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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Strated ....................................................................... 1-1
System Map ......................................................................................... 1-2
System Features ................................................................................... 1-4
Thermal Solution .................................................................................. 1-5
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2. Introducing Mainboard ............................................................ 2-1
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 2-2
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 2-3
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 2-4
Installing CPU ...................................................................................... 2-6
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-6
Memory Installation ............................................................................. 2-8
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-8
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-8
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-9
DDR Population Rules .................................................................. 2-9
Power Supply ..................................................................................... 2-10
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 .......................................... 2-10
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 .............................................. 2-10
Front Panel ......................................................................................... 2-11
SPDIF out Jack ............................................................................ 2-11
Audio Port ................................................................................. . 2-11
USB Ports .................................................................................... 2-12
IEEE 1394 Port ............................................................................ 2-12
Back Panel .......................................................................................... 2-13
Mouse/Keyboard Connectors .................................................... 2-13
Audio Port ................................................................................... 2-14
AV-out Connector: TV1 ............................................................... 2-14
RJ-45 LAN Jack ........................................................................... 2-14
