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Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
A88X-PRO 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 5X Protection .................................................................. 1-3
1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Features ............................................... 1-4
1.3.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solutions ....................................... 1-5
1.3.5 ASUS EZ DIY .................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) ................................ 2-4
2.2.3 System memory .............................................................. 2-5
2.2.4 Expansion slots ............................................................. 2-17
2.2.5 Jumper .......................................................................... 2-19
2.2.6 Onboard switches/buttons ............................................ 2-20
2.2.7 Onboard LEDs .............................................................. 2-24
2.2.8 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-31
2.3 Building your computer system ............................................... 2-37
2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system 2-37
2.3.2 APU installation ............................................................. 2-38
2.3.3 APU heatsink and fan assembly installation ................. 2-39
2.3.4 DIMM installation .......................................................... 2-41
2.3.5 Motherboard installation ................................................ 2-42
2.3.6 ATX Power connection .................................................. 2-44
2.3.7 SATA device connection ................................................ 2-45
2.3.8 Front I/O Connector ...................................................... 2-46
2.3.9 Expansion Card installation .......................................... 2-47
2.3.10 Rear panel connection .................................................. 2-48
2.3.11 Audio I/O connections ................................................... 2-50