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Contents
Safety information
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vi
About this guide
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vii
P8H61-MX Series specifications summary
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ix
Chapter 1
Product introduction
1.1
Before you proceed
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1-1
1.2
Motherboard overview
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1-2
1.2.1
Placement direction
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1-2
1.2.2
Screw holes
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1-2
1.2.3
Motherboard layout
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1-3
1.2.4
Layout contents
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1-4
1.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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1-5
1.3.1
Installing the CPU
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1-5
1.3.2
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
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1-8
1.3.3
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
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1-9
1.4
System memory
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1-10
1.4.1
Overview
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1-10
1.4.2
Memory configurations
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1-11
1.4.3
Installing a DIMM
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1-17
1.4.4
Removing a DIMM
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1-17
1.5
Expansion slots
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1-18
1.5.1
Installing an expansion card
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1-18
1.5.2
Configuring an expansion card
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1-18
1.5.3
PCI Express x1 slot
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1-18
1.5.4
PCI Express x16 slot
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1-18
1.6
Jumpers
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1-19
1.7
Connectors
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1-20
1.7.1
Rear panel connectors
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1-20
1.7.2
Internal connectors
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1-21
1.8
Software support
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1-26
1.8.1
Installing an operating system
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1-26
1.8.2
Support DVD information
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1-26