Asus P5GL-MX manual Contents

Contents

Notices	vi
Safety information	vii
About this guide	viii
Typography	ix
P5GL-MX specifications summary	x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1	Welcome!		1-2
1.2	Package contents		1-2
1.3	Special features		1-3
	1.3.1	Product highlights	1-3
	1.3.2	Innovative ASUS features	1-5
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
1.6	Central Processing Unit (CPU)		1-9
	1.6.1	Installling the CPU	1-9
	1.6.2	Installling the CPU heatsink and fan	1-12
	1.6.3	Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	1-14
1.7	System memory		1-16
	1.7.1	Overview	1-16
	1.7.2	Memory Configurations	1-16
	1.7.3	Installing a DIMM	1-19
	1.7.4	Removing a DIMM	1-19
1.8	Expansion slots		1-20
	1.8.1	Installing an expansion card	1-20
	1.8.2	Configuring an expansion card	1-20
	1.8.3	Interrupt assignments	1-21
	1.8.4	PCI slots	1-22
	1.8.5	PCI Express x16 slot	1-22
1.9	Jumpers	..............................................................................	1-23
1.10	Connectors		1-26
	1.10.1	Rear panel connectors	1-26
	1.10.2	Internal connectors	1-27

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