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WHAT'S IN THE MANUAL ..................................................................... 5
Quick Reference ............................................................................................... 5
About This Manual ........................................................................................... 5
1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................. 6
1.1 TO DIFFERENT USERS .............................................................................. 6
FIRST-TIME DIY SYSTEM BUILDER......................................................... 6
EXPERIENCEDDIY USER ........................................................................ 6
SYSTEMINTEGRATOR ............................................................................. 6
1.2 ITEM CHECKLIST: ...................................................................................... 7
2 FEATURES ......................................................................................... 8
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 8
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ........................................................... 11
3.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION ................................................................11
Accessories of AB45.............................................................................11
STEP 1 Install the CPU ......................................................................... 12
STEP 2 Set Jumpers............................................................................. 14
STEP 3 Install DDR SDRAM System Memory ...................................... 14
STEP 4 Install Peripherals in System Case........................................... 15
STEP 5 Mount the Mainboard on the Computer Chassis....................... 16
STEP6ConnectFrontPanelSwitches/LEDs/Speaker/USB ................. 17
STEP 7 Connect IDE, and Floppy Disk Drives ..................................... 19
STEP8ConnectOtherInternalPeripherals .......................................... 20
STEP 9 Connect the Power Supply....................................................... 20
STEP 10Install Add-onCards inExpansion Slots ................................. 21
STEP 11 Connect External Peripherals to Back Panel ......................... 22
STEP 12 Install Drivers & Software Components.................................. 24
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