Asus P4S8X-MX - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
P4S8X-MX specifications summary ................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
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
Overview ................................................................. 1-8
1.6.2 Installing the CPU .................................................... 1-8
1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan .............................. 1-11
1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-14
1.7.1
Overview ............................................................... 1-14
1.7.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 1-14
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-16
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-16
1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-17
1.8.1
Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-17
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 1-17
1.8.3 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-19
1.8.4 AGP slot ................................................................ 1-19
1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-20
1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-23
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-23
1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-25