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General| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1150 |
| Chipset | Intel Z97 |
| Memory Slots | 4 |
| Max Memory | 32GB |
| PCI Express x1 | 2 |
| SATA 6Gb/s | 6 |
| M.2 | 1 |
| USB 3.0 | 6 |
| RAID Support | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Memory Standard | DDR3-1600/1333 |
| PCI Express x16 | 2 |
| LAN | 1 x Gigabit LAN |
| Audio | Realtek ALC887 |
Important safety guidelines for handling and installing motherboard components to prevent damage.
Detailed technical specifications of the Z97/H97 GUARD-PRO motherboard.
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its heatsink correctly to ensure proper thermal management.
Procedures for installing RAM modules into the motherboard's DIMM slots for system memory.
Description and layout of ports and connectors located on the motherboard's rear I/O panel.
Instructions for installing essential software to optimize motherboard performance and system functionality.
Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and its heatsink correctly to ensure proper thermal management.
Procedures for installing RAM modules into the motherboard's DIMM slots for system memory.
Steps for physically mounting the motherboard inside the computer case.
Guides for installing SATA HDDs and M.2 modules onto the motherboard's storage interfaces.
Instructions for installing a dedicated graphics card into the motherboard's PCIe expansion slots.
Guide for connecting case cables to motherboard headers for power, LEDs, and audio.
How to access the system's BIOS/UEFI interface for configuration using keyboard commands.
Explanation of the BIOS interface layout, navigation, and basic operations for system configuration.
Procedures for updating the motherboard's BIOS firmware using tools like M-FLASH for system stability.
Details on setting system date, time, SATA mode, and viewing system hardware information.
Options for customizing PCI, USB, ACPI, and other system peripheral settings for optimal performance.
Guide to adjusting CPU and memory frequencies/voltages for performance enhancement, with safety warnings.
Information on using M-FLASH, OC Profiles, and Hardware Monitor within the BIOS for system management.
How to set up and manage the Realtek HD Audio driver and its features via the control panel.
Describes the dialog that appears when plugging in audio devices, prompting device selection.
Diagrams showing default audio jack connections for various speaker configurations (2-channel to 8-channel).
Overview of Intel RAID functionality, levels, and benefits for storage performance and redundancy.
Steps for using the Intel Option ROM to create, manage, and reset RAID volumes for storage arrays.
Procedures for recovering from RAID array failures or missing drives to restore data redundancy.
Guide to using SSDs for caching to improve system performance with Intel Rapid Storage Technology.
System requirements, supported OS, and user permissions needed for Intel Small Business Advantage.
Steps to install and set up the Intel SBA software suite for security and productivity.
How to set up passwords and access help within the Intel SBA interface for system configuration.
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