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Contents
Notices
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Safety information
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P5K-VM specifications summary
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Chapter1:
Product introductio
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1.1
Welcome!
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1.2
Package contents
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1-2
1.3
Special features
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1-3
1.3.1
Product highlights
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1-3
1.3.2
ASUS AI Lifestyle features
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1-5
1.3.3
ASUS Stylish features
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1-6
1.3.4
ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features
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1.4
Before you proceed
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1.5
Motherboard overview
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1-8
1.5.1
Placement direction
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1.5.2
Screw holes
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1-8
1.5.3
Motherboard layout
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1.6
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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1.6.1
Installing the CPU
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1.6.2
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
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1.6.3
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
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1.7
System memory
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1.7.1
Overview
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1.7.2
Memory configurations
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1.7.3
Installing a DIMM
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1.7.4
Removing a DIMM
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1.8
Expansion slots
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1.8.1
Installing an expansion card
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1.8.2
Configuring an expansion card
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1.8.3
Interrupt assignments
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1.8.4
PCI slots
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1.8.5
PCI Express x4 slot
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1.8.6
PCI Express x16 slot
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1.9
Jumper
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1.10
Connectors
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1.10.1
Rear panel connectors
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