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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Checklist ...............................................................................................................................8
Quick Reference Table ...................................................................................................... 11
Motherboard Features .......................................................................................................13
1.2 Processor and Chipset Overview .......................................................................................16
1.3 Special Features ................................................................................................................16
Recovery from AC Power Loss .........................................................................................16
1.4 System Health Monitoring ..................................................................................................16
Onboard Voltage Monitors ................................................................................................17
Fan Status Monitor with Firmware Control .......................................................................17
Environmental Temperature Control .................................................................................17
System Resource Alert......................................................................................................17
1.5 ACPI Features ....................................................................................................................18
1.6 Power Supply .....................................................................................................................18
1.7 Super I/O ............................................................................................................................19
Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................................................................................................20
Precautions .......................................................................................................................20
Unpacking .........................................................................................................................20
2.2 Motherboard Installation .....................................................................................................21
Tools Needed ....................................................................................................................21
Location of Mounting Holes ..............................................................................................21
Installing the Motherboard.................................................................................................22
2.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................23
Installing the LGA1151 Processor .....................................................................................23
Installing an Active CPU Heatsink with Fan .....................................................................25
Removing the Heatsink .....................................................................................................27
2.4 Memory Support and Installation .......................................................................................28
Memory Support ................................................................................................................28
DIMM Module Population Conguration ...........................................................................28
DIMM Module Population Sequence ................................................................................28
DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................29
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