IX57QM/IX55HM
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Contents
Safety Information .......................................................................................................... 4
Technical Support ............................................................................................................ 5
Conventions Used in This Guide .................................................................................... 5
Packing List ....................................................................................................................... 6
Revision History ............................................................................................................... 7
Specifications Summary .................................................................................................. 8
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................. 11
Production Introduction ............................................................................................... 13
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