Asus P8Z77-V LE PLUS - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
P8Z77-V LE PLUS specifications summary ............................................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .......................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Package contents .........................................................................................1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................................1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ..........................................................................1-2
1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 3 with Smart DIGI+ ...........................1-4
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features .............................................................1-5
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions .....................................................1-7
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY ................................................................................1-7
1.3.6 Other special features ...................................................................1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ......................................................................................2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................................2-2
2.2.1 Motherboard layout........................................................................2-2
2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ......................................................2-4
2.2.3 System memory .............................................................................2-5
2.2.4 Expansion slots ...........................................................................2-13
2.2.5 Jumper .........................................................................................2-15
2.2.6 Onboard switches ........................................................................2-16
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs .............................................................................2-20
2.2.8 Internal connectors ......................................................................2-22
2.3 Building your computer system ................................................................2-29
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system...............2-29
2.3.2 CPU installation ...........................................................................2-30
2.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-32
2.3.4 DIMM installation .........................................................................2-34
2.3.5 Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-35
2.3.6 ATX Power connection ................................................................2-37
2.3.7 SATA device connection ..............................................................2-38
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector .....................................................................2-39
2.3.9 Expansion Card installation .........................................................2-40
2.3.10 Rear panel connection.................................................................2-41
2.3.11 Audio I/O connections .................................................................2-43
2.4 Starting up for the first time ......................................................................2-45
2.5 Turning off the computer ...........................................................................2-45