User`s manual

Contents

Disclaimer/Copyrights ................................................................. 2

ASUS Contact Information .......................................................... 6

FCC/CDC Statements ................................................................... 7

Safety Precautions ....................................................................... 8

Introduction: About This Manual .......................... 9

Audience ..................................................................................... 10

Contents ...................................................................................... 10

Conventions.................................................................................11

References ...................................................................................11

System Package Contents ........................................................ 12

Chapter 1: System Overview............................. 13

1.1 System Features................................................................ 14

1.2 Front Panel Features......................................................... 15

1.3 Rear Panel Features .......................................................... 16

1.4 Internal Features ............................................................... 17

Chapter 2: Hardware Setup ............................... 19

2.1 Remove the Chassis Cover .............................................. 20

Unlock the side cover .......................................................... 20

Remove the side cover........................................................ 20

2.2 Motherboard Placement ................................................... 21

Placement Direction ............................................................ 21

Motherboard Screws ........................................................... 21

2.3 Install a CPU ...................................................................... 22

CPU Socket Location .......................................................... 22

CPU Orientation .................................................................. 22

Unlock the CPU Socket ....................................................... 23

Insert the CPU ..................................................................... 23

Secure the CPU .................................................................. 23

Install the Fan Heatsink Assembly ...................................... 24

2.4 Install System Memory ..................................................... 26

DIMM Sockets Location ...................................................... 26

Install a DIMM ..................................................................... 26