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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement..........................................................ii
Copyright Notice..............................................................................................................iii
Technical Support..........................................................................................................iv
Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................iv
WEEE Statement..............................................................................................................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
Central Processing Unit: CPU.............................................................................2-3
Introduction to LGA 775 CPU......................................................................2-3
CPU & Cooler Installation.............................................................................2-4
Memory.................................................................................................................2-7
Introduction to DDR2 SDRAM.....................................................................2-7
Memory Module Population Rules...............................................................2-8
Installing DDR2 Modules..............................................................................2-8
Power Supply......................................................................................................2-9
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: ATX1.........................................................2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................................2-9
Back Panel.........................................................................................................2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector....................................................................2-10
VGA Connector (Optional, for 915G/ 915GV only)................................2-10
Serial Port Connector: COM1 & COM2......................................................2-11
USB Connectors.........................................................................................2-11
LAN(RJ-45)Jack:10/100 LAN(8100C)/Giga-bit LAN(8110S is optional)2-12
Audio Port Connectors..............................................................................2-13
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................................2-14
Connectors........................................................................................................2-15
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................................2-15
Fan Power Connectors: CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN.....................2-15
Hard Disk Connector: IDE..........................................................................2-16
Aux Line-In Connector: AUX_IN...............................................................2-16
CD-In Connector: CD_IN............................................................................2-16
Serial ATA Connectors controlled by Intel ICH6: SATA1~SATA4...........2-17
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2.....................................................2-18