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General| Chipset | Intel Z77 |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1155 |
| Memory Support | DDR3 |
| Max Memory | 32GB |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| PCI Express x16 | 2 |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC892 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| USB 2.0 Ports | 8 |
| LAN | Realtek 8111E |
| Thunderbolt | 1 |
| SATA Ports | 2 x SATA III 6Gb/s, 4 x SATA II 3Gb/s |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 4 (2 rear, 2 via header) |
Document copyright, trademark notices, and manual revision log.
Guides for obtaining technical assistance and essential safety measures.
FCC and CE compliance information for radio frequency interference.
Information on battery recycling and chemical substance compliance.
Lists package contents and provides crucial assembly safety guidelines.
Detailed technical specifications of the mainboard's components and features.
Visual guides to mainboard connectors, ports, and their locations.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its cooling system.
Guides for connecting power supply and installing memory modules.
Information on installing expansion cards and discrete graphics solutions.
Details on connecting internal devices via SATA, USB, and front/back panel ports.
Instructions for installing essential drivers and system utilities.
Instructions on entering, navigating, and operating within the BIOS interface.
An overview of the main BIOS menus and their general functions.
Configuration options for system settings, peripherals, and boot devices.
Settings for adjusting CPU and DRAM frequencies for performance enhancement.
Options for configuring energy-saving features to reduce power consumption.
System utilities for HDD backup, BIOS updates, and flashing.
Configuration for BIOS passwords, user passwords, and USB security keys.
Guide to configuring the Realtek HD Audio Manager and its interface.
Diagrams illustrating default audio back panel jack configurations.
Overview of Intel RAID controller features, SATA drives, and RAID levels.
Procedures for creating, deleting, and resetting RAID volumes.
Instructions for installing Intel RAID drivers during operating system setup.
Enabling SSD caching and manually synchronizing data for RAID performance.
Steps to install Windows XP using IDE mode via BIOS configuration.
Instructions for installing Windows XP with AHCI mode and preparing drivers.
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