Table Of Contents - Asus Z77-A User Manual

Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
Z77-A specifications summary .................................................................. ix
Package contents ...................................................................................... xii
Product introduction
1.1 Product highlights ....................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-4
1.3 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-5
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.4 Intel CPU LGA1155 socket ......................................................... 1-7
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1.4.1
1.4.2
1.5 System memory ......................................................................... 1-11
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
1.6 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-20
1.7 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-22
1.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-24
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.9 Software support ........................................................................ 1-34
1.9.1
1.9.2
Placement direction ........................................................ 1-5
Screw holes .................................................................... 1-5
Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-6
Layout contents ............................................................... 1-7
CPU installation .............................................................. 1-8
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ................... 1-9
Overview ........................................................................1-11
Memory configurations .................................................. 1-12
Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-19
Rear panel ports ........................................................... 1-24
Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-26
Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-34
Support DVD information .............................................. 1-34
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