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Table of Contents
Before you Begin……………………………………………………………………..…………3
Parts Not in the kit………………………………………………………………………….…..4
Intentions of the kit…………………………………………………………………..…………4
Motherboard Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 5-6
Unpacking and Parts Descriptions ............................................................................................................... 7
Equipment ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
Hardware Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 8
Component legend ...…………………………………………………….………..…..................8
PCI-E Slot Breakdown ...…………………………………………...................................................9
Rear I/O Panel legend ...…………………………………………..................................................10
Preparing the Motherboard .........................................................................................................................11
Installing the CPU ................................................................................................................................... 11-12
Installing the Cooling Device ......................................................................................................................12
Installing System Memory (DIMMs) .........................................................................................................13
Compliance Information ..............................................................................................................................14