Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 7
1.1 Package Contents 7
1.2 Specications 8
1.3 Motherboard Layout 13
1.4 I/O Panel 19
Chapter 2 Installation 23
2.1 Installing the CPU 24
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 27
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 28
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 30
2.5 Jumpers Setup 31
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 32
2.7 Smart Switches 38
2.8 Dr. Debug 39
2.9 SLI
TM
, 3-Way SLI
TM
, 4-Way SLI
TM
and Quad SLI
TM
Operation
Guide 41
2.9.1 Installing Two SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards 41
2.9.2 Installing Three SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards 43
2.9.3 Installing Four SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards 45
2.9.4 Driver Installation and Setup 47
2.10 CrossFireX
TM
, 3-Way CrossFireX
TM
, 4-Way CrossFireX
TM
and
Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide 48