Asus P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices .......................................................................................................... v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 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 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ................................. 1-4
1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance
and Overclocking features .............................................. 1-8
Chapter 1: 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 Layout contents ............................................................... 2-3
2.2.3 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-4
2.2.4 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
2.3.1
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................ 2-9
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 2-10
2.3.4 Installing the optional fans .............................................2-11
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-12
2.4.1
Overview ....................................................................... 2-12
2.4.2 Memory configurations .................................................. 2-13
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-14
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-14
2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-15
2.5.1
Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-15
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-15
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-16