Contents

 

Disclaimer/Copyrights .................................................................

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ASUS Contact Information ..........................................................

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FCC/CDC Statements ...................................................................

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Safety Precautions .......................................................................

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Introduction: About This Manual ..........................

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Audience .....................................................................................

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Contents ......................................................................................

10

Conventions .................................................................................

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References ...................................................................................

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System Package Contents ........................................................

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Chapter 1: System Overview .............................

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1.1

System Features ................................................................

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1.2

Front Panel Features .........................................................

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1.3

Rear Panel Features ..........................................................

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1.4

Internal Features ...............................................................

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Chapter 2: Hardware Setup ...............................

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2.1

Remove the Chassis Cover ..............................................

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Unlock the side cover ..........................................................

20

 

Remove the side cover ........................................................

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2.2

Motherboard Placement ...................................................

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Placement Direction ............................................................

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Motherboard Screws ...........................................................

21

2.3

Install a CPU ......................................................................

22

 

CPU Socket Location ..........................................................

22

 

CPU Orientation ..................................................................

22

 

Unlock the CPU Socket .......................................................

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Insert the CPU .....................................................................

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Secure the CPU ..................................................................

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Install the Fan Heatsink Assembly ......................................

24

2.4

Install System Memory .....................................................

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DIMM Sockets Location ......................................................

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Install a DIMM .....................................................................

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