User's Manual

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Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
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Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv
Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 – DIGI+ VRM ................................1-2
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ........................................................... 1-2
1.2 Motherboard overview ............................................................................... 1-5
1.2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-5
1.2.2 Motherboard layout ..................................................................... 1-6
1.2.3 System memory .......................................................................... 1-8
1.2.4 Expansion slots ......................................................................... 1-16
1.2.5 Onboard switches and buttons..................................................1-18
1.2.6 Jumpers .................................................................................... 1-21
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs .......................................................................... 1-22
1.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................1-24
Chapter 2: Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Motherboard installation .............................................................. 2-1
2.1.2 APU installation ........................................................................... 2-4
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 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-11
2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-12
2.2.1 USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................ 2-12
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-13
2.3.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-13
2.3.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-15
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2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-17