Contents
Safety information ..............................................................................................................v
About this guide .................................................................................................................v
Package contents .............................................................................................................. xi
1.1
Motherboard overview ......................................................................................1-1
1.1.1
Before you proceed ................................................................................1-1
1.1.2
Motherboard layout ................................................................................1-2
1.1.3
1.1.4
System memory .....................................................................................1-5
1.1.5
Expansion slots ......................................................................................1-7
1.1.6
Jumpers .................................................................................................1-9
1.1.7
Internal connectors ..............................................................................1-11
2.1
2.1.1
2.1.2
CPU installation .....................................................................................2-3
2.1.3
2.1.4
DIMM installation ...................................................................................2-6
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.1.7
Front I/O connector ................................................................................2-9
2.1.8
2.1.9
M.2 installation .....................................................................................2-11
2.2
2.2.1
Rear I/O connection .............................................................................2-12
2.2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
Knowing BIOS ...................................................................................................3-1
3.2
BIOS setup program .........................................................................................3-2
3.2.1
Advanced Mode .....................................................................................3-3
3.2.2
EZ Mode ................................................................................................3-6
3.2.3
QFan Control .........................................................................................3-7
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