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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................8
Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................13
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................14
Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................16
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................20
1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................20
Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................20
1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................21
Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................21
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................21
Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................21
System Resource Alert......................................................................................................21
1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................21
1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................22
1.7 Super I/O ............................................................................................................................22
1.8 Advanced Power Management ..........................................................................................23
Management Engine (ME) ................................................................................................23
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................24
Precautions .......................................................................................................................24
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................24
2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................25
Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................25
Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................25
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................26
2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................27
Memory Support ................................................................................................................27
Memory Population Guidelines .........................................................................................27
DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................28
DIMM Removal .................................................................................................................28
Preface
