Asus A8N-SLI SE manual Contents

Contents

Notices	viii
Safety information	ix
About this guide	x
How this guide is organized	x
Where to find more information	xi
Conventions used in this guide	xi
Typography	xi
A8N-SLI SE specifications summary	xii

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1	Welcome!		1-1
1.2	Package contents		1-1
1.3	Special features		1-2
	1.3.1	Product highlights	1-2
	1.3.2	ASUS Proactive features	1-4
	1.3.3	Innovative ASUS features	1-5

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1	Before you proceed		2-1
2.2	Motherboard overview		2-2
	2.2.1	Placement direction	2-2
	2.2.2	Screw holes	2-2
	2.2.3	Motherboard layout	2-3
	2.2.4	Layout Contents	2-4
2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)		2-6
	2.3.1	Overview	2-6
	2.3.2	Installing the CPU	2-6
	2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan		2-8
2.4	System memory		2-11
	2.4.1	Overview	2-11
	2.4.2	Memory Configurations	2-11
	2.4.3	Installing a DIMM	2-14
	2.4.4	Removing a DIMM	2-14
2.5	Expansion slots		2-15
	2.5.1 Installing an expansion card		2-15

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