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Preface
About This Manual ........................................................................................................ 2
Manual Organization ..................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1
Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
Image .......................................................................................................... 1-1
Layout ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Quick Reference ...................................................................................... 1-3
Motherboard Features ............................................................................. 1-4
Intel E7501 Chipset: System Block Diagram ........................................ 1-5
1-2
Chipset Overview ........................................................................................... 1-7
1-3
Special Features ............................................................................................. 1-7
ATI Graphics Controller .......................................................................... 1-7
Recovery from AC Power Loss ........................................................... 1-7
1-4
PC Health Monitoring ...................................................................................... 1-8
1-5
ACPI Features ................................................................................................. 1-9
1-6
Power Supply ............................................................................................... 1-11
1-7
Super I/O ......................................................................................................... 1-11
Chapter 2: Installation
2-1
Static-Sensitive Devices ............................................................................... 2-1
Precautions ............................................................................................... 2-1
2-2
PGA Processor and Heatsink Installation .................................................. 2-2
2-3
Installing DIMMs ............................................................................................... 2-5
2-4
I/O Ports/Control Panel Connectors ............................................................. 2-6
2-5 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 2-7
ATX Power Connection .......................................................................... 2-7
PWR_SEC Connection ............................................................................. 2-7
Power LED ................................................................................................. 2-7
NMI Button .................................................................................................. 2-7
HDD LED .................................................................................................... 2-7
NIC1 LED ................................................................................................... 2-8
NIC2 LED ................................................................................................... 2-8
Overheat LED ........................................................................................... 2-8
Power Fail Button ..................................................................................... 2-8
Reset Button ............................................................................................. 2-8
Power Button ........................................................................................... 2-9
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