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2 3 To remove a DIMM B A 1.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. Chapter 1: Product introduction 1-15

Section	Page
Safety information	5
About this guide	6
P8Z77-M specifications summary	7
Chapter 1	11
Product introduction	11
1.1 Before you proceed	11
1.2 Motherboard overview	12
1.2.1 Placement direction	12
1.2.2 Screw holes	12
1.2.3 Motherboard layout	13
1.2.4 Layout contents	13
1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	14
1.3.1 Installing the CPU	14
1.3.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation	16
1.4 System memory	17
1.4.1 Overview	17
1.4.2 Memory configurations	18
2.3.4 DIMM installation	24
1.5 Expansion slots	25
1.5.1 Installing an expansion card	25
1.5.3 PCI Express x1 slot	26
1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot	26
1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	26
1.6 Onboard switches	27
1.7 USB BIOS Flashback	28
1.8 Onboard LEDs	29
1.9 Jumpers	30
1.10 Connectors	31
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	31
1.10.2 Internal connectors	32
1.11 Software support	39
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	39
1.11.2 Support DVD information	39
Chapter 2	41
BIOS information	41
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	41
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	41
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2	42
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	43
2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater	44
2.2 BIOS setup program	46
2.2.1 EZ Mode	47
2.2.2 Advanced Mode	48
2.3 Main menu	50
2.3.1 System Language [English]	50
2.3.2 System Date	50
2.3.3 System Time	50
2.3.4 Security	50
2.4 Ai Tweaker menu	52
2.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]	53
2.4.2 OC Tuner	54
2.4.3 DRAM Timing Control	55
2.4.4 CPU Power Management	55
2.4.5 DIGI+ VRM	55
2.4.6 CPU Voltage [Offset Mode]	56
2.5 Advanced menu	58
2.5.1 CPU Configuration	58
2.5.2 PCH Configuration	60
2.5.3 SATA Configuration	60
2.5.4 System Agent Configuration	60
2.5.5 USB Configuration	61
2.5.6 Onboard Devices Configuration	62
2.5.7 APM	62
2.5.8 Network stack [Disabled Link]	63
2.6 Monitor menu	64
2.7 Boot menu	67
2.8 Tools menu	69
2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility	69
2.8.2 ASUS O.C. Profile	69
2.8.3 ASUS SPD Information	69

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

To remove a DIMM

1.5

Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe

the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may

cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1

Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and

make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later

use.

Align the card connector with the slot and press ﬁrmly until the card is completely

seated on the slot.

Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

Replace the system cover.