Asus P8Z77-V User Manual
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................................... iii
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
P8Z77-V specifications summary ............................................................................. ix
Product highlights........................................................................1-2
Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with SMART DIGI+ Power Control 1-4
ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................1-5
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution .....................................................1-6
ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................1-7
Other special features .................................................................1-8
Motherboard layout .....................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................2-4
System memory ..........................................................................2-5
Expansion slots .........................................................................2-12
Onboard switches .....................................................................2-14
Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................2-17
Jumper ......................................................................................2-19
Internal connectors....................................................................2-20
Building your computer system .............................................................2-30
2.3.1
Additional tools and components to build a PC system ............2-30
CPU installation.........................................................................2-31
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .............................2-33
DIMM installation.......................................................................2-35
Motherboard installation ............................................................2-36
ATX Power connection ..............................................................2-38
SATA device connection ............................................................2-39
Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-40
Expension Card installation.......................................................2-41
USB BIOS Flashback ...............................................................2-42
Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-43
Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-46