Asus Z7S WS manual Contents

Contents

Contents	iii
Notices	vii
Safety information	viii
About this guide	ix
Z7S WS 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	Innovative ASUS features	1-4

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	Support kits for the motherboard	2-3
	2.2.4	Motherboard layout	2-6
	2.2.5	Audio card layout	2-6
	2.2.6	Layout contents	2-7
2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)		2-9
	2.3.1	Installing the CPU	2-9
	2.3.2	Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	2-12
2.4	System memory		2-14
	2.4.1	Overview	2-14
	2.4.2	Memory configurations	2-14
	2.4.3	Memory sparing technology	2-16
	2.4.4	Installing a DIMM	2-17
	2.4.5	Removing a DIMM	2-17
	2.4.6	Installing the MemCool FB-DIMM fan (optional)	2-18
2.5	Expansion slots		2-20
	2.5.1	Installing an expansion card	2-20
	2.5.2	Configuring an expansion card	2-20
	2.5.3	Interrupt assignments	2-21

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