Asus maximus viii formula - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA specifications summary ................................................. ix
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv
Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 ROG gaming features ................................................................. 1-3
1.1.3 ROG exclusive features .............................................................. 1-4
1.1.4 ASUS special features ................................................................ 1-4
1.1.5 ROG rich bundled software ......................................................... 1-5
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 ......................................................................... 1-24
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches.................................................. 1-27
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-29
1.2.8 Jumper ...................................................................................... 1-37
1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-38
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system ...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Motherboard installation .............................................................. 2-1
2.1.2 CPU installation...........................................................................2-3
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 Wi-Fi antenna installation .......................................................... 2-12
2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-13