User`s manual

X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F Motherboard User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 Quick Installation Guide

1-1 Installing the CPU ........................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Installing the CPU/Heatsink/ CPU Fans ......................................................... 1-1

1-3 Installing the Memory Modules ....................................................................... 1-2

1-4 Installing the I/O Shield ................................................................................... 1-2

1-5 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 1-3

1-6 Connecting the Power Supply......................................................................... 1-3

1-7 Installing Internal Peripherals .......................................................................... 1-4

1-8 Installing External Peripherals ........................................................................ 1-4

Chapter 2 Overview

2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1

Checklist .......................................................................................................... 2-1

X8QB6-F/X8QBE-F Quick Reference ............................................................. 2-4

Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 2-7

2-2 Chipset Overview ...........................................................................................2-11

2-3 Special Features ........................................................................................... 2-12

2-4 PC Health Monitoring .................................................................................... 2-12

2-5 ACPI Features ............................................................................................... 2-13

2-6 Power Supply ................................................................................................ 2-13

2-7 Super I/O ....................................................................................................... 2-14

2-8 Overview of the Nuvoton WPCM450R Controller ....................................... 2-14

Chapter 3 Installation

3-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 3-1

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 3-1

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 3-2

Installing an LGA 1567 Processor .................................................................. 3-2

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 3-4

Removing the Passive Heatsink ..................................................................... 3-5

3-3 Installing and Removing the Memory Modules ............................................... 3-6

Installing & Removing DIMMs ......................................................................... 3-6

Removing Memory Modules ........................................................................... 3-6

3-4 Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 3-9

Tools Needed .................................................................................................. 3-9

Location of Mounting Holes ............................................................................ 3-9

Installing the Motherboard ............................................................................ 3-10