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Contents
2.5.4
PCI slots
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2-18
2.5.5
PCI Express x1 slots
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2-18
2.5.6
PCI Express x16 slots
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2-18
2.6
Jumpers
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2-19
2.7
Connectors
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2-21
2.7.1
Rear panel connectors
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2-21
2.7.2
Internal connectors
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2-23
2.7.3
Onboard switches
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2-35
2.8
Installing accessories
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2-36
2.8.1
Installing the optional fan
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2-36
2.8.2
Installing the audio card
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2-37
2.8.3
Installing Q-shield and LCD Poster
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2-38
2.9
Starting up for the first time
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2-39
2.10
Turning off the computer
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2-40
2.10.1
Using the OS shut down function
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2-40
2.10.2
Using the dual function power switch
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2-40
Chapter 3:
BIOS setup
3.1
Managing and updating your BIOS
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3-1
3.1.1
ASUS Update utility
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3-1
3.1.2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility
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3-4
3.1.3
AFUDOS utility
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3-5
3.1.4
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility
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3-7
3.2
BIOS setup program
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3-8
3.2.1
BIOS menu screen
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3-9
3.2.2
Menu bar
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3-9
3.2.3
Navigation keys
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3-9
3.2.4
Menu items
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3-10
3.2.5
Sub-menu items
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3-10
3.2.6
Configuration fields
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3-10
3.2.7
Pop-up window
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3-10
3.2.8
Scroll bar
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3-10
3.2.9
General help
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3-10
3.3
Extreme Tweaker menu
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3-11
3.3.1
Configure System Performance Settings
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3-12