Asus P8H77I, P8H77-I manual Contents

Contents

Safety information	vi
About this guide	vii
P8H77-I specifications summary	ix

Chapter 1		Product introduction
1.1	Welcome!		1-1
1.2	Package contents		1-1
1.3	Special features		1-1
	1.3.1	Product highlights	1-1
	1.3.2	Innovative ASUS features	1-3
1.4	Before you proceed		1-6
1.5	Motherboard overview		1-7
	1.5.1	Placement direction	1-7
	1.5.2	Screw holes	1-7
	1.5.3	Motherboard layout	1-8
	1.5.4	Layout contents	1-8
1.6	Central Processing Unit (CPU)		1-9
	1.6.1	Installing the CPU	1-9
	1.6.2	Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	1-12
	1.6.3	Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	1-13
1.7	System memory		1-14
	1.7.1	Overview	1-14
	1.7.2	Memory configurations	1-15
	1.7.3	Installing a DIMM	1-21
	1.7.4	Removing a DIMM	1-21
1.8	Expansion slots		1-22
	1.8.1	Installing an expansion card	1-22
	1.8.2	Configuring an expansion card	1-22
	1.8.3	PCI Express x16 slots	1-22
1.9	Jumpers	.......................................................................................	1-23
1.10	Connectors		1-24
	1.10.1	Rear panel connectors	1-24
	1.10.2	Internal connectors	1-26
1.11	Software support		1-32
	1.11.1	Installing an operating system	1-32
	1.11.2	Support DVD information	1-32

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