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Contents
Chapter 1
Product overview
1.1
Package contents
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1-1
1.2
Features
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1-1
1.3
Speciļ¬cations
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1-2
Chapter 2
Motherboard information
2.1
Before you proceed
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2-1
2.2
Motherboard layout
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2-2
2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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2-4
2.3.1
CPU installation
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2-5
2.3.2
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
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2-7
2.4
System memory
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2-9
2.5
Jumpers
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2-11
2.6
Connectors
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2-14
2.6.1
Rear panel connectors
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2-14
2.6.2
Internal connectors
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2-16
2.7
Slots
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2-25
Chapter 3
BIOS setup
3.1
BIOS setup program
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3-1
3.1.1
BIOS menu screen
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3-2
3.2
Main menu
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3-2
3.2.1
Language [English]
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3-2
3.2.2
System Date [Day MM/DD/YYYY]
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3-2
3.2.3
System Time [HH:MM:SS]
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3-2
3.2.4
Security
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3-2
3.3
Ai Tweaker menu
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3-4
3.3.1
CPU Power Enhancement
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3-4
3.3.2
CPU Core Ratio
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3-4
3.3.3
DRAM Odd Ratio Mode
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3-5
3.3.4
DRAM Frequency
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3-5
3.3.5
Power-saving & Performance Mode
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3-6
3.3.6
DRAM Timing Control
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3-6
3.3.7
DIGI+ VRM
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3-13
3.3.8
Internal CPU Power Management
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3-14
3.3.9
CPU Core/Cache Current Limit Max.
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3-15