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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement .......................................... iii
Copyright Notice .......................................................................................... iii
Revision History ........................................................................................... iii
Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 .................................. 2-4
Installing the CPU Fan .................................................................. 2-5
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-7
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ..................................... 2-7
DDR Population Rules .................................................................. 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ............................................ 2-9
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse/Keyboard Connector ...................................................... 2-11
Serial Port Connectors: COMA & JCOM1 .................................. 2-11
VGA Connector (for 865GM3 Series only) .................................. 2-11
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................... 2-13
LAN Jack: 10/100Mbps LAN (for 865PEM2 Series) or Gigabit LAN
(for 865GM3 Series) ..................................................................... 2-13
IEEE1394 Port (Optional for 865PEM2 Series only) ..................... 2-14
