Asus A7V400-MX Chapter 1: Product introduction

Contents

Notices ............................................................................................	v
Safety information ..........................................................................	vi
About this guide .............................................................................	vii
A7V400-MX 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	ASUS unique features ...........................................	1-3
1.4	Before you proceed ............................................................		1-4
1.5	Motherboard overview ........................................................		1-5
	1.5.1	Motherboard layout ................................................	1-5
	1.5.2	Placement direction ...............................................	1-6
	1.5.3	Screw holes ...........................................................	1-6
1.6	Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...........................................		1-7
	1.6.1	Overview ................................................................	1-7
	1.6.2	Installing the CPU ..................................................	1-7
1.7	System memory .................................................................		1-8
	1.7.1	Overview ................................................................	1-8
	1.7.2	Memory configurations ..........................................	1-8
	1.7.3	Installing a DIMM ...................................................	1-9
	1.7.4	Removing a DIMM .................................................	1-9
1.8	Expansion slots ................................................................		1-10
	1.8.1	Installing an expansion card ................................	1-10
	1.8.2	Configuring an expansion card ............................	1-10
	1.8.3	AGP slot ...............................................................	1-12
	1.8.4	PCI slots ..............................................................	1-12
1.9	Switch and jumpers ..........................................................		1-13
1.10	Connectors .......................................................................		1-16
	1.10.1	Rear panel connectors .........................................	1-16
	1.10.2	Internal panel connectors ....................................	1-17

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