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Contents
Notices ..........................................................................................................iv
Safety information ..........................................................................................v
About this guide .............................................................................................vi
How this guide is organized ..............................................................vi
Where to find more information
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Conventions used in this guide .........................................................vi
Typography ................................................................................................... vii
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Product introduction
1.1
Welcome! ....................................................................................... 1-2
1.2
Package contents .......................................................................... 1-2
1.3
Special features ............................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.4
Before you proceed ....................................................................... 1-5
1.5
Motherboard overview ................................................................... 1-6
1.5.1
Placement direction ........................................................ 1-6
1.5.2
Screw holes .................................................................... 1-6
1.5.3
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Motherboard layout .................................. 1-7
1.5.4
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Motherboard layout ................................. 1-8
1.6
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................... 1-9
1.6.1
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 1-9
1.6.2
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................1-12
1.6.3
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................1-14