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General| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Socket Type | LGA 775 |
| Memory Type | DDR2 |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| SATA Ports | 4 |
| IDE Ports | 1 |
| Chipset | Intel P31 |
| Supported CPU | Intel Core 2 Quad / Core 2 Duo / Pentium / Celeron |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCIe x1 |
| USB Ports | 8 (4 on back panel, 4 via headers) |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8111B |
Details the technical specifications of the mainboard, including processor, chipset, memory, and ports.
Diagram illustrating the physical arrangement of components and connectors on the mainboard.
Lists the items included in the product package, such as motherboard, driver CD, and cables.
Visual guide identifying key components and their locations on the mainboard.
Information and instructions for installing the CPU, including important notes on overheating and handling.
Step-by-step guide for correctly installing the CPU and its cooler to prevent damage.
Details on memory module installation, including DDR2 specifications and channel configurations.
Procedure for inserting memory modules into DIMM slots, with important handling and compatibility notes.
Information on connecting ATX 24-pin and 12V power connectors to the mainboard.
Description of external connectors and ports located on the mainboard's rear panel.
Details on internal connectors for floppy drives, IDE devices, and their configurations.
Explanation of Serial ATA ports for connecting storage devices and handling precautions.
Describes the chassis intrusion detection connector and its function for system security.
Guide to connecting system cooling fans, specifying pin definitions and fan control features.
Details the CD-In connector for external audio input to the mainboard.
Information on connecting front panel audio jacks, supporting HD Audio and AC'97 standards.
Instructions for connecting front panel USB ports using headers and brackets.
Explains the S/PDIF connector for digital audio transmission, often used with HDMI graphics cards.
Describes the parallel port header for connecting printers and supporting EPP/ECP modes.
Details on connecting front panel switches and LEDs using JFP1 and JFP2 headers.
Information on system jumpers, specifically the Clear CMOS jumper (JBAT1) for resetting configurations.
Overview of PCI Express and PCI slots, including their specifications and interrupt request routing.
Instructions on how to access the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the DEL key during POST.
Explains the keyboard shortcuts and navigation keys used within the BIOS Setup utility.
Describes how to access context-sensitive help screens within the BIOS Setup using the F1 key.
Overview of the main BIOS Setup menu, listing available configuration categories.
Configuration options for basic system settings like date, time, and detected IDE/SATA devices.
Settings for advanced system features such as boot options, logo display, and CPU features.
Configuration for onboard peripherals like USB, LAN, and ATA devices, allowing enable/disable options.
Settings related to ACPI, system sleep states, power button functions, and wake-up events.
Configuration of Plug and Play and PCI bus settings, including graphics adapter and IRQ assignments.
Displays hardware monitoring information like CPU temperature, fan speeds, and voltages.
Advanced settings for adjusting CPU/DRAM frequencies, voltages, and overclocking options.
Options to restore BIOS settings to fail-safe or optimized defaults for stability and performance.
Function to set or clear a BIOS password to prevent unauthorized system configuration changes.
Guide on launching the Dual Core Center utility from system tray, desktop, or start menu.
Introduction to the Dual Core Center utility, detailing its main interface and buttons like MB, VGA, and DOT.
Predefined system profiles for different usage environments to optimize performance.
Explains the Dynamic Overclocking Technology for automatic CPU/GPU frequency adjustment.
Allows adjustment and monitoring of system clock speeds, including FSB, CPU, GPU, and memory clocks.
Enables adjustment and monitoring of various system voltages, including Vcore, memory, and GPU voltages.
Provides fan status and allows adjustment of fan speeds for optimal cooling performance.
Displays real-time temperature readings for CPU, system, GPU, and other components.
Allows saving and loading custom configurations for clock, fan speed, and voltage settings.
Step-by-step guide for installing the Realtek HD Audio driver for Windows 2000/XP systems.
Enables configuration of audio features like HD Audio Configuration and Sound Effect Manager.
Allows selection of sound effects and environments to enhance audio playback experience.
Tool for customizing audio output with a 10-band equalizer, allowing custom settings and presets.
Provides optimized equalizer presets and karaoke mode features for quick audio enjoyment.
Allows individual volume adjustment for rear and front panel audio outputs and enables multi-stream function.
Manages audio playback devices, mute functions, and volume control display options.
Configuration for audio input devices, mute options, and volume control display for recording.
Configures multi-channel audio output modes and speaker connections for different channel setups.
Manages front panel jack detection and auto popup dialog for connected audio devices.
Settings for S/PDIF output, including sampling rate and source selection for digital audio.
Function to test individual speaker functionality and ensure proper connection and sound output.
Settings for microphone input, including noise suppression and acoustic echo cancellation features.
Adjusts 3D positional audio settings and selects environments for gaming and audio applications.
Displays utility information such as driver version, DirectX version, and audio codec details.
Instructions on connecting speakers to the correct audio jacks based on the selected multi-channel mode.
Details the pinout and connections for 4-channel analog audio output.
Details the pinout and connections for 6-channel analog audio output.
Details the pinout and connections for 8-channel analog audio output.
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