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General| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1150 |
| Chipset | Intel Z97 |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 6 |
| M.2 | 1 |
| USB 3.0 | 6 |
| Memory Standard | DDR3-1600/1333 |
| USB 2.0 | 4 |
| LAN | 1 x Realtek RTL8111G |
| Audio | Realtek ALC887 |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| PCI Express x16 | 2 |
Visual guide to ports on the motherboard's rear panel.
Details on the RJ-45 LAN jack and its LED status indicators.
Explains the function and color coding of audio connectors.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and heatsink.
Rules for installing memory modules for dual-channel operation.
Guide to connecting ATX power supply connectors to the motherboard.
Details on PCI Express (PCIe) slots for expansion cards.
Details on standard PCI slots for expansion cards.
Instructions for installing a single graphics card into an expansion slot.
Information on connecting SATA devices like HDDs and SSDs.
Details on connecting CPU and system fans to the motherboard.
Guide to connecting front panel switches and LEDs.
Information on connecting USB 2.0 devices via internal headers.
Information on connecting USB 3.0 devices via internal headers.
Details on the chassis intrusion detection connector.
Guide to connecting the front panel audio jacks.
Information on connecting a Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
Details on the serial port connector for legacy devices.
Information on connecting an optional parallel port bracket.
Instructions for clearing the CMOS settings using a jumper.
Steps for installing drivers and utilities from the included disc.
How to access the system's BIOS setup utility.
Description of the BIOS interface and its main components.
Explanation of the different BIOS menu options available.
Guide to using the keyboard and mouse for BIOS navigation.
Details on the overclocking (OC) menu for advanced users.
Visual guide for installing the CPU onto the motherboard.
Visual guide for installing memory modules (RAM).
Guide for connecting the ATX power supply to the motherboard.
Instructions for connecting a SATA hard disk drive.
Steps for installing an M.2 storage device.
Guide for connecting front panel audio and power/LED headers.
Instructions for connecting USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 headers.
Visual guide for installing a graphics card into a PCIe slot.
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