Asus PCH-DL - Manual (Page 3)

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Features
Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................ v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ......................................................................................... vii
PCH-DL specifications summary ............................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents .......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................. 1-2
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ....................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard installation ................................................................ 2-2
2.2.1
Placement direction ......................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ..................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Motherboard layout .......................................................... 2-3
2.2.4 Layout Contents ............................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................... 2-5
2.3.1
Overview .......................................................................... 2-5
2.3.2 Installing the CPU ............................................................ 2-5
2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................. 2-7
2.4 System memory ........................................................................... 2-12
2.4.1
Overview ........................................................................ 2-12
2.4.2 Memory configurations .................................................. 2-12
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ........................................................... 2-14
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ......................................................... 2-14
2.5 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 2-15
2.5.1
Installing an expansion card .......................................... 2-15
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ...................................... 2-15
2.5.3 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-17
2.5.4 AGP Pro slot .................................................................. 2-17
2.6 Jumpers ....................................................................................... 2-18
2.7 Connectors .................................................................................. 2-21
2.7.1
Rear panel connectors ................................................... 2-21
2.7.2 Internal connectors ........................................................ 2-22
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................... 3-1
3.2 Vocal POST Messages .................................................................. 3-2
3.3 Powering off the computer ............................................................. 3-4
3.3.1
Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-4
3.3.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-4