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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction
Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................11
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................12
Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................14
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................17
1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................17
Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................17
1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................18
Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................18
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................18
Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................18
System Resource Alert......................................................................................................18
1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................19
1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................19
1.7 Super I/O ............................................................................................................................19
Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................20
Precautions .......................................................................................................................20
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................20
2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................21
Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................21
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................23
2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................24
Memory Support and Installation ......................................................................................31
Memory Support ............................................................................................................31
DIMM Module Population ..................................................................................................32
DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................33
Preface