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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 ..................................................................................................19
Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................19
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 Serial Port ...........................................................................................................................21
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................22
Precautions .......................................................................................................................22
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................22
2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................23
Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................23
Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................23
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................24
2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................25
Installing a CPU ...............................................................................................................25
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ...................................................................................28
Removing the CPU and the Heatsink ...............................................................................29
2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................30
Memory Support ................................................................................................................30
DIMM Module Population Sequence ................................................................................31
Preface