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Contents
Notices................................................................................................ vi
Safety information............................................................................. vii
M2NPV-MX specifications summary.................................................. viii
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
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 Innovative ASUS features.......................................1-5
1.4 Before you proceed.............................................................. 1-6
1.5 Motherboard overview.......................................................... 1-7
1.5.1 Motherboard layout................................................1-7
1.5.2 Placement direction................................................1-8
1.5.3 Screw holes............................................................ 1-8
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU).............................................. 1-9
1.6.1 Installing the CPU ...................................................1-9
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan .............................1-11
1.7 System memory .................................................................1-13
1.7.1 Overview...............................................................1-13
1.7.2 Memory configurations.........................................1-13
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM...................................................1-17
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM................................................. 1-17
1.8 Expansion slots................................................................... 1-18
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card..................................1-18
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card..............................1-18
1.8.3 PCI slots................................................................1-20
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot...............................................1-20
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot.............................................1-20
1.9 Jumpers.............................................................................. 1-21
1.10 Connectors......................................................................... 1-24
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors..........................................1-24
1.10.2 Internal connectors...............................................1-26