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User’s Manual
Hardware Layout
Appendix 1
Appendix 1: Hardware Layout
This chapter describes the motherboard layout and shows
the location, function, and configuration of key compo-
nents, including sockets, slots, connectors and jumpers.
Before installing this motherboard read the following pages
carefully for location and function of these items.
Components
The motherboard provides sockets, slots, and connectors
for the installation of the CPU, memory, power supply, and
PCI or AGP expansion cards.
Connectors
The motherboard’s connectors attach to IDE drives, CPU
fan/heatsink, audio devices, and front panel features such
as LEDs, speaker, and power switch.
Jumpers
The motherboard’s jumpers provide information to the
operating system about installed options and system
settings.
