Asus M2V-MX SE - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Notices.......................................................................................................... vi
Safety.information...................................................................................... vii
M2V-MX.SE specifications summary....................................................... viii
Chapter.1:.Product introduction.
1.1. Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-2
1.2. Package.contents.......................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Special features............................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features .............................................. 1-4
1.4 Before you proceed...................................................................... 1-5
1.5. Motherboard.overview.................................................................. 1-6
1.5.1
Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-6
1.5.2 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-7
1.5.3 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-7
1.6. Central.Processing.Unit.(CPU).................................................... 1-8
1.6.1
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 1-8
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan ...................................... 1-10
1.7. System.memory.......................................................................... 1-12
1.7.1
Overview ....................................................................... 1-12
1.7.2 Memory configurations .................................................. 1-12
1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendoros List ...................................... 1-13
1.7.4 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-17
1.7.5 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-17
1.8. Expansion.slots........................................................................... 1-18
1.8.1
Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-18
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 1-18
1.8.3 PCI slots ........................................................................ 1-20
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................... 1-20
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot ..................................................... 1-20
1.9 Jumpers....................................................................................... 1-21
1.10. Connectors.................................................................................. 1-23
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-23
1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-24