Asus A88X-PRO User Manual download pdf (Page 3)

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................ vii

A88X-PRO specications summary .......................................................... ix

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 5X Protection ..................................................................

1-3

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ...............................................

1-4

1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions .......................................

1-5

1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ..................................................................

1-5

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................

2-2

2.2.1 Motherboard layout .........................................................

2-2

2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) ................................

2-4

2.2.3 System memory ..............................................................

2-5

2.2.4 Expansion slots .............................................................

2-17

2.2.5 Jumper ..........................................................................

2-19

2.2.6 Onboard switches/buttons ............................................

2-20

2.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..............................................................

2-24

2.2.8 Internal connectors .......................................................

2-31

2.3 Building your computer system ...............................................

2-37

2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system

2-37

2.3.2 APU installation .............................................................

2-38

2.3.3 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation .................

2-39

2.3.4 DIMM installation ..........................................................

2-41

2.3.5 Motherboard installation ................................................

2-42

2.3.6 ATX Power connection ..................................................

2-44

2.3.7 SATA device connection ................................................

2-45

2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ......................................................

2-46

2.3.9 Expansion Card installation ..........................................

2-47

2.3.10 Rear panel connection ..................................................

2-48

2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ...................................................

2-50

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