Asus SABERTOOTH 990FX - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii
Safety information .................................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................................... ix
SABERTOOTH 990FX specifications summary ....................................................... xi
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 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal Solution ............................................1-3
1.3.3 “TUF ENGINE!” Power Design....................................................1-3
1.3.4 ASUS DIY ...................................................................................1-4
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 .........................................................................2-15
2.2.5 Jumper ......................................................................................2-18
2.2.6 Onboard switch .........................................................................2-19
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................2-20
2.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................2-21
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 .............................2-31
2.3.5 Motherboard installation ............................................................2-34
2.3.6 ATX Power connection ..............................................................2-36
2.3.7 SATA device connection ............................................................2-37
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-38
2.3.9 Expension Card installation.......................................................2-39
2.3.10 Rear panel connection ..............................................................2-40
2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ...............................................................2-41
2.4 Starting up for the first time ....................................................................2-44
2.5 Turning off the computer .........................................................................2-44