Owner's Manual

Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................ 5

1.1 Package Contents .......................................................... 5

1.2 Specications ................................................................. 6

1.3 Unique Features ............................................................. 10

1.4 Motherboard Layout ..................................................... 14

1.5 I/O Panel ...................................................................... 16

2. Installation .................................................................. 17

2.1 Installing the CPU .......................................................... 18

2.2 Installing the CPU Fan and Heatsink ............................. 20

2.3 Installing Memory Modules (DIMM) ............................... 21

2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI Express Slots) ............................. 22

2.5 Installing Serial SATA / SATA2 Hard Disks ..................... 23

2.6 Power Connectors .......................................................... 24

2.7 Installing the System Panel ............................................ 25

2.8 Onboard Headers and Connectors ................................ 26

2.9 Jumpers Setup ............................................................... 31

2.10 Operating System Setup ................................................ 32

2.10.1 Installing Windows

8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit /

Vista

/ Vista

64-bit Without RAID ................. 32

2.10.2 Installing Windows

8 64-bit / 7 64-bit / Vista

64-bit on a HDD Larger than 2 terabytes ........... 33

2.11 Installing Drivers ............................................................. 34

2.12 Dual Monitor ................................................................... 35

2.13 Hot Plug for Hard Disk Drives ........................................ 36