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Contents

Notices .............................................................................................. viii

Safety information .............................................................................. ix

About this guide .................................................................................. x

How this guide is organized ..................................................... x

Where to find more information .............................................. xi

Conventions used in this guide ............................................... xi

Typography ......................................................................................... xi

A8N-SLI Premium specifications summary ......................................... xii

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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 Proactive features ........................................ 1-5

1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

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 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3

2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6

2.3.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-6

2.3.2 Installling the CPU ................................................... 2-6

2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ................................ 2-8

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-11

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-11

2.4.2 Memory Configurations ......................................... 2-11

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-14

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-14

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-15

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-15

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-15

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