Motherboard

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StaticElectricity Precautions
1. Don’t take this motherboard and components out of their original staticproof
package until you are ready to install them.
2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you
don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare
metal of the system chassis.
3. Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touchthose components
unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on the top of
static-protection package with component side facing up while installing.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components
and connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power
to the system. Contact yourmotherboard vendor about those damages.
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Motherboard User’s Guide
Table of Contents
Trademark ............................................................................................................i
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................... 1
KeyFeatures .................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5
Motherboard Components............................................................................................ 6
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Processor ................................................................................................. 7
Installing Memory Modules.......................................................................................... 8
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................................1 0
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 11
Connecting Optional Devices..................................................................................... 1 2
Install Other Devices .................................................................................................... 1 4
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................1 6
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 18...