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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................7
Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................11
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................12
Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................14
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................18
1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................18
Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................18
1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................19
1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................19
1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................20
1.7 Serial Port ...........................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................21
Precautions .......................................................................................................................21
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................21
2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................22
Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................22
Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................22
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................23
2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................24
Installing the LGA1151 Processor .....................................................................................24
Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan .....................................................................27
Removing the Active Heatsink ..........................................................................................29
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ...................................................................................30
Removing the Passive Heatsink .......................................................................................31
2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................32
Memory Support ................................................................................................................32
DIMM Module Population Configuration
...........................................................................32
DIMM Module Population Sequence ................................................................................33
DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................34
Preface
