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Contents
Notices
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Safety information
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vii
A8N-VM CSM specifications summary
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1
Special features
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1-2
1.1.1
Product highlights
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1-2
1.1.2
Innovative ASUS features
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1-4
1.2
Before you proceed
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1-5
1.3
Motherboard overview
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1-6
1.3.1
Motherboard layout
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1-6
1.3.2
Placement direction
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1-7
1.3.3
Screw holes
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1-7
1.4
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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1-8
1.5
System memory
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1-10
1.5.1
Overview
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1-10
1.5.2
Memory configurations
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1-10
1.5.3
Installing a DIMM
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1-12
1.5.4
Removing a DIMM
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1-12
1.6
Expansion slots
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1-13
1.6.1
Installing an expansion card
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1-13
1.6.2
Configuring an expansion card
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1-13
1.6.3
PCI slots
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1-15
1.6.4
PCI Express x1 slot
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1-15
1.6.5
PCI Express x16 slot
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1-15
1.7
Jumpers
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1-16
1.8
Connectors
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1-19
1.8.1
Rear panel connectors
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1-19
1.8.2
Internal connectors
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1-21