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Contents
Safety information
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vi
About this guide
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vii
ROG STRIX Z370-H GAMING specifications summary
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ix
Package contents
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xiii
Installation tools and components
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xiv
Chapter 1:
Product Introduction
1.1
Motherboard overview
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1-1
1.1.1
Before you proceed
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1-1
1.1.2
Motherboard layout
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1-2
1.1.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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1-4
1.1.4
System memory
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1-5
1.1.5
Expansion slots
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1-7
1.1.6
Jumpers
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1-9
1.1.7
Onboard LEDs
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1-11
1.1.8
Internal connectors
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1-12
Chapter 2:
Basic Installation
2.1
Building your PC system
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2-1
2.1.1
CPU installation
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2-1
2.1.2
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
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2-3
2.1.3
Motherboard installation
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2-5
2.1.4
DIMM installation
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2-7
2.1.5
ATX power connection
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2-8
2.1.6
SATA device connection
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2-9
2.1.7
Front I/O connector
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2-10
2.1.8
Expansion card installation
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2-11
2.1.9
M.2 installation
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2-13
2.1.10
ASUS fan holder installation
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2-14
2.2
Motherboard rear and audio connections
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2-15
2.2.1
Rear I/O connection
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2-15
2.2.2
Audio I/O connections
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2-17
2.3
Starting up for the first time
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2-19
2.4
Turning off the computer
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2-19