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General| Form Factor | ATX |
|---|---|
| Socket Type | Socket 478 |
| Chipset | SiS648 |
| Front Side Bus | 400/533 MHz |
| Memory Type | DDR SDRAM |
| Memory Slots | 3 x DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 3 GB |
| Onboard LAN | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| Audio | 6-channel audio |
| LAN | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet |
| Supported CPU | Intel Pentium 4 |
| Supported Memory Types | PC2700 (DDR 333), PC2100 (DDR 266) |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x AGP, 6 x PCI |
| USB Ports | 6 x USB 2.0 (4 rear, 2 via header) |
| IDE | 2 x IDE |
Provides a welcome message and an overview of the motherboard's features.
Lists all items included in the motherboard package for user verification.
Details the major components on the motherboard with a visual layout diagram.
Highlights key motherboard features like Hyper-Threading, EZ Flash, C.P.R., CrashFree BIOS 2, AGP 8X, and SoundMAX.
Presents a visual diagram of the motherboard layout with labeled components and connectors.
Outlines crucial safety precautions and guidelines before installing components or changing settings.
Provides step-by-step instructions for physically installing the motherboard into the computer chassis.
Covers information regarding the CPU socket and support for Intel Pentium 4 processors.
Offers detailed, step-by-step instructions for correctly installing the CPU into its socket.
Explains about DDR DIMM sockets and the process of installing system memory modules.
Details the available PCI and AGP slots and their interrupt assignments for hardware.
Explains the function and configuration of various jumpers located on the motherboard.
Describes the internal motherboard connectors for peripheral devices like floppy, IDE, and ATX power.
Guides on backing up, updating, and managing the motherboard's BIOS using EZ Flash and AFLASH utilities.
Details how to enter and navigate the BIOS Setup utility, including menu and legend bar functions.
Describes the System Time, System Date, and other essential settings within the BIOS Main Menu.
Configuration options for IDE hard disk drives, including auto-detection and manual settings.
Settings for keyboard behavior, such as NumLock status and auto-repeat rate adjustments.
Explores advanced system settings including CPU, memory, and chipset configurations for fine-tuning.
Configuration options for SDRAM, including CAS Latency, RAS to CAS Delay, and Chipset Clock Mode.
Settings for onboard I/O devices like floppy, serial, parallel ports, and game port configurations.
Configuration options for PCI slots, including IRQ assignments, palette snooping, and USB functions.
Settings for power management, video off, HDD power down, and ACPI suspend features for energy saving.
Options for system power-up, including AC power loss restart and wake-up events from various sources.
Information on monitoring system hardware like temperatures, fan speeds, and voltage outputs.
Configuration of the system's boot sequence and prioritization of available boot devices.
Options for exiting BIOS setup, including saving changes, discarding changes, or loading default settings.
Guidance on installing compatible operating systems and their corresponding updates for optimal performance.
Overview of software and utility drivers available on the motherboard's support CD for installation.
Lists available device drivers from the support CD for installation to activate hardware.
Lists applications and software from the support CD, including PC Probe and ASUS Update utilities.
Provides contact details for ASUS support, mirroring information found elsewhere in the guide.
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