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Contents
Safety information
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vi
About this guide
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vi
P8B75-M LX PLUS specifications summary
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viii
Product introduction
1.1
Special features
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1-1
1.1.1
Product highlights
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1-1
1.1.2
ASUS Exclusive features
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1-2
1.2
Before you proceed
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1-5
1.3
Motherboard overview
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1-5
1.3.1
Placement direction
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1-5
1.3.2
Screw holes
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1-6
1.3.3
Motherboard layout
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1-7
1.3.4
Layout contents
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1-8
1.4
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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1-9
1.4.1
Installing the CPU
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1-10
1.4.2
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
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1-12
1.5
System memory
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1-14
1.5.1
Overview
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1-14
1.5.2
Memory configurations
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1-14
1.5.3
Installing a DIMM
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1-20
1.5.4
Removing a DIMM
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1-20
1.6
Expansion slots
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1-21
1.6.1
Installing an expansion card
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1-21
1.6.2
Configuring an expansion card
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1-21
1.6.3
PCI slot
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1-21
1.6.4
PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
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1-21
1.7
Jumpers
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1-22
1.6.5
PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x16 slots
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1-22
1.8
Connectors
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1-23
1.8.1
Rear panel connectors
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1-23
1.8.2
Internal connectors
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1-25
1.9
Onboard LEDs
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1-32