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Contents
Safety information .....................................................................................................vii
About this guide .......................................................................................................viii
P8Z77-V PREMIUM Windows
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OS restrictions .........................................................x
P8Z77-V PREMIUM specications summary ...........................................................xi
Package contents .....................................................................................................xvi
Installation tools and components ........................................................................xvii
Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-1
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights
........................................................................1-1
1.1.2
Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+
Power Control ............................................................................
1-2
1.1.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................
1-3
1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution .....................................................
1-4
1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................
1-4
1.1.6 Other special features .................................................................
1-5
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................
1-6
1.2.1 Before you proceed .....................................................................
1-6
1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................
1-7
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................
1-9
1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................
1-10
1.2.5 Expansion slots .........................................................................
1-24
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches
..................................................1-26
1.2.7 Jumpers ....................................................................................
1-31
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................
1-32
1.2.9 Internal connectors
....................................................................1-39
Chapter 2: Basic Installation 2-1
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Motherboard installation ..............................................................
2-1
2.1.2 CPU installation
...........................................................................2-4
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................
2-5
2.1.4 DIMM installation
.........................................................................2-7
2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................
2-8
2.1.6 SATA device connection ..............................................................
2-9
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................
2-10
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation
.......................................................2-11
2.1.9 Wi-Fi GO! card installation ........................................................
2-12