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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... 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
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU ..................................................................... 2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation ............................................................................ 2-4
Memory ............................................................................................................... 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM....................................................................... 2-7
DIMM Module Combination ..........................................................................2-8
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ......................................................... 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................ 2-9
Back Panel ........................................................................................................2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector.................................................................... 2-10
VGA Connector ........................................................................................ 2-10
Serial Port Connector ............................................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors ....................................................................................... 2-11
LAN (RJ-45) Jack ..................................................................................... 2-12
Audio Port Connectors .............................................................................2-12
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ..................................................................2-13
Connectors............................................................................................................... 2-15
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................................2-14
Fan Power Connectors: PWR_FAN1 / CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2
SYS_FAN1 SYS_FAN2 ............................................................................2-14
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1..................................................................... 2-15
Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by Intel ICH6:
SATA1~SATA4.......................................................................................... 2-16
Front Panel Connector: F_PANEL1 or JFP1 (optional) ...........................2-17