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Supports two pairs of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

Page Expansion Slots Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Page Pci Slots 2. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots.

Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The above photo shows the Align the card connector audio card installed on the with the slot and press firmly motherboard. Page 52 Line In port light blue. Line Out port lime.

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Page 53 Press this switch to turn on the onboard LEDs. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Refer to the connector descriptions on the next page for details. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Page Chapter 3: Powering Up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.

Powering up Page 64 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup DOS environment a. Insert a 1. Page Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility 4. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.

Unzip the file and save it to a floppy disk. The following screen appears. C Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Page Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility 4. Page Bios Setup Program The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Page Legend Bar 4. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus.

The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. This item is not configurable.

Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. Page Extreme Tweaker Menu Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking.

The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items become user-configurable when you set N.

Mode to Manual N. Page 90 Over Voltage This sub-menu allows you to adjust the voltage-related items. Page 95 Configuration options: [Auto] [0. Page Sli-Ready Memory 4. The configuration options may vary depending on the type of module you installed.

Page Peg Link Mode 4. Page Apm Configuration 4. DDR2 Voltage [ 1. Page Boot Menu These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.

The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Page Removable Drives 4. Floppy Disks Item Specific Help 1. Helps cool vital motherboard power delivery areas to enhance the overclocking potential of future processors.

The high-quality thermal pad improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink. Integrated M. A chipset heatsink blends seamlessly with the aluminum heatsink cover and prominently features the ROG logo. Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling, and all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or via the UEFI.

A bundled fan controller card includes six additional DC and PWM fan headers, plus two thermal-probe headers. Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.

The card features two temperature-sensor headers, along with two thermistors that can be attached to various components. There are also six ARGB headers to illuminate compatible fans and addressable strips. Advanced connectivity features including WiFi 6E and two Ethernet ports provide all the bandwidth needed for smooth online and LAN gameplay.

File transfers and load times get a boost as well, thanks to a front-panel USB 3. The header also supports PD 3. Onboard WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of the newly available radio spectrum in the 6 GHz band, providing up to three times the bandwidth of the 5 GHz band and up to seven MHz bands to deliver ultrafast wireless networking speeds along with improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments.

Designed to meet the demanding requirements of power users and content creators, 10 Gbps onboard Ethernet provides a new level of home networking. With up to 10 times the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet, uncompressed 4K UHD video streaming is perfectly smooth and system backups and file transfers are faster than ever before. Onboard 2. The antenna has two built-in transmitters and receivers to enable faster transmission speeds, and it supports the 2.

Each port delivers up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth for the latest high-speed devices and drives. Thunderbolt 4 also supports up to two external 4K displays and extends PCIe bandwidth to up to 32 Gbps. The option of adding a metal heatsink helps to control thermals for maximum performance while elevating aesthetics.

ROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection to provide best-ever recording quality. Special shielding blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons, providing clear audio.

In addition, the dB dynamic range DNR provides an extremely low noise-floor, further accentuating dynamics and punch. A unique design allows the codec's impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs. Integrated high-quality Japanese-made components help produce warm, natural-sounding audio with exceptional clarity. Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface.

The TurboV Processing Unit TPU is an intelligent onboard micro-controller that provides an array of system-tuning features, including the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats and adjust overclocking parameters.

Whether cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum — keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.

It offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans. This mode enables full control over every aspect of the motherboard, and a built-in search function helps you quickly find the setting you need. Configure the fan's operating speed manually or use pre-configured Standard, Silent, Turbo or Full Speed modes.

Designed to simplify setup, EZ mode presents vital settings and stats on a single page. With guided wizards, drag-and-drop functionality, and one-click application of important settings, your rig will be up and running in no time. We recommend you to check with your local supplier for exact offers and detail specifications. Adobe product box shots reprinted with permission from Adobe Systems Incorporated.

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