Asus Striker Extreme manual Contents

Contents

Notices	vii
Safety information	viii
About this guide	ix
Striker Extreme 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 unique features	1-5

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	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	Installing the CPU	2-8
	2.3.2	Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	2-10
	2.3.3	Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	2-12
	2.3.4	Installing the optional fan	2-14
2.4	System memory		2-15
	2.4.1	Overview	2-15
	2.4.2	Memory configurations	2-16
	2.4.3	Installing a DIMM	2-21
	2.4.4	Removing a DIMM	2-21
2.5	Expansion slots		2-22
	2.5.1	Installing an expansion card	2-22
	2.5.2	Configuring an expansion card	2-22
	2.5.3	Interrupt assignments	2-23
	2.5.4	PCI slots	2-24

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