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Form Factor | Micro ATX |
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Socket | LGA 1155 |
Chipset | Intel B75 |
Memory Slots | 2 |
Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
Supported Memory Types | DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz |
Audio Codec | Realtek ALC887 |
LAN | Realtek RTL8111E Gigabit Ethernet |
PCIe 3.0 x16 | 1 |
PCIe 2.0 x1 | 2 |
SATA 6Gb/s | 1 |
SATA 3Gb/s | 5 |
USB 3.0 ports | 2 |
Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1 |
Storage | 1 x SATA 6Gb/s, 5 x SATA 3Gb/s |
Video Outputs | 1 x HDMI |
Guidelines for handling components safely to prevent damage from static electricity.
Important safety instructions before installing components, such as powering off the system.
Details CPU, Chipset, Memory, Expansion Slots, Storage, LAN, Audio, and USB specifications.
Diagram and labeling of motherboard components and connectors for easy identification.
Description and function of all external ports and connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and CPU cooler, including precautions.
Instructions for installing DDR3 DIMM modules and understanding Dual Channel configuration.
Procedure for installing expansion cards, specifically PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
Guide to connecting power supply, front panel headers, audio, USB, and other internal headers.
Explanation of jumper settings, including Clear CMOS and Intel ME Jumper functionality.
How to access the BIOS Setup utility and navigate through its menus.
Overview of essential system information and date/time settings in the Main BIOS menu.
Configuration options for proprietary features like Smart BIOS, Fox Intelligent Stepping, and CPU configuration.
Settings for Smart Power LED and Smart Boot Menu functionality.
Adjusting CPU clock rate based on system loadings for performance and power saving.
Details and settings for CPU features like AES-NI, EIST, Turbo Mode, and Virtualization.
Configuration for North Bridge, ME Subsystem, AMT, Onboard Devices, SATA, Super IO, and Trusted Computing.
Settings for boot order, Numlock state, Quiet Boot, and boot device priorities.
Configuration options for ACPI sleep states, wake-up events, and power loss restore.
Monitoring CPU/System temperatures, fan speeds, voltages, and setting warning thresholds.
Options for setting Administrator and User passwords, and HDD BootSector write protection.
How to save changes, discard changes, restore defaults, and exit the BIOS setup utility.
Guide to installing motherboard drivers and software utilities from the included DVD.
Using FOX ONE for system settings modification, monitoring temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
Utility for backing up and updating system BIOS, drivers, and other utilities online or locally.
Tool to backup, change, or delete the boot time logo displayed during POST.
Desktop Management Interface viewer for analyzing and troubleshooting motherboard issues.
Explanation of RAID concepts, levels (0, 1, 5, 10), and their benefits for data reliability and performance.
Introduction to Intel's technology for managing RAID arrays and configuring storage.
Step-by-step instructions for creating a RAID driver diskette for Windows XP/Vista installation.
Steps to configure SATA mode to RAID and enter the RAID BIOS utility.
Detailed guide on creating RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 volumes using Intel Matrix Storage Manager.
Procedure for deleting existing RAID volumes and resetting disks to non-RAID status.
Steps to revert RAID disk structures back to their original non-RAID state.
Guide to installing Windows XP, including pressing F6 for RAID driver and partitioning.