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WHAT’S IN THE MANUAL ................................................................ 5
Quick Reference .................................................................................................5
About This Manual..............................................................................................5
Technical Support ..............................................................................................5
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 6
1.1 TO DIFFERENT USERS................................................................................6
First-Time DIY System Builder.................................................................. 6
Experienced DIY User .............................................................................. 6
System Integrator ...................................................................................... 6
1.2 ITEM CHECKLIST .........................................................................................7
2 FEATURES.................................................................................... 8
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................8
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION....................................................... 11
3.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION................................................................11
STEP 1 Install the CPU........................................................................... 12
STEP 2 Set Jumpers .............................................................................. 15
STEP 3 Install SDRAM System Memory ................................................ 15
STEP 4 Install Internal Peripherals in System Case .............................. 16
STEP 5 Mount the Mainboard on the Computer Chassis ...................... 17
STEP 6 Connect Front Panel Switches/LEDs/Speaker ......................... 18
STEP 7 Connect IDE & Floppy Disk Drives ........................................... 20
STEP 8 Connect Other Internal Peripherals........................................... 20
STEP 9 Connect the Power Supply ........................................................ 21
STEP 10 Install Add-on Cards in Expansion Slots ................................. 22
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