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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started..........................................................................1-1
1.1 System Specifications .................................................................. 1-2
1.2 System Configuration .................................................................... 1-4
1.3 Thermal Solution .......................................................................... 1-10
Chapter 2. Introducing Mainboard............................................................2-1
2.1 Mainboard Layout........................................................................2-2
2.2 CPU...............................................................................................2-4
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU.....................................................2-4
CPU & Cooler Installation...........................................................2-5
2.3 Memory .......................................................................................... 2-8
Introduction to DDR SDRAM......................................................2-8
DIMM Module Combination.........................................................2-9
Installing DDR Modules..............................................................2-9
2.4 Power Supply .............................................................................. 2-10
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1.......................................2-10
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1..........................................2-10
2.5 Front Panel ................................................................................. ..2-11
Audio Ports..............................................................................2-11
USB Ports................................................................................2-11
IEEE 1394 Port (Standard only) ............................................... 2-11
2.6 Rear Panel ................................................................................... 2-12
Mouse/Keyboard Connectors ................................................. 2-12
Audio Port Connectors............................................................2-13
VGA Port.................................................................................2-13
Digital Panel Connector (DVI)(Standard only) ........................ 2-14
LAN (RJ-45) Jack....................................................................2-15
USB Ports................................................................................2-15
Serial Ports.............................................................................2-16
IEEE 1394 Port (Standard only)...............................................2-16
S-Video Out Connector (Standard only) ................................ 2-17
RCA Connector: TV1 (Standard only).....................................2-17
2.7 Connectors .................................................................................. 2-18
IDE Connector: IDE1.................................................................2-18
Card Reader Connector: CR1 .................................................. 2-18
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1/SATA2...................................2-19
