Asus A88X PRO - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
A88X-PRO specications summary .......................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................
1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................
1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................
1-2
1.3.2 5X Protection ..................................................................
1-3
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ...............................................
1-4
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions .......................................
1-5
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ..................................................................
1-5
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................
2-2
2.2.1 Motherboard layout .........................................................
2-2
2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) ................................
2-4
2.2.3 System memory ..............................................................
2-5
2.2.4 Expansion slots .............................................................
2-17
2.2.5 Jumper ..........................................................................
2-19
2.2.6 Onboard switches/buttons ............................................
2-20
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..............................................................
2-24
2.2.8 Internal connectors .......................................................
2-31
2.3 Building your computer system ...............................................
2-37
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system
2-37
2.3.2 APU installation .............................................................
2-38
2.3.3 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation .................
2-39
2.3.4 DIMM installation ..........................................................
2-41
2.3.5 Motherboard installation ................................................
2-42
2.3.6 ATX Power connection ..................................................
2-44
2.3.7 SATA device connection ................................................
2-45
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ......................................................
2-46
2.3.9 Expansion Card installation ..........................................
2-47
2.3.10 Rear panel connection ..................................................
2-48
2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ...................................................
2-50