Asus P8Z77 WS - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Contents
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
Safety information .................................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................................... ix
P8Z77 WS specications summary .......................................................................... xi
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 Dual Intelligent Processors 3.1 with New DIGI+ Power Control . 1-4
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ........................................................... 1-4
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ..................................................... 1-6
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY .............................................................................. 1-6
1.3.6 ASUS Workstation exclusive features ......................................... 1-7
1.3.7 Other special features ................................................................. 1-8
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 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 System memory .......................................................................... 2-5
2.2.4 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 2-7
2.2.5 Onboard switches ....................................................................... 2-9
2.2.6 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 2-14
2.2.7 Jumper ...................................................................................... 2-20
2.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................2-21
2.3 Building your computer system ............................................................. 2-30
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............ 2-30
2.3.2 CPU installation.........................................................................2-31
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ............................. 2-33
2.3.4 DIMM installation....................................................................... 2-35
2.3.5 Motherboard installation ............................................................ 2-36
2.3.6 ATX Power connection ..............................................................2-38
2.3.7 SATA device connection ............................................................ 2-39
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector .................................................................. 2-40
2.3.9 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-41
2.3.11 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................ 2-42