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Contents
Notices
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Safety information
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About this guide
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Typography
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NCL-DS1 Series 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
Welcome!
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1-1
1.2
Package contents
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1-1
1.3
Special features
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1-2
1.3.1
Product highlights
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1-2
1.3.2
Innovative ASUS features
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1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1
Before you proceed
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2.2.1
Placement direction
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2.2.2
Screw holes
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2.2
Motherboard overview
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2.2.3
CEK spring support for motherboard
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2.2.4
Motherboard layouts
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2.2.5
Layout contents
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2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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2.3.1
Installing the CPU
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2.3.2
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
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2.4
System memory
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2.4.1
Overview
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2.4.2
Memory configurations
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2.4.3
Installing a DIMM
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2.4.4
Removing a DIMM
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2.5
Expansion slots
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2.5.1
Installing an expansion card
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2.5.2
Configuring an expansion card
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2.5.3
Interrupt assignments
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2.5.4
PCI/PCI-X slots
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2.5.5
PCI Express x8 slot
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2.5.6
ZCR socket
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2.6
Jumpers
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2.7
Connectors
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2.7.1
Rear panel connectors
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2.7.2
Internal connectors
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