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WHATS IN THE MANUAL ...................................................................... 4
Quick Reference ................................................................................................ 4
About This Manual ............................................................................................ 4
1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 5
1.1 TO DIFFERENT USERS ............................................................................... 5
FIRST-TIME DIY SYSTEM BUILDER ...................................................... 5
EXPERIENCED DIY USER....................................................................... 5
SYSTEM INTEGRATOR ...........................................................................5
1.2 ITEM CHECKLIST ........................................................................................6
2 FEATURES........................................................................................... 7
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 7
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................ 10
3.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION ................................................................ 10
Accessories Of AK12.............................................................................. 10
STEP 1 Install the CPU ........................................................................... 11
STEP 2 Set Jumpers .............................................................................. 12
STEP 3 Install SDRAM System Memory ................................................ 12
STEP 4 Install Internal Peripherals in System Case................................ 13
STEP 5 Mount the Mainboard on the Computer Chassis ........................ 14
STEP 6 Connect Front Panel Switches/LEDs/Speaker ........................... 15
STEP 7 Connect IDE & Floppy Disk Drives ............................................ 17
STEP 8 Connect Other Internal Peripherals............................................ 17
STEP 9 Connect the Power Supply ........................................................ 18
STEP 10 Install Add-on Cards in Expansion Slots................................... 18
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