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General| Chipset | Intel X99 |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 2011-v3 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Slots | 8 x DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 128GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| PCIe 2.0 x1 Slots | 2 |
| SATA 6Gb/s Ports | 8 |
| SATA Express Ports | 1 |
| USB 3.1 Ports | 2 |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 8 |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 6 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC1150 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC |
| LAN | Intel I218V |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots | 3 |
| M.2 Slot | 1 |
General introduction to the motherboard and its key components.
Diagram and identification of major motherboard components and connectors.
Details on the CPU socket and installation prerequisites for the Intel Core i7 processor.
Information on DDR4 DIMM slots, memory types, and installation guidelines.
Description of PCI Express slots and their configurations for different CPU lanes.
Explanation of onboard buttons like Power-on, Reset, MemOK!, and EZ XMP switch.
Step-by-step guide to assembling the PC system components.
Information on updating the system BIOS using utilities like USB BIOS Flashback.
Overview of rear panel I/O ports, including USB, LAN, and audio connectors.
Procedure for the initial power-on and system startup after assembly.
Navigating the BIOS setup utility and entering the setup environment.
Accessing detailed settings for CPU, PCH, storage, USB, and onboard devices.
Configuring system boot order, fast boot options, and compatibility support.
Procedures for updating the motherboard BIOS using various utilities.
Overview of supported RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 10) and their definitions.
Enabling RAID mode and accessing Intel RST utility within the UEFI BIOS.
Using the Option ROM utility for RAID volume creation and management.
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