Asus Z87-PRO(V EDITION) User Manual
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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
Z87-PRO (V EDITION) specifications summary ....................................................... ix
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv
Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv
Product highlights........................................................................1-1
Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization ...............1-2
ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................1-3
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution .....................................................1-4
ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................1-4
Other special features .................................................................1-5
Before you proceed .....................................................................1-6
Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-7
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-9
System memory ........................................................................1-10
Expansion slots .........................................................................1-23
Onboard buttons and switches..................................................1-25
Jumper ......................................................................................1-30
Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-31
Internal connectors....................................................................1-38
Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1
CPU installation...........................................................................2-3
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-4
DIMM installation.........................................................................2-6
ATX Power connection ................................................................2-7
SATA device connection ..............................................................2-8
Front I/O Connectors...................................................................2-9
Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-10
Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-13
2.3.1
Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-13
Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-15