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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................................ 1-1
Barebone Specifications ....................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-4
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-6
Quick Component Guide ...................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2. Mainboard Setup ..................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2
CPU Installation Procedure ........................................................... 2-3
Attaching CPU Cooler ................................................................... 2-4
Memory Installation ............................................................................. 2-5
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-5
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-6
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-6
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ............................................ 2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-7
Front Panel ........................................................................................... 2-8
1394 Port: J1394-2 ......................................................................... 2-8
USB Ports ...................................................................................... 2-9
Audio Port ..................................................................................... 2-9
SPDIF Jack .................................................................................... 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................... 2-10
Serial Ports: COM A & COM B ................................................... 2-10
Audio Port ................................................................................... 2-11
AV-out Connector: TV1 ............................................................... 2-11
RJ-45 LAN Jack ........................................................................... 2-11
Parallel Port .................................................................................. 2-12
DVI Port ....................................................................................... 2-13
IEEE 1394 Port: J1394-1 ................................................................ 2-14
