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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................8
Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................12
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................13
Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................15
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................19
1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................19
Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................19
1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................20
Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................20
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................20
Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................20
System Resource Alert......................................................................................................20
1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................20
1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................21
1.7 Super I/O ............................................................................................................................21
1.8 Advanced Power Management ..........................................................................................22
Management Engine (ME) ................................................................................................22
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................23
Precautions .......................................................................................................................23
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................23
2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................24
Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................24
Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................24
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................25
2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................26
Memory Support ................................................................................................................26
Memory Population Guidelines .........................................................................................26
DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................27
DIMM Removal .................................................................................................................27
2.5 Rear I/O Ports ....................................................................................................................28
Preface
