Specifications
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Cha pte r 1 : P rod uct in tro duc tio n
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
• Cha pte r 2 : H ard war e i nfo rma tio n
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• Cha pte r 3 : P owe rin g u p
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages,
and ways of shutting down the system.
• Cha pte r 4 : B IOS se tup
Tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Cha pte r 5 : R AID co nfi gur ati on
Provides information on RAID congurations for this motherboard.
• Cha pte r 6 : D riv er ins tal lat ion
This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for this
motherboard.
• App end ix: Re fer enc e i nfo rma tio n
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when
conguring the motherboard.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASU S w ebs ite s
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Opt ion al doc ume nta tio n
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.