Asus Maximus V Formula - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series specications summary ......................................... x
ROG ThunderFX specications summary .............................................................. xv
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xvi
Installation tools and components ........................................................................ xvii
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights
........................................................................ 1-1
1.1.2
ROG unique gaming features ..................................................... 1-2
1.1.3
ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features ............... 1-2
1.1.4
ASUS special features ................................................................ 1-4
1.1.5
ROG-rich bundled software......................................................... 1-4
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................
1-6
1.2.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................
1-6
1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................
1-7
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
1-9
1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................
1-10
1.2.5 Expansion slots .........................................................................
1-21
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches
.................................................. 1-24
1.2.7 Jumpers ....................................................................................
1-26
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................
1-27
1.2.9 Internal connectors
.................................................................... 1-36
1.2.10 Fusion Thermo ..........................................................................
1-47
Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-1
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Motherboard installation ..............................................................
2-1
2.1.2 CPU installation
........................................................................... 2-4
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................
2-5
2.1.4 DIMM installation
......................................................................... 2-7
2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................
2-8
2.1.6 SATA device connection ..............................................................
2-9
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................
2-10
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation
....................................................... 2-11
2.1.9 mPCIe Combo installation
......................................................... 2-12