This chapter introduces the hardware installation process, including
the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, slots, pin headers
and the mounting of jumpers. Caution should be exercised during
the installation of these modules. Please refer to the motherboard
layout prior to any installation and read the contents in this chapter
carefully.
This chapter includes the following information :
■ Install the CPU and CPU Cooler
■ Install the Memory
■ Install an Expansion Card
■ Install other Internal Connectors
■ Jumpers
This motherboard supports low power energy-saving CPUs (drawing less than
95W under normal operation).
This currently includes most Phenom
TM
Series, Athlon
TM
64 X2 Dual-Core pro-
cessors, and all Athlon
TM
64 and Sempron
TM
models.
CPUs with a power rating higher than 95W are not supported, and will result in
system working abnormally or damaging the hardware.
Please visit the following website for more supporting information about your motherboard.
CPU Support list:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/cpusupportlist.aspx
Memory, VGA Compatibility list:
http://www.foxconnsupport.com/complist.aspx