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Back Panel Connectors DC Power Connector RJ-45 LAN Port DisplayPort HDMI Port USB 3.0/2.0 Port Line Out Jack (Green) Mic In Jack (Pink) Installing the CPU Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the CPU to prevent hardware damage. •• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.) •• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU. •• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage of the CPU may occur. •• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. Installing the Memory/Expansion Card Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory: •• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) •• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with your expansion card. •• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the memory/expansion card to prevent hardware damage. •• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction. Drivers Installation After installing the operating system, be sure to install all of the required drivers for the system to work properly.

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Back Panel Connectors
DC Power Connector
RJ-45 LAN Port
DisplayPort
HDMI Port
USB 3.0/2.0 Port
Line Out Jack (Green)
Mic In Jack (Pink)
Installing the CPU
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:
•
Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)
•
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•
Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may locate
the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)
•
Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•
Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damage
of the CPU may occur.
•
Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended that
the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the standard
requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard specifications,
please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory,
hard drive, etc.
Installing the Memory/Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:
•
Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same
capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used. (Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported
memory speeds and memory modules.)
•
Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that came with
your expansion card.
•
Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
memory/expansion card to prevent hardware damage.
•
Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If
you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.
Drivers Installation
After installing the operating system, be sure to install all of the required drivers for the system to work properly.