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WHAT IN THE MANUAL ......................................................................... 5
Quick Reference ................................................................................................ 5
About This Manual ............................................................................................ 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........................................................................................... 9
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 9
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................ 12
3.1 STEP-BY-STEP INSTALLATION ................................................................ 12
STEP 1 Install the CPU .......................................................................... 13
STEP 2 Set Jumpers ............................................................................. 14
STEP 3 Install SDR SDRAM System Memory ....................................... 14
STEP 4 Install Internal Peripherals in System Case ............................... 14
STEP 5 Mount the Mainboard on the Computer Chassis ....................... 15
STEP 6 Connect Front-panel Switches/LEDs/Speaker/USB .................. 16
STEP 7 Connect IDE & Floppy Disk Drives ............................................ 17
STEP 8 Connect Other Internal Peripherals ........................................... 17
STEP 9 Connect Power Supply.............................................................. 18
STEP 10 Install Add-on Cards in Expansion Slots .................................. 18
STEP 11 Connect External Peripherals to Back-panel ........................... 19
STEP 12 First Time System Boot Up ..................................................... 20
STEP 13 Install Driver & Software Components .................................... 21
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