Asus PSCH-SR Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Features
Contents
Notices ............................................................................................ v
Safety information .......................................................................... vi
About this guide ............................................................................. vii
PSCH-SR specifications summary ................................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................. 1-2
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-1
2.2 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Motherboard layouts .............................................. 2-3
2.2.4 Layout contents ..................................................... 2-6
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 2-7
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-7
2.3.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-7
2.3.3 Installing the optional CPU heatsink
and thermal plate ................................................... 2-9
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 ................................................. 2-13
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-13
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-14
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-14
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-14
2.5.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-16
2.6 Jumpers ............................................................................ 2-17
2.7 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-22
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ......................................... 2-22
2.7.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 2-23
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer ................................................. 3-2
3.3.1 Using the OS shut down function .......................... 3-2
3.3.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2