Asus P8H61-I LX R2.0 - Table of Contents

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ......................................................................................... vi
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Chapter 1 Product introduction
1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................
1-2
1.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................
1-2
1.2.2 Screw holes ....................................................................
1-2
1.2.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................
1-3
1.2.4 Layout contents ...............................................................
1-3
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
1-4
1.3.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................
1-5
1.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................
1-7
1.4 System memory ...........................................................................
1-9
1.4.1 Overview .........................................................................
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1.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
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1.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................
1-14
1.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
1-15
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................
1-15
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1.5.3 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slot .........................................
1-15
1.6 Jumpers ......................................................................................
1-16
1.7 Connectors .................................................................................
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1.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................
1-17
1.7.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
1-18
1.8 Software support ........................................................................
1-23
1.8.1 Installing an operating system ......................................
1-23
1.8.2 Support DVD information ..............................................
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