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Chapter 2
Hardware information
This chapter describes the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components. It includes
details on the switches, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.
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Table of Contents
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FCC/CDC Statements
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Federal Communications Commission Statement
6
Safety Information
7
Electrical Safety
7
About this Guide
8
How this Guide Is Organized
8
Conventions Used in this Guide
9
Where to Find more Information
9
ASUS Contact Information
10
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
11
Welcome
13
Package Contents
13
Overview
14
Identifying the Motherboard Components
14
Pre-Installed Accessory
17
Figure
17
Special Features
18
Product Highlights
18
Value-Added Solutions
19
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
21
Motherboard Installation
23
Placement Direction
23
Screw Holes
23
Motherboard Layout
24
Cpu_Fan
24
Before You Proceed
25
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
26
Overview
26
Installing the CPU
27
Installing the Heatsink and Fan
29
Connecting the CPU Fan Cable
31
CPU Fan Connector
31
System Memory
32
Overview
32
Memory Configurations
32
Figure
32
Installing a DIMM
33
Removing a DIMM
34
Expansion Slots
35
Installing an Expansion Card
35
Configuring an Expansion Card
36
PCI Slots
37
AGP Slot
37
CNR Slot
38
Switches and Jumpers
39
Connectors
46
Chapter 3: Powering up
57
Starting up for the First Time
59
Vocal POST Messages
60
Powering off the Computer
62
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
63
Managing and Updating Your BIOS
65
Using the Computer System for the First Time
65
Updating BIOS Procedures
67
BIOS Setup Program
69
BIOS Menu Bar
70
Legend Bar
70
General Help
71
Scroll Bar
71
Main Menu
72
Primary and Secondary Master/Slave
73
Keyboard Features
77
Advanced Menu
79
Chip Configuration
81
I/O Device Configuration
84
PCI Configuration
86
Pci Irq Resource Exclusion
87
Power Menu
88
Power up Control
90
Hardware Monitor
92
Boot Menu
93
Exit Menu
95
Discard Changes
96
Chapter 5: Software Support
97
Install an Operating System
99
Windows 98 First Time Installation
99
Support CD Information
99
Running the Support CD
99
Main Menu
100
Software Menu
101
Winbond Voice Editor
102
Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications
102
Drivers Menu
103
DOS Utilities Menu
104
ASUS Contact Information
104
Other Information
105
Software Information
107
ASUS Update
107
ASUS Mylogo
108
Personalized Boot Logo
110
Winbond Voice Editor
111
Glossary
115
Index
123
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