Asus A7N8X-XE manual Contents

Contents

Notices	v
Safety Information	vi
About This Guide	vii
A7N8X-XE Specifications Summary	viii

Chapter 1:		Product Introduction
1.1	Welcome!		1-2
1.2	Package Contents		1-2
1.3	Special Features		1-2
	1.3.1	Product highlights	1-2
	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	1-7
	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
1.7	System Memory		1-9
	1.7.1	Overview	1-9
	1.7.2	Memory configurations	1-9
	1.7.3	Installing a DIMM	1-11
	1.7.4	Removing a DIMM	1-11
1.8	Expansion Slots		1-12
	1.8.1	Installing an expansion card	1-12
	1.8.2	Configuring an expansion card	1-12
	1.8.3	AGP slot	1-14
	1.8.4	PCI slots	1-14
1.9	Jumpers	.......................................................................................	1-15
1.10	Connectors		1-17
	1.10.1	Rear panel connectors	1-17
	1.10.2	Internal connectors	1-18

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