Contents
Notices ..........................................................................................................iv
Safety information ..........................................................................................v
About this guide.............................................................................................vi
How this guide is organized .............................................................. vi
Where to find more information ........................................................ vi
Conventions used in this guide......................................................... vi
Typography ................................................................................................... vii
EAX-945G specifications summary........................................................ viii
EAX-945G specifications summary.......................................................... ix
EAX-945G2 specifications summary ............................................................x
EAX-945G2 specifications summary ............................................................ xi
Product introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
Welcome! ....................................................................................... 1-2
Package contents .......................................................................... 1-2
Special features ............................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
Before you proceed ....................................................................... 1-5
Motherboard overview ................................................................... 1-6
1.4
1.5
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.5.4
Placement direction ........................................................ 1-6
Screw holes .................................................................... 1-6
EAX-945G Motherboard layout.................................. 1-7
EAX-945G2 Motherboard layout ................................... 1-8
1.6
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................... 1-9
1.6.1
1.6.2
1.6.3
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 1-9
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................1-12
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................1-14
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