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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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Copyright Notice
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Revision History
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Safety Instructions
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Technical Support
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
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Mainboard Specifications
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1-2
Mainboard Layout
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1-4
Packing Contents
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1-5
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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2-1
Quick Components Guide
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2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
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2-2
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 754
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2-4
Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set
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2-5
Memory
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2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
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2-7
DIMM Module Combination
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2-7
Installing DDR Modules
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2-8
Power Supply
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2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1
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2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1
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2-9
Important Notification of Power Issue
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2-10
Back Panel
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2-11
Mouse/Keyboard Connector
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2-11
IEEE1394 Port (Optional)
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2-11
Serial Port Connector
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USB Connectors
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2-12
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
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2-13
Audio Port Connectors
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2-13
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1
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2-14
Connectors
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Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
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2-15
Fan Power Connectors: C_FAN1/S_FAN1/S_FAN2/NB_FAN1
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2-15
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2
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Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled
by nForce3 250Gb: SATA1~SATA4
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Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2
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