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Contents
Contents
Contents
Contents
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1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1 Introduction
1 Introduction
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1.1
Package Contents
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1.2
Specifications
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1.3
Minimum Hardware Requirement Table for Windows
®
Vista
TM
Premium and Basic Logo
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1.4
Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express
Slot (PCI Express x4)
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1.5
Motherboard Layout
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1.6
HD 8CH I/O Panel
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2 Installation
2 Installation
2 Installation
2 Installation
2 Installation
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2.1
Screw Holes
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2.2
Pre-installation Precautions
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2.3
CPU Installation
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2.4
Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan
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2.5
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
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2.6
Expansion Slots
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2.7
Dual Graphics Feature
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2.8
CrossFire
TM
Operation Guide
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2.9
Surround Display Feature
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2.10 Jumpers Setup
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2.11 Onboard Headers and Connectors
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2.12
HDMI_SPDIF Header Connection Guide
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2.13 Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disks Installation
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2.14 Hot Plug and Hot Swap Functions for SATA HDDs
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2.15 Driver Installation Guide
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2.16 Installing Windows
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit With RAID Functions
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2.16.1
Installing Windows
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit With
RAID Functions
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2.16.2
Setting Up a RAID Ready System
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2.16.3
Migrating a “RAID Ready” System to RAID 0 or
RAID 1
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2.16.4
Installing Windows
®
Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit With
RAID Functions
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2.17 Installing Windows
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit Without RAID Functions
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2.17.1
Installing Windows
®
2000 / XP / XP 64-bit
Without RAID Functions
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2.17.2
Installing Windows
®
Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit
Without RAID Functions
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