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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................8
Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................11
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................12
Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................13
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 ....................................................................................................................18
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 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................21
Installing the LGA1151 Processor .....................................................................................21
Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan .....................................................................24
Removing the Heatsink .....................................................................................................26
2.3 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................27
Memory Support ................................................................................................................27
SO-DIMM Module Population Sequence ..........................................................................27
SO-DIMM Installation ........................................................................................................28
SO-DIMM Removal ...........................................................................................................28
2.4 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................29
Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................29
Preface
