Asus B75M-A - Chapter 1: Product introduction; 1.1 Special features; 1.2 Before you proceed; 1.3 Motherboard overview

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ......................................................................................... vi
B75M-A specications summary ............................................................ viii
Package contents ....................................................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Special features ............................................................................ 1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights ...........................................................
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1.1.2 ASUS Exclusive features ................................................
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1.2 Before you proceed .....................................................................
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1.3 Motherboard overview .................................................................
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1.3.1 Placement direction ........................................................
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1.3.2 Screw holes ....................................................................
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1.3.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................
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1.3.4 Layout contents ...............................................................
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1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
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1.4.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
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1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ..................
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1.5 System memory .........................................................................
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1.5.1 Overview .......................................................................
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1.5.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
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1.5.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
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1.5.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
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1.6 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
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1.6.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
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1.6.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................
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1.6.3 PCI slot .........................................................................
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1.6.4 PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots ...............................................
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1.7 Jumpers ......................................................................................
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1.6.5 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot .........................................
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1.8 Connectors .................................................................................
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1.8.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................
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1.8.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
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