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Features
Table of contents
Disclaimer/Copyrights
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ii
FCC/CDC statements
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iv
Safety information
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vi
About this guide
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vii
ASUS contact information
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ix
System package contents
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x
Chapter
1: System Introduction
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1-1
1.1
Front Panel Features
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1-2
1.2
Rear Panel Features
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1-3
1.3
Internal Features
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1-4
Chapter
2: Basic Installation
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2-1
2.1
Opening the chassis
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2-2
2.2
Removing the disk drive assembly
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2-4
2.3
Installing the system memory
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2-5
2.4
Installing the CPU
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2-6
2.5
Installing CPU heatsink and fan
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2-8
2.6
Installing a CD/DVD-ROM drive
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2-10
2.7
Installing a hard disk drive
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2-12
2.8
Replacing chassis cover
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2-13
2.9
Connect External Devices
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2-14
2.10
Power Supply Specifications
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2-15
2.10.1
Input Characteristics
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2-15
2.10.2
Output Characteristics
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2-15
2.10.3
Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)
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2-15
Chapter
3: Optional Procedures
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3-1
3.1
Removing the PCI I/O cover
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3-2
3.2
Installing a PCI expansion card
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3-3
Chapter
4: System Placement
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4-1
4.1
Vertical placement
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4-2
Chapter
5: Motherboard Information
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5-1
5.1
Motherboard components
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5-2
5.2
Motherboard layout
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5-5
5.3
Before you proceed
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5-6