O Panel
9
Chapter 2 Installation
11
2.1 Installing the CPU
12
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink
15
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
16
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
18
2.5 Jumpers Setup
20
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
21
2.7 Smart Switches
26
2.8 Dr. Debug
27
2.9 SLI
TM
, 3-Way SLI
TM
and Quad SLI
TM
Operation Guide
29
2.9.1 Installing Two SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
29
2.9.2 Installing Three SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
31
2.9.3 Driver Installation and Setup
33
2.10 CrossFireX
TM
, 3-Way CrossFireX
TM
and Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide
34
2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireX
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
34
2.10.2 Installing Three CrossFireX
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
36