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Contents
Safety information
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vi
About this guide
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vii
P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary
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ix
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
Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with Smart DIGI+
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1-4
1.3.3
ASUS Exclusive Features
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1-5
1.3.4
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions
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1-7
1.3.5
ASUS EZ DIY
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1-7
1.3.6
Other special features
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1-8
Chapter 2:
Hardware information
2.1
Before you proceed
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2-1
2.2
Motherboard overview
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2-2
2.2.1
Motherboard layout
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2-2
2.2.2
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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2-4
2.2.3
System memory
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2-5
2.2.4
Expansion slots
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2-13
2.2.5
Jumper
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2-15
2.2.6
Onboard switches
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2-16
2.2.7
Onboard LEDs
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2-20
2.2.8
Internal connectors
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2-22
2.3
Building your computer system
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2-29
2.3.1
Additional tools and components to build a PC system
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2-29
2.3.2
CPU installation
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2-30
2.3.3
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
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2-32
2.3.4
DIMM installation
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2-34
2.3.5
Motherboard installation
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2-35
2.3.6
ATX Power connection
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2-37
2.3.7
SATA device connection
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2-38
2.3.8
Front I/O Connector
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2-39
2.3.9
Expansion Card installation
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2-40
2.3.10
Rear panel connection
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2-41
2.3.11
Audio I/O connections
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2-43
2.4
Starting up for the first time
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2-45
2.5
Turning off the computer
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2-45