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Contents
P8H77-M LE specifications summary
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Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
Special features ............................................................................ 1-1
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-1
Innovative ASUS features ............................................... 1-3
Other special features ..................................................... 1-5
Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-6
Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-7
Placement direction ........................................................ 1-7
Screw holes .................................................................... 1-7
Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-8
Layout contents ............................................................... 1-8
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-9
Installing the CPU ......................................................... 1-10
CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ................. 1-12
System memory ......................................................................... 1-14
Overview ....................................................................... 1-14
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Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-19
Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-19
Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-20
Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-20
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PCI slot ......................................................................... 1-20
PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................... 1-20
PCI Express x4 slot ....................................................... 1-20
PCI Express x16 slot ..................................................... 1-21
Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-21
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-22
1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-24