Asus A8V-VM manual Table of contents

Table of contents

Notices	vi
Safety information	vii
A8V-VM specifications summary	viii

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	1-4
1.4	Before you proceed		1-5
1.5	Motherboard overview		1-6
	1.5.1	Motherboard layout	1-6
	1.5.2	Placement direction	1-6
	1.5.3	Screw holes	1-7
1.6	Central Processing Unit (CPU)		1-8
	1.6.1	Overview	1-8
	1.6.2	Installing the CPU	1-8
	1.6.3	Installing the heatsink and fan	1-10
1.7	System memory		1-12
	1.7.1	Overview	1-12
	1.7.2	Memory configurations	1-12
	1.7.3	Installing a DIMM	1-15
	1.7.4	Removing a DIMM	1-15
1.8	Expansion slots		1-16
	1.8.1	Installing an expansion card	1-16
	1.8.2	Configuring an expansion card	1-16
	1.8.3	PCI slots	1-18
	1.8.4	PCI Express x1 slot	1-18
	1.8.5	PCI Express x16 slot	1-18
1.9	Jumpers	...............................................................................	1-19
1.10	Connectors		1-21
	1.10.1	Rear panel connectors	1-21
	1.10.2	Internal connectors	1-22

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