Contents
1. Introduction
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1
1.1
Package Contents
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1
1.2
Specifications
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2
1.3
Unique Features
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5
1.4
Motherboard Layout
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9
1.5
I/O Panel
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11
2. Installation
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13
Pre-installation Precautions
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13
2.1
CPU Installation
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14
2.2
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
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15
2.3
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
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16
2.4
Expansion Slots (PCI and PCI Express Slots)
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18
2.5
Jumpers Setup
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19
2.6
Onboard Headers and Connectors
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20
2.7
Dual Graphics Operation Guide
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24
3. Software and Utilities Operation
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26
3.1
Installing Drivers
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26
3.2
A-Tuning
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27
3.3
Start8
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31
4. UEFI SETUP UTILITY
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34
4.1
Introduction
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4.1.1 UEFI Menu Bar
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4.1.2 Navigation Keys
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35
4.2
Main Screen
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35
4.3
OC Tweaker Screen
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36
4.4
Advanced Screen
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4.4.1 CPU Configuration
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4.4.2 North Bridge Configuration
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4.4.3 South Bridge Configuration
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4.4.4 Storage Configuration
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4.4.5 Super IO Configuration
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4.4.6 ACPI Configuration
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4.4.7 USB Configuration
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4.4.8 Trusted Computing
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4.5
Tool
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4.6
Hardware Health Event Monitoring Screen
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52
4.7
Boot Screen
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