Asus P5GD2 manual Contents

Contents

Notices	vii
Safety information	viii
About this guide	ix
How this guide is organized	ix
Where to find more information	ix
Conventions used in this guide	x
Typography	x
P5GD2 Deluxe 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	ASUS Proactive features	1-5
	1.3.3	Innovative ASUS features	1-6

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	ASUS Stack Cool	2-3
	2.2.4	Motherboard layout	2-4
	2.2.5	Layout Contents	2-5
2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)		2-7
	2.3.1	Installling the CPU	2-7
	2.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan		2-10
2.4	System memory		2-13
	2.4.1	Overview	2-13
	2.4.2	Memory Configurations	2-13
	2.4.3	Installing a DIMM	2-15
	2.4.4	Removing a DIMM	2-15
2.5	Expansion slots		2-16
	2.5.1 Installing an expansion card		2-16
	2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card		2-16

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