Asus H87M-PRO manual Contents

Contents

Safety information	vi
About this guide	vii
H87M-PRO specifications summary	ix
Package contents	xiii
Installation tools and components	xiv

Product introduction

1.1	Special features		1-1
	1.1.1	Product highlights	1-1
	1.1.2	DIGI+ VRM Digital Power Design	1-2
	1.1.3	ASUS Exclusive Features	1-2
	1.1.4	ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution	1-3
	1.1.5	ASUS EZ DIY	1-4
	1.1.6	Other special features	1-5
1.2	Motherboard overview		1-6
	1.2.1	Before you proceed	1-6
	1.2.2	Motherboard layout	1-7
	1.2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)	1-9
	1.2.4	System memory	1-10
	1.2.5	Expansion slots	1-12
	1.2.6	Onboard buttons and switches	1-14
	1.2.7	Jumpers	1-16
	1.2.8	Onboard LEDs	1-17
	1.2.9	Internal connectors	1-18

Basic Installation

2.1	Building your PC system		2-1
	2.1.1	Motherboard installation	2-1
	2.1.2	CPU installation	2-4
	2.1.3	CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	2-5
	2.1.4	DIMM installation	2-7
	2.1.5	ATX Power connection	2-8
	2.1.6	SATA device connection	2-9
	2.1.7	Front I/O Connector	2-10
	2.1.8	Expansion Card installation	2-11
2.2	BIOS update utility		2-12
2.3	Motherboard rear and audio connections		2-13

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