User guide

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Table of Contents
Before You Begin… ...................................................................................................................... 4
Parts NOT in the Kit .................................................................................................................... 5
Intentions of the Kit ...................................................................................................................... 5
Motherboard Specifications ..................................................................................................... 6- 7
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions .............................................................................................. 8
Equipment................................................................................................................................... 8-9
Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................. 10
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................................10
Intel X79 Chipset Motherboard………...…………………………………………………11-13
Preparing the Motherboard ..................................................................................................... 11 4
Installing the CPU..................................................................................................................... 14 4
Installing the Cooling Device .................................................................................................. 15 5
Installing System Memory (DIMMs) ..................................................................................... 16 6
Installing the Motherboard .........................................................................................................17
Installing the I/O Shield .............................................................................................................17
Securing the Motherboard into a System Case ....................................................................... 1 8
Connecting Cables .......................................................................................................................18
24pin ATX Power (PW1) ...........................................................................................................19
8pin ATX 12V Power .............................................................................................................. 200
BIOS Select Switch (optional) ...................................................................................................20
Connecting Internal Headers .....................................................................................................20
Front Panel Header .....................................................................................................................20
USB Headers ................................................................................................................................21
Audio .............................................................................................................................................23