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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started................................................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................................. 1-2
Mainboard Layout .............................................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ................................................................................. 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................................. 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ............................................................................ 2-3
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix .................................................. 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754............................................. 2-4
Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set ................................................... 2-5
Memory ............................................................................................................... 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM....................................................................... 2-7
DDR DIMM Module Combination ................................................................. 2-8
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ........................................................ 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ........................................................................................................2-10
View of the Back Panel ........................................................................... 2-10
Serial Port: COMA..................................................................................... 2-11
Mouse Connector ..................................................................................... 2-11
Keyboard Connector ................................................................................ 2-11
VGA Connector ........................................................................................ 2-11
USB Ports.................................................................................................. 2-12
RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) ......................................................................2-12
IEEE 1394 Port (Optional) .........................................................................2-13
Parallel Port ...............................................................................................2-13
Connectors ....................................................................................................... 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................ 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1, SFAN1 ................................................ 2-14
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2......................................................... 2-15
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 ................................................ 2-15