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Table of contents
2.9
Replacing the covers
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2-19
2.9.1
Replacing the front panel assembly
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2-19
2.9.2
Replacing the system cover
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2-21
2.10
Installing the foot stands
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2-22
2.11
Selecting the voltage
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2-23
2.12
Connecting external devices
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2-23
2.12.1
To the front panel
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2-23
2.12.2
To the rear panel
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2-24
Chapter 3: Getting started
Chapter 3: Getting started
Chapter 3: Getting started
Chapter 3: Getting started
Chapter 3: Getting started
3.1
Installing an operating system
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3-2
3.2
Support CD information
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3-2
3.2.1
Running the support CD
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3-2
3.2.2
Drivers menu
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3-3
3.2.3
Utilities menu
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3-4
3.2.4
ASUS contact information
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3-5
3.2.5
Other information
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3-5
3.3
Software information
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3-8
3.3.1
SoundMAX
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4 XL software
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3-8
3.3.2
ASUS PC Probe II
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3-13
3.3.3
Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
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3-20
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1
Motherboard overview
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4-2
4.2
Jumpers
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4-3
4.3
Connectors
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4-5
4.3.1
Rear panel connectors
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4-5
4.3.2
Internal connectors
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4-5
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
Chapter 5: BIOS setup
5.1
Managing and updating your BIOS
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5-2
5.1.1
ASUS EZ Flash utility
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5-2
5.1.2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
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5-3
5.1.3
ASUS Update utility
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5-4