Asus Rampage V Extreme - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
RAMPAGE V EXTREME specifications summary .................................................... x
OC Panel specifications summary .......................................................................... xv
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xvi
Installation tools and components ........................................................................ xvii
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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 exclusive features .............................................................. 1-3
1.1.4 ASUS special features ................................................................ 1-5
1.1.5 ROG rich-bundled software......................................................... 1-6
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-7
1.2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-7
1.2.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-8
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 1-10
1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................ 1-11
1.2.5 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 1-18
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches..................................................1-21
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-27
1.2.8 Jumper ...................................................................................... 1-34
1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-35
1.2.10 ProbeIt.......................................................................................1-45
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......................................................................... 2-8
2.1.5 ATX Power connection................................................................2-9
2.1.6 SATA device connection ........................................................... 2-10
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector .................................................................. 2-11
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-12
2.1.9 Wi-Fi antenna installation .......................................................... 2-13