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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices .......................................................................................................... v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specifications summary ................................. ix
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ................................. 1-4
and Overclocking features .............................................. 1-8
Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2
Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-2
Layout contents ............................................................... 2-3
Placement direction ........................................................ 2-4
Screw holes .................................................................... 2-4
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-6
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................ 2-9
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 2-10
Installing the optional fans .............................................2-11
System memory ......................................................................... 2-12
Overview ....................................................................... 2-12
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Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-14
Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-14
Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-15
Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-15
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Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-16