Asus A8N-SLI Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................. v
Safety information .............................................................................. vi
A8N-SLI specifications summary ....................................................... vii
Chapter 1:Chapter 1:
Chapter 1:Chapter 1:
Chapter 1:
Hardware informationHardware information
Hardware informationHardware information
Hardware information
1.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-2
1.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 1-3
1.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 1-3
1.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-4
1.2.4 Layout contents ..................................................... 1-5
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-7
1.3.1 Installing the CPU.................................................... 1-7
1.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan ................................ 1-9
1.4 System memory ................................................................. 1-12
1.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-12
1.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 1-12
1.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-13
1.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-13
1.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-14
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-14
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 1-14
1.5.3 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-16
1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot .............................................1-16
1.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-16
1.6 Jumper ............................................................................... 1-17
1.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-18
1.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-18
1.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 1-20