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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................... viii
M3A78-CM specifications summary
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Chapter 1:
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
Package contents ......................................................................... 1-2
Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-
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Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-7
Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-8
Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-
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Screw holes .................................................................... 1-9
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 1-10
Installing the CPU ......................................................... 1-10
Installing the heatsink and fan
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System memory ......................................................................... 1-14
Overview ....................................................................... 1-14
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Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-1
Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-1
Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-19
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Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-22
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................