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Features
Contents
Contents
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FCC/CDC statements
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Safety information
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About this guide
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How this guide is organized
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Conventions used in this guide
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Where to find more information
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ASUS contact information
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NRL-LS specifications summary
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1. Product introduction
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1.1
Welcome!
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1.2
Package contents
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1.3
Special features
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1.3.1
Product highlights
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1.3.2
Value-added solutions
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1.4
Motherboard overview
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1.4.1
Major components
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1.4.2
Core specifications
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2. Hardware information
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2.1
Motherboard installation
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2.1.1
Placement direction
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2.1.2
Screw holes
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2.2
Motherboard layout
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2.3
Before you proceed
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2.4
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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2.4.1
Overview
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2.4.2
Installing the CPU
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2.4.3
Installing the heatsink and fan
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2.4.4
Connecting the CPU fan cable
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2.5
System memory
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2.5.1
Overview
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2.5.2
Memory Configurations
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2.5.3
Installing a DIMM
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2.5.4
Removing a DIMM
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