Asus A7V400-MX - Manual (Page 3)

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Features
Contents
Notices ............................................................................................ v
Safety information .......................................................................... vi
About this guide ............................................................................. vii
A7V400-MX specifications summary ............................................ viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-2
1.3 Special features .................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights .................................................. 1-2
1.3.2 ASUS unique features ........................................... 1-3
1.4 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-4
1.5 Motherboard overview ........................................................ 1-5
1.5.1 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-5
1.5.2 Placement direction ............................................... 1-6
1.5.3 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-6
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 1-7
1.6.1 Overview ................................................................ 1-7
1.6.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 1-7
1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-8
1.7.1 Overview ................................................................ 1-8
1.7.2 Memory configurations .......................................... 1-8
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-9
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-9
1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-10
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 1-10
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 1-10
1.8.3 AGP slot ............................................................... 1-12
1.8.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-12
1.9 Switch and jumpers .......................................................... 1-13
1.10 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-16
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ......................................... 1-16
1.10.2 Internal panel connectors .................................... 1-17