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Contents
Safety information
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vii
About this guide
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viii
WS C621E SAGE Series specifications summary
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x
Package contents
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xiv
Installation tools and components
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xv
Chapter 1:
Product Introduction
1.1
Motherboard overview
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1-1
1.1.1
Before you proceed
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1-1
1.1.2
Motherboard layout
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1-2
1.1.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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1-4
1.1.4
System memory
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1-5
1.1.5
Expansion slots
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1-7
1.1.6
Onboard buttons and switches
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1-9
1.1.7
Jumpers
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1-10
1.1.8
Onboard LEDs
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1-15
1.1.9
Internal connectors
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1-18
Chapter 2:
Basic Installation
2.1
Building your PC system
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2-1
2.1.1
CPU and heatsink installation
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2-1
2.1.2
Motherboard installation
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2-3
2.1.3
DIMM installation
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2-5
2.1.4
ATX power connection
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2-6
2.1.5
SATA device connection
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2-7
2.1.6
Front I/O connector
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2-8
2.1.7
Expansion card installation
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2-9
2.2
BIOS update utility
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2-10
2.3
Motherboard rear and audio connections
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2-11
2.3.1
Rear I/O connection
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2-11
2.3.2
Audio I/O connections
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2-13
2.4
Starting up for the first time
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2-15
2.5
Turning off the computer
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2-15