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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started
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1-1
Mainboard Specifications
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1-2
Mainboard Layout
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1-5
Packing Contents
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1-6
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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2-1
Quick Components Guide
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2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU
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2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 939
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2-4
Installing AMD Athlon64 CPU Cooler Set
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2-5
Memory
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2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM
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2-7
DIMM Module Combination
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2-7
Recommended Memory Combination List
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2-8
Installing DDR Modules
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2-9
Power Supply
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2-10
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1
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2-10
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1
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2-10
Important Notification about Power Issue
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2-11
Back Panel
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2-12
Mouse Connector (Green) / Keyboard Connector (Purple)
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2-12
IEEE1394 Port (Optional)
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2-13
Serial Port Connector
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2-13
USB Connectors
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2-13
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
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2-14
Audio Port Connectors
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2-14
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1
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2-15
Connectors
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2-16
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
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2-16
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1 / SFAN1 / SFAN2 / NBFAN1
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2-16
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/IDE2
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2-17
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connectors: JCI1
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2-17
Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled by
nForce4 Ultra/Standard: SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/SATA4
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2-18
CD-In Connector: JCD1
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2-18
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 / JFP2
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2-19
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1/JUSB2/JUSB3
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2-19
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1
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2-20