User guide

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Features
Contents
Notices ............................................................................................v
Safety information .......................................................................... vi
About this guide............................................................................. vii
P4S800D-E Deluxe specifications summary .................................. ix
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 Unique ASUS features ........................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-1
2.2 Motherboard overview ........................................................ 1-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ............................................... 1-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-2
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-3
2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 1-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 1-6
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................ 1-6
2.3.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 1-7
2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 1-9
2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable .............................1-11
2.4 System memory ............................................................... 1-12
2.4.1 Overview .............................................................. 1-12
2.4.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 1-12
2.4.3 Qualified Vendor List ............................................ 1-13
2.4.4 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 1-14
2.4.5 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 1-14
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-15
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 1-15
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 1-15
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 1-16
2.5.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-17
2.5.5 AGP slot ............................................................... 1-17
2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot .............................................................. 1-18
2.6 Jumpers............................................................................ 1-19