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Installing the Motherboard
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates four 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs and supports
DDR3 1333/1066/800
DD R3 SDRAM. You must install at least one module in any of
the four slots. Each module can be installed with 8 GB of memory; the total memory
capacity is 32 GB.
DDR3 SDRAM memory module table
1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the
socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the
pin hold noticeably missing). Align and insert
the CPU correctly.
3 Press the lever down and apply thermal grease
on top of the CPU.
4 Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module
and snap the four retention legs of the cooling
fan into place.
5 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in place
and connect the CPU cooling Fan power cable
to the CPUFAN connector. This completes the
installation.
CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use
a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink installation
procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form
and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
You must install at least one module in any of the two or four slots. Each module can
be installed with 8 GB of memory.
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you
are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only by their
edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear a ground-
ing strap when you handle the modules.
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR3 1066 533 MHz
DDR3 1333 667 MHz
DDR3 800 400 MHz