Asus P4SDR-VM - Manual (Page 3)

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Features
Contents
Contents ......................................................................................... iii
Notices ............................................................................................ v
Safety information .......................................................................... vi
About this guide ............................................................................. vii
ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii
P4SDR-VM 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 Value-added solutions ............................................ 1-3
1.4 Motherboard overview ........................................................ 1-4
1.4.1
Major components ................................................. 1-4
1.4.2 Core specifications ................................................ 1-6
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-1
2.1.1
Placement direction ............................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 2-2
2.3 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 2-4
2.4.1
Overview ................................................................ 2-4
2.4.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-5
2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 2-7
2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable .............................. 2-9
2.5 System memory ............................................................... 2-10
2.5.1
Overview .............................................................. 2-10
2.5.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 2-10
2.5.3 Installing a DIMM ..................................................2-11
2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................ 2-11
2.6 Expansion slots ............................................................... 2-112
2.6.1
Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-12
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-12
2.6.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-13
2.7 Jumpers ............................................................................ 2-14
2.8 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-18