Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
1.1 Package Contents 1
1.2 Specications 2
1.3 Motherboard Layout 6
1.4 I/O Panel 9
Chapter 2 Installation 11
2.1 Installing the CPU 12
2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink 15
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) 16
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) 18
2.5 Jumpers Setup 20
2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors 21
2.7 Smart Switches 26
2.8 Dr. Debug 27
2.9 SLI
TM
, 3-Way SLI
TM
, 4-Way SLI
TM
and Quad SLI
TM
Operation
Guide 29
2.9.1 Installing Two SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards 29
2.9.2 Installing Three SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards 31
2.9.3 Installing Four SLI
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards 33
2.9.4 Driver Installation and Setup 35
2.10 CrossFireX
TM
, 3-Way CrossFireX
TM
, 4-Way CrossFireX
TM
and
Quad CrossFireX
TM
Operation Guide 36
2.10.1 Installing Two CrossFireX
TM
-Ready Graphics Cards 36