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Contents
Safety information
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vii
About this guide
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viii
MAXIMUS V FORMULA Series speciļ¬cations summary
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x
ROG ThunderFX speciļ¬cations summary
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xv
Package contents
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xvi
Installation tools and components
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xvii
Chapter 1:
Product introduction
1-1
1.1
Special features
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1-1
1.1.1
Product highlights
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1-1
1.1.2
ROG unique gaming features
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1-2
1.1.3
ROG Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features
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1-2
1.1.4
ASUS special features
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1-4
1.1.5
ROG-rich bundled software
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1-4
1.2
Motherboard overview
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1-6
1.2.1
Before you proceed
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1-6
1.2.2
Motherboard layout
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1-7
1.2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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1-9
1.2.4
System memory
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1-10
1.2.5
Expansion slots
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1-21
1.2.6
Onboard buttons and switches
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1-24
1.2.7
Jumpers
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1-26
1.2.8
Onboard LEDs
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1-27
1.2.9
Internal connectors
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1-36
1.2.10
Fusion Thermo
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1-47
Chapter 2:
Basic Installation
2-1
2.1
Building your PC system
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2-1
2.1.1
Motherboard installation
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2-1
2.1.2
CPU installation
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2-4
2.1.3
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
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2-5
2.1.4
DIMM installation
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2-7
2.1.5
ATX Power connection
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2-8
2.1.6
SATA device connection
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2-9
2.1.7
Front I/O Connector
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2-10
2.1.8
Expansion Card installation
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2-11
2.1.9
mPCIe Combo installation
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2-12