Asus Z77-A - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
Z77-A specications summary .................................................................. ix
Package contents ...................................................................................... xii
Product introduction
1.1 Product highlights ....................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Before you proceed .....................................................................
1-4
1.3 Motherboard overview .................................................................
1-5
1.3.1 Placement direction ........................................................
1-5
1.3.2 Screw holes ....................................................................
1-5
1.3.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................
1-6
1.3.4 Layout contents ...............................................................
1-7
1.4 Intel
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CPU LGA1155 socket ......................................................... 1-7
1.4.1 CPU installation ..............................................................
1-8
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...................
1-9
1.5 System memory .........................................................................
1-11
1.5.1 Overview ........................................................................
1-11
1.5.2 Memory congurations ..................................................
1-12
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................
1-19
1.6 Expansion slots ..........................................................................
1-20
1.7 Jumpers ......................................................................................
1-22
1.8 Connectors .................................................................................
1-24
1.8.1 Rear panel ports ...........................................................
1-24
1.8.2 Internal connectors .......................................................
1-26
1.9 Software support ........................................................................
1-34
1.9.1 Installing an operating system ......................................
1-34
1.9.2 Support DVD information ..............................................
1-34