ECS 945GCT-D - Table of Contents

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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction......................................................................................1
Feature...............................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.............................................................4
Chapter 2
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Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions...........................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case............................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................7
Checking Jumper Settings...............................................................8
Setting Jumpers...................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings...................................................9
Jumper Settings...................................................................9
Connecting Case Components.....................................................10
Front Panel Header...........................................................12
Installing Memory Modules...............................................13
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive...16
Installing Add-on Cards....................................................18
Connecting Optional Devices............................................20
Connecting I/O Devices................................................................22
Chapter 3 23
Using BIOS 23
About the Setup Utility................................................................ 23
The Standard Configuration..............................................23
Entering the Setup Utility...................................................23
Updating the BIOS............................................................25
Using BIOS......................................................................................25
Standard CMOS Setup......................................................26
Advanced Setup.................................................................28
Advanced Chipset Setup....................................................29