Specifications

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Hardware Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this
section are:
q Preparing the motherboard
v Installing the CPU
v Installing the CPU fan
v Installing Memory DIMMs
q Installing the motherboard
v Installing the I/O Shield
v Securing the Motherboard into the Chassis
v Installing an mSATA SSD module (optional)
q Connecting cables and setting switches
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precautions.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source before
removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.
Hardware Installation