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Contents
Safety information
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vi
About this guide
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vii
Z77-A specifications summary
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ix
Package contents
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xii
Product introduction
1.1
Product highlights
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1-1
1.2
Before you proceed
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1-4
1.3
Motherboard overview
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1-5
1.3.1
Placement direction
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1-5
1.3.2
Screw holes
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1-5
1.3.3
Motherboard layout
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1-6
1.3.4
Layout contents
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1-7
1.4
Intel
®
CPU LGA1155 socket
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1-7
1.4.1
CPU installation
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1-8
1.4.2
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation
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1-9
1.5
System memory
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1-11
1.5.1
Overview
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1-11
1.5.2
Memory configurations
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1-12
1.5.3
Installing a DIMM
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1-19
1.6
Expansion slots
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1-20
1.7
Jumpers
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1-22
1.8
Connectors
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1-24
1.8.1
Rear panel ports
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1-24
1.8.2
Internal connectors
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1-26
1.9
Software support
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1-34
1.9.1
Installing an operating system
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1-34
1.9.2
Support DVD information
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1-34