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Contents
Contents
Contents
Contents
Contents
1.
1.
1.
1.
1. Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
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1.1
Package Contents
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1.2
Specifications
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1.3
Unique Features
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1.4
Motherboard Layout
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1.5
I/O Panel
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2.
2.
2.
2.
2. Installation
Installation
Installation
Installation
Installation
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Pre-installation Precautions
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2.1
CPU Installation
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2.2
Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
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2.3
Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
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2.4
Expansion Slots
(PCI and PCI Express Slots)
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2.5
Jumpers Setup
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2.6
Onboard Headers and Connectors
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2.7
Driver Installation Guide
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2.8
Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit Without RAID Functions
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2.9
Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/ Vista
TM
64-bit / XP / XP 64-bit With RAID Functions
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2.9.1
Installing Windows
®
XP / XP 64-bit With RAID
Functions
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2.9.2
Installing Windows
®
8 / 8 64-bit / 7 / 7 64-bit / Vista
TM
/
Vista
TM
64-bit With RAID Functions
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2.10
Untied Overclocking Technology
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3.
3.
3.
3.
3. BIOS S
BIOS S
BIOS S
BIOS S
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY
ETUP UTILITY
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3.1
Introduction
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3.1.1
BIOS Menu Bar
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3.1.2
Navigation Keys
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3.2
Main Screen
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3.3
OC Tweaker Screen
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3.4
Advanced Screen
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3.4.1
CPU Configuration
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3.4.2
Chipset Configuration
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3.4.3
ACPI Configuration
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3.4.4
Storage Configuration
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3.4.5
PCIPnP Configuration
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3.4.6
Floppy Configuration
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3.4.7
Super IO Configuration
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3.4.8
USB Configuration
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