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General| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
|---|---|
| Chipset | NVIDIA GeForce 6100 / nForce 430 |
| CPU Socket | AM2 |
| Memory Type | DDR2 |
| Memory Slots | 2 x DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 4 GB |
| Integrated Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 6100 |
| USB Ports | 8 x USB 2.0 |
| Video Outputs | VGA |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCI |
| Audio | Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8201CL 10/100 Mbps |
| Storage Interface | SATA 3Gb/s |
Welcome message and list of items included in the motherboard package.
Details key features, including processor, chipset, memory, and ASUS-specific technologies.
Safety guidelines and precautions for handling and installing motherboard components.
Visual guide to motherboard layout, component placement, and mounting screw hole locations for installation.
Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU, heatsink, and DDR2 memory modules.
Guide to installing expansion cards, configuring jumpers, and understanding slot types.
Details on all motherboard connectors, including rear panel ports and internal headers for peripherals.
Guidelines to prevent electrical hazards and damage during system operation and handling.
Best practices for operating the motherboard safely, including environmental considerations.
Summary of key hardware specifications including CPU, chipset, memory, and expansion capabilities.
Overview of audio, network, USB, and other connectivity ports and internal headers.
Details on BIOS capabilities and unique ASUS motherboard features.
Procedures for managing, updating, and recovering the motherboard's BIOS.
Explanation of the BIOS setup interface, including menus, navigation, and fields.
Configuration options available within the BIOS Main menu, covering system time, date, and IDE/SATA devices.
Detailed settings for CPU, Chipset, PCI, and USB configurations within the BIOS.
BIOS settings for power management, system boot priority, and boot behavior.
Options for saving, discarding, or loading default settings within the BIOS setup.
Guidance on installing the operating system and essential motherboard drivers from the support CD.
Information on installing additional software applications and utilities provided on the support CD.
Instructions for creating a bootable floppy disk with RAID drivers for OS installation.
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