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Contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights ................................................................. 2
ASUS Contact Information .......................................................... 5
FCC/CDC Statements ................................................................... 6
Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 7
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 .......................................................... 15
1.4 Internal Features ............................................................... 16
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup ............................... 17
2.1 Removing and installing the chassis cover .................... 18
Removing the cover ............................................................ 18
Installing the cover .............................................................. 18
2.2 Motherboard Placement ................................................... 19
Placement Direction ............................................................ 19
Motherboard Screws ........................................................... 19
2.3 Installing a CPU ................................................................. 20
CPU Orientation .................................................................. 20
CPU Socket Location .......................................................... 20
Unlock the CPU Socket ....................................................... 21
Insert the CPU ..................................................................... 21
Secure the CPU .................................................................. 21
Install the Heatsink .............................................................. 22
2.4 Installing system memory ................................................ 23
DIMM sockets location ........................................................ 23
Install a DIMM ..................................................................... 23