Asus P8H61-M LE R2.0 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
P8H61-M LE R2.0 specifications summary .............................................................. ix
Package contents ...................................................................................................... xii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Special features ............................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights ...........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 DIGI+VRM Digital Power Design ....................................................1-2
1.1.3 Innovative ASUS features ...............................................................1-2
1.1.4 Other special features .....................................................................1-4
1.2 Before you proceed ......................................................................................1-5
1.3 Motherboard overview .................................................................................1-6
1.3.1 Placement direction ........................................................................1-6
1.3.2 Screw holes ....................................................................................1-6
1.3.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................................1-7
1.3.4 Layout contents ...............................................................................1-8
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ....................................................................1-9
1.4.1 Installing the CPU .........................................................................1-10
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation .................................1-12
1.5 System memory ..........................................................................................1-14
1.5.1 Overview .......................................................................................1-14
1.5.2 Memory configurations ..................................................................1-15
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................................1-21
1.5.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................................1-21
1.6 Expansion slots ..........................................................................................1-22
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................................1-22
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card .....................................................1-22
1.6.3 PCI slot .........................................................................................1-23
1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................................1-23
1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................................1-23
1.7 Jumpers.......................................................................................................1-24
1.8 Connectors ..................................................................................................1-25
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................................1-25
1.8.2 Internal connectors .......................................................................1-26
1.9 Software support ........................................................................................1-33
1.9.1 Installing an operating system ......................................................1-33
1.9.2 Support DVD information ..............................................................1-33