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Features
ContentsNotices ............................................................................................v
Safety information ..........................................................................vi
About this guide ............................................................................ vii
K8V-F specification summary ........................................................ ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Special features ................................................................. 1-2
1.2.1 Product highlights ..................................................1 -2
1.2.2 ASUS unique features ...........................................1- 4
1.3 Before you proceed ........................................................... 1-5
1.4 Motherboard overview ....................................................... 1-6
1.4.1 Motherboard layout ...............................................1- 6
1.4.2 Placement direction ............................................... 1-7
1.4.3 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-7
1.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .......................................... 1-8
1.5.1 Overview................................................................ 1- 8
1.5.2 Installing the CPU.................................................. 1-8
1.6 System memory ...............................................................1-10
1.6.1 Overview.............................................................. 1-10
1.6.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 1-10
1.6.3 Installing a DIMM................................................. 1-12
1.6.4 Removing a DIMM............................................... 1-12
1.7 Expansion slots ................................................................1-13
1.7.1 Installing an expansion card................................ 1-13
1.7.2 Configuring an expansion card............................ 1-13
1.7.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-15
1.7.4 AGP slot............................................................... 1-15
1.8 Jumpers ........................................................................... 1-16
1.9 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-18
1.9.1 Rear panel connectors ........................................ 1-18
1.9.2 Internal connectors.............................................. 1-19