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Chapter 2
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Installing the Motherboard 9
Safety Precautions............................................................................9
Choosing a Computer Case.............................................................9
Installing the Motherboard in a Case............................................9
Checking Jumper Settings.............................................................10
Setting Jumpers......................................................................10
Checking Jumper Settings......................................................11
Jumper Settings......................................................................11
Installing Hardware...................................................................12
Installing the Processor..........................................................12
Installing Memory Modules...................................................15
Expansion Slots......................................................................16
Connecting Optional Devices.................................................18
Installing a SATA Hard Drive................................................23
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................... 24
Connecting Case Components.....................................................25
Front Panel Header................................................................28
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Preface i
Chapter 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction...................................................................................1
Feature............................................................................................2
Specifications................................................................................4
Motherboard Components..........................................................6
Chapter 3 29
Using BIOS 29
About the Setup Utility........................ ......................................... 29
The Standard Configuration........................ ...........................29
Entering the Setup Utility.........................................................29
Using BIOS......................................................................................30
BIOS Navigation Key.............................................................31
Main Menu.............................................................................32
Advanced Setup......................................................................33
Power Menu...........................................................................39
Security Menu.........................................................................41
Boot Option Menu...................................................................42