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Contents
Notices
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vi
Safety information
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viii
About this guide
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ix
P9X79-E WS specifications summary
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xi
Chapter 1:
Product Introduction
1.1
Welcome!
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1-3
1.2
Package contents
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1-3
1.3
Special features
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1-4
1.3.1
Product highlights
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1-4
1.3.2
ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features
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1-5
1.3.3
ASUS features
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1-6
1.3.4
Other special features
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1-9
Chapter 2:
Hardware Information
2.1
Before you proceed
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2-3
2.2
Motherboard overview
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2-4
2.2.1
Motherboard layout
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2-4
2.2.2
Layout contents
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2-5
2.2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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2-6
2.2.4
System memory
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2-7
2.2.5
Expansion slots
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2-9
2.2.6
Onboard switches
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2-11
2.2.7
Onboard LEDs
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2-15
2.2.8
Jumper
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2-24
2.2.9
Internal connectors
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2-26
2.3
Building your computer system
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2-37
2.3.1
Additional tools and components to build a PC system
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2-37
2.3.2
CPU installation
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2-38
2.3.3
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
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2-40
2.3.4
DIMM installation
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2-41
2.3.5
Motherboard installation
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2-42
2.3.6
ATX Power connection
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2-44
2.3.7
SATA device connection
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2-45
2.3.8
Front I/O Connector
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2-46
2.3.9
Rear panel connection
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2-47
2.3.10
Audio I/O connections
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2-48
2.3.11
USB BIOS Flashback
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2-51
2.4
Starting up for the first time
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2-52