
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1
1.1 Package Contents
1
1.2 Specifications
2
1.3 Motherboard Layout
8
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 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM)
17
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots)
19
2.5 Jumpers Setup
20
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors
21
2.7 SLI
TM
and Quad SLI
TM
Operation Guide
27
2.7.1 Installing Two SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
27
2.7.2 Driver Installation and Setup
29
2.8 CrossFireX
TM
, 3-Way CrossFireX
TM
and Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide
30
2.8.1 Installing Two CrossFireX
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
30
2.8.2 Installing Three CrossFireX
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards
32
2.8.3 Driver Installation and Setup
33
2.9 M.2 WiFi/BT Module and Intel® CNVi (Integrated WiFi/BT)
Installation Guide
34
2.10 M.2_SSD (NGFF) Module Installation Guide (M2_1
and M2_2)
36