Asus DELUXE/WD P8Z77-I - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
Safety information ..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide ....................................................................................................... viii
P8Z77-I DELUXE/WD specifications summary ......................................................... x
Package contents ..................................................................................................... xiv
Installation tools and components .......................................................................... xv
Product introduction
1.1 Special features..........................................................................................1-1
1.1.1
Product highlights........................................................................1-1
1.1.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM ...........................1-2
1.1.3 ASUS Exlusive Features .............................................................1-3
1.1.4 ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution .....................................................1-5
1.1.5 ASUS EZ DIY ..............................................................................1-5
1.1.6 Other special features .................................................................1-6
1.2 Motherboard overview ...............................................................................1-8
1.2.1
Before you proceed .....................................................................1-8
1.2.2 Motherboard layout .....................................................................1-9
1.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 1-11
1.2.4 System memory ........................................................................1-12
1.2.5 Expansion slots .........................................................................1-21
1.2.6 Onboard switches .....................................................................1-23
1.2.7 Onboard LEDs ..........................................................................1-24
1.2.8 Internal connectors....................................................................1-26
Basic Installation
2.1 Building your PC system...........................................................................2-1
2.1.1
CPU installation...........................................................................2-1
2.1.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ...............................2-2
2.1.3 DIMM installation.........................................................................2-5
2.1.5 Motherboard installation ..............................................................2-6
2.1.6 ATX Power connection ................................................................2-8
2.1.7 SATA device connection ..............................................................2-9
2.1.8 Front I/O Connector ..................................................................2-10
2.1.9 Expansion Card installation....................................................... 2-11
2.2 BIOS update utility ...................................................................................2-12
2.2.1
USB BIOS Flashback ................................................................2-12
2.3 Motherboard rear and audio connections .............................................2-13
2.3.1
Rear I/O connection ..................................................................2-13