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Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1 Introduction ............................................................................. 1-1
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Checklist .......................................................................................................... 1-1
X7DCX Quick Reference ................................................................................ 1-4
X7DCX Jumpers ............................................................................................ 1-4
X7DCX Connectors/Headers .......................................................................... 1-5
Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-6
1-2 Chipset and Processor Features Overview .................................................... 1-9
The 5100 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ....................................................... 1-9
The Ninth Generation I/O Controller Hub (ICH9R) ......................................... 1-9
1-3 Special Features ........................................................................................... 1-10
1-4 PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 1-10
1-5 ACPI Features ................................................................................................1-11
Slow Blinking LED for Suspend-State Indicator ............................................1-11
Main Switch Override Mechanism ................................................................ 1-12
External Modem Ring-On ............................................................................. 1-12
1-6 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 1-12
1-7 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 1-13
Chapter 2 Installation ................................................................................ 2-1
2-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 2-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Mounting the Motherboard in the Chassis ...................................................... 2-2
Installation Procedures .................................................................................... 2-2
2-3 Installing a Processor and Heatsink Fans ...................................................... 2-4
Installing the LGA771 Processor .................................................................... 2-4
Loading the Processor into the Socket ........................................................... 2-5
Installing the Heatsink ..................................................................................... 2-6
Uninstalling the Heatsink ................................................................................ 2-6
2-4 Installing DIMMs .............................................................................................. 2-8
DIMM Installation ............................................................................................ 2-8
Memory Support .............................................................................................. 2-8
Possible System Memory Allocation & Availability ..................................... 2-9
2-5 Control Panel Connectors/IO Ports............................................................... 2-10
Back Panel Connectors/IO Ports .................................................................. 2-10
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