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
1.1Before you Proceed ................................................................................................13
1.2Motherboard Overview............................................................................................14
1.2.1Placement Direction ....................................................................................................................... 14
1.2.2Screw Holes ................................................................................................................................... 14
1.3Motherboard Layout ................................................................................................15
1.3.1Layout Content List ........................................................................................................................ 16
1.4Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................................................................18
1.4.1Installing the CPU Cooler............................................................................................................... 18
1.5System Memory ......................................................................................................21
1.5.1SO-DIMM Sockets Location........................................................................................................... 21
1.5.2Memory Configurations .................................................................................................................. 22
1.5.3Installing a DDR3 SO-DIMM .......................................................................................................... 23
1.5.4Removing a DDR3 SO-DIMM ........................................................................................................ 24
1.6Expansion Slots ......................................................................................................25
1.6.1Installing an Expansion Card ......................................................................................................... 25
1.6.2Configuring an Expansion Card ..................................................................................................... 25
1.6.3Standard Interrupt Assignments..................................................................................................... 26
1.6.4PCI Express x16............................................................................................................................. 27
1.6.5Mini PCI Express x 1 ...................................................................................................................... 27
1.7Jumpers ..................................................................................................................28
1.7.1Clear CMOS (CLRTC1).................................................................................................................. 28
1.8Connectors..............................................................................................................29
1.8.1Rear Panel Connectors .................................................................................................................. 29
1.8.2ATX Power Connector (EATXPWR, ATX12V)............................................................................... 31
1.8.3Serial Port 2 Connector (COM2) .................................................................................................... 31
1.8.4Front Panel Audio Connector (AAFP1) .......................................................................................... 32
1.8.5CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN)................................................................................................... 32
1.8.6Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN) ............................................................................................. 33
