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Contents
Features
FCC/CDC statements ..................................................................... vi
Safety information .......................................................................... vii
About this guide ............................................................................ viii
How this guide is organized .................................................. viii
Conventions used in this guide ............................................... ix
Where to find more information .............................................. ix
ASUS contact information ................................................................ x
Chapter 1: Product introduction ......................................... 1-1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Welcome! ............................................................................
Package contents ...............................................................
Overview .............................................................................
1.3.1 Identifying the motherboard components ................
1.3.2 Pre-installed accessory ...........................................
Special features ..................................................................
1.4.1 Product highlights ...................................................
1.4.2 Value-added solutions ............................................
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1-2
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1-6
1-6
1-6
1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware information ........................................ 2-1
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Motherboard installation ...................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-1
Motherboard layout ............................................................. 2-2
Before you proceed ............................................................. 2-3
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ 2-4
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-4
2.4.2 Installing the CPU ................................................... 2-5
2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ................................. 2-7
2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable ................................ 2-9
System memory ................................................................ 2-10
2.5.1 Overview .............................................................. 2-10
2.5.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-10
2.5.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-11
2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................ 2-12
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