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General| Socket | LGA 1155 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel Z68 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB |
| PCI Express x16 | 2 |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC892 |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 2 |
| SATA 3Gb/s | 4 |
| USB 3.0 | 2 |
| LAN | Realtek 8111E |
Details the specifications of the motherboard components.
Lists and describes the various connectors on the motherboard.
Visual diagram showing the placement of key components on the mainboard.
Lists items included in the motherboard package.
Lists optional accessories available for purchase.
Overview of major motherboard components and their locations.
Details on screw hole locations for mainboard installation into a chassis.
Instructions for installing the CPU, including thermal paste and overheating precautions.
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its cooler.
Information on installing DDR3 memory modules and dual-channel configuration rules.
Detailed steps for inserting memory modules into DIMM slots.
Details on connecting ATX 24-pin and 8-pin power supply connectors.
Explanation of rear panel ports like USB, LAN, Audio, and Video.
Description and layout of SATA connectors (SATA1-8).
Details on JCOM1 serial port and fan power connectors (CPUFAN, SYSFAN).
Information on front panel USB 2.0 connectors and Super-Charger technology.
Details on front panel USB 3.0 and front panel audio connectors.
Description of TPM module and S/PDIF-Out digital audio connectors.
Connectors for chassis intrusion detection, front panel switches/LEDs, and DLED3.
Explanation of the function of onboard OC Genie, Power, and Reset buttons.
Locations and usage of voltage check points for monitoring system voltages.
Explanation of CPU Phase LEDs and Dual BIOS LED indicators.
Instructions on using the JBAT1 jumper to clear CMOS settings.
Description of PCIe and PCI slots for expansion cards.
Instructions on how to access the BIOS Setup utility.
Explains keyboard and mouse controls for navigating the BIOS interface.
Introduces the main BIOS interface and its sections.
Configuration options for power saving features and LED controls.
Describes BIOS utilities like Memory Test, Live Update, and HDD Backup.
Options for adjusting CPU and DRAM frequencies, ratios, and voltages.
Information about included games in the BIOS utility.
Displays system information like date, time, and hardware status.
Covers PCI subsystem, ACPI, and integrated peripheral configurations.
Options for setting administrator and user passwords, and chassis intrusion.
Settings for boot order, full screen logo, and UEFI boot options.
Options to save changes, discard changes, restore defaults, and exit setup.
Step-by-step guide to install the HD audio driver for Windows.
Overview of the Realtek HD Audio Manager panel and its features.
Diagrams showing default audio jack connections for various speaker configurations.
Overview of Intel RAID controller capabilities and supported RAID levels.
Guide to accessing and using the Intel RAID Option ROM for disk management.
Step-by-step instructions for creating RAID volumes using the utility.
Procedure for deleting RAID volumes and resetting disks to non-RAID.
Steps to remove RAID structures and revert disks to a non-RAID state.
Configuration for recovery volume modes (Continuous Update vs. On-Request).
Guide for installing Intel RAID drivers during operating system setup.
Procedures for dealing with missing or failed hard drive members in RAID arrays.
Steps to enable system acceleration using an SSD as a cache.
Manual synchronization of disk data with SSD cache in Maximized acceleration mode.
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