Asus TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS D4 [3/70] Chapter 1 product introduction

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Contents

Safety information ...................................................................................................... iv

About this guide .......................................................................................................... v

TUF GAMING Z790-PLUS D4 specifications summary ........................................... vi

Package contents ........................................................................................................ x

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Motherboard layout....................................................................................1-2

2.1.5 Motherboard installation ............................................................ 2-13

2.1.6 ATX power connection .............................................................. 2-14

2.1.7 SATA device connection ........................................................... 2-15

2.1.8 Front I/O connector ................................................................... 2-16

2.1.9 Expansion card installation ....................................................... 2-17

2.2 Motherboard rear and audio connections ............................................. 2-20

2.2.1 Rear I/O connection .................................................................. 2-20

2.2.2 Audio I/O connections ............................................................... 2-22

2.3 Starting up for the first time .................................................................... 2-24

2.4 Turning off the computer ........................................................................ 2-24

Appendix

Notices .................................................................................................................... A-1

Warranty ................................................................................................................... A-6

ASUS contact information ...................................................................................... A-8

Service and Support ............................................................................................... A-8