User`s manual

CONTENTS

FCC Statement .................................................................................................. i

Trademark ......................................................................................................... i

Disclaimer ..........................................................................................................ii

Life Support Policy .............................................................................................ii

Technical Support .............................................................................................iii

Product Warranty ..............................................................................................iv

Contents............................................................................................................ v

Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................ 1-1

Mainboard Specifications ......................................................................... 1-2

Mainboard Layout .................................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup .......................................................................... 2-1

Quick Components Guide ........................................................................ 2-2

CPU (Central Processing Unit)................................................................. 2-3

CPU & Cooler Set Installation ........................................................... 2-4

Memory .................................................................................................... 2-6

Installing DDRII Modules.................................................................... 2-6

Power Supply ........................................................................................... 2-7

TX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1 .................................... 2-7

Back Panel ............................................................................................... 2-8

Connectors................................................................................................ 2-8

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 ......................................... 2-9

44-Pin IDE Connector: IDE1 .............................................................. 2-9

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2 .......................................... 2-10

udio Amplifier Connector: JAMP1 .................................................. 2-11

Front Audio Connector: JAUD1......................................................... 2-11

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1................................ 2-12

Front Panel Connector: JFP1........................................................... 2-12

Serial Port Connector: J2 ................................................................. 2-13

Front USB Connector: F_USB2 ....................................................... 2-14

Digital IO Connector: J3 ................................................................... 2-15

Parallel Port Header: JLPT1 ............................................................. 2-15

LVDS Flat Panel Connector: JLVDS1 .............................................. 2-16

Jumpers ................................................................................................. 2-17

LVDS Power Selection Jumper: J1 .................................................. 2-17

COM Port Power Jumpers: J4 – J7 ………………............................ 2-17

Clear CMOS Jumper: CLR_CMOS1 ................................................ 2-17

Slots ....................................................................................................... 2-18

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot .................. 2-18

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot ................................ 2-18

PCI Interrupt Request Routing ......................................................... 2-18