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Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................9
Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................13
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................14
Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................16
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................20
1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................20
Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................20
1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................21
Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................21
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................21
Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................21
System Resource Alert......................................................................................................21
1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................21
1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................22
1.7 Serial Port ...........................................................................................................................22
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................23
Precautions .......................................................................................................................23
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................23
2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................24
Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................24
Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................24
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................25
2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................26
Installing the LGA2011 Processor .....................................................................................26
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ...................................................................................30
Removing the Heatsink .....................................................................................................31
2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................32
Memory Support ................................................................................................................32
DIMM Module Population Conguration ...........................................................................32
Preface