User guide

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Features
Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................ v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide .........................................................................................vii
PCH-DR specifications summary .............................................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................. 1-2
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ....................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard installation ................................................................ 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ......................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ..................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Motherboard layout .......................................................... 2-3
2.2.4 Layout Contents............................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................... 2-6
2.3.1 Overview .......................................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 Installing the CPU ............................................................ 2-6
2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan................................. 2-8
2.4 System memory ........................................................................... 2-13
2.4.1 Overview ........................................................................ 2-13
2.4.2 Memory configurations .................................................. 2-13
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ........................................................... 2-15
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ......................................................... 2-15
2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 2-16
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .......................................... 2-16
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ...................................... 2-16
2.5.3 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-18
2.6 Jumpers ....................................................................................... 2-19
2.7 Connectors .................................................................................. 2-24
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors................................................... 2-24
2.7.2 Internal connectors ........................................................ 2-25
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................... 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer ............................................................. 3-2
3.3.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-2
3.3.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-2