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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 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 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