iii
Table of contents
Notices
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vi
Safety information
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vii
About this guide
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viii
System package contents
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x
Chapter 1:
System introduction
1.1
Welcome!
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1-2
1.2
Front panel
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1-2
1.3
Rear panel
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1-4
1.4
Internal components
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1-6
Chapter 2:
Starting up
2.1
Installing an operating system
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2-2
2.2
Powering up your system
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2-2
2.3
Support CD information
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2-3
2.3.1
Running the Support CD
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2-3
2.3.2
Drivers menu
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2-
4
2.3.3
Utilities menu
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2-
5
2.3.4
Manual menu
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2-
6
2.3.5
ASUS Contact information
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2-
6
2.3.6
Other information
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2-
7
2.4
ASUS AI Manager
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2-9
2.4.1
Installing AI Manager
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2-9
2.4.2
Launching AI Manager
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2-9
2.4.3
AI Manager Quick Bar
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2-9
2.4.4
Main
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2-10
2.4.5
My favorites
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2-13
2.4.6
Support
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2-1
4
2.4.7
Information
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2-1
4
Chapter 3:
Motherboard info
3.1
Introduction
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3-2
3.2
Motherboard layout
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3-2
3.3
Jumpers
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3-3
3.4
Connectors
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3-5