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Contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights ................................................................. 2
ASUS Contact Information .......................................................... 6
FCC/CDC Statements ................................................................... 7
Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 8
Introduction: About This Manual .......................... 9
Audience ..................................................................................... 10
Contents ...................................................................................... 10
Conventions ................................................................................. 11
References ................................................................................... 11
System Package Contents ........................................................ 12
Chapter 1: System Overview ............................. 13
1.1
System Features ................................................................ 14
1.2
Front Panel Features ......................................................... 15
1.3
Rear Panel Features .......................................................... 16
1.4
Internal Features ............................................................... 17
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup ............................... 19
2.1
Remove the Chassis Cover .............................................. 20
Unlock the side cover .......................................................... 20
Remove the side cover ........................................................ 20
2.2
Motherboard Placement ................................................... 21
Placement Direction ............................................................ 21
Motherboard Screws ........................................................... 21
2.3
Install a CPU ...................................................................... 22
CPU Socket Location .......................................................... 22
CPU Orientation .................................................................. 22
Unlock the CPU Socket ....................................................... 23
Insert the CPU ..................................................................... 23
Secure the CPU .................................................................. 23
Install the Fan Heatsink Assembly ...................................... 24
2.4
Install System Memory ..................................................... 26
DIMM Sockets Location ...................................................... 26
Install a DIMM ..................................................................... 26