Asus P8H77-I, P8H77I Chapter 1 Product introduction

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Contents
Safety information ......................................................................................vi
About this guide ........................................................................................vii
P8H77-I specications summary ...............................................................ix
Chapter 1 Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ......................................................................................1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................1-1
1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................1-1
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...............................................1-3
1.4 Before you proceed .....................................................................1-6
1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................1-7
1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................1-7
1.5.2 Screw holes ....................................................................1-7
1.5.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................1-8
1.5.4 Layout contents ...............................................................1-8
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-9
1.6.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................1-9
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................1-12
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .........................1-13
1.7 System memory .........................................................................1-14
1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................1-14
1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................1-15
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................1-21
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................1-21
1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................1-22
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................1-22
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................1-22
1.8.3 PCI Express x16 slots ...................................................1-22
1.9 Jumpers ......................................................................................1-23
1.10 Connectors .................................................................................1-24
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................1-24
1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................1-26
1.11 Software support ........................................................................1-32
1.11.1 Installing an operating system ......................................1-32
1.11.2 Support DVD information ..............................................1-32