Asus P8Z77-V LX2 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
P8Z77-V LX2 specifications summary ..................................................................... ix
Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii
Installation tools and components ......................................................................... xiii
Chapter 1 Product introduction
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1
Product highlights........................................................................1-1
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-4
1.2.1
Before you proceed .....................................................................1-4
1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-5
1.2.3 System memory ..........................................................................1-7
1.2.4 Expansion slots .........................................................................1-16
1.2.5 Jumpers ....................................................................................1-18
1.2.6 Onboard LED ............................................................................1-19
1.2.7 Internal connectors....................................................................1-19
Chapter 2 Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1
Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1
2.1.2 CPU installation...........................................................................2-4
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-6
2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................2-9
2.1.6 SATA device connection ............................................................2-10
2.1.7 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-11
2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-12
2.2.1
Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-12
2.2.2 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-14
2.3 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-16
2.4 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-16
Chapter 3 BIOS setup
3.1 Knowing BIOS ............................................................................................3-1
3.2 BIOS setup program ..................................................................................3-2
3.2.1
EZ Mode......................................................................................3-3
3.2.2 Advanced Mode ..........................................................................3-4
3.3 Main menu ..................................................................................................3-6