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General| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| SATA Ports | 6 |
| Audio Channels | 7.1 |
| PS/2 | 1 |
| eSATA | 1 |
| Audio Ports | 6 |
| RAID Support | Yes |
| SATA RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
| Max. LAN Speed | 10/100/1000 Mbit/s |
| S/PDIF Out | 1 |
| Dimensions | 30.5 x 24.4 cm |
| Power Pin | 24-pin ATX, 8-pin ATX 12V |
| Multi-GPU Support | ATI CrossFireX |
Provides information on obtaining assistance for system issues and finding help resources.
Essential guidelines for safe operation and handling of computer hardware components.
Statement regarding the equipment's compliance with FCC regulations for radio frequency interference.
Information on proper disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment per EU directive.
Detailed technical specifications of the motherboard's components, including CPU, memory, and chipset.
Visual diagram identifying the location of key components and connectors on the motherboard.
List of items typically included in the motherboard package for user reference.
Diagram showing the location of major components and their corresponding page references for installation.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and its cooler securely.
Guide on installing memory modules, including dual-channel population rules and proper seating.
Details on connecting the ATX 24-pin and 4-pin power supply connectors to the motherboard.
Information on connecting Serial ATA storage devices to the motherboard's SATA ports.
Instructions for setting jumpers, including CMOS clearing and hardware overclocking configurations.
Overview of available PCI Express and PCI slots for adding expansion cards to the system.
Procedures for accessing the BIOS setup utility during system startup, including key presses.
Overview of the main BIOS menu options and their general functions for system configuration.
Configuration of basic system settings like date, time, and detection of IDE/SATA devices.
Settings for advanced BIOS functionalities, including boot order and system performance tuning.
Configuration of onboard peripherals such as USB, LAN, audio controllers, and other interfaces.
Advanced settings for CPU frequency, voltage, and overclocking options for performance tuning.
Options to load fail-safe or optimized default BIOS settings to restore system stability.
Step-by-step guide for installing the necessary drivers for the audio controller for proper functionality.
Using the audio utility for sound effects, mixer, playback, recording, and I/O settings.
Guides for connecting speakers in various multi-channel audio output configurations (2, 4, 6, 8 channel).
Instructions on how to launch and enable the Dual Core Center software utility for system monitoring.
Introduction to the Dual Core Center main screen, detailing its buttons for hardware monitoring and configuration.
Explanation of pre-set performance profiles (AV, Game, Office, etc.) and their customization options.
Details on the automatic overclocking feature for CPU and GPU, including settings, risks, and application.
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