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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Features...................................................................................................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
Installing Hardware..........................................................................10
Installing the Processor...........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules.....................................................11
Expansion Slots
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Connecting Optional Devices..................................................17
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive......20
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...........................................21
Connecting I/O Devices..............................................................22
Connecting Case Components......................................................23
Front Panel Header..................................................................25
Chapter 3
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Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility....................................................................27
The Standard Configuration..........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................27
Using BIOS.......................................................................................28
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................29
Advanced Setup.............................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................34