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2.9 Replacing the covers .......................................................... 2-19

2.9.1 Replacing the front panel assembly...................... 2-19

2.9.2 Replacing the system cover ................................. 2-21

2.10 Installing the foot stands ................................................... 2-22

2.11 Selecting the voltage ......................................................... 2-23

2.12 Connecting external devices .............................................. 2-23

2.12.1 To the front panel ................................................ 2-23

2.12.2 To the rear panel .................................................. 2-24

Chapter 3: Getting startedChapter 3: Getting started

Chapter 3: Getting started

3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2

3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4

3.2.4 ASUS contact information ...................................... 3-5

3.2.5 Other information ................................................... 3-5

3.3 Software information ........................................................... 3-8

3.3.1 SoundMAX

4 XL software ..................................... 3-8

3.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II ................................................... 3-13

3.3.3 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ................................. 3-20

Chapter 4: Motherboard infoChapter 4: Motherboard info

Chapter 4: Motherboard info

4.1 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 4-2

4.2 Jumpers ................................................................................ 4-3

4.3 Connectors ........................................................................... 4-5

4.3.1 Rear panel connectors ............................................ 4-5

4.3.2 Internal connectors................................................. 4-5

Chapter 5: BIOS setupChapter 5: BIOS setup

Chapter 5: BIOS setup

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 5-2

5.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 5-2

5.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 5-3

5.1.3 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 5-4