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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. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all...
... 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. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all...
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... for instructions on installing additional system components. Proceed to Chapter 2 for discrete graphics card 6. The illustration shows an open chassis lifted at a 90o angle. 2 1 3 6 5 4 8 7 1. LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The installed components are labeled for your reference. Serial ATA connectors 5. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below...
... for instructions on installing additional system components. Proceed to Chapter 2 for discrete graphics card 6. The illustration shows an open chassis lifted at a 90o angle. 2 1 3 6 5 4 8 7 1. LGA775 socket with PnP cap 3. Power supply unit 1- Chapter 1: System introduction The installed components are labeled for your reference. Serial ATA connectors 5. 1.5 Internal components The illustration below...
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... immediately if the PnP cap is on your motherboard to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU IMPORTANT! ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the ...facing towards you see any damage to the bottom of repair only if the damage is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent. B To install a CPU: 1. ASUS T3-P5G965 2- If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. •...
... immediately if the PnP cap is on your motherboard to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.5.1 Installing the CPU IMPORTANT! ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the ...facing towards you see any damage to the bottom of repair only if the damage is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are not bent. B To install a CPU: 1. ASUS T3-P5G965 2- If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. •...
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..., do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Lift the load plate 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 released from the load plate window to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. CPU notch Gold...
..., do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Lift the load plate 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 released from the load plate window to remove (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. CPU notch Gold...
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... DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 128 Pins 112 Pins R 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. 2- Chapter 2: Basic...
... DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 128 Pins 112 Pins R 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.6.1 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. 2.6 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double-sided x16 memory modules. 2- Chapter 2: Basic...
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Populated Populated ASUS T3-P5G965 2- Populated - Recommended memory configurations Mode Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 -
Populated Populated ASUS T3-P5G965 2- Populated - Recommended memory configurations Mode Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - Populated Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 -
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Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Locate the four DIMM sockets on the socket. 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3.
Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the motherboard. 2. 2.6.2 DIMM installation To install a DDR2 DIMM: 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Locate the four DIMM sockets on the socket. 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM! 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Unlock a socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3.