Asus Z77-A - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
Z77-A specifications summary .................................................................. ix
Package contents ...................................................................................... xii
Product introduction
1.1 Product highlights ....................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-4
1.3 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-5
1.3.1
Placement direction ........................................................ 1-5
1.3.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-5
1.3.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-6
1.3.4 Layout contents ............................................................... 1-7
1.4 Intel ® CPU LGA1155 socket ......................................................... 1-7
1.4.1 CPU installation .............................................................. 1-8
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ................... 1-9
1.5 System memory ......................................................................... 1-11
1.5.1
Overview ........................................................................1-11
1.5.2 Memory configurations .................................................. 1-12
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-19
1.6 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-20
1.7 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-22
1.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-24
1.8.1
Rear panel ports ........................................................... 1-24
1.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-26
1.9 Software support ........................................................................ 1-34
1.9.1
Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-34
1.9.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-34