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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction............................................................................................1
Features...................................................................................................2
Specifications..........................................................................................4
Motherboard Components...................................................................5
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..........................................................12
Expansion Slots.............................................................................14
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................16
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive..........18
Connecting I/O Devices......................................................................20
Connecting Case Components...........................................................21
Front Panel Header.......................................................................23
Chapter 3
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Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility....................................................................25
The Standard Configuration..........................................................25
Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................25
Resetting the Default CMOS Values.............................................26
Using BIOS..........................................................................................27
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................28
Advanced Setup.............................................................................30
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................32