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...-inch optical drive and 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage Power supply unit PCI/PCIE card riser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot) ASUS motherboard* DIMM sockets CPU socket NOTE: *Refer to the right, remove it, and set it aside. 2 3 1 Removing the front panel cover 1. Lift the storage drive assembly, then set...
...-inch optical drive and 3.5-inch hard disk drive cage Power supply unit PCI/PCIE card riser bracket (connected to the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot) ASUS motherboard* DIMM sockets CPU socket NOTE: *Refer to the right, remove it, and set it aside. 2 3 1 Removing the front panel cover 1. Lift the storage drive assembly, then set...
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... with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. 6. Close the load plate (6A... connector on the motherboard. 2. When the fan and heatsink assembly is released from the load plate window to the left corner of the socket. CAUTION. Locate the CPU socket on top of the arrow to secure the heatsink and A B fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab A B...
... with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left (B) until it snaps into the CPU notch. 6. Close the load plate (6A... connector on the motherboard. 2. When the fan and heatsink assembly is released from the load plate window to the left corner of the socket. CAUTION. Locate the CPU socket on top of the arrow to secure the heatsink and A B fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab A B...
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...locking lever and detach its end from the hole of the retention module. 4. Locate the CPU socket, then lift the socket lever to the socket, making sure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 3. Install the CPU to a 90º angle. 2. ...Installing an AMD CPU 1. Remove the metal clips from the connector on the motherboard, then remove the fan and heatsink assembly. Push down the socket lever to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring error can occur if you reinstall a fan and heatsink assembly, do not forget to the CPU fan....
...locking lever and detach its end from the hole of the retention module. 4. Locate the CPU socket, then lift the socket lever to the socket, making sure that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 3. Install the CPU to a 90º angle. 2. ...Installing an AMD CPU 1. Remove the metal clips from the connector on the motherboard, then remove the fan and heatsink assembly. Push down the socket lever to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring error can occur if you reinstall a fan and heatsink assembly, do not forget to the CPU fan....
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... Make sure that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot. Installation manual Do not force a DIMM into a socket to the slot, then press the card firmly until the retaining clips snap inward. 4 2 3 CAUTION: • Unplug the power supply before adding or... to remove. 2. Installing an expansion card 1. Lift the PCI/PCIE riser card assembly to use. 3. English Installing a DIMM 1. Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Push the DIMM to the socket until it fits in the motherboard. 2. Reinstall the PCI/PCIE riser card assembly.
... Make sure that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard PCI/PCIE slot. Installation manual Do not force a DIMM into a socket to the slot, then press the card firmly until the retaining clips snap inward. 4 2 3 CAUTION: • Unplug the power supply before adding or... to remove. 2. Installing an expansion card 1. Lift the PCI/PCIE riser card assembly to use. 3. English Installing a DIMM 1. Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Push the DIMM to the socket until it fits in the motherboard. 2. Reinstall the PCI/PCIE riser card assembly.
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... shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
... shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
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Power supply unit 4. DIMM sockets 7. AM2 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 1 2 4 8 5 7 6 1. 5.25-inch optical drive ... to the motherboard PCI slot) 5. PCI card riser bracket (connected to Chapter 2 for your reference. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction ASUS motherboard 6. Front panel cover 3. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power...
Power supply unit 4. DIMM sockets 7. AM2 socket (under the CPU fan and heatsink assembly) 8. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 3 1 2 4 8 5 7 6 1. 5.25-inch optical drive ... to the motherboard PCI slot) 5. PCI card riser bracket (connected to Chapter 2 for your reference. CPU fan and heatsink assembly 1- Chapter 1: System introduction ASUS motherboard 6. Front panel cover 3. 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power...
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...CPU that is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor. R M2R68L M2R68L CPU Socket AM2 2. Press the CPU socket lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the pins the CPU! 2.7.2 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.7 Central ...Processing Unit (CPU) 2.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Locate the AM2 CPU...
...CPU that is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor. R M2R68L M2R68L CPU Socket AM2 2. Press the CPU socket lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the pins the CPU! 2.7.2 Installing CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.7 Central ...Processing Unit (CPU) 2.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Locate the AM2 CPU...
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Push down the socket lever to secure the CPU Ensure to install the CPU fan, blower and heatsink assembly on the socket. Insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 4. ASUS P2-M2A690G 2- Match the gold triangle on the CPU with the small triangle on top of the installed CPU. 3.
Push down the socket lever to secure the CPU Ensure to install the CPU fan, blower and heatsink assembly on the socket. Insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 4. ASUS P2-M2A690G 2- Match the gold triangle on the CPU with the small triangle on top of the installed CPU. 3.
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...vendor. Refer to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. 2.8 Installing a DIMM The ...system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DIMM Support 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets...
...vendor. Refer to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs. • Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR2 memory modules. • Install only ASUS-certified memory modules. 2.8 Installing a DIMM The ...system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DIMM Support 2-10 Chapter 2: Basic installation The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets...
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...2 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the 1 retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P2-M2A690G 2-15 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits... in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from ...
...2 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the 1 retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P2-M2A690G 2-15 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits... in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from ...