Asus Z87-WS - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
Z87-WS specifications summary ............................................................................... x
Package contents ...................................................................................................... xv
Installation tools and components ......................................................................... xvi
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1
Product highlights........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 ASUS Workstation Exclusive Features .......................................1-3
1.1.3 Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization ...............1-4
1.1.4 ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................1-5
1.1.5 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution .....................................................1-6
1.1.6 ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................1-6
1.1.7 Other special features .................................................................1-7
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-8
1.2.1
Before you proceed .....................................................................1-8
1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-9
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 1-11
1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................1-12
1.2.5 Expansion slots .........................................................................1-15
1.2.6 Onboard buttons and switches..................................................1-17
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-23
1.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................1-31
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1
Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1
2.1.2 CPU installation...........................................................................2-3
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-4
2.1.4 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-6
2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................2-7
2.1.6 SATA device connection ..............................................................2-8
2.1.7 Front I/O Connectors...................................................................2-9
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-10