Asus GRYPHON Z87 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
GRYPHON Z87 specifications summary .................................................................. ix
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiii
Installation tools and components ......................................................................... xiv
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1
Product highlights........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 “Ultimate COOL” Thermal Solutions ...........................................1-2
1.1.3 “TUF Engine” Power Design .......................................................1-2
1.1.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian Angel .................................................1-3
1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................1-3
1.1.6 ASUS Exclusive Features ...........................................................1-4
1.1.7 Other special features .................................................................1-4
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-5
1.2.1
Before you proceed .....................................................................1-5
1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-6
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................1-8
1.2.4 System memory ..........................................................................1-9
1.2.5 Expansion slots .........................................................................1-22
1.2.6 Onboard buttons .......................................................................1-24
1.2.7 Jumpers ....................................................................................1-26
1.2.8 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-27
1.2.9 Internal connectors....................................................................1-28
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1
Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-1
2.1.2 CPU installation...........................................................................2-3
2.1.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-4
2.1.4 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-6
2.1.5 ATX Power connection ................................................................2-7
2.1.6 SATA device connection ..............................................................2-8
2.1.7 Front I/O Connector ....................................................................2-9
2.1.8 Expansion Card installation.......................................................2-10
2.2 BIOS update utility ................................................................................... 2-11
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-13
2.3.1
Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-13