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