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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement..........................................................ii
Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................iii
Technical Support..........................................................................................................iv
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iv
WEEE Statement..............................................................................................................v
Chapter 1. Getting Started....................................................................................1-1
Mainboard Specifications...................................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout................................................................................................1-4
Packing Contents.................................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup..................................................................................2-1
Quick Components Guide...................................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU.............................................................................2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU......................................................................2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation.............................................................................2-4
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM.....................................................................2-7
Memory Module Population Rules...............................................................2-7
Installing DDR2 Modules..............................................................................2-8
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1.........................................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1/ JPWR1..............................................2-9
Mouse/Keyboard Connector....................................................................2-10
Serial Port Connector: COM Port..............................................................................2-10
Back Panel.........................................................................................................2-10
IEEE 1394 Port............................................................................................2-10
VGA Connector..........................................................................................2-11
USB Connectors.........................................................................................2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack......................................................................................2-12
Audio Port Connectors..............................................................................2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................................2-13
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................................2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPU_F2/ SYS_F1.............................................2-14
Connectors........................................................................................................2-14
Hard Disk Connector: IDE1.......................................................................2-15
Serial ATA Connectors controlled by Intel ICH7/ ICH7R: SATA1~SATA42-16
CD-In Connector: JCD1.............................................................................2-17