Asus E3151 Chapter 1:, Product introduction, Chapter 2:, Hardware information, Contents

Contents

Contents.......................................................................................................	iii
Notices........................................................................................................	vii
Safety information.....................................................................................	viii
About this guide..........................................................................................	ix
Blitz Formula specifications summary......................................................	xi

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	ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features...	1-4
	1.3.2	ROG unique features.......................................................	1-6

Chapter 2:		Hardware information
2.1	Before you proceed......................................................................		2-1
2.2	Motherboard overview.................................................................		2-5
	2.2.1	Placement direction.........................................................	2-5
	2.2.2	Screw holes.....................................................................	2-5
	2.2.3	Motherboard layout..........................................................	2-6
	2.2.4	Audio card layout.............................................................	2-6
	2.2.5	Layout contents...............................................................	2-7
2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................................		2-9
	2.3.1	Installing the CPU..........................................................	2-10
	2.3.2	Installing the CPU heatsink and fan..............................	2-12
	2.3.3	Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan..........................	2-14
	2.3.4	Installing the optional fans.............................................	2-16
2.4	System memory..........................................................................		2-18
	2.4.1	Overview........................................................................	2-18
	2.4.2	Memory configurations..................................................	2-19
	2.4.3	Installing a DIMM...........................................................	2-23
	2.4.4	Removing a DIMM.........................................................	2-23
2.5	Expansion slots..........................................................................		2-24
	2.5.1	Installing an expansion card..........................................	2-24
	2.5.2	Configuring an expansion card......................................	2-24
	2.5.3	Interrupt assignments....................................................	2-25

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