Data Modul IX55HM, User Manual

IX57QM/IX55HM 

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Contents 

Safety Information

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Technical Support

 ............................................................................................................ 5

Conventions Used in This Guide

 .................................................................................... 5

Packing List

 ....................................................................................................................... 6

Revision History

 ............................................................................................................... 7

Specifications Summary

 .................................................................................................. 8

Block Diagram

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Production Introduction

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1.1

Before you Proceed ................................................................................................ 13

1.2

Motherboard Overview ............................................................................................ 14

1.2.1

Placement Direction ....................................................................................................................... 14

1.2.2

Screw Holes ................................................................................................................................... 14

1.3

Motherboard Layout ................................................................................................ 15

1.3.1

Layout Content List ........................................................................................................................ 16

1.4

Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................................ 18

1.4.1

Installing the CPU Cooler ............................................................................................................... 18

1.5

System Memory ...................................................................................................... 21

1.5.1

SO-DIMM Sockets Location ........................................................................................................... 21

1.5.2

Memory Configurations .................................................................................................................. 22

1.5.3

Installing a DDR3 SO-DIMM .......................................................................................................... 23

1.5.4

Removing a DDR3 SO-DIMM ........................................................................................................ 24

1.6

Expansion Slots ...................................................................................................... 25

1.6.1

Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................................................... 25

1.6.2

Configuring an Expansion Card ..................................................................................................... 25

1.6.3

Standard Interrupt Assignments ..................................................................................................... 26

1.6.4

PCI Express x16 ............................................................................................................................. 27

1.6.5

Mini PCI Express x 1 ...................................................................................................................... 27

1.7

Jumpers .................................................................................................................. 28

1.7.1

Clear CMOS (CLRTC1) .................................................................................................................. 28

1.8

Connectors .............................................................................................................. 29

1.8.1

Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................................................. 29

1.8.2

ATX Power Connector (EATXPWR, ATX12V) ............................................................................... 31

1.8.3

Serial Port 2 Connector (COM2) .................................................................................................... 31

1.8.4

Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP1) .......................................................................................... 32

1.8.5

CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) ................................................................................................... 32

1.8.6

Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN) ............................................................................................. 33

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